GDT: WCQF | G1 | "of Kings; Dragons & Demons" | Oilers vs. Kings | 4.22.24 | Rogers Place | 8:00PM | SN

[nexttothemoon]

If the NHL gave a shit about fairness... the salary cap limit would be applied to playoff games just as it is to regular season games so LTIR shenanigans wouldn't be as much of a factor.

NHL doesn't though... so biases and favoritism towards certain teams will always be a factor above and beyond the skill of the players on the ice.

 

[Skar]

I feel like they will address the ltir thing sooner than later. Too many media people acknowledging how fishy it is to just ignore.

Have to wait until the next CBA deal though.. enough time for Stone to pull the miracle recovery act off another couple times

 

[48g90a138pts]

Great first period to start the playoffs

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

That was glorious. More of that pls

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Noted. I'm sure theres people in the thread saying Drai is doing nothing and being lazy out there. Should have 2-3pts

Playing beastly so far. All of our top guys came to play in that period.

 

[Drivesaitl]

should have been the easiest goal for Nuge

He has so much time and empty net he stops it up first to make sure and then misses net from 3ft. Like really...Don't take up golf anytime son...You can't putt into a hockey goal.

 

[TheNumber4]

I feel like they will address the ltir thing sooner than later. Too many media people acknowledging how fishy it is to just ignore.

What a joke that a professional sports league with literally billion dollar franchises on the line, can’t ice a fair playing field for everyone.

It’s a spit into the face of fans, players, coaches, scouts and everyone who invests time and passion into the Sport.

This is the incompetent Bettman’s NHL.

 

[Ruok]

WE got Henrique, Perry, Stech, Carrick, I'm good. If only we saw Stecher in lineup a bit. Mind you for this series not sure if its the greatest idea. Ceci seem a bit better lately.

Ceci has stepped up his game at the perfect time. We need him and Nurse to play their absolute best.

 

[Tarus]

I feel like they will address the ltir thing sooner than later. Too many media people acknowledging how fishy it is to just ignore.

GMs tried to get it pulled after Tbay abused it a few years ago.

NHL said it's a CBA issue, won't be looked at or changed, and therefore is within the rules.

 

[Mr Positive]

If the NHL gave a shit about fairness... the salary cap limit would be applied to playoff games just as it is to regular season games so LTIR shenanigans wouldn't be as much of a factor.

NHL doesn't though... so biases and favoritism towards certain teams will always be a factor above and beyond the skill of the players on the ice.

I've had the suggestion before: if they don't want a cap for practical reasons (as it can be near impossible to get compliant in some scenarios) and so make it that the cap at least applies to your dressed lineup. So a scratched player would be off your cap in playoffs.

 

[LeonDraisaitl29]

Vegas sucks

 

[Porkleaker]

K now bring it just as hard in the 2nd and harder in the 3rd. Want Talbot to have nightmares.

 

[Mav3rick07]

I really hope Nuge missing that wide open net doesn't come back to haunt us.

 

[rec28]

That’s a lot of Heritage Canada. Better than gambling ads, I suppose…

 

[Bryanbryoil]

He has so much time and empty net he stops it up first to make sure and then misses net from 3ft. Like really...Don't take up golf anytime son...You can't putt into a hockey goal.

That happened at speed and wasn't as easy as a tap in. That said, he should've potted that.

 

[Ibanez]

K now bring it just as hard in the 2nd and harder in the 3rd. Want Talbot to have nightmares.

Nuge will be seeing that gaping net in his nightmares

 

[Mcnofool6110]

Do it for the President of Poland!!

 

[Ruok]

GMs tried to get it pulled after Tbay abused it a few years ago.

NHL said it's a CBA issue, won't be looked at or changed, and therefore is within the rules.

I'm sure they could appease the cba somehow if it was a big enough eyesore.

 

[TheNumber4]

That happened at speed and wasn't as easy as a tap in. That said, he should've potted that.

The puck bounced and flipped on him.

 

[ZJuice]

The Polish President looked a bit nervous when he realized he was spotted. What did this camera man cause??

 

[Tobias Kahun]

If the NHL gave a shit about fairness... the salary cap limit would be applied to playoff games just as it is to regular season games so LTIR shenanigans wouldn't be as much of a factor.

NHL doesn't though... so biases and favoritism towards certain teams will always be a factor above and beyond the skill of the players on the ice.

That doesnt work.

Because then the teams that fairly accrue space and spend at the deadline would be considered over.

 

[TheNumber4]

K Period 2. Don’t let your foot off the gas. Put them away. Stay smart and don’t give ‘em anything easy.

 

[Ruok]

Nuge will be seeing that gaping net in his nightmares

Only if we lose, so let's pray he has a sweet dreams tonight.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I'm sure they could appease the cba somehow if it was a big enough eyesore.

NHL had no problem making up shit when New Jersey signed Kovy to a 17 year deal.

 

[Kerberos]

Danault was holding McDavid all the way up the ice. No call.