2025 NHL Playoffs

[Mr Rogers]

For a franchise that if I’m being honest hasn’t had a dyed in the wool 1C for its entire existence, it’s pretty crazy how respectable and competitive Minnesota has been.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I NEED Ottawa to win these home games, the Leafs melting down in the playoffs is like an annual Holiday for me.

Yeah. I always look forward to the celebration when Phil rolls out the trophy.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

For a franchise that if I’m being honest hasn’t had a dyed in the wool 1C for its entire existence, it’s pretty crazy how respectable and competitive Minnesota has been.

They've come along way since that 07 era Wild trap Teams that had to win every game 1-0 or 2-1.
Andy Mac and his hat trick vs Backstrom.
Getting a 1C didn't work out but they picked the best player available regardless of position in Boldy, Rossi and Buium at their draft positions. What is crazy is we have yet to see what impact Yurov, Ritchie, Lambos, Ohgren, Wallstedt and Buium will have for them.

 

[Mr Rogers]

They've come along way since that 07 era Wild trap Teams that had to win every game 1-0 or 2-1.
Andy Mac and his hat trick vs Backstrom.
Getting a 1C didn't work out but they picked the best player available regardless of position in Boldy, Rossi and Buium at their draft positions. What is crazy is we have yet to see what impact Yurov, Ritchie, Lambos, Ohgren, Wallstedt and Buium will have for them.

People mention Demidov, and rightfully so, but Buium could be one that hurts as well. Sennecke has to hit

 

[mightyquack]

Batherson has to be one of the laziest players I've seen. He puts up some decent offense, but that defensive effort is completely lacking. The entire reason Ottawa lost in OT to the Leafs.

 

[zegrassyknoll]

I NEED Ottawa to win these home games, the Leafs melting down in the playoffs is like an annual Holiday for me.

I also think the worse the Leafs melt down, the higher our odds of landing Marner

 

[Mr Rogers]

Batherson has to be one of the laziest players I've seen. He puts up some decent offense, but that defensive effort is completely lacking. The entire reason Ottawa lost in OT to the Leafs.

he is a little like Spezza who incidentally also wore #19 for the Sens and was a RH centre, except he is not as brilliant offensively.

 

[mightyquack]

What a crazy save by Thompson

 

[mightyquack]

What a crazy save by Thompson

Never mind, the post is better. Didn't even make any noise

 

[Big Fat Rebound]

I cannot believe the Oilers are actually starting Stuart Skinner again. Gibby gets free advertising in Edmonton while sitting on the couch doing nothing.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Way to go Caps!

 

[mightyquack]

Not a Landeskog fan at all, but what a story him coming back after three seasons injured. Could very easily have just ridden into the sunset with his last moment as an NHL player being lifting the cup.

That's just pure love for the game.

 

[Wheatens]

Some good goalie performances in that Habs v Caps game. Also did Marty bench Laine?

 

[mightyquack]

Some good goalie performances in that Habs v Caps game. Also did Marty bench Laine?

Injured in the second period apparently

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Injured in the second period apparently

The post game talk implied he was sat for the third period because of poor performance.

 

[Big Fat Rebound]

Yeah, f*** the Kings forever and ever, but the Oiler fan meltdown if a team with McDavid and Draisaitl loses this series in 4 or 5 games would be must-read theater. Also think it makes 97's free agent watch much more compelling.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Bouchard is just so dangerous

 

[Big Fat Rebound]

Bouchard is just so dangerous

In which end?

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Yeah, f*** the Kings forever and ever, but the Oiler fan meltdown if a team with McDavid and Draisaitl loses this series in 4 or 5 games would be must-read theater. Also think it makes 97's free agent watch much more compelling.

I feel like 97 won’t leave but for sure all of Canada will be in panic mode until he signs.

I also think that the Oil will absolutely do something about their goaltending this summer if for no other reason than to show 97 they will do everything possible to win a cup. They cannot ignore that problem any longer.

 

[Static]

Drai is so frustrated with RNH on the PP, it's hilarious.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Kopitar is just so impressive, has the have the most will of anybody in the league

 

[AngelDuck]

Gibson is for sure going to Edmonton this summer IMO

 

[All Mighty]

Gibson is for sure going to Edmonton this summer IMO

If they lose in the first round (I think they will), I would almost expect it.

 

[Mr Rogers]

That’s funny seeing Klinger out there

 

[Big Fat Rebound]

Jackson LaCombe gonna walk into Verbeek's office demanding an 8-figure AAV next summer, and I can't even be mad when he uses Darnell Nurse's $9.25M as justification.

God, what a terrible player the latter is.