OT: The Official HF Bolts Stanley Cup Thread - Get your Cup Avatars here! (Post #65)

[DFC]

I hadn't seen a couple of those shots Kucherov took. Man. Huge credit to him for playing so well through that BS.

 

[The Gongshow]

Killorn giving Vinik the Stanley Cup belt was hilarious - and a desperation move, in my view. You could tell he was trying his very best to shower him with praise, knowing what may be just a few weeks away. He does not want to leave. But he is the only one with a modified NTC. I would choose him over Johnson every time. Unless Johnson waives (highly unlikely), trading Killorn is a near certainty. It is one of the only levers we have at our disposal.

I'd actually rather keep Killorn than Johnson for his PK and possession numbers. Although he's.older, he's also slightly cheaper

 

[DMB06]

I'd actually rather keep Killorn than Johnson for his PK and possession numbers. Although he's.older, he's also slightly cheaper

I agree. One thing I'll give Killorn credit for is he uses his body well to shield the puck. He attempts some stupid passes at times, but his puck possession is actually pretty decent.

TJ gets pushed off the puck with ease, and combines it with stupid passes. At this point he offers nothing. I think he suffered an injury in recent years and it didn't heal properly. It's the only way I can explain him dropping off a cliff like this.

 

[Hockey4Life91]

I'd actually rather keep Killorn than Johnson for his PK and possession numbers. Although he's.older, he's also slightly cheaper

Everyone would keep Killorn over Johnson. The point is that, unless Johnson waives, it isn't our decision to make.

 

[The Gongshow]

I agree. One thing I'll give Killorn credit for is he uses his body well to shield the puck. He attempts some stupid passes at times, but his puck possession is actually pretty decent.

TJ gets pushed off the puck with ease, and combines it with stupid passes. At this point he offers nothing. I think he suffered an injury in recent years and it didn't heal properly. It's the only way I can explain him dropping off a cliff like this.

Everyone would keep Killorn over Johnson. The point is that, unless Johnson waives, it isn't our decision to make.

Unfortunately, I agree. Johnson isn't going to want to move and this will ultimately cost us more than a few players. He will then go on to have a mediocre season and bring us nothing lmao

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

I hadn't seen a couple of those shots Kucherov took. Man. Huge credit to him for playing so well through that BS.

That was all in the first 5 minutes or so of Game 2. Kuch fought through it and then set Point and Palat up for pp goals.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[The Macho King]

Unfortunately, I agree. Johnson isn't going to want to move and this will ultimately cost us more than a few players. He will then go on to have a mediocre season and bring us nothing lmao

Put him on waivers and have a handshake deal with whatever team wants to claim him to send some pieces back and forth.

There are options here. That's what we threatened to do with Boyle if I recall.

 

[The Gongshow]

Put him on waivers and have a handshake deal with whatever team wants to claim him to send some pieces back and forth.

There are options here. That's what we threatened to do with Boyle if I recall.

Not to be disrespectful or anything to the guy, but it could hopefully motivate him to want out. The team doesnt want him so he doeant want them anymore. Similar to the feelings Hornquist had, could help motivate Tyler next year.

His time and role here just arent needed anymore. He hasn't been the same.guy from 2015. Point took his spot and then Cirelli took his next spot.

Glad he got his cup with us but it's time go

 

[The Macho King]

f*** respect - I want to ice a team that can repeat. Tyler Johnson cannot be on the roster for that to happen.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Yeah, he's kind of lucky to still be here if you look at the guys that have found their way off the roster (considering how good they were at times).

 

[Discipline]

instagram.com/p/CFznwy1MkAm/

Wonder if Brisebois is going to petition to add Bolt the Pup to the cup too?

 

[Felonious Python]

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Wonder if Brisebois is going to petition to add Bolt the Pup to the cup too?

Name of individual being petitioned (exactly as it should appear on the Stanley Cup):
Bolt the Pup

reason:
very good boy

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

I remember someone saying they really wanted to get one of those shirts the boiz were wearing during the celebration last night. They are indeed available for purchase:

Men's Tampa Bay Lightning Fanatics Branded Blue 2020 Stanley Cup Champions Parade Celebration Last Stop T-Shirt

 

[The Gongshow]

Somebody check on Kuch?!? Guy probably hasn't stopped drinking.

He's giving Ovi celebrations a run for his money

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

I remember someone saying they really wanted to get one of those shirts the boiz were wearing during the celebration last night. They are indeed available for purchase:

Men's Tampa Bay Lightning Fanatics Branded Blue 2020 Stanley Cup Champions Parade Celebration Last Stop T-Shirt

Thank you!

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

f*** respect - I want to ice a team that can repeat. Tyler Johnson cannot be on the roster for that to happen.

Need to be moderately careful with stuff like this. If you don't do "right" by your players, other players both inside the team and around the league are going to take note of that. Could be the kind of thing that doesn't do you many favors down the road.

Johnson needs to be moved if at all possible, yes. But he's also a long-tenured player in this organization who has done a lot of good over the years. Unceremoniously trying to dump guys like that isn't a good look.

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

We need a welfare check on AC after last night.

Also TJ will get the boot this off-season if he tries to force his stay he will put him on waivers and call it a day.

 

[Felonious Python]

We need a welfare check on AC after last night.

Also TJ will get the boot this off-season if he tries to force his stay he will put him on waivers and call it a day.

 

[Pantokrator]

I know its late, but I want to say congrats to you and your Lightning for winning the Cup. I'm a Flyers fan and I think that TB built their team the right way; drafting, signing discarded UFAs and undrafted free agents - I feel y'all deserved it. I was so glad y'all got a Cup!

 

[The Gongshow]

Not enough pictures of Point holding or drinking from the cup

Not a single one! Besides the main cup ceremony on Monday.

 

[DaBolts]

That is just such a cool picture.

 

[berlin]

Not enough pictures of Point holding or drinking from the cup

Not a single one! Besides the main cup ceremony on Monday.

Maybe he just doesn’t drink much.

 

[BowDownToVasilevskiy]

From losing the 2015 Stanley Cup final to 2020 Stanley cup champs.