***Official 2018-19 NHL Season Thread***

[Gadzooks]

The puck drops tonight!!!


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[DaFace]

Damn, with all the Chiefs fun, the season has crept up on me. Looking forward to it.

And fuck the Wild. :)

[Chiefs4TheWin]

In for another year. Lets go Pens!

[Bearcat]

Hockey is back! PBJ

[Bearcat]

Tom Wilson suspended 20 games for this hit in the preseason... the media seems to think he has pretty good potential, but every time I see him he's being a douchebag.


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[Otter]

10.3.2018

Odds to win Stanley Cup




Toronto Maple Leafs +700
Tampa Bay Lightning +850
Winnipeg Jets +850
Nashville Predators +1100
Vegas Golden Knights +1100
Washington Capitals +1100
Boston Bruins +1100
Pittsburgh Penguins +1200
San Jose Sharks +1200
St. Louis Blues +2000
Los Angeles Kings +2600
Philadelphia Flyers +2600
Edmonton Oilers +3000
Anaheim Ducks +3000
Dallas Stars +3000
Columbus Blue Jackets +3000
Calgary Flames +3300
Chicago Blackhawks +3500
Minnesota Wild +3500
Colorado Avalanche +4000
New Jersey Devils +4000
Florida Panthers +4500
New York Rangers +8500
Carolina Hurricanes +10000
Montreal Canadiens +10000
Buffalo Sabres +10000
New York Islanders +10000
Arizona Coyotes +10000
Vancouver Canucks +12500
Detroit Red Wings +20000
Ottawa Senators +20000

[Bearcat]

Oops.

[DaFace]

Pretty crazy suspension of Wilson. I guess credit to the league for starting to seem serious about head injuries.

[DaFace]

Oops.

Meh. It's not like these threads stay at the top very long with all of the Mahomes excitement.

[Bearcat]

Tavares with his first goal as a Leaf, they're going to be a fun team to watch.

[Bearcat]

Damn, with all the Chiefs fun, the season has crept up on me. Looking forward to it.

And fuck the Wild. :)

I swear the play the Wild like 20 times per season.

Read something in THN about teams that have taken a big leap in the standings, and how a team like the Senators should have known by advanced stats how they weren't really a conference finals team, and shouldn't have gone all-in..... and they mentioned the Avalanche, Knights, and Devils, saying they all stayed the course this offseason and didn't do anything crazy.... and at the same time, missing the playoffs isn't necessarily a step back (unless they have like a 48 point season).

Thought it was an interesting take... even now I'm not sure what to think of the Golden Knights.

And as far as the Avalanche, I'm sadly looking forward to Saturday far more than the opener... fuck the Wild.

[Gadzooks]

Tavares with his first goal as a Leaf, they're going to be a fun team to watch.

Auston Matthews has 7 goals in 3 season openers.

[Gadzooks]

I swear the play the Wild like 20 times per season.

Read something in THN about teams that have taken a big leap in the standings, and how a team like the Senators should have known by advanced stats how they weren't really a conference finals team, and shouldn't have gone all-in..... and they mentioned the Avalanche, Knights, and Devils, saying they all stayed the course this offseason and didn't do anything crazy.... and at the same time, missing the playoffs isn't necessarily a step back (unless they have like a 48 point season).

Thought it was an interesting take... even now I'm not sure what to think of the Golden Knights.

And as far as the Avalanche, I'm sadly looking forward to Saturday far more than the opener... fuck the Wild.

If I was an Avalanche fan, this would be the greatest season ever. They can take a stab at getting in the playoffs and rolling the dice, while the Sens are floundering to a lottery pick. Imagine being a playoff team that drafts Jack Hughes 1st overall... Horrifying fail for Ottawa and Duchene, (who goes from one dumpster fire to another).

[MMXcalibur]

Penguins have had a full summer off, so I'm hoping that revitalizes them for another playoff run.

[MMXcalibur]

The puck's already been dropped, bitch: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=317910

[Discuss Thrower]

The puck's already been dropped, bitch: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=317910

I'll go into the box for about 2 minutes... and feel shame.

I searched the lounge for a thread but nothing came up. The fuck...

[Bearcat]

Well, if nothing else, 3 people creating the Official thread shows there's some interest this season... and that no one checks the 2nd page. LMAO

[Discuss Thrower]

Well, if nothing else, 3 people creating the Official thread shows there's some interest this season... and that no one checks the 2nd page. LMAO

... well I wasn't gonna scan page by page and thought a search would suffice.

Then I think about it and I must have set the parameters to "Six months and older." :facepalm:

[Discuss Thrower]

What a fucking meltdown

[Bearcat]

Fuck the Wild

[DaFace]

Fuck the Wild

Amen. Good showing for the Avs tonight.

[Discuss Thrower]

.. yeah fuck the Wild.

[chiefs1111]

Blues fire Yeo. Craig Berube named interim coach.

[Gadzooks]

Blues fire Yeo. Craig Berube named interim coach.

As I recall, Yeo called his own firing earlier this year. I thought EDM's McClellan to Hitchcock move was more interesting.

[chiefs1111]

Flyers just hired ex Wild GM Chuck Fletcher for GM. Sighs

[DaFace]

NHL to Seattle is official. Starts 2021.

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/25451216/nhl-votes-give-expansion-franchise-seattle

[Discuss Thrower]

Took their time making that one official.

[Gadzooks]

Took their time making that one official.

Seattle had to finalize their Arena reno before it became official, but yeah, this has been pretty obvious for a couple of years.
I can't believe I'm going to say this, but Bettman is improving the league. All he needs now is to save the Senators, (to keep the franchise prices where they are), and a significant upgrade in the TV contracts/ coverage.
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[OnTheWarpath15]

NHL to Seattle is official. Starts 2021.

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/25451216/nhl-votes-give-expansion-franchise-seattle

Welcome to the Thunderdome, Arizona.

I would rather seen the league move Edmonton and Calgary to the Central and Colorado to the Pacific for travel purposes, but whatever.

[Bearcat]

Seattle had to finalize their Arena reno before it became official, but yeah, this has been pretty obvious for a couple of years.
I can't believe I'm going to say this, but Bettman is improving the league. All he needs now is to save the Senators, (to keep the franchise prices where they are), and a significant upgrade in the TV contracts/ coverage.


Well, as long as he's done expanding for a bit.

And I just saw a quote from him yesterday about the pending lockout in a couple seasons, saying "the players know when it expires, nothing is being done, it's in their court". :banghead:


It'll bring the Avalanche here more often. And hopefully they always play the Wild on Wednesday nights.

[RockChalk]

Beautiful little hit on Tom Wilson last night. He's due about 40+ more of these, by my count.

https://i.imgur.com/Nt3mTRV.gif

https://deadspin.com/ryan-reaves-injured-tom-wilson-on-a-blindside-hit-1830875006

[Bearcat]

Nice. First one isn't bad, either. Douche.

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[Discuss Thrower]

Dilly Dilly to Reaves for planting that jackass.

[DaNewGuy]

Anyone watching the Cats/Blues ?

[Gadzooks]

Leafs/Canes for me. When are the Blues gonna trade Pietrangelo to the Leafs for Zaitzev. Do I have to wait until he's off IR?

[Chiefs4TheWin]

Beautiful little hit on Tom Wilson last night. He's due about 40+ more of these, by my count.

https://i.imgur.com/Nt3mTRV.gif

https://deadspin.com/ryan-reaves-injured-tom-wilson-on-a-blindside-hit-1830875006

Man, by my biased eyes Wilson was coming for him and he reversed on that jackass.

[MMXcalibur]

Anyone watching the Cats/Blues ?

You cannot in fact, score off a ref's dick 'n balls.

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[Gadzooks]

You cannot in fact, score off a ref's dick 'n balls.


It was funny until I realized it probably seriously damaged his actual dick 'n balls. (I don't believe the refs wear cups).

[GloryDayz]

You cannot in fact, score off a ref's dick 'n balls.

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I've taken plenty of pucks off he hips, arms, knees, and TOO many off the shins from my players. Happy that the jewels remain safe. So far.

[GloryDayz]

It was funny until I realized it probably seriously damaged his actual dick 'n balls. (I don't believe the refs wear cups).

They do. I frequently don't when I'm coaching instead of playing, but I might now!

[OnTheWarpath15]

You cannot in fact, score off a ref's dick 'n balls.

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I was at the game, and it happened right across from us. Pretty comical.

The ref's beanbag has as many goals as Pat Maroon does...

[Predarat]

I should not laugh. But it was Tim Peel.

[GloryDayz]

Wow, the end of the Blues game was AMAZING!! WOW!!!

[Discuss Thrower]

Skate-off shorty.

[GloryDayz]

Skate-off shorty.

And many of us learned a rule that I'm sure few of us ever knew.

[DaKCMan AP]

Go Bolts! Going for 9 straight tomorrow.

[chiefs1111]

Flyers FINALLY fire Hasktol.

[Bearcat]

In a perfect world, I'd be headed to KU/ASU tonight... but, decent seats are kind of insane. Avalanche/Yotes is a good consolation though... maybe the Avs can bounce back from the lowly Blackhawks, despite the back to back games.

[Discuss Thrower]

Uhhhhh so how about those Blues, yea?

[GloryDayz]

Uhhhhh so how about those Blues, yea?

Man, we just got home and watched the OT, and them dudes, on both teams, were friggin TIRED... Wow...

[DaFace]

I'm having trouble reconciling the Avs team that looked great for the first two months with the dumpster fire they have become. Bizarre.

[Bearcat]

I'm having trouble reconciling the Avs team that looked great for the first two months with the dumpster fire they have become. Bizarre.

Yeah, something like 3-15 since mid-December, with an OT loss or two in there. :shake:

If it wasn't for the Stars and Knights winning a few games lately, the entire WC would be a dumpster fire.... they should just start the playoffs with the top two teams in each division, definitely no need for the wild cards.


On another note, the Leafs got Matthews signed... they have the money to sign Marner and Matthews will get his insane contract a couple years early.

[siberian khatru]

Man, we just got home and watched the OT, and them dudes, on both teams, were friggin TIRED... Wow...

Bolts exhausted themselves shooting wide of the net.

[GloryDayz]

Bolts exhausted themselves shooting wide of the net.

The routine (for them) half-ice tape-to-tape passes they were missing in OT suggests there was a lot going wide.

It's pretty telling when you see those guys missing those passes. And not in a bad way, it tells me that both teams must have skated their living asses off in the 3rd.

Hats off to both teams, they really did leave it all on the ice.

[Gadzooks]

On another note, the Leafs got Matthews signed... they have the money to sign Marner and Matthews will get his insane contract a couple years early.

Avs fans shouldn't be fans of the Matthews signing, (as a Leafs fan, I'm not fond of it) - it sets the table for all other RFAs getting big money and minimal term.
Rantanen & Co. will probably wait until the Leafs overpay Marner to negotiate their contract.
The Matthews deal has set a bad trend on contracts - IMO.

[Bearcat]

Fun game in Nashville.

[GloryDayz]

How 'BOUT THAT goal... Woot!!!

[GloryDayz]

Love me some Subban, but today was the Blues' day...

[Discuss Thrower]

Fun game in Nashville.

Nothing fun about watching Jake "Alexsmith" Allen trip over his dick in big games.

[ChiefsCountry]

8 straight wins for the Blues!

[DaFace]

1 straight win for the Avs (which kind of seems like about the same level of accomplishment right now)!

[GloryDayz]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Bearcat]

1 straight win for the Avs (which kind of seems like about the same level of accomplishment right now)!

LMAO

And against the Jets of all teams... on the road. :spock:


The Leafs play in Phoenix tomorrow... I'd really like to see them live, but tickets that are normally $50-60 on the secondary market are $140+, since they jack up face value for "premier" games to like $180 for lower level.

[Gadzooks]

LMAO

And against the Jets of all teams... on the road. :spock:


The Leafs play in Phoenix tomorrow... I'd really like to see them live, but tickets that are normally $50-60 on the secondary market are $140+, since they jack up face value for "premier" games to like $180 for lower level.

I'd like to see the Leafs live too but the average price of a ticket in Toronto is $368.60.

The Leafs played in Vegas on Valentines Day and it looked like over 50% of the crowd were wearing Leaf jerseys.
"Hey honey, for Valentines Day we're goin' to Vegas!!! and we're going to the Leafs game..."

[Discuss Thrower]

I'd like to see the Leafs live too but the average price of a ticket in Toronto is $368.60.

The Leafs played in Vegas on Valentines Day and it looked like over 50% of the crowd were wearing Leaf jerseys.
"Hey honey, for Valentines Day we're goin' to Vegas!!! and we're going to the Leafs game..."

Every year me and about 17 buddies head down to Vaygus for a boys trip.

Hardrock. Rooftop. Pool. Side. Villas.

I've never seen so much cunt in my life! Anybody tell you they've seen more cunt than that's a liar!

[Bearcat]

I'd like to see the Leafs live too but the average price of a ticket in Toronto is $368.60.

The Leafs played in Vegas on Valentines Day and it looked like over 50% of the crowd were wearing Leaf jerseys.
"Hey honey, for Valentines Day we're goin' to Vegas!!! and we're going to the Leafs game..."

Vegas tickets are insane, too.

Looks pretty packed in Phoenix, a lot of blue. Through the 1st period, not worth $275 it would have taken for a pair of lower level tickets.

[Bearcat]

I always look to see if a team is on the 2nd of a back to back... neither of these teams played last night, yet the Leafs still only have 6 shots more than halfway through the game. :shake:

[Gadzooks]

I always look to see if a team is on the 2nd of a back to back... neither of these teams played last night, yet the Leafs still only have 6 shots more than halfway through the game. :shake:

IMO - Whether the Coyotes are playing a team on the end of a back to back, or against a team that's just played Vegas, it doesn't seem to doesn't seem matter. There will be a hangover either way.
That said, it's a good thing you didn't go see it live. It seemed like a pretty slow and clunky game overall.

[Discuss Thrower]

4-0 Blues.

Fuck. The. Wild.

[chiefs1111]

Flyers look like they have finally found themselves a goalie.

[Rams Fan]

Flyers look like they have finally found themselves a goalie.

They've played 8 of them.

[Gadzooks]

Flyers look like they have finally found themselves a goalie.

It's ruining their lottery pick chances, but yes, he seems like the real deal.

[Rams Fan]

So the Blues are flat out dominating teams during this streak.

I’m riding this hype train through June.

The Cup is coming to St. Louis.

[GloryDayz]

So the Blues are flat out dominating teams during this streak.

I’m riding this hype train through June.

The Cup is coming to St. Louis.

Tuesday night was really exciting, and I'd say dominating wasn't the case.

And I gotta thank that official for standing where he was in OT, I think that was a huge part of our OT goal..

[Discuss Thrower]

Wheels have come off in this second period. Jesus.

[GloryDayz]

Wheels have come off in this second period. Jesus.

It was like all of a sudden there were no tracks under them, just a creek...

https://media.giphy.com/media/JYEEdjzlsb280/giphy.gif

[Predarat]

3 team fight for the Central now, that 2v3 series in the Central is going to be a hell of a first round battle.

[DaFace]

Duchene to the CBJ's.

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I'm actually happy that he's getting out of the shithole that is Ottawa. I was a bit sour on him for how he left the Avs, but he served his punishment. I'm also glad we'll almost certainly get a huge player for him in next year's draft.

[Bearcat]

Duchene to the CBJ's.


I'm actually happy that he's getting out of the shithole that is Ottawa. I was a bit sour on him for how he left the Avs, but he served his punishment. I'm also glad we'll almost certainly get a huge player for him in next year's draft.

Damn, a Duchene/Panarin pairing would be fun to watch.

Certainly helps solidify the Sens' draft position, he's having a pretty decent year.

[Predarat]

Great haul for a rental, not bad for Columbus if he stays. He might clash with Tortorella.

[Gadzooks]

Damn, a Duchene/Panarin pairing would be fun to watch.

Certainly helps solidify the Sens' draft position, he's having a pretty decent year.

The Sens traded this year's 1st rounder for Duchene.

Ottawa Senators...:shake:

[Bearcat]

The Sens traded this year's 1st rounder for Duchene.

Ottawa Senators...:shake:

Yes, I know who owns their pick. ;)


I shouldn't have said 'position'.

And the BJs traded a first round pick for him, and him and Panarin will be UFAs at the end of the year, along with Bobrovsky.

[Otter]

Flyers look like they have finally found themselves a goalie.

You've spoken too soon. The Flyers are to goalies as the Chiefs were to QBs before Patrick.

[Bearcat]

So the Blues are flat out dominating teams during this streak.

I’m riding this hype train through June.

The Cup is coming to St. Louis.

You could be a Chiefs fan.

[Bearcat]

Watch out, the Avalanche have won 4 in a row and they're now in the last wild card spot, because... well, someone has to be.

[GloryDayz]

That Pen's v. Flyers game was fun!

[DaFace]

That Pen's v. Flyers game was fun!Agreed. Glad the fans who went got a fun show.

[Bearcat]

That Pen's v. Flyers game was fun!

Turned it off early in the 3rd... oops.

[Otter]

Turned it off early in the 3rd... oops. You missed a good one. Especially if you like to see Crosby get that smug wiped off his face.

[GloryDayz]

Turned it off early in the 3rd... oops.

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[DeepPurple]

I don't know if they'll make the playoffs, but one team that is better than their record is the Buffalo Sabres. I saw the Lightning play them last Thursday. The Sabres lead 1-0 through two periods and then the Lightning finally tied it in the third period and then a scoreless overtime, but the Lightning prevailed in the shootout. I was very impressed with the Sabres goalie Hutton.

Last night was some game, the outdoor show in Philly. I turned it off with about 8 minutes to go and Penguins up 3-1, can't stand the Penguins. I couldn't believe this morning's paper, Flyers came back and tied it and then won in overtime.

I've been wearing this on the golf course the last two weeks.

https://lf.lids.com/hwl?set=sku[21019189],c[2],w[1000],h[750]&call=url[file:product]

[Gadzooks]

I don't know if they'll make the playoffs, but one team that is better than their record is the Buffalo Sabres.


Buffalo had a 10 game win streak early in the season and were in the playoff hunt and then realized they're only on year 5 of their 8 year re-build.
Their previous GM fucked them over with Chiarelli level bad trades and it will be at least 3 years until they can be considered a threat in the Eastern Conference.

BTW - I hate the city of Buffalo. When it's not covered in snow, it's covered in pigeon shit. It's an ugly and depressing place to drive though let alone live in, however, I do respect their hockey fans. They are tried and true and deserve better.
Only 3 more years 'till they lose in the Cup finals to Seattle.
Tampa sucks too.

[siberian khatru]

I've been wearing this on the golf course the last two weeks.

https://lf.lids.com/hwl?set=sku[21019189],c[2],w[1000],h[750]&call=url[file:product]

You and Stamkos

[Bearcat]

Buffalo had a 10 game win streak early in the season and were in the playoff hunt and then realized they're only on year 5 of their 8 year re-build.
Their previous GM fucked them over with Chiarelli level bad trades and it will be at least 3 years until they can be considered a threat in the Eastern Conference.

BTW - I hate the city of Buffalo. When it's not covered in snow, it's covered in pigeon shit. It's an ugly and depressing place to drive though let alone live in, however, I do respect their hockey fans. They are tried and true and deserve better.
Only 3 more years 'till they lose in the Cup finals to Seattle.
Tampa sucks too.

A friend of mine was talking about going to Canada for a bit to get into the hockey scene in Toronto and Montreal.... and it got me thinking, if Buffalo wasn't such a shithole (from what I've heard), it would be perfect for a hockey fan who wanted to travel to other hockey cities...... easy drives to Toronto, Montreal, Pittsburgh, NYC, while still having a team in town.

But... you'd have to live in Buffalo.

[RockChalk]

Buffalo is really nice for about 45 days of the year

[GloryDayz]

Was a good hockey night. Stanley Cup and pond hockey.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/0a3f27cae4027c1f9c88fb54bd235e64.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/0118a07067f1564ec8050d509a1852f1.jpg

[Bearcat]

Buffalo is really nice for about 45 days of the year

Heh, that's how I think of KC... that one week in May where it's not 40 degrees in the morning but not 90 in the afternoon, and a little time in the Fall.

Well, maybe more like 60.

[Gadzooks]

Was a good hockey night. Stanley Cup and pond hockey.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/0a3f27cae4027c1f9c88fb54bd235e64.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/0118a07067f1564ec8050d509a1852f1.jpg

Nice :clap:

[GloryDayz]

Allen better work out some more of his issues if he wants to stay at this level. That shorthanded goal was just stupid.

I feel bad for him, but at some point he's got to get it worked out or the Blues need to find a better backup to B.

[Discuss Thrower]

Jake 'Alex Smith' Allen.

It's fucking uncanny.

[RockChalk]

Allen better work out some more of his issues if he wants to stay at this level. That shorthanded goal was just stupid.

I feel bad for him, but at some point he's got to get it worked out or the Blues need to find a better backup to B.

I enjoyed this tweet last night right after that goal

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[GloryDayz]

I enjoyed this tweet last night right after that goal

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That's too bad, but after THAT shorthanded goal, along with the other struggles he's had recently, he's taking up a spot that some other kid might have earned a shot at.

[Bearcat]

NBC is seriously obsessed with the Blues, Preds, and Wild this year.... along with the usual Caps, Rangers, and Flyers.

[Bearcat]

At this point I'd rather see the Yotes make the playoffs over the Avalanche... I could at least catch a playoff game live instead of half-assed watching the Avalanche fail in the playoffs in the same way they've been failing (in general) for years.

[DaFace]

At this point I'd rather see the Yotes make the playoffs over the Avalanche... I could at least catch a playoff game live instead of half-assed watching the Avalanche fail in the playoffs in the same way they've been failing (in general) for years.

At least this year they're going in on a hot streak. Seems like every other year it's been the opposite. I'll also be very curious to see if they try and give a rookie (Makar) his first NHL start in the playoffs or if they just save him for next year.

What a weird season for the Avs. Started out insanely hot. Then looked like shit for two months. And now they're hot again.

Guess we'll see what the playoffs hold.

[DaFace]

Anyone up for a bracket challenge this year? A random dude on reddit created a super simple way to do it. If you're in, join here (no account creation required):

Join My League in the 2019 NHL Bracket Contest!

1. Create a bracket here:
https://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/
2. Copy your secret edit link, and then paste it here:
https://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/league/join/c7vjprb3

You can check out the league members & results here:
https://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/league/r4sb7

I also added the instructions to the OP.

[DaFace]

My favorite thing about that site is it gives you a super simple link to share your bracket. So...here's mine. (Avs optimism acknowledged.)

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/r2qrh.jpg

[Predarat]

If the Preds can get the D core to play the way they did in the 2017 playoffs they will be a tough out. If not, tough to see them getting past the 2nd round. They were such a flaky team this season. I think the Blues get past the Jets in a long, tough, close series and will be a difficult match for the Preds if they are able to get by the Stars. They have been on a tear in 2019. The Avs are going to give Calgary fits, I think the Flames have them but not by much and it won't surprise me if DaFace is right and the Avs take them down. But I think the Sharks take whoever wins that series. Looking forward to Boston/TML, that to me is the most exciting looking series in the round.Looking forward to Wednesday.

[DeepPurple]

I've watched just about every minute of every Lightning game since the beginning of February, that's about 25 and I've only seen them outplayed four games. One was Boston, and TB got them back 6-3 last Saturday with backup goalie Pasquale who was just called up. Stamkos even had a short-handed goal. Minnesota played a close checking game and won that game, but they're out now. The other was the Blues who won twice, they played a similar style and Tampa Bay couldn't score or even get into the offensive zone half the time. I think the scores were 1-0 and 3-2, that's the only team that worries me, I don't even think the Caps or the Penguins are much of a threat this year. I think the Lightning is a good pick, put your money on #86 and hope Nashville knocks out the Blues.

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[Discuss Thrower]

COUNTRY ROOOOOADS TAKE ME HOOOOOOOOOOME
TOOOOO THE PLAAAAAACE
I BELOOOOOOOOONG!!!

[MMXcalibur]

3 outta 4 ain't shabby.

https://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/rmd3t.jpg

[DaFace]

Kind of annoyingly, you have to add http:// to their image link.

[CanadianChief]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/9sb2f.jpg

[Pushead2]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/nsp5b.jpg

[Pushead2]

My Ducks aren't in it, but it should be exciting to just watch!

[Otter]

What the hell is this NHL bracket bullshit!?!? Participation trophy bracket NHL?

No points? No first place? No last place?

How are we supposed to mercilessly berate the losers while the winners pat themselves on the back and convince themselves their geniuses?

This is ChiefsPlanet!!!

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[DaFace]

Huh? Of course there are winners and losers. And points.

[Otter]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/7jq6w.jpg

[DaFace]

This is kind of fun. That site aggregates everyone's picks, so here's a current view of what the hive mind collectively thinks is going to happen.

https://i.imgur.com/AYXp5BT.png

[WV]

Total guessing game outside of I'm a Caps fan. And obviously I'm hoping for a high scoring series!
http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/spns8.jpg

[OnTheWarpath15]

The defending Champ is here with his HOMER bracket so one of you other peasants can win this year.


https://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/m8c9p.jpg

[Megatron96]

After the complete collapse of the Blues last season, I found myself wondering if I was going to be a Blues fan this year. I've been a Blues fan since '84 or '85, and no matter what state I moved to over the years, I stayed a Blue note. But last year's playoff disaster really put a bad taste in my mouth.

Well, of course, I stayed a Blues fan for this year, but I've had no expectations for the team. I didn't even think they'd make the playoffs. And here they are. Since my indifference seems to be the lucky rabbit's foot for the team this season, I'm leaning towards cautious indifference for their chances in the playoffs. I'll ramp up to rabid, frothing-at-the-mouth Blues monkey when they get into the championship series.

[DaFace]

The defending Champ is here with his HOMER bracket so one of you other peasants can win this year.

Don't forget to submit yours to our group. (Paste your "edit" link into the group link in the OP.)

[Gadzooks]

Cool find with the bracket Daface. I'll bet you can't wait 'till tomorrow when the Avs get Jack Hughes with Ottawa's pick in the draft lottery.

[DaFace]

Cool find with the bracket Daface. I'll bet you can't wait 'till tomorrow when the Avs get Jack Hughes with Ottawa's pick in the draft lottery.

If the Avs get Hughes (essentially) tomorrow and then Makar joins the team next weekend...

https://i.imgur.com/PLVFa.jpg

[siberian khatru]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/cr22t.jpg

[chiefs1111]

Devils get the first pick

[Al Bundy]

http://i65.tinypic.com/s2qwjc.jpg

[St. Patty's Fire]

Devils get the first pick

Rangers get two!!!!

Haven’t cheered that hard since we moved up for Mahomes. Now both my main teams are gonna have superstar players! :D

[Gadzooks]

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[DaFace]

Devils get the first pickI guess I can't complain about the #4 given that the Avs are a playoff team, but it really sucks to get shafted by the lottery twice in three years.

[WV]

I guess I can't complain about the #4 given that the Avs are a playoff team, but it really sucks to get shafted by the lottery twice in three years.

While the draft lottery system does discourage tanking, I've always hated it in all forms.

[CaliforniaChief]

Really bummed about the Kings falling to 5 and missing out on Hughes/Kaako, but if Chicago would have been top 2 I would have lost my mind.

[CupidStunt]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/2qrg6.jpg

[Discuss Thrower]

Looks like KC audiences are shut out of the game tonight since FS Kansas City has the Royals and the alternate has some racing stuff scheduled.

[DeepPurple]

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/zvfn8.jpg

[DaFace]

http://i65.tinypic.com/s2qwjc.jpg

http://cliambrown.com/bracket2019/2qrg6.jpg

Make sure you guys do step 2 in the instructions to submit your bracket to our group.

[Megatron96]

DAMMIT. I can't watch the Blues/Jets game because 'blackout.' Just ruined my evening.

[GloryDayz]

Shit/

[DaFace]

OK, who called a 3 point comeback for the BJs over the Lighting in the first game? ROFL

[GloryDayz]

Yay

[GloryDayz]

Yay..

[Megatron96]

Just love NHL playoffs. Especially when my team pulls out the win on the road. That definitely helps.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

LGB!!!

[DeepPurple]

A couple of upsets last night, both by former Stanley Cup winning coaches with different teams.

https://www.tsn.ca/polopoly_fs/1.465773.1459962691!/fileimage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_620/barry-trotz.jpg

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[Otter]

It's refreshing not having a team in the playoffs this year. It doesn't take me an extra 45 minutes to fall asleep because I'm fired up from a close win or bad loss. It's like having a $20 bet on the Jets vs Texans, it's really hard to get too excited on the outcome. </br></br> All I hope for this NHL playoff season is for the Pens to lose is the worst possible fashion followed by their jet going down somewhere in the south where Sydney Crosby survives only to find himself jettisoned from the plane, unable to move, covered in condiments from a rogue serving tray during the decent on top of a fire ant hill. </br></br> Maybe next year Chiefs, uh, Flyers fans!

[Shoes]

The first round of the NHL playoffs is easily the best. You get home and hockey is on for 5-6 hours every night until teams are eliminated.

Not sure if there are any Blues fans on this forum (I imagine most from KC are St.Louis fans if they follow hockey?) but Binnington's performance last night was godly.

[DaFace]

Avs looking calm and in control so far. Still just 0-0, but I like what I'm seeing.

[Discuss Thrower]

The first round of the NHL playoffs is easily the best. You get home and hockey is on for 5-6 hours every night until teams are eliminated.

Not sure if there are any Blues fans on this forum (I imagine most from KC are St.Louis fans if they follow hockey?) but Binnington's performance last night was godly.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3rgXBOmTlzyFCURutG/giphy.gif

[DaFace]

Welp, not the Avs night. Figures a mediocre goalie would stand on his head against them.

[Demonpenz]

Big ups to islanders crowd. That place was rocking. I don't know about the penz this year. They just don't look like they have it.

[DaFace]

CBJ's just downed the Lightning 5-1 to go up 2-0 in the series. Insane.

Oh, and Kucherov is a fucking idiot and is almost certainly going to be suspended for this bullshit.

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[OnTheWarpath15]

As a Blues fan, it's refreshing to see the other team let down by their goaltender for a change.

[GloryDayz]

As a Blues fan, it's refreshing to see the other team let down by their goaltender for a change.It was a very good win.

[GloryDayz]

CBJ's just downed the Lightning 5-1 to go up 2-0 in the series. Insane.

Oh, and Kucherov is a fucking idiot and is almost certainly going to be suspended for this bullshit.

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[DaFace]

That's crazy. Wow, what the heck got into him!I can only assume that it's driven by extreme butthurt over his historically awesome team getting their asses handed to them twice in a row.

[Gadzooks]

Kadri got 2 games for a similar hit in last year's playoffs, although I doubt Kucherov will be punished as harshly.

[DaFace]

Kadri got 2 games for a similar hit in last year's playoffs, although I doubt Kucherov will be punished as harshly.Yeah, 2 seems fair to me, but it wouldn't surprise me if he only gets one.

[Gadzooks]

Yeah, 2 seems fair to me, but it wouldn't surprise me if he only gets one.

You're right. He got 1 game.
It's not lookin' good for the Lightning right now.

[Bearcat]

The combination of how awful the Blue Jackets looked late in the season (at least as far back as Duchene) and of course the Lightning's regular season dominance.... damn. But, there have been plenty of times where the home team goes down 0-2 and ties the series on the road.



Noon hockey today and 9am hockey tomorrow. PBJ

[Otter]

Is it too late to trade the outcomes of the Caps and Lightning?

[GloryDayz]

After a LOOOOONG day in the yard trimming trees and sundry other things, and two trips to the dump to get rid of the branches, I'm hoping this Leafs/Bruins game is a good one..

[MMXcalibur]

Is it too late to put "Islanders in 4"?

[DaFace]

Avs take it in OT! If it weren't for Mike Smith, it would have been like 5-2, but I'll take it. Coming home with home ice advantage? I'll take that.

[Bearcat]

Avs take it in OT! If it weren't for Mike Smith, it would have been like 5-2, but I'll take it. Coming home with home ice advantage? I'll take that.

I almost would have felt bad for hockey had the Preds lost to the Avalanche last year, as far as watching the best teams deep in the playoffs (granted, the Preds' next series wasn't all that great)..... not so much this year, beating the douches Smith and Tkachuck would be fun, and the Flames haven't wowed me.

Not that I expect that, at all, of course.... last night it was the MacKinnon and Barrie show. Landeskog and Johnson had their moments, and that was pretty much it. They'll need a little bit of help.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Fuck da Pens and Lanche

[Megatron96]

LET'S GO BLUES!!!

[New World Order]

Normally don't watch hockey but playoff hockey has been pretty fun.

[DaFace]

It appears that Duchene has decided he's tired of not winning playoff games.

[DaFace]

Normally don't watch hockey but playoff hockey has been pretty fun.Playoff hockey is on a whole different level. It's practically a different game.

[Bearcat]

At the beginning of the day, I still would have bet on the Lightning and Pens... or at least one of them to win their series.

Glad I don't bet on things.

[Bearcat]

A very Blues-like game in a very Blues-like series.

[GloryDayz]

Blues getting throttled tonight. Wow!

[ChiefsCountry]

Glad I watched Game of Thrones instead of the Blues tonight.

[chiefs1111]

Flyers hire Alain Vigneault as new head coach.

[DaFace]

Cale Makar will play for the Avs tonight. Sam Girard is out.

What a crazy week it must be for Makar. (Gets his team to the NCAA national championship, wins the Hobey Baker award, and starts his first NHL game...in the playoffs against his childhood team.)

[Shoes]

Cale Makar will play for the Avs tonight. Sam Girard is out.

What a crazy week it must be for Makar. (Gets his team to the NCAA national championship, wins the Hobey Baker award, and starts his first NHL game...in the playoffs against his childhood team.)

I'll be interested to see how Makar performs tonight- he is extremely talented no doubt but this is one hell of a situation to ask him to step into. 2nd unit powerplay responsibilities as well- I hope Makar shines.

[DaFace]

I'll be interested to see how Makar performs tonight- he is extremely talented no doubt but this is one hell of a situation to ask him to step into. 2nd unit powerplay responsibilities as well- I hope Makar shines.

My expectations for him are pretty low, and I hope everyone else's are as well. I just hope he doesn't make a huge mistake. Aside from that, anything he can contribute is better than what we'd be getting out of a guy like Ryan Graves.

[DaFace]

Just grabbed two last-minute tickets for the game. This'll be fun :)

[Bearcat]

Just grabbed two last-minute tickets for the game. This'll be fun :)

Sweet!


I just read an article about Makar last night, Jan or Feb issue of The Hockey News.... at that point, it mentioned "could get some NHL time at the end of the season, but that won't happen if UMass makes a run to the Frozen Four"... heh. There were comparisons to Karlsson overall and to McDavid's skating.

No pressure, kid. LMAO

[DaFace]

Ready to rock. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/10b509f854bed98f80988f912a8b1461.jpg

[Shoes]

Just grabbed two last-minute tickets for the game. This'll be fun :)

Have a good time! Hot start for the good guys, 1-0 with MacKinnon on the PP.

[Shoes]

Makar with his first!

[DaFace]

Makar with his first!So much for protecting him. He's been fantastic at both ends. What a start!

[Al Bundy]

My 2 finals teams are going to be exiting in the first round.. yikes.

[DaFace]

Well, that was fun. It's gonna be REALLY hard for them to match that intensity next game, so hopefully they can dig deep and keep showing Calgary what they're made of.

[GloryDayz]

Ready to rock. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/10b509f854bed98f80988f912a8b1461.jpg:thumb:

[OnTheWarpath15]

Cale Makar will play for the Avs tonight. Sam Girard is out.

What a crazy week it must be for Makar. (Gets his team to the NCAA national championship, wins the Hobey Baker award, and starts his first NHL game...in the playoffs against his childhood team.)

I'm kinda surprised they are played him. Now they have to protect him in the expansion draft.

Good win last night, BTW.

[Shoes]

I'm kinda surprised they are played him. Now they have to protect him in the expansion draft.

Good win last night, BTW.

The expansion draft to my understanding for Seattle is in the year 2021-2022. All first and second year players are exempt, but Makar would have undoubtedly played next season and the year after (2019-20, 2020-2021) making 2021-2022 his third year.

I don't think he would be exempt either way.

On Makar though- what a debut. His skating is just at another level, I don't think you can take him out of the lineup now. What a weapon to have on your third pairing.

[OnTheWarpath15]

The expansion draft to my understanding for Seattle is in the year 2021-2022. All first and second year players are exempt, but Makar would have undoubtedly played next season and the year after (2019-20, 2020-2021) making 2021-2022 his third year.

I don't think he would be exempt either way.

On Makar though- what a debut. His skating is just at another level, I don't think you can take him out of the lineup now. What a weapon to have on your third pairing.

*shrug*

Just going off of something I read on Sportsnet Twitter a few days ago.

[DaFace]

I'm certainly no expert, but from what I understand they DID burn a year of his ELC and a year that he would have been protected from the expansion draft by activating him now.

That said, I think it's a bit overblown in terms of how much it matters. He's clearly a guy they're hoping will be a key cog in the future, so they'll ideally get him locked up early. (In fact, I've read some analysis that suggests that burning a year of his ELC will help the team get a better long-term deal since there will be less of a track record for his agent to use in bargaining.)

As for exposing him to the expansion draft, the key thing to keep in mind is that it's less about exposing HIM as it is exposing an extra PLAYER. There's no way they'd actually expose Makar himself, but protecting him might force them to expose another player like Girard or Barrie. Even so, if Makar is as good as we hope he is, we won't care about them near as much.

Anyway, I'm not an expert, but that's the gist of what the talking heads are saying around here about it. And regardless, if he hopes us win a playoff series or two this year, it'll be well worth it.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I'm certainly no expert, but from what I understand they DID burn a year of his ELC and a year that he would have been protected from the expansion draft by activating him now.

That said, I think it's a bit overblown in terms of how much it matters. He's clearly a guy they're hoping will be a key cog in the future, so they'll ideally get him locked up early. (In fact, I've read some analysis that suggests that burning a year of his ELC will help the team get a better long-term deal since there will be less of a track record for his agent to use in bargaining.)

As for exposing him to the expansion draft, the key thing to keep in mind is that it's less about exposing HIM as it is exposing an extra PLAYER. There's no way they'd actually expose Makar himself, but protecting him might force them to expose another player like Girard or Barrie. Even so, if Makar is as good as we hope he is, we won't care about them near as much.

Anyway, I'm not an expert, but that's the gist of what the talking heads are saying around here about it. And regardless, if he hopes us win a playoff series or two this year, it'll be well worth it.

Bingo.

[Shoes]

You guys are correct- I misinterpreted the rule. In 2021-22 Makar would be off his entry level contract and therefore be eligible for the expansion draft. My bad.

[DaFace]

CBJ's up 3-1 on the Lightning in the 2nd. What an epic collapse by the Lightning.

[Otter]

CBJ's up 3-1 on the Lightning in the 2nd. What an epic collapse by the Lightning. Yeah, it's not looking good for Tampa Bay. I'm not sure if the Blue Jackets are hungrier or TB is collapsing but it's about 9 minutes left in the 3rd as of this post. </br></br> Not looking promising. Wow, this game is fantastic!

[DaFace]

Yeah, it's not looking good for Tampa Bay. I'm not sure if the Blue Jackets are hungrier or TB is collapsing but it's about 9 minutes left in the 3rd as of this post. </br></br> Not looking promising. Wow, this game is fantastic!

I think you're a period off - still 3 left in the 3rd.

TB got a goal, so it's 3-2, and they're on the PP. Not over yet...

[DaFace]

Heh...and now it's 3-3.

https://media.giphy.com/media/cqsCSWtljevpm/giphy.gif

[DaFace]

ROFL

And now it's 4-3 CBJ's on a delayed penalty. Crazy game.

[siberian khatru]

Bolts 20 minutes away from the biggest choke in North American sports history

[MMXcalibur]

If this is timed right, I can take solace in knowing that at least the Penguins won't be the first team eliminated.

[Otter]

I think you're a period off - still 3 left in the 3rd.

TB got a goal, so it's 3-2, and they're on the PP. Not over yet... Yep, was off by a period. My internal clock is off from having to work late nights last week. This is playoff hockey!!! :rockon:

[DaFace]

And there it is. History is made.

Not a single one of us predicted the CBJs would win, let alone win it in a sweep. ROFL

[Otter]

And that's all she wrote and why I don't bring more than $60 dollars with me when I walk into a casino.</br></br>So much for about 75% of our brackets. Whole Lee Shit!

[Al Bundy]

That's that for the Lightning... holy christ.

[siberian khatru]

After the opening period of the first game, the Jackets shoved it up the Bolts’ ass. Out-scouted, outcoached and outplayed in every phase of the game.

[DaFace]

And the Penguins are toast as well. Fun year in the East so far. :)

[Pasta Little Brioni]

SAY IT WITH ME OTTER...FUCK...DA....PENS!!! (and the bandwagon fans)

[tk13]

That's basically like a team going 15-1 in the NFL then getting blown out 42-7 by an 8-8 team in the playoffs. Never would have thought Tampa would get rolled like that.

[Otter]

SAY IT WITH ME OTTER...FUCK...DA....PENS!!! (and the bandwagon fans)

While it's disappointing about Crosby not getting eaten by fire ants I'll settle for a fuck da pens!!!!

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[GloryDayz]

That's basically like a team going 15-1 in the NFL then getting blown out 42-7 by an 8-8 team in the playoffs. Never would have thought Tampa would get rolled like that.

Shocking actually...

[MMXcalibur]

SAY IT WITH ME OTTER...FUCK...DA....PENS!!! (and the bandwagon fans)

Nah, just fuck you.

Islanders were the better team and it showed throughout the series. 4 games with 0 adjustments made to the Isles' defensive gameplan. The Pens' offense consisted of a quick dump and then right back out OR a weak wrister on net and then right back out. The Pens' porous defense was atrocious and were even worse in trying to get the puck out of their own end against a relentless Isles' forecheck.

If the Pens showed the type of energy they did in the middle of Game 4, this might have been a series but it was much too late. Its hard to be too upset when your team doesn't even show up.

[New World Order]

This color commentator calling the Blues game sounds like Mayock.

[GloryDayz]

The Blues sure have had their chances and finally got one... The Jets net-minder is having quite the game though. In fact both of these goalies have been freaking awesome... Great game!

It's been a fun hockey night with the son. I ordered 25 yards of shock cord for reworking some of our Scuba stuff, but we've been sitting here using it to rework his leg pads by replacing his toe straps and wing straps.

Good stuff man, good stuff...

[New World Order]

Winnipeg turning it on

What a game

[GloryDayz]

Winnipeg turning it on

What a game

No shit, it's been like a Jets PP for the last 5 minutes...

[GloryDayz]

That dude is mad.

[GloryDayz]

What a game. Wow!! But from the time the Jets scored the first goal, the Blues really were out-classed line for line...

[kcpasco]

Blues choking is a normal thing. It doesn’t even phase me.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Fuck this shit

[Jerm]

There's the Blues I know and love....

Fuck off.

[OnTheWarpath15]

And...that’s the series. Blues with their annual April choke job.

[DaFace]

Out of 30,809 brackets submitted to the site in the OP, only one remains that could possibly be perfect. After two series.

https://i.imgur.com/fTGbWMS.jpg

[OnTheWarpath15]

LMAO holy fuck

And through the game played thus far, it's pretty reasonable.

[MMXcalibur]

That's insane.
I don't even think he'll mind the 1 goal tiebreaker in the Cup Final LMAO

[Pasta Little Brioni]

...other than the abomination finals Lanche pick

[Fish]

Go Avs!

[New World Order]

Go Avs!

Trying to root for Denver and St Louis but I just can't do it...

[DaFace]

You guys doubted my bracket. I believe!

(Plus, the Avs look like they did in the beginning of the season when they were the best team in the league. They've got a shot...)

[Al Bundy]

If the Flames lose this series they need to be blown up and start a complete reboot.

[KC_Lee]

Good to see that the Preds are gonna Preds no matter what.

[Bearcat]

You guys doubted my bracket. I believe!

(Plus, the Avs look like they did in the beginning of the season when they were the best team in the league. They've got a shot...)

Yeah, they looked hopeless the first couple games... even in winning game 2, I thought that might be all they would get.

Overtime was nuts.

Hard to believe the Flames were top 10 in GA and allowed the fewest shots on goal in the regular season, with how they're playing right now.

[GloryDayz]

WELL THE BLUES DON'T SEEM TO GIVE A SHIT!

WOW, THAT WAS A TERRIBLE START!!!!

[GloryDayz]

The Blues better make some quick right-now changes, this shit isn't working.

[GloryDayz]

Welp, the Blues are toast..

[kcpasco]

Lol so Blues

[kcpasco]

Lots of chances but can’t find the back of the net. Blues playoff hockey is back.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Just fluke ass fucking goals. Such trash...yet grade A chances bring nothing. What a joke.

[kcpasco]

Just fluke ass ****ing goals. Such trash...yet grade A chances bring nothing. What a joke.

Those weren’t fluke goals by the Jets. They just aren’t choking their chances away.

[GloryDayz]

Those weren’t fluke goals by the Jets. They just aren’t choking their chances away.

You mean like a breakaway shot that missed everything?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

They were flukes poked in by complete jobbers

[kcpasco]

You mean like a breakaway shot that missed everything?

Yep. And all the other shots that are missing the net.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

...and fuck Schwartz, Fabri, and especially that turd "Army"

[kcpasco]

They were flukes poked in by complete jobbers

Did you watch our defenseman just collapse on that 2nd goal? They just let Hayes skate to the net. Should have given him a handy on his way also.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

27 attempts to 15. Down 2. Fluke ass joke.

[GloryDayz]

Well, either way, it was a good season. But the Blues always Blues...

[kcpasco]

Well, either way, it was a good season. But the Blues always Blues...

I like Binny. To bad Tarasenko and O’Reily decided to be no shows in the playoffs. But that’s Blues playoff hockey for ya.

[DaFace]

Avs were down by 2 later in the game than this yesterday. It's not over. Especially when they're dominating the shots like they are.

[GloryDayz]

I like Binny. To bad Tarasenko and O’Reily decided to be no shows in the playoffs. But that’s Blues playoff hockey for ya.

Binny is indeed special, but you're right, it's too bad the others didn't rise to the occasion.

And letting themselves get beat to death on the boards is a clear sign that they've given up.

I changed the channel, if something happens I can watch a DVR copy later.

[GloryDayz]

Avs were down by 2 later in the game than this yesterday. It's not over. Especially when they're dominating the shots like they are.

Their shots have been, well, terrible.

[kcpasco]

It’s amazing how you can dominate on faceoffs and yet generate so little offense.