Around the NHL – Part XL - Mod post page 249

[KirkAlbuquerque]

i don't even know the name of the Oilers coach but he looks like a dweeb

 

[duhmetreE]

I see Coloardo dynamic in transition/rush. Get in their way. Legally interfere/obstruct their path. Give them a bump before they hit their stride. Clog/dominate the middle... You can't take a Ferrari to the limits during New York Rush Hour Traffic. If they are coming with speed, keep them outside and let Shesty deal with an off angle shot

I don't think they consistently attack like Carolina does in all zones. Carolina has much better team defense as well.

Their speed in transition is impressive though. They blow through the zones.... when allowed

 

[Boris Zubov]

I can see Panarin putting up 15 points against either of these teams

Maybe in our dreams.

 

[SA16]

Possession is irrelevant. The rule states "touches the puck."

 

[I Eat Crow]

Edmonton's defense is so bad

 

[Boris Zubov]

15 goals here we come

 

[17futurecap]

This is hilarious

 

[Chytilmania]

Rangers and Tampa have no problem slugging it up and playing a grinding game. Which is why I believe who ever wins the east is going to win the cup.

And both teams have star goalies.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Kuemper yuck

 

[Kane One]

4-3 now. Another series out west with some garbage hockey.

And the main boards will call the ECF boring.

 

[New York RKY]

This is a disgrace to playoff hockey.

 

[duhmetreE]

This is an abomination to playoff hockey.

The only thing that's great on these teams is offense.

 

[Boris Zubov]

halfway to 15

 

[LeetchisGod]

This is simply bad hockey. The defensive structure and coverage is abysmal by both teams.

 

[ajdj10]

We really need to beat Tampa.
I'm more confident in beating the Avs or Oilers than Tampa.

 

[duhmetreE]

but if you think about it.... are these offenses that good or is it the combo of strong offense with atrocious goaltending/team structure.

 

[will1066]

Kuemper keeping the Oilers in this

 

[Kords]

East and West are built completely opposite this year. Gonna be interesting to see which style wins out, by my money is on Defense and elite goaltending.

 

[Tob]

McDavid just warming up too

 

[Richard Banger]

Ok I’m convinced the only team that can prevent Tampa from threepeating is the Rangers.

 

[ArPanet]

Josh Manson having a nightmare with his dad on the other team's bench.

 

[duhmetreE]

the amount of puck watching is comical

 

[Kane One]

It’s like I’m watching Toskala vs Toskala right now.

5-3

 

[Richard Banger]

East and West are built completely opposite this year. Gonna be interesting to see which style wins out, by my money is on Defense and elite goaltending.

Speed kills but Defense wins championships.

 

[17futurecap]

I don’t think Koskinen is going to be any better if you pull Smith.