NHL Thread

[NDdomer2]

They have such an odd roster build for this late in ‘the plan’,… I see that roster and I don’t see an identity or line or core that jumps off the page like with most other teams.

I agree which is why they are so inconsistent.

Also remaining schedule isn't exactly favorable. They might not win again.

 

[FU BK]

I thought wings were gonna make it back to playoffs for sure this year.

They aren't out mathematically but they aren't playing like every game is playoff implicated either.

I'm not holding out hope.

I know its weird, but as a Hawks fan, I was hoping they would make the playoffs so Kaner could have another shot. Took my kids up to Detroit for a hawks/wings game this winter....Little Caesars is an amazing arena.

 

[MacIrish75]

Took my son to Lightning/Preds over Spring Break last week. Awesome atmosphere. I’m not really a big NHL guy, so I was shocked at the atmosphere in Tampa. Probably helps they’ve been very good recently, but it was a phenomenal experience. Great arena, too.

 

[NDdomer2]

I know its weird, but as a Hawks fan, I was hoping they would make the playoffs so Kaner could have another shot. Took my kids up to Detroit for a hawks/wings game this winter....Little Caesars is an amazing arena.

one of the best places to catch a professional game across all sports.

As a guy who talked a lot of shit about Kane when he was with the BHawks, I wished they would have done more with his time as well.

 

[Irish8248]

Went to sabres lightning last night -- KBC was rocking like I haven't seen in 15 years. That's not hyperbole. That's not rounding up for the draught talk. I could easily say closer to certain times 17 years. Nonetheless, this place ROCKING from pregame to post game have me chills. Absolute electric. I cannot wait for playoff hockey in Buffalo. Inject it into my veins. There is nothing better than playoff hockey in Buffalo. Bills are king around here overall but Sabres can be legends.

 

[ACamp1900]

It’s a city known for rabid crowds,… but 15 years of hopeless play will suck the juice out of any fruit. I really hope they at least win the first round series,… would suck if this all hope with a flare out in the first week of the playoffs

 

[Irish8248]

It’s a city known for rabid crowds,… but 15 years of hopeless play will suck the juice out of any fruit

When you have a GM at some point during this misery say "we just want to play meaningful games in March" just shows how dead we WERE lol... Then hire a fucking soccer GM as a HC ... Ugh It's been pretty depressing. Build a statue of Lindy

 

[ACamp1900]

I’m a big gamer too and love nhl,… the Sabres have been my favorite rebuild for years in be a pro… guess I need to find another project in future years.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

The Eastern playoffs are going to be absolutely nuts.

 

[FU BK]

Damn....Carolina has a few scratches and are still killing the Hawks. I hope Kyle Davidson's rebuild doesn't turn into the Sabres time frame.

 

[ACamp1900]

Pens in!! Let’s go!! I have posts just a couple pages back hoping for complete demo and a top overall pick at the start of the year. I’ll take this

 

[Irishnuke]

Don't know where to put this but Denver knocked off Michigan in the Frozen Four. Thank God.

 

[IrishBryan77]

Fucking Wings blew it again. 🙄

 

[IrishBryan77]

I thought wings were gonna make it back to playoffs for sure this year.

They aren't out mathematically but they aren't playing like every game is playoff implicated either.

I'm not holding out hope.

Steve Yzerman has been a failure. So frustrating

 

[NorthDakota]

Don't know where to put this but Denver knocked off Michigan in the Frozen Four. Thank God.

I am indifferent to both teams. Will support Wisconsin in the final!

 

[FU BK]

Don't know where to put this but Denver knocked off Michigan in the Frozen Four. Thank God.

Any time anyone beats Michigan, its a glorious day. Fuck Michigan

 

[NorthDakota]

Any time anyone beats Michigan, its a glorious day. Fuck Michigan

I view hockey is basically outside the normal lens of college sports. I suspect loyal Notre Dame hockey fans love to see Michigan lose. I suspect casual college fans do. I suspect college hockey fans do too. All for different reasons. The second group has a flawed analysis though.

Notre Dame fans don't like Michigan. Very well reasoned and can't really be argued against. Proximity and history exist.

College hockey fans might hate Michigan because historically they've won a lot. Sound familiar?

But casual sports fans dont have much reason to really celebrate Michigan losing to Denver.

Denver and North Dakota are both in the Summit League. A low major conference where both are middling-mediocre at sports. But Denver and North Dakota are blue blood hockey schools and run the best or second best conference.

Denver has won 10 national championships. North Dakota has won 8 titles. Michigan has won 9, but only 2 in the last sixty years. None this millennium.

But a casual fan turns on Michigan vs. Denver, sees Michigan as the higher seed losing and thinks "good for Denver, nice to see the little guys win." Denver is not and never has been some underdog program in hockey.

It shows people can reach the right answer but for the wrong reasons.

The only thing the college hockey world could unanimously enjoy yesterday was North Dakota losing. Fuck those guys.

 

[FU BK]

I view hockey is basically outside the normal lens of college sports. I suspect loyal Notre Dame hockey fans love to see Michigan lose. I suspect casual college fans do. I suspect college hockey fans do too. All for different reasons. The second group has a flawed analysis though.

Notre Dame fans don't like Michigan. Very well reasoned and can't really be argued against. Proximity and history exist.

College hockey fans might hate Michigan because historically they've won a lot. Sound familiar?

But casual sports fans dont have much reason to really celebrate Michigan losing to Denver.

Denver and North Dakota are both in the Summit League. A low major conference where both are middling-mediocre at sports. But Denver and North Dakota are blue blood hockey schools and run the best or second best conference.

Denver has won 10 national championships. North Dakota has won 8 titles. Michigan has won 9, but only 2 in the last sixty years. None this millennium.

But a casual fan turns on Michigan vs. Denver, sees Michigan as the higher seed losing and thinks "good for Denver, nice to see the little guys win." Denver is not and never has been some underdog program in hockey.

It shows people can reach the right answer but for the wrong reasons.

The only thing the college hockey world could unanimously enjoy yesterday was North Dakota losing. Fuck those guys.

Still remember watching i think the 04 or 05 frozen four final between Denver and North Dakota when they won 2 in a row. Paul Stastny was an animal

 

[MrNimbus]

The red wings are in such a terrible spot right now. Not bad enough to draft elite game changing talent. While simultaneously not being anywhere close to actually competing for a cup. Tonight was an embarrassment.

 

[KMac151993]

The Captain has to be on thin ice...another year without the playoffs. Not acceptable in Hockeytown.

 

[NorthDakota]

Oilers lose again.

Giving up 5 goals per game is not a winning formula in the NHL

 

[calvegas04]

Proof mcdavid is overrated

 

[calvegas04]

MidDavid and the oilers out lololol

 

[Bane]

Knights are moving on. Close, hard fought series, but the Knights experience and physicality won out in the end. Utah is an exciting, well coached team. One thing I learned, or that was reinforced, is that Utah fans share a lot of overlap with BYU fans (obviously) and they were extraordinarily obnoxious throughout the series. Oh well, guess it's back to Swig and soaking for them.

 

[ACamp1900]

The Avs winning game 1 with nine goals right after the Habs won game 7 with only nine total shots on goal is pretty crazy

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[TorontoGold]

Sickening

 

[TorontoGold]

POV: Being a Leafs fan knowing we’re going to fuck up another promising young player

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Sickening

So are teams from Florida.

 

[Bane]

Ducks: hunted. On to Colorado.