2025-2026 NHL Offseason

dankind

mrussel1 said:

dankind said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

dankind said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

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MayDay10 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

Ovi yesterday was a beast.  I am really hoping that they win game 7.  just can't have 2 teams in the finals who don't have snow.  Just doesn't seem right to me

no, but it's bettman's wet dream. 

I think he loves vegas there but i don't know about Tampa.  the last time they played in the finals the rating were low if I remember.

I just think he's still hoping to be vindicated for the disaster that has been hockey in the southern US. 

He has already been vindicated for that, and it hasn't been a disaster.

I think he would prefer Washington, for the market size.  Vegas and washington would be pretty ideal for the nhl as it has the Ovechkin storyline that can attract additional interest.  

Thin reed, but I've been to midseason Lightning games during mediocre seasons against nondivision rivals, and they have been as well attended as a lot of the Rangers games I went to during my five years as a Rangers season ticket holder. Of course, going to a game in Tampa is also a lot less expensive than going to a game at MSG. Hell, I remember during the 2004 cup run, if playoff games fell on a Tuesday, they still sold the $2 Tuesday seats for $2. That's how you build a dedicated fan base.

a guy I work with went to a Jets Panthers game and he said for $25, he got:

front row seat
voucher for 1 or 2 beers
popcorn or hot dog or something

and the place was still half empty. 

The Rats suck! And they have a shitty fan base. That building is way too big for that shitty team, too. It was built with zero foresight.

There is some decent youth hockey and high school hockey in the area, though, but I think even most of those kids root for the Bolts.

I said Panthers. No idea why. I meant Lightning. I think it was the Lightning. anyway, the point is moo. 

like a cow's opinion. 

Back in the 90's, during the Puppa days, you could sit on the glass for $10 during the week.  Attendance was weak.  They played at the Expo center on I-4 and it was a total dump.  They moved to the dome around the time they first made the playoffs and sold that sucker out for a playoff game.  Before the outside game stuff, I think it held the record for NHL attendance for a while.  The team has done a good job of building its fan base, but the reality is that they've been competitive since the Hamrlik days and became good once they landed the Big 3.  And they haven't fallen off since.  

I used to go to those games at the Florida State Fairgrounds dump and hit up Ybor on the drive back home. I even went to one of the preseason games with Manon Rhéaume in net. Saw a killer NIN show there, too.

Nice.. me too, although I was going the other way into North Tampa.  Are you from Cleveland too?  I saw you posting pro-Cavs stuff.  I was 18 years in Cleveland (Strongsville), 10 in Tampa and now 15 in Virginia (including DC, but never liked one DC team).  I like all the Tampa teams.  

No. I have only been to Cleveland once -- and thoroughly enjoyed it. I grew up a Lakers fan in the 1980s and hate the Celtics with just about every fiber of my being. (Although I haven't dug very much about the Lakers over the past 15 years or so either.) The Patriots and Bruins (except for Patrice Bergeron) can go drink diarrhea, too. I hate just about everything to do with Boston, and unfortunately, I live in this land of Massholes. I am a Red Sox fan, though, so I've got that going for me ... which is nice....

I grew up in Sarasota. First PJ show was Jannus Landing in 1992.

Meltdown99

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

Ovi yesterday was a beast.  I am really hoping that they win game 7.  just can't have 2 teams in the finals who don't have snow.  Just doesn't seem right to me

no, but it's bettman's wet dream. 

I think he loves vegas there but i don't know about Tampa.  the last time they played in the finals the rating were low if I remember.

I just think he's still hoping to be vindicated for the disaster that has been hockey in the southern US. 

Other than Atlanta, how's it been a disaster?  Dallas, Tampa and Carolina have all won cups and 2 California teams have won the cup since a Canadian team last won the cup...and I'm sure I'm leaving another non-traditional hockey markets off the list.  The disaster is the pathetic ownership/management/coaching of the Canadian franchises...

Meltdown99

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

mrussel1

dankind said:

mrussel1 said:

dankind said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

dankind said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

dankind said:

MayDay10 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

fife said:

Ovi yesterday was a beast.  I am really hoping that they win game 7.  just can't have 2 teams in the finals who don't have snow.  Just doesn't seem right to me

no, but it's bettman's wet dream. 

I think he loves vegas there but i don't know about Tampa.  the last time they played in the finals the rating were low if I remember.

I just think he's still hoping to be vindicated for the disaster that has been hockey in the southern US. 

He has already been vindicated for that, and it hasn't been a disaster.

I think he would prefer Washington, for the market size.  Vegas and washington would be pretty ideal for the nhl as it has the Ovechkin storyline that can attract additional interest.  

Thin reed, but I've been to midseason Lightning games during mediocre seasons against nondivision rivals, and they have been as well attended as a lot of the Rangers games I went to during my five years as a Rangers season ticket holder. Of course, going to a game in Tampa is also a lot less expensive than going to a game at MSG. Hell, I remember during the 2004 cup run, if playoff games fell on a Tuesday, they still sold the $2 Tuesday seats for $2. That's how you build a dedicated fan base.

a guy I work with went to a Jets Panthers game and he said for $25, he got:

front row seat
voucher for 1 or 2 beers
popcorn or hot dog or something

and the place was still half empty. 

The Rats suck! And they have a shitty fan base. That building is way too big for that shitty team, too. It was built with zero foresight.

There is some decent youth hockey and high school hockey in the area, though, but I think even most of those kids root for the Bolts.

I said Panthers. No idea why. I meant Lightning. I think it was the Lightning. anyway, the point is moo. 

like a cow's opinion. 

Back in the 90's, during the Puppa days, you could sit on the glass for $10 during the week.  Attendance was weak.  They played at the Expo center on I-4 and it was a total dump.  They moved to the dome around the time they first made the playoffs and sold that sucker out for a playoff game.  Before the outside game stuff, I think it held the record for NHL attendance for a while.  The team has done a good job of building its fan base, but the reality is that they've been competitive since the Hamrlik days and became good once they landed the Big 3.  And they haven't fallen off since.  

I used to go to those games at the Florida State Fairgrounds dump and hit up Ybor on the drive back home. I even went to one of the preseason games with Manon Rhéaume in net. Saw a killer NIN show there, too.

Nice.. me too, although I was going the other way into North Tampa.  Are you from Cleveland too?  I saw you posting pro-Cavs stuff.  I was 18 years in Cleveland (Strongsville), 10 in Tampa and now 15 in Virginia (including DC, but never liked one DC team).  I like all the Tampa teams.  

No. I have only been to Cleveland once -- and thoroughly enjoyed it. I grew up a Lakers fan in the 1980s and hate the Celtics with just about every fiber of my being. (Although I haven't dug very much about the Lakers over the past 15 years or so either.) The Patriots and Bruins (except for Patrice Bergeron) can go drink diarrhea, too. I hate just about everything to do with Boston, and unfortunately, I live in this land of Massholes. I am a Red Sox fan, though, so I've got that going for me ... which is nice....

I grew up in Sarasota. First PJ show was Jannus Landing in 1992.

Nice, that's a good one.  I still don't know how I missed the Janus show.  Probably just harder to get info back then.  Mine was Lolla in Orlando (day before Hurricane Andrew) and then Bayfront Center in 94.  That was a life changing event.  

mrussel1

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

What's Ovi's record in game 7's?  Not too good, I would guess. Mark of a great captain I'm sure.  The other mark of a great captain is supporting a murderous regime.  I remember when Yzerman started a social movement for Assad.. or maybe that was Messier that did it.  Can't quite remember.  Handsome fellow either way...

"Today, I want to announce a social movement in the name of PutinTeam,"

 

Wobbie

dankind said:

No. I have only been to Cleveland once -- and thoroughly enjoyed it. I grew up a Lakers fan in the 1980s and hate the Celtics with just about every fiber of my being. (Although I haven't dug very much about the Lakers over the past 15 years or so either.) The Patriots and Bruins (except for Patrice Bergeron) can go drink diarrhea, too. I hate just about everything to do with Boston, and unfortunately, I live in this land of Massholes. I am a Red Sox fan, though, so I've got that going for me ... which is nice....

I grew up in Sarasota. First PJ show was Jannus Landing in 1992.

dankind said:

I used to go to those games at the Florida State Fairgrounds dump and hit up Ybor on the drive back home. I even went to one of the preseason games with Manon Rhéaume in net. Saw a killer NIN show there, too.

tempo_n_groove

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

Meltdown99

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

tempo_n_groove

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

Malkin is no slouch.  He gets overshadowed by Crosby.

mrussel1

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

He's a sympathizer with a murderous regime.  He's a piece of shit that we should deport on principle alone.  

Indifference71

mrussel1 said:

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

He's a sympathizer with a murderous regime.  He's a piece of shit that we should deport on principle alone.  

Holy shit man...we get it.  You don't like him.  

Meltdown99

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

Malkin is no slouch.  He gets overshadowed by Crosby.

You have an excellent point ... he does get overshadowed ... that's a great 1-2 foe entering the top 2 lines...

Meltdown99

mrussel1 said:

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

He's a sympathizer with a murderous regime.  He's a piece of shit that we should deport on principle alone.  

Ovechkin! Ovechkin! Ovechkin!

mrussel1

Indifference71 said:

mrussel1 said:

Meltdown99 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Meltdown99 said:

Ovechkin Ovechkin! Ovechkin!...he was a beast last night.  What a fantastic hockey player and a really great captain.  Really set the tone in the game.

It would be great for him and Hockey if he goes to the Stanley Cup.  He finally beat the monkey of Pittsburgh so let's hope he wins tonight.

I agree ... absolutely one of the greatest player ever.  Only Crosby was better in the Ovechkin/Crosby era ... in my book.

He's a sympathizer with a murderous regime.  He's a piece of shit that we should deport on principle alone.  

Holy shit man...we get it.  You don't like him.  

I was thinking about making it in BOLD and 40 font to reinforce the point.  

Nami

Lets Go Ovy!

mrussel1

Nami said:

Lets Go Ovy!

Have I mentioned what an asshole he is?

Nami

mrussel1 said:

Nami said:

Lets Go Ovy!

Have I mentioned what an asshole he is?

yes your points have been noted.

dankind

So the Caps are Ovi, but the Bolts are a team! 

Let's go Lightning!!!!!

HughFreakingDillon

dankind said:

So the Caps are Ovi, but the Bolts are a team! 

Let's go Lightning!!!!!

Amerika vs Soviet Union. it's 1985 all over again! 

dankind

HughFreakingDillon said:

dankind said:

So the Caps are Ovi, but the Bolts are a team! 

Let's go Lightning!!!!!

Amerika vs Soviet Union. it's 1985 all over again! 

I think that both teams have the same number of Russian nationals on their rosters; also, I think that the Caps have more U.S. nationals.

Go Bolts!!!!