Around the NHL: Part XX

[GoAwayPanarin]

With no Muzzin or Reilly they are going to really struggle on the defensive end. I could see them going on a bit of a slide

They would struggle with both of them healthy.

They're a jacked up version of us, with more offense and less defense/goaltending.

 

[Maximus]

Newsflash...hope y'all are sitting down for this:

This Nathan MacKinnon fella is pretty good at this hockey thing.

OK back to you regularly scheduled broadcast...lol

 

[Maximus]

They would struggle with both of them healthy.

They're a jacked up version of us, with more offense and less defense/goaltending.

For the same reason that if we somehow snuck into the dance, whoever we ended up playing should not be too overconfident vs us seeing we could be a very dangerous out.

I kind of feel similar about the Leafs. This may sound nuts but if the Leafs sneak in to the playoffs, whoever they face better not be overconfident versus them either seeing as Jekyle and Hyde as they are, the'd be a very dangerous team to have to play come playoff time.

Wouldn't shock me in the least that in a year when most wouldn't expect the Leafs to go on a run, that this is the year they will pull of an upset or two.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Martin Kaut 1st NHL goal 2-1 Avs 2ed period. It wasn't vs Rangers lmfao

 

[Kords]

For the same reason that if we somehow snuck into the dance, whoever we ended up playing should not be too overconfident vs us seeing we could be a very dangerous out.

I kind of feel similar about the Leafs. This may sound nuts but if the Leafs sneak in to the playoffs, whoever they face better not be overconfident versus them either seeing as Jekyle and Hyde as they are, the'd be a very dangerous team to have to play come playoff time.

Wouldn't shock me in the least that in a year when most wouldn't expect the Leafs to go on a run, that this is the year they will pull of an upset or two.

Stranger things have happened, but I just don't see it with the Leafs at current form. Without defense, goaltending or grit they lack 3/4ths of what is needed for PO success. And not just a little, like they have absolutely none of the above qualities right now. They would most likely play the Caps/TB/B's if they get in and either of those teams would grind them to bone.

Hate to say this, but the Pens have somehow been flying under the radar despite their success this season. I think they may get underestimated and go on a run.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

For the same reason that if we somehow snuck into the dance, whoever we ended up playing should not be too overconfident vs us seeing we could be a very dangerous out.

I kind of feel similar about the Leafs. This may sound nuts but if the Leafs sneak in to the playoffs, whoever they face better not be overconfident versus them either seeing as Jekyle and Hyde as they are, the'd be a very dangerous team to have to play come playoff time.

Wouldn't shock me in the least that in a year when most wouldn't expect the Leafs to go on a run, that this is the year they will pull of an upset or two.

Id be surprised, they're soooo f***ing bad defensively even when healthy.

If Morgan Rielly is your #1 defenseman, you're going to have a bad time.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Why did we get rid of Ryan Graves again?

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Why did we get rid of Ryan Graves again?

He was given a couple chances and the org refused to give him any more. Glad hes playing well but he's riding the wave of a superb offensive team. No sour grapes from me, sometimes a change of scenery works out.

 

[tbassler]

 

[Inferno]

Why did we get rid of Ryan Graves again?

Because he requested a trade.

 

[Tawnos]

This is true.

Though, in fairness, we're talking about Raleigh, which doesn't tend to be a location that most people proclaim, "Yeah, that's the spot I am gunning for!"

Probably because Charlotte is the better city.

 

[aufheben]

He was given a couple chances and the org refused to give him any more. Glad hes playing well but he's riding the wave of a superb offensive team. No sour grapes from me, sometimes a change of scenery works out.

He's literally spent like 5 minutes away from Makar/MacKinnon/Rantanen/Landeskog.

 

[Black Tank]

He's literally spent like 5 minutes away from Makar/MacKinnon/Rantanen/Landeskog.

I know this is cliche but I could survive for maybe a shift or two with that crew. Then me and David Ayres could go have a beer.

 

[NYSPORTS]

You want Torte to turn Panarin , Zib , Fox snd every other player into shot blocking shooter tutors ?? .

Torts beat Tampa with Panarin last season. Meanwhile, this team has given up the 2nd most shots against in the league.

I understand where you are coming from yet that a Rangers team he coached wasn’t much different than the Islanders today. Both have to work hard for every goal.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

More like duck hunter appreciation night

 

[aufheben]

Athanisiou and Green both were injured last night.

 

[Gardner McKay]

You all remember when Vegas fired Gallant? You all remember how it was criticized as a terrible move? Well, Gallant is still without a job and Vegas is in the midst of a 7 game win streak. That is all.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

...and if we look behind him and to his left, we see the results of legalizing marijuana...

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Athanisiou and Green both were injured last night.

Green was born with glass bones and paper skin

 

[SwedeAmerican]

Is everyone still not worried that the isles can go on a run this spring? I’m thinking back to the 2011-2012 Kings and that was a team that really struggled to score goals during the regular season, made a nice trade or two at the deadline, was only the 8 seed (I think), and then really came together during the playoffs and only lost 3 or 4 games the entire playoffs. I’m kinda worried the isles will do something like that.

 

[Tossed Medal]

Is everyone still not worried that the isles can go on a run this spring? I’m thinking back to the 2011-2012 Kings and that was a team that really struggled to score goals during the regular season, made a nice trade or two at the deadline, was only the 8 seed (I think), and then really came together during the playoffs and only lost 3 or 4 games the entire playoffs. I’m kinda worried the isles will do something like that.

They don’t have jonathon Quick and Drew Doughty

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

The Panthers having to cut salary going into next season after handing out one of the worst deals in the league is hilarious.

You all remember when Vegas fired Gallant? You all remember how it was criticized as a terrible move? Well, Gallant is still without a job and Vegas is in the midst of a 7 game win streak. That is all.

Small sample size much?

Gallant is biding his time, why take a job from some random team now when you can have a dozen teams line up for your services in the summer

 

[Edge]

In other news, it's the second half of the season and Ryan McDonagh's body is beat up.

 

[haohmaru]

In other news, it's the second half of the season and Ryan McDonagh's body is beat up.

Honestly, I don't miss this about him. I loved the player but it seems like every year during crunch time and in the playoffs he was hobbled by something or other. Not his fault, but not a trade I regret.

 

[Edge]

Honestly, I don't miss this about him. I loved the player but it seems like every year during crunch time and in the playoffs he was hobbled by something or other. Not his fault, but not a trade I regret.

I agree and think it's something you have to take into consideration.

Look, McD is a warrior. But man does that role take a lot out of him.

My concern with signing him was always two-fold:

1. While he certainly helps get you to the playoffs, is his body wrecked whenever you actually get there?

2. How does that look during years 3 or 4 of the contract, and beyond?

You're right, it's not the poor guy's fault. But if your trying to put together a winning roster, and have a finite amount of cap space, it has to be a consideration on some level.