Around the League - 2024-2025 Part II

[Stephen]

Carolina seems like a cakewalk for the Panthers.

Probably would have been for the Leafs too. And you know how I feel about the Leafs.

 

[Menzinger]

I've always seen the Canes over the last few years as a better built and managed version of the Leafs. Though they clearly still have their own set of issues

 

[TIGERCOOL]

not surprised to see Florida destroying the Canes. I liked us against literally anyone else these playoffs... it was just about 4 years too late to get our shit together

 

[MSZ]

I've always seen the Canes over the last few years as a better built and managed version of the Leafs. Though they clearly still have their own set of issues

Many fans on the Canes board have been saying how soft the Canes are for years.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Metro teams suck this year.

 

[LaPlante94]

NHL might consider going back to the 1-8 playoff format because of the Hurricanes. This would've been the 1st round matchup but instead we get the pleasure of watching this potential sweep in the 3rd round.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

At least the west final is entertaining.

 

[Mr_Fun]

It's quite conceivable at this point that Florida wins the guy and we come the closest to beating them.

 

[torontoblood]

I wish we had a productive and dangerous third line like the panthers have right now.

If you look back at the past Stanley cup champions , you can see that Almost every Cup winner always had a dominant third line. For example, Chicago in the early to mid 2010s had Sharp-Bolland-Frolik. Tampa five years ago had Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman. In 2015-2017 the pens had Kessel - Bonino -Hagelin. Right now, this Panthers line of Luostarinen-Lundell-Marchand is another one. It would be the 2nd line on a lot of good teams. But on a deep and great team like the panthers, it’s their third one.

 

[Roo]

Canes are going to be swept based on what we’ve seen so far. Too bad, we had such a good chance this year.

Gotta wonder what could have been if our starting goalie was healthy for the panthers series.

 

[Duffman955]

Watching the ECF, I am so mad

We could have had a real shot at cup if stolarz doesn't go down game 1

 

[Roo]

100%

 

[LeafalCrusader]

NHL might consider going back to the 1-8 playoff format because of the Hurricanes.

Over Bettman's rotting corpse. He loves this playoff setup.

 

[Dragao6]

Watching the ECF, I am so mad

We could have had a real shot at cup if stolarz doesn't go down game 1

I get what you’re saying but u truly think stolarz would be the only difference? Even in the 6-1 thrashing’s?
Stolarz can’t score!!!

 

[mikeyz]

In past years, I would have called out Leaf fans saying “Ohhh we were so close” and “if we could have beat Florida we would have won the cup” stuff because that’s what makes other fanbases rub “1967” in our faces every chance they get. But, this year is different. My god, we actually were so f***ing close .

 

[mikeyz]

NHL might consider going back to the 1-8 playoff format because of the Hurricanes. This would've been the 1st round matchup but instead we get the pleasure of watching this potential sweep in the 3rd round.

Bettman went on record as recently as a month ago saying he loves this format. So, I very highly doubt this happens anytime soon.

 

[Duffman955]

I get what you’re saying but u truly think stolarz would be the only difference? Even in the 6-1 thrashing’s?
Stolarz can’t score!!!

Yes, we would have won games 3 and 4

 

[TheGreenTBer]

2-0 Cats lmao I am just starting to think we are not that bad at the game of ice hockey lol

We aren't bad.

We just aren't good enough and have been unjustifiably stubborn for 9 years...and now we are paying the price.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I wish we had a productive and dangerous third line like the panthers have right now.

If you look back at the past Stanley cup champions , you can see that Almost every Cup winner always had a dominant third line. For example, Chicago in the early to mid 2010s had Sharp-Bolland-Frolik. Tampa five years ago had Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman. In 2015-2017 the pens had Kessel - Bonino -Hagelin. Right now, this Panthers line of Luostarinen-Lundell-Marchand is another one. It would be the 2nd line on a lot of good teams. But on a deep and great team like the panthers, it’s their third one.

When you have so much of the cap tied up to 4-5 players and the organization can't seem to produce good depth players, it's hard to have a solid, consistent 3rd line.

Domi and Pacioretty came through at times, but it was a revolving door of linemates for the most part.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Yes, we would have won games 3 and 4

I think it's a repeat of round one. Leafs Go up 3-0. Florida comes back to force game six with Leafs nation in a panic then we close them out in six. But alas we'll never know.

 

[ULF_55]

Panthers play Leafs' hockey, "Beat them in the alley..."

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Panthers play Leafs' hockey, "Beat them in the alley..."

We used to be a physical team.

Years ago, this fanbase's identity was blue collar and the team reflected that.

Not anymore.

 

[Trapper]

We used to be a physical team.

Years ago, this fanbase's identity was blue collar and the team reflected that.

Not anymore.

The suits and spreadsheets took over.
It’s time to get back to hard hats and factories.

 

[Mr Kot]

Sorry for trashing you leafs for losing. This is NOT hockey we are witnessing with carolina. This is bettman's wet dream hockey.

 

[ULF_55]

We used to be a physical team.

Years ago, this fanbase's identity was blue collar and the team reflected that.

Not anymore.

Hopefully they can pick up some trash players without a conscience in free agency even if they aren't pretty boys.