Series Talk: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2024

[redacted]

Is it me, or when the Avs won The Cup on ESPN in 2022 did they get about a third of this coverage after the game?

Feels like I had to tune into Altitude and Twitter to see much.

The ESPN stream went forever that night too.

 

[Balthazar]

To Colorado. For Mikko.

and then Mikko woud ask for a ton of money on an 8 year contract to stay in Ottawa just to see his numbers sink like a rock as soon as year 1.

Copy & paste from the 1st Tkachuk trade

 

[wayninja]

I'm worried that Canada's extensive euthanasia infrastructure isn't going to be able to handle things.

 

[Avs_19]

Damn. That sucked. I wanted that for McDavid with the playoffs he had.

Ah well. It’s not the Avs so I don’t care that much. He should’ve showed up in the clinching game like MacKinnon against Tampa.

Yeah, we back to hating now that it’s technically a new season already!

 

[lionsDen]

You know it isn’t the league, right?

I understand it, We’re not gonna agree here but I don’t think a player on a losing team should ever get the “mvp”.

 

[Mighty Makar]

YES!

 

[Balthazar]

Yea welcome to cap crunch Panthers. It's not fun.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805446986117648554

 

[redacted]

I understand it, We’re not gonna agree here but I don’t think a player on a losing team should ever get the “mvp”.

I’m just saying your blaming the league is simply incorrect. Opinions are like shirime

 

[missionAvs]

The "most valuable" player should be one who makes a difference in delivering victory when everything is on the line, not for running up stats in Round 1 against the LA Kings.

Who would you have given it to on Florida? The award isn't for the most valuable player on the winning team you know? All things being equal, for a player to win the Smythe on the losing team in the finals, he needs to have had a truly remarkable playoff performance that's leaps and bounds better than anyone on the winning team; McJesus did that and then some.

 

[El Travo]

McDavid in Cup deciding games: 0 points.

MacKinnon in Cup deciding games: 2 points.

Check and mate, atheists.

 

[katfude]

McDavid in Cup deciding games: 0 points.

MacKinnon in Cup deciding games: 2 points.

Check and mate, atheists.

Yeah but connor has a conn smythe! He might even end up with 2 by the end of his career. Gonna be awkward to not have a cup to go with em, though

 

[AvsMakar08]

1st ever cup for Florida. How many other teams are there in NHL with no Cups? Minnie, Columbus and a few others.

 

[lionsDen]

I’m just saying your blaming the league is simply incorrect. Opinions are like shirime

seems like most leagues see it how I see it. When I use league I’m using that as all encompassing ways to determine the mvp. So it seems my opinion isnt as shitty as you think

 

[redacted]

1st ever cup for Florida. How many other teams are there in NHL with no Cups? Minnie, Columbus and a few others.

I think this pulls it down to 10 teams.

 

[NorthernAvsFan]

A lot of ‘we’ll be back’ from Oilers fans.

We’ll see. I think they’ve had some of the most fortunate injury luck of any team in the league the last couple years. That won’t last forever. They’ve basically had no key injuries for two straight playoff runs.

Much like the Avs, they have an ageing group (actually older than Colorado), and the cap is only going to become more of an issue for them with key extensions upcoming.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Bouchard taking his sweet ass time as the clock is clicking down had everyone at the bar going nuts haha

 

[redacted]

seems like most leagues see it how I see it. When I use league I’m using that as all encompassing ways to determine the mvp. So it seems my opinion as shitty as you think

Sportswriters are in charge here, not the league.

Also, just google shirime.

 

[UncleRisto]

1st ever cup for Florida. How many other teams are there in NHL with no Cups? Minnie, Columbus and a few others.

MIN, CBJ, ARI/UTA, BUF, NSH, OTT, SJ, SEA, VAN, WPG.

 

[redacted]

A lot of ‘we’ll be back’ from Oilers fans.

We’ll see. I think they’ve had some of the most fortunate injury luck of any team in the league the last couple years. That won’t last forever. They’ve basically had no key injuries for two straight playoff runs.

Much like the Avs, they have an ageing group (actually older than Colorado), and the cap is only going to become more of an issue for them with key extensions upcoming.

They have one more clear year. After that they’ll have significant trouble just due to the cap.

 

[sethro109]

Sportswriters are in charge here, not the league.

Also, just google shirime.

Well, I just did and.... f***.

 

[chet1926]

The guy broke a Gretzky record and had the 3rd highest playoff PPG of all time. He deserves it IMO. Bob lost it in games 4-6.

It's a sour taste in my mouth giving it to someone on the losing team. Didn't like it when JSG won it either. You either win or lose. Edmonton lost that isn't playoff MVP stuff. I don't care about records etc. Winning and losing is all that matters. No one care that you broke records if you lose.

 

[Markster]

1st ever cup for Florida. How many other teams are there in NHL with no Cups? Minnie, Columbus and a few others.

Canucks, most notably. Also Sharks, Senators (ancient history team coincidentally also named Senators doesn't count), Jets, Kraken, whatever Utah calls themselves, Predators, Sabres.

And if you are talking about victories in the lifetime of most fans and are visiting the Toronto board, do remember to mention the Maple Leafs.

 

[The Kingslayer]

A lot of ‘we’ll be back’ from Oilers fans.

We’ll see. I think they’ve had some of the most fortunate injury luck of any team in the league the last couple years. That won’t last forever. They’ve basically had no key injuries for two straight playoff runs.

Much like the Avs, they have an ageing group (actually older than Colorado), and the cap is only going to become more of an issue for them with key extensions upcoming.

Oiler fans said the same thing after 2006 and it lead to a decade of darkness. This aint that but when you get the chance to win the cup you better take full advantage. Mackinnon, Makar and Rantanen might not ever come close to a cup again but they made the most of their opportunity.

 

[UncleRisto]

It's a sour taste in my mouth giving it to someone on the losing team. Didn't like it when JSG won it either. You either win or lose. Edmonton lost that isn't playoff MVP stuff. I don't care about records etc. Winning and losing is all that matters. No one care that you broke records if you lose.

I'd argue the Panthers would've gotten it if they had any single performance worth a damn.

Or at least above the rest.

 

[Balthazar]

Bouchard taking his sweet ass time as the clock is clicking down had everyone at the bar going nuts haha

I'd absolutely hate his nonchalant ass if he was playing for the Avs. Dude has 0 urgency, ever.