Around the NHL 2024/25

[10Ducky10]

Without looking up their specific injuries, his luck has been similar to Vilardi's to start his career (but worse)

Vilardi scored at 0.57 points per game before this season (which has been a break out)

Dach has scored at 0.44 points per game

I'd definitely take a flyer on the guy in case he can get/stay healthy a la Gabe, but I wouldn't be willing to put anything significant on the table

So, something like PLD?

 

[Puckatron 3000]

So, something like PLD?

I never got the sense PLD's inconsistent play was due to injury. I always thought the problem was between his ears. When he was on the Jets there were days I thought he was incredible. Other days, he looked like he'd rather be doing something else.

 

[10Ducky10]

I never got the sense PLD's inconsistent play was due to injury. I always thought the problem was between his ears. When he was on the Jets there were days I thought he was incredible. Other days, he looked like he'd rather be doing something else.

It was said in jest.

 

[Puckatron 3000]

It was said in jest.

I'll do the jesting around here, Baba Looey.
(my apologies for anyone less than a hundred years old who has no context for that joke)

 

[10Ducky10]

I'll do the jesting around here, Baba Looey.
(my apologies for anyone less than a hundred years old who has no context for that joke)

and don't you forget it!

 

[bustamente]

Galley getting a chance to do colour for the Leafs tonight on SN, he does know how to praise a Canadian team as long as it's the Leafs

 

[PaulPooley]

Galley getting a chance to do colour for the Leafs tonight on SN, he does know how to praise a Canadian team as long as it's the Leafs

F Galley and F the Leafs.

 

[John Agar]

Galley getting a chance to do colour for the Leafs tonight on SN, he does know how to praise a Canadian team as long as it's the Leafs

Toronto isn't Canada...

 

[PaulPooley]

Both the Leafs and Oilers are such unlikable teams. Obnoxious fanbases.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Toronto isn't Canada...

If the mods take my boobie pics, they're going to take this one too... haha

 

[John Agar]

If the mods take my boobie pics, they're going to take this one too... haha

Leafs alone say the rest of Canada isn't relevant... look at Sportsnet and TSN broadcasts...

It's Leafs 24/7... 365...

 

[Moloch]

Dallas looks dangerous AF and it makes me worried AF.

 

[bustamente]

Wild were winning 2-1, Avs turn it around in the second lead 4-2, Wild might be in a real dog fight to get a WC spot in a couple of weeks

 

[ps241]

Dallas looks dangerous AF and it makes me worried AF.

They are a really good team. They are 3rd in the NHL this season to date and they go deep in the playoffs most years. In the last 5 seasons they have won a round, got to the Stanley cup final, and been to the Western conference final twice.

They should win the cup one of these years and this might be the one finally.

Edit: I see some angry emojis. To be clear this is something I don’t want to happen. I badly want the Jets to beat Dallas in the playoffs for personal reasons. I am just giving it up to a team that has kicked ass in the playoffs.

 

[voyageur]

Wild were winning 2-1, Avs turn it around in the second lead 4-2, Wild might be in a real dog fight to get a WC spot in a couple of weeks

Realistically I think 90 points is a guaranteed WC position in the West, and that would take 18 points in the last 23 games for the Wild. The Flames have a tough schedule in March, might fall out of the playoff race.
The Canucks have a stretch in March where they play the Jets at home, then go on a 6 game road trip through St. Louis, on to all 3 New York teams, Columbus, and then back to Winnipeg. That could do them in.

Utah might be the final WC, but as a hockey fan I'd love to see Marc Andre Fleury's career come to an end in Winnipeg. And beating the Wild is always satisfying.

 

[Buffdog]

Wild were winning 2-1, Avs turn it around in the second lead 4-2, Wild might be in a real dog fight to get a WC spot in a couple of weeks

The Wild are the frauds this year. They actually have a -4 goal differential this season. Huge red flag

 

[Bender Duster]

Jets need to shoot for first in West. Whoever sneaks in as WC2 (Van, Cal, Utah?) would definitely be a preferred first round matchup.

 

[Buffdog]

Jets need to shoot for first in West. Whoever sneaks in as WC2 (Van, Cal, Utah?) would definitely be a preferred first round matchup.

Ain't gonna lie, Utah scares me a little bit. That Keller line is a poor man's Mackinnon line

 

[Jet]

Goaltending and defense. The Oilers need both. Skinner is the opposite of Helly, a big goalie who flounders.

On the other side of the standings, I wonder where Keller-Cooley-Schmaltz rank among line combinations this year. Those guys are doing some unreal things to keep the No Names in the playoff race. A 1st round series with Utah would be a battle.

I really like that line

Jets need to shoot for first in West. Whoever sneaks in as WC2 (Van, Cal, Utah?) would definitely be a preferred first round matchup.

I'm crossing my fingers for Vancouver. We can play against chaos giraffe

 

[Adam da bomb]

Realistically I think 90 points is a guaranteed WC position in the West, and that would take 18 points in the last 23 games for the Wild. The Flames have a tough schedule in March, might fall out of the playoff race.
The Canucks have a stretch in March where they play the Jets at home, then go on a 6 game road trip through St. Louis, on to all 3 New York teams, Columbus, and then back to Winnipeg. That could do them in.

Utah might be the final WC, but as a hockey fan I'd love to see Marc Andre Fleury's career come to an end in Winnipeg. And beating the Wild is always satisfying.

I would hate to play wild in the playoffs. They tend to be a dirty team and I don't want the jets to be injured for round 2.

Ain't gonna lie, Utah scares me a little bit. That Keller line is a poor man's Mackinnon line

Better to play a poor man's Mackinnon than Mackinnon.