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2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Cosmo, Apr 14, 2015.

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  1. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Well, that actually does make him the Peyton Manning of hockey then.
     
    Dick Whitman, Apr 27, 2015
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  2. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    I am rooting for the Rangers to go far. ... and I am more afraid of Ovechkin in the next round than I am of Tavares or any of the Islanders. Even if I think the Caps are a better match-up for the Rangers than the Islanders are.

    I find the "Ovechkin / choker" thing ridiculous. You never NOT know that Ovechkin is on the ice. He's always playing hard, hitting, etc. regardless of whether the puck is going in the net. The crazy thing about this meme is that the puck actually does go in the net a lot in the playoffs as a result of his play.
     
    The Big Ragu, Apr 27, 2015
    #110
  3. Sea Bass

    Sea Bass Well-Known Member

    Quanthockey has him at 31st all time, but 4th among active players (behind Crosby, Malkin and Giroux). About the choker label though, it's not all about NHL playoffs. He's been the centerpiece of the last two Olympic teams too, and those teams flamed out in the quarters both times.

    But I don't know how much differently he'd be portrayed if he were Canadian. Thornton gets the choker label hung on him harder than Ovechkin does.
     
    Sea Bass, Apr 27, 2015
    #111
  4. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    His play was instrumental in the game-winning goal in Game 6.
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Apr 27, 2015
    #112
  5. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    Ovechkin would have to lose 10 first-round series in sweeps to be in Manning's league.
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Apr 27, 2015
    #113
  6. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    I don't think he's a choker -- just a jerk.
     
    da man, Apr 27, 2015
    #114
  7. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    I hope I wasn't coming across as calling him a choker, because I don't believe that. Boychuk has been phenomenal defending him. He's going to have to raise his game another level and be better than Boychuk tonight, if that makes sense. I don't think the Caps win without him having some role in the goal scoring.
     
    Cosmo, Apr 27, 2015
    #115
  8. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    He had a role in the scoring in Game 6 -- for both sides.
     
    da man, Apr 27, 2015
    #116
  9. ChrisLong

    ChrisLong Well-Known Member

    Why the hell are they waiting so long to announce the second-round schedules?? The West first round is done. Let's get it going.
     
    ChrisLong, Apr 27, 2015
    #117
  10. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    He's been pretty sound defensively, save for that gaffe. You haven't been able to say that in past years. Eric Fehr is back tonight for Washington, and it sounds like Glencross will be in for Latta. Guessing Burakovsky will be scratched as well. Fehr's a total glue guy for them.
     
    Cosmo, Apr 27, 2015
    #118
  11. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    My understanding is television is holding things up (surprise) to arrange the weekend schedule and that is complicated by potential arena scheduling conflicts.
     
    Liut, Apr 27, 2015
    #119
  12. Gutter

    Gutter Well-Known Member

    Game 7 of Bucks-Bulls (if necessary) is scheduled for Saturday at United Center. That date will likely open up after tonight.
     
    Gutter, Apr 27, 2015
    #120
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