They are/were in different contract situations, since they could have lost Bussi in this upcoming off season and they can't with Niki (unless he wants to leave the NHL).

I understand tickets prices going up each round of the playoffs, but raising parking each round sucks.

I feel much worse about round one than I have in the last few years.

I am definitely nervous about this match up

That is my understanding, yes.

My app is giving the 2nd assist to Stankoven

I was thinking the opposite, actually. I guess we will see on the weekend. 🤷

I'm wondering if they already sent him home early to be as prepped/rested for the playoffs?

I've wondered why he hasn't been given a game off. I imagine he was given the choice and declined?

Regardless, it pretty clearly settles the question of who will be the playoff goalie this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if he went home to be ready for this weekend

Anderson is probably not there?

It will be interesting to see if they give him the NYI game on Tuesday.

We went to the game on Wednesday and it was our first Swarm game. Obviously a finals game is different than usual, but it was super fun and the vibe there was awesome.

Can't struggle in the ECF if you don't get there.

I am sure they care, generally speaking, but I would expect that being well rested and as healthy as possible for the start of the playoffs would be a bigger priority.

It definitely worries me, though, that the Sens seem like the most likely first round match up for the Canes.

Montreal is the one I least want to see, but the Sens are right after them. Would be interesting if the Canes had the opportunity to lose in their last couple of games to give NYI/PHI a boost into that spot.

I don't like the odds for the Canes against the Sens in the first round.

Hoping for 3-1, realistically guessing 3-2, my gut is seeing 3-3.

They won't.

Surprised that they have the BJ odds so low, in terms of the match up. I guess they are likely to finish above a WC spot?

The Canes unwillingness to trade for a decent goalie will keep them from the cup

And goaltending. And defense.

Well on the way, unfortunately

Maybe all that cap space the Canes saved can play in goal during the playoffs

Lol.

Remember when Bussi was good?

The Canes don't have any decent goaltending, but ita okay, because they have plenty of cap space.