GDT: The All-In-One 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[Coyotedroppings]

I liked Winnik too but he bounced around a lot because he always went to the highest bidder. Here was the only team he played 3 years in a row for. Changed teams 9 times in his 14 seasons. I knew it was a lot but had to look that up. Was surprised it was that many times.

Don’t know if I can fault him for going to highest bidder. In fact, it makes more sense (to me) than a higher paid player.

 

[Jakey53]

I'll double down on the Jinx.....given their lack of playoff success in the McDavid era, not sure why anyone would predict the Oilers to win a playoff series.

I did. They have been the better team all series. They will beat LA.

Don’t know if I can fault him for going to highest bidder. In fact, it makes more sense (to me) than a higher paid player.

I agree. Players like Winnik don't make the big bucks, so they have to go where the money is.

 

[BAdvocate]

I'll double down on the Jinx.....given their lack of playoff success in the McDavid era, not sure why anyone would predict the Oilers to win a playoff series.

Coming back to pay the piper....Congratulations Oilers!

 

[RemoAZ]

Don’t know if I can fault him for going to highest bidder. In fact, it makes more sense (to me) than a higher paid player.

I don't blame him. Just stating the facts. He wouldn't sign a long term contract with anyone. Pretty sure we tried as well.

 

[Jakey53]

I don't blame him. Just stating the facts. He wouldn't sign a long term contract with anyone. Pretty sure we tried as well.

Was he even offered a long term contract, from any team?

 

[Jamieh]

Was he even offered a long term contract, from any team?

I would doubt he was, not many lower end players are.

 

[Jamieh]

I have no idea so far if either team is good or bad?

Alright so this might get proven incorrect going forward but I don't think either of these teams are very good and Boston will win next series in 3 games. So many defensive weaknesses for both.

 

[LittlePipes]

OMG the effing Leafs!

The Avs getting payback for dissing Kuemps?

 

[Mosby]

f*** sakes Tampa

 

[Jamieh]

I had never seen him play before but I now understand why teams were trying to get Knies out of Toronto. He's probably not gonna be a star but he has that thing where good things happen when he's on the ice.

 

[Summer Rose]

f***.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

f***.

Ay caramba.

 

[PainForShane]

Good on the Leafs that fanbase deserves something good to happen to them. What insanity tho.

One more game let's see what happens

EDIT: Sorry @Summer Rose I know you live out there but TB has been pretty good the past few years (and still may be this year as well)

 

[BAdvocate]

Check out the halftime score. TBS.

 

[TheLegend]

Check out the halftime score. TBS.

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Avs are running a skeleton crew.

 

[Jamieh]

Avs are running a skeleton crew.

About to be one less with Makar facing suspension today.

 

[Jakey53]

About to be one less with Makar facing suspension today.

I picked TO over Tampa, and I had a feeling Colorado would have a tough time repeating because of injuries during the year, but also they just were not playing like a SC team.

 

[BAdvocate]

Avs are running a skeleton crew.

Look at the ticker....

 

[Dirty Old Man]

Look at the ticker....

Every time I see something like this, I imagine some 19 year old intern in the corner of the production room sitting with a laptop whose job it is to keep that updated. "Trevor! It's hockey, ya dingus! There is no 'halftime'"

 

[LittlePipes]

McDavid’s big chance is at the door step (again)

 

[MIGs Dog]

AM is showing up. 7 pts in 4 games. Can the Leafs close the deal?

Will Makar get suspended? I think he should.

 

[Jagged Ice]

I think

AM is showing up. 7 pts in 4 games. Can the Leafs close the deal?

Absolutely. I had the Leafs in six but I bet it's over in five. I'm also not one of those people saying the Bruins are going to stomp on the Leafs. This is a different team and they're built for the playoffs compared to previous years.

 

[Baby Doaner]

McDavid’s big chance is at the door step (again)

Hopefully he falters again!

 

[MIGs Dog]

Clearly, above the cross bar; should have been waived off for playing with a high face.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Your first NHL game is in the playoffs, and you score...that's pretty cool.