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Yeah...it's what coaches call those games you rip up and completely bury and forget.
Heck, didn't the Pens get steam-rolled by my Hawks like 10-zip last year on opening night? It means nothing since Hawks missed the playoffs and Pens had a decent year.
Remember it like it was yesterday...stung as bad as that outdoor game.
Fantasy hockey jerk move by moi: My opponent has Quick this week who just landed on IR today...so, I pick up Campbell despite already having Gibson, Crawford, and Raanta on my roster already.
With the Kings doing their best Oilers impression, I have zero interest to ever start Campbell but it's good to just completely take out one opponent, right?
Carolina can't be for real, can they? I mean, at some point they'll come back to earth...right?
Liked their game end celebration! That's how hockey should be
Originally Posted by Yumcha
Fantasy hockey jerk move by moi: My opponent has Quick this week who just landed on IR today...so, I pick up Campbell despite already having Gibson, Crawford, and Raanta on my roster already.
With the Kings doing their best Oilers impression, I have zero interest to ever start Campbell but it's good to just completely take out one opponent, right?
Gibson is the boy!
Pens need to stay in Canada for a while...can we schedule a quick game with Winnipeg? Another shutout, Sid and Geno get 2 each...and 1 by that guy Toronto pays us to keep on our roster.
Pens need to stay in Canada for a while...can we schedule a quick game with Winnipeg? Another shutout, Sid and Geno get 2 each...and 1 by that guy Toronto pays us to keep on our roster.
Toronto retains Kessel's salary so we can have Kapanen (point per game this season), Andersen and most importantly Auston fucking Matthews.
Toronto retains Kessel's salary so we can have Kapanen (point per game this season), Andersen and most importantly Auston fucking Matthews.
Sure - okay, justify this any way you want. Toronto can take those guys, Pittsburgh will take this with Toronto paying for (part of) it.
Hot dog eating, Stanley Cup lifting, Toronto paying - Phil the Thrill
Look, there are only a few trades a decade where people say how the F did that happen...this is one of those. This trade made the Weber for Subban trade look like a small glitch of an issue..
Sure - okay, justify this any way you want. Toronto can take those guys, Pittsburgh will take this with Toronto paying for (part of) it.
Hot dog eating, Stanley Cup lifting, Toronto paying - Phil the Thrill
Look, there are only a few trades a decade where people say how the F did that happen...this is one of those. This trade made the Weber for Subban trade look like a small glitch of an issue..
Good thing that you aren't a NHL GM. If the Leafs keep Kessel any longer the team would be in the basement like the Oilers for at least another decade.
As of now the Leafs are the best team in the east in the standings, hey laugh all you want. I sure slept well last night after another Leafs victory.
Good thing that you aren't a NHL GM. If the Leafs keep Kessel any longer the team would be in the basement like the Oilers for at least another decade.
As of now the Leafs are the best team in the east in the standings, hey laugh all you want. I sure slept well last night after another Leafs victory.
First because Toronto played more games? I don't know that I'd be planning out that parade route just yet.
And it's good to know you slept well last night, beings that you guys have no idea how long your boy is out for. But since he hasn't done crap in the last 4 games, I guess it's really not a big loss.
Realize I'm not a GM, but once you pay Matthews, it will be interesting to see what you guys have left to actually field a team (I'll save my Tavares comments for later...)
First because Toronto played more games? I don't know that I'd be planning out that parade route just yet.
And it's good to know you slept well last night, beings that you guys have no idea how long your boy is out for. But since he hasn't done crap in the last 4 games, I guess it's really not a big loss.
Realize I'm not a GM, but once you pay Matthews, it will be interesting to see what you guys have left to actually field a team (I'll save my Tavares comments for later...)
Thanks for your concern, the Leafs were 11-7-2 without Matthews last season, depth wise they are more than enough to handle these regular season games.
Thanks for your concern, the Leafs were 11-7-2 without Matthews last season, depth wise they are more than enough to handle these regular season games.
Guess I'm not sipping the Kool-Aid just yet, since Toronto hasn't been anything in my entire lifetime (and I'm not a yute). But, you know what...even the blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. Maybe this is your year.
Can we just say that Phil the Thrill leaving Toronnah was a necessary move for the Leaves? He is completely miscast as the centerpiece of a team but as a 3rd fiddle behind Geno and Sid, he's perfect...this is why he's suddenly OMG-great.
It has worked out decently for both teams. What we can chuckle about is how Toronnah bent over more than a few times to Boston to get Phil...and how the Bruins came out laughing with that trade. Completely 1-sided. I think that's a rare Sharelli-win, TBH.
Can we just say that Phil the Thrill leaving Toronnah was a necessary move for the Leaves? He is completely miscast as the centerpiece of a team but as a 3rd fiddle behind Geno and Sid, he's perfect...this is why he's suddenly OMG-great.
It has worked out decently for both teams. What we can chuckle about is how Toronnah bent over more than a few times to Boston to get Phil...and how the Bruins came out laughing with that trade. Completely 1-sided. I think that's a rare Sharelli-win, TBH.
Yes the first Kessel trade was an all time worst. Brian Burke refused to do a full rebuild, trading all the assets to Boston ended up setting back the team for many years.
Oilers were in first place in their division for a few hours yesterday, until the sharks won their game. But still.. how did Edmonton get there in the first place? Edmonton has also played less games than everyone else.
Oilers were in first place in their division for a few hours yesterday, until the sharks won their game. But still.. how did Edmonton get there in the first place? Edmonton has also played less games than everyone else.
I still hate that team. All flukes.
Had the game on TV and I'll state this about your Oil like about my Hawks: Take away the number of victories via the OT gimmick and then, ask yourself what is the "true" record -- Chicago has a couple that required the gimmick and so, their record isn't as impressive IMO. I also think that while obviously Edmonton won, Chicago had them by the ropes for many parts of the game and Talbot seemed to have a rabbit's foot last night. It was not until Connor had a 3-on-1 that it was won because of all that open space in OT.
If that's Edmonton's formula again, okiedokie but I don't think it's going to equate to playoff success.
That, or Edmonton is just getting super lucky and it will eventually catch up to them.
The nice thing is that there have been other guys scoring lately.
I get that this is the new "format". But, it does not apply to playoffs. My case in point was when the Hawks won the Central 2 seasons and had a PILE of points...but, if dig deeper, you'll see the high number of wins they had via shootout and the OT gimmick. So, while their regular season was a rousing success, in the playoffs, Nashville plowed through them.
And looks like the Knights have come back down to earth his season. Not surprising.
Knights were (are) a team that really requires a legit goal scorer to succeed. They lost that guy with James Neil and now you see them losing games by a goal. Don't get me wrong, guy's got other issues...but he can put the biscuit in the basket.
I believe they lost 5 games by 2 goals or less - 3 of which were 1 goal games, 2 lost in OT/Shootout. I don't mind Pacioretty - but I'd take Neil over him any day.
Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Pens with a clean sweep on the 4 game Western Canadia trip! :gheywave:
Nice to see them finally playing some better hockey
I'd hope for more than the gay wave emoji from a fellow 'Burgher (not that there's anything wrong with that) - but I'm new here, so I'll just go along with it.
Agree 100% though, was a nice road trip. Keep in mind with my trash talking lately, I'm okay to lose the next two to the Islanders...long as we beat Toronto on Nov 3rd.
Originally Posted by Yumcha
I get that this is the new "format". But, it does not apply to playoffs. My case in point was when the Hawks won the Central 2 seasons and had a PILE of points...but, if dig deeper, you'll see the high number of wins they had via shootout and the OT gimmick. So, while their regular season was a rousing success, in the playoffs, Nashville plowed through them.
100% agree (wow, twice in 1 post) - Disco Dan was always big about getting the win in a shootout...got the Pens points, made the regular season fun, but always created a struggle in the playoffs. Pretty easy to see that Sullivan does not have the same philosophy, That said, however; Pens still struggle 5-5 compared to other decent teams. Last year, too much emphasis on the PP - seems they're going down the same path again. Special teams are nice, but their never the same come playoffs...
Shootouts are fun to watch - but really have zero relevance.
Yes, true. I don’t disagree with your assessment at all.
I don't expect this to even last for the oilers. Just their 15 seconds of fame for the 2018/2019 season.
Well, enjoy it, dude. FWIW, your Oil are surprising some people and if they keep this up, maybe they can make some noise and get into the playoffs. I just am not sure how that D will hold up as you get deeper into the rounds but for now, enjoy the ride.
100% agree (wow, twice in 1 post) - Disco Dan was always big about getting the win in a shootout...got the Pens points, made the regular season fun, but always created a struggle in the playoffs. Pretty easy to see that Sullivan does not have the same philosophy, That said, however; Pens still struggle 5-5 compared to other decent teams. Last year, too much emphasis on the PP - seems they're going down the same path again. Special teams are nice, but their never the same come playoffs...
Shootouts are fun to watch - but really have zero relevance.
I enjoy shootouts and the OT format. Entertaining as heck. Just too bad it does nothing come time to fight for the Cup.
FWIW, plowing through Western Canada is not what it used to be. It's a bit like the Cali run of SJ, LA, and Anaheim...while the Sharks look good, I'm pretty sure the Kings are done and the Ducks are a bubble team...?
BUT, points are points. Good on the Pens. Winnable games are winnable games and padding your points assures no panic come Feb./Mar.
Auston out for at least a month. That may mess up the Leaves a bit.
No, no, no...yinz bastards don't get off that easy, Matthews is expendable. 15 games, from now through the end of November, I'm expecting nothing less than 11-3-1
Originally Posted by Yumcha
...while the Sharks look good, I'm pretty sure the Kings are done and the Ducks are a bubble team...?
I got I shiny quarter (USD too, none of that loonie - toonie crap) that says the Ducks finish higher than the Sharkies. 2 points down and the Sharkies have a game in hand...so I'm really sticking my neck out here. Honestly think they're a better team*, and when Karlsson goes down like a ton of bricks, who's gonna save them?
* Team, not individual players - cause Sharkies got the individual talent above and beyond.
Tell me, are you part of the torronah Stanley cup route planning committee?
Just referencing post #57332 (this is a huge thread) above. I think they're dead in the water without him...like .333 if they're lucky. Sarcasm is a huge trait of mine.
Yes, I'm planning the Stanley Cup route. Same one we took in 2008, 2016, and 2017.
Emotional night last night, moment of silence and ceremonial puck drop before the game. 2 of the officers who were wounded stopping the synagogue shooter did the puck drop with the police chief holding a thin blue line flag behind them.
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