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Quoted from Smack:Here we go. Leafs are interested in Taylor Hall. That's the missing piece, right?
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-taylor-hall-1.1665333
Full disclosure, I am a lifelong Canucks fan so flame away. I know what I have!
Taylor Hall is the kiss of death.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:I don’t think I will ever be the same again.
So which NHL team will you be rooting for now?
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:My daughter in law has some contraption called criket .. Make all sorts of printing.
So I'm going to design a pinside hockey pool champ tshirt. Poppa pin..PM me your shirt size and address
I'd love to see this happen!
Quoted from skywyatt:Did anyone else notice that Montreal didn't protect Carey Price?
The time to get value out of him is now. His time is done in Montreal.
I'd love to see him be traded to Colorado just for the historical context and excitement it could provide.
Quoted from skywyatt:Why do you say that? Not being snarky, just curious.
It's nothing negative on him or Montreal. He's just been there forever and it's most likely best for Montreal and Price to part ways. Players rarely play for one team these days. And Montreal may as well get max value out of him in a trade because he single handedly brought his team to the cup finals.
That's all I'm saying...shoulda made that clearer. (Its 1pm and I'm into beer #3 already)
Quoted from finnflash:But they wont get anything for him if Seattle picks him.
This is true.
Quoted from shlt_thunder:There's got to be more of a story to this. Is it simply that they're going with Lehner and a backup?
Looks like Vegas believes the future is Lehner I guess. Sad future if you ask me.
Apparently Fleury found out he got traded to Chicago via TSN's Twitter account. And didn't hear from the Vegas GM for hours after finding out publicly that he was traded.
And the minor leaguer that was traded is staying with Chicago's AHL team. Wtf?
And the rumour is now he is contemplating retirement.
Maybe as a FU for being railroaded by Vegas??
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Fuck Bettman
I'm a simple man....I see a "fuck Bettman" post, I upvote it.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Fuck Vegas
I'm beginning to lean towards that camp as well. I wasn't a fan of how they fired Gallant to bring in DeBoer. And now this with Fleury?
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Its all business now Hue
But usually in business a transaction or deal is made. Giving away a player of his calibre for nothing isn't a business move. It's something else...
My concern is teams giving calibre players away. It shreds the league's credibility.
You can't call that business. Or good for business.
Leafs sign Mrazek for 3 years. (3.8 million per year)
Anderson signs with Carolina for 2 years. (4.5 million per year)
Quoted from hwyhed:Congrats to your boy. Be a good grandparent, n don’t raise em to be a leafs fan
Or whoever Bacon is rooting for at the time.
Evander Kane under investigation for betting on his own games.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-investigation-evander-kane-gambling-1.6125841
I called it too! Lol
Quoted from ImNotNorm:I'm sure Kane, bet on himself scoring two goals....
Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he will report to training camp next season. The Hawks will do well next season.
Any thoughts on the Evander Kane situation? I wouldn't be surprised if this is all true. He is not only financially bankrupt...but he is morally bankrupt as well.
My thoughts are Bettman will do his best to sweep this under the rug.
Quoted from meSz:Like ALL sports these days, no one cares what an athlete does off the “field”. As long as they produce on the field all is forgotten!
My favorite all time is Ray Price. The guy plea bargained out of a murder trial and the NFL made him their poster boy a year later!
You mean Ray Lewis right? I remember that.
I think the times are changing though. Imagine how some of the Sharks players are feeling hearing about this.
The Jets threw his gear and clothing in the shower as a polite way to tell him to fuck off.
I wonder what some of the Sharks players are going to do/say to him.
Quoted from hwyhed:Is he the Pete Rose of the nhl?
I guess we're going to find out.
The Hurricanes just offer sheeted Kotkaniemi a one year deal worth $6.1 million with a $20 signing bonus. (Yes the signing bonus is $20!!!)
Montreal has 7 days to respond. If they don't match the Canes offer they will receive a 1st and 3rd round draft pick as compensation.
Seems like some hardcore trolling payback for the Aho offer sheet from Montreal in 2019.
The Hurricanes Twitter account is on fire making fun of the Habs!!
Quoted from sixtyfourbits:The $20 is a hidden reference to the Aho offer sheet Montreal tried a while back, as Aho’s number is 20. I thought that was some solid trolling lol.
Also the canes press release was worded almost exactly like Montreal’s when they announced aho had accepted their offer sheet.
Good eye on the $20 reference. I forgot about that. That's some fine trolling by Don Waddell of the Hurricanes.
If I was Montreal I would just take the 1st and 3rd rounders. I don't believe they have the cap space to sign Kotkaniemi to $6.1 million.
It's too niche. The market isn't there for a hockey pin.
Individual superstar or team or H2H....it's just not a market that hauls in the cash like MLB or NFL does.
There would probably be more success and demand for a Bass pro shop pinball or some fishing/revamped fish tales inspired pin.
Hockey is just too niche these days.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Idk...
$6M for a third line Centre... I think they lost here.
Habs turned the picks into a quality replacement in Dvorak.
I agree the habs won in the long run. I would have taken the same approach the Habs did. A 1st and 3rd for Kotkaniemi you say? Thank you very much!!
Still....Bergevin's pride took a hit. This was a personal shot across the bow by the Hurricanes and Don Waddell. Message sending in the purest form.
I think it'll also set a precedent for future offer sheets. GMs may be a little hesitant to offer them now after seeing this back and forth between the Habs/Canes.
Quoted from beergut666:Is your new avatar the Imamaculate Baywatch on a piece of toast? LMAO!
Yup. I make a for sale thread to sell the piece of toast with the pinball machine apparition but the mods shut it down claiming it was a fake ad.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinball-toast-apparition
So I made it my avatar instead.
Quoted from meSz:I thought you were signifying Edmonton's season!
Hahaha yea they are probably toast again this year.
Is it odd that, although I live in Edmonton, I get some enjoyment watching them lose?
Quoted from meSz:Not at all, it's called accepting the fact your team sucks!
Being from Pittsburgh, I went through the same thing for few decades with the Penguins and let's not even talk about our minor league baseball team the Pirates!
Edmonton isn't my team
I just happen to live in the same city.
Quoted from meSz:Where you reading this info? I see ....
Crosby - Expected to be out until at least Oct 23
Malkin - Questionable for start of season (this is a shame as Malkin really only shines anymore when Crosby is out)
LeTang - As much as I criticized him the past several years I thought LeTang played pretty well second half of the season. Being his last year on his contract I'd expect a big year for him. He recently advised the Penguins he has no desire to go elsewhere.
Maybe he's making predictions for a month from now? Lol
The BlueJackets have un-invited Zac Rinaldo to their training camp for this season. The reason? He refuses to get vaccinated.
He will, however, report to the BlueJackets AHL affiliate for training camp. (Not sure how that makes sense)
Assistant coach for the BlueJackets, Sylvain Lefebvre, has also been replaced due to his refusal to get vaccinated.
Quoted from meSz:At 31 years old he should've just retired but no one would care. This way he gets his name in the news once again and for the last time!
In other NHL News.....I received an email about the special on Amazon Prime Video - All Or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.00b38ef3-3070-456d-8ec8-362aa4c4289a
Since it's the Leafs it's a safe bet to say it will be NOTHING!
In the article the NHL states that only 10-15 NHL haven't yet been vaccinated. Not bad for a group of 700+ players.
Open and shut investigation. Nothing found. Nothing to see here folks.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/evidence-found-san-jose-sharks-forward-evander-kane/story?id=80188290
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Now on to his sexual assault allegations
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Yes indeed but I am sure you have a fair share of leaf fans maybe an entire stadium that believes a Canadian team will win the cup again this year
Whenever you want to crush a Leafs fan dreams of a cup at the start of a season...just mention the name David Ayres.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Mention Kerry Fraser crushing a Stanley cup final with the habs
That hair though!
fraser-kerry-960202-1180.jpgQuoted from hwyhed:I agree w you..I’m kinda scared that my gm Jim Benning hasn’t signed E. Pettersson & Q. Hughes to new contracts yet..and we’re a month away from the season starting
Came down to nut cuttin' time....but Petterson and Hughes have signed with the Canucks today.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/pettersson-hughes-contracts-win-win-canucks-players/
Evander Kane....enough said.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-investigates-kane-for-fake-vaccine-card-1.6202022
Carey Price stepping away from the Habs to enter the player assistance program.
Will miss the start of the season.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Yeah I didn't see him at the practice this morning.
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Shit hawks!
Quoted from meSz:Season starts tomorrow boys! Stock up the beer and enjoy!
An old video but still a good one to get ya pumped for the start of the season.
Quoted from meSz:Starting the season on a high (abv) note.
It's all about the taste.....not the price! PROST!
It tastes great! I'm just being refreshingly honest.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Oh crud! For some reason I thought the Leafs were playing the Sens. I retract my statement !
I'd love to go to another game this year. It's always fun having people stare at you with disgust when you cheer for the visiting team.
Not sure how I missed this a few days ago.
I have never seen a penalty like this before. You gotta give Tkachuck some props for the hand-eye coordination on this one.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Sorry folks ..had a few drinks ..wrong play
Have to be honest
Gettin' a jump start on puckdrop eh?
I'll take a Leafs bet on tomorrow's Leaf game. But I gotta watch the outcome of tonight's game first. In case something happens.
Quoted from meSz:To be clear 10USD or 12.37CAD
I'm out. Can't afford that kinda money. Lol
Quoted from finnflash:Anyone have new suggestions on where to stream nhl games?
Vipleague.me
Make sure you have ad blockers installed in your web browser.
Quoted from finnflash:Anyone have new suggestions on where to stream nhl games?
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Vipleague.me
Make sure you have ad blockers installed in your web browser.
Correction. I use Vipleague.tv
But I believe they are pretty much mirror sites.
Quoted from hwyhed:Happy that Thatcher Demko had another stellar night between the pipes, captain Horvat w a pair of goals to spoil the Krakens home opener. Dudes during intermission said that a bottled water is $10 at the game, and a premium beer $16.50! That’s fn crazy
That's insanity!!
Rumor is Quenville out in Florida and Tortorella in. (Joe Paterno comes to mind)
I love the Torts BTW.
Quoted from meSz:Tort's TV career comes to a quick end if true....but it's probably for the best as it's only time before he says something completely stupid that gets him fired from ESPN anyhow!
I still love him. Lol
Sidney Crosby has COVID.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/sidney-crosby-tests-positive-for-covid-nhl-1.6235577
I just stream the games for free on Vipleague.tv
The money I save on a center ice package goes to beer money.
Win/Win.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:I just stream the games for free on Vipleague.tv
The money I save on a center ice package goes to beer money.
Win/Win.
The usually consistent VIPleague.tv website wasn't functioning tonight for the streams. I managed to find a secondary site that works just as good for anyone interested.
Just make sure you have AdBlock installed.
Quoted from GoodManners:Yeah - This was a hard to watch vid about Hockey having a Culture problem.
Hockey has lost it's lustre for me.
Graham James in 1997 and further downhill since.
It needed to be said. What happens with the league from here on out will be interesting.
The Detroit trainer high sticks Kuznetsov from the bench. Lol
Stick ends up winning the game for the them.
Quoted from meSz:Alright Leaf fans who's in for tonight's game? luch you going again? Do same as last time, loser makes donation to Pinside!
I predict the Leafs lose 4-3. So I'm not making any bets in favor of the Leafs.
Quoted from beergut666:It was a 7-1 ass kicking, pretty great for my first game in the barn in a couple of years. It got a little chippy when the Wild went up 5-0, and Winnipeg decided to start gooning it up. It was an afternoon game and I drove, so I only had two beers. Domestic pours are $12 and craft is $14 for what looks like a 20 or 22oz cup. Had I not been driving I would have ripped through 6-8 beers easy because I didn't pay for the tickets. We were on the club level and there was a full bar literally right behind us so it would have been easy to crush brews.
When you're down 5-0 there's nothing else to do but goon it up.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Norms hockey blow out picks tonight??
Blow out? You looking at over/unders tonight bacon?
Or just general predictions?
Got my errands done, 8k run done and did some chores around the house. Getting the jersey ready and the beer cold. Here are my picks for you degenerates. Lol
Over/under
Pit/Van OVER 6
BUF/CAR OVER 6
CBJ/WAS OVER 6
TOR/MIN UNDER 6
Win straight up
Minnesota
Carolina
NY Islanders
Montreal
Colorado
Washington
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Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Ok..gonna do some research and walk to the convenience store with dog Finley (cause I've need drinkin) play some Normy hot picks.
Just call me Longshot Louie.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Lol...
Montreal win.
You're funny.
It was close!
But the Habs managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Spezza suspended 6 game for his hit on Pionk.
Horrible reffing that game. A new normal for the NHL these days.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Gotta think Spezza got nailed for the premeditated nature of that hit.
Knee to the head... after what happened to his captain last playoffs... not a great look.
Shouldn't of even got to that point. Refs let the game get outta hand in my opinion.
I don't disagree with the suspension though. NHL refs are just getting worse with each passing year.
Feeling lucky tonite.
Bet on CBJ and TB winning with the over on CBJ/ANA, TB/TOR and CHI/MTL.
Pape needs a new pair of shoes!!!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Feeling lucky tonite.
Bet on CBJ and TB winning with the over on CBJ/ANA, TB/TOR and CHI/MTL.
Pape needs a new pair of shoes!!!!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:bacons sizzling pick tonite: Leafs by 2 goals.
I concur. 3-1 leafs.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:She's getting ugly Normy..because I have Covid and shit myself twice today, I'm double fisting.
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You got covid? I hope you get better soon buddy.
I just came in from a run and cracked a beer in the shower. Moving onto the vodka later. Playing catchup with you! (Minus the shitting myself part)
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Hue.. I'm title liquored up and feeling lovey dovey.
Can you please upload the terell owens "that's my quarterback press conference"? As a Christmas present to the thread?
Random. Lol
But yes I can.
Quoted from luch:already 3-1 leafs !
Called it! Just call the game already. No need for the remaining 2 periods.
Quoted from meSz:Could be 3-1 leaf’s with 30 seconds left in the game and they could still lose.
Unbelievable! It's like you've seen this happen to them before, lol.
That's why I wanted the game called after the 1st period.
To be honest I don't listen or watch the talking heads anymore. (ESPN, TSN, Sportsnet, etc)
I just tune into the game. Mute the TV between periods and ignore all the analysis and prognostications pre and post game.
Too many hot takes for the purpose of ratings.
The site I use to stream has the same thing. Goes silent during commercial breaks and has video clips with the ice being prepped by the ice pros.
The only time I watch on TV is if the CBC or TSN (owned by ESPN) carries the game.
Quoted from meSz:Being reported that NHL will be suspending the season. Also, pulling out of the Olympics is more than likely.
Leaf fans: "the Leafs are first in the league!"
League: "the season is suspended"
Paul Maurice resigns as Jets head coach effective immediately. Watching the press conference now and he looks beaten down mentally. Looks like a sudden retirement.
Spezza suspension reduced to 4 games.
Tavares and Kerfoot on Covid protocol. Habs/Bruins game postponed.
Quoted from meSz:Technically 22-23 as there were no games scheduled for the 24-26th to begin with. But, this is only the beginning.
Yea. I think it'll only get worse come January.
World Junior pre tournament games cancelled. Doesn't bode well for the juniors either.
Quoted from beergut666:NHL extends the shut down one more day, no games on Monday. At least the WJC starts Sunday. If anyone has links to streams let me know, junior hockey is always entertaining.
I'm sure the links I supplied in this thread will carry the WJC.
Quoted from horse_cop:The rest of the world juniors canceled
https://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/report-iihf-cancels-remainder-2022-world-juniors-due-covid-19/
Quoted from hwyhed:I agree, and it sucks not watching it. Gord Miller doing the commentary..he’s one of my faves. I’m surprised he doesn’t have a gig w an nhl team
Gord Miller is seriously underrated. He does a great job.
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I believe that was a "fuck you" by Phil to a Toronto journalist who spoke to a hot dog vendor who sold to Phil outside his condo.
A subtle, "how do you like me now?!" LOL
https://torontosun.com/2015/07/01/leafs-were-sick-and-tired-of-kessel
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Hues Locks? Matthew's scores 2 , Leafs by 2 ?
What does the Hue-crypto ball say??? Need answer soon.
Leafs win 3-2
Quoted from Jmckune:It is good to be back, I do hope we win in similar fashion to Boston last night
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I hope it's a high scoring barn burner for you tonight!
Quoted from Jmckune:Update: After the Kubalik goal, a 5 year old Montreal fan in front of me is in tears. Feel bad but not bad enough to want MTL to score
Kid needs to toughen up.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:How do pens fans celebrate goals??!!!?
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The woman sitting behind them with the face mask does not look impressed with the manner in which he celebrated. Lol
55e2a07781ccaf918ba15b45104c4dda9732af57(1).jpgThe way the Leafs are playing is not sustainable come playoff time.
Rangers were smart to acquire Reaves. Wish the Leafs got him instead.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Agreed Hue....funny listening to Jim Ralph blame everyone but Campbell. Freddy Andersen 2.0?
9 total hits by the Leafs..good luck with that stat in the playoffs..wonder if Bernie and Dubas will be gone if Leafs lose again in the first round.
Reaves got 5 hits alone last night. Sure could use his grit in Toronto right about now.
My buddy just had some box seats for tonight's Oilers game land in his lap. And he was kind enough to invite me!!
Here's hoping for a high scoring barn burner. I don't even care who wins!!!!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Sweet man! Have a great time ..too bad you couldn’t sneak into the press conference if the oilers Lose! Sort of a dick head question from the reporter.
Thanks Bacon! I would totally be that guy. Either a dick question or something ridiculous like....
"Connor, if you could be a tree what type of tree would you be?"
"Connor, did you crop dust anyone tonight?"
Quoted from bjab:Wear a pink hat and shirt and we'll look for you !
I'll be wearing this hat but in forest green.
il_794xN.2967917568_iolq.jpgQuoted from meSz:Finally a reason to watch an Oilers game!
A backhanded compliment and Oilers burn rolled into one. Well played MeSz!!
That made me laugh.
Quoted from hwyhed:Pretty nice seats Hue. They alllowing 50% capacity there? That’s what they’re doing here..season tix holders get 1st dibs here, and I still don’t know how they figure out who’s in..
Yea 50% capacity. This is the quietest NHL game I've ever been too. 2-0 panthers now.
Quoted from meSz:Oilers outshooting Panthers 2-1. Oilers just can’t put the “brisket in the basket”.
They are snake bit right now.
Fans leaving the rink halfway through the 3rd period, lol.
T-shirt cannon not working during commercial breaks. Classic oilers.
Oilers jerseys thrown on the ice after the 6th goal.
Apparently 3 jerseys were thrown on the ice at the end of the game. Guys in the skybox next to me where chanting "fire Tippett" for the last few minutes.
What a great night!
Quoted from meSz:Anyone hear from Hue today? After that game I am wondering if someone should do a welfare check on him?
I'm here buddy. I actually took great delight in last night's game and turnout. Not an Oilers fan, I just happen to live in the same city.
Funniest thing last night were the covid rules in place which made no sense.
No food or drink in the upper and lower bowls for the entire game and masks needed to be worn at all times.
Skybox you needed to wear a mask at the seats and not allowed to consume food or drink there. But behind the black curtain leading to the box area you could remove your mask, eat and drink while you were waited on by hostesses in masks. (Basically hidden from the TV cameras)
Still a good night. I'm guessing I didn't make it on TV? Lol
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Selfie of Hue at the game!
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Lol. I'm not trying to make this a covid thing but just wanted to share my observations about the protocols in place while I was there.
I'm just happy someone named Tippett won last night!
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Quoted from hwyhed:I didn’t catch the game. My body was sore from just going to a lil par 3 course..guessing none of u hosers are doing that anytime soon..how long before Tippett is gone u think Hue?
Good question. I don't think Holland likes changing coaches during the season. I say Tippett will be gone after the season ends.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Normys slick n icy sports picks this weekend?
Leafs lose 3-2
COL win on the over
CAR win on the under
BOS win on the under
PHI/BUF game on the over
Proline is garbage. I used sportsinteraction. The 2019 and 2020 season I made a killing on it. Last year I gave 1/3 of my profits back. Lol
This year I've held off because of the unreliability of the schedule and batch of games. Can't really get a good flow.
Gluck tonight!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:I have decided to leave the country and mine for precious metals in Guyana. Take care folks..I will really miss you all.
Sincerely,
Bacon
You should call your compound 'BaconTown' and serve kool-aid.
It's an idea to die for!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Leafs lose 3-2
COL win on the over
CAR win on the under
BOS win on the under
PHI/BUF game on the over
Got two out of five so far.
What's your ticket bacon? I'll live vicariously through you.
Quoted from beergut666:Edmonton casino owners upon hearing the news of the Oilers signing Evander Kane
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More like....that's Evander Kane looking forward to making bets at Edmonton casinos.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:So Evanser Kane says all the right things but teammates want him gone from multiple teams???
Hopefully this guy matures..this is his Last chance
This signing will allow the Oilers management to implode the team and rebuild. The teams failures will be placed on Kane in 2022-2023 and the rebuild will begin.
Quoted from meSz:You drinking again?? If so PROST
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With the in laws he has I don't think bacon ever stops
Quoted from beergut666:Leafs giving the full fist to Jersey tonight.
It's not over yet.
The Leafs have a tendency of grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:OK...
4-3 Canes over Leafs tonight.
Read it here first.
I say 4-1 canes
Quoted from hwyhed:Why would the habs hire St. Louis as an interim coach? Does he have any coaching experience?
He speaks French. That's the only thing that matters.
Quoted from meSz:That was my point with Cunneyworth, he was let go for no other reason then he didn't speak French..... just like 94.4% of the rest of the world!
No offense to the French speaking population.
I speak French and take no offense. It's the truth.
Quoted from meSz:You should apply for the Habs coaching job then. You have the most important requirement!
I drove through the island of Montreal in July and have no desire to return.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Why is Ottawa arena so empty tonight? Covid restrictions?
Yes. I think they can only have 500 people in attendance as fans.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Really? Are all NHL games in Canada that way?
Depends where you are and what "science" is followed.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:You have the Newfie speak Norm?
I have worked with enough Newfs to fully understand the thickest of accents. Speaking it with the vernacular isn't as easy though.
There are some places in the maritimes that have some pretty wicked accents as well.
Quoted from hwyhed:I like their accents..and screech too..
I was screeched in in 2000. Kissed the cod and everything.
Quoted from bouche03:Samuelsson was not even close to a goon...he never fought. He was a RAT. Running around playing dirty but would never drop the mitts.
Yea you may be right. Cheap shop rat would be a better description for him.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Skating leg muscles are Ready to roll for Leafs.
Easy win tonite.
Bacon.....please don't jinx them...again!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Bacon.....please don't jinx them...again!
Ffs bacon!!!!
Screenshot_20220222-192244_theScore.jpgQuoted from hwyhed:Let’s never forget this happened 2 years ago
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Who they employed!!!!
Leafs can't win shit come playoffs if they can barely beat Detroit, Buffalo or Columbus in the regular season.
Playoff time is a different beast and the way they are playing isn't sustainable come post season.
Looks like a 1st round exit in the cards.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Imagine they drop to the wildcard and cross over to play Carolina... only to lose to their old goalie.
Better than losing to David Ayres. Lol
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Just brutal
Thanks for the reminder Hue
Quoted from meSz:This coming from a guy not named Norm!
When I created my username I typed "ImNotNormal", but there musta been a character limit.
Quoted from luch:I was out scouting for a starting goalie for the leafs !
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At least he can hold onto his stick. Take note Mrazek!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:I'm rooting for a hat trick tonight for Ovie.
I picked the wrong Russian for the hat trick.
Leafs should have taken note the backlash Tim's got when they had Bieber design TimBits.
Like wtf? Is the merchandise money that irresistible?
Quoted from luch:so with the new jersey for tonight's game being reversible , will they reverse it between periods , black then yellow
Only if they change their hockey socks too.
No matter what they do....it'll be cringy as fuck!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:The Leafs aren't going to wear that smiley face jersey in a game are they???
"The Leafs are set to debut the jersey, made with at least 50 per cent recycled material, at Wednesday’s game vs. the New Jersey Devils. "
Which side will it be?!?!? Lol this is brutal
Bunting just hit 50 points. Did all work and grinding to set up Matthew's for the goal.
Kids gonna be a dynamo.
Quoted from meSz:Agree with the Flyers sitting him for the better of the team and I am not one for playing a person for records but with the Flyers being eliminated and the rest of the team looking as bad as Yandle .... what difference are you going to make by sitting him? He can come back all rejuvenated and play harder than he has but with the team he's on it's not going to make a difference. Only good out of this is the rookie getting play time!
Yea I get that viewpoint too. They gotta do whats right for the team. Just sucks that cheeseburger Phil is going to come out the new Ironman of the NHL lol
Quoted from meSz:I thought it was Hot Dog Phil?
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Quoted from wolverinetuner:I just learned about the Leafs’ streak. Is this gonna be Toronto’s year? Maybe it’s all in the jersey!
I'm wearing mine for this freakin' stress inducing barn burner!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:I'm wearing mine for this freakin' stress inducing barn burner!!
Leafs up 5-1 and lose 7-6.
Geez
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Will Matthews, Marner and Co show up for the playoffs this time around?
I know Nylander won't....that's the time of year where he becomes allergic to the corners.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:He was the only one that did anything last year though.
Except go in the corners. Even when he was able to be the first one there he would swerve and make sure the opposing player got there first.
You can't win in the playoffs by being a Mary.
Not sure if you can tell...but I'm not a fan of Nylanders style of play. Lol
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Let's be real the Leafs have too much firepower and the best player in the game. Doesn't matter no one can handle Marner and Matthews
Here comes the bacon jinx!!!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Did you know Huefanduel had Leafs even money for scoring 1 goal vs Dallas? My son and I cleaned up you cryptomaniac
My spidey senses are telling me it's gonna be a stress inducing barn burner tonight.
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:Good thing the Leafs won't have to face Buffalo (Or Montreal and other basement dwellers) in teh playoffs. They'd be out in 5.
They just seem disinterested in playing crappy teams. That's not the winning approach you want going into the playoffs.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Created a pool for pinside on nhl bracket challenge..like we did years ago. Search Pinside2022 and make your picks .
I'm in! Picks are set. Gluck to all!
NHL playoffs are the best!!
Quoted from finnflash:Hope I do better then last year, I was done at the end of the 1st round
Who won it last year? I forget....
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Who won it last year? I forget....
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Congrats to poppapin for winning the playoff bracket pool!!
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It was poppapin
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Looks like we just got 7 for the bracket challenge.
Who is VALIS666?
Quoted from v8torino:Not posting much of anything these days.Enjoy the NHL thread.............Mess with the NHL and Pay the Price !!
12 + yrs. on Pinside,RGP before that. Colorado Native,Played junior hockey here in the mid 70's when hockey was less popular than.....say soccer or croquet.
Entered Bracket Challenge under name of : avalancheparade
Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup,The best Trophy out there and a killer playoff structure that totally crushes it !!
Oh yeah - Pinball rocks it too !! Keep on flippin - Kirk in Colorado
How'd you manage to get in? The playoffs started last night. Bacon, do you need to lock in the picks?
meSz looks like you can still join. Just do it before the picks are locked in.
Screenshot_20220503-164544_Firefox.jpgQuoted from ImNotNorm:How'd you manage to get in? The playoffs started last night. Bacon, do you need to lock in the picks?
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I read the fine print. Picks get locked in tomorrow (May 4th) 2 minutes before puckdrop.
So you have just under 24 hours to join. (@mesz)
Gluck to all!
Quoted from meSz:Game 3 Leaf’s still playing in front of the home crowd!!!
Leaf fans are like Yankee fans....they are everywhere!!
Oilers laid a wicked beatdown on the Kings tonight. A battle of Alberta would be great to see for round 2.
The atmosphere in the province would almost be carnival like. lol
Quoted from TheLaw:If the brackets have them then I guess I approve; but I like to spread out as many Canadian teams as long as possible.
That's what I picked in the bracket challenge. Fingers crossed!!
Quoted from Canuck_pinhead:I'm praying for that match up.
Will be straight carnage.
Yea it would be a doosey!!
My wife thinks they'll be street brawls. I'm not so sure about that but these days ya never know....crazier stuff has happened.
After all, they did burn a baby crib on Chris Prongers front lawn when he used to play for the Oilers. Lol
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Just spoke with my neighbour who is a HUGE oilers fan. When I said, "a battle of Alberta would be nice for round two." He replied...."fuck those pieces of shit, they need to lose now!"
So I want a BoA even more now!! Lol
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Did Anyone tell the Leafs there was a game today?
Is there anything you can say or proclaim to do a reverse bacon jinx?
Quoted from hwyhed:Not if you have the bolts advancing to the 2nd round!
Here's hoping the hwyhed jinx starts tonight.
Quoted from hwyhed:I don’t hate the leafs.. I do feel bad that they haven’t advanced past the 1st round in forever. They have a talented team, passionate/knowledgeable fans, but I simply chose the champs to advance in the pool..
Oh I know...it's all good. A couple brackets may get busted wide open after the 1st round.
I picked the Leafs based solely on probability, not on being a fan.
With that said, I just put on my Leafs jersey. Every bit helps!!! Lol
Quoted from hwyhed:The 1 team I hope that doesn’t advance is those fn bruins, and that rodent Marchand..
I'll drink to that!
Keefes inexperience is showing. Campbell shoulda been yanked at the 4th goal. No timeout called in the 1st to stem the bleeding.
What the H?
Quoted from ImNotNorm:I know Nylander won't....that's the time of year where he becomes allergic to the corners.
Called it
Quoted from finnflash:I can not remember a playoff year with more goals. It is blowout after blowout.
Calgary/Dallas is the only defensive series thus far.
3-1 Pittsburgh and their fans are chanting "Igor" towards Shesterkin. Lol
The playoffs are a different monster.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Go pens go? They are clearly Going. Fs Rangers
5-2 Pens!! Mezs and TheLaw must be happy right now!!
"IGOR!!"
hooray-letsgo.gifQuoted from ImNotNorm:5-2 Pens!! Mezs and TheLaw must be happy right now!!
"IGOR!!"
6-2 now. Igor should be yanked....is Keefe behind the bench for the Rangers?
Edit: he just got the hook
Quoted from vicjw66:Anyway, looking forward to Dallas in the second round.
Sounds like a double jinx in the making
Quoted from vicjw66:When was the last time a Canadian team won the cup again?
Just saying that jinxes have occurred here a few times already. Proclaiming victory before it's official. We call it "the bacon jinx."
Sure would be a shame to add another person to the jinx list
Quoted from vicjw66:I might worry, but we’re talking about teams from Alberta.
I just want to see a battle of Alberta for round 2. I don't actually want either team to win it all.
I got a bracket to maintain!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:LePileon scores!!! 2-0 Pens!!!
Awfully quiet in MSG right now.
2-2 now. MSG is alive again!!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Wow....Rangers are just dominating now. 3-2 NYR.
And now it's 3-3. This game is fucking crazy!!!
Quoted from meSz:The bacon jinx lives
Just need the Vic jinx now! Oilers/Kings going to game 7. Calgary leading 3-2.
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