Buffalo Rick

I’m surprised by the deficit here. I had Vegas winning but I thought it would be more of a fight. I give Carolina a far better shot of being the next team to rally from 3-0. Who ever imagined a Vegas vs Florida final?

I can’t get excited to watch.

Carolina will win the series. But Vegas will win Cup

Must give this team a ton of respect. Its some season and some great coaching. Almost pulled it off vs a Dallas team that can score and had to be very nervous right until the end last night. Its too bad it did not wind up a win for Seattle. I do not think they would have beaten Vegas and I do not believe Dallas will either. But it should be a fight. And I could be dead wrong. But I just feel like Vegas has the best team in the West this year. I wonder if Alex Tuch is cheering for them quietly? Eichel we know would be good. Marchessault is having some playoffs. Hat trick vs Edmonton. Stone is another guy that can finish. But back to Seattle, they played lights out this year. They are on my short list of teams I like. So Ill make it official Sabres, Blues, Kracken. The sea monsters. I would try and find another offensive weapon. Swartz is a big time gunner they do have. He will help. Coming off the injury Im not sure he was 100% Hopefully they make it back next year? Oh, and the Sabres and Blues also. Of course

We have us a real treat of a game 7 tomorrow. I doubt there is an ounce of arrogance left in the Stars ️. My heart says Kracken. And why not in a game 7. Seattle must be diligent in their own zone. Yet they can’t be the 90s Devils either. It would sure help if they scored first.

Vegas, Vegas, Vegas

That’s true. While at a Sabres vs Canadians game once, back when Miller was still here, they brought a couple of bus loads of Habs fans and I was seated near a few. They told me that high scalp prices are paid when Leafx are in Montreal. Imagine when they play in Toronto. It might be the toughest ticket to get in sports. My 77 Led Zeppelin tickets still have them beat. I was offered $200 each at the door going in! In 1977!!! Wisely I declined saying “sorry, but don’t think I’ll ever get to see them again”. I was correct. Days before they were sold out in Buffalo , Plants son died tragically. Tour canceled. This two months after I saw them at old Capital Centre. I know in the NFL the Giants and Denver are sold out years in advance. Season ticket holders of course. I’ll be walking into the Lions den when I go see my Orioles in Tampa in June.

I’m sure McDavid will get to the finals soon. How soon is anyone’s guess but I highly doubt the goalies they have now will be the same next year? Maybe when they get there my Sabres will be the team waiting for them? They are going to be in the mix soon enough. For now we must watch Eichel succeed. I knew he would. Adams is such a jackass. Nothing will keep the Oilers from being in the mix next year. But it’s no fun getting knocked out. I know all too well.

I really don’t know if it’s fair to block any sports fan from buying tickets. The Leafs fans buy many tickets in Buffalo, and it actually helps the revenue. I don’t like it that we can NEVER get a ticket in Toronto. So maybe they need a short but not permanent lesson? Maybe the greedy bastard got what they deserved?

I do not believe that Dallas or Seattle will beat Vegas. It sure makes me mad knowing what a stupid ass move Adams made losing Eichel. Huge mistake. Vegas and Carolina can be very competitive and tough final. Dallas could pull it off I suppose but I doubt it. Eichel will hoist the Cup and I’m stuck with his Sabres jersey

Sorry about your boys JR

How many beers have you had waiting for this nerve wracking game? . You will need more. You’re probably a nervous wreck already! You should be. I’ve been there. Looking down that barrel. GL. I think it’s likely going 7

In their defense over “wanting to move on “ stated Pilldoc, it’s not so easy to just “find” or get a good goalie. So many teams, so few quality goalies. Don’t get me started on that dirty Evander Kane! Best player on the planet? Maybe. Top 2-3 for sure

I don’t think it’s their only issue. You take away McDavid and they would not be here.

It’s hard to believe they did this. Screw the East coast I guess?

McDavid and Edmonton face elimination but it won’t be easy to oust them in Edmonton. This might go 7. I still feel if you remove the Eichel vs McDavid perspective, Vegas still has more depth, and goaltending might be an edge too. But anything can happen , just look at Florida

The pressure is in Dallas. They are expected to win this series. I look at the Kracken line pan Swartz, the former Blue is the “star” player on this team on paper. I see former Sabres pick Borgen who they acquired in entry draft. Not many “names” but Dallas out side of Sequin, Benn are not exactly loaded. I can see Seattle pulling this off but Grabaur must be good. I would love to see Seattle win but no matter, quite a season and so far hockey is a success in Seattle.

Don’t be too Tough on the Detroit Lions, they are turning the corner. They can win the central and I’m picking them to slug it out and win. Some have them getting to SB. Let’s see if Florida fans show up like these Seattle fans

I am saying on a national stage the rankings for these Eastern finals will be “nobody cares”.

This is not good for the NHL in general. Of course if Denver wins in the NBA it wont exactly be great for the NBA either. If the Leafs had won there would have been far more interest in Canada. I am not totally counting Edmonton out but I have picked Vegas to beat them. I stand by it. If its Vegas vs Dallas they would be the only teams remotely interesting. Nobody gives a damn about Florida or Carolina, an all South hockey final. Hockey just isnt big in the Southern US. The Leafs should have beaten Florida. They are a better team with worst goaltending. Carolina should take care of the Panthers. It may at least salvage a decent final.

FIRED ! No mutual crap! Stupid move. If JR reads this, maybe he can verify this? Wasn’t Gallant the 2nd puck behind Gilbert Perrault? 1970?

1942! 2023! Oh yeah. Go Leafs Go!!!

Florida and their fair weather fans do not belong in the NHL. And now they show up? Where were their fans the last few years? Empty seats night in and out. I watched my Sabres play there over the years and the place was empty but for a few Buffalo fans in south Florida. I don’t know how they survive financially. They won’t get to the finals. You can put those words up in lights!

It doesn’t seem like it but it’s a shocker either way when you look at the roster. I hope they win it all

I still think they are just lucky. Hockey has more luck than any of the major sports. Arguably. We have seen teams come back from 3-0 several times in hockey. Can happen. Unlikely but not impossible. I now would rank the Devils vs Carolina winner the favorite in the East.