GDT: 10/8/15 - 7:30PM EDT - Philadelphia VS Tampa Bay | F/WOT 3-2

[Brie]

Good news, at least we can go into the year close to healthy, just missing Vasy.

 

[Brie]

Looks like Paquette might sit tonight if these lines stick, and if we go with 12 F/6 D then I guess Nesty sits as well.

 

[Werewolf]

I think Giroux goes up against KFC. We have two first lines, a shutdown line, and hard to describe our fourth line when Vladdy centers it...probably just like an energy line with a bit of skill.

What could go wrong is that the KFC line isn't physical enough to be a true shutdown line. I think they will get the hard matchups every night...especially at home but that line is a bit soft - very smart and responsible players...but Filp had a team worst -14 last year. That certainly or probably will be hard to improve if they get the first line matchups every night.

 

[The Macho King]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAA

Let's crsh em. GO BOLTS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

EXCITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

 

[chasespace]

Tam-Puh Bay!

 

[Stamper]

Im sorry to tell you guys, but this game has a 'classic letdown' written all over it.

Mason stonewalls us and Bish lets in 5 goals from 15 shots.

 

[Bolt32]

I think Giroux goes up against KFC. We have two first lines, a shutdown line, and hard to describe our fourth line when Vladdy centers it...probably just like an energy line with a bit of skill.

What could go wrong is that the KFC line isn't physical enough to be a true shutdown line. I think they will get the hard matchups every night...especially at home but that line is a bit soft - very smart and responsible players...but Filp had a team worst -14 last year. That certainly or probably will be hard to improve if they get the first line matchups every night.

One thing to get excited about. Flippula from what Ive heard from Wing fans is famous for his on year followed by an off year. Our season we got swept by the Habs was his on year, last year he was off.....If he is on this year.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

29 pieces of trash are going over the ropes starting today with the Philadelphia Flyers and Triple Hex, and that's the bottom line....

BECAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO

 

[Leonardo87]

One thing to get excited about. Flippula from what Ive heard from Wing fans is famous for his on year followed by an off year. Our season we got swept by the Habs was his on year, last year he was off.....If he is on this year.

So he tends to Flip back and forth?

 

[Werewolf]

Im sorry to tell you guys, but this game has a 'classic letdown' written all over it.

Mason stonewalls us and Bish lets in 5 goals from 15 shots.

Not doing jinx stuff this year myself...this team don't need it. My level of pumped is:

 

[The Macho King]

Nah - jinxing never ends.

 

[Werewolf]

Is Kucherov....

Mike Ross???!!??

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Still feels like the 2015 season for me, hard to get excited for the regular season but I hope Drouin rips it up tonight.

 

[The Gongshow]

Beautiful GDT, beautiful looking lines, can't wait. Hockey is back!!1!

 

[Kristia]

Great Job on the GDT Days!!

Can't wait for tonight

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

[nhl]841389[/nhl]

[nhl]841404[/nhl]

 

[Sear91]

Feels good to be back for another year with everyone! I think Kucherov is going to light the lamp first tonight.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

http://live.tampabay.com/Event/Lightning_Live_blog/193997367

Lecavalier was in Tampa during some of playoffs, watched a few Lightning games at friends houses and sports bars, impressed by fans support. "This is a hockey town."

http://live.tampabay.com/Event/Lightning_Live_blog/193996886

Lecavalier said it's tough not to play, especially here in Tampa. Was told 10 days ago he'd be a scratch for opener. "Don't know what to say."

 

[LawManN]

And we're off!

Lets go BOLTS!

 

[The Underboss]

Alright, lets do this!!!

 

[Callum]

It feels like it's been forever since I've seen Lightning Hockey!

Can't wait to watch the replay after work!

Go Bolts!!!

 

[Hoek]

Poor Vinny.

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

Just want to say awesome GDT, and my body isn't ready for this. I will still be here watching the game though at work.

 

[dechire]

Please no repeat of the last Philly game

 

[Bolt32]

http://live.tampabay.com/Event/Lightning_Live_blog/193997367

http://live.tampabay.com/Event/Lightning_Live_blog/193996886

Don't give a ****. Hes still a Bolt to me.