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mdw7413
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Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro Joined: 12.13.2013
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Think you guys might need a period or 2 to get the game legs, after that I don't think its an issue |
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Snowman X
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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Staal's goal was brutal. Holtby lost his net entirely. - BINGO!
His angle was like a mile off-course |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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I think it does help a little if it's like 5 or 6 days, but when you're getting up into 10+ days without playing it can cause a bit of a problem for the first period and a bit.
In the Canes case, they're pretty beat up, but should be getting a couple bodies back soon too, so that may help negate at least a little bit of the disadvantage they'll be at. |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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His angle was like a mile off-course - eichiefs9
the entire far side of the net was open. It was awful. |
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ses111
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.07.2008
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Think you guys might need a period or 2 to get the game legs, after that I don't think its an issue - mdw7413
Very possible mdw. It's a lot of time off. |
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Vukota
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.29.2007
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I hate that I have to root against the Canes any other year I would be pulling for them. With that said LGI!! and suck it Bingo! |
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Fountain-San
Boston Bruins |
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Location: Marchand is a rat fink dweeb.., ME Joined: 02.21.2007
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I think it does help a little if it's like 5 or 6 days, but when you're getting up into 10+ days without playing it can cause a bit of a problem for the first period and a bit.
In the Canes case, they're pretty beat up, but should be getting a couple bodies back soon too, so that may help negate at least a little bit of the disadvantage they'll be at. - BINGO!
how's that kid ovie beat up? |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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how's that kid ovie beat up? - Fountain-San
Still Russian, unfortunately |
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Fountain-San
Boston Bruins |
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Location: Marchand is a rat fink dweeb.., ME Joined: 02.21.2007
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Still Russian, unfortunately - eichiefs9
yuck |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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how's that kid ovie beat up? - Fountain-San
Pretty close. Could have probably played yesterday, but they didn't want to risk it.
He'll play either game one or two. |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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yuck - Fountain-San
I won't wish a concussion on anyone so I hope his brain is fully healed and his Richard falls off and he can't play |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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I won't wish a concussion on anyone so I hope his brain is fully healed and his Richard falls off and he can't play - eichiefs9
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Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken |
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Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz. Joined: 09.20.2013
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Vukota
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.29.2007
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eat my entire ass, buddy. - BINGO!
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Fountain-San
Boston Bruins |
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Location: Marchand is a rat fink dweeb.., ME Joined: 02.21.2007
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I won't wish a concussion on anyone so I hope his brain is fully healed and his Richard falls off and he can't play - eichiefs9
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Fountain-San
Boston Bruins |
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Location: Marchand is a rat fink dweeb.., ME Joined: 02.21.2007
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- Vukota
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Vukota
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.29.2007
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In most cases the rest is beneficial. Also, there have only been a few instances where teams win the Cup without having had at least one 4 or 5 game series along the way.
The only cases where it can hurt is when it is very long and the team is not able to retain focus over the break. The best example I can think of is the 2007 Ottawa Senators. They stormed through the Eastern Conference playoffs and if I remember right had almost two whole weeks until the Finals. They didn't look like the same team and lost. That is rare, though.
If the breaks were equal I would say this matchup is a toss-up. However, the break + Trotz's coaching I think gives the Islanders the advantage here. |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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I don't really like not being able to fully hate the Canes. I'm going to have to do some real mental gymnastics and find some seriously petty stuff to hate on them for |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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I don't really like not being able to fully hate the Canes. I'm going to have to do some real mental gymnastics and find some seriously petty stuff to hate on them for - eichiefs9
They're dirty as (frank). |
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i'mjustafan
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: United States, PA Joined: 05.15.2007
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i think the Isles have the advantage over the canes as there will be a huge let down for the canes after the hype of beating the caps. |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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In most cases the rest is beneficial. Also, there have only been a few instances where teams win the Cup without having had at least one 4 or 5 game series along the way.
The only cases where it can hurt is when it is very long and the team is not able to retain focus over the break. The best example I can think of is the 2007 Ottawa Senators. They stormed through the Eastern Conference playoffs and if I remember right had almost two whole weeks until the Finals. They didn't look like the same team and lost. That is rare, though.
If the breaks were equal I would say this matchup is a toss-up. However, the break + Trotz's coaching I think gives the Islanders the advantage here. - PghPens668771
Being able to start at home will help, the crowd will be rowdy and they'll get up for the game. I'd have been a lot more concerned if they had to start on the road in Washington after a long layoff. |
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