SalarySwishSalarySwish
Forums/NHL

2022-23 NHL Playoff Discussion Thread #1: The Chase for the Cup

Apr. 16, 2023 at 1:53 p.m.
#76
stop daddy it hurts
Avatar of the user
Joined: Dec. 2022
Posts: 781
Likes: 384
Screenshot_19.png
zk97 and Saskleaf liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
#77
Hakuna Matata
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2020
Posts: 33,202
Likes: 20,732
Quoting: Sharkie69
Screenshot_19.png




Not gonna lie this is the matchup im expecting. I want VGK for obvious reasons but a matchup like this would also be good
Apr. 16, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.
#78
Bedard23
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 9,256
Likes: 4,439
Quoting: Hurricanes_WPG
Last year I went 8-0 in the first round and 0-7 for the rest of the playoffs.

Boston over Florida in 7. Florida has been on a tear lately, but so has Boston. This will be the best series of the first round, but Ullmark is simply better than Lyon.
Toronto over Tampa in 6. Tampa hasn't been themselves lately, but I think we were saying the same thing last year. I will fall victim to the gambler's fallacy and say that Toronto can't keep getting this unlucky forever. Samsonov being good (even if he's not at Vasilevskiy's level) also helps.
Carolina over NYI in 5. The teams play similar styles, but Carolina is simply better at that style. All games will be close, but not the series.
Rangers over Devils in 6. Shesterkin >> Vanecek, and the goaltending advantage means so much in the playoffs. Will be wildly entertaining with the amount of firepower both teams have.

Winnipeg over LV in 6. No Mark Stone, no Logan Thompson, Connor Hellebuyck.
Edmonton over LA in 6. The deepest the Oilers have looked in a while. I expect Korpisalo to be amazing but not quite amazing enough. Draisaitl has two legs this time, so Edmonton has the edge.
Colorado over Seattle in 4. Seattle simply does not have the goaltending or the high-end talent to contest Colorado.
Dallas over Minnesota in 6. Even if Gustavsson continues his strong play, the Stars have the Otter, and their offence has more than one guy.

Boston over Toronto in 7. Lol
NYR over Carolina in 7. Will be almost an exact repeat of last year. Carolina's PK doesn't work in a playoff series against high-flying opponents who have time and preparation to work around the aggression. Also Shesterkin is better than anyone Carolina can put between the pipes.

Dallas over Colorado in 7. The best series of the second round, where Oettinger's heroics face against the powerful Colorado attack, and I think the Stars have just enough to survive it and advance.
Edmonton over Winnipeg in 7. Similar to Dallas vs Colorado, but Hellebuyck isn't quite as good as Oettinger and the Oilers' offence is as strong as the Avs'. This will be a good series though.

Boston over NYR in 5. The Rangers face a team that has a better goaltender than Shesterkin, as well as a better two-way team. This isn't particularly close.
Dallas over Edmonton in 6. Edmonton runs into another superstar goaltender, and Dallas has better skaters than Winnipeg.

Dallas over Boston in 7. Jake Oettinger, Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson put the team on their backs and end the Bruins' historic run.

Edit: looks like A_Habs_Fan beat me to this exact prediction (at least for winners and until the SCF)


Stone will be back for game 1
Apr. 16, 2023 at 3:42 p.m.
#79
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: Sharkie69
Screenshot_19.png


Hope not
Apr. 16, 2023 at 4:03 p.m.
#80
Bedard23
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 9,256
Likes: 4,439
Quoting: Sharkie69
Screenshot_19.png


That’s the cup finals in my worst nightmare
Steven_Stamkos liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 5:18 p.m.
#81
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: IconicHawk
That’s the cup finals in my worst nightmare


What cup finals do you want?
Saskleaf liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 5:47 p.m.
#82
Bedard23
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 9,256
Likes: 4,439
Quoting: HockeyManiac95
What cup finals do you want?


Stars vs Devils I’d what I’d like to see
NHLfan10506, Tintin, EsoYeezus69 and 1 other person liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 6:02 p.m.
#83
Tintin over 1122
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 15,925
Likes: 10,165
Quoting: HockeyManiac95
What cup finals do you want?


I would want Oilers vs Leafs

Those fan bases have suffered long enough.

That won’t happen tho
Saskleaf and CantStopWontStop liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 6:27 p.m.
#84
Avatar of the user
Joined: Aug. 2021
Posts: 14,999
Likes: 12,084
Devils in 5
Islanders in 6
Bruins in 7
Leafs in 7

Oilers in 4
Stars in 6
Vegas in 7
Seattle in 6
Saskleaf liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 6:33 p.m.
#85
Ex Nucks fan
Avatar of the user
Joined: Jun. 2021
Posts: 17,615
Likes: 17,624
Quoting: Db1899
Devils in 5
Islanders in 6
Bruins in 7
Leafs in 7

Oilers in 4
Stars in 6
Vegas in 7
Seattle in 6


Hope the Isles make the 3rd round so their first round pick is 28 OA. Makes the Hronek trade look a lot better
Db1899 and Sharkie69 liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 6:37 p.m.
#86
TheLeafsAbuseMe
Avatar of the user
Joined: Aug. 2020
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 659
Quoting: capsfan2121
I would want Oilers vs Leafs

Those fan bases have suffered long enough.

That won’t happen tho


Of all the outcomes that one is the least likely because two Canadian teams will never face each other for the cup again. I think Gary signed a pact with the Devil to avoid it. And while young Oiler fans have seen their fair share of bad, the ones in my age group spent their youth as spoiled children.
capsfan2121 liked this.
Apr. 16, 2023 at 7:27 p.m.
#87
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 39,600
Likes: 18,154
Quoting: DougieGilmour
Of all the outcomes that one is the least likely because two Canadian teams will never face each other for the cup again. I think Gary signed a pact with the Devil to avoid it. And while young Oiler fans have seen their fair share of bad, the ones in my age group spent their youth as spoiled children.


Since Gary’s first season (1993-94)

Canada: 0 cups
Devils: 3 cups

(Maybe he did)
Apr. 17, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.
#88
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: NHLfan10506
Since Gary’s first season (1993-94)

Canada: 0 cups
Devils: 3 cups

(Maybe he did)


Bruh lm*o
Apr. 17, 2023 at 9:53 a.m.
#89
Tintin over 1122
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 15,925
Likes: 10,165
How many ot games in the first round this year
Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:05 a.m.
#90
stop daddy it hurts
Avatar of the user
Joined: Dec. 2022
Posts: 781
Likes: 384
Quoting: capsfan2121
How many ot games in the first round this year


56
Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:11 a.m.
#91
Tintin over 1122
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 15,925
Likes: 10,165
I miss nhl on nbc.


The playoffs there just felt different
Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:10 a.m.
#92
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: capsfan2121
How many ot games in the first round this year


14
capsfan2121 liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:10 a.m.
#93
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: capsfan2121
I miss nhl on nbc.


The playoffs there just felt different


How? Different music?
Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:20 a.m.
#94
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 863
East-

Boston over Florida in 5
Tampa over Toronto in 7 (I'm physically unable to pick the Leafs even though this is 70%+ their year)
Carolina over NYI in 7
NYR over New Jersey in 7

West-

Colorado over Seattle in 6
Dallas over Minnesota in 7
Vegas over Winnipeg in 6
Edmonton over Los Angeles in 6

Semis-

Boston over_______
NYR over Carolina in 7

Dallas over Colorado in 7
Edmonton over Vegas in 6

Conf-

Boston over NYR in 6
Dallas over Edmonton in 7

Finals-

Dallas over Boston in 7

Conn Smyth - Joe Pavelski
CantStopWontStop liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:29 a.m.
#95
Tintin over 1122
Avatar of the user
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 15,925
Likes: 10,165
Quoting: HockeyManiac95
How? Different music?


Doc Music and just the feel of it
HockeyManiac95 and Sharkie69 liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 1:51 p.m.
#96
I make typos
Avatar of the user
Joined: Oct. 2020
Posts: 5,324
Likes: 4,991




Fiala and Vilardi not playing tonight for the kings
Sharkie69 and Steven_Stamkos liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:28 p.m.
#97
Avatar of the user
Joined: Jan. 2023
Posts: 981
Likes: 455
Happy playoff day!

I hope all your favorite teams win.

Mine didn’t make it.

I’m adopting the oilers and leaves. hashtagCocaineHockey
HockeyManiac95 and oilersguy liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:37 p.m.
#98
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: CantStopWontStop
Happy playoff day!

I hope all your favorite teams win.

Mine didn’t make it.

I’m adopting the oilers and leaves. hashtagCocaineHockey


My favorite team doesn't play today. Would've loved to see Binnington VS Hartmann again lol
CantStopWontStop and oilersguy liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.
#99
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Quoting: oilersguy




Fiala and Vilardi not playing tonight for the kings


Yeah, makes Oilers victory seem more assuring
oilersguy liked this.
Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.
#100
and proud of it
Avatar of the user
Joined: Feb. 2023
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,560
Anyone got picks for winners today?
 
To create a post please Login or Register
Question:
Options:
Add Option
Submit Poll