Around the NHL: Part VII – Sweeps and Suspensions (Mod Warning Post #249)

[Zibanejbread]

G damnit

 

[17futurecap]

Woof.

 

[bl02]

every single game now going completely the opposite of how we want it to go. If the Jets meet the Preds next round we are picking 28-31. we lose the dallas and tb pick as well

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

St Louis can't hang with Winnipeg. They can't score.

 

[trilobyte]

This game was so evenly matched.

 

[Machinehead]

Blouwmeester covering ghosts

 

[bl02]

St Louis can't hang with Winnipeg. They can't score.

Last two games you're right. I Honestly can't believe its 2-2. Where is the St. Louis team that was the best in NHL since january

 

[bl02]

Little by little we are saying goodbye to using that winnipeg pick to trade up into top 14 or top 10.

 

[trilobyte]

The Blues ran roughshod over the Jets in Game 2. They don't like they don't belong, at least from what I see.
This series will go at least 6 games, probably 7.

 

[Maximus]

It still boggles the mind how good a team Vegas is in just their 2nd year of existence...just astounding.

 

[Machinehead]

lol Cooper

"We just couldn't find our game..."

You couldn't find your balls.

 

[17futurecap]

VGK is fun to watch, especially at home.

 

[Leonardo87]

lol Cooper

"We just couldn't find our game..."

You couldn't find your balls.

Columbus had them.

 

[trilobyte]

I am hoping VGK does well. Definitely I am wanting the Flames to find their way to the WCF though.

 

[Maximus]

The Blues ran roughshod over the Jets in Game 3. They don't like they don't belong, at least from what I see.
This series will go at least 6 games, probably 7.

Totally agree. Even if Blues win tonight, Jets I'd bet a large chunk of cashish would win Game 5.

IMO, whoever wins tonight wins the series cause even if Blues win, Jets win Game 5, I can't see Blues losing Game 6. On other hand, Jets win tonight, this puppy goes 7 and I'd once again put a large sum of cash that Jets would win a Game 7 at home. We'll see how this plays out but damn, the playoffs have been phenomenal so far in all the series for different reasons....luv this shit.

 

[trilobyte]

VGK is fun to watch, especially at home.

a good friend and his wife were there last month. They laid down the bucks for good seats and they loved it. Great crowd.

 

[Maximus]

Evander Kane is so unlikable. I truly believe even if he were a Ranger, I'd have a difficult time warming up to him. Something about him ever since he came into the league has turned me off to him. I know I may be on an island here but he's simply not my type of player.

 

[Gresch04]

Kane went to the Kadri School of Poor Judgment.

 

[Maximus]

Ok boys...break out your 8 balls and no...not those kind of 8 balls...lol

With the Jacket and Islanders incredible sweeperoos, do you give those teams chances to get to ECF?

Jackets will play winner of the B's and Leafs and the Islanders play the winner of the Caps and Canes.

Quick thoughts withought really thinking this thru. If Bruins advance, I like them vs Jackets as I think they could out physical the Jackets. However if Leafs advance, I like Jackets to pull off the upset as I think they'd frustrate the shit out of the Leafs and the Jackets would advance to ECF.

In the other matchup which likely will be Caps advancing tho I do think it will go 7 with the Canes, I like the Caps to beat the Isles and if Canes pull off the upset, I think the Canes would beat the Isles as well....thoughts?

 

[Gresch04]

Reaves needs to drop Timo for that bush league intentional shot.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

VGK is fun to watch, especially at home.

Now that Tampa are gone I think they got the best shot of winning the cup

 

[Polar Bear]

IDGAF, once we won the Kakko sweepstakes I am just enjoying the playoffs. Not going to get worked over dropping a few spots with WPG's 1st or getting a 2nd instead of 31.

 

[trilobyte]

I guess Jumboe Joe is not in for the Sharks tonight. No loss to them, really. He and his fans always seem to think he is a core part of their team, but it was a long long time ago that he was a difference maker. Nice hipster beard by Joe, but that's about it. He plays kind of "soft" actually.
The Sharks have great fans but they are bound to be wondering what is next. Not that I feel any big sympathy, it's only sports and they are due to be put down for a while. They have been treading water in the pool of not quite there for a long time now.

 

[bl02]

IDGAF, once we won the Kakko sweepstakes I am just enjoying the playoffs. Not going to get worked over dropping a few spots with WPG's 1st or getting a 2nd instead of 31.

I hear you. I wish I could subscribe to that same mentality but I can't. I want it all during this rebuilding phase. Grabbing three or 4 first rounders would have been amazing. If we get stucking with a 28-31 pick from Winnipeg alone that is garbage. I give you the TB pick but the Winnipeg pick can be a difference of 10-12 spots. That is huge! We are talking about getting another possible first line or top 6 talent on the wing or even a talented dman like Heinola. Especially when the Blues had a 2-0 series lead and teams like Vegas, Columbus and St. Louis (if they win this series) have a legitimate chance to make the conference finals and push that Jets pick even better.

 

[bl02]

When the Knights knock out the Sharks will the Sharks sign EK? Will they empty out the wallet for him?