GDT: 2025 Playoffs - Stanley Cup Finals

[mm11]

The Panthers are giving off 1982 Islanders vibes. Kids, ask your parents about this.

No doubt they play the same minus #22 #5 and #19. Barkov and co are great though

 

[MikeyMike01]

Or maybe 83-84 Isles, facing Edmonton for a second time

Will the league change the format to 2-3-2 in an attempt to hinder the Panthers, then immediately change it back?

 

[MJF]

Having Barkov will do that.

It’s more than Barkov. The Cats are winning all the board battles. Plus they have speed to match the Hurricanes. Deadly combination of physical and skill.

 

[seafoam]

If Edmonton wins I'm getting a McDavid jersey.

 

[Crashsunday]

I think this third round sucks so far. I don’t care who wins. Was hoping for two good series. Don’t even have one.

 

[seafoam]

I think this third round sucks so far. I don’t care who wins. Was hoping for two good series. Don’t even have one.

The real series is an EDM/FLA re-match.

If EDM doesn't go down 0-3 last year they probably are the Stanley Cup Champs.

 

[Crashsunday]

The real series is an EDM/FLA re-match.

If EDM doesn't go down 0-3 last year they probably are the Stanley Cup Champs.

I just hate that we have to wait a week and watch the dreck that is both conference finals before we get to the heavyweight match.

 

[Bones45]

I’m in Richmond, VA. Kinda loving this city. Anyone from HF here or close?

(And yes I’m aware this is the playoff thread. I just needed some attention, apparently)

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

I’m in Richmond, VA. Kinda loving this city. Anyone from HF here or close?

(And yes I’m aware this is the playoff thread. I just needed some attention, apparently)

I'll give you that attention...

My mother's side of the family is from Virginia and I've been to Richmond many times. Flown to and from that airport quite a bit.

I've been visiting the greater historical triangle and hour or so down the way my whole life. Prolly spent more Christmas and summer vacations there than anywhere else on the planet. Heck, spent a summer in college working at Busch Gardens.

Good times...

I've seen Richmond's ECHL team (no longer there, of course) a half dozen times over the years. Even thought of it as a possible destination while playing in college before the injuries set in.

I've seen the outfits in Norfolk more though, both AHL and ECHL. Even saw a two-game outing of the Soundtigers many, many years ago when the Admirals were the TBL affiliate and got to talk with Cizikas, de Haan, Poulin, Reese, Donovan, and Wishart. Also got to talk with Janus, Barberio, Gudas, Ashton, Conacher, and Panik.

My mom has worked a number of years in Richmond and always liked it.

Big area for Civil War buffs too.

 

[Islander Class]

The Panthers are giving off 1982 Islanders vibes. Kids, ask your parents about this.

Meanwhile, CAR giving off 80s/early 90s AFC Super Bowl vibes. The games were contractually obligated to happen- but there was really no point....

 

[beach]

I wouldn’t sign him for league minimum



Florida doing us a tremendous service the past three postseasons, eliminating

Toronto x2
Carolina x2
Tampa x2
Rangers x1
Edmonton x1

I was hating FLA too; but after being reminded of this, I have developed an instant affinity for them.

 

[beach]

Meanwhile, CAR giving off 80s/early 90s AFC Super Bowl vibes. The games were contractually obligated to happen- but there was really no point....

They're giving off TOR 2018-2025 vibes. The Canes are basically Leafs South.

 

[Bones45]

I'll give you that attention...

My mother's side of the family is from Virginia and I've been to Richmond many times. Flown to and from that airport quite a bit.

I've been visiting the greater historical triangle and hour or so down the way my whole life. Prolly spent more Christmas and summer vacations there than anywhere else on the planet. Heck, spent a summer in college working at Busch Gardens.

Good times...

I've seen Richmond's ECHL team (no longer there, of course) a half dozen times over the years. Even thought of it as a possible destination while playing in college before the injuries set in.

I've seen the outfits in Norfolk more though, both AHL and ECHL. Even saw a two-game outing of the Soundtigers many, many years ago when the Admirals were the TBL affiliate and got to talk with Cizikas, de Haan, Poulin, Reese, Donovan, and Wishart. Also got to talk with Janus, Barberio, Gudas, Ashton, Conacher, and Panik.

My mom has worked a number of years in Richmond and always liked it.

Big area for Civil War buffs too.

Yes -- a lot of history there -- kind of a smaller, nice version of Chicago -- was there for a volleyball tourney with Bones Jr -- but Ill have to go back when my schedule isnt wrapped around something else. Not sure if it could support any type of professional team, but I found it very welcoming.

 

[Arsenalogist24]

Oil vs Stars.
Bouchard checks in on Hintz’s foot injury
Hyman takes a flyby hit from Marchment and looks like a possible shoulder injury

 

[Arsenalogist24]

Sometimes I forget RNH was a #1 overall. Not a superstar by any means like you’d want from #1, but great player for Oilers.

Just gets me pumped for our #1 coming up

 

[Bones45]

Leon seems as potent from his spot as <gulp, dare I say> nearly as much as Ovi is from his.

Not sure how he does it -- I dont see him with a protracter out at all. Incredible.

 

[Arsenalogist24]

Hyman done for rest of playoffs from that Marchment hit

 

[Crashsunday]

Carolina making this a series all of a sudden. Panthers seem to be playing with less snarl than earlier. Wonder if the Panthers brand is catching up to them.


Maybe I spoke too soon!

 

[Crashsunday]

Hyman done for rest of playoffs from that Marchment hit

Looked like such a nothing burger hit. Really was surprised watching him skate off the ice immediately.

 

[Crashsunday]

Leon seems as potent from his spot as <gulp, dare I say> nearly as much as Ovi is from his.

Not sure how he does it -- I dont see him with a protracter out at all. Incredible.

I was yelling at the TV when they left him wide open in that spot. Don’t they watch any replays. That’s his office. His accuracy on the short side is amazing from right there.

 

[chico19341]

Game on!

 

[Throttle]

So is Tulsky still the analytics wonder of team building?

 

[PK Cronin]

I'm wondering if Brind'Amour's seat is getting a little warm.

 

[Taswell]

Looked like such a nothing burger hit. Really was surprised watching him skate off the ice immediately.

It really did look like a nothing burger, gotta imagine it just bent his wrist wrong.

 

[Throttle]

I'm wondering if Brind'Amour's seat is getting a little warm.

Carolina seems to have a bit of a head in the sand defiant double-triple down on their type of players and how they play. It’s generating regular season success, but their top players don’t have those extra ‘skills’ to help the team take the next step - that’s on management.