NHL: Around the League 49

[hawksrule]

Now that’s satisfying.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Yes.

 

[ClydeLee]

I didn't know If Helm was good enough as a depth for the Avs to go all the way but that's how you be champions

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Now that’s satisfying.

Ugly end to an ugly game. Was more relieved than excited.

 

[BobbyJet]

Avs vs Oilers. EXCELLENT!

Ugly end to an ugly game. Was more relieved than excited.

You're disgruntled.

 

[BobbyJet]

First Bozek after not playing for a period and a half ... and now Helm who also plays sparingly..... scoring series winning goals.

NOW, That's HOCKEY! To quote what Jim Hughson would say.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Avs vs Oilers. EXCELLENT!


You're disgruntled.

Was that genuinely the type of hockey you prefer tonight?

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

I feel so much RELIEF!!!! These are now celebratory beers instead of misery beers.

 

[BobbyJet]

Was that genuinely the type of hockey you prefer tonight?

What is your problem? Seriously? Last night's game and, though different, now tonight's,.... have both been fun to watch. You act like you have have never watched playoff hockey before. What do you want exactly?

I hope you can enjoy the next round.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

What is your problem? Seriously? Last night's game and, though different, now tonight's,.... have both been fun to watch. You act like you have have never watched playoff hockey before. What do you want exactly?

I hope you can enjoy the next round.

Last night's game was different in that it was f***ing awesome. Tonight was a slog.

I'm very excited for the next round. All three teams that are in are fun. Oilers Avs should be an absolute track meet.

 

[BobbyJet]

Friedman reports that Marchand just had double hip surgery and it is estimated he will be out for 6 months.

 

[Pez68]

Last night's game was different in that it was f***ing awesome. Tonight was a slog.

I'm very excited for the next round. All three teams that are in are fun. Oilers Avs should be an absolute track meet.

Bobby is one of those guys who prefers they "put away their whistle" in the playoffs. Must have been a huge fan back in the clutch and grab era, because "you had to work for it".

His disdain for skill players has been evident for a long time. Hates Kane, rags on Panarin whenever he can... Of course he enjoyed that game tonight. Lol

 

[plasmonresonance]

Thank goodness I won't have to listen that stupid 'Gloria' song anymore this year.

 

[BobbyJet]

It's a big ask but lets hope tonight's game is better to watch then what we have seen to date in this snoozer of a series.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

It's a big ask but lets hope tonight's game is better to watch then what we have seen to date in this snoozer of a series.

You act like you have have never watched playoff hockey before. What do you want exactly?

 

[BobbyJet]

You act like y makes it difficult.ou have have never watched playoff hockey before. What do you want exactly?

Ha ha. I just want to stay awake. The way Canes play makes it's difficult.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I can't remember a post season with so much mediocre goaltending.

 

[hawksrule]

I can't remember a post season with so much mediocre goaltending.

I feel like a lot of these teams should regret not paying up for MAF.

 

[x Tame Impala]

More rest for Tampa, Edmonton, and Colorado. Let’s get this 2nd round going!

 

[Clownish]

Panarin's goal--does anyone remember him ever being at that spot on the ice when he was here? I only remember him being glued to the left circle waiting for one-timers. Is his evolution to a more complete player due to coaching?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Panarin's goal--does anyone remember him ever being at that spot on the ice when he was here? I only remember him being glued to the left circle waiting for one-timers. Is his evolution to a more complete player due to coaching?

He was a far more complete player his first year here.

 

[Giovi]

Panarin's goal--does anyone remember him ever being at that spot on the ice when he was here? I only remember him being glued to the left circle waiting for one-timers. Is his evolution to a more complete player due to coaching?

When I think of a player becoming a more complete player, I think of guys who add a defensive aspect to their game, or work to get better along the boards. Going to different scoring areas doesn't register as becoming "more complete" to me.

 

[BobbyJet]

He was a far more complete player his first year here.

Agreed... but you could see the beginning of a transition to the cherry pcker he is now as the season went on. He's still very good on the PP and makes some nice passes but there is little else.

 

[Putt Pirate]

To me it seems like Canes don’t have an identity? They play hard and all but are a bland team overall. Lots of nice pieces but not that one guy to get you over the top.

 

[Clownish]

When I think of a player becoming a more complete player, I think of guys who add a defensive aspect to their game, or work to get better along the boards. Going to different scoring areas doesn't register as becoming "more complete" to me.

I wasn't saying he's now a two-way defensive wunderkind. Baby steps for these offense-only forwards.