The Hockey Thread

[canadaguy]

FYI the Sportsnet broadcast is crazy better than the TNT one.

 

[Jon]

Pull the goalie, let's see what happens

I wouldn't. The Bruins have not been able to control the puck the entire series.

 

[Cam]

I wouldn't. The Bruins have not been able to control the puck the entire series.

Have to at least try

 

[Cam]

There we go, glad the Bruins are out.

 

[Jon]

This would have been a good series if the refs didn't blatantly hand the Panthers games 3 and 4.

Bobrovsky won them this game though, and Swayman was off. Good for him, but fuck the Panthers.

 

[Cam]

Fuck the Bruins, fuck the Red Sox, fuck the Patriots, and fuck the Celtics.... Couldn't even tell you what city the Panthers play in lol

 

[canadaguy]

 

[Jon]

Fuck the Bruins, fuck the Red Sox, fuck the Patriots, and fuck the Celtics.... Couldn't even tell you what city the Panthers play in lol

Show me on the doll where Boston touched you...

 

[Rick52]

Hopefully the Rangers embarrass the shit outta these cheating losers.

now now lets not get delusional, we all know how "Florida team vs New York team in the ECF" goes, its the same script as most of the last several years

 

[MC74]

Well, that sucked. Figured the Panthers were going to win anyway, but hey, at least Boston put up a better fight than the pitiful display the Leafs showcased last year.

 

[Cam]

Show me on the doll where Boston touched you...

Been to a couple Red Sox @ Rays games, been to a couple Celtics @ Grizz games over the years. Have never met a Boston sports fans that wasn't an asshole lol

 

[MC74]

I can assure you Jon is an exception to the rule. I also have a couple of friends who are Boston Bruins fans that aren't assholes.

 

[Cam]

I can assure you Jon is an exception to the rule. I also have a couple of friends who are Boston Bruins fans that aren't assholes.

I don't doubt that, that's just where the disdain for Boston sports teams comes from... Not to mention spygate, deflategate, etc.

 

[MC74]

I don't doubt that, that's just where the disdain for Boston sports teams comes from... Not to mention spygate, deflategate, etc.

It comes with the territory of being a big market team, unfortunately. Being a Leafs fan, it pains me how rabid & delusional this fanbase can be.

 

[Cam]

It comes with the territory of being a big market team, unfortunately. Being a Leafs fan, it pains me how rabid & delusional this fanbase can be.

I'm a casual Preds fan, I'll go to one game every year or two, and I really only watch the playoffs.

 

[A Punched Face]

I can assure you Jon is an exception to the rule. I also have a couple of friends who are Boston Bruins fans that aren't assholes.

So Jon gets a call out but I don't huh?

 

[Crystal]

Ahem.

 

[rktaker]

facing Florida scares me

 

[Jon]

Been to a couple Red Sox @ Rays games, been to a couple Celtics @ Grizz games over the years. Have never met a Boston sports fans that wasn't an asshole lol

While I cannot argue that Boston fans can absolutely be assholes, I would recommend not lumping the entire fanbase into one category because of a vocal minority of asshats. I assure you, having grown up there, I've seen and heard my fair share of racist and straight terrible things the fans can say and do, but there are even more ready to jump in and stop them. Boston has some of the most loyal and passionate sports fans in the nation, and that's where it comes from.

I can assure you Jon is an exception to the rule. I also have a couple of friends who are Boston Bruins fans that aren't assholes.

I appreciate the words, man. I try to be understanding. I'm a sports fan at heart, and while I want my teams to win, I make every effort to be fair and enjoy the games for what they are. I've even come to forgive the Yankees.

Except the Montreal Canadiens. Fuck them.

I don't doubt that, that's just where the disdain for Boston sports teams comes from... Not to mention spygate, deflategate, etc.

I hear you, and understand.

But don't get me started on those two "scandals"... Only people pissed by the Patriots dynasty still believe either of those things were cheating. Spygate was a butthurt former employee sick of losing to his old boss whistleblowing something every team was doing... including himself who had gotten caught doing it himself. And deflategate... the science has proven time and time again weather was the culprit. If you don't believe it I have some Neptune rocks for sale.

So Jon gets a call out but I don't huh?

It's because you suck. It's right there in your custom title. I'm sorry.

 

[Crystal]

Going to OT

 

[Crystal]

Absolute bullshit call against Dallas in OT. This series should be over right now, instead we're in 2OT. Ref was out of position to make a definitive call on interference.

 

[Crystal]

 

[Crystal]

 

[MC74]

So Jon gets a call out but I don't huh?

That's because you suck, dude.

Jk, you're good in my book too.

 

[Quagmire]

Absolute bullshit call against Dallas in OT. This series should be over right now, instead we're in 2OT. Ref was out of position to make a definitive call on interference.

Dallas deserves all the BS calls against them, Brett Hull was in the crease against Buffalo and I will never root for them because of that!

 

[Crystal]

Dallas deserves all the BS calls against them, Brett Hull was in the crease against Buffalo and I will never root for them because of that!

Now that's a grudge, lol. Besides, it wasn't Hull that upheld the goal, it was the refs, blame them. Dallas still wins that series irrespective of that goal. Guaranteed

 

[Quagmire]

Now that's a grudge, lol. Besides, it wasn't Hull that upheld the goal, it was the refs, blame them. Dallas still wins that series irrespective of that goal. Guaranteed

No guarantee

And yes I hold some grudges a long time

 

[Crystal]

No guarantee

And yes I hold some grudges a long time

Just saying

 

[MC74]

Rod Brind'Amour getting an extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. @Fire Queen

 

[Fire Queen]

Rod Brind'Amour getting an extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. @Fire Queen

 

[canadaguy]

edmonton/vancouver: whichever team wins this series will get swept by whoever wins the dallas/avs series. book it

 

[Crystal]

...ugh. Game 1...

 

[Fire Queen]

the reverse jinx wins again

 

[MC74]

Not a good showing from Dallas in the first.

 

[Crystal]

Welp, thankfully it's tied up now, but need a better showing

 

[MC74]

Welp, thankfully it's tied up now, but need a better showing

To their credit, they came out in the second with a better response, and in the third, they did an excellent job of ramping up the pressure. Another thing worth noting is the amount of shots blocked. Otter had another good performance in net, and it's nice to see the boys in front of him back him up.

 

[Crystal]

To their credit, they came out in the second with a better response, and in the third, they did an excellent job of ramping up the pressure. Another thing worth noting is the amount of shots blocked. Otter had another good performance in net, and it's nice to see the boys in front of him back him up.

Yeah, Otter steals the show, for sure. Good thing is that Dallas is indeed a great road team, so there's hope there

 

[MC74]

Rangers had the puck while on the PK heading towards the Florida zone and all of a sudden, the refs blow the whistle and call the play dead.

 

[MC74]

Thought they were gonna call a penalty on Trouba when they got together to debate, but they never.

 

[MC74]

Jesus Christ, Trouba.

 

[MC74]

A shortie from Barclay Goodrow puts the Rangers up 4-2 to end off the second.

 

[MC74]

Tie game, Rangers are faltering.

 

[MC74]

We've got another game going to OT.

 

[MC74]

Rangers win game 3!

 

[Jon]

I haven't been able to watch anything recently. I hope the Rangers are fucking them up.

 

[MC74]

I haven't been able to watch anything recently. I hope the Rangers are fucking them up.

It's close. The Rangers have managed to scrape by the last 2 games by the skin of their teeth. This Florida team is no joke, they're a tough nut to crack.

 

[Jon]

It's close. The Rangers have managed to scrape by the last 2 games by the skin of their teeth. This Florida team is no joke, they're a tough nut to crack.

Especially when the league seems hellbent on making them the darlings this season.

 

[MC74]

Especially when the league seems hellbent on making them the darlings this season.

Which is just ridiculous because it's not like Florida needs any favoritism from the league. They're good enough on their own.

 

[Jon]

Which is just ridiculous because it's not like Florida needs any favoritism from the league. They're good enough on their own.

And they aren't a likeable team. From their coach on down, I can't think of one of those guys I'd root for. Except MAYBE Brandon Montour.

 

[MC74]

And they aren't a likeable team. From their coach on down, I can't think of one of those guys I'd root for. Except MAYBE Brandon Montour.

Talented team, but fuck, they play dirty hockey. The shit the likes of Tkachuk & Bennett pull.....makes you want to see their asses get kicked.