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I must be spoiled, because that's the 4th or 5th save I've seen like that during this years playoffs
Again, I get it since I'm like this for the Dead Things, Blues...I hate them...so, if you can't see the Caps for what they've been this year in the playoffs, it's plausible. But, Holtby has had some jaw-droppers himself. Heck, he was carrying a 2-game shutout against a very game TBay team.
I hope the Final goes 7 but would not be shocked if either team takes it. That being said, I still think this is DC's year finally.
I could be proven very wrong in about two weeks, but, I almost feel like their luck is running out. There have been a number of sports teams in the past that were complete underdogs, only to end up making it super far into their respective championship series... and often they choke at the very end. I think that's where you need those all star type players to carry you through to the end.
But who knows. Vegas already broke all the rules we know about sports, so hey, maybe they have one more trick up their sleave
I could be proven very wrong in about two weeks, but, I almost feel like their luck is running out. There have been a number of sports teams in the past that were complete underdogs, only to end up making it super far into their respective championship series... and often they choke at the very end. I think that's where you need those all star type players to carry you through to the end.
But who knows. Vegas already broke all the rules we know about sports, so hey, maybe they have one more trick up their sleave
Kinda like...your Oil's Cup run against the Canes, huh?
I could be proven very wrong in about two weeks, but, I almost feel like their luck is running out. There have been a number of sports teams in the past that were complete underdogs, only to end up making it super far into their respective championship series... and often they choke at the very end.
Originally Posted by Yumcha
Kinda like...your Oil's Cup run against the Canes, huh?
Just saw Wilson get worked into the boards behind Fleury and then double cross checked by two LV defence men, while laying on the ice. Felt kind of satisfying
FYI Yummy, I've felt all along that the person listed as the source of this rumor was just starting it up because he had nothing else to talk about in the off season and was trying to indirectly blame Kessel for playing hurt
THE KESSEL STUFF
According to Mark Madden of 105.9 the X, Mike Sullivan and Phil Kessel have developed a rift that has prompted the Penguins to try to trade Kessel. Other sites repeated the original report or otherwise built off it. The topic became heavily discussed among the fan base.
My own longstanding policy has been to not comment on — or confirm or corroborate — other outlets’ reporting. We have enough of our own work to do here. But there’s been enough about this Kessel trade issue that I felt it was worth running it all past the one individual empowered to make such a thing happen.
So I asked Rutherford, specifically, if there was anything about the Sullivan/Kessel relationship that might motivate him to make a trade and, additionally, if he felt newly motivated to trade Kessel for any reason.
Rutherford’s response couldn’t have been more emphatic.
“The answer is no,” he came back. “I don’t feel I need to trade this player, and there’s certainly nothing new that’s developed regarding this in any way.”
He then spoke passionately about Kessel’s competitive level and how that was evident on and off the ice this past regular season. He declined to get into specifics on the record, but I’ll add this myself: I’ve witnessed Kessel being tough on people all through the Penguins’ organization, from equipment managers to media relations officials, all the way up to the coaches. He’s exceptionally particular, exceptionally fussy. What I’ve never witnessed, though, was Kessel doing that out of malice or weirdness or anything other than keeping his focus where he wants it. And when he’s at the rink, that focus is on winning at hockey. It’s not on being Mr. Congeniality with all his co-workers. It’s certainly not on speaking with reporters, though I’ve never had any problem with him myself. It’s about winning. And if he ticks a few people off in the process, even the head coach, so be it.
That’s not rift material, as I see it. That’s Phil being Phil. And while Sullivan hasn’t always been tickled about Phil being Phil, I know from having spoken with both men about this many times that there’s a mutual, if often grudging, respect there. They’ve helped each other win, and that’s what matters most to both.
Final disclaimer: I’m doing my own reporting here with my own sources, and I’m not questioning Madden’s reporting or his sources. It’s a big world. There’s always room for multiple perspectives.
I think the refs are tasked with pushing a series to game 7. If one team is significantly stronger than the other, there is little the refs can do to ultimately change the outcome... but if both teams are fairly close, I think Mr. Bettman has them stretch the series... it's more exciting, draws more people, more revenue, more attention.
I mean, we've all seen those calls where you're like "wtf was that? ", or those totally blatant calls that happen 6 feet in front of them that they completely miss... just purposely controlling the pendulum from swinging too much in any direction.
Totally agree, it's been blatantly obvious, especially this year. They say they don't want to affect the outcome, and then make calls or no calls to directly affect the outcome of games.
FYI Yummy, I've felt all along that the person listed as the source of this rumor was just starting it up because he had nothing else to talk about in the off season and was trying to indirectly blame Kessel for playing hurt
Fair enough. If it's nothing...good for your team. Trading Phil would not be great for the franchise.
Well, the one trick pony finally got his cup. Exciting game and looked like Vegas was going to force another game, but in the end the Caps just wanted it more.
05-31-2018, 09:13 PM
", or those totally blatant calls that happen 6 feet in front of them that they completely miss... just purposely controlling the pendulum from swinging too much in any direction.
