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Normally I would give you shit since I really can't stand the Flyers, but Giroux is one hell of a hockey player![]()
I was really pulling for the cats. What looked like Stage 1 of the world's most insane rebuild at the beginning of the season turned into a team pulling it all together and becoming truly dangerous. I wasn't expecting a playoff appearance at all, but 3 games into the series I thought they had Jersey on their heels. When Markstrom is finally ready to go, they'll be the annual Southeast champs the way Washington was a few years ago. That is, unless Tamps makes some huge turnarounds, but I'm doubtful even Luongo in net would be the answer to the Bolts' problems.Though we lost, I am damn proud of our Florida Panthers. We got into double overtime in Game 7 against one of the strongest goaltenders in the game. We even got a shut out. I think that's pretty damn good for a team that hasn't entered the Playoffs in twelve years, with that last time being swept by the Devils. Next year is looking good for hockey in Florida, with the Panthers likely to have Theodore and Markstrom in the crease they'll just have to improve their fourth line and Tampa will kill if they can get at least an okay goalie because of their strong offense, which looks likely if Luongo ends up going to Tampa, which is very likely. Actually, seeing as how Clemmenson will probably be replaced with Markstrom, I could see a Luongo/Clemmenson net for Tampa. Maybe we could trade him for some forwards to strengthen our back end.
For now, though, I just want Jersey to take the cup.
I was really pulling for the cats. What looked like Stage 1 of the world's most insane rebuild at the beginning of the season turned into a team pulling it all together and becoming truly dangerous. I wasn't expecting a playoff appearance at all, but 3 games into the series I thought they had Jersey on their heels. When Markstrom is finally ready to go, they'll be the annual Southeast champs the way Washington was a few years ago. That is, unless Tamps makes some huge turnarounds, but I'm doubtful even Luongo in net would be the answer to the Bolts' problems.
EDIT: And no, I don't think the Caps have found "the piece" yet in Braden Holtby.
Ok I'm a bit bummed looks like only the USA games are being televised from the IIHF championship. I was looking forward to seeing Russia as Malkin and Datysuk playing on the same team is bound to be fun to watch.
The Southeast is definitely going to be a division to watch next season. The Panthers, Lightning, and Capitals have all been getting themselves together and actually pose a threat to the almighty Atlantic Conference in the East. I would not be surprised if for the next couple years we have at least one Southeast team make it to at least the Conference Finals.
The Flyers were the worst possible matchup the Pens could have had in the first round. The entire Pens team played like crap for the majority of the series, they only played close to on-level for two games, one they lost in overtime and the other they won 10-3.
The Flyers then proceeded to believe their own hype because the Pens fell apart and they got killed in the second round, much like I was expecting.