Pete

People form opinions based on what you put out there. I'm only commenting on what you put out there. Nobody knows what goes on in your head, but as far as reading what's out here, there is nothing but negativity which again to me is bananas considering the position this team is in. Undefeated in the playoffs. 3 Conn Smythe contenders. Best and hottest goalie left in the playoffs. But sure, let's complain about a guy who just had three assists, seven points in six games, because the assists were secondary or came off a broken play. Sure, that makes total sense and is the hallmark of someone who's enjoying themselves. I wonder what it looks like when the team is actually bad.

Three or less, obviously.

Haven't complained about Kreider at all in the playoffs. In fact, I praised his engagement. Because at this point it doesn't matter. During the regular season, the Kreider vibe is just lazy hockey. I don't criticize him after every single game. That's just who he is and how he rolls. The constant whining after every game about specific players when the team is performing this well is fucking ridiculous. But hey, if the best you can do is whataboutism, then I don't know what to tell you. Is it possible to point out when needs to be better while enjoying yourself, yes but all you talk about is the negative. If you want to sit there and be miserable while the rest of us are enjoying the ride, to each their own. I'll be happy to celebrate a cup win while you in certain others are still lobbying to trade Panarin.

That's how he rolls. That's how his brother rolls too. Find the guy on the ice whose least likely to give you a beating, and go grab him.

Everything can always be better, if you expect perfect 60 minute domination of every game in the playoffs you'll always be disappointed. Laviolette even said this a few days ago. Could some players be better? Sure. But you choose to focus on the negative for some reason, instead of the fact they're 6-0 right now with the hottest goalie in the playoffs. Why not enjoy that? Feels like if they win a Cup you'll complain about Panarin not scoring enough or Zib not having enough 5v5 points, which is wild.

Even your hyperbole has lost its edge.

Sure, and it was great for a Tuesday night game in early March against Ottawa. But now we're down to business.

Last night was the first time Trouba has been on for a goal against in the playoffs. Yeah, that pair had a horrific game, which at the end of the day cost the team nothing. If you're always wanting more from a 6-0 team maybe it's time to re-evaluate your expectations.

He was the best contract in the league this year.

Exactly. So why are people losing their minds if a guy who plays four minutes gets swapped out?

You just described Rempe, who's much worse at hockey than Brodz.

Yes, because he didn't have Wennberg and Roslovic to push guys down the lineup. Now, he shouldn't have to. Brodzinski was a 3rd liner for half the year, but now he can't be a regular 4th liner for a few games on the road? I don't buy that. Yes the Canes played 9 forwards last night. I'm not talking about the Canes and I'm not talking about last night. Rempe playing 4 minutes a games is a big enough issue in a 60 minute game, it's even worse when he sits in a 2OT game after period 2.

They exist. In the same world where Mika isn't good at setting up other players. You really can't make this shit up.