Around the NHL - (Playoffs Edition)

[tomd]

I love the NHL. But I'm a Ducks fan. I want to interact with Ducks fans. I consume a decent amount of national content that is put out by national media, but I only care about the Kings insomuch as I want them to lose.

It wouldn't be fun for me or their fans to head to their boards and tell them I hope their team is terrible forever.

I didn't say I post on their board (or other team's boards) because I don't. But there is a tremendous amount of information available on every team board and I try to take advantage of it. To each his own.

 

[2faded]

Rather see McJesus win his cup(s) before we’re cup competitive again. Would also love to see Rico and Sam get their names on the cup. I’ll take the draft pick wherever it falls. Go Oil!

And Perry. Hope he gets that 2nd ring he's been chasing and comes home for a final year to mentor the young guys.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I find it amusing/interesting reading rival teams’ boards (Kings/Sharks) because they watch our young players like hawks. No doubt in my mind they’re more familiar with some of our young players than some of their own.

 

[JAHV]

I didn't say I post on their board (or other team's boards) because I don't. But there is a tremendous amount of information available on every team board and I try to take advantage of it. To each his own.

Ok, that makes sense. I just don't have enough time in the day to consume that much hockey information.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

guessing a lot of people's brackets are gonna be screwed because of Tampa and Islanders both being down 3-0. would be crazy to see Tampa get swept.

I'm not surprised if both get swept. Tampa had its cups already for Kucherov and Stamkos, Florida Panthers really want their cup now in the battle of Florida. The Islanders have now become like this decades version of Minnesota Wild, they'll keep sneaking into the playoffs after starting out slow but then get blown out in the first round.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I find it amusing/interesting reading rival teams’ boards (Kings/Sharks) because they watch our young players like hawks. No doubt in my mind they’re more familiar with some of our young players than some of their own.

Are they wanting to trade for them, wish us bad luck, or just bitch at their own management for not having better prospects themselves?

 

[Dryish]

Dallas' woes get worse with Marchment and/or Faksa not returning after leaving Game 2. Dang it.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I wish we could play like Florida. Holy hell they are exciting

 

[robbieboy3686]

I hate everything about the preds. Vancouver also pretenders but I hope they win the next 3 v Nashville

 

[190Octane]

I wonder if Nashville had been able to go see U2 they wouldn’t be holding Vancouver to 10 shots with 14:53 left in the 3rd.

Also, LA/Edmonton is win win for sure. If the Oilers take out the Kings again it’s hilarious, if the Kings win the Oilers 1st is guaranteed to not be bottom 4.

 

[mightyquack]

Vancouver have had like 5 shots since going 2-0 up 4 mins into the 2nd period. DeSmith is playing insane, Nashville should have about another 4 goals by now.

 

[mightyquack]

10 seconds left on the clock and Nyquist decides to shoot from the goal line when he had Josi free up high.....sort of brain dead play I'd expect to see Anaheim do.

On another note, it's mental that Nyquist has 5 goals in 74(!) playoff games and 1 goal in his last 40 playoff games. 20 goal pace during the regular season and 6 goal pace during the playoffs......complete playoff choker.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Love seeing Nashville suffer, especially since the Canucks have the most undeserved series lead I’ve ever seen. They’re generating practically nothing at even strength

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I hate everything about the preds. Vancouver also pretenders but I hope they win the next 3 v Nashville

If I have to pick one franchise I dislike more than the Kings then it is the Predators hands down, their the only franchise I really despise. I dislike a few other teams (Kings, Hawks, RedWings) but with the Preds its that I despise them for how they play the game with massively leading the league in diving/embellishing per game, their lame country music goal songs over the years helps too. That said I respect their drafting with Dmen and Goalies.

I'm ok with the Canucks getting their stanley cup finally and with San Jose eventually getting theirs someday. I also do not want LA to get a 3rd cup for Doughty, it'll be much harder for the Ducks to catch up in Cups with LA if they get their 3rd. Anaheim will never match LA in World Series championships but the Ducks need to just win 2 more stanley cups to pass LA in Cups.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Oilers and honestly the Kings would probably make quick work of the Canucks

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Still not past the fact that this is the same Cam Talbot who somehow took us to 7 games in 2017. Man is a sieve

 

[mightyquack]

Kings look Anaheim-esque in this first period.

 

[duckaroosky]

If the Oilers huddled up all dumb like right before puck drop on the PP and then scored immediately against the ducks then I'd be raging

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Apparently, Aly Lozoff is the national rinkside reporter in LA tonight, nice to see her get rewarded and get to call good hockey for a change

 

[Mr Rogers]

It’s too bad this game isn’t closer at the moment. Lots going on.

 

[mightyquack]

Still not past the fact that this is the same Cam Talbot who somehow took us to 7 games in 2017. Man is a sieve

Its amazing the Kings view themselves as contenders but were happy going into the playoffs with a Talbot as their #1. Basically waved the white flag at the trade deadline.

 

[All Mighty]

Its amazing the Kings view themselves as contenders but were happy going into the playoffs with a Talbot as their #1. Basically waved the white flag at the trade deadline.

Apparently they were close to acquiring Ullmark, but he didn't want to waive his NTC to go there.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Fiala just totally MIA. A guy they are relying on as an offense-driver (Although I believe he’s a complimentary guy) and just isn’t doing anything. Always has been generally quieter in the playoffs.

 

[190Octane]

It’s too bad this game isn’t closer at the moment. Lots going on.

What do you mean? A blowout means maximum chaos.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Kings are imploding and it is glorious. If not for Skinner being below-par in game 2, this would be a sweep