26 replies to this topic

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, surprises of 2023-24 season

https://www.espn.com...dings-surprises

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Power Rankings

https://www.cbssport...l-star-weekend/

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Power Rankings

https://www.cbssport...ars-conclusion/

 

CBS Sports: Playoff Tracker

https://www.cbssport...regular-season/

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: NHL postseason team predictions

https://www.espn.com...s-bracket-flaws

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Can the Golden Knights repeat as Stanley Cup champions?

https://www.espn.com...epeat-analytics

[BSLMikeLowe]

One of the best things in hockey is a tied 3rd period in Game 7 of the playoffs. Got one coming up right now in Boston v Toronto.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

One of the best things in hockey is a tied 3rd period in Game 7 of the playoffs. Got one coming up right now in Boston v Toronto.

OT GM7 in Hockey IMO cant be topped as far as drama. And I dont watch hockey but man do you know drama when you see it.

[BSLMikeLowe]

OT GM7 in Hockey IMO cant be topped as far as drama. And I dont watch hockey but man do you know drama when you see it.

 

Then tune in to this one if you haven't yet, cuz we're just over 7 minutes from that. 3rd period has already been epic.

[BSLMikeLowe]

"So often, these overtime games end on a strange bounce or a rebound."

 

ESPN announcer Sean McDonough, just moments before the Bruins scored the sudden death goal off a fortuitous ricochet from a dump-in. If you are making a list of the most tormented fanbases in North American sports, the Maple Leafs would have to be in the Top 5.

[You Play to Win the Game]

F Boston

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: What we've learned from Panthers' playoff run, what's next

https://www.espn.com...ghtning-bracket

 

ESPN: What we've learned from Stars' playoff run, what's next

https://www.espn.com...-finals-bracket

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: NHL conference finals preview

https://www.espn.com...matchup-bracket

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: How the Florida Panthers got back to Stanley Cup Final

https://www.espn.com...up-oilers-stars

[BSLMikeLowe]

It's Edmonton vs Florida in the Cup Finals. Certainly not what the networks wanted, but I think it's good for the NHL. It's a chance for many to watch Connor McDavid for the first time, who might be the NHL's best player right now.

 

Pointless Fact: The two cities are 2,541 miles apart by air, and that will be the furthest distance ever separating two teams competing in a Cup Finals.

 

A More Interesting Fact: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch took over the job midseason after they fired Jay Woodcroft. If the Oilers win the Cup, Knoblauch would become the 6th NHL coach to win it since 2000 in the same season he took over midseason. The others:

 

2019 Blues, Craig Berube

2016 Penguins, Mike Sullivan

2012 Kings, Darryl Sutter

2009 Penguins, Dan Bylsma

2000 Devils, Larry Robinson

 

​Got into a Twitter discussion over how many times that's happened this century in other pro sports. Could only come up with this list:

 

2016 Cavaliers, Ty Lue

2006 Heat, Pat Riley

2003 Marlins, Jack McKeon

 

​Riley actually did the feat twice in his career, having also took over the Lakers midseason in 1982. 

[ivanbalt]

Good to see a Canadian team in the final.  Hopefully the Oilers can finish the job.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Oilers vs. Panthers predictions, dates, schedule, odds, games, expert picks

https://www.cbssport...s-expert-picks/

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Fan's guide to Stanley Cup Final: Top players, storylines

https://www.espn.com...yers-storylines

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Panthers-Oilers Game 1 takeaways, early look at Game 2

https://www.espn.com...rades-bobrovsky

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: 2024 Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues scores two goals as Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 2

https://www.cbssport...in-game-2/live/

[BSLMikeLowe]

A spirited Game 3 comeback attempt by the Oilers came up short, and barring a miracle it will be 31 years and counting since a Canadian team last hoisted the Stanley Cup.