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Skipper

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  1. I'm probably too much into advanced stats in regular season + how damn good the Jets looked live a couple of weeks back, but they remain my pick. I'm personally rooting for the Blues to take it at least 6 in case the Stars advance so the Jets aren't too rested and have to travel back to St. Louis, but agreed, I would be shocked if Jets blow this series. Minn on the other hand my have something. Obviously the Knights are more talented than the Wild as well but Wild are healthy and playing well. I can't stand either team but considering Mark Stone tried to single handedly ruin the Stars season, I hope Minn takes them out.
  2. You didn't trigger anyone. You are the Helobious of playoff threads. We all laugh at you. The caricature of the Boston douche we've all made fun of for the last 20+ years. Back to hockey.
  3. Never stop douching.
  4. I looked at that this morning as well. I figured it swung that way slightly so wasn't surprised. Avs played a really solid 2nd and most of the 3rd. Otter made some huge saves. Not to mention the Lindell save that really stole the game. I saw the still shot of that wide open net with Otter on the ground earlier today and can't believe Avs didn't score.
  5. Colorado or Dallas might "choke" to the President's trophy winner is the Vertuzziest of takes. Never change.
  6. The fan reaction to the goal in that slo-mo is worth a couple of extra watches!
  7. Are you not familiar with Vertuzzi? He's the quintessential Boston sports douche. He can't help it. It's in his blood. Yeah, sure, neither Colorado or the Stars "look good" and that has nothing to do with the quality of opponent. To your point, I've seen multiple analysts say this looks and feels/being played like a final with 2 elite teams (compared to the cakewalks the top of the east start out with).
  8. I don't disagree the Stars would prefer to keep the momentum, but extra day will also help Harley/Esa that have played a ton of minutes get some rest. I'm pretty sure Harley has had more TOI than any player on either team each of the 3 games. Granted, those 2 took 2 of the last 3 off specifically for this reason, but still, I'm guessing they welcome an extra recovery day after 3 tough games. Reminder Colorado had a ton more rest than we did to start the series (not only finishing Sunday while we had 2 more regular season games to play but also having cap/roster ability to rest more guys in any event down the stretch) so going up 2-1 in first 3 games even more impressive considering.
  9. Esa is playing lights out. The entire penalty kill was phenomenal tonight. Fantastic game by Jake. Rantanen did a lot of nice things throughout and started that play with the elite Marchment/Seguin finish. What a game. What a series. 2 really good hockey teams. You really can't beat this shit.
  10. Full Fucking Marchment experience in a few minutes of hockey LOL. I've never hated or loved a player minute to minute like this guy in any sport LOL. 2-1. LET'S FUCKING GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Fucking Marchment. I'm fucking done with him
  12. LOL. We are down 1 goal heading to the 3rd period in a tied series in game 3. This is playoff hockey with 2 of the best teams in the league. Get a grip.
  13. We're fine. Outplayed them outside of the fucking ref show. Get it back in the 2nd
  14. Absolute fucking horseshit officiating. Unfucking real. Never should have been 4-4, phantom fucking call, and then that? Fuckin cocksuckers.
  15. Didn't catch any of that game. As awful as NHL scheduling is for all central time zone playoff teams, last night for Minn was worst I've ever seen. What time did the puck actually drop?
  16. Yep. And Otter outplayed Blackwood in game 2. Blackwood didn't really play "poorly" either in game 2. We really could have scored 6+ if he was having an off night. I think Otter would have probably liked to save 1 of those first 2 Avs goals yesterday but he also came up really clutch with some first period saves when they were rolling to keep it within reach (and then was locked in after the 3rd goal). I definitely think Otter will probably need to steal a road game with an A performance for us to win this series.
  17. He got pushed. Looks like he went down easy. I was at game but there was some point (3rd period I think) where there should have been a legit penalty that didn't get called. Possibly due to his rep. I'm the first to bitch about the Marchment experience with my Stars buddies. He takes way too many stupid penalties (first period resulting in MacKinnon power play goal Exhibit A), embellishes more often than most which hurts him with legit calls, and just about the time I'm ready to be completely done with him, he'll score a huge goal.
  18. You whine incessantly about called penalties you don't think should have been called but aren't complaining about the refs. Got it.
  19. If you didn't think the Stars play a solid game 1 you are letting the final result cloud your judgment. Colorado's first goal was a total fluke. Then Blackwell made a ton of great saves and we also just missed some good chances in the first and the 2nd. Then we were in the exact situation as we were in the 3rd period last night. We were down a goal and pressuring, very easily could have scored and tied it up, instead rebounds goes out for an odd man breakaway and that's the game. The 5-1 final was not indicative of how close the overall play was. It was a pretty evenly "played" game. They just had some luck and made the plays and saves that mattered. That's the thing about hockey more than any other sport. So much of the game is dictated by bounces. I mean look at the game winner last night. The rebound just sat there on the ice for Blackwell spinning which probably helped him elevate it. We were due for a bounce like that.
  20. I'm still pretty optimistic about Rantanen long term. The skill for a guy his size really pops even when it doesn't produce a result. I think once he gets more chemistry with his teammates the points will follow. I'm sure he would love nothing more than to have a big game in Denver. Hoping he and Duchene both can shut that crowd down this week.
  21. Oh for sure. We played like shit most of that 7 game win streak leading up to the losing streak and a few games before that. I think it was a combination of a condensed schedule + pretty much being locked into playoff seeding. I mean after that loss @ Winnipeg early part of March it was going to be damn near impossible to catch them and only got close because of a bunch of lucky wins. But whatever it was, I do think the team flipped the switch and I wasn't sure they could. That doesn't necessarily mean I think we are winning this series. I still favor the Avs unless Miro can somehow get back soon and fall right back into form. But I legitimately thought we might have to flat out steal games maximizing on scoring chances + elite goaltending while being completely outplayed (much like several games during that win streak). We have absolutely held our own so far. As for Rantanen - I don't think we can really evaluate until next year. He's clearly still trying to find his role. Hopefully he can come up with some big moments for us. I felt like the top line with Rantonen/Robertson/Hintz were starting to figure it out a bit and then of course we lose Robertson. Speaking of, definitely missing Robo this series. From ice level, it seems like numerous times there is space and we just need an accurate shot. I could be off but feel like this is the kind of goalie Robo would get to. Oh well, nothing we can do about that now. Need to keep elevating the puck.
  22. This. Maybe hold off on your hot sports opinions if you only watched half of a playoff game. I don't know if the losing streak (or play before the streak) just broke a lot of our fanbase or what but that isn't the same team we've seen the last 2 nights. Let's put things in perspective. The Avs are a Stanley Cup Favorite, favorite to win this series and we were home dogs both Saturday and Monday. Without Heiskanen, not only our best player but most important player, we are at a talent and schematic disadvantage against this Avs team. Yet we played a solid game 1 despite outcome (analytics say we outplayed them in game 1 but just didn't get the bounces and didn't finish) and after the first 10 minutes last night we thoroughly outplayed them. Again, the Avs are a really damn good team. I think they are definitely better than last year and it was hard to put them away then when we had both Tanev and Heiskanen. I was concerned our play from the last month would carry over into the playoffs but that obviously hasn't been the case (despite the final score in game 1). So personally, I'm far more optimistic now than I was before the series started despite losing home ice. Avs still rightful favorites but they have to be a little concerned they haven't dominated play so far with the Heiskanen wild card in play for the 2nd half of the series. I'll say this, Harley is turning into a flat out top tier defender before our eyes. He played 28 minutes Saturday and 36 last night. We need Miro back because I don't think he can carry that load all series but his future is really bright. Really liked what I saw out of old guys Benn/Seguin/Dadonov and 4th line. We really need more out of Duchene, Johnston and Rantanen. Miko played a ton last night but still just doesn't seem comfortable on O. It's like he's always looking to make the perfect pass. I'm sure he's going to connect on one at some point, but we need him to just say fuck it and try to get pucks on the net. I feel like the team overall took that approach as the game played on and that is the way we're going to beat these guys. There just isn't enough space in playoff hockey against this team to wait for the perfect play. I'm exhausted today but great night at the barn.
  23. Hmm. Maybe I should have debated the rules. I assumed it was allowed and just never actually happens unless MacKinnon asks for it.
  24. I'm not debating the rules. I'm saying it's rich complaining about refs when you have 2 guys that get superstar treatment consistently by the refs and citing this as evidence. To be clear, 29 wasn't writhing in pain on the ice injured. He was standing and bitching to an official while his team had possession on the complete opposite end of the ice until the ref finally blew the play dead. The point is if that is literally anyone else for either team, the ref almost certainly just shrugs and tells them they didn't see it and skates back down to the action. I mean it's a side benefit of employing arguably the best player in the league. I'm jealous.
  25. That's laughable. I don't think I've ever seen live play stopped like that well after the fact. I've seen plenty of missed high sticks where the offended player complains to the ref and they basically shrug and say they didn't see it. I don't know the broadcast view but this was all happening right in front of me. Colorado had possession and was attacking and 29 just stayed on the other end and bitched at the ref until he finally blew the whistle. I mean yes, the right call was made in the end, but I don't recall ever seeing a player call his own penalty like that.
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