Around the NHL - (Playoffs Edition)

[CrazyDuck4u]

Paul Maurice just became my favorite head coach in the league

 

[All Mighty]

I have a hard time believing they move him, but man I really hope Necas is available this offseason. He is like a super version of Terry.

 

[ducks8]

Sad seeing Freddie replaced unless he's hurt. I get why Car did it, but it didn't change the outcome

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I have a hard time believing they move him, but man I really hope Necas is available this offseason. He is like a super version of Terry.

I'm curious what makes you think that. He has fewer points than Terry in 2 of the last 3 seasons (almost 30 points fewer in one of those) while playing on a better team.

 

[All Mighty]

I'm curious what makes you think that. He has fewer points than Terry in 2 of the last 3 seasons (almost 30 points fewer in one of those) while playing on a better team.

I’m not talking about production, I’m talking about the way he plays. He carries the puck with confidence, but he’s faster, bigger, and stronger.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I’m not talking about production, I’m talking about the way he plays. He carries the puck with confidence, but he’s faster, bigger, and stronger.

Gotcha. I don't watch a lot of Canes hockey but he does seem like a solid pick-up opportunity.

I saw some Canes fans earlier commenting that he played kind of soft, though.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Can’t belive this Avs-Stars game.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I'm hoping for a 94 rematch. looking back at some of those names and they were legendary, especially on the Rangers side and of course for Vancouver the esteemed Trevor Linden.

 

[All Mighty]

The more I watch Elias Lindholm, the more I feel that he fits our team really well. That 40 goal season was clearly an anomaly, but if his contract ask is reasonable, then I would totally be on board with him.

 

[Mr Rogers]

This Canucks team has a lot more character than the late 2000s and early 2010s teams

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

What was the point of EDM trading for henrique and Carrick if they aren't going to play them?

 

[DavidBL]

What was the point of EDM trading for henrique and Carrick if they aren't going to play them?

I think Rico was injured.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Yeah, Rico is day to day.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

That’s a big win for the Oil. I really thought they would roll through Van but man, Skinner has been awful. If he doesn’t right the ship immediately it’s going to get real ugly in EDM this summer.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

This Canucks team has a lot more character than the late 2000s and early 2010s teams

I remember people saying the Sedins were way too soft to carry them over Boston in the finals.
Wouldn't surprise me if this Canucks team wins it all. To get the Canadian cup drought over with so it can stop being talked about would be great too. The fact it wouldn't be the Leafs or Habs ending the drought has a nice ring to it too.

 

[HanSolo]

Lol neither of these plays by McDavid were called.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Lol neither of these plays by McDavid were called.

First one was incidental and a good non-call, second high stick was a pretty bad missed call.

 

[FiveTacos]

That’s a big win for the Oil. I really thought they would roll through Van but man, Skinner has been awful. If he doesn’t right the ship immediately it’s going to get real ugly in EDM this summer.

The people who say goaltending will ultimately hold them back are probably right. They may win this round but the teams only get tougher.

I'm hoping for a 94 rematch. looking back at some of those names and they were legendary, especially on the Rangers side and of course for Vancouver the esteemed Trevor Linden.

94 was a great playoff. The Finals were good, but there were at least 2 better series that year.

Cal-Van was awesome for drama (and dirty play), with 3 straight OTs to finish the series.

And NJ-NYR was one of the all time greats ... Games 6 and 7 might be the best back to back games ever played.

And that's not even factoring in a Brodeur-Hasek duel, the big SJ-Det upset, etc.. wonderful stuff.

 

[HanSolo]

First one was incidental and a good non-call, second high stick was a pretty bad missed call.

Well as the tweet points out. The first gif was just as incidental if not more so.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Well as the tweet points out. The first gif was just as incidental if not more so.

Absolutely, reffing sucks

 

[Mr Rogers]

Carolina’s playing like a bat out of hell. What a start.

And just like that Rangers get a one-off goal.

 

[AngelDuck]

Firmly believe Carolina has been the better team in this series. Kinda wild they’re down 3-0.

I do not see the Rangers winning a Stanley cup

 

[Mr Rogers]

Firmly believe Carolina has been the better team in this series. Kinda wild they’re down 3-0.

I do not see the Rangers winning a Stanley cup

Agreed and I like the Rangers. They’re just missing…something. It might be a focal point centre if I had to put it in words. It feels like all the western teams remaining have such a player(s). Florida does as well

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Carolina’s playing like a bat out of hell. What a start.

They must have had meatloaf for their pregame meal.

 

[JAHV]

They must have had meatloaf for their pregame meal.

They would do anything for a win.

But they won't do that.