NHL 2015-16 season thread

[Jimmydeicide]

I just hope the ducks stay out the way so we can get this rivalry back on.

POS.

[XXXIV]

I just hope the ducks stay out the way so we can get this rivalry back on.

POS.

So clearly he doesnt have a history.

Six games for Keith. He misses ONE playoff game. What a joke. Brendan Shanahan's NHL Wheel of Justice is an arbitrary carnival game.

As long as bettman is in charge nothing will change til someone dies on the ice.

Pathetic.

[10spro]

What a tough break for Bolts fans as Stevie Stamkos has a blood cot in his right arm and will be out long term. Will he be a FA July 1st?

[Diablo25]

Flyers Pens today at 5pm

[XXXIV]

What a tough break for Bolts fans as Stevie Stamkos has a blood cot in his right arm and will be out long term. Will he be a FA July 1st?

Thats harsh!

Been a harsh year for a couple of the biggest NHL stars and a good year for at least one low life scumbag..

Weird season it has been for sure.

[10spro]

Last week of a long season for the Canucks and the impossible just happened. They finally won three games in a row and in style. They just completed a sweep of the CA teams by beating LA tonight 3-2 by coming back twice.

In a season still riddled with injuries and rookies learning the hard way, they managed to protect their lead in the third period, something that the could not do all year long.

A disappointing season for all the Canadian teams to say the least and for the past month, I pretty much just wanted VAN to tank and get a crack at Auston Matthews instead of the sad pack of potatoes that the Oilers are. Please don't tell me that they'll get another good crack at the #1 draft pick.

In the West it'll be a matter of time before Minny makes it official to the playoffs as all the drama will be centered more in the East as the Isles, Flyers and Bruins will be fighting for the final spot until the very end. I like how the Flyers have been playing lately.

Caps look really strong, Pens have been the exact opposite of their poor start, while in the West, the CA teams will do their damage and go deep. CHI's D looks like jello without Keith and they're missing Crawford.

I'll be rooting for the Panthers this year. I'll be cheering for Luongo and I want Jagr to continue his magic and play forever.

[Jimmydeicide]

BITE ME!!!!

[10spro]

BITE ME!!!!

I know deep inside that you don't want to face the Sharks.

[TCrouch]

Last week of a long season for the Canucks and the impossible just happened. They finally won three games in a row and in style. They just completed a sweep of the CA teams by beating LA tonight 3-2 by coming back twice.

Yeah, yeah...they did well for sure. At least they helped the Ducks after beating them by keeping the Kings a point behind them.

So...thanks? hah

[Diablo25]

Down 2-0 to the Fn Leafs after 1. Flyers need to get on the gas. Let's go!

[Diablo25]

Flyers are in!!!

[10spro]

The best playoffs sport at this time of the year is about to begin this Wednesday. This, despite of any Canadian team making it into the big dance. The beauty about this year's playoff is that the top teams in the West and East may potentially face each other in the second round. I am talking particularly about the KIngs, Ducks, Caps and Pens.

I'll be watching as per usual because Lord Stanley is so hard to get yet so satisfying and rewarding for the hardest working team with a bit of lady luck on the side. Here's what I think may happen on Wednesday:


DET-TPA: What a tough break for the Bolts losing their best player at this time of the year. Wings made it for yet another year despite playing so so hockey to get here, but with Datsyuk and Zetterberg as leaders they should win it in 5 as a depleted Lightning team is ripe for the taking.


NYR-PIT: What a difference team the Pens have become under M. Sullivan. Crosby literally started playing the way he's capable of and started carrying this team. Most importantly for Pens fans is that some of the forwards learned finally how to play D. Rangers have some injuries and while King Lundqvist may steal a game here and there, this PIT roster is deeper than NY. Pens should advance in 6.

CHI-STL: The Blues need to answer this question. Can Elliot/Allen play to the high level that they have shown in the regular season? If so, they have a chance as Hawks' play have tailed off the last month or so relying too much on their goaltender. Interesting enough, I thought CHI loaded up pretty well during the trade deadline yet at the same time their gameplay started to tail a bit. With Keith back soon, they should barely beat STL in 7.


Then...


PHI-WAS: The best team in the East should advance in 4. Backstrom and Ovechkin had an amazing year and with a solid Holtby they should handle Giroux's best effort. If Gudas and the rest team continue with their undisciplined play they'll make the Caps victory that much easier.



NYI-FLO: Panthers' addition of Hudler, Purcell and Kindl added depth to this overachieving team this season, not to mention the ageless play of J. Jagr. Isles have been trending in the wrong direction and with Halak doubtful for this series, my adopted team for this playoffs should advance in 5.


MIN-DAL: Wild have it tough vs the highest scoring team in the league. With Parise doubtful for the series, the Stars should advance comfortably in 5.


LA-SJ: The series I am most interested to watch in the first round. Yes, we all know that the Sharks have tanked historically in the playoffs. But since big Joe was stripped of his captaincy last season, little Joe has played admirably with a solid supporting cast. With the exception of D. Doughty, LA's D is a concern to me especially their lack of speed. They need Gaborik back soon. If there's going to be an early upset in the first round I am looking at this series. This is going to be one physical series folks. Still, with Quick and a solid roster, I think Kings will advance barely in 7.


ANA-NAS: With the roster that they have, I knew that the Ducks' horrific start would eventually change. And boy did they ever, overtaking the Kings' top spot on the last game of the season. P. Rinne like Lundqvist can't steal every single game, and will drop to the more powerful ANA team in 6.

[Diablo25]

The best playoffs sport at this time of the year is about to begin this Wednesday. This, despite of any Canadian team making it into the big dance. The beauty about this year's playoff is that the top teams in the West and East may potentially face each other in the second round. I am talking particularly about the KIngs, Ducks, Caps and Pens.

I'll be watching as per usual because Lord Stanley is so hard to get yet so satisfying and rewarding for the hardest working team with a bit of lady luck on the side. Here's what I think may happen on Wednesday:


DET-TPA: What a tough break for the Bolts losing their best player at this time of the year. Wings made it for yet another year despite playing so so hockey to get here, but with Datsyuk and Zetterberg as leaders they should win it in 5 as a depleted Lightning team is ripe for the taking.


NYR-PIT: What a difference team the Pens have become under M. Sullivan. Crosby literally started playing the way he's capable of and started carrying this team. Most importantly for Pens fans is that some of the forwards learned finally how to play D. Rangers have some injuries and while King Lundqvist may steal a game here and there, this PIT roster is deeper than NY. Pens should advance in 6.

CHI-STL: The Blues need to answer this question. Can Elliot/Allen play to the high level that they have shown in the regular season? If so, they have a chance as Hawks' play have tailed off the last month or so relying too much on their goaltender. Interesting enough, I thought CHI loaded up pretty well during the trade deadline yet at the same time their gameplay started to tail a bit. With Keith back soon, they should barely beat STL in 7.


Then...


PHI-WAS: The best team in the East should advance in 4. Backstrom and Ovechkin had an amazing year and with a solid Holtby they should handle Giroux's best effort. If Gudas and the rest team continue with their undisciplined play they'll make the Caps victory that much easier.



NYI-FLO: Panthers' addition of Hudler, Purcell and Kindl added depth to this overachieving team this season, not to mention the ageless play of J. Jagr. Isles have been trending in the wrong direction and with Halak doubtful for this series, my adopted team for this playoffs should advance in 5.


MIN-DAL: Wild have it tough vs the highest scoring team in the league. With Parise doubtful for the series, the Stars should advance comfortably in 5.


LA-SJ: The series I am most interested to watch in the first round. Yes, we all know that the Sharks have tanked historically in the playoffs. But since big Joe was stripped of his captaincy last season, little Joe has played admirably with a solid supporting cast. With the exception of D. Doughty, LA's D is a concern to me especially their lack of speed. They need Gaborik back soon. If there's going to be an early upset in the first round I am looking at this series. This is going to be one physical series folks. Still, with Quick and a solid roster, I think Kings will advance barely in 7.


ANA-NAS: With the roster that they have, I knew that the Ducks' horrific start would eventually change. And boy did they ever, overtaking the Kings' top spot on the last game of the season. P. Rinne like Lundqvist can't steal every single game, and will drop to the more powerful ANA team in 6.

Washington won't sweep Philly. Mason is a hot goalie. The Flyers 4th line has been tremendous. I disagree with you undisciplined statement. And I'm a Flyers fan so you are wrong.

Those of you who haven't seen Gostisbehere play...enjoy. He is one hell of an exciting defenseman. His stick skills are a pleasure to watch. He's clever and heady.

[XXXIV]

Washington won't sweep Philly.

Agree. Caps have been playoff clowns forever. What magically happened that they will become men?

[XXXIV]

Though it would be cool to see Alex O carry his regular season success into something that actually matters.

Talk about a choker.

No bigger in NHL history.

BIG WORDS EH!? Its playoff time.

[MizzouRah]

It's time for the Blues to dispose of Seadouche and Mr. Slasher Keith and the rest of those nut job Blackhawks.

LGB #IBLEEDBLUE

[XXXIV]

It's time for the Blues to dispose of Seadouche and Mr. Slasher Keith and the rest of those nut job Blackhawks.

LGB #IBLEEDBLUE

Uh huh.

The day the Blues actually win something.

Waiting..................................

[MizzouRah]

Uh huh.

The day the Blues actually win something.

Waiting..................................

No time like the present... but I feel ya.

[Danimal]

I hate to say this but I think the Hawks are going out in the 1st round this year. They have had a decent year but it has been so up and down and they have lost a lot of close games. You can't win the cup every year, just maybe every other

[Naples39]

I come down as follows:

East
-Caps in 6
-Pens in 5
-Bolts in 7
-Isles in 7
Full writeup - http://broadstreetbuzz.com/2016/04/13/p ... ast-picks/

West
-Stars in 5
-Ducks in 6
-Kings in 6
-Blues in 7
Writeup - http://broadstreetbuzz.com/2016/04/13/p ... est-picks/

[tjung0831]

I expect Hitch and the boys to unleash a fury on the Hawks that we haven't seen yet.....then again, they need too. Edmundson and Parayko make a difference on our back end. The Blues depth is nothing short of amazing...tons of guys we can plug in if need be and they've been doing it all year.
I don't think the Flyers are getting swept either.

[XXXIV]

Hawks Blues heading into a big third tied at ZERO.

Fun to see edos "other" favorite team the kreider cowards known as the rangers take it up the ass from the Pens.

[XXXIV]

OT we go. Cool. But as I get up before 5 am every morning now I must pass. Ill put it on the tv in bed but no way unless its quick

Go Hawks!

[Jimmydeicide]

OT we go. Cool. But as I get up before 5 am every morning now I must pass. Ill put it on the tv in bed but no way unless its quick

Go Blues!

[XXXIV]