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Post by Willie Dog on May 13, 2024 13:04:25 GMT -5
I am hoping little X can become like Sam Bennett I'd rather not. I like aggressiveness, but Bennett is an a$$hole who is getting special treatment because the AGM is the son of an NHL exec who controls DoPS (it ain't George). Bennett should have had multiple suspensions by now. He seems to have changed a lot since being moved from Calgary. There, he was just an aggressive player. I didn't notice much of the crap he's pulling in Florida. Like Bennett, be tough, produce, be a difference maker... but dish out the cheap Saperlipopette when the other team does it first |
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Post by Boston_Habs on May 13, 2024 13:15:17 GMT -5
I didn't have a huge problem with that Bennett goal. Scrum, bodies in front of the net, a subtle shove for sure but it wasn't that blatant. Of course, I hate the Bruins so there's that...
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Post by seventeen on May 13, 2024 15:47:48 GMT -5
I'm waiting to here what happens about that scrum at the end of the game in Edmonton. McDavid was crosschecked in the chin by Soucy. If Reilly gets 5 games for doing that to Greig that Soucy should be in for a lengthy holiday. However, it's Parros so there will probably be nothing but a lame excuse. I think Soucy got fined. No suspension. That's about right. The Reilly suspension was the stupid decision, clearly. Maybe one game max, if that for Reilly. |
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Post by seventeen on May 13, 2024 15:49:40 GMT -5
I didn't have a huge problem with that Bennett goal. Scrum, bodies in front of the net, a subtle shove for sure but it wasn't that blatant. Of course, I hate the Bruins so there's that... Bennett is really good at hiding his indiscretions. He always makes things look almost legitimate. But they never are. He has, however, the Campbell Cone of Innocence above him. |
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Post by seventeen on May 13, 2024 15:51:11 GMT -5
A Rangers/Panthers ECF would be interesting. Trouba vs Bennett. May they both win and hobble everyone.
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Post by Willie Dog on May 13, 2024 17:20:59 GMT -5
I'm waiting to here what happens about that scrum at the end of the game in Edmonton. McDavid was crosschecked in the chin by Soucy. If Reilly gets 5 games for doing that to Greig that Soucy should be in for a lengthy holiday. However, it's Parros so there will probably be nothing but a lame excuse. I think Soucy got fined. No suspension. That's about right. The Reilly suspension was the stupid decision, clearly. Maybe one game max, if that for Reilly. Dopes strike again. Unreal... If soucy did that to Suzuki, we'd be screaming for his head.... |
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Post by seventeen on May 13, 2024 17:23:22 GMT -5
I think Soucy got fined. No suspension. That's about right. The Reilly suspension was the stupid decision, clearly. Maybe one game max, if that for Reilly. Dopes strike again. Unreal... If soucy did that to Suzuki, we'd be screaming for his head.... my mistake. Might have been someone speculating and I read it as a done deal. Soucy gets one game. |
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Post by jkr on May 13, 2024 17:28:16 GMT -5
I think Soucy got fined. No suspension. That's about right. The Reilly suspension was the stupid decision, clearly. Maybe one game max, if that for Reilly. Dopes strike again. Unreal... If soucy did that to Suzuki, we'd be screaming for his head.... Just read on NHL.com that Soucy got one game |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 13, 2024 17:28:21 GMT -5
Dopes strike again. Unreal... If soucy did that to Suzuki, we'd be screaming for his head.... my mistake. Might have been someone speculating and I read it as a done deal. Soucy gets one game. Still don't think it's enough... they always say you have to be in control if your stick, soucy was in control of his stick, it was a deliberate cross check to the face... if it broke McDavid jaw then what... man the nhl is bush league |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 13, 2024 17:29:27 GMT -5
Watch what draisaitl does to a Canuck next game
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Post by jkr on May 13, 2024 19:23:11 GMT -5
I know Andersen had a good season but over the last 2 games I am doubting this guy can do the job. Lafreniere's goal in game 4 was a behind the net clunker. And tonight he gets beaten 1 on 1 by Trouba who had not scored in 41 games.
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Post by jkr on May 13, 2024 20:04:25 GMT -5
Nicushkin suspended 6 months. Really puts the Avs in a bind. There was also an issue last year during the Avs / Kraken series ended. www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2911971Both these incidents happened after he signed his long term deal in 2022 and both happened in the playoffs. He really knows how to let his teammates down. |
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Post by jkr on May 13, 2024 20:28:34 GMT -5
Canes have struck for 3 goals in the 3rd.. and a rare sighting - a point for Kotkaniemi. That's his 1stvof the playoffs.
7 minutes to go and its 3-1 Carolina.
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Post by folatre on May 13, 2024 20:59:32 GMT -5
Nicushkin suspended 6 months. Really puts the Avs in a bind. There was also an issue last year during the Avs / Kraken series ended. www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2911971Both these incidents happened after he signed his long term deal in 2022 and both happened in the playoffs. He really knows how to let his teammates down. Nichushkin is a great contemporary-style power forward. But this dude has had some real red flag issues bubbling to the surface time and time again. It would not be a total shock if he never plays in the NHL again. |
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 7:05:11 GMT -5
The Avs without Nicushkin and Toews(illness) fall 5-1 to Stars. After the 1st two games ( the comeback win & the near comeback) I thought the Avs would take this but Dallas has taken the 2 games in Denver and can eliminate Colorado tomorrow.
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Post by CentreHice on May 14, 2024 8:25:18 GMT -5
No feelings for Dallas either way, but it's gotta be nice for their fans to see them roar back after an 0-2 home start to beat the defending champs; now to be up 3-1 vs. the 2022 Champs. Not over yet...but tough row to hoe for Colorado.
Stars making good on their President's Trophy so far...
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Post by IamCanadiens on May 14, 2024 9:16:10 GMT -5
my mistake. Might have been someone speculating and I read it as a done deal. Soucy gets one game. Still don't think it's enough... they always say you have to be in control if your stick, soucy was in control of his stick, it was a deliberate cross check to the face... if it broke McDavid jaw then what... man the nhl is bush league I saw it differently. I think he intended to target the chest and not the face but McDavid was hit from behind a split second before causing his body to lower into the oncoming crosscheck. Regardless of intent, the stick made contact with the head. |
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Post by Tankdriver on May 14, 2024 12:04:11 GMT -5
Anyone remember the last time the 4 number ones from each division make the east and west cup finals? Dallas, Vancouver, NYR and Florida are all possible to do so.
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Post by seventeen on May 14, 2024 14:47:06 GMT -5
my mistake. Might have been someone speculating and I read it as a done deal. Soucy gets one game. Still don't think it's enough... they always say you have to be in control if your stick, soucy was in control of his stick, it was a deliberate cross check to the face... if it broke McDavid jaw then what... man the nhl is bush league I'll disagree on the location of the cross check. The cross check started high on McDavid's chest, which is typical for guys smacking each other. Unfortunately for McDavid and for Soucy, Zadorov cross checks McDavid in the lower back just before Soucy's CC lands and that drops McDavid 8 inches or so, so he gets the stick in the face instead of the chest. Not intentional at all as far as the target location goes. That surely played into the suspension and is why Zadorov gets the $5,000 fine. Personally, I can't believe DoPS got it right. But then the Panthers weren't involved. If that was Barkov instead of McDavid, it's a 20 game suspension. |
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Post by seventeen on May 14, 2024 14:54:00 GMT -5
The Avs without Nicushkin and Toews(illness) fall 5-1 to Stars. After the 1st two games ( the comeback win & the near comeback) I thought the Avs would take this but Dallas has taken the 2 games in Denver and can eliminate Colorado tomorrow. One of the big differences between this year's Avs team and the Cup winning team (besides Kadri) is Nicushkin. He was a monster in the Cup year playoffs and is an indication of what we can look forward to with Slaf. Nicushkin was simply unstoppable that year and was a serious contender for the Smythe trophy. It's simply sad that he has this thing he's unable to deal with so far. There's a ton of talent there, and it is something one has to watch for with some Russian players. Gotta do that due diligence. So many of those guys come from economically poor situations where it's not difficult to fall prey to the wrong habits. Anyway, without a lot of information, I'm left speculating. Drugs, alcohol, gambling, whatever. |
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 18:03:53 GMT -5
No feelings for Dallas either way, but it's gotta be nice for their fans to see them roar back after an 0-2 home start to beat the defending champs; now to be up 3-1 vs. the 2022 Champs. Not over yet...but tough row to hoe for Colorado. Stars making good on their President's Trophy so far... I think it was the Rangers that won the Presidents trophy. |
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Post by CentreHice on May 14, 2024 18:09:23 GMT -5
No feelings for Dallas either way, but it's gotta be nice for their fans to see them roar back after an 0-2 home start to beat the defending champs; now to be up 3-1 vs. the 2022 Champs. Not over yet...but tough row to hoe for Colorado. Stars making good on their President's Trophy so far... I think it was the Rangers that won the Presidents trophy. Correct...114-113. My bad. (Subconsciously, the Rangers have been under my radar all year.) I shall rephrase: Stars making good on their "Best in the West" regular season so far. |
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 18:20:02 GMT -5
I know we talk about Arizona & their demise as a NHL franchise. But what about Florida?
Their are playing a potential series clinching game in the 2nd round . 5 minutes in & there are still empty seats.
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 18:21:28 GMT -5
I think it was the Rangers that won the Presidents trophy. Correct...114-113. My bad. (Subconsciously, the Rangers have been under my radar all year.) I shall rephrase: Stars making good on their "Best in the West" regular season so far. Me too. I just can't see the Rangers as a league leader. |
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 19:02:31 GMT -5
Oilers are benching Skinner tonight & going with Pickard, a 32 year old veteran on his 6th NHL team. When is Holland going to find a real netminder?
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Post by franko on May 14, 2024 19:19:58 GMT -5
Oilers are benching Skinner tonight & going with Pickard, a 32 year old veteran on his 6th NHL team. When is Holland going to find a real netminder? It's a race between the Leafs and the Oilers as to who finds one first. Or maybe a race between the two teams as to which is the first to decide they actually need to fund one. |
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Post by folatre on May 14, 2024 20:04:01 GMT -5
That may prove to be Holland's legacy (what is this, year 5?) in Edmonton. Consecutive playoff years where Skinner was way more often bad than good when you are nearing the the twilight of McDavid and Draisaitl's current contracts is hard to swallow.
Well, the fact that Holland has not been extended probably means that Jeff Jackson (President) plans to move in another direction. Perhaps he will do a Dubas type search for a GM and conclude that he should occupy both chairs.
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Post by seventeen on May 14, 2024 20:16:05 GMT -5
I know we talk about Arizona & their demise as a NHL franchise. But what about Florida? Their are playing a potential series clinching game in the 2nd round . 5 minutes in & there are still empty seats. Good. Move the franchise. Say to Moose Jaw. |
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Post by seventeen on May 14, 2024 20:18:08 GMT -5
That may prove to be Holland's legacy (what is this, year 5?) in Edmonton. Consecutive playoff years where Skinner was way more often bad than good when you are nearing the the twilight of McDavid and Draisaitl's current contracts is hard to swallow. Well, the fact that Holland has not been extended probably means that Jeff Jackson (President) plans to move in another direction. Perhaps he will do a Dubas type search for a GM and conclude that he should occupy both chairs. I was convinced, and said it at the time, that not using Jack Campbell, who had actually been pretty good in two playoff games, and going with Skinner, cost the Oilers a Stanley Cup last year. Vegas would not have gotten past Edmonton if they'd only gotten a save or two. |
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Post by jkr on May 14, 2024 21:20:49 GMT -5
That may prove to be Holland's legacy (what is this, year 5?) in Edmonton. Consecutive playoff years where Skinner was way more often bad than good when you are nearing the the twilight of McDavid and Draisaitl's current contracts is hard to swallow. Well, the fact that Holland has not been extended probably means that Jeff Jackson (President) plans to move in another direction. Perhaps he will do a Dubas type search for a GM and conclude that he should occupy both chairs. I was convinced, and said it at the time, that not using Jack Campbell, who had actually been pretty good in two playoff games, and going with Skinner, cost the Oilers a Stanley Cup last year. Vegas would not have gotten past Edmonton if they'd only gotten a save or two. I agree with that. Skinner was awful. Hr had been pulled multiple times in the series & Woodcroft went back to him. It was mind boggling- kind of like the Mike Smith period. He was in the Oiler net until age 39 or 40. I had to look up Holland's tenure. Believe it or not he has been extended to 2028/29. |
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