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I hope and pray that this is true.

But man, Florida looks scary, especially now that they've got Giroux and Chiarot. It also cannot be overstated how clutch and crucial Gourdowman was in the past 2 years-I seriously don't know, if fact I seriously doubt the Lightning win either Cup without that line. It's going to be harder this year, and I can honestly say that I was FAR more confident last year than I am this year.

But Vasi is the difference maker. No other goalie in the league can match him, and his playoff history is matched only by that of Patrick Roy. But he can't do it alone. Point will need to replicate his otherworldly playoff success of the past 2 years, as will Kuch, Stammer will need to stay healthy, and the Locker Room Legends line (Maroon-Bellemare-Perry) will have to play some clutch minutes. It can be done, but it's going to be harder this year than in years past.

Probably close to what they gave up for Pageau, maybe a little more.

They look scary but Bob remember last series became the #3 by the end and in general other than that one year really isnt a playoff performer. And hoping Knight is the guy nah nah cant have 2 miracles in a row.

I find teams who look scary arent actually the scary ones. Often the underdog comes and kicks their ass lul. Tampa got those 2 deep runs under their belt and are built for playoff hockey. They will be fine.

Only serious competition Colorado or a healthy Vegas.

True, but he also has been MUCH better this year in the regular season than he was in either of the past two years.

Yeah but even so his playoff numbers besides that one year in Columbus aint all that great.

Like hes a good reg season goalie than goes to the post season and bam falls apart. Still remember CBJ vs. WSH where he hurt them bad.

Isn't this post considered "flaming " another fanbase ?
Legitimate question.
Edit: and flaming myself

No, comments like this are made all the time, it's when you call out people by their user names that the trouble happens (e.g., User101 is a stupid dolt)

Shesterkin. I don't know about the rest of the team, but he can certainly challenge them.
Provided Maroon doesn't Kreider him that is.

I was originally high on the Rangers, but the more I think about it, I don't think they're built for the playoffs. They have an elite PP, but they're a barely average 5-on-5 team, Shesterkin carries them in that regard.
I don't see how they make it past the Canes, be that in Round 1 or Round 2. Carolina is just a flat-out better team.

They just getting their asses carried by him lets be honest. Like if you look at their 5 on 5 offense and defense without him yeah they ****ed lul

Could see him steal a series but I think hes gonna be worn out come the playoffs.

Beter is saying that I'm like 1 of those crazy Habs fans. If that's not flaming , I don't know what is.
It states in the rules: FLAMING
Personal attacks on users, groups of people, or fanbases are not permitted. Do not harass, threaten, mock, or insult others. Debates are encouraged, but ad hominem attacks are not (criticize the opinion, not the user).
I was just criticized. Not my opinion.

Brodin
Imo
But better all around

I agree, but don't underestimate how far a hot goaltender can carry a team in the playoffs.
It's been done before and better teams have lost to worse than a NYR - Carolina matchup.

East is going to be tough for anyone, but a goalie can steal 4 undeserved wins against the best of them.

OH ****

pic.twitter.com/965qpQe5NU

— CCHA (@CCHAHockey) March 20, 2022

40MINS LATER THIS IS ANNOUNCED?

That's quite the thing to get wrong.

Sums it up the best

https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1505371844639178753

Like could you imagine this happening in the Stanley cup playoffs...

THATS CRAZY

Ooh boy, that is close. pic.twitter.com/SSB24Jr927

— Chris Dilks (@ChrisDilks) March 20, 2022

WOW. I don't even follow collegiate hockey, but that's INSANE

In reality, lehky is worth 2nd + 3rd, but with him being an rfa, and with the market going up for these players, and the that hughes loves him, and with all the rumors saying Habs atleast want a 1st in the package, it's fair to say Habs only trade lehky for 1st + 3rd. Therefore bourgault + 3rd makes sense. Not saying oilers should or woidl do it, but habs need to get this in exchange in order for them to trade lehkonen. Once again. 2nd + 3rd is fair, but 2nd should be switched to 1st if Habs deal him. He's more valuable to the habs than taking a flyer on a couple of picks. If I was another team, woudl I acquire lehkonen for 1st + 3rd? Absolutely not. If I was the habs, would I trade lehkonen for 2nd + 3rd? Absolutely not. Therfore, it matters if the other team values lehkonen more than 1st + 3rd, because habs value him more than 2nd + 3rd, and it's clear. Therefore, either a team steps up, or we keep him. And I wouldn't be disappointed if we keep him, and I understand if teams wouldn't want to pay our asking price. And other teams should understand our hesitant to trade him for their thinking of what is fair value. Everyone has to look at it from both sides.

I hope that was understandable.

Edit: and I'd like all my Lehkonen trade value critics to read this and understand this.
@capsfan2121 @alfie11 @juiceman

Just to update Minnesota did win and this time the goal counted lul. In case you were all wondering.

Wonder how many drunk guys were on the ice lul.

Good, would've been heartbreaking for those guys who were already celebrating to find out that the game-which was already officially OVER-had been reevaluated and overturned, and then to go back on the ice and LOSE?! Glad they won anyways.

I imagine it like this:

@BeterChiarelli @justaboss

Imo
Lindholm went for 1st + 2nd + 3rd + 5th
Chiarot went for 1st + 3rd + 4th
Not much of a difference