Around the NHL - Part XLV (Playoffs edition)

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

This really looks like it's leading to a SCF rematch of last year. But, knowing hockey, we may see a dark horse surprising us.

Edmonton can fall apart at any time with that goaltending. You can't count on out scoring bad goaltending every series. Even with McDrai

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Edmonton can fall apart at any time with that goaltending. You can't count on out scoring bad goaltending every series. Even with McDrai

Yeah I wouldn't pencil in Edmonton at all. They're the ultimate wildcard.

 

[noncents]

y'all are sleeping on vegas

 

[tlk]

никогда такого не было, и вот опять...

Rick Westhead: Jury shown videos, group chat texts at London hockey trial | TSN

The third day of the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team began with the jury being shown a number of surveillance videos, videos and portions of group chat texts obtained from player cell phones, and photos taken by police officers investigating...

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никогда такого не было, и вот опять...

Complainant testifies at hockey sexual assault trial

The complainant in the sexual assault trial for five former NHLers testified for the first time on Friday.

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[GoAwayPanarin]

y'all are sleeping on vegas

Easily the favorite to come out of the West right now and maybe the only team that I'd even consider favoring over the Panthers.

 

[leetch99]

I did not get a good look at the Drury call...I was half awake , do you think it had to be called ?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I did not get a good look at the Drury call...I was half awake , do you think it had to be called ?

Literally dragged him down to the ice. As egregious as it gets.

 

[leetch99]

Yeah...it was bad but often enough they will ignore that in a close game . Would they have nailed an Ovie or a Crosby for the same infraction ?

 

[Leonardo87]

y'all are sleeping on vegas

That’s Vagus.

 

[leetch99]

The Dallas player easily enough could have been called for embellishment . He went down like a tent in a tornado.

 

[Dfence033]

The Dallas player easily enough could have been called for embellishment . He went down like a tent in a tornado.

Watch the replay just posted and look at Drury’s arms and feet. Then watch him twist under Duchene. That’s called 100% of the time, playoffs or not, despite the bellyaching from the broadcast about “not getting those calls” in the playoffs. That’s as obvious a hold as you could imagine, and Drury’s “are you f—ing serious?!?” reaction to the ref… I’d have called a second on him for being that stupid. Of course, I ref beer league not the NHL and don’t put up with that shit from a player who so obviously earned every bit of that call.

It’d be like throwing a stick at a guy on an empty net breakaway, tripping him, then claiming you “dropped it accidentally” while screaming at the ref making the call. It’s blatantly obvious and HAS to be called there - close playoff game or not. And no shot that’s even close to being called embellishment.

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Panarin was a bad and monumentally stupid signing and as a Ranger he has been a historic playoff underachiever.

That really isn't up for debate.

Igor's contract is dumb too.

He had 25 points in 27 playoff games before signing with the Rangers.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

He had 25 points in 27 playoff games before signing with the Rangers.

Hence “as a ranger.”

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Convincing argument. Look at these other teams top players in big moments and then look at Panarin. But keep being mad that Igor got a big contract when he actually shows up and has a pulse when it matters.

I’ve never once said anything about Igor’s contract haha

 

[will1066]

It's fine for Jamie Benn to remain a loser though

Goddammit

 

[Filip Chytil]

Sources say McDavid has been telling those around him that he can't compete with Howden. Currently shaking in his skates at the prospect of facing the Stanley Cup champion in this upcoming series.

 

[McRanger92]

I’ve never once said anything about Igor’s contract haha

Collateral damage, sorry

 

[effen]

The Dallas player easily enough could have been called for embellishment . He went down like a tent in a tornado.

I think Drury had him visually wrapped up but not squeezing him and the Duchense fell backwards on purpose because LOL thanks for the penalty, idiot. Drury's right skate goes sideways for no reason other than he got leaned on.

Also explains why Drury was so mad, not actually pulling him down. But refs don't call penalties, they things that look like penalties....

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Collateral damage, sorry

Its crazy how a guy like Vasilevsky isn’t even in the same realm statistically as Igor in playoffs

 

[Harbour Dog]

Its crazy how a guy like Vasilevsky isn’t even in the same realm statistically as Igor in playoffs
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I believe there was proven to be a discrepancy in how shot distances are recorded in MSG (closer than anywhere else), which helps Hank and Igor's numbers to some degree.

That said, we've seen them both, and it's no mistake they are where they are on the list.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Its crazy how a guy like Vasilevsky isn’t even in the same realm statistically as Igor in playoffs
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LOL at Igor being within an earshot of Hank with 73 less GP.

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

I believe there was proven to be a discrepancy in how shot distances are recorded in MSG (closer than anywhere else), which helps Hank and Igor's numbers to some degree.

That said, we've seen them both, and it's no mistake they are where they are on the list.

Right, I always forget about that. But the difference between Hank and Igor is still wild with both getting the MSG bump. A 44 game sample Igor is taking away roughly a goal per game from the opposition and NYR couldn’t even get to the cup final

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Its crazy how a guy like Vasilevsky isn’t even in the same realm statistically as Igor in playoffs
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because everyone besides Hank and Igor are system goalies

 

[McRanger92]

LOL at Igor being within an earshot of Hank with 73 less GP.

Rangers actually played defense in front of Hank back then, they just couldn’t score

 

[Mike in Houston]

I'd say tonight is a defining game in the career of Connor Hucklebuck.