Around the League - 2024-2025 Part II

[thewave]

Look at Arvidsson working along the boards. Same weight as Marner and shorter. Cripes

 

[fahad203]

edmonton got lucky drafting these players and they are very proud

What the hell did we do ?
We also got lucky with Auston and Marner

 

[Blanka]

McDavid is unreal on both sides of centre.

 

[ruaware41]

Fun fact. He was available. San Jose sharks were willing to take half of his salary. At the time it would have been 3.5 million a year . They wanted somebody to take him out of their hands

but you know dubas was. Nice guy who only wanted to bring in exampleatory players.
Kane had a bad rep. A guy who can hit, score goals and fight anyone

tbh I doubt he'd do anything. We've seen quite a few players struggle here and then start thriving on different teams. Hyman is a good example right now

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Both series were massive duds

Can the Oilers and Panthers destroy each other for 7 games, please?

 

[Blanka]

Without jinxing them, it feels like we're watching a masterclass in shutdown, playoff hockey. Oilers are phenomenal.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

At least Dallas can celebrate the fact Benn is a UFA this summer. Dude is old and useless

 

[LeafalCrusader]

USA USA woops nevermind.

 

[BallardEra]

Pretty crazy that it's Florida and Edmonton again.

 

[thewave]

At least Dallas can celebrate the fact Benn is a UFA this summer. Dude is old and useless

MLSE is probably interested in him...

 

[Blanka]

Pretty crazy that it's Florida and Edmonton again.

They just demolished their respective opponents too. Almost like it was just a formality.

 

[MSZ]

lol They're touching the trophy. Florida is going to win.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Stars point leaders:
Rantanen 22 points
Harley 14 points
Hintz 12 points

Awful from their forward group. There should be some big changes this summer, and I'd probably can DeBoer

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Boring conference finals now we get a long break between series and multiple two day breaks during the finals.

 

[MSZ]

 

[Jojalu]

It's pretty ridiculous how little respect Edm gets on this forum.

I would give my left nut to be as good as them

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Lol classic NHL. Two days off when there's no travel

 

[fahad203]

At least Dallas can celebrate the fact Benn is a UFA this summer. Dude is old and useless

Power forwards days dont end too well. But he was a good solider for them. He did take them to finals along with his team mates

Old school player. Dropped the gloves, paid the price, scored the goals. Not much you can ask of him

 

[ruaware41]

They just demolished their respective opponents too. Almost like it was just a formality.

Good way to put it. Every series so far it seemed like the series was just starting and before you know it the other team's down 3 and it's over. 3-0 in close out games so far. 4-2 4-1 4-1. This team has been playing like the anti Leafs except losing the 1st game of the series

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Let's go Oilers...bring 'er home again finally!

McDavid...one final piece for you to win to forever cement your legacy undoubtedly as an all-time great.

 

[fahad203]

Good way to put it. Every series so far it seemed like the series was just starting and before you know it the other team's down 3 and it's over. 3-0 in close out games so far. 4-2 4-1 4-1. This team has been playing like the anti Leafs except losing the 1st game of the series

What's interesting is that they are getting balance contribution

 

[LaPlante94]

Stars point leaders:
Rantanen 22 points
Harley 14 points
Hintz 12 points

Awful from their forward group. There should be some big changes this summer, and I'd probably can DeBoer

Crazy thing is I don't think they even free up much cap space with Benns 9.5 coming off the books. Got Rantanens new deal and Johnsons new deal kicking in and Oettingers. 14 million over the cap atm too. Definitely gonna have to move Marchment and Dumba and take the loss on those trades because won't be much of a market.

 

[GQS]

It's pretty ridiculous how little respect Edm gets on this forum.

I would give my left nut to be as good as them

Oilers have been pretty damn good these past couple of years, now lets see if they can get the job done in the finals where they were so close to winning it all. I hate the Panthers enough that I wouldn't mind the Oilers winning the cup at all.

 

[ruaware41]

What's interesting is that they are getting balance contribution

That's always been the one criticism with them in the past, their over dependence on McDrai but they've rebuked those concerns now making them even more dangerous

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Crazy thing is I don't think they even free up much cap space with Benns 9.5 coming off the books. Got Rantanens new deal and Johnsons new deal kicking in and Oettingers. 14 million over the cap atm too. Definitely gonna have to move Marchment and Dumba and take the loss on those trades because won't be much of a market.

LOL I forgot Dumba is signed for another year. What a disaster

You're right about him and Marchment. Sweeten the deal and clear space. Getting rid of Seguin is likely a pipe dream, but maybe they can LTIR him or something