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2022-23 NHL Playoff Discussion Thread #2: Ryan Suter is the biggest bird

May 20, 2023 at 11:14 p.m.
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I dont think u can write a formula for wtf is going on with Bob rn lul

The guy was letting in softies in Boston then all of a sudden is just god mode wall man
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May 20, 2023 at 11:15 p.m.
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Quoting: rangersandislesfan
OT winner prediction for both teams:
FLA - Sam Bennett
CAR - Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Bonus prediction: The game ends in the 1st overtime lol


Quoting: Hurricanes_WPG
OT Prediction
Jordan Staal
Anthony Duclair
2OT


Quoting: kdawg32086
Gudas or Fast


Quoting: ricochetii
Tkachuk or Jarvis, 1st OT.


Quoting: Rangsey
Duclair or Martinook in the first 10


I love how we're all now predicting when the winner will be scored lol
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May 20, 2023 at 11:18 p.m.
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That may have been one of the most unfortunate happenings I've personally seen in a hockey game... Slavin going for the puck, gets his stick lodged in the hole in Burns' skate blade, tripping Burns and leaving Slavin without a stick so they were essentially three men down.

Still doesn't top Dobson's stick breaking in the 2019 WJC quarters but it's close
May 20, 2023 at 11:33 p.m.
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I think it's safe to call FLA the Cup favorite now! 8 Seed means nothing at this point. Not that it ever did.
May 20, 2023 at 11:39 p.m.
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Panthers were supposed to do this last year


Huberdeau was holding them back
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May 20, 2023 at 11:40 p.m.
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Not sure if I should be comforted by Carolina controlling play and getting most of the scoring chances, which may give them a better chance in the rest of the series, or saddened by the fact that they've had the majority of the scoring chances and puck possession and still lost both games, and Florida's skaters are likely to play better later this series
May 20, 2023 at 11:41 p.m.
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Quoting: Db1899
Huberdeau was holding them back


I dont think it was that at all. Bob just got hot at the right time thats really it

If he played like he is now last year they might have went to the finals over Tampa

But hes so streaky now were seeing the rare vezina bob in action. Wonder how long its gonna last
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May 20, 2023 at 11:51 p.m.
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I dont think it was that at all. Bob just got hot at the right time thats really it

If he played like he is now last year they might have went to the finals over Tampa

But hes so streaky now were seeing the rare vezina bob in action. Wonder how long its gonna last


Tkachuk is a monster. That trade set the stage for this playoff run. Of. course, you need more than one piece and a hot Goalie. But, this would've never happened w/ Huberdeau.
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May 20, 2023 at 11:52 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
I dont think it was that at all. Bob just got hot at the right time thats really it

If he played like he is now last year they might have went to the finals over Tampa

But hes so streaky now were seeing the rare vezina bob in action. Wonder how long its gonna last


Huberdeau had 5 pts in 10 playoff games last season. He’s strictly an off the rush player who won’t play any other way. It wasn’t hard to make him ineffective in the playoffs, he’s talented enough to add that aspect to his game - he got too comfortable.

If Huberdeau produced like a star in the playoffs last season they might have gotten past Tampa.

Bob has definitely played a significant role in the panthers success, but Tkachuk has been equally as valuable. Over a point per game, 3 OT game winners, elite at both ends of the ice and never gives up on a play. The ultimate superstar grinder
May 20, 2023 at 11:56 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Tkachuk is a monster. That trade set the stage for this playoff run. Of. course, you need more than one piece and a hot Goalie. But, this would've never happened w/ Huberdeau.


Idk if they had Bob playing like this vs Tampa anything was possible

As if we look in that series he was bad but so was their PP which really made 0 sense as it was 0/31 or something
May 21, 2023 at 7:48 a.m.
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Edited May 21, 2023 at 3:58 p.m.
Man who'da thunk it?

You can't really make the argument about it. Hockey has been alive and well in the south. The south has owned the eastern conference for the last 6 years.

Should also be noted that you have to go back before the lockout to find one season where there wasn't at least 1 team in the final four from an area that hardly sees snow. Florida, Carolina, Dallas, Cali, Nashville, Vegas
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May 21, 2023 at 10:50 a.m.
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Idk if they had Bob playing like this vs Tampa anything was possible

As if we look in that series he was bad but so was their PP which really made 0 sense as it was 0/31 or something


The powerplay ran through Huberdeau
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May 21, 2023 at 5:43 p.m.
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Great assist by Suter (sarc)
it's tied, late...
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May 21, 2023 at 5:46 p.m.
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Every single game in the conference finals has gone to OT.

Also, Suter should never play again.

Worst shift of his way too long career.
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May 21, 2023 at 5:55 p.m.
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Can't wait until Suter gets bought out this summer so he can either retire or sabotage someone else's team.

Also for OT winner...gimme Hintz. Not picking anyone from Vegas for obvious reasons.
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May 21, 2023 at 5:58 p.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
Every single game in the conference finals has gone to OT.

Also, Suter should never play again.

Worst shift of his way too long career.


Quoting: kdawg32086
Can't wait until Suter gets bought out this summer so he can either retire or sabotage someone else's team.

Also for OT winner...gimme Hintz. Not picking anyone from Vegas for obvious reasons.


What happened to him being good
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May 21, 2023 at 6:01 p.m.
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SUTERGOAT
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May 21, 2023 at 6:01 p.m.
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Quoting: capsfan2121
What happened to him being good


He had a great run against Minnesota, although Wild made it surprisingly easy for him to look decent due to taking too many penalties.

Acceptable run against Seattle, in his standards.

Against Vegas...he's been below ECHL level. He doesn't even seem to care.
May 21, 2023 at 6:04 p.m.
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shakes head once again

Can this season just be over?
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May 21, 2023 at 6:04 p.m.
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Round of applause for Vegas Knights MVP Ryan Suter everyone.
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May 21, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.
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Quoting: kdawg32086
Round of applause for Vegas Knights MVP Ryan Suter everyone.


Quoting: justaBoss
shakes head once again

Can this season just be over?


Down 2-0 but plenty of runway left. Go Dallas! I actually thought Suter played a really good game minus his lapse at the end. Heiskanen needs a real partner though
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May 21, 2023 at 6:29 p.m.
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Quoting: Steven_Stamkos
Down 2-0 but plenty of runway left. Go Dallas! I actually thought Suter played a really good game minus his lapse at the end. Heiskanen needs a real partner though


The team plays decent until something happens.

And when that something happens, Suter is just way too often the guy on the ice.

That's my problem with him. It's always him. Game 1, game 2....why does it always have to be him!

It's been ages since I've been this f*cking mad after a game.
May 21, 2023 at 6:33 p.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
The team plays decent until something happens.

And when that something happens, Suter is just way too often the guy on the ice.

That's my problem with him. It's always him. Game 1, game 2....why does it always have to be him!

It's been ages since I've been this f*cking mad after a game.


Damn near flawless game up until that goal and then you could just feel the train coming. Hill with a monstrous save on Johnston which looked like the winner when he let it fly. Granted they're your team, but I haven't had that big a problem with their response most of the year. But they have sucked in extra time since October. Game 3 they'll come out swinging.
May 21, 2023 at 6:34 p.m.
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Round 3, Overtime Extravaganza, pray your game doesn’t last 5 hours
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May 21, 2023 at 7:17 p.m.
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Edited May 21, 2023 at 7:28 p.m.
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This is fitting after this past game.
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