Dallas Stars 2023 Playoffs Thread of Dominance

[C-Man 27779]

Just now, Firemans4Horn said:

I’d assume Robbo is carrying an injury (like Seguin in the playoffs in years past). 

Except that he did the same thing in last season’s playoffs. I’m concerned for what he’ll ultimately be as a playoff player.

The problem with Lindell, at least in this series, is when he’s bad (and the team’s bad) he’s like really bad. He was -3 in Game 1 of this series and is -2 tonight.

LOL — 6-1 now on a shorty

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

[C-Man 27779]

So I flipped over to the news at 4-0 with the game on DirecTV’s PIP feature. What did they say about Miro in the intermission? I see that he didn’t log any additional ice time after leaving. Now, there’s probably no need to put him back in even if he’s stitched up.

[Ghost of LL 15698]

PP to start the third—now we’ve got them right where they want us.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

That was not an effort of a team serious for winning a Stanley cup. Looked like Tom Herman gave them tounge kisses getting off the bus and told them to try their best. 

[dcar00 14963]

i;ve decided to watch the special on how rodman and ricky lost all their money.

[C-Man 27779]

Well, Otter is 21-3 this season coming off a loss. That’s all I got at the moment. I trust in DeBoer.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

2 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Well, Otter is 21-3 this season coming off a loss. That’s all I got at the moment. I trust in DeBoer.

offense has got to get going in game 4. 

[vtaenz 603]

Suter was fucking terrible on the shorty. Didn't take away the pass, engaged way too fucking late, stick not covering the inside. Like... just lazy effort.

Our last penalty we took with Miller, I'm not going to say it was a dive, but getting hit in the hips usually doesn't make you go down, it's where you're most stable, especially when both of your skates are on the ice and you're not crossing over.

 

We need to adjust our strategy because the biggest issue has been Seattle just reading everything we're trying to do. Puck moves faster than the play and Seattle has been in the right place most of the time.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Lol, just saw the replay on the short handed goal. Wedgewood looks like a little league goal tender. He was 2/3 of the way towards the boards when the pass was made. Good lord man, stay in the crease. 

[C-Man 27779]

3 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:

offense has got to get going in game 4. 

 

2 minutes ago, vtaenz said:

Suter was fucking terrible on the shorty. Didn't take away the pass, engaged way too fucking late, stick not covering the inside. Like... just lazy effort.

Our last penalty we took with Miller, I'm not going to say it was a dive, but getting hit in the hips usually doesn't make you go down, it's where you're most stable, especially when both of your skates are on the ice and you're not crossing over.

 

We need to adjust our strategy because the biggest issue has been Seattle just reading everything we're trying to do. Puck moves faster than the play and Seattle has been in the right place most of the time.

Agreed on offense needing to get going. But you see this all the time — “underdog” teams play with all kinds of emotion in the first game back home and the veteran team (hopefully, us) regroups and wins a tough next game. That’s what I’m hanging my hat on, at least.

Would love to see Robertson get something here in garbage time that he can hopefully build on for the remainder of the series.

Just now, Firemans4Horn said:

Lol, just saw the replay on the short handed goal. Wedgewood looks like a little league goal tender. He was 2/3 of the way towards the boards when the pass was made. Good lord man, stay in the crease. 

I think we can both agree that he is a dreadful goaltender. I’ve been banging that pot all season. We need a more capable backup netminder next season.

[vtaenz 603]

I think that was Harley that just played that 1 on 1 rush with a trailer. Plays it way fucking better than Suter and prevents the shot or pass from getting off because he engages early enough and takes away time and space. It's promising to see that from him and makes me drink my bourbon faster thinking about how long Suter has been in the league and can't give a fuck to engage.

[vtaenz 603]

Why is that not interference?

Oleksiak didn't attempt to turn for the puck and just interferes with a player exiting the zone.

[C-Man 27779]

The EBUG goalie would be a better option than Wedgewood

[dcar00 14963]

if I'm deboer I use my timeout after Seattle scores their first goal next game.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

I’m going to be at game 5 and getting rowdy. I pray to the AK-47 John Wayne Texas Christ that it is 2-2 and not an elimination game. 

[C-Man 27779]

Nice try, Wedge.

Not sure Seattle should’ve gotten a PP situation there anyways. Dunn could’ve been given two penalties.

[C-Man 27779]

Gourde is such a twat

[vtaenz 603]

This is how the minny series started. I'm hoping for the same outcome.

Although Seattle is playing some smart hockey.

[shadow_operative2.0 16263]

 

 

[C-Man 27779]

 
 

Yeah, I have to think if the game hadn’t gotten away from them in the second period, he would’ve been back out there.

[Skipper 6411]

I didn't even bother to watch the 3rd.  Absolutely pathetic performance all the way around.   Inexcusable to no show like that in the playoffs.

[C-Man 27779]

I didn't even bother to watch the 3rd.  Absolutely pathetic performance all the way around.   Inexcusable to no show like that in the playoffs.

Not that it would’ve made a big difference but this is a completely different team without Miro. It was night and day.

[Skipper 6411]

2 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Not that it would’ve made a big difference but this is a completely different team without Miro. It was night and day.

Oh for sure.  That was clear. But still really no excuse for a team thought to be a strong contender for the cup to just fall apart like that when Miro went down.  This team is not 4 additional goals in a period worse without Miro.  That was shit focus and effort across the board.

[C-Man 27779]

Oh for sure.  That was clear. But still really no excuse for a team thought to be a strong contender for the cup to just fall apart like that when Miro went down.  This team is not 4 additional goals in a period worse without Miro.  That was shit focus and effort across the board.

Agreed. But in a stretch as long as a Cup run is you’re gonna have a clunker or two. Add that to the opposing building being on fire and it can snowball. The good thing is they don’t get to carry any of the seven forward into Game 4!

[Longhorn_Fan68 34104]

that fucking sucked. if this team expects to get any further they need consistency. I know Miro is awesome, but he's not 21 other players. get your shit together, stars

[shadow_operative2.0 16263]

 

 

[C-Man 27779]

2 hours ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

 

 

No chance he misses tomorrow night's game. He might be wearing a full face-shield but he's playing.

Edited May 8, 2023 by C-Man

[Longhorn_Fan68 34104]

4 hours ago, C-Man said:

No chance he misses tomorrow night's game. He might be wearing a full face-shield but he's playing.

exactly. that's just gamesmanship from the stars. we can't afford to go down 3-1 and we ALL saw how we played without him.

[markstanco 12786]

LFG!  Down 1-2 like the last series.

[Longhorn_Fan68 34104]

does DeBoer put Pavs back on the top line, and should he? I kinda think yes, he does. Seguin will be fine and something has to unclog robo. We need a real threat 1st - something for them to have to think a lot about. the rest of the team should get more room because of it. I dunno, that's not my jerb

[Longhorn_Fan68 34104]

54 minutes ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

does DeBoer put Pavs back on the top line, and should he? I kinda think yes, he does. Seguin will be fine and something has to unclog robo. We need a real threat 1st - something for them to have to think a lot about. the rest of the team should get more room because of it. I dunno, that's not my jerb

I swear there really is a simpsons clip for everything

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by Longhorn_Fan68

[Zepol87 9341]

Lets fucking go!!! 

[Ghost of LL 15698]

Good start, and damned glad to see Pevs back on the top line.

[markstanco 12786]

Jeez Miro. Looks like a catcher for the Yankees with all that headgear. He’s going to be ineffective with all that shit going on.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Good shift

[Ghost of LL 15698]

1 minute ago, markstanco said:

Jeez Miro. Looks like a catcher for the Yankees with all that headgear. He’s going to be ineffective with all that shit going on.

Solid reverse-jinx. Have some rep.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

I would love Gourde on the Stars; dude is a gamer. 

[shadow_operative2.0 16263]

Good shot, Robo. 

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Robbo is a basket case right now. 

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Can we give Roblox Jason Robertson a try?

You’ve got to bury that Seguin. Cmon man. 

[Zepol87 9341]

Mfing mfer 

[dcar00 14963]

fucking robertson.

plenty of shitty play to go around this series but man he stands out.

if we don't score on PP's we are done.

[dcar00 14963]

clear the motherfucking zone.

[markstanco 12786]

Solid reverse-jinx. Have some rep.

Lol. Before I opened this I was thinking, damn, that’s not bothering him.

Also, if we keep playing with this enthusiasm we will win by 3. Seattle is playing prevent like we did with a lead at the first of the season. I like it.

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Let’s not cheaply give the puck away in our own zone. 

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Our 4th line couldn’t score on $1 lap dance night at a strip club in Juarez. 
 

Goal tampon takes a penalty. 

[dcar00 14963]

we are so predictable and easy to bottle up/steal the puck.  just go to the wall and we will probably send the puck there in both zones.

[markstanco 12786]

Yea!!!!

[Firemans4Horn 18528]

Nice work radek.