Hockey Talk, Lord Stanley Discussion

[Fort Wisers]

My two favourite teams are Toronto and whoever is playing Montreal.

Now that's just hurtful......
LOL

[Dog]

@getthenet I agree the Caps look strong right now but come playoffs for some reason the get as soft as puppy do0do0 on a hot summer sidewalk... and if the Pens have taught me anything the past 6 years, finishing first in the regular season and looking dominant means absolutely nothing. 

@SgtCrabby I like the stars... if the Pens don't win I hope the Stars too but something makes me think that Jagr and the Panthers are gonna make a run

[Dog]

whelp, the Pens are done... probably won't even make the playoffs now that Malkin's arm resembles an uncooked slab of bacon after the Columbus game... oh well. Go Stars!

[Greg]

I agree with Dog,capitals seem to choke when they get in playoffs... but they do look slightly different this year.  Coaching has made a big difference there.

The blackhawks are an obvious contender - strong, 4 lines of skilled depth and a goalie who is having a hot season.

Something magical in Florida is going on with Panthers (Luongo and Jager!) - they might upset/surprise some people.

Dallas - glad to see them having such a great year (I didn't like Spezza much when he was here in Ottawa, but there was to much pressure put on him, I'm glad he has landed in a spot where he can contribute and he seems to like the environment) but not sure they will stand-up to hawks or even the kings...

All I can say, as a Canadian, it is kinda sad that NONE of the Canadian teams are even in the race... that hurts.!.!.

[Dog]

Breaking news: Malkin is on the trading block!
(I joke.... ) but seriously, why not? He plays east west and the Penguins since Christmas are playing Sullivan's north south speed system (much like the blackhawks)... he simply doesn't seem to fit in here anymore... I hope they trade him this offseason and get some north south players in return. It won't hurt the team in the near or long term.... Marc Andre will be ok and if not M&M is the real deal. Let's not discuss Zatkoff... if it comes to him, we're in trouble, bigtime!

The Pens seem to be in playoff mode/form for the first time since 2009 so I wouldn't bet against them anymore.
The other usual suspects still look to be a challenge to overcome. It should be a real entertaining playoff run this year...

[puckster_guy]

Hey Nate. The Pens arw playing great again
GL; n the playoffs. I just dusted off my Blue Jays cap, they look like they're picking up where they left off last season. Lets see if they can give the Loafs some pointers. Lol

[johnny walleye]

I will be pulling for the pens, but would not put any money on them.

[WillageD]

Life long "Ontario" Pens fan.. grew up in the Mario/Jagr glory years and have stuck with them ever since. They look great lately... haven';t been this excited/ confident with them heading into playoffs for a good 3-4 seasons!

[puckster_guy]

Good to see the Pens in the top 4 WTG @Dog

[Walleye Wacker]

Lets go pens. 

[SgtCrabby]

Well, my Stars washed out in round 7.
Going to my second team:  Lets go Pens.

[puckster_guy]

Hey Pens in the finals. WTG guys.

[kipawa4]

  Way to go Pittsburgh Penguins!  2016 Stanley Cup Champions!

[Jay Thomas]

Yeah, Reggie will be walking around on air today.

[Mr3seasonscamp]

YEPPP 3 Seasons Camp is Pens territory this week