Around the League - 2024-2025 Part II

[Zecharia]

Hear me out - the oilers must win the cup. Why? McDavid is a conscientious and honourable soldier. I can only see him leaving Edmonton for Toronto if he gifts the fans a cup or two. He’s too loyal otherwise. We must do what’s best for our team. We must cheer for the Oilers. Sorry.

 

[MSZ]

McDavid and Drai combined for 2 points over the last 2 games.

Both wins.

This has been a bottom six series for both teams.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Edmonton made a mockery of the Pacific, all while missing Ekholm. Leafs would’ve been golfing two weeks ago if Tanev missed the start of the playoffs.

This might actually be Edmonton’s year. Fine. McDavid bringing a Cup there may make him feel less obliged to re-sign.

 

[Delete1]

Edmonton made a mockery of the Pacific, all while missing Ekholm. Leafs would’ve been golfing two weeks ago if Tanev missed the start of the playoffs.

This might actually be Edmonton’s year. Fine. McDavid bringing a Cup there may make him feel less obliged to re-sign.

I don't see McDavid leaving Edmonton after Draisitl signed long-term.

 

[Jojalu]

I don't see McDavid leaving Edmonton after Draisitl signed long-term.

I agree.

Drai and he must have talked about long term goals and plans.

Unless Drai just decided he wanted to be the guy if McDavid left.

I doubt it though

 

[keonsbitterness]

This might actually be Edmonton’s year. Fine. McDavid bringing a Cup there may make him feel less obliged to re-sign.

Or more obliged to try and win more Cups.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

If Toronto wins the Stanley Cup I will cry. And I will have to buy tickets for my friend and me the next time Leafs are in Edmonton. And I will have to buy a Leafs jersey to wear at the said game. And all the food and drinks for the game. So I win. And I lose.

You know, since our exchange I've had this weird moment/epiphany: my hate for the Oilers is legitimately starting to fade.

No, I don't like the Oilers fans that go to the main boards. They, just like many of our posters that proliferate the main boards, can be insufferable and arrogant, and the way many handled themselves after winning the McDavid lottery is still outrageous. But as annoying as they are, they are undeniably loyal...just as we are. Despite the Oilers' problems, they have a hell of a lot more to cheer for than we do. We aren't in the Oilers' category because if the Oilers' goaltending is showing up there's no stopping them. There's no stopping them...and there seemingly is no starting us barring a miracle.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl deserve to be champions. They have shown countless times over that they deserve to be. They're going to get there someday soon. They will. Because they will settle for nothing less. I'm tired of holding on to this hate for the Oilers when we really don't interact with them all that often compared to Boston, Montreal, Ottawa or even the Florida teams.

They're going to win the Cup at least once someday. I won't be cheering, but I no longer think I'm going to be all that bitter.

 

[Jojalu]

You know, since our exchange I've had this weird moment/epiphany: my hate for the Oilers is legitimately starting to fade.

No, I don't like the Oilers fans that go to the main boards. They, just like many of our posters that proliferate the main boards, can be insufferable and arrogant, and the way many handled themselves after winning the McDavid lottery is still outrageous. But as annoying as they are, they are undeniably loyal...just as we are. Despite the Oilers' problems, they have a hell of a lot more to cheer for than we do. We aren't in the Oilers' category because if the Oilers' goaltending is showing up there's no stopping them. There's no stopping them...and there seemingly is no starting us barring a miracle.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl deserve to be champions. They have shown countless times over that they deserve to be. They're going to get there someday soon. They will. Because they will settle for nothing less. I'm tired of holding on to this hate for the Oilers when we really don't interact with them all that often compared to Boston, Montreal, Ottawa or even the Florida teams.

They're going to win the Cup at least once someday. I won't be cheering, but I no longer think I'm going to be all that bitter.

The problem for me trying to hate them is I actually like far too many of their players.

Was always a fan of Ekholm, like Brown and Hyman. Obviously it is enjoyable to watch McDavid and Drai, and I covet having Bouchard.

Could care less if he plays D as lousy as Morgs, guy can put up 80-100 points and QB the PP.

Plus I have always like the way Podz plays. He is sneaky mean and tough

 

[themilosh]

Hyman, Brown, and Kap...

All our depth is on the Oilers.

Thats what happens when the star players (core) decide to hog the entire pie $$$..

 

[Menzinger]

You know, since our exchange I've had this weird moment/epiphany: my hate for the Oilers is legitimately starting to fade.

No, I don't like the Oilers fans that go to the main boards. They, just like many of our posters that proliferate the main boards, can be insufferable and arrogant, and the way many handled themselves after winning the McDavid lottery is still outrageous. But as annoying as they are, they are undeniably loyal...just as we are. Despite the Oilers' problems, they have a hell of a lot more to cheer for than we do. We aren't in the Oilers' category because if the Oilers' goaltending is showing up there's no stopping them. There's no stopping them...and there seemingly is no starting us barring a miracle.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl deserve to be champions. They have shown countless times over that they deserve to be. They're going to get there someday soon. They will. Because they will settle for nothing less. I'm tired of holding on to this hate for the Oilers when we really don't interact with them all that often compared to Boston, Montreal, Ottawa or even the Florida teams.

They're going to win the Cup at least once someday. I won't be cheering, but I no longer think I'm going to be all that bitter.

It's bad for hockey if McDavid never gets a cup in his prime.

Ill still hate the Oilers but won't cheer against (at least some of) their players

 

[Nineteen67]

Freddy special just went in…..but will get called back due to offside challenge.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Hope Dallas finishes the Jets tonight and buys themselves a little time to rest. I’d like to see them hoist the cup. Very well managed team that checks a lot of boxes for me.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

This Haltunen for the knights is on the goal scoring heater of a lifetime. Back to back hatties and already 2 more in tonight’s game.

 

[MSZ]

Looks like round two will be over in a hurry.

 

[Menzinger]

So long to the Caps.

The Canes look good.

 

[Aashir]

well carolina takes care of business

they are so much better run, with bought in players even if they get swept in the ECF by florida again

 

[Buds17]

That's another Game 7 we won't be getting in this round.

 

[Nineteen67]

Come on Dallas let’s add to the Southern domination.

 

[Suntouchable13]

That's it for Ovi's 30s now. We are nearing the end of a great career. He only played beyond the 2nd round once in his entire career, though. Think about that.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I still have no idea how the Svechnikov winner went in lol

Boring series overall, but the better team won.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Go Jets f*** the sun belt!

 

[ULF_55]

So long to the Caps.

The Canes look good.

Glad to see the Caps gone.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

That's it for Ovi's 30s now. We are nearing the end of a great career. He only played beyond the 2nd round once in his entire career, though. Think about that.

Next year is his final year then he's going back to Russia.

 

[Hal L]

In 6 seasons Andersen couldn't get the Leafs past the 1st round and now he's 4 wins away from the SCF. Dude is is 6-1 in the post season with a sv% over .930

 

[Metroid]

I still have no idea how the Svechnikov winner went in lol

Boring series overall, but the better team won.

Thank God Ovi can now f*** off

Next round leafs vs canes is gonna be a good one ;-) (kidding.. am I? Maybe? Probably not, who knows... Tho we all know.. but do we? Let's see.