Around the League Thread part V
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kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
Let's just set the record straight, these are Yzerman's picks, not Murrays even though he was head scout. Had he been so good, he'd have taken ANYBODY but Danny Rousin in the 2nd round of the Crosby draft. That is just one glaring example.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
It stands to reason, though, that Murray was dealing with limited resources here too.
He landed in a much better position to affect change in Tampa.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Connor Mcdavid was 2 PPG vs. the Kings.
He's 3 PPG vs. the Flames.
So much for the 'what happens when he faces a real team' tripe.
He's 3 PPG vs. the Flames.
So much for the 'what happens when he faces a real team' tripe.
There's no question, McDavid is the best player in the league and now has the ability to carry a team on his back and single-handedly will his team to a win. The hard truth is though, he is not going to get any faster, any shifter, or any more dynamic from here - he is at his peak - which could last for many more seasons, but he's there. It could be one of the greatest tragedies in league history if he never gets a chance to win being in Edmonton his whole career, no joke 
If I were Edmonton, I would look to move significant assets for goaltending and defense.
If you build from the net out and shore up the defensive woes, McDavid can literally make any player around him better and can guarantee offense. If you go the Penguins route and have your 1-2 center punch, I would look to surrounding them with middling goal-scoring wingers and just get the best goaltender and defensemen possible and I would trade anyone or anything not named McDavid to accomplish it.
If I were Edmonton, I would look to move significant assets for goaltending and defense.If you build from the net out and shore up the defensive woes, McDavid can literally make any player around him better and can guarantee offense. If you go the Penguins route and have your 1-2 center punch, I would look to surrounding them with middling goal-scoring wingers and just get the best goaltender and defensemen possible and I would trade anyone or anything not named McDavid to accomplish it.
Little Psycho
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This guy is a f***ing clown. Shown his true colors in the playoffs.
KingsFan7824
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There's no question, McDavid is the best player in the league and now has the ability to carry a team on his back and single-handedly will his team to a win. The hard truth is though, he is not going to get any faster, any shifter, or any more dynamic from here - he is at his peak - which could last for many more seasons, but he's there. It could be one of the greatest tragedies in league history if he never gets a chance to win being in Edmonton his whole career, no joke
If you build from the net out and shore up the defensive woes, McDavid can literally make any player around him better and can guarantee offense. If you go the Penguins route and have your 1-2 center punch, I would look to surrounding them with middling goal-scoring wingers and just get the best goaltender and defensemen possible and I would trade anyone or anything not named McDavid to accomplish it.
This isn't the 80's where you can keep a team together forever, and money rarely matters. It's not the 90's either, where you could buy a Cup. This is a hard cap league, and you can't waste too many dollars. If this was the 80's, McDavid would have a couple Cups already. If this was the 90's, McDavid wouldn't be in Edmonton anymore, and would probably have a Cup.
The Butcher
Mammoth Mooseknuckles Hockey
It seems so obvious to everyone but Holland but ya spot on.There's no question, McDavid is the best player in the league and now has the ability to carry a team on his back and single-handedly will his team to a win. The hard truth is though, he is not going to get any faster, any shifter, or any more dynamic from here - he is at his peak - which could last for many more seasons, but he's there. It could be one of the greatest tragedies in league history if he never gets a chance to win being in Edmonton his whole career, no joke
If you build from the net out and shore up the defensive woes, McDavid can literally make any player around him better and can guarantee offense. If you go the Penguins route and have your 1-2 center punch, I would look to surrounding them with middling goal-scoring wingers and just get the best goaltender and defensemen possible and I would trade anyone or anything not named McDavid to accomplish it.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
johnjm22
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Just remember the Oilers are paying this clown 12M next year.
9.25M AAV for the next 8 years.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
Such a dick move. Accidently on purpose with a side glance to make sure he's going to catch him with the stick.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
There's no question, McDavid is the best player in the league and now has the ability to carry a team on his back and single-handedly will his team to a win. The hard truth is though, he is not going to get any faster, any shifter, or any more dynamic from here - he is at his peak - which could last for many more seasons, but he's there. It could be one of the greatest tragedies in league history if he never gets a chance to win being in Edmonton his whole career, no joke
If you build from the net out and shore up the defensive woes, McDavid can literally make any player around him better and can guarantee offense. If you go the Penguins route and have your 1-2 center punch, I would look to surrounding them with middling goal-scoring wingers and just get the best goaltender and defensemen possible and I would trade anyone or anything not named McDavid to accomplish it.
I made the comparison to Mike Trout. Best in the league and a owner who cares more about international ad dollars than winning a championship. McDavid may very well come close but never get that cup until much later in his career when he finally waves his no trade and goes to a contender.
Steve Zissou
I'll order you a red cap and a Speedo.
Girard out for the season with that hit thunderous hit by Barbashev (suffered a broken sternum).
Apparently it's rough enough that it's "age-restricted" on YouTube. lol
Apparently it's rough enough that it's "age-restricted" on YouTube. lol
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Avs Blues is quite the bodycount, fun series but hope the winner stays healthy enough to make meat paste out of the pacific champion
kilowatt
the vibes are not immaculate
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cyclones22
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I don't think I've ever heard that injury report ever. That's like "out for the season, broken torso" to me.
Such a nasty outcome....I didn't really care for the hit itself to be honest...though I know there's nothing wrong with it, and it is playoff hockey, it just felt....like a hit determined to hurt, not just send a message etc, it just felt wrong, which, I get means jack shit....but still....
johnjm22
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Corey Perry looks like he's on his way to his 3rd straight Stanley Cup finals.
On a positive note, it looks like Joe Thornton will come up short again.
On a positive note, it looks like Joe Thornton will come up short again.
I mean, that's kind of the point of making a big legal hit. You're not doing it for their health. But you can't say that out loud of course.
Lt Dan
F*** your ice cream!
The Panthers move the puck so well and create so many passes on the PP.
I want to take our PP out to the desert and leave it along side an abandoned 1977 AMC Gremlin
I want to take our PP out to the desert and leave it along side an abandoned 1977 AMC Gremlin
Oh I agree....and 20 years ago, that was me....I remember hitting a guy at the old West Valley rink, lifting him up and dropping his side on the bench boards etc, could be me getting old and soft now, I just don't like how he came up behind him, then switched, it wasn't from behind, but it almost felt like a blindside hit but wasn't technically.....
The Butcher
Mammoth Mooseknuckles Hockey
You mean the Lightning? Panthers have yet to score a power play goal this postseason.
kilowatt
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Ziggy Stardust
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Remember when the masses on here used to mock Tampa Bay for being playoff chokers?
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