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Brian2016

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Forum: NHLMon at 9:43 am
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (PART 5)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Should Alex DeBrincat be considered an elite-level player in the league at this point? 31G in 51 games played. That's a 50G pace over an 82 game season. Not bad for a 2nd round pick in 2016. BTW, he's 5'7". Patrick Kane has gotten a lot of praise this season, and rightfully so. But, DeBrincat has scored more than double the goals as Kane (15). Is Kane still team MVP? Definitely, yes. But, it's closer now than ever, imo.</div></div>

I think he has definitely stepped up into that next tier this season. DeBrincat deserves more recognition for what he's been doing. When he's not playing the Canes, he's one of my favorite players in the league.
Forum: NHLMon at 8:47 am
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (PART 5)
Today’s clinching scenarios:

If Vegas wins in any fashion they clinch first in the West division and the 1st round match-ups in the West will be VGK vs. STL and COL vs. MIN.

If Vegas wins in any fashion, they win the President’s trophy.

If Colorado wins in any fashion and Minnesota loses in any fashion or Colorado gets a point and Minnesota loses in regulation, the Avalanche will clinch home ice in the first round of the playoffs.

If Tampa Bay wins in regulation they get home ice in their series against Florida.

If Florida gets a point they get home ice in their series against Tampa Bay.

If Boston gets a point they clinch 3rd in the East. The 1st round match-ups in the East would be PIT vs. NYI and WSH vs. BOS.

If Montréal loses in regulation or Montréal loses in extra time and Winnipeg gets a point or Winnipeg wins in any fashion and Montréal wins in OT or SO or Winnipeg wins in regulation, the Jets will clinch 3rd in the North Division and will play EDM in the 1st round.

If Montréal gets a point they will clinch a playoff spot. If this and the previous scenario happen, the Canadiens will play TOR in the 1st round.

If Montréal gets a point or Vancouver loses in any fashion, the Canucks will be eliminated from playoff contention.


Current possible playoff match-ups:
CAR vs. NSH
TBL/FLA vs. TBL/FLA

VGK/COL vs. STL
VGK/COL/MIN vs. COL/MIN

PIT vs. BOS/NYI
WSH/BOS vs. BOS/NYI

TOR vs. WPG/MTL/VAN/CGY
EDM vs. WPG/MTL
Forum: NHLFri at 12:43 pm
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mondo</b></div><div>One of the reasons the powerplay was so successful early on was because the puck essentially went Marner &gt; Matthews &gt; Goal. Once teams figured it out and broke up that connection it started to suffer.

Think they need to split it up again, have front of net guys like Simmonds on the first unit and have Tavares / Nylander on the second.</div></div>

God, I could do a whole damn essay on this asinine Power Play, but to sum up the main point - They don't have any secondary options for their go-to puck distributor (Marner). Like you said, teams have cut-off the MM &gt; AM connection, they did it months ago, and yet there are <em>still</em> no other dangerous outlets available.
Forum: NHLFri at 12:49 pm
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KSIxSKULLS</b></div><div>Really though, these are Elite Prospects posted mock drafts.

FCHOCKEY

1. Luke Hughes

McKeen's Hockey

1.Matthews Beniers

Elite Prospects

1. Owen Power

Neutral Zone

1. Owen Power

Recruit Scouting

1. Luke Hughes

Draft Prospects

1. Owen Power

The Puck Authority

1. Owen Power

DobberProspects

1. Matthew Beniers

Smaht Scouting

1. Matthew Beniers



This is just #1, when you get into the top 5, everybody is different. It really is a crap shoot

Usually there is 1 definite #1 or 2 of them. I don't ever reminder there being 4 different options</div></div>

Personally I see the draft rankings as such a crap shoot there’s gonna be a lot of unnecessary criticism in the future.

Safe Picks Inside the Top 10:
-Hughes (won’t be your top pair guy imo, but should be top 4)
-Beniers (safe 2C potential I’d say)
-Powers (better than Hughes imo but not by a mile)
These guys can outplay their “safe” potential but I’d say there’s not much more beneath the surfaces, you’ll get a good player but not a dynamite pick compared to others.

Risky Picks Inside the Top 10:
-Kent Johnson (super flashy but a boom or bust imo)
-Wallstedt (every goalie this early but Jesper is damn good)
-Clarke (boom or bust)
-Lysell (boom or bust)
These guys are either gonna be “okay”/ busts. But if they hit theyre gonna hit big. Lysell and Johnson have the flash to be dynamic top 6 elite players imo. Clarke can be your explosive puck mover twd/ OFD. Wallstedt I love; I think whoever gets him is getting a goalie that’s more valuable than Knight, or Hart (yes hart has nhl experience and kinda stumbled this year) but I think Wallstedt is the real deal for a starter.

Solid top 10 picks but not top 3:
-Guenther (top 6 scorer)
-Eklund (top 6 C)
-Lucius (flashy top 6 guy)
-Evindsson (DFD, shutdown guy)
Guenther, top 6 guy who could hit and be a steal. Eklund is a great top 6 option as well. Lucius I’ll say the same lol but I think he can hit as well. Evindsson will be like your prime Vlasic top 4 DFD but he could flounder and just be a bottom pair good DFD.

These 11 guys all should go in the top 10, but it’s so up in their air Guenther could go at 9 and be the best guy in the draft class. Or a guy like Sillinger who’s likely 11-19 could be. You could draft powers at 1 or 4, and Clarke could go top 3 or top 9. And Clarke and Evindsson will go after Powers and Hughes most likely but each could become better. Or you could see Beniers go as the highest C draft, but Johnson easily could put perform him.
Forum: NHLMay 7 at 1:27
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>That's good to know. Crazy how teams like NJ and BUF have been much better after losing several key players.</div></div>

Really though, these are Elite Prospects posted mock drafts.

FCHOCKEY

1. Luke Hughes

McKeen's Hockey

1.Matthews Beniers

Elite Prospects

1. Owen Power

Neutral Zone

1. Owen Power

Recruit Scouting

1. Luke Hughes

Draft Prospects

1. Owen Power

The Puck Authority

1. Owen Power

DobberProspects

1. Matthew Beniers

Smaht Scouting

1. Matthew Beniers



This is just #1, when you get into the top 5, everybody is different. It really is a crap shoot

Usually there is 1 definite #1 or 2 of them. I don't ever reminder there being 4 different options
Forum: NHLMay 6 at 4:53
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KakkoForMauriceRichardAward</b></div><div>I think it's the opposite. They shouldn't have suspended Buch because if they did what they had to do with Wilson, none of what happened yesterday would've, you know, happened in the 1st place</div></div>

No, come on now, they had to suspend Buch, and he deserved it. I think the DoPS f*cked up with Wilson and should rectify (or at least admit to) their error, but the way to do that isn't by letting someone else off the hook.

On a complete side note, though - It's pissing me off how this play and similar ones are getting 1-2 game punishments when Kadri, granted he was a repeat offender, got the remainder of a playoff series. I will die mad about that.
Forum: NHLMay 6 at 12:15
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>"The Athletic has also learned that the team’s official Tuesday statement regarding the NHL Department of Player Safety head George Parros, following the now-infamous Wilson-Panarin incident Monday, was all Dolan’s doing. But whether Davidson or Gorton were on board with the statement — which could have long-reaching after-effects for the franchise — was not the reason for the twin firings."

-The Athletic

I just read this article so plz disregard everything I previously said. Regardless of what happened behind the scenes, it appears there was a rift developing between ownership and the front office all season. What I don't understand is why Dolan would grow impatient with the rebuild so soon? The Knicks have been terrible for 20 years. I thought the Rangers were on the right track and everyone agreed with that.</div></div>

Good quote but it’s just simply Dolan. He picks fights and sticks to them; more often than not he’s completely wrong.

Elliotte said it as well; Dolan clearly had a plan to fire them, and they didn’t back his cause. He basically put out the statement and management knew (like all of us) a fine was coming. They knew Dolan and the “cancer” he is and had to distance themselves. Dolan clearly is "enacting" his plan as he thinks the ranger should be winning right now
Forum: NHLMay 6 at 2:16
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>"The Athletic has also learned that the team’s official Tuesday statement regarding the NHL Department of Player Safety head George Parros, following the now-infamous Wilson-Panarin incident Monday, was all Dolan’s doing. But whether Davidson or Gorton were on board with the statement — which could have long-reaching after-effects for the franchise — was not the reason for the twin firings."

-The Athletic

I just read this article so plz disregard everything I previously said. Regardless of what happened behind the scenes, it appears there was a rift developing between ownership and the front office all season. What I don't understand is why Dolan would grow impatient with the rebuild so soon? The Knicks have been terrible for 20 years. I thought the Rangers were on the right track and everyone agreed with that.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>"The Athletic has also learned that the team’s official Tuesday statement regarding the NHL Department of Player Safety head George Parros, following the now-infamous Wilson-Panarin incident Monday, was all Dolan’s doing. But whether Davidson or Gorton were on board with the statement — which could have long-reaching after-effects for the franchise — was not the reason for the twin firings."

-The Athletic

I just read this article so plz disregard everything I previously said. Regardless of what happened behind the scenes, it appears there was a rift developing between ownership and the front office all season. What I don't understand is why Dolan would grow impatient with the rebuild so soon? The Knicks have been terrible for 20 years. I thought the Rangers were on the right track and everyone agreed with that.</div></div>

Not only were they on the right track, they were rebuilding in record speeds and with massive promise
Forum: NHLMay 4 at 10:31
Thread: Forum For News, Rumors, Reactions and Fun Throughout the 2021 Season! (part 4)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>I think the suspension needs to stretch into the playoffs. Possibly for the entire 1st round. Panarin was w/o his helmet and extremely vulnerable. NHL cant allow superstars (or anyone, actually) to be seriously injured and it't only a matter of luck that his head didn't slam into the ice. Far worse than Carlo hit, which was arguably still a "hockey play." This was a street fight. 10 game minimum suspension, in my opinion.</div></div>

I agree. 10 games should be the minimum.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KakkoForMauriceRichardAward</b></div><div>Right. You'd pay me 2 firsts to acquire him and I wouldn't

I swear if the Caps win another cup... if there's a franchise that doesn't deserve another it's them</div></div>

That's a little far (if he was on waivers and I was a gm, I'd take him), but I absolutely get what you are saying. There are people who still think they'd rather have Wilson than Nylander because he's tougher. What a bunch of crap that is.