Around the NHL — Episode XLXVII

[Senscore]

At some point later in the season Boston is going to absolutely plummet when the GP catches up

 

[GCK]

8 teams all within 6 points is wild/painful. Going to have to win 26 more games in order to make the playoffs

The highest pace of all teams fighting for the wildcard is the Sens who are pacing to 88 points. I’d be shocked if 93 points didn’t make it. So 48 points in our last 40 games should easily be enough.

 

[Dan Patrick]

The highest pace of all teams fighting for the wildcard is the Sens who are pacing to 88 points. I’d be shocked if 93 points didn’t make it. So 48 points in our last 40 games should easily be enough.

So 22-14-4 in our last 40.

The team is definitely going to have to find another gear to get over the hump. I’m hopeful though that Leevi could be a part of that. We’ve been a team that finishes strong the last couple of years and I’m also hoping that can continue

 

[Mr Hat]

At some point later in the season Boston is going to absolutely plummet when the GP catches up

It’s hard to tell, the ups and down performance of Detroit, Boston, Habs, and Sens has been crazy. 10 games from now the standings could be completely changed and maybe it’s Bostons turn for a 5+ game win streak.

 

[GCK]

So 22-14-4 in our last 40.

The team is definitely going to have to find another gear to get over the hump. I’m hopeful though that Leevi could be a part of that. We’ve been a team that finishes strong the last couple of years and I’m also hoping that can continue

That 93 points would comfortably make it at this point.

 

[Micklebot]

So 22-14-4 in our last 40.

The team is definitely going to have to find another gear to get over the hump. I’m hopeful though that Leevi could be a part of that. We’ve been a team that finishes strong the last couple of years and I’m also hoping that can continue

Why would we have to drastically change?

The reality is most models have our remaining strength of schedule as getting easier in terms of average opponents than the first 42 games, with only the Pens and TBL being teams we're in the mix with that have an arguably easier schedule (depends on the model, some have Pens having a tougher schedule than us).

Then, to add to that, we have the 2nd most home games remaining in the east, second only to the NYI.

Scchedule wise, we are well set up to have a strong finish, I think we just have to stick to the plan at this point, and get healthy.

 

[Qward]

Who's bright idea was to make the trade proposal tag almost the same as the confirmed with link?

 

[bicboi64]

Habs Emil Heineman gets hit by a car. Shitty luck and hope he's alright. People gotta be careful behind the wheel smh

Montreal Canadiens' Emil Heineman out three-to-four weeks after traffic accident | TSN

Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman will be sidelined for three to four weeks after he was involved in a pedestrian accident Monday afternoon in Utah. The Canadiens are in Salt Lake City, where they face the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday.

www.tsn.ca

 

[starling]

Freaking Capitals leading the league. When will they die already?

 

[Icelevel]

Freaking Capitals leading the league. When will they die already?

Logan Thompson and chychrun have worked out very well so far.

Nick jensen and three 3rd round picks got them Dylan strome (fa signing), chychrun and Thompson to lead the team.
That’s good managing.

And the 6’6” C Protas figured it out this year.

 

[Micklebot]

Logan Thompson and chychrun have worked out very well so far.

Nick jensen and three 3rd round picks got them Dylan strome (fa signing), chychrun and Thompson to lead the team.
That’s good managing.

And the 6’6” C Protas figured it out this year.

don't forget Matt Roy signing as a UFA. Top 3 Dman for free.

 

[Alex1234]

Freaking Capitals leading the league. When will they die already?

Almost didn't missed a beat when they lost Ovie
They are impressive

 

[Senscore]

don't forget Matt Roy signing as a UFA. Top 3 Dman for free.

I would have given him $6.5. 29 year old defensive right shot D locked up long term. Would have been perfect.

I really like what Jensen is doing but he's 34. Not a lot of runway left.

 

[bicboi64]

I would have given him $6.5. 29 year old defensive right shot D locked up long term. Would have been perfect.

I really like what Jensen is doing but he's 34. Not a lot of runway left.

Matt Roy was my favourite target for our RD. Such a solid shut down RD that this team would benefit from. I love what we see from Jensen, but Roy would've provided us 3-4 more seasons of solid play given his age

 

[Wallet Inspector]

I mean kudos to Washington for their offseason moves, but yeah, I was also counting on them not being a playoff team, having one less spot available for us is definitely annoying.

 

[Senscore]

Hey look there's a goalie available!

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Hey look there's a goalie available!

If I'm Columbus I would probably pick him up, given that their goalies haven't been great either.

 

[ottawagm]

Hey look there's a goalie available!

But why? Nedeljkovic is worse. Are they going for Gibson or someone else?

 

[bicboi64]

Watch the SHarks get draft picks for Georgiev and Vanecek and then claim Jarry to help with the tank

 

[Micklebot]

Hey look there's a goalie available!

Yikes, waived in year 2 of your 5 year contract...

 

[bicboi64]

After being blessed with Crosby and then Malkin, then winning 3 cups, I'm legit pleased that the Pens are in a situation where they have to waive a $5 million goalie who might not even get claimed. They've had too much success and need to be in no mans land for a long time. Hope no one takes Jarry off them.