laine wasnt even first line, which makes his production look worse. you go from being among the top goal scorers in the nhl and then put up the same production at even strength as brandon tanev?

matthews at least went head to head against the best, laine was able to hide behind wheeler/scheifle and still underproduced. the depth the jets had all year came up dry when it mattered most (yes i am a little bitter the jets lost )
- johnnykarate

Fluery was really the difference, not lack of scoring depth. you look at the goal scorers in the series for the Jets and it is distributed pretty much as esxpected. Ehlers is the big underperformer for them and hellybuck couldn't keep up.

laine wasnt even first line, which makes his production look worse. you go from being among the top goal scorers in the nhl and then put up the same production at even strength as brandon tanev?

matthews at least went head to head against the best, laine was able to hide behind wheeler/scheifle and still underproduced. the depth the jets had all year came up dry when it mattered most (yes i am a little bitter the jets lost )
- johnnykarate

Yeah... It really is too bad that their depth couldn't save them. I thought for sure before the series started that they would outclass Vegas.

Fleury is playing the best hockey of his career. One of the best goaltending performances I've seen in a while through these playoffs

Yeah... It really is too bad that their depth couldn't save them. I thought for sure before the series started that they would outclass Vegas
- NorthNuck

I've been on TB all year (if they win, I win 1200 bucks ) but I really don't like Vegas in the finals, I thought they were going to lose each series and they keep proving me wrong.

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/brad-marchand-canucks-captain-odds-2018

- NorthNuck

Benning had lots of calls last year about Sutter's availability but Benning was not interested. Big balls and will be wearing the C

Yeah... It really is too bad that their depth couldn't save them. I thought for sure before the series started that they would outclass Vegas.

Fleury is playing the best hockey of his career. One of the best goaltending performances I've seen in a while through these playoffs
- NorthNuck

He's a conn smythe shoe-in.

I've been on TB all year (if they win, I win 1200 bucks ) but I really don't like Vegas in the finals, I thought they were going to lose each series and they keep proving me wrong.
- neem55

Tampa was my pick at the start of the year and mid season as well. When it came time in April to make a bracket I picked Nashville, thinking if Winnipeg beat them they'd win the cup. I had Vegas in the WCF but I honestly thought that's where their luck would run out

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/brad-marchand-canucks-captain-odds-2018

- NorthNuck

Loui (frank)ing Erickson, I think that might be just as big of a trolling

Tampa was my pick at the start of the year and mid season as well. When it came time in April to make a bracket I picked Nashville, thinking if Winnipeg beat them they'd win the cup. I had Vegas in the WCF but I honestly thought that's where their luck would run out
- NorthNuck

yeah I put 100 on them before the year, fingers crossed!

I have a friend who bet Vegas, 200 bucks. they win and he takes 20,000!

Fluery was really the difference, not lack of scoring depth. you look at the goal scorers in the series for the Jets and it is distributed pretty much as esxpected. Ehlers is the big underperformer for them and hellybuck couldn't keep up.
- neem55

yes fleury was good but i was very disappointed in laine. hadnt watched him much during the season outside of highlights and thought he was just brutal. he didnt look dangerous at all, his average shot distance was from 37 feet away, didnt use his size to get involved

Didn't Matthews have like 1 goal 1 assist in 7 playoffs games

I just checked, 2 in 7 vs 12 in 17
- NorthNuck

exactly

yes fleury was good but i was very disappointed in laine. hadnt watched him much during the season outside of highlights and thought he was just brutal. he didnt look dangerous at all, his average shot distance was from 37 feet away, didnt use his size to get involved
- johnnykarate

They are both young, Laine will be a great goal scorer, but this is identical to the OV/Crosby comparison IMO. Some guys still prefer OV/Laine no matter what stats are out there. Both hall of famers, but center is so much more important to winning.

Dale Hunter walks
Uncle Lou gets fired
Babcock and Star Brat not talking to each other
Terrible D
Losing star players like JVR Leo K and all star Bozak .
More holes than Freddie's goal teneding

Back to bottom 10 again next year
- VANTEL

the window isnt just closed, the shutters are shut on the window, boards nailed over the shutters and bricks masoned over the boards

They are both young, Laine will be a great goal scorer, but this is identical to the OV/Crosby comparison IMO. Some guys still prefer OV/Laine no matter what stats are out there. Both hall of famers, but center is so much more important to winning.
- neem55

I guess we'll just have to see if Laine or Matthews wins a cup first then.

If any of you want to put your money where your mouths are, I'll gladly bet the Leaves make the playoffs next year.

I guess we'll just have to see if Laine or Matthews wins a cup first then.
- NorthNuck

he'll still be on the second line if and when they do.

he'll still be on the second line if and when they do.
- neem55

I can't tell if you really like Matthews or you really dislike Laine. Winnipeg made it 2 rounds deeper with Scheifele as their 1C. Do you think he's better or worse than Matthews?

I can't tell if you really like Matthews or you really dislike Laine. Winnipeg made it 2 rounds deeper with Scheifele as their 1C. Do you think he's better or worse than Matthews?
- NorthNuck

Toronto's entire team couldn't hold the Jets jock strap . From goal tending out they just don't match up

Toronto's entire team couldn't hold the Jets jock strap . From goal tending out they just don't match up
- VANTEL

You're not wrong, but I don't think saying "Laine got a lot of his points on the powerplay and I didn't like the rest of his game" is a valid argument for him being worse than Matthews when Matthews had 2 points in 7 games and his team lost in the 1st round

You're not wrong, but I don't think saying "Laine got a lot of his points on the powerplay and I didn't like the rest of his game" is a valid argument for him being worse than Matthews when Matthews had 2 points in 7 games and his team lost in the 1st round
- NorthNuck

Personally I don't care if his points came on the PP or not 17 games 12 points.

Personally I don't care if his points came on the PP or not 17 games 12 points.
- VANTEL

That's what I'm saying.

Personally I don't care if his points came on the PP or not 17 games 12 points.
- VANTEL

I’m drinking in the pool and I checkin to hear Matthews chatter 🤢🤮

I’m drinking in the pool and I checkin to hear Matthews chatter 🤢🤮
- CanuckDon

Enjoy your drinks Buston will soon be in Arizona to join you

Francesco is pumped and can't wait to add his .02 cents


Francesco Aquilini@fr_aquilini4h4 hours ago
One month till NHL entry draft in Dallas. Expect strong prospects to be available for @Canucks 7th pick

Matthews = pig man
Laine = billy goat


I’ll take the goat
- Nucker101

sounds like a typical friday night for you

Enjoy your drinks Buston will soon be in Arizona to join you
- VANTEL

he's already in AZ