2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1

[That Aud Smell]

In the sense that it enrages Murray and Pegula enough to make changes? Or in the sense that your ugly friend is getting laid consistently?

 

That second proposition made me laugh - even if I don't quite follow you.

 

I think Baker was suggesting that the Leafs' success indicates that the Sabres are close to being a playoff team. What his take may also imply, or fairly be read to imply, is that, if the Sabres had one of the game's best coaches, they'd likely have been a playoff team this season (or close to it).

[TrueBlueGED]

Chicago/Nashville is a huge surprise for me. Edmonton/Toronto/Ottawa being up 2-1 surprises me. The Rangers actually having a win surprises me. Columbus getting blown out surprises me. STL being up 3-0 surprises me.

 

The only series in the whole playoffs that makes any sense is Anaheim/Calgary.

<---picked Nashville to make the Cup.

 

(may have also picked Washington to win it...)

[Randall Flagg]

<---picked Nashville to make the Cup.

 

(may have also picked Washington to win it...)

Same

 

Same

[WildCard]

That second proposition made me laugh - even if I don't quite follow you.

 

I think Baker was suggesting that the Leafs' success indicates that the Sabres are close to being a playoff team. What his take may also imply, or fairly be read to imply, is that, if the Sabres had one of the game's best coaches, they'd likely have been a playoff team this season (or close to it).

Basically if my ugly friends is getting talent, that means there's hope for me :lol:

[Randall Flagg]

I'm glad I've been following Boston-Ottawa. The series reminded me how mind-blowing Erik Karlsson is. Just incredible.

[TrueBlueGED]

I'm glad I've been following Boston-Ottawa. The series reminded me how mind-blowing Erik Karlsson is. Just incredible.

I always chuckle when people (see: the hockey media) slobber over the season Burns had. Meanwhile Karlsson does it every single year.

[Claude Balls]

The ever level headed Kris Baker Tweeted to the effect that the Leafs' success should be giving Sabre fans hope, not anxiety.

Interesting take.

Well he knows the Sabres young talent in the system better than anyone, so maybe he sees something similar with the kids coming up.

[TrueBlueGED]

That second proposition made me laugh - even if I don't quite follow you.

 

I think Baker was suggesting that the Leafs' success indicates that the Sabres are close to being a playoff team. What his take may also imply, or fairly be read to imply, is that, if the Sabres had one of the game's best coaches, they'd likely have been a playoff team this season (or close to it).

I have a lot of respect for Baker's prospect analysis, and I don't even think he's totally out to lunch here...but I tend to think he's gotten too close to the organization to be objective on team matters.

[Eleven]

The best part is watching the idiot who tries to steal a stick at about :22 in realize that he's hurt his hand, about ten seconds later:

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bitter-bruins-fans-litter-ice-trash-try-steal-players-sticks-video-045931625.html

[WildCard]

The best part is watching the idiot who tries to steal a stick at about :22 in realize that he's hurt his hand, about ten seconds later:

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bitter-bruins-fans-litter-ice-trash-try-steal-players-sticks-video-045931625.html

Karlsson slashes his hand then just stares him down

 

I love Karlsson

[LGR4GM]

I have a lot of respect for Baker's prospect analysis, and I don't even think he's totally out to lunch here...but I tend to think he's gotten too close to the organization to be objective on team matters.

I will say one thing to remember is that a good portion of our draft picks are still marinating where as Toronto had the future of having their main ones contributing all year. Add in Dan's lethargic automated system and well here we are. At least Buffalo kept the kids down another year instead of pulling a Darcy. Clearly though Rochester suffered from the same system issues as Buffalo. Wonder when Murray will wake up and see it. 

[Iron Crotch]

I'm assuming you're including Chicago-Nashville in this, but us Sabres fans know well that you can't win in the playoffs if your best center is a second line center. 

 

:P

 

But really, Captain Clutch Intangibles Toews has one goal in his last 16 playoff games, so that's interesting. 

 

Subban has been knocking the crap out of Toews all series. He really got under the Captain's skin last night. Unfortunately, most of the back-and-forth happened behind the play so it wouldn't have been caught on TV.

 

http://atozsportsnashville.com/watch-preds-beat-bully-blackhawks-jonathan-toews/

 

I'll be there again on Thursday. Hoping for the sweep by the Preds, but I don't see the Hawks going out in 4.

[Frieda]

ANYONE BUT CROSBY!!!!

[millbank]

With all the long playoff battles yearly , world cups, Olympics, ect

I think Hawks players worn down . Years of playing max games going to take its toll

[bunomatic]

With all the long playoff battles yearly , world cups, Olympics, ect

I think Hawks players worn down . Years of playing max games going to take its toll

I love the dartman avatar Millbank. Fitting choice.

[Buffalo Wings]

ANYONE BUT CROSBY!!!!

For the love of anything that is good, someone please get rid of him and the Penguins. I know they'll win this series, but I hope Montreal gets past NYR and smokes them in round 2. I'm tired of the Rangers, too.

 

EDIT: My bad...they'd play Washington or Toronto in round 2. Ugh.

Edited April 19, 2017 by Buffalo Wings

[Randall Flagg]

Why is he called Dart man?

[Buffalo Wings]

This is the most nonsensical first round of the playoffs I can remember in a long time.

 

What part of the Capitals underachieving doesn't make sense?

[SwampD]

I find it hilarious to think that their are people who truly believe that all it would take is a different coach for the Sabres to be able to share the ice with some of these playoff teams.

 

Next year maybe. Not now.

[Randall Flagg]

I find it hilarious to think that their are people who truly believe that all it would take is a different coach for the Sabres to be able to share the ice with some of these playoff teams.

 

Next year maybe. Not now.

Eeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[millbank]

Why is he called Dart man?

A slang term for cigarette is a " dart"

Funny guy , during overtime in Washington he was asked why he didn't light his smoke

" it's #%*#'n tied 3-3 in overtime for Christ sake "

He certainly getting his 15 minutes of fame lol

[SwampD]

Eeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Now I'm laughing even harder. If you guys can turn every thread into something about Bylsma, I figure I can too.

[darksabre]

Now I'm laughing even harder. If you guys can turn every thread into something about Bylsma, I figure I can too.

By saying something that no one thinks?

[SwampD]

By saying something that no one thinks?

Wut?

[Weave]

We don't have little to show. We have good talent on the roster. With an effective coach we're in the playoffs this year.

 

 

By saying something that no one thinks?