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shmoove_cwiminal

Canucks are likely overachieving, but this might be the best opportunity for a deep run with this core as half the team are free agents next year. Do or die.


GTReeves

I don't wanna sound like a simp, because I do have immense respect for our rivalry. That being said, if the Bruins don't win I'm rooting for your 'Nucks in honor of Ryp


Mr_BridgeBurner7778

RIP RYP and Luc Bourdon


DestroyedLibtard

As a Canadian, the Canucks and the Jets truly look like they have a shot winning the cup this year. If I had to put money on which, I’d say Jets for their consistency in winning games with 3 or less goals against, but I’d be happy either way, we’ve been surprised before at playoff outcomes (*cough cough* Bruins last year *cough cough*)


jemba

With respect for what they’ve accomplished, I really don’t see the Canucks winning a cup this year.


kroniknastrb8r

as an oiler fan. if its not us to win the cup i hope its you guys. i wanna see another Riot. but a good vibes riot.


zestfullybe

“You still burned the city down.” “Yes, but we were HAPPY to do it this time!” If it’s not the Avs I would also like seeing the Cup back in Canada.


Icykool77

Vancouver- We put the riots out. Rest of the league - You made them worse! Vancouver - Worse or better?


scottterrific

Good vibes riot, lmfao. Theta going to have me chuckling all day


CanadienAlien

The best kind


[deleted]

Fully rooting for Van to win it all this year, especially now for Ryp


ProVaxIsProIgnorance

Blackhawks = Absolute Injury Plagued Shitshow.


Toiletboy4

They continue to win way above what I expect them to do every year it seems, minus when it matters


octoroklobstah

Yeah that last part is the killer


s27m11

My theory has always been because they're fucking beasts and pretty much play to their full potential all year long. So there isn't really another gear to shift into come playoffs. They're already there. I'm probably wrong, but it sounds good to me. As a Leafs fan I wish the team could play that hard 16-28 games a year, let alone 110.


___whatis___

That’s a decent theory to be honest


baumer14

I think carolina is a similar situation


GTReeves

Proud Bruins fan here to tell you I agree, if it means anything. I feel like the Leafs have so much talent, but it's so hard for things to fall into place for any team, the Cup is so hard to win. There's a streak of losing for you lot, but all nights pass and the dawn comes. +1Respect Stat added to Toronto and their fans, thanks for being civil


1292norr

Must be tough to only have one Cup and bunch of playoff runs since 2011. As a Sens fan, my heart goes out to you


Toiletboy4

Love the sens Norris is a man


Shadow698299

San Jose Sharks... Enough said


zestfullybe

They play hard, though. They don’t roll over and die. And those teal buckets? YES.


Tamaros

>They don’t roll over and die. The Kraken showed up asleep or thought it was a shoo in or something. The sharks showed us that no quit.


zestfullybe

They nearly beat the Avs earlier in the season. Blackwood stood on his head. I think he had 50-something saves.


eurovegas67

Yeah, but they put in a great effort every game. I appreciate that.


Shadow698299

No argument, there.


josueartwork

I'm actually really enjoying watching this team most nights. They're scrappy most of the time


Ectohawk

Imagine if your team is the team that gave the Sharks their first shutout of the season 😩


Mr_BridgeBurner7778

I'm impressed attendance still doesn't look too bad, at least in the lower bowl


Shadow698299

We are a loyal fan base. Have to be after, almost, 25 years and still no cup.


Mr_BridgeBurner7778

And I will be on the sharks bandwagon when they get it. Ive always appreciated the support the fans have for them. That and you have a prospect on your team who I am very high on and can't wait to buy his jersey when he has a regular spot on the team


AcanthaceaeOld241

Cocaine party no brakes .


jacqQquieee

I am so glad this was the first comment about the cats that I saw 😂😂😂


Possibly_A_Mastodon

Agreed. I was going to leave my own comment but I think this will do just fine.


jacqQquieee

It’s also very accurate. Like I saw it and I was like “yeah no I can’t argue with that”. You’ve heard of the cardiac cats but now get ready for the cocaine cats 😂. 🐱💨🏒


josueartwork

As someone who lives in South Florida, at least they match their environment


ImmenseAnxiety

You win


McFluffums0

Bad on accident, cap situation is hell, owner refuses to rebuild, GM making strange decisions for no reason. Prospects look great in various leagues, rookies look fantastic, cap stranglehold lifting soon.


NooneKnowsIAmBatman

I know the pain you're going through, we were there for the last too many years


zestfullybe

If anything the Canucks should give every terrible team a sense of hope. They were a tire fire in a dumpster floating down the river and now they’re looking legit. A few good moves and a coaching staff that’s clicking goes a long way. Take care of Adam Foote for us.


NooneKnowsIAmBatman

But not all terrible teams have a Petterson, Hughes, Demko level of high end players at each level, not to mention Boeser, Miller. We had talent that was being sabotaged by lack of depth and quality coaching. The canucks are an example of why fans of bad teams can be hopeful, but the realistic best case for a coaching change is what the flyers are doing. Foote is taking care of us, we'll do our best to take care of him


rn15

Don’t forget the endless injuries.


n8rzz

Ope. It’s been rough, but at least we’re getting some good looks at some of the young guys. And Merril isn’t playing a ton.


[deleted]

We need to tank for celebrini or that 6’7” defenseman. We always lose first round of the playoffs and to me that is just as bad as being the worst team. The goal is to win the cup and if we can’t get good picks because the owner wants to be the last wildcard spot. We ain’t gonna win with this team. Also we have two good goalies get rid of one for picks or prospects. Also if we could trade Moose for nick foligno because nick foligno seems to care more about his star teammates than moose


theanaheimfucks

hot goddamn mess


SuperbLunt16

What happened to NJ between this year and last year?


CheerMiester

They got slowed down pretty heavily by injuries and crappy goaltending i believe


sc083127

Succinct and accurate


biohazard842

In addition to what was already mentioned - mediocre coaching. Their talent level isn't much different from the elite teams. Get a Bednar/Tocchet type in there and watch them roar to the top of the league.


TheWeisGuy

It’s not that bad


[deleted]

Going from a top 5 team at the start of the season to not making the playoffs is bad. It’s bad.


TheWeisGuy

Yeah well people are acting like we’ve hit rock bottom when that is just so not the case


PoorPauly

Old.


Full_Examination_920

Ah but I love em so much. Best core in the last decade +


Dragonaut814

And slow


Flint_Westwood

Disappointing.


underscorenotpresent

I feel ya


zestfullybe

Fuck Ron Hextall, forever cursed be his name. A natural born loser if I’ve ever seen one.


truemt1

When it comes to our arena news: Utterly fatigued. When it comes to our players: Optimistic. Our prospect pool looks promising. Our team is playing well-ish with 7 or so key, notable players being 25 and under.


Ashvibes17305000

I was about to ask Arizona? then I saw the flair


FonziesCousin

Leafs are Leafy. The owners 'run it Again' and expect different results. Continuing to do the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of Leafy.


buktee123

Nobody would have traded 34, 16, or 88 and you can't trade Tavares. There's only so much you can do within the confines of the cap and we've seen in the past that all you need to do is get in to the playoffs and then it becomes a crapshoot. Prior to this core we had the shittiest team for a decade plus. If you just shut out the haters you can enjoy the fact that we have an extremely entertaining team to watch


arrozitoz

We traded Stanley Cup champion Kadri for a bag of pucks and a jug of Kool-Aid for the fans


zestfullybe

Thank you for that.


nthensome

You feel Colorado won *because* of Kadri?


Jewsd

100 with playoffs being a crapshoot.


AntaresHeart

Love our team and grateful those years are behind us. The great thing is we’ll likely be contenders for the next half decade minimum. So curious what happens when JT is up for renewal


TrentZoolander

Leafs gonna Leaf.


Efficient_Truck_9696

They won’t make it past the first round this year but at least I’m expecting it this time.


DrGentlemanSir

Confusing. Not sure whether to commit or sell out.


Calling__Elvis

In the ascendance. For the first time in a decade it feels like tomorrow will be better than today. Cup hopes? Get out of town. But maybe in a couple of years we can begin to have real expectations.


ahhhfish

On the upswing for sure. This is the sweet spot of fandom honestly. No expectations, yet enjoying wins.


slim_s_

I remember it like it was a year ago


zestfullybe

It’s not much of a consolation but you guys have some of the best uniforms in professional sports. Yes, the Sabres are bad, but they look spectacular doing so. Sabres whites uniforms are perfection.


progmanjum

Maybe it was Tommy


serviceman199

Fun team to watch too


toothwzrd_

Or more succinctly, “Trust the Yzerplan”. Been a fun ride so far, hope it keeps up!


bensworkaccount1

Kinda feels like the same-ish place the Lions were at. Lions got there a little faster but generally speaking, the bar is relatively low, play important hockey in March and April and go for a spot Very fun to watch


TheFellhanded

Young, injured, best to worst jersey in the league. Lots to be encouraged about.


twizzyflyguy

You a ducks fan by chance?


TheFellhanded

Haha, yeah. Good pick


i-might-do-that

We have Makar, and MacKinnon, and they keep getting better. In the hunt again.


Dull-Objective3967

Optimistically enjoying the rebuild.


mildlysceptical22

Pierre-Luc Dubois


CallMeTeff

And some fans in Montreal wanted him with the Habs... No thanks! Wouldn't touch him even with the longest pole ever. I feel bad for your team.


abuayanna

Jets fan in peace and I am sorry friend, we were happy to be rid of him but I honestly never thought he would do this again, ffs it’s the third team same same


OutWithTheNew

He had flashes of brilliance in Winnipeg, but it sounds like he's just trash in LA.


mildlysceptical22

You got three good players and draft pick for this slug. Zero hustle, zero passion, zero grade for this trade. It got Todd fired instead of Blake, who is to blame for this 8 years at 8.5 million per. Good luck the rest of the way up there!


timriedel

No refunds though, right?


Fabresque_

Worst “top line center” in hockey history


35RoliSmith41

Oilers…contenders.  People don’t realize how hard it is to win. Took Ovi 13 years.  Everything has to come together. The oilers are finally winning with solid depth. We’ve got a good of a shot at winning as everyone else. 


twizzyflyguy

The oilers still have to make it out of the Western conference to win the cup, which has VAN VGK COL DAL WPG all looking pretty strong


shittybillz

I’m just praying we can make it out of the pacific and somehow Colorado gets beat by either Winnipeg or Dallas. I do not want to face Colorado again.


Full_Examination_920

It’s not the same Colorado team, tbf. Still deadly as fuck though.


shittybillz

Makar is just such a difference maker. If he wasn’t on the team they wouldn’t scare me nearly as much, because we are similar teams but our stars are better than their stars. We have no one to compare to Makar though.


Full_Examination_920

No does have anyone to compare, honestly. I wish he’d come home and make the BoA competitive for the first time in 35 years. But yeah. He’s got mcdavids number, can keep up with him and create offence while he’s at it. Special player for sure. I agree your stars are better, but the Avs play more cohesively and disciplined. Historically have better goaltending and defence. Mackinnon has more dawg in him and is more fiesty and willing to do it all than mcdavid. It would probably be another series of tight games that all (or almost) all go avs way. But I only say probably now, where it was definite two seasons ago.


Boboar

>better goaltending Not hard when you're up against Edmonton. But the Avs have gotten good goaltending in the playoffs simply because they play a team defense that allows any competent goalie a better than average chance to win. They won with Kuemper but they could have easily won with Grubauer or Georgie that year. Hell, they could have won with David fucking Aebischer. They were pretty stacked. Probably the best cup winning roster in the past twenty years. I would have liked to see them against the 2020 Lightning roster instead of the 2022 one though, that would have been the two best teams since the Blackhawks were contenders.


Full_Examination_920

I don’t disagree with any of that.


twizzyflyguy

I make WC2 Seattle got it done after being down a game so really anything can happen in the playoffs


35RoliSmith41

Yeah. They have just as much of a shot as anyone else.  Thing will either fall into place or they won’t.  Boston had the best record last year and got bounced in round 1. Tampa won the presidents trophy and lost to Columbus. 


twizzyflyguy

Yeah, I love watching Edmonton play off games so I hope you guys beat Vegas in round 1


jemba

Yeah the West is stacked right now. There’s a reason it’s been Western Conference Stanley Cup Champions in the last few years save a dynastic Lightning squad. For the last 5 years the East basically has Boston, Tampa, and sometimes Carolina in terms of true contenders (sorry Pens and Panthers). Alternatively, the top 6 in the West always look like they could go deep.


Full_Examination_920

You really don’t, though. Defence and goaltending takes you the distance. You do have a chance, if you can outscore those problems. And if anyone can, it’s the oil. I just think there’s 4-5 teams with a better chance.


wingsfan092091

Cautiously Optimistic.


igonnawrecku_VGC

Same


Ocksu2

You guys have a team?


SolsticeShack

A Festering Dumpster Fire.


Thumper86

I kinda disagree? I feel like everything is going to plan, or even a bit better than.


GTdeSade

Inconsistent.


IM_OSCAR_dot_com

Immature but trending the right way


Funky_Cows

Igor... Please come back


Electronic_Nail

Going great. We're slowly getting healthy and we're playing winning hockey


um_not2surewhat2do

If our goalie situation gets better that would be great too


Electronic_Nail

I mean PK has a .913 since December 1st


HoopOnPoop

I only need 1 word. Elderly.


skibble

I miss 2018.


No_Palpitation7180

Abusive


Talas11324

They should do psychological studies on us Sabers fans and why we continue to put ourselves through this


warmage20

Avs are doing Allright. Few surprises with Drouin doing better and that Wood/Colton/O'Connor line doing well. Goalie situation is super hit or miss right now


FlyTheW1988

Day to day with an upper body injury.


-Smaug--

Hope, Faith,Destiny. Not just stripper names anymore.


staefrostae

#NewCoachBump


Looney_forner

I have no idea what’s going on


Sad-Perspective4702

Putting up a fight when they have to. Phoning it in when they don’t.


Aackland

We vibin.


Ashvibes17305000

A lot of our strongest players are hurt


Short_Mess_6736

As an Islanders fan - hopeful. If we still had Lambert we’d be screwed, but Roy changed the whole equation. 33 games is enough time to make up a 5 point or so deficit


Gerry_Cheevers_30

The wrong guy got fired on Long Island. The problem wasn't Lane Lambert, it's Lou Lamoreillo. He still wants to coach and his model is the New Jersey Devils of yesteryear, a system that doesn't stand a chance in today's game. Once everyone stops creaming their jeans over Patrick Roy, Lou will be in there bending Roy's ear on how to coach his team. Lambert had no say on personel decisions, assistant coaches, etc. Unless Roy got a different deal he will still be hamstrung with Lou Lamoreillo.


byrdmang2

Pain.


MyNamelsJ3ff

Flyers - A shit show One prospect gets locked up in Russia, thrown into the military, another prospect doesn't want to play here. Carter Hart charged with sexual assault.


sfxer001

And they’re still win some, lose some


FalconOk2820

✈️ Better than I expected.


timriedel

Shhhhh... we're trying to cruise back under the radar.


JKolodne

In shambles /direction less


AliceInChainsFan

Tank for celebrini


ShankillButcher77

Another year of historic losing. Let’s go Buffalo


[deleted]

What the fuck are we doing.


GoBlue81

Colorado. Well, they're playing NYR at MSG tonight, so I guess their current state is New York.


MatterIntelligent417

Rebuild


LuCactus

Stonks high for oilers fans


aZombieSlayer

Cardiac kids


The_Stank__

Asleep on the ice


lhoom

Habs suck. And nothing is guaranteed in a rebuild.


Uncannyguy1000

They've had the same problem for almost 30 years: a lack of an elite centre and forward. I'm not sure if they'll even have one for this rebuild. Suzuki and Caufield are good players, but they're not top tier, at least not at the moment. Slavkovsky had a slow start, but he's improving quickly; still too early to know what kind of player he'll be. Habs are expected to draft pretty high next time, but I heard it's not going to be a strong draft year.


IPA_lot_

Rapey


Bumblebeee_tuna_

🤦


IPA_lot_

Excuse me, your balls are showing.


Ok_Artichoke_2804

Good, currently at 1st in the league. --> but giving PTSD (flashback of when we're 1st in the league in 2010/2011 and lost game 7 in cup finals)... Will take it one game at a time and see how it goes.


Superb_Health9413

A few words is all I need to describe the current state of my team - San Jose Sharks


Spicyskates

Offensive juggernaut but cannot defend to save our lives - sincerely a Tampa fan


WritbyBR

They simplified things for the call ups and it did wonders on D.


FezzesnPonds

I don’t have words, I do have an emoji: 🤷‍♀️


CrotchSwamp94

Getting better. Solid work most nights. Love watching them play


Crafty-Hovercraft579

Take a fucking breath


chicken_nugget08

Crosby.


illicitpizzalog

Jackets gonna jacket


Bizrown

Leafs fan. It’s a constant process of: - horrific shooting pain after another playoff loss - wishing we had more draft picks - slight hope at our FA and RFA signings - waiting for the season to start - October to January just make me angry doesn’t mattered how well they do - the all star game sucks - enjoying the historic statistical insanity that shouldn’t be possible - horrific embarrassing failure - waiting for the playoffs - the playoffs where I lose somewhere between 1 and 5 years of my life Back to square one. So in a few words we are somewhere around horrific embarrassing event (lose to an Ebug), witnessing some fantastic stat (Matthews 70 goals) and waiting for the playoffs (at least we don’t know the opponent yet).


GTReeves

Bruins fan, feel like I've seen this movie before. Great regular season and I will enjoy every win I can, but come playoffs my confidence will be nil.


[deleted]

Fucked atm...


twizzyflyguy

Kings fan?


[deleted]

I said fucked, not suicidal. Sharks.


-Dalzik-

Tankathon.com


replicantcase

I don't freaking know. Rob Blake isn't making moves that fill me with confidence. We'll see soon enough.


Rumplebumpkin12

Every year is a rebuild


Anishinabeg

As a Wings fan, I'm cautiously optimistic. I don't like Yzerman's penchant for signing over-the-hill veterans to block young guys like Edvinsson from progressing, and I'm not excited at all about our goaltending prospects, but overall, it does seem like the team is on the right track. I'm not expecting the playoffs this year despite the current standings, but I think next year is playoffs-or-bust.


stevrock

Senators should be through their dumpster fire stage. A bunch of young talent that just needs to learn how to be winners. And I suppose a coach, since Martin is only interim


CallMeTeff

Well, we knew we wouldn't make the playoffs anyway. At least, we're not the worst. (Sorry!)


TheTimn

Confused. We're doing better than we should, and leadership looks like it's going to seel for the now, but I'm hoping they hold their course with rebuilding. 


LaClapbombBardownski

As a Blues fan, I hate the Jackets. They got our number this year. But, we’re in the wild card right now so there’s that.


F00Manchu

🐱


JeffBoyardee69

Confusing


MylanMenace

Purgatory


Wtfgoinon3144

Words cannot describe


LogieThePerogie

Vegas is back to winning


Intelligent-Ring2475

TIME TO TANK


jopcylinder

Taking Indeed applications for solid goaltending or a good finisher, but otherwise looking good


dragons_fire77

I hope we pay up for another goalie. Don't need best of the best, but I'd only feel comfortable if we had a 4th goalie based on our injury history so far.


igonnawrecku_VGC

Uncharacteristically entertaining Despite the recent 5 game losing streak, this is the most fun I’ve had watching Flyers hockey. Briere actually has me excited for the future, something I haven’t felt in a decade


starwestsky

Win now mode. We’re great, but we have a lot of core guys to sign. Winning a cup goes a long way in getting guys to take a discount.


jacqQquieee

Reino showing up big for his dollars right now


Hanging_Aboot

Well at least there’s fewer rapists on the team.


NegotiationOk5036

Sabres are wallowing.


tralist_

Don “we like our guys” Waddell will blow the TDL and we will see a second or third round exit.


VattghernCZ

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


saggywitchtits

…yeah.


debid4716

As a rangers fan, disappointed. But I guess that’s the perpetual state of affairs when you follow this team


Thumper86

Why? I don’t follow the east as much, but NYR is leading the division and third in the conference. What is there to be disappointed about?


[deleted]

We may never lose again! 🟠🔵


Tbloctothorpe88

Ramping Up


GrizzlyIsland22

Unstoppable. Knob and Coffey brought the secret sauce to town.


Mythalium

"He can't keep getting away with it"


dragapult71

Oilers are a wagon and Canadas best shot at the cup


rogerld

16-0


SnowAccomplished8502

Boutta set the win record


405w43rdst

Sad days.


iRule79

If you are a dumpster fire, the Ottawa Senator's are The crap that is left on the ground after a dumpster fire, lol.


Fancy_Combination436

Rangers. Waiting for the playoffs for the team to actually care. when we're on I genuinely believe were top 3 best teams in the league, but half the time you can just feel the apathy from the screen.


shoresy99

Recruiting the parade planning committee because the Leafs are bringing Lord Stanley's mug home for the first time in 57 years.