2023-24 NHL Season Thread.

[Rennadrel]

I buy the drinking tears part, cuz its either that or drown in them amirite?

When you live in Leafs nation, it's one or the other. For almost 50 years though it has been drowning in them.

[Stommped]

If I had won, I would have been overjoyed. Mostly because either Winnipeg or Montreal would be lifting the cup. But, I bet with my heart. Even though it'll cost me.

I have Chicago in 6 because I want another party with Toews in Winnipeg.

Can I come if that happens?

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As far as predictions, I know the Hawks have more talent top to bottom in their 18, and I call the goalies mostly a wash, so they should be able to take this series easier than the Anaheim series; however, any hockey series is unpredictable. Their top PP line is terrifying and any team that can put 6 on Hank in back to back games is a serious threat offensively.

I'll take the Hawks in 6, which would mean a win on home ice!

[Zeoni]

Either way, this is gonna he a helluva finals I imagine. Crazy offense vs crazy offense, both goalies shown to be shaky at times but dominant as well. I'm excited as heck, moreso than the last 2 years!

[Gumboy]

I kind of hope chicago wins just so the heartbroken bulls/cubs fans can cheer for another team that actually wins.

[Nazrark]

I kind of hope chicago wins just so the heartbroken bulls/cubs fans can cheer for another team that actually wins.

They have to start losing in order to be supported. Chicago doesn't support teams that win.

[Toxigen]

Seems as though I may be lucky enough to be at Game 5 in Tampa (if necessary, of course). Company I work for is doing a little "sales" expenditure. Gotta love it when your owner/CEO is an avid hockey fan.

Could I possibly witness the Cup live? Perhaps, but I'm betting this series goes 7. I'm definitely not going to pay for Game 7 Stanley Cup Final tickets.

Here's to hoping for a 4-1 route, though!

Maybe next year I'll do some wild predictions and let someone else win

LET'S GO LIGHTNING

[Puupi]

Otherwise I would think Tampa wins the cup, but Bishop is just so bad goalie... or well, he isn't really a goalie. Just a giant blocking most of shots. Therefore I think Chicago will win.

[Reg]

Otherwise I would think Tampa wins the cup, but Bishop is just so bad goalie... or well, he isn't really a goalie. Just a giant blocking most of shots. Therefore I think Chicago will win.

The Hawks have offensive players that can find the holes in the wall, unlike my Rangers.

And since I wanted a Rangers-Hawks final, I am going to back the Hawks since they would the team I would follow if my Rangers didn't exist. So Go Hawks!

[Puupi]

I put my bet 1-4 Chicago for tonight!

[Knails]

I put my bet 1-4 Chicago for tonight!

I'm gonna say 5-3 Hawks. With the 5th being the open net.

[Zeoni]

6-5 tampa in ot with 3 lead changes calling it now!

[draynay]

Pretty awesome first goal of the finals.

[Stommped]

Did you guys see this? If Tampa wins all 4 teams they eliminated were original 6 teams and if the Hawks win all 4 teams they eliminated became teams 1992 or later. Crazy

[Greeney]

Did you guys see this? If Tampa wins all 4 teams they eliminated were original 6 teams and if the Hawks win all 4 teams they eliminated became teams 1992 or later. Crazy

Knew about Tampa facing all original six, didn't realize the Chicago side though. Pretty neat.

[Tradewind]

I don't understand what is happening in this game...they're...defending!

[Stommped]

Wow I really underestimated this defense.... theres no room at all for us

[Zeoni]

Typical Blackhawks lol

[Rorke]

Can't believe Tampa lost this game. Just goes to show how inferior the East is compared to the West.

Series is already over.

[Stommped]

Lol we are so spoiled... even my gf who barely watches hockey was like "why do I feel like this always happens when I watch them"

[Knails]

I'm gonna say 5-3 Hawks. With the 5th being the open net.

Well. I was wrong. Expected higher scoring but what the hell were the Bolts thinking of just defending in the 3rd period? That's...not their game....is it....?