2017/2018 Hockey thread

Chihuahua · 05-21-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

How about those scrubs from Vegas????

They are no joke. Good think Vegas didn't take a page out of the Barry Trotz coaching manual and healthy scratch Nate Schmidt every night.

sspade · 05-21-2018, 10:53 PM

Had a feeling...

Who doesn't love a game seven anyway

Pulling for Tampa at home on Wednesday!

FlaPatsFan · 05-22-2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Had a feeling...

Who doesn't love a game seven anyway

Pulling for Tampa at home on Wednesday!

Me too....you knew the Caps would come out swinging and they did. Lightning looked flat.

Game 7 for all the marbles....

GO BOLTS!!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

UncleWede · 05-22-2018, 02:42 PM

A brief rest, but not long enough for Vegas to get rusty.

Who leads in terms of initial home-ice advantage?

jgoens · 05-22-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

They are no joke. Good think Vegas didn't take a page out of the Barry Trotz coaching manual and healthy scratch Nate Schmidt every night.

Based on the season and the playoffs I think there is a high probability that Vegas will take the cup. Really, no one has been able to dominate them. So far there playoff record is 12-3...that's crazy..they have lost in three rounds what many teams lose in one round.

I was thinking at the beginning of the playoffs that Tampa would be in the finals for sure--and they might be--but they sure have not been a dominating team in getting there.

Glad the Sharks were their toughest opponent so far.

sspade · 05-22-2018, 05:12 PM

I agree, Vegas should win. And Ill be completely honest and say that I hope they do. For a lot of reasons!

Chihuahua · 05-22-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

So far there playoff record is 12-3...that's crazy..they have lost in three rounds what many teams lose in one round.

I'm still shocked at how easily they dispatched the Jets. I was not expecting that at all. The only concern I'd have for LV is that the long rest in the playoffs can sometimes be a detriment, I've seen it happen before.

vooonoo · 05-22-2018, 08:05 PM

vegas was 500 to 1 to win the cup in the beginning of the season... wish i put 100 bucks on them

jgoens · 05-22-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

I agree, Vegas should win. And Ill be completely honest and say that I hope they do. For a lot of reasons!

Yeah, man I agree as well--a bunch of guys who were on teams that didn't care enough for them and play their hearts out every game....this is the point. They don't have any stars (save Fleury) but it comes down to playing 100% every day.

It's hard to play the best every day and when other teams do they will beat Vegas, but Vegas plays 100% more than 9 out of ten games and in this league when you do that you win.

Vitacura · 05-23-2018, 09:48 PM

As a lightning fan this is a painful game to watch. All the possession, great passes and shots in the world for naught if the puck doesn't go into the net.
Sigh..

sspade · 05-23-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vooonoo

vegas was 500 to 1 to win the cup in the beginning of the season... wish i put 100 bucks on them

I have contemplated this many times over the past couple months. Damnit!

sspade · 05-23-2018, 09:51 PM

Not looking good for the boys in blue right now...

Looks like its going to be a Washington vs. Las Vegas final.

National Capitol vs. Sin City.

RM3NIAN · 05-24-2018, 09:47 AM

How about those Caps!!!!!!!

Ralph335 · 05-24-2018, 10:53 AM

Tampa.... Why.

This is almost as bad as if the Pens were in the Cup. Maybe worse cause now I'm surrounded by fake Rock the Redders at the office.

UncleWede · 05-24-2018, 12:03 PM

I wasn't expecting to have to wait until MONDAY for the first game. Now the rust is settling in in Vegas.

jgoens · 05-24-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I wasn't expecting to have to wait until MONDAY for the first game. Now the rust is settling in in Vegas.

Rust? Huh? Have you followed the last 2 series. That rust from sweeping the Kings translated to a major blowout of the Sharks. Rust? Or you mean Rest?

infinitekidM2C · 05-24-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Rust? Huh? Have you followed the last 2 series. That rust from sweeping the Kings translated to a major blowout of the Sharks. Rust? Or you mean Rest?

norcal has jokes? haha but i agree, i think at this point in the season the little time off is probably a bonus

RM3NIAN · 05-24-2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

Tampa.... Why.

This is almost as bad as if the Pens were in the Cup. Maybe worse cause now I'm surrounded by fake Rock the Redders at the office.

Brace yourself, the bandwagon is moving at full steam! WE ARE ALL CAPS!!!

Chihuahua · 05-24-2018, 04:39 PM

I was at game 7 last night. The building before the game was tense and electric (no pun intended) like nothing I have ever experienced. As soon as Ovi scored, it was like someone popped a balloon and ALL of the energy that was in that building was gone. From that point on the Caps contingent (team, fans, everyone) took over and it felt like we owned that building. There were way more Caps fans there last night than what I normally see during a regular season game, maybe double what it usually is. I'm a lifelong fan, I got into the Capitals right when they started making the playoffs regularly so I have literally watched every single playoff failure including the Easter Epic and the '98 sweep. If ever there was a Caps roster that I felt had a legitimate shot, it's this one. I'm still pessimistic because Caps.

jgoens · 05-24-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

I'm still pessimistic because Caps.

I would be less pessimistic because Caps and more worried because Knights.

infinitekidM2C · 05-24-2018, 04:54 PM

First game is going to be interesting...anyone know off hand their regular season results?

Chihuahua · 05-24-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

I would be less pessimistic because Caps and more worried because Knights.

Yes, I am that.

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