2025-2026 NHL Offseason

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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    MayDay10 wrote:
    I dont mean in the sense of adding pieces at the deadline.

    I just mean a scary, deep lineup. A bit cheap/chippy. However, no support from goaltending. Couldnt get over the hump as it would eventually do them in.

    Except Pittsburgh has already gotten over the hump ... they have already won the cup, they are like ever team since the lockout of 04/05 trying become the first team since the cap era to win a second cup ... obviously that will change this year.

    And Fleury has a cup championship ... obviously something has gone wrong in his game, whether it's confidence or something he's not doing technically. Goaltending really was only an issue in game 2 in this series, only scoring 2 goals in 3 games with 2 former MVP's should be the concern. I'm also surprised that Iginla hasn't been moved to the Crosby line full-time ... thats a head scratcher.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,853
    lukin2006 wrote:
    MayDay10 wrote:
    I dont mean in the sense of adding pieces at the deadline.

    I just mean a scary, deep lineup. A bit cheap/chippy. However, no support from goaltending. Couldnt get over the hump as it would eventually do them in.

    Except Pittsburgh has already gotten over the hump ....

    Im not talking historically, Im talking about now. And who they remind Me of. It just seemed they were going to get bit at some juncture once we saw them in the Islanders series.
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    and to think this team should have been out in the first round if not for the ultimate of choke jobs ... that's the nhl for ya ...
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    polaris_x wrote:
    and to think this team should have been out in the first round if not for the ultimate of choke jobs ... that's the nhl for ya ...

    ...and when they won the cup a couple years ago they were close to gone in the first round as well.

    I don't like the bruins, I however think they are a good blueprint for building teams in the salary cap era.
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  • polaris_x wrote:
    and to think this team should have been out in the first round if not for the ultimate of choke jobs ... that's the nhl for ya ...


    Choke or one of the greatest comebacks in the NHL? ;)

    When I think choke, I think of the Houston Oilers. The one you are talking about is just another A-Typical Leaf game/season/decade/(s).

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,302
    Greg Campbell is a tough mofo. :shock:
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,822
    sucks to see the KIngs take early leads in games 1 and 4, only to eventually lose both games.
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    So much for that Powerhouse Penguin team.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,332
    :D:D:D:D:D

    I'm so happy I won't have to hear any more play-by play .. minute-by-minute of Crosby now on CBC.

    2 goals in 4 hours of hockey?
    WOW!!!! :shock:

    The Leafs should of played the Pens in the first round.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Boston Wow ... only giving up 2 goals in 4 games ...
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,828
    demetrios wrote:
    :D:D:D:D:D

    I'm so happy I won't have to hear any more play-by play .. minute-by-minute of Crosby now on CBC.

    2 goals in 4 hours of hockey?
    WOW!!!! :shock:

    The Leafs should of played the Pens in the first round.

    Over 4.5 hours...whose counting ;)

    Bruins are deeper than anyone. Rask was unreal .9875 save % over last 160 shots faced
  • EZ1221C
    EZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    How much longer does Bylsma have his job?
    PLAY THE SOUTH
  • PatrickBateman
    PatrickBateman Posts: 2,243
    oh well, don't feel as bad now...at least the Rangers weren't swept :fp:
    Hope either the Hawks or Kings at least makes a series out of the finals

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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    EZ1221C wrote:
    How much longer does Bylsma have his job?

    shouldn't be much longer ... imo ... pitt style of play the whole series never changed.
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  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    EZ1221C wrote:
    How much longer does Bylsma have his job?

    Probably till noon on Monday. Wow, talk about being shocked.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
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    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    How old is the guy 39 ... Dallas has nobody in their system that his ice time would be better served giving it too :lol:, well Jim Nill is from the Detroit system and they like the old players :lol:. I hope he has a no trade clause, and if it becomes evident that Dallas is going nowhere he holds them to that clause ...
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  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    The last time 2 Original 6 teams played each other in the Finals?
    1979. Rangers vs. Habs.

    Last times 2 american original 6 teams:
    1972 rangers Bruins
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  • drivingrl
    drivingrl Posts: 1,448
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Dallas has nobody in their system that his ice time would be better served giving it too.

    I don't understand this sentence at all. But I'm guessing what you said is meant to be negative.

    Dallas has no defense to really speak of, short of Stephane Robidas and Brendan Dillion. If Nill wants to restructure and hire proper defensemen, I welcome it.
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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    jason p ...

    picking hawks in 5 ... you know what to do ... :lol:
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,302
    polaris_x wrote:
    jason p ...

    picking hawks in 5 ... you know what to do ... :lol:
    I'll comp you a Bergeron jersey with my extra winnings!

    :corn:
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