The Official 2016 Stanley Cup Playoff Thread - Page 2

Dutch · 04-22-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Lighting are the first to advance. How long will the players be thinking about that couple seconds that led to the late goal?

In. 4-1 series, probably not long. All expectations are that this is it for the Lightning this year....unless Ben Bishop becomes super human....there is a chance!

Neuqua · 04-22-2016, 09:20 AM

Came into work and my boss told me she took me out of the conference call scheduled this morning knowing I was probably up late to watch the end of the game last night.

Can't say I don't have it good around here.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-22-2016, 09:31 AM

Back when the Wings were in the Western Conference it seemed like they always had at least one or two series against a West Coast team so 10 or 10:30 pm EST starts were pretty regular. As I got older it was harder and harder to wake up and face the day after a game, but that's part of the playoff grind!

Enough whining!

It will be interesting to see if the Blues can overcome being the Blues after last night.

The Wings didn't deserve, and were really never likely, to win the series, but they did deserve a better fate last night. Three straight first round exits after squeaking into the playoffs... Something has to change. The 25 year playoff streak is nice and all, but it's becoming a bit of a crutch for the organization, allowing them to declare the season a success because they "kept the streak alive".

JPhillips · 04-22-2016, 08:54 PM

Good lord. Losing to the 8 seed after a 3-0 lead will be the worst playoff performance in Caps history. Now that they've lost 2 the pressure for the next game or two will be unbearable and Neuvirth has been incredible.

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 08:58 PM

That was one hell of a game by Neuvirth. They had no right even being in that game.

One at a time!!!

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 09:03 PM

Would like to see a game 7 but I am more than happy at this point. The Flyers are playing with house money.

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 10:10 PM

Penalty shot called in OT... but the game continues....

Not completely sold on that call though. The puck was out of the crease.

cartman · 04-22-2016, 10:55 PM

That was a quick two goals by the Stars to take the 4-3 lead

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

That was a quick two goals by the Stars to take the 4-3 lead

Jeez, was 3-2 when I flipped back to the OT game.

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 11:12 PM

This is starting to have a five OT game feel to it.

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 11:15 PM

Turned the Stars' game on just in time to see it tied up.

EagleFan · 04-22-2016, 11:18 PM

Islanders win in double overtime.

bhlloy · 04-22-2016, 11:26 PM

Epic Sharks collapse in 3..2...1

bronconick · 04-23-2016, 12:40 AM

What time is it?

5 past Quick.

bhlloy · 04-23-2016, 12:42 AM

Whoops. Wonder if that finally gets the monkey off the Sharks back and they can make it out of the West now? I think they may be the most impressive WC team so far

bronconick · 04-23-2016, 04:05 PM

I think Deboer's a better coach than McClellen's been in recent years, and they seem to play some younger players on the bottom lines

Also, the Pens are 20 minutes from sending the Rangers home

bhlloy · 04-23-2016, 05:03 PM

Feel sorry for Henrik. Talk about getting hung out to dry. Pens look really good

MizzouRah · 04-23-2016, 10:01 PM

You have to start HITTING these Blackhawks... you cannot allow them to skate around!!!

Game 7 on Monday!

Danny · 04-24-2016, 12:34 AM

If Norman plays like he did last year its a good signing. I feel he's likely to disappoint though. Only one elite year (pretty average before that) in a contract year playing behind a really good front 7.

EagleFan · 04-24-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

If Norman plays like he did last year its a good signing. I feel he's likely to disappoint though. Only one elite year (pretty average before that) in a contract year playing behind a really good front 7.

But can he skate?

EagleFan · 04-24-2016, 02:43 PM

They made a good run, did better than expected before the season started and fought back when down in this one (or some of the team did). May need to file a missing person report for Giroux

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EagleFan · 04-24-2016, 09:02 PM

Overtime with one team's playoff life on the line, only an overtime game 7 is better.

EagleFan · 04-24-2016, 10:01 PM

Double overtime! Win this thing Islanders. The only East team left that I could stomach seeing in the finals.

EagleFan · 04-24-2016, 10:13 PM

Nice winner by Tavares.

Though I still see this in my mind when I hear his name (his uncle)...

Logan · 04-25-2016, 07:43 AM

End of Isles/Panthers regulation last night...I get the refs swallowing the whistle late in playoff games and in OT but not calling a trip which prevents a team from icing the game with an empty netter is really the opposite of the "let them play" that people spout off. It's like if instead of Tavares being able to tap in the tying goal on the puck just sitting in the crease, a Panther tomahawked him across the leg preventing him from getting there in time, and the refs not calling anything because they don't want to decide playoff games.

MizzouRah · 04-25-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

End of Isles/Panthers regulation last night...I get the refs swallowing the whistle late in playoff games and in OT but not calling a trip which prevents a team from icing the game with an empty netter is really the opposite of the "let them play" that people spout off. It's like if instead of Tavares being able to tap in the tying goal on the puck just sitting in the crease, a Panther tomahawked him across the leg preventing him from getting there in time, and the refs not calling anything because they don't want to decide playoff games.

I don't even think they should swallow their whistles just because it's the playoffs. Rules are rules to me, no matter the circumstance. Not talking about this specific time or game, but in general. I've seen it in all the games I've watched.

Fidatelo · 04-25-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I don't even think they should swallow their whistles just because it's the playoffs. Rules are rules to me, no matter the circumstance. Not talking about this specific time or game, but in general. I've seen it in all the games I've watched.

+1, I think the entire concept of "letting the players decide it" is ridiculous. How is not calling certain penalties anymore letting them decide anything? Why not just let them 'roid up in the playoffs too? So dumb.

MizzouRah · 04-25-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

+1, I think the entire concept of "letting the players decide it" is ridiculous. How is not calling certain penalties anymore letting them decide anything? Why not just let them 'roid up in the playoffs too? So dumb.

Exactly...

Honolulu_Blue · 04-25-2016, 03:25 PM

Game 7!

Will the Blues, once again, be the Blues?

Or will they exorcise their playoff demons and finally beat Chicago?

EagleFan · 04-25-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

+1, I think the entire concept of "letting the players decide it" is ridiculous. How is not calling certain penalties anymore letting them decide anything? Why not just let them 'roid up in the playoffs too? So dumb.

+1

In my mind not making an important call is just as much of "the ref deciding the outcome" as making a bad call. I am all for the borderline calls not being made but to be honest that should be the norm regardless of the time of the game. Make the calls on penalties that could have affected the play and don't sweat the small stuff (similar to playing the advantage in soccer).

MizzouRah · 04-25-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Game 7!

Will the Blues, once again, be the Blues?

Or will they exorcise their playoff demons and finally beat Chicago?

Should be a good one, I'm really excited and nervous at the same time!!!

Let's GO BLUES!!!!!

Suicane75 · 04-25-2016, 08:51 PM

Just went to ESPN to check the scores and they've relegated the link for the NHL to a drop down menu? Even during the friggin playoffs they're edged out by Soccer and College Football. That's cold.

EagleFan · 04-25-2016, 09:46 PM

Nothing like a game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This has been a great game to watch as a third party.

tarcone · 04-25-2016, 10:06 PM

LET'S GO BLUES!!!!!!

tarcone · 04-25-2016, 10:10 PM

Post, post, no goal! whew.

Fidatelo · 04-25-2016, 10:13 PM

This is pretty exciting.

tarcone · 04-25-2016, 10:17 PM

HUGE WIN!!!!!

Now do something with it!

LET"S GO BLUES!!!!!!

weegeebored · 04-25-2016, 10:29 PM

Erhoff, Rozsival, Gustafsson, Rundblad, Svedberg. Blues win because Bowman gets Ladd at the deadline instead of getting a blueliner. Effing idiot.

Danny · 04-26-2016, 01:54 AM

The kings - blackhawk streak is over

Logan · 04-26-2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

Just went to ESPN to check the scores and they've relegated the link for the NHL to a drop down menu? Even during the friggin playoffs they're edged out by Soccer and College Football. That's cold.

Showing by default on my screen. Not sure if you're on a smaller screen that cuts it off or if it's there for me because I've accessed it before.

MizzouRah · 04-26-2016, 08:16 AM

What an awesome game, let's GO BLUES!!!

cartman · 04-26-2016, 05:52 PM

This is awesome.

Hilarious: Guy discovers hockey and live Tweets his reactions during CHI-STL Game 7 - Puck Drunk Love

MizzouRah · 04-26-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

This is awesome.

Hilarious: Guy discovers hockey and live Tweets his reactions during CHI-STL Game 7 - Puck Drunk Love

I saw that today..

EagleFan · 04-26-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

This is awesome.

Hilarious: Guy discovers hockey and live Tweets his reactions during CHI-STL Game 7 - Puck Drunk Love

Good read, except I am baffled why the writer says they can't explain a power play.

Suicane75 · 04-26-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Showing by default on my screen. Not sure if you're on a smaller screen that cuts it off or if it's there for me because I've accessed it before.

Yeah, shows up for me now too. Must have been because I hadn't accessed it in forever.

EagleFan · 04-27-2016, 09:10 PM

Good job hanging on by the Islanders. Now for another game 7 to start!

Critch · 04-28-2016, 09:55 PM

Did Jeremy Roenick just say the Caps v Penguins game was "shitty hockey"?

bronconick · 04-28-2016, 10:42 PM

.....yes

jeremy roenick shitty hockey game - YouTube

Fidatelo · 04-29-2016, 07:47 AM

Pretty sure he says shinny.

Young Drachma · 04-29-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Did Jeremy Roenick just say the Caps v Penguins game was "shitty hockey"?

Shinny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

04-22-2016, 09:20 AM	#52
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Came into work and my boss told me she took me out of the conference call scheduled this morning knowing I was probably up late to watch the end of the game last night. Can't say I don't have it good around here. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

04-22-2016, 09:31 AM	#53
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Back when the Wings were in the Western Conference it seemed like they always had at least one or two series against a West Coast team so 10 or 10:30 pm EST starts were pretty regular. As I got older it was harder and harder to wake up and face the day after a game, but that's part of the playoff grind! Enough whining! It will be interesting to see if the Blues can overcome being the Blues after last night. The Wings didn't deserve, and were really never likely, to win the series, but they did deserve a better fate last night. Three straight first round exits after squeaking into the playoffs... Something has to change. The 25 year playoff streak is nice and all, but it's becoming a bit of a crutch for the organization, allowing them to declare the season a success because they "kept the streak alive". __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-22-2016, 08:54 PM	#54
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Good lord. Losing to the 8 seed after a 3-0 lead will be the worst playoff performance in Caps history. Now that they've lost 2 the pressure for the next game or two will be unbearable and Neuvirth has been incredible. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

04-22-2016, 08:58 PM	#55
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	That was one hell of a game by Neuvirth. They had no right even being in that game. One at a time!!! __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-22-2016, 09:03 PM	#56
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Would like to see a game 7 but I am more than happy at this point. The Flyers are playing with house money. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-22-2016, 10:10 PM	#57
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Penalty shot called in OT... but the game continues.... Not completely sold on that call though. The puck was out of the crease. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important Last edited by EagleFan : 04-22-2016 at 10:11 PM.

04-22-2016, 10:55 PM	#58
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That was a quick two goals by the Stars to take the 4-3 lead __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-22-2016, 11:12 PM	#60
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	This is starting to have a five OT game feel to it. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-22-2016, 11:15 PM	#61
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Turned the Stars' game on just in time to see it tied up. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-22-2016, 11:18 PM	#62
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Islanders win in double overtime. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-22-2016, 11:26 PM	#63
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Epic Sharks collapse in 3..2...1

04-23-2016, 12:40 AM	#64
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	What time is it? 5 past Quick.

04-23-2016, 12:42 AM	#65
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Whoops. Wonder if that finally gets the monkey off the Sharks back and they can make it out of the West now? I think they may be the most impressive WC team so far

04-23-2016, 04:05 PM	#66
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	I think Deboer's a better coach than McClellen's been in recent years, and they seem to play some younger players on the bottom lines Also, the Pens are 20 minutes from sending the Rangers home

04-23-2016, 05:03 PM	#67
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Feel sorry for Henrik. Talk about getting hung out to dry. Pens look really good

04-23-2016, 10:01 PM	#68
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	You have to start HITTING these Blackhawks... you cannot allow them to skate around!!! Game 7 on Monday!

04-24-2016, 12:34 AM	#69
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	If Norman plays like he did last year its a good signing. I feel he's likely to disappoint though. Only one elite year (pretty average before that) in a contract year playing behind a really good front 7.

04-24-2016, 02:43 PM	#71
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	They made a good run, did better than expected before the season started and fought back when down in this one (or some of the team did). May need to file a missing person report for Giroux . __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-24-2016, 09:02 PM	#72
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Overtime with one team's playoff life on the line, only an overtime game 7 is better. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-24-2016, 10:01 PM	#73
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Double overtime! Win this thing Islanders. The only East team left that I could stomach seeing in the finals. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-24-2016, 10:13 PM	#74
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Nice winner by Tavares. Though I still see this in my mind when I hear his name (his uncle)... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-25-2016, 07:43 AM	#75
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	End of Isles/Panthers regulation last night...I get the refs swallowing the whistle late in playoff games and in OT but not calling a trip which prevents a team from icing the game with an empty netter is really the opposite of the "let them play" that people spout off. It's like if instead of Tavares being able to tap in the tying goal on the puck just sitting in the crease, a Panther tomahawked him across the leg preventing him from getting there in time, and the refs not calling anything because they don't want to decide playoff games. Last edited by Logan : 04-25-2016 at 07:43 AM.

04-25-2016, 03:25 PM	#79
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Game 7! Will the Blues, once again, be the Blues? Or will they exorcise their playoff demons and finally beat Chicago? __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-25-2016, 08:51 PM	#82
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Just went to ESPN to check the scores and they've relegated the link for the NHL to a drop down menu? Even during the friggin playoffs they're edged out by Soccer and College Football. That's cold.

04-25-2016, 09:46 PM	#83
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Nothing like a game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This has been a great game to watch as a third party. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-25-2016, 10:06 PM	#84
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	LET'S GO BLUES!!!!!! __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

04-25-2016, 10:10 PM	#85
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Post, post, no goal! whew. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

04-25-2016, 10:13 PM	#86
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	This is pretty exciting. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

04-25-2016, 10:17 PM	#87
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	HUGE WIN!!!!! Now do something with it! LET"S GO BLUES!!!!!! __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

04-25-2016, 10:29 PM	#88
weegeebored High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2006	Erhoff, Rozsival, Gustafsson, Rundblad, Svedberg. Blues win because Bowman gets Ladd at the deadline instead of getting a blueliner. Effing idiot.

04-26-2016, 01:54 AM	#89
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	The kings - blackhawk streak is over

04-26-2016, 08:16 AM	#91
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	What an awesome game, let's GO BLUES!!!

04-26-2016, 05:52 PM	#92
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	This is awesome. Hilarious: Guy discovers hockey and live Tweets his reactions during CHI-STL Game 7 - Puck Drunk Love __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-27-2016, 09:10 PM	#96
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Good job hanging on by the Islanders. Now for another game 7 to start! __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-28-2016, 09:55 PM	#97
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Did Jeremy Roenick just say the Caps v Penguins game was "shitty hockey"? Last edited by Critch : 04-28-2016 at 10:01 PM.