GoPuckYourself

If it was Austin Matthews it would have been a different story.

Florida sure knows how to scout goalies... Spencer Knight, Lyon, Devin Levi.

Let's get Kraken!!!!

Time to watch Eichel get crushed now

Man I just love how Corey Perry plays.

Do tell

They retaliated a few minutes later and got a penalty in the game, they didn't do much when the actual hit happened which was pretty weak. If someone did that to Tage or Tuch we'd be swarming or at least I'd hope so.

You do realize he was skating very fast towards his target, it's not like you can stop on a dime, he was hitting his target regardless. Those types of hits were considered weak back in the 80's 90's.

Learn from TB, they are the masters at going in front of the net.

KUCHEROV with a rocket!!!!

2-0 Tampa Bay Lightning

So we should continue having dumpster fire defense because we aren't getting bargains?

I really enjoyed the Minnesota/Dallas game, it was like old school rugged hockey, tons of hits and I'm really watching RHD Matt Dumba, he had a down year but he was solid in the 1st game, that hit on Pavelski was lethal and not much of a response by Dallas imo who probably took out the Stars most important player not named Robertson or Oettinger. Kings/Oilers was decent also, it always looks like the Oilers are going to destroy teams and then the goaltending/defensive breakdowns happened, Korpisalo was awesome in net for the Kings.

I liked RHD Matt Dumba before and I like him better now, he''s the bruiser we need in front of Levi. Or off to the side of Levi? You know what I mean.

My thoughts on the team: They exceeded my expectations this year but once we were in playoff contention that shift should have focused to making playoffs and I was disappointed for sure. Overall we have work to do but we have some solid young peices, Jack Quinn/Dylan Cozens really look like outstanding players and we have 1 locked up for 7 years which is awesome. What is overall grade for the season? I think a solid B is fair, like I said above they exceeded my expectations but fell flat when playoffs were on the line. What grade would you give Adams and Granato (including his staff)? C+ for GM Adams, I like what he's done with the team but there were a bunch of moves he could have done to make this playoff caliber especially at goalie and then not really going for the playoffs this year when it was right there for the taking. I'm sorry but the goal every year should be a chance at the Cup. I give Granato a C+, he sure taught many of these guys how to score but when it came to defense it was almost like they couldn't coprehend. You saw it in the PK unit, on 5 vs 5, sure the goalie situation didn't help but it was inexcusable especially down the stretch. What grade would you give the Forwards, the Defense and the Goaltenders? Forwards get an B+, the scoring wasn't a problem but I don't think other than Alex Tuch any of these guys know how to defend. Defense imo gets a C, other than Dahlin/Power/Samuelsson I thought the rest of the bunch were very average, I've stated before Jokiharju should not be a top 4 Dman. Goaltending was atrocious a D grade is being generous imo until Levi got here, Adams really needs to pair this kid with a veteran who doesn't mind teaching him. What grade would you give the Power Play and the Penalty Kill? B+ for the PP although it did level off at the end of the year we still finished 9th overall in PP % with 23.5%. an easy F for PK unit, 30th in the NHL in PK, this has to change if we have any shot of making the playoffs, better goaltending should help. Who is your MVP? The next 2 are clear cut winners for me and it's not really close, Rasmus Dahlin was a beast from start to finish, hitting, grinding, making fans of both teams oooo and ahhh with his fancy stick work and his defense improved immensely. Who is your ROY? Like I said this will be an easy 1 for me, Jack Quinn and it's not even close, down the stretch I thought he was better than Tage Thompson to close out the season. Who is your MIP (most improved player)? Dylan Cozens was just on a whole other level this season and right now I'm not sure he even has a ceiling, sky's the limit with this kid plus signed for 7 more years at a very reasonable deal, cant wait to see whats next. Who is your unsung hero? Mattias Samuelsson, when he wasn't on the ice our defense struggled mightily, He is the defensive prospect we needed. I want to see him way more physical this season but again the skys the limit, I don't want to get stupid wacky but I see some Chara in his game and he's locked up long term, love it!

I'd definitely be looking long term, he's looked like he belongs from day 1 when he arrived.

It's no secret we need to get more defensive minded and a heck of alot more physical. Plus Jokiharju should not be a top 4 defensemen, we need a guy and I'm not sure Hanifin is even available but if he is he'd be a great get imo.

Stays as 4th line C, seems like a decent fit.

I was in the "trade Victor Olofsson" side for awhile but I think all we need is better grinders to replace Okposo and Girgensons, another poster stated if we got rid of these 2 we'd be getting rid of all of our grit which is true but we can find much better replacements imo. JT Compher is a name worth mentioning C/RW could easily replace Okposo at RW and in a C role if need be. Having a 28 G player around regardless of how he gets them is always valuable again imo plus we'll have Kulich/Savoie as soon as this up coming season.

Find better, plenty out there.

I'm ready to move on from both Girgensons and Okposo, time for an upgrade.

I was very critical of Middlestadt all season long but he has been one of the best Sabres players on both sides of the ice for us down the stretch, sometimes it's not how you start but how you finish. I was quite happy with his play the past month and it's one of those times I'm glad to be wrong.

Awesome celebration. I can't remember the last time a team stayed out to congratulate the opposing teams player.

That has to be a kick right?

You should not let them bother you, he's clearly a Maple Leafs troll.