Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~ (Post 16686317)

Still so sexy though. ;)

Also...

Since DMB is taking the year off, should we plan an NHL thread get together sometime in 2018?

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 16686462)

For those of you who still see DMB at least somewhat regularly, you doing anything else with that time/money? I'm tempted to see ZBB in June when they come to town.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686560)

I don't follow the C really at all anymore but I have a feeling that at some point this calendar year I'll be seeing Dave Matthews sing songs on a stage. I really have no idea what the rumor mill is churning out these days but I can't imagine 0 shows.

Regardless, I have school commitments this summer plus a trip to Mexico in the works, so I doubt I'll see much in the way of music.

Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~ (Post 16686317)

Since DMB is taking the year off, should we plan an NHL thread get together sometime in 2018?

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686802)

In their last 19 periods of hockey, the Caps have outscored their opponents 28-3. Not too shabby.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686817)

It's amazing how fast puck luck can change in the sport of hockey

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686788)

Yikes, U2? I mean I knew y'all had terrible taste in hockey teams. But U2.

*shudders*

Originally Posted by TheLastPig (Post 16686826)

9 goals in one period. What the fuck :lol

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16624231)

Anyone else notice that there have been a lot of high scoring games so far this season?

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686835)

I don't like to cry about refs but I'm not so sure the reviewed one should've counted.

Originally Posted by Dramageek (Post 16686838)

They did challenge it. Then again, I'm not sure what actually counts as goaltender interference these days.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686840)

I know they challenged it. I think it probably should've been reversed. I know I've seen examples of much less contact and far more incidental contact disallowing goals. I mean Hornqvist pretty much pushed Grubauer. That's no goal, in my attempt to look at it unbiasedly.

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16686778)

Also, anyone know what I can expect to pay for U2 tickets tomorrow?

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686840)

I know they challenged it. I think it probably should've been reversed. I know I've seen examples of much less contact and far more incidental contact disallowing goals. I mean Hornqvist pretty much pushed Grubauer. That's no goal, in my attempt to look at it unbiasedly.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686877)

I don't know how to say this without sounding whiny but there was a clear missed call when Alzner got boarded and there was a clear missed call when Ovie got tripped. Both plays led to immediate goals. That's frustrating.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16686910)

In today's NHL, a hit to the head that doesn't result in an injury is a two-minute minor and a fine of $10.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16686788)

Yikes, U2? I mean I knew y'all had terrible taste in hockey teams. But U2.

*shudders*

Originally Posted by TheLastPig (Post 16686831)

:lol :thumbsup

U2 is horrid

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16686965)

Anyone who thinks this has zero taste in music. I can't even begin to think about what kind of music you all like and I am surprised to find you on a DMB fan page because most people I know that hate U2 listen to club house music and go to EDM shows.


Anyway, shit show of a hockey game last night. NHL wishes they had more games like that.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16685515)

I love Landeskog so much. Think Peter Forsberg, but better ankles. I would especially like to see the levels he could get to under the guiding hand of some of the guys I mentioned above.

Cons: He bears some personal responsibility for this certainly, but I think he's fallen victim to the (lack of) culture in Colorado. He works exceptionally hard, but that hard work goes to naught if there's nothing you're working towards, you know? Also, gets hot-headed at times. Never flies COMPLETELY off the handle, but has been known to go cheap at times.

However....

Pros: Power skater. Not the fastest, but moves hard and can still keep up. Great nose for the net, gets to the right spots in the offensive zone. Mostly a scorer skillset, but capable passer with great vision and a slick saucer pass. Great at using his body to protect the puck and is difficult to move off it. Loves to backcheck. Above-average hitter for his skill level - will punish you if your head is down or if you go into the corners with him. Never takes a shift off. Great teammate who will stick up for anyone on the roster in a heartbeat. Leader. If you're only looking at the stat sheet and not watching him in-game, you're missing so much of what he does.

EDIT: Just thinking about the things he could do playing with Patrick Kane gives me a halfsie.

Some reports have said teams are balking at Sakic's asking price for Landeskog. If so, they are not looking at what he still COULD be. I would love to see him stay in Colorado, under a different coach and with some better direction.

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16687597)

Awesome, I love it.

I was saying that I think that Sakic's asking price is just the starting point for negotiations. He knows he has time. You start by asking for the moon and hope to land somewhere in the middle. I think that the Kessel and Hall deals really are around where Landy is...and I think those two probably would still command more than Landy. I wouldn't be surprised to see something like a top D prospect and a high pick land Landeskog (w/ some salary retained).

We'll see though. Hawks need help. They're one or two pieces short of the puzzle right now. Hossa is only producing when he's opposite Panarin, and Toews isn't producing at all. They need help on that 1LW slot. Vanek, Landy, JvR and Patrick Sharp all look like possibilities. We'll see what happens.

JvR is probably my top pick (assuming salary retention on all of these to make it work), then Landeskog > Vanek > Sharp. But since Toronto is actually competing, I don't know if they move him. They might, as they know they're likely still a year or two away from really competing, but who knows.

I just don't know how the Hawks make Landy's cap situation work with Panarin's new deal kicking in next year. Maybe they know something I don't?

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16686965)

Anyone who thinks this has zero taste in music. I can't even begin to think about what kind of music you all like and I am surprised to find you on a DMB fan page because most people I know that hate U2 listen to club house music and go to EDM shows.


Anyway, shit show of a hockey game last night. NHL wishes they had more games like that.

Originally Posted by TheLastPig (Post 16687261)

Geese, didn't mean to hit a soft spot.

U2's music is not appealing to me in any way. And I still have good taste in music. A lot of people don't like U2 actually. On top of that I couldn't ever bring myself to give Bono money.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16687763)

:lol :lol that's quite the excited reaction. U2 sucks bro. My taste in music is fine.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16687911)

U2 is weird for me. There is some stuff of theirs that I've heard and that I never care to hear again. Doesn't do anything for me. Outside of Joshua Tree and All That You Can't Leave Behind (both great albums), it's pretty hit or miss.

But the stuff I do like, I LOVE. Like, I wouldn't put U2 in my top 20 favorite bands (probably not even top 30), but Where the Streets Have No Name is easily one of my favorite all-time songs.

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16687893)

Everyone thinks they have good taste in music...does not make it reality. U2 just sold out stadiums all over the world today. Not bad for a band starting in 1976.

Also, I like U2 for sure, but I was mainly trying to get tickets because U2 + The lumineers was a great way to see two bands at once. I was already planing on seeing the Lumineers at MSG this year, but thought I would hold out to add in U2.

My reaction is aimed at people saying U2 sucks more than it is about my love for the band. Saying a legendary band, and one of the most popular bands in the world, sucks, is to me dumb and is just an opinion, not fact.

I do have a hard time believing someone could not find a single song that they enjoyed from a band that has such a large selections of songs. I have had this same argument many times with friends about DMB.

If your dislike is because of Bono (and his politics), I can understand it a little more. I still think people should separate the art from the artist though.

Finally, I am upset because I had to turn down free tickets to the Rangers game tonight because of a curling tournament I am in. I hate passing on free games to MSG! I can't believe I might miss more stick breaking by JB!

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16687911)

U2 is weird for me. There is some stuff of theirs that I've heard and that I never care to hear again. Doesn't do anything for me. Outside of Joshua Tree and All That You Can't Leave Behind (both great albums), it's pretty hit or miss.

But the stuff I do like, I LOVE. Like, I wouldn't put U2 in my top 20 favorite bands (probably not even top 30), but Where the Streets Have No Name is easily one of my favorite all-time songs.

Originally Posted by barbogast (Post 16687953)

Of course it's my opinion. That much should be obvious. It's fine if you think my opinion is dumb. I also think the Rolling Stones suck. You probably will find that dumb.

edit: also it really doesn't matter how many tickets a band can or can't sell, that doesn't affect how I feel about their music

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16688048)

I hate the "sells out stadiums" = good argument.

There's lots of garbage that sells lots of tickets/albums.

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16688073)

Yes, I agree. However, I would argue that the garbage you speak of is not able to sustain that for decades of success. Hell, even DMB can't sell out stadiums anymore...

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16688091)

That's because the biggest artists of the 70's, etc. were all that type of music. I mean, I'm not saying my opinion on these bands, but is AC/DC "good"? Kiss? Guns N Roses? Bon Jovi? There are plenty of people that would argue they aren't "good" music, and they still sell plenty of tickets.

For recent success that is still sustained - Britney Spears seems to be doing just fine. Kid Rock sells out stadiums, doesn't he? Keith Urban/Tim McGraw/country whatever. Madonna. Do people who don't like them have shit taste in music?

It's not all the Beiber's of the world. Obviously Katy Perry and Lady Gaga still pump out plenty of tickets, but they don't have the time to back it up as much yet.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 16688004)

Jack Capuano out and Dougie Weight the interim coach. Figured it had to happen eventually but surprised it happens after a win like that.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16688143)

Wonder if Weight keeps the job. Seems like I've heard talk that he should be the natural successor.

Sal - thoughts?

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16688195)

Whoa if true (haven't bothered to verify the Middleton part, but hey, whatevs)

https://twitter.com/lindacohn/status/821434628259061761

Originally Posted by Dramageek (Post 16688211)

It's true. All of it.

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/recor...s-leaders.html

Originally Posted by Roose13 (Post 16688352)

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16688522)

Quite the Spurgeon goal!

https://youtu.be/P5kmYFo7ZTo

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16688522)

Quite the Spurgeon goal!

https://youtu.be/P5kmYFo7ZTo

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 16688572)

You beat me to posting that Spurgeon goal. Pure beauty.

And Chris, see what I'm talking about with Landeskog?

Originally Posted by aeroshady (Post 16688606)

7-6 loss tonight. Since when does the NHL have 10 + goal games every night?

Also, Rangers look bad now. Hope this losing streak is not a long one.

Originally Posted by Dramageek (Post 16688211)

It's true. All of it.



http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/recor...s-leaders.html

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16688624)

What the shit is in the water in the NHL...

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16689372)

I'm not entirely sold that Kreider intentionally hit him with the helmet. Looks more like it got caught in his hands and he swung through his punch without realizing it was still attached.

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16689629)

lol the NHL is on crack right now

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16689647)

Burns' beard and hair make me gag.

Originally Posted by nampahcj (Post 16689677)

Beat LA!!!

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16689643)

Meh. I'm tired of the anti-shootout argument. I've grown to enjoy it.

The Wings are gonna make the playoffs again, aren't they?

Originally Posted by mr.MikeD (Post 16685660)

yeah been a fun year. McDavid Maroon Draisaitl is a solid line.
Imagine if Nugent-Hopkins and Eberle were scoring too, this team would be incredible.
Maroon has been a pleasant surprise to me and is rapidly becoming a fan favourite in Edmonton between his hard work, scoring and interactions with his son etc.

Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 16689678)

This is the dumbest chant in all of sports.

Originally Posted by TheLastPig (Post 16689763)

I'd have to say the multiple places that chant "Crosby sucks" is the dumbest thing in professional sport.

Hate him if you want, but that chant makes me roll with :lol guys when I hear it.

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16689906)

Most "_________ sucks" chants are dumb. Except "Detroit sucks". That one is awesome.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 16689909)

It was awesome when it was chanted when the Hawks missed the playoffs every year. It was like awww little brother...

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 16689909)

It was awesome when it was chanted when the Hawks missed the playoffs every year. It was like awww little brother...

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16689948)

Meh. It's awesome now still. I think a little bad blood between rivals is fun. It goes way beyond jealousy, as Bill Wirtz literally used to sell large chunks of Hawks tickets to Detroit travel agencies for Hawks/Wings games to fill up the stadium. I think a lot of it stems back to our hatred for Bill Wirtz as much as anything.

Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 16689906)

Most "_________ sucks" chants are dumb. Except "Detroit sucks". That one is awesome.