NHL '17- '18 Season Thread

[E.J.]

Well, the Avs are 3-1....so already have 14% of their win total from last year. I have that going for me.:noon

Good to be back on the ice.

Hope to catch games in Denver & Vegas this year.

[johnbljr]

Wings are 2-1...I hope to catch a game when they come to Columbus

[icehog3]

Hawks are 3-0-1, Crawford has been a monster in his first 3 starts (3-0, 1.00 GAA), and the boys are putting the biscuit in the basket.

[E.J.]

AVS win 3 in a row for the first time in over a year.... Not sure if I’m happy or embarrassed.

Go AVS!

[E.J.]

Mac’s eye injury has me super worried....

[icehog3]

Hadn't heard, EJ, hope he'll be good soon.

[E.J.]

Sounds like Mac’s okay and that’s great news. High stick to the eye and not returning is always scary stuff. Bednar went as far as to say Mac would likely play today in Dallas.

GO AVS!

[E.J.]

Though I did not get to watch it, AVS give up 60 shots, Varly stops 57 and the AVS still win by 2... 60 shots....crazy.

[dijit]

Though I did not get to watch it, AVS give up 60 shots, Varly stops 57 and the AVS still win by 2... 60 shots....crazy.

DAMN sounds like they pulled the defensemen added two wingers and said hell the Goalie has got this!

[icehog3]

Though I did not get to watch it, AVS give up 60 shots, Varly stops 57 and the AVS still win by 2... 60 shots....crazy.

HUGE game for Varlamov. :tu

[E.J.]

AVS win another (Flyers) in a shootout. 8-5.....36% of their total wins from last year(22).

[E.J.]

Nice haul for an unhappy Matty D.... Looks like he’ll see the AVS his first game with the Sens.(if I read that correct)

[icehog3]

Avs have been looking pretty good early on, EJ. :tu

[yourchoice]

Quiet thread this year (or should I say this time of year)...

The Flyers, after beating the Blackhawks on 11/9 (hi Tom :)) go on to lose 10 in a row. Then on 12/4, they start a win streak that's now up to 6 games - going for number 7 tonight.

That's crazy!

[icehog3]

Quiet thread this year (or should I say this time of year)...

The Flyers, after beating the Blackhawks on 11/9 (hi Tom :)) go on to lose 10 in a row. Then on 12/4, they start a win streak that's now up to 6 games - going for number 7 tonight.

That's crazy!

See, Joel, if they had lost to the Blackhawks they would have won the next 10, and been going for 17 in a row tonight. :noon

Hawks have 5 in a row, the encouraging part is the last two were against division rivals they need to pass in the standings.

[nutcracker]

See, Joel, if they had lost to the Blackhawks they would have won the next 10, and been going for 17 in a row tonight. :noon

Hawks have 5 in a row, the encouraging part is the last two were against division rivals they need to pass in the standings.

Yeah, we noticed.....

[icehog3]

Yeah, we noticed.....

The way the Jets have handled the Hawks the last couple years, they were due for a schellacking.... -(P

[AdamJoshua]

...but Rask

[icehog3]

Rask had a better night than Bobrovsky......

[icehog3]

And EJ's Avs handled the Pens handily....

[Bruins Fan]

The Bruins young talent are very impressive,still got a ways to go.

[icehog3]

The Bruins young talent are very impressive,still got a ways to go.

Pastrnak, McAvoy, Heinen, Spooner, etc....they have some serious talent in their youth.

[E.J.]

That was a tough one for the Avs. That said, a point and playing better than last year.

[nutcracker]

The Bruins young talent are very impressive,still got a ways to go.

That darn Rask isn’t playing his normal game....

[shilala]

I've been trying to watch as much Antti Raanta as I can. Lots of YouTube.
I really like watching his style. He's standing on his head for Arizona with absolutely no help.
He doesn't tie up the puck really well, but that's because he's not real soft with his blockers. But he controls his kicks to where his boys SHOULD be. (Coming to cover the freakin net and stopping second shots with their face.)
I'd trade Matt Murray and our soda machine for him even up. Right now. I'd probably even let go the Primanti Brothers concession and a cotton candy machine if they push back.

I know the Blackhearts let him go and so did the Rangers (or was it the Islanders?), but they're stupid.

If I have to watch another game full of Murrays crippled and unmovable glove hand, I'll choke myself out with green bungie cord.

[icehog3]

I've been trying to watch as much Antti Raanta as I can. Lots of YouTube.
I really like watching his style. He's standing on his head for Arizona with absolutely no help.

I know the Blackhearts let him go and so did the Rangers (or was it the Islanders?), but they're stupid.



Yeah, the Blackhearts sent him to Rockford, brought up Scott Darling, and won the Stanley Cup that year. Stupid like Edison. :r

[nutcracker]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DUoInNNuuzY2MJS93

Like the look off this.....

[shilala]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DUoInNNuuzY2MJS93

Like the look off this.....

Was that a rub on Chicago, Neil? ;)

[nutcracker]

Nah - just my boys on top for the moment.
They do have a history of giving Chicago a run though......

[icehog3]

Why would it be a rub on Chicago? Just the facts. Right now Winnipeg is good, and Chicago is average. Especially without Corey Crawford.

[nutcracker]

Showdown tonight in your barn Tom.
Hope it’s a good one.....

[icehog3]

Showdown tonight in your barn Tom.
Hope it’s a good one.....

I have 6 Hawks on my fantasy team (temporarily for a few of them), and am playing against Byfuglein and Conner.....so I am double rooting for my Boys, Neil....Good luck to yours, but yours are already pretty solid in the playoff hunt, so maybe a huge victory for the Hawks tonight wouldn't be too much to ask? :D

[E.J.]

Game 42 for Colorado last night. With the win over the Stars, the AVS got their 23rd win & 49th point of the season, both 1 more than they finished last season with.

[icehog3]

Game 42 for Colorado last night. With the win over the Stars, the AVS got their 23rd win & 49th point of the season, both 1 more than they finished last season with.

Amazing!

[E.J.]

Funny how a team can lose(trade away) what many would consider their best player and get better. Team sports and chemistry, crazy how that works.

AVS win 7 straight for the 1st time in over 10 years(12), MacKinnon is playing as well as anyone in hockey & this team is working for a playoff spot.

GO AVS!!!

[icehog3]

On the other side of the coin, E.J., looks like the Blackhawks may be without Crawford for the rest of the season with vertigo issues. I predict they miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade. :(

[Bruins Fan]

Should be a good one tonight Bruins- Habs on Rivalry Night.

[E.J.]

On the other side of the coin, E.J., looks like the Blackhawks may be without Crawford for the rest of the season with vertigo issues. I predict they miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade. :(

Is it concussion related or just weird vertigo onset? (Guess I can go google)

[Porch Dweller]

Should be a good one tonight Bruins- Habs on Rivalry Night.

I was a little worried when Montreal got that fast, early goal. But the Bs dominated most of the rest of the game.

[icehog3]

Is it concussion related or just weird vertigo onset? (Guess I can go google)

He had the problem a couple seasons ago, E.J., but the Hawks aren't saying if it's related. Hell, they weren't saying anything until day before yesterday. :mad:

[E.J.]

8 in a row for the AVS. Unbelievable....

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins hottest team in the NHL points is 16 straight games,with three straight wins over the Habs. The kids can play.:tu

[Porch Dweller]

Bruins hottest team in the NHL points is 16 straight games,with three straight wins over the Habs. The kids can play.:tu

They are fun to watch. I've really been enjoying this streak.

[icehog3]

Happy for the Bruins and Avs fans.

Hawks, on the other hand, appear to be toast.

[E.J.]

Avs beat Toronto to get their 10th straight. 2nd longest streak in team history. Fun fact, tonight was the 1st time in the streak that they were behind, when Matthews netted one in the 2nd.

[E.J.]

It appears the AVS streak may come to an end tonight @ Montreal. MacKinnon scores with 5:45 to go and trail 1-3.... Let’s go AVS!!!

[E.J.]

That’s it, EN goal, then AVS goal with :12. 2-4 loss for the AVS.

Hell of a run!:cl:chr

[E.J.]

Didn’t get to watch last night, but looks like starting a streak the other way.

[E.J.]

I know most probably don’t care, but I didn’t want another GM more in these games. Congratulations to the USA Women’s National Hockey Team on their Gold Medal. Know the USWNHT has won like 4-5 straight Worlds, but the Olympics are where it is at, everyone knows that. (That’s backhanded complement to the Canucks, not that it’s any better)

[E.J.]

I hope(they won’t) those puckers smoke cigars.

[icehog3]

Great Gold Medal game last night! Those ladies have skill AND heart! Big congrats to Team USA!

[elderboy02]

Great Gold Medal game last night! Those ladies have skill AND heart! Big congrats to Team USA!

:usa :usa :tu

[elderboy02]

How about the Nashville Predators ;) :tu

[icehog3]

How about the Nashville Predators ;) :tu

They have a good shot to win the West and get heartbroken in the Stanley Cup again! :noon

[elderboy02]

They have a good shot to win the West and get heartbroken in the Stanley Cup again!

:gary :sl:fp:bx:na

[icehog3]

:gary :sl:fp:bx:na

Fiver that they don't win the Cup? -(P

[elderboy02]

Fiver that they don't win the Cup? -(P

I'll bet that they go farther than the Chicago Blackhawks this year! :po

[icehog3]

I'll bet that they go farther than the Chicago Blackhawks this year! :po

Two years in a row! :wo

Doesn't put any hardware in their trophy case though, now does it? :lr

https://i.imgur.com/t9kPAkr.jpg

[elderboy02]

Two years in a row! :wo
Doesn't put any hardware in their trophy case though, now does it? :lr


You sound like a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.... talking about the past... ;s :llp

[icehog3]

You sound like a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.... talking about the past... ;s :llp

2015? Yeah, decades ago. :r At least my team HAS a past. :lr

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/LFIZbpZ.png?1

[elderboy02]

LOL

[shilala]

You sound like a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.... talking about the past... ;s :llp

In the last 10 years, the distant days past, the Blackhawks and Pens have each taken 3 Cups. That's two clubs that took 6/10 Cups. The Pens are standing to make it 4, which would be plain insane. (I can't even imagine the odds, and I'm not holding my breath.)
The last 10 years in the NFL, 9 teams have split 10 Lombardi Trophies.
Last 10 World Series Champs, 8 teams have split 10 Commissioner's Trophies.
San Francisco took home 3.

For any team to 3-peat in a 10 year span is incredible.
I don't think there's any argument that Hockey is the hardest sport to win multiple championships. Not even close.

Anyways, how much chrome are they stacking in Cincinnati, Dan? :lr :lr :lr

[icehog3]

In the last 10 years, the distant days past, the Blackhawks and Pens have each taken 3 Cups. That's two clubs that took 6/10 Cups. The Pens are standing to make it 4, which would be plain insane. (I can't even imagine the odds, and I'm not holding my breath.)
The last 10 years in the NFL, 9 teams have split 10 Lombardi Trophies.
Last 10 World Series Champs, 8 teams have split 10 Commissioner's Trophies.
San Francisco took home 3.

For any team to 3-peat in a 10 year span is incredible.
I don't think there's any argument that Hockey is the hardest sport to win multiple championships. Not even close.

Anyways, how much chrome are they stacking in Cincinnati, Dan? :lr :lr :lr

You could have put it shorter and sweeter, as in "Nashville Sucks". :D

[elderboy02]

"Nashville Sucks".

Chicago swallows :gary

Blackhawks got swept by the Predators last season! :)

[icehog3]

Blackhawks got swept by the Predators last season! :)

You sound like a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.... talking about the past... ;s :llp

Hi Kettle! :D :lr

[shilala]

Didn't Nashville have a Stanley Cup Champions banner hanging in their locker room last year?

[icehog3]

Didn't Nashville have a Stanley Cup Champions banner hanging in their locker room last year?

How? Did they steal one of the Blackhawks' 6? :lr

[shilala]

How? Did they steal one of the Blackhawks' 6? :lr
No. The banner was supposed to be inspirational so they'd play like they been there.
It did not work.
I can't believe you don't remember that. I think your Alzheimer's is setting in.
You should start eating anti-inflammatory foods.

[icehog3]

No. The banner was supposed to be inspirational so they'd play like they been there.
It did not work.
I can't believe you don't remember that. I think your Alzheimer's is setting in.
You should start eating anti-inflammatory foods.

I do remember, just making a funny. Unless you're Dan. :D

I do eat anti-inflammatory foods, but they make my brain shrink too. :su

[Gabe215]

Let’s Go Flyers!!

[yourchoice]

Let’s Go Flyers!!

:tpd: They have been playing great the last few weeks!

[shilala]

I do remember, just making a funny. Unless you're Dan. :D

I do eat anti-inflammatory foods, but they make my brain shrink too. :su
Don't mess with my head, man. I'm already on the edge.

[nutcracker]

My boys are on a tear - but they do face off against Nashville on Tuesday - both vying for top spot in the Central.
Hellavu year with 4 players over 20 goals a piece - and a wicked dose of young talent - Connor and Roslivic both having breakout years coming up from the AHL. (The Moose do miss them I think)

Hope you still have 55 in your fantasy league Tom!

[icehog3]

My boys are on a tear - but they do face off against Nashville on Tuesday - both vying for top spot in the Central.
Hellavu year with 4 players over 20 goals a piece - and a wicked dose of young talent - Connor and Roslivic both having breakout years coming up from the AHL. (The Moose do miss them I think)

Hope you still have 55 in your fantasy league Tom!

Didn't get him this year, Neil. :( I've had and dropped a few throughout the season (Myers, Perrault), but didn't get any of the big guns in the draft.

I'll be wearing my Jets jersey come playoff time, no other team I'd rather see get out of the West and into the SCF with my Hawks out of the mix.

[nutcracker]

I like this almost as much as when Chevy dumped Kane on Buffalo in exchange for Stafford and Myers (the latter being a home run). MTS crowd chant when Kane comes to town “best trade ever!”

https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/cheveldayoff-finds-the-right-fit-with-acquisitions-of-stastny-and-morrow/c-296390896

[icehog3]

I like this almost as much as when Chevy dumped Kane on Buffalo in exchange for Stafford and Myers (the latter being a home run). MTS crowd chant when Kane comes to town “best trade ever!”

https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/cheveldayoff-finds-the-right-fit-with-acquisitions-of-stastny-and-morrow/c-296390896

Stasny could be huge for you guys.

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins are looking really good.Sweeney made some good moves bringing in veterans, Nash is a beast!:banger

[nutcracker]

Bruins are looking really good.Sweeney made some good moves bringing in veterans, Nash is a beast!:banger

I admit to some intense schadenfreud watching the Bruins pound Kid Syd and the whiners last night!

[E.J.]

I think Varlamov fell asleep in the last 2M of the game and then OT. Wasted win.

[nutcracker]

Well the Finnish fiend does it again - 2 gorgeous goals from Liane again last night - Ward didn’t even see them. Just the smell of burning rubber as it flies by!

[nutcracker]

https://i.imgur.com/LFIZbpZ.png?1

Actually chaps - they’re looking pretty good right now

[icehog3]

Preds do look like a serious contender again. Just hoping they sh!t the bed at some point in the playoffs.

E.J....you need to get your Avs in and upset the Pregators.

That's right, it's not a typo. ;) :r

[elderboy02]

Preds do look like a serious contender again. Just hoping they sh!t the bed at some point in the playoffs...

:sl :gary

[E.J.]

Well that was a quick OT, Tom....:gary

Guess getting a point is better than not....

[icehog3]

Well that was a quick OT, Tom....:gary

Guess getting a point is better than not....

Hey, at least your guys are still in the hunt, E.J.... ;)

[nutcracker]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/laine-gets-hat-trick-jets-win-rangers/

[icehog3]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/laine-gets-hat-trick-jets-win-rangers/

I have my Jets jersey ready to go. Can't wait to see them trample the (sexual) Predators. :D

[E.J.]

Nice win for the AVS in Minnesota tonight!

[elderboy02]

I have my Jets jersey ready to go. Can't wait to see them trample the (sexual) Predators. :D

Jets got trampled by the Preds ADB :noon

[icehog3]

Jets got trampled by the Preds ADB :noon

Good chance the Preds come out of the West, their defense (and offense FROM their defense) is just outrageous.

I still will root against them in almost any series, with the exception of the Blues if they squeak in to the Western playoffs. And I'll still bet you a higher ed NC or Habano 5'er that they don't win the Cup. Right now, Danny Boy. ;) :D

[elderboy02]

Good chance the Preds come out of the West, their defense (and offense FROM their defense) is just outrageous.

I still will root against them in almost any series, with the exception of the Blues if they squeak in to the Western playoffs. And I'll still bet you a higher ed NC or Habano 5'er that they don't win the Cup. Right now, Danny Boy. ;) :D

Come on Tom, root for the Preds. They are so much fun to watch :tu

[icehog3]

Come on Tom, root for the Preds. They are so much fun to watch :tu

I agree with that part. The team I love to hate! (Except P.K., gotta love that guy.)

[nutcracker]

Good chance the Preds come out of the West, their defense (and offense FROM their defense) is just outrageous.

I still will root against them in almost any series, with the exception of the Blues if they squeak in to the Western playoffs. And I'll still bet you a higher ed NC or Habano 5'er that they don't win the Cup. Right now, Danny Boy. ;) :D

I'm hoping for a matchup of Preds vs Winnipeg - just have to get past those pesky Minnesotans

[elderboy02]

I agree with that part. The team I love to hate! (Except P.K., gotta love that guy.)

I love P.K. Dude is intense! :tu

[E.J.]

Good God, that was an ass kicking.... :sad

[icehog3]

Good God, that was an ass kicking.... :sad

I feel your pain. At least your team has a shot at the post season... ;)

[E.J.]

THANK YOU, Duncan Keith!!

[icehog3]

THANK YOU, Duncan Keith!!

Best moment of a dismal Hawks season. Hoping they can do it again tomorrow, and put the Avs in the postseason. Hate the Blews!

[E.J.]

Best moment of a dismal Hawks season. Hoping they can do it again tomorrow, and put the Avs in the postseason. Hate the Blews!

I’d be soooooo happy, as I’m not convinced they can win out. But it’s already playoff hockey for the Avs at this point! Win(or get help) or pull out the sticks.

[E.J.]

Not that I want the Avs to back in....but it would be an even more amazing season, if they could get in. Already a huge success from last year and the dumping of MD(which speaks volumes of chemistry).

[elderboy02]

Predators clinch home ice ;) :tu

[icehog3]

Congrats to the Preds. And the President's Trophy is usually a death blow to Cup hopes. ;)

Rooting for the Avs to come back against the Sharts, EJ, and then hopefully the Hawks can sock the Blews again.

[E.J.]

Playoffs for the AVS!!!!

[E.J.]

What a turn around! From a 48 point season to 95 points.

Stepped up big tonight, that was really fun!

[icehog3]

Congrats to the Avs! :tu

https://i.imgur.com/iBcdess.jpg

[nutcracker]

Jets finish strong. (Sorry Tom - the closer was a bit of a bummer for your boys)
Looking forwRd to the Wild. Time for the whiteout!

Glad to see the Avs squeak in - down to the wire there!

[icehog3]

Jets finish strong. (Sorry Tom - the closer was a bit of a bummer for your boys)
Looking forwRd to the Wild. Time for the whiteout!

Glad to see the Avs squeak in - down to the wire there!

No worries, the wins against the Blues were my playoffs this year, Neil. Jets jersey is all hung and ready to go. I think they'll crush the Wild in round 1, especially with Minnesota's top 2 D-men out of the lineup.

[elderboy02]

Predators take game 1 :) :tu

[icehog3]

Predators take game 1 :) :tu

They look tough. Not sure anyone but Winnipeg has any chance against them in the West.

[elderboy02]

They look tough. Not sure anyone but Winnipeg has any chance against them in the West.

I was worried after the hot start by the Avs last night, but then Nashville just dominated the rest of the game.

Did you see Forsberg's 2nd goal? Sick!

[nutcracker]

I had some schadenfreud with the Leafs getting their asses handed to them by the Bruins.
Most excellent.

Game 2 tonight against those pesky Minnesotans - Jets didn’t really have much of an answer for Dubnik. Hope they up their game a bit. I have tickets for game 5, but would prefer not to have to go!

[icehog3]

I was worried after the hot start by the Avs last night, but then Nashville just dominated the rest of the game.

Did you see Forsberg's 2nd goal? Sick!

It was, but both Panarin and Crosby had better ones. Forsberg can sure play though.

I had some schadenfreud with the Leafs getting their asses handed to them by the Bruins.
Most excellent.

Game 2 tonight against those pesky Minnesotans - Jets didn’t really have much of an answer for Dubnik. Hope they up their game a bit. I have tickets for game 5, but would prefer not to have to go!

Got my Jets jersey ready to go. :tu

[Tio Gato]

I had some schadenfreud with the Leafs getting their asses handed to them by the Bruins.
Most excellent.

It was indeed Neil! Love me my Bruins.:dance:

[icehog3]

It was indeed Neil! Love me my Bruins.:dance:

And again. 14 points for the Bergeron - Marchand - Pastrnak line. Wow!

E.J., your Avs are in deep water, they definitely need a Game 3 win.

[Tio Gato]

The Bruins game was great. The bride watched it with me. I said "The ice is really tilted tonight." She said "It looks flat to me." Oy vey!:emo2004

[Bruins Fan]

The Bergeron/Marchand/Pastrnak line has 20 points,Boston teams are smoking hot!:tu

[icehog3]

The Bergeron/Marchand/Pastrnak line has 20 points,Boston teams are smoking hot!:tu

I have Bergeron and Pastrnak on my playoff pool team (Rask too), so they're making me very happy as a non-Bruins fan.

Jeff, that missus of yours is a peach! :D

[Black Coral]

Those Winnipeg jets sure look good this year!

[AdamJoshua]

Those Winnipeg jets sure look good this year!

Hellebuyck is not living up to the billing tonight 6GA through 2 .. ouch

[E.J.]

E.J., your Avs are in deep water, they definitely need a Game 3 win.

Quick starts in both games.

Back in the comfortable confines of Pepsi Center tomorrow for a big win to get them back in this series!!

[shilala]

I’m pulling for the Avs, EJ. I’d like to see a couple W’s out of them at the very least.

That Minnesota Win made me smile hard!!!

I’ve been pulling for the Kings, but I can’t anymore. Fleury is one of my all-time favorites.
And he’s been lights out. He is sorely missed in my Pens lineup.

I’ll be shocked if the Jackets can keep up to Washington.
It’d work to the Pens advantage, but I’m not believing it.

[icehog3]

Fleury has done everything in the series except crosscheck Drew Doughty in the teeth. Here's hoping he changes that. :bx :r

Hopefully the Bruins top line can combine for 37 points tonight. 18 for Bergeron, 18 for Pastrnak, and 1 for Marchand. ;)

Good luck to all your teams today. Unless your team is the Maple Leafs. :lr

[icehog3]

Jersey is ready to go for tonight....

https://i.imgur.com/j3Ae8Wu.jpg

[E.J.]

Still playing....and with the Hamburgler!

[icehog3]

Still playing....and with the Hamburgler!

Amazing game by him in Game 5!

[elderboy02]

Nashville advances :)

[icehog3]

Nashville advances :)

Nashville - Winnipeg should be awesome.

[Black Coral]

Have the playoff beard going I hope the jets do well this year for sure

[Porch Dweller]

The Bruins are doing everything they need to do except putting the puck in the net. Andersen's playing in goal for Toronto like he thinks the Conn Smythe Trophy is already his.

[AdamJoshua]

The Bruins are doing everything they need to do except keeping the puck out of the net.

minor adjustment

[E.J.]

Well, Hell of a run this year by the AVS. Really fun season as a fan & with their youth and talent, hopefully there are better things ahead.

Guess I’ll jump on the Vegas wagon now, at least until they get bounced.

Excited for Wednesday’s game 7 between Boston & Toronto.

[icehog3]

I'm excited for Game 7 as well, especially since two playoff chokers (The Leafs and Tuukka Rask) are involved. High drama!

First night with no hockey on TV in a couple weeks. Sh!t, I may have to talk to someone. :D

Go Jets! :wo

[elderboy02]

Go Jets! :wo

:rolleyes:

[icehog3]

:rolleyes:

Gotta root for somebody in each series. I'm certainly not rooting for Nashville over anyone besides maybe St Louis or Anaheim. :D

[elderboy02]

Gotta root for somebody in each series. I'm certainly not rooting for Nashville over anyone besides maybe St Louis or Anaheim. :D

Well... root for America. Screw Canada! :su

[icehog3]

Well... root for America. Screw Canada! :su

You're a hockey racist! ;) :r

[icehog3]

Attention! Attention! We have a

GAME 7

tonight!!

[icehog3]

Did anyone hear me, I said we are just hours away from

https://i.imgur.com/WIx7kxJ.png

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/sl1jFrd.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

https://i.imgur.com/IFUwWwR.jpg

[icehog3]

Hope you don't see any of that tonight. ;)

[AdamJoshua]

Oh we all know what's going to happen tonight, only hope is that Andy is off his game and we score 6 while Rask only gives up 5, the first one will probably be in the first two minutes.

[icehog3]

Oh we all know what's going to happen tonight, only hope is that Andy is off his game and we score 6 while Rask only gives up 5, the first one will probably be in the first two minutes.

I will not bet against you. :D

[nutcracker]

Your talking nag about the Leafs here boys- they can be 3 games up and still lose...

[icehog3]

Your talking nag about the Leafs here boys- they can be 3 games up and still lose...

Let's hope so! ;) ;s :r

[Porch Dweller]

I was not confident in a B's victory until Marchand's EN. I thought Rask was going to pull a Rask and really Rask it up.

Next round will be fun. My wife is a Lightning fan and every time the Bruins and Lightning meet in the playoffs we have a standing NHL Jersey bet. If the B's win, she has to get me a personalized Bruins jersey, and if Tampa wins I get her a Lightning one.

[AdamJoshua]

Oh we all know what's going to happen tonight, only hope is that Andy is off his game and we score 6 while Rask only gives up 5, the first one will probably be in the first two minutes.

I thought when the Leafs pulled the goalie that the shot (that hit the side of the net) went it, the way it looked on TV... thought I had my 6-5 call... but hey 7-4, I still called the number of goals!!

Also rASSk gave up the first goal at 2 : 05 ... i was so close :lr

[icehog3]

I was not confident in a B's victory until Marchand's EN. I thought Rask was going to pull a Rask and really Rask it up.

Next round will be fun. My wife is a Lightning fan and every time the Bruins and Lightning meet in the playoffs we have a standing NHL Jersey bet. If the B's win, she has to get me a personalized Bruins jersey, and if Tampa wins I get her a Lightning one.

Did you need me to spell "Stamkos" for you, James. :r ;s

[Porch Dweller]

Did you need me to spell "Stamkos" for you, James. :r ;s

I was thinking more along the lines of "EAD TAMPA". :)

[icehog3]

I was thinking more along the lines of "EAD TAMPA". :)

I'm sure your Missus will love it as long as her team wins. :noon

[AdamJoshua]

Not that I wish anything bad on Stamkos .. but you know if he fell down a flight of stairs and grabbed on to Andrei and pulled him down as well ...

[icehog3]

Not that I wish anything bad on Stamkos .. but you know if he fell down a flight of stairs and grabbed on to Andrei and pulled him down as well ...

Translation: Brad Marchand pushed Stamkos down a flight of stairs, and then goes all Tonya Harding on Andrei... -(P

[AdamJoshua]

Tim Thomas saves in the 2011 playoffs, so for those Rask defenders, it's not like Thomas had any great D in front of him either, if anything there were more odd man rushes and breakaways coming at him. Some of these saves were amazing and that's how you become the MVP of the Stanley Cup Finals as a goaltender.

https://youtu.be/9x6EIgoAtjs

[Porch Dweller]

I'm sure your Missus will love it as long as her team wins. :noon

When I won the jersey bet in 2011 the Bruins jersey she got me had "SUKITVNCVR" on the back (100% her idea). When we go to games I get asked quite often who Sukitvncvr is. When I reply "It means 'Suck it Vancouver'" I've had responses from mild distaste to having people take pictures with it to people buying us a beer. :D

[icehog3]

When I won the jersey bet in 2011 the Bruins jersey she got me had "SUKITVNCVR" on the back (100% her idea). When we go to games I get asked quite often who Sukitvncvr is. When I reply "It means 'Suck it Vancouver'" I've had responses from mild distaste to having people take pictures with it to people buying us a beer. :D

That's hysterical.:r

So who is her team? Vancouver? Tampa? Whoever plays the Bruins? :lr

[dijit]

When I won the jersey bet in 2011 the Bruins jersey she got me had "SUKITVNCVR" on the back (100% her idea). When we go to games I get asked quite often who Sukitvncvr is. When I reply "It means 'Suck it Vancouver'" I've had responses from mild distaste to having people take pictures with it to people buying us a beer. :D

I love it! I need to get a Hawks jersey with the same name! freaking hysterical!

[icehog3]

How 'bout them Knights?

[Bruins Fan]

I was thinking Rask is about to have some kind of illness before game a 7.

[dvickery]

Death taxes and capitals lose to pens .

Derrek

[icehog3]

Death taxes and capitals lose to pens .

Derrek

Truth. :lr

Derrek, not sure how you feel about the Jets, but I will be rooting for them to castrate the Sexual Predators. ;)

[AdamJoshua]

I was thinking Rask is about to have some kind of illness before game a 7.

Vegas could take bets, stomach issue, general soreness, blister... oh wait that’s baseball pitchers, well he could still try it.

[nutcracker]

Well Ehlers had “malaise”. He seems to be over that!

:noon

Bucky steals game 1 against Nashville, but you gotta love Stasny-Ehlers-Liane line. They look like can score from anywhere!

:banger

[nutcracker]

When I won the jersey bet in 2011 the Bruins jersey she got me had "SUKITVNCVR" on the back (100% her idea). When we go to games I get asked quite often who Sukitvncvr is. When I reply "It means 'Suck it Vancouver'" I've had responses from mild distaste to having people take pictures with it to people buying us a beer. :D

I need a Jets jersey with Sukitleafs on the back!

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/GmYbkNv.jpg

Hellebuyck was out of his mind last night.

I picked him up, along with Wheeler, Schiefle and Byfuglein for round 2 in my playoff pool. So a bunch points from them would be greatly appreciated. :r

[Porch Dweller]

Hellebuyck was out of his mind last night.

I picked him up, along with Wheeler, Schiefle and Byfuglein for round 2 in my playoff pool. So a bunch points from them would be greatly appreciated. :r

They showed that clip of him in the locker room getting ready before the game and he was eye f---ing the camera like a crazy man. The first thought I had was "He looks like he should be on Game of Thrones trying to bang Daenerys Targaryen so he can steal one of her dragons." :D

[dvickery]

.!!!

Derrek

[Porch Dweller]

What a great game 1 from the Bruins! Nice to see Rick Nash capitalizing on his chances...finally.

[icehog3]

They showed that clip of him in the locker room getting ready before the game and he was eye f---ing the camera like a crazy man. The first thought I had was "He looks like he should be on Game of Thrones trying to bang Daenerys Targaryen so he can steal one of her dragons." :D

I saw that clip, it was great. As he turned away, you could see him start to smirk. :r

.!!!

Derrek

Now that's funny! :r

What a great game 1 from the Bruins! Nice to see Rick Nash capitalizing on his chances...finally.

Number one line was outta control as well. I am not sure how Pastrnak didn't get an assist on Marchand's goal (that would have given him 5). There's no control by the Bolts between Pastrnak's touch and Krug's shot. :confused:

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins defense played a pretty solid game today.:tu

[AdamJoshua]

Rask still sucks. I go into every Bruins' game like it's another loss waiting to happen because Rask sucks and chokes (like the blow and gulp but suck and choke) that way if the team bails him out and they win I'm happy if they lose... well Rask sucks. It's like Derek Lowe pitching for the Red Sox the season he had a sh!tload of wins, what most people didn't look at was he also had the highest run support in the majors at something like 7 runs per start.

Bruins actually played D in front of him, they know it's the only way.

Top line is going all Hulk smash on goalies.

[icehog3]

Bruins top line is outstanding, Kreji and Debrusk aren't too shabby either.

Sad to see Vegas finally take a loss. We shall see how it affects them going forward.

Two more great games to smoke to today! :ih

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/j3Ae8Wu.jpg

[Black Coral]

Thanks Tom that what we hope again tonight

Learned today

It’s a Winnipeg white out vs a Nashville sea of pee

[elderboy02]

What a great game! Nashville evens the series! :)

[icehog3]

Definitely a great game, Dan, even if I was disappointed with the result. Looking like an epic series indeed.

[elderboy02]

Definitely a great game, Dan, even if I was disappointed with the result. Looking like an epic series indeed.

At points in the 3rd period and the overtimes, I couldn't wait for a commercial break. My heart needed to catch its breath :eek:

[icehog3]

At points in the 3rd period and the overtimes, I couldn't wait for a commercial break. My heart needed to catch its breath :eek:

Especially because your a fan of one of the teams. When the Blackhawks would go to OT in the playoffs my heart rate was elevated before they'd even drop the puck, :r

[Black Coral]

It was a great goal. Glad it wasn’t left to refs or just a puck oddly going in.

Great series here we go

[elderboy02]

Especially because your a fan of one of the teams. When the Blackhawks would go to OT in the playoffs my heart rate was elevated before they'd even drop the puck, :r

Yeah, I am becoming a regular NHL watcher. I purchased the last two months of NHL Center Ice or whatever it is called so that I could watch every Nashville game.

It was a great goal. Glad it wasn’t left to refs or just a puck oddly going in.

Great series here we go

Yeah, it is going to be a great series. I also am glad the refs didn't decide the game.

[E.J.]

JR was pretty fired up about the refs and calls/no calls, in the post game. Milbury was saying a PS likely should have been called on the slash on the ��. (Mind you, no penalty called at all). All that said, series tied 1-1 going to Beantown.

Don’t know if I’ll be able to stay up for this entire Vegas game, don’t know how you Eastern/Central time zone guys do it. Guess I don’t mind on the weekend, but during the week these kill me.

[Porch Dweller]

JR was pretty fired up about the refs and calls/no calls, in the post game. Milbury was saying a PS likely should have been called on the slash on the ��. (Mind you, no penalty called at all). All that said, series tied 1-1 going to Beantown.

Don’t know if I’ll be able to stay up for this entire Vegas game, don’t know how you Eastern/Central time zone guys do it. Guess I don’t mind on the weekend, but during the week these kill me.

The reffing was horrible. The non-call on Marchand was almost a duplicate of a slash that got called on Krug in the first. In the third, Hedman high-sticked HIMSELF in the face and Pastrnak got a double-minor.

[AdamJoshua]

....and Rask showed up.

[icehog3]

Yeah, I am becoming a regular NHL watcher. I purchased the last two months of NHL Center Ice or whatever it is called so that I could watch every Nashville game.


Nice, Dan! :tu

Don’t know if I’ll be able to stay up for this entire Vegas game, don’t know how you Eastern/Central time zone guys do it. Guess I don’t mind on the weekend, but during the week these kill me.

It's super easy. Just retire! :noon


The reffing was horrible. The non-call on Marchand was almost a duplicate of a slash that got called on Krug in the first. In the third, Hedman high-sticked HIMSELF in the face and Pastrnak got a double-minor.

Those two slashes were exactly the same, horrible non-call on the Marchand one.

[nutcracker]

Not sure my heart can take this series. Watching a comeback from 3 down.... wow... then almost losing it again. Two great teams duking it out too soon.

The two Airforce Jets flying over the city at the start of the game was pretty special though. The city feels like it’s a holiday - everyone wearing Jetsgear to work, buses flashing Go Jets. Special time in my city!

[icehog3]

Great finish! Go Jets!

[nutcracker]

Hey Tom - did you see our AHL team, the Manitoba Moose face the Rockford Icehogs in Round 2 of the Calder cup? Game one Friday....

[icehog3]

Hey Tom - did you see our AHL team, the Manitoba Moose face the Rockford Icehogs in Round 2 of the Calder cup? Game one Friday....

I did, Neil. Hogs were great against Chicago. Good luck....to the Jets. ;)

[E.J.]

It's super easy. Just retire! :noon



On the 5 year countdown....seems short & long.

[elderboy02]

Predators even the series 2-2. :noon

Pekka Rinne was dialed in last night. He did get lucky on one shot where the nub of his stick prevented the puck from going in :eek:

[nutcracker]

Predators even the series 2-2. :noon

Pekka Rinne was dialed in last night. He did get lucky on one shot where the nub of his stick prevented the puck from going in :eek:

Was horrid. Collective heart attack here in the ‘Peg!

Poor Morrisey couldn’t believe his bad luck on that one!

Preds were tight though - they shut the Jets down, none of that flying around loosy-goosy style we’re used to when these two teams match up.

It’s all a conspiracy to force game 6 so that True North can make more money...
:hn

[icehog3]

Jets gave me a BDay win, and I was lucky enough to watch it sitting next to Black Coral. :D

[icehog3]

Will the Jets and Caps close things out tonight, or will we get a 2nd (or 3rd) Game 7 in this playoff year?

[elderboy02]

:( I don't think my Preds can pull it off tonight :(

[icehog3]

:( I don't think my Preds can pull it off tonight :(

Jets look awfully good, Dan.

[nutcracker]

City on high alert.....
Expecting over 20 000 outside arena! 3 city blocks blocked off and it’s a gorgeous day out there! Feels like summer and everyone in a holiday spirit.

Go Jets!

[Black Coral]

Let’s go jets!!

[nutcracker]

Let’s go jets!!

You wouldn’t recognize the city - 35 000 people descending on downtown - Donald is jammed clear to Broadway. Tim is at the game -he went downtown 2 hours ago - by bus - parking is worse than usual!

I have first draft on tickets for two games next round... so they’d better win!

[Black Coral]

I have had the playoff beard going since the start of playoffs.

[E.J.]

Pens won’t 3Peat.

Good start for the Preds.

[elderboy02]

Keep it going Preds!

[elderboy02]

Game 7 in Nashville! :)

[icehog3]

We gots a Game 7. Even though I was rooting for the Jets last night, gotta love a Game 7. I had my own game so I missed the late game, but was happy to be able to watch Ovie and Kuz send Sidney and Gino golfin'. :tu

[elderboy02]

We gots a Game 7. Even though I was rooting for the Jets last night, gotta love a Game 7. I had my own game so I missed the late game, but was happy to be able to watch Ovie and Kuz send Sidney and Gino golfin'. :tu

Go watch the highlight of Forsberg's between the legs goal. :banger

Edit: Here it is. Skip to 56 seconds: https://www.nhl.com/predators/video/forsbergs-gorgeous-playoff-goals/t-277437416/c-60292503

[icehog3]

Go watch the highlight of Forsberg's between the legs goal. :banger

Edit: Here it is. Skip to 56 seconds: https://www.nhl.com/predators/video/forsbergs-gorgeous-playoff-goals/t-277437416/c-60292503

His own legs AND the d-man's legs. Nice goal. :tu

[icehog3]

Two nights in a row without hockey tonight and tomorrow. I actually mowed the lawn and finished the laundry. :r

[nutcracker]

Everyone I know wanted to see the match up between the Preds and Jets. It was everything we expected, and I think the St Boniface ER was loaded with patients with chest pain this week. Great series for sure. The fans on both sides are super passionate, and it is great to see the rivalry build.

Anyway, last night was interesting:

The Preds fans have a chant "it's all your fault!" - for game 7 I have 3 candidates:

Poor Rinne, who had two crazy goals get by in the first 10 minutes - not sure I really can lay it on him...
Ryan Ellis, who skated around gently while Stastny blew by and got up close and personal with the goalie. (One of the most tenacious forwards around the net - what are you thinking?)..

No, not him either.

For me it's that twit Subban. We've watched his antics all season long - writhing in apparent pain, crawling to the bench after a hit. Such B.S. Last night he was checked by Kyle Connor, who must be all of 165lbs. Subban went flying as if hit by a train or possibly even Dustin Byfuglien. To add insult to injury Subban scored on the ensuing power play.

But Karma is a ***** my friend.

Diving and writhing belongs on the soccer field, not on the ice. He doesn't deserve to be in the NHL, and certainly doesn't deserve to be in the conference finals. Good riddance, I don't have to watch your bullsh*t till next Fall.

[elderboy02]

I am still heartbroken. Now I'm gonna root for anyone but Canada.

[nutcracker]

I am still heartbroken. Now I'm gonna root for anyone but Canada.

Ironically most of the top Jets players are Americans!

[nutcracker]

Oh - and Subban is Canadian. How embarrassing is that?

[icehog3]

I like Subban. That being said, that penalty he drew was a joke, at least it should have been 4 on 4 with maybe the most outrageous embellishment I've seen so far in the playoffs. OK, top 3. :r

Jets - Vegas will be like the Stanley Cup for me. I put my dough on the Jets.

Caps - Boltz? I will be betting on Tampa but rooting for DC.

Just hope it's as good as Round 2 was.

[Black Coral]

It’s ok elderboy my jets decided to end your season!!! And you have to say the best series is yet to come. Jets vs knights will be a great test of both teams.

[dijit]

Well to be honest I am relieved that the preds got lost.

I think the best match up in the series is coming up in the knights jets match up. I think Tampa is going to be a short series.

All that being said its still better than no hockey.

[Porch Dweller]

Congrats to Vegas!

[icehog3]

Congrats to Vegas!

Amazing story. Wish I had been "dumb enough" to put $100 on them before the season started.

[E.J.]

This Vegas run has been fun. We’ve talked about driving down for a night, just to be part of the pregame festivities outside of the arena.

[Porch Dweller]

Should be a good finals.

[E.J.]

So fun. Good to see Ovi get in and super excited for Vegas. I’m rolling Vegas, but I wouldn’t cry if Ovi got etched on the cup.

[AdamJoshua]

Capitals break the Capitals' curse!

[Steve]

Lightning looked terrible last night, Caps definitely wanted it. Should be an interesting Cup series though!

[elderboy02]

Glad to see Winnipeg didn't make it :)

[icehog3]

So fun. Good to see Ovi get in and super excited for Vegas. I’m rolling Vegas, but I wouldn’t cry if Ovi got etched on the cup.


I'm right in that same boat, E.J., I'm rooting for Vegas but would think it was super cool if Ovechkin got the Cup. Mostly just hoping for a great series!

Glad to see Winnipeg didn't make it :)

At least they crushed Nashville before they exited. :wo :lr

[elderboy02]

At least they crushed Nashville before they exited. :wo :lr

Crushed? The series went 7 games :r

[icehog3]

Crushed? The series went 7 games :r

They got a two week head start on the golf course. Ask Filip Forsberg if going 7 games made it better. ;) :r

[Black Coral]

It still means that Nashville packed up lockers two weeks before Winnipeg!! Plus they just showed that if Nashville can’t do much without Rinne. It was a good series but Nashville still lost which meant we don’t have the peanut gallery of Elderboy praying and hoping that Nashville can play hockey!

[icehog3]

It still means that Nashville packed up lockers two weeks before Winnipeg!! Plus they just showed that if Nashville can’t do much without Rinne. It was a good series but Nashville still lost which meant we don’t have the peanut gallery of Elderboy praying and hoping that Nashville can play hockey!

I wanna hear Dan name 5 players on Nashville without looking. ;) :r

[Porch Dweller]

I fulfilled my end of the Bruins-Lightning "Jersey Bet" Stephanie and I have. Lana...Lana...LANAAAAAAAAA!


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/902/42348365281_32148f4222_z.jpg

[dvickery]

Next game ... Monday

In the last few years ... sometimes a week before finals start

With a total lack of continuity at the beginning of the finals ... is it any wonder that hockey is looked at as minor league sport ???

NHL big heads should get their act together ... only people still interested in hockey are in Vegas and Washington .

A week is just tooooooo long

Derrek

[nutcracker]

I'm right in that same boat, E.J., I'm rooting for Vegas but would think it was super cool if Ovechkin got the Cup. Mostly just hoping for a great series!



At least they crushed Nashville before they exited. :wo :lr

I'm still in a deep blue funk. Team ran out of gas and had no idea what to do with Fleury after game 1.

Now rooting for Ovechkin, but I'm afraid goalies win the Stanley cup, and right now Fleury is HOT.

[elderboy02]

I wanna hear Dan name 5 players on Nashville without looking. ;) :r

I can name almost everyone. Watched a lot of Nashville games

[icehog3]

Next game ... Monday

In the last few years ... sometimes a week before finals start

With a total lack of continuity at the beginning of the finals ... is it any wonder that hockey is looked at as minor league sport ???

NHL big heads should get their act together ... only people still interested in hockey are in Vegas and Washington .

A week is just tooooooo long

Derrek

Couldn't agree more, D. How do they let the momentum of both teams cool for 6+ days? :confused:

I can name almost everyone. Watched a lot of Nashville games
I stand corrected and apologize, Dan, you have become a real fan. :tu

[icehog3]

Here we go!!

https://i.imgur.com/4bq2EXJ.png

[AdamJoshua]

Well Vegas has a couple Bruins on their team, guess that's something to go with, love the note the Raiders sent them "Just Win, Baby!".

[elderboy02]

Watching game 1 and it is pretty fun not rooting for either team. Enjoyable!

[Rock Star]

Dang freaking baseball game...awesome start

[E.J.]

Fun game, crazy scoring. Wilson is a phucking doucenozzle.

[Rock Star]

Fun game, crazy scoring. Wilson is a phucking doucenozzle.

no doubt what a jack ass. cheater.lol

[Rock Star]

It still means that Nashville packed up lockers two weeks before Winnipeg!! Plus they just showed that if Nashville can’t do much without Rinne. It was a good series but Nashville still lost which meant we don’t have the peanut gallery of Elderboy praying and hoping that Nashville can play hockey!

wussup son! how you like my boys? lol

[icehog3]

I'm hoping for 6 more just like that! :wo

I know, Freddy, I know...you're hoping for 3 more just like that. :lr

[Black Coral]

What a game yep Tom 6 more like that will be a great Stanley cup

[Black Coral]

Freddy they are looking really good

[Rock Star]

Freddy they are looking really good

i know i can taste them Don Candido, Dunhill and Davi's already..LoL..No actually i wanna see 6 too. Be cool to see it go all the way to the end neck in neck with everyone on the edge of their seat sweating it and not even caring who wins. Just that its the most exciting Game of any sport to ever be on national TV

[icehog3]

19 hours 'til Game 2! :ih :wo :wnr

[Porch Dweller]

Washington REALLY wants the Cup.

[E.J.]

That was tough to watch....

[Steve]

Looks like Vegas blew their wad early in the playoffs...

[elderboy02]

Man, either Vegas is really terrible, or Washington is very good.

[Porch Dweller]

Congrat's to the Cap's!

[elderboy02]

Congrats to Ovechkin finally getting his! :tu

[dijit]

Even though the series wasnt very close, we got to see some great maybe even incredible hockey. Congrats to the Caps and Ovechkin.