GDT: 2025 Playoffs - Second Round

[seafoam]

I'm all in on the Oilers. Back to back shutouts for a guy who was benched for Calvin Packard? Ilya Sorokin who?

Outside of McDavid and Draisaitl, they have a bunch of misfit toys and it somehow works...there defense is made up of the following...it makes the Islanders look like a bunch of Norris candidates on paper.

Kulak-Bouchard
Nurse-Stecher
Walman-Klingberg

39 year old Corey Perry with 5 goals in 11 games, waiver fodder Kapanen flanking Draisaitl and getting the game winning goal. 'Draft bust' Podkolzin playing a meaningful role, Evander Kane coming in cold off injury and playing like a mean, nasty power forward.

Unreal.

 

[Throttle]

Klingberg has looked awesome - he’s a far cry from the player in Anaheim and Toronto.

 

[Tahoeblue]

Klingberg has looked awesome - he’s a far cry from the player in Anaheim and Toronto.

Well said. It also sounds like Ekholm is getting close to returning.

 

[Throttle]

Vegas is missing a beat - think letting Marcessault walk (and fair to do so) has had an impact.

 

[leeroggy]

Not to grind gears but I see Matthews struggle against barkov and wonder how our very little #13 beat him head to head in the post season at age 23 with little offensive talent around him. Makes we wonder. I mean Matthews has marner, #88 and snake boy.

One of those four are not like the other

Nylander is the man, not the other 3. Remember, he was the one most disgusted with Marner's pouty-boy on the bench early this season.

Pelech and Danny Nelson for Nylander boys! Take advantage of the Leaf's desperation this summer to re-tool!

 

[leeroggy]

I'm all in on the Oilers.

Until they agree to be the 51st state, I'm all in for an American team . . .

 

[DavidVolek]

Sarcasm? They looked lifeless the last two games. I don't see it

I don't watch the games, I hate watching teams I hate, but I do know the first 4 games were close so it isnt like a miss match, maybe after the Panthers got up 4-0 or something the Leafs figured they'd save their energy, unless Matthews or others are legitimately hurt and perhaps the locker room knows about it and lost motivation I still think they are going to win, but I also thought the Leafs would win Game 5 so

 

[PK Cronin]

I'm all in on the Oilers. Back to back shutouts for a guy who was benched for Calvin Packard? Ilya Sorokin who?

Outside of McDavid and Draisaitl, they have a bunch of misfit toys and it somehow works...there defense is made up of the following...it makes the Islanders look like a bunch of Norris candidates on paper.

Kulak-Bouchard
Nurse-Stecher
Walman-Klingberg

39 year old Corey Perry with 5 goals in 11 games, waiver fodder Kapanen flanking Draisaitl and getting the game winning goal. 'Draft bust' Podkolzin playing a meaningful role, Evander Kane coming in cold off injury and playing like a mean, nasty power forward.

Unreal.

Their games are always a roller coaster ride, entertaining to watch but I'd be really upset if I were a fan of theirs with how they play.

 

[Zeeker]

A little too much excitement around the Leafs losing, they're not dead yet.

Agreed, way too many are celebrating like the series is over.

 

[Abradolf Lincler]

All in for Dallas, I just like that group and maybe it’s my bias but I feel like they’ll work the hardest for it. They deserve some revenge from last years WCF

 

[Big L]

Does Florida get it done tonight?

I think if Toronto doesn’t get out of the first with a lead, they’re toast.

 

[8EJS9]

Does Florida get it done tonight?

I think if Toronto doesn’t get out of the first with a lead, they’re toast.

Florida is something like 13-0-0 when leading after the first period in the playoffs these past few years. 26-0 when leading after the first OR second period. So yes, you are correct.

 

[Zeeker]

Florida looks shaky to start tonight…

 

[DavidVolek]

I truly believe the Leafs are going to Cup if they win this game

 

[BMOK33]

I truly believe the Leafs are going to Cup if they win this game

Don't think they can beat Carolina unless Andersen is just awful. I think Matthews is injured with something which is why their offense has been so dead

 

[Zeeker]

Agreed, way too many are celebrating like the series is over.

Yup

 

[CupHolders]

Until they agree to be the 51st state, I'm all in for an American team . . .

Not funny or witty, just stupid.

 

[DavidVolek]

Don't think they can beat Carolina unless Andersen is just awful. I think Matthews is injured with something which is why their offense has been so dead

If he didn't get that goal like he did today I might have agreed with you

 

[Strummergas]

If he didn't get that goal like he did today I might have agreed with you

Wasn't exactly a highlight reel goal though. Looked more like Bob let in a softy.

 

[leeroggy]

Not funny or witty, just stupid.

Never heard of sarcasm? I guess the emoji is over your head.

 

[YearlyLottery]

Guys let's move on from the 51st state and political talk. Just talk about how Tavares is a piece of shit.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Guys let's move on from the 51st state and political talk. Just talk about how Tavares is a piece of shit.

Can you imagine a world without politics??

 

[MJF]

I'd like to know what Craig Berube said to his team between Game 5 & Game 6 to get his team on the right track. Last night the Leafs weren't bickering with each other or displaying any negative body language on the bench. They played a hard game and blocked a ton of shots. I didn't have this on my Bingo card.