Around the NHL — Episode XLXVII

[Golden_Jet]

No thread for today’s game yet, but B365 has us -245, what could go wrong? (Sarcasm)

It was -260 earlier today, more people taking the Ducks if I have that right on how betting lines move based on the liability on the books. Don’t blame them, I think Sens but not to the confidence of those crazy odds.

-230 Sens
+198 Ducks

Last I checked, nothing to do with amount of people
It’s the amount bet on either side

 

[LiseL]

They have the best goaltending they've ever had during their failed timeline with this core. Both guys are legit options they can go to. I do think it's a cause for concern, but still expect them to choke.

I agree. I remember Samsanov playing really well in one playoff but TML couldn't score so they still lost. That forward group can't seem to score when their time/space is limited. Goaltending won't fix that.

 

[Xspyrit]

Stolarz is vastly underrated, that's a guy I wanted Dorion to sign last year instead of going after Fourpisalo

3rd best GSAA/60 since 2022-23 (Ullmark is 1st, Hellebuyck is 2nd)

Tied for 2nd in SV% since 2020-21 with 0.919 SV% (Ullmark 1st with 0.921 SV%)

I agree. I remember Samsanov playing really well in one playoff but TML couldn't score so they still lost. That forward group can't seem to score when their time/space is limited. Goaltending won't fix that.

That's why I am terrified to watch this current version of the Sens in the playoffs.

But I'd take anything really if we could start making the playoffs (which is why I really disliked the "yeah but Brannstrom in the playoffs is too small" argument lol)

 

[Golden_Jet]

I agree. I remember Samsanov playing really well in one playoff but TML couldn't score so they still lost. That forward group can't seem to score when their time/space is limited. Goaltending won't fix that.

Playoffs
.898 save % one year, 3.13 gaa
.896 save % one year , 3.01 gaa

But ya TO top players have had problems scoring in elimination games. Nylander being the best.

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

-230 Sens
+198 Ducks

Last I checked, nothing to do with amount of people
It’s the amount bet on either side

Yeah, that’s what I meant, worded poorly

 

[Xspyrit]

Can we pick up Alex Nylander on waivers please?

He's not a great 2-way player for sure but who knows? He is very skilled and maybe would help us with our most urgent need : secondary scoring. He scored 11 goals in 23 games with the Jackets last season so maybe we get lucky there

Only $775,000, worst case scenario we waive him again and send him to the AHL

 

[Tuna99]

300 goals for Zibby, congrats. Might still have a few huge goals in him.

 

[GCK]

Still blows my mind no team beat 2.5M x 2YRs for Stolarz.

Career .915 SV% goalie that never got the chance to be a starter.

Stolarz said he wanted to go to a team that had a chance to go deep. He apparently had better offers.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Stolarz said he wanted to go to a team that had a chance to go deep. He apparently had better offers.

Pretty common thing to say after signing with a playoff team. Doesn't mean much.

Stolarz has made backup money his entiree career. Not the usually the type of player who leaves millions on the table.