nhl 2017-2018

[ldiatone]

well you just (Or a while ago) just mention the Tampa Bay Bolts! they could go the cup. the bolts might beat the leafs:rolleyes:

[MutuelClerk]

Those bolts came into Toronto last night and beat us at our own game. Skating. Not many teams can skate with the Leafs. Tampa can and did. They are a very good team. That game last night was as fast a hockey game as I've seen in a long time. Didn't quite have the playoff intensity. Tampa really impressed me. The Leafs played well. Tampa played better. 2-0 final.

[woodtoo]

Watching the Vegas/Toronto game recently noticed their version of the 50/50 draw was 51/49 draw. The house always wins :pound:

[ldiatone]

viewed this on face book and had to post for you guys in canada EH! :pound:

[woodtoo]

viewed this on face book and had to post for you guys in canada EH! :pound:

You call this news?;)
I just jump started my dog so he could chase a rabbit.

[ldiatone]

from "pro hockey rumors"
Penguins Show Interest In Evander Kane
JANUARY 3, 2018 AT 6:55 PM CDT | BY BRIAN LA ROSE 16 COMMENTS

With the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins on the outside looking in at a playoff spot, many expect them to be active in the weeks to come. On a radio appearance with Sportsnet 650 (audio link), Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman suggests that the Pens have shown some interest in Sabres pending UFA winger Evander Kane and that he wouldn’t be surprised if they inquire about Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty as well. He adds that on top of looking for help on the wing, they’re still trying to add depth down the middle as well despite picking up Riley Sheahan earlier in the year.

[MutuelClerk]

That's because Riley Sheahan is terrible and brought nothing to the table.

[woodtoo]

Lookin to kick some Buffalo butt tonite. Buff on his 2nd game back will flatten these Sabres!!
Bring it.

[woodtoo]

from "pro hockey rumors"
Penguins Show Interest In Evander Kane
JANUARY 3, 2018 AT 6:55 PM CDT | BY BRIAN LA ROSE 16 COMMENTS

With the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins on the outside looking in at a playoff spot, many expect them to be active in the weeks to come. On a radio appearance with Sportsnet 650 (audio link), Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman suggests that the Pens have shown some interest in Sabres pending UFA winger Evander Kane and that he wouldn’t be surprised if they inquire about Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty as well. He adds that on top of looking for help on the wing, they’re still trying to add depth down the middle as well despite picking up Riley Sheahan earlier in the year.

Warning!!! Do not acquire Evander Kane he is a huge disruption. I know from his short time in Winnipeg, ego the size of a comet he was such a problem in the dressing room Buff forced the Jets to trade him by throwing his fancy expensive suit into the showers with players still there. He was traded within a week in what has proven to be one of the best of all time.( for Winnipeg)

[ldiatone]

Warning!!! Do not acquire Evander Kane he is a huge disruption. I know from his short time in Winnipeg, ego the size of a comet he was such a problem in the dressing room Buff forced the Jets to trade him by throwing his fancy expensive suit into the showers with players still there. He was traded within a week in what has proven to be one of the best of all time.( for Winnipeg)

:ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

[ldiatone]

i have a question. what was the play off format when the montreal canadiens and new york isles won there cups the Habs in the 70's and the isles when they won 4 straight. and did they loose player during those years? there was not free agents like to day
how many games per round
thanks

[ldiatone]

trade talk
https://youtu.be/o4aMogfBv8M

[ldiatone]

Espn said maple leafs might trade Matthews for the right price?

[woodtoo]

Espn said maple leafs might trade Matthews for the right price?

ESPN says Toronto Mapleleafs may move the whole team to Quebec!!:pound:

[woodtoo]

If Sens. D-man Erik Karlsson is available Winnipeg will reward you generously!

He could be the piece that puts us over the top.:headbanger:

[ldiatone]

Very sad to hear about the death of Red Fisher. A great hockey writer. A great hockey man.

[Greyfox]

The NHL Video Replays and Situation Room are sucking the life blood out of hockey.
The Referees and Linesmen should call 99% of the game.
Video reviews should be limited to absolutely flagrant violations of goaltender interference and the Off Sides.
As it is, the NHL is becoming a joke and taking the fun away from being a fan.

[Greyfox]

This thread has been strangely quiet as of late.
Last night Connor McDavid scored 5 points (4 goals + 1 assist) against league leading Tampa.
Draisaitl said it's almost as if he's from another planet.
Yes, McDavid is that good.
Prior to the game McDavid was 12 th in scoring.
This morning he's third.

[ldiatone]

This thread has been strangely quiet as of late.
Last night Connor McDavid scored 5 points (4 goals + 1 assist) against league leading Tampa.
Draisaitl said it's almost as if he's from another planet.
Yes, McDavid is that good.
Prior to the game McDavid was 12 th in scoring.
This morning he's third.

yes quiet. boys from Toronto must be on vacation. or busy

[Boris]

You may have already seen the play this morning, but if not .....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYnEHDHp32E

[woodtoo]

WOW!! How does one learn that move.:ThmbUp:

[MutuelClerk]

Hey Hey hockeytown. Pretty classless.....



http://detroitsportsrag.com/henrik-zetterberg-says-no-to-a-mothers-trip-while-teammates-mother-is-dying/

[oughtoh]

Pretty unbelieveable. Hope he does get to go somewhere that will appreciate him.

[woodtoo]

Unbelievable is putting it mildly, like she can't travel with the fathers?
I hope this isnt the last word on this sad tale.

[woodtoo]

Not one post in :off topic, Sports in 4 days. Weird

Winnipeg Jets will win big again tomorrow, bet on it.

[judd]

Pens 10-1-1 Last 12
“” First Place :headbanger:

[onefast99]

Can the Rangers please pull the plug on those players who don't want to hustle anymore, please!!!!!

[ldiatone]

where are the Leaf fellows? how about that trade with the kings???

[Frost king]

where are the Leaf fellows? how about that trade with the kings???

What trade with the Kings?

[ldiatone]

What trade with the Kings?
oh i meant the Sens. i forgot leafs traded Phaneuf a awhile ago. i was :confused:

[MutuelClerk]

Yeah, the Leafs moved Dion and that terrible contract years ago. Addition by subtraction.

[ldiatone]

Yeah, the Leafs moved Dion and that terrible contract years ago. Addition by subtraction.
True!

[ldiatone]

I cole and draft pick to the Sens for Brassard trade for pens done.

[ldiatone]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Josh Jooris from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Greg McKegg, it was announced today by Penguins executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.

[ldiatone]

cole to the blue jackets

[woodtoo]

Winnipeg acquired legitimate centerman Paul Statsny for the run to the cup.
Great trade again Mr. Cheveldayoff.

Ehlers/Statsny/Laine Lovin it!!!

[Track Collector]

CAPS gearing up for a 1st round series playoff loss.

(Wait, the way they are playing, particularly with Holtby in a slump, they might not even make the playoffs!).:pout:

[woodtoo]

Happy St. Patrik Laine Day everyone!! :D

This kid is really special lately he's on a 14 game point streak, longest ever by a teenager. 16 goals in 12 game span, tops. plus scoring at near 50% shots on goal. WOW. and 77 goals as a teenager, second only to Dale Hawerchuck 85 and Jimmy Carson 95.
Best and most accurate shot in league right now. He has also left his office and is scoring from everywhere. Way to go Patrik!!!:ThmbUp::ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

[woodbinepmi]

LEAFS WIN! LEAFS WIN! Always a good day when the Leafs beat the Habs, even though Montreal is not very good right now.

[woodtoo]

Patrik Laine and his boyhood idol Alex Ovechkin are battling for the Maurice Richard Trophy, both players currently tied with 43 goals.

Asked by a reporter after taking a hit from Ovechkin in their very first meeting
how he felt Laine replied ' I will never wash that part of my jersey '
The kid is a great interview. Saw a kid about 8 years old at the game last night with a Laine beard scotch taped on. Hillarious!

When is the great Matthews returning?

[woodtoo]

Laine really wants to play after taking a hard shot block to the foot.
Wants to outscore Ovechkin. :ThmbUp:

[ldiatone]

PLAYOFFS!!:headbanger: GO PENS 3PETE!!! :headbanger:

[MutuelClerk]

Screw the Bruins. GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FantasticDan]

Vegas pre-game schtick :lol:

https://twitter.com/NHLonNBCSports/status/984251360127410176

[ldiatone]

Vegas pre-game schtick :lol:

https://twitter.com/NHLonNBCSports/status/984251360127410176

only vegas!

[ldiatone]

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS WIN!! move on tho the 2nd round! 12 more wins! down 4-2 pens score 5 straight goals. and for the guys who said R Sheahan was garbage he won many faceoffs and is not trash! and how about J Guentzel scoring 4 goals... 19 in 31 playoff games. and the "no call" tripping on 'Tanger, was just that a no call. he touched the puck first!

[Greyfox]

The NHL head office in New York does not want a Canadian team ito go far in the playoffs.
There is no way that Toronto should have had 6 penalties called against them in Boston on Saturday while Boston only took 1.
Edmonton ran into the same officiating bias last year.
Mark my words. Winnipeg and Toronto will run into that problem again the farther they go in their series!

[ldiatone]

The NHL head office in New York does not want a Canadian team ito go far in the playoffs.
There is no way that Toronto should have had 6 penalties called against them in Boston on Saturday while Boston only took 1.
Edmonton ran into the same officiating bias last year.
Mark my words. Winnipeg and Toronto will run into that problem again the farther they go in their series!

WHY? why would the NHL do that. the teams in Canada that missed the playoffs were just bad teams. and as the "fabulous sports babe" said "SCORE MORE POINTS" mayb Boston has better goal tending..

[ldiatone]

OBTW forgot to post this

[Greyfox]

WHY? why would the NHL do that. .

TV marketing!

[woodtoo]

TV marketing!

Marketers got their wish.

2nd round starts tonite with 2 tough series.

[ldiatone]

Marketers got their wish.

2nd round starts tonite with 2 tough series.
and the PENS come back down 2-0 and win 3-2 now what market is bigger wash or pittsburgh?

[woodtoo]

Been awhile since we won Lord Stanley's Mug and hopefully not the last...

First time was way back in 1896 when the Winnipeg Victorias beat the Montreal Victorias. Everyone really loved the Queen in those days.

It took until 1920 for the Winnipeg Falcons to capture Gold in Antwerp, Belgium.

[MutuelClerk]

Caps with a late goal. Helluva game and it's not even the best game on TV tonight. Jets vs Preds WOW.

Tom Wilson will get suspended for at least one game. Former Whaler, love the kid but he does cross the line. He was sneaky good on the last goal taking out the Pens d-man setting up the 2-1 game winner. Congrats CJ. Sorry Idatone. i'll let you two battle it out. My team is eliminated.

I'm rooting for the Jets to win the Cup. Love the way they play. They can beat you pretty or ugly. I think there's three team left that play like that and the Preds are one of them. The other team I don't care for, especially after eliminating my Leafs. Nothing tops Stanley Cup Playoffs. Enjoy......

[MutuelClerk]

Congrats CJ. Impressive road win tonight. No Backstrom or Wilson. Caps playing with passion. Not sure you can beat Tampa but will be an excellent series.

[ldiatone]

oh well pens couldn't 3 peat. mayb to many games over 2 years. and caps goal keeper played real good. pens Murray....not so good. but 5 stanley cups! most of the '66 expansion teams:headbanger:

[cj]

Congrats CJ. Impressive road win tonight. No Backstrom or Wilson. Caps playing with passion. Not sure you can beat Tampa but will be an excellent series.

Just beating Pittsburgh feels like winning the Cup, which says as much about how great Pittsburgh has been as it does about the Caps.

[ldiatone]

Just beating Pittsburgh feels like winning the Cup, which says as much about how great Pittsburgh has been as it does about the Caps.
yes the wife and I stated beating the pens was the Caps cup. but tampa is next. listening to 'Burgh radio the talk was pens had trouble 5 on 5 scoring and the PP bailed them out. the Caps penalty killing stopped the pens PP

[woodtoo]

Do or die game for Winnipeg and Nashville coming up!!!

Gonna be a barn burner, you bet.:cool:

[ldiatone]

Do or die game for Winnipeg and Nashville coming up!!!

Gonna be a barn burner, you bet.:cool:
Hey Jets win! JETS JETS JETS.....opps wrong sport:confused:
nice win for the jets.. blew out nashville...:headbanger:

[MutuelClerk]

Predicting a Jets vs Bolts final. I think the Knights were 500-1 to start the season. Someone is eight wins away. The first eight were tough. These last eight will be exhausting. Wouldn't miss it. Good luck to CJ and the Jet fans here. Maybe you'll meet in the finals.....

[MutuelClerk]

When did the Washington Capitals become the Globetrotters and not the Generals? Very impressive in the first two games.

[cj]

Obviously this start is better than I could have ever imagined, but I also remember the Caps dropping two home games to start series the last two years (Leafs, Jackets) and coming back to win. Not over by a longshot.

[ldiatone]

Obviously this start is better than I could have ever imagined, but I also remember the Caps dropping two home games to start series the last two years (Leafs, Jackets) and coming back to win. Not over by a longshot.

nice games for the caps. could it be there year??? well all new teams in the final 4. could b first cup for 3 teams.

[Track Collector]

CAPS lost game 3 at home 4-2.

They still lead the series 2 games to 1, but as CAPS fans our history in being up 2-0 and 3-1 in a series gives us reason to be concerned. :)

Hoping this year's team is different!

[cj]

Warned you guys this was coming. Home ice is virtually meaningless in the NHL playoffs.

[MutuelClerk]

Warned you guys this was coming. Home ice is virtually meaningless in the NHL playoffs.

Fact. Crazy. I admit I've never liked OV that doesn't mean I don't believe he is a great player. You always need villains and in hockey he is one of my villains I love to root against. However that backhand pass he made tonight that led to a goal was masterful.

I want to go on record which may be silly seeing as how this guy is being called the next great defenseman. I'm referring to Dahlin who will be the number one overall pick in this years draft. Quinn Hughes will be the best player in this draft. He also plays defense. His brother Jack will quite likely be the number one overall pick in next years draft. Dahlin will be a really good player. Quinn Hughes will be better.

On to Game 5 in the East series. Game 4 tomorrow night in the West. Winnipeg better win. I'm not much for theatrics but the pre-game things the Golden Knights do are pretty cool.

[woodtoo]

Warned you guys this was coming. Home ice is virtually meaningless in the NHL playoffs.

Caps - Jets 2018 Finalists! :jump::jump::jump:

And we get home ice.:D

[BlueChip@DRF]

GO KNIGHTS!

Actually, I never expected them to go over .500, so win or lose in the Final it was a great season. I wanted to see a Pens-Knights Finals, but oh well, can't have everything.

[ldiatone]

GO KNIGHTS!

Actually, I never expected them to go over .500, so win or lose in the Final it was a great season. I wanted to see a Pens-Knights Finals, but oh well, can't have everything.

LV Knights -- Pittsburgh penguins WEST:)

[Track Collector]

CAPS keep their dream alive.


They have exceeded my expectations. Their game 7 history is not very good, but hoping they will defy their history on Wednesday in Tampa.


BTW there is a connection between Las Vegas and CAPS too. They have one of our former GMs.

[cj]

CAPS keep their dream alive.


They have exceeded my expectations. Their game 7 history is not very good, but hoping they will defy their history on Wednesday in Tampa.


BTW there is a connection between Las Vegas and CAPS too. They have one of our former GMs.

They were hitting fools last night, and I mean good, clean hits. Tommy Hockey was everywhere!

[BlueChip@DRF]

Tampa Bay looked like Follies On Ice last night. Very embarrassing.

[HalvOnHorseracing]

Tampa Bay looked like Follies On Ice last night. Very embarrassing.

Seemed like half the team was guys they picked up from the Rangers.

[jdhanover]

Happy day in Islanders Country. Lou is in....Snow (effectively) out.


:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[jocko699]

How bout dem Caps???:headbanger::headbanger::headbanger:

[cj]

Holy Crap!

[ldiatone]

there ya go! chance for the Cup!!!


whats weird. MAF has face the caps how many times! and now in the finals!

[MutuelClerk]

Congrats CJ I'm jealous. Seeing as how I predicted both semi's incorrectly. I'm just going to watch the finals. hope for a overtime Game 7.

[Inner Dirt]

How bout dem Caps???:headbanger::headbanger::headbanger:


I didn't pull for the local teams until I moved here 8 years ago. One thing I noticed over this time is the locals have a habit of under performing in the play-offs compared to their regular season records. The most shining example was the recent NCAA basketball tournament, UVA was the first #1 seed to lose in round one. Looking for the Caps to get that bad taste out of my mouth that the Cavaliers left in it.

[MutuelClerk]

What a save by Holtby!!!

Glad I was wrong on both semis.

GREAT SERIES.

Can't wait for Saturday night.....

[cj]

What a save by Holtby!!!

Glad I was wrong on both semis.

GREAT SERIES.

Can't wait for Saturday night.....

That was incredible. I was starting to wonder if I'd see the Caps win a Stanley Cup Finals game in my lifetime!

[cj]

That was incredible. I was starting to wonder if I'd see the Caps win a second Stanley Cup Finals game in my lifetime! :headbanger:

[ldiatone]

up 2-1 this might b the year!:)

[cj]

That was incredible. I was starting to wonder if I'd see the Caps win a third Stanley Cup Finals game in my lifetime! :popcorn:

[Inner Dirt]

I don't watch much hockey so my sample is small but I have to believe Vegas was just plain unlucky in game 4, it seemed the posts made almost as many saves as Holtby. A couple inches here and there and we have a completely different game. You see a 6-2 score in hockey and think the losers got whipped in every facet of the game, that did not seem to be the case. Since I am pulling for the locals I am not complaining to get help from lady luck.

[MutuelClerk]

Congrats CJ. Well earned. well deserved. i'm jealous....

[jocko699]

CJ,

Congratulations on the Cup:headbanger::headbanger::headbanger::

[Track Collector]

A gritty team with a well-deserved result!:jump::jump::jump::jump:


Just when Vegas took the lead and tried to summon up the potential ghosts of the Capital's choking past, the CAPS imposed their will to win.


Pinch me.............it is still going to take a while to sink in!

[cj]

I'm not embarrassed to say I shed a few tears tonight. It has been a very rough last couple years for me from a personal standpoint. It was really great to have something nice happen. I've been a Caps fan for as long as I can remember. I used to watch games in Baltimore on Channel 20 from DC via the antenna and it was always really snowy and you couldn't really see the puck. I remember staying up until the middle of night in my Air Force dorm room watching them lose in four overtimes to the Islanders. So much heartbreak but that only made this all the much sweeter.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1004930178965835779/9k0-EEwz_400x400.jpg

PS...made a nice futures bet on the Caps to win the Cup when I was in Vegas last July, so that is nce too. :)

[jocko699]

I'm not embarrassed to say I shed a few tears tonight. It has been a very rough last couple years for me from a personal standpoint. It was really great to have something nice happen. I've been a Caps fan for as long as I can remember. I used to watch games in Baltimore on Channel 20 from DC via the antenna and it was always really snowy and you couldn't really see the puck. I remember staying up until the middle of night in my Air Force dorm room watching them lose in four overtimes to the Islanders. So much heartbreak but that only made this all the much sweeter.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1004930178965835779/9k0-EEwz_400x400.jpg

PS...made a nice futures bet on the Caps to win the Cup when I was in Vegas last July, so that is nce too. :)

:ThmbUp::ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

[sour grapes]

glad to see ovi win a cup after all the early round knockouts.one of the best to play the game.

[woodtoo]

Congratulations on a fantastic run by the Capitals! Much deserved.

Ovechkin would not be denied this year.:ThmbUp:

[BlueChip@DRF]

Well, it was too much to expect for my team. Better-than-expected season anyway - I was expecting sub .500. Maybe next year.

Congrats to the Caps and all your fans!

[turfnsport]

I don't think the rest of the country can understand what this means to the DC area and to Caps fans.

We won 8 games in our expansion year. It has been 44 years, often excruciating losses in the playoffs including that Easter Eve four OT game loss to the Islanders. Five series where we led 3-1 and got beat.

I was there for most of those losses. Brutal. It just makes you numb after a while.

Last night was a very special night.

[ldiatone]

nice win caps:ThmbUp:

[cj]

Can we talk some more about the Caps? Still on cloud 9! :)

By the way, next year's future bet is going on the Leafs.

[ldiatone]

i think Holtby should have won the conn smyth. ovie played really good but holtby was better IMHO

[cj]

i think Holtby should have won the conn smyth. ovie played really good but holtby was better IMHO

I probably would have went with Kuzy personally, but any of the three were deserving. Pretty amazing to think Holtby was on the bench when the playoffs started.

[MutuelClerk]

I agree with Holtby as Conn Smythe winner. True he was on the bench when the playoffs started. The Caps as you well know lost their first two games. Also when he made THE save in the Finals the Golden Knights were never the same team. Regardless lots of candidates. As it should be when you win the Cup.

[MutuelClerk]

Can we talk some more about the Caps? Still on cloud 9! :)

By the way, next year's future bet is going on the Leafs.


Really? The Leafs? Should be an interesting off season with a new and very young GM. Babcock makes a lot of money. Yet to win a series with the Leafs. If this happens next season and the Leafs go out in the first round. I think the young GM will fire Babcock.

But I hope you cash your future bet next year CJ. Like I said the other day i'm jealous. Congrats again.......

[cj]

Trotz resigns. Somewhat surprised but not totally. Can't be mad at the guy after bringing us the Cup!

[jocko699]

Leaves a winner:headbanger::headbanger::headbanger:

[ldiatone]

Trotz resigns. Somewhat surprised but not totally. Can't be mad at the guy after bringing us the Cup!

on twitter some one posted trotz resigns cause he want a # of year contract. he was on extensions now but the Caps didn't want to give him one.

i think if he didnt win the cup this year, he would have been fired.
but the guy wins a cup!!

[HalvOnHorseracing]

Trotz resigns. Somewhat surprised but not totally. Can't be mad at the guy after bringing us the Cup!

Shades of Johnny Keane

[MutuelClerk]

Quinn Hughes will be the best player in this draft. He's the reincarnation of Paul Coffey.

[cj]

Really? The Leafs? Should be an interesting off season with a new and very young GM. Babcock makes a lot of money. Yet to win a series with the Leafs. If this happens next season and the Leafs go out in the first round. I think the young GM will fire Babcock.

But I hope you cash your future bet next year CJ. Like I said the other day i'm jealous. Congrats again.......

Tavares can't hurt!

[MutuelClerk]

He sure can't. Three really good centers now. Still need some d-men. But damn, we got JT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Greyfox]

Are the Leafs setting the stage for Matthews to be leaving next year?
Tavares took a lot of the cap space.

[MutuelClerk]

Are the Leafs setting the stage for Matthews to be leaving next year?
Tavares took a lot of the cap space.

Leaving? Doubtful. There are rumors that the Islanders are pissed off and may present an offer sheet to Matthews or Marner next season. That could throw a wrench in the Leaf salary cap plans. We'll see.

I'm hoping the Leafs trade Kapanen, Sparks ( minor league goalie really good) and a pick to the Canes for one of their d-men. Canes need a goalie. Kapanen's dad played in Carolina a lot of years. It's rumored they like him. We still need help on the blue line. I want CJ to cash his future bet.