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2023-24 NHL Playoff predictions
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I used to gamble a few dollars years ago however for me, it took the joy out of watching the sport.
We have a Panthers Oilers Stanley Cup Final. While I'm far from being an Oilers fan (they may be my least favorite Canadian team) I will be cheering for them because of McDavid and Hyman. And because the Panthers have Matthew Tkachuk, who I despise with a passion. That being said my prediction is Florida in 6. Depth being the difference maker.
Florida allowed only 200 goals in the regular season. Only Jets was better at 199.
Edmonton we all know is considered an offensive team so it's Defense vs Offense.
In the 4 games Vegas won last playoffs vs Panthers they pumped in 9, 7, 5, and 3 goals.
Edmonton we all know is considered an offensive team so it's Defense vs Offense.
In the 4 games Vegas won last playoffs vs Panthers they pumped in 9, 7, 5, and 3 goals.
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I know there are many superstitions people have in sports, but the one that irks me the most is when NHL teams refuse to touch the conference trophies. This week neither the Panthers nor the Oilers would touch the Prince of Wales trophy or the Clarence S. Campbell trophiy, respectively. These are very hard trophies to win and should be a source of pride. Almost every year recently both teams refuse to touch it. Welll guess what, one team will be right and one will be wrong just based on chance. Last year Florida didn't touch the Wales trophy, and how did that turn out for them? End of rant.
Thanks for the correction. My mistake. I thought I heard someone on the broadcast say they didn't, but I'm mistaken. I'm sure there were teams in the past that touched it and still won the Stanely Cup.
Probably more psychological. McD wore the same suit to the game the last few games. You know for sure he wasn't going to touch it. Florida was beat up last year by the time it was all said and done. Vegas did as much hitting if not more. I'm expecting Edmonton to dress Kane and Perry if they're healthy. Perry to counter to antics of Tkatchuk.
Reminds me of the Leafs in the early 1980's. Pat Hickey had a bit of a scoring streak and revealed he wore the same underwear until it ended.
Imagine being a poor Calgary Flames fan today. On the one hand, you have your mortal enemy, the hated Oilers. On the other hand, you have the Panthers who "stole" Keith Tkachuk from you. Unless the final is cancelled they won't be happy either way.
Jay Woodcroft. Obviously all the work he did with the team early in the year is what has lead to their success. Knoblauch just walked in and reaped the benefits of Woodcroft's genius groundwork. How could he have not already been hired as a GM and coach of some team. He needs total control. If the Oilers win, he should get his name on the cup and a full share of the payout.
Or maybe the Oilers' performance once he was canned proves that he may have been the worst coach in NHL history and that he'll probably never be hired again. LOL Whenever I'd watch him and when he was interviewed he just did not sound or look like an NHL coach. He was a total wimp.
Or maybe the Oilers' performance once he was canned proves that he may have been the worst coach in NHL history and that he'll probably never be hired again. LOL Whenever I'd watch him and when he was interviewed he just did not sound or look like an NHL coach. He was a total wimp.
1 out of 2 but happy it was the Oilers who won. 11/14 for the play-offs!
The Panthers are playing very good hockey, are healthy, play with an edge (dirty...) and play tough. They hammered the Rangers and still have last years loss on their minds. Maurice also has them playing exceptional as a team.
On the other hand, the Oilers have been the best team in hockey since their dismal start. They have the best player in the game completely plugged in and beat two well balanced teams.
Keys to an Oiler win - Withstanding the physical play of the Panthers and not taking retaliatory penalties, continued success with special teams and consistent goal tending. They will also need to show they can score or Bobrovsky will get in to their heads. This is the time for McDavid to show the world that he is the best player in the game.
Keys to a Panther win - Continue with their physical style of play, stay out of the penalty box and Bobrovsky to do what he has done for the first three rounds. The one weakness of the Oilers is goal tending. If they can get to Skinner or Pickard, then their defense should shut down Edmonton.
I am hoping for a hard fought, fast paced 7 game series.
Leaning towards the Panthers, but would love to see the Oilers bring the cup back to Canada.
Player size:
Edmonton average player 6'2", 203 lbs.
Florida: average player 6'1", 198 lbs.
Age and experience:
Edmonton average age 29.4 with 14,168 games experience
Florida average age 27.9 with 12,132. games experience.
Defense:
Edmonton averages 6'3.5", 208 lbs.
Florida’s averages 6'2", 201 lbs.
Edmonton has the best PP 37.3% and PK 93.9% these playoffs
Florida 2nd best PK though at 88.2%
Last season Vegas beat both Edmonton and Dallas.
This season Edmonton beat Dallas who beat Vegas.
Edmonton average player 6'2", 203 lbs.
Florida: average player 6'1", 198 lbs.
Age and experience:
Edmonton average age 29.4 with 14,168 games experience
Florida average age 27.9 with 12,132. games experience.
Defense:
Edmonton averages 6'3.5", 208 lbs.
Florida’s averages 6'2", 201 lbs.
Edmonton has the best PP 37.3% and PK 93.9% these playoffs
Florida 2nd best PK though at 88.2%
Last season Vegas beat both Edmonton and Dallas.
This season Edmonton beat Dallas who beat Vegas.
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Edmonton had about a week to prepare yet they consistently went low pad on Bobrovsky when the book on him is to go high.
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