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Post by khawk20 on Apr 15, 2023 13:16:39 GMT
Is this the year the Loafs win a round? Do the Bruins crash out early? Is Vegas vs Seattle Buttman’s dream, and if it happens he just gives the cup to the winner?
East:
Boston (1) vs. Florida (8) Carolina (2) vs. NY Islanders (7) New Jersey vs. NY Rangers Toronto vs. Tampa
West:
Vegas (1) vs. Winnipeg (8) Colorado (2) vs. Seattle (7) Dallas vs. Minnesota Edmonton vs. Los Angeles
Canadian media are salivating at mcdavid having a real shot to win the cup this year; it could happen. They’re even ignoring the loafs by comparison, which means only coverage twelve times a day and none about when Austin matthews takes a shit.
I’m not sure how much I’ll actually watch but if I remember in June (holy fuck that’s a long ways away) the finals could be fun.
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Post by khawk20 on Apr 15, 2023 13:18:25 GMT
Boston Carolina Rangers Loafs
Vegas Colorado Minnesota Coilers
I don’t see any big upsets this year in the first round.
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Post by lari on Apr 15, 2023 14:20:06 GMT
Is this the year the Loafs win a round?
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Post by lari on Apr 15, 2023 14:28:23 GMT
Panthers beat the Bruins in an upset. Ullmark will melt. Panthers have some depth and the East is closer than you think.
Hurricanes will beat the Islanders. The Isles aren't what they were just a few years ago.
Devils vs Rangers is the best matchup of the first round. I'll take the Rangers because of Kane and because the Hawks need them to win two rounds.
Leafs vs Bolts we've seen already. I'm excited to see what new way the Leafs will find to lose.
Knights will beat the Jets. The Jets ain't got that much unless Hellebuyck steals the series.
Avs over Seattle. No brainer.
The Stars and the Wild... I dunno. Dallas? They have the experience. And Max Domi!
Oilers vs Kings makes me think of the early 90's and Messier vs Gretzky. I think the Oilers have to win this one. The Kings aren't all that great, but who knows. Can Danault stop McDavid? If so, we have a series.
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Post by stbhawks19 on Apr 15, 2023 14:30:21 GMT
Bruins in 5 Canes in 6 Devils in 6 Lightning in 7
Avs in 6 Vegas in 5 Wild in 7 Oilers in 6
Agreed that Devils Rags will be the most entertaining series. Devils remind me of a better version of the 08-09 Hawks with a lot of young firepower, going up against a hated rival with high expectations.
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Post by garyu on Apr 15, 2023 22:53:04 GMT
Boston Carolina Rangers Lightning
Avs Vgk Stars Oil
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Post by chitownjeff on Apr 16, 2023 1:06:11 GMT
The question now stands if Rangers fall in first or second round do they resign Kaner? or does he end up on another contender or even Beefalo?
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Post by HawkDad on Apr 16, 2023 3:57:27 GMT
Broons, Canes, Jersey Guys, Not The Loafs
Vegas, Avs, Dallas Stars, McDavids
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Post by jimc on Apr 17, 2023 3:47:05 GMT
Bruins over Cats...but ya...it could be a lot closer than people think.
Leafs finally over Tbay...but I agree with Larry...Watching them.find fun new ways to lose is a rite of spring.
Rags over Devils in a long fun series
Hurricanes easily over Isles
Avs in 3 over Kraken
Dallas over Minny in a great series
Jets over Vegas. Eichel is gay.
Oilers over kings...won't be close.
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Post by Merpes on Apr 18, 2023 11:29:20 GMT
Not a sound strategy to have a guy named Skinner between the pipes for you in the playoffs.
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Post by khawk20 on Apr 18, 2023 12:44:25 GMT
Not a sound strategy to have a guy named Skinner between the pipes for you in the playoffs. I didn’t see the game…did goalie fails cost them the game?
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Post by stbhawks19 on Apr 18, 2023 12:45:30 GMT
Stars Wild was a hell of a game, hard to not see that one going the distance.
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Post by Merpes on Apr 18, 2023 16:22:03 GMT
Not a sound strategy to have a guy named Skinner between the pipes for you in the playoffs. I didn’t see the game…did goalie fails cost them the game? He got outplayed. Oilers gave up the most goals of any playoff team. They never learn.
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Post by jimc on Apr 18, 2023 16:50:40 GMT
Alex Lyon and his leaky glove are not the answer in South Florida.
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Post by Merpes on Apr 18, 2023 17:11:27 GMT
Alex Lyon and his leaky glove are not the answer in South Florida. What about Gary’s leaky brown star?
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