Around the League 36-But Who's Counting...

[GIN ANTONIC]

Holy shit Kane just won the game in OT on a breakaway with a slapshot. Just beat the buzzer.

Damn that would have been wicked

 

[A Star is Burns]

Damn that would have been wicked

Yeah, it was close to an ending that I'm not sure I've quite seen before.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

Aw, original view showed he beat the buzzer on the Hawks broadcast, but just a split second after. Still was a cool look for a second.

Clearly far to slow on his skates for the Canes...

 

[hblueridgegal]

A reminder once again that the question was not posed as "who is better this year", but "who is the better player."

Not a lot of love for Brady Skjei..

 

[Svechhammer]

A reminder once again that the question was not posed as "who is better this year", but "who is the better player."

Not a lot of love for Brady Skjei..

Dougie over Slavin

 

[SlavinAway]

Dougie over Slavin

It's comical but I can't say I'm surprised. Offensive production is always given more attention; it's a testament of how good Slavin is on the defensive side that he's even on the list. Is there anyone else in that top 32 that is considered a true defensive defenseman?

 

[cptjeff]

It's comical but I can't say I'm surprised. Offensive production is always given more attention; it's a testament of how good Slavin is on the defensive side that he's even on the list. Is there anyone else in that top 32 that is considered a true defensive defenseman?

And I would also put exactly zero stock in a fan vote.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

And I would also put exactly zero stock in a fan vote.

This is very true, fans are f***ing morons, and if you want more proof, read any of my 23,880 posts on this site over the last 15 years.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

To be fair, Hamilton IS having a monster year and Slavin has had more less-than-good moments this year than in the past.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Also, McDavid hit 800 career points last night, making him the first player from the 2015 draft to reach that milestone. He also did it before anybody from the 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, or 2010 drafts.


What the f***.

 

[tarheelhockey]

And I would also put exactly zero stock in a fan vote.

I wouldn’t put any stock in it as a measure of reality, but it’s a good measure of current reputation.

 

[HisIceness]

Might be time to stop showcasing Chicago on national television?

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Might be time to stop showcasing Chicago on national television?

UNC still gets prime time espn games. So unlikely

 

[Chrispy]

Might be time to stop showcasing Chicago on national television?

Chicago went full Bedard.

Never go full Bedard.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Coyotes up 3-1 versus flames despite being outshot 31-8 so far. 8 to go in 2nd.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Coyotes up 3-1 versus flames despite being outshot 31-8 so far. 8 to go in 2nd.

Moneypuck says the Flames are 99.999% likely to win this game by 6

 

[WreckingCrew]

Coyotes up 3-1 versus flames despite being outshot 31-8 so far. 8 to go in 2nd.

Wait I didn't know the old Canes were playing them tonight

 

[A Star is Burns]

Kane with a goal and an assist again so far. Domi looks pretty good too. Glad he's found a place to thrive.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Make that two goals and an assist for Kane.

 

[Canes]

Kane is going to look good in a Rags uni. First guy to wear 88 for them as well since Lindros.

 

[Ben Grimm]

If Matthews wins a SC with the TML, he's their goat. This is a fact because @tarheelhockey said it. Who's @DaveG ?

 

[A Star is Burns]

Kane is going to look good in a Rags uni. First guy to wear 88 for them as well since Lindros.

I certainly don't think Kane is cooked or too injured and he'd be a big addition for the Rags.

That being said, I put it out there not too long ago, and Dundon hinted at it a little bit today, there's only so much higher you can push your odds when it comes to the playoffs in the NHL. Four teams you have to beat. All it takes is a poor matchup or a bad week and you're toast.

Even with Kane (should they get him), I don't see the Rags as a team that's significantly better than the Canes, Lightning, Toronto (I'm not nearly as fixated as most that they can't win in the playoffs), Bruins, or Devils.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

If Matthews wins a SC with the TML, he's their goat. This is a fact because @tarheelhockey said it. Who's @DaveG ?

Honestly, people scoff, but if the Leafs can break their first round curse, I could see them riding that high all the way.

And this year could be the year for them to do it. They're essentially locked into TB as their first round opponent, and the Lightning have looked very mortal this season, Vasi especially.

 

[sabremike]

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Moneypuck says the Flames are 99.999% likely to win this game by 6

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