i have no interest really in either team winning.. i will watch with limited fandom for either team
- IndianaSabresFan

I'd like to see a captainless team win the cup.

Michael Pachla: The hockey world would be right if former Sabre Regehr hoisted the Cup
- Michael Pachla

I have zero emotional attachment to Robin Regehr, but I have no problem seeing him getting his name on the Cup either. However, I absolutely love this Kings team. I said it last night that they remind me a lot of both the 2006 and 2007 Sabres team. They just won't die. The biggest difference, of course, is that the Kings team won a championship already, and very well may win another. I have a feeling that Chicago and LA could become like Woods and Mickelson when it came to the Masters (pre Nordgren golf club of course).

I'd like to see a captainless team win the cup.
- dadeadhead

that would be interesting

I'd like to see a captainless team win the cup.
- dadeadhead

interesting . just wish it wasn't the Rags.

I have zero emotional attachment to Robin Regehr, but I have no problem seeing him getting his name on the Cup either. However, I absolutely love this Kings team. I said it last night that they remind me a lot of both the 2006 and 2007 Sabres team. They just won't die. The biggest difference, of course, is that the Kings team won a championship already, and very well may win another. I have a feeling that Chicago and LA could become like Woods and Mickelson when it came to the Masters (pre Nordgren golf club of course).
- buffalofan19

It is amazing how they are a team that in recent history has had trouble scoring, yet is scoring goals left and right just to survive. I can't remember the last time I have seen a team change identities mid-playoffs and succeed

It is amazing how they are a team that in recent history has had trouble scoring, yet is scoring goals left and right just to survive. I can't remember the last time I have seen a team change identities mid-playoffs and succeed
- sbroads24

The 1999 Sabres team actually scored an inordinate amount of goals in the playoffs compared to their regular season output as well, I believe. They had a powerplay goal in something like 15 straight games or something like that.

Also, you could see the transition in LA. They started activating their defensemen a lot more, which coincides with the goal scoring increase.

It is amazing how they are a team that in recent history has had trouble scoring, yet is scoring goals left and right just to survive. I can't remember the last time I have seen a team change identities mid-playoffs and succeed
- sbroads24

interesting . just wish it wasn't the Rags.
- cabin

since richards sucks and is over-rated

I am pulling for the rangers

Gustav Possler in buffalo

https://twitter.com/GurraPossler

- Ryan_Wilson

So basically Dean Lombardi for Conn Smythe

So basically Dean Lombardi for Conn Smythe
- sbroads24

He has certainly identified weaknesses and addressed them.

Edit: here is a detailed breakdown of that chart. http://www.sbnation.com/n...se-stanley-cup-final-2014

He has certainly identified weaknesses and addressed them.
- Ryan_Wilson

Speaking of that, sort of, I saw your blog stating Pittsburgh's possible interest in Mike Richards. Do you really think he gets bought out, or would the Penguins really trade for him at that price tag?

SOLID!!!

except the Rivet trainwreck part

Speaking of that, sort of, I saw your blog stating Pittsburgh's possible interest in Mike Richards. Do you really think he gets bought out, or would the Penguins really trade for him at that price tag?
- buffalofan19

The only situation they could have interest is after a buyout and even then other teams will go above what would make sense for their cap situation.

I think there is a real chance of a buyout.

SOLID!!!

except the Rivet trainwreck part
- CaptainRivet

He didn't say CaptainRivet trainwreck.

Speaking of that, sort of, I saw your blog stating Pittsburgh's possible interest in Mike Richards. Do you really think he gets bought out, or would the Penguins really trade for him at that price tag?
- buffalofan19

I can't imagine a team like EDM not taking on that contract to add a type of player they desperately need. Although I assume Richards has a NTC of some sort

The only situation they could have interest is after a buyout and even then other teams will go above what would make sense for their cap situation.

I think there is a real chance of a buyout.
- Ryan_Wilson

Really? I feel like he could still be a viable #2 option for a lot of teams.


I'd be surprised if LA couldn't find a trade partner with cap space. Sure they'd take a bit of salary back short term, but he's still a good player. Then again maybe he's just this years vinny, good hockey player but nobody wants 6 years of him at 5.75?

Really? I feel like he could still be a viable #2 option for a lot of teams.


I'd be surprised if LA couldn't find a trade partner with cap space. Sure they'd take a bit of salary back short term, but he's still a good player. Then again maybe he's just this years vinny, good hockey player but nobody wants 6 years of him at 5.75?
- Sabresfan-365

I would think it's the term that scares people away more than the cash.

I can't imagine a team like EDM not taking on that contract to add a type of player they desperately need. Although I assume Richards has a NTC of some sort
- sbroads24

looked it up on capgeek, I don't think he does unless i'm missing something. Edmonton came to mind as well.

I would think it's the term that scares people away more than the cash.
- buffalofan19

But he's 29 though, I bet he could probably play out most if not all of his current contract before he becomes too old and slow for the game.

Isles, Oilers and Preds could probably make a decent offer for him, certainly enough to consider trading him rather than just buying him out.

I would think it's the term that scares people away more than the cash.
- buffalofan19

He's still owed 29 mil over those 6 yrs though. With 13 of it do over the next two.

He didn't say CaptainRivet trainwreck.
- dadeadhead

Close enough?

Close enough?
- jochfr

Only counts in horseshoes.

Only counts in horseshoes.
- dadeadhead

Hand grenades disagrees

Hand grenades disagrees
- jochfr

I never want to be close to a hand grenade.