- LeftCoaster

Yeah, mostly talking to you, know how you feel

Yeah, mostly talking to you, know how you feel
- 1970vintage

I hate my job! Sent out two emails yesterday, things are slow, surf the net all day long - thankfully I had an interview to go back to the Middle East last week.

I loved how the Flames took the quick 2-1 lead only to have their hopes dashed on the jagged rocks of the California coast. I have a few friends at work who are Flames fans. They were so pumped, like they actually believed their team had a chance to tie up the series, and maybe, just maybe move on to the next round. I f'ing hate the Flames, and it's satisfying to see them lose because of their aggressive tactics backfiring on them. Got to feel a bit bad for Colborne, seems like a good kid, and was pretty down on himself after the game, but his guys had plenty of opportunity to tie it up late and couldn't get the job done.
- 1970vintage

I agree. I can't wait for the flames to be eliminated. So (frank)ing tired of hearing the talking heads go on and on about this "little team that could".

I hate my job! Sent out two emails yesterday, things are slow, surf the net all day long - thankfully I had an interview to go back to the Middle East last week.
- LeftCoaster

Never been, but have several friends who are or have worked there. Seems like a good place to bank $$ for early retirement. A bit too hot for my liking, I would prefer Turks or somewhere in the Caribbean.

Colborne from HERO to ZERO.


I haven't seen the penalty, but seeing some reactions apparently it was REALLY stupid.
- classic321

Just over aggressive (Trying to be a good Hartley boy) on the forecheck, got his stick up, probably should have only been 2, but got the double minor for high sticking.

I agree. I can't wait for the flames to be eliminated. So (frank)ing tired of hearing the talking heads go on and on about this "little team that could".


- bloatedmosquito

You should watch the games with the sound off

I agree. I can't wait for the flames to be eliminated. So (frank)ing tired of hearing the talking heads go on and on about this "little team that could".


- bloatedmosquito

I wanted the higher draft pick and don't like Kesler. I don't really care though

I wanted the higher draft pick and don't like Kesler. I don't really care though
- VANTEL

I didn't like Kesler but I loved his game and style of play though he could have passed more.

You should watch the games with the sound off
- 1970vintage

It's not just in the game. Every sports talkshow as well.

I think their goaltending is what's keeping them going. I'm going out on a limb and say they will come back to earth and miss the playoffs next season. Just like the Avs did this season after a great 2013 - 2014 season.

I didn't like Kesler but I loved his game and style of play though he could have passed more.
- thundachunk

Folks on here have said many times you can't win without two quality top 6 centers. Well, we had that and now don't. Hence our early exit in the playoffs.

Folks on here have said many times you can't win without two quality top 6 centers. Well, we had that and now don't. Hence our early exit in the playoffs.
- bloatedmosquito

We had that last year and didn't make the playoffs and the two years before and only lasted one round like this year.

Pitt had Crosby and Malkin and made it as far as we did

@TheScoreNHL
Seattle city council no longer on board with Hansen's arena proposal http://thesco.re/1ciVkj4

I hate my job! Sent out two emails yesterday, things are slow, surf the net all day long - thankfully I had an interview to go back to the Middle East last week.
- LeftCoaster

Terrorist.

A/V sucks at chess he only knows checkers.

Can't match wits with Claude Julian....
- kaptaan

The coaches left right now could teach WD a few things.

@TheScoreNHL
Seattle city council no longer on board with Hansen's arena proposal http://thesco.re/1ciVkj4
- LeftCoaster

Janniks buying an arena

The coaches left right now could teach WD a few things.
- VanHockeyGuy

Maybe WD was trying to nudge the twins out the door 2 years early

Terrorist.
- VanHockeyGuy

Maybe WD was trying to nudge the twins out the door 2 years early
- VANTEL

If Babcock goes to EDM, they will give VAN problems next season. With the D as it stands today we will be seeing lots of red lights from them next year. "Change is coming"

If Babcock goes to EDM, they will give VAN problems next season. With the D as it stands today we will be seeing lots of red lights from them next year. "Change is coming"
- VanHockeyGuy

I'd like to see Lack playing in Edmonton next season, they've got two second round picks, maybe they can send them to us for Lack?

I'd like to see Lack playing in Edmonton next season, they've got two second round picks, maybe they can send them to us for Lack?


- LeftCoaster

Careful what you wish for, could very well happen.

We had that last year and didn't make the playoffs and the two years before and only lasted one round like this year.

Pitt had Crosby and Malkin and made it as far as we did
- VANTEL

All true but I agree with the statement that 2nd ligitimate centers are required. I look at the Ana lineup and on paper it it doesn't scream cup champions. I do think the addition of Kesler has made Ana so much better. Look at the second line of Beleskey, Kesler, Silfverberg. On paper you would think this is not a great 2nd line for a playoff team but they are performing really well. 21 points total for the three. Kesler and Silfverberg carrying the line but Beleskey has had a career year playing along side Kes. A great 2nd line centre can do that for a team.

I'd like to see Lack playing in Edmonton next season, they've got two second round picks, maybe they can send them to us for Lack?


- LeftCoaster

NYR will get that Connor kid and trade Talbot to the Oilers. We will be trading Lack or Markstrom

All true but I agree with the statement that 2nd ligitimate centers are required. I look at the Ana lineup and on paper it it doesn't scream cup champions. I do think the addition of Kesler has made Ana so much better. Look at the second line of Beleskey, Kesler, Silfverberg. On paper you would think this is not a great 2nd line for a playoff team but they are performing really well. 21 points total for the three. Kesler and Silfverberg carrying the line but Beleskey has had a career year playing along side Kes. A great 2nd line centre can do that for a team.
- bloatedmosquito

And who would that be next year?

NYR will get that Connor kid and trade Talbot to the Oilers. We will be trading Lack or Markstrom
- VANTEL

I hope Lack gets moved for a 2nd round pick.

All true but I agree with the statement that 2nd ligitimate centers are required. I look at the Ana lineup and on paper it it doesn't scream cup champions. I do think the addition of Kesler has made Ana so much better. Look at the second line of Beleskey, Kesler, Silfverberg. On paper you would think this is not a great 2nd line for a playoff team but they are performing really well. 21 points total for the three. Kesler and Silfverberg carrying the line but Beleskey has had a career year playing along side Kes. A great 2nd line centre can do that for a team.
- bloatedmosquito

Obviously you've gotta have the defense and goaltending to go along with the two centers, that said, you simply can't win without strength down the middle.