Around the NHL - Episode XLIV

[Micklebot]

the walrus is now a leaf!

He fits their "defense? What's that?" m.o...

I liked him his first two years here, he played a high paced game that was fun to watch even if he leaned on GSN too much, but we were a mess in our end. I think personnel was part of that, so who knows but i would have thought TO would be looking for someone to clean up their defensive game.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

the walrus is now a leaf!

Awwww, dammit. Don't make me hate Paulrus.

 

[NyQuil]

He fits their "defense? What's that?" m.o...

I liked him his first two years here, he played a high paced game that was fun to watch even if he leaned on GSN too much, but we were a mess in our end. I think personnel was part of that, so who knows but i would have thought TO would be looking for someone to clean up their defensive game.

Yeah I alluded to that in a post on the main board.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Wonder if he's gonna be "scared to death" of their defence group

That said, glad to see him in TO. He's the only Head Coach we've fired in the last decade I could see getting another shot again.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Embellishment

I'd like to see the ref take one of these and see if he thinks its embellishment

Holy f***! That’s the first time I saw this replay! Perry hooks Point between the legs and drags him down by his wiener and Point gets the penalty. That’s so absurd is funny.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Holy f***! That’s the first time I saw this replay! Perry hooks Point between the legs and drags him down by his wiener and Point gets the penalty. That’s so absurd is funny.

Corey gonna Perry

 

[Xspyrit]

Don't care what Habs fans say. Petry is not worth $6.25m

To be honest, he has been good since Weber struggled with injuries. I have no idea why, but Habs have been lucky with some D-men... Chiarot has been a lot better than he was in Winnipeg. Kulak was not a NHL player to the Flames and Petry has improved on both sides of the puck. It's the coaching staff effect IMO, Habs have one of the best in the NHL, and costly.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

To be honest, he has been good since Weber struggled with injuries. I have no idea why, but Habs have been lucky with some D-men... Chiarot has been a lot better than he was in Winnipeg. Kulak was not a NHL player to the Flames and Petry has improved on both sides of the puck. It's the coaching staff effect IMO, Habs have one of the best in the NHL, and costly.

He would sure help our D corps

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[BondraTime]

Would have been nice to get Staal.

Get a high 2nd next year, and only pay 3.2 for a 5.7 mill cap hit.

NMC likely took us out, though Detroit isn’t a hotspot at the moment either.

 

[DJB]

Would have been nice to get Staal.

Get a high 2nd next year, and only pay 3.2 for a 5.7 mill cap hit.

NMC likely took us out, though Detroit isn’t a hotspot at the moment either.

While I agree, we likely aren't going to see a cap dump deal to Ottawa unless they are LTIR insured.

Why else turn down the Marleau and a 1st to Ottawa last year but suddenly do a camp dump this year?

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

While I agree, we likely aren't going to see a cap dump deal to Ottawa unless they are LTIR insured.

Why else turn down the Marleau and a 1st to Ottawa last year but suddenly do a camp dump this year?

Nobody ever said they turned that down

 

[GCK]

While I agree, we likely aren't going to see a cap dump deal to Ottawa unless they are LTIR insured.

Why else turn down the Marleau and a 1st to Ottawa last year but suddenly do a camp dump this year?

Ottawa would have done it post bonus but T.O. was worrolued about a July 1st offer sheet. You paid him over 10M what was the worry ?

 

[IlTerrifico]

Hey, isn't it fun to watch Tampa, our expansion cousin, winning their 2nd cup in their 3rd final, knowing that we have outdone them by winning several Melnyk Cost Per Point championships in recent years?

Nice consolation prize, boys!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pavelski has a knack for scoring big goals. Most playoff goals for a US Born player

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Both of these team are so unlikable. And honestly...this feels like November level hockey.

At the very least, whoever wins needs an asterisk next to their name on the Cup.

 

[Daffy]

Both of these team are so unlikable. And honestly...this feels like November level hockey.

At the very least, whoever wins needs an asterisk next to their name on the Cup.

This has been one of the hardest cups to win. No asterisk whatsoever. And I find a lot of likeable guys on both teams.

 

[OccidentalSoothsayer]

Hey, isn't it fun to watch Tampa, our expansion cousin, winning their 2nd cup in their 3rd final, knowing that we have outdone them by winning several Melnyk Cost Per Point championships in recent years?

Nice consolation prize, boys!

Its been a game of catchup since day 1. Terrible management in Ottawa since the very beginning.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Both of these team are so unlikable. And honestly...this feels like November level hockey.

At the very least, whoever wins needs an asterisk next to their name on the Cup.

I like both teams. Lots of great players out there. Great young talent. Great vets. I disagree about the level of hockey . This and other series have been hard fought and as a fan I have really liked it and the format.

Sure it will have an asterisk but not because teams did not compete hard to win. 2020 is going to have an asterisk.

 

[DJB]

Nobody ever said they turned that down

I know they turned it down

 

[Laphroaig]

I've loved the playoffs this year. The hockey has been great. Brayden Point has been incredible. The fact that he was a third round pick and Kucherov was a very late second astonishes me.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I've loved the playoffs this year. The hockey has been great. Brayden Point has been incredible. The fact that he was a third round pick and Kucherov was a very late second astonishes me.

Palat is a pretty good 3rd wheel on that line and he was a 7th round pick

 

[OmniSens]

Benn really is garbage.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Corey Perry may have been Dallas' best player this weekend and just scored to keep them alive. Who knew!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Perry and Pavelski getting it done for Dallas