NHL: Around the League 52

[JaegerDice]

PDO train ran outta fuel.

I dont think either of these teams can handle Dallas.

 

[Joemoe]

Really didn't want the Oilers to advance but for the sake of the best quality hockey it's needed.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

2-0 score

23-4 shots

Just an all time embarrassing effort from Nuck at home in a game 7

 

[JaegerDice]

2-0 score

23-4 shots

Just an all time embarrassing effort from Nuck at home in a game 7

I dont think effort has much to do with it.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Vancouver is just way too injured.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Eh, go Dallas.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Edmonton should get absolutely torn apart by the Stars depth. But hockey is stupid so Skinner turning into Ben Bishop is what probably happens.

 

[JaegerDice]

3-2 now.

Canucks making it interesting late.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The Stars are gonna speedboat either of these teams.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Like the Oilers are throwing Derek Ryan and Matias Janmark over the boards to ice a game seven.

 

[Drumman44]

canucks made it interesting but couldn’t get over the hump

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Vancouver will go as far as Miller takes them. Because Pettersson and Hughes sure as shit don’t look like playoff performers to me.

 

[Pez68]

I don't buy the injury excuse. Vancouver went from 28.4 shots per game in regular season to 20.8. And the only reason that wasn't below 20 was a huge outlier game. I think they changed how they played in the playoffs to a conservative game, and it killed them. I don't buy Tochett as this coaching wizard at all.

 

[x Tame Impala]

I don't buy the injury excuse. Vancouver went from 28.4 shots per game in regular season to 20.8. And the only reason that wasn't below 20 was a huge outlier game. I think they changed how they played in the playoffs to a conservative game, and it killed them. I don't buy Tochett as this coaching wizard at all.

Exactly

“They’re selecting their shots” just doesn’t work when you need to win games. If you spend your life waiting for the perfect opportunity you’ll waste your life.

I think Dallas beats Edmonton in 6. Too bad as I’d love to see McDavid win a Cup

 

[Joemoe]

I will say if the Stars win the cup hats off to them for the path they had to go through to win it, Vegas, Avs, Oilers, and then either Rangers or Panthers.

 

[clydesdale line]

Draisaitl is definitely the Oilers MVP this playoffs. Hyman not far behind.

 

[BobbyJet]

Nucks 4 min PP = zero shots on goal and they gave up a breakaway that Silovs bailed them out on

13-2 shots in favor of Oilers after period 1

Just completely embarrassing effort from Nucks at home in a game 7!

The cup is always half full with you.

There were 2 teams on the ice and no team or player should feel embarrassed after a hard fought 7 game series.

 

[BobbyJet]

Draisaitl is definitely the Oilers MVP this playoffs. Hyman not far behind.

Bouchard is having himself a great series as well.

 

[BobbyJet]

Exactly

“They’re selecting their shots” just doesn’t work when you need to win games. If you spend your life waiting for the perfect opportunity you’ll waste your life.

I think Dallas beats Edmonton in 6. Too bad as I’d love to see McDavid win a Cup

Yep, it seems the offensive-minded teams (especially) often look for the perfect play. It drives me crazy to watch.... and then we'll see a player just throw the puck towards the blue paint and it results in a "greasy" goal. Last night all 3 Oilers goals were the result of shoot first, ask questions later. 2 came from the point and one from a bad angle that ended up on Ryan-Nugent's stick with a gaping net.

Shoot puck and good things often happen.

 

[crazyhawk]

Bouchard is having himself a great series as well.

Another one we passed on .. this time for Boqvist.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792963865090900320

Trade season starts early this year

 

[BHawk21]

Crazy trade. The dominoes from this are crazy. Stamkos with no space until Tampa moves someone out. Does he just go to Nashville in free agency? Does Tampa move out Cernak or Cerelli?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Lightning cupboards are bare and they traded away more futures

When the bottom falls out for Lightning it's going to be like Hawks IMO

I get it though. Still have enough talent that a potential run is possible in next 2 years if unlikely

 

[Mrfenn92]

Cirelli to Chicago

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Cirelli to Chicago

Absolutely f***ing not

Soon to be 27 yr old who hasn't progressed beyond being a great 3rd liner and comes with 7 years at $6.25M cap hit