BeerGuyJordan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 If you had told me two weeks ago that the Pens and Bolts would be the first to face elimination, I probably would have laughed it you. I have nothing against the Bolts, but I'm pulling for Columbus, even if they get decimated in the next round. It'd be a new experience for them, and I think those fans could use it. I still hold that they need to just close out the sweep. If Tampa gets the chance to crack whatever is going on with them, there's too real a possibility of them reverse-sweeping. Come on, Blue Jackets, don't pull a Columbus! Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 The only road team to win last night was Nashville against Dallas. All home team wins were pretty much total domination/home cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagel Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 How much popcorn are we gonna need for this offseason if the Bolts get swept tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Dalcowboyfan92 said: The only road team to win last night was Nashville against Dallas. All home team wins were pretty much total domination/home cooking. To be fair, the Stars controlled the pace of their game, for the most part. Rinne was just in beast mode, and Bishop wasn't playing his best. It was another case of the Predators winning, even though they were objectively outplayed. Pretty much the story of this whole season, for them. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 hours ago, McCarthy said: I always wonder what it does to the dressing room when some kid shows up out of college or junior who hasn't been there all year and gets thrown right into the playoffs. The Avs don't seem to mind. The Blue Jackets are trying to get Vladislav Gavrikov over from Russia right now, which would help since their bottom 3 defenseman in game 3 were some people named Scott Harrington, Dean Kukan, and Adam Clendening, but I also worry that the delicate chemistry, lightning in a bottle if you will, THANKS, that's working right now will be negatively affected. I never like seeing a hot team mess with, well, anything. I don’t care if it’s as simple as who stands where as they head to the ice. Don’t fix what ain’t broke. Especially when you’re up 3-0 on the best team in the NHL. If the Jackets somehow make round two, put Gavrikov on the roster then if you really feel you need to. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 hours ago, crashcarson15 said: I was gonna make a post about this, because I think it's so odd that this happens somewhat frequently in hockey -- either a dude from college/juniors or someone coming over from Russia, right at the start of the playoffs to join the team. I guess it's a byproduct of the weird nature of hockey roster rules, but still. It used to be even worse, when the Oilers signed some guy right out of Europe/USSR for the playoffs. Now teams at least have to have a claim to the guy in advance. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I hope the Knights make it quick. Finish these miserable Sharks, so that is Sharks fans can watch Thornton finally mull retirement. I fully expect that a ‘96 Yankees situation will happen here, with Thornton as Mattingly. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj882000 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2-0 Jackets 6 minutes in... welp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Let's hear it for McCarthy and me On 2/25/2019 at 10:07 PM, McCarthy said: Oh because Tampa's looking unstoppable? That means you're too afraid to try? Get out of my face with that scaredy cat nonsense. Yeah, Tampa is looking really good. They're not unbeatable. On 2/25/2019 at 10:23 PM, the admiral said: Washington looked unbeatable through the East in 2010 and then they ran facefirst into Jaroslav Halak and that was it. Vasilevskiy and the rest of these Bolts don't have a Cup to their name, so why should I believe they can handle any adversity they see? They're not even in the weaker conference. If the Blue Jackets fall short of the conference final and everyone leaves, then yeah, their window is probably closed for a while. But at least they're trying. They have to try. Someone has to! They can't just be a bubble team forever. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Tampa's two periods of away from "Bye Felicia" 'ing their way out of the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, the admiral said: Let's hear it for McCarthy and me It’s not over and you can find many pessimistic posts of mine throughout this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, the admiral said: Let's hear it for McCarthy and me Bravo. Well done, boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 In all my years of watching hockey, I think that may have been the first time I've ever seen a team score with the goalie pulled on a delayed penalty. Can't say for sure, but I don't remember ever seeing it before tonight. Still a lot of hockey to be played, folks. We're about to enter the time warp of the 3rd period with a lead. All seconds now last about 3 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, the admiral said: They can't just be a bubble team forever. While we're here, someone should send that memo to the Minnesota Wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Nice save. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, infrared41 said: Nice save. Carry on. And again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, infrared41 said: And again... Cheering for you. Love this time of year. Columbus and the Isles? Whodathunkit? It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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infrared41 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Jon Cooper has a flight to Buffalo to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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