2021 Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Thread.

It will be over in 6. And the good news is I have seats in Row 13 on the blue line for Game 6! Go Bolts!

 

I haven't heard this, but, if it's true, why would that be good news? As a big Rays fan, I do have a few issues with him, but, overall, you can't argue with getting to the World Series. What's your take that makes you want him forced out? The only serious issue I have with him is his love for the Montreal half-season nonsense; that would be a dealbreaker for me as a fan if it happened.

 

Wow, what a thorough answer. Appreciate your insight.

As far as running the team, I think he creates a lot with a little. And, that can't all be his front office guys because they have changed over time. I do hate that any player is always on the chopping block, even if so many of their trades end up being better than you'd expect (e.g., Archer for Glasnow, Meadows, and Baz). Still, you just can't get too attached to any player as a fan because they'll be gone as soon as someone offers something substantial for them.

The Montreal thing sticks in my craw. It smacks of caring about his own personal dealings without consideration for the fans that support his business. I grew up in St. Pete and watched the process of getting a team, too. No matter what people say about that stadium, local people like my parents paid taxes to build it (without a team) to attract MLB to a small market town. And, I do still go to several games a year, but, I don't speak French.

If he's dealing with Montreal under the table, that's probably good grounds for action.

Thanks again. Didn't mean to divert your hockey thread.

 

Will look forward to it.

 

On to round 2!
And of course the class of Florida shines through to the bitter end, a slashing penalty inside of 30 seconds to go in a 4-0 series clinching game.

 

Excellent win tonight for the Lightning. Simply the better team playing the better game. Good to see them remember how to play defense again.

Oh, yeah...the Panthers can go to hell!

Go Bolts! ⚡

 

Great win for the Bolts!

 

At least it was a stick and not a limb lol.

 

Shut the F out! Extra sweet to be there in person. Panthers totally outplayed and outclassed. 2 wins in a series though might be their deepest playoff run ever!

 

Vasilevskiy was .....perfect. Stopped all 29 shots. That one timer was a thing of beauty.

 

Congrats to the Bolts for advancing at the expense of their rival.

My wife happened to be traveling to the area for a conference across the street. She had no idea she was going to be in the midst of all the hockey fans all week. She said she enjoyed the environment, but, it was definitely unexpected for her.

 

Hockey fans are fun to be around. And it’s the only professional sport I pay attention to these days. We lived in the northern burbs of Detroit for 10 years when the Wings were rolling and hockey nights downtown were a blast. Saw a lot of great games at The Joe - my only regret is never being in the right place at the right time to drink from The Cup. That and never chucking an octopus out on the ice

It’s great having a Stanley Cup Champion here in Florida to cheer for - but hockey up north is just different. Go Bolts. And may Stevie Yzerman perform his magic again and return the Red Wings to greatness.

 

I grew up in MN so being a hockey fan practically was required by law. I've been down here for 40 years so the Bolts are my team, especially since the North Stars moved to Dallas. Freaking Dallas. Meanwhile, the Bolts have 2 Stanley Cups and have a very good shot at a 3rd this year.