Hockey Trash Talk & BS thread

That was a epic fail.

 

So glad hockey is back. I thought the intro that ESPN did before the Pens game was awesome , with the theme song composer. I sort of hate ESPN but in a way, I am glad they have hockey again. I hope it is good for the sport. All things considered they did a good job on opening night.
As far as the Pens, I was pretty impressed. They played a sound game and played like a team. They are going to have to continue doing that, even when everyone is back. They can't be that team that just carelessly slings the puck around, like they used to. Good forecheck, calculated pinches, support and play D as a unit. I like it. Granted, the Bolts were just flat. but still. Jarry looked pretty good too.

Not sure what crazy analytics that John Cooper has seen, but that was an interesting way to handle the extra skater there at the end. Not sure if I've seen a final 6mins handled that way or not lol.

I fell asleep during the Vegas game but that was pretty decent from what I saw.

 

I was watching the NHL channel today. I think they said the last time a team scored 3 or more empty netters was something like 30 years ago?

 

I'm more disinterested in hockey this year than any other year. The leafs are so unclutch that I can't give my full attention anymore.

 

Most of the offseason when I saw the schedule I was like... oh cool we get Seattle to open up at home... That shouldn't be too hard.

That was until last night.

They actually looked legit.

 

Oh really? Lol. I didn't know any stats on it but it did seem crazy. Certainly seemed unconventional to pull the tendy with 6mins left and then to keep pulling him. Was exciting, if anything.

 

And a few guys padded their stats. LOL.

 

Ya if someone didn't watch the game, they would see the score and think it was a burner. But in reality it was a pretty tightly played game. The end just got a bit wild with no goalie lol.

 

Looked like they were all hung over.

 

wow...I at least try to give them the first month...

but I love the beginning of hockey...it is the beginning of the best time of year to me...hockey, fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter, Christmas; bowl games; New Years....just the best

 

I've given them the first month for 30 years

 

yeah...it's been since 1972 for me...only b/c I don't remember the first 3 years of my life, but I know I was a fan then too

 

I can’t believe nobody mentioned the first goal of the season

https://youtu.be/cgWron6Mg9k

 

i can't believe the vgk won on a kick motion that was bs

 

Yeah that’s the only way Vegas is going to make it to the playoffs by bad refing and cheating. I kid but I hate them guys.

 

Gunna miss Big Mac

 

It was distinctly NOT a kicking motion...

 

Turned out to be a really good game! Detroit player getting 4 goals was crazy