NHL (Official Thread)

[Jaxbuck]

I appreciate superior talent in any given endeavor. It’s just fun to watch the naturally gifted do their thing.

Consequently, I hate those cocksmacks like Wisconsin who build their existence around being untalented and fucking up those who are.

 

[3074326]

Draisaitl is six goals away from breaking the playoff goal scoring record after the second game of the second round

 

[NFBuck]

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

I remember the lead up to the draft for McDavid being all about how he's a franchise changing player. Crosby level or better. I don't think I ever heard of Draisaitl until he was dominating the league. Where did he come from? Was I just oblivious or did everyone know he was this good and that this pairing was coming?

 

[NFBuck]

I remember the lead up to the draft for McDavid being all about how he's a franchise changing player. Crosby level or better. I don't think I ever heard of Draisaitl until he was dominating the league. Where did he come from? Was I just oblivious or did everyone know he was this good and that this pairing was coming?

He was picked 3rd overall, so he was well regarded, though that 2014 draft was pretty weak. He was a top-6 guy by his second year and has just steadily improved. I think the feeling was he'd be a pretty damn good player, but not THIS good.

 

[3074326]

I remember the lead up to the draft for McDavid being all about how he's a franchise changing player. Crosby level or better. I don't think I ever heard of Draisaitl until he was dominating the league. Where did he come from? Was I just oblivious or did everyone know he was this good and that this pairing was coming?

People thought his skating would hold him back if I remember correctly.. He was well regarded, but I don’t remember anyone saying he could be an elite offensive force to this degree.

 

[NFBuck]

Devils looked absolutely hopeless in games 1 & 2, so of course they drop 8 on the Canes today.

 

[NFBuck]

People thought his skating would hold him back if I remember correctly.. He was well regarded, but I don’t remember anyone saying he could be an elite offensive force to this degree.

His skating still isn't great, but he might be the best passer in the league and when he's on he can score goals almost at will. Just freaky and he's often overshadowed by McJesus...which, yeah, who wouldn't be?

 

[Mike80]

Devils looked absolutely hopeless in games 1 & 2, so of course they drop 8 on the Canes today.

They decided they were tired of being made fun of by some fat ginger in Ohio and kicked the shit out of the Canes as a result.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Next goal pretty much decides Toronto’s season.

 

[Jake]

Leafs are 3-0 in road OT playoff games, so far. Can they make it 4-0? Lots of pressure on the backup goalie, though.

 

[Jake]

And the Leafs are toast.

 

[3074326]

Leafs are 3-0 in road OT playoff games, so far. Can they make it 4-0? Lots of pressure on the backup goalie, though.

They cannot

Losers

Love to see it

 

[OHSportsFan]

Toronto finally breaks through the first round vs their nemesis Tampa…only to lose in round 2 to the “other” Florida team.

Chef’s kiss

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

LOLeafs.