# NHL April 2019/ Playoff Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 2, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923 "2019-04-02T15:04:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/341 "2019-05-15T02:52:47Z")
The Carolina radio announcers just agreed that the 'Canes played _their_ game tonight and they still couldn’t beat the Bruins. Boston is just too big, too strong for this Carolina team, IMO. A Boston-St. Louis final would be the most blue-collar sports championship in the US in a few years eh. That’d be a very physical, low-scoring series, I’d bet. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/342 "2019-05-15T02:59:41Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > The Rat. Kenny Linseman?😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tapiotar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3be4f8/32.png) [@Tapiotar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapiotar)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/343 "2019-05-15T03:09:33Z")
Tuukka Rask doesn’t use a goalie glove, he’s got the Infinity Gauntlet. He is GOOD! ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/344 "2019-05-15T03:59:12Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > The Carolina radio announcers just agreed that the 'Canes played _their_ game tonight and they still couldn’t beat the Bruins. > > Boston is just too big, too strong for this Carolina team, IMO. Well, special teams was a disaster again, and turnovers sapped their one strength in the playoffs(5v5). At this point I just want to deny the Massholes the pleasure of a sweep. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/345 "2019-05-15T04:31:08Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Nice job, Blues! Yeah, I didn’t think it was likely they were going to be able to split the first two games after watching the first, but they kept at their game (physical, pressure), and it seemed to work. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Well, special teams was a disaster again, and turnovers sapped their one strength in the playoffs(5v5). At this point I just want to deny the Massholes the pleasure of a sweep. Yeah, it’d be pretty sweet if they could push it to five or six games, but that seems to be a tall order at this point. A sweep in the conference finals would suck. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/346 "2019-05-15T10:30:25Z")
The Canes now have two ways they can be like the Islanders – they can be one of the few teams to ever come back from a 3-0 deficit, or they can be one of the few teams that get swept after sweeping a series. I’m kinda hoping for the latter. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/347 "2019-05-15T13:18:13Z")
For all the crap Tuukka has taken over the years from Boston fans, he’s playing out of his mind right now. Granted, the rest of the team is doing pretty well but this could be a repeat of 2011 when the Bruins rode Tim Thomas to the Cup. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/348 "2019-05-15T13:47:02Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > God I hate the Bruins. So, so very much. Just curious, what is about the Bruins that inspires your hate? I completely understand the Patriots and Red Sox hate, but I’ve always felt that the Bruins team and fans were much more grounded and blue collar. Is it the team (in particular Marchand who I’d hate if he were any team but my own) or the fans or the history? ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/349 "2019-05-15T14:53:16Z")
You do know that Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics fans are all pretty much the same people, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/350 "2019-05-15T15:05:10Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > You do know that Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics fans are all pretty much the same people, don’t you? Some are, but hockey fans are different IMHO. Much fewer bandwagon fans, more long term fans who know the sport. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/351 "2019-05-15T15:07:43Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > You do know that Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics fans are all pretty much the same people, don’t you? Well… not all of us. As a kid I grew up in Upstate NY and New England, and for some reason or other I was a Celtics fan (Havlicek, Cowens, Jo Jo, Nellie), but not a fan of Red Sox (Orioles, and Brooks for me), Pats (LA Rams), or Bruins (Rangers, then later Whalers). Hmmm… ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/352 "2019-05-15T15:08:41Z")
[Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach!](https://apnews.com/70de079d95bd4d7f9796169cbb5f67e8) > [@](#): > > Krueger replaces Phil Housley , who was fired after just two seasons, including this past year when Buffalo won just 16 of its final 57 games following a 10-game winning streak in November. > > In finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, the Sabres joined the 2016-17 Philadelphia Flyers in becoming the second of 50 NHL teams to miss the playoffs in the same season they won at least 10 straight games. > > The Sabres playoff drought stands as the NHL’s longest active streak. > [@](#): > > A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press that the Sabres have hired Krueger as coach. The person spoke to the AP on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the hiring. Canada’s SportsNet.ca first reported the move. > > The 59-year-old Krueger previously coached the Edmonton Oilers during the NHL’s lockout-shortened season in 2012-13. He was fired by the team via Skype after the youth-laden Oilers finished 19-22-7. > > Krueger has vast coaching experience, including overseeing Switzerland’s national team to Winter Games appearances in 2002, 2006 and 2010. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/353 "2019-05-15T15:28:48Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Just curious, what is about the Bruins that inspires your hate? I completely understand the Patriots and Red Sox hate, but I’ve always felt that the Bruins team and fans were much more grounded and blue collar. Is it the team (in particular Marchand who I’d hate if he were any team but my own) or the fans or the history? Just a jealousy of all the success the teams have had. Sox 2018, Celtics 2008, Bruins 2011, Patriots string of wins. Be nice if you could share the wealth, ya know! ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/354 "2019-05-16T01:28:19Z")
Go Sharks! ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/355 "2019-05-16T02:11:28Z")
> [@Hampshire](#): > > Just a jealousy of all the success the teams have had. Sox 2018, Celtics 2008, Bruins 2011, Patriots string of wins. > Be nice if you could share the wealth, ya know! The Red Sox went 86 years between championships. Is that what you want? ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/356 "2019-05-16T03:12:18Z")
Hand pass? Looked like it to me, but I’m not a referee. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/357 "2019-05-16T03:17:58Z")
Da’hell??? That was a hand pass!!! That was totally not legit! I don’t think there’s much jealousy against the Patriots. We may have a rivalry there, but the Steelers were a winning franchinse long before they were, and we were the first to win 6 Lombardies. > [@Telemark](#): > > Just curious, what is about the Bruins that inspires your hate? I completely understand the Patriots and Red Sox hate, but I’ve always felt that the Bruins team and fans were much more grounded and blue collar. Is it the team (in particular Marchand who I’d hate if he were any team but my own) or the fans or the history? Pittsburgh’s had a minor rivalry with them, probably from the time they threw a hissyfit over us changing our colors, a few other things. To be fair, they have some things against us – Matt Cooke’s hit on Mark Savard. (Although we’re pretty much even now I’d say, after Shawn Thornton’s attack on Brooks Orpk) I also don’t like how their fans have cheered when players get injured, which has happened in the past. It’s not a HUGE one, like the ones we have with the Flyers, or the Capitals. And there are individual Bruins I like. But it’s up there with New York, I’d say. (The Pirates suck. I will grant you that. Bob Nutting is completely destroying them) ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/358 "2019-05-16T03:29:17Z")
The Sharks have gotten plenty screwed on shit like this in years past. I don’t feel one but of “shame” accepting this win. We were the better team. The Blues were the better team in game 2, but not now. Bring it. I have to say that I’ll be rooting hard for the Blues if they win this series. (But right now, let’s ‘get over the blues,’ weaklings.) ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/359 "2019-05-16T06:13:54Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > Hand pass? Looked like it to me, but I’m not a referee. Looked that way to me too. But I’ll take it! There were several missed calls earlier. That one was merely the last one. But I’ll take it! > [@garygnu](#): > > Bring it. Yes. Bring it! Go Sharks!!! ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/360 "2019-05-16T11:30:50Z")
Great game, terrible ending. Blues got robbed. Oh well, four more games to play. Go Blues! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923.md?page=17) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923.md?page=19)