The NHL Thread
For the 5 of us who post NHL stuff, here you go. Officially the season starts Tuesday October 11, although there were tw
Hockey on prime is different; can see what goes on in the arena 30 minutes before game time.
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Almost 20 games in and the Oilers look horrible.
Somehow, the Leafs are 4-1 lately and going up the standings, could be an interesting game tonight.
My hot take on the Leafs as a hater...given the parity in the east and the loss of Marner, and the seeming decline of Matthews (he is only 28, but something seems off more than losing Marner), the Leafs need to get used to the fact that every team can beat them, they can't just show up anymore in the regular season and get two points on talent alone. I think since the Leafs are a veteran team who are used to cruising into the playoffs, it's harder for them to bring the intensity that younger, more hungry teams bring. Like Habs, Sens, Wings...it's easier to convince their kids that the next game is a big deal. But I admit idk what I'm talking about and I like trying to get in the heads of teams and players and making up what I think is going on. And like you said, they really aren't doing badly...like every other team, they are right there.
Yay Nylander!
V. Vanecek, 4 goals allowed on 18 shots. Habs got Utah next game after NJ tomorrow.
Habs played their worst game of year vs. Philly yesterday. Still got a point. Outshot first period like 20 to 3. Down 3-0. Took lead 4-3. Lost in SO.
Boys look good, but not great. But I'm more thinking long term, looking at the young players development. Like Demidov is the real deal. Hutson still showing out, improving. Slaf has 6 goals. Dobson fitting in. Caufield and Suzuki starting to enter prime and playing their best.
Still need some experience, size, 2C help. Fun team though, and a team that has a good team first attitude, guys taking less money and bringing the effort most nights.
It's not the Jays, but wooohoo, Toronto!
Best home record in NHL season at the moment, have no idea how lol.
In fake standings news: Every team in the East is .500 or better. Lol Nhl
The top line and Hutson, Demidov...zero points. Dobson and Dach enough for 1 point in OTL. Dach looking good lately. Former 3rd pick this guy been so hurt and bad...at one point though, a couple of years ago to start the year, he looked like a player, then the injuries hit him hard. Still really young. maybe they habs have something here idk.
I like Dobson having a good game, and good season so far. You never know when you trade for a dude, you have to ask, why did the other team not like him enough to keep him?. And the other teams fans all summer will troll and say how he sucks. So, good that he and Dach are off to good starts.
Need to figure out how to hold a lead
Thanks Montreal for blowing up my 4-team parlay with 3 dogs. At least when it was tied I was able to hedge a bit.
When Habs first were blowing leads, I didn't think much of it. Small sample, outplaying opponents, and usually winning (with the exception of Oilers game, but the refs were bad so it was w/e). But these last 2 games, Habs clearly outplayed. They were outshot and were very lucky, especially tonight, to even get one point. Devils were too fast, too skilled. Habs too cute with the puck. They fall in love with the flashy play. Just shoot it more, get a rebound.
Watching Ovi last night you swear he could go for a 1000 goals
That was quite the start, yeesh.
Nice win for les boys
I'll post some youtube. idk y. Dangle really hit on a great racket as a professional leafs fan. dude is probably worth what idk $10 mil...
4-0 Colorado on the replay.
What does Edmonton do now?
5-0. 9-1 final.
6-6-4 16 pts, 0.500.
I think the last few years they wait around and the defence improves, somehow, like magic, by the end of the year. Is it McDrai decide to play defence at some point?
They've got tons of offensive talent, everbody seems to want to play there.
Do they have defensive talent?
That was a crazy 1st.
"Deserve to win-o-meter"...93.4 to 6.6% canes over leafs.
The Leafs watching The Oilers in how to blow a lead
Logan Mailloux sent down by the Blues. I like the kid tbh (yes, obviously he did what he did) Just not producing (to say the least, he has been awful) and he's an offensive D-man. Bolduc the trade piece habs got hasn't scored since first week, but he hits and is playing fine imo. Habs need the physicality.
