I expect Vegas to step it up and win decisively tonight. Let's say 4-1 with Stone scoring the EN while crying.
- Symba007

Nah, Fleury has a meltdown in Montreal 5-3 Habs.

I wonder if the ratings would simply be better if it was the rare "All East" Finals because the time demographics would be more fsvourable?
- AdamFrench

Who knows, the fabled east coast bias makes it hard to know. I'd be willing to bet NY v MTL does better numbers than Tampa v Vegas but it's impossible to prove either way

Nah, Fleury has a meltdown in Montreal 5-3 Habs.
- apex123

You can tell by the Byron goal in game 2.

We're in his head.

And he hasn't even heard the "Fleeuuuuuryyyyyy" chants in Montreal yet.

Great movie. Great character. Great actor and portrayal
- Takemedrunkimhome

I actually saw Gangs in the movie theater in the old Montreal Forum

CSB

You can tell by the Byron goal in game 2.

We're in his head.

And he hasn't even heard the "Fleeuuuuuryyyyyy" chants in Montreal yet.
- Scabeh

I can't wait to hear those.
Also I hope Ducharme doesn't plan on the Merill Gustaffson pairing again... that pairing made me puke in my mouth.

Who knows, the fabled east coast bias makes it hard to know. I'd be willing to bet NY v MTL does better numbers than Tampa v Vegas but it's impossible to prove either way
- Takemedrunkimhome

NY might get the tri-state area to hate watch so you definitely would have that.

I can't wait to hear those.
Also I hope Ducharme doesn't plan on the Merill Gustaffson pairing again... that pairing made me puke in my mouth.
- apex123

Merrill isn't my favorite guy, but unlike Kulak in game 1, he didn't do any glaring mistakes that cost us goals.

Same with Gus... and his presence on the powerplay is much needed.

The only guy I'd consider bringing back is Romanov but I'm not sure we can afford any "learning" mistakes on his part at this point.

I actually saw Gangs in the movie theater in the old Montreal Forum

CSB
- THE BLACK HAND

That's pretty sweet

NY might get the tri-state area to hate watch so you definitely would have that.
- AdamFrench

Rest of Canada can hate watch the Habs too

Engine? CHECK
Big bumper? CHECK
Gas? No need, this thing is hype powered.
Hype? COMPLETELY FULL!


GAME DAY PEOPLE! THE #OPTOBUS IS SMASHING THEM KNIGHTS AT HOME!
- Scabeh

all up in yo castle

Merrill isn't my favorite guy, but unlike Kulak in game 1, he didn't do any glaring mistakes that cost us goals.

Same with Gus... and his presence on the powerplay is much needed.

The only guy I'd consider bringing back is Romanov but I'm not sure we can afford any "learning" mistakes on his part at this point.
- Scabeh

what's a PP?

Rest of Canada can hate watch the Habs too
- Takemedrunkimhome

some fans are not happy the Habs are Canada's team right now

Merrill isn't my favorite guy, but unlike Kulak in game 1, he didn't do any glaring mistakes that cost us goals.

Same with Gus... and his presence on the powerplay is much needed.

The only guy I'd consider bringing back is Romanov but I'm not sure we can afford any "learning" mistakes on his part at this point.
- Scabeh

My problem is they play 5 minutes of hockey a game, while the top 4 are worked into the ground. That's asking for trouble imo. Also can we afford any sucking mistakes on that bottom pairing's part?

some fans are not happy the Habs are Canada's team right now
- Symba007

Surveys and polls have said that for years but realistically who cares, it's a dumb title for fans to puff their chests over but ultimately a whole lotta meh.

I'd hate watch the Leafs if they ever won a series

That's pretty sweet
- Takemedrunkimhome

is that still around?

what's a PP?
- Symba007

It's all theoretical.

My problem is they play 5 minutes of hockey a game, while the top 4 are worked into the ground. That's asking for trouble imo. Also can we afford any sucking mistakes on that bottom pairing's part?
- apex123

They never play together.

Always paired with one of the top 4 guys to make sure someone covers for them.

It's worked so far. I wouldn't stop.

Can’t say i knew that...but you can’t fix stupid.You can however fix a loophole in the rules and it’s quite simple. When a player spends the season on LTIR his salary doesn’t count so that his team is not handicapped and can compete at the same level as the other team. Come playoffs time, the team who beneficiated from that and are now getting their player back should have to submit a playoffs roster list which is cap compliant. Meaning they’d have to pick between their regular player or the replacement they got for him, they couldn’t have both. That would be in the spirit of the rules.
- Karine Hains

agreed, 100%... have there been any actual talks across the league to make such changes, or is it just fans pointing it out for now..?

- AdamFrench

there will be blood...

agreed, 100%... have there been any actual talks across the league to make such changes, or is it just fans pointing it out for now..?
- Pat1993

So far, I'd say just fans.

But It's bound to come up in the summer if you ask me.

Engine? CHECK
Big bumper? CHECK
Gas? No need, this thing is hype powered.
Hype? COMPLETELY FULL!


GAME DAY PEOPLE! THE #OPTOBUS IS SMASHING THEM KNIGHTS AT HOME!
- Scabeh

all up in yo castle


- kicksave856

it's missing fireworks and techno music though, to be a truly accurate depiction of a medieval castle

edit: yeah, maybe there is techno music playing, hard to tell from a picture...

there will be blood...

- Pat1993

way wrong movie

is that still around?
- THE BLACK HAND

I'm not a local

some fans are not happy the Habs are Canada's team right now
- Symba007

i think only Winnipeg could ever be a team that unites Canadians because it's.... Winnipeg. Toronto/Montreal are obviously out. and everyone hates the Canucks. i hate them and i don't even know why. the Oilers are just an absolute affront to hockey fans everywhere. Calgary would never get Edmonton/Vancouver behind them. Ottawa would cause Leaf fans to spontaneously combust.

but Winnipeg is just kinda... there.