Around the League - PLAYOFFS!?

[Phion Keneuf]

Bruins win 6-2.

They are 15 points ahead of the Leafs but the Leafs have 3 games in hand.

Irrelevant. There’s no way we catch them

 

[Darcy Tucker]

The Oilers are a wagon with upgraded rims and a custom paint job.

 

[PromisedLand]

Sounds like the Pens didn't have much fun playing Florida last night:

“It’s tough to play teams like that, that get in your face – they’re scrappy,” said netminder Alex Nedeljkovic, who made 29 saves on 31 shots. “They like to do a lot of talking, a lot of chirping, a lot of pushing and shoving after whistles and stuff. So, it’s hard to stay mentally engaged in the right things.”

Is there anything that describes Dubas' team to the T more here? LOL

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Is there anything that describes Dubas' team to the T more here? LOL

Shhh we're not allowed to talk about Dubas here because it is considered living in the past. Even though his departure was only 6 months ago. I'm not over the bastard.

 

[ToneDog]

Florids is 2nd most penalized team in NHL.Have to play between whistles vs them more then any team.

Our guys follow their Captain, who does not play between whistles. We've seen this play many times and I know how it ends.

 

[ULF_55]

Shhh we're not allowed to talk about Dubas here because it is considered living in the past. Even though his departure was only 6 months ago. I'm not over the bastard.

I'm not over Punch's 2nd. go round.

 

[PromisedLand]

Just checked the score. f***ing bruins just keep winning. How many 11AAV+ players have they got?

Saw this on twitter. Torts IS THE MAN!!! (sure his team lost tonight but absolutely LOVE how he's giving his goalie confidence)

 

[PromisedLand]

Shhh we're not allowed to talk about Dubas here because it is considered living in the past. Even though his departure was only 6 months ago. I'm not over the bastard.

he is so full of himself he names himself the GM

 

[uncleben]

Shhh we're not allowed to talk about Dubas here because it is considered living in the past. Even though his departure was only 6 months ago. I'm not over the bastard.

Talk about Dubas if you want, just don't derail unrelated threads with it

 

[ToneDog]

he is so full of himself he names himself the GM

He's doing a great job.

Burke/Hextall

 

[Jojalu]

Pens picking up a point doesn’t really matter. Playoff picture is pretty much painted.

Philly might be the odd man out with NJ sneaking in.

Pit has a shot if they can fix their PP after All-Star break.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Member when some folks said Marchment was done and just an overpaid 4th liner?

The guy has more points than our 11mil Captain Fantastic

 

[Jojalu]

Member when some folks said Marchment was done and just an overpaid 4th liner?

The guy has more points than our 11mil Captain Fantastic

Great rebound year.

 

[fahad203]

Oilers look so much faster than the leafs. They move the puck with a sense of purpose.

Anyone ever says coaching doesn't change anything, here's a prime example

 

[Arzak]

Oilers look so much faster than the leafs. They move the puck with a sense of purpose.

Anyone ever says coaching doesn't change anything, here's a prime example

I've no doubt it works elsewhere. Here?

Who knows, we need a coach that plays structure and demands a second effort from everyone in the lineup.

What are the odds he'll be popular enough to stay?

 

[Arzak]

He's doing a great job.

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Burke/Hextall

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If you're Pens fan, you pray they are nowhere near playoff picture at the trade deadline.


Otherwise, you know Dubas will go on a shopping spree, spending all your picks for the next ten years.

 

[3blizzard4]

Doesnt look like the Oilers will lose another regular season game. Then they will be swept in the first round

 

[Jojalu]

Could Parise ever play a full 200 ft?

Seems like the Leafs could have taken a flyer on him for some depth scoring for 875.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Could Parise ever play a full 200 ft?

Seems like the Leafs could have taken a flyer on him for some depth scoring for 875.

If I was in the last go at it in my career and wanted a chance to grab a cup....am I hitching my wagon to Mackinnon and Makar.....or Matthews and Marner? I bet Parise had a hard time figuring that one out

 

[Stephen]

If I was in the last go at it in my career and wanted a chance to grab a cup....am I hitching my wagon to Mackinnon and Makar.....or Matthews and Marner? I bet Parise had a hard time figuring that one out

Colorado seems to have the same depth issues as the Leafs but their top end is just so top end. Mackinnon laying waste to the league in the Art Ross, Rantanen ahead of all Big 4 Leaf guys and Makar on D. They obviously also have Toews, Girard, Byram and Manson but it’s the stars that shine.

 

[Jojalu]

If I was in the last go at it in my career and wanted a chance to grab a cup....am I hitching my wagon to Mackinnon and Makar.....or Matthews and Marner? I bet Parise had a hard time figuring that one out

Lol. I don't disagree

Edmonton has become so good at grinding out games. They just shut it down

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Lol. I don't disagree

Edmonton has become so good at grinding out games. They just shut it down

McDavid has fully bought in to playing the right way, seemingly has sacrificed some of his top end point potential....but he is leading that team right now. Drai is still floating around out there doing his thing lol but I do hate to say it, they are a pretty impressive team right now.

 

[blue stick]

Hyman with the empty netter, his 30th goal his the season

 

[Nineteen67]

Would be great to see a Habs win tonight. Perhaps the Pens will finally realize that they're going nowhere for years to come.

Theres no good time to see TTOE win. I cheered for the Russians during that NYE game.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Oilers look so much faster than the leafs. They move the puck with a sense of purpose.

Anyone ever says coaching doesn't change anything, here's a prime example

They were due for some positive regression when Woodcroft was fired, but I certainly didn't expect them to be a defensive juggernaut given the flawed roster construction. Knoblauch has them playing sound hockey, and it helps that Skinner turned the corner and has bailed them out in games where they got outplayed.

Will it translate to playoff success? Hard to say. I think they've had one of the easier schedules given only two BTBs to date. They'll play a ton of hockey down the stretch, so you'd think some load management will be in store.