Artuma
09.08.18 | list is digs, non-digs, and stuff that's not going to happen |
Spluger
09.08.18 | I like seeing the Sharks so high, I do think they're lacking a bit defensively though. They better pray Brett Burns doesn't go out for an extended period of time. I'd love for Jumbo Joe to get a cup before his run is over, that window is closing fast now.
Looks like my boi's in black and gold are poised to make a decent run again. Few players I'm sad to see go like Schaller and Nash but the core largely remains the same. |
Artuma
09.08.18 | the sharks' defensive depth is not the greatest but they do have vlasic who can still do a ridiculous amount of heavy lifting. wishing all the worst for the bruins and that goddamn big nosed rat, obviously, but defeating them can be extremely difficult |
Nbehre11
09.08.18 | If the wild fall off that much from last season I will be severely disappointed. Their off-season was fairly useless though... glad they resigned Zucker, but they seem to be trying too hard to sign local talent (to make a good story?) instead of more real playmakers. |
Artuma
09.08.18 | i don't know what it is but every year i predict the wild to miss the playoffs yet they never do. every year i know they are gonna ice a legitimately good team but still... i guess it's just that they play in a super tough division where anybody can make it and the wild just strike as kinda bland to me
that said, it's boudreau's team so they're probably gonna just walk to the playoffs with ease only to get crushed in the first round |
SmashIsTheWay94
09.08.18 | Knights missing the playoffs and finishing below the coyotes? Interesting
Props for having the B's make the second round tho, despite your obvious bias |
Artuma
09.08.18 | i think even though the knights are a smartly put together team, they overachieved quite a bit last year. if the season doesn't start too well for them, we might see a fairly underwhelming year from them
i see the coyotes as a team on the rise, they are still lacking a few pieces but it's only a matter of time when they take a leap from the bottom to playoff contention, it could be as soon as this year |
SmashIsTheWay94
09.08.18 | yeah I agree that they overachieved a bit. I still would predict they make the playoffs but I don't see them duplicating last year's success. as for the coyotes I would guess they end up closer to 80 points.
the jets would probably be my preseason cup favorite |
Nbehre11
09.08.18 | “Minnesota sports in a nutshell” haha sums it up. Still a fan but damn, some days... |
Artuma
09.08.18 | "the jets would probably be my preseason cup favorite"
the jets do look super strong. i've been a fan of their roster for a while but last year they were finally able to put it all together. hard to see them taking a step back |
DominionMM1
09.08.18 | not much love for the avs huh? |
Snake.
09.08.18 | Pacific:
1. Los Angeles (110-115 pts) [Western Conference champs]
2. Calgary (100-105 pts)
3. Edmonton (95-100 pts)
4. San Jose, WC2 (90-95 pts)
5. Arizona (85-90 pts)
6. Vegas (80-85 pts)
7. Anaheim (65-70 pts)
8. Vancouver (60-65 pts)
Central:
1. St. Louis (105-110 pts)
2. Colorado (100-105 pts)
3. Nashville (100-105 pts)
4. Winnipeg, WC1 (95-100 pts)
5. Chicago (85-90 pts)
6. Dallas (85-90 pts)
7. Minnesota (75-80 pts)
Metropolitan:
1. Philadelphia (105-110 pts)
2. Washington (100-105 pts)
3. Pittsburgh (100-105 pts)
4. NY Islanders (90-95 pts)
5. New Jersey (80-85 pts)
6. Columbus (80-85 pts)
7. NY Rangers (70-75 pts)
8. Carolina (70-75 pts)
Atlantic:
1. Toronto (115-120 pts) [President's Trophy]
2. Tampa Bay (105-110 pts)
3. Florida (100-105 pts)
4. Boston, WC1 (95-100 pts)
5. Buffalo, WC2 (90-95 pts)
6. Ottawa (85-90 pts)
7. Montreal (80-85 pts)
8. Detroit (65-70 pts) |
Artuma
09.08.18 | "not much love for the avs huh?"
they were a one line band last year, expecting them to fall back to reality |
Artuma
09.08.18 | hot takes jake |
DominionMM1
09.08.18 | “they were a one line band last year, expecting them to fall back to reality”
yeah i could see that but the optimist in me sees growth from a lot of really young players beyond that first line |
Artuma
09.08.18 | sure, they have lots of good pieces in the system but i don't think they're ready yet and mackinnon just had an unreal year which is hard to repeat. last year was an anomaly imo but they will be a legit playoff team sooner than later |
DominionMM1
09.08.18 | i mean they did benefit from a very high shooting % but i still see mack as a consistent 30/50 guy |
Artuma
09.08.18 | absolutely, but an 80 point mack is not the same guy who made a strong case for the hart last year |
Artuma
09.10.18 | https://i.imgflip.com/21rvkv.jpg?i10c.mark.image.type
it's happening |
Snake.
09.10.18 | fuckin’ a just as I post my predictions |
Artuma
09.13.18 | alright guys everything is officially happening |
guitarded_chuck
09.13.18 | poor sens fans
my bros a sens fan i actually bought him an ek jersey for xmas last year feelsbad |
guitarded_chuck
09.13.18 | leafs over sharks is probably your most plausible pick yet i can dig it
ill go tampa over san jose because picking tampa every year for the past 6+ has done me well |
Artuma
09.13.18 | the sharks might've just turned my finals prediction upside down but meh, anything can happen in this league so i'll just stick with it. oh and ottawa won't be getting 85 points so that i'll take back |
Artuma
09.13.18 | tampa is always a safe, good choice. except when i actually bet on it and they missed the playoffs against all odds lol |
guitarded_chuck
09.24.18 | anybody interested in a fantasy league? the two ive been in arent being activated i dont think this year so need a league. i dont mind joining with some randos but if theres interest here id set it up. would want at least 8 people id say. |
Artuma
09.24.18 | count me in if there's enough interest |
Artuma
10.04.18 | habs outplaying the leafs as clear underdogs and bruins getting absolutely pummeled
gotta say i enjoyed last night |
DominionMM1
10.04.18 | fuckin marchand man |
DominionMM1
10.05.18 | rantanen gonna win the ross |
Trundle
10.05.18 | i really hope the flyers can re-sign simmer |
Artuma
10.05.18 | i don't think they will. they have lots of young wingers coming up and simmonds has already been bumped into the 3rd line |
Divaman
10.05.18 | The Islanders won their first game, so all is good with the world. |
guitarded_chuck
10.05.18 | another pens cap classic to get things going, both teams flying, murray played like utter shit though |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.05.18 | hope the b's opener was just a fluke because that was one of the most lopsided games I've ever seen. last night was a nice bounce back even if it was just the sabres
|
Nbehre11
10.06.18 | And here come the Wild, giving up 40 shots on goal as usual and taking half of that themselves. We never change! |
Trundle
10.06.18 | so what do you guys think is gonna happen with Nylander? |
Divaman
10.07.18 | Islanders lost their second game. This season sucks! |
MO
10.07.18 | my Sens have some fight in them yet haha |
Artuma
10.07.18 | "so what do you guys think is gonna happen with Nylander?"
sit all year |
DominionMM1
10.08.18 | Avs are 2-0 care to reassess that cup prediction arty? |
Artuma
10.08.18 | so they have four points out of the 90+ required to make the playoffs? yeah we'll see |
MyNameIsPencil
10.08.18 | I hope the Jets are good this year
That white out always looks cool |
MyNameIsPencil
10.08.18 | also lol rangers |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.14.18 | Bruins are scoring at will since that opening night disaster, especially the top line
just wish the leafs would stop winning |
Artuma
10.14.18 | leafs fans can get super annoying but i much rather have them winning than the bruins |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.14.18 | well fuck. I guess that's no surprise tho
it's the insane amount of hype the leafs are getting that makes them even more insufferable |
Artuma
10.14.18 | in all honesty they deserve to have some nice things for once |
DominionMM1
10.17.18 | natty mack 7 goals in 6 games damn |
Artuma
10.17.18 | palmieri has 7 in 4 so umm alright |
LightAndGlass
10.17.18 | I think you guys are crazy thinking the Flyers will be that good. I think Hakstol is a crap coach and our defense and goaltending is anywhere from trash to average on any given night.
The Flyers blew a 5-2 lead at home to the Panthers before having to win it in a shootout, which is a miracle in itself. Our scoring depth is pretty atrocious too with JvR and Patrick out right now.
I see other young teams continue to improve like the Hurricanes but the Flyers can be so drab to watch and I think we're wasting the primes of Giroux and Simmonds (who had a bad year last season). |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.21.18 | time for me to bitch about the Bruins in this thread
they're so awful in overtime. basically if Marchand doesn't score right away they're fucked |
Artuma
10.21.18 | have you seen the habs in ot in the last few years? i swear they have probably never scored a 3 on 3 ot goal |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.21.18 | fair enough
Marchand had 5 by himself last year which is ridiculous, but they still managed to lose more than they won |
DominionMM1
10.23.18 | avs are 6-1-2 and the top line is torching it on the road? i was optimistic but i didn’t expect this |
Artuma
10.24.18 | the bruins disgust me |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.27.18 | ^did anything just happen recently to make you say that or... |
DominionMM1
10.27.18 | rantanen is a fucking monster |
Artuma
10.27.18 | "^did anything just happen recently to make you say that or..."
no just felt like saying that :] also yeah what the crap is rantanen smoking, dude's straight up fire |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.27.18 | Colorado's first line is unreal |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.28.18 | man the bruins are just not that great when the top line isn't scoring. they desperately need to get healthy on the blue line too |
Artuma
10.28.18 | boring game but i'll take it. so fresh to see price playing well for once |
SmashIsTheWay94
10.28.18 | I guess you've gotta make it boring sometimes to win on the road
Price has owned the b's for a large part of his career. pretty infuriating |
Artuma
10.28.18 | price can blow all day every day but if he can shut out the bruins every time, i'll gladly pay him his $10.5m per year |
Artuma
11.20.18 | so glad the habs look relevant this year |
SmashIsTheWay94
11.20.18 | disappointing for sure. I was looking forward to them being bottom dwellers
the b's have been hit ridiculously hard by injuries. last game they were missing 5 of their top 6 d men and also Bergeron |
Artuma
11.20.18 | good to hear that |
Snake.
11.20.18 | uhhhh pens wyd |
DominionMM1
11.22.18 | rantanen dishin em out
a finn who's a playmaker instead of a goal scorer? |
Artuma
11.22.18 | rants is a monster. finns have generated some other great playmakers in the recent years too but they are really more known for producing smart, hard working defensive forwards |
DominionMM1
11.22.18 | and some goat goalscorers in kurri and selanne |
Artuma
11.22.18 | they are kind of oddballs, greatest players in the country sure so they stand out as individuals but the prototypical finn is far from a good scorer |
DominionMM1
11.22.18 | laine's been lighting it up too
also lots of stellar goalies over the last decade or so |
SmashIsTheWay94
11.25.18 | Jack Edwards after the bruins beat the habs: "Go cry in the shower!"
I know he's a homer but I love him |
Artuma
11.25.18 | jack edwards is a terrible human being and i can't stand his commentary but i guess i'm biased too. love his passion but it's hard to watch the game properly when in his mind the bruins are constantly screwed over |
SmashIsTheWay94
11.25.18 | yeah if I wasn't a bruins fan I'd probably hate him. even I can admit he gets a little carried away sometimes |
DominionMM1
11.25.18 | can’t stand the color guy either. that boston accent is grating after a bit.
the avs-stars game was killer. back and forth down to the wire with a ton of scoring chances. |
Artuma
12.16.18 | watching the flames-blues game and the blues have to be the worst team in the league right now. seriously what's going on in there? |
Artuma
12.16.18 | also the coach carousel keeps rolling, the flyers make it six coach firings this year damn |
Jesuslaves
12.16.18 | Fuck your shit, Jack Edwards is a legend. |
DominionMM1
12.16.18 | massholes love him i guess but his blind homerism is just irritating if you’re not a bruins fan |
LightAndGlass
12.17.18 | I hate Jack Edwards too. Dude sucks if you're not a Bruins fan. |
guitarded_chuck
12.17.18 | 7 if you count hakstol basically being fired unfired and fired within a 24 hour period
feel bad for the dude
between that and firing flyers legend hextall without any notice that wouldnt look like an attractive organization to be a part of IMO if i were Coach Q or any other big name free agents |
Artuma
12.18.18 | why do i watch yet another jack edwards feed? dude is such a low life |
Snake.
12.18.18 | jack edwards never used to bother me until this season he has just been fucking awful |
Source
12.18.18 | So I wonder what cringe worthy name we'll choose for our nhl team |
SmashIsTheWay94
12.18.18 | Jack Edwards is a joy if you're a Bruins fan tho :) entertaining as fuck |
Artuma
12.18.18 | i've seen some bruins fans saying they hate him too |
SmashIsTheWay94
12.18.18 | fake fans |
SmashIsTheWay94
12.21.18 | damn why is Jaro Halak so good? what a great signing |
Artuma
12.21.18 | he was underrated last year. the isles' defense was a tire fire |
SmashIsTheWay94
01.01.19 | Bruins 2-1 in Winter Classics now nice |
Artuma
01.02.19 | bruins in way too many winter classics agreed |
SmashIsTheWay94
01.03.19 | that's true actually. but apparently the hawks have now played in 6 outdoor games total. fuckin ridiculous |
Artuma
01.03.19 | yeah. they better start changing up the teams in there or i seriously lose interest in the whole game |
guitarded_chuck
01.03.19 | i lost interest in it years ago |
Artuma
01.03.19 | it seems like a nice event though
all star game on the other hand, yikes what a joke |
SmashIsTheWay94
02.01.19 | Bruins making me want to die |
Snake.
02.01.19 | first time? |
SmashIsTheWay94
02.01.19 | nah not really |
Snake.
02.01.19 | it's ok we just lost to the rangers aaaaaaaand the flyers are on a winning streak |
SmashIsTheWay94
02.01.19 | yep 6 straight for the flyers now. two of which have been against the Bruins fucking hell |
Artuma
02.01.19 | flyers going on a 10 game win streak at some point of the season was only a matter of time. they do it every year |
DominionMM1
02.01.19 | man the avs slide has been brutal
on the bright side the sens are last in the league |
Artuma
02.04.19 | super bowl weekend is one of my favorite times of the year. not that i give a rat's ass about football but habs back to back matinee games is a godsend |
SmashIsTheWay94
02.05.19 | going to the avs b's game on Sunday. stoked |
DominionMM1
02.22.19 | holy shit kucherov is already at 100 |
guitarded_chuck
02.22.19 | yeah tampas so deep they dont have room on the active roster for good players, if they dont win this year itll be a massive failure
called tampa over san jose here in september, that pick seems ever better now heading into the deadline |
Artuma
02.22.19 | so, duchene to cbj |
DominionMM1
02.22.19 | sens trading one of their best players
good to see |
guitarded_chuck
02.23.19 | he wanted out |
DominionMM1
02.23.19 | so if cbj starts going into the shitter will he want out of there too?
also good for him. the worse the sens do the better it is for the avs. |
Skoj
02.23.19 | fuck you go sabres |
Artuma
02.23.19 | "he wanted out"
not actively. just wasn't going to re-sign. he can go wherever he wants this summer |
Snake.
02.23.19 | fuck y'all devils are gonna use this cap space to sign duchy, ek65, wild bill, AND the bread man!!! right??? please???????? |
Snake.
02.23.19 | oh and we're gonna get jack hughes too |
Artuma
02.23.19 | wild bill's not ufa at the end of the year no? not that he wouldn't sign with vegas anyway |
SmashIsTheWay94
03.01.19 | god damn the bruins are getting me excited. points in 15 straight and they just convincingly ended Tampa's win streak, even without Pasta. the hype is on |
Artuma
03.01.19 | is tampa even trying at this point though? they don't need to |
SmashIsTheWay94
03.02.19 | I kinda thought the same thing. I'm sure they weren't as engaged as they will be come playoff time, but the Bruins are still looking great regardless. I'm all in |
Artuma
03.03.19 | the bruins do seem like a dark horse for the playoffs
as a habs fan the lack of equality between the conferences really really annoys me. the east wild card race is a freaking mayhem and the team that finishes 9th would already be a lock for the playoffs in the west
meanwhile the west wild card race is like a preschool spelling contest. they all suck but hey, someone's gotta win. goddamn arizona has half their core out for the season and they still might snag a playoff spot somehow |
SmashIsTheWay94
03.04.19 | yeah that annoys me too. this is definitely as lopsided as the conferences have been since I started following. we could see a team finish .500 and make the playoffs smh |
DominionMM1
03.04.19 | one of those rare years when the east has been the stronger conference |
Artuma
03.04.19 | east has won the last three cups though |
DominionMM1
03.04.19 | yeah but i don’t think you can establish the strength of both conferences simply by looking at the cup winner |
Artuma
03.25.19 | the wild card race is making me so stressed right now. at least my predictions seem more on point than the last few years |
SmashIsTheWay94
03.28.19 | Pasta with a 5-point night yo |
Artuma
03.28.19 | the limp noodle guy |
Artuma
03.28.19 | the bruins fan presence itt kinda disturbs me
like pasta's 5 point night gets a mention but laine's 5 GOAL night doesn't like goddammit lol |
SmashIsTheWay94
03.29.19 | it's pretty much all me hyping them up lol
and yeah Laine did deserve a mention, especially since he scored like half of his goals this season in that game |
Artuma
03.29.19 | lol yeah kid's been practically ice cold since december |
Artuma
04.07.19 | ryan poehling hat trick AND a so winner in his debut game, watch out matthews |
Artuma
04.07.19 | also gimme your playoffs first round predictions!
bolts over jackets in 4
leafs over bruins in 7 (yeah baby another hell of a series)
caps over canes in 6
pens over isles in 5
flames over avs in 6
sharks over vegas in 7
preds over stars in 6
blues over jets in 6 |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.07.19 | lol what is that second prediction?
bolts in 4
bruins in 6
caps in 6
isles in 7
flames in 6
sharks in 7
preds in 7
blues in 6 |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.07.19 | maybe I'm expecting too many long series but so many of these could go either way |
Artuma
04.07.19 | "lol what is that second prediction?"
it's not really even a prediction but an actual fact. checked it from my crystal ball a while ago |
DominionMM1
04.07.19 | bolts in 5
caps in 6
bruins in 7
pens in 6
preds in 6
jets in 6
sharks in 6
avs in 4 |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.07.19 | "avs in 4"
I'm sensing just a bit of bias
honestly I feel a little more confident about the b's over the leafs than this time last year. but I'd still be surprised if it's not a 6 or 7 game series |
DominionMM1
04.07.19 | just a little
I’m just happy they’re in. plus the future looks bright. |
Artuma
04.07.19 | avs sweeping the flames would be even a bigger shock than the preds sweeping the #1 seed hawks two years ago |
DominionMM1
04.08.19 | i really don’t expect the avs to win the series but if the team we saw at the beginning and end of the season shows up it’ll be a long series |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.08.19 | as long as the avs' top line is going I think they can hang with the flames
I'm real glad the avs got in rather than the coyotes, who I feel would have been a much easier out |
DominionMM1
04.08.19 | it’s gonna come down to the goaltending. they don’t have the scoring depth to overcome poor or even average play in net.
there’s no 3 on 3 OT in the playoffs so that’s gotta help the avs |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.08.19 | oh were they really bad in the 3 on 3? I mean I know they lost to the Bruins because I saw that one up close ;) |
DominionMM1
04.08.19 | they went 3-12 in OT this year |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.08.19 | damn |
DominionMM1
04.08.19 | yeah it got to the point where i’d just change the channel if the game went beyond 3 periods |
Artuma
04.09.19 | "they went 3-12 in OT this year"
that's like habs bad damn
draft lottery tonight, that one night of the year the sabres and oilers are relevant |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | tampa over sjs still lookin gooooood |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | although im starting to feel like theres something about the tb organization where they go balls out in the regular season and dont have the mental and or physical juice to win the playoffs too because its been more or less the same shit for a decade
i read after they got the presidents trophy they all went out partying in miami or something and im like ??? that trophy doesnt mean fuck all and you all should be focused on entering the post season in the best possible condition what are you even doing |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | all that being said if i had to bet whos going to win at this point i'd pick a caps repeat
still one of the most deep teams and OV is on a mission to secure his legacy now that the pens are seemingly past their prime and he has that window, he had an unbelievable year this year |
Artuma
04.09.19 | "i read after they got the presidents trophy they all went out partying in miami or something and im like ??? that trophy doesnt mean fuck all and you all should be focused on entering the post season in the best possible condition what are you even doing"
dude they clinched almost a month ago, plenty of time to get ready for the playoffs. i agree that it's not really a pro thing to just go out and party big time when you haven't won anything yet but eh, not that much of a deal imo in this case |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | this was like last week
to make matters worse their plane had to make an emergency landing cause one of the engines blew out |
Artuma
04.09.19 | well that seals it then lol |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.09.19 | tbh I'd much rather see the caps repeat than watch tampa win it all. fuck those guys |
DominionMM1
04.09.19 | "draft lottery tonight, that one night of the year the sabres and oilers are relevant"
and the sens
oh wait nevermind |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | inb4 sens drop to 10 |
Artuma
04.09.19 | lmao avs fans surely know how to be obnoxious about the sens tire fire |
DominionMM1
04.09.19 | not possible but if they drop out of the top 2 imma be pissed |
Artuma
04.09.19 | "inb4 sens drop to 10"
can't drop further than 4th |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | that jack hughes dude isnt getting hyped enough imo he looks super sick, somebody gonna get a franchise player |
guitarded_chuck
04.09.19 | he's undersized and could end up being way less effective in the pros like a jonathan drouin but hard to say |
DominionMM1
04.09.19 | theres also that finn whose name i can neither spell nor even remember |
Artuma
04.09.19 | you mean kaapo kakko? yeah, that kid is the new peter forsberg |
DominionMM1
04.09.19 | yeah that’s him
there’s also that rusky kid podkozin or something |
Artuma
04.09.19 | i'm honestly not that sold on podkolzin but him dropping outside of top 10 would be foolishness by gm's
whl has a huge crop this year though; dach, cozens, krebs all projected to be top 6 centres in the nhl and byram is a potential future norris contender |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | big win for the jackets |
Artuma
04.11.19 | let's go jackets lol
biggest winner is the devils though, so glad the avs lost that lottery |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | tough break but that's the way it goes
although i'd say the blackhawks were the biggest winners; they finished better than 11 other teams and managed to get the 3rd pick |
guitarded_chuck
04.11.19 | if any aspect of the nhl is rigged its the draft |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | yeah i'm not a fan of the current lottery system but i don't think there's any foul play going on
kings got fucked too |
Artuma
04.11.19 | "although i'd say the blackhawks were the biggest winners; they finished better than 11 other teams and managed to get the 3rd pick"
but they don't move up to get jack hughes
anyway what's wrong with the current system? i think the odds should be even more distributed. bad teams getting rewarded for sucking is just fundamentally wrong as far as sportsmanship goes imo. league wide parity is surely encouraged and i get that it keeps the struggling teams in some shape but... the process of giving teams a reason to tank needs to die |
Artuma
04.11.19 | "kings got fucked too"
from rags to riches and back to rags |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | right but it can go too far the other way. with the cap in place, teams rarely let franchise players go so how else are bad teams gonna improve? yes i know there are teams like Edmonton who can have a top 3 pick like 5 years in a row and still can’t be consistently competitive but making sure the worst teams have the best chance at improving through the draft really is the fairest way |
Artuma
04.11.19 | they should still have a legitimate chance at getting the top picks, just don't make it a race for who sucks the worst. i think the league has a good direction regarding that |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | yeah i like the lottery system overall but I don’t think a team should be able to move up 9 spots either |
Artuma
04.11.19 | i don't think a team should be able to ice a goddamn ahl team for the last dozen or so games to get the top pick, which is exactly what the devils did and succeeded in. that's repulsive. but hate the game not the player they say |
DominionMM1
04.11.19 | yeah i mean that sucks. pens did the exact same thing to get mario lemieux. but most years you don't have teams purposely tanking like that. |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.12.19 | wow what an awful game 1 for the Bruins. the thing that bugs me most is that they allowed another shorty after giving up fucking 15 in the reg season
and just like that Saturday feels like a must win |
DominionMM1
04.12.19 | hell of goal by marner on the penalty shot |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.12.19 | yeah sure |
Artuma
04.12.19 | even a 2-0 lead really doesn't mean a lot so i wouldn't worry too much at this point |
Divaman
04.12.19 | Let's go Islanders! That's really all I wanted to say. |
guitarded_chuck
04.13.19 | whatd i tell you about tampa lol |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.13.19 | things finally aren't perfect for tampa and Kucherov starts taking headshots smh. god I hope they get swept |
Artuma
04.13.19 | what's going on lmao
and what the actual fuck is kuch thinking |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.13.19 | 1 game for Kucherov. would have liked to see 2 but that's ok |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.14.19 | a couple of OT games and a bruins win. all around great day
oh and Kadri earned himself another playoff suspension |
Artuma
04.14.19 | lol kadri. with his suspension history that's probably it for him in this series |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.14.19 | I certainly hope so |
guitarded_chuck
04.15.19 | whatd i tell you about tampa lol |
guitarded_chuck
04.15.19 | pm to give me money to bet 4 on ur behalf |
Artuma
04.15.19 | it takes 4 games to win a series you dingo |
guitarded_chuck
04.15.19 | the flat start basically proves my point regardless of what happens but yeah its over |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | changed my mind avs are winning the west |
DominionMM1
04.16.19 | Mack n makar man |
Artuma
04.16.19 | lol no |
DominionMM1
04.16.19 | doubt it but they’ve looked better than the west’s top seed so far |
Jaymann
04.16.19 | I really hope that either the Hurricanes or Predators win the cup this year. But I don't really think either team will win. Especially not my Hurricanes. lol
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MyNameIsPencil
04.16.19 | avs v islanders stanley cup pls |
MyNameIsPencil
04.16.19 | tho the islanders making it that far is way more likely than the avs doing it |
Artuma
04.16.19 | isles look really strong yeah. like real cup contender good |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | caps over avs |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | artuma says lol no even though everything i say here comes true
fins gona fin |
Artuma
04.16.19 | well the caps just got blown out in style last night so |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | ur right they done canes cup |
DominionMM1
04.16.19 | man i've never seen ovechkin lay a dude out like he did last night
in fact i'm not sure i've ever seen ovechkin lay anyone out period |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | fighting a wrecking ball is always a bad idea |
Artuma
04.16.19 | "ur right they done canes cup"
canes-isles 2nd round would be a tv rating disaster lmao |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | yeah canes were impressive and i wish them well but they aint winning that series bruh i havent been more positive of anything, caps took a night off, wouldnt be surprised if its done in 5 |
DominionMM1
04.16.19 | i'm sure nbc is praying for miracles so they can keep playing up the bullshit crosby-ovechkin "rivalry" |
Jaymann
04.16.19 | I agree that the Islanders looked great so far. I wouldn't be shocked to see them in the cup this year. But I think the Caps will win the east again. |
Jaymann
04.16.19 | "canes-isles 2nd round would be a tv rating disaster lmao"
I agree with that. And it's sad. I live in NC. The Hurricanes are the only major pro sports team here that have won a championship and people in NC still couldn't give two shits about Hockey. I know only like 3 other people in my area who are fans of Hockey and nobody is to the level that I am. Everyone here is all about the Panthers, Nascar, and college sports (particularly Duke and UNC basketball or Clemson football). I think people in the South just don't appreciate Ice Hockey. This is why the Thrashers moved. At least people seem to love the Predators over in Tennessee tho. I am glad to see the fan support they get. But I wish the Hurricanes would get more support. I remember them winning the Cup in 2006 and most people here didn't even know who they were. Two of the three other fans I know only got into Hockey after they won the cup. I was one of the few who was a fan before. I have been a fan since 2003. They have a young team now and I think their future is bright if they can keep most of their good players and maybe get a few more. I hope this will lead to more fan support eventually but I won't hold my breath for anything. With that being said. I don't think NBC needs to worry about the ratings. With that being said, I think the Capitals will win the series either in game 5 or 6 and I think they will most likely be back in the finals this year. |
DominionMM1
04.16.19 | part of the canes problem catching on is that they're a bland team (and have been since joining the nhl as the whalers). even when they're doing ok no one cares because the team doesn't have anyone to market. |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | aho can be that guy, 21 years old scored 83 points |
Artuma
04.16.19 | aho is great but is he really that marketable? seems like a quiet kid, extremely skilled but not overly flashy either. the storm surge was a hit, though |
Jaymann
04.16.19 | "part of the canes problem catching on is that they're a bland team (and have been since joining the nhl as the whalers). even when they're doing ok no one cares because the team doesn't have anyone to market."
I agree with this. They have had many really good players but no one who really stands out or is marketable. Eric Staal was probably the closest thing to a superstar they have ever had and to be honest he never did anything that really set him apart from other good players. He was good but he was missing something that would have put him over as a big star. I also think the location of the team plays a big part in their lack of marketability as a team. This is just not a great part of the country for Hockey. I wouldn't be suprised to see the team relocate if their fan support remains like it is. I would love to see the team stay. I hope that if they continue to improve as a team and start having consistently good seasons people here will start to notice and support them. Of course it would definitely help if they had a big star.
"aho can be that guy, 21 years old scored 83 points"
I think Aho might be able to be a big star at some point if he continues to get better. I think he has a bright future. However, I years ago I thought Jeff Skinner could be that guy for the Hurricanes and that didn't happen. So who knows. Only time will tell.
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guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | https://twitter.com/SportsTalkNC8/status/1117996090484195328 |
MO
04.16.19 | what a playoff this has been so far...unreal |
Artuma
04.16.19 | our resident ottawa fan has been a bit silent this year |
guitarded_chuck
04.16.19 | my bros a sens fan i feel so bad |
MyNameIsPencil
04.16.19 | just move the canes back to hartford |
Danred97
04.16.19 | Pulling for my Caps to pull off a repeat performance this year. I need something since the Skins are stuck in perpetual mediocrity |
MyNameIsPencil
04.16.19 | I wouldn't complain seeing the caps repeat tbh |
MyNameIsPencil
04.17.19 | LMAO LIGHTNING |
DominionMM1
04.17.19 | one of the greatest playoff failures ever |
DominionMM1
04.17.19 | 3 empty netters god damn |
guitarded_chuck
04.17.19 | in the words of ricky
i fucking atodeso |
Jaymann
04.17.19 | Can't believe Tampa went down so easily. I kind of didn't expect them to go far anyway even after the great season they had but I thought they would do better than that. And right now the Islanders are about to sweep Pittsburgh!
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Divaman
04.17.19 | Let's go Islanders! (Sucks that the Caps will probably be next, though.) |
MyNameIsPencil
04.17.19 | I have never trusted the Lightning and god this year just amplified why lmao
The Sharks are really gonna shit the bed again are they? |
Artuma
04.17.19 | lol this is one of the greatest choke jobs in hockey history |
Artuma
04.17.19 | "The Sharks are really gonna shit the bed again are they?"
they were in poor shape to end the regular season and vegas was known to be a tough playoff team despite their record so not entirely surprising |
guitarded_chuck
04.17.19 | knights are decent but sharks are too absolutely choking rn |
Jaymann
04.18.19 | Nashville is losing bad to Dallas right now. I am not happy about it... |
DominionMM1
04.18.19 | glad to see the leafs make a game of it. don’t really care that they lost but watching blowouts sucks (unless it’s the avs killing it) |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.18.19 | Bruins didn't play to well despite the win. they took advantage of their chances though which they hadn't done for most of the series
I know I said b's in 6 but I have a sneaking suspicion we're going 7 again |
DominionMM1
04.18.19 | MIIIIIIIKKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_1D1l7mdgU8 |
Jaymann
04.19.19 | Canes just tied the series! I am hoping they can pull off the upset against Washington! |
DominionMM1
04.19.19 | a heavily favored caps team bowing out in the first round? nah |
unclereich
04.19.19 | Im a sharks and oakland sports fan and i want to die |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.19.19 | "a heavily favored caps team bowing out in the first round?"
I thought they were past that shit after last season but maybe not
man these playoffs have been wild. could be upsets galore in the first round |
Jaymann
04.19.19 | I still would not bet money on my Canes but they are doing better than I expected. |
DominionMM1
04.19.19 | “I thought they were past that shit after last season but maybe not”
new year new coach |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.19.19 | true. and Trotz has already punched his ticket to the second round lol |
DominionMM1
04.19.19 | the talent is there for the caps but that hasn’t stopped them from fucking up before |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.19.19 | oh yeah for sure |
DominionMM1
04.19.19 | but enough about the old fading caps let’s talk about the very real possibility of both 1 seeds bowing out in the first round |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.20.19 | literally every higher seed could lose besides the isles |
DominionMM1
04.20.19 | crazy
avs giving up a goal in the last 5 seconds of the period hurts |
DominionMM1
04.20.19 | 7. Colorado Avalanche 75-80 pts
psh have some faith in a fellow finn bro |
Artuma
04.20.19 | wasn't that far off points wise really, nearly missed the playoffs and certainly would've missed in the east |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.20.19 | at least if the bruins choke it will be somewhat overshadowed by how bad the 1 seeds choked, especially tampa |
DominionMM1
04.20.19 | i wouldn’t consider the bruins losing the series choking. pretty evenly matched teams. |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.20.19 | yeah and the leafs have looked like the better team for most of the series. I just meant that once the bruins got hot in the second half of the season, people started pegging them as cup contenders. so a first round exit is pretty disappointing |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.20.19 | but I won't be shocked if they lose to Toronto either. I fucking despise them but there's no denying that they're a real good team |
Jaymann
04.20.19 | I was not happy to see Nashville lose again today. I am hoping the Hurricanes can beat Washington but I don't have high hopes...
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DominionMM1
04.21.19 | not going well for them atm |
Jaymann
04.21.19 | Yesterday sucked for me as far as hockey is concerned. lol |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.21.19 | Bruins are forechecking and playing with some intensity and they're on the verge of forcing game 7. funny how that works |
DominionMM1
04.21.19 | the ebbs and flows of playoff hockey man |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.21.19 | the ridiculous amount of Bruins game 7's over the years will be the death of me
super hyped though |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.22.19 | ayy first double OT game of the playoffs. gotta love those marathon games, but who knows if I'll stay awake for the game winner |
DominionMM1
04.22.19 | losing on a shorty in double OT that’s tough |
unclereich
04.22.19 | God i hate the knights that was one for the books |
unclereich
04.22.19 | Fleury shot himself in the foot there TERRIBLE angle |
DominionMM1
04.22.19 | definitely a softy |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.22.19 | yeah Fleury's gotta have that one
what a performance by Jones. totally stole that game |
Artuma
04.22.19 | you guys do realize these goalies are downright exhausted when having to play double ot? softies happen and you really can't blame fleury on it |
DominionMM1
04.22.19 | certainly not the first time he’s let in a softy but how much of that is due to fatigue i can’t say |
guitarded_chuck
04.22.19 | given enough of a sample size of shots every goalie of all time at any point in their career lets in the odd softy, it was just jones' night
jones has been one of the worse starters this year honestly (not to take away from his great performance last night) |
Artuma
04.22.19 | yeah fleury has absolutely demolished jones in this series (which was expected). jones had a terrific night in a critical game though which redeems himself a bit but he's always been a below average starter in my eyes and a big reason in why the sharks haven't won the cup in these last few years |
guitarded_chuck
04.22.19 | stars preds has been some absolutely epic hockey cant wait for that hitter tonight
honestly having spent the past what 15 years stressing over the pens deep runs its been fantastic being able to sit back casually and just enjoy some playoff hockey, and what an epic first round its been, im not sure the game has been so good in a long time (ill take the wild west 90s over now but i understand the changes) |
Artuma
04.22.19 | "stars preds has been some absolutely epic hockey cant wait for that hitter tonight"
the annual rinne meltdown incoming |
DominionMM1
04.22.19 | jones is really an up and down kind of goalie
his playoff numbers overall are still pretty good though |
Artuma
04.22.19 | jones is just not very good imo. decent positioning, decent athleticism but gets beaten way too easily especially from his glove side. he's also pretty terrible at tracking pucks and is now more exposed this year because the sharks (especially vlasic and braun) have clearly taken a step back defensively |
Artuma
04.23.19 | okay now this is not fun anymore. dallas vs st. louis? i have less than zero interest in that series and i will likely have very little interest in a lot of other series too (avs bleh, isles bleh) |
guitarded_chuck
04.23.19 | bad at tracking pucks [2] yeah that and it makes him give up massive rebounds often
idk dude that top line of dallas is the funnest to watch in a long time imo, i fucking love jamie benn, old school big powerforward, i might have said that here already but my mancrushboner is raging rn
dont think leafs or bruins have much of a chance to actually win the cup but its going to be a fun fucking game tonight regardless
want to watch vegas sharks but i cant keep staying up to 1:30am watching hockey every night reeeee |
Artuma
04.23.19 | i just don't care for dallas really somehow even though they have some entertaining players and a couple of solid finns as well. benn is great but honestly i like radulov even more, he's just as much of a beast
"dont think leafs or bruins have much of a chance to actually win the cup"
if these playoffs have taught anything it's that any team in there has a chance to win the cup, the underdogs simply aren't underdogs in reality |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.23.19 | "dont think leafs or bruins have much of a chance to actually win the cup"
of course I'm biased but I think the bruins have as good a chance as anyone if they win tonight. I could probably say that about the leafs as well tbh. it's just so wide open at this point |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.23.19 | bruins have looked like anything but cup favorites for a lot of this series, but they played damn well in game 6 |
DominionMM1
04.24.19 | kinda funny that the #8 seeds have looked the most like cup contenders so far
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Jaymann
04.24.19 | I was expecting a better game from Toronto tonight. |
Snake.
04.24.19 | fire babcock please |
Skoj
04.24.19 | SABRES NHL CHAMPION 2094 FUCK THE LEAFS |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | Sharks game 7 (plz) |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.24.19 | I fucking love Tuukka Rask right now
"I was expecting a better game from Toronto tonight"
honestly they carried the play for most of the first two periods |
Divaman
04.24.19 | Apparently not-to-Leafs. Entertaining series, though. |
Artuma
04.24.19 | lol. won't be watching a game this year in this league as the series are unfolding like this. cya |
Artuma
04.24.19 | honestly now that vegas is winning there won't be a single team left that i would wish to win the cup |
Divaman
04.24.19 | Re/Vegas vs San Jose -- Wow! Was about to write "biggest choke ever" about Vegas, but San Jose just gave it right back to them. OT time. |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | I'm shitting |
unclereich
04.24.19 | IM IN SAN JOSE RN AT THE GAME THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE |
unclereich
04.24.19 | THE KNIGHTS BLEW A 3-1 SERIES LEAD THE KNIGHTS BLEW A 3-0 GAME LEAD |
unclereich
04.24.19 | FUCK YOU KNIGHTS IM DRUNK |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | what a fucking comeback. cheers buddy, have one for me |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | holy fucking shit |
Artuma
04.24.19 | what the fuck is going on lmao this is awesome
sj bandwagon let's goooo |
unclereich
04.24.19 | GOD FLEURY IS SO GOOD I WANT TO SUCK HIM |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | leafs were the better team last night anderson just always gets out competed in game 7s |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | I’m so sick of this.
I’m sick of being a laughing stock of hockey. I’m sick of people who have never watched hockey telling me about how bad the Leafs are, and how the Leafs losing is “typical Leafs”. I’m sick of the fact that every single fucking year I tell them “No it’s different this time because _________!” I’m sick of every single fucking year that difference not mattering and these people who know nothing about hockey asking me “I thought you said it was different this time?” Because at the end of the day who really knows more about hockey? I’m some delusional fan who gets my hopes up every year and every year this team disappoints me. When people say “typical Leafs”, what success do I have to point to to prove them wrong?
I hate how on paper we’re the better team. But we’re not, are we? Boston finished ahead of us in the standings. Boston beat us in the playoffs. We played some great hockey in the playoffs but at the end of the day none of that matters because we’re not playing hockey again until September. And what do we have to show for it? Some memes fresh off the press, and the all too familiar feeling we have right now.
They’ve officially broken me. I’ve never felt like this after a loss before. I’ve been in a foul mood since Sunday afternoon and it looks like that’s here to stay for the time being. I’ve never been angry about a loss for more than a day, not even last year. I feel so defeated. Have you ever been so frustrated that all you want to do is cry? I’ve only ever been that frustrated a handful of times in my life, and 0 of those times were as seemingly meaningless as a sports team. Maybe I’ll feel different by the time October comes, because that’s a long ways away, but right now I don’t know if I want to regularly watch this team anymore. My moods are literally dictated by the outcomes of games. I feel like it’s not the coaching or the players, it’s literally the team. This team is destined to do this forever. |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | And if you’re in the midst of replying “lol ok clearly you’re not a fan” then I don’t know what to tell you. I’m literally depressed over this and I want to cry. Maybe I’m not as big of a fan as I should be. Maybe this is me quitting when the going has remained tough.
I wanted so badly to play meaningful games, but I wanted more to WIN them. This teams only consistency was their inconsistency. They showed real potential in the postseason and then fell asleep for half of game 6, a game that would have sent Boston packing if they won. Then in game 7 they just couldn’t get anything going. I’d be an idiot for thinking professional sports players didn’t want to win. But I don’t think they wanted it as badly as Boston did.
I wasn’t even a teenager the last time the Leafs won a playoff series. I was too young to think about how cool it was that the team I cheered for could do that. I don’t even want a Cup at this point, I just want to win ONE round in the playoffs.
Congrats Boston. If you’re here for the sweet taste of salty tears, I don’t blame you. I hope my dying inside has quenched your thirst. Hello also to all the Islanders, Senators, Habs and Buffalo fans. |
DominionMM1
04.24.19 | garbage call on the major but holy shit what a collapse by vegas |
Divaman
04.24.19 | Chuck, my friend, I feel your pain. But here's some perspective. We sports fans live and die for our teams, but you've got to keep somewhere in your mind that you can't get too attached to it. When my Mets played (and lost to) the hated Yankees in the World Series a number of years back, somewhere in the second or third game I got myself so worked up that I was having trouble breathing and thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room. And for what? If I'd have dropped dead, would the Mets have cared? I had to back off of it, and I spent the rest of the series watching regular TV, then turning to the game during the commercials to check on the score. (If I didn't, I seriously think I would have had to be hospitalized.)
Sports should be fun. It should be a way to relax, not something that makes your life miserable. If it's eating at you so badly, I'm not saying give it up, but back off of it a little bit. Reconnect with your family and your friends, or maybe even make some new friends. At the end of the day, it's only a game. |
DominionMM1
04.24.19 | pretty sure chuck just copy pastad that rant
he’s one of those annoying pens fans if i’m not mistaken |
LelandAB
04.24.19 | Roll fuckin Sharks. This is the year for your Cup, boys. |
Trundle
04.24.19 | what a fucking game last night eh? wonder how the Sharks will do without Pavelski, that was a nasty concussion |
LelandAB
04.24.19 | They're super deep, probably the deepest Sharks team in years. If Martin Jones can keep the puck out, they're hard to beat. |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | diva lol
i love you |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | go pens |
Artuma
04.24.19 | chuck is a pens fan lol
but why the rant? leafs fans are overly dramatic and passionate and we already know that. you can just go to toronto right now and literally the first random guy you meet will be ready to burst up and give you an hour long rant about who sucks the most on that team |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | cause its hilarious |
Artuma
04.24.19 | i would probably kill myself if my habs lost to the bruins three times in game 7 in the last six years so i kinda feel for them lol but maybe that's just me. the annual blaming contest among the leaf nation is kinda funny though |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | the pessimism just seems extra funny to me this time around i guess because they clearly have a fantastic core that is all like 3-5 years away from their prime but still THE SKY IS FALLING |
guitarded_chuck
04.24.19 | also for the moment and i never thought id say this my favorite team is the carolina hurricanes lets goooooooooooo |
Jaymann
04.24.19 | I really hope my Hurricanes can win tonight. |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | If Martin Jones can keep the puck out, they're hard to beat.
[xInfinity] |
kevbogz
04.24.19 | they were looking so gassed last night, especially after Sundays double OT. hopefully the Sharks can keep the same momentum of their last 3 games instead of letting idk how many early goals they did |
guitarded_chuck
04.25.19 | this game is rubbing in how utterly retarded it was to trade hagelin
i like tanner pearson a lot actually and think hes more well rounded but hagelins such a beast depth wise |
Divaman
04.25.19 | Oh. Well good. I'm glad you're not suicidal over the Leafs, even though I feel bad for the guy who is. Having said that, Go Islanders! |
DominionMM1
04.25.19 | canes score in ot bet |
Divaman
04.25.19 | Like the man said, I hope they play six overtime periods. |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.25.19 | and now the universe folds in on itself. unreal |
Jaymann
04.25.19 | Wow. That was a hell of a game. I am beyond glad the Hurricanes won. I hope they will beat the Islanders. We will see how it goes. |
Danred97
04.25.19 | Welp literally every team I’d like to see in the playoffs is out round one. I’m honestly not interested in any of these teams. Fuck it, go Avalanche I guess |
unclereich
04.25.19 | of all teams the avs? seriously ? |
Danred97
04.25.19 | At this point I just want to watch the world burn |
DominionMM1
04.25.19 | avs are fun to watch. plus they’re a #8 seed. no idea why someone whose team isn’t in it wouldn’t pull for them. |
Artuma
04.26.19 | avs aren't really fun to watch at all apart from mackinnon |
DominionMM1
04.26.19 | you haven't been paying attention then |
unclereich
04.27.19 | Sharks sharks sharks |
Artuma
04.27.19 | let's go sharks
also isles canes 0-0 is this what everyone really wanted??? |
Divaman
04.27.19 | Hoping the Isles do a little better at scoring now that they've had a game to shake the rust off.
Avs get too much legal weed. |
unclereich
04.27.19 | San jose gets just as much legal weed thank you very much |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.28.19 | the bruins big guns are picking a bad time to play their worst hockey of the season. Pasta especially has been hard to watch for a lot of the playoffs |
Artuma
04.28.19 | how is that a bad thing though? |
Muppelope
04.28.19 | Haha yeah for real |
SmashIsTheWay94
04.28.19 | it's like the worst thing to ever happen to anyone
on an unrelated note, I noticed that no one gave their second round predictions. I promise these haven't been edited
bruins in 7
isles in 5
blues in 6
sharks in 6 |
Artuma
04.28.19 | i decided to not try to do any predictions from this point on lmao. anything is possible in these playoffs |
Divaman
04.28.19 | Re/The Isles: I blame Brooklyn. They should have played these games in Nassau. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. |
DominionMM1
04.29.19 | avs avs avs
fuk u dykie |
Jaymann
04.29.19 | Coming into the playoffs I thought my Hurricanes winning it all was an impossible dream but now I am starting to believe in my Canes. These playoffs have been so unpredictable. I don't know if the Canes will win it but I think there is a chance now. I would love to see them win it all. |
DominionMM1
04.29.19 | that’s the beauty of the nhl; if you make it to the dance you have a legit shot |
Artuma
04.29.19 | it doesn't generally work like that but it's different this year |
DominionMM1
04.29.19 | yeah all those presidents trophy winners that won the cup |
Artuma
04.29.19 | there are still reasons why the same teams usually fare well in the playoffs. chicago, la and pitt won all but one cup in the span of eight years |
DominionMM1
04.29.19 | right but then you have lower seeded teams that make a push in the playoffs. the kings (2014?) were a #8 seed and won the cup and the 2016(?) sens were a cunthair away from getting to the finals. hockey is so random in its nature that there’s quite often not much of a difference between a 105 point team and a 95 point team. |
Artuma
04.29.19 | kings in 2012 were a #8 seed but they finished that season strong and were considered as a legit dark horse entering the playoffs. 2014 kings were known contenders
the sens in 2017 were indeed surprising, upsets tend to happen every now and then. the parity has always been high in the cap era, just now far higher than ever |
unclereich
04.29.19 | ''avs avs avs
fuk u dykie''
lol not the game i wanted to see in response to a solid game 1. tho most of us are ok with splitting the first 2 so long as the same can be done on the road. altho i think the sharks can get this done in 6 still |
DrMaximus
04.29.19 | Bruins Blues final |
Divaman
04.30.19 | Blues are the oldest franchise that's never won it. Guess they have just as good a chance this year as they ever had. |
Artuma
04.30.19 | blues fans really deserve to win. so many good teams throughout the years, so many good runs with them but they never got the big prize |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.01.19 | gotta hand it to Bobrovsky. guy's playing out of his mind right now |
unclereich
05.01.19 | Sharks fans definitely deserve it lol |
DominionMM1
05.01.19 | st louis hasn’t played for a cup since scotty bowman was their coach so i’ll be pulling for them should the avs bow out |
Artuma
05.01.19 | yesss let's go sharks and blowjobs |
LelandAB
05.01.19 | Sharks and Blues in the WCF Finals would be awesome, 2016 rematch. |
DominionMM1
05.03.19 | what the hell is going on with the islanders? |
guitarded_chuck
05.03.19 | canes defense and team poise is unreal
jaccob "conn smythe" slavin |
guitarded_chuck
05.03.19 | speaking of defense heiskanen is the next lidstrom, mother of god that kid as it all |
Artuma
05.03.19 | slavin is a friggin beast agreed
nobody's gonna score against the canes when he's on the ice |
guitarded_chuck
05.03.19 | sharks prolly gona win in a semi anticlimax to the chaos playoffs (given they are the only team remaining that were one of the faves going in)
i know its tied rn but yeah |
DominionMM1
05.03.19 | slavin's been awesome yeah. didn't realize until recently that he's a local dude.
|
Jaymann
05.04.19 | Slavin's defending has been a big reason why they Canes are where they are. I am really hoping my Canes can bring home the Cup this year. I am legitimately excited about my team for the first time since 2009. |
Divaman
05.04.19 | Oh well. A lot of people didn't even think the Islanders would make the playoffs this year without Tavares. Obviously, I wish they'd have given Carolina more of a fight, though. |
Artuma
05.04.19 | canes don't always make the playoffs but when they do... |
MyNameIsPencil
05.04.19 | I’m all in on the Canes bandwagon rn
CANES V AVS STANLEY CUP PLS |
DominionMM1
05.04.19 | let’s hope so |
Artuma
05.05.19 | let's go sharks
tough to see boston win though |
DominionMM1
05.05.19 | Sharks definitely deserved the win last night. i’m surprised it ended at 2-1. |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.05.19 | "tough to see boston win though"
I think every non-bruins fan is against them at this point, but I'm ok with that |
DominionMM1
05.05.19 | for me it’s not the bruins it’s the city they represent |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.05.19 | yeah I'm sure that's the case for a lot of people. except like habs and leafs fans of course |
LelandAB
05.06.19 | Boston fans don't deserve more winning. Go Jackets. |
unclereich
05.06.19 | Time for the sharks to close this mofo out my wallet cannot afford another game 7 |
Divaman
05.06.19 | I have nothing against Boston. I'm hoping for Bruins vs. Blues in the finals. |
unclereich
05.06.19 | I hate boston but dont dislike the bruins mostly because they got me interested in hockey when i saw their jersey in happy gilmore when i was 6 |
kevbogz
05.06.19 | Sharks finishing it tonight on god |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.07.19 | "Boston fans don't deserve more winning."
I get a pass though because I'm not a pats fan |
Artuma
05.07.19 | nope, fuck the bruins |
kevbogz
05.07.19 | sigh.... |
unclereich
05.07.19 | Sharks really blew that |
Artuma
05.07.19 | oh ffs |
DrMaximus
05.07.19 | go blues |
unclereich
05.07.19 | Dr max! |
Spluger
05.07.19 | go broons, go sharks |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.08.19 | I feel sorry for Bishop right now |
Artuma
05.08.19 | why? dude was such a baby in that series. go blues [2] |
unclereich
05.08.19 | Another game 7 tonight boys this one may kill me |
DominionMM1
05.08.19 | nervous as hell |
unclereich
05.09.19 | Live from san jose ama
Sharks lookin the best they have all playoffs |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.09.19 | avs bringing it to start the 3rd damn
wish I could know for sure if that non-goal was offsides |
unclereich
05.09.19 | We did it again 🦈 🦈 |
unclereich
05.09.19 | Sharks canes?? |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.09.19 | nope |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.09.19 | B's and I really don't know who from the other series |
Artuma
05.09.19 | sharks canes hopefully
really anybody except for the bruins though |
Divaman
05.09.19 | Rooting for Blues v Bruins w/the Blues hoisting their first Stanley Cup. Wouldn't hate to see the Sharks win it all, but they've been living a charmed life these last two rounds. Vegas appled big time, and Avs came pretty close to tying it at the end tonight. |
unclereich
05.09.19 | Theres no charmed life in the playoffs |
Divaman
05.09.19 | Not true. Sharks came on strong vs Vegas, but Vegas also choked. That's leading a charmed life. |
unclereich
05.09.19 | Meh been a lot of moments similar in the playoffs so far |
unclereich
05.12.19 | yooooooo |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.12.19 | that first goal by Meier was sick |
Divaman
05.12.19 | Was working tonight with one eye on the game, but disappointing effort by the Blues. Hope for a better game next time. Meanwhile, wish the next Boston-Columbus game was tomorrow night. Gonna be wrapped up with Mother's Day in the afternoon. |
unclereich
05.12.19 | Sharks looked killer |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.12.19 | Bruins playing maybe their best game of the playoffs today, but the canes have looked real bad
nice to see the acquisitions of Coyle and Johansson really panning out |
Divaman
05.14.19 | Blues played much better last night, even though they let the Sharks tie them. |
Artuma
05.15.19 | fuck everything |
DominionMM1
05.15.19 | still think it’s gonma be the sharks raising the cup when it’s all said and done
just feels like their year |
unclereich
05.15.19 | Even as a rabid fan i cant see that happening, glad to hear that from you of all people tho |
Divaman
05.15.19 | Looks like it's life support for the Canes. Boston almost has their ticket to the finals punched. |
guitarded_chuck
05.15.19 | i dont usually complain about the refs at all but there were two bad calls in each of the past two games against the canes that completely swung the momentum of the game
that awful interference call on hamilton in the other game. it's not even a question with that one, it was absolutely brutal.
then last night, canes are buzzing shots are like 15-2 and williams hits krug like 0.1 seconds too late and the call a roughing
it's the fucking playoffs
like if that's how the nhl is now my interest is going to fall off big time and honestly given the implications of those two calls in this series and inevitably the entire tournament im hardly interested in the outcome of this year anymore |
DominionMM1
05.15.19 | bad calls have been happening since the start of the playoffs |
Artuma
05.15.19 | yeah these playoffs have been extraordinarily atrocious as far as officiating goes |
DominionMM1
05.15.19 | “Even as a rabid fan i cant see that happening, glad to hear that from you of all people tho”
lol why’s that? |
Divaman
05.16.19 | Geez. Disastrous second period for San Jose. Let's see if they can pull themselves together for the third. |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | hell of a game so far |
Divaman
05.16.19 | Yikes! Disastrous goal given up by the Blues. And on we go. |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | sharks get another huge break
like i said it feels like their year |
Divaman
05.16.19 | Brutal way to lose a game. Embarrassing screw up by the refs. |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.16.19 | aaaand the sharks get yet another huge break from the officials. jesus christ
@chuck the Bruins also got called for a nonexistent slash, and a goalie interference where DeBrusk wasn't even in the blue paint (which negated a goal) |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.16.19 | I know the NHL is all in on the Sharks but could they make it a little less obvious? |
Danred97
05.16.19 | So, a Shark/Bruins cup game? Excuse me while I go vomit. |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | and to follow up on my last rant, a blatant hand pass setting up the OT goal
yeah im done see ya next year |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | "I know the NHL is all in on the Sharks but could they make it a little less obvious?"
theyre all in on a boston sj joe thornton final, clearly |
budgie
05.16.19 | omg shut up |
Thibs
05.16.19 | [2]
I can never buy in to the narrative that the league/refs are conspiring to set up a specific finals matchup. the crosscheck on pavelski had me second think it for like a split second but I think the ref thought there was stick to head contact. taking the position that between 1-4 of the officials saw the hand pass and refused to whistle based on bias/direction from the league is...well, silly |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | not that i think there's some conspiracy to put the sharks over but they've been beneficiaries of some headscratching calls/non calls when they really needed them. like i've never seen a team get so many game changing breaks from the officials in such a short period of time. |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | i was being sarcastic
theres no conspiracy however the officiating has been horrendous and the implications massive on the overall outcome
at least the first two rounds were a blast
like i've never seen a team get so many game changing breaks from the officials in such a short period of time [2] |
Thibs
05.16.19 | that's fair, I get it. you need bounces to win the cup. let's not forget the knights maybe shouldn't have given up 4 goals SHed lol
I think all of these missed calls (boston had a goal against where it went out of play and back in) should lead to the simple solution that all goals should be reviewed for specific items by Toronto. NFL reviews every scoring play...so they can check for hitting the net over glass, hand passes etc..can still have the offside goalie interference challenge |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | yeah ultimately the fact a hand pass goal isnt reviewable is to blame for last night, i understand refs cant have the angles the viewers at home have
there was a time that ref mistakes were just part of the game and kind of added to its charm but in 2019 with 4K and 12 billion camera angles the meta has to change, im down with reviewing every goal |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | yeah but the refs have even managed to fuck up the review process. i've always been under the impression that conclusive video evidence was needed to overturn a goal on an offside review but that wasn't the case in game 7 of the avs-sharks series. |
Thibs
05.16.19 | I hated that call but was by the book I think. I understood landeskog never tagged up so was still offside even if his blade was on the blue line. a player in that position shouldn't be viewed as on ice imo tho, that sucked |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | no he touched up. his skate touched the blueline long before the puck entered the offensive zone. the refs decided, despite no conclusive evidence to support it, that his left skate was off the ice, which would make him offside.
or at least that was my understanding |
ExhaleTheLight
05.16.19 | The only hockey game I've ever been to is a Sharks game and let me tell you, with the way the fans are, they don't deserve the cup imo |
LelandAB
05.16.19 | Like anything has gone the Sharks way the last 15 years. It's time. |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | re: landeskog play the obvious issue imo is that the bench should be at or behind the blue line |
DominionMM1
05.16.19 | i mean even if we pretend the refs had the conclusive looks to overturn the goal, the rule itself is dumb. they won’t call too many men because he’s not in the play and obviously has no effect on what’s happening but he’s offside? |
Divaman
05.16.19 | "there was a time that ref mistakes were just part of the game and kind of added to its charm"-- I get what you're saying, but I don't think there was ever a charm to missing a call like that in that important of a spot. Human error happens, it's inevitable, but if you're a hockey fan and the refs mess up something in that big a spot, it's hard not to feel let down. |
guitarded_chuck
05.16.19 | how long have you followed it
im talking like pre 2005 |
Divaman
05.16.19 | Geez, since like 1969. I'm the site's resident geezer. |
unclereich
05.16.19 | Exhale has never been to a sharks game and has definitely never been to san jose |
Divaman
05.16.19 | I'm fighting a Dionne Warwick reference so hard right now. |
Artuma
05.17.19 | fuck boston |
DominionMM1
05.17.19 | the tourney to win the east has been...interesting |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.17.19 | :)
hopefully the time off serves them well and the sweep curse of these playoffs doesn't continue |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.17.19 | I'm confident that the Bruins can beat the Sharks or Blues in a series, but I'd be lying if I said all the Sharks' breaks don't worry me. maybe that's a dumb concern but it's been ridiculous |
DominionMM1
05.17.19 | if bostons defense can handle the sharks forecheck down low the bruins have a good shot |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.17.19 | they're d has been questionable for a lot of playoffs, but tonight they played their best defensive game even without Chara. Rask has been out of his mind but it's nice when he doesn't have to stand on his head
I like to think the bruins would have the clear edge in goal against either opponent |
kevbogz
05.17.19 | Sharks are so fucking hot and cold, especially Jones. and Boston is the perfect team to capitalize on that which makes me nervous. gotta get past the Blues first tho :o |
Artuma
05.17.19 | i honestly think the blues might match up better against boston, so despite being on the sharks bandwagon most of these playoffs... i think i actually want the blues to beat them |
unclereich
05.17.19 | Canes got cucked
Yea idk bruins look tight rn. i dont think theyll have trouble vs either team especially considering the fact it’ll probably go to seven games so itll be a well rested bruins team vs a tired sharks or blues squad |
Artuma
05.17.19 | yeah that gained rest from sweeping a team has proven soooo beneficial in this postseason |
unclereich
05.17.19 | Fuck u art |
unclereich
05.17.19 | Overrated user alert 🚨 🚨 🚨 |
Divaman
05.17.19 | Bruins are going to have one of the same problems my Islanders had -- too much time off between series. Especially since I think St. Louis is going to have a little fight left in them, so I don' expect San Jose to just off them in five.
Will probably root for whoever wins the west, since neither of those teams has ever won the Cup. |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.18.19 | anyone remember how much time there usually is between the conference finals and the cup final? I'm guessing a few days at the most but I really don't remember
|
DominionMM1
05.18.19 | even if the sharks win in 5 they won’t start the finals any earlier than they will if the wcf goes 6 or 7 |
Artuma
05.18.19 | this just oozes another seven game series. two 100% evenly matched teams |
kevbogz
05.18.19 | Sharks are so unreliable rn that, even if they somehow make it past the Bruins, they're gonna sodomize us. that said, Sharks in 7 |
kevbogz
05.19.19 | lmfao Sharks |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.20.19 | yeah that was...unexpected. I'd guess the blues finish it off in six now especially with all the Sharks injuries, but who knows |
KjSwantko
05.20.19 | They still have a shot if their 4 best players show up for games 6 and 7 (the guys in zebra stripes). RIP. Was routing for Couture to maybe keep his play going and have a shot at the Conn Smythe. |
unclereich
05.20.19 | Yea uh the zebras were definitely on the blues side sweet cheap shot on pavs again |
Divaman
05.20.19 | Sharks picked a bad time to have an off game, but they're not bad yet. Should be a good game Tuesday night. |
DrMaximus
05.22.19 | RIP sharks |
unclereich
05.22.19 | entire team is injured they never had a chance |
Artuma
05.22.19 | alrighty then
LET'S GO BLUES |
Divaman
05.22.19 | Blues looking for first Cup ever has my interest. Go Blues. |
unclereich
05.22.19 | Bruins please |
DominionMM1
05.22.19 | guess i was wrong about the sharks
really want to see the blues take the cup |
kevbogz
05.22.19 | hurt but will survive :'( |
Artuma
05.22.19 | i just wanted that series to end so we can focus on the BEAR HUNTING |
Danred97
05.22.19 | Well go Blues I suppose. Get that cup boys! |
guitarded_chuck
05.22.19 | been a fan of the team the blues built for awhile now, defensive depth >>>>, just needed consistent goaltending, unless they get rask'd it's their year
tbh im more into the memorial cup rn, got tix to the finals, go moose |
Artuma
05.22.19 | i've become a big fan of the guelph storm during their run. quite a cinderella story, obviously led by one of the habs' top prospects
the memorial cup as a tournament concept is great too |
guitarded_chuck
05.22.19 | hoping for a storm/moose final, that was an entertaining game |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.27.19 | well today's the day. it seriously feels like ages since the bruins last played |
Artuma
05.27.19 | hope they're a bit rusty. the blues have got a few days off too though |
Divaman
05.27.19 | Yeah, way too much time in between for my taste. I feel rusty as a fan, I can only imagine what the teams are feeling. |
guitarded_chuck
05.27.19 | moose lost, sad
silver lining the huskies has a lot of maritimers on the team including dobson who is going to be a superstar 100%
also silver living kuznetsov caught on video doing lines lmao
go blues |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.27.19 | it's been a joy not having to listen to Pierre for any of the Bruins playoff games so far, but I assume that will change tonight. that's the price to pay for making the finals I guess |
Artuma
05.28.19 | pierre is great lol |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.28.19 | lol what? I can't tell if you're joking because I've literally never seen anyone say they like him |
Artuma
05.28.19 | haha yes i realize he's awkward af but in an odd way it's pretty charming. and you can't deny he knows a lot about hockey
oh and LET'S GO BLUES |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.28.19 | he does know a lot about hockey but he also does shit like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8v8C3scwvg
oh and that last part of your comment doesn't deserve a response |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.28.19 | total dominance since going down 2-0. just sucks that they'd have the lead if not for a boneheaded play by pasta |
Artuma
05.28.19 | some really really soft calls here. refs just handed the momentum to the bruins |
MO
05.28.19 | Blues are playing such bad D and just can't get flowing on offense...Bruins are smothering them |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.28.19 | "refs just handed the momentum to the bruins"
come on man the bruins were just by far the better team after the first period. they had the momentum well before any "soft calls" |
Artuma
05.28.19 | it seemed to shift a bit but all those weak penalties really swung it. the blues were pretty trash in the third though and the bruins deserved to win it there but those penalties in the second were one key in this game |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.28.19 | blues were trash in the 2nd too though. a couple of calls doesn't make a team get outshot 18-3 |
SmashIsTheWay94
05.30.19 | yikes. I figured the Blues would come out strong after game 1 but the Bruins were plain awful tonight. lucky it even got to OT |
Artuma
05.30.19 | yes thank god, the bruins indeed looked off tonight though. expecting them to put up a much better fight in game 3. their top guys haven't given out their best yet |
Source
05.30.19 | I feel like there hasn't been a truly good finals since 2011. Hopefully this one will be different |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.02.19 | 4 for 4 on the power play oh man |
DominionMM1
06.02.19 | ugh |
Artuma
06.02.19 | couldn't watch, what a joke |
Divaman
06.02.19 | My niece was in a play last night, so I missed it. Sounds like a rough loss for the Blues. |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.02.19 | rough game for Binnington especially. I'm expecting him to be much better in game 4 but hopefully I'm wrong. and hopefully the bruins don't lay an egg like after the game 1 win |
DominionMM1
06.02.19 | the bruins pp is on another level right now. they’ve gone like 8 games in a row with at least one pp goal. |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.02.19 | 4 goals on 4 shots last night lol. when it's clicking it's a thing of beauty |
Artuma
06.03.19 | beauty is in the eye of the beholder |
Artuma
06.04.19 | woooo let's go blues
however all this embellishment needs to stop. it's embarrassing |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.04.19 | haha go fuck yourselves
LGB!! |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.05.19 | if Chara misses the rest of the series, the Bruins will rally around their fallen captain. they've still got this
fuck the blues |
Artuma
06.05.19 | haha damn, this is one of the most exciting final series in years. probably the best since 2011, so much hate and chirping and dirtiness |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.05.19 | I think I speak for everyone not from Boston when I say this:
fuck boston |
Artuma
06.05.19 | amen buddy |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.06.19 | I'm not from Boston actually lol. but change that to "everyone who's not a bruins fan" and that's pretty accurate for these finals. that's ok tho |
Trundle
06.06.19 | fuck boston [2] |
Artuma
06.07.19 | the ice is such a joke tonight, literally all we see is players falling and fumbling with the puck |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.07.19 | what a fucking joke |
JokineAugustus
06.07.19 | Glad the blues won, even though they got away with tripping on their 2nd goal. |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.07.19 | haha fuck Boston we taking this in 6 |
Source
06.07.19 | Nah it needs to go 7 |
DominionMM1
06.07.19 | sucks for boston that the refs missed that tripping call
that said it happens in every series and will continue to happen due to the nature of the game |
Artuma
06.07.19 | welp yeah that was a blatant missed call on the 2nd goal
marchand bridge on tarasenko though, dirty pos at it again |
Artuma
06.07.19 | oh and debrusk's headshot on mcavoy was a beauty lmao |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.07.19 | yeah but what about the blatant too many men on ice in game one OT for the bruins. Missed calls happen, they told us to get over it so then, So...
Get over it bruins fans. We would’ve taken you in OT regardless |
DominionMM1
06.07.19 | can’t really put this loss on the refs when your team scores a single goal |
Source
06.07.19 | Boston sports teams have benefited from a lot of sketchy calls/no-calls over the years let's be honest |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.07.19 | agreed with both
I’m not saying STL is owed or anything, but they’re clearly the better team.
also, fuck boston |
Artuma
06.07.19 | agree with that last notion |
Source
06.07.19 | I don't mind either team, I just want it to go 7 for once |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.07.19 | no one in this series is "clearly the better team." pretty evenly matched |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.07.19 | “I don't mind either team, I just want it to go 7 for once”
that would be pretty cool, but I have Monday morning off and I want to enjoy that sweet STL victory riot. So I hope we take it in 6 : D |
joshieboy
06.07.19 | How the hell did they miss that trip before the 2nd goal? I usually have ESPN sneakily up on the work computer as Stanley Cup/NBA Finals are on at 10am Aussie time. |
Divaman
06.08.19 | Missed last night's game due to concert tickets. The NHL has done a poor job of matching their schedule up with my social life. Happily, I'll be around for Game 6, and if necessary, Game 7. |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.10.19 | good first period. Tuukka's locked in
it'd be nice to see the b's create some more 5 on 5 chances though. they're so reliant on their power play right now |
Artuma
06.10.19 | the blues were all over them. pp is the big difference though |
Source
06.10.19 | Lol I knew the Blues wouldn't finish the job |
Artuma
06.10.19 | fuck this
rask is too good |
Source
06.10.19 | Game 7, what sports are all about |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.10.19 | I fucking despise the blues
bring on game 7! |
Ryus
06.10.19 | fuck boston forever and ever |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.10.19 | I understand that most people are on the st louis bandwagon, and I'm perfectly fine with that, but man they've pulled a lot of cheap shit in this series. not saying the bruins have been perfectly clean, but still |
Source
06.10.19 | Blues ain't gonna win this series methinks |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.11.19 | you're right
I didn't sleep that much last night and probably won't the next couple nights. way too nervous/excited |
Source
06.12.19 | GAME SEVEN |
Artuma
06.13.19 | i'm guessing one of the teams will celebrate the cup tonight. just a hunch |
DominionMM1
06.13.19 | looking good for the blues so far |
Artuma
06.13.19 | i don't know about you guys but i'm entertained |
Artuma
06.13.19 | WHAT'S UP SMASHISTHEWAY94 |
Source
06.13.19 | Wow! |
Ryus
06.13.19 | its a great day |
Ryus
06.13.19 | and as always, fuck boston |
Source
06.13.19 | Rask went from mvp of the series straight to lvp |
DominionMM1
06.13.19 | the booing of bettman never gets old |
DominionMM1
06.13.19 | seeing o’reilly win the smythe stings a bit though |
Artuma
06.13.19 | fuck yes!! fuck the bruins!! |
Artuma
06.13.19 | "seeing o’reilly win the smythe stings a bit though"
buffalo approves this |
Conmaniac
06.13.19 | LETS GO STL REPPIN MY BOYS |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.13.19 | well shit. if they just could have buried one of their early chances that could have been a totally different game. once it was 2-0 I knew they were probably fucked
|
DominionMM1
06.13.19 | i just didn’t like the way he handled himself while he was with the avs so i’m just not a fan of his |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.13.19 | @Art ah well I've still seen my team play in 3 finals over the past 9 years. get on my level son
really though I feel pretty dead inside |
MO
06.13.19 | what a game from Binnie
fuck yes St Louis |
Artuma
06.13.19 | "well shit. if they just could have buried one of their early chances that could have been a totally different game. once it was 2-0 I knew they were probably fucked"
binnington deserves a shit ton of credit for that. stood on his head when his team came slow out of the gates |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.13.19 | yep he was lights out. he should be a great one for years to come
seeing the Bruins' faces after that loss was pretty depressing. especially Chara and Rask. there's no doubt that Rask will get a bunch of shit now despite having a playoff run for the ages |
Artuma
06.13.19 | rask shouldn't be blamed for this loss, the bruins' defense just collapsed four times |
Trundle
06.13.19 | binnington was something else that game, what a rookie season |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.13.19 | “Art ah well I've still seen my team play in 3 finals over the past 9 years. get on my level son”
lol I usually like you man but you can get fucked |
kevbogz
06.13.19 | this has prolly been the most fun post-season of any sport I've watch. kiddos to Binnington, a trve goat for pulling off what he did as a rookie |
Wildcardbitchesss
06.13.19 | Man today’s gonna suck. Three hours of sleep but it was worth it |
guitarded_chuck
06.13.19 | grats to the blues
love the team the blues have built
most defensively deep team ive ever seen
well since those red wings teams |
Skoj
06.13.19 | fuck the bruins.
Sabres rattling. |
guitarded_chuck
06.13.19 | "rask shouldn't be blamed for this loss"
at least two of those were really weak |
SmashIsTheWay94
06.13.19 | "lol I usually like you man but you can get fucked"
just joking around man. congrats...I guess
Rask didn't play his best game, but just like in game 5 his team was shut out until late in the 3rd. I put most of this on the top line. their 5v5 play was pretty shitty throughout the series |
Artuma
06.13.19 | "at least two of those were really weak"
when your defense lets the other team blast one timers from ten feet away from you i wouldn't call it weak if you let them in. the first goal was a nasty deflection, the second one i guess was stoppable but "super weak" i dunno. rask was not in god mode like binnington but it was not his fault |
DominionMM1
06.13.19 | seeing marchand cry didn’t bother me at all |
Divaman
06.13.19 | It was a good game (if you were rooting for the Blues, anyway). You know the Bruins were in trouble when the Blues only had four shots on goal, but were up 2-0. Still a great season for the Bruins, though. |
guitarded_chuck
06.13.19 | ye not blaming rask just saying
bruins arent to blame in general, its that the blues d and binnington won
pietrangelo has been one of my fave d since junior and perhaps burns aside i think he is now the best in the league overall, he's on another level defensively anyway |
Artuma
06.13.19 | giordano dude, and hedman when he's at his best
but i agree pietrangelo is an absolute elite dman and underrated af |
guitarded_chuck
06.13.19 | was thinking giordano too, and yeah hedmans probably actually the best
if theres a handful of 5 best AP is in there
wearing an AP tee today like a fuckin nerd btw |
Artuma
06.13.19 | nice, unless you're in boston |
Conmaniac
06.13.19 | Seeing marchand cry was kinda awesome considering all the shit he's been talkin
STL is rioting oh man I'm so happy for the city |
Artuma
06.18.19 | everything is happening in winnipeg now |
guitarded_chuck
06.18.19 | offloading maatta for a young roster player and a pick was low key a brilliant move by jr
love olli but post-health issues hes a pylon |
guitarded_chuck
06.18.19 | i was hoping they were going to make a move for trouba with that actually but w/e probably better off just adding depth vs big contracts |
Artuma
06.18.19 | the return for trouba seems laughably low but by all accounts there were only one or two teams he was willing to sign a long term extension with |
Spluger
06.18.19 | Sad about my Bruins but it was a hell of a series. Congraulations Blues fans.
Thoughts on that Karlsson deal? I know injuries play a role in him under performing a little this year but man that's a hell of a commitment.Makes ya wonder if we've already seen peak Karlsson. |
Artuma
06.18.19 | peak karlsson carried ottawa with one leg to ecf game 7, seems like it really took a toll on him. he's still worth his cap hit when relatively healthy but for 8 years? woof that's pretty rough term |
Artuma
07.02.19 | offer sheet!!!!! |
unclereich
07.02.19 | As a sharks fan i fucking abhor it theres my thought |
DominionMM1
07.02.19 | they’re gonna look a little different next year for sure |
Artuma
09.30.19 | oh shit new season is here soon, i should probably make new shitty predictions |
DrMaximus
09.30.19 | please |
DominionMM1
09.30.19 | anxiously awaiting another avs last place division finish prediction again |
unclereich
10.01.19 |
Go sharks |
