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[will1066]

@Fitzy Bergeron shook hands with everyone filing out of the arena following the game.

No, but he did shake hands with all of the officiating crew after the handshake line.

 

[Rongomania]

@Fitzy Bergeron shook hands with everyone filing out of the arena following the game.

No, but he did shake hands with all of the officiating crew after the handshake line.

100% on the Islanders for 26 healthy games next season.

 

[duhmetreE]

I think the Leafs surpassed our 54 year drought

@Fitzy Bergeron shook hands with everyone filing out of the arena following the game.

No, but he did shake hands with all of the officiating crew after the handshake line.

If he's retiring, he's going out on top. Boston is in a lot of trouble.

I thought he'd go to a Colorado to win another one.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Gotta think its either back to Boston for one more season (and maybe a deadline run with someone else should things go south) or quits for Bergeron.

Being a lifer with one team is a rare thing these days.

On Toronto: As hilarious as it was to watch that unfold.... again, this year 100% had a different feel to it. This wasn't blowing a 3-1 series lead to a far inferior Montreal team or a 4-1 lead with 10 minutes to go in game 7. Tampa has worn the crown for 2 seasons in a row and they've been through it all. Losing to them by 1 goal in a winner take all game where you never led is nothing to be embarrassed about.

As for roster changes? More bump on that 2nd line sticks out. I thought they at least tried to do some stuff in the third (point shots for deflections/rebounds) and got away from the pretty shit for the most part, but you need to be able to dig and drive pucks into the trenches when you're facing a situation where EVERYTHING is getting blocked. Not enough of it there with that group (and I bet it will be a problem for Colorado at some point too.)

One thing that they absolutely need to do (no so much to win a series, but to win the whole thing or at least threaten to) is get a better #1 defenseman than Morgan Reilly. If you're going to move Nylander, it has to be for a defensive version of him. Their group of D is not bad (actually quite good. Holl is kind of ass but if you can get a legitimate #1 to join Brodie, Muzzin and Reilly, thats a very formidable group.)

Signing Tavares was such a poor allocation of their money. Hilarious to watch Isles fans turn on him and show their true colors ala Devil fans with Parise, but having those dollars available would make life SO much easier for them.

 

[Nickmo82]

I'm withholding my mirth/desire to poke fun at Toronto until we win (/don't win) game 7.

I know relative expectations between the Rangers and the Leafs are vastly different for this season, but it still seems unwise.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I'm withholding my mirth/desire to poke fun at Toronto until we win (/don't win) game 7.

I know relative expectations between the Rangers and the Leafs are vastly different for this season, but it still seems unwise.

Not only are expectations far different but the Rangers have faired quite well in game 7's unlike Toronto.

 

[Kodiak]

What happened on the Tavares goal last night? I was watching the highlights and they showed the goal, moved on to the next highlight with no explanation and it was still 1-0. Was there a penalty? It looked like a pick.

 

[will1066]

What happened on the Tavares goal last night? I was watching the highlights and they showed the goal, moved on to the next highlight with no explanation and it was still 1-0. Was there a penalty? It looked like a pick.

Holl ran a pick for him. It's the only reason that Tavares was able to get into the slot.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Nylander goes for a defenseman this summer.

I wager they'll make a run at a goalie too. Jack Campbell isn't the answer.

 

[duhmetreE]

The problem with Toronto is the same issue I see with Colorado.

They are a dynamic team. What happens when the top playoff teams smother their top talent?

 

[Black Tank]

Trotz to Toronto would be the move if I was in charge. The Leafs are there right now and they need that extra push and all it would cost them is cash. Look what Trotz did with the steaming piles of isles and think what he could do with actual talent. Instead he'll probably go to the Peg and get them competitive again.

 

[NYR Viper]

I could see a guy like Leddy going to Toronto to help fill out their top-6. I’m not sure they need to trade away a star forward to improve

 

[Savant]

Trotz to Toronto would be the move if I was in charge. The Leafs are there right now and they need that extra push and all it would cost them is cash. Look what Trotz did with the steaming piles of isles and think what he could do with actual talent. Instead he'll probably go to the Peg and get them competitive again.

I don’t think there is a worst Coach style/talent match than Toronto and Trotz.

 

[RangerBoy]

The Rangers or Pittsburgh will be the road team in the first two games.

 

[will1066]

Calgary tied it at 1 and Names put Dallas back ahead 30 seconds later

 

[Boris Zubov]

Dallas is making life miserable for Calgary...Flames tie it, then Dallas retakes the lead 31 seconds later.

 

[Boris Zubov]

How the hell was Zadorov not suspended for his Game 6 antics?

Never like to see a guy get hurt, but can't say it's not karma in real time.

 

[Hire Sather]

Dallas winning the series would be one of the biggest travesties in the history of the league

 

[PalmCoastRanger]

Dallas winning the series would be one of the biggest travesties in the history of the league

I want Dallas to win though. It would mean all the southern based teams would advance to the second round. Well, except Nashville, but close enough. Yes, I am biased.

 

[duhmetreE]

Oettinger putting on a show.

Battle of Alberta is great for TV/NHL. Stars would be like the Kings winning. meh

Shots are 40 to 11 LOL

 

[Filip Chytil]

Calgary has 42 shots to Dallas' 12 through 2 periods. Wow.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

"I'm going to a Flames playoff game. I know, I'll wear my Canucks jersey."

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Calgary has no business not getting ready for round 2 already.

It would be an injustice if they were to lose this game. They're SO much better than Dallas.

 

[duhmetreE]

It's amazing how Matt Tkachuk stole all the good genes from his brother.