NHL returns to ESPN [2004]

[FrostKing]

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[i'm_still_beta]

NHL is the no nonsense league. No drama queens, no storylines. Therefore less interest from casual fans

[lefty]

Too white

But the best when it comes to the post season

NHL playoffs are awesome tbh

[Spurtacular]

NHL playoffs are just as good as any sport if you get into it. Great to bet on too.

[Spurtacular]

King goalie with first win in 6 years, 3 months and 22 days. Hopefully it's not so long until the next one.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4usyBn989Y

[Ice009]

I've never really watched NHL before. I might try and get into it. What teams are the ones to watch?

Also, when was the last time it was on ESPN?

[FrostKing]

I've never really watched NHL before. I might try and get into it. What teams are the ones to watch?

Also, when was the last time it was on ESPN?
Hockey young stars almost always deliver. Pick young team. Flyers or Oilers. Long game join us on Yzerman's wagon

[Spurtacular]

I've never really watched NHL before.

Yet you named yourself Ice.

[lefty]

Montreal or Toronto if you want a good laugh

[Spurtacular]

What teams are the ones to watch?

Kings are my team. They're always a dark horse type of team with Kopitar.

Blues were fun to watch on their playoff run two seasons ago when I watched.

I didn't watch TB's run last season; but the season before they were the most dominant and just choked in an early round; so I knew their ring was coming. I was kind of dumb for not putting money on that actually.

Vegas has been strong since their inception; but they always crumple come playoff time.

Montreal and Detroit if you want rich history. Or Boston; but f*ck rooting for those wankers tbh.

Canadian teams haven't won in for like decades if you have a soft spot for the country that actually loves the sport to a man.

[Ice009]

Hockey young stars almost always deliver. Pick young team. Flyers or Oilers. Long game join us on Yzerman's wagon

Alright, thanks. I will try and watch some games of those teams to get started. See if I like it.


Yet you named yourself Ice.

Darn, now that you've said it like that, it looks like I've got no choice but to try and get into it due to my username alone ;).


Kings are my team. They're always a dark horse type of team with Kopitar.

Blues were fun to watch on their playoff run two seasons ago when I watched.

I didn't watch TB's run last season; but the season before they were the most dominant and just choked in an early round; so I knew their ring was coming. I was kind of dumb for not putting money on that actually.

Vegas has been strong since their inception; but they always crumple come playoff time.

Montreal and Detroit if you want rich history. Or Boston; but f*ck rooting for those wankers tbh.

Canadian teams haven't won in for like decades if you have a soft spot for the country that actually loves the sport to a man.

I'll try and have a look at some of those teams you mentioned. I guess from my time following/watching the NBA all these years, I don't care about those historic teams as I've come to dislike the Lakers and Celtics over the years (I liked them when I first got into it, but not anymore with the ride I've been on. I've come to hate teams like the Lakers and Celtics now that I know how it all works with big and little market teams). I much prefer the route I went by getting on the Spurs wagon when they had never won a championship prior to it. I know the Spurs were around for a long time and had some good/great teams, but looking back on it as of right now, it feels much better going for a team that had never won a Championship to the Spurs now having the 4th or 5th most championships (not sure if the Warriors overtook them these past few years?).

By the way, if I really do get into NHL, what is the equivalent of theirs to NBA League Pass for international users? Does anyone have it?

[Spurtacular]

By the way, if I really do get into NHL, what is the equivalent of theirs to NBA League Pass for international users? Does anyone have it?

Off the top of my head, it's NHL Center Ice. It's only $70 for the rest of season. Worth it if you're going to watch that much hockey.

[lefty]

:lol NHL's decision to mic up referees backfired
:lol that shit has been going on for a long time
:lol NHL exposing themselves

Context : A hot mic caught Peel saying: "I wanted to get a f—ng penalty against Nashville early..."

:lol make up calls


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[lefty]

Also, lol at the NHL hiring former goons to oversee players safety protocols

Dumbasses.....

[Spurtacular]

:lol NHL's decision to mic up referees backfired
:lol that shit has been going on for a long time
:lol NHL exposing themselves

Context : A hot mic caught Peel saying: "I wanted to get a f—ng penalty against Nashville early..."

:lol make up calls


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NHL took strong action. Don't know if the NBA would have done so.

[lefty]

NHL took strong action. Don't know if the NBA would have done so.
They took strong action only because they got exposed
Peel is just a fall guy

[Spurtacular]

They took strong action only because they got exposed
Peel is just a fall guy

Don't think he could be a lone wolf?

NHL has the most fair officiating of the four major sports leagues IMO.

[lefty]

Don't think he could be a lone wolf?

NHL has the most fair officiating of the four major sports leagues IMO.
I don't think he's the only one

But yes I agree NHL has better officiating than other leagues tbh

[Spurtacular]

I don't think he's the only one

But yes I agree NHL has better officiating than other leagues tbh

I've seen some suspicious officiating in recent years in NHL; but it's still far and away the best.

NBA officiating style has creeped into March Madness. Mid Majors increasingly play five vs eight.

MLB umping has been on my radar ever since I witnessed the demolition of my Angels in 05 in ALCS vs White Sox.

NFL been on my radar ever since I saw the Saints given a ring in 09 to crown the media's Katrina narratives.

So, the one thing I've liked about hockey is it has been the only thing close to an even playing field consistently.

[FrostKing]

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Red Wings +355 !!!

[Spurtacular]

I've seen some suspicious officiating in recent years in NHL; but it's still far and away the best.

NBA officiating style has creeped into March Madness. Mid Majors increasingly play five vs eight.

MLB umping has been on my radar ever since I witnessed the demolition of my Angels in 05 in ALCS vs White Sox.

NFL been on my radar ever since I saw the Saints given a ring in 09 to crown the media's Katrina narratives.

So, the one thing I've liked about hockey is it has been the only thing close to an even playing field consistently.

Gonzaga vs. Baylor

[Spurtacular]

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Red Wings +355 !!!

Happens regularly enough. You shouldn't be so excited if you didn't put money on it.

[Spurtacular]

Ducks 1 Kings 0 in the third. Good local rivalry.
Gonna have to catch the end of this one.
Haven't caught any hockey all season, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

Ducks wasted a power play and Kings equalized.
Kings want that winner with Kopitar, Brown, Dowdy out there together. Championship staples.

[Spurtacular]

Brown to Kopitar on what should be the game winner.
Kopitar deking the goalie.
Will post highlights later, assuming they get posted on YT.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muQI2sQCh_c&ab_channel=NHLHighlights2021

Kings blew a 2-0 lead at home against the Ducks a couple nights ago in the 3-2 loss, two nights ago.
Good to see them turn around and get the 2-1 win tonight.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rZIPnsrMjA&ab_channel=SPORTSNET

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rZIPnsrMjA&ab_channel=SPORTSNET

"And a little behind the back, between the legs pass."

First goal for the Kings was actually prettier than the second. Game winner was great though.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

pity post

[i'm_still_beta]

Connor McDavid with 100 points in 53 games :wow

[FrostKing]

Almost every Round 1 opening game was tight?

[lefty]

:lol wait, the Habs are in the playoffs?
:lol doesn’t matter it’s gonna be short trip anyway

[FrostKing]

Capitals vs Bruins is Instant Classic

[FrostKing]

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[Spurtacular]

Full arena for Vegas tonight. Puts this NBA empty arenas to shame.
Bitch asses are Chinese Communists' bitches.

[lefty]

:lol another choke job by the Maple Laffs

[i'm_still_beta]

:lol wait, the Habs are in the playoffs?
:lol doesn’t matter it’s gonna be short trip anyway
boom :lol

[FrostKing]

:lol another choke job by the Maple Laffs
Watched a bit of hockey today. My buddies living in Toronto are tormented. Haven't advanced to the 2nd Round since 2004.

[lefty]

boom :lol
:lol that wasn’t a jinx attempt tbh , I hope the Jets eliminate the Habs , the fans here in Montreal are unbearable

Watched a bit of hockey today. My buddies living in Toronto are tormented. Haven't advanced to the 2nd Round since 2004.

They must be used to it lol

[Spurtacular]

Hockey is great to watch when you have money on it. All sports are; but hockey especially.

[FrostKing]

VGK down 2

[FrostKing]

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[Isitjustme?]

NHL is the no nonsense league. No drama queens, no storylines.

Can't stand the NHL but that embellishment rule of theirs is clutch and if it works as well as I imagine probably stops a lot of bullshit.

[lefty]

:lol Toronto fans’ reactions in the comment section

https://twitter.com/tourcntower/status/1402326590768439299

[lefty]

Any laugh at Toronto's expense is good
Always

I don’t see Habs beating LV or Avs tho :lol
But Price is on fire so they might have a shot

[Spurtacular]

Vegas got their insurance goal; now they might get a powerplay goal too.
Colorado almost done for.

[Spurtacular]

Empty netter quick after Habs pulled goalie.
Party time in Vegas.

Also :lol at VK goalie trying to shoot a wrist shot in traffic for a second empty netter.

[lefty]

LVK in 5

[Biggems]

My Pens went down like bitches in heat.....but it seems the Islanders are for real, after dismantling Boston.

I was so excited that we drew the Islanders, as we dominated them during the season.....but in the playoffs, their goalie was a fucking wall and ours was a fucking matador.

It seems like the Islanders are getting so much love from the hockey Gods right now, seeing as their hallowed arena is gone after the season is over.....

At least my 2nd favorite team is in it. My dream matchup is gone, but maybe Flower can still win another Cup.....Go Vegas

[FrostKing]

Vegas on some ridiculous run

[lefty]

Habs taking a 2-1 lead in the series, despite Bettman’s best efforts to rig the game and help Las Vegas :lol

He doesn’t want a Canadian team in the SCF

Also : the mother of all jinxes

https://twitter.com/bradytrett/status/1406084283219865605

[lefty]

:lol

[Spurtacular]

Welp. Vegas f*cked up and let an inferior team take them out.

[lefty]

Welp. Vegas f*cked up and let an inferior team take them out.

We would have swept LVK if it wasn’t for Bettman rigging 2 games :lol

[Spurtacular]

We would have swept LVK if it wasn’t for Bettman rigging 2 games :lol

Well, I didn't watch a minute of that series, but :lol No.

[lefty]

Well, I didn't watch a minute of that series, but :lol No.
Didn’t watch the series but has an opinion

lol ok :lol

[Spurtacular]

Didn’t watch the series but has an opinion

lol ok :lol

Look at your own video; Vegas was doubling Montreal in shots.

I've bet on hockey a lot in the last three years too. Montreal not on Vegas's plateau.

It is what it is.

[lefty]

Look at your own video; Vegas was doubling Montreal in shots.

I've bet on hockey a lot in the last three years too. Montreal not on Vegas's plateau.

It is what it is.

Watching the whole series would have given you context tbh

Anyway, SCF are gonna be much tougher, especially if we meet Tampa Bay they are a hell of a team

[Spurtacular]

Watching the whole series would have given you context tbh

Anyway, SCF are gonna be much tougher, especially if we meet Tampa Bay they are a hell of a team

I'm not saying Montreal may not have played a good or better series.

I'm saying your homer take just doesn't pass the sniff test.

Vegas been a top five team for the last three seasons. Montreal is a team catching fire at the right time and perhaps getting ridiculous breaks like with the goalie f*cking up like that.

[lefty]

I'm not saying Montreal may not have played a good or better series.

I'm saying your homer take just doesn't pass the sniff test.

Vegas been a top five team for the last three seasons. Montreal is a team catching fire at the right time and perhaps getting ridiculous breaks like with the goalie f*cking up like that.
Also : Carey Price isn't too bad

But Habs better win it now, because I don't see them going that far next season

[Spurtacular]

Sorry for your loss, lefty.

It could've been Canadiens in six or seven. Instead it'll Lightning in five or less.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xo_6NzHVj8

[lefty]

Sorry for your loss, lefty.

It could've been Canadiens in six or seven. Instead it'll Lightning in five or less.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xo_6NzHVj8

It is what it is

[Spurtacular]

It is what it is

It's hockey. You never know when a team will catch lightning in a bottle.

[lefty]

It's hockey. You never know when a team will catch lightning in a bottle.
True true

[lefty]

:lol yeah that’s gonna be a sweep

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI2FJEiLY0M

[Spurtacular]

Maybe the Candadiens get it going in Montreal in Game 3.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HagITPrBCk

[Spurtacular]

Honestly, TB could've three-peated if they hadn't been upset the year before they won it.

[Spurtacular]

Vegas / TB would've been epic though. Would've probably went seven.
And it was a long time coming. Thought it might happen three years in a row.

[lefty]

SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP

[Spurtacular]

Canadiens should've just taken their sweep. Now Tampa Bay gonna be mad and rape the f*ck out of them in Game 5.

[lefty]

Canadiens should've just taken their sweep. Now Tampa Bay gonna be mad and rape the f*ck out of them in Game 5.
Yep Tampa in 5

[Spurtacular]

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[Spurtacular]

Lightning Strikes Twice.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9SLUx_Ksno

[lefty]

:cry we did it
:cry back to back
:cry Finally, winning the Cup in front of our fans after winning it in an empty building in Edmonton last year
:cry omg

[lefty]

https://twitter.com/lukeprokop_6/status/1417114803118563332

[American Citizen]

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[FrostKing]

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Ideal short length for grown men. NHL players get it.