It will be interesting who falls. We’ll get a good piece. 👍
- Nighthawk

Don't they say that every year?

Don't they say that every year?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Seems so yes but I’m saying it now lol

The Panthers need this one or they’re done.

The first round is the best, I love hockey

Giroux

Playoffs is a special teams competition lol

Playoffs is a special teams competition lol
- Bettmanhatesus

Nothing could be further from the truth. 5 on 5 versus PP or shorthanded situations/time is 3 - 1.

Kaprizov is an absolute beast
- Jkuzzi

lol

Don't they say that every year?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Panthers

The first round is the best, I love hockey
- LeftCoaster

Got spoiled with the first couple games. The Stars Flames are laying another turd.

Got spoiled with the first couple games. The Stars Flames are laying another turd.
- Load Management

Boring hockey

Benn is horrible

Got spoiled with the first couple games. The Stars Flames are laying another turd.
- Load Management

They both play a heavy D, whoever either play next round its going to be a much more exciting series. Im pretty impressed by Cal and Tor, Edm is where i expectes them to be. Crosby injured is very bad news for Pitt, liked that team as a vet darkhorse
.

Now that we know we are picking 15, are there any guys you really dont want to see picked? I have to admit i havent looked as much thia year, but for the third year in a row id like dman

You give way to much credibility to the US program. Open your eyes and you will see.
- Reubenkincade

They really seem to be pumping out elite talent, are you sure you might not be giving enough credit?! I wish we had a CADP at this point personnely

Heres some recent history
https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/nhldraft

Edit: Miller is listed as pick 11 on this site, Carol is correct it is actually 15 so there may other errors. Still impressive.

They really seem to be pumping out elite talent, are you sure you might not be giving enough credit?! I wish we had a CADP at this point personnely

Heres some recent history
https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/nhldraft

Edit: Miller is listed as pick 11 on this site, Carol is correct it is actually 15 so there may other errors. Still impressive.
- neem55

As I posted a couple years back, the nhl subsidizes the the US program at a very high rate, compared to revenue brought in.
I can't remember exactly what the funding was, but I believe Canada brings in roughly 60% of the revenue and has about 15% of development revenue goes to Canada, over 40% to the US and Sweden also is similar to Canada.
So basically, we as Canadians, subsidize the US hockey program, in order to grow the game.
Mind you, when I originally posted that, Canadians took up about 50% of the rosters and had a trend of several decades of a certain amount of players in the league.
Now the numbers have dropped slightly, but are being picked up by other nations, that have been subsidized by the NHL, at a disproportionate rate as per where the revenue is being made.
Interesting when you dig into the numbers.

If anyone thought Calgary would be playing exciting hockey, you haven't seen much Sutter hockey.

Also, Trouba hit on Crosby has to be at least 2 games.

If anyone thought Calgary would be playing exciting hockey, you haven't seen much Sutter hockey.

Also, Trouba hit on Crosby has to be at least 2 games.
- Reubenkincade

The series is boring.

Yes I’d say it was a cheap head shot & a suspension. The NHL is gutless as a rule so maybe 1 game. Wouldn’t surprise me if none given I’ve so faith in DOPS

If anyone thought Calgary would be playing exciting hockey, you haven't seen much Sutter hockey.

Also, Trouba hit on Crosby has to be at least 2 games.
- Reubenkincade

Just saw the highlights.
I don't think there is anything suspension worthy there.
But it's Crosby, so I expect a 1 gamer maybe.

Just saw the highlights.
I don't think there is anything suspension worthy there.
But it's Crosby, so I expect a 1 gamer maybe.

- dbot

It wasn't a crazy big hit, but he targeted the head with his elbow (that wasn't a natural hitting motion, he chicken winged it) and it resulted in an apparent injury. Definitely worth a suspension.

If anyone thought Calgary would be playing exciting hockey, you haven't seen much Sutter hockey.

Also, Trouba hit on Crosby has to be at least 2 games.
- Reubenkincade

No supplementary discipline, nurse on the other hand has been suspended one game for his headbutt.

It wasn't a crazy big hit, but he targeted the head with his elbow (that wasn't a natural hitting motion, he chicken winged it) and it resulted in an apparent injury. Definitely worth a suspension.
- NewYorkNuck

His stick got caught under Crosbys skate and it caused his arm to fold upwards, don't think it was intentional or suspension worthy.

No supplementary discipline, nurse on the other hand has been suspended one game for his headbutt.
- Pacificgem

No supplementary discipline, nurse on the other hand has been suspended one game for his headbutt.
- Pacificgem