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Apr. 9, 2022 at 10:38 p.m.
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OK, thoughts after last night.

I don't know what to do at this point. Losing to a Bruins team missing Pastrnak (AND Hampus Lindholm to boot) in a regular-season game of that magnitude is seriously concerning. Also, against the Bruins, Leafs and Panthers this year, the Lightning are a combined 3-5-2. Needless to say, NOT good.

It never clicks together in one game-if the offense is firing, the D is abysmal, if the D is shutting it down, the offense can't buy a goal. Contrary to popular belief, Vasi is not superhuman, and can only do so much.

They've been bad at the absolute worst time of the regular season, now having sunk to the 1st wild card, which would almost definitely mean starting off in Carolina. If they can climb past the Bruins down the stretch, they'll still probably open up in Toronto, as if the Leafs beat the Habs tonight, they'll be 6 up on the Lightning with 11 games left (for the latter). Not ideal with the way the Leafs and Matthews have been playing of late, even with their playoff history.

In short: THEY NEED TO FIGURE IT OUT, FAST. The talent is there, the urgency is there, the quality of play is not. Tomorrow against the Sabres is a HUGE opportunity to right the ship, and cannot be let go to waste.

3 in a row is almost unheard of. With the talent on this team, it's definitely possible. The way they're playing right now, it's definitely not.

They need to figure it out. They can. But they're running out of time.


I think they need to keep the lines in a blender for a couple more weeks. We still haven't hit the optimum lineup.
Foote was noticable. I liked his game last night

Heddy was pissed with Kuch's bad read in OT.

I think we matchup better against Carolina than any other option we've got this season, so if they don't climb out of the wc spot it's not the end of the world so long as they start trending in right way and develop a bit of chemistry.

And I've changed my mind. Give Elliot more starts Vasy is gassed.
Apr. 9, 2022 at 10:44 p.m.
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And I've changed my mind. Give Elliot more starts Vasy is gassed.


Agreed. Elliott should get as many starts as possible down the stretch, as come playoff time, Vasi will be given his usual burden.
Apr. 9, 2022 at 11:20 p.m.
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Cole Guttman and McKade Webster are national champs!

Now sign Guttman
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Apr. 10, 2022 at 5:32 p.m.
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Finally off to a good start, and as a bonus, Palat has bumped the slump!
Apr. 10, 2022 at 5:57 p.m.
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Finally off to a good start, and as a bonus, Palat has bumped the slump!


How's the relief on his face after it went in. Guy seems 20lbs lighter
Apr. 10, 2022 at 7:14 p.m.
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Brayden Point appreciation post.
Apr. 10, 2022 at 7:47 p.m.
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Moose > Vasy
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Apr. 11, 2022 at 3:53 p.m.
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Agreed. Elliott should get as many starts as possible down the stretch, as come playoff time, Vasi will be given his usual burden.


Looks like Coop has been following this thread:

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Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:42 p.m.
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Looks like Coop has been following this thread:



Makes sense. Stars, Ducks**, Jets**, Wings**, Leafs, Preds *Panthers, Jackets**, Jackets**, *Isles**

*2nd night of back to back.
** Not currently in a playoff position.

So he takes half the B2B. Takes the wings and a Jackets game. I could see them playing him more too.
Apr. 11, 2022 at 7:58 p.m.
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Makes sense. Stars, Ducks**, Jets**, Wings**, Leafs, Preds *Panthers, Jackets**, Jackets**, *Isles**

*2nd night of back to back.
** Not currently in a playoff position.

So he takes half the B2B. Takes the wings and a Jackets game. I could see them playing him more too.


I'd say Wings, Preds, Jackets #1, and Isles.
Apr. 12, 2022 at 4:38 p.m.
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Hi everyone.

I hope the lightning stay in the second wildcard spot.

Bye everyone.
Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:27 p.m.
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Hi everyone.

I hope the lightning stay in the second wildcard spot.

Bye everyone.


What do you mean stay?

It's TB vs TOR if the playoffs started today smile
Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:29 p.m.
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What do you mean stay?

It's TB vs TOR if the playoffs started today smile


Oh, my bad. Boston and Tampa is basically a coin flip, it changes almost every day now.

I suppose I could stay a little longer awesome face
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Apr. 13, 2022 at 12:13 a.m.
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Valiant effort by Vasy, but when you score zero goals you're going to win zero games.
Apr. 13, 2022 at 12:19 a.m.
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Valiant effort by Vasy, but when you score zero goals you're going to win zero games.


The one encouraging thing is that it's not like they didn't generate anything, they had their chances (Palat in front of the net, Hagel after negating the would-be icing). At least Boston and Toronto both lost too.
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Apr. 13, 2022 at 1:04 a.m.
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It seems Boston and Tampa both battling for the first wild card spot..... unsure
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Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:57 p.m.
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Yes! Paul with Point and Kuch. I think they'll work good together.
Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:11 p.m.
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I guess one positive this year is that I don't feel like it's Vasy or bust for our goaltending. Elliott looks more than capable of winning games as long as we play well in front of him.
Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:16 p.m.
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IF THE LIGHTNING LOSE THIS GAME I WILL MURDER SOMEBODY

IT WAS 2-0 AT THE END OF THE FIRST

I WAS GONE FOR THE ENTIRE SECOND

COME BACK AND IT'S 3-2 DUCKS

HOW???!!!

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS TEAM??!
Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:40 p.m.
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KUCH

THAT WAS INDESCRIBABLY HUGE

And Elliott kept them in this game. He's been on fire of late.
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Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:46 p.m.
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If it takes longer than 2 minutes to review you gotta just make a call. That review was almost longer than OT. And I feel like it was definitely offside, how does it take you that long?
Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:49 p.m.
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If it takes longer than 2 minutes to review you gotta just make a call. That review was almost longer than OT. And I feel like it was definitely offside, how does it take you that long?


CIRELLI! And this one will count. Lightning win 4-3 in OT and clinch a playoff spot. (So Killorn had TWO goals taken away in one game. Has that ever happened?)

So who starts Game 1? Elliott or Vasi? tears of joy
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Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:57 p.m.
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CIRELLI! And this one will count. Lightning win 4-3 in OT and clinch a playoff spot. (So Killorn had TWO goals taken away in one game. Has that ever happened?)

So who starts Game 1? Elliott or Vasi? tears of joy


When the Penguins won their second straight there was a moment when Sullivan came out after an intermission. Murray hadn't been too great. Sully looked at Flower on the bench, you could read his lips clear as day "be ready." None of the Penguins bench saw it, Murray was already on the ice, the cameras only just caught it.

You go with Vasy. He's the best goalie in the world. But you look at Moose when none of your guys are watching and you tell him "be ready." :-)
Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:17 p.m.
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IF THE LIGHTNING LOSE THIS GAME I WILL MURDER SOMEBODY


Almost had the evidence in 4K there
Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:36 p.m.
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Almost had the evidence in 4K there


LOL tears of joy
 
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