Random NHL comments/thoughts

[Jason_R]

McDavid isn’t going anywhere until the end of his contract. In the meantime, he will hold Stan’s feet to the fire about goaltending and other roster issues. I don’t know who Edmonton has that would meet Detroit’s needs and be a comparable asset, but Edmonton is desperate for a goalie and Cossa spent time with the Oil Kings. There will be Cossa to Edmonton rumors until McDavid’s wish for a new goalie is granted

[slothfacekilla]

Not shocking but Seider didn't get a Norris nom.  

[Hongbit]

Savage!

[lordstanley]

Habs about to take a 2-1 series lead over Buffalo, up 6-2 with 4 minutes to go. Canes should have at least 10 days off. 
 

Alex Lyon was in for 4 goals against in Game 2 against Montreal and 5 goals tonight, so doubt he will start Game 4. 

Edited Monday at 01:58 AM by lordstanley

[GalagaGuy]

I feel like we could just skip ahead to Colorado vs Carolina.  I don't see any way either of them lose their next series.  

[slothfacekilla]

On 5/1/2026 at 7:22 AM, Hongbit said:

Congrats to Bill Guerin for having the sack to make a big move and trade for Quinn Hughes even without a contract commitment.   He knew it wouldn’t be a waste even if he couldn’t sign him long term.   Even if it’s only 2 years,  it’s been a massive success winning their first playoff series in a decade.  

Couldn't help myself 😂

It'll be interesting to see what they can do moving forward without a first round pick this draft and their 2-4 missing the following draft.  Their prospect pool is already bottom half of the league, they have to hope Stramel is a guy especially since they have no center depth (or a number one center) on their nhl roster.  They have like $12 million in cap space next season but they have a lot of roster spaces to fill so it isn't like they can acquire a premier player.  Their non-Hughes/Faber defenders were pretty damn bad.  I guess it is nice to win a playoff series but that is a flawed roster with a tenuous future moving forward.