Around the League - PLAYOFFS!?

[GQS]

Where was the most valuable player in Game 6 and 7?

Why not give at least some credit to the Panthers for learning their lesson from previous games and then perhaps doing better to minimize McDavid's impact in the last couple of games? As well its not like some of the Panthers best players also didn't have trouble putting up points in the finals too. Evan Rodrigues outscored all of Barkov, Tkachuk, Reinhart and Verhaeghe in the series.

 

[Warden of the North]

No need for a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. The best player in the playoffs won the award for the best player in the playoffs.

It's still not a good look for the league when the playoff MVP doesn't come out to physically accept the trophy from the Commissioner.

 

[Nineteen67]

Fans will proclaim he was in alot of playoff series wins and a great playoff performer.

But I bet Perry would trade all those playoff series wins for his name to be on the cup.

Playoff wins means nothing unless you win the cup. Im happy McDavid won the MVP as he was a force all playoffs....but he too would trade that hardware for his name to be on Lord Stanley.

Hard to win a Championshop in professional sports...

His name is on the Cup

 

[Da Mash]

His name is on the Cup

Perry did win a cup?

 

[BallardEra]

With the Ducks.

 

[Nineteen67]

It's still not a good look for the league when the playoff MVP doesn't come out to physically accept the trophy from the Commissioner.

It’s still not a problem that needs a solution - 6 times in 60 yrs isn’t worth worrying about.

Perry did win a cup?

Anaheim. And he was a terrific version of Perry.

 

[fahad203]

Perry did win a cup?

Won it with the ducks. But also that's his 5th appearence
There are players in this league will trade their entire career for 1 appearence

There's nothing to be shamed off if you are Corey Perry
5 appearances, 1 stanly cup, league MVP, Richard winner
4 time all star
2 time gold medalist

I believe he's part of the golden trio AHL, NHL and Olympics

That's a legendary career

 

[Zybalto]

Sad McDavid missed this chance.

Its a tough league now with way more teams and a hard cap and this opportunity might not come again as his peak is not going to last more than a couple more years. Bob really stood tall in game 7 after a rough stretch. Still a fun final to watch and the better overall team did win.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Why not give at least some credit to the Panthers for learning their lesson from previous games and then perhaps doing better to minimize McDavid's impact in the last couple of games? As well its not like some of the Panthers best players also didn't have trouble putting up points in the finals too. Evan Rodrigues outscored all of Barkov, Tkachuk, Reinhart and Verhaeghe in the series.

I give credit to the Panthers, which is why I think one of their players should have been given the Conn Smyth.

 

[Mess]

I give credit to the Panthers, which is why I think one of their players should have been given the Conn Smyth.

McDavid put up the 4th best playoff performance of ALL TIME. Only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux ever recorded more points in a playoff year, with Mario doing it 33 years ago as the most recent.

2023-24 Winner: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (8‑34—42 in 25 GP) won the Conn Smythe Trophy after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for assists in one playoff year and joining Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as the only players in League history with 40‑plus points in a single postseason. McDavid became the sixth player – and second skater – to secure the Conn Smythe Trophy despite not winning the Stanley Cup.

 

[Mess]

It’s still not a problem that needs a solution - 6 times in 60 yrs isn’t worth worrying about.

McDavid became the sixth player – and second skater – to secure the Conn Smythe Trophy despite not winning the Stanley Cup, following Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003 ANA), Ron Hextall (1987 PHI), Reggie Leach (1976 PHI), Glenn Hall (1968 STL) and Roger Crozier (1966 DET).

 

[MCR74]

It's still not a good look for the league when the playoff MVP doesn't come out to physically accept the trophy from the Commissioner.

I expected Leon to be the sore loser in all this. The so-called greatest thing since sliced bread ditching the ice and not accepting the Smythe caught me by surprise.

 

[egd27]

Where was the most valuable player in Game 6 and 7?

Are you asking about the SCF or the 1st Round Leafs-Bruins series ?

 

[Trapper]

Are you asking about the SCF or the 1st Round Leafs-Bruins series ?

There was a most valuable player for the Leafs in round 1????

 

[Mess]

Are you asking about the SCF or the 1st Round Leafs-Bruins series ?

His playoff run included the highest point total in the Stanley Cup Final since 2010 (3‑8-11 points, including a record 3‑5-8 points while facing elimination in the series).

McDavid’s 42 overall points were 20 more than the highest-scoring player from any other team, the largest such difference in NHL postseason history.

 

[Trapper]

I expected Leon to be the sore loser in all this. The so-called greatest thing since sliced bread ditching the ice and not accepting the Smythe caught me by surprise.

Really? That caught you by surprise? I would have been disappointed if he left his teammates to accept that. What did you expect him to do?

I would have told Bettman you can take that trophy and shove it somewhere.
It means nothing with the big silver one 10 feet away. It’s Cup or bust remember.

 

[Mess]

There was a most valuable player for the Leafs in round 1????

Joseph Woll perhaps?

In Woll, the team has a 25-year-old standout who has proven that he can win in the postseason. Woll may only have played 2 games, but his minuscule .086 GAA and .964 SV% are a pretty good indicator that the kid is cool as a cucumber when playing under pressure, an absolute necessity in the postseason.

If Woll doesn't get hurt perhaps there is a round #2 for Toronto.

"Good teams are built from the goalie out ..."

 

[Trapper]

Joseph Woll perhaps?

In Woll, the team has a 25-year-old standout who has proven that he can win in the postseason. Woll may only have played 2 games, but his minuscule .086 GAA and .964 SV% are a pretty good indicator that the kid is cool as a cucumber when playing under pressure, an absolute necessity in the postseason.

If Woll doesn't get hurt perhaps there is a round #2 for Toronto.

"Good teams are built from the goalie out ..."

I won’t argue that. Unfortunately I need a bigger sample size.
A few games here and hurt consistently doesn’t build an MVP potential resume.

 

[Nineteen67]

This is another reason He needs to stay home.

 

[Superstar]

Won it with the ducks. But also that's his 5th appearence
There are players in this league will trade their entire career for 1 appearence

There's nothing to be shamed off if you are Corey Perry
5 appearances, 1 stanly cup, league MVP, Richard winner
4 time all star
2 time gold medalist

I believe he's part of the golden trio AHL, NHL and Olympics

That's a legendary career

Mitch Marner is better according to some...

 

[Nineteen67]

I won’t argue that. Unfortunately I need a bigger sample size.
A few games here and hurt consistently doesn’t build an MVP potential resume.

Max Domi was noticeable, does that count?

 

[Trapper]

Max Domi was noticeable, does that count?

Yes he was. Props for stepping up to center a top line as well.

 

[Superstar]

McDavid became the sixth player – and second skater – to secure the Conn Smythe Trophy despite not winning the Stanley Cup, following Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003 ANA), Ron Hextall (1987 PHI), Reggie Leach (1976 PHI), Glenn Hall (1968 STL) and Roger Crozier (1966 DET).

Not sure what to think...that's the highest tier of losers if you have a different perspective...McDavid wasn't happy getting the Conn Smythe.

 

[mikeyz]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805608646140645662

 

[ACC1224]

I wonder if Edmonton re-signs Draisaitl after July 1 or they let him play out the season?