NHL Thread

[GATTACA!]

I’m still trying to figure out how they won so many games this year,… pretenders from the start

Not like the Panthers even got lucky. That whole OT they were on the offensive.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Teams are going to start tanking so they don't win the President's Trophy.

 

[Irish#1]

One of the biggest upsets in pro sports history.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

It's hard to feel bad for Boston sports fans. They really have had quite a century one quarter of the way into it, and across all fronts.

 

[ACamp1900]

It's hard to feel bad for Boston sports fans. They really have had quite a century one quarter of the way into it, and across all fronts.

They used to annoy me for how loud they were about how bad they had it... super in your face about deserving everyone's sympathy. Then they started winning and overnight it was 'hate us cuz u ain't us.... feck ya muddah!!" In those fake ass accents... This collapse couldn't have happened to a more deserving group of d bags (including a few of their players) IMO. And yes, I am aware the majority are just normal people but their vocal minority is bama level special.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

They used to annoy me for how loud they were about how bad they had it... super in your face about deserving everyone's sympathy. Then they started winning and overnight it was 'hate us cuz u ain't us.... feck ya muddah!!" In those fake ass accents... This collapse couldn't have happened to a more deserving group of d bags (including a few of their players) IMO. And yes, I am aware the majority are just normal people but their vocal minority is bama level special.

I think you summarize it perfectly.

 

[TorontoGold]

It's hard to feel bad for Boston sports fans. They really have had quite a century one quarter of the way into it, and across all fronts.

As a Leafs fan they are the OSU to ND, consistently good and just an unlikeable group of fans. I wanted the Leafs to be the team that knocked them out but I won't lose sleep over that.

I hope Vegas wins in 4, the second worst thing that could happen is the Oilers winning.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

As a Leafs fan they are the OSU to ND, consistently good and just an unlikeable group of fans. I wanted the Leafs to be the team that knocked them out but I won't lose sleep over that.

I hope Vegas wins in 4, the second worst thing that could happen is the Oilers winning.

I have no dog in the fight, but I'm liking these first round series going 6-7 games. It's going to set up some really gritty series now. Boston looked tired last night.

 

[FU BK]

Who can beat Boston in a seven game series?

Thankfully Florida....lol

 

[ACamp1900]

Florida could easily go on a 96-like run,... they've been playing pretty well for a good while now.

 

[TorontoGold]

I have no dog in the fight, but I'm liking these first round series going 6-7 games. It's going to set up some really gritty series now. Boston looked tired last night.

Panthers have a pretty unlikeable team - Nick Cousins (yikes background), Staal brothers are known in hockey circles here as dbags, Gudas.....self explanatory, Colin White pissed off grey hairs by being caught laughing at the assistance coach on video in an uber (still hilarious because F the Senators), and Ekblad once line jumped me at a bar when he was 18. That is my totally unbiased opinion on those players lol.

 

[ACamp1900]

When it comes to the likability scale:

They beat buttstain>>> any other bs their players have done

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Panthers have a pretty unlikeable team - Nick Cousins (yikes background), Staal brothers are known in hockey circles here as dbags, Gudas.....self explanatory, Colin White pissed off grey hairs by being caught laughing at the assistance coach on video in an uber (still hilarious because F the Senators), and Ekblad once line jumped me at a bar when he was 18. That is my totally unbiased opinion on those players lol.

I'd really rather not see them win.

Otherwise it is nice to just be neutral.

 

[TorontoGold]

I'd really rather not see them win.

Otherwise it is nice to just be neutral.

Silence is violence!!!

Jk - I envy you, imagine watching a sport for enjoyment? Couldn't be me. Not sure on your feelings about Carolina, but man are they great team to watch.

 

[ACamp1900]

I'd really rather not see them win.

Otherwise it is nice to just be neutral.

Now that Phill and Boston are gone I really would rather not see NYR win anything... that's it. Now it's, for the most part, just sitting back and enjoying hockey without any personal stakes in it. I guess I would like to see Toronto and Dallas in the Cup. Jason Robertson is so fun to watch and his background (where he's from and his ethnic background) mirrors my kids. I'd love to see JR lift the cup and then celebrate by eating chicken adobo out of it,... lol

Toronto is basically the Browns of the NHL so I'd like to see a passionate fanbase of a historical giant that's had no joy for decades actually have some. Although yeah,... I couldn't have asked for a better round 1 so I'll just sit back and enjoy it now.

 

[Rasputin]

Panthers are blocking ticket sales to credit cards with Canadian addresses to try and prevent a massive Leafs turnout for Games 3 and 4. Won't matter. Apparently they aren't aware of the re-sale market. Leafs Nation travels like no other.

 

[lcaps20]

Hockey just can't get out of it's own way. An absolute tragedy of a round 1 for getting eyes on hockey and having a fun second round.

With the B's out I don't care who wins now as long as it isn't the Leafs because fuck them

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Silence is violence!!!

Jk - I envy you, imagine watching a sport for enjoyment? Couldn't be me. Not sure on your feelings about Carolina, but man are they great team to watch.

The teams I like are not in it and even the ones I don't like aren't in it either. It's just here to consume at this point.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Now that Phill and Boston are gone I really would rather not see NYR win anything... that's it. Now it's, for the most part, just sitting back and enjoying hockey without any personal stakes in it. I guess I would like to see Toronto and Dallas in the Cup. Jason Robertson is so fun to watch and his background (where he's from and his ethnic background) mirrors my kids. I'd love to see JR lift the cup and then celebrate by eating chicken adobo out of it,... lol

Toronto is basically the Browns of the NHL so I'd like to see a passionate fanbase of a historical giant that's had no joy for decades actually have some. Although yeah,... I couldn't have asked for a better round 1 so I'll just sit back and enjoy it now.

I will agree that I don't want the Rangers to win.

I saw the Stars play the Blackhawks so the potential of having seen the eventual Cup Champion live is just something I can say and quickly forget about I suppose.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

The silence that came over that arena. Wow.

 

[arndtjc]

Hockey just can't get out of it's own way. An absolute tragedy of a round 1 for getting eyes on hockey and having a fun second round.

With the B's out I don't care who wins now as long as it isn't the Leafs because fuck them

Even in a 1v8 conference or 1v4 division format, the matchups would have been almost identical. The only people upset are those who’s teams were upset. The first round was an absolute blast, and the rest of the tournament will be too

 

[ACamp1900]

Eve

Hockey just can't get out of it's own way. An absolute tragedy of a round 1 for getting eyes on hockey and having a fun second round.

With the B's out I don't care who wins now as long as it isn't the Leafs because fuck them

this was possibly the best first round I can remember,…

 

[calvegas04]

Hockey just can't get out of it's own way. An absolute tragedy of a round 1 for getting eyes on hockey and having a fun second round.

With the B's out I don't care who wins now as long as it isn't the Leafs because fuck them

Tell be you're a Boston without telling me you're a Boston fan

 

[ACamp1900]

I’m super hyped for tonight considering I don’t care about either team,… just one of those rivalries. Like Flames/Oilers last year had me glued

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I’m super hyped for tonight considering I don’t care about either team,… just one of those rivalries. Like Flames/Oilers last year had me glued

Yeah, could care less, just want to see a Game 7 as good as yesterday.

 

[GATTACA!]

What a hit. Holy shit.

 

[ACamp1900]

What a hit. Holy shit.

Yep. Always liked Timo too,… hope he’s ok

 

[ACamp1900]

Devils look really good tonight,… maybe best hockey I’ve seen all round one

 

[ACamp1900]

No idea who you’d have as the favorite now,…. Edmonton?? I would only be surprised by Seattle winning it all out of who is left

 

[calvegas04]

No idea who you’d have as the favorite now,…. Edmonton?? I would only be surprised by Seattle winning it all out of who is left

Edmonton relies on soft calls against other teams, 5 on 5 they are average. Knights should do a good job locking down their high speed offense, the Kings were able to do it some what and the knights have a much better defense.