Crabbers
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It’s official now..curious to see how this turns out
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Crabbers
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I’m hoping this helps the Seth Jones situation though
Hollywood
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I heard he's on his way out and teams are lining up to get him
Crabbers
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Oh I know...wondering if this was a okay to try and keep him interested...we should be getting a ton of return though in caseI heard he's on his way out and teams are lining up to get him
Turbo
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Funny, I wouldn't mind if VGK won the Cupfive years into the league. Besides I love Fleury and Stone
Nope.
Jonathan Y
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I forgot what we used for the bracket and I cant find it in the tread LOL
Anyone got an update on standings?
Anyone got an update on standings?
Hollywood
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It turns out Tuukka Rask's postseason injury needed more than just "some maintenance."
The Boston Bruins netminder played through a torn labrum in his hip, he told reporters Friday. Rask will undergo surgery within the next month and will likely be out until January or February.
"It was hard," he said. "I had it all year."
Rask added he thinks he hurt his hip during the 2020 playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. Wear and tear made the injury worse over time. While compensating for the hip, his back seized up, and he could barely walk for a week, which forced him to miss some time during the regular season.
The pending unrestricted free agent also reiterated that he wants to play next year but won't do so for any NHL team other than the Bruins. Rask was then asked what he would do if Boston doesn't want to re-sign him.
"Maybe I go home and play in Finland," he said. "I'm part owner of a team there. Who knows?"
Rask posted a .913 save percentage and a 2.28 goals against average in 24 games during the regular season. The 33-year-old started all 11 postseason contests for the Bruins, sporting a .919 save percentage and a 2.36 goals against average.
Jaroslav Halak is also a pending UFA, so youngsters Jeremy Swayman and Dan Vladar are the only Bruins goalies under contract for next year.
The Boston Bruins netminder played through a torn labrum in his hip, he told reporters Friday. Rask will undergo surgery within the next month and will likely be out until January or February.
"It was hard," he said. "I had it all year."
Rask added he thinks he hurt his hip during the 2020 playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. Wear and tear made the injury worse over time. While compensating for the hip, his back seized up, and he could barely walk for a week, which forced him to miss some time during the regular season.
The pending unrestricted free agent also reiterated that he wants to play next year but won't do so for any NHL team other than the Bruins. Rask was then asked what he would do if Boston doesn't want to re-sign him.
"Maybe I go home and play in Finland," he said. "I'm part owner of a team there. Who knows?"
Rask posted a .913 save percentage and a 2.28 goals against average in 24 games during the regular season. The 33-year-old started all 11 postseason contests for the Bruins, sporting a .919 save percentage and a 2.36 goals against average.
Jaroslav Halak is also a pending UFA, so youngsters Jeremy Swayman and Dan Vladar are the only Bruins goalies under contract for next year.
Turbo
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You probably have this... out of all times I didn't make homer picks when I should have...
Jonathan Y
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Nice!!! Thank you
You probably have this... out of all times I didn't make homer picks when I should have...
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Hollywood
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Now that we've reached the final four of these Stanley Cup Playoffs, it's time to re-evaluate the remaining clubs.
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The Canadiens' unexpected run has been a terrific story, and they deserve recognition. Vanquishing the North Division champion Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 before sweeping the Winnipeg Jets was impressive work. The Jets couldn't pin their defeat on being without Mark Scheifele for the series' final three games, and he deserved his suspension anyway. Likewise, the Leafs couldn't - and didn't - use injuries to John Tavares and Jake Muzzin as excuses.
Montreal was the better team in both matchups. However, the Canadiens' semifinal opponent - the No. 1 team on this list - will be a much greater challenge than either of their previous foes, and it enters this stage without any significant roster concerns. Montreal is rightfully a heavy underdog, and despite Carey Price's heroics, the team that's averaging only 2.55 goals for this postseason remains the worst of the four squads still standing.
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The Islanders have looked like Bizarro World versions of themselves in these playoffs, but it's working. New York is scoring at a high rate this postseason while allowing more goals per game than any remaining team.
That's the opposite of a squad that typically locks it down defensively and doesn't produce much offense. But the playoffs are a different beast, and all that matters to the Islanders is that they're winning. They have their hands full in a final-four rematch with the No. 2 team on this list, but this is a well-coached club with skill and experience.
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The Lightning looked like a well-oiled machine as they dispatched the talented Carolina Hurricanes in five games. Tampa Bay is a true juggernaut with Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos back in the fold and Andrei Vasilevskiy playing at a Vezina Trophy level.
However, there are a couple of reasons why the Lightning aren't the top squad here. For one, they've done a large portion of their damage (35% of their goals for in the playoffs) on the power play. They lead the NHL with a ridiculous 41.7% success rate on the man advantage this postseason. Also, the club has a subpar expected goals for percentage at five-on-five (48.75) despite its 54.29 goals for percentage in those situations during this postseason.
Tampa Bay is a powerhouse, but there's another team that's been better this spring.
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The Golden Knights outplayed the Colorado Avalanche for most of their second-round series, a trend that wasn't too surprising considering the teams posted the same number of regular-season points.
The Golden Knights never seemed intimidated by the Avalanche, and Vegas warrants plenty of praise for knocking out the Presidents' Trophy winners, despite how close that race was down the stretch. This team looks as dangerous as ever with the likes of Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, and even depth players like Mattias Janmark stepping up at key moments.
Unlike the Lightning, the Golden Knights have driven possession at five-on-five. Vegas' impressive 56.78 xGF% is the best among the quartet of remaining clubs, as is the team's 58.49 GF% and 52.95 scoring chances for percentage in those situations. Five-on-five prowess is the best indicator of future success, and the Golden Knights had to beat a tougher opponent to get where they are than the Lightning did. As such, Vegas has now proven it's the team to beat.
(Analytics source: Natural Stat Trick)
4. Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens' unexpected run has been a terrific story, and they deserve recognition. Vanquishing the North Division champion Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 before sweeping the Winnipeg Jets was impressive work. The Jets couldn't pin their defeat on being without Mark Scheifele for the series' final three games, and he deserved his suspension anyway. Likewise, the Leafs couldn't - and didn't - use injuries to John Tavares and Jake Muzzin as excuses.
Montreal was the better team in both matchups. However, the Canadiens' semifinal opponent - the No. 1 team on this list - will be a much greater challenge than either of their previous foes, and it enters this stage without any significant roster concerns. Montreal is rightfully a heavy underdog, and despite Carey Price's heroics, the team that's averaging only 2.55 goals for this postseason remains the worst of the four squads still standing.
3. New York Islanders
The Islanders have looked like Bizarro World versions of themselves in these playoffs, but it's working. New York is scoring at a high rate this postseason while allowing more goals per game than any remaining team.
That's the opposite of a squad that typically locks it down defensively and doesn't produce much offense. But the playoffs are a different beast, and all that matters to the Islanders is that they're winning. They have their hands full in a final-four rematch with the No. 2 team on this list, but this is a well-coached club with skill and experience.
2. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning looked like a well-oiled machine as they dispatched the talented Carolina Hurricanes in five games. Tampa Bay is a true juggernaut with Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos back in the fold and Andrei Vasilevskiy playing at a Vezina Trophy level.
However, there are a couple of reasons why the Lightning aren't the top squad here. For one, they've done a large portion of their damage (35% of their goals for in the playoffs) on the power play. They lead the NHL with a ridiculous 41.7% success rate on the man advantage this postseason. Also, the club has a subpar expected goals for percentage at five-on-five (48.75) despite its 54.29 goals for percentage in those situations during this postseason.
Tampa Bay is a powerhouse, but there's another team that's been better this spring.
1. Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights outplayed the Colorado Avalanche for most of their second-round series, a trend that wasn't too surprising considering the teams posted the same number of regular-season points.
The Golden Knights never seemed intimidated by the Avalanche, and Vegas warrants plenty of praise for knocking out the Presidents' Trophy winners, despite how close that race was down the stretch. This team looks as dangerous as ever with the likes of Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, and even depth players like Mattias Janmark stepping up at key moments.
Unlike the Lightning, the Golden Knights have driven possession at five-on-five. Vegas' impressive 56.78 xGF% is the best among the quartet of remaining clubs, as is the team's 58.49 GF% and 52.95 scoring chances for percentage in those situations. Five-on-five prowess is the best indicator of future success, and the Golden Knights had to beat a tougher opponent to get where they are than the Lightning did. As such, Vegas has now proven it's the team to beat.
(Analytics source: Natural Stat Trick)
Jonathan Y
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