stanley cup finals

[Peter_Spaeth]

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. Sorry, but does anyone care?

[steve B]

The NHL playoffs haven't finished yet?

[mrreality68]

Sadly no interest with not only my team not in finals but also because neither team interests me and no stories related to them that interest me

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. Sorry, but does anyone care?

Yes. I do. Despite being a matchup of two teams that bring me no joy, the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Finals, are easily my favorite sporting event to follow. Hell I watched 90% or so of that 4-overtime game between Carolina and Florida, a matchup I cared even less about than this one. I realize that is pretty strong evidence that I have no life, but hey, it is what it is.

[Jim65]

I'll watch, playoff hockey is better than any other sport to watch.

[todeen]

Hockey is my son's favorite sport - deep emotional connection - and we are all in. He lost the Kraken, I lost the Stars. So now he is rooting for Vegas and I'm rooting for the panthers. We will watch all the games.

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[butchie_t]

My team was out before the playoffs even started. So, not really. However, I want to see Florida take it. I live too close to Vegas and don't care for them.

GO CAPS! Next year......

[irv]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Yes. I do. Despite being a matchup of two teams that bring me no joy, the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Finals, are easily my favorite sporting event to follow. Hell I watched 90% or so of that 4-overtime game between Carolina and Florida, a matchup I cared even less about than this one. I realize that is pretty strong evidence that I have no life, but hey, it is what it is.

Originally Posted by Jim65

I'll watch, playoff hockey is better than any other sport to watch.

Nothing comes remotely close.

Originally Posted by todeen

Hockey is my son's favorite sport - deep emotional connection - and we are all in. He lost the Kraken, I lost the Stars. So now he is rooting for Vegas and I'm rooting for the panthers. We will watch all the games.

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I was rooting for the Leafs, of course, then Edmonton then I moved onto Dallas.
I've always liked Vegas but I wanted Dallas this year, mainly due to Ty Dellandrea and Wyatt Johnston, but will be rooting for Vegas from here on in.

Should be a great series, I hope, especially the first game (maybe? Long layoff) as I'm sure each team will try to prove who is the toughest/meanest right out of the gate.

I don't much care for Tkachuk, despite him being a great player, so I'm eager to see someone stand him up or give back to him what he has been dishing out basically since the playoffs started. Same goes for Bennett too. Wouldn't bother me one bit if someone laid him out like he did to Slavin.

If Bob plays as well as he has, Vegas is definitely in tough, but hopefully they can get it done.

[philliesfan]

I watch when I can. Playoff hockey is usually exciting no matter who is playing.

[mikemb]

My team, the Rangers lost in round one. Any other team i was then pulling for is also out.

But I have watched most of the games from the start and will watch the finals. As others have said, playoff hockey is great and overtime is fantastic!

Mike

[todeen]

Originally Posted by irv

I was rooting for the Leafs, of course, then Edmonton then I moved onto Dallas.
I've always liked Vegas but I wanted Dallas this year, mainly due to Ty Dellandrea and Wyatt Johnston, but will be rooting for Vegas from here on in.

I root for Dallas because my childhood friend was the nephew of Andy Moog. My other friend was a Blues fan, so I was partial to them too. Kraken are my home state team now, so I must be loyal to them. I think next year we will try to take in a game in Seattle next year.

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[irv]

Originally Posted by todeen

I root for Dallas because my childhood friend was the nephew of Andy Moog. My other friend was a Blues fan, so I was partial to them too. Kraken are my home state team now, so I must be loyal to them. I think next year we will try to take in a game in Seattle next year.

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I have a former boss and friend, John Goodwin, who is now a scout for the Kraken. Ron Francis and him used to play hockey together in the OHL (Ontario Hockey league) John was drafted by Montreal but he never got played, I believe, due to him not being/speaking French mostly? (The bias/discrimination was unbelievable back then) so other than a few stints here and there, including some coaching jobs, he finally landed a job with the Kraken so I was also rooting for them somewhat as well. I've always liked Jordan Eberle too, and that goes way back to his World Junior days.
https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/syme...er/c-317506688
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...pansion-draft/
https://ontariohockeyleague.com/arti...cs-ron-francis

[TUM301]

As a loooooooooong time Bruins fan, hope Vegas and Coach Cassidy win the cup. On a side note, the B`s tanked in round 1, but thank god the players had fun under their 1st year coach. That`s what`s important.

[mrreality68]

Hopefully it is a good close series for the enjoyment of the serious NHL fans. But the average fan and non NHL fans are not going to be attracted to it plus having the game on TNT does not help

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. Sorry, but does anyone care?

The year of the ruined bruins.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

The year of the ruined bruins.

Amazing best record to fast exit

[robinsonmantle]

Good game so far - short handed goal to start off the scoring.

Hoping for a good series.


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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by robinsonmantle

Good game so far - short handed goal to start off the scoring.

Hoping for a good series.


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Surprised how good the matchup is
Tied at 2 at end of 2nd. Some dead spots in the game but overall the game is flowing

[mrreality68]

So much for a close game.

Vegas score 3 in the third to easily pull away

[nolemmings]

It was close enough. I can't complain about a game with one goal separation and less than 7 minutes to go. If Hill doesn't make that great save on a shorty breakaway you've got a one goal difference with a couple minutes to play.

Tkachuk and Bennett with dumbass penalties late, which is glorious. TV said Tkachuk had a 4 minute minor plus 10 but CBS Sports had it as he and Bennett each getting a 2 minute roughing plus ten. Couldn't have made me happier. You need two goals late and you put a near impossible comeback completely out of reach by taking yourself off the ice and leaving the home team on the PP. And as if it was going to send Vegas "a message" for Game 2. Brilliant.

This one will be a fun series, but then again, I would watch every minute regardless.

[irv]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

It was close enough. I can't complain about a game with one goal separation and less than 7 minutes to go. If Hill doesn't make that great save on a shorty breakaway you've got a one goal difference with a couple minutes to play.

Tkachuk and Bennett with dumbass penalties late, which is glorious. TV said Tkachuk had a 4 minute minor plus 10 but CBS Sports had it as he and Bennett each getting a 2 minute roughing plus ten. Couldn't have made me happier. You need two goals late and you put a near impossible comeback completely out of reach by taking yourself off the ice and leaving the home team on the PP. And as if it was going to send Vegas "a message" for Game 2. Brilliant.

This one will be a fun series, but then again, I would watch every minute regardless.

Like I alluded to above, it doesn't surprise me in the least.
Couple cement heads.

[Cliff Bowman]

What's it been, thirty years since a Canadian team won the Cup?

[irv]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

What's it been, thirty years since a Canadian team won the Cup?

Easy now!

Between the 2 teams, there are over 30 CDN's playing so at least The Cup does spend more time here than anywhere else.

I think Leafs are going to get it done next year?

[CardPadre]

Originally Posted by irv

Easy now!

Between the 2 teams, there are over 30 CDN's playing so at least The Cup does spend more time here than anywhere else.

That's the thing. Even with the teams possibly being a less appealing matchup to some, winning the Cup means so much to the players...especially the Canadians. Makes it fun to watch.

[irv]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

That's the thing. Even with the teams possibly being a less appealing matchup to some, winning the Cup means so much to the players...especially the Canadians. Makes it fun to watch.

Absolutely.
Many players, including HOF's, despite playing their whole careers or playing for 15-20+yrs, never get the opportunity to raise Sir Stanley. A very tough Cup to win for sure.
Here's a list of the top 15 but there are many many more.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...he-stanley-cup

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. Sorry, but does anyone care?

Nope. Tree falling the the proverbial forest. If the TV ratings aren't abysmal I will be shocked. Zero buzz outside the repective towns.


More people in this country would watch two NFL quarterbacks bowling. Doesnt make hockey a bad sport. It's a great game. It's just not a top 3 sport in this country.

[Kzoo]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. Sorry, but does anyone care?

True hockey fans don't care who's in the Stanley Cup FINAL (it's not 'Finals'), they'll watch regardless. It's the best hockey of the year. With all the overtime games this postseason, a game 7 overtime would be fantastic.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

True hockey fans don't care who's in the Stanley Cup FINAL (it's not 'Finals'), they'll watch regardless. It's the best hockey of the year. With all the overtime games this postseason, a game 7 overtime would be fantastic.

It's definitely been fun to watch so far!

Off to Florida now for 2. Florida might win one, which I kinda hope they do so Vegas can raise Sir Stanley at home, but at the same time I don't want Vegas to take their foot off the gas either and allow Florida to get back in the series.

Real glad to see Eichel come back. They way he was behaving after the hit, I thought something was seriously wrong with him.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by irv

It's definitely been fun to watch so far!

Off to Florida now for 2. Florida might win one, which I kinda hope they do so Vegas can raise Sir Stanley at home, but at the same time I don't want Vegas to take their foot off the gas either and allow Florida to get back in the series.

Real glad to see Eichel come back. They way he was behaving after the hit, I thought something was seriously wrong with him.

I enjoy hockey and enjoyed for over 40 years but I am not a Hockey Addict. The games have been fast paced and action been pretty steady. the 2nd games was enjoyable but not very close.

Hopefully Florida wins at least 1 at home to help make it more of a series

[nolemmings]

Wow, that was pretty much a clinic by Vegas. A couple of gift goals from Florida's poor defense, but it didn't really matter. Game 2 was much more due to Vegas' solid play than Panthers blunders. Other than a single flub by Martinez and a juicy rebound yielded late by Hill, Vegas was unstoppable.

The Golden Knights are clearly the better team, but of course the better team does not always take home the prize. They do actually play better on the road, however, at least record-wise. I expect they will hoist the Cup, but not in Miami.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Nope. Tree falling the the proverbial forest. If the TV ratings aren't abysmal I will be shocked. Zero buzz outside the repective towns.

More people in this country would watch two NFL quarterbacks bowling. Doesnt make hockey a bad sport. It's a great game. It's just not a top 3 sport in this country.

And bowling is a top 3 sport in this country.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Nope. Tree falling the the proverbial forest. If the TV ratings aren't abysmal I will be shocked. Zero buzz outside the repective towns.


More people in this country would watch two NFL quarterbacks bowling. Doesnt make hockey a bad sport. It's a great game. It's just not a top 3 sport in this country.

Leaves me cold if it isn't the home team or a player in whom I have a rooting interest. Then again, I did not grow up with hockey, so that's probably a big part of it.

[nolemmings]

The fact that it is on cable definitely hurts the total number of eyes on the product, but the opener was the most cable-watched Stanley Cup Final Game 1 in the last 21 years, FWIW.

[irv]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

The fact that it is on cable definitely hurts the total number of eyes on the product, but the opener was the most cable-watched Stanley Cup Final Game 1 in the last 21 years, FWIW.

Yep, seems more are watching and are more interested in it than some thought they would.
https://www.nhl.com/news/game-1-of-s...?tid=344544256

[mrreality68]

It is now a series with that win and that was a great close game

Most enjoyable of the series

[robinsonmantle]

It was a good game. We now get at least 5 games in the series. Hoping for another good game Saturday.


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[irv]

Originally Posted by robinsonmantle

It was a good game. We now get at least 5 games in the series. Hoping for another good game Saturday.

Same, and I'm hoping for a Vegas win then the hoisting of Sir Stanley when they head back home for their game on Tuesday.

[mrreality68]

Vegas wins it in 5.

They looked by far the Better Team

Sadly game 5 was over early in the game

[steve B]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

And bowling is a top 3 sport in this country.

Which kind?

[irv]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Vegas wins it in 5.

They looked by far the Better Team

Sadly game 5 was over early in the game

Florida was simply outplayed and outclassed.

Great win for Vegas. I'm really glad for the group of "misfits" that nobody seemed to want anymore.
Marchessault winning the Conn Smyth is just sugar on top.
Real happy for him.