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Post by seventeen on May 17, 2021 14:03:50 GMT -5
TB also demonstrates what great scouting can do. Its hard to believe that they got Kucherov at 58 and Point at 79. Man, the last 2 playoffs, Point has been pure gold. Saw a lot of whining in the Sportsnet comments on the TB game. Some geniuses actually saying the the Bolts were cheating on the cap by being able to bring Kucherov back for the playoffs. It shows a stunning lack of understanding of tne rules. I'm sure if Matthews had been out all season & came back for the playoffs, these homers would not be bringing up cheating allegations. What annoys me far more than the situation above (which is available to any team suffering key injuries and about to have their star player return by the playoffs) is the ongoing advantage the Bolts have with no state tax in Florida. I don't care much about the argument that there are ways to get around that in Canada. The point is that players are not choosing that option, probably because it's far more complex than just getting your extra money up front. So Tampa and Florida and Dallas and Carolina and Nashville all have this built in advantage. North Carolina has a state tax but its 5%. Colorado's state tax is 2.9% BC's provincial tax for example, above $222,000 is 20.5%. There's no way Tampa could have gotten away with paying Stamkos $8.5MM if there was a 20% state tax. That's a $2MM advantage. Tampa, the Panthers, the Preds, Stars and Golden Knights all have, instead of an $81MM CAP, a $101MM CAP. Carolina's is about $97MM. Colorados is about $99MM. The Kraken will have that $101MM CAP as well. It's a completely uneven playing field. Don't think it matters? The top teams this year by points Vegas 82 Colorado 82 Carolina 80 Florida 79 Yes, there are other factors involved, but how we rate management is tied into success and points and isn't it odd that so many of the top teams either have no state tax issues or almost none? The CAP formula has to be amended. Otherwise, get used to the southern teams dominating the Stanley Cup for decades. |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 17, 2021 20:13:37 GMT -5
In the Caps Bruins game marchands gets pushed to the ice in front if the caps net and the douche, as hes getting up, punches the caps player in the nuts... I wonder if the DoPes will do anything... I hope Wilson takes his head off
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Post by halihab on May 18, 2021 6:55:24 GMT -5
In the Caps Bruins game marchands gets pushed to the ice in front if the caps net and the douche, as hes getting up, punches the caps player in the nuts... I wonder if the DoPes will do anything... I hope Wilson takes his head off Yeah, and then he sticks someone around the neck in a scrum. I don't know why someone hasn't taken him out for good yet ? |
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Post by halihab on May 18, 2021 6:57:42 GMT -5
Watching Colorado beat St. Louis and Carolina beat Nashville. They both can skate like the wind with high end talent. Makes the Habs look very slow and old. Way to go Berg.
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Post by jkr on May 19, 2021 19:22:22 GMT -5
Must be really weird for players from Vancouver and Calgary still playing out the schedule while the playoffs are starting.
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Post by CentreHice on May 19, 2021 21:43:55 GMT -5
Samsonov with a great game vs. the Bruins...but miscommunication behind his net with Schultz in 2OT...and Smith with the wraparound before Samsonov can figure things out.
Boston forcing the issue throughout OT.
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Post by jkr on May 20, 2021 5:53:03 GMT -5
Not sure what Schultz was thinking. He turned away from the puck & gave Smith a path to the net.
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Post by jkr on May 20, 2021 13:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on May 21, 2021 6:00:46 GMT -5
I was watching highlight packages on YouTube this morning. I was surprised by the number of goals scored but I was a lot more surprised by the number of people in attendance in Minnesota, Tampa & Long Island. The arenas looked almost full.
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Post by Willie Dog on May 21, 2021 19:59:57 GMT -5
I was watching highlight packages on YouTube this morning. I was surprised by the number of goals scored but I was a lot more surprised by the number of people in attendance in Minnesota, Tampa & Long Island. The arenas looked almost full. My cousin drives transport into the US and he says the restaurants and stores are full... |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 21, 2021 21:21:37 GMT -5
Watching game 3 OT between the Canes and preds... wow are the Canes a strong possession/forecheck team...
Aho, Teraveinen, Svechnikov... we dont have anything that compares with that
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 22, 2021 8:39:40 GMT -5
Edmonton’s offence has done a McDisappearing act against the tight checking of the Jets, who head home up 2-0. Hellebuyck seems to have found his form again after struggling down the stretch.
Oil Nation in a state of shock.
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Post by jkr on May 22, 2021 9:02:33 GMT -5
Ya, Edmonton with one goal in 2 games plus the OT.
And the winner by Statsny - a wrister from the circle. Ugly. Beats Smith high, short side glove. That's what I never liked about Smith. He had a strong 60 minutes than allows a very stoppable shot in OT.
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Post by jkr on May 22, 2021 9:09:31 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on May 22, 2021 15:00:58 GMT -5
Florida puts on a real bush league performance in the 3rd today. Trailing 6-2 with 10 minutes left , it seems the point of the game from then on was to injury TB players.
Hornqvist takes down Cernak with a chop to the ankle. The referees could of contained this by giving him an extra 10 but chose just the minor penalty. He comes back later in the period and blindsides Sergachev into the boards. And Duclair puts Kucherov out with a two hander in the back of the leg.
It was worthy of Slapshot including Quenneville who lost control of his team or just didn't care.
Bolts are now up 3-1 & Florida really looked outclassed today.
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Post by franko on May 22, 2021 15:19:57 GMT -5
Florida puts on a real bush league performance in the 3rd today. Trailing 6-2 with 10 minutes left , it seems the point of the game from then on was to injury TB players. It was worthy of Slapshot I'm actually surprised it doesn't happen more often |
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Post by CentreHice on May 23, 2021 21:28:30 GMT -5
In just over 3 minutes, the Jets score 3 to tie the Oilers at 4.
Now in OT. If the Oilers lose this one...it's O-ver.
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Post by CentreHice on May 23, 2021 21:42:06 GMT -5
Ehlers wins it...
Oilers just can't put it together...
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Post by jkr on May 24, 2021 4:59:12 GMT -5
Ya. Edmonton ran out quickly to a 2-0 lead in the 1st and had a 4-1 lead with 8 minutes to go and managed to blow it.
Stastny scored the winner in game 2 and set up the winner last night with a clean face off win to Ehlers.
And Colorado makes short work of the Blues, finishing the sweep last night.
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Post by seventeen on May 24, 2021 12:55:56 GMT -5
Ya, Edmonton with one goal in 2 games plus the OT. And the winner by Statsny - a wrister from the circle. Ugly. Beats Smith high, short side glove. That's what I never liked about Smith. He had a strong 60 minutes than allows a very stoppable shot in OT. Have to disagree with you on this goal. As Stastny cut toward the middle and you could see the two Oiler players crisscrossing, I wondered if Stastny would shoot as the two blocked Smith's view. He did and managed to get it through, which was the hard/lucky part. The tactic, though, is textbook. I think MOrrissey's goal in the 3rd game was one he should have stopped. It knuckled a bit, but still...a wrist shot from where Morrissey took it, with no one in front has to be stopped. |
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Post by seventeen on May 24, 2021 13:02:24 GMT -5
Ya. Edmonton ran out quickly to a 2-0 lead in the 1st and had a 4-1 lead with 8 minutes to go and managed to blow it. Stastny scored the winner in game 2 and set up the winner last night with a clean face off win to Ehlers. And Colorado makes short work of the Blues, finishing the sweep last night. The Avs, unless they suffer some injuries, are the slight favourites, to me. They may be the fastest team in the league. Great transition, and enough big bodies on D to avoid being worn down. And then there's McKinnon. If there's a team that can take down Tampa, it's the Avs. That would be a hell of a final. Your head would be whipping back and forth like a tennis match. Sheesh....Bowen Byram isn't playing and their defense is that good. It helps having only a 2.9% state income tax. PS, if Montreal can pry Byram away, I'd give Sakic the crown jewels. That kid is going to be a terror. |
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Post by jkr on May 24, 2021 19:02:43 GMT -5
Florida going with Spencer Knight in goal, a 20 year old with 4 games experience as they face elimination.
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Post by Willie Dog on May 24, 2021 21:42:36 GMT -5
Watched the last 5 minutes of the Panthers/Lightnkng... man I'd love the habs to be like Florida... Tampa is too much to ask for... Spencer Knight played lights out... highlight saves
Pat maroon is a maroon... he needs to be suspended... will the dopes do anything
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 25, 2021 2:12:53 GMT -5
To rub a little salt in the wounds of Oilers fans, it was the wrong Connor (Kyle, that is) that was the 3OT winner in a marathon match that ended their season in four straight.
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Post by CentreHice on May 25, 2021 8:57:42 GMT -5
In 2OT, Jarry passes it right to Bailey who puts the Isles up 3-2 in the series.
Sorokin stops 48 of 50. Crosby, Malkin, and Letang have seen that movie before....
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Post by jkr on May 27, 2021 6:15:11 GMT -5
I was thinking that Vegas was one of the favorites but after seeing them get shutout by Cam Talbot , again in this series I'm starting to wonder. They had the Wild down 3-1 at one point and couldn't put them away last night, losing 3-0. Series is now tied at 3.
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Post by GNick99 on May 27, 2021 7:07:31 GMT -5
Isles Bruins should be a good tilt.
Tampa, Leafs, Avs and Isles get to semis i predict
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 28, 2021 13:50:12 GMT -5
Start times for the three non-Canadian divisions set. VGK-MIN game seven tonight to determine the final spot in those three series. Go Wild Go...cheering for an underdog to take out a very strong Vegas team.
On a side note, given Vegas’ success since expansion, it does seem odd they are exempt from the Seattle expansion draft.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 28, 2021 14:09:39 GMT -5
... felt this one from where I am ...
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Post by Skilly on May 28, 2021 17:45:27 GMT -5
Since the playoffs started, the Vancouver Canucks have won more games than St.Louis, Edmonton, and Washington ...combined.
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