2024-2025 NHL Thread

[Crystal]

It was more for the "come canes." Sounded dirty. Did a double take.

I'm having one of those days, I guess. Everything that I say seems to come across wrong, lol

 

[Jon]

I'm having one of those days, I guess. Everything that I say seems to come across wrong, lol

Sounds like you need a hug!

 

[Crystal]

Sounds like you need a hug!

 

[MC74]

Sounds like you need a hug!

Judging by the scoreline on this game, we all do.

 

[MC74]

Carolina is totally outmatched. This is just brutal to watch.

 

[MC74]

Sounds like Shanahan is getting Shanacanned. Leafs are giving the New York Islanders permission to speak to him.

 

[MC74]

That was one hell of a game. Well, minus the dumbass USA chants. That needs to fucking stop. -___-

 

[Crystal]

That was one hell of a game. Well, minus the dumbass USA chants. That needs to fucking stop. -___-

Truth.

 

[MC74]

Shanahan has been fired by MLSE, and thank fucking God.

Shanahan out as president of Maple Leafs | NHL.com

Ran team for 11 seasons, oversaw construction of core group led by Matthews, Nylander, Marner

www.nhl.com

 

[MC74]

Not even 2 minutes into the game and Florida already gets on the board.

 

[Jon]

Not even 2 minutes into the game and Florida already gets on the board.

Whenever I think of anyone on the Panthers...

 

[MC74]

2-0 Panthers following a brutal giveaway that leads to Verhaeghe scoring.

 

[MC74]

Whenever I think of anyone on the Panthers...

Between Dallas & Edmonton, only one of those teams are our last hope.

 

[MC74]

Verhaeghe again. Carolina's getting dissected, they don't stand a snowball's chance in hell.

 

[Fire Queen]

 

[MC74]

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I have no words, just hugs. We need them.

 

[Crystal]

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[MC74]

Always hugs.

 

[MC74]

Bennett on the rebound makes it 4-0 Florida. Just another brutal game all-around by Carolina.

 

[MC74]

Jarvis took a shoulder to the head and he's headed back to the dressing room.

 

[MC74]

5-0 Panthers. Carolina's gonna have to make some major changes in the offseason.

 

[MC74]

2 more losses and the Canes will be 0-16 in the Conference Finals.

 

[Fire Queen]

5-0 Panthers. Carolina's gonna have to make some major changes in the offseason.

i don't even know if changes would fix anything. the issues seem entirely mental. idk how else to explain a complete and total meltdown like this, at home no less.

just gimme a win. something to cling to. 14 consecutive conference finals losses is already a record

 

[canadaguy]

I heard someone describe Carolina as the third best team in this ECF

 

[Crystal]

Bring back the

 

[canadaguy]

Well I didn't notice any chants tonight heheheh

 

[MC74]

Like the last couple of games, Florida scores the first goal of the game.

 

[MC74]

Jesus, Luostarinen stapled Blake head first into the boards and busted him open. 5 minute major called, and the NHL had no choice but to call that one. That was ruthless.

 

[MC74]

The hit in the first in case anyone didn't catch it.

 

[MC74]

Welp, there's the insurance goal. 3-1 Panthers.

 

[MC74]

...............aaaaaaand there goes the game. 4-1 Panthers and this one looks to be academic.

 

[MC74]

Carolina might as well not bother showing up in game 4. This team is fucking dead.

 

[MC74]

Oilers are one game away from going to the Stanley Cup Finals. We're close to having the rematch from last year.

 

[MC74]

Canes had a 2-0 lead and blew it. 3-2 Panthers after 40 minutes.

 

[MC74]

And there it is, your 2025 Eastern Conference Champions: The Florida Panthers.

 

[canadaguy]

Oilers getting pretty good at shutting up those dumbass chants

 

[MC74]

Deboer needs to be fired. He is not the guy.

 

[canadaguy]

Deboer needs to be fired. He is not the guy.

With respect to the Stars, I don't think a different coach was changing the outcome.

 

[MC74]

With respect to the Stars, I don't think a different coach was changing the outcome.

You might change your tune after you hear what he said last night. In case you missed it, he completely threw Otter under the bus instead of taking accountability for his inability to adapt and own up to his shortcomings.

 

[Jon]

You might change your tune after you hear what he said last night. In case you missed it, he completely threw Otter under the bus instead of taking accountability for his inability to adapt and own up to his shortcomings.

Maybe play your other goalie for a game against Edmonton then if you think they are in your starter's head?

Maybe.

 

[MC74]

Maybe play your other goalie for a game against Edmonton then if you think they are in your starter's head?

Maybe.

He pulled Otter out after Jake let in 2 goals. It did not end well.

 

[Jon]

He pulled Otter out after Jake let in 2 goals. It did not end well.

That's two goals too late. And then throwing him under the bus destroys his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if Otter loses every other game.

 

[MC74]

That's two goals too late. And then throwing him under the bus destroys his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if Otter loses every other game.

Well, those comments and the decision to pull him happened last night to be frank, but in any case, I wouldn't be surprised if DeBoer is shown the door after this. That was a terrible look for him.

 

[Jon]

Well, those comments and the decision to pull him happened last night to be frank, but in any case, I wouldn't be surprised if DeBoer is shown the door after this. That was a terrible look for him.

He absolutely should based on what he said. I am agreeing with you if that wasn't clear. But not STARTING your other goalie if you feel Edmonton is in Otter's head is a COACHING issue. He should be gone.

 

[canadaguy]

You might change your tune after you hear what he said last night. In case you missed it, he completely threw Otter under the bus instead of taking accountability for his inability to adapt and own up to his shortcomings.

I mean I wasn't saying I think he did a good job.

I don't think coaching is what lead to Edmonton winning the series.

 

[MC74]

I mean I wasn't saying I think he did a good job.

I don't think coaching is what lead to Edmonton winning the series.

Definitely not, there were others factors in play as well. Dallas running out of gas every time they come this far, the holes on defense being exploited, Edmonton simply being the better team all play a part in this.

My main concern with DeBoer is this trend where he seems to do well for the first bit wherever he goes, but then runs into this brick wall of unable to get over the hump, followed by regression.

 

[canadaguy]

Hey if you want a team who can get to the WCF and thats all, he's the guy

 

[MC74]

Don't forget Rod the Bod too!

 

[canadaguy]

So the last 2 times there was a Stanley Cup rematch the next season, the team who lost the first year won the second.

Detroit/Pittsburgh 08/09
NYI/Edmonton 83/84