2018-2019 NHL Thread

[Highlander]

The Leafs have literally never had the option of Seguin playing for them. That isn't a minor or trivial matter. It's actually pretty noteworthy in the current history of the team.

Didn't they lose the option to draft him when they pick up Kessel?

 

[Zee]

The Leafs have literally never had the option of Seguin playing for them. That isn't a minor or trivial matter. It's actually pretty noteworthy in the current history of the team.

Didn't they lose the option to draft him when they pick up Kessel?

That's a stretch, when the Leafs traded for Kessel , Burke in his infinite wisdom never foresaw the Leafs picking at #2 so Seguin was never an option in his mind, hence they never took a pass on him.

 

[AvroArrow]

I'm surprised STL hasn't made a move yet... They're now 9 points out of a wildcard spot at this point and running out of time to correct it this year.

 

[Kin]

I'm surprised STL hasn't made a move yet... They're now 9 points out of a wildcard spot at this point and running out of time to correct it this year.

I think it's a lot more difficult than we think to make a trade in the NHL that's roughly approximate value for value where it doesn't look like one team is throwing in the towel. Especially one where the hope is that it makes a significant difference.

 

[herman]

Even the trade for Michael Hutchinson took a couple of months.

 

[princedpw]

what?s the NHL record for team points in a season? Is Tampa within striking distance?

 

[princedpw]

looks like 132. Tampa?s slightly off the pace ...

 

[CarltonTheBear]

what?s the NHL record for team points in a season? Is Tampa within striking distance?

76-77 Canadiens: 132 points in 80 games
95-96 Red Wings: 131 points in 82 games
77-78 Canadiens: 129 points in 80 games
75-76 Canadiens: 127 points in 80 games
05-06 Red Wings: 124 points in 82 games
70-71 Bruins: 121 points in 78 games
09-10 Capitals: 121 points in 82 games
15-16 Capitals: 120 points in 82 games

The Lightning are on pace for 130 points. So yeah they're certainly on pace to have one of the best seasons in the history of the league. Likely the best in the salary cap era.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Speaking of the Lightning, Kucherov has somewhat quietly taken over the scoring lead from Rantanen. 11 goals, 34 assists, 45 points in his last 21 games.

 

[ZBBM]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

 

[Guilt Trip]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

Tampa was supposed to win last year and the Bruins shut them down quite easily if I remember. The Leafs dominated Tampa in their only meeting this year and have 1 less ROW this season, so let's not concede anything just yet. And for all of the talk about Tampa's D being so much better, we actually have the better GAA. Lots of hockey left to figure this out.

 

[louisstamos]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

Tampa was supposed to win last year and the Bruins shut them down quite easily if I remember. The Leafs dominated Tampa in their only meeting this year and have 1 less ROW this season, so let's not concede anything just yet. And for all of the talk about Tampa's D being so much better, we actually have the better GAA. Lots of hockey left to figure this out.

IIRC, I think Tampa beat the Bruins quite handily in the playoffs last year.  5 games or so?

 

[AvroArrow]

Tampa beat Boston 4-1, then lost 4-3 against Washington.

 

[princedpw]

Speaking of the Lightning, Kucherov has somewhat quietly taken over the scoring lead from Rantanen. 11 goals, 34 assists, 45 points in his last 21 games.

Jeez -- 34 assists in 21 games makes Marner look like a slouch.  Incredible.  Why oh why did he sign for just 9.5 million.  Unfair!

 

[princedpw]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

Tampa was supposed to win last year and the Bruins shut them down quite easily if I remember. The Leafs dominated Tampa in their only meeting this year and have 1 less ROW this season, so let's not concede anything just yet. And for all of the talk about Tampa's D being so much better, we actually have the better GAA. Lots of hockey left to figure this out.

Certainly, anything can happen in a 7-game series and hockey is known for its upsets.  But having said that, you've got to give Tampa the edge.

On the better GAA --- Tampa's first string goalie was out for 20+ games.  Since he's been back, they've been even better ... Let's see how our GAA does while our first string goalie is out ...

 

[Guilt Trip]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

Tampa was supposed to win last year and the Bruins shut them down quite easily if I remember. The Leafs dominated Tampa in their only meeting this year and have 1 less ROW this season, so let's not concede anything just yet. And for all of the talk about Tampa's D being so much better, we actually have the better GAA. Lots of hockey left to figure this out.

IIRC, I think Tampa beat the Bruins quite handily in the playoffs last year.  5 games or so?

You are definitely right. Don't know what I was thinking. It was probably that the Bruins shutdown Stamkos and Kucherov or something like that. My bad.

 

[Guilt Trip]

I think we need to face the likelihood that we aren't winning a Cup before Tampa does.

Tampa was supposed to win last year and the Bruins shut them down quite easily if I remember. The Leafs dominated Tampa in their only meeting this year and have 1 less ROW this season, so let's not concede anything just yet. And for all of the talk about Tampa's D being so much better, we actually have the better GAA. Lots of hockey left to figure this out.

Certainly, anything can happen in a 7-game series and hockey is known for its upsets.  But having said that, you've got to give Tampa the edge.

On the better GAA --- Tampa's first string goalie was out for 20+ games.  Since he's been back, they've been even better ... Let's see how our GAA does while our first string goalie is out ...

Agree on the edge in a 7 gamer but only because their offence is so powerful. I still like the Leafs chances.
As for since he's been back, that's not true. He's sporting a 3.5 GAA and only a .902 SV% since returning. He's had 2 really good games against the Leafs and Nucks but the other 4 not so great. T Bay is 5-0-1 in his games. They're simply outscoring his sub par play.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/alex_prewitt/status/1079841290999791618

There?s routine (to reduce decision-making fatigue, Sam Hinkie style), and then there?s whatever Eichel is doing. No wonder he?s got so many assists this year (how do you like them apples?).

 

[Kin]

I suppose I'm impressed when I see that some people can live like that. Personally, it reads as a prelude to spending some time in a clock tower but different strokes and all that.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

That's interesting about the advil. My doc is always telling me to go easy on them.