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Might as well start a new thread for this.

A look at Stanley Cup odds, with some good statistical detail

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:05 pm Might as well start a new thread for this.

A look at Stanley Cup odds, with some good statistical detail

I think Boston is too high, I actually like Toronto in that series. Rask is just not good in the playoffs and the defense is so-so, shit the bed against Ottawa last year.

degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:15 pm Rask is just not good in the playoffs

Rank Player Career Start GAA
1. Matt Murray 2015-16 1.953
2. Braden Holtby 2010-11 1.997
3. Martin Jones 2013-14 2.015
4. Ben Bishop 2008-09 2.087
5. Tuukka Rask 2007-08 2.122
6. Jonathan Quick 2007-08 2.266
7. Henrik Lundqvist 2005-06 2.280
8. Corey Crawford 2005-06 2.287
9. Craig Anderson 2002-03 2.346
10. Pekka Rinne 2005-06 2.352
11. Cam Ward 2005-06 2.379
12. Jaroslav Halak 2006-07 2.390
13. Frederik Andersen 2013-14 2.408
14. Ryan Miller 2002-03 2.486
15. Roberto Luongo 1999-00 2.487
16. Carey Price 2007-08 2.535
17. Semyon Varlamov 2008-09 2.571
18. Jimmy Howard 2005-06 2.579
19. Brian Elliott 2007-08 2.603
20. Marc-Andre Fleury 2003-04 2.645
21. Antti Niemi 2008-09 2.7

Moves up to #1 if you limit the list to active goalies who look like q-tips.

Preds
Wild
Kings
Sharks
Bolts
Leafs
Caps
Pens

Preds
Sharks
Bolts
Pens

Preds
Bolts

Bolts

!!!


One small prediction, I think the Devils might give TBL a run.

I think the Flyers forgot the game was today.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for an illegal check to the head of Vegas Golden Knights forward William Carrier in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The incident occurred at 9:59 of the third period at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. There was no penalty assessed on the play. Carrier did not return to the game.

Considering that Doughty leads the Kings in average ice time and is arguably their most integral player, I think he'd have to cut somebody's throat to actually get suspended.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:38 pm

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for an illegal check to the head of Vegas Golden Knights forward William Carrier in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The incident occurred at 9:59 of the third period at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. There was no penalty assessed on the play. Carrier did not return to the game.

Considering that Doughty leads the Kings in average ice time and is arguably their most integral player, I think he'd have to cut somebody's throat to actually get suspended.

It was similar to the hit Cogliano got suspended for that ended his ironman streak. Maybe they'll adjudicate differently in the playoffs but he should get a game.

I agree that he should get suspended. But, given that he's a big star and this is the playoffs, I expect he'll get off with a stern finger-wagging.

Caps taking advantage of a 5 minute major for slamming a guys head into the boards.

New ending to the Andre the Giant doc where his gentle soul convinces Chara to not literally murder Kadri

The Lightning apparently gave out little handheld “most annoying noise in the world” makers.

rass wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:29 pm The Lightning apparently gave out little handheld “most annoying noise in the world” makers.

Yes. Yes, they did. Fuckers.

Still not as bad as the guy behind me that was acting as both play by play and color man throughout the game. All fucking game.

Oh man, find a couple dozen of the month-from-now bruins superfans and tell them PK Subban did that (show a pic) and get reactions.

Second OT period in Vegas. These guys must be exhausted.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:00 am Second OT period in Vegas. These guys must be exhausted.

Quality old school playoff game.

Corey Perry, as always, is a grade-A dick.

And, not a smart hockey player.

Hyman repels little prick

I want one of these

Anyone ever been happier to be in Newark, NJ than Hall?

Watching that game last night, I could tell that if I was a Tampa fan I would be holding my breath every time he entered the zone with the puck (sort of like I did watching Martin St. Louis back in 2011 against the Pens).

Yeah, he's certainly the scary one. The Bolts did what they could to give the game away with both penalties that led to the 5 on 3, but the acting to get the hit to the head call against Sergachev was utter horseshit.

Good thing Coleman miraculously healed from his concussion to take his next shift.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:52 am Yeah, he's certainly the scary one. The Bolts did what they could to give the game away with both penalties that led to the 5 on 3, but the acting to get the hit to the head call against Sergachev was utter horseshit.

Good thing Coleman miraculously healed from his concussion to take his next shift.

I didn't get the acting there, it was an interference call either way, why embellish/put yourself in a real position to get hurt?

Had people around me saying this was the year for the Caps because expectations had finally been lowered. I was on record very early saying the Caps just weren't all that good, only to have them turn in a much better than expected second half.

But they are being exposed again in the playoffs. The fact of the matter is that they are a franchise that loves scoring pretty goals. It's been like this for a decade.

That shit don't hunt in the playoffs.

Anyone else think these are the most boring playoffs since 2010?

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:14 am Anyone else think these are the most boring playoffs since 2010?

Ha ha. A distinct lack of blueshirts!

I'm really enjoying the playoffs so far. Last night's game was really fun. Until it got out of hand and the Ducks gave up on hockey and were just out for vengeance.

Getting ready to spar with Ramsfanny and Brian in the second round.

Degen - check your PMs.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:44 am Degen - check your PMs.

Degen, I received your PM, but when I try to send you one, the system says you are not set up to receive them.

Anyway, I'll just put my note here - upthread you said you wanted that Sharks towel. I've got lots of Sharks' swag already, so if you want it, I'll send it to you. PM me your mailing address.

It works now. It was disabled for some reason

You should keep that towel. Memories of a big 8-1 stomping

Flames fire coach and assistants.

Should have happened at Christmas.

mister d wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:22 pm Oh wow Gudas...bet he feels real bad totally an accident again what bad luck poor guy... you have to be responsible for your own safety can't believe that was more than just two or even a no call this sport is turning into pussckey instead of hockey smdh

...

And for real this time!

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:44 am Getting ready to spar with Ramsfanny and Brian in the second round.

Ready when you are

Checking in from Colombia to say Go Knights Go!

Caps with a proof of life moment last night.

And I'll be honest, I read about it this morning. I turned to other things when the waved off a Caps goal in the BJs scored right after. Too much aggravation.

I'd make a joke about you being an invested superfan once its the ECF but ...

Puddy needs to eat

Just spitballing here... maybe the Flyers should invest in some quality goaltending.

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:15 pm Just spitballing here... maybe the Flyers should invest in some quality goaltending.

It's been 30 years

Pierre kept going on and on about their young stud goalie that's still in juniors.

NHL Playoffs on the Golf Channel! FORE!