NHL 2019-2020 season Thread

[nextover666666]

Hey friend this is a thread to discuss the NHL season that begins today

My predictions is finals will be

Toronto vs Dallas Stars

With the stars to win the cup

A side from that I am suspecting a good season this year

 

[CanadianG00se]

It will be an achievement if Maple Leafs qualifies for Playoffs let alone be in the finals.

 

[sweep_shot]

All the best to Leafs.

 

[JaDed]

It will be an achievement if Maple Leafs qualifies for Playoffs let alone be in the finals.

The amount of money they have spent and still can’t cross Bruins!

Leafs should just aim to beat Bruins in playoffs, thats all I expect from them.

 

[Ismailtoca]

It will be an achievement if Maple Leafs qualifies for Playoffs let alone be in the finals.

Are you kidding me?

The Leafs are stacked! Offensive Juggernaut - Freddie Andersen in net -

and defence looks like:

Muzzin - Barrie
Rielly - Ceci
Dermott (once fit) - Sandin.

Thats beastly.

 

[JaDed]

Are you kidding me?

The Leafs are stacked! Offensive Juggernaut - Freddie Andersen in net -

and defence looks like:

Muzzin - Barrie
Rielly - Ceci
Dermott (once fit) - Sandin.

Thats beastly.

They were loaded last time too and still
Imploded against Bruins.

 

[kingusama92]

The Leafs are off to a good start.

Need Matthews to stay healthy this time around.

 

[JaDed]

The Leafs are off to a good start.

Need Matthews to stay healthy this time around.

He was healthy last season as well , the season before that he wasn’t.

3 most expensive players in NHL play for leafs, and still they win absolutely nothing.

 

[sweep_shot]

Raptors brought in the title. So did Toronto FC.

It is about time Leafs and Jays bring home the titles.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Are you kidding me?

The Leafs are stacked! Offensive Juggernaut - Freddie Andersen in net -

and defence looks like:

Muzzin - Barrie
Rielly - Ceci
Dermott (once fit) - Sandin.

Thats beastly.

And yet couldn’t win a thing.

 

[JaDed]

Raptors brought in the title. So did Toronto FC.

It is about time Leafs and Jays bring home the titles.

I think we had this discussion before, Jays did win in 90s just not recently.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think we had this discussion before, Jays did win in 90s just not recently.

Was referring to recent times. Leafs also won the title 13 times but that was a long time ago.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Raptors brought in the title. So did Toronto FC.

It is about time Leafs and Jays bring home the titles.

Jays are struggling so bad that its not even funny anymore. I hope this supposed ‘young’ team show more potential next season. As for Raps, its going to be challenging without Leonard.

 

[sweep_shot]

Jays are struggling so bad that its not even funny anymore. I hope this supposed ‘young’ team show more potential next season. As for Raps, its going to be challenging without Leonard.

Yeah. They were doing well 2-3 years ago. Not sure what went wrong.

 

[CanadianG00se]

I think we had this discussion before, Jays did win in 90s just not recently.

Jays won back to back season in early 90s but have been struggling since then. Last time they were in playoffs was 4 years ago.
Jays fan solace themselves with odd victory against Yanks.

 

[JaDed]

Was referring to recent times. Leafs also won the title 13 times but that was a long time ago.

In the 60s, and leafs spend the most and have a huge fan base.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Yeah. They were doing well 2-3 years ago. Not sure what went wrong.

Trading roster almost every season isn’t helping either. I was mad when they traded Osuna.

 

[sweep_shot]

Trading roster almost every season isn’t helping either. I was mad when they traded Osuna.

Good times.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Good times.

Yep and if you notice at my avatar, it is Bautista “Bat Drop” from this very home run. It was the last time i rejoiced Jays victory. Good times indeed eh

 

[nextover666666]

Leafs game yesturday was crazy but the refs helped them a lot

Habs play their first game tonight Agaisnt the Hurricanes

 

[nextover666666]

Winnipeg vs New Jersey Devils game of the year after being down 4-1 the jets found a way to come back and tie the game. Eventually winning in a shootout.

The game of the season so far for sure

 

[nextover666666]

[MENTION=141306]sweep_shot[/MENTION] wow what a comeback by Montreal lapping 4-1 to leafs and to win the game 5-4 in shootout is this the NHL season of comebacks

 

[nextover666666]

Red wings after being down 2-0 come back to win 4-3 ....yep it's comeback season this lol

 

[kingusama92]

He was healthy last season as well , the season before that he wasn’t.

3 most expensive players in NHL play for leafs, and still they win absolutely nothing.

He got hurt last season at the end of October (shoulder injury for 4 weeks). Only played 68 games.

I agree these guys need to show how good they are. Right now they look like a bunch of greedy kids that got a big payday.

 

[JaDed]

He got hurt last season at the end of October (shoulder injury for 4 weeks). Only played 68 games.

I agree these guys need to show how good they are. Right now they look like a bunch of greedy kids that got a big payday.

Yup , I thought you meant playoffs, am following em as usual and would be following Stars as well due to location.

Hoping Leafs make it pas Bruins this time am almost certainly sure they ll meet at playoffs.

 

[nextover666666]

Comeback season continue St. Louis after being down 2-0 and then 3-2 bounce back on Thursday to win 6-4 against the Ottawa Senators

Also early days in the season but what a season Auston Matthews is having so far he is indeed mister October

 

[nextover666666]

Indeed it is comeback season with njd Devils losing to Florida after having a 4-1 lead they lost the game 6-4 wow

 

[nextover666666]

Looks like leafs lost 2 straight back to back

Comeback seasons after being down 2-0 Tyne Vancouver Canucks scored 4 goals in the third period to make it 4-2 vs Detroit

 

[kingusama92]

Leafs players look like Pakistani cricketers. They got their paycheck and are now coasting.

 

[JaDed]

Leafs players look like Pakistani cricketers. They got their paycheck and are now coasting.

Exactly, thinking of giving up on them .

 

[nextover666666]

Leafs players look like Pakistani cricketers. They got their paycheck and are now coasting.

Leafs got rid of some key players during the off season and signing huthinson as a back up was not a good move you need a solid back up habs did the same dumb mistake by signing kinkaid. Also Tavares being injured doesn't help either

Also don't compare leafs to Pakistan because Pakistan atleast won a championship in 2017 leafs haven't won since 1967 lol

 

[nextover666666]

What a game today by mike smith stopping over 50 shots to help the oilers beat the Penguins 2-1 in overtime

 

[nextover666666]

Sabers to play Tampa bay today part of the global series game will be in Sweden


Crazy to see that the top 3 teams in the pacific divison are all Canadian

Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver

Hopefully it can stay like till the end of the season

 

[JaDed]

Don Cherry fired, lol hopefully Leafs can cross Bruins in playoffs now

 

[JaDed]

Babcock fired , Coaching leafs must be the worst job in NHL .

Mid season firing for the playing most expensive bunch.

 

[nextover666666]

Babcock fired , Coaching leafs must be the worst job in NHL .

Mid season firing for the playing most expensive bunch.

Maybe this can change things around for the leafs but truth is they made some weird trades and signings as well during the off season

Signing Hutchinson made 0 sense getting rid of Kadri wasn't good either IMO but for me I think they biggest bluff was Connor brown this guy is clutch he isn't a big goal scorer but he is a clutch player

 

[JaDed]

Maybe this can change things around for the leafs but truth is they made some weird trades and signings as well during the off season

Signing Hutchinson made 0 sense getting rid of Kadri wasn't good either IMO but for me I think they biggest bluff was Connor brown this guy is clutch he isn't a big goal scorer but he is a clutch player

Lol they have been making mistakes forever, Tavares Mathews Nylander Marner I mean lol you just have all the expensive players in one team who just want money clearly , don’t think anyone expects leafs to win anymore.

 

[faraz39]

Should have traded Nylander for a power forward. Leafs are seriously over rated.

 

[nextover666666]

Lol they have been making mistakes forever, Tavares Mathews Nylander Marner I mean lol you just have all the expensive players in one team who just want money clearly , don’t think anyone expects leafs to win anymore.

True but Made bug blunders again shocking the habs are doing decent but even they were to make the playoffs ( the habs) I'm sure they would get out first round

 

[nextover666666]

Interesting game yesturday between leafs and avs former teammates playing against each other with Tyson Barrie spring and Kadri getting two assist

Also Montreal joins the club of blowing a 4 goal lead after losing the match 6-5 to the New York Rangers

 

[nextover666666]

Big game Naz Kadri returns to Toronto as leafs will host the avs

 

[nextover666666]

Wow Carolina Hurricanes Andrei Svechnikov scored another lacross style goal ( Michigan move) Def goal of the year. The fact that he did it Agaisnt Calgary and now Agaisnt Winnipeg yesturday just amazing. A lot of players tried to mimic the famous move but we're not able to pull it off the fact that he is the first nhler to do it and to do it twice is amazing I'm sure more to come

 

[JaDed]

Leafs are getting their act together but Bruins are dominating this season.

Sharks performance is so worrisome this year.. somehow I dislike the Pacific division not sure why.

 

[nextover666666]

With most teams playing about 39-41 games so far their is about half the season left until playoffs start hopefully we can get some more great hockey and some tight finishes

 

[nextover666666]

With all star game next weekend we have about 2 months or so of regular season hockey things will heat up will be interesting to see who ends up making the playoffs

 

[faraz39]

With all star game next weekend we have about 2 months or so of regular season hockey things will heat up will be interesting to see who ends up making the playoffs

Do you think McDavid and Draisaitl finish 1-2 in scoring race?

 

[nextover666666]

Do you think McDavid and Draisaitl finish 1-2 in scoring race?

At the pace their going at they should be also depends if one or both get injured too but I think personal mcDavid will finish first and scoring and MacKinnon will squeeze in to finish second

 

[nextover666666]

Ovechkin is 2 goals away from 700 in his career what a milestone

 

[faraz39]

Ovechkin is 2 goals away from 700 in his career what a milestone

He's the greatest scorer regardless of where he finishes overall.

 

[faraz39]

At the pace their going at they should be also depends if one or both get injured too but I think personal mcDavid will finish first and scoring and MacKinnon will squeeze in to finish second

Looks like Draisaitl will take the title with McDavid's injury.

 

[nextover666666]

He's the greatest scorer regardless of where he finishes overall.

Agree but want him to beat Gretzky happy he got his 700 today

 

[nextover666666]

Ladies and gentlemen Can you believe what we just witness anyone see the Carolina hurricane vs Toronto maple leafs game today omg
James Reimer gets injured and than Peter mrazek has to come in to play goalie hurricanes are winning 4-1 and than boom mrazek gets injured, emergency back up goalie David Ayers who is 42 years old and drives the Zamboni for the Toronto marlies is now playing goal for the first time in the NHL the first two shots he faces and the leafs score the game is 4-3 and the period is finished

With the third period coming up everyone is thinking for sure leafs got a golden opportunity to win since this guy is not a professional hockey goalie and looked shaky and nervous and it should be an easy game for them to win

Third period a minute in and boom Carolina score, it's 5-3 and than after that Carolina score again it's 6-3.....leafs are left wondering ....in the end Carolina wins the game 6-3

Amazing thing is the emergency back up goalie David ayers made 6 saves on 6 shots in the third period one which game from a power play and a nice stick save as well but at the same time he also had a shot on goal. Too lol

Regardless what an amazing story congrats to Carolina on the win Congratz to David ayers on getting his first win but shame on the leafs they should have won this game with ease

 

[nextover666666]

NHL season put on pause due to corona virus

 

[JaDed]

NHL season put on pause due to corona virus

24 teams for playoffs, Leafs to play blue jackets, best of 5

 

[MenInG]

NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA

Hockey became the latest sport to finalise a return during a global pandemic after NHL owners and players approved an agreement Friday to resume the season - and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026.

Games are scheduled to begin August 1 in Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta, with coronavirus cases in the US pushing the league into Canada for the summer and fall until the Stanley Cup is awarded in late September or early October.

 

[nextover666666]

With the NHL gearing to start again in August will be interesting to see which teams will do well with the qualifying round the round robin and the actual playoffs itself.

I think this time around goaltending will be even a more important factor since goaltenders will be rusty for the most part due to the pause

 

[nextover666666]

So the Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to advance from the qualifiers beating the New York Rangers 4-1 last night and winning the series 3-0


The islanders will have a chance to sweep Florida if they can pull of the win today

 

[nextover666666]

Toronto maple leafs a different year but same story

They end up losing an important game and get elimanted and that second goal by Columbus was horrible leafs for the past 6-7 years can't play defence

Well next round of playoffs should be interesting I have Colorado winning the cup with dark horse hurricanes playing them in finals

 

[nextover666666]

Tampa bay and Columbus played the 4th longest playoff game in history and what a performence by korpisalo making history with most saves in a playoff game with 85

 

[nextover666666]

Round 2 match ups
Flyers vs islanders
Bruins vs lightnings

Vegas vs Vancouver
Stars vs Avalanche

 

[Major]

Ottawa holds 2 top 5 picks.
No.1 pick is with rangers

 

[nextover666666]

Colorado lost game 1 to Dallas 5-3 and in also goaltender from Colorado got injured as well during the match

 

[nextover666666]

Been a while since I posted here lol

Congratz to Tampa bay lighting for winning the Stanley cup and beating the stars in the finals

The fact that they won the whole thing without star foward Steven stamkos is insane

Congrats to Victor Hedman an playoff MVP what a defenseman he is

 

[JaDed]

Top performance from Dallas but it doesn't really mattered if they won.. the game is not huge here.. Congrats to Tampa fans as well... the franchise has been consistent for few years now and deserving winners.

 

[Firebat]

Stanley Cup: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Dallas Stars to be crowned NHL champions

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2004 with a 4-2 series win over the Dallas Stars.

Braydon Point and Blake Coleman's goals clinched a 2-0 win for the Lightning in game six of the best-of-seven series.

Following the coronavirus lockdown, the NHL's final 130 games were played in bio-secure bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton in Canada.

"It takes a lot to be in a bubble for 80 days or whatever long it was," said Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman.

"But it's all worth it now, we're coming home with the cup."

The Lightning's victory comes a year after they won a record-equalling 62 games last season, but failed to progress past the opening round of the play-offs.

Hedman won the Conn Smythe Trophy for best player in the Stanley Cup having scored 10 goals during the play-offs - the most by a defenceman in a single post-season since 1994.

He added: "It's a dream come true, it is the best thing that I have experienced in my hockey career.

"What we've done as a team inside a bubble is unbelievable."

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/sport/ice-hockey/54336635

 

[nextover666666]

Top performance from Dallas but it doesn't really mattered if they won.. the game is not huge here.. Congrats to Tampa fans as well... the franchise has been consistent for few years now and deserving winners.

Was amazing win for them one to do it without stamkos and also being close to winning in 2015 only to end up losing to Chicago that year I'm sure this made up for it

Plus who can forget last season when Tampa lost in the first round to Columbus and got swept too was embarassing but to come back and put everything behind them shows true character of the team

 

[JaDed]

Was amazing win for them one to do it without stamkos and also being close to winning in 2015 only to end up losing to Chicago that year I'm sure this made up for it

Plus who can forget last season when Tampa lost in the first round to Columbus and got swept too was embarassing but to come back and put everything behind them shows true character of the team

Last season was jokes for Tampa, tbf every season is a joke for Leafs who i support.. hard to support Dallas, since I'm here and no one really skates or has passion for the game as such but the team fought hard.

Tampa deserved it.. 2015 was one of the best I saw.. just that Chicago was so ahead. I didn't know Tampa already had won once.