NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs II

[ODAAT]

Sounds familiar doesn’t it ?

sure does, ugg

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

So we need 4 Florida wins and 3 Marchy starts to get that first rounder now, yeah?

4 Panthers wins
1 game from Marchand if it goes in 6 or 7.

 

[ODAAT]

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hope the Panthers beat the hell outta the Leafs, not too sure I`d be oozing confidence moving onto round 2 having been taken to 3 OT games vs the Sens

 

[Patdud]

I just want Monty to lose, has he lost yet?

 

[HumBucker]

4 Panthers wins
1 game from Marchand if it goes in 6 or 7.

If the Panthers sweep the Leafs or they win in 5 games, Marchand doesn't even have to play. He'll have played in at least half the games (5/9; 5/10).

 

[Bruin4]

Never seen this in any of the Marchand trade details before

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Never seen this in any of the Marchand trade details before

Marchand has to play in “50% of the FL playoff games” for the contingency to kick in.

Does that mean 50% of ALL the playoff games FL plays this year or 50% of the games in the first and second rounds?

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Marchand has to play in “50% of the FL playoff games” for the contingency to kick in.

Does that mean 50% of ALL the playoff games FL plays this year or 50% of the games in the first and second rounds?

IIRC, it's 50% of the first two rounds.

 

[Bruin4]

Marchand has to play in “50% of the FL playoff games” for the contingency to kick in.

Does that mean 50% of ALL the playoff games FL plays this year or 50% of the games in the first and second rounds?

According to this. Panthers need to win 2 rounds and Marchand needs to play in 50 percent of the Teams playoff games. So it looks like its based off of all of the games the panthers will play this playoffs

 

[BamBamCam]

IIRC, it's 50% of the first two rounds.

It is. So if Marshy plays game 1 against Toronto he will have guaranteed to have played in 50%(6 games) of FLA first 2 rounds games.
5+7 divided by 2= 6
So all Fla has to do is win the round for Bruins to secure a 1st rounder

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

According to this. Panthers need to win 2 rounds and Marchand needs to play in 50 percent of the Teams playoff games. So it looks like its based off of all of the games the panthers will play this playoffs

This is the way I read it too. But it keeps being reported as though it’s only the first two rounds that matter.

 

[Gee Wally]

MSN

Almost immediately after the Florida Panthers dropped a late bombshell at the NHL Trade Deadline in acquiring Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand, the speculation — and the memes — began.

The Panthers were, of course, going to line Marchand up with fellow agitators Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett, right?

Right?

Wrong.

Although the three, who would certainly be nicknamed the ‘Rat Pack’ if that line ever came together, played together briefly in Florida’s first-round series win over the Lightning, Paul Maurice really likes what he has seen from Marchand playing on the third line with Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen.

For good reason.

Florida’s third line has played much like a top line — especially on Wednesday night when that trio absolutely dominated the Lightning.

Tampa Bay, as good as it is, simply had no matchup to counter those three.

“When you go through a run, every line is going to have a moment when they come up big,’’ Marchand said after those three combined for two goals and nine points in Florida’s 6-3 win against the Lightning in the series-clinching Game 5.

The Panthers will open the Eastern Conference semifinal in Toronto.

“That’s what you want, it’s what you expect. Every game, have your best effort and one night is our turn … Everyone steps up at one point or another and that’s what makes a very good team. You rely on that.’’

Marchand fitting in so well with Lundell and Luostarinen should come as no surprise.

Maurice has kept Luostarinen and Lundell together almost since he got here three years ago, and everyone who has played on that line has been successful.

“We found each other pretty fast,’’ Luostarinen said of the line’s chemistry. “Like, I already know where [Marchand] is going.’’

It is a third line that certainly does its job defensively, but it is also one that can kick in some offense as was the case on Wednesday.

“They are very skilled players,’’ Marchand said, “and we play very similar in that we’re very direct, they see the edge really well and are good around the net.’’

Speaking Wednesday night in Tampa, Maurice said he would like to have taken credit for putting that third line together — but will not.

“It was almost there when I got here, right?’’ Maurice said.

Putting Luostarinen and Lundell together worked from the start, but adding Marchand appears to have opened some things up.

“The original driver of that line is that Luostarinen and Lundell are very responsible defensively,’’ Maurice continued. “But there’s more there. Lundell scored 18 goals as a youngster in this league, and you have to believe that you can score. Brad is a higher level of skill, with all due respect, but they are at a different level in their career. So, they start to think about being really good defensive players who can really score some goals.’’

Luostarinen had a goal and three assists becoming the first Florida player to have a four-point road game in its playoff history.

His goal was set up by Marchand, whom Maurice says “brings something else out of them.’’

 

[Aeroforce]

I read on the Playoffs board that TV ratings are down drastically. I know having no Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Flyers is a contributing factor.

But I also agree with a poster who said it's also partly due to the fact we're seeing many of the same match-ups each year. I haven't done the math to see if seeding 1-8 would yield a vastly different result; but I do get a "This, again?" vibe when I see some of the series.

 

[False Start]

It is. So if Marshy plays game 1 against Toronto he will have guaranteed to have played in 50%(6 games) of FLA first 2 rounds games.
5+7 divided by 2= 6
So all Fla has to do is win the round for Bruins to secure a 1st rounder

Unless FLA wins and then benches him for the next two rounds.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Save 2019, he never has.

Coyle looks cooked. Has done all season. Only 33, no significant injury history, but sometimes these power forward types do tend to burn out more quickly than other players.

We will see if he gets any more opportunity to turn things around, but barring that I can definitely see the Avs looking to flip him in the offseason.

 

[Olden McGroin]

I read on the Playoffs board that TV ratings are down drastically. I know having no Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Flyers is a contributing factor.

But I also agree with a poster who said it's also partly due to the fact we're seeing many of the same match-ups each year. I haven't done the math to see if seeding 1-8 would yield a vastly different result; but I do get a "This, again?" vibe when I see some of the series.

Yeah I think the Kings would agree about the same match ups, it was the 4th playoff in a row they met the Oilers in the 1st round. I'd like to go back to the 1-8

 

[Bruin4]

This is the way I read it too. But it keeps being reported as though it’s only the first two rounds that matter.

Pretty sure were reading it right.lol this is from Florida Panthers Future Draft Pick Status

​ Panthers​	​ Bruins (conditional if Panthers advance to third round of 2025 playoffs and Marchand appears in 50% of playoff games) pick would not transfer because Panthers have not advanced to third round of playoffs​ Traded • Brad Marchand to Panthers for • conditional draft pick (2027 or 2028 first round pick if Panthers advance to third round of 2025 playoffs and Marchand appears in 50% of playoff games, else 2027 second round) (?-?) on 2025-03-07
​ Panthers​	​ Bruins (conditional if Panthers do not advance to third round of 2025 playoffs or Marchand does not appear in 50% of playoff games) pick would transfer because Panthers have not advanced to third round of playoffs​ Traded • Brad Marchand to Panthers for • conditional draft pick (2027 or 2028 first round pick if Panthers advance to third round of 2025 playoffs and Marchand appears in 50% of playoff games, else 2027 second round) (?-?) on 2025-03-07

[td]Round 1[/td] [td]Round 2[/td]

 

[quietbruinfan]

Coyle looks cooked. Has done all season. Only 33, no significant injury history, but sometimes these power forward types do tend to burn out more quickly than other players.

We will see if he gets any more opportunity to turn things around, but barring that I can definitely see the Avs looking to flip him in the offseason.

I said he looked cooked. Then I thought he was just floating. But yes, he looks cooked. Avs are in a tough spot as they are short a center. I think they are stuck with CC.

 

[Coach Parker]

I am really curious as to what LA does now with that roster composition. A lot of good players that can't get out of the 1st round.

 

[Coach Parker]

Who is the annual 'I want out of Buffalo' player that will hit the trade market before the draft?

 

[bruins19]

If the Panthers sweep the Leafs or they win in 5 games, Marchand doesn't even have to play. He'll have played in at least half the games (5/9; 5/10).

Fabulous math working in our favor.

 

[HumBucker]

Oh, so it's that Marchand has to play in at least 50% of ALL the Panthers' playoff games (and they win 2 rounds). I had thought it meant 50% of the playoff games just in the first two rounds.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

Good job with the anthems in St Louis!

 

[Terrier]

Blues to the power play, leading 1-0.