Series Talk: Around the NHL - Playoff edition as Round #1 kicks off

[saffronleaf]

2 goal game with 8:36 left... still very tough situation for COL

Come on Kadri

 

[saffronleaf]

Avs will def win with Clutchinson in net

 

[Stephen]

Who’d have thought Hutchinson would be playing a playoff game in 2020 and the leafs wouldn’t be

Reminds me of Ace of Base’s “Cruel Summer.”

 

[leafsfan5]

our old friend is in net for the Avs

 

[Stephen]

The Colorado Avalanche have as much skill as the Maple Leafs but such a contrast as to how much harder they play and how they attack in such straight lines with pace. They’re getting destroyed by Dallas but I would still like to see Toronto run the offence with similar urgency.

 

[Gabriel426]

The Colorado Avalanche have as much skill as the Maple Leafs but such a contrast as to how much harder they play and how they attack in such straight lines with pace. They’re getting destroyed by Dallas but I would still like to see Toronto run the offence with similar urgency.

I would say Leafs actually got more skill upfront than Avs. The diff is Avs forward head to the net where Leafs don’t.

 

[Gabriel426]

our old friend is in net for the Avs

If Hutch wins this game and catches fire. It will be the most Leafs thing ever

 

[Nineteen67]

If the Leafs had a 2 goal with 2 mins left and the goalie was pulled, Freddy would have had to make 5-10 incredible saves.

 

[Stephen]

I would say Leafs actually got more skill upfront than Avs. The diff is Avs forward head to the net where Leafs don’t.

Matthews is already great but if he attacked the net like Mackinnon it would be ridiculous.

 

[Nineteen67]

Not surprised Philly went with Elliott

 

[Stephen]

The Lamoriello Islanders need to get knocked out sooner than later. It’s a cool story but I really don’t want to see their brand of hockey be a model for many other teams. The grit grinder model is fun to watch for only so long.

 

[stickty111]

After the Avs beat the Coyotes, Pierre Maguire made a statement how the Leafs must be feeling, and this is why teams shouldn't make decisions based on analytics.
Now the Avs are down 3-1. Quite funny really.

I don't think Pierre realized the analytics community loves Kadri.

 

[Nineteen67]

Matthews is already great but if he attacked the net like Mackinnon it would be ridiculous.

Matthews is a man now and I expect that he’ll be an even more dominant player next season.

 

[Nineteen67]

The Lamoriello Islanders need to get knocked out sooner than later. It’s a cool story but I really don’t want to see their brand of hockey be a model for many other teams. The grit grinder model is fun to watch for only so long.

Their skilled players work hard which I actually enjoy watching.

 

[LeafsNation75]

After the Avs beat the Coyotes, Pierre Maguire made a statement how the Leafs must be feeling, and this is why teams shouldn't make decisions based on analytics.
Now the Avs are down 3-1. Quite funny really.

I don't think Pierre realized the analytics community loves Kadri.

You think McGuire would have realized Kadri was traded because he had back to back playoff suspensions in 2018 and 2019 which cost the Leafs in both those series.

 

[Gallagbi]

.. But lateness of the hit wasn't the issue

Such a joke. Any idea what Hyman's was timed at and who the f*** is doing the timing?

 

[Nineteen67]

El Paso wins the Kraft Hockeyville award for 2020.
Pretty cool.
If you’ve never been there it’s quite unique and I never would have thought they’d be in the running.

 

[stickty111]

You think McGuire would have realized Kadri was traded because he had back to back playoff suspensions in 2018 and 2019 which cost the Leafs in both those series.

Pretty much.

 

[Menzinger]

Stars one game away from pull off one of the bigger upsets, if not the biggest this playoffs

 

[ToneDog]

Their skilled players work hard which I actually enjoy watching.

What they just don't throw their sticks on the ice and expect the opposition to fold because they are sooooo skilled ? Will and skill together, what a concept.

 

[Stephen]

Stars one game away from pull off one of the bigger upsets, if not the biggest this playoffs

From a stylistic point of view, I prefer the Avalanche, but I'm also happy that Dallas is turning the page on the Kadri to Colorado lovefest up to this point in their series.

 

[ToneDog]

The Colorado Avalanche have as much skill as the Maple Leafs but such a contrast as to how much harder they play and how they attack in such straight lines with pace. They’re getting destroyed by Dallas but I would still like to see Toronto run the offence with similar urgency.

Mac, Landeskog and Ranta are big bodies that will skate through you to get a goal. Marner, Nylander and Matthews not so much although Matty might one day.

 

[TMLegend]

Puzzles me how so many around here have some sort of disdain for the Islanders and their success. Think it stems from insecurity on the difference on how the Leafs play compared to them, and Lamoriello/Dubas angle as well.

Honestly love that team and how they play.

Then again, I've always been a believer in the heavier style of game. Not a coincidence my favorite cup winners of the previous decade are Kings, Bruins, and Blues.

 

[LeafsNation75]

From a stylistic point of view, I prefer the Avalanche, but I'm also happy that Dallas is turning the page on the Kadri to Colorado lovefest up to this point in their series.

If the Flyers can somehow win tonight and eventually eliminate the Islanders, the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final will be a lot more enjoyable to watch.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Puzzles me how so many around here have some sort of disdain for the Islanders and their success. Think it stems from insecurity on the difference on how the Leafs play compared to them, and Lamoriello/Dubas angle as well.

Honestly love that team and how they play.

Personally speaking I can't stand their fans and a certain ex Leafs fan on these boards who only became an Islanders fan once John Tavares decided to sign in Toronto.

Plus there is the hypocrisy because when Lou Lamoriello was the Leafs GM he referred to him as too old and bashed the Matt Martin signing. However once Lou went to the Islanders he is now one of the best minds in the NHL and made a great move trading for Matt Martin.