NHL hockey thread

Handymans342

Penguins didn’t get too far. 

PickleRick

Pens have not gotten far in several seasons.  They have reached the finals 4 times since 2008 and won 3 of those appearnces.  I guess its only fair to give other teams a chance

Handymans342

That’s a copout

PickleRick

Im 100% disappointed. Sadly their core group makes too much to build well around them constantly.  They are too old to play the way they did 10 years ago

Handymans342

Well the Caps suck and the whole season sucks anyway

LaRea

But the Lightning victory after 100 overtimes was interesting.  

PickleRick

The lightning have been just one or two players(maybe even a few lucky puck bounces) away from a cup several times over the past decade.

If I was a pro hockey player Tampa Bay is about the best local in all hockey.  The fishing, the golf, the weather....why live in newyork or Toronto, deal with those winters when you can play in South(Central) Florida

raybo3

Bruins won

LaRea

Self-reseeding brackets feel like walking on quicksand.  Why?  What's the purpose?  

Dream_Inn

Yeah, caps better get there butt back in on Friday or they'll be done.  Everyone has a bad day, but it's tough when your goalie does.  It didn't help having a couple key players out as well.  I think the Caps will win it tomorrow because it's my 50th B-day!!

Handymans342

Dream_Inn said:

Yeah, caps better get there butt back in on Friday or they'll be done.  Everyone has a bad day, but it's tough when your goalie does.  It didn't help having a couple key players out as well.  I think the Caps will win it tomorrow because it's my 50th B-day!!

It’s all down hill from here John. Happy birthday 

PickleRick

Im pulling for Carolina. 

Dream_Inn

Thanks Handy!  If it's downhill while cruising in a boat, then I'll save on fuel!

PickleRick

Dream_Inn said:

Thanks Handy!  If it's downhill while cruising in a boat, then I'll save on fuel!

If you're headed downhill on a boat you're too close to earth's edge.

raybo3

Happy 50th @Dream_Inn I just turned 60 on July 25th!!!!!!!!!!!

Dream_Inn

raybo3 said:

Happy 50th @Dream_Inn I just turned 60 on July 25th!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, a belated Happy Birthday to you too! 60, WOW!

raybo3

@Handymans342 wow do the Caps suck or what. They blow........

LaRea

They have the Islanders right where they want them.  

PickleRick

Islanders....a pesky team

LaRea

The Caps finally showed up for work yesterday.  In the second half of the game, it almost seemed like they care about the outcome.  Two more games like that, and it could get interesting.  

Handymans342

They should have canceled the season. You just can’t pick up where you left off after 90+ days off. This is insane. Baseball too

Dream_Inn

It is tough to pick up where you left off.  Finally those Caps made game 4 interesting!!  Geez!  Talk about waiting until the last minute!  I sure hope that same team shows up on Thursday.  Maybe Backstrom will be back too.

LaRea

Playoffs won't finish until around October 1.  I guess they will delay the start of the 20/21 season?  

raybo3

Handymans342 said:

They should have canceled the season. You just can’t pick up where you left off after 90+ days off. This is insane. Baseball too

Don't agree with everything shut down and nothing to do people needed some sort of outlet. They shut down every year when the season is over and "pick it back up" at the start of the next season so what's the difference?............ Just say'n

Handymans342

@raybo3 God you are sports dumb!! This ain’t Hockey season!!!!

raybo3

Handymans342 said:

@raybo3 God you are sports dumb!! This ain’t Hockey season!!!!

So whats the big deal? Its playoff Hockey and the games so far have been good.

Handymans342

So it rolls right into the new season???? That blows Rayblow

raybo3

Listen Handjobman342 so what it runs late. Games are games. Take a month off and start the new season. Big freaking deal. Man dont you know how to improvise?????

Handymans342

raybo3 said:

Listen Handjobman342 so what it runs late. Games are games. Take a month off and start the new season. Big freaking deal. Man dont you know how to improvise?????

Yes I do. I turn boat into RV. LMAO

LaRea

@Dream_Inn I was surprised to see Backstrom in concussion protocol.  The hit by Lee didn't seem that bad.  Solid, for sure, and clean.  But Backstrom jumped right up, didn't put his hands to his head or seem wobbly (the things that concussion spotters look for).  I guess he must have had other symptoms at the bench.  

I sure hope he gets cleared tomorrow.