NHL Discussion (Other than Jets)

[GOLDMEMBER]

Hopefully sharks win tonight

Nashville is a blah team to me.

[New_Earth_Mud]

One player shouldn't be expected to carry a team, though. Look at Price and the Habs this past season. And in the post-season, that's magnified (see Lundqvist with the Rangers in the first round). You need depth to win.

Ovechkin did lead. The depth players on the Capitals didn't do their jobs. You can't blame him for that.

Dude some players just have that lil extra to make the players around him better when its needed. Toews, Sid,  They have it.

They dont need to score the most goals or assts.

[blue_gold_84]

Dude some players just have that lil extra to make the players around him better when its needed. Toews, Sid,  They have it.

They dont need to score the most goals or assts.

Actually, the Blackhawks have had depth, perhaps the best depth of any franchise in the NHL the past 7-8 seasons. That's been the case for the Penguins this post-season, getting significantly better play from all four forward lines, namely players like Bonino, Kessel, and Hornqvist. If not for them, do you honestly see the Penguins making it to the ECF? I sure don't, especially when Crosby and Malkin - two cornerstones for that franchise - went unnoticeable for lengthy stretches vs. the Capitals. In previous seasons, the Penguins were a regular season powerhouse but came up short more often than because of a lack of depth. Despite Crosby's leadership.

And then there is the other team in the ECF: the Lightning. Stamkos hasn't played in ages but the team's depth has shone and they've gone 8-2 so far in the playoffs. A successful playoff campaign in today's NHL relies heavily on good depth, not on intangibles of the player wearing the C on his jersey. One player can't and doesn't carry a team. Look at the Stars last night: game 7 on home ice and they get slaughtered by a team with superior depth.

[New_Earth_Mud]

Actually, the Blackhawks have had depth, perhaps the best depth of any franchise in the NHL the past 7-8 seasons. That's been the case for the Penguins this post-season, getting significantly better play from all four forward lines, namely players like Bonino, Kessel, and Hornqvist. If not for them, do you honestly see the Penguins making it to the ECF? I sure don't, especially when Crosby and Malkin - two cornerstones for that franchise - went unnoticeable for lengthy stretches vs. the Capitals. In previous seasons, the Penguins were a regular season powerhouse but came up short more often than because of a lack of depth. Despite Crosby's leadership.

And then there is the other team in the ECF: the Lightning. Stamkos hasn't played in ages but the team's depth has shone and they've gone 8-2 so far in the playoffs. A successful playoff campaign in today's NHL relies heavily on good depth, not on intangibles of the player wearing the C on his jersey. One player can't and doesn't carry a team. Look at the Stars last night: game 7 on home ice and they get slaughtered by a team with superior depth.

And this is our whole plan

Chevy came from the Hawks.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Actually, the Blackhawks have had depth, perhaps the best depth of any franchise in the NHL the past 7-8 seasons. That's been the case for the Penguins this post-season, getting significantly better play from all four forward lines, namely players like Bonino, Kessel, and Hornqvist. If not for them, do you honestly see the Penguins making it to the ECF? I sure don't, especially when Crosby and Malkin - two cornerstones for that franchise - went unnoticeable for lengthy stretches vs. the Capitals. In previous seasons, the Penguins were a regular season powerhouse but came up short more often than because of a lack of depth. Despite Crosby's leadership.

And then there is the other team in the ECF: the Lightning. Stamkos hasn't played in ages but the team's depth has shone and they've gone 8-2 so far in the playoffs. A successful playoff campaign in today's NHL relies heavily on good depth, not on intangibles of the player wearing the C on his jersey. One player can't and doesn't carry a team. Look at the Stars last night: game 7 on home ice and they get slaughtered by a team with superior depth.

I agree with muddy on this one as well. Actually I think we all kinda agree. It s all about depth and the Jets are headed there for sure.

[New_Earth_Mud]

I agree with muddy on this one as well. Actually I think we all kinda agree. It s all about depth and the Jets are headed there for sure.

Yup.  seems so

[GOLDMEMBER]

Wow Preds suck

They had what all of 10 shots

Losers

I will enjoy the blues vs sharks

Only team I don't care for is TBay

Blues Vs Pens would be a fun series
Sharks vs Pens would be my second fav pick final

[GOLDMEMBER]

Here those Pens

Kessel looks awesome!

Bolts are going down

Shark pens final pens win

[GOLDMEMBER]

 I hate to say it but the Pittsburgh Penguins just might be done.

No Daly, ?'s about goaltending, Crosby invisible, etc..

On the other hand the Lightning are darn impressive. Kudos to Stevie Y!!

Though I think both series will go seven games.

[Jockitch]

thought there was a trade freeze till after the playoffs .......... me so wrong

Canucks sent forward Jared McCann & their 2nd & 4th round picks to the Panthers for Dman, Erik Gudbranson & a 5th round spot.

[blue_gold_84]

Blackhawks trade Bickell, Teravainen to Hurricanes:

http://www.tsn.ca/hawks-trade-bickell-teravainen-to-canes-1.508157

The Chicago Blackhawks traded forwards Bryan Bickell and Teuvo Teravainen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick (50th overall acquired from the New York Rangers) in the 2016 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in 2017.

Red Wings re-sign Sheahan:

http://www.tsn.ca/red-wings-sign-sheahan-to-two-year-deal-1.508074

The Detroit Red Wings have signed centre Riley Sheahan to a two-year contract worth $2.075 million per season.

[blue_or_die]

Was the Chicago move a cap move? Seems the trade favours Car.

[blue_gold_84]

Was the Chicago move a cap move? Seems the trade favours Car.

It's absolutely a cap shedding move by the Hawks. Great acquisition for the Hurricanes, too.

Blackhawks re-sign Panik:

http://www.tsn.ca/blackhawks-re-sign-panik-to-one-year-deal-1.508337

Leafs place Cowen on waivers:

http://www.tsn.ca/leafs-place-cowen-on-waivers-for-buyout-1.508244

[blue_gold_84]

Hurricanes re-sign Ward:
http://www.tsn.ca/canes-sign-ward-to-two-year-6-6m-deal-1.508843

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Cam Ward to a two-year, $6.6 million contract extension.

The team announced the deal Thursday. Ward will be paid $3.5 million next season and $3.1 million in 2017-18, keeping the 32-year-old netminder with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2002 draft.

And the Kings name Kopitar captain:
http://www.tsn.ca/kings-name-kopitar-team-captain-1.508952

[blue_gold_84]

Flames name their HC:
http://www.tsn.ca/flames-name-gulutzan-head-coach-1.509551

Glen Gulutzan is the new head coach of the Calgary Flames.

The 44-year-old from Hudson Bay, Sask., was a Vancouver Canucks assistant coach for the last three seasons.