19 goals is the most number of goals scored in a playoffs. If Tkachuk gets 20 he’ll get the Conn Smythe. But Bobrovsky could win the Conn Smythe even if Florida doesn’t win the Cup.
i'm still leaning Bob. No question Tkachuk has been a beast. Bob saved their bacon against Boston. A series they were not supposed to win even one game. Bob was good against Toronto And seriously. Bob was nuts against Carolina. over 2 games of shut out hockey. crazy shit when you are basically being out played on the ice mostly.
@rayffs9346 bruh the east was better than the west, the flames were competing for a playoff spot with 17 ot losses against the dumpster jets and the Preds who literally just have a goaltender
@@justsam7919 17 or losses is just an indication of horrid luck, but also competitive spirit. The Panthers BARELY had a winning record with a roster that was still capable of president’s trophy. In the regular season they looked sluggish and 92 points more likely has a team missing the playoffs.
As a Panthers fan...I will always respect Huby. He never disrespected us and stuck with us through very tough times. Yes sometimes he made me mad becuase he was scared to shoot but he was such a great playmaker. I think I always knew that he wasnt gonna stay forever, I always thought that he would want to go back to Canada and play there. Now im very glad the trade happened but im still rooting for Huby and every Panther fan is rooting for him as well. Also the Flames fans have been very respectful to us as well and have been rooting for Tkachuk just like how us Panther fans would root for Huby in this same situation. GO CATS
I absolutely can’t believe it. Just got home from the best hockey game of my entire life… this team is something else. What a time to be a sports fan down here, absolute magical ride every single night. ❤ 🎉 🙌🏻 Also Huby was my first favorite panther. Met him several times. He’s the best. Absolutely love the guy. Feel so bad for him. Want him to score 100 next year.
This Tkachuk trade is shaping up to be the best trade in modern NHL history. Shift off two dead weight players who went to Calgary and played like absolute 💩, meanwhile Tkachuk (and Maurice) transform the identity of this Panthers team and lead them to the SCF. Literally one trade bringing them into relevancy, and for a long time. Awesome.
And you want a 30something Huberdeau? He left Calgary because he wanted to play in the US, a country where he’ll pay lower taxes and have a better chance to win. The same thing would have happened in Vancouver. Do Huberdeau and Weeger make the Canucks that much better? Tkachuk wanted out, so Calgary was lucky to get much of anything in return. The problem the Canucks would have faced would have been different, but let’s not pretend Tkachuk would have wanted to stay in Vancouver for his prime years either. Until a Canadian team wins the Cup, it won’t just be American players wanting to play south of the border.
As a bruins fan watching them now I can’t even believe we won 3 games against this team. What an absolute monster! I’m rooting for them to win it all they clearly want it and definitely deserve it! Go Panthers!
Changed the entire team, toughness is up, offense is insane some of the passes he make don’t look real but the impact him and Bob make on the team are what’s taking us to the cup.
They were an 8th seed in the East and 17th overall, actually being 1 spot behind Calgary, after being #1 overall a year ago. Stop acting like this guy is some sort of Jonathan Toews. The Panthers were already a top team without him, the full season with them they struggled, then their world class goalie, got hot. The lack of respect Bobrovsky is getting is ridiculousness.
So hard but I’d have to go Bob. As a leafs fan I’ve seen Bob steal like 6-7 games for the panthers this playoffs alone. Wouldn’t be shocked if tkachuk takes it though.
Benny, Chucky, and Lomberg are gonna play in a Cup Final. Speaks volumes on our organization’s character. How anyone can play at atmospheric levels like this outside my favorite team just floors me. It all makes sense.
Out of all the teams we could have traded Tkachuk to I'm glad it was the Panthers. I'll always be a Flames fan but the Panthers have always been my favourite team in the East. They have struggled for years even getting fans in the arena but I hoped the day would come when they would build a team that would change everything for them. I'm rooting for you guys!
I'm a Devils Fan going back to the 90's !!! And I am So fking Amazed at this Panthers Team !! And Bob is freakin Unbelievable !! Go Panthers !! Thanks for Sweeping the Shit out of The Canes😂 BOB❤
I am a old school 1975 Islanders fan but now live in Fla . But this Panthers Team displays incredible TEAM work ! My woman ia a Devils fan we both are pulling for them. So much energy !!!!!! We even purchased Jerseys !! GO PANTHERS !!!
As a panthers fan my first thought was man I feel awful for huby. He’s gotta feel the worst. But we are def pulling for him. Love him. Give him a min to adjust it a system
Being a Kings fan I didn't like Tkachuk at CAL, but I'm liking him now that he's at FLA. He's on fire right now and I hope they can take this momentum and beat VGK in the Final. It would be an incredible run, something not seen since the Kings in 2012.
I'm a die hard Penguins fan, but i'm rooting for the Panthers. 8th seed comes in, takes out Boston, Toronto, then Carolina. That's impressive in my book. I just want to see a good thrilling Final, and I think the matchup between VGK and FLA will be good hockey.
Thats what I love about Hockey.... We not only love our teams but we love players even when they go to other teams. I find myself somewhat rooting for Calgary & Huberdeau. We loved Huby here in S. Florida. Even the rangers this year cause of Trocheck. What an amazing Sport!
Being a Panthers fan since their inception, tonight was bitter sweet. I miss Huberdeau, I really do. He meant a lot to this fan base. That being said, Bill Zito had an opportunity for another franchise pillar type player in Tkachuk and took it. Very bold move and it may be paying off. Also I believe that move got rid of some complacency that had crept in the organization that regular season wins were good enough. Wish Hubby and Weegar the best as I got to see them grow up but this year it’s Tkachuk’s year as a player. Conn Smythe after tonight is probably Tkachuk’s if Panthers win. Another round to go though.
Yup, that’s exactly what we are going through up here in Toronto. They play like hell in the regular season then when it gets tough in the playoffs they are like, nope can’t do it! I’m tired of it. Looks like some change is coming for us I hope. Then who know it’s frign Toronto lol
Huberdeau was worthless. He spent half his time spinning on the ice trying to make a stupid passes instead of getting pucks on the net. He also was a liability with penalties during the playoff
Lets not get ahead of ourselves on the Conn Smythe That being Said Tkachuk is been extremely impactful with 4 game winning goals and 2 game winning assists with good play throughout. He was clutch in Boston, he dominated Carolina, lets see how he does vs Vegas.
On any given night it's either Tkachuk or Bobrovsky in my eyes for the Conn Smythe . I haven't been paying much attention to the western final so I couldn't mention anybody from those 2 teams . For me , i'd give it to BOB just because without a solid goalie , you're the leafs or oilers !
Without a doubt there should be no discussion that bobby should get the conSmythe singlehandedly keeping his team alive has not looked shaky at all. I dont think Florida would've made it out of the forst round without Bob breakdancing in the paint. - sincerely a Canes fan
I hope everyday Huby gets his game going for the Flames. Signed a Cats fan that was at Hubys first NHL game where he scored on the first shot of his first shift.
I have been screaming we are going to the finals for three months now. The grit, relentless forechecking (Bennet decapitation in 1st period), great goaltending and a coach who is out coaching every counterpart. It’s wonderful and nobody gave it to us, we took it from the Bruins, Leafs and Canes and we will win the cup regardless of who we go against.
Super Happy!!! I was at the arena and I screamed for a solid minute!!! Probably soon to see Vegas in the cup and let’s go cats! From absolutely slandering Paul Maurice to losing my mind screaming! Also thanks penguins for choking your playoff spot and giving us this opportunity!!! Also Boston, Toronto, and Carolina your welcome!
As a canes fan, we will be back next year with our full lineup hopefully and will see if it turns out differently but in the meantime good game, wishing Bob will retire lol, I’ll be pulling for y’all in the end
As a canes fan I 100% support Bob for the Con Smythe, he's been 100% lights out, what is like 19 or 20 Goals Saved Against above expected? If Freddie and Bob both let in all the goals "expected" canes win in 4. Not to take away from Matthew *Tchuck?* he's brought the wins in, but Bob has allowed the Panthers to stay in it....sigh disgruntled ganes fan. Panthers in 6.
I was watching the game when Coach Maurice went off on the team while still on the ice. What timing. They basically transformed during that game to the monster they are now. I wish the Rangers had this fire in their bellies.
I think Bob gets Conn Smythe with the amount of shots he's faced and saved especially against Toronto and of course the 4OT, he gives players like Tkachuk a chance to come in clutch
I wish Huby was a part of the team and was able to feel the success after all those years. I grew up in Miami and was actually 3 years old the last time the Panthers where in the finals so this is just a magical ride.
@@pucknak0387 yes, losing Gaudreau and Tkachuk in the same off-season really hurt the Flames. I imagine it’s tough to play for any Canadian team with those outrageous expectations.
This is nothing against Tkachuk, but Bob is easily the Conn Smythe winner this year. Bob came in late in the Boston series, when they were as good as dead. And then all of a sudden, the Panthers became this unstoppable juggernaut. I don't think Florida beats Boston (let alone get to the finals) without Bob.
God if only flames could get behind thachuk and follow him into battle instead of telling him “can’t be a riot every night” maybe they could have done something more. Much as I miss him Glad he’s somewhere where he’s truly appreciated by team and fans
Yeah we’ve never really had a personality like him before. He matches how we act here in south Florida on the regular. It was like “is this love?” right off the bat with him
Kraken fan weighing in. This is the style of play that the Kraken used this year to improve so much! Florida is just doing it better at this time. Rooting for Florida. Don't like Vegas. Never have.
Honestly i feel it should be Bobrovsky. My main reason for this is i feel Bobs performance has been the reason Tkachuk has been able to score so many game winners. Its like an alley oop, yeah Tkachuk is hitting that dunk but he couldnt have done it without the setup. Its really tight though and ill be happy either way because holy jumpin are these guys on fire!
Bob for Conn Smythe. As good as the scoring has been, Florida's defense has been weak in their zone, allowing far more SOGs than opposing teams. But Bob has been stopping almost all of it.
We did it ❗ our 2nd Stanley cup Appearance... #TimeToHunt #FLA ....thank you Calgary flames for trading us our American Winger 🥳🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 don't care about your SOB story of Jonathan Hubbie man . He's Canadian and let the Canadians tell it their the best so we'll take USA Tkachuk lmao 🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The trade is now an all time robbery for Florida. They won their first championship in franchise history this year. The Panthers have Barkov and Tkachuk signed until 2030. It wouldn’t surprise me if Florida takes a step back in 2024-25 because they have played so many more games than anyone else over the last two seasons. They had a run to the finals in 2023 (lost to VGK in five games) and then won it all in 2024. Two short off seasons in a row might have a negative effect on them.
pulling for the panthers. would be awesome to see them win their first cup. Maybe it will also wake up Sunrise and get people to start going to more games like they do for Tampa
I dont blame Calgary for the trade. When a guy wants a trade it really puts the GM on the hot seat to find that perfect deal. This happens a lot a deal looks lopsided at one point in time...ie when Florida signed the deal it was thought they gave too much and now Tkachuk can do no wrong. It will probably flip again if Florida loses in the final and Calgary has a bounce back year or some other scenario...
I think Bobrovsky should get it. Yes Tkachuk was clutch against Carolina, but without Bob, they don't make OT in games 1 & 2, and that game 3 SO!? A 1-0 Means your G and D DOMINATED.
The initial reason I liked this trade was because we got 5 years younger with Tkachuk. Huby is about to be 30 and the clock is only ticking from there. I do miss him, though. I hope he gives you guys a solid showing next season.
Bob for conn smythe, it’s close but I feel when a goalie is lights out there is no way a regular forward or defenseman can equal the value of a goaltender at the peak of his game. I.E. the panthers would not have been in any of those overtime games without bobrovsky. Tkachuk is a beast but in hockey a goalie is mvp if they are playing like bob.
Bob is the smythe winner, before he got in the net, the team was down 3-1, he got in the net, has a 930+ since, and has only lost 2 games, with an absurd goals saved above expected.
As a Bruins fan, they took all the magic of just squeaking by and winning hockey games from us. The Bruins didn't even dominate most regular season games but they just found a way to win by 1-2 a lot of nights. Florida is doing that but much crazier
yeah, as a bruins fan (pain) i can't help but root for them anyway. Been pulling for them since they beat us, I respect their effort and hope they can win against Vegas
@@Ryan-oe4hb same here dude. Thatll make the loss a little more tolerable, but even if they lose, its a team that made it to the finals so its better than Tampa 2019
Tkachuk is making his teammates Tkachukish…they’re all playing an inch taller, they’re all getting involved, in the mixups… Bob was someone they were desperately trying to get rid of him. Bob, worth every penny, has a helmet paint job straight out out of a videogame…just the team logos because in Bob’s mind, it’s not about him, it’s only about the team.
Brad Treliving's worst move as Flames GM is choosing to give only a bridge deal to Tkachuk so that Michael Frolik could stay on the team (now not even in the league). Matthew Tkachuk saw the disrespect and pure idiocy on display, said "suit yourself, buddy" and wanted out. I am so glad he is doing as successful as he is, just to prove what an idiot Brad Treliving is for not valuing him as he should have.
Have to go with Bob for Conn Smythe. If Florida doesn't make the switch in the 1st round to starting Bob, Florida doesn't make it past Boston, they don't make it past Toronto. Florida has been outplayed in all these series except for the most important piece - the score.
I have to say, both would be worthy winners but I think I would have to go with Bob. Only because in a history of outstanding goaltending performances, this I think is probably the best I have ever seen. Not just solid goaltending but extraordinary goaltending. And his calmness has helped keep his team on course. I would have to think that this would rank right up there with things like the 1971 Ken Dryden performance, or the Tretiak performance in 72. His numbers are incredible among those with incredible numbers.
Weegar and huberdeau were amazing in the regular season that year the panthers won the presidents. I guess the panthers pro scouts are amazing for telling Zito to get Tkachuk no matter what when he became available.
Can’t say I have watched any hockey since the second round but it has to be Bob, he brought them back from the brink of death and they would not be there without him. Not a chance
I honestly have no clue who should win the ECF MVP. But I think Bobrovsky deserves it a little more just because without him, Panthers would've been FUCKED
Tkachuk wouldn't have been in a position to put those clutch goals if it wasn't for Bobrovski making unbelievable saves to keep the games tight. He is the reason why Florida passed Boston in the first place.
This a team that works together just watching them they play together and as a team that’s how you win cups plain and simple soooo much heart in there game I thought they wouldn’t make it past Carolina daaaam I played myself they could easily win the cup the final will be intense
Bob single handily has carried this team. Maybe 2 or 3 games out all of the playoffs The panthers have out played their opponents. The rest bob has stood on his head
Steal? Hardly. Calgary will be just fine next year. But time will tell. Love seeing Mathew kickass though. Gotta be Bobrovsky just because they do not win without those miraculous saves. Whereas, there are other guys scoring for Florida as well.
@@tyrous1743 Games they were only in because Bob has stopped 20 goals that statistics say should have been in. So that's like scoring TWENTY goals. Matthew has a lot of catching up to do, sorry bro.
F tkatchuck Bobber is the sole reason the panthers are going to the cup finals. If they win and Bobber doesn’t get the hardware that’s a joke He’s been damn brick wall. The team with the hot goalie usually will go the distance
Lifelong panthers fan. Still love my Huberdeau Funko pop. Definitely want him to succeed and hope he has a great bounce back season. That said I was stoked when I heard about the trade and continue to be happy.
I argued with my friends when this trade was made. I claimed it was a huge win for the panthers. But I had no idea it would show so soon. I expected a slightly weaker roster this year but a huge win in the long run. The reason being Huberdeau will have a cap hit of 10m at 38. Both Huberdeau and Weegar had inflated point totals in a Panthers system that had no defence aswell. Monty and Forsling stepping up made the loss of Weegar alot easier. Go Panthers!
Bob has been consistently been playing out of his mind the entire playoffs. He’s the reason they beat Boston imo to keep this historic playoff run alive. He has the conn smythe
Who's your Florida Conn Smythe Pick - Bob or Tkachuk?
It should be Bob so far, but I'd love the absolute chaos that follows a Tkachuk Conn Smythe
Who will win the Conn Smythe if Vegas wins the Cup?
19 goals is the most number of goals scored in a playoffs.
If Tkachuk gets 20 he’ll get the Conn Smythe.
But Bobrovsky could win the Conn Smythe even if Florida doesn’t win the Cup.
i'm still leaning Bob.
No question Tkachuk has been a beast.
Bob saved their bacon against Boston. A series they were not supposed to win even one game.
Bob was good against Toronto
And seriously. Bob was nuts against Carolina.
over 2 games of shut out hockey. crazy shit when you are basically being out played on the ice mostly.
The rat 🐀
As a flames fan I weep and celebrate simultaneously
same here bro
still mad that he left the flames but celebrating since he deserves it
On the brightside yall can be happy the Panthers don’t deserve playoffs at all bc the east is weak this season.
@rayffs9346 bruh the east was better than the west, the flames were competing for a playoff spot with 17 ot losses against the dumpster jets and the Preds who literally just have a goaltender
@@justsam7919 17 or losses is just an indication of horrid luck, but also competitive spirit. The Panthers BARELY had a winning record with a roster that was still capable of president’s trophy. In the regular season they looked sluggish and 92 points more likely has a team missing the playoffs.
Got to hurt for you guys
As a Panthers fan...I will always respect Huby. He never disrespected us and stuck with us through very tough times. Yes sometimes he made me mad becuase he was scared to shoot but he was such a great playmaker. I think I always knew that he wasnt gonna stay forever, I always thought that he would want to go back to Canada and play there. Now im very glad the trade happened but im still rooting for Huby and every Panther fan is rooting for him as well. Also the Flames fans have been very respectful to us as well and have been rooting for Tkachuk just like how us Panther fans would root for Huby in this same situation. GO CATS
^classy guy right here...best of luck in the SCF!!!
Hope you guys win the cup, Chucky deserves it! Cheers eh 👊🏼
-Flames fan
I love how Gaudreau has the exact opposite arc
Can confirm all of this as a Panthers fan 🌴🏒
I feel exactly the same way, you put it perfectly
I absolutely can’t believe it. Just got home from the best hockey game of my entire life… this team is something else. What a time to be a sports fan down here, absolute magical ride every single night. ❤ 🎉 🙌🏻
Also Huby was my first favorite panther. Met him several times. He’s the best. Absolutely love the guy. Feel so bad for him. Want him to score 100 next year.
congrats, bro. that was beautiful. thank you for being there for our boys!!!
@@emblemanic8553 the barn was absolutely buzzing, unreal night. Voice gone, haha.
Sunrise was rocking
We’re they selling rats at the stadium? Always wondered how that tradition began. Cheers from Deerfield beach
@@lucasvarela9632 surprisingly no. I’ve always wondered where people get them. I might have to get them for the Stanley cup finals!
This Tkachuk trade is shaping up to be the best trade in modern NHL history. Shift off two dead weight players who went to Calgary and played like absolute 💩, meanwhile Tkachuk (and Maurice) transform the identity of this Panthers team and lead them to the SCF. Literally one trade bringing them into relevancy, and for a long time. Awesome.
Plus Paul Maurice is leading the Panthers pretty well
Best hockey trade in the 21st century
Calgary did the Gilmour for leeman lol man ...
Unless they get smoked by Vegas which very well likely will happen
I think I'd still argue the Karlsson trade is better but it's a fantastic one
Tkachuk is having one of the most "I'm him" performances ever.
And jimmy butler at the same time haha. It’s absolutely wild down here right now. 🙌🏻
@@BKHockeyTalk exactly, great time for all of us south florida fans.
@@a1dan_9_41 Yankees fan as well. We’re coming along also. Haha 💪🏼
🤮 such a lame phrase
@@gogousa6661You're lame bud
The Canucks drafting Juolevi over Tkachuk hurts my soul.
Yup.
Oilers drafted Pulijiarvi over Tkachuk. Can you imagine?
And you want a 30something Huberdeau? He left Calgary because he wanted to play in the US, a country where he’ll pay lower taxes and have a better chance to win. The same thing would have happened in Vancouver. Do Huberdeau and Weeger make the Canucks that much better? Tkachuk wanted out, so Calgary was lucky to get much of anything in return. The problem the Canucks would have faced would have been different, but let’s not pretend Tkachuk would have wanted to stay in Vancouver for his prime years either. Until a Canadian team wins the Cup, it won’t just be American players wanting to play south of the border.
That and about a hundred other bad moves.
i dont wanna talk about it
As a bruins fan watching them now I can’t even believe we won 3 games against this team. What an absolute monster! I’m rooting for them to win it all they clearly want it and definitely deserve it! Go Panthers!
His swagger just permeates through the whole team. Drags the whole team into the fight and galvanizes the group. Amazing performance all season
Changed the entire team, toughness is up, offense is insane some of the passes he make don’t look real but the impact him and Bob make on the team are what’s taking us to the cup.
They were an 8th seed in the East and 17th overall, actually being 1 spot behind Calgary, after being #1 overall a year ago. Stop acting like this guy is some sort of Jonathan Toews. The Panthers were already a top team without him, the full season with them they struggled, then their world class goalie, got hot. The lack of respect Bobrovsky is getting is ridiculousness.
I am so proud of this team for coming this far… and Tkachuk is a player any team would be lucky to have, we are extremely lucky to have him
So hard but I’d have to go Bob. As a leafs fan I’ve seen Bob steal like 6-7 games for the panthers this playoffs alone. Wouldn’t be shocked if tkachuk takes it though.
Benny, Chucky, and Lomberg are gonna play in a Cup Final.
Speaks volumes on our organization’s character. How anyone can play at atmospheric levels like this outside my favorite team just floors me. It all makes sense.
Out of all the teams we could have traded Tkachuk to I'm glad it was the Panthers. I'll always be a Flames fan but the Panthers have always been my favourite team in the East. They have struggled for years even getting fans in the arena but I hoped the day would come when they would build a team that would change everything for them. I'm rooting for you guys!
I'm a Devils Fan going back to the 90's !!! And I am So fking Amazed at this Panthers Team !! And Bob is freakin Unbelievable !! Go Panthers !! Thanks for Sweeping the Shit out of The Canes😂 BOB❤
I am a old school 1975 Islanders fan but now live in Fla . But this Panthers Team displays incredible TEAM work ! My woman ia a Devils fan we both are pulling for them. So much energy !!!!!! We even purchased Jerseys !! GO PANTHERS !!!
As a panthers fan my first thought was man I feel awful for huby. He’s gotta feel the worst. But we are def pulling for him. Love him. Give him a min to adjust it a system
Being a Kings fan I didn't like Tkachuk at CAL, but I'm liking him now that he's at FLA. He's on fire right now and I hope they can take this momentum and beat VGK in the Final. It would be an incredible run, something not seen since the Kings in 2012.
Was at the game. Absolutely wild. Chucky gets Hart, Bob gets Conn Smythe.
I’m a Pens fan but I’m here for this Panthers ride. Go Cats!
I cant believe I went to "I hate that guy" to OMG this guys is a BEAST!!!!! what a game, what a series, what a TKACHUK!!!!!
I'm a die hard Penguins fan, but i'm rooting for the Panthers. 8th seed comes in, takes out Boston, Toronto, then Carolina. That's impressive in my book. I just want to see a good thrilling Final, and I think the matchup between VGK and FLA will be good hockey.
Thats what I love about Hockey.... We not only love our teams but we love players even when they go to other teams. I find myself somewhat rooting for Calgary & Huberdeau. We loved Huby here in S. Florida. Even the rangers this year cause of Trocheck. What an amazing Sport!
I'm a Rangers fan but this team is showing the passion it takes to go all the way. Go Panthers!!
so true... they are playing harder than any team by far. great to watch.
Flames were fricking fleeced
Being a Panthers fan since their inception, tonight was bitter sweet. I miss Huberdeau, I really do. He meant a lot to this fan base. That being said, Bill Zito had an opportunity for another franchise pillar type player in Tkachuk and took it. Very bold move and it may be paying off. Also I believe that move got rid of some complacency that had crept in the organization that regular season wins were good enough. Wish Hubby and Weegar the best as I got to see them grow up but this year it’s Tkachuk’s year as a player. Conn Smythe after tonight is probably Tkachuk’s if Panthers win. Another round to go though.
Yup, that’s exactly what we are going through up here in Toronto. They play like hell in the regular season then when it gets tough in the playoffs they are like, nope can’t do it! I’m tired of it. Looks like some change is coming for us I hope. Then who know it’s frign Toronto lol
Huberdeau was worthless. He spent half his time spinning on the ice trying to make a stupid passes instead of getting pucks on the net. He also was a liability with penalties during the playoff
That was such an amazing game. One of the best I've ever seen
Lets not get ahead of ourselves on the Conn Smythe
That being Said Tkachuk is been extremely impactful with 4 game winning goals and 2 game winning assists with good play throughout. He was clutch in Boston, he dominated Carolina, lets see how he does vs Vegas.
On any given night it's either Tkachuk or Bobrovsky in my eyes for the Conn Smythe . I haven't been paying much attention to the western final so I couldn't mention anybody from those 2 teams . For me , i'd give it to BOB just because without a solid goalie , you're the leafs or oilers !
Without a doubt there should be no discussion that bobby should get the conSmythe singlehandedly keeping his team alive has not looked shaky at all. I dont think Florida would've made it out of the forst round without Bob breakdancing in the paint. - sincerely a Canes fan
I hope everyday Huby gets his game going for the Flames. Signed a Cats fan that was at Hubys first NHL game where he scored on the first shot of his first shift.
Hate Tkachuk but he’s a such a clutch player this season. It’s amazing to see him play and I think he will definitely win the cup.
I have been screaming we are going to the finals for three months now. The grit, relentless forechecking (Bennet decapitation in 1st period), great goaltending and a coach who is out coaching every counterpart. It’s wonderful and nobody gave it to us, we took it from the Bruins, Leafs and Canes and we will win the cup regardless of who we go against.
Super Happy!!! I was at the arena and I screamed for a solid minute!!! Probably soon to see Vegas in the cup and let’s go cats!
From absolutely slandering Paul Maurice to losing my mind screaming!
Also thanks penguins for choking your playoff spot and giving us this opportunity!!!
Also Boston, Toronto, and Carolina your welcome!
you are deeply welcome 🍁🍁🍁s! Now get the Cup 🏆!!!
As a canes fan, we will be back next year with our full lineup hopefully and will see if it turns out differently but in the meantime good game, wishing Bob will retire lol, I’ll be pulling for y’all in the end
As an oiler fan I can't say I liked Tkachuk, but need to give credit where it is due. He and bobrosky have been terrific.
As a canes fan I 100% support Bob for the Con Smythe, he's been 100% lights out, what is like 19 or 20 Goals Saved Against above expected?
If Freddie and Bob both let in all the goals "expected" canes win in 4. Not to take away from Matthew *Tchuck?* he's brought the wins in, but Bob has allowed the Panthers to stay in it....sigh disgruntled ganes fan.
Panthers in 6.
bruh, bobby and chucky both been standin on their heads... playin out there minds
I was watching the game when Coach Maurice went off on the team while still on the ice. What timing. They basically transformed during that game to the monster they are now. I wish the Rangers had this fire in their bellies.
They really are the Miami Heat of the NHL
No. The heat play game 5 tomorrow. The panthers only needed 4
@@justinmiller5660 they’re still both 8 seeds that weren’t expected to go this far
I think Bob gets Conn Smythe with the amount of shots he's faced and saved especially against Toronto and of course the 4OT, he gives players like Tkachuk a chance to come in clutch
I wish Huby was a part of the team and was able to feel the success after all those years. I grew up in Miami and was actually 3 years old the last time the Panthers where in the finals so this is just a magical ride.
leaving the calgary flames effect
Gaudreau ?
@@pucknak0387 yes, losing Gaudreau and Tkachuk in the same off-season really hurt the Flames. I imagine it’s tough to play for any Canadian team with those outrageous expectations.
This is nothing against Tkachuk, but Bob is easily the Conn Smythe winner this year. Bob came in late in the Boston series, when they were as good as dead. And then all of a sudden, the Panthers became this unstoppable juggernaut. I don't think Florida beats Boston (let alone get to the finals) without Bob.
God if only flames could get behind thachuk and follow him into battle instead of telling him “can’t be a riot every night” maybe they could have done something more. Much as I miss him Glad he’s somewhere where he’s truly appreciated by team and fans
Yeah we’ve never really had a personality like him before. He matches how we act here in south Florida on the regular. It was like “is this love?” right off the bat with him
Without Bob playing the lights out style he is right now, this Team would not be here.
Kraken fan weighing in. This is the style of play that the Kraken used this year to improve so much! Florida is just doing it better at this time. Rooting for Florida. Don't like Vegas. Never have.
as someone from london i’d love to see tkachuk win the cup and bring it here like kadri did last year
As a Flames fan, go win the cup Florida ♥
Honestly i feel it should be Bobrovsky. My main reason for this is i feel Bobs performance has been the reason Tkachuk has been able to score so many game winners. Its like an alley oop, yeah Tkachuk is hitting that dunk but he couldnt have done it without the setup. Its really tight though and ill be happy either way because holy jumpin are these guys on fire!
Bob for Conn Smythe.
As good as the scoring has been, Florida's defense has been weak in their zone, allowing far more SOGs than opposing teams.
But Bob has been stopping almost all of it.
Let's fucking go Panthers!!! Absolutely unreal! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The panthers are literally blowing the minds of every hockey fan right now
Coaching and teammates mean a lot more than fans give credit.
Lol don't feel bad for Huby, he has a hundred million reasons not to cry.
We did it ❗ our 2nd Stanley cup Appearance... #TimeToHunt #FLA ....thank you Calgary flames for trading us our American Winger 🥳🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 don't care about your SOB story of Jonathan Hubbie man . He's Canadian and let the Canadians tell it their the best so we'll take USA Tkachuk lmao 🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The trade is now an all time robbery for Florida. They won their first championship in franchise history this year. The Panthers have Barkov and Tkachuk signed until 2030. It wouldn’t surprise me if Florida takes a step back in 2024-25 because they have played so many more games than anyone else over the last two seasons. They had a run to the finals in 2023 (lost to VGK in five games) and then won it all in 2024. Two short off seasons in a row might have a negative effect on them.
If this doesn't light a fire under Huberdeau's ass I don't know what will. If he doesn't turn it around next season, I don't think he ever will.
If he had a fire in his belly Florida would've kept him. Have fun with him for the next eight years.
Facts
He is literally the man! Calgary must be like 🤦🏾♂️
Rooting for him and the panthers! F Vegas!
Imagine Tchachuk and Eichel on the same line for Team USA!!!
Tkachuk and Eichel on the same line would be quite amazing but not amazing enough to match a team with McDavid, McKinnon and Makar all on Team Canada.
Imagine a Matthews, Tchackuk, Eichel line. 😲
@@Littlefieldpaints Yeah, just imagine what the other lines on that team would look like...now that would be a huge cap challenge.
pulling for the panthers. would be awesome to see them win their first cup. Maybe it will also wake up Sunrise and get people to start going to more games like they do for Tampa
I dont blame Calgary for the trade. When a guy wants a trade it really puts the GM on the hot seat to find that perfect deal. This happens a lot a deal looks lopsided at one point in time...ie when Florida signed the deal it was thought they gave too much and now Tkachuk can do no wrong. It will probably flip again if Florida loses in the final and Calgary has a bounce back year or some other scenario...
🎉🎉🎉I love your videos, was waiting for u to post this. Let’s go panthers 🎉🎉🎉
We did it bro!!! We shocked the world 🐱 🐀 🎉
I think Bobrovsky should get it. Yes Tkachuk was clutch against Carolina, but without Bob, they don't make OT in games 1 & 2, and that game 3 SO!? A 1-0 Means your G and D DOMINATED.
Bob deserves the Conn Smythe, his save percentage is unreal.
0:49 The Panthers also got a 4th round pick in the trade as well
26 years without a cup appearance. I'm 26 dude ..
As an Oiler fan I can't help but cheer for this guy. He's having one hell of a playoffs. Hope Florida takes it!!!
As an Oilers fan, I'm 100 percent cheering for the Panthers to win the cup, even though it would make us look better if Vegas wins, GO PANTHERS!
The initial reason I liked this trade was because we got 5 years younger with Tkachuk. Huby is about to be 30 and the clock is only ticking from there. I do miss him, though. I hope he gives you guys a solid showing next season.
Tkachuk is 4 years younger then Huberdeau
@@joevanbaidwan3196 fat fingered the keyboard
@@auralstream LOL you really had to comment to defend your typo??? Sad....
@@tyrous1743 I got the comment notification while I was on my phone, what's the big deal? You ok?
Bob for conn smythe, it’s close but I feel when a goalie is lights out there is no way a regular forward or defenseman can equal the value of a goaltender at the peak of his game. I.E. the panthers would not have been in any of those overtime games without bobrovsky. Tkachuk is a beast but in hockey a goalie is mvp if they are playing like bob.
Lmao there’s no chunky goals without the freak that’s bob right now. Not a friggin chance this team goes anywhere with a normal goalie performance
Bob is the smythe winner, before he got in the net, the team was down 3-1, he got in the net, has a 930+ since, and has only lost 2 games, with an absurd goals saved above expected.
2-1 when Bob took over. Lost his first game, then won 6, lost another one, then won 5.
The entire playoffs this man has been possessed
As a Bruins fan, they took all the magic of just squeaking by and winning hockey games from us. The Bruins didn't even dominate most regular season games but they just found a way to win by 1-2 a lot of nights. Florida is doing that but much crazier
yeah, as a bruins fan (pain) i can't help but root for them anyway. Been pulling for them since they beat us, I respect their effort and hope they can win against Vegas
@@Ryan-oe4hb same here dude. Thatll make the loss a little more tolerable, but even if they lose, its a team that made it to the finals so its better than Tampa 2019
Tkachuk is making his teammates Tkachukish…they’re all playing an inch taller, they’re all getting involved, in the mixups…
Bob was someone they were desperately trying to get rid of him. Bob, worth every penny, has a helmet paint job straight out out of a videogame…just the team logos because in Bob’s mind, it’s not about him, it’s only about the team.
Brad Treliving's worst move as Flames GM is choosing to give only a bridge deal to Tkachuk so that Michael Frolik could stay on the team (now not even in the league). Matthew Tkachuk saw the disrespect and pure idiocy on display, said "suit yourself, buddy" and wanted out. I am so glad he is doing as successful as he is, just to prove what an idiot Brad Treliving is for not valuing him as he should have.
Man I have seriously underestimated Florida this year
Have to go with Bob for Conn Smythe. If Florida doesn't make the switch in the 1st round to starting Bob, Florida doesn't make it past Boston, they don't make it past Toronto. Florida has been outplayed in all these series except for the most important piece - the score.
Bobrovsky. The guy had been unreal.
I have to say, both would be worthy winners but I think I would have to go with Bob. Only because in a history of outstanding goaltending performances, this I think is probably the best I have ever seen. Not just solid goaltending but extraordinary goaltending. And his calmness has helped keep his team on course. I would have to think that this would rank right up there with things like the 1971 Ken Dryden performance, or the Tretiak performance in 72. His numbers are incredible among those with incredible numbers.
Weegar and huberdeau were amazing in the regular season that year the panthers won the presidents. I guess the panthers pro scouts are amazing for telling Zito to get Tkachuk no matter what when he became available.
Can’t say I have watched any hockey since the second round but it has to be Bob, he brought them back from the brink of death and they would not be there without him. Not a chance
It’s obviously Bobrovsky. Not even a question.
Bob the concrete wall. He’s the main reason they got as far as they did.
I honestly have no clue who should win the ECF MVP. But I think Bobrovsky deserves it a little more just because without him, Panthers would've been FUCKED
I don't think this run happens without Tkatchuk leading that room. Last playoffs they looked impressive, this playoffs they are a fuggn battering ram.
Tkachuk wouldn't have been in a position to put those clutch goals if it wasn't for Bobrovski making unbelievable saves to keep the games tight. He is the reason why Florida passed Boston in the first place.
very close but have to give it to the golie - most important part of the team every night
This a team that works together just watching them they play together and as a team that’s how you win cups plain and simple soooo much heart in there game I thought they wouldn’t make it past Carolina daaaam I played myself they could easily win the cup the final will be intense
Bob single handily has carried this team. Maybe 2 or 3 games out all of the playoffs The panthers have out played their opponents. The rest bob has stood on his head
Steal? Hardly. Calgary will be just fine next year. But time will tell. Love seeing Mathew kickass though. Gotta be Bobrovsky just because they do not win without those miraculous saves. Whereas, there are other guys scoring for Florida as well.
Conn smythe is bob. Too many one goal wins for Fla. Also outshot most nights.
Badly outshot in some games, including Game 3. Gotta be Bob.
@@kevinmach730 Sorry, bad take, its gonna be Tkachuk, THREE GAME WINNERS
@@tyrous1743 Games they were only in because Bob has stopped 20 goals that statistics say should have been in. So that's like scoring TWENTY goals. Matthew has a lot of catching up to do, sorry bro.
I’m so happy right now as a Panthers fan we haven’t been to the cup since 1996 now we’re going 🥹🙌🏻
I thought the canes were going to be the hardest test for panthers. VGK vs the cats is going to be the SC finals... wtf if going on lmao
we love hubby down here in south Florida and I wish he was part of this squad, but last year he did not play good in the playoffs AT ALL...
For me Tkachuk because of his GWGs and the fact that IMO he’s the leader of this group.
Bob has been unreal too. Tough call, but I’m going with 19.
F tkatchuck Bobber is the sole reason the panthers are going to the cup finals. If they win and Bobber doesn’t get the hardware that’s a joke
He’s been damn brick wall. The team with the hot goalie usually will go the distance
Lifelong panthers fan. Still love my Huberdeau Funko pop. Definitely want him to succeed and hope he has a great bounce back season.
That said I was stoked when I heard about the trade and continue to be happy.
I argued with my friends when this trade was made. I claimed it was a huge win for the panthers. But I had no idea it would show so soon. I expected a slightly weaker roster this year but a huge win in the long run. The reason being Huberdeau will have a cap hit of 10m at 38. Both Huberdeau and Weegar had inflated point totals in a Panthers system that had no defence aswell. Monty and Forsling stepping up made the loss of Weegar alot easier. Go Panthers!
Bob has been consistently been playing out of his mind the entire playoffs. He’s the reason they beat Boston imo to keep this historic playoff run alive. He has the conn smythe
It's not even close, Bob gets Conn Smythe