Around the League - PLAYOFFS!?

[BallardEra]

I'm happy for Ovi. But I think the Wings would have done more damage in a series than the Caps will.

Caps traded Mantha and Edmundson at the TDL and their blue line has been decimated down the stretch with injuries.

The fact they even got in just shows how bad they and the rest of those bottom feeders are.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Caps traded Mantha and Edmundson at the TDL and their blue line has been decimated down the stretch with injuries.

The fact they even got in just shows how bad they and the rest of those bottom feeders are.

I really don't get the Mantha trade. He's still relatively young with size and skill.

 

[BallardEra]

I really don't get the Mantha trade. He's still relatively young with size and skill.

He was very inconsistent there and when he was doing well the Caps figured to get something for him.

 

[DarkKnight]

Is that the worst goal differential to make it?

 

[BallardEra]

Is that the worst goal differential to make it?

Not quite but would be in the salary cap era:

Capitals could set NHL record as team with worst goal differential to make playoffs in salary cap era

The Washington Capitals are in line to set a new salary cap era record if they can take care of business in…

russianmachineneverbreaks.com

 

[TMLegend]

It likely only gets worse for Pitts next season with an even older team and a mid pick this year sucks too. Do they still have this year's pick?

Traded it in the Karlsson trade with top 10 protection on it. Barring winning the lottery, that pick will be either 13th or 14th overall.

Pretty much worse case scenario.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Florida-Tampa could be fun to watch .. two asshole teams beating up each other for 7 games.

 

[ffh]

Interesting that Winnipeg started Helle tonight. Why play your Vezina goalie in a meaningless game?

They needed a point to get 2nd.

 

[sxvnert]

Florida-Tampa could be fun to watch .. two asshole teams beating up each other for 7 games.

The worst part about that series is one of those teams advance to the second round.

 

[Jojalu]

Florida-Tampa could be fun to watch .. two asshole teams beating up each other for 7 games.

Should be a great series.

There are quite a few this year.

First round is going to be great

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I'm happy for Ovi. But I think the Wings would have done more damage in a series than the Caps will.

At least Washington has a goalie who can maybe steal a game or two. Detroit's goalies have been playing dodgeball for the last week or so

For what it's worth, vs NYR this year:
WSH 2-2-0
DET 0-3-0

 

[ToneDog]

I want Boston. And Boston probably wants us over Tampa too.

I think we let the Panthers win tomorrow, get Auston his 70, and hope Ottawa can pull out a miracle. We start 30 mins later so we should know what cards we hold.

Except for #70, nailed it.

It will matter. Boston is going to lay down and die for Ottawa in game 82.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Will this thread turn into a Playoffs thread or just remain around the League?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I hope Vegas leapfrogs LA to face Edmonton.

 

[Menzinger]

Caps traded Mantha and Edmundson at the TDL and their blue line has been decimated down the stretch with injuries.

The fact they even got in just shows how bad they and the rest of those bottom feeders are.

Probably the most damning moment for the Yzerplan so far

 

[socko]

Detroit's luck ran out it seems. Hell of some clutch goals from them to make a run at it.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

f*** the Pens and Detroit. Love Ovi sticking it to Crosby.

 

[Gilmour1996]

 

[Evilhomer]

Except for #70, nailed it.


Fixed it for you.

I definitely was not expecting Boston to lose to Ottawa.

 

[Nineteen67]

Florida-Tampa could be fun to watch .. two asshole teams beating up each other for 7 games.

It should be. Hopefully Florida competes and it goes 7 games.

In terms of rivalries, talent, hatred, this could be the best series we’ll see this playoffs. Hopefully it’s gets the primetime tv slot. Knowing the NHL it’ll likely be buried on ESPN Classic.

 

[ToneDog]

The Fan590 morning guys called him biggest loser of the year, ahead of the Sens. Well done Kyle.

 

[Gallagbi]

Caps have to be the worst playoff team in the cap era. Kinda crazy they made it.

What's funny is you could ignore them and make a similar argument for the Isles who come in as a 6 seed

 

[DraftSchmaft]

The Fan590 morning guys called him biggest loser of the year, ahead of the Sens. Well done Kyle.

Feel bad for Crosby.

Pens were still top heavy enough with solid goaltending and on the right end of GA such that they should have easily made the playoffs this season. We have hindsight to know "easily" is an understatement. We've never witnessed the bottom 7-8 this bad before.


Enter Dubas. Wheel and dealed them into mediocrity. The PP was clear evidence how the team build had no overall cohesion or well thought out plan. In no world should a PP with Crosby on it be that bad.

 

[sxvnert]

Crosby had every opportunity to allow a trade to a contender. Staying with the Pens only prolongs fans suffering. Enjoy.

 

[Havoc]

Moment of silence for Dubas.

Damn people took this literally. This place is dead today lol