The Man Known as Dan Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 So assuming this does hold and we lose in the first round for a 3rd straight year... Off-season prediction: Goodbye Hitchcock, Goodbye Backes, Goodbye Oshie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I think Oshie in particular holds more value than he's actually worth because of his babyshit soft hands, highlight goals, physicality relative to his size, and boyish good looks. Backes should probably go too, yup. I would love to see what Guy Boucher could do with this team. He's all about the heck of aggressive forecheck that the Blues would be somewhat familiar with. Other than Blashill (and Detroit seems like they'll turn to him should Babs jet), there aren't a lot of exciting candidates outside of the same old, so hopefully Boucher gets an offer from an NHL team soon. Armstrong will probably be gone too, I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 If Blues lose this, they are the new San Jose Sharks. I take no joy in how familiar watching this Game 6 has felt. Really need a blown 5 on 3 to clinch it, though (assuming that didn't already happen before I tuned in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Poisoned chalice, my man. Poisoned chalice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hitchcock with one last .gif-worthy face on the St. Louis bench after that empty net goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Gutless. Heartless. What excuse are we using this year boys? Weren't playing the defending champs. Weren't hurt. Owner and GM got you the big free agent you needed. This team is as talented as there is in the league. First round matchup with a team who is just not as talented as you. Yet same exact fucking result. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasC Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 At least the Sens went out with more fight than the Raptors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 A real lack of Game 7's in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 God I love this town it's like 80% Caps fans terrified of Game 7 15% Caps fans who are such blind homers that they are all THEY WILL WIN TONIGHT JUST CAUSE!!! And 5% bitter Wizards fans who are pissed people aren't talking basketball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm psyched for it. It would be a much better atmosphere if it were in the Coliseum because those fans just don't give a fuck but I think it'll be a helluva game. I'm stupidly hoping that TBL forces a game 7 (before losing in 7) so we get one more game 7 despite the Red Wings making a deep run is probably the only thing saving me from finishing last in the bracket pool. As of right now, I'm dead last. Thanks a lot corsi and gut instincts on the tighter matchups. Can anybody stop Chicago? Stupid advanced stats say they smoke Anaheim should both teams win their respective quarter final matchups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 On the "very small sample size" front, it's pretty interesting that Halak has actually been a shut down guy in two career game 7's. Way too small a sample to mean anything but, hey, any good memories can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 And the Caps have huge choke potential though I think this team's handled the pressure of playoff hockey (and lack of calls) much better than the Boudreau era Caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 God I love this town it's like 80% Caps fans terrified of Game 7 15% Caps fans who are such blind homers that they are all THEY WILL WIN TONIGHT JUST CAUSE!!! And 5% bitter Wizards fans who are pissed people aren't talking basketball I presume 980 is just talking about the option on RG3's contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 God I love this town it's like 80% Caps fans terrified of Game 7 15% Caps fans who are such blind homers that they are all THEY WILL WIN TONIGHT JUST CAUSE!!! And 5% bitter Wizards fans who are pissed people aren't talking basketball I presume 980 is just talking about the option on RG3's contract. Well that is the way the Wash Post views are going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm psyched for it. It would be a much better atmosphere if it were in the Coliseum because those fans just don't give a fuck but I think it'll be a helluva game. I'm stupidly hoping that TBL forces a game 7 (before losing in 7) so we get one more game 7 despite the Red Wings making a deep run is probably the only thing saving me from finishing last in the bracket pool. As of right now, I'm dead last. Thanks a lot corsi and gut instincts on the tighter matchups. Can anybody stop Chicago? Stupid advanced stats say they smoke Anaheim should both teams win their respective quarter final matchups. The Crawford/Darling flip-flopping might catch up to Chicago eventually. At some point, they make the wrong call and start the wrong guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh boy we all know how other teams LOOOVE to see Joel Ward scoring an important goal in a Game 7. But damn that was needed. A dominating performance with nothing to show for it was just asking for problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Islanders alive, despite having 9 shots through 2+ periods. Oh my. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Yeah, that was such a shitty goal. Meanwhile, Tyler Johnson is carrying the Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Caps win? Game Seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Damn it, Washington. This is why we can't have nice things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Islanders shit the bed hard and that hurt me. Eight shots through two periods. What on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I just might be rooting for a ducks vs caps final (once det gets knocked out). Runner up might be the 86 rematch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It seems so odd to me that the NHL hasn't announced any second round dates yet Of course - I am amused that there are two Eric Clapton concerts at MSG on Friday and Saturday too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeFnMachine Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Sad way to end the season, Isles didn't show up in game 7 until the third period & the power play was awful the entire series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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