Around the NHL - (Playoffs Edition)

[Ducks DVM]

When I first saw it (was a different view) I only saw the 2 hand slash from McDavid and the cross check from Zadorov and I was fine with that exchange. But seeing it from this view is yikers.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. He got pushed, and responded with a 2 handed chop. Every playoff team worth being in the final 8 is going to immediately use that as permission to unload on him, especially when he bloodied your star defenseman’s face with no repercussions in the previous game.

Zadorov’s shot from behind is what turned it into the crosscheck landing on his face, it was pretty clearly aimed at his chest. Shitty outcome, but it wasn’t meant to take his head off at any point. McDavid needs to not escalate to the slash and none of that ever happens.

 

[duckaroosky]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. He got pushed, and responded with a 2 handed chop. Every playoff team worth being in the final 8 is going to immediately use that as permission to unload on him, especially when he bloodied your star defenseman’s face with no repercussions in the previous game.

Zadorov’s shot from behind is what turned it into the crosscheck landing on his face, it was pretty clearly aimed at his chest. Shitty outcome, but it wasn’t meant to take his head off at any point. McDavid needs to not escalate to the slash and none of that ever happens.

The slash from McDavid wasn't some egregious slash plus Soucy slashed him back with the same intensity and same location and that should have been the end of it. But then Soucy also went for the high cross check at the same time Zadorov came in with the cross check from behind. That's the yikers part.

 

[Ducks DVM]

The slash from McDavid wasn't some egregious slash plus Soucy slashed him back with the same intensity and same location and that should have been the end of it. But then Soucy also went for the high cross check at the same time Zadorov came in with the cross check from behind. That's the yikers part.

I still put it 100% on him. Push Soucy back instead of escalating to the 2 handed and the rest never happens.

I’m not arguing that the end result wasn’t yikes, but I absolutely think he was a moron for escalating it with no teammates around and thinking they weren’t going to take a piece out of him.

 

[Kalv]

I know he played in the AHL this year but Silovs was the World's MVP last year, he carried the team to the first ever medal, under quite a pressure (playing at home).
DeSmith (VAN backup) is available for a good time now, btw, but they still roll with Silovs

With all due respect to McDavid and the ex-Ducks, I am cheering for the Nucks. A higher pick would be a bonus as well for us. So that Verberk can draft his 4th line grinders over skilled players even earlier

 

[Kalv]

McDavid and Draisaitl over 29 minutes this game. Bouchard over 31.

Things might not get easier for Oil.

Oh man Nurse, their highes paid D by far, with only 18.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

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I’m not arguing that the end result wasn’t yikes, but I absolutely think he was a moron for escalating it with no teammates around and thinking they weren’t going to take a piece out of him.

In the heat of the moment you don’t always take inventory before going to battle. What McDavid did was show leadership to his teammates. Something Toronto has been looking for for 8 years. And something the Ducks still need. I really can’t blame him for engaging.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I know he played in the AHL this year but Silovs was the World's MVP last year, he carried the team to the first ever medal, under quite a pressure (playing at home).
DeSmith (VAN backup) is available for a good time now, btw, but they still roll with Silovs

With all due respect to McDavid and the ex-Ducks, I am cheering for the Nucks. A higher pick would be a bonus as well for us. So that Verberk can draft his 4th line grinders over skilled players even earlier

Canuck's J.T Miller is probably the most underrated player in the game imo.
56% faceoff win rate, career high faceoff wins 823 that leads the Canucks.
59% in the playoffs this year. He's only 31 and seems headed for 1000 points in his career, needs only 361 more.

Its quite amazing how the Canucks went from a team where it looked like a failed rebuild(after acquiring Garland and OEL a few years ago) that needed to rebuild again to now likely headed to Conference finals.

 

[Kalv]

Canuck's J.T Miller is probably the most underrated player in the game imo.
56% faceoff win rate, career high faceoff wins 823 that leads the Canucks.
59% in the playoffs this year. He's only 31 and seems headed for 1000 points in his career, needs only 361 more.

Its quite amazing how the Canucks went from a team where it looked like a failed rebuild(after acquiring Garland and OEL a few years ago) that needed to rebuild again to now likely headed to Conference finals.

I guess getting rid of Benning helped. Huge turnaround since then even if not much player changges happened since.
Pettersson have actually been underwhelming. If he finds a way, then that team is getting even better. Miller is really good, I think he's tasked to play vs McDrai line as well.

VAN fans are praising how well they are able to clean the front of the net which they feel has been crucial to them. Well, I agree. I guess overall Nucks got a bit harder to play against. OEL just did not fit into that.

 

[AngelDuck]

If EDM loses to VAN we get the 24th overall i think

Sure would be nice but don’t think it’ll happen

We have 7 picks in the top 90 this draft…

 

[FiveTacos]

We have 7 picks in the top 90 this draft…

That last 3rd is 79th, I believe?

Getting nearly a tenth of the top 70-80 guys is really nice. And on the heels of a year where we had 6 in the top 3 rounds, that's THIRTEEN first through third rounders in two years. On top of what was already a good system before ...

... this is why I think we can swing big on our first pick and be okay even if it busts. Or we can go all in on a good trade package if a star player hits the market. Hell I'm even okay if we decide to package a slew of picks for one higher one to nab one more guy in that top 12 or so. We got a lot of legitimately good options here.

 

[lwvs84]

That last 3rd is 79th, I believe?

Getting nearly a tenth of the top 70-80 guys is really nice. And on the heels of a year where we had 6 in the top 3 rounds, that's THIRTEEN first through third rounders in two years. On top of what was already a good system before ...

... this is why I think we can swing big on our first pick and be okay even if it busts. Or we can go all in on a good trade package if a star player hits the market. Hell I'm even okay if we decide to package a slew of picks for one higher one to nab one more guy in that top 12 or so. We got a lot of legitimately good options here.

I'm hoping for 2 monster D men (big and physical) and a forward in our first 3 picks. Demidov/Elick/Emery maybe? Or Silayev/Lev with one of those guys and try to move up and grab the other Russian kid people were talking about earlier?

 

[70sSanO]

I know he played in the AHL this year but Silovs was the World's MVP last year, he carried the team to the first ever medal, under quite a pressure (playing at home).

I know it is really tough to know how a goalie will develop years later.

But it is ironic that with the 85th pick in the 2019 draft the Edmonton Oilers picked Russian goalie Ilya Konovalov.

John

 

[duckaroosky]

This is even yikers



Should've been a fine and move on

 

[ohcomeonref]

This is even yikers



Should've been a fine and move on

I dunno, if this happened to Zegras I'd be frothing at the mouth.

 

[JAHV]

I hate Boston and would rather see Edmonton win than Vancouver, but I'm perplexed as to how you can suspend for this but not suspend Bennett for the sucker punch that caused a concussion.

I actually think both should have been fines. Bennett's punch deserved something, either a fine or one game. But this was only as bad as it looked because Zadorov's crosscheck changed where McDavid's head was. It was bad, but not suspension bad.

 

[HanSolo]

I hate Boston and would rather see Edmonton win than Vancouver, but I'm perplexed as to how you can suspend for this but not suspend Bennett for the sucker punch that caused a concussion.

I actually think both should have been fines. Bennett's punch deserved something, either a fine or one game. But this was only as bad as it looked because Zadorov's crosscheck changed where McDavid's head was. It was bad, but not suspension bad.

Or fail to suspend for this which actually was intentional and caused more damage. And the standard is supposed to be that the retaliation play always draws more discipline.



The real answer is that the contact to McDavid involved McDavid and the DOPS wants to placate Edmonton fans and the team in one shot by issuing a suspension on a hit to the best player in the league instead of equally by suspending Hyman as well. The problem is, if you're talking about what little forward depth the Oilers have, the first guy you mention is Hyman.

 

[Terry Yake]

are the oilers fans going to blame "california reffing" if they lose this series?

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

You are responsible for your stick regardless of intent.

 

[HanSolo]

You are responsible for your stick regardless of intent.

Right. They should have suspended Hyman as well based on the standard established by the punishment for the same conduct which arose in the very same scrum. The only intelligible reason for why it didn't happen, particularly given clear intent and retaliation, is Zadorov is not as talented/promoted as McDavid.

 

[duxfan1101]

This might be a death blow for the Avs.

 

[AngelDuck]

This Canes team is really good IMO. I wouldn’t be shocked if they won the cup

 

[Mr Rogers]

Idk if the Rangers ultimately blow it but that series is going 7 for sure

 

[ohcomeonref]

Stars handling the Avs is nice.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Wyatt Earp the Cowboy is having quite the playoffs for Dallas.

 

[mightyquack]

I dunno, if this happened to Zegras I'd be frothing at the mouth.

Still not suspension worthy though, especially a playoff game suspension.