Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[arturo7]

Thomas has been spectacular during this series, and I hope he's not being too hard on himself in the locker room. Pull it together, Boston! Let's put TB away!

He seems to have a blindspot on his right side...

 

[TMet]

Win or lose this game is insanely badass.

 

[jpc]

I don't think Thornton is the problem. There's nothing wrong with your team if you make the conference finals. You can ask what's wrong with teams like the Caps, but I think SJ has proven they have a solid team. It's just about having the players to finish it out this time of year. As far as that goes, I think it is right to put some blame on Heatley. I'm def. not a big fan of him. Heatley is the only "star" player on the team without double digit point in the playoffs.

Thornton, Boyle, Clowe, Couture, Marleau, Setoguchi, Pavelski...those guys played pretty well at times in the playoffs. I don't think you can fault any of them. But you can't say Heatley not producing will sink a team.

I'm not exactly sure why it hasn't worked out for the sharks...but playing the Canucks in the conference finals seems like it would have something to do with it.

I didn't say there was something wrong with Thornton-- I just said he's not a leader. He actually played two ways this year in the playoffs.

As much as some of these guys played well in the playoffs, they didn't do it consistently. Marleau in particular; his weak defense cost the Sharts a couple games in the playoffs. Clowe is just a *********. Setoguchi was a non-factor in most of the playoffs. Pavelski was OK, but nothing spectacular.

I think their problem is self-confidence and self-doubt. There always comes a point in the playoffs, year after year, where they end up getting tense, losing a game or two, and then the wheels fall off. This happened in the Detroit series-- It took one loss, and then they started doubting themselves, which led to two more losses. They ended up winning the series, but it cost them in the end, as they had nothing to throw at Vancouver.

I'm not a Sharts fan (far from it; I actively root against them), but I find it disgusting how they ran Nabby out of town last year, as if the loss to Chicago was his fault. That's classless. He's a quality goalie, but not when he's expected to play 90+ times a season.

 

[shecky]

Win or lose this game is insanely badass.

I'm fairly certain the Lightning paid off Johnny Boychuk. God, he has been horrendous tonight. Two absolutely awful plays led directly to two Tampa goals.

 

[arturo7]

I'm not a Sharts fan

Obviously not, if you think Clowe is a db..

 

[MeatyPortion]

Game 7 approacheth.

 

[TMet]

Game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TMet]

That was an awesome game though.

 

[arturo7]

WTF are those things they're tossing onto the ice?

 

[MeatyPortion]

Damn, look at the Bolts fans chucking those lacrosse racquets on the ice.

 

[MeatyPortion]

Or tennis racquets. Not sure.

 

[shecky]

That was an awesome game though.

For whom?

 

[SnallygasterBrewery]

Yeah, saw a couple of 'em bounce off the back of some of the Bruins' heads. Classy, people.

And yes, Boychuck... jeez...

 

[shecky]

And yes, Boychuck... jeez...

Notice he didn't draw a shift in the last nine or 10 minutes.

 

[SnallygasterBrewery]

Horton was solid as usual. I'm usually impressed by him. Oh well, part of me is sad but I'll look on the bright side -- another stellar game to look forward to

 

[passedpawn]

Yeah, saw a couple of 'em bounce off the back of some of the Bruins' heads. Classy, people.

And yes, Boychuck... jeez...

Yea that was weird. Our crowds are relatively tame, normally. Bad idea giving those things out.

 

[cclloyd]

Lucic and Horton up to the BS at the end again. They sure get chippy when they LOSE.
TB's top line had 7 points and three of the five goals. Big time players stepping up.
Game 7 tomorrow night. GO BOLTS!!!

 

[j1laskey]

I like winning at home better anyways ...game 7...nice

 

[Cape Brewing]

Wow. If Stamkos plays a shift I might have to say something nice about the Lighting.

 

[SnallygasterBrewery]

He looks like hell, but I gotta give him props. Guy's got stones.

 

[Cape Brewing]

(knodding in agreement)

 

[Bulls Beers]

Doc Emrick is amazing...He can call a game like nobody else...

 

[Cape Brewing]

B's win and I simply tip my cap to Tampa Bay. Helluva series.

 

[Bulls Beers]

B's win and I simply tip my cap to Tampa Bay. Helluva series.

Bri, can you friggin believe this or what??

 

[TMet]

Well I'll give it to you Boston feckers. Ya got us. At least we made you work for it. Enjoy your Stanley Cup.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Unbelievable!!!!What a game!!

 

[TMet]

I'll have a beer as a consolation prize with you guys and your celebratory beers.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Well I'll give it to you Boston feckers. Ya got us. At least we made you work for it. Enjoy your Stanley Cup.

Yeah we won, but you could've made it a little easier to win... Jeeezz!!! You guys have a great team..What a tough series for both teams.

 

[SnallygasterBrewery]

Yeah, definitely beers all around. One goal -- and it sure as hell wasn't a giveaway. Great game.

 

[Bulls Beers]

They beat the sh it out of each other for 7 games, then they shake hands. I love this game.