2025-2026 NHL Offseason

HughFreakingDillon

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

mrussel1

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Wobbie

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I liked the guy throwing shit at the end.

HughFreakingDillon

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

you're right, I was mixing that up with cumulative. 

The sportsnet commentators mentioned that last night, think it only happened one other time, but don't remember them mentioning Hextall's name. 

pjhawks

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

mrussel1

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Now I remember JSG.  Too young for Leach.  Thanks. 

tempo_n_groove

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Even though McDavid wasnt that good the first 3 games?  He had assists but no goals and the team did not win.

mrussel1

tempo_n_groove said:

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Even though McDavid wasnt that good the first 3 games?  He had assists but no goals and the team did not win.

He has 42 points now.  If he finishes with a handful more points, it would be hard to give it to anyone else.  And no one on Florida has specifically shined in the Finals, it's been balanced.  Looking at the whole playoffs, I would say Bob and McDavid are the two clear cut favs.  If Bob has a great game and they win the Cup, then I think it's him.  If they win the Cup 5-4, and McDavid has 44/45 points, then maybe not.  

Poncier

tempo_n_groove said:

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Even though McDavid wasnt that good the first 3 games?  He had assists but no goals and the team did not win.

Conn Smythe accounts for the entirety of the playoffs, not just the finals (different from the NBA and MLB). So, McDavid should he tally some more points could get it even if Edmonton loses.

Vitalogensia

Yeah JSG got in in Jersey and the fans booed the fuck out of him, because, you know...Jersey. 

cutz

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Think Reggie Leach won it too.

Think he scored 19 goals in one Playoffs(1976?) which is still a record and tied with Jarri Kurri. 

tempo_n_groove

mrussel1 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Even though McDavid wasnt that good the first 3 games?  He had assists but no goals and the team did not win.

He has 42 points now.  If he finishes with a handful more points, it would be hard to give it to anyone else.  And no one on Florida has specifically shined in the Finals, it's been balanced.  Looking at the whole playoffs, I would say Bob and McDavid are the two clear cut favs.  If Bob has a great game and they win the Cup, then I think it's him.  If they win the Cup 5-4, and McDavid has 44/45 points, then maybe not.  

Poncier said:

tempo_n_groove said:

pjhawks said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

tempo_n_groove said:

That last goal where Tkachuk dove in the net to save it was amazing and only to have McDavid right there.  That was an amazing effort.  Is Tkachuk the only potential HOFer on that Panthers team?
https://youtu.be/asZzLV4Ihwo?si=6C2cL-EJV1cfZEZh

I could NOT believe he reached that. Then, like you said, just to have McDavid right there to slap it in was crazy

Let's not forget Conner McJesus splitting the defenders and making the great pass for that 3rd or 4th goal.  Can't remember which.  

Also interesting that he's #4 on the all time points in a playoff season list, the only one not named Lemieux or Gretzky.  

that was also sick. 

you know, not a guy that follows hockey all that much, I found that list shocking. I mean, to be on that list with those two after only 9 seasons?? holy shit

That wasn't all time, it was single season.  Unless we are talking about different lists.  It was the single season playoff points total.  McDavid is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most, with 47.  With two games to go, he can do it.  

It's conceivable we could have a Conn Smythe coming from the losing team.  The only other time I remember that happening is Ron Hextall.  But maybe there are others.  

Reggie Leach from the Flyers in 1976 and Jean-Sebastian Giguere in 2003 also have done it.

McDavid has to get it now.  He's been incredible.

Even though McDavid wasnt that good the first 3 games?  He had assists but no goals and the team did not win.

Conn Smythe accounts for the entirety of the playoffs, not just the finals (different from the NBA and MLB). So, McDavid should he tally some more points could get it even if Edmonton loses.

I get that.  He turned it up the last 2 games sure.  Just throwing it out there.

Johnny Abruzzo

Reggie Leech scored 5 goals against Boston in the semifinals clincher and he was drunk as a skunk. His teammates had to wake him up after he didn’t show up on time. 

Vitalogensia

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Reggie Leech scored 5 goals against Boston in the semifinals clincher and he was drunk as a skunk. His teammates had to wake him up after he didn’t show up on time. 

Pretty funny.  I wonder if he was the inspiration for Nick Brophy in Slap Shot, "Anybody throws me against the boards, I'm gonna piss all over myself."

Gern Blansten

Should be a great game tonight...and a kickass game following that if the Oilers win

HughFreakingDillon

Gern Blansten said:

Should be a great game tonight...and a kickass game following that if the Oilers win

it's tomorrow night

Indifference71

What's with 2 days off between games??  If it goes to 7 then another 2 days off.  I thought the NBA only did that nonsense??

HughFreakingDillon

one travel day and one practice day in between. makes sense to me. 

tempo_n_groove

Indifference71 said:

What's with 2 days off between games??  If it goes to 7 then another 2 days off.  I thought the NBA only did that nonsense??

HughFreakingDillon said:

one travel day and one practice day in between. makes sense to me. 

In this case they have to.  2500 miles.  Theyd all be jetlagged.

This is the furthest the two teams competing have been apart.

Indifference71

They set the Cup schedule before they even know who was playing.  Guessing they were just scheduling around the NBA Finals.  Feels like NHL always does just 1 day between games.