BloodyHell Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: The 81/82 Oilers were 48-17-15 (best in Campbell Conference) and lost in the first round to to the 24-41-15 Kings (this was the era when almost everyone made the playoffs) in the biggest choke-job in NHL playoff history. They followed that up, by having the best record in the Campbell Conference AGAIN and getting swept in the finals. After that, things changed. But that doesn't negate what happened in those two years (or what happened against Calgary in '85/'86). This is coming from someone who watched every one of those losses as a die-hard Oiler fan (at least I was, until they sold Gretzky). I mean, they were a young inexperienced team, and frankly, gretzky was getting hit more in the playoffs. It doesn't negate those two years, but you're ignoring them taking 5 Stanley cups in from 84 to 90, seven seasons. It doesn't get more of an exception than that. That they didn't win EVERY cup of the 80's doesn't negate what I spoke of. Yes, it proves even the best can lose, but what they did was special and probably won't ever be repeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: I mean, they were a young inexperienced team, and frankly, gretzky was getting hit more in the playoffs. It doesn't negate those two years, but you're ignoring them taking 5 Stanley cups in from 84 to 90, seven seasons. It doesn't get more of an exception than that. That they didn't win EVERY cup of the 80's doesn't negate what I spoke of. Yes, it proves even the best can lose, but what they did was special and probably won't ever be repeated. I'm talking about a team with 7 future hall of famers losing in the first round to the 17th best team in a 21 team league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 48 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: I'm talking about a team with 7 future hall of famers losing in the first round to the 17th best team in a 21 team league. Again, best team in the league in their first playoffs as a young team isn't surprising at all. Especially then, the playoffs were a rougher game and they didn't know how to deal with it yet. Once they had enforcers around G-man, they dominated. Yes, it proves the best can lose, like I said, but again, they are a historic team that I doubt we ever see the likes of again, In 10 years they won 5 cups. 50% is way above any other team except Montreal in the 60's and 70's, and well, being guaranteed a first round draft pick of french players never should have been a thing. If you win 50% of the cups in a decade, you are a rare exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Now you're explaining why regular season success doesn't equate to playoff success -- and I agree with you for this team. 10 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: Again, best team in the league in their first playoffs as a young team isn't surprising at all. Especially then, the playoffs were a rougher game and they didn't know how to deal with it yet. Once they had enforcers around G-man, they dominated. Yes, it proves the best can lose, like I said, but again, they are a historic team that I doubt we ever see the likes of again, In 10 years they won 5 cups. 50% is way above any other team except Montreal in the 60's and 70's, and well, being guaranteed a first round draft pick of french players never should have been a thing. If you win 50% of the cups in a decade, you are a rare exception. It wasn't their first playoffs. They had made the playoffs the previous 6 seasons (2 in NHL, 4 in WHA). This was Gretzky's 4th year on the team, where he scored the still-record 92 goals in one season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Panthers restrict ticket access for Maple Leafs series WWW.MSN.COM Well, Leafs Nation, do you want to go watch the second round of the playoffs in Sunrise, Florida? Unless you’re a dual citizen, you won’t be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 58 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: Panthers restrict ticket access for Maple Leafs series WWW.MSN.COM Well, Leafs Nation, do you want to go watch the second round of the playoffs in Sunrise, Florida? Unless you’re a dual citizen, you won’t be able to. kinda sad when flying from Toronto area to Florida is (for the most part) the cheaper option for a Toronto Leaf playoff ticket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Devils LFG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Devils showing Boston how to win a G7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Rangers went from leagues above to not showing up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Bread Man couldn't rise to the occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Hockey has the best logos/uniforms. Who is your favorite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Biggie said: Hockey has the best logos/uniforms. Who is your favorite? Bruins head alternate bruins jersey is the best ever, But if we're not allowing past alternates I'm a big, big fan of the Golden Knights jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I prefer this version of Team USA over any other. I think the original design was in 1956 or 1960 Some NHL ones http://nhluniforms.com/Penguins/SpecialImages/Penguins01.png Minnesota Wild green http://nhluniforms.com/Wild/Images/Wild06.png Could really pick a lot of Jets jerseys but I liked these the most http://nhluniforms.com/JetsNEW/SpecialImages/JetsRR2.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I like the NJ Devils 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Biggie said: Hockey has the best logos/uniforms. Who is your favorite? Not gonna lie, I really love the spoke B and that black and gold hits. But I also really like the Wild jerseys, along with the Stars. Something about the green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 That was basically what I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Maybe the Panthers are the team of destiny this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Yay, Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 6 hours ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said: Maybe the Panthers are the team of destiny this year. They absolutely have that look and feel. If the Leafs weren’t the Leafs I’d say the same about them but, ya know, the leafs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Other old favorite jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I’d be really in a Stars vs Oilers series. I hope Toronto puts up a fight, burn Florida to the ground, but I’m not holding out hope. Leafs Vs Canes would be fun too. basically I just want Florida to lose though. yes, I’m sour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Canes dominated tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkstark Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Hockey is easily the best sport to watch and it's even better in person which isnt true for most American sports. Football is still my favorite sport but 3.5 hour games that are 2/3rds commercials ain't it. I love basketball too but the endings are so damn anti-climactic and officiating determines the outcome far too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 hour ago, thedarkstark said: Hockey is easily the best sport to watch and it's even better in person which isnt true for most American sports. Football is still my favorite sport but 3.5 hour games that are 2/3rds commercials ain't it. I love basketball too but the endings are so damn anti-climactic and officiating determines the outcome far too often. To be fair, that raptors 6ers ending may be a top 5 sports moment in history. But otherwise yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Torontololololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Damn Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pickle Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 You know… why did I start watching hockey again! Fuckin leafs. It’s cuz the raps suck again so I was like… I’m ready. Ready to watch the leafs again. Actually, it’s because my wife started watching. Goddamn leafs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 You guys the cats have that look. Bob slammed the door. Getting kings circa early 10s vibes. Leafs carried the play, panthers just were opportunistic and Bob got the cheat codes. Classic case of getting goalied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Devils gonna have to win 4 of the next 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 44 minutes ago, Brian said: Devils gonna have to win 4 of the next 5. They look horrible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 As a leafs fan this is annoying as a hockey fan this is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AbsolutSurgen Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/3/2023 at 7:20 PM, BloodyHell said: I’d be really in a Stars vs Oilers series. I hope Toronto puts up a fight, burn Florida to the ground, but I’m not holding out hope. Leafs Vs Canes would be fun too. basically I just want Florida to lose though. yes, I’m sour. Leafs are gonna Leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: Leafs are gonna Leaf. Nah Panthers are gonna king They look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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