Miscellaneous NHL Discussion CXI: The Last One Went So Long Because I Didn't Know What The Next Number Was

[Devonator]

Florida in 5

Do you really think so? I can't decide....it is so close.....if Tkachuk was fully healthy then I would pick Florida....but because of that, I think the Oilers are a slight favorite....McDavid seems to be on a mission.....however...another thing must be noted....Florida added hugely in Jones and Marchand....so for me this is a true pick em....almost certainly a 7 game series.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

If McJesus wins, will that cement skinner as the worst goalie to win the cup?

 

[Cody Webster]

Do you really think so? I can't decide....it is so close.....if Tkachuk was fully healthy then I would pick Florida....but because of that, I think the Oilers are a slight favorite....McDavid seems to be on a mission.....however...another thing must be noted....Florida added hugely in Jones and Marchand....so for me this is a true pick em....almost certainly a 7 game series.

The loss of Hyman is going big. If they had him, I think the Oilers win, but, without him, I'd say slight edge to Florida.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

If McJesus wins, will that cement skinner as the worst goalie to win the cup?

Niemi probably.

 

[TCTC]

Oilers still have that hunger. The Panthers already have their Cup. That slight edge in determination could help Edmonton win this series. They also have home ice advantage this time. Momentum and the home crowd could be key here.

 

[ellja3]

Random q: if game start officially is 8PM ET, what end time (end of 3rd assuming no OT) one can expect? I checked some SCF game sheets from last year that say +3h (in this case that would be 10pm ET, which sounds.. optimistic - given the fact that it's SCF.

 

[Rebels57]

The loss of Hyman is going big. If they had him, I think the Oilers win, but, without him, I'd say slight edge to Florida.

It's a big loss but having Skinner/Arvidsson to helps a bit.

 

[Cody Webster]

Random q: if game start officially is 8PM ET, what end time (end of 3rd assuming no OT) one can expect? I checked some SCF game sheets from last year that say +3h (in this case that would be 10pm ET, which sounds.. optimistic - given the fact that it's SCF.

It probably won't start until 8:20ish, so it probably won't end until 11PM EST

 

[flyersnorth]

Can it just be over so the rest of us can get on with gettin' on?

Those roster holes ain't gonna fill themselves.

 

[MJL66]

Can it just be over so the rest of us can get on with gettin' on?

Those roster holes ain't gonna fill themselves.

I agree. We can't trade for McDavid until the series is over.

 

[ellja3]

It probably won't start until 8:20ish, so it probably won't end until 11PM EST

Thanks, so 6am. Ugh. Not enough time for powernap, too early to head straight to work. The worst timing. #1stworldproblems

 

[Boocowski]

Silovs has played so well for the Abbotsford Canucks that Vancouver definitely has a goalie dilemma . They need to explore a deal for Demko or if not target Silovs as a possible. Get a goalie should be number one priority.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Thanks, so 6am. Ugh. Not enough time for powernap, too early to head straight to work. The worst timing. #1stworldproblems

Can just watch later or dtmts.

 

[ellja3]

Can just watch later or dtmts.

Entire day w/o spoilers would be tough. Possible, but tough.

 

[Cody Webster]

Most likely means DeBoer is gone. Good thing the Flyers waited

 

[DancingPanther]

Most likely means DeBoer is gone. Good thing the Flyers waited

Why wait when their #1 target was there already? Can't let someone like that get scooped up

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Why wait when their #1 target was there already? Can't let someone like that get scooped up

Deboer has one year left on his deal and Oetinger stuff pretty much guaranteed he won't be extended going forward. Now I don't think it necessarily means he gets fired. If anything I expect Nill to take his time.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Why wait when their #1 target was there already? Can't let someone like that get scooped up

Tocchet has been Their Guy for ages. They're positive this is what they've needed. Gotta think they've sold it as such.

I wonder if there are consequences behind blaming Briere when this falls through?

 

[Curufinwe]

Briere and Tocchet both fired before the end of 2028.

 

[ellja3]

Briere and Tocchet both fired before the end of 2028.

You're giving them that long?

 

[Breeze 44]

Briere and Tocchet both fired before the end of 2028.

I'll take that bet...not happening.