Arena Well, I'd Rather Be Dead in Arizona Than Alive in Utah (NHL Discussion, Playoffs and Relocation)

You don't pass on an opportunity to win the Cup.

 

Agreed. @Frank T.

 

Headed to Vegas today to see the Knights play two games in a row Tuesday and Thursday, we have seats in the VIP section near the rink. I can’t wait! I’ve actually never been to an NHL game in my life and just got into the sport this year but have watched nearly every Golden Knights game. I’ve become so die hard that I’ve done something I never thought I’d do before - I missed a game and knew we won later, so I watched the entire replay while working out lol.

I’m really hoping for no repeat of Sunday. I’m not meaning to offend any Flyers fans but I’ve never seen a game where one team so thoroughly dominated the other (I believe 38 to 17 in shots) and controlled the puck almost all game but somehow got blown away 4-1 on the only board that counts - the scoreboard!! Hockey is a crazy sport. I’ve also seen games where I felt the Knights got dominated (ahem our win against the Blues early in the season) and yet we somehow won. That seems to happen more in hockey than lots of other sports. Baseball, it does happen, a close game your team sucks all game and scores 5 in the last two innings to steal a game. But man oh man hockey can be cruel when the puck won’t find its way to the back of that freaking net!! Lol

 

Hahahaha that’s awesome. Well yeah I wasn’t going to say that but you’re not wrong

Connor McDavid I’m so excited to see, I feel really lucky to have that game to watch. I just hope he doesn’t burn Vegas for 4 like Tampa last week my god lol. He’s ridiculous. Chicago has a huge fan base so I assume I’ll see a lot of their fans Tuesday night.

I missed out for more than 30 years on such a great sport. In Portland we only have pro basketball but I followed NFL and MLB teams and still have my teams, but never got into hockey. I think it’s a way more exciting sport to me than basketball. I kind of loved it immediately. I find soccer slow and boring to be honest when nobody’s scoring but hockey can be edge of your seat exciting for me even in a 0-0 period because guaranteed at least 5-6 times it was so close to a goal.

 

@cubman987

Who knew both teams who occupy the United Center were “tanking” this season LOL!

All those years of trading quality prospects for “win now” players finally caught up to them. The question is where do they go long term in terms of Q? He is a fabulous coach but he is not what you call a coach that likes to develop prospects.

 

I been surprised at how much Saad as struggle since he came back. I thought that was a great move since Panarin just got bang around in the playoffs while Saad was always a beast come playoff time. Problem is you first have to make it to the playoffs in order for Beast Playoff Saad to show up.

It will be a interesting offseason for sure. Management (Rocky & John McDonough) were livid after getting knock out of the playoffs last year in the first round even though the Blackhawks had the best record in the west. Imagine what will happen if this "tank" really does happen and they are fighting for a top draft pick come the end of the season. Major changes will be made for sure.

 

I imagine Dineen'll be gone. Who knows if Stan'll trade a core player or two. Or if Hossa'll be back.

I don't think Toews has declined so much as lost his offense. He could find it again. Especially if Hossa comes back. I think Hossa's play was a big motivator for Johnny.

 

Honestly a really great deal for the Rangers. Can't believe they got that much for Nash.

Solid pickup for the Leafs in Plekanec. Definitely an upgrade over Moore for the 4C slot.

 

NYR traded McDonagh!?!

 

Welcome to rebuild mode. I know, it feels weird when your team actually does it.

 

Was McDonagh's play going downhill?

 

Tampa made out like bandits. Much better trade overall than if they had gotten Karlsson as that wasn’t happening without one of Point or Sergachev.

As it stands right now, cancel the playoffs and give Tampa the cup because that’s a ridiculous team.


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Bruins may have something to say about that

 

Hyperbole. Boston I think is the one team with a decent chance of beating Tampa but I still take Tampa as the favorite. They were close before and Tampa added McDonagh whereas Boston added Nash. If Tampa was the better roster before, the gap just widened.

The Lightning’s top four is now Hedman, McDonagh, Sergachev, and Stralman. That’s unreal. Most teams covet a #1 Dman and Tampa has two with another one in the making.


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