Post-Game Talk: Not bad

[Heaton]

But man does Tampa suck.

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[TheOtherOne]

Thank God Blashill changed his strategy from "tell the guys to play bad" to "tell the guys to play good".

 

[TheMule93]

Larkin redeemed himself with an awesome third period. First 2 periods he was invisible.

 

[Actual Thought*]

Howard, Howard, Post, Howard.

 

[Acoustic]

But man does Tampa suck.

Really? They are still a good team, just probably hungover from the Cup run. Give credit where credit is due.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

But man does Tampa suck.

Give Howard credit. They had some solid chances during that game.

 

[chances14]

2 good games in a row. hopefully this team is starting to turn the corner

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Jimmy should be the #1 star... Shame on the arena.

 

[Flowah]

But man does Tampa suck.

Are we to Tampa what Carolina is to us?

But seriously what's up with Tampa this season? Same coach, same roster basically. What's the problem? Just a slow start?

Howard undisputed #1. How doesn't he get that nod from the arena?

 

[Vladdy84]

Yeah mother****ers!

That was intense.

Loved it

 

[Claypool]

Howard played great.

 

[hot dog]

Good game. Pretty close to complete. Not perfect but the level we need to be consistently hitting.

 

[chances14]

Are we to Tampa what Carolina is to us?

But seriously what's up with Tampa this season? Same coach, same roster basically. What's the problem? Just a slow start?

the coach is telling them to play bad

 

[Jusek]

This Larkin kid is still pretty good. Howard was number 1 star tonight no doubt.

 

[Heaton]

Do you guys not remember Tampa from last season? They have nothing going on this year.

 

[Acoustic]

Are we to Tampa what Carolina is to us?

But seriously what's up with Tampa this season? Same coach, same roster basically. What's the problem? Just a slow start?

Howard undisputed #1. How doesn't he get that nod from the arena?

It's been 14 games.

 

[Tasteslikekevinbacon]

the coach is telling them to play bad

Is it the Babcock effect?

 

[Flowah]

the coach is telling them to play bad

I'd rather some real answers than snarky stuff

It really is baffling. Same deal with Anaheim and Phoenix. Why are these teams sooooo far removed from expectations?

 

[hyduK]

Solid game. If we can start playing like that + get Dats/richards/green/quincey back we'll be in good shape. Goaltending has been really great to start the year as well, sharing the load doesn't seem to be a problem.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Do you guys not remember Tampa from last season? They have nothing going on this year.

We did take them to 7 games last season.

The triplets line not having that same magic is a factor, but it's not like they dominated us last season.

 

[Vladdy84]

Will Nyquist please start shooting the damn puck?

Z is the man.

 

[DanZ]

It's plays like that one that Sheahan just scored that makes me think he has way more potential than what he is.

 

[Actual Thought*]

Give Howard credit. They had some solid chances during that game.

Agreed. They also hit the post or crossbar 3 times in the 3rd. Howard was very good. Bishop not as good.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Do you guys not remember Tampa from last season? They have nothing going on this year.

They played like crap the last year their captain was holding a personal decision over the team... Just saying.

I know people will say cup hangover, but I think that Stamkos thing is an issue in that dressing room.

Also I don't believe in Ben Bishop at all still, their best goalie is the young Russian.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Looking much more comfortable, the process is getting better and better.