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Let's say they win the lottery. What if Adams announces that they would trade the number one pick if whomever takes it also takes Skinner and his entire contract. Would you do it?

Interpretation: He's going to have to pay Quinn, Peterka, UPL, Jokiharju, and Byram soon. The Skinner contract blocks a big-time top 6 signing. Best we can do is a few cheap bottom-six forwards.

He's going to have to pay Quinn, Peterka, UPL, Jokiharju, and Byram soon. The Skinner contract blocks a big-time top 6 signing.

Are people going to start burning their Leafs jerseys?

In 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 we did not have a team that would have - in the end - benefited from what a Pat Maroon-type player brings. The idea is a non-starter.

Wrong generation, grandpa.

Ugh.

Maurice has no answer for Montgomery's strategy in addition to Swayman being covered in fly paper.

Well, "duel" is quite the right word.

Stunning. This is a coaching duel.

They did this last year. Forget what series. Came out looking like they were going to get swept but turned it around next game. I would be concerned if they lose two in a row.

Holy moly.

Let's not forget they didn't start Bob a few games in last season's playoffs because he was doing dumb things.

Bob played the puck poorly prior to that and he rushed back to the net. He put himself out of position above the crease where the collision was legal. https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1787659292130115801

Uh-oh.

That one is on Bob. Yes, Sabres South.

Finally. I wonder if it will be reviewed for off sides. Nope.

The Panthers starting a series slow is not unheard of, too.

I'm rooting for the Panthers as well, but won't be disappointed if Mitts lifts the Cup.

Too soon to call either conference final IMHO. From the looks of game 1, Carolina is not likely to overcome the Rangers. Dallas had to go the distance with Vegas, and Vegas would have been thoroughly creamed by Colorado.

Not shocking.

Rangers had Carolina panicking all third. Svechnikov will take a lot of heat but by then the chances of winning were slim.

The Rangers look beastly. I think they got an Original Six pass on a boarding call, though. If both teams play like this for the entire series someone is going to get hurt.

2024 NHL Playoffs - Round 2 Discussion East CAR @ NYR BOS @ FLA West COL @ DAL EDM @ VAN ______ Full Schedule courtesy of @SwampD: Eastern Conference Bruins/Panthers Game 1: BOS @ FLA | May 6, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Game 2: BOS @ FLA | May 8, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Game 3: FLA @ BOS | May 10, 7 p.m. (TNT) Game 4: FLA @ BOS | May 12, TBD (TBS) Game 5: BOS @ FLA | May 14, TBD* Game 6: FLA @ BOS | May 17, TBD* Game 7: BOS @ FLA | May 19, TBD* Rangers/Hurricanes Game 1: NYR 4, CAR 3 Game 2: CAR @ NYR | May 7, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Game 3: NYR @ CAR | May 9, 7 p.m. (TNT) Game 4: NYR @ CAR | May 11, TBD (TNT) Game 5: CAR @ NYR | May 13 TBD* Game 6: NYR @ CAR | May 16, TBD* Game 7: CAR @ NYR | May 18, TBD* Western Conference Avalanche/Stars Game 1: COL @ DAL | May 7, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Game 2: COL @ DAL | May 9, 9:30 p.m. (TNT) Game 3: DAL @ COL | May 11, TBD (TNT) Game 4: DAL @ COL | May 13, TBD (ESPN) Game 5: COL @ DAL | May 15, TBD* Game 6: DAL @ COL | May 17, TBD* Game 7: COL @ DAL | May 19, TBD* Oilers/Canucks Game 1: EDM @ VAN | May 8, 10 p.m. (ESPN) Game 2: EDM @ VAN | May 10, 10 p.m. (TNT) Game 3: VAN @ EDM | May 12, TBD (TBS) Game 4: VAN @ EDM | May 14, TBD (ESPN) Game 5: EDM @ VAN | May 16, TBD* Game 6: VAN @ EDM | May 18, TBD* Game 7: EDM @ VAN | May 20, TBD* ______ Discuss!

Don't think so. The Leafs' physical game was better than Boston's the past two games. Boston looks old. The Panthers have a solid physical game that can easily match Boston's right now. If anything we'll be treated to a goaltender duel, but, again, the Panther's skill surpasses Boston's by quite a lot. If I were a betting man I would lay money on this being a 4 and out series.