Series Talk: Around the NHL: 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs — First-round

[aufheben]

So who do we want to win in the Tampa vs Boston series so we get the best picks?

Boston is impressive but is Vasi can be on his game I think he’s the difference maker. Plus Tampa can roll Hedman and then McDonagh all game.

f*** Tampa.

 

[Doctor King Schultz]

**** Tampa.

Buck Foston

 

[aufheben]

Buck Foston

Well you asked.

 

[aufheben]

 

[Boruto]

This leafs team against our path last year - soon to be in shambles, two of this season's worst three of Montreal-Ottawa would be in the Conference final.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Came here just to say that that was some of the most infuriating hockey I have ever seen from a player in my life. I can't believe Jake mother******* Gardiner just cost us a higher pick in the draft. He singlehandedly threw that game, was on for each of the last three goals. Despicable performance, he should be ashamed of himself.

Take a pill.

 

[Alluckks]

As much as I would like picking 3-4 spots higher, I do love seeing Toronto continue to fall on their face

 

[Irishguy42]

As much as I would like picking 3-4 spots higher, I do love seeing Toronto continue to fall on their face

It would have only increased the highest the BOS pick could have gotten to by one spot (23 instead of 24) but yes, watching Toronto fall flat on their faces all the time is hilarious.

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Caps - Pens is the series I am least excited about by far.

this format sucks

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Caps - Pens is the series I am least excited about by far.

this format sucks

It’s like Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns, again and again and again and again. It was cool back in 2009.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Caps - Pens is the series I am least excited about by far.

this format sucks

Yup.

Caps v pens for what the 8th year in a row?
In the second round? Pens win. I don’t even have to watch the games

 

[will1066]

Yup.

Caps v pens for what the 8th year in a row?
In the second round? Pens win. I don’t even have to watch the games

But you will lol

 

[will1066]

This is just too awesome

 

[Glennsoe]

Found at another forum, no wonder his number took a nose dive:

As previously reported that Wayne Simmonds played through 2017-18 with a torn pelvis, but that was just the tip of the ice berg.

Simmonds also suffered a fractured ankle, pulled groin, two mouth injuries, and a torn ligament in his thumb. Out of all of those issues, only the torn ligament in his thumb removed him from the lineup and even then, he still played through 75 regular season games and the Flyers' six playoff contests. All we can say is: Wow. He did see his production dip in 2017-18, but that's hardly surprising given all he had to endure. If he can stay healthy next season then he should bounce back

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Bruins in 6
Knights in 6
Pens in 6
Preds in 7

 

[darko]

Tampa in 6
Knights in 6
Pens in 6
Preds in 7

 

[egelband]

As much as I would like picking 3-4 spots higher, I do love seeing Toronto continue to fall on their face

The estimation that their defense was good enough without bolstering at the trade deadline... holy smokes. The Leafs defense Just banging the puck off the boards aimlessly worse than the Rangers, even.
Negligence or arrogance or just plain stupid?

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Leafs fans bashing Andersen.

Yea the DeBrusk goal was soft, but they don't even get to that point without Andersen playing the way he did.

The Bruins were by far and away the better team in this series, and Andersen made the Leafs competitive.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

The first round is over.

Please continue here: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/around-the-nhl-2018-stanley-cup-playoffs-second-round.2482509/