2013-2014 NHL Thread

[hockeyfan1]

Habs' Murray returns to lineup after serving a suspension, given match penalty (again) for hit on Isles' Sundstrom...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0FA2XDJ1I&list=UUiliG5VxHNHJR4ooEW0R0dQ[/youtube]

 

[Jalili]

Rupp's hit on Oshie worthy of suspension...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUiliG5VxHNHJR4ooEW0R0dQ&v=AcEedygdpBc[/youtube]

Disgusting hit, and it could cost Oshie his chance at competing in the playoffs. Rupp is just a dirty player.

Really sucks that so many marquee guys on top teams are succumbing to injuries, right before the playoffs start.

 

[seahawk]

Habs' Murray returns to lineup after serving a suspension, given match penalty (again) for hit on Isles' Sundstrom...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0FA2XDJ1I&list=UUiliG5VxHNHJR4ooEW0R0dQ[/youtube]

Welcome to the job Stephane Quintal.

 

[L K]

Habs' Murray returns to lineup after serving a suspension, given match penalty (again) for hit on Isles' Sundstrom...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0FA2XDJ1I&list=UUiliG5VxHNHJR4ooEW0R0dQ[/youtube]

Welcome to the job Stephane Quintal.

I love how TSN is in "the Canadiens are the only Canadian playoff team" form and trying to justify that hit. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

So far the Blues have actually downgraded in goal with Miller over Halak.

 

[Jalili]

So far the Blues have actually downgraded in goal with Miller over Halak.

It's scary how downhill things have gone for them. The entire team is in a bad state right now. Miller not playing well, Backes/Oshie/Tarasenko all injured.

That trade has not worked out for them so far.

 

[mc]

Round 1 matchup:
Detroit vs Boston
Montreal vs Tampa Bay

Any other matchups that are set?

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I hate the Habs, but congrats to them, great end to their regular season, Captain with an OT penalty shot winner in a tight playoff style 0-0 war.

 

[Bonsixx]

As much has been made about Toronto's eight-game losing streak in regulation time, the Blues are on the verge of closing out their season losing six times in a row in regulation. Crazy.

 

[Redleaf]

As much has been made about Toronto's eight-game losing streak in regulation time, the Blues are on the verge of closing out their season losing six times in a row in regulation. Crazy.

Can their slide be chalked up to goaltending?

 

[bustaheims]

Can their slide be chalked up to goaltending?

Well, coming into today's game, Miller had a .905 Sv% in St Louis, compared to Halak's .917 while he was there, so, yeah, part of it can definitely be chalked up to goaltending.

 

[bustaheims]

ArponBasu: Just noticed the Panthers power play finished the season at 10% and the penalty kill was at 76%. That has to be the worst special teams ever

 

[seahawk]

Round 1 matchup:
Detroit vs Boston
Montreal vs Tampa Bay

Any other matchups that are set?

Columbus - Pittsburgh
Philadelphia - Rangers
Anaheim - Dallas
San Jose - Los Angeles

I think the other 2 are now set after the Blues got shutout this afternoon. Colorado - Minnesota an St. Louis - Chicago.

 

[mc]

Can't see st Loius beating Chicago.
Detroit might upset Boston.
Rangers and philly? Leaning towards philly.

 

[bustaheims]

BNHarrington: And the end of OT also means Leino has gone through the season without a goal for the mere price of a $4.5 million cap hit. #Sabres

And we complain about Orr being useless (he is).

 

[Jalili]

These 1st round matchups are refreshing. Definitely a new look after years of some stale rivalries.

 

[mc]

BNHarrington: And the end of OT also means Leino has gone through the season without a goal for the mere price of a $4.5 million cap hit. #Sabres

And we complain about Orr being useless (he is).

Players are mailing it in.  So many passengers.

Imagine this life folks.

 

[Madferret]

Blues couldn't have picked a worse time to start sputtering and now they get to play the Hawks

 

[hockeyfan1]

Oilers classy farewell to Ryan Smyth, captain for the game & all...

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/ryan-smyth-retirement-ceremony-a-classy-move-by-edmonton-oilers/

 

[L K]

Barry Trotz was fired by the Predators. 
1196 Games 557-479-60 -100  Average 87 point pace playing a tough Western Conference with half a deck most years.    14 years is a long time for a guy to spend with one organization but he would be a guy I would consider.  He did a lot with limited rosters.