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loving all these major trades heading to the east while nobody in the west is making any major splashes (yet). avs getting landeskog back at some point is going to be like a free trade. they're already up to being only 3 points out of first in the division and 5 for #1 in the west with 2-3 games in hand. if they can just get healthy, they'll be deadly, again.

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Niederreiter going to the Jets is the biggest trade I can think of in the West

Avs got back Jack Johnson, so, it's basically over, he was definitely the missing piece ;)

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No Taylor Hall, No Problem. The Boston Bruins roll in Edmonton, 3-2!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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Mikko Rantanen for the Hart

Two more goals tonight to get to 40 on the year in a big Colorado W over Vegas

Dude has been the only consistently healthy Avs player this year and has put the team on his back

They would not be sniffing the playoffs without him (and Georgiev)

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K’Miller seemed really apologetic and insists it was a mistake. He personally apologized to Doughty after the game too. That said, it’s a bad look and maybe just don’t spit while on the ice ever again. I have no problem if he sits a few games for it.

Also, the Bruins v Oilers game was a fun one to watch on TV. I’m in Banff tonight, but I’ll be at the Flames v Bruins game tomorrow night in Calgary!

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Yeah, if you're the NHL, you've gotta give him a time out for that just to set a precedent that it won't tolerate spitting

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Was a great game, no doubt who the better team is/was though.

Effin' loooooove Banff.

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:thumbsup

Conditions at Sunshine Valley were amazing yesterday! About 6-10 inches of fresh powder made for some amazing skiing. Also, this town is just so much fun and obviously I don’t need to say anything about how beautiful Banff national park is!

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He got thrown out of the game.

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Miller gets 3 game suspension. So stupid. If you bunch someone in the face you might get a penalty or you might get 5 for fighting.

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I’m all for a suspension for spitting.

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I get that there seems to be issues with how long suspensions are for different things. That said, K’Miller sitting was necessary. I’m okay with it as well.

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The last suspension for spitting was 3 games as well. I like if they just keep this consistent. It's a pretty clear cut action that shouldn't be in the game, accident or not.

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Welcome to NY Patrick Kane! All in apparently! F it, roll the dice, let’s go!

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All indications are Karlsson is staying in San Jose

Which is interesting, given that they dealt Meier

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Ekholm to Edmonton Oilers.

https://twitter.com/NHLNetwork/statu...99693293314048

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Nyquist to the Wild.

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:thumbsup

Good, I'm glad they added to it

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McCabe, Lafferty, ROR, Acciari — I think the Leafs want to get out of the first round?

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THIS FUCKING TEAM!!!! LINUS ULLMARK WITH 54 SAVES!!!! A MASSIVE COMEBACK TO GO TO OT AND WIN WITH LESS THAN 5 SECONDS LEFT FOR THIS FATIGUED-LADEN TEAM!!! THE BOSTON BRUINS WIN AGAIN, THIS TIME VS. CALGARY, IN CALGARY!!!! 4-3 :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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Quick to Blue Jackets

What.

Damn.

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Love going to Flames games and I was at this game. Definitely one of the more entertaining games I’ve been to all year. Flames totally dominated a very tired Boston team. Ullmark was in real in net for the Bruins, however, Markstrom was also great for the Flames once he came in. Not sure why Sutter didn’t start him. If Markstrom starts the Flames win that game.

That said, the Flames are on the outside looking in for a reason (13 OT losses will do that) and the Bruins are in first because they find a way.

This concluded my Canadian hockey trip. Next up will be a Rangers v Canes game back in Durham!

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I’m truly shocked.

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Yeah, that seemed to come out of no where. End of an era for Kings fans and Hawks fans today.

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I mean he’s probably the shittiest goalie in the league this year. And I know it’s a business. But this is dirty. Quickie not happy.

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Wow, I saw Korpisalo was sitting for trade reasons, but I assumed he was headed East (as most players are this deadline season)

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Quick deserved better, especially from the team he basically singlehandedly dragged kicking and screaming to a Cup in 2012

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Without question.


Those teams were so fun to watch even though the Kings stole cups from the Rangers. Also seems like multiple decades ago.

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I don't love losing Barrie, he's been really good for us but overall I'm happy with the deal (I think).

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Feels like a major, recent era in NHL history closed a chapter yesterday with Kane and Quick relocating in the same day

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Columbus trying to move Quick to a playoff team, supposedly. No idea who would take him, but that’s the best outcome out of this, if it happens.

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Want to. Still won't.

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Rangers need a backup.

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Thanks, Rangers, for the old backup, he's working out pretty great in Denver

He's no Igor, but that's OK, there aren't a lot of those

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As much as I want to see Steve Dangle's head explode on camera, I'd like to see the Leafs do well (unless they run into Colorado, of course)

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I have felt for several years now that if the Leafs get out of the first round they are just going to go off and make a cup finals run. They just need to get over the hump. Reminds me of the Caps against the Pens. Once they finally got over that hurdle it was straight to a Cup.

As for the NY Rangers; I am trying to keep my expectations grounded. It is very hard not to get overly excided about the top two lines with their current top 6. On paper, it is unreal. That said, I have been down this old highway before with the Rangers. Realistic expectations on who the current versions of Kane and Vlad T are is going to be key. I believe that both are capable of finding enough left in the tank to make an impact. I am also aware they are not the players they once were and make the Rangers worse defensively. The Rangers seem to be 1 or 2 injuries away from disaster as well (especially on the blueline).

In the end, I am just going to try and enjoy to ride and hope for the best. I think if they are going to fail, I hope it is in round 2 so we keep the first round pick. If they make the ECF, I want the cup. Total bust would be losing round 1 (especially to NJ).

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Larkin deal done. A tad expensive but I wanted to keep him around.

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Talks with Columbus and Vegas RE Quick

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He's not that good any more? Didn't he get pulled during the Ranger game. LA getting terrible goalie play.

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Yes, he’s terrible this year. But it’s a shitty move to do to a Kings legend at the end of his career. He’s not happy. He’s gonna go to Vegas and knock us out, just watch.

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Lars Eller an Av now. Decent depth pickup. They have struggled down the middle this year.

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First and a second to the Wings for Hronek to VAN?

Keep cooking, Stevie Y

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Avs stole Georgiev from the Rangers. Good pick for only a 2. Blues stole Buch from us too.

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There is a lot of luck in hockey. Something like 40% of the outcome of a game is luck, one of the highest in sports. Crazy things can happen. Tampa got bounced in the 1st round a few years ago and then won Cups.

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Sens get Chychrun.

https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status...78005547180034

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I’m so excited for the Sens. Really hope they make the playoffs.

Also, this McDavid guy looks pretty good. I think he might turn out to be something.

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Can confirm he's pretty good. This should be a great game.

Also, fuck the Sens.

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McJesus has 15 points in his last 13 periods. 2G and 1A through the first period tonight. Completely redik.

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It was a solid move for both teams, I think — Georgie is No. 1 talent, but he's not gonna get the chance to shine behind Igor

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Haha why the Sens hate? I am just happy to see a Canadian team get talent rather than bleed it. Also, the Sens have been through hell as an organization recently, nice to see them starting to break out a bit. They were the first hockey game in Canada I ever did back in 2005, so I have a small soft spot for them. I kind of like all the Canadian teams for the most part (except Montreal). I used to hate Vancouver too, but now I just feel bad for them. If I had to pick a team a Canadian team it would Calgary because I love coming here and my friend is a big flames fan. That said, I would also love to see McDavid win the cup so I think that disqualifies me as a real big Flames fan :lol.

Missed the Rangers game tonight, but saw Vlad Tarasenko’s sweet OT goal highlight on Sports Net! Nice to see! Showtime tomorrow #88!

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Oh, there is absolutely no good reason at all. lol

I grew up in a Leafs hating house (a tradition I proudly carry on). At some point my younger brother became a Sens fan, so naturally I started rooting against them too, and it's just stuck.

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The Bruins have acquired Tyler Bertuzzi. Has any team ever gone undefeated throughout the playoffs?

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Steve Y acquired another first round pick. I think that’s four in 2023 and 2024.

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The are the NHL Rams this year.




Can’t wait to bitch about this pasta contract in a few years lol

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Jinx is afoot.

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Oh 100% Bs are getting blown out of the first round

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Quick does indeed go to Vegas

I don’t exactly wish them well as an Avs fan, but glad to see his career isn’t gonna end with a whimper in Cbus

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I hope Vegas knocks the Kings out with Quick in net.

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Going to easily throw some cash on that.

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I can get behind that

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Philly fans we gotta talk. Too many Ranger fans at the game last night. Tony D getting booed at home by Ranger fans? I expect Ranger fans to show up in non-traditional markets, but in Philly? Disappointed.

Also has Torts worn out his welcome yet?

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Wishing the Patriots and Red Sox operated like the Bruins, what a world

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What? Bruins won 2 cups recently, Pats and Sox have more? Is this like a off the field thing?

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Even though he's played terrible as of late, a Quick playoff is a different beast. And when he's pissed off? Whew wee!

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Quick. Playoffs.:lorraine:lorraine

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When did the Bruins win 2 cups recently?



This is like a roster decision and going for championships thing, in the case of the Patriots a not being cheap thing

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Yeah, the B’s last two trips to the Finals did not end well for them

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You guys tracking all these regional sports networks charging $30+ a month to watch games?

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Pasta!!!! Tyler!!!! Hoping Hall and Foligno are going to be okay, but remember there’s no cap in the postseason, so they can be activated in the postseason w/no problems.

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when? Hopefully not NESN.

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NESN360 is $30 a month.

but also free if you already have NESN

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MSG+ is also $30. Seems like a weird model with League Pass and ESPN+

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Buffalo? How bout BUFF-A-NO!!!! THE BOSTON BRUINS ARE THE FASTEST TEAM TO GET TO 100 POINTS IN NHL HISTTTTOORRRYYYYYY!!!! TWO - YES - TWO SHORT-HANDED GOALS ON THE SAME PENALTY KILL. THIS TEAM!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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If there's a league that knows how to fumble the bag when it comes to television rights, it's the NHL

Outdoor Life Network-ass league

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Stolen from a YouTube comments: Jonathan Quick was a Blue Jacket for just one day and they still managed to treat him better than the Kings

https://wompampsupport.azureedge.net...F535%2F01e.jpg

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It’s funny watching this Bruins v Rangers game knowing the Rangers have almost no shot of winning. You can really tell this team is missing Miller and Lindgren on D and that Kane and Vlad T are still trying to fit into the lineup. It will take some time to see if it works out.

I am of the opinion that they should have focused on D more than both Kane and Tarasenko, but I’m hoping time will prove me wrong. As for today, I hope we just keep this game close!

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Boston is just so much better than the entire NHL

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Yeah, I mean, playoffs are a different beast for sure, but it’s hard not to think Boston is just going to roll to a Cup.

I personally don’t think the Rangers got better at the deadline so I’m guessing they are a 1st or 2nd round out. Hope Kane and Tarasenko catch fire, but I’m just conditioned for 25+ years of Rangers hockey to assume that brining in older big name stars past their prime will backfire :lol

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I think the biggest liability for Boston as they get deeper in the playoffs will be that some of their biggest horses are old men

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Another Original 6 victim as the Bruins win a gritty game against the NYRangers!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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I put more weight on the former than the latter. I've seen way too many juggernauts, especially President Cup winners *cough* 2018 Lightning *cough*, get heralded as locks before the playoffs just to get humbled by the meat-grinder that is the NHL postseason or a hungry AF low seed with nothing to lose to not think Boston might not struggle compared to expectations. And even if they get through a stacked East, they're likely going to have to play Colorado, who, compared to Boston, is underrated as fuck right now and can definitely hang with them.

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I know you are excited and rightfully so, but I would not call that a gritty game against NY :lol

The Rangers are playing extremely mid as of late and are down 2 of their 3 top defensemen.

I am truly impressed with the Bruins though. They find a way to win no matter what.

Yeah I agree that the playoffs are the real test. No one thought the Rangers would be anything more than a round 1 out last year and they made a surprise run. Boston has also failed as President winners before. This does feel different this year and they are stacked. That said, I would no be surprised at all if Tampa Bay beat them in the playoffs. Until the Bolts lose in the east they are still the masters.

As for the West, I think Colorado and Vegas will be dangerous with possible Dallas and Edmonton making a show of it. I do think I would pick Boston over any team in the west right now if I had to put my money on it though.

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you could tell Boston was little off as I think that road trip with Edm/Calgary took some toll. I hope Foligno and Hall are good for the playoffs for depth purposes. The only thing against the Bruins right now are turnovers and lackadaisacal passing around their own goalie. Button that shiznit up and they're flying high. Bertuzzi with an assist in his Bruins debut has me high on his efforts and Orr-love with 8 points in 4 games since coming from Washington is incredible. They're locked in, for sure.

Oh, and that win today against the NYR makes it 10 in a row!

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Way too early SCF prediction (may change right before playoffs):

Avs over Bruins

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Avs not looking good today, though

Getting rolled up and smoked by the Stars

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Rangers were on the PK most of the game. I thought the 2nd period was pretty even and a possible ECF look.

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Bruins are good.

Rangers are still in a trade deadline funk. Announcers pointed out how Panarin was just throwing it towards Kane whenever he got it. They need to get their chemistry right.

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Canes scored a touchdown today.

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That’s been happening in both games.

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Lightning the only team this season to have zero SOG in a period is…something.

We’re either gonna get assblasted by Toronto or win the Cup. There’s no in between.

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Saw Ovi score and the Kings win. Good night.

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Best possible outcome!

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Stay classy Philly and Tony D.

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Philly wants nothing to do with Tony D and this Flyers team

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Just to be clear, spearing someone in the nuts and not apologizing is less of a suspension than accidentally spitting on someone and immediately showing remorse and apologizing. I have no problem with the Miller suspension, but I do have a problem with only 2 games for Tony D.

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DeAngelo.:lol

Dude is going to be on one or two more teams and then out of the league.

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None us want any of these bozos on the team, or in the front office. Chuck Fletcher can be fired into the sun for all I care. Not sure if I’ve ever felt this level of disdain for someone associated with a team I root for in my life.

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If you think that was an accidental spit I have some snow in Siberia to sell you.

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Accident or not only he knows, but Miller at least said the right things and took the time to apologize to the player, Kings and Media. Also took the time without appeal or a word.

I am 100% on the team of thought that spearing someone’s balls is worse too. Not that I want either in the league at all.

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I resent being put in a position where I feel bad for Corey Perry