Florida and.... perhaps Edmonton after tonight. Really hope Edmonton's confidence is not too high and they play a full 60 min.
2023-24 NHL Season
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Here is the BR report on offseason moves by the Rangers, which discusses possibly signing Steve Stamkos as a free agent. I am not in favor of such a move, even though I like Stamkos. I don't think he is the guy who gets them past Florida:
Rangers 2024 Free Agents, Draft Targets, Offseason Guide After NHL Playoff Loss
The 2023-24 New York Rangers were built to contend for a Stanley Cup. Now that the Rangers have been eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals with a Game…
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Yep....agree the best team won.....so they will play again en finale......and this time could well b the right one....and why not vs OILERS.....would b more fun to watch.
A couple years ago, TV commentators told that Barkov was the best Center in the NHL.
In last year playoffs he was recovering from injuries and not in 100 % shape.
Same for Ekblad their no 1 defenceman.
Looking for a jolt of energy after their pathetic performance in game 5, the Stars have recalled and activated Mavrik Bourque, the 22 year old MVP of the American Hockey League:
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Bourque, a Quebec native from Plessisville, had 77 points in 71 games in the AHL and is reportedly a very strong 2 way player, who is an excellent penalty killer.
Stars to play AHL MVP Bourque in must-win G6
American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will be in the lineup for the Stars with their season on the line Sunday against the Oilers in Game 6.
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Good article on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the beloved but long-suffering Oiler:
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'He's the heartbeat of our team': Why everybody loves Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, long-suffering Edmonton Oiler
The No. 1 pick of the 2011 draft has been through quite a bit in his NHL career -- but now has his team on the precipice of the Stanley Cup Final.
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Unfortunately he is on the 4th line! It’s ok since he’s known for being good on the PK but, I fear it won’t give him much opportunities to prove himself as an offensive threat.Looking for a jolt of energy after their pathetic performance in game 5, the Stars have recalled and activated Mavrik Bourque, the 22 year old MVP of the American Hockey League:
Bourque, a Quebec native from Plessisville, had 77 points in 71 games in the AHL and is reportedly a very strong 2 way player, who is an excellent penalty killer.Stars to play AHL MVP Bourque in must-win G6
American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will be in the lineup for the Stars with their season on the line Sunday against the Oilers in Game 6.
Oilers got 2 pp goals and 3 shots total in the first!!! Bad timing for the Stars to lose their PK efficiency.
I don’t see much forecheck going on between these two teams, makes me wonder how the winner will cope with the Panthers constant pressure. Normally McDavid, like Crosby, tends to lose his focus when tightly checked.
I don’t see much forecheck going on between these two teams, makes me wonder how the winner will cope with the Panthers constant pressure. Normally McDavid, like Crosby, tends to lose his focus when tightly checked.
Well Edmonton got the best of it but I don’t think I ever seen a playoff game won while getting only 10 shots on goal!!!
The Dallas kids will have to learn to shoot top shelf, too many pucks ending in the center of Skinner’s crest! Also their guys at the point not able to deliver a single one timer, always need to stop the puck, position themselves and then aim! Too easy for the defenders to block these shots.
Now we are moving to the final! What are your predictions gentlemen?
The Dallas kids will have to learn to shoot top shelf, too many pucks ending in the center of Skinner’s crest! Also their guys at the point not able to deliver a single one timer, always need to stop the puck, position themselves and then aim! Too easy for the defenders to block these shots.
Now we are moving to the final! What are your predictions gentlemen?
The Oilers stars don't like being tightly checked. They want Power Plays and open ice and odd man rushes. Traffic around them, forechecking and contact are nuisances that prevent stat accumulation.
Florida Panthers Open As Stanley Cup Favorite; South Florida Holds Its Breath
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Panthers open as favorites to win Stanley Cup
Florida opened at -125 to win the Stanley Cup, with Edmonton coming in as +105 underdogs, per ESPN BET odds. Connor McDavid is the favorite to win the Conn Smythe at +200.
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Donnons quand même un peu de crédit à SKINNER....lol......et McDavid/Draisaitl/Bouchard ont fait le travail again....and what a goal by Connor..wow.....credit also to their coach qui a fait un travail remarquable.
So will cheer for OILERS..BUT PANTHERS have définitivement a much better/complete team.....aucune aucune faiblesse.
So will cheer for OILERS..BUT PANTHERS have définitivement a much better/complete team.....aucune aucune faiblesse.
C’est certain, ces 3 là se sont illustrés par leur talent offensif hors norme! Numbers speaks for themselves!
1ère participation des OILERS en finale depuis 18 ans.....leur dernière coupe remonte en 1990 .....et la dernière coupe remportée par une équipe canadienne en 1993....et vous vous rappelez par qui...lol.
Alors let's go les boys....le pays est avec vous...vous êtes une équipe sympa et dynamique.......vous avez les 2 meilleurs joueurs au monde qui sont les artisans de cette conquête et qui méritent ce qui leur arrive....faut pas rater cette occasion unique.....grand temps de se faire plaisir ...GO OILERS.
Alors let's go les boys....le pays est avec vous...vous êtes une équipe sympa et dynamique.......vous avez les 2 meilleurs joueurs au monde qui sont les artisans de cette conquête et qui méritent ce qui leur arrive....faut pas rater cette occasion unique.....grand temps de se faire plaisir ...GO OILERS.
I am inclined to believe that this matchup doesn't favor Edmonton. On the other hand, Edmonton showed signs of having a real defense against the Stars. I would tend to go with Florida on an even money bet with no odds.
The Stars weren’t very convincing with the quality of their shots on goal in the last games. Also unable to get the rebound inside the slot, I think it will be quite different against the Panthers.
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