kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 This is a topic that I have heard opposing views on, and I am very curious to see what this board thinks. Are you happy to see fresh faces in the second round? With the second round consisting of the Columbus, NYI, Carolina, Coloado, St. Louis, Dallas, Boston and San Jose, with the exception of maybe a couple teams we have a very fresh group of teams playing. At the same time, by having fresh faces, we are missing almost all of the big market teams, and a TON of the big name players around the league. Now, obviously 99.9 % of us would love the Wings to be contenders, so lets not factor the Wings into this at all. But here is my question, are you happy to see fresh faces? Or do you feel like we are missing the stars, and have little desire to see small market teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 Yes, I'm very happy. The tears are delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 Happy, enough salt for the snowy roads in Michigan next winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 How else does a “no name” team become a team with a name, but having playoff success? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Mckinley25 said: How else does a “no name” team become a team with a name, but having playoff success? By worshipping the many-faced God and becoming a faceless man (team). Edited April 27, 2019 by kickazz 1 Mckinley25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 Just thought that I'd mention that 5 of those no-named teams have won at least 1 Stanley Cup, with a total of 14 between them. Would also like to add, screw those bunch of jerks. Move them to The Yukon Territories, for all I care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 I didnt vote because I dont prefer either scenario. Take all of the original six, canadians, and usual suspects out of the equation and its not worth watching. If its always the same teams, it becomes boring. I prefer balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: I didnt vote because I dont prefer either scenario. Take all of the original six, canadians, and usual suspects out of the equation and its not worth watching. If its always the same teams, it becomes boring. I prefer balance. Are we still talking about hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) I'd be a lot happier if Carolina, Dallas, and Columbus were gone. All three of those teams ruined a more interesting second round matchup for me. I like the Colorado vs. San Jose matchup. That should be a fun one. Edited April 28, 2019 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, kickazz said: Are we still talking about hockey Maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 3 hours ago, BigWillieStyle said: Just thought that I'd mention that 5 of those no-named teams have won at least 1 Stanley Cup, with a total of 14 between them. Would also like to add, screw those bunch of jerks. Move them to The Yukon Territories, for all I care. None of these teams have won a Stanley Cup with this group of players. Maybe Boston, but that was a different team 8 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 BOS - never ever root for them CBJ - meh they just won their first playoff series CAR - that state cares more about NASCAR than hockey NYI - incredible historic fan base that surprised a lot of the NHL and is having success DAL- I like Seguin/Benn/Radulov STL - old rival, original expansion team who never gets it done SJ - win a Cup for Thornton? They advanced on a horrible major penalty in their favor COL - nope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 I want a SJS NYI final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, GMRwings1983 said: I'd be a lot happier if Carolina, Nasvhille, and Columbus were gone. All three of those teams ruined a more interesting second round matchup for me. I like the Colorado vs. San Jose matchup. That should be a fun one. Do you mean the Islanders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, kliq said: Do you mean the Islanders? Sorry, I meant Dallas. I wanted to see Nashville vs. St Louis. Those teams have a pretty good rivalry. Also, say what you want about their fans, it’s fun to see that atmosphere in Nashville on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 622 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: I want a SJS NYI final. So you want to hurt the Wings' draft position? I mean I'm okay with the Sharks going to the final because that turns a 3rd round pick next year into a 2nd, but there's no reason for any Wings fan to want the Isles to advance beyond round 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 BOS - lose this round please CBJ - win this round please CAR - brought down the Champs and now a decent shot at being the champ NYI - love them winning and Tavares losing DAL- I like Seguin/Benn/Radulov/Klingberg/Heiskanen STL - meh SJ - win a Cup for Thornton? They advanced on a horrible Vegas PK COL - NOPE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 48 minutes ago, TLGTrico said: So you want to hurt the Wings' draft position? Yes. 1 Neomaxizoomdweebie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 I want to see SJ vs Boston. Farthest distance between 2 NHL teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 622 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 Out of all the teams still alive, the last one to win a cup was Boston back in 2011. So we're gonna have a Stanley Cup Champion that hasn't won in at least 8 years. Refreshing to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, TLGTrico said: So you want to hurt the Wings' draft position? I mean I'm okay with the Sharks going to the final because that turns a 3rd round pick next year into a 2nd, but there's no reason for any Wings fan to want the Isles to advance beyond round 2. Considering my 3 other EC choices are BOS, CBJ, and CAR....yes. 9 hours ago, BigWillieStyle said: Just thought that I'd mention that 5 of those no-named teams have won at least 1 Stanley Cup, with a total of 14 between them. Would also like to add, screw those bunch of jerks. Move them to The Yukon Territories, for all I care. The Whitehorse White Horses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 3 hours ago, GMRwings1983 said: Sorry, I meant Dallas. I wanted to see Nashville vs. St Louis. Those teams have a pretty good rivalry. Also, say what you want about their fans, it’s fun to see that atmosphere in Nashville on TV. I have no problem with Nashville, I was pulling for them. I thought you mean NYI because you mentioned in another thread that you didnt want to see Carolina vs NYI lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 maybe it will be SJ-BOS for the Cup. I remember when that was a sexy pick in like 2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, kliq said: I have no problem with Nashville, I was pulling for them. I thought you mean NYI because you mentioned in another thread that you didnt want to see Carolina vs NYI lol. I don't. But most of that has to do with Carolina. Although a Pens vs. Capitals matchup is always interesting, (like everyone else), I wanted the Penguins to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 The Carolina hate is fueling my enthusiasm for their run. Pumped for 3! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
