Around the NHL – Part XL - Mod post page 249

[SA16]

Edmonton is barely even a playoff team.

They had the third best record in the league the last 38 games - since they replaced the coach.

 

[I Eat Crow]

You're not in trouble until you lose at home. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

 

[McRanger92]

Why? They swept the first round, beat a very good St. Louis team in 6, and are going to be 2-0 in this series. Are they supposed to win every game?

They are a great team but they've had a pretty easy road in the playoffs so far. Nashville was just happy to be there and St. Louis was looking like a real problem until Binnington went down and even then they were a flukey Darren helm goal away from Game 7. Edmonton has impressed this playoffs but Colorado avoiding Calgary was a break for them as well. Both teams left in the west don't defend as well us NY or TB. And in goal its i a different stratsophere

 

[duhmetreE]

You're not in trouble until you lose at home. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

having the last change might help.... Getting McDavid out against Jack Johnson... slight mismatch

Edmonton has been terrible in the neutral zone. That's where they have to make major adjustments.. also terrible goaltending and fumbling pucks in your own zone doesn't help.

btw the hype on Bouchard? Don't get it. He's a braindead defender

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Edmonton will prob try to go goon squad on Colorado in game 3.

Whether or not the refs come to their rescue is up for debate.

 

[duhmetreE]

Altitude affects an athlete’s performance. Teams who practice at sea level tire 20 percent faster and transport 10 percent less oxygen in their bodies when they compete in Denver.

But a team’s overall ability matters too. Altitude gives mile-high teams an edge, but it can’t win games.

Verify: Does Denver's mile high altitude really affect the outcome of sports games?

We've all heard it. Denver area sports teams have an edge because they live and train a mile above sea level. But is it true?

www.9news.com

interesting read.

It also suggests teams get to Colorado as late as possible, so their sleep is affected. Edmonton was there for a while. It also says 9 days to get acclimated to the changes. They weren't there for 9 days so maybe they played themselves.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

IMO Avs are the only team is this league that we won't be able to beat in a 7 game series. Sucks that they are going to the finals.

i think they would steamroll both us or Tampa. Remember, Tampa had 2 very easy SCF matchups for their mickey mouse cups. Dallas ain't scaring anybody and Montreal are the worst SCF team since the Piles faced Minnesota and Vancouver in the early 80s

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Colorado is winning it all guys, no matter who they play. They have the best team, will likely be rested, and will have home ice advantage and at that altitude it really means something. You guys know I have been pumping the Rangers tires all year and they are a very good young team with a bright future but nobody is beating the Avs 4 times.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Colorado is winning it all guys, no matter who they play. They have the best team, will likely be rested, and will have home ice advantage and at that altitude it really means something. You guys know I have been pumping the Rangers tires all year and they are a very good young team with a bright future but nobody is beating the Avs 4 times.

agreed. Really was hoping for the Oil to somehow win, even they are very dangerous but beatable. Colorado are just too good unless MacKinnon or someone goes down.

 

[rangersfansince08]

So happy that Avs are going to lose some depth soon especially Kadri

 

[Holocene]

They are a great team but they've had a pretty easy road in the playoffs so far. Nashville was just happy to be there and St. Louis was looking like a real problem until Binnington went down and even then they were a flukey Darren helm goal away from Game 7. Edmonton has impressed this playoffs but Colorado avoiding Calgary was a break for them as well. Both teams left in the west don't defend as well us NY or TB. And in goal its i a different stratsophere

didn’t the blues also have 3 of their top 6 d out? would love to see a 2011 boston like run taking out the heavy favorites in the final. at least that vancouver team faced some adversity almost blowing it to chicago.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

So happy that Avs are going to lose some depth soon especially Kadri

Won't matter, good chance they are winning the cup year. Plus then they have Newhook who will just take over Kadri's production eventually.

 

[rangersfansince08]

Won't matter, good chance they are winning the cup year. Plus then they have Newhook who will just take over Kadri's production eventually.

I meant after this year. Newhook won't replace what Kadri did for them this year. I think we can beat them once our players come into their own.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Colorado is winning it all guys, no matter who they play. They have the best team, will likely be rested, and will have home ice advantage and at that altitude it really means something. You guys know I have been pumping the Rangers tires all year and they are a very good young team with a bright future but nobody is beating the Avs 4 times.

I won't say we have no chance, but yeah, I was hoping at the start to avoid Calgary or Colorado in the finals if somehow the Rangers made it there.

Avs would still be facing a tough defensive team in the Rangers and Shesty (or if Tampa made it and Vasi). Remember, the Blues gave them some issues until Binnington went down.

 

[duhmetreE]

Colorado is winning it all guys, no matter who they play. They have the best team, will likely be rested, and will have home ice advantage and at that altitude it really means something. You guys know I have been pumping the Rangers tires all year and they are a very good young team with a bright future but nobody is beating the Avs 4 times.

Colorado is beatable. They have a nobody goaltender and Johnson and Johnson. They had the easy road so far. Just so happens they are in for a rude awakening.... Unless of course, Kadri, accidentally on purpose runs over Shesty or Vasi.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Colorado is beatable. They have a nobody goaltender and Johnson and Johnson. They had the easy road so far. Just so happens they are in for a rude awakening.... Unless of course, Kadri, accidentally on purpose runs over Shesty or Vasi.

Hey man, I hope you are right. We have to get there first. If we don't get there then I want the Avs to win it all.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

I'm pulling for the Oilers. I'm pulling for a Rangers vs McDavid Cup Final. It would give the NHL the most viewership of the Finals and put the best player in the world on the biggest stage. And I want to beat that player on the biggest stage. Biggest US market vs best player.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

Sounds like there's some positive news for the Coyotes, for once. Looks like a deal with Tempe to build a new Arena is making progress.

City of Tempe to continue negotiations with Arizona Coyotes for entertainment district

The project would include a 16,000-seat hockey arena, retail stores, restaurants, a sportsbook, hotels, apartments and office space.

www.azfamily.com

 

[Cmox]

Verify: Does Denver's mile high altitude really affect the outcome of sports games?

We've all heard it. Denver area sports teams have an edge because they live and train a mile above sea level. But is it true?

www.9news.com

interesting read.

It also suggests teams get to Colorado as late as possible, so their sleep is affected. Edmonton was there for a while. It also says 9 days to get acclimated to the changes. They weren't there for 9 days so maybe they played themselves.

Yeah, the altitude change does make a difference. I was thinking about that.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Mcavoy will be out until December after shoulder surgery.

Bruins will not make the playoffs next year with out him and Marchand for 2 months and possibly Bergeron at all.

 

[will1066]

I hope you're tuned in. Ray Whitney is all of us.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

We only faced the Avs twice - Shesterkin didn't play in either game. They faced Huska in one of the games and predictably lit him up. The other one with Georgiev in net was pretty close (believe they won on an EN goal). They've yet to play us after our deadline acquisitions which made this team significantly tougher to play against.

Using that two game sample size to predict an outcome against them now is foolish. I'm not saying we're going to be the favorites or anything but they're going to have their work cut out for them

I think Tampa overall is a slightly better team than them if you take into account experience and other things.

They did not, Georgiev was about to go off and they scored.

 

[17futurecap]

Feel like Oilers score 4-5 tonight, just not sure if that will be enough.

 

[will1066]

Woah, what if John Brancy sang next to your seat?

 

[HANK30]

Those highlighter colored jerseys of the Oilers are just hideous...