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ESPN guy saying that Kraken PP needs to feed Sprong, he’s got the big shot. 21 goals this year. McCann has 40, maybe give him the puck.

2-0 Jets in the second.

A lot of them may need more than 4 to numb the pain.

If Hedman and Cernak are out then they will be calling someone up. Bogo is their 7D.

$500-1000 for one seat, $200 for the Samsonov jersey, $80 for 4 beer and $30 for parking. Priceless! The jersey ends up in the 45 gallon drum on fire in the concourse.

Remember when many here(myself included) wanted to get Cirelli from Tampa due to their cap issues. Solid 2 way C who can contribute offensively, kill penalties and win key draws. Krebs can be that guy with another step in development. Cirelli is 6’0 189 lbs, same size as Krebs. Cirelli’s best season is 44 points.

Brayden Point has a better points per game ratio in the playoffs than the regular season. That is RARE.

Guys like Stamkos, Point block shots in the playoffs. Nylander avoids body contact like the plague.

Hey Dumbass, instead of spending 60% of your cap space on your top 4 forwards you get a goalie. Then again, keep doing what you’re doing, I love watching your team lose.

They are burdened with the pressure of losing so many playoff series's

Once he has established himself in a role, he will have some stature. Sometimes the leadership, intangibles and looking after details can increase one’s stature above better players.

I laugh at the comments like nobody wants a Cup like this city (Toronto). All the other cities are just happy to be in the NHL.

Tampa is playing playoff hockey so far, Leafs are nervously squeezing their sticks. Vasi sat out the last 3 games so he is rested.

Good points. The trajectory of this team is upward and with some continued improvement and a bit of luck they can win a Cup. Does he want to be a bottom 6 guy on a winner or a top 6 guy on a mid level or bottom team? Top teams first two lines are tough to crack. He has a ways to go in development before he looks like top 6 NHL talent.

2-0, that will shut up some of those Leafs nation loudmouths.

Leafs down early. Grind line gets a dirty goal.

Part of it is intimidation and part of it is wearing down your opponent. Everyone that gets to the final knows it is a war of attrition.

How do you pronounce your name, Keevine?

That is a huge disparity on the PK. If they had Anderson level goaltending for only a couple of games they make the playoffs. They just missed. That level of goaltending for a season and they are challenging Tampa for third place. That would be awesome if he and the coaching staff decide that is his niche and develop it. He could be a long term member in that way.

Montour would not be putting up those numbers in Buffalo. It’s too bad the Sabres didn’t realize he could be a PP QB, could have got more for him. Dahlin is better than him at both ends, while Power and Mule eat up a lot of minutes. He is better than Joki but I don’t like his defensive game, too much of a riverboat gambler.

Nasty! If that is the best he can do, the pitchforks will be out. I think he adds that he won’t jeopardize the future with instant gratification and that he doesn’t want to ring in guys that will block Savoie, Kulich, Rousek, UPL, Levi and Johnson.

It’s wild that Minnesota’s centre spine of Hartman (drafted as a winger) , F. Gaudreau, Steel and Dewar can win games. Ericsson Ek is not a world beater but he would help a ton. I don’t mind the Dumba hit, it’s a bit predatory but he did not target the head. Guys know there will be more hitting in the playoffs, everyone is finishing their checks. Even a wimp like Nylander may touch someone tonight. LAK having Kopitar and Danault means a superb defensive conscience will be on the ice for 40 minutes. They came close to beating them last year without Doughty. I picked the Oilers but didn’t think it would be a cakewalk like a lot of the Canadian media thought.

Both numbers are around 3.5% higher, interesting. Having an extra man definitely makes a difference in winning a battle on a non clean faceoff win. You have to think 37.96% faceoff wins on the PK is a contributing factor to a terrible PK. We know the goaltending numbers are bad but increasing other teams’ O zone time hurts.

Upgrades. Yes that is a key term I want to hear but I would like to hear about what skill sets he covets. I know he won’t throw Bryson or Clague under the bus but saying D depth with defensive ability and grit are necessary would be good to hear. Goaltending. Was the three headed thing a unique situation due to Anderson or something they will consider going forward. This would indicate that he may not bring in another G and hope the current guys emerge as viable options. I know Levi is in the picture but Comrie/UPL may not be what they need.

The one thing that should help the Sabres in paying Power is that Dahlin gets the bulk of PP time. Power will probably never get the big point totals, keeping his $$ demands down.