Around the League Thread | The one where Florida blows it…?

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Draisaitl made a similar dive against us right?

I think he dove waaaay more against us, to be honest. But he was a lot more involved in the play against us and driving quite a lot, too. He’s been largely a non factor in this final, other than injuring Barkov.

 

[Slapshot_11]

This was pretty much worst case scenario as a Canucks fan. That core will stay together for the rest of their careers now. Good chance they contend for the next 5-7 at the very least.

Not with mcdrai taking up prob 30m by themselves

 

[EpochLink]

That's the look of a man smart enough to put together a cup winning roster, and also smart enough to realize it might already be over.

They have home ice for game 7. That's the only thing going for Florida now.
There about to pull an Atlanta Falcons.

 

[SillyRabbit]

I think he dove waaaay more against us, to be honest. But he was a lot more involved in the play against us and driving quite a lot, too. He’s been largely a non factor in this final, other than injuring Barkov.

Which makes it even more pathetic for Florida.

Draisaitl has been a non-factor and they still choked away a 3-0 series lead.

 

[Hit the post]

Florida should be the first team to fire a coach in the finals

Al MacNeil, as a rookie head coach for the Habs made the shrewd move of starting a rookie goalie ahead of the legendary Vachon. That goalie was Ken Dryden. MacNeil won a cup that rookie season. Habs "rewarded" him by demoted him to their farm club (the French Canadian players, Henri Richard in particular, didn't get along with him).

It wasn't enough to win the Cup for those legendary Habs teams.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Which makes it even more pathetic for Florida.

Draisaitl has been a non-factor and they still choked away a 3-0 series lead.

I would also say McDavid has been significantly better in this series than he was against Vancouver, too. Miller really did an admirable job matching up with him.

 

[Spectrefire]

Man, it's actually insane how much of a trash-tier team Florida is.

 

[tradervik]

They have home ice for game 7. That's the only thing going for Florida now.
There about to pull an Atlanta Falcons.

Home slush advantage

 

[Hit the post]

I would also say McDavid has been significantly better in this series than he was against Vancouver, too. Miller really did an admirable job matching up with him.

I'll have to admit I didn't think Miller had it in him to match up (defensively) against premier forwards. Let's not forget he was a converted winger to center much like Linden had to do because of team depth issues. I reluctantly have to give full credit to Jim Benning for acquiring Miller in the first place.

 

[EpochLink]

So what are you gonna do Florida for game 7?
You haven't adjust since game 4, I think it's time to adjust.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Oilers thought they had it in 2006 as well

 

[EpochLink]

Oilers thought they had it in 2006 as well

They were down 3-1 that time, they lost in Carolina for game 7.

 

[JT Milker]

Only the dead know peace from being a Canucks fan.

 

[mossey3535]

LOL putting out OEL with the empty net worked so well last time...

 

[moiderer]

Man, it's actually insane how much of a trash-tier team Florida is.

Hard to say they could beat Vegas last season, but Florida's hit a wall two years in a row in the finals and completely wilted. Not a shred of a bounce back. Edmonton's done so twice this run and returned stronger both times.

IMO falls completely on Maurice.

 

[PG Canuck]

Florida’s reaction basically says it all. They aren’t winning this. Accepted defeat.

 

[valkynax]

Zito looks like he's gonna pop.

 

[Svencouver]

I think I'd have severe mental illness for the rest of my life if I played for this Panthers team. I'd never be the same

 

[EpochLink]

Alright Florida, play the game of your life for game 7.
Edmonton has tied the series.

Also, Panthers management is about to give the biggest pep talk of their lives.
Haven't heard a peep from Luongo too.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

What a f***ing embarrassing performance by Florida. Absolutely pathetic.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I will put money on an oilers cup in g7

 

[bbud]

Not with mcdrai taking up prob 30m by themselves

They have a year then it's cap trouble there too

 

[SillyRabbit]

This is one of the most pathetic displays I've seen in all of sports.

 

[Hit the post]

IMO falls completely on Maurice.

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Reinhart absolutely useless slow as molasses. Power play merchant.