2019 Playoff race.

[cookinbrak]

That game is over. Now we have 5 straight at home. Time to nut up.

[TheMaulClaw]

Big win last night. I know the loss to the BJs took the wind out of our sails a bit. But it was a nice bounce back game and we got a lot of help last night. Nice to go into the Pitt game with a win.

[RealBitsOfPanther]

Big game coming up on Tuesday against the Pens. Really need to win that one in regulation. 

[t96]

1 hour ago, RealBitsOfPanther said:

Big game coming up on Tuesday against the Pens. Really need to win that one in regulation. 

This game is huge. It being at home helps us quite a bit. And looks like Malkin will be out which is no small loss for them. We better be ready though as that team is gearing up for the playoffs and is one of the most dangerous teams in the league around this time of year. A loss wouldn’t kill us by any means but a win would be a great indicator of this team’s potential in the playoffs. Looking forward to this one.

[TheMaulClaw]

Fug yeah great win. 

[RealBitsOfPanther]

If anyone was doubting how if the Canes were ready for the playoffs, last night's game should of answered that. That was a playoff game and they played just like they have every other game this year. 

 

Also Wadell just needs to hand Mrazek a blank check at this point. 

[t96]

Aho played 29 minutes last night.... He’s going to be a top 5 player in the league before we know it. Great win. Need to keep it going against Tampa. They’ll be coming from Washington tonight so having clinched the presidents trophy maybe they’ll rest some guys a bit more, almost certainly Vasi. Either way though, we can beat them.

[t96]

@Jeremy Igo how about one Canes thread in the main board for the playoffs (assuming we do make it) since it’s the offseason?

[Anybodyhome]

My Blackhawks have gone from winning 3 cups in 6 years to being bounced in the first round 2 years in a row following their last cup and missing the playoffs altogether the past 2 years.

That being said, the roster is full of 22-23 year olds who will be much better next season. When Duncan Keith and Chris Kunitz are the oldest guys, I should feel much better going forward. 

[cookinbrak]

Tampa will be a huge measuring stick for how we stack up.

[TheMaulClaw]

2 hours ago, cookinbrak said:

Tampa will be a huge measuring stick for how we stack up.

Yeah. Tampa is a machine. I'll be happy if we can get a point.

[MillionDollarCam]

5 hours ago, Anybodyhome said:

My Blackhawks have gone from winning 3 cups in 6 years to being bounced in the first round 2 years in a row following their last cup and missing the playoffs altogether the past 2 years.

That being said, the roster is full of 22-23 year olds who will be much better next season. When Duncan Keith and Chris Kunitz are the oldest guys, I should feel much better going forward. 

We still can't thank you enough for sending us Turbo as a present for taking on Bickell.

[MillionDollarCam]

Well if we have to play TB we couldn't have asked for a better scenario.

- Tampa is on the back end of a back to back

- They just played an OT game against a very tough Washington team

- They are coming off of a win (the Lightning have only twice lost two consecutive games this year)

Hopefully de Haan is back and Ferland sets the tone early with a big hit.

 

[t96]

1 hour ago, MillionDollarCam said:

Well if we have to play TB we couldn't have asked for a better scenario.

- Tampa is on the back end of a back to back

- They just played an OT game against a very tough Washington team

- They are coming off of a win (the Lightning have only twice lost two consecutive games this year)

Hopefully de Haan is back and Ferland sets the tone early with a big hit.

 

And Vasilevsky certainly won't play.