Around the League - 2024-2025 Part II

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Will be Jersey

I think you're right. They're just too beat up. But it's the playoffs and anything can happen. Would be funny if Rod the Bod's second first round exit as head coach came against A) a Devils team that's not 100% and B) Sheldon Keefe who has the exact opposite reputation and has only been beyond round one once.

 

[Sypher04]

No Crosby in the playoffs for 3 years now and no reason whatsoever to think the Pens can get there the next 2 is an utter travesty

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Eastern Canada’s been on a tear.

 

[Sypher04]

Eastern Canada’s been a tear.

With this context us holding onto top spot in the Atlantic is even more impressive. Staying ahead of Tampa. The margin for error has been pretty slim and we’ve held on

 

[uncleben]

Eastern Canada’s been on a tear.

Those Canadian snowbirds in Tampa putting in the work

 

[mix1home]

They have just spent 11 billion dollars to extend their TV rights, of course they need to make some of the money back anyway they can.

How about making attractive product and put it on air? Novelty, I know.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[PromisedLand]

LOL

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[Evilhomer]

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Guaranteed first ballot hall of famer.

 

[Cleetus]

2-1 Panthers over Detroit

 

[Jojalu]

If Bos had made the playoffs I would vote for Pasta for the Hart. One man team. Incredible season with the supporting staff he has.

 

[Cleetus]

Eastern Canada’s been on a tear.

Atlantic is still a strong division!

 

[MSZ]

Sid is pretty good at football too.

 

[Cleetus]

Marchand scores 3-1 Panthers

 

[Evilhomer]

2-1 Panthers over Detroit

Playing out exactly as I said it would. Florida/Tampa will be the match-up in the first round. Only question is whether it will be Toronto/Ottawa or Toronto/Montreal.

 

[stickty111]

I think you're right. They're just too beat up. But it's the playoffs and anything can happen. Would be funny if Rod the Bod's second first round exit as head coach came against A) a Devils team that's not 100% and B) Sheldon Keefe who has the exact opposite reputation and has only been beyond round one once.

There is a chance that series goes further than people think. Markstrom might need to steal a game or 2 though. Have to think Keefe's structure will give them at least an outside chance. Apparently Hamilton might come back so thats huge, and maybe Siegs so we'll see.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Freddy with four goals against on eighteen shots. Canes blow the 2-0 lead.

 

[budzz]

Freddy with four goals against on eighteen shots. Canes blow the 2-0 lead.

Freddy getting into playoff mode.

 

[Evilhomer]

Crazy the way every out of town game is working in the Leafs favour these days. Must be a sign.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Canes come back to tie it. Going to be a fun second round series.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Stars have been pure trash lately. Enjoy the Avs in round one

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Stars have been pure trash lately. Enjoy the Avs in round one

Their forward group is world class, but that defence, especially the right side, leaves something to be desired. Granted they’re injured back there right now but still. Heiskanen has to play on his off side to make their right defence respectable, and Nils Lundkvist isn’t a world-beater and shouldn’t collapse your defence.

 

[stickty111]

Their forward group is world class, but that defence, especially the right side, leaves something to be desired. Granted they’re injured back there right now but still. Heiskanen has to play on his off side to make their right defence respectable, and Nils Lundkvist isn’t a world-beater and shouldn’t collapse your defence.

Honestly when we were looking to move Liljegren, Dallas is a team I thought about that might look into him. If a remember, they had interest in him despite him not being playoff proven.
Speaking of Liljegren, he's being played a lot last 8 games.
Over 24 mins TOI/G

At 5 on 5
xGF%: 51
OZS%: 33%
5 assists in 8 games


Overall with SJ
19.01 TOI/G

5 on 5
xGF% 49.86
OZS% 38.96

Seems to be holding his own in tough minutes

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Stars have been pure trash lately. Enjoy the Avs in round one

Ceci and Lyubushkin in your top 4 ain't exactly a recipe for success lol.