Binnington played like a madman, and Rask tanked. Otherwise very physical game until the third quarter.

I’m glad they just scored a goal as I type this. Congrats to the Blues, they really came out.

Sunaj

Canada750 Posts

June 13 2019 02:57 GMT

#264

Playoff Rask in full form lmao

But really, ideal playoffs, Leafs get bent over, and Bruins get to sniff it but not got it, I love it.

xDaunt

United States17732 Posts

June 13 2019 03:02 GMT

#265

Well, I guess I feel a little better knowing that the Sharks got bumped off by the champs.

Danglars

United States10871 Posts

June 13 2019 06:05 GMT

#266

Adorable finish for the Blues superfan.

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium3380 Posts

June 13 2019 06:40 GMT

#267

What a season, and what a story for Blues! Holy shit, this was incredible. From dead last in Jan to winning the cup on the shoulders of a rookie goalie with just fantastic team effort. Im impressed. Great recognition to oReilly, he was in beast mode!

also:

On May 28 2019 05:33 fLyiNgDroNe wrote:
Blues in 6 or 7

FaCE_1

Canada5441 Posts

June 13 2019 10:17 GMT

#268

Yeah, Rookie goalers that arrive late in the season, new headcoach mid season, dead last 1st Jan. The result, Stanley Cup winner.

Congrats to the Blues.

[N3O]r3d33m3r

Germany617 Posts

June 18 2019 14:21 GMT

#269

Erik Karlsson staying with the Sharks.. now that is big news.. I expected him to hit Free Agency again...

JimmiC

Canada2011 Posts

June 18 2019 14:48 GMT

#270

The sharks are sure going to regret that deal in a few years! But they should be one of the favorites again next year.

QuanticHawk

United States30893 Posts

June 20 2019 18:10 GMT

#271

That was a fun playoffs. ROR is pure stud. Still can’t beleive how bad Marchand was in game 7.

I think the Karlsson deal is going to be fine but expensive for at least 3-4 years. It’s going to hurt on the back 9 of it. Even short term it’s going to cost them a lot of talented middle six talent and depth. I think they had to though based on how good he is.

The Hayes deal is god awful. He’s hit 20g once and 50 pats once and he’s 27. The rangers totallly worked Winnipeg. Traded them back their own first. So they effectively got Trouba and lemiuex for poink (who is really bad in his own end) and two months of Hayes. I’m so glad they’re not paying for Hayes.

I’m really hoping devils go Hughes first so the Rangers get Kakko. Ignoring the rest of his game, his puck carrying ability and shielding with his body is Jagr-Esque. The rangers really haven’t nailed a 1st round forward since fucking Kovalev. I’m excited to see them rebuild now. It looks like they could be good within the next two years. I can’t wait til staal and smith are gone.

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium3380 Posts

July 01 2019 17:30 GMT

#272

reports start to come in, Panarin to Rangers, Bobrovsky to Panthers, Zucc to Wilds...

JimmiC

Canada2011 Posts

July 01 2019 18:47 GMT

#273

And aho tendered by the habs. 5 years 8.5 per.

FaCE_1

Canada5441 Posts

July 02 2019 09:47 GMT

#274

there 0% chance that the Canes doesn't match that offer. As much has I want Aho, their is no way that they can't match that contract.

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium3380 Posts

July 02 2019 14:34 GMT

#275

Kadri to Avs: good riddance. He was more of a liability rather than an asset to Leafs to be honest.
Devils and Rangers so far have made the most splash with draft and signings.

QuanticHawk

United States30893 Posts

July 02 2019 15:12 GMT

#276

On July 02 2019 18:47 FaCE_1 wrote:
there 0% chance that the Canes doesn't match that offer. As much has I want Aho, their is no way that they can't match that contract.

Yeah but it definitely is a poison pill contract. First few years are huge signing bonuses which hurt small market teams. Waddell said he’s going to wait the full seven days to make sure Montreal has that money tied up lol. Bergevin is an idiot. It would have made more sense to target Marner since Toronto doesn’t have much wiggle room without sacrificing depth players.

This has been the best rangers offseason in ages. That defense is still ass as long as smith and staal are on it and there is some forward questions. But you could do a lot worse than a top 6 that includes Z, Panarin, Kakko, and Kreider. If Buchnevich takes another step forward and one of those young centers turns into a 40-50 pt guy this year they’ve got a solid top 6. I would be amazed if Kakko doesn’t come in and have an immediate 40-50 pt season himself.

Devils moves were also really good. I’m excited for the rivalry to have meaningful games again.

FaCE_1

Canada5441 Posts

July 02 2019 16:10 GMT

#277

Marner cost is huge. it's what 4 first pick ? that's a lot of potential for a winger.

The two big thing about the contract is the first year which cost 21 millions (something like 11 at the signature and 10 for the year).Like you said, this isn't small money for a team like the Canes but they should be able to find it.

Also, the contract is only 5 years so after it, Aho is free.

Last thing is i'm pretty sure Aho doesn't want to play there anymore. but it's not really is choice yet...

As for the general way the day went, the race for the playoff in the East will be really intense. Devils, Rangers, Panters and Flyers all did some improvement (tough, I don't think Rangers are up there yet), Habs will be much better if Aho is in the team, and the big team are still all really strong (Botls, Bruins, Pitts, Caps, etc).

FaCE_1

Canada5441 Posts

July 02 2019 17:59 GMT

#278

ok.. Canes just equal the contract !

FaCE_1

Canada5441 Posts

September 03 2019 17:47 GMT

#279

19-20 is coming !!

what do you thing are the odds that the NHLPA resign the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the season doesn't start ?

JimmiC

Canada2011 Posts

September 03 2019 18:19 GMT

#280

I sure as hell hope not, hockey has fallen so far behind the big 3 leagues and this would be like the 3rd strike in not very long? Baseball is the next closest but they have required. Basketball and football have no had one in forever and I don't think it is not connected that they are still kicking ass.

Now adays people watch tons of sports, if hockey is out it will just be forgotten, you still have your NFL, NBA, UFC, golf, racing, tennis, and whatever else people watch.

I think teams like Vegas that are just building momentum would be hit the hardest. It would be really bad for the league.