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Post by vadarx on Apr 23, 2021 22:37:57 GMT -6
yeah, I know Jack was concerned about tb winning again, but I think the canes and cats will both give them a helluva run once the playoffs start. Me and my buddy were 8 bottles deep and about 12snifters each of wine. And we was talking bout the Canes. I think they’ll be gone early. Qs team is much greater than them, and so is Tampa. I think they lack star power. The Canes look a lot like the Preds team that went to the Cup. Very deep team, just no real high end stars to win it all. We’ll see. But they’re a team that could really use a Toews or Kane!!! Aho? Svechnikov? Hamilton? the canes have more depth than the cats, imo, and are better defensively. probably will come down to the play in net. the cats could have an advantage there if Bob gets hot. |
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Post by Tater on Apr 24, 2021 0:55:51 GMT -6
Me and my buddy were 8 bottles deep and about 12snifters each of wine. And we was talking bout the Canes. I think they’ll be gone early. Qs team is much greater than them, and so is Tampa. I think they lack star power. The Canes look a lot like the Preds team that went to the Cup. Very deep team, just no real high end stars to win it all. We’ll see. But they’re a team that could really use a Toews or Kane!!! Or Vegas. |
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Post by BigT on Apr 24, 2021 10:15:43 GMT -6
Me and my buddy were 8 bottles deep and about 12snifters each of wine. And we was talking bout the Canes. I think they’ll be gone early. Qs team is much greater than them, and so is Tampa. I think they lack star power. The Canes look a lot like the Preds team that went to the Cup. Very deep team, just no real high end stars to win it all. We’ll see. But they’re a team that could really use a Toews or Kane!!! Or Vegas. Yes exactly! Their team is great, but just don’t have the superstars to win it all. Vegas does have Petro now, which helps, but is he too old? The Canes to me, Aho TT Hamilton Svechnikov etc. They seem like a great 2nd line, but now they need those true top line players. I don’t see them. I still feel the Cats have Barkov and Huberdeau, which they haven’t proven themselves yet, but they’ve both put up good numbers, Hooby put up 92, and was on pace for the same last year. Barkov put up a 96 point season, and has been on over a point per game the last year and a half. So their both superstars, now they gotta cement their legacy and win when it counts. Both Vegas and the Canes have no player anywhere near that caliber. The Cats have 2. So until they’re dead and out, I’ll take them over the the teams that are only known for their depth!!! |
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Post by vadarx on Apr 24, 2021 15:26:51 GMT -6
Yes exactly! Their team is great, but just don’t have the superstars to win it all. Vegas does have Petro now, which helps, but is he too old? The Canes to me, Aho TT Hamilton Svechnikov etc. They seem like a great 2nd line, but now they need those true top line players. I don’t see them. I still feel the Cats have Barkov and Huberdeau, which they haven’t proven themselves yet, but they’ve both put up good numbers, Hooby put up 92, and was on pace for the same last year. Barkov put up a 96 point season, and has been on over a point per game the last year and a half. So their both superstars, now they gotta cement their legacy and win when it counts. Both Vegas and the Canes have no player anywhere near that caliber. The Cats have 2. So until they’re dead and out, I’ll take them over the the teams that are only known for their depth!!! as far as Vegas goes, Stone has more points than either Barkov or Huberdeau... |
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Post by shooter61 on Apr 24, 2021 19:12:58 GMT -6
and don't for get trocheck from the canes , the canes have more a more well rounded team , than florida from their tenders out
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Post by vadarx on Apr 24, 2021 19:29:15 GMT -6
and don't for get trocheck from the canes , the canes have more a more well rounded team , than florida from their tenders out I agree. |
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Post by BigT on Apr 25, 2021 8:09:04 GMT -6
Yes exactly! Their team is great, but just don’t have the superstars to win it all. Vegas does have Petro now, which helps, but is he too old? The Canes to me, Aho TT Hamilton Svechnikov etc. They seem like a great 2nd line, but now they need those true top line players. I don’t see them. I still feel the Cats have Barkov and Huberdeau, which they haven’t proven themselves yet, but they’ve both put up good numbers, Hooby put up 92, and was on pace for the same last year. Barkov put up a 96 point season, and has been on over a point per game the last year and a half. So their both superstars, now they gotta cement their legacy and win when it counts. Both Vegas and the Canes have no player anywhere near that caliber. The Cats have 2. So until they’re dead and out, I’ll take them over the the teams that are only known for their depth!!! as far as Vegas goes, Stone has more points than either Barkov or Huberdeau... Anytime a guy gets into the 90 point range, they’re superstars. Stone is a very effective player, but if he’s your leading scorer, I think you’ll have troubles. Vegas is a solid team, but I’m not sure they’ll win it all. You need those players that rise up at times that others can’t!!! |
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Post by vadarx on Apr 25, 2021 8:27:11 GMT -6
as far as Vegas goes, Stone has more points than either Barkov or Huberdeau... Anytime a guy gets into the 90 point range, they’re superstars. Stone is a very effective player, but if he’s your leading scorer, I think you’ll have troubles. Vegas is a solid team, but I’m not sure they’ll win it all. You need those players that rise up at times that others can’t!!! I dunno that Vegas will win, but I also don't know if Stone is that kind of player or not yet. he hasn't had a chance to show whether he is or not, imo. however, Vegas is a pretty damn good team, imo. there really aren't many teams that have that superstar that puts them over the top right now, at least within the teams that looks to be the favored teams when the playoffs start. looks to me like someone is gonna make a name for them here soon. |
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Post by hsbob on Apr 25, 2021 9:00:18 GMT -6
Two points and a +3 for Hooby-dooby-doo and the OT GWG from Barkov shows two point a game players stepping up in a big game. Down 3-1 in the third despite almost doubling the Canes SoG's saw the Cats bare down against a great defensive team and check out the giant stat line on MacKenzie Weegar......MY GOD!... www.nhl.com/gamecenter/car-vs-fla/2021/04/24/2020020745#game=2020020745,game_state=final,game_tab=stats |
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Post by BigT on Apr 25, 2021 14:03:00 GMT -6
Anytime a guy gets into the 90 point range, they’re superstars. Stone is a very effective player, but if he’s your leading scorer, I think you’ll have troubles. Vegas is a solid team, but I’m not sure they’ll win it all. You need those players that rise up at times that others can’t!!! I dunno that Vegas will win, but I also don't know if Stone is that kind of player or not yet. he hasn't had a chance to show whether he is or not, imo. however, Vegas is a pretty damn good team, imo. there really aren't many teams that have that superstar that puts them over the top right now, at least within the teams that looks to be the favored teams when the playoffs start. looks to me like someone is gonna make a name for them here soon. I’m not saying you’re wrong. Stone had a few years in the playoffs with the Sens, they went on a couple deep runs too. He was very good in them, but just isn’t the superstar you need and the Sens never won it all. I see our Hawks being built in the same manner. Looking for a lot of good players but without the top of the draft board available to them, they’ll end up like the Preds. Or the other teams we speak of here!!! |
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Post by hsbob on Apr 28, 2021 7:45:54 GMT -6
Panthers clinch.... www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-clinch-berth-in-2021-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-324103280BUT.....I see big problems if it's 'Bob' in net to start the PO's! Cats ended the 2nd last night outshooting the Preds 42-20 yet trailed 4-3,Knight stopped all ten he faced in the 3rd and the Cats kept scoring......good thing. I dunno how dinged up Driedger is but it's not that far fetched thinking the kid might get a go in the postseason.....what a story that'd be! |
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Post by hsbob on May 3, 2021 10:28:12 GMT -6
Panthers clinch.... www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-clinch-berth-in-2021-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-324103280BUT.....I see big problems if it's 'Bob' in net to start the PO's! Cats ended the 2nd last night outshooting the Preds 42-20 yet trailed 4-3,Knight stopped all ten he faced in the 3rd and the Cats kept scoring......good thing. I dunno how dinged up Driedger is but it's not that far fetched thinking the kid might get a go in the postseason.....what a story that'd be!Well the kid's sportin' a 1.67GAA and a .943sv% after seven periods and an OT so who knows......3-0-0 |
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Post by hsbob on May 3, 2021 10:35:25 GMT -6
Cats are off till Saturday after tonight's game against Dallas,this gives the Canes and Bolts a chance to play their games in hand. Canes see three home tilts against us.....YIKES and Tampa has two home tilts against Dallas so how much the Cats two home tilts against Tampa next weekend matter is anybody's guess.
edit: Tyler Seguin activated for the first time since last year's SCF and Spencer Knight looks to go 4-0-0
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Post by hsbob on May 3, 2021 20:36:02 GMT -6
Can't be thrilled coughin' up a two goal lead but "Sasha" potted his 18th in the last 23 games for the OT GWG and Spencer Knight becomes the youngest goaltender in league history to win his first four tilts.
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Post by hsbob on May 6, 2021 8:03:35 GMT -6
With the Canes and TB winning their games in hand,it looks like the Cats and Tampa in the first round. It should be a spirited series to say the least and more than likely a VERY spirited two regular season games against each other to end things up........these two games will decide home ice for the first round.
Tampa has one more game in hand against the 'can't win any more' Stars Friday which should put em two points ahead of the Cats for 2nd in the division coming into the two game home-set for the Cats.....should be fun viewing!
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Post by galaxytrash on May 7, 2021 20:29:33 GMT -6
With the Canes and TB winning their games in hand,it looks like the Cats and Tampa in the first round. It should be a spirited series to say the least and more than likely a VERY spirited two regular season games against each other to end things up........these two games will decide home ice for the first round. Tampa has one more game in hand against the 'can't win any more' Stars Friday which should put em two points ahead of the Cats for 2nd in the division coming into the two game home-set for the Cats.....should be fun viewing! possibility of playing each other 9 straight games? that's gotta' be some sort of record. should be fun. |
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Post by vadarx on May 7, 2021 22:49:00 GMT -6
With the Canes and TB winning their games in hand,it looks like the Cats and Tampa in the first round. It should be a spirited series to say the least and more than likely a VERY spirited two regular season games against each other to end things up........these two games will decide home ice for the first round. Tampa has one more game in hand against the 'can't win any more' Stars Friday which should put em two points ahead of the Cats for 2nd in the division coming into the two game home-set for the Cats.....should be fun viewing! possibility of playing each other 9 straight games? that's gotta' be some sort of record. should be fun. if Nashville beats out the stars, they and the 'canes will be in the same boat... |
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Post by galaxytrash on May 7, 2021 23:30:23 GMT -6
possibility of playing each other 9 straight games? that's gotta' be some sort of record. should be fun. if Nashville beats out the stars, they and the 'canes will be in the same boat... Crazy season this one. |
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 0:45:40 GMT -6
if Nashville beats out the stars, they and the 'canes will be in the same boat... Crazy season this one. indeed. tonight and tomorrow, the blows and Knights are playing each other. likely they'll meet again in the first round (unless the Avs win out). the loafs and habs play tomorrow with a habs win clinching a playoff spot vs....the loafs. the bruins play the rags tomorrow, then they draw the isles and caps their final two. one of those teams will almost certainly be their opponent in the first round. |
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 0:50:24 GMT -6
I wonder if they'll award the President's Trophy this season?
seems kinda silly to do so to me, considering the limited schedules everyone has played...
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Post by galaxytrash on May 8, 2021 0:59:17 GMT -6
I wonder if they'll award the President's Trophy this season? seems kinda silly to do so to me, considering the limited schedules every has played... Quite a different situation, but some team won it in 2012/13 in a 48 game season. I'd say they do 100% this year just to make the season seem legit. |
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 1:24:27 GMT -6
I wonder if they'll award the President's Trophy this season? seems kinda silly to do so to me, considering the limited schedules every has played... Quite a different situation, but some team won it in 2012/13 in a 48 game season. I'd say they do 100% this year just to make the season seem legit. true. at least on 2013, teams played everyone from their conference and not the same 5-6 teams all season. still, they've done it every year except the strike year (obviously), so I reckon someone is getting it this year. |
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Post by hsbob on May 8, 2021 9:23:06 GMT -6
The Stars drubbing of the Bolts in Florida last night leaves TB and the Cats tied with the sane number of games played and two left at the BB&T center for home ice in the 1st round. Game one is HUGE for the Cats tonight,they're catchin' the Bolts on a back to back after five days off to get healed,rested and ready.
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 16:53:05 GMT -6
The Stars drubbing of the Bolts in Florida last night leaves TB and the Cats tied with the sane number of games played and two left at the BB&T center for home ice in the 1st round. Game one is HUGE for the Cats tonight,they're catchin' the Bolts on a back to back after five days off to get healed,rested and ready. no Hedman for the bolts tonight, either. sounds like they are gonna rest guys and not worry about home ice. also sounds like Stamkos and Kucherov will be back for the playoffs. dunno if it will be for game 1 or not, though. pretty sure Stamkos will be ready to go, not sure about Kucherov. |
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Post by hsbob on May 8, 2021 20:17:05 GMT -6
The Stars drubbing of the Bolts in Florida last night leaves TB and the Cats tied with the sane number of games played and two left at the BB&T center for home ice in the 1st round. Game one is HUGE for the Cats tonight,they're catchin' the Bolts on a back to back after five days off to get healed,rested and ready. no Hedman for the bolts tonight, either. sounds like they are gonna rest guys and not worry about home ice. also sounds like Stamkos and Kucherov will be back for the playoffs. dunno if it will be for game 1 or not, though. pretty sure Stamkos will be ready to go, not sure about Kucherov. Fla sat Hornqvist and Verheaghe,their 3rd & 4th leading scorers and of course they miss the excellence of Ekblad but they didn't miss any of the three tonight. If Tampa gets the win in regulation Monday night,they warp up 2nd and I hope like hell you're right when you say they ain't worryin' about home ice....Cat's'll take it and run with it. |
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Post by hsbob on May 8, 2021 20:35:58 GMT -6
NBCSN oughta show the Florida 'Mashup' Monday night......it's gonna be a barn burner like tonight's!
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Post by galaxytrash on May 8, 2021 20:54:39 GMT -6
considering sam bennett's a .35 point/game player in his 7 year career, this is one of the more amazing things i've read in awhile considering when the panthers had bure he was pretty much still in his prime, never mind barkov. huberdeau, etc.
6g, 9a in his first 10 games. good start.
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 22:34:45 GMT -6
no Hedman for the bolts tonight, either. sounds like they are gonna rest guys and not worry about home ice. also sounds like Stamkos and Kucherov will be back for the playoffs. dunno if it will be for game 1 or not, though. pretty sure Stamkos will be ready to go, not sure about Kucherov. Fla sat Hornqvist and Verheaghe,their 3rd & 4th leading scorers and of course they miss the excellence of Ekblad but they didn't miss any of the three tonight. If Tampa gets the win in regulation Monday night,they warp up 2nd and I hope like hell you're right when you say they ain't worryin' about home ice....Cat's'll take it and run with it. yeah, we shall see. maybe they gave Hedman the night off so he was well rested for Monday? dunno. gonna be a good series, though. good coaching matchup as well. if Kuch and Stammer are back and healthy, I think TB will have the edge, especially if they have home ice. however, I've said before that it has seemed like Tampa has struggled with the Cats the last couple seasons, so.... |
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 22:36:46 GMT -6
NBCSN oughta show the Florida 'Mashup' Monday night......it's gonna be a barn burner like tonight's! for some reason, OUR game is on nbcsn Monday night... much larger audience for us and Dallas, I guess... |
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Post by vadarx on May 8, 2021 22:41:43 GMT -6
Vegas is about to be tied with the 'canes (with a game in hand) in the President's Trophy race.
man I hope they go to Missouri for games 3 and 4 and fly back to Vegas alone...
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