wolfman
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Post by wolfman on Mar 7, 2017 1:06:31 GMT
Washington is the heavy favorite in the East and rightfully so, but how many teams in the East do you give a shot at making the final barring major injuries?
I think the 2-4 Metro teams are all certainly capable. Boston? I think it's possible, if not super likely. Montreal if Price plays at a .930ish level? Maybe even Tampa if they get in and maybe if Stamkos comes back.
I'm not saying I'm crazy about some of those teams' odds, but the East seems like it has a few more possibilities than the West. Can you see someone other than Chicago, San Jose or Minnesota coming out of the West?
Nashville? Anaheim? I just don't see it.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 7, 2017 2:14:36 GMT
Washington is the heavy favorite in the East and rightfully so, but how many teams in the East do you give a shot at making the final barring major injuries? I think the 2-4 Metro teams are all certainly capable. Boston? I think it's possible, if not super likely. Montreal if Price plays at a .930ish level? Maybe even Tampa if they get in and maybe if Stamkos comes back. I'm not saying I'm crazy about some of those teams' odds, but the East seems like it has a few more possibilities than the West. Can you see someone other than Chicago, San Jose or Minnesota coming out of the West? Nashville? Anaheim? I just don't see it. You're right about the West. Hard to see any but those three teams making it. For some reason I see the Flames making a shocking run. East, yeah. Any of the Metro teams. Maybe the Habs, they seem like they're heating up at the right time. Panthers??
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 7, 2017 4:44:14 GMT
Tell you who WON'T be making the Finals: Ottawa. I can't believe they're still doing this well.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 7, 2017 9:55:23 GMT
Probably should mention Thornton's 1000th assist. He's scored about 15 goals in his career but getting more assists than a lot of players have points is impressive.
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wolfman
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Post by wolfman on Mar 7, 2017 23:00:56 GMT
Flames are definitely playing some good hockey lately. I think we all liked the Elliott signing in the offseason. That was looking disastrous for most of the year but he's playing well of late. It took Micheal Ferland of all players to get Monahan and Gaudreau going. That line has been really good lately. Backlund and Tkachuk have been good all year.
Don't see them coming out of the west, but there's more than enough there to maybe make some postseason noise.
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Post by marsexplorer on Mar 7, 2017 23:06:11 GMT
I still haven't viewed this tread sdm3...oh...wait...shit!
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 7, 2017 23:20:33 GMT
Flames are definitely playing some good hockey lately. I think we all liked the Elliott signing in the offseason. That was looking disastrous for most of the year but he's playing well of late. It took Micheal Ferland of all players to get Monahan and Gaudreau going. That line has been really good lately. Backlund and Tkachuk have been good all year. Don't see them coming out of the west, but there's more than enough there to maybe make some postseason noise. Is it fair to compare this Oilers team to the 2007 Penguins squad that got handily dealt with in the first round, Crosby's first time in the playoffs?
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 8, 2017 4:53:11 GMT
What if Cam Atkinson won the Rocket?
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Mar 8, 2017 5:22:04 GMT
Eichel third youngest Sabre (Turgeon and Housley) to reach 100 career points.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 8, 2017 6:15:46 GMT
He's on fire this calendar year.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 8, 2017 14:50:10 GMT
Crosby/Malkin vs Scheifele/Laine coming up tonight!! Saying that the only scorers will probably end up being Jake Guentzel and Josh Morrissey.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 9, 2017 3:28:08 GMT
Malkin and Marchand rocketing up in stats.
McDavid 74 Crosby 70 Kane 70 Marchand 70 Malkin 70 Burns 70 Scheifele 68
Goals: Crosby 34 Laine 32 Marchand 32 Pacioretty 31 Matthews 31 Malkin 31
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Mar 9, 2017 5:30:51 GMT
Malkin with a Gordie Howe hat trick.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 10, 2017 4:42:21 GMT
Rocket race is shaping up to be pretty exciting since Crosby has decided to let other players catch up a little. Kucherov hit 30 tonight. Shame all of Tampa's centers are injured.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 10, 2017 5:51:37 GMT
Burns joins a crowded group of players tied for second in points in the NHL at 70.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 10, 2017 10:05:41 GMT
We got the Justin Schultz REVENGE GAME tonight. Penguins @ Oilers. Crosby/Malkin 4 points behind McJesus. Gonna be huge.
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Post by SportsFan19 on Mar 10, 2017 21:40:09 GMT
Jay and Dan were reacquired by TSN, announcement was made on Trade Deadline day. Did anyone really care?
I kind of like Dan, but found Jay very hit and miss. I'd say at best 1/5th of his attempts to be funny actually worked on me. Maybe it will be better this time? I did like how he integrated some pop culture into SportsCentre, though.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 11, 2017 2:52:15 GMT
Malkin hits 32 goals, with a little help from McDavid...
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 11, 2017 4:41:57 GMT
Crazy showcase of superstar talent from both teams in Edmonton. McDavid was flying - very unlucky to lose with all the posts they hit.
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Post by sdm3 on Mar 11, 2017 4:43:51 GMT
McDavid 75 Malkin 71 Kane 71 Crosby 70 Marchand 70 Burns 70
Crosby 34 Malkin 32 Laine 32 Marchand 32 Pacioretty 31 Matthews 31
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