BrooksBurner

Very worthy winner

Kane passing up the shot is a microcosm of why he would have been a terrible add to this team. We don’t need more of that bullshit.

Kreider is a cheat code

Slam dunk with PP1 time

Man I thought I spoke too soon....so close

Of course they had to look like last year’s Yankees today

Lafreniere 5v5 rankings amongst forwards Games 1 through 46: 6th TOI, 92nd goals, 64th points Games 47 through 76: 22nd TOI, 13th goals, 18th points Despite looking good in the first stretch, Lafreniere's production lagged way behind relative to the sheer amount of 5v5 TOI he was receiving. In the last 30 plus games, he's producing relative to his TOI (actually a bit above, even), and showing out like a true 1st line forward. You just love to fucking see it

I take issue with "good". I think he's consistently "fine" every night, in that you can expect him to play even with his opposition. Occasionally he is "good", in that he's a productive positive (good). I'm not worried that he's "fine". I'm worried that he's not "good" enough to be worth the level of commitment and reliance they've put on him year over year.

What are they butt hurt about? Sucking ginormous penis this year and getting completely bullied last night?

But if they win, they are in it as much as anyone else for 1 of the WC spots. It's basically a playoff game for them. They've been playing some really good hockey the last couple of weeks.

I agree with this. I think I just don't really have the confidence that there's much left, if any, extra steps or half steps to be gained through training. At some point the physical attributes that can be attained are maxed out. I kind of feel like he's there already. Rather than quicker, he could still get stronger, and that might help bully his way physically to the middle of the ice instead of requiring separation though.

Lafreniere's issue was always training. He was lacking foot speed, acceleration, separation, stamina, etc. It was talked about all summer, and it was clear from game 1 he had improved those things significantly. The talent was already there but couldn't be showcased - like having the engine of a Pinto inside a Mustang. Kakko's issue isn't physical training. We've said for about 4 years now, since after his rookie season, how he has done all the right stuff to improve physically and be ready. That's why so many had been clamoring for a break out from him. Occasional plays and spurts are there, check that snipe last night as a prime example, but he may never figure it out or have the confidence to be consistently good every night. His issue is between the ears and that's not an easy problem to get past.

The Devils really fell off from last year. They suck now

Flyers can be a grueling matchup with a legend like this coaching them. Even if you like the Rangers’ chances to win, a Torts team would probably take a chunk of flesh on the way down. He’s never going to stop pushing his players to give everything they have.

Cool. I'll take Keller in the summer then so they can pay for some defense.

Why would the Bruins not be in on him? Strange

April fool's cancels out your JK, so I agree with the post

Two sides to the pull the goalie train there.They were finally doing some stuff 5v5, and you could either say just let them keep playing 5v5 and see what happens a little longer, or maybe you could say Lavi trusted they could win/keep possession and have a faux-PP to tie the game. Both views are valid IMO, matter of preference.

Deserved loss in a rather meaningless game, who cares

Nice finish from a tough angle by Roslovic

Cuylle has been complete ass for about 20 games now. Maybe he's just tired and run out of stamina on the year. We could use what he brings in the playoffs when he's cooking, but not sure he's going to be useful this year.

All that means is they kinda stink at 3v3 and shootouts. That doesn’t matter in the playoffs.

If I’m Tampa/Philly/Washington I’d want to take my chances against the Rangers when the alternatives are the Panthers/Canes/Bruins/Leafs