GDT: 11/22/14 - 7:00PM EDT - Minnesota VS Tampa Bay

[TheDaysOf 04]

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[Brie]

First game I'll be watching since the rangers game but I'm not sure if I want to if they don't pick up their game because if the last loss to this team didn't teach them anything I'm not sure what will.

Still, we probably won't lose 7 - 2 but I don't see how we'll win this one.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

After losing to the Leafs, time for a big game.

5-1 Bolts.

Goals: Connolly, Stamkos 2, Morrow D), and Stralman.

 

[The Macho King]

I just have a bad feeling about this one. The streak hits three tonight.

 

[Lovethiscity]

Our last two opponents had a lot to prove. Tonight, the tables are turned in that regard for multiple reasons.

 

[Werewolf]

I'm going to join the sticks of fire crew tonight. Anyone join them on section 307 before?

 

[The Macho King]

Also, I'd like to officially petition Days to put Palat-Johnson-Kucherov as our top line on GDTs. If Stamkos isn't going to play like our #1C, he doesn't deserve the spot.

BTW - it ****ing blows my mind that Stamkos is somehow second in goals and like 3rd or 4th in points when he's blown dog so much this season. It kind of pisses me off.

 

[ganiseri]

it ****ing blows my mind that Stamkos is somehow second in goals and like 3rd or 4th in points when he's blown dog so much this season. It kind of pisses me off.

I 120% agree with this.

 

[Leonardo87]

BTW - it ****ing blows my mind that Stamkos is somehow second in goals and like 3rd or 4th in points when he's blown dog so much this season. It kind of pisses me off.

LOL, was thinking this after last game. How can a guy who played so bad still score a goal. That is Steven Stamkos for you...

Blowing dog while still scoring goals.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

I'm going to join the sticks of fire crew tonight. Anyone join them on section 307 before?

Not gonna lie, they annoy the **** out of me.

I hate the soccer chants, and aside from a game or two where it sounded like a mic was closer, it's very hard to understand them.

I like the enthusiasm, just don't care for the chants, and don't get wearing black bandana's/masks.

I've never denied hating on many things, this is just another. I have an angry old man deep inside me, and I do not apologize for this.

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

Lets keep them from scoring 7 this time. Maybe 4-5.
2-3 would be great.
1 or 0 would be fantastic but probably take a miracle the way the tam has been playing the last 2. Regardless of how many they score I hope we can break this losing streak and find a way to score more than them.

Go Lightning!

 

[Brie]

Joe Smith @TBTimes_JSmith

Paquette says he thinks he's back in tonight. Foot feels a lot better. Taking a game off helped.

Wonder who will be out tonight.

 

[BohemianRhandomly]

Agree with the poster who said we should just go ahead and make TJ-Kuch-Drej the top line - they're surpassing the Stamkos line as a whole and should be given the distinction. I'm sure a lot of people's heads would implode to see Stammer anywhere but on first line, but bumping up the triplets might be the thing to motivate the Stammer line without actually dismantling who plays with who.

Oh, and:

Joe Smith ‏@TBTimes_JSmith 2m2 minutes ago

Bowness says Paquette in, Namestnikov out, Barberio in, Brewer out. Bishop in net.

 

[Brie]

Sucks to see Names sit on his birthday but it was his turn among the youngsters to sit for a night.

 

[Cyborg LeClair]

is Stamkos playing tonight? My fantasy thing is telling me he's day to day..

 

[The Macho King]

is Stamkos playing tonight? My fantasy thing is telling me he's day to day..

My fantasy team said the same thing - just speculation based on him coming off gingerly in the first. He didn't even miss a shift that game - I have no idea where they got that.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

is Stamkos playing tonight? My fantasy thing is telling me he's day to day..

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/stamkos-tweaks-knee-against-maple-leafs/

That's what I found. Didn't know anything about it before you came in here, we're slacking

 

[The Macho King]

One thing I noticed is two recent interviews Stamkos has given, he's (a) taken a shot at the Toronto media, and (b) took a shot at teams who have lower bowls filled with corporate types.

I'm not saying, I'm just saying.

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

When is it Carles turn to sit?

 

[Bolto]

Not gonna lie, they annoy the **** out of me.

I hate the soccer chants, and aside from a game or two where it sounded like a mic was closer, it's very hard to understand them.

I like the enthusiasm, just don't care for the chants, and don't get wearing black bandana's/masks.

I've never denied hating on many things, this is just another. I have an angry old man deep inside me, and I do not apologize for this.

I don't have any problem with them except for the rah rah section 307 chant. Chant for the team, not your seating section.

 

[LightningStrikes]

I don't have any problem with them except for the rah rah section 307 chant. Chant for the team, not your seating section.

Go fans!

 

[Lovethiscity]

TBL (21 Games Played)
____Goals_________Goals Against_________Expected Value
P1__25 (1.19/G)____13 (.62/G)___________+.57
P2__23 (1.10/G)____26 (1.24/G)__________-.14
P3__24 (1.14/G)____18 (.68/G)___________+.28

MIN (18 Games Played)
____Goals_________Goals Against_________Expected Value
P1__14 (.78/G)______7 (.39/G)____________+.39
P2__21 (1.20/G)____15 (.83/G)____________+.37
P3__16 (.89/G)_____19 (1.05/G)___________-.16

Head to Head Expected Value
P1 TBL +.18
P2 MIN +.51
P3 TBL +.44

The Significance
Ben Bishop III is a demigod from Planet X who only lets the Bolts lose for his own sick amusement.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

One thing I noticed is two recent interviews Stamkos has given, he's (a) taken a shot at the Toronto media, and (b) took a shot at teams who have lower bowls filled with corporate types.

I'm not saying, I'm just saying.

He knows what time it is.

 

[BohemianRhandomly]

With the Minnesota Wild being the latest team to deal with a mumps scare, the Lightning will opt for their biohazard-specific 'fourth jersey' in tonight's game:

 

[Boltsppy]

Hi guys, I haven´t been here for a long time Really looking forward tonight´s game, hope it´ll be good one. Stralman and Garisson could be great pairing until Hedman is back.
And I (again) hope that this will be Drouin´s breakout game. He´s not playing bad, but as well he´s not playing as good as he is able to. Maybe he need a bit more experienced linemates. We´ll see