Michael Stuart: Bishop, Harding Solid as Bolts Beat Wild 3-1 on Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Michael Stuart: Bishop, Harding Solid as Bolts Beat Wild 3-1 on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
- Michael_Stuart

It way past your bedtime Michael

Great game, very suspenseful and it was nice to see the Cooper system in action against a very good defensive team in the Wild. If Bishop stellar play continues the Lightning will win lots of hockey games, he stood on his had for about 1 minute in the 2nd period. The Bolts played a disciplined game tonight, it was nice to see Gudas for the first time in 4 games on this home stand not get caught out of position going for hits. I think Hedman and Carle are going to have big point years in Coopers system, Carle's pass to Stammer on the GW was a great play and Stamkos's shot was sick in real time at the game. I am continually impressed by Sustr, Aulie I wish you were better because I hate to see we traded Ashton away for him to ride the pine.

Lastly, I hope the forum fills back up for the all the East teams that are going to ride in soon. While it is still 80% against West teams I wish some more fans showed up to support the team. They are young, fast, skilled... not to get ahead of myself but I am looking forward to the ride.

Good win boys but Saturday will be the true test.
Going to be a great game here's hoping stammer can continue his scoring against chara and co......GO BOLTS GO!!!!!!!

Good win boys but Saturday will be the true test.
Going to be a great game here's hoping stammer can continue his scoring against chara and co......GO BOLTS GO!!!!!!!
- Stwab91

That ain't gonna happen

That ain't gonna happen
- fudd1689

it's going to happen boston get ready

Probably the Wilds worst game so far this season. Defensively speaking that is, way to many pucks getting in behind the defense. Wild were not ready for the speed of the Tampa transition game. Harding played as well as anyone could have asked. Still much to iron out here in Minne! Kudos to Bishop, he played a hell of a game! Good win Bolts fans!

Awesome game!

Salo had a good game (I notice he has made a few mistakes in the last few).
Hedman is improving, joining the rush.

We are finding a way to win against tough teams.

Another good scrap against the B's coming up- we can deal.

My rant for the day:

To anyone who follows the Lightning,
We are the "Lightning" or "Bolts" NOT The "Ning" . Please get your poop right or STFU! Referring to this team as the "Ning" is only for dumbasses or LAMF . The only time a "Ning" will be used is when you ask a Lightning fan "how the Ning doing?" And they proceed to high-five you, in the face, with a hot frying pan and sound it makes is similiar to a "Ning" ! Got it? Good or GTFO.

Have a nice day!

Probably the Wilds worst game so far this season. Defensively speaking that is, way to many pucks getting in behind the defense. Wild were not ready for the speed of the Tampa transition game. Harding played as well as anyone could have asked. Still much to iron out here in Minne! Kudos to Bishop, he played a hell of a game! Good win Bolts fans!
- MnGump

Bishop is our #1... he's taken the job, for the time being. Maybe the most consistent goaltending to start a season that we've seen since Khabibulin. (remembering that Roloson's miracle run didn't start 'til the new year that season).

Sujstr has completely surprised me. I didn't think he was anywhere near this ready for full time NHL duty. Cooper's training camp, conditioning program and systems seem to make it easier for young player to transition into the big league.

Incredible stuff.

Also, Killorn - sleeper pick for the year. I keep saying it, but those still stocking up their hockey pools, take notice. Fillpula has also been a wonderful surprise.

My rant for the day:

To anyone who follows the Lightning,
We are the "Lightning" or "Bolts" NOT The "Ning" . Please get your poop right or STFU! Referring to this team as the "Ning" is only for dumbasses or LAMF . The only time a "Ning" will be used is when you ask a Lightning fan "how the Ning doing?" And they proceed to high-five you, in the face, with a hot frying pan and sound it makes is similiar to a "Ning" ! Got it? Good or GTFO.

Have a nice day!
- Artyukhin76

You have a nice day too....

The Ning is pretty impressive. Love Bishop.

The Ning is pretty impressive. Love Bishop.
- Not_Yan

The Ning is pretty impressive. Love Bishop.
- Not_Yan

So are the Ian's

Bishop is our #1... he's taken the job, for the time being. Maybe the most consistent goaltending to start a season that we've seen since Khabibulin. (remembering that Roloson's miracle run didn't start 'til the new year that season).

Sujstr has completely surprised me. I didn't think he was anywhere near this ready for full time NHL duty. Cooper's training camp, conditioning program and systems seem to make it easier for young player to transition into the big league.

Incredible stuff.

Also, Killorn - sleeper pick for the year. I keep saying it, but those still stocking up their hockey pools, take notice. Fillpula has also been a wonderful surprise.
- OzBolts

ya no kidding sustr has surprised the heck out of me also! but I knew val filppula would do well here with are good wingers. I kept saying to the redwing fans that the lightning have the wingers to put around Val filppula.

ya no kidding sustr has surprised the heck out of me also! but I knew val filppula would do well here with are good wingers. I kept saying to the redwing fans that the lightning have the wingers to put around Val filppula.
- todd1a

Stammer got it right when he said that it's a shame Val was hidden behind Datsyuk and Zetterberg for all those years. People are just starting to see how good he is.

Stammer got it right when he said that it's a shame Val was hidden behind Datsyuk and Zetterberg for all those years. People are just starting to see how good he is.
- Michael_Stuart

where did you see that! i want to see it:D

Stammer got it right when he said that it's a shame Val was hidden behind Datsyuk and Zetterberg for all those years. People are just starting to see how good he is.
- Michael_Stuart

I know all have stiffies over how the Bolts are playing, but there are still 75 games to go, so put it back in your pants (or skirt ) ok?

where did you see that! i want to see it:D
- RileyB77

I swear he said it. I can't find the quote though. I'm sure it was him.

I know all have stiffies over how the Bolts are playing, but there are still 75 games to go, so put it back in your pants (or skirt ) ok?
- Artyukhin76

Filppula's been good. That's my only point. Do I expect this team to continue dominating? No. But it's nice to win. You can't make the playoffs in October, but you can miss them (See: Sabres, Buffalo).

I swear he said it. I can't find the quote though. I'm sure it was him.
- Michael_Stuart

Damien Cristedero interview?

I know all have stiffies over how the Bolts are playing, but there are still 75 games to go, so put it back in your pants (or skirt ) ok?
- Artyukhin76

hey... we dont need any realists around here...bias only


i wish the lightning would play every single day so i could go cheer them on in the forum by the bay. gooooooooooooooooo bolts!

Damien Cristedero interview?
- Artyukhin76

I recall reading it on the Lightning website, and then in an Erlendsson piece I think. I'm sure everybody took note.

hey... we dont need any realists around here...bias only


i wish the lightning would play every single day so i could go cheer them on in the forum by the bay. gooooooooooooooooo bolts!
- RileyB77

Seriously. I'll fill out your application for you. You are needed on that cheer squad.