Never thought Tampa would make it to Cup Finals again with them losing so many players this year...but Maroon seems to be the lucky charm going for 4th straight Cup while his team is only going for 3rd straight haha...Colorado is definitely the better team especially with Braydon Point out...but Maroon as the ultimate good luck charm seems to ensure that Tampa really is a team of destiny and of a dynasty of they win...there is definitely value in buying Tampa I'll buy both games one and two just to test it out?
Stamkos, Kutcherov, Point-- these dudes gamers? TB aint deep at all, these 3 got to produce. Last yr Point was playing out of skin, Stamkos huge goal in game 5 to tie, yesterday was the game's 1st star he was fuckin' flyin to open ice on that 2-on-1 GW. And Kutcherov shows up a yr ago at the playoffs and played like he hadnt missed a beat, missed the entire regular season. Most importantly for this team is Vasi. Agreed Tuesday just didnt see TB getting thru: Tor, Flo, Car (Rangers instead with the Vezina winner) and now ready for Col, .....no Point and Cirelli is their 2nd line C!!!!!!! LOL ...... The guy was the key in the Florida series, stood on his head in the 3rd period Vs the Leafs, and steady VS the Rangers. Just...just ...
..An elite goalie can repair a lot
high series line for Col, not showing much respect for TB. Col will not be facing Smith here, lol. Binnington was playing really good, keeping St L in games , prior to getting hurt. I think the loss of Point is bigger than the loss of Kadri. Col is deeper offensively , move Rantanen over. Cirelli aint no second line C amd Brisbois has to be disapponted in Hagel's play --gave up two 1st rounders for this dude? WTF!!
two-best dee in the league. TB's older, bigger. Have played in the big games this aint their 1st rodeo.. Can be beat wide with speed. Block a lot of shots. Col young, mobile. Toews/Makar were outstanding VS the Oliers big line . Gotta believe nothing will change with Cale in the Finals--has the green light anytime, lol...Friday night shinny for Cale!!!!!!!
overall i think Col is a faster, deeper team. Dee's are comparable for different reasons. Goaltending is where TB has a sizeable edge.
a CRACKER of a Final
..An elite goalie can repair a lothigh series line for Col, not showing much respect for TB. Col will not be facing Smith here, lol. Binnington was playing really good, keeping St L in games , prior to getting hurt. I think the loss of Point is bigger than the loss of Kadri. Col is deeper offensively , move Rantanen over. Cirelli aint no second line C amd Brisbois has to be disapponted in Hagel's play --gave up two 1st rounders for this dude? WTF!!
two-best dee in the league. TB's older, bigger. Have played in the big games this aint their 1st rodeo.. Can be beat wide with speed. Block a lot of shots. Col young, mobile. Toews/Makar were outstanding VS the Oliers big line . Gotta believe nothing will change with Cale in the Finals--has the green light anytime, lol...Friday night shinny for Cale!!!!!!!
overall i think Col is a faster, deeper team. Dee's are comparable for different reasons. Goaltending is where TB has a sizeable edge.
a CRACKER of a Final
Brayden Point coming back. HUGE for TB
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"I don't know about probability of Game 1, but it is extremely probable he will play in the series," Cooper said after his team captured the Eastern Conference title for the third year in a row
Lightning's Cooper: 'Extremely probable' Point plays in Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper thinks star centre Brayden Point will return at some point in the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche.
"I don't know about probability of Game 1, but it is extremely probable he will play in the series," Cooper said after his team captured the Eastern Conference title for the third year in a row
CIRELLI is there strictly for defense..He was a Selke candidate..Coach Copper's motto is "it is not how many Goals you score, but how many you prevent that wins Cups.
They totally shut down Florida (3 goals) in 4 games and Rangers after game 1..No even strength goals in the last 4 games. Only power plays.
They totally shut down Florida (3 goals) in 4 games and Rangers after game 1..No even strength goals in the last 4 games. Only power plays.
Good write up. I always like to take the better goalie and Tampa has a huge edge in goal. However Makar looks like a faster Lidstrom which is downright scary!! Killorn I believe had his best regular season, but is shitting the bed in the playoffs. He's a proven playoff guy that needs to contribute for the Bolts to win. Hagel is another one, was killing it in Chicago and did very little when TB acquired him. One non empty net goal in the regular season I believe. If they get anything from these two Bolts win, Kadri a big loss I believe. Should be a great series, unlike last year when my Habs had nothing left. Much better goalie, dog, no Kadri small play on the Bolts for me.Stamkos, Kutcherov, Point-- these dudes gamers? TB aint deep at all, these 3 got to produce. Last yr Point was playing out of skin, Stamkos huge goal in game 5 to tie, yesterday was the game's 1st star he was fuckin' flyin to open ice on that 2-on-1 GW. And Kutcherov shows up a yr ago at the playoffs and played like he hadnt missed a beat, missed the entire regular season. Most importantly for this team is Vasi. Agreed Tuesday just didnt see TB getting thru: Tor, Flo, Car (Rangers instead with the Vezina winner) and now ready for Col, .....no Point and Cirelli is their 2nd line C!!!!!!! LOL ...... The guy was the key in the Florida series, stood on his head in the 3rd period Vs the Leafs, and steady VS the Rangers. Just...just ...
high series line for Col, not showing much respect for TB. Col will not be facing Smith here, lol. Binnington was playing really good, keeping St L in games , prior to getting hurt. I think the loss of Point is bigger than the loss of Kadri. Col is deeper offensively , move Rantanen over. Cirelli aint no second line C amd Brisbois has to be disapponted in Hagel's play --gave up two 1st rounders for this dude? WTF!!
two-best dee in the league. TB's older, bigger. Have played in the big games this aint their 1st rodeo.. Can be beat wide with speed. Block a lot of shots. Col young, mobile. Toews/Makar were outstanding VS the Oliers big line . Gotta believe nothing will change with Cale in the Finals--has the green light anytime, lol...Friday night shinny for Cale!!!!!!!
overall i think Col is a faster, deeper team. Dee's are comparable for different reasons. Goaltending is where TB has a sizeable edge.
a CRACKER of a Final
Yeah and it's still a toss up for me as to who to take each game...but with Point back and Colorado missing Kadri I think Tampa will pull off a win next game while their price still good because they should be favored at home I'm thinking...thought it wouldn't go over though with Colorado getting Kemper back...faaak...
their 2nd goal was a beauty. a 2-on-2 vs Col top dee pairing ! palat and kutcherov have played with each for so long, chemistry. Kutchrov has such great hands, crafty playmaker--takes Towes wide (in tight space !) , Palat flies to the net . featherd pass on the tape-- tap in. Fuckin' beauty. Cale has so much maturity for a 23 yr old, after a few seconds he went to Kuemper and shared a few words, i got hunch it was kinda like ; 'all good, its on me..etc'
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ot winner , at 7:10 for any that missed it. How about the building response? gotta love it. TB blocks so many shots , and in their zone dont allow for much in the middle , kinda a broken play , quick pass by Nischuskkin
