2024 NHL Thread - Page 7

Cobra Mgr · 05-18-2025, 12:00 AM

Felt bad for Schieffle. Wanted him to get this one.

Cobra Mgr · 05-18-2025, 08:56 PM

Leafs getting blitzed

Cobra Mgr · 05-18-2025, 10:46 PM

2 very disappointing Game 7 blowouts today.

CONN CHRIS · Yesterday, 05:05 AM

I admire your devotion to hockey. I haven't paid much attention to the NHL since karmanos took my team to tobacco road.

Cobra Mgr · Yesterday, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I admire your devotion to hockey. I haven't paid much attention to the NHL since karmanos took my team to tobacco road.

I've become a bigger fan of the sport. I used to say I was more a Hurricanes fan than an NHL fan. But during the playoffs, I find myself watching other NHL Cup games than NBA playoffs. I can still keep up w/other sports news better. But actual game watching hockey is rising up my charts.

And I wish the Canes came from elsewhere besides Hartford. It wasn't just CT's hockey team but their only major league team. I don't get why CT hasn't tried to get a team back.

CONN CHRIS · Yesterday, 07:50 AM

Honestly, it's just too small of a market and cuts into the Bruins / Islanders / Rangers territory. It was pretty surprising when Hartford was part of the WHA merger to be honest.

I wish it weren't true but Hartford is just the sort of place that gets the occasional Arena football / CBA / indoor soccer team and can't even make those work.

I do miss hearing Brass Bonanza rather than a fog horn for goals scored though. The AA team in Hartford plays it for home runs which keeps the spirit alive at least.

Cobra Mgr · Yesterday, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Honestly, it's just too small of a market and cuts into the Bruins / Islanders / Rangers territory. It was pretty surprising when Hartford was part of the WHA merger to be honest.

I wish it weren't true but Hartford is just the sort of place that gets the occasional Arena football / CBA / indoor soccer team and can't even make those work.

I do miss hearing Brass Bonanza rather than a fog horn for goals scored though. The AA team in Hartford plays it for home runs which keeps the spirit alive at least.

It's media market is bigger than Buffalo, KC, Vegas & Columbus. So while I'm not surprised they don't have a team, I'm surprised no one is evidently trying.

CONN CHRIS · Yesterday, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

It's media market is bigger than Buffalo, KC, Vegas & Columbus. So while I'm not surprised they don't have a team, I'm surprised no one is evidently trying.

Small-town vibes and small-town mentality I suppose. We have our college hoops and the Greater Hartford Open. It's not all bad; as a kid I got to see Lee Trevino, Curtis Strange, a 70-year-old Sam Snead, Lee Elder, Billy Casper, and Sammy Davis Jr up close and personal.

CONN CHRIS · Yesterday, 11:46 AM

... and how could I forget Chi Chi Rodiguez performing for the crowd!

Cobra Mgr · Yesterday, 01:28 PM

The youtube hockey channels are ripping more holes into the Leafs than the Panthers did last night.

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Amazin69 · Yesterday, 04:52 PM

Hee-hee-hee.

I can sum up everything wrong with the Maple Laffs in two words: Joe DiMaggio.

Not the actual Yankee Clipper himself (RIP), but the part where that's what the Maple Leafs are: half Yankee, half Clipper

That team is everything I HATE about the Yankees, how they literally think that they own the sport, how they spend more money than Elon Musk has, how they are fawned over and lionized in the press no matter what they do, to the point where Mets fans feel as though we are gasping for air with the national press (I imagine it's the same for Ottawa)…

…and they are also everything that crushes my soul about my Los Angeles Chokers, er, Clippers. That they constantly find new ways to embarrass themselves, from stupid trades to botched coaching hires to Elton Brand basically conning Baron Davis into coming to join him and then pantsing Baron by fleeing to Philadelphia (and Baron being so fat and useless that we threw a #1 pick at Cleveland to get him off the team…and then Cleveland won the lottery and got Kyrie Irving…) to constantly underperforming in the playoffs, whether we are the most exciting team in basketball or a collection of aging stars where the one I hate the LEAST is the guy I call "Cancer".

Put the endemic toxic arrogance of the Yankees together with the self-destructive bed-****ting of the Clippers, and you have the Leafs. Long may you moan.

(Remember, the Clippers did make it out of the 2nd round once.)

(Once.)

Cobra Mgr · Yesterday, 05:44 PM

Interesting stat...........

Toronto's Core 4 have 34 combined seasons w/the Leafs & zero appearances in the Conf Finals

Logan Stankoven has yet to finish a full season w/any one team, but will have appeared in both West & East Conf finals before completing his rookie year.

Also, the Panthers under Paul Maurice have not lost a single playoff game in which they have had the lead after any period.

Amazin69 · Yesterday, 06:19 PM

"One team came out of the gate like they were shot out of a cannon and the other…

…came out like they were the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to win a Game 7."

Heh.

Also like the graphic that shows Rantanen with 8 goals in in last 6 playoff games…and Marner with 7 goals in his last 6 playoff seasons. Ouch.

Cobra Mgr · Yesterday, 11:17 PM

In the interest of piling on.............

Amazin69 · Today, 02:57 AM

Huh. How have I never linked the Melody Martin classic, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back to the Playoffs"?

And that was FIVE years ago. (Melody hasn't posted anything in three years. I worry the Sabres have crushed her spirit.)

Cobra Mgr · Today, 03:50 PM

Tonight starts the ECF. I think the run for my Canes ends this series. The problem is the Panthers has the same strengths as Carolina. But with better players.

I don't think Carolina is that far off from the defending champs. And I think the job this team did after needing to replace a quarter of the team to start the year, the revolving door & inconsistency in the net, & the self imposed headache from the Ratanen trade should get high praise. This should have been a rebuilding year. Now they have reached the "Final 4" w/a number of rooks (Stankoven, Blake, Morrow, Nikishin) getting valuable experience along the way. And they should have $ to spend in the FA market as Burns, Orlov & Fast are probably coming off the books in 2025-26.

But before all that, Canes have a tough job ahead w/Florida. Biggest key: Andersen must continue to play like he has this postseason. It is essential. His counterpart, Bobrovsky is made for this time of year. Half of the reason Florida swept Carolina in '23 was that they had Bobo in net. Mr. Andersen needs to match him save for save.

What is also needed is an individual player to break out. Tkachuk was the other half of the reason for the sweep 2 seasons ago. Carolina's strength is their whole is bigger than their parts sum. Well they need someone to step beyond his boundaries in this one. Doesn't matter who it is. Top line player, defenseman, rookie, veteran, role player. Somebody needs to approach a point & a half average in this series, minimum. Carolina's depth will not be the overwhelming advantage it was in the 1st 2 series.

Talent will be the diff.

Amazin69 · Today, 08:56 PM

Remember, the Leafs put 13 past Bob in games 1-3.

(Of course, they followed that by scoring a grand total of 4 in games 4-7, but some of that could simply be the Leafs being the Leafs.)

Cobra Mgr · Today, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amazin69

Remember, the Leafs put 13 past Bob in games 1-3.

(Of course, they followed that by scoring a grand total of 4 in games 4-7, but some of that could simply be the Leafs being the Leafs.)

That's my thing. Bob can do more. This is as good as it gets w/Freddie. And we know he can do worse.

05-18-2025, 12:00 AM	#121
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	Felt bad for Schieffle. Wanted him to get this one. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

05-18-2025, 08:56 PM	#122
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	Leafs getting blitzed __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

05-18-2025, 10:46 PM	#123
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	2 very disappointing Game 7 blowouts today. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

Yesterday, 05:05 AM	#124
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,774	I admire your devotion to hockey. I haven't paid much attention to the NHL since karmanos took my team to tobacco road. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

Yesterday, 07:50 AM	#126
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,774	Honestly, it's just too small of a market and cuts into the Bruins / Islanders / Rangers territory. It was pretty surprising when Hartford was part of the WHA merger to be honest. I wish it weren't true but Hartford is just the sort of place that gets the occasional Arena football / CBA / indoor soccer team and can't even make those work. I do miss hearing Brass Bonanza rather than a fog horn for goals scored though. The AA team in Hartford plays it for home runs which keeps the spirit alive at least. __________________ Check Out My Cards! Last edited by CONN CHRIS; Yesterday at 07:52 AM.

Yesterday, 11:46 AM	#129
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,774	... and how could I forget Chi Chi Rodiguez performing for the crowd! __________________ Check Out My Cards!

Yesterday, 01:28 PM	#130
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	The youtube hockey channels are ripping more holes into the Leafs than the Panthers did last night. Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Vid 4 Vid 5 Vid 6 Vid 7 Vid 8 Vid 9 Vid 10 Vid 11 Vid 12 Vid 13 __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

Yesterday, 04:52 PM	#131
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,522 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Hee-hee-hee. I can sum up everything wrong with the Maple Laffs in two words: Joe DiMaggio. Not the actual Yankee Clipper himself (RIP), but the part where that's what the Maple Leafs are: half Yankee, half Clipper That team is everything I HATE about the Yankees, how they literally think that they own the sport, how they spend more money than Elon Musk has, how they are fawned over and lionized in the press no matter what they do, to the point where Mets fans feel as though we are gasping for air with the national press (I imagine it's the same for Ottawa)… …and they are also everything that crushes my soul about my Los Angeles Chokers, er, Clippers. That they constantly find new ways to embarrass themselves, from stupid trades to botched coaching hires to Elton Brand basically conning Baron Davis into coming to join him and then pantsing Baron by fleeing to Philadelphia (and Baron being so fat and useless that we threw a #1 pick at Cleveland to get him off the team…and then Cleveland won the lottery and got Kyrie Irving…) to constantly underperforming in the playoffs, whether we are the most exciting team in basketball or a collection of aging stars where the one I hate the LEAST is the guy I call "Cancer". Put the endemic toxic arrogance of the Yankees together with the self-destructive bed-****ting of the Clippers, and you have the Leafs. Long may you moan. (Remember, the Clippers did make it out of the 2nd round once.) (Once.)

Yesterday, 05:44 PM	#132
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	Interesting stat........... Toronto's Core 4 have 34 combined seasons w/the Leafs & zero appearances in the Conf Finals Logan Stankoven has yet to finish a full season w/any one team, but will have appeared in both West & East Conf finals before completing his rookie year. Also, the Panthers under Paul Maurice have not lost a single playoff game in which they have had the lead after any period. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

Yesterday, 06:19 PM	#133
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,522 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	"One team came out of the gate like they were shot out of a cannon and the other… …came out like they were the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to win a Game 7." Heh. Also like the graphic that shows Rantanen with 8 goals in in last 6 playoff games…and Marner with 7 goals in his last 6 playoff seasons. Ouch.

Yesterday, 11:17 PM	#134
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	In the interest of piling on............. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

Today, 02:57 AM	#135
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,522 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Huh. How have I never linked the Melody Martin classic, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back to the Playoffs"? And that was FIVE years ago. (Melody hasn't posted anything in three years. I worry the Sabres have crushed her spirit.)

Today, 03:50 PM	#136
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,695	Tonight starts the ECF. I think the run for my Canes ends this series. The problem is the Panthers has the same strengths as Carolina. But with better players. I don't think Carolina is that far off from the defending champs. And I think the job this team did after needing to replace a quarter of the team to start the year, the revolving door & inconsistency in the net, & the self imposed headache from the Ratanen trade should get high praise. This should have been a rebuilding year. Now they have reached the "Final 4" w/a number of rooks (Stankoven, Blake, Morrow, Nikishin) getting valuable experience along the way. And they should have $ to spend in the FA market as Burns, Orlov & Fast are probably coming off the books in 2025-26. But before all that, Canes have a tough job ahead w/Florida. Biggest key: Andersen must continue to play like he has this postseason. It is essential. His counterpart, Bobrovsky is made for this time of year. Half of the reason Florida swept Carolina in '23 was that they had Bobo in net. Mr. Andersen needs to match him save for save. What is also needed is an individual player to break out. Tkachuk was the other half of the reason for the sweep 2 seasons ago. Carolina's strength is their whole is bigger than their parts sum. Well they need someone to step beyond his boundaries in this one. Doesn't matter who it is. Top line player, defenseman, rookie, veteran, role player. Somebody needs to approach a point & a half average in this series, minimum. Carolina's depth will not be the overwhelming advantage it was in the 1st 2 series. Talent will be the diff. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

Today, 08:56 PM	#137
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,522 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Remember, the Leafs put 13 past Bob in games 1-3. (Of course, they followed that by scoring a grand total of 4 in games 4-7, but some of that could simply be the Leafs being the Leafs.)