Around the NHL - Part XLV (Playoffs edition)

[turcotte8]

He must be pissed

It's his only state of being

 

[Leonardo87]

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[Filip Chytil]

Why does McDonagh openly root for one team over another in every game he works? He really just sucks at his job.

The only thing saving the broadcast was Emily

@will1066

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Pulling for the Stars to win the whole thing.

It'll destroy so many narratives including some of my own along with providing a semi realistic blueprint for the NYR to follow.

 

[Filip Chytil]

The Panthers, at the time, had just lost the first two games of their second round series in Toronto.

Bobrovsky had allowed nine goals in the two losses, and his numbers in Florida’s first seven games of the playoffs — which included a 4-1 series win against the Lightning — did not look good.

Things have certainly changed.

Of the 18 goalies who had played at least three playoff games in the postseason, Bobrovsky’s .876 save percentage ranked 16th. His GAA of 2.90 was 13th.

Bobrovsky also had a goals-saved above average of minus-3.9 which was only better than Adin Hill, Stuart Skinner, and Connor Hellebuyck.

Today?

The stats certainly look a lot different.

The Panthers ended up winning four of the final five games in that series against the Maple Leafs — and Bobrovsky was critical in those victories.

He also made 31 saves on Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Hurricanes.

Bobrovsky’s updated numbers are much better than they were just a couple of weeks ago.

His save percentage is up to .905 and ranks eighth among playoff goalies. His GAA of 2.29 is all the way up to fourth in the NHL.

Bobrovsky has now saved 1.7 goals above average, which ranks sixth.

 

[LokiDog]

You have to admire the way Seguin grew as a player. From getting a bad reputation in Boston to breaking out in Dallas, dealing with a lot of lower body injuries, adapting to being more of a middle six player without complaint, taking lots of defensive responsibilities, becoming very competent two way, great compete level, very good on the dot and a true leader on that team. Really matured, really became committed and dedicated to being effective no matter the role. I would love to see some of that in NY.

 

[NCRanger]

Why does McDonagh openly root for one team over another in every game he works? He really just sucks at his job.

I've been noticing it a lot more on national broadcasts in all sports on all networks. There is obvious bias and it is difficult to watch.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Pulling for the Stars to win the whole thing.

It'll destroy so many narratives including some of my own along with providing a semi realistic blueprint for the NYR to follow.

Drafting and development excellence is not a blueprint NYR can follow

 

[ArPanet]

Or even try.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Drafting and development excellence is not a blueprint NYR can follow

Yeah but that’s not really what I’m talking about.

It doesn’t really matter how you get the players, but loading up on offense, goaltending and yolo’ing your defense after your top 2 is something this team can do.

 

[bl02]

haha Canada sucks. Getting owned in the third by Denmark and losing in regulation.

 

[DanishRanger]

So damn proud!!!!

 

[Cmox]

Denmark's own Miracle on Ice. How cool!

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Yeah but that’s not really what I’m talking about.

It doesn’t really matter how you get the players, but loading up on offense, goaltending and yolo’ing your defense after your top 2 is something this team can do.

I suppose. Would you say Florida has done the same? They don’t even really have a #1

 

[CasusBelli]

Looking forward to some big hits so that I can relive Doc exclaiming “my goodness! What chaos!”

 

[n8]

Denmark's own Miracle on Ice. How cool!

LOL Canada

 

[NYR94]

Canada lost? Too bad, so sad.

 

[n8]

Canada lost? Too bad, so sad.

What's sad is they played Binnington over Fleury.

 

[Overcast]

I suppose. Would you say Florida has done the same? They don’t even really have a #1

If that's FLA's model, then that highlights how important it is to build a strong culture and have a strong system where you can plug and play nearly anyone who's half-decent and still see a good deal of success.

Mikkola is a prime example: derided as subpar and soft for his size when playing for NYR, lauded for using his size and playing with snarl in FLA. He didn't suddenly develop a mean streak or suddenly remember he's bigger than a lot of guys in the league. He was told to play a certain way and bought in to what FLA was selling.

NYR have been happy to show up, collect a paycheck, and leave because that's what their contracts say they have to do. I would like for that mentality to die during this off-season.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

If that's FLA's model, then that highlights how important it is to build a strong culture and have a strong system where you can plug and play nearly anyone who's half-decent and still see a good deal of success.

Mikkola is a prime example: derided as subpar and soft for his size when playing for NYR, lauded for using his size and playing with snarl in FLA. He didn't suddenly develop a mean streak or suddenly remember he's bigger than a lot of guys in the league. He was told to play a certain way and bought in to what FLA was selling.

NYR have been happy to show up, collect a paycheck, and leave because that's what their contracts say they have to do. I would like for that mentality to die during this off-season.

NYR also #nevergetagoodcoach

 

[Boris Zubov]

Same old same old in Carolina

 

[LeetchisGod]

Sweep incoming. Canes are completely overmatched.

 

[will1066]

My steam is behind

 

[Boris Zubov]

My steam is behind

I'm almost out of steam.

 

[CasusBelli]

And we’re done here. Leafs suddenly look pretty good.