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[AbortedWalrusFetus]

The best thing about the playoffs is there are no shootouts

This cannot be emphasized enough.

 

[Calamari41]

Wow. Calamari41, you need a dictionary. Try www.dictionary.com and look up 'even'. Then you'll see.

OOOOOOOOOH

 

[MultiJhonny]

So does Ghost Bear have a real shot at the Calder? I think he does but I am obviously biased

 

[Marvie_3]

You miserable fishstick fuckers, scratching your entire lineup just so you can play the Panthers. You losers DISGUST me.

:lol

The best thing about the playoffs is there are no shootouts

Yeah and theres no stinkypants Leafs fans in here either.

 

[MetatronM]

So does Ghost Bear have a real shot at the Calder? I think he does but I am obviously biased

I think he should. Flyers are not in the playoffs without him, simple as that.

 

[iLLmAtlc]

I think his scoring has fallen off too much to beat Panarin. If he kept his earlier pace I think he would have done it.

 

[Marvie_3]

I think he should. Flyers are not in the playoffs without him, simple as that.

This. Panarin had a great year but Kane going super saiyan carried him. Thats not to say Panarin isnt a good player, but he didnt have nearly the impact when he wasnt on the ice with Kane. Panarin deserves a nod as a finalist but I dont think he should win.

 

[MultiJhonny]

I think his scoring has fallen off too much to beat Panarin. If he kept his earlier pace I think he would have done it.

Well as Meta says we aren't in the playoffs without him. His first 16 (I believe) goals either tied the game or put us into the lead.

 

[zroid]

LOL

 

[jello44]

I think he should. Flyers are not in the playoffs without him, simple as that.

This will get him points for sure, but I still think Panarin is going to get it by virtue of points.

 

[Curufinwe]

The playoffs under the 90s system of 1-8 with the two division winners as top seeds.

1 Was v 8 Det
2 Fla v 7 Phi
3 Pit v 6 TB
4 NYR v 5 NYI

1 Dal v 8 Min
2 Ana v 7 Nas
3 StL v 6 SJ
4 Chi v 5 LA

 

[iLLmAtlc]

ya panarin's numbers are inflated but 30G and 77pts in his rookie season is pretty insane. feel like it'd be pretty tough for voters to ignore those numbers.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Also the thing that could work against Panarin (which I think is stupid) is the fact that a lot of people apparently don't view him as a "true" rookie since he has played in the KHL

 

[Razorskin]

Also the thing that could work against Panarin (which I think is stupid) is the fact that a lot of people apparently don't view him as a "true" rookie since he has played in the KHL

It's a professional league!

I hope Cherry gives his two cents on the matter.

 

[MultiJhonny]

It's a professional league!

I hope Cherry gives his two cents on the matter.

What's worse to him, a kid from Florida playin hockey or a Russian?

 

[Red_Man]

ya panarin's numbers are inflated but 30G and 77pts in his rookie season is pretty insane. feel like it'd be pretty tough for voters to ignore those numbers.

His numbers are impressive, but I think it's stupid that a guy who is 24 with multiple years of professional league experience is a candidate for this award. He's not like a Ghostbear or McDavid.

 

[iLLmAtlc]

yeah i get where that criticism is coming from. for baseball nerds it always bothered me ichiro won 2001 rookie of the year when he tore up the japanese league. seems rather insulting to the latter. >_>

i dont think that criticism applies to the nhl as much tho because i believe the criteria is 'first year of competition in the league' which imo doesn't necessarily imply rookie.

but yeah it does seem unfair to the truly young guys. one easy to resolve this is to add an age limit too

 

[Socreges]

His numbers are impressive, but I think it's stupid that a guy who is 24 with multiple years of professional league experience is a candidate for this award. He's not like a Ghostbear or McDavid.

Sergei Makarov, dude.

I dont think age or pro exp should matter. Being carried by Kane should... but it's difficult to argue with 77 points.

 

[Calamari41]

Ducks beat Crapitals!

Just like we wanted!

Pacific Division Champions, now and forever!

... Is Nashville good?

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Raise a fuckin' banner, folks.

 

[PeregrinSe7en]

QUACK QUACK!

DIVISION CHAMPS BABY!

 

[BigJonsson]

Ducks fly together!!

 

[Gunstar Ikari]

... Is Nashville good?

Hell yeah!

Spoiler

...not really.

 

[Red_Man]

SJ / LA & STL / CHI should be really entertaining

Good thing the Ducks didn't fire BB...

That's the 8th career division title for Bruce Boudreau. He has never finished anywhere but 1st when coaching a team for a full season.

 

[Calamari41]

SJ / LA & STL / CHI should be really entertaining

Good thing the Ducks didn't fire BB...

I was just thinking that. From last in the division on December 29th to this. Only ten losses since Christmas. Stellar.

 

[Razorskin]

Eastern playoff series:

Flyers @ Capitals
Rangers @ Penguins
Islanders @ Panthers
Red Wings @ Lightning

Western playoff series:

Minnesota @ Dallas
Chicago @ St. Louis
Nashville @ Anaheim
San Jose @ Los Angeles

 

[Acid08]

Sharks in 6

 

[Razorskin]

Ducks in 5

 

[iLLmAtlc]

some really good matchups in the west.

SJ vs LA
CHI vs STL

even ANH vs NSH because of the talent involved. so much star power on both sides

 

[zroid]

so who's making the playoff thread

 

[KingBroly]

Caps in 19

^_^

 

[Calamari41]

Caps in 19

^_^

You couldn't even best us without Kesler. The hell do you think you have a chance?

Spoiler

Caps have to be favored to take it all

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Caps in 19

^_^

Destiny.

 

[Acid08]

Sharks in 420

 

[Razorskin]

I made a bracket thing:

http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/api/leagues/nhlbcg/og/league/154106


Quote this post for the password.

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Sharks in 420

All day everyday

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Ducks in 5

oh my god we can finally resurrect this and have it be EXTREMELY relevant










Ducks in 5

 

[MultiJhonny]

Flyers in 4.


If the Flyers win the Stanley Cup I will name my first kid Gsus Ghost Bear (Last Name)

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Cats in 6

 

[MultiJhonny]

Who is doing the playoff thread?

 

[Marvie_3]

His numbers are impressive, but I think it's stupid that a guy who is 24 with multiple years of professional league experience is a candidate for this award. He's not like a Ghostbear or McDavid.

No other pro league has the skill level of the NHL though. So yes its a pro league, but its not the same.

so who's making the playoff thread

And whos making the bracket dealie?

 

[shadowkat]

so who's making the playoff thread

I thought Quick was.

 

[MultiJhonny]

I thought Quick was.

Did he make every OT this season?

 

[imBask]

Caps are getting a free pass first round, it's perfect since it'll get their hopes up, the inevitable second round choke will hurt even more

 

[MultiJhonny]

Caps are getting a free pass first round, it's perfect since it'll get their hopes up, the inevitable second round choke will hurt even more

Nah we will let them get up 3-0 and then come back.

 

[Gunstar Ikari]

For real though, I think that the Preds could give the Ducks a series if Forsberg/Neal/Smith continue to do well and there aren't any major injuries.

Won't be surprised if we get swept or go down in 5, though. Rinne's had a crappy season and Hutton...is Hutton.

 

[imBask]

Cats vs Islanders, I really don't know who to pick holy shit.

 

[Quick]

I was waiting on the last games today to finalize my matchups section, but I'll get an OT out by tonight or tomorrow.

I'm watching Conan in Korea right now, lol

Did he make every OT this season?

I didn't do October 2015.

I'd say November and December were my peak creative times. April was a quick burst of it too.

 

[Razorskin]

NHL.com's letting you make your bracket now!

 

[ShaneB]

I made a bracket thing:

http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/api/leagues/nhlbcg/og/league/154106


Quote this post for the password.

Thanks!