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2021 NHL Playoffs
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Gonna be 110 today and 114 Wednesday in Vegas. By far the hottest NHL games in league history. Ice surface should hold up fine because they built for it but with full crowds something to watch.
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Best hire they could have hoped for. I’ll go so far to say it probably guarantees a playoff berth next year
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Aside from Brind’Amour and a dumb obsession with the idea of Knoblauch favoring kids over vets, this is where I am. I do like it’s not his first shot so there’s no curve; he’ll either succeed or he’s gone.
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A volatile coach with a history of clashes with senior management, hired by volatile owner James Dolan.
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
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If literally nothing else at this point we should get an idea if it’s Gallant or coincidence.
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Also it’s cute that the Habs think they’re gonna out-physical Vegas though it makes way more sense than trying to out-skate them I guess.
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Game 1! Sending messages!!!!
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What, Goofus wasn't available.
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Guy in front of me wearing a Rangers hat.
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At this point, yeah...let’s go Isles. Nowhere near as nervous about NYI vs Tampa just like I’d rather VGK playing Montreal vs Toronto.
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Next year they're going to allow coaches to challenge too many men.
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clearly this doesn't belong anywhere near this thread and i'd probably make my own but then again whenever this shit finally happens I don't want to be reminded of it again and again. which i will, when wherever Eichel goes he'll score 100+ pts and win the Cup.
This is spot-on:
(Wilson Farms is a local convenience store. There were so many silly/worthless little giveaways in that era ending ~2007 that this literally happened; ppl would line for a fake coin bearing the likeness of the 3rd line center)
seriously tho... eh, not worth typing out a grievance. They'll be lucky to get 10k in attendance for opening night, it's gonna be horrible. This city/area is - was - as singularly maniacal about the Sabres as any place I've lived for a team....but this season not to mention what is sure to be the shittiest summer in their 51yr history has destroyed the fanbase.
...i should make a thread called Worst Trades in History whenever this happens. Hmmm...
This is spot-on:
(Wilson Farms is a local convenience store. There were so many silly/worthless little giveaways in that era ending ~2007 that this literally happened; ppl would line for a fake coin bearing the likeness of the 3rd line center)
seriously tho... eh, not worth typing out a grievance. They'll be lucky to get 10k in attendance for opening night, it's gonna be horrible. This city/area is - was - as singularly maniacal about the Sabres as any place I've lived for a team....but this season not to mention what is sure to be the shittiest summer in their 51yr history has destroyed the fanbase.
...i should make a thread called Worst Trades in History whenever this happens. Hmmm...
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I suppose everyone knows by now that Montreal coach Dominic Ducharme has Covid and obviously won’t be at tonight’s game. He is vaccinated but it is less than two weeks since his second one.
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Fleury's behind the net woes have plagued his career.
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I know hes a hall of fame goalie, but you of all people know his adventures playing the puck.
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Amazing finish to last nights game, with Varlamov out of position, the defenseman Pulock makes the game-saving save on McDonough’s shot at the final buzzer.
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That got an audible "WOW" from me last night watching it live. I know a goal there would've only sent it to OT, but I feel a goal there would've been too much to overcome for the Isles and that Pulock saved the game, if not the series, for them.
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So, Robin Lehner was in the starter's net for practice this morning. Brian?
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After the nightmare second period, tying then winning that game would have been absolute larceny.
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If so, nice luxury to have two great goalies. Seems fair to be worried about MAF’s mental state. If VGK win Game 4, wouldn’t be surprised to see DeBoer rotate the two through the rest of series with MAF at home Games 5 and 7degenerasian wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:37 am So, Robin Lehner was in the starter's net for practice this morning. Brian?
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I’m gonna re-state if I’m DeBoer I’d rotate Fleury and Lehner for the rest of the series. If VGK is lucky enough to advance, then go with the “hotter” guy for G1
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That was enjoyable.
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Its really a matter of preference. Lehner is more tough and rugged where MAF is more boy nextdoor.
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Well I think we’ve established who is wearing the pants in the Lightning vs Islanders relationship.
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Montreal playing some pretty solid whackapuck right now. They have the longest streak of successful PKs in the playoffs since 1933-34.
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Who is this Montreal playoffs team? They look nothing like the Montreal team of a couple months ago. They look like a confident team.degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:08 pm Montreal playing some pretty solid whackapuck right now. They have the longest streak of successful PKs in the playoffs since 1933-34.
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This is how playoffs are. You can summon all your strength and play in a disciplined system for a period of 10-20 games. Since Toronto couldn't close them out in Game 5, they've looked great. And there's experience on that team, Price, Weber, Perry, Stall, the kids are learning. During the regular season, teams just go through the motions and skill wins out because obviously, you couldn't play balls-out like this in a 82 game grind.sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:47 pmWho is this Montreal playoffs team? They look nothing like the Montreal team of a couple months ago. They look like a confident team.degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:08 pm Montreal playing some pretty solid whackapuck right now. They have the longest streak of successful PKs in the playoffs since 1933-34.
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If you can bet on TPA to sweep take it. L
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Barzal and 19 talentless hacks.
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Game 7 it is. Fuck the fucking Islanders.
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I’ve given up assuming I know anything about hockey.
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Fuck the refs too.
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