- Ogilthorpe2

If he is the answer, I don't want t know the question.

Remember when there was actual hockey to talk about in mid-February?

Remember when there was actual hockey to talk about in mid-February?
- Ogilthorpe2

Well, I wasn't posting in here last February so I was mostly talking to myself, but yeah.

Well, I wasn't posting in here last February so I was mostly talking to myself, but yeah.
- Elbows15

Well at least you probably found that you were in agreement with yourself most of the time.

Well at least you probably found that you were in agreement with yourself most of the time.
- Ogilthorpe2

Strangely, no.

Slovenia to the quarters.

Good story.

Remember when there was actual hockey to talk about in mid-February?
- Ogilthorpe2

Yeah, I miss that.

Yeah, I miss that.
- EKolb13

9 more days.

9 more days.
- StLBravesFan

I know. I've been keeping count.

If the Leafs go to the Cup Finals you should move to Vegas.
- Al

Not making it official, just sharing my vibes....

I do not have enough chest hair to move to Vegas,

I swear on my kids, I have called the cup winner in February since 2010, with my hockey circle down here. That and $7 bucks gets me a good pretzel or a cup of coffee....

Not making it official, just sharing my vibes....

I do not have enough chest hair to move to Vegas,

I swear on my kids, I have called the cup winner in February since 2010, with my hockey circle down here. That and $7 bucks gets me a good pretzel or a cup of coffee....
- TrueGrit

Are you missing the Tom Sellack 'stache too?

Not making it official, just sharing my vibes....

I do not have enough chest hair to move to Vegas,

I swear on my kids, I have called the cup winner in February since 2010, with my hockey circle down here. That and $7 bucks gets me a good pretzel or a cup of coffee....
- TrueGrit

Seven bucks for a cup of coffee?? Need to 86 all the whip cream,cream,sweeteners and flavorings and just order your espresso the way the monks intended it to be consumed...straight.

Seven bucks for a cup of coffee?? Need to 86 all the whip cream,cream,sweeteners and flavorings and just order your espresso the way the monks intended it to be consumed...straight.
- Beaver-Warrior

Can anyone explain to me why "86" means, "Get rid of"??? Im just really curious, ive always known what it meant, just never udnerstood how "86" became the cool way to say, "get rid of" something.

Seven bucks for a cup of coffee?? Need to 86 all the whip cream,cream,sweeteners and flavorings and just order your espresso the way the monks intended it to be consumed...straight.
- Beaver-Warrior

Just a knock on high prices. I am a folgers crystals/711 coffee guy. I am with you on the fruit coffee crap...

Are you missing the Tom Sellack 'stache too?
- EKolb13

I am lacking there as well.

Can anyone explain to me why "86" means, "Get rid of"??? Im just really curious, ive always known what it meant, just never udnerstood how "86" became the cool way to say, "get rid of" something.
- BlazinMike

I was in the navy and the saying was "deep six it".

The same David Backes that has 3 points in his last 13 games against the Hawks (not the ice hogs game from last year)? You're worried about him?
- rollpards19

Don't be arrogant towards the Blues...the last time I checked the Hawks haven't beaten them this season, and the Blues are tied in points with 3 games in hand.

This may shock you....but the Hawks aren't the best team in the NHL by any stretch.

Can anyone explain to me why "86" means, "Get rid of"??? Im just really curious, ive always known what it meant, just never udnerstood how "86" became the cool way to say, "get rid of" something.
- BlazinMike

This how I always heard it...

From mentalfloss.com

"Another plausible explanation for the saying is brought you by the U.S. Navy’s Allowance Type (AT) coding system that was used to identify and classify the status of inventory. The code AT-6 was assigned to inventory that was designated for disposal, specifically after World War II as the Navy decommissioned many of its warships and went through the process of cleaning out its storerooms where they kept spare parts. During this process, any parts that were labeled AT-6 were considered trash and thrown out. It is easy to see phonetically how this could result in the term “86” and the idea of throwing something away to become synonymous." 

Don't be arrogant towards the Blues...the last time I checked the Hawks haven't beaten them this season, and the Blues are tied in points with 3 games in hand.

This may shock you....but the Hawks aren't the best team in the NHL by any stretch.
- SteveRain

The Blues ain't $hit.

Remember when there was actual hockey to talk about in mid-February?
- Ogilthorpe2

The Olympics are great for the NHL. It grabs the casual fan's attention. Think half of America knew who TJ oshie was? Or who Jonathan Quick or Phil Kessel were prior to the games? Doubtful.

It's a huge marketing piece for the league and show cases the best players and opens doors for guys who are in less popular markets.

When Handzus went down vs the USA, I chuckled....sadly, he got back up.....

The Blues ain't $hit.
- Ogilthorpe2

Come on.....they aren't a push over. At least respect them and keep an eye on them.....They have had the Hawks number all year long, and David Backes will run a train on Keith and Leddy come playoff time.

The arrogance of how great the Hawks are is getting VERY OLD on here. Are they good? Of course....Are they head and shoulders above the rest of the western conference? Not a chance in hell.....

The Olympics are great for the NHL. It grabs the casual fan's attention. Think half of America knew who TJ oshie was? Or who Jonathan Quick or Phil Kessel were prior to the games? Doubtful.

It's a huge marketing piece for the league and show cases the best players and opens doors for guys who are in less popular markets.

When Handzus went down vs the USA, I chuckled....sadly, he got back up.....
- SteveRain

I don't give a flying (frank) about attracting casual fans....not at the expense of the season currently in progress. The 3 week break is inexcusable.

Just a knock on high prices. I am a folgers crystals/711 coffee guy. I am with you on the fruit coffee crap...
- TrueGrit

I find that the local mom & pop coffee huts to be far cheaper than the big boys, starbucks, dutch bros and the like.. Two shots of espresso sets me back at most a buck fifty.

This how I always heard it...

From mentalfloss.com

"Another plausible explanation for the saying is brought you by the U.S. Navy’s Allowance Type (AT) coding system that was used to identify and classify the status of inventory. The code AT-6 was assigned to inventory that was designated for disposal, specifically after World War II as the Navy decommissioned many of its warships and went through the process of cleaning out its storerooms where they kept spare parts. During this process, any parts that were labeled AT-6 were considered trash and thrown out. It is easy to see phonetically how this could result in the term “86” and the idea of throwing something away to become synonymous." 
- Ogilthorpe2

Sweet, makes sense. I always wondered, I should have figured it came from some kind of military thing. Seems like a lot of sayings come from the military...or not

I don't give a flying (frank) about attracting casual fans....not at the expense of the season currently in progress. The 3 week break is inexcusable.
- Ogilthorpe2

well, then you should pulling for a major injury to a star so that the NHLPA can't play the "nobody gets hurt" argument when they negotiate with the NHL.