GDT: 3/18/18 - 5:00PM EDT - Edmonton vs Tampa Bay

[Bolt 45]

Domingue needs to start the next game. Vasi looks absolutely burned out and he needs a bit of a breather and, frankly, Domingue has done the job every single time he's been called upon this season, and he deserves to be rewarded for that.

It wouldn't be a bad idea at all to ride Domingue for another start or two before getting Vasi back in there.

Hmm. I'd be okay with this, I think.

 

[Bolt 45]

Joe Smith tweeted (and it was since deleted) that Stamkos had asked McDonagh to meet him in the parking lot, presumably for fisticuffs.

I don't know about you, but I believe that means there is a problem in the room that needs addressing.

Wait, what?! You're joking, right?

 

[These Are The Days]

Wait, what?! You're joking, right?

Why don't you stop being a wuss and meet him at the arena to ask him to his face?! You'll see if he's joking!

 

[God King Fudge]

Ducks taking a steaming dump on NJ right now. Cmon you jerks. Keep piling it on.

 

[Bolt 45]

Why don't you stop being a wuss and meet him at the arena to ask him to his face?! You'll see if he's joking!

Lol.

McDonagh wants his "C" back. The Rangers are mutinying. Son of a b*tch. This is bad. This is really bad.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Lol.

McDonagh wants his "C" back. The Rangers are mutinying. Son of a b*tch. This is bad. This is really bad.

"C" back...

Cibak, Martin...

MartinVanostrand...

You're trying to tell me that poster @DrMartinVanNostrand wants to meet me in the parking lot before Tuesdays's game? I'll be there will bells on bro

 

[Bolt 45]

"C" back...

Cibak, Martin...

MartinVanostrand...

You're trying to tell me that poster @DrMartinVanNostrand wants to meet me in the parking lot before Tuesdays's game? I'll be there will bells on bro

Allegedly, allegedly. Careful, though. You fight one doc, you're gonna have to fight 'em all. It's part of the fine print in the Hippocratic Oath.

 

[UseYourHedman]

Had to watch this one late. Just finished. Granted EDM isn't a good team, but I saw a different level/style of play from the bolts today. Much more aggressive on the PK. Looked like the PK from early in the season. Finally McD looked like a gamechanger for us. Dom was great. Rinse & repeat on Tues against a better team.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Good to see our PK clicking but Edmonton is the worst PP team in the league. Baby steps I guess. Not sure what to think of these reports re: "negative mindset" in the locker room etc. Figure it out, Coop!

Go !

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[Hinterland]

You're probably right about Vasy needing the breather. If not Toronto, another good chance is actually the 26th against Arizona and I'm sure Domingue would love some payback. Vasy would get 4 days rest and the game off after the back-to-back with Boston/New York.

The only thing I'm really sure if is that I want him in net for NYI and the Devils because both games are on the road and both teams are gonna be fighting for their lives

90% that's how it's gonna happen. It would also fit their plan of resting Vasi every 4th game. They said and did it multiple times.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Good win guys

 

[Rschmitz]

I wasn't very impressed despite the win. A step in the right direction is what I'd call it.

 

[Matt Watson]

Who the hell is Ronnie R? I was quoting W. Safire. Keep on nattering King Nabob.

Safire wrote it for Agnew, but Reagan made it famous. Look it up.

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

"C" back...

Cibak, Martin...

MartinVanostrand...

You're trying to tell me that poster @DrMartinVanNostrand wants to meet me in the parking lot before Tuesdays's game? I'll be there will bells on bro

Just be aware that I do incisions with meat slicers, so I'm always packing heat.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Didnt get to watch either games this weekend. Was at a place with very limited cable over the weekend. Was the team really bad vs boston? Are we even more worried about Boston after this loss. I heard talk radio and Coop say we were dominating in the beginning like the Ottawa game and then fell apart again. No goals either. Is Boston just that good or are we just that bad right now?

How about last nights game? Better effort? Sounds like Domingue has really stepped up. We shouldnt consider Budaj right now if this is the case. Hopefully Vasi is really just fatigued and we need to give him significant time off. Then cook it back up prior to the playoffs to get going again.

My thoughts are that its good to be back in the playoffs again. Im sure its a huge relief for the guys. As much of the talk Ive seen the team saving it for the playoffs, Im sure there is some truth to that but I think there is something going on at a deeper level that needs to be addressed. However Playoffs might be able to fix it. They werent there last year when Im sure they felt like they should have been. Evidence of the great start we saw. I just want to know why we cant seem to play like that again. Teams just figuring us out? or is the effort not the same? Either way I just cant wait for the playoffs. I dont know if it will be their year or not but Playoff hockey is the best. Happy our team is apart of it again.

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Joe Smith tweeted (and it was since deleted) that Stamkos had asked McDonagh to meet him in the parking lot, presumably for fisticuffs.

I don't know about you, but I believe that means there is a problem in the room that needs addressing.

Wait.....HUH???

Did this really happen?

 

[God King Fudge]

Didnt get to watch either games this weekend. Was at a place with very limited cable over the weekend. Was the team really bad vs boston? Are we even more worried about Boston after this loss. I heard talk radio and Coop say we were dominating in the beginning like the Ottawa game and then fell apart again. No goals either. Is Boston just that good or are we just that bad right now?

Completely lifeless. Boston just toyed with them, TBH. Makes it worse when you consider they were missing a Calder candidate Dman, a first ballot HOF dman and arguably the best defensive forward in the game. PK was absolutely wretched. Really disappointing to see that kind of game against that opponent after the Ottawa game.

How about last nights game? Better effort? Sounds like Domingue has really stepped up. We shouldnt consider Budaj right now if this is the case. Hopefully Vasi is really just fatigued and we need to give him significant time off. Then cook it back up prior to the playoffs to get going again.

Was a better effort last night, but was also against a bad team. Domingue was really good. There were steps in the right direction (PK didn't look completely lost), but until I see it against a quality opponent (tomorrow vs Toronto would be a GREAT start) I'm not putting much into what I saw against EDM.

I personally think TB should just rotate the 3 goalies now that a spot is clinched. Vasy, Budaj, Domingue. Play them all every third game and whoever stands out more can get the first shot at backup for the playoffs.



My thoughts are that its good to be back in the playoffs again. Im sure its a huge relief for the guys. As much of the talk Ive seen the team saving it for the playoffs, Im sure there is some truth to that but I think there is something going on at a deeper level that needs to be addressed. However Playoffs might be able to fix it. They werent there last year when Im sure they felt like they should have been. Evidence of the great start we saw. I just want to know why we cant seem to play like that again. Teams just figuring us out? or is the effort not the same? Either way I just cant wait for the playoffs. I dont know if it will be their year or not but Playoff hockey is the best. Happy our team is apart of it again.

 

[Bolt 45]

Wait.....HUH???

Did this really happen?

I can't figure that out. I'm thinking it was a joke? For what it's worth, those two did bump fists in front of Domingue after the game, and Stammer kind of patted McD on the shoulder and McD gave him a nod in return... so, if the tweet was real, it didn't look to me like it'll be an issue moving forward.

 

[Sky04]

That's what you guys get for missing game day threads.

 

[FinnLightning26]

Joe Smith tweeted (and it was since deleted) that Stamkos had asked McDonagh to meet him in the parking lot, presumably for fisticuffs.

I don't know about you, but I believe that means there is a problem in the room that needs addressing.

I panicked for a second and then remembered Saturday's GDT

I was ready to turn the game off after 14 seconds but at least they turned it around. 5/5 PK was also nice even if it was against the worst PP in the league. I mean, you have to start somewhere, right?

 

[Sky04]

Joe Smith tweeted (and it was since deleted) that Stamkos had asked McDonagh to meet him in the parking lot, presumably for fisticuffs.

I don't know about you, but I believe that means there is a problem in the room that needs addressing.

Rumor was Stamkos told McDonaugh he wasn't as pretty as the previous #27, who proceeded to tell him to "put up or shut up"....

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Rumor was Stamkos told McDonaugh he wasn't as pretty as the previous #27, who proceeded to tell him to "put up or shut up"....

I believe this.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Yeah it was a joke. Could you imagine if it were real though lmao

@Flat Ronnie @Bolt 45 and2zigzags

 

[T REX]

My thoughts are that its good to be back in the playoffs again. Im sure its a huge relief for the guys. As much of the talk Ive seen the team saving it for the playoffs, Im sure there is some truth to that but I think there is something going on at a deeper level that needs to be addressed. However Playoffs might be able to fix it. They werent there last year when Im sure they felt like they should have been. Evidence of the great start we saw. I just want to know why we cant seem to play like that again. Teams just figuring us out? or is the effort not the same? Either way I just cant wait for the playoffs. I dont know if it will be their year or not but Playoff hockey is the best. Happy our team is apart of it again.

Agree with what you say here. I know it was only Edmonton but we played much better. We play Boston two more times. Those games will be huge. It's the eye test and we haven't passed it lately even though we were winning. Flip the switch!