I'm impressed with the season that the Flames had, and like the Senators, I don't think they have anything to apologize for as far as their season is concerned. They did better than expected, they were entertaining, and they were more than anyone thought they would.
I'm not surprised about the 'Hawks beating the Wild, and the sting of losing to the same team three years in a row is close to home for me, so I do feel for the Wild fans.
Now, depending on how the two Eastern series go, we'll see if there is celebration from me or not.
The "Babclock" is now ticking, as the Red Wings have given him permission to talk to other teams.
Stay in Detroit?
Edmonton?
Buffalo?
Philadelphia?
Toronto?
My guess, if he does move, is on BUF or EDM as both have owners with a TON of cash (Pergula bought the Bill for $1.3B in cash, then bought the Sabres) to pay Babs and a team with a lot of young talent. I'm still leaning towards BUF as the team had a brutal season but not a string of years of them with high draft picks getting their expectations/dreams crushed by loss after loss after loss for several years in a row.
The "Babclock" is now ticking, as the Red Wings have given him permission to talk to other teams.
Stay in Detroit?
Edmonton?
Buffalo?
Philadelphia?
Toronto?
My guess, if he does move, is on BUF or EDM as both have owners with a TON of cash (Pergula bought the Bill for $1.3B in cash, then bought the Sabres) to pay Babs and a team with a lot of young talent. I'm still leaning towards BUF as the team had a brutal season but not a string of years of them with high draft picks getting their expectations/dreams crushed by loss after loss after loss for several years in a row.
20k fans leaving the Bell Centre to see downtown Montreal either smashed or on fire. I wonder if HNIC will show that, or if it'll fall to the non-sports news channels to report it?
Nice comments from PK before game 3 in Tampa. I hope they make him a full time captain next season, PK and the habs deserve each other.
“It would be nice to shove it down their throat, you know?” Subban said. “I mean, come in here and win a hockey game and possibly win two would be great.
“I’m sure they would have a bitter taste in their mouths if we did that. We have an opportunity to (win on Wednesday).
“Listen, as far as I am concerned, the pressure is on them. They have had a great start to the playoffs ... we come in here and steal a game, then we will see what they are really about.”
I'm sure Tampa's reaction would be....
Challenge taken and shoved down Montreal's throats w/ 1 second left.
