~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[keithy_19]

And wow. Nashville is playing a hell of a game.

[TheGameHHH]

So as much as the officiating has been dreadful, the Devils aren't taking advantage of their chances. They need to simplify their game. Stop with the no look passes. They haven't worked all this series.

I think that they will win at home. I don't know if they have the make up that they had when they were down 3-1 to the Flyers in the past. But, I'm not losing hope.

And God, I would love to resign Kovalchuk. He's played his heart out in this series. He's been the best player on the Devils.

Fuck my life. I'm still going to the game Thursday and I'll be going crazy rooting on the Devils. But this team just dug itself too big a hole.

[keithy_19]

Fuck my life. I'm still going to the game Thursday and I'll be going crazy rooting on the Devils. But this team just dug itself too big a hole.

We've been in this situation before. Yeah, it's a different make up of players, but so what. Win at home on thursday and get the ball rolling. Come out flying, like we did tonight, and keep at it. It could be the last game, even more incentive to go all out.

And, hit some fuckign flyers please. At the end of this game we just gave up. I wanted a scrum to happen so the emotion would carry over to the next game. Oh well.

[El Mudo]

They play Marty too much. He's putting up a 2.98 and a .886 in this series.

The guy has played over 70 games every single year since 1997-98 (with the exception of 2008-09, when he was hurt). Three of the last 4 years he's played 78, 77, and 77 games, and he's turning 38 in two weeks. With all the mileage he has already, that's just too many games to be playing a guy in his late 30s.

He's played over 63,000 minutes in his career. And that's not even including the playoffs, where he's played another 11,000 minutes.

Spend a little money and get a backup goaltender Lou. For the love of Mary....

[El Mudo]

Also, this picture = awesome.

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/357712/62713_capitals_canadiens_hockey.jpg

[El Mudo]

Notes on NHL Attendance/Ratings this year (http://www.fromtherink.com/2010/4/20/1432444/2009-2010-nhl-attendance):


Sports Business Daily reported year-end attendance numbers and found that overall attendance was down 2.2 percent from 2008-2009, with the biggest drops coming in Phoenix, Anaheim and Colorado. Attendance was down in 17 of 24 U.S. Markets this season, but television ratings were up in 17 of 24 U.S. markets

Atlanta, Florida, and Tampa saw ratings increases of 43%, 66% and 22% respectively which sounds impressive. However the total number of households watching per game for the three teams combined is only 27,500, or less than eleven of the other nineteen teams responding. The three teams have the three smallest television audiences in the NHL. However, the increase should be something to note, especially for Atlanta who saw a 21% increase in ratings last season. Any ratings traction at all is a positive sign for teams in non-traditional markets and Tampa should be able to leverage the excitement of Steven Stamkos for next season.

Sidney Crosby continues to be ratings gold in the NHL. The Penguins are once again the number two team in local ratings behind the Buffalo Sabres, and they lead the American NHL in local households per game at 93,095, remarkable considering that they are 20/22 in market size.


Also (http://puckthemedia.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/versustsn-tout-big-ratings-gains/)

VERSUS’ first five nights of Conference Quarterfinal round coverage averaged a .6 HH rating and 543,000 viewers making it the highest-rated and most-watched start to the postseason on cable since 2002. The HH rating and average viewership is up 50 percent and 21 percent, respectively, as compared to VERSUS’ first five nights of last year’s postseason (.4 HH rating and 447,000 viewers). Additionally, the start of the 2010 Playoffs is the most-watched among all key male demos on cable since 2002 with each of the demos showing viewership increases over last year: Men 18-34 (up 6%), Men 18-49 (up 8%) and Men 25-54 (up 18%).

All 23 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs games played through Monday night were sold out. In fact, eight teams managed to squeeze in more fans than their buildings’ respective published seating capacities. Averaging 18,720 fans per game, these NHL Playoffs so far are playing to 101.9 percent capacity.

[disneyspy]

beep beep

[Fallon]

I'm going tonight.

Buffalo's going down!!!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

[QUOTE=El Mudo;2705407]Notes on NHL Attendance/Ratings this year (http://www.fromtherink.com/2010/4/20/1432444/2009-2010-nhl-attendance):

That blurb on Phoenix cannot be right. They have been steadily building attendance this year.

[weekapaugjz]

Man, great OT. Back and forth chances. Miller with a few HUGE saves.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Shame of America fails again in sudden death.

[weekapaugjz]

I know you're making a lame joke, but miller was the only reason they were even close in that game.

The real fail is the sabres bench for too many men.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I know you're making a lame joke, but miller was the only reason they were even close in that game.

The real fail is the sabres bench for too many men.

If the jackass blocking Millers' view in the crease had closed his fucking legs, the puck would have not gotten in.

Purely not the Shame's fault, if you're in the crease, protect the net or get the fark out.

[weekapaugjz]

Actually, the real fail is being a buffalo sports fan. :wallbash:

[Dan 'Hampton]

Miller got deked simple as that. Shot from Lucic shook him up a bit. He was plain out of position on the goal. But amazing game by Miller.

[TripleSkeet]

They play Marty too much. He's putting up a 2.98 and a .886 in this series.

The guy has played over 70 games every single year since 1997-98 (with the exception of 2008-09, when he was hurt). Three of the last 4 years he's played 78, 77, and 77 games, and he's turning 38 in two weeks. With all the mileage he has already, that's just too many games to be playing a guy in his late 30s.

He's played over 63,000 minutes in his career. And that's not even including the playoffs, where he's played another 11,000 minutes.

Spend a little money and get a backup goaltender Lou. For the love of Mary....

I have a feeling after this series is over word is gonna come out that Brodeur hurt his groin badly in Game 2.

[Fallon]

What time is it?

TUUKKA TIME!!!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[keithy_19]

Carter and Gange out for game five, and longer. This is good news for the Devils. Especially with Carter who is out indefinately.

[TheGameHHH]

Carter and Gange out for game five, and longer. This is good news for the Devils. Especially with Carter who is out indefinately.

just looking to live the cliche and take it one game at a time. you cant worry about the rest of the series right now, those guys are out for game 5 and thats all that matters.

[keithy_19]

just looking to live the cliche and take it one game at a time. you cant worry about the rest of the series right now, those guys are out for game 5 and thats all that matters.

I really liked Kovalchuk's confidence. I don't see the Devils going out at home.

[Fallon]

Ovi hates Canadian children.

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[Fallon]

Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk!!

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[TripleSkeet]

I really liked Kovalchuk's confidence. I don't see the Devils going out at home.

He ones of the biggest reasons you guys are gonna lose this series. Hes been poison to your team since he got there.

[El Mudo]

Ovi hates Canadian children.

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Manufactured "controversy". Ovechkin ALWAYS flies around like a maniac when he comes out on the ice pre game, and that kid was right in front of the bench.

@NateEwell had some great points

Fact - kid was in the way and shouldn't be there. Ovi did what he always does and Mtl shouldn't put anyone in front of our bench.

1) Kid shouldn't stand in front of our bench 2) guarantee he's bragging to friends about having snow sprayed by Ovi

As anything involving Ovechkin and Crosby et al., it comes down to how you feel about him. If you hate him already, you think he's an asshole, if you think he's great, he did nothing wrong.

[keithy_19]

2 penalities in under 2 minutes. Give me a fucking break.

[keithy_19]

So a scrum inf ront of the net results in double minors. GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAKKKKKKK

[keithy_19]

Well that sucked.

The Flyers outplayed the Devils. Boucher played a hell of a series, though I don't think the Devils tested him enough.

But hey, what ya gonna do. Congratulations to the Flyers and their fans. I hope Washington destorys you:wink:

[keithy_19]

Now my playoff beard is gone and I again look like I'm 14. Thanks Devils.

[keithy_19]

Now that New Jersey is out, I need to find another team to kind of root for. It will definately be a team from the west, and I'm kind of leaning towards Chicago or Colorado.

I really like Patrick Kane and John Madden, but I also really like Craig Anderson and John-Michael Liles.

[keithy_19]

Ottawa wins. Good. I'm not routing for them, but let every series go to 7. My team is out, so let's get the most hockey we can get out of these playoffs.

[TheGameHHH]

Well that sucked.

The Flyers outplayed the Devils. Boucher played a hell of a series, though I don't think the Devils tested him enough.

But hey, what ya gonna do. Congratulations to the Flyers and their fans. I hope Washington destorys you:wink:

Yep, and now its baseball season. See you in October hockey, can't wait for the Devils to rock the regular season next year then shit themselves in the playoffs again.

[Fallon]

Av's aren't doing so well.

[TheGameHHH]

Av's aren't doing so well.

you shut your mouth and make me a Yankees sig

[Fallon]

you shut your mouth and make me a Yankees sig

It's still hockey season for some of us.

[TheGameHHH]

It's still hockey season for some of us.

true, I wouldn't be following the Red Sox right now either if I were you

[weekapaugjz]

It's still hockey season for some of us.

I have a strong feeling my team will be bowing out tomorrow.

[El Mudo]

Angry Habs fan ROAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!

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[disneyspy]

http://www.akaawesome.com/photogallery/photo26003/Red%20Wings%20Logo.jpg



beep beep

[keithy_19]

Let's go Kings.

[keithy_19]

Lemaire is done as Devils coach. He'd been thinking about retiring, so I guess it makes sense. Let Johnny Mac become head coach.

And love the Washington/Montreal series.

[keithy_19]

Congrats 'Hawks.

[TheGameHHH]

Lemaire is done as Devils coach. He'd been thinking about retiring, so I guess it makes sense. Let Johnny Mac become head coach.

And love the Washington/Montreal series.

If he doesn't get the nod here I'd bolt if I were him. He's put in enough time for this organization and it's about time they repay him.

[keithy_19]

If he doesn't get the nod here I'd bolt if I were him. He's put in enough time for this organization and it's about time they repay him.

I agree. I mean, getting passed over twice for the job is an insult. But now he has experience as being a head coach. So, I hope he gets it.

[Fallon]

Good game from the B's tonight. Other than two piss poor passes in the defensive zone they really dominated the game.

[keithy_19]

Good game from the B's tonight. Other than two piss poor passes in the defensive zone they really dominated the game.

Didn't think the Bruins would win this series. But they stepped it up and really outplayed the Sabres.

[Fallon]

Didn't think the Bruins would win this series. But they stepped it up and really outplayed the Sabres.

And hopefully they'll have Savard for the next round.

[El Mudo]

Halak played one of the best games i've ever seen a goaltender play last night.


Fucker saved 53 of 54. In REGULATION.

The Power Play is now 1 for 31 in the series.

Getting tired of Game 7s.

[TonyStark]

The Caps sure know how to make it interesting....although in fairness, I don't think a team in the league would have won the game when Halak was playing in the zone like that.

[El Mudo]

The Caps sure know how to make it interesting....although in fairness, I don't think a team in the league would have won the game when Halak was playing in the zone like that.


The Habs blocked more shots (23) than they had themselves (22) in the entire game.

[keithy_19]

The Caps sure know how to make it interesting....although in fairness, I don't think a team in the league would have won the game when Halak was playing in the zone like that.

Seeing as how Halak has been playing lights out, any possibility of the Habs looking to unload Price? I think he would look good in a Devils jersey.

[keithy_19]

Anyone else pumped for game 7 tonight?

[disneyspy]

Anyone else pumped for game 7 tonight?

HELL YA!

LETS go RED WINGS

[weekapaugjz]

Anyone else pumped for game 7 tonight?

With it being the only game on, I'm hoping for an OT game.

And fuck detroit.

[disneyspy]

With it being the only game on, I'm hoping for an OT game.

And fuck detroit.

DAMN,a fuck detroit and fuck dallas post by you? i also like kevin harvick,tiger woods and andy roddick if you want to cover all the bases

[weekapaugjz]

That fuck dallas was from years ago but it still stands.

[El Mudo]

Seeing as how Halak has been playing lights out, any possibility of the Habs looking to unload Price? I think he would look good in a Devils jersey.

If he's going anywhere, I would guess Philly. MTL has the room to take on one of their bad contracts.

Price is restricted, and MTL has 45 committed for next year. Philly already has 48 committed.

[keithy_19]

If he's going anywhere, I would guess Philly. MTL has the room to take on one of their bad contracts.

Price is restricted, and MTL has 45 committed for next year. Philly already has 48 committed.

I don't think that Price will be a Devil, but I think he has the potential to be a very good goalie. Sitting behind Brodeur would potentialy help him.

[KEITHJAY]

Should I cheer for Boston seems like a failed season yet again!!!!UUUUGGGHHHH:flush:

[keithy_19]

With it being the only game on, I'm hoping for an OT game.

And fuck detroit.

The way these goalies have been playing, lets let this game go into triple overtime with goose eggs on the board.

But yeah, I'm kinda rooting for Phoenix. Just think it would be a nice story. No one expected this from the Coyotes and all through the year they've been under costant speculation as to if they were going to remian in Phoenix.

[KEITHJAY]

Let's go Winnipeg Jets oh I mean Phoenix long live the white attack :annoyed::drunk:

[keithy_19]

I should stop wanting teams to win.

[weekapaugjz]

I should stop wanting teams to win.

Same here.

[KEITHJAY]

Detroit looking dangerous, fuck em :drunk:

[KEITHJAY]

oooooh 4-1 back breaker :wallbash:

[keithy_19]

This game just got a lot less fun to watch. I'm sure it's great for Wings fans, but just as a game it sucks. It's over before the third.

[keithy_19]

I like Lindsay Soto though. And Deb Placey. Liked her on MSG, glad to see she's moving up in the world.

[weekapaugjz]

I thought this game was going to be a lot closer.

[keithy_19]

I thought this game was going to be a lot closer.

So did I.

I just hope tomorrows game will be a bit more exciting than this one.

[weekapaugjz]

Same here. I really don't care who wins tomorrow but I want it to be a close game.

[keithy_19]

Same here. I really don't care who wins tomorrow but I want it to be a close game.

I kinda want Montreal, but now that I've said that I'm sure that they will lose.

Thought an original six matchup would be nice to see.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm torn. I've always hated montreal, but it would be great to see ovechkin go home after the first round.

[keithy_19]

I'm torn. I've always hated montreal, but it would be great to see ovechkin go home after the first round.

My brother went up to Montreal to see the Devils play. That city is insane when it comes to hockey. I'd like a Chicago/Montreal Stanley Cup. Both cities are insane hockey towns. At that point, let the best team win.

[Fallon]

I like Lindsay Soto though.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!

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[disneyspy]

beep beep

if the wings dont win it i'd like to see chicago in the final.

and then lose so hossa gets fucked again,that would be AWESOME

[El Mudo]

I don't think that Price will be a Devil, but I think he has the potential to be a very good goalie. Sitting behind Brodeur would potentialy help him.

Not gonna help him much there f Marty's playing 70+ games a year.

[El Mudo]

Not having Poti tonight is going to hurt (took a puck off the eye, out 2-3 weeks). I think he had only been on the ice for 1 ES G/A.

They've called up Alzner from Hershey, but I don't know yet if they're going to go with him, or Sloan/Erskine.

[keithy_19]

Not gonna help him much there f Marty's playing 70+ games a year.

True. But, maybe if we had someone who we were grooming it would be different. Probably not. But still. I'd like to see them start seriously looking. I don't know if Frazee is going to cut it. But who knows. Maybe he will.

[keithy_19]

Not having Poti tonight is going to hurt (took a puck off the eye, out 2-3 weeks). I think he had only been on the ice for 1 ES G/A.

They've called up Alzner from Hershey, but I don't know yet if they're going to go with him, or Sloan/Erskine.

I always admired Poti. Not really sure why.

I don't get why players don't wear a shield..

[El Mudo]

I always admired Poti. Not really sure why.

I don't get why players don't wear a shield..

Similar thing just happened with Laperriere of Philadelphia. He's going to probably miss the rest of the playoffs with bleeding on the brain. He said from now on he's going to wear a visor. Brooks Laich took a puck off the face in practice a few weeks ago in practice and he missed a few games. I would definitely wear a visor if I were a player, no question.

[keithy_19]

Similar thing just happened with Laperriere of Philadelphia. He's going to probably miss the rest of the playoffs with bleeding on the brain. He said from now on he's going to wear a visor. Brooks Laich took a puck off the face in practice a few weeks ago in practice and he missed a few games. I would definitely wear a visor if I were a player, no question.

I remember Colin White took a puck to the eye and there was talk of him never playing hockey again. Hell, even having protection around the ears is a good idea.

When I was younger I was playing street hockey outside of my house with a friend. We were using one of this shitty orange pucks and he took a shot and it hit a crack and flew up and hit me in the eye. Broke a whole bunch of blood vessels and my eye was crimson red. Had to stay in the hospital for a few days because they were worried that I may have bleeding behind the eye.

[keithy_19]

Didn't know the NHL still called off goals because of goalie interference...

[weekapaugjz]

Didn't know the NHL still called off goals because of goalie interference...

That was a very iffy call. You can be in the crease and all, but you can't prevent the goalie from making a save.

[ozzie]

Never saw this coming.

And possibly ending it with a shutout in game 7?

Just, wow.

Thank you DirecTV and VS for working out your differences in time for playoff hockey.

Amen.

[weekapaugjz]

Oh shit!

[ozzie]

Uh oh...

"...and Washington is still alive!"

[weekapaugjz]

Fucking nail biter here.

[weekapaugjz]

Step away from the ledge mudo...

[ozzie]

Dammit.

I didn't want that one to end. I was rooting hard for OT.

Can't say Caps didn't have their chances. Gotta give a lotta credit to the habs play the last week.

Sorry Mudo.

[weekapaugjz]

Excellent first round of the playoffs overall. Really looking forward to the coming matchups.

[Ogre]

wow....sports radio here in DC will be merciless on the Caps for quite a while..Best 3 consecutive playoff games in net I have ever seen.

[weekapaugjz]

wow....sports radio here in DC will be merciless on the Caps for quite a while..Best 3 consecutive playoff games in net I have ever seen.

Halak was a freaking beast.

So what goalie will the caps go after in the off season?

[Kevin]

Russian Hockey players = FAIL

[weekapaugjz]

Russian Hockey players = FAIL

:clap:

[keithy_19]

That was a very iffy call. You can be in the crease and all, but you can't prevent the goalie from making a save.

I'm glad they made that call which I think was the right call.

It was just last year when the Devils played Carolina Brodeur got bumped into so much and nothing was called.

These refs were good.

[keithy_19]

Russian Hockey players = FAIL

http://media.nj.com/devils_main/photo/ilya-kovalchuk-devils-debut-4c5015598550731b_large.jpg

:sad:

[HBox]

http://media.nj.com/devils_main/photo/ilya-kovalchuk-devils-debut-4c5015598550731b_large.jpg

:sad:

I thought he played well in the series.

[Fallon]

B's get home ice due to the Caps going down.

Time to give Philly a beating!!

[NickyL0885]

For some reason, since my Isles aren't in the playoffs, I can't seem to bring my self to watch these games. I love hockey but I can't watch other teams for some reason.

[Kevin]

For some reason, since my Isles aren't in the playoffs, I can't seem to bring my self to watch these games. I love hockey but I can't watch other teams for some reason.

I feel the same about the NBA.

Can't watch any games of that.

The Knicks have me too depressed.

I have been watching Hockey though

[keithy_19]

I thought he played well in the series.

He was one of the top three players on the team. Ironically, the other Russian, Zubrus, is also one of the top three.

[El Mudo]

Definitely a bummer, but not completely unexpected. Lack of depth at C was a problem all year. Pittsburgh wins because they have the best group of C's in the league, so they can get away with mediocre wingers. I'm not sure you can get away with having great wings, and mediocre C's. After Backstrom, there's nothing there. Maybe Perreault can solve that next year, but the jury's still out. And there's nothing really available in Free Agency, other then Plekanec, who someone's going to throw a prohibitive amount of money at.


No offense from the back line either. Corvo didn't really give much from there, and I was really hopeful they would have tried to get someone like Kubina from Atlanta, who would have been a perfect fit from this team. That's a big part of the reason the PP went something like 1-35 in the series, and why I hated the matchup with MTL from the start. It was just a perfect storm of playing a team that was solid defensively, and had great special teams, that ended up grinding out wins from a team that couldn't get big goals from anyone, combined with bad coaching (lack of adjustment, not scratching Tomas Fleischmann until Game 7 and continually giving him more ice time than Eric Fehr).

I give MTL all the credit in the world. Their strategy of "get one or two early and hold on for dear life" ended up working out pretty well for them. They're going to give Pittsburgh a lot of trouble.

The only thing I can do to keep myself thinking positive is to look at this as our version of The Miracle on Manchester.



Halak was a freaking beast.

So what goalie will the caps go after in the off season?

Don't think they will/need to go after one. Theo's off the books, and Neuvirth, Holtby and Varlamov are still babies. Its not Varly's fault the offense turned into mud.

[El Mudo]

He was one of the top three players on the team. Ironically, the other Russian, Zubrus, is also one of the top three.

Zubrus is Lithuanian :wink:

[yojimbo7248]

wow....sports radio here in DC will be merciless on the Caps for quite a while..Best 3 consecutive playoff games in net I have ever seen.

Halak stopped 131 of 134 shots in final 3 games for .978 save percentage.

[spoon]

Well that sucked.

The Flyers outplayed the Devils. Boucher played a hell of a series, though I don't think the Devils tested him enough.

But hey, what ya gonna do. Congratulations to the Flyers and their fans. I hope Washington destorys you:wink:

spoke too soon

Theo looked good though...oh wait, he didn't even play again. Good goaltending wins out again baby! All the goal scoring in the world and shit in net ruins the Caps again. Nobody would have ever guessed...oh wait again.

[spoon]

I kinda want Montreal, but now that I've said that I'm sure that they will lose.

Thought an original six matchup would be nice to see.

The O 6 farce again huh? Hate that bs.

[spoon]

As for the Avs, surely I would have loved to see a crazy unexpected run in the playoffs, but injuries and depth caught up to them. The kids played their hearts our, Anderson stood on his head and Sacco did a great job but they just hit a wall of injuries and talent on SJ. Once they lost Hejduk on top of Mueller and Jones, there were just too many offensive holes to fill.

Colorado will drop a lot of defensive dead weight this year and hopefully will add some good stay at home D via FA or trade. Clark, Salei, Foote on D, Budaj at G and Tucker/Svatos on O will all surely clear over 16 million in cap space and make the Avs big buyers this year. I hope they shop smart and look for role players (Yelle signed again on the cheap wouldn't be a bad thing) and physical shut-down D. We have PLENTY of offensive puck moving d coming up soon in Cohen, Barrie (WHL defensive player of the year), Shattenkirk and Elliott. So much that moving Liles or pref Cumiskey is in the near future. Kyle makes so many mistakes and bad judgement errors it's unreal....not to mention getting knocked off pucks with a brisk wind.

[keithy_19]

spoke too soon


I hope the Bruins destroy them. I hope Chara kills Carcillo.

And as for the original six matchup, just thought it'd be neat. The teams I want to win are Chicago or Montreal. So either of those work.

And Zubrus being lithuanian. Guess it shows why he was so good.

[keithy_19]

This game kind of sucks.

[keithy_19]

And there goes Halak.

[Fallon]

Dominating first period for the B's!!

:thumbup:

[Fallon]

SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVVVVY!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

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[keithy_19]

Happy to see Montreal win. As a Devils fan I really miss Gionta.

I hope Chicago comes out flying tonight.

[cougarjake13]

SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVVVVY!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

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who's savy ??

[Fallon]

who's savy ??

Savard!

[Kevin]

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Fucking Narc

No wonder his team chokes all the time.

[disneyspy]

hurry up toronto!!

these reviews take too long

[disneyspy]

fuck no goal!! fuck you toronto,fuck you canada,fuck you tonto and lone ranger and big foot

[disneyspy]

YES!! try and take that one away you bastards


fuck another fucking review

[disneyspy]

i love OT in the NHL playoffs cuz theres no commercials but THIS GAME IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!

[disneyspy]

fuck hockey

[weekapaugjz]

fuck hockey

Fuck detroit

[Kevin]

Fuck detroit

X2

[TripleSkeet]

If any of you guys have HBO, I recommend there documentary on The Broad Street Bullies that premiered tonight. Great stuff.

[spoon]

X2

X3

[El Mudo]

X3

X4

For once, I'm actually looking forward to reading Abel To Yzerman today

Why aren’t I as nervous as I should be, with the Wings down 0-2? I’ll answer that one: because they’re a better team than the Sharks and because Nabokov has shown me nothing. The only advantage San Jose’s demonstrated has been the two-man variety, and it won them both games.

Who is going to step up tonite? Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk and Hank Zetterberg. Because it’s what they do.

What happens now? Wings win tonite. What happens Thursday. Wings win then too bitch.

And then? Well we’ll just see won’t we.

All I really know is this: 1:19 seconds, plus the officials, did the Wings in on Thursday. The officials, hired and directed by Little Gary Bettman, violated Detroit again on Sunday. Will they pull the same tricks at the Joe? Most likely. But desperation has always bred success in Detroit so I’m saying they’ll win in spite of another obvious shaft job. And then they’ll win again in Game 4. This series goes back to NoCal tied up, and it’s not because of Jebus or providence or puppies or hookers on fire trucks. It’s because the Wings do well when they’re pissed and that they most definitely must be.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I predict that the Wings will come back and win

kiss of death... rot in hell Wings

[disneyspy]

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[spoon]

X4

For once, I'm actually looking forward to reading Abel To Yzerman today

Mudo DIDN'T commit suicide! Red Jesus doesn't condone suicide you know. You'd be sent to gulag hell for that one.

[Fallon]

God dammit, B's lose two more players. But what a win!

[DOHO@HOME]

One more to go and then hurry up and wait for Pitts.orHabs.
Hoping for a seven game beat down for those two teams,Bruins will need some rest.

[keithy_19]

I predict that the Wings will come back and win

kiss of death... rot in hell Wings

You do realize that by adding the hidden part you have in fact sealed your first statement?

[disneyspy]

the first half of the first period was the most dominating half period by one player ive ever seen,franzen was a beast,it wouldve been 4 goals but he hit a red wing players leg on one shot (he still ended the game with 4 goals on 6 shots) but a hat trick in 3 minutes is pretty fuckin awesome

[denko]

Tuukka

[keithy_19]

the first half of the first period was the most dominating half period by one player ive ever seen,franzen was a beast,it wouldve been 4 goals but he hit a red wing players leg on one shot (he still ended the game with 4 goals on 6 shots) but a hat trick in 3 minutes is pretty fuckin awesome

That was insane. No one was stopping him. I don't think that the Red Wings will come back and win the series, but if there was a team that would do it, it would be them.

[keithy_19]

I'm loving this Montreal/Pittsburgh series.

[Kevin]

Man would it be sweet if Bos blows this.

[TripleSkeet]

I cant believe Ive got to go work another fucking game. This season just wont end.

[Fallon]

Man would it be sweet if Bos blows this.

:wallbash:

[DOHO@HOME]

WOW did the Bruins suck that load down and ask for some more Philly sponk:furious:
On the day the Great Bobby Orr gets a bronze statue and these fucking assholes play like that what a kick in the balls for the team, the fans and the great Bobby Orr.
Now they have go to Philly and deal with that shit.
If they don't come out with a win it will drive me to drink and I have been sober for three years and need to continue otherwise someone is going to die!:wallbash:

[keithy_19]

Two quick goals for Chicago has Vancouver looking for answers. A whole lot of time left though.

[keithy_19]

Wow. As long as a miracle doesn't take place for Vancouver, Chicago will be in the western conferance finals for the second straight year.

[keithy_19]

not a good start for pittsburgh.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

being totally outplayed to start the game.

[keithy_19]

Wow. Brooks orpik. What a stupid move.

[weekapaugjz]

Ha. Fleury fucking blows.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

why would you show up for a game 7 Penguins

[K.C.]

Bs going down.

[Kevin]

Fuck that Beaver toothed faggot, Crosby.

[keithy_19]

Loving this Montreal team.

Boston, come on. Uninspired play.

[TripleSkeet]

Flyers own Bostons heart. I cant believe how great theyve been playing. They are gonna take Game 7 in Boston too. And a Flyers / Montreal series is gonna be fantastic.

[Fallon]

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll43/myknsj/d34fc96f.gif

[KnoxHarrington]

You know, I'm starting to see why hockey fans are a little bit frustrated. These playoffs have been awesome, full of thrilling games and upsets. On the other hand, the NBA playoffs have been utter shit, with 3 of the 4 2nd round series in sweeps, and the "marquee" matchup turning into dogshit as well as LeBron James just seems like he can't be bothered to keep playing.

But yet the dogshit NBA playoffs get far more attention than the NHL playoffs.

[DOHO@HOME]

Flyers own Bostons heart. I cant believe how great theyve been playing. They are gonna take Game 7 in Boston too. And a Flyers / Montreal series is gonna be fantastic.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I can not sit a watch Boston fall apart after being up fuckin 3-0 and losing four in a row.
It will crush my dreams.
Montreal is going to be a tuff team to beat at this point after taking down 1&2.
God dammit

[keithy_19]

But yet the dogshit NBA playoffs get far more attention than the NHL playoffs.

Probably because ESPN doesn't have anything invested in the NHL beyond Barry Melrose and Matthew Barnaby.

And yes. I agree that it's shit. The NHL is growing. So, get on that ESPN.

Though I must say, I'm ok with the coverage on Versus.

[K.C.]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I can not sit a watch Boston fall apart after being up fuckin 3-0 and losing four in a row.
It will crush my dreams.
Montreal is going to be a tuff team to beat at this point after taking down 1&2.
God dammit

Word has it that Gagne went into the dressing room after Game 6 took off his skate and discovered he was bleeding through his sock.

[K.C.]

Probably because ESPN doesn't have anything invested in the NHL beyond Barry Melrose and Matthew Barnaby.

And yes. I agree that it's shit. The NHL is growing. So, get on that ESPN.

Though I must say, I'm ok with the coverage on Versus.

100% agreed.

NBA interest is completely manufactured by ESPN at this point (Los Angeles not withstanding, where the NBA is #1).

In Boston for example, the Bs are doubling up the Cs in ratings, or so I've heard.

If you look at the state of interest in the NBA it's dangerously low right now. The teams are going to collectively lose half a billion dollars this year. The league is in serious trouble.

The NHL still has a lot of financial and interest problems, but it's at least trending upward.

[keithy_19]

100% agreed.

NBA interest is completely manufactured by ESPN at this point (Los Angeles not withstanding, where the NBA is #1).

In Boston for example, the Bs are doubling up the Cs in ratings, or so I've heard.

If you look at the state of interest in the NBA it's dangerously low right now. The teams are going to collectively lose half a billion dollars this year. The league is in serious trouble.

The NHL still has a lot of financial and interest problems, but it's at least trending upward.

I think that in time you may see the LA Kings have a resurgance. They have a good young team that is only going to get better. I tend to think that if you're in a city and a local team gets hot, you're going to see a spike in ratings and revenue.

But to ESPN, it sucks. I was watching ESPN News (which is the only ESPN thing I watch besides Pardon the Interuption and Around the Horn) and the mispronounced Brian Gionta's name. Ok. I know that hockey players sometimes have tougher names to pronounce, but come on. If they had heard anything regarding him they could have said it right. Hell, just say it how it reads. It's not hard. Lemiuex is a lot harder to figure out.

[TripleSkeet]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I can not sit a watch Boston fall apart after being up fuckin 3-0 and losing four in a row.
It will crush my dreams.
Montreal is going to be a tuff team to beat at this point after taking down 1&2.
God dammit

Actually they took down 1 & 3. The Flyers knocked out #2.

[keithy_19]

Actually they took down 1 & 3. The Flyers knocked out #2.

As a devils fan, the flyers fucking brought it to them. The devils, as a whole, could beat the flyers. But they didn't play. And thus, they lost.

Boston needs to get with it. This flyers team is playing with a chip on their shoulders. With players like Carcillo, Asham, and Hartnell making Boston seem like a bunch of chimps they damn well better win. In the past 3 games phily deserves to win. As a devils fan, I hope Boston starts playing like they did in the first three games. But, who knows. I'm excited for a game seven, even if it involves a team I really dislike.

[TripleSkeet]

As a devils fan, the flyers fucking brought it to them. The devils, as a whole, could beat the flyers. But they didn't play. And thus, they lost.

Boston needs to get with it. This flyers team is playing with a chip on their shoulders. With players like Carcillo, Asham, and Hartnell making Boston seem like a bunch of chimps they damn well better win. In the past 3 games phily deserves to win. As a devils fan, I hope Boston starts playing like they did in the first three games. But, who knows. I'm excited for a game seven, even if it involves a team I really dislike.

Losing Krejki hurt Boston ALOT.

That being said, you totally nailed it. The Flyers are playing like theyve got something to prove. Right now the Bruins are shitting themselves.

[keithy_19]

I'm not going to pick who wins tonight because I honestly have no idea. But I think there are going to be a few players who make a big impact on the outcome.

Boston: Chara, Seidenberg, Ryder (Bergeron?)

Philadelphia: van Riemsdyk, Giroux, Laperriere (Betts?)

Not sure why I've picked these guys out, just a feeling. I may completely wrong. Probably will be.

And oh, the goalies will be big too. But that's obvious. I personally think Leighton may fall apart tonight.

[denko]

Bruins came to play. Flyers are fucked, get ready for the goon action.

[denko]

Dude, seidenberg has been out weeks with a cut tendon in his wrist. And laperriere is out too.

[Kevin]

It would be awesome if they blew a 3-0 lead while blowing a 3-0 lead.

[weekapaugjz]

It would be awesome if they blew a 3-0 lead while blowing a 3-0 lead.

Yes it would.

[denko]

Lucic is on tonight. Philly is gonna try to bait guys into retaliation penalties but the bruins won't bite. Still forty mins to go.

[weekapaugjz]

And philly is right back in it.

[weekapaugjz]

I wish briere was still with buffalo.

[denko]

Unbelievable.

[Kevin]

I wish briere was still with buffalo.

Can you take Drury back?

[weekapaugjz]

Can you take Drury back?

Sure. He's a hell of a lot better than roy or connolly.

[Kevin]

Sure. He's a hell of a lot better than roy or connolly.

I'm not sure if its his skills diminishing, or Torts being terrible.

Maybe a lil of both

[weekapaugjz]

That should have been a goal. It went of rasks pad in the net.

[keithy_19]

Dude, seidenberg has been out weeks with a cut tendon in his wrist. And laperriere is out too.

Fair enough.

But hey, my call on Ryder was right on...

[Kevin]

Milan Lucic = Dirty Serb

Dirty Serbs= FAIL!

[weekapaugjz]

:lol:

[keithy_19]

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[weekapaugjz]

Holy shit. That kid in the stands was bawling his eyes out. Fantastic stuff.

[keithy_19]

Holy shit. That kid in the stands was bawling his eyes out. Fantastic stuff.

He was crying because he lost a bet and has to live with Asham now. I'd cry too.

So...


LETS GO HABS

[Tall_James]

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[Dan 'Hampton]

God I hate the flyers. Guess I'm hoping for a hawks canadiens final.

[K.C.]

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[Fallon]

Fortunately I was spoiled of the outcome and will not watch the game tonight.

Nice job Julian, you fucking blow!

[Fallon]

It would be awesome if they blew a 3-0 lead while blowing a 3-0 lead.

It's your fault!!!!

:banning:

[Kevin]

It's your fault!!!!

:banning:


ITS NOT MY FAULT

[Kevin]

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Yea..

Prob not gunna happen..

[TripleSkeet]

As someone that worked tonight while watching the game I have to say this thread is hilarious. Good call Kev!

Boston played a good game, but it came down to heart, and this team has heart like I havent seen in a Flyers hockey team in a long time. It takes major balls to come back from 3-0 in a Game 7.

What I found funny was this. Today I was listening to WIP and they had said the most heartbreaking Bruins loss before this series was a Game 7 vs. Montreal. Boston was up 1-0 with 2 minutes left and took a too many men on the ice penalty. Montreal tied it with a minute left and won in OT. All they said was how do you make a mistake that stupid in Game 7 of a playoff. Then tonight we see history repeat itself as they lose on a goal from a power play from too many men on the ice with less then 10 minutes left in the 3rd of a Game 7.

That was one of the best hockey games Ive ever seen. This next series should be equally as good.

[K.C.]

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[Kevin]

As someone that worked tonight while watching the game I have to say this thread is hilarious. Good call Kev!

Boston played a good game, but it came down to heart, and this team has heart like I havent seen in a Flyers hockey team in a long time. It takes major balls to come back from 3-0 in a Game 7.

What I found funny was this. Today I was listening to WIP and they had said the most heartbreaking Bruins loss before this series was a Game 7 vs. Montreal. Boston was up 1-0 with 2 minutes left and took a too many men on the ice penalty. Montreal tied it with a minute left and won in OT. All they said was how do you make a mistake that stupid in Game 7 of a playoff. Then tonight we see history repeat itself as they lose on a goal from a power play from too many men on the ice with less then 10 minutes left in the 3rd of a Game 7.

That was one of the best hockey games Ive ever seen. This next series should be equally as good.



I saw it happening as soon as Philly scored their first goal. The Irony was too strong.

And what do you expect from a team who has a dirty Serb AND a Sobatka on thier team?

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

I'm very disappointed with Boston. They let me down.

[TripleSkeet]

I'm very disappointed with Boston. They let me down.

Kinda like you did to God?

[Kevin]

Kinda like you did to God?

WOW!

That was pretty awesome

[K.C.]

7 more wins...

[Kevin]

7 more wins...

Who Knows anymore.

Maybe you guys are on a 'Magic Carpet Ride'

[TripleSkeet]

Who Knows anymore.

Maybe you guys are on a 'Magic Carpet Ride'

They say you gotta get hot at the right time, well this team waited until 81 games into the season to finally do it. Id say thats the right time.

Montreal looked like they didnt know what hit them.

[keithy_19]

They say you gotta get hot at the right time, well this team waited until 81 games into the season to finally do it. Id say thats the right time.

Montreal looked like they didnt know what hit them.

Montreal looked like a team that was tired. Philadelphia looked like a team who was riding the high of just completing one of the most amazing, if not the most, comeback in hockey history.

I expect Montreal to look a lot stronger in game two.

[TripleSkeet]

Montreal looked like a team that was tired. Philadelphia looked like a team who was riding the high of just completing one of the most amazing, if not the most, comeback in hockey history.

I expect Montreal to look a lot stronger in game two.

See I wouldve thought after such a high point for Philly they were due for a letdown in Game 1....which never happened.

[K.C.]

Montreal looked like a team that was tired. Philadelphia looked like a team who was riding the high of just completing one of the most amazing, if not the most, comeback in hockey history.

I expect Montreal to look a lot stronger in game two.

If not, this could be a really short series.

I expect Montreal to play a lot better, but the thing that should concern Habs fans is the Flyers using their size to camp in front of Halak, and on the opposite side, to jam up the middle.

I'm not sure the Habs have the size to match up, and if not, that's going to kill a lot of their offensive game.

That's why it's such a different ball game then playing the Pens or Caps, even though the Pens and Caps have more skill.

[weekapaugjz]

For those saying the canadiens are in trouble and didn't look good. THEY WON THEIR PAST TWO SERIES BEING DOWN 3-1.

[keithy_19]

For those saying the canadiens are in trouble and didn't look good. THEY WON THEIR PAST TWO SERIES BEING DOWN 3-1.

Game one against the penguins Halak was chased too. Just saying.

[Donnie Iris]

For those saying the canadiens are in trouble and didn't look good. THEY WON THEIR PAST TWO SERIES BEING DOWN 3-1.

It was actually 3-2 in the Pens series, but I was thinking similarly reading some of that.

Also, I think the Canadiens lost 6-2 or something like that in the first game of the previous series. It's far from over.

[K.C.]

For those saying the canadiens are in trouble and didn't look good. THEY WON THEIR PAST TWO SERIES BEING DOWN 3-1.

Different reasons for different losses.

No one is saying it's over. But they've got to solve the size and physcality issues they have.

[keithy_19]

Different reasons for different losses.

No one is saying it's over. But they've got to solve the size and physcality issues they have.

Brian Gionta will develop the strength of a thousand bulls and put Pronger through the glass.

[KEITHJAY]

Les Canadien will bounce back oh where oh where did my Bruins gooooooooooooooooo:thumbdown:

[K.C.]

Les Canadien will bounce back oh where oh where did my Bruins gooooooooooooooooo:thumbdown:

All you East Coast hockey fans just need to accept that the Flyers are your new lords and masters.

Bullies are back, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[keithy_19]

All you East Coast hockey fans just need to accept that the Flyers are your new lords and masters.

Bullies are back, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's say Philadelphia gets to the finals, they are losing to the west coast. Montreal would meet the same fate.

[TripleSkeet]

It was actually 3-2 in the Pens series, but I was thinking similarly reading some of that.

Also, I think the Canadiens lost 6-2 or something like that in the first game of the previous series. It's far from over.

Yea nobody said it was over. I just think the Flyers match up alot better with Montreal then Pitt or Washington did. Those are speed and finesse teams playing a speed and finesse team.

The Flyers basically came out and just pushed them around all over the ice.

[K.C.]

Leights shuts em down again. Habs can't handle the Flyers' size.

[TripleSkeet]

I expect Montreal to look a lot stronger in game two.

Oooorrrrrrrr maybe not.:smoke:

[K.C.]

Carter and Laperierre back in the lineup!

Full deck for the Flyers!

[keithy_19]

Carter and Laperierre back in the lineup!

Full deck for the Flyers!

That's big for the Flyers. They've been playing great without them and now they get better.

I think Montreal looks tired. Kind of like the past two series really took it out of them. Meanwhile, the Flyers are just riding the wave of momentum they got after coming back 3-0. I hope Montreal get's their shit together, if for anything, to make this series more exciting. I'd love three straight game sevens.

And oh, Chicago is clinching tomorrow. That team is playing awesome.

[disneyspy]

i'm so glad hossa is in the final for the third year in a row,now if chicago will make my year and lose i'll be a happy guy

[keithy_19]

i'm so glad hossa is in the final for the third year in a row,now if chicago will make my year and lose i'll be a happy guy

I'm pretty much positive Chicago will win the cup this year. The east teams are, despite being good and having some impressive series, not nearly as good as the west.

[disneyspy]

I'm pretty much positive Chicago will win the cup this year. The east teams are, despite being good and having some impressive series, not nearly as good as the west.

ya i've seen alot of their games this year,i know theyre good but it would be great to see jinxxa lose another one after jinxing the wings last year

[keithy_19]

ya i've seen alot of their games this year,i know theyre good but it would be great to see jinxxa lose another one after jinxing the wings last year

As a 'Wings fan I wouldn't expect you to want anything else.

[Ritalin]

ya i've seen alot of their games this year,i know theyre good but it would be great to see jinxxa lose another one after jinxing the wings last year

You say that, but he's been playing pretty well w/o scoring.

I wouldn't be shocked if he came up with a couple of goals in the finals. He's due, and nobody is depending on him to carry the team.

[disneyspy]

You say that, but he's been playing pretty well w/o scoring.

I wouldn't be shocked if he came up with a couple of goals in the finals. He's due, and nobody is depending on him to carry the team.

i wish you were hippo

[KnoxHarrington]

The NHL has to be loving these potential matchups for the Finals. You've got the Blackhawks, one of the Original Six, from a big market, breaking a long drought of not making the finals. And they'll be paired up with two teams with two of the most rabid fan bases in sports: either the Flyers, or the Canadiens.

And these have been good playoffs so far with close matchups and dramatic games, not like the dogshit NBA playoffs.

[cougarjake13]

will the hossa curse continue ??

[K.C.]

Cup bound.

[Donnie Iris]

I find myself a fan of the Fylers for the first, fleeting and only time.

Well done.

[TripleSkeet]

And its on.

[Fallon]

will the hossa curse continue ??

I hope so, cause it's hilarious.

[Donnie Iris]

2011 Winter Classic- Washington v. Pittsburgh @ Heinz Field

[cougarjake13]

2011 Winter Classic- Washington v. Pittsburgh @ Heinz Field

was only a matter of time before they got ovechkin vs crosby in one of those





btw


3rd year in a row that team playing in winter clasic makes it to cup finals

although

pitt won classic but lost finals in 08
det won clasic but lost finals in 09

so maybe flyers losing in classic means the win cup ??


who knows its all just coincidence

[TripleSkeet]

What a heartbreaking loss. :(

Great game though.

[K.C.]

What a heartbreaking loss. :(

Great game though.

In a sense, because it was so wide open, but it was hideous hockey.

Ugly goaltending, and uglier defense on both sides.

Flyers definitely can't win this series if that's how these games are going to go...plays right to the Blackhawks' strengths. They need much better puck control. Way too sloppy.

[keithy_19]

In a sense, because it was so wide open, but it was hideous hockey.

Ugly goaltending, and uglier defense on both sides.

Flyers definitely can't win this series if that's how these games are going to go...plays right to the Blackhawks' strengths. They need much better puck control. Way too sloppy.

It was so up and down. But God, I miss good goaltending in the Stanley Cup Finals.

[TonyStark]

Entertaining but sloppy game overall. I'm hoping for a more refined game tonight.

[weekapaugjz]

Carter got fucking destroyed by carcillo

[Ritalin]

Hossa!

[weekapaugjz]

I'd love for an overtime game tonight.

[Ritalin]

If Philly ties this up, I think they'll win in OT. Hawks are on their heels, and won't be able to flip the switch.

[weekapaugjz]

If Philly ties this up, I think they'll win in OT. Hawks are on their heels, and won't be able to flip the switch.

Won't have to worry about that.

[Ritalin]

Yeah, but Sharp clanging the post on that empty netter had the possibility to be really jinxy.

[keithy_19]

Yeah, but Sharp clanging the post on that empty netter had the possibility to be really jinxy.

I saw that and thought, wow. Phili has the Gods of hockey on their side. Thankfully, they jsut wanted to toy with their emotions.

[Suspect Chin]

Wow the refs are really being pussies tonight.

[Ritalin]

Good goal, on review. Hawks will still win, I think. Toews line starting to play better. Kane looks really good tonight.

[Ritalin]

...and there's a soft goal.

[Ritalin]

Hey, I don't want to say I called it, but.....

[Ritalin]

That last post? Hubris.

[Furtherman]

Let's go Flyers!

[TripleSkeet]

That place was fucking ROCKIN tonight.

[keithy_19]

That place was fucking ROCKIN tonight.

What can I say? Those despicable Flyers fans know how to cheer:wink:

And on a side note, I signed up for the playoff updates you get via text from versus which let you know if a game goes into OT. Why, though, won't they let you know the final outcome the same way? Cheap bastards.

[TripleSkeet]

What can I say? Those despicable Flyers fans know how to cheer:wink:

And on a side note, I signed up for the playoff updates you get via text from versus which let you know if a game goes into OT. Why, though, won't they let you know the final outcome the same way? Cheap bastards.

I was working at the stadium. Got MURDERED at the bar. $$$$$

[keithy_19]

I was working at the stadium. Got MURDERED at the bar. $$$$$

Figures. Alcoholic Flyers fans. Disgusting.:drunk:

[TripleSkeet]

Figures. Alcoholic Flyers fans. Disgusting.:drunk:

When the Flyers win the cup will that hurt you more then your break up?

[keithy_19]

When the Flyers win the cup will that hurt you more then your break up?

What hurts most is that my mom was born in Philadelphia:flush:

[cougarjake13]

When the Flyers win the cup will that hurt you more then your break up?

What hurts most is that my mom was born in Philadelphia:flush:




what will hurt worse is that you have hossa

[Ritalin]

Fuck that little traitor runt Jeremy Roenick.