T.C. wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:26 am no game friday, then when we do get a game saturday, it's on the one network with exactly zero streaming presence. fortunately my OTA antenna picks up ABC pretty well. i was in the car driving home from st charles funny bone (seeing rich vos) for the first period, saw the last two periods. what a great fucking game, if you're a buffalo fan. complete disaster for the habs.

and we finally get an epic game 7. i'm sure it will be streaming on all the available platforms, right? nope, just ESPN. what a fucking clown shoe league.

I feel like tonight's game is going to be a blowout, but you could convince me it will be a W for either team. I guess that's not super insightful since there's only been a single one goal game this series, and 4 with a margin of 3 or more. I just hope both teams get level goaltending. Doesn't mean they both have to be good, in fact, as a neutral observer I kind of want both goalies to stink tonight.

Truly not much better than a game 7 overtime winner. What a great game! Really wanted Buffalo to win, and they probably would have with Parayko, but I have no beef with the Bolduc led Canadians.

i really wanted buffalo to win too. of course i didn't get to watch it, had to listen to it on the very broken SXM app. heartbreaker. that being said, they had a great season and it was great experience for a younger squad. at this point, i'm all in on habs. been too long since a canadian team won The Cup. i'd be OK if the avs won, too. really, anyone but VGK or the canes.

That was such an awful goal on the winner. It took a while, but the shitty goaltending eventually arrived.

it looked like he just kind of zoned out for a split second, and it cost them. hard focus for over 70 minutes, one stray thought and you're golfing. tough job. but yeah, that was a real nothing play. no wonder he immediately went and threw his several thousand dollar helmet down the tunnel. embarrassing.

It's ridiculous the Sabres franchise has won only 1 Gm 7 ever. Even with 2 Cup appearances just one. That's some pathetic hockey the fans over there have been held too and then throw in their rotten luck with the Bills - OUCH!

BillP. wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 7:58 am It's ridiculous the Sabres franchise has won only 1 Gm 7 ever. Even with 2 Cup appearances just one. That's some pathetic hockey the fans over there have been held too and then throw in their rotten luck with the Bills - OUCH!

Really curious to see what type of offseason they have. Jarmo loves to take big swings, and we certainly know he tried to at the deadline. They have to decide whether or not they want to overpay long term to keep Tuch at 30 years old after great season but an absolute no show in the second round (0 pts, -9). If they wlet him walk, how do they go about replacing his production? They were looking to shake up their D with Parayko at the deadline, so I assume they'll continue to look at their blueline. What does that look like? Also they have 3 decent regular season goalies, none of which look ready to play in big moments. Optimisim is rightfully high in Buffalo, but it's a tricky offseason.

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 9:20 am

BillP. wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 7:58 am It's ridiculous the Sabres franchise has won only 1 Gm 7 ever. Even with 2 Cup appearances just one. That's some pathetic hockey the fans over there have been held too and then throw in their rotten luck with the Bills - OUCH!

Really curious to see what type of offseason they have. Jarmo loves to take big swings, and we certainly know he tried to at the deadline. They have to decide whether or not they want to overpay long term to keep Tuch at 30 years old after great season but an absolute no show in the second round (0 pts, -9). If they wlet him walk, how do they go about replacing his production? They were looking to shake up their D with Parayko at the deadline, so I assume they'll continue to look at their blueline. What does that look like? Also they have 3 decent regular season goalies, none of which look ready to play in big moments. Optimisim is rightfully high in Buffalo, but it's a tricky offseason.

He gave up a lot for two guys at the deadline who didn't even suit up for game 7. Not sure if that'll make him gun shy or not.

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 9:20 am

BillP. wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 7:58 am It's ridiculous the Sabres franchise has won only 1 Gm 7 ever. Even with 2 Cup appearances just one. That's some pathetic hockey the fans over there have been held too and then throw in their rotten luck with the Bills - OUCH!

Really curious to see what type of offseason they have. Jarmo loves to take big swings, and we certainly know he tried to at the deadline. They have to decide whether or not they want to overpay long term to keep Tuch at 30 years old after great season but an absolute no show in the second round (0 pts, -9). If they wlet him walk, how do they go about replacing his production? They were looking to shake up their D with Parayko at the deadline, so I assume they'll continue to look at their blueline. What does that look like? Also they have 3 decent regular season goalies, none of which look ready to play in big moments. Optimisim is rightfully high in Buffalo, but it's a tricky offseason.

That's amazing when you consider all the offense that Buffalo put up.

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 9:20 am

BillP. wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 7:58 am It's ridiculous the Sabres franchise has won only 1 Gm 7 ever. Even with 2 Cup appearances just one. That's some pathetic hockey the fans over there have been held too and then throw in their rotten luck with the Bills - OUCH!

Really curious to see what type of offseason they have. Jarmo loves to take big swings, and we certainly know he tried to at the deadline. They have to decide whether or not they want to overpay long term to keep Tuch at 30 years old after great season but an absolute no show in the second round (0 pts, -9). If they wlet him walk, how do they go about replacing his production? They were looking to shake up their D with Parayko at the deadline, so I assume they'll continue to look at their blueline. What does that look like? Also they have 3 decent regular season goalies, none of which look ready to play in big moments. Optimisim is rightfully high in Buffalo, but it's a tricky offseason.

You look at their forward group as currently constructed and it could use a booster shot big time. Their defense is what really drives that bus but like you said they got some big decisions to make up front. Big challenge to improve it.

No Makar for the Avs tonight in game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Big opportunity for Vegas to steal one early.

Vegas with a big win last night. Tortorella making shit happen.

Avs finally showed up in this series. Took a must win game for them to arrive

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 8:06 pm Avs finally showed up in this series. Took a must win game for them to arrive

Good Lord, this is maybe the jinxiest jinx to ever jink.

Dave's a mess wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 10:19 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 8:06 pm Avs finally showed up in this series. Took a must win game for them to arrive

Good Lord, this is maybe the jinxiest jinx to ever jink.

If we live in a just world, Carter Hart wouldn't be anywhere near lifting the cup. COME ON AVS!

Although, Avs losing does move the 3rd Blues pick up a couple spots so there is that, I suppose.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 8:06 pm Avs finally showed up in this series. Took a must win game for them to arrive

Wow.

Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

I have no desire to see Montreal in the finals. Maybe their magic trick of winning playoff games with a handful of SOG is running out. They would get their ass wiped in the Finals in a blink if they got there. Go Canes!!

T.C. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 6:22 am Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

The upside of a Vegas Cup run is hearing Leaf fans moan/whine/panic about the Marner fiasco.

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 8:29 am

T.C. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 6:22 am Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

The upside of a Vegas Cup run is hearing Leaf fans moan/whine/panic about the Marner fiasco.

By far, his best post-season ever.

BillP. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 8:57 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 8:29 am

T.C. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 6:22 am Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

The upside of a Vegas Cup run is hearing Leaf fans moan/whine/panic about the Marner fiasco.

By far, his best post-season ever.

It's interesting, most years his playoff stats in Toronto were fairly good, and occaisionally really good (small sample size warning). Same for Matthews and Nylander. Tavares was another story, his numbers took a nosedive in the postseason. I'm sure someone has done an analysis on this, but I wonder if the Leafs playoffs struggles were more about a lack of depth rather than the big boys not getting it done.

Who could've foreseen depth being an issue on a team with 4 $10M+ AAV forwards?

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 9:06 am

BillP. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 8:57 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 8:29 am

The upside of a Vegas Cup run is hearing Leaf fans moan/whine/panic about the Marner fiasco.

By far, his best post-season ever.

It's interesting, most years his playoff stats in Toronto were fairly good, and occaisionally really good (small sample size warning). Same for Matthews and Nylander. Tavares was another story, his numbers took a nosedive in the postseason. I'm sure someone has done an analysis on this, but I wonder if the Leafs playoffs struggles were more about a lack of depth rather than the big boys not getting it done.

Who could've foreseen depth being an issue on a team with 4 $10M+ AAV forwards?

What I like is that he's finally scoring some goals. The most he ever had in a post-season before was 3. About time he stepped it up. I want to see Thomas do the exact same thing next year in the playoffs with the Blues.

T.C. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 6:22 am Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

IT WAS 3-0! Avs were 52-0-0 this season with a multi goal lead. How could I have seen that coming

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 10:50 am

T.C. wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 6:22 am Dude. Come on, you know better than that. Now we are going to have to endure more Vegas Stanley Cup talk. FUCK.

IT WAS 3-0! Avs were 52-0-0 this season with a multi goal lead. How could I have seen that coming

The announcer jinx is dead. Long live the Pirate Jinx!

Vegas won 39 of their 82 games this season and are in the Cup final. Unreal.

I may be completely wide of the net here but I have to imagine a Vegas vs Carolina final would be one of the least watched in History.

Carolina, while a great team, is a smaller market and their team has zero name recognition. You could ask a regular hockey fan to name 2-3 players on the team and I think most would struggle. Hell, some might not be able to come up with one name.

Then there is Vegas. They've been there, done that. I don't think fans around the league like them because they believe they've manipulated the salary cap, but at the same time I don't think fans hate them enough for a proper hate watch, like they do with a team like the Panthers.

Again though, I could be wrong.