Nictarion #81 Posted April 11 47 minutes ago, l2 0 5 5 said: Columbus with a shocking lead over TB right now. There’s still no way they could pull this level of upset off over the course of a seven game series. I think they can win 1-2, but not 4. That leads me to question their thought process in not trading Panarin and Bob, and bring in Duchene. Clearly going for a cup run but they struggled to make the playoffs and must know how stacked the east is. No way in hell they even make it to ECF. Probably better to be realistic than hopeful at the trade deadline. Can’t see this being a good offseason for the BJ’s. Definitely not. Panarin is as good as gone. Probably down to Florida to play for Joel Q, who he supposedly liked a lot in Chicago. Really surprised TB blew a 3-0 lead at home. They better realize they’re not going to be able to cruise through the playoffs like they did in the regular season. All good games tonight, though. Nice start to the best time of the sports year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PyroclasticFlow #83 Posted April 11 (edited) The Barn was rocking tonight, first ever playoff game I’ve attended, this is a whole different Islanders team when they play here. What a game! Responding to a previous post about Letang and the Norris trophy, seeing that dude up close (7 rows up ice) holy shit. He’s on another planet. His footwork and vision are ridiculous. Edited April 11 by PyroclasticFlow Isles in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Antony #84 Posted April 11 Felt like a regular season game in Nashville tonight. Team doesn’t have the fire. Can’t see us making a run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.H. #85 Posted April 11 10 hours ago, Nictarion said: Barzal is so good. I have fanciful thoughts about how good he could be if the Islanders can land a real solid "scorer" to play alongside him... 8 hours ago, PyroclasticFlow said: The Barn was rocking tonight, first ever playoff game I’ve attended, this is a whole different Islanders team when they play here. What a game! Yeah, apparently my dad got tickets, he texted me after the game and said it was wild in there. I'm just glad he didn't jinx them by going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #87 Posted April 13 Kucherov is a dirty POS. Wonder how many games he gets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #88 Posted April 13 Shocked TB and WPG are both down 2-0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Antony #89 Posted April 13 Hopefully we avoid that later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #90 Posted April 14 One game for Kucherov. Probably deserved a couple, but oh well. TB in serious trouble having to go on the road and take a must win game without their best player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #91 Posted April 14 (edited) Figured your Preds would bounce back, Mark. Smith sheathing his stick after the OT winner was pretty slick. Edited April 14 by Nictarion 1 Mark Antony reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingintheNorth4 #92 Posted April 14 Didn't expect the Penguins to be on the verge of elimination in the 1st round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Arryn #93 Posted April 14 (edited) Bruins are playing like it’s 1947 and yet the Leafs have been called for twice as many penalties including a major*. I certainly hope the home cooking travels. *which was absolutely deserved. But the Bruins committed a slew of dirty plays...cross checks and elbows to the face, clear knee-on-knee, horse collaring Tavares from behind and thrown down in front of the Boston net, etc. In the first period alone the Bruins sent 4 Leafs to the dressing room and not one of them was called. The announcers predicted the later brawling match that early because the refs ignoring those kinds of plays would almost certainly eventually lead to retaliation. Edited April 15 by James Arryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #94 Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, James Arryn said: Bruins are playing like it’s 1947 and yet the Leafs have been called for twice as many penalties including a major. I certainly hope the home cooking travels. Eh, I thought game 2 was called fairly. When Brad Marchand isn’t the dirtiest player on the ice that’s pretty bad (looking at you Kadri). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Arryn #95 Posted April 15 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Nictarion said: Eh, I thought game 2 was called fairly. When Brad Marchand isn’t the dirtiest player on the ice that’s pretty bad (looking at you Kadri). I added a lot on edit. I agree Marchand was strangely quiet for what would otherwise seem to be his kind of game, but I explained my view in addition above. And also i’m talking about both games. Edited April 15 by James Arryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #96 Posted April 15 13 minutes ago, James Arryn said: I added a lot on edit. I agree Marchand was strangely quiet for what would otherwise seem to be his kind of game, but I explained my view in addition above. And also i’m talking about both games. Fair enough. I didn’t catch much of gm 1. The knee on knee in gm 2 didn’t look intentional to me though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanteGabriel #97 Posted April 15 1 hour ago, James Arryn said: I added a lot on edit. I agree Marchand was strangely quiet for what would otherwise seem to be his kind of game, but I explained my view in addition above. And also i’m talking about both games. Marchand has been a lot cleaner this season. And amazingly when he cut the stupid shit, he had his best season ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #98 Posted April 15 4 hours ago, DanteGabriel said: Marchand has been a lot cleaner this season. And amazingly when he cut the stupid shit, he had his best season ever. And he hasn’t even tried to lick anyone recently! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingintheNorth4 #99 Posted April 17 Barry Trotz is the Penguin killer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nictarion #100 Posted April 17 Hell of a 1st playoffs series win for CBJ. Swept a Presidents Trophy team that won 62 games. Crazy. 1 Mark Antony reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
