GDT: 4/21/16 - 7:00PM EDT - #3 Detroit VS #2 Tampa Bay [ECQF GAME 5]

[These Are The Days]

Dude, how's it ever supposed to be a rivalry if you don't even mind losing to them? I suggest to start working on your Panthers hate now!

I'm not like that by nature. Plus they've legitimately been in hockey hell for almost 20 years. I struggle to think of an organization that has wallowed in such a level of mediocrity for so long. I could never despair their success even if it came at out own expense. I'm just not sold on our team this year anyway and if we won the Cup I would be even more shocked than I would've been last year.

 

[DaBolts]

LOL, this is great....

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Cally played a hell of a third period. More of that, please.

One of, if not the best defensive player of the series. With how hard it was to score goals, for both teams, our pk came up huge and was nearly perfect. Bishop and our ability to keep them at 2 goals or below all series won this thing. Defense wins championships, and that proves true tonight.

 

[berlin]

Hey Robert these go on sale tomorrow at 7:30 est

Thats funny looking at there website, no logo no need to be licensed i guess.

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

LOL, this is great....

And we dont have to Listen to Joe

 

[DaBolts]

I'm not like that by nature. Plus they've legitimately been in hockey hell for almost 20 years. I struggle to think of an organization that has wallowed in such a level of mediocrity for so long. I could never despair their success even if it came at out own expense. I'm just not sold on our team this year anyway and if we won the Cup I would be even more shocked than I would've been last year.

I'm with you but we need one more round to get "healthier"...

If we have to choose between Washington or Florida, give me the Caps.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

I'd say Stamkos has a lot less leverage when it comes to negotiations, and we all know Yzerman can play hard ball.

It's not like Stamkos carried the Lightning anywhere last year when they made the Finals. He was a downright liability for the first round and got a little better as time went on.

Stamkos needs us. Who ever would have thought we'd ever be in a position to say that? Yzerman is a wizard, turning this team from an annual mercenary squad, only getting dudes past their prime from free agency, into one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league.

 

[Todd1a]

I'm very happy with the win but we have to pick up or game next series bs the islanders or panthers or else we are toast

 

[Sky04]

Tampa has the easiest path to the finals of any team, sucks that they aren't really playing their best hockey this year.

Washington and Pittsburgh look on another level right now.

 

[berlin]

I'm with you but we need one more round to get "healthier"...

If we have to choose between Washington or Florida, give me the Caps.

The Caps, seriously? They scare the hell out of me.

 

[Hoek]

I'm not like that by nature. Plus they've legitimately been in hockey hell for almost 20 years. I struggle to think of an organization that has wallowed in such a level of mediocrity for so long. I could never despair their success even if it came at out own expense. I'm just not sold on our team this year anyway and if we won the Cup I would be even more shocked than I would've been last year.

Meh, that's what they deserve for being awarded a team entirely too soon after us, getting way more favorable expansion draft rules (only reason they made that 1996 run so soon), and calling themselves Florida instead of Miami without having to pay any territory infringement penalty.

 

[Hoek]

I'm with you but we need one more round to get "healthier"...

If we have to choose between Washington or Florida, give me the Caps.

The choice isn't between those two. It's the Isles or Panthers.

 

[FDfranklin]

Late to the party. Was TyJo actually hurt or did he just have the ***** tonight?

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

I'm with you but we need one more round to get "healthier"...

If we have to choose between Washington or Florida, give me the Caps.

So you want to be eliminated? Okay. Thankfully the choice for the next round is between the Islanders and the Panthers. We'll deal with the Capitals or whomever else if we make it that far. No point counting your eggs before they've hatched.

Or else you become Chicago'd.

 

[DaBolts]

The Caps, seriously? They scare the hell out of me.

We
Are
Faster

They would rather have the 44 year old.

 

[Hoek]

Late to the party. Was TyJo actually hurt or did he just have the ***** tonight?

They didn't find anything in the tape to guess at his injury.

 

[DaBolts]

So you want to be eliminated? Okay. Thankfully the choice for the next round is between the Islanders and the Panthers. We'll deal with the Capitals or whomever else if we make it that far. No point counting your eggs before they've hatched.

Or else you become Chicago'd.

We are faster than the Caps.

We can beat them. Trust me.

We have the Force (Killer-Kuch-TyJo) behind us.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

We are faster than the Caps.

We can beat them. Trust me.

We have the Force (Killer-Kuch-TyJo) behind us.

Speed isn't everything. They have speed and tenacity, and massive firepower. I bet you wouldn't be gung ho for them if Johnson was the next player to be injured for the rest of the playoffs.

 

[Steazy Doo]

We really got bailed out by Bish tonight. What a performance.

Really bittersweet winfor me tonight, my grandfather would have been watching this one with me, but he passed away yesterday. He wasn't a Lightning fan but he woulda been cheering on with me.

D2B, how bout that pass eh?

 

[DaBolts]

Speed isn't everything. They have speed and tenacity, and massive firepower. I bet you wouldn't be gung ho for them if Johnson was the next player to be injured for the rest of the playoffs.

Bish is on a mission from God.

Do not doubt the Bish or he will smite you.

Just sayin'.

 

[Coopers Gum]

We really got bailed out by Bish tonight. What a performance.

Really bittersweet winfor me tonight, my grandfather would have been watching this one with me, but he passed away yesterday. He wasn't a Lightning fan but he woulda been cheering on with me.

D2B, how bout that pass eh?

Sorry Crabby. At least the Bolts got the W for you tonight.

 

[DFC]

We really got bailed out by Bish tonight. What a performance.

Really bittersweet winfor me tonight, my grandfather would have been watching this one with me, but he passed away yesterday. He wasn't a Lightning fan but he woulda been cheering on with me.

D2B, how bout that pass eh?

Condolences. I grew up watching hockey with my grandfather, so I went through something similar. All we can really ask for is memories, man. All the best to you and your family.

 

[Leonardo87]

We really got bailed out by Bish tonight. What a performance.

Really bittersweet winfor me tonight, my grandfather would have been watching this one with me, but he passed away yesterday. He wasn't a Lightning fan but he woulda been cheering on with me.

D2B, how bout that pass eh?

That pass was typical Callahan, but he was playing great the entire 3rd, he had to break through at some point. I hope this builds his confidence, and I'm sure Coop is going to keep him in the top 6 to at least start the 2nd round after that period.

Sorry to hear about your grandfather, please give your family my condolences.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Thanks guys.

So Drouin back on the fourth line for the third... Does it stick?

 

[Leonardo87]

Thanks guys.

So Drouin back on the fourth line for the third... Does it stick?

I think he was on the 3rd line with Vladdy. Could be wrong though.