Author Topic: Official 2017-2018 NHL Thread v. Break the Ice (Read 94997 times)

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #630 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:22:11 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on March 28, 2018, 06:48:02 AM

Quote from: OpenYourEyes311 on March 28, 2018, 05:34:45 AM
should have been an icing call (in today's NHL).

There's a whole other topic. Drives me nuts how much icing there is. Between pucks that were intentionally *not* touched by the defending team, or players who look like they're skating thru mud to make sure they don't catch the puck, the linesmen are brutal in their judgment of what's 'playable'. I'd love to see the NHL adopt international/Europe/Russia standards - if it's anywhere close to be playable (by either team) ... no icing.

Agreed. It’s become a fine art and gamesmanship to ‘earn’ that icing call for your team. Some instances are pretty blatant.

pg1067 · « **Reply #631 on:** March 28, 2018, 09:56:22 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 08:39:10 PM

Blues win in OT!!

Damnit.

But the more important result (from my perspective) was that Vancouver beat Anaheim! I almost want to take back every unkind thing I've ever said about the Canucks and the Sedins.

The Kings and Anaheim are now tied with 91 points and both teams having 5 games remaining. The Kings have 5 more ROW than Anaheim, so that tiebreaker is pretty well in hand. STL also has 91 points and the same number of ROW as the Kings but one game in hand on both the Kings and Anaheim.

Part of me wants Colorado to win tonight to knock Anaheim out of the second wild card spot, but I think the Kings' interests are ultimately best served by Colorado losing, so GO FLYERS.

The big showdown between the Kings and Anaheim looms on Friday. I just hope the Kings show up to play against Arizona tomorrow. I'm sure Jack Campbell will start in net because of the back-to-back, and that game has huge potential to be a trap game for the Kings.

pg1067 · « **Reply #632 on:** March 29, 2018, 11:30:41 AM »

Philly beat Colorado last night. That's a good thing.

Minnesota and St. Louis have a game in hand on the other teams in the hunt for the playoffs. Only two games tonight with Western Conference playoff implications:

Dallas @ Minnesota
Arizona @ Kings

I think Minnesota is going to make it into the playoffs one way or another, and Dallas is on life support, so I don't really have a preference in that game. I assume the St. Louis fans here are pulling for Dallas

Kings are 1-0-2 against Arizona this year, which isn't good against one of the worst teams in the league. They need to beat a team they should beat and avoid looking ahead to the big game tomorrow against Anaheim.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #633 on:** March 29, 2018, 11:46:22 AM »

Quote from: pg1067 on March 29, 2018, 11:30:41 AM

I think Minnesota is going to make it into the playoffs one way or another, and Dallas is on life support, so I don't really have a preference in that game. I assume the St. Louis fans here are pulling for Dallas

There's an off chance we could overtake Minnesota for third place....which, I don't know if I'd like that. Honestly, I'd rather play the Predators or Vegas in the first round than Winnipeg.

Vegas rode their hot start to a nice position but they've looked more and more beatable. And, as I've said already.....I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues matchup against the Preds first round and just get it over one way or the other. Preds are 'supposed' to win so all the pressure is on them no matter who they face. If we lose...oh well....but if you beat them that's a huge boost to the team psyche and there's no telling what could happen ......ala the Preds of last year.

Winnipeg is a scary team in my eyes.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #634 on:** March 29, 2018, 12:01:46 PM »

1st place on the line tonight.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #635 on:** March 29, 2018, 12:27:44 PM »

Go Tampa! No way in hell could I ever root for the Bs, even if it means getting closer to a 1st round matchup with yous guyz

King Postwhore · « **Reply #636 on:** March 29, 2018, 12:50:04 PM »

Lol. We get one player back tonight. Backes.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #637 on:** March 29, 2018, 01:24:39 PM »

Big game for the Devils tonight, trying to finish a season sweep of Pittsburgh and keep a little distance between ourselves and the Panthers.

TAC · « **Reply #638 on:** March 29, 2018, 06:42:45 PM »

When the hell did the NHL start hiring NBA officials to call the games? WTF'nF?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #639 on:** March 29, 2018, 06:50:44 PM »

Chippy game so far. I like it.

TAC · « **Reply #640 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:25:34 PM »

David Pastrnak is still only 21 years old. Amazing.

TAC · « **Reply #641 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:26:57 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 29, 2018, 06:50:44 PM

Chippy game so far. I like it.

A playoff feel for sure.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #642 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:30:26 PM »

You know us old school bastards, I'd rather see stuff not called let the boys play.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #643 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:36:00 PM »

PATRICE BRGERON!!

TAC · « **Reply #644 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:36:22 PM »

That goal was ridiculous!

SchecterShredder · « **Reply #645 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:45:41 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 29, 2018, 12:01:46 PM

1st place on the line tonight.

Hahaha! Those are f'ing hilarious. Where are they hanging?

TAC · « **Reply #646 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:51:47 PM »

Another goal from the Bruins version of the Trottier-Bossy-Gilles line.

Seriously, they are inches away from scoring on what seems like every shift.

TAC · « **Reply #647 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:54:18 PM »

Seeing the Lightning again next week!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #648 on:** March 29, 2018, 08:03:34 PM »

Oh yeah Chad. Number one seed with a game in hand. Oh yeah!

TAC · « **Reply #649 on:** March 29, 2018, 08:37:39 PM »

So as far as the Bruins go, the only team they CANNOT beat is Washington.

Their second toughest matchup in the East is Toronto.

The Bruins CAN beat every other team, including Pittsburgh and Tampa, who they surprisingly matchup well against.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #650 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:11:40 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 29, 2018, 08:03:34 PM

Oh yeah Chad. Number one seed with a game in hand. Oh yeah!

The way Tampa's been playing lately, I'd rather face them than the Bruins. The Leafs dominated them last week, and then screwed the pooch in the 3rd to blow a two goal lead; and the Bolts lost bad to the Coyotes recently! Seems as though them (and Vegas) are limping in to the playoffs.

pg1067 · « **Reply #651 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:59:12 AM »

Damn! Jeff Carter with a hat trick as the Kings avoid a trap game against Arizona and win back-to-back games for the first time in March.

Steel cage death match against Anaheim tomorrow. They'd better come to play.

As an aside, congrats to Dave Jackson, who officiated in his final regular season game in LA tonight. The players from both teams lined up to shake his hand after the game as if it were the end of a playoff series. Nicely done.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #652 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:56:45 AM »

Man oh man... both Calgary and Dallas have let their fans down with such epic collapses. In the last 10 games, Calgary is 2-8; Dallas is 1-7-2. Panthers seem to be running out of steam too. I think the only thing in question is the Wild Wild West. Which one of St.Lou, Ana, LA and Co are going to go home early. My money would be on Colorado. Anaheim has a slightly easier sched, and only one more road game. Could very well come down to the final game/weekend of the season.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #653 on:** March 30, 2018, 09:01:57 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on March 30, 2018, 08:56:45 AM

Man oh man... both Calgary and Dallas have let their fans down with such epic collapses. In the last 10 games, Calgary is 2-8; Dallas is 1-7-2. Panthers seem to be running out of steam too. I think the only thing in question is the Wild Wild West. Which one of St.Lou, Ana, LA and Co are going to go home early. My money would be on Colorado. Anaheim has a slightly easier sched, and only one more road game. Could very well come down to the final game/weekend of the season.

If StL can win 3 of the last 5 that'd put them at 97 pts and I'm pretty confident that'd get them in. I'd love to see LA win tonight because that'd mean Anaheim would essentially be fighting for a wild card spot and the Blues hold all the tie breakers over them. I'd also love for the Blues to get their business taken care of before playing Colorado at Colorado the final game of the season. Would hate to have to go in to Colorado needing to win or tie to get in.

They have a game against Arizona and (2) against Chicago. I can see Chicago winning at least one of those games but the Blues need to hammer Arizona and also do themselves a favor and beat Vegas tonight. If they can win tonight I'll start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #654 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:01:50 PM »

Much as I don't want to because Brad Marchand is such a piece of shit (more than two months later, Marcus Johansson still hasn't returned from the concussion he got courtesy of Marchand), I have to be a Bruins fan for the rest of the season because half of Florida's remaining games are against the B's

King Postwhore · « **Reply #655 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:06:43 PM »

Bill, it pleases me seeing you profess your love for Marchand.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #656 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:54:52 PM »

The only time I like Marchand is when he plays for Team Canada. Otherwise, he can go choke on a cock.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #657 on:** March 31, 2018, 05:19:29 AM »

He's Ken Linesman to me but more talented. I hated Linesman on the Flyers but when he became a Bruin I loved him.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #658 on:** March 31, 2018, 05:33:00 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 31, 2018, 05:19:29 AM

He's Ken Linesman to me but more talented. I hated Linesman on the Flyers but when he became a Bruin I loved him.

Oh, I get it... I'd love him if he wore blue and white.

pg1067 · « **Reply #659 on:** March 31, 2018, 10:23:39 PM »

Well...Kings didn’t pull it out against Anaheim yesterday, but the shootout loss is the next best thing. Anaheim has a game in hand and is only one point back going into the game against Colorado tomorrow.

St. Louis laid a major egg against Arizona.

Keep your seatbelts fastened!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #660 on:** April 01, 2018, 05:48:54 AM »

The bad news for Colorado is the loss of Varmalov.

No kidding ... a couple of eggs laid last night - Dallas taking it to Minnesota too. And looks like a bad injury to Suter, which is a huge loss.

Hope the Leafs can stay somewhat motivated over the last 3 games - especially given the teams they're facing. NJ will be likely be pretty motivated, but I'd like to see them spank the shit out of both Buffalo and Montreal - because they should.

KevShmev · « **Reply #661 on:** April 01, 2018, 10:30:07 AM »

Quote from: pg1067 on March 31, 2018, 10:23:39 PM

Well...Kings didn’t pull it out against Anaheim yesterday, but the shootout loss is the next best thing. Anaheim has a game in hand and is only one point back going into the game against Colorado tomorrow.

St. Louis laid a major egg against Arizona.

Keep your seatbelts fastened!

I wasn't surprised. They were due for a bad game after a run of so many great games, and with it being the second night of a back to back on the west coast, it was fairly predictable. But hey, four games to play and they control their own destiny, so it is put up or shut up time.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #662 on:** April 01, 2018, 01:37:36 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on April 01, 2018, 10:30:07 AM

Quote from: pg1067 on March 31, 2018, 10:23:39 PM
Well...Kings didn’t pull it out against Anaheim yesterday, but the shootout loss is the next best thing. Anaheim has a game in hand and is only one point back going into the game against Colorado tomorrow.

St. Louis laid a major egg against Arizona.

Keep your seatbelts fastened!

I wasn't surprised. They were due for a bad game after a run of so many great games, and with it being the second night of a back to back on the west coast, it was fairly predictable. But hey, four games to play and they control their own destiny, so it is put up or shut up time.

Yeah...you could feel that one coming. It's just a bummer that was a huge wasted opportunity to put a bit of space between Colorado with that being our game in hand.

Blues do have their destiny in their own hands but I honestly see them maybe going 2-2 in the final 4 games....which, only puts them at 96 pts. Like I said, they missed a golden opportunity last night to collect 2 pts....and they failed big time at that.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #663 on:** April 01, 2018, 01:50:15 PM »

It's funny... the shit-kicker teams are playing tough lately. Az with road wins at both Tampa and Vegas; the Sabres handing Nashville their asses; Chicago schooling Winnipeg. No game can be taken for granted.

KevShmev · « **Reply #664 on:** April 01, 2018, 07:11:08 PM »

Very true.

I am shocked that Brad Marchand resorted to dirty tactics today, said no one ever.

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Author Topic: Official 2017-2018 NHL Thread v. Break the Ice (Read 94997 times)