playoffs: 2017-18 WCSF | Vegas Golden Knights (P1) v. San Jose Sharks (P3)

[fletch]

sharks really impressive through first 2 periods. sandpaper, nasty in own end, taking advantage of their scoring chances. this is their opportunity in the series

[paddynyc]

That was a bad goal

 

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[paddynyc]

Need to review this goal I think interference

 

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[paddynyc]

Good call no goal

 

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[fletch]

agreed definite goalie interference

[fletch]

sharks will be kicking themselves if they don’t win... they have controlled much of the game and we’ve seen the b minus or c version of the knights tonight. gotta find a way to win down 2-0 is a tough ask against this vegas squad

[LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN]

Wha' happened? Everyone went to sleep? Sharks win in double OT. So much for a sweep.

[Abe Froman]

A "Fleury" of activity in front of the Vegas net.

[Karan]

VGK takes it in OT! Karlsson what a fucking shot...stud.

[Mike]

Sharks with a late one to go up 2-0 end 1. Vegas should make a game of it. Either way, they?re fun to watch. What a great job putting this team together and a better job coaching it. Their worst pick was Lindberg :rofl:

 

God, I wanna pull up that thread.

[phillyb]

What a shit way to end that period.

[Stephen]

That shot was over the line. 2-0 VGK.

[Stephen]

We have a possible 100% chance of Fleury

[Vodka Drunkenski]

Vegas looks set to go to the conference finals

[Stephen]

Vegas looks set to go to the conference finals

 

What a way to add to this historic season for the Knights (The Golden Misfits). Their intro in the western final will be interesting depending on who they face. ;)

[Stephen]

Polish up the Golf Clubs for the Sharks

[Morphinity 2.0]

Once again I am wrong in my analysis

[Abe Froman]

I picked VGK in 6 for the poll, but picked SJS in my bracket. I wish I knew why.

[Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc]

I've said this since november, but NOW the fairytale ends. Sharks in 6

 

fuck this. VGK to win the cup. Beats Jets in 5 and sweeps Tampa in the final.

[Valriera]

Even if this team was bad (they aren’t) fleury playing like this would give the rangers a chance to win every series. Guy has been lights out. I think these guys very reasonably could win the cup and man what a story that would be

[Dunny]

"We've got 45 proprietary analytical metrics, have carefully crafted our roster over the past ten years, we have a prospect pipeline designed to mitigate any injury and have hand chosen two Vets to provide key leadership when its needed most"

 

 

"We're just going to take the Leagues cast-offs and out work you"

[phillyb]

Congrats to Vegas. Fuck yeah. Too bad they can?t go 16-0. Lol

[Abe Froman]

It would be a hell of a parade down Las Vegas Boulevard.

[LeetchFan]

Congrats to Vegas. Fuck yeah. Too bad they can?t go 16-0. Lol

 

This is actually a disaster for the LV franchise. I mean, they had a grace period the first few years.....they could stink and nobody would give a hoot.

 

God Help them if in a few years when the Raiders come there, they are a bad team. The novelty of a new NHL franchise will be gone.....new arena gone....playoff success gone.

 

They'll be looking for Sheldon Adelson to buy them to cover the losses.

[Giacomin]

This is actually a disaster for the LV franchise. I mean, they had a grace period the first few years.....they could stink and nobody would give a hoot.

 

God Help them if in a few years when the Raiders come there, they are a bad team. The novelty of a new NHL franchise will be gone.....new arena gone....playoff success gone.

 

They'll be looking for Sheldon Adelson to buy them to cover the losses.

 

Welllll.... can't be certain it is a disaster. Opposite arguments could be made that this could ignite a solid fanbase or a winning culture. Their mgmt, coaching and young core could lead to a competitive team for years.

 

Assume your speculation is right. If so, then so be it. Sorta natural selection. If the market really can not support a hockey team, then they do not deserve one. Only time will tell. After Seattle, the NHL needs to stop expanding for a decade. Instead evaluate the health and intentions of franchises like Carolina or Florida or whoever. If a new market is demanding an NHL franchise, then someone can move from a market that is just not strong enough to support an NHL team.