Originally Posted by Shag:
Yeah, and FML for it. I get to root for the Chiefs of the NFL and the Chiefs of the NHL. Joy.
What big stars have they really bought? I'd say they more go after middle+ tier FAs, though they did sell the farm for Hanzal at the deadline (which I didn't agree with). They have awesome young talent, but lack a true bonafide scorer.
Paid big for Parise and Suter when they were the top players in free agency a couple years back as well. It's not like they aren't trying which is a good thing though. Running into hot goaltending just sucks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefs4TheWin:
Paid big for Parise and Suter when they were the top players in free agency a couple years back as well. It's not like they aren't trying which is a good thing though. Running into hot goaltending just sucks.
Yeah, that was 5 years ago. Since, it's been Pominville, Vanek, Staal, Hanzal. Don't really see that as trying to buy success, as much as trying to find that goal scorer. Hanzal was definitely an all-in move for this season, which worked out so well.
I like that Fletcher is continually trying to improve the roster, and I love the young talent on the team. Just wish they could get over the hump, and make some real noise in the playoffs for once. [Reply]
Let's see if the Caps can get over the Pens hump this year. I don't think so, but with the Pens' defensive injuries and them giving up 40 shots, it's probably their best chance.
With regards to my Ducks, they need to just play their game and not get involved with the 'Kesler v McDavid' match-up. Just go out there and play. The Oilers are going to try and throw their weight like the Flames did, they need to ignore it and hit when needed.
My second round predictions:
Pens, NYR, ANA, Blues
Honestly - I'm torn on all four. They can go either way. Let the second round begin!!! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pushead2:
Thank god those two days have passed.
Let's see if the Caps can get over the Pens hump this year. I don't think so, but with the Pens' defensive injuries and them giving up 40 shots, it's probably their best chance.
With regards to my Ducks, they need to just play their game and not get involved with the 'Kesler v McDavid' match-up. Just go out there and play. The Oilers are going to try and throw their weight like the Flames did, they need to ignore it and hit when needed.
My second round predictions:
Pens, NYR, ANA, Blues
Honestly - I'm torn on all four. They can go either way. Let the second round begin!!!
What a garbage ass last 5 mins....fucking softest GW goal you'll ever see, can't win a draw in NSH's end to save their lives, and cycle off 15-20 secs. with under a minute to go just for one pedestrian shot.