1st Round Puck Talk

Fab how are you buddy? You golfing with Huberdink today or has he already skipped town? We haven't won anything yet and have been in this position before lots of times and couldn't finish it off. I think this team has the heart for the most part to pull it off.

@thehuntman

 Nope, not a Leaf hater. The Leafs team is like that topic a good stand-up comedian takes advantage of BUT as a human, I have sympathy for a Leaf fan and want them to win the series. Guess I could give the fans a pass as they deserve it, but Keefe needs to do better.  I mean where will the comedy go when they win the round? I will have to find new material. I picked Toronto in the series before it started. Tampa did look tired and Toronto did look hungry. Just good ole fashioned ribbing. Hell, I want Rustie to see a series win at his age. 

If the leafs lose game 5 they will choke the series away just like they always do.

Ouch Doc LOL, the way these Leafs are winning it might be a series win that kills me. The addition of O'Reilly was huge IMO, maybe just what they needed.

I don't think for one minute think Tampa is ready to lay down yet though!

Canes get it done tonight!

Good Luck Everyone!

Yeah honestly, as stunned as I was last night when they completed the comeback, I'm not in shambles over my bet losing last night. Before the series, I genuinely felt Toronto was the better team and placed them in a series parlay that is looking good right now. I just felt very strongly that TB would make it more of a series and they'd win a close one yesterday. I had zero doubt and for 2 and a half periods, I was right. Unfortunately, it took a wicked turn lol. They definitely figured out Vasi's weakness with all of the countless deflections in the direction of his glove hand. 

It was fun doing a bigger bet like that. I've hit a few of those this playoffs so it wasn't devastating to my bankroll or anything. I can't wait to find the next one. 

Anyway, as for tonight, so many road teams have won of late I think it's a home team kind of night. Canes close this thing out. Stars probably win another very close game. And hopefully the Oilers take control (for my series parlay). 

Well, pretty obvious that I have no feel for the playoffs but I set aside 10 units for this and will grind until then. 

NHL 4-9 -570

AHL 2-2 -35

Canes tt over 2.5 -150

Dallas ML -140

Makar to have a hearing today. Watched that replay several times. I don't think Makar thought the puck was over the net. I think he thought it was still in play and he was just playing hockey and McCann let up knowing it was over the net. I have not known Makar to be a dirty player and don't think that was intentional but have a feeling he will get at least one game. 

Makar one game

Good Morning Gentlemen and Jules 

Honestly, didn't watch a minute of pucks last night, just highlights this morning. Life got in the way. Personally, the way I have been going, I am happy with a split in betting. I have really sucked in the playoffs. I mentioned that all the Isles have to do is score 3 per game to win but yet, I took the Canes tt over. Why? 

Appears that Sorokin stole a game and now anything can happen on the Island next game. What in the hell did Foligno do to the officials? He has a big mark on his back. From highlights, no way do I think that was a 5 minute. While the Wild have taken penalties that are questionable, I looked back both teams have 32 penalties called thru 5 games. One team is over coming and one team is not. Heard a stat that the Stars PP is clicking at 59% for the playoffs (Oil is only 56%). I still think Wild will win at home and we get a game 7 in Dallas. Said yesterday that the Oil will have a little energy following that OT win but damn, that was over quickly. Will be pulling for Kings next just to get a game 7, in which I think the Oil will prevail. 

My feelings is Boston will want to close it out tonight and pull for the Bolts tomorrow. They want the extended rest with all the nagging injuries. Personally, I am on the B's tt and game over 6. Bergeron expected to play tonight. Expecting some fireworks and maybe early goalie pull. Avs witout Makar but Kraken without leading scorer in McCann. This goes back to Seattle tied, imo. 

And Bela, already on the Wranglers and hoping Wolf shines. 

Fill in the blanks (Moose, I understand). What do you want to talk about? 

Hi Doc, lot's of question marks for the Cats tonight injury wise? It's over for them and the Bruins will get a week off because of this horrible scheduling. 

Did you mean this goes back to Seattle with Avs up 3-2? Series is currently tied at 2.

I like the Bs and Avs tonight. Kraken do scare me though on the road. 

@Omega_pix

 Yep.  My bad.  

My god Sorokin was absolutely insane last night. He is the sole reason the Islanders are still in this. There was a disallowed goal by CAR on the PP for offside, that would have really changed the game and tied it 2-2....Tonight I do think Bruins close it out and not sure on the other game but like the Kraken...Colorado has not impressed me at all. Maybe a bruins/Kraken spread parlay. 

I am hearing rumors Krejic is out for the playoffs potentially, I do not think it is a huge blow as second half of season he really hasn't done much but need someone like Zacha or Coyle to step up a little more. Coyle has been playing really well. 

The "great" Sorokin showed up finally after a very average showing in the Isles last game. He's been alternating good/great with average in all 5 games. He's due for average in New York if this trend continues.

I believe the Oil should go all out to finish it in LA. Their goaltending is highly suspect and if it comes down to a game 7, it could be very dicey

I'm looking at the Kraken as a possible play right now, might throw the Bruins in a m/l parlay with something else, maybe one of the basketball games.

Hello 

Good morning Gentlemen and Jules 

Yep, life gets in the way of sports at times. So much for saying Vasy is struggling. Heard this on the radio and it can be up for debate. If this was a boxing match, Tampa would have won on points in 4 of the 5 games but Toronto has 3 KO punches. Some of the fans expressions in the stands last night cracked me up. After the game was over, several had the deer in the headlights look, like "oh no, not again". This series is very entertaining not only for the hockey but for the story line as well. I commented last night, just how damn impressive are the Bolts! 3 straight Cup finals and playoffs again. Look at Avs, current Cup holders, they are struggling and might not even make it out of the first round but the Bolts are working on 4 years in a row. Sure Avs injuries are playing a part, but I can attest, the Bolts had injuries as well. It is something special. If Tampa wins Saturday, the squeeze is on. 

I have no idea what in the hell has happened to the Rangers. Did you see Igor make a save and skate to the bench telling them to get off their arse's. Sure, I expected the Devils to improve from the first 2 games but the Rangers are just handing it to them. How are you down 3-0 in the 3P and get out shot 20-2. That is just quitting, period. That is on the players. I don't blame Igor. Wonder if the Penguins can make a blockbuster trade and obtain Igor. I mean, I promise you, he would get more effort from Sid, Geno and Letang than he is getting right now. 

Didn't watch the last one, but as soon as Morrisey went down, that series was over. Bowness post game last night..lol. 

Who goes home tonight and how many game 7s do we get? Opinions, because that is all I am giving as I can't pick a winner. I really thought Boston would be sitting and resting at this time. Are the Panthers capable? Damn right they are but Boston has responded and I feel like they will tonight. PLUS, I have watched Bob, he doesn't stand on his head back to back many times. My fade material is the B's tt over once again tonight and game over tonight. 

Paint drying series: Isles/Canes. First one to 3 wins and it this point as hard as it is to believe it, I think it is the Islanders. Drury is listed as OUT tonight. No play for me here. 

Bruiser Series: Dallas/Wild. Going to stick with my guns and I stated this is a 7 game series. This is a Wild/under or a Dallas/over to me. No play for me. 

How hard is it to repeat? Avs are finding out. So Seattle's barn will be rocking. A chance to win the series at home. BUT, Makar comes back. Is Makar, Nate and Rantanen enough because the rest of the team isn't doing anything. McCann is listed as a ? Tough call on this one. Maybe the bet should be Seattle to score first because I think they have in every game to date. 

Off to chase the little white ball. What do you want to talk about? 

B, looking at some dogs in tonight's junior league but undecided.  

Yes they have, at 3:26, 2:40, 6:08, and 3:56 of the 1st period, and then in Game 5 they waited until 6:35 of the 2nd period to open the scoring.

I'm listening closely.   

Top shelf knowledge  thanks for sharing. My quick random thoughts….

-Vegas hmmm, maybe the Team to beat in the West! 
-Winner of the Leafs/Bolts series will be spent… 
-Bruins feeling the Presz Cup Curse, and it’s only round 1..haha. No chance they lift the Cup imho. 
-Devils will win this series, and maybe another….and another? 
GL Braddah….

-wolfeman 

I laid -175 w/ the Bruins for a lot. Hope they get it done tonight. 

@GASportsDoc

 GAS. If you get any AHL picks let me know. You are the man in that league. Much appreciated 

Good luck on your picks Doc ! 

Got a nice Hoodie and hat from the boys at covers for the pick em contest