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When Space Raven comes to tell us we are all alcoholics.

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Or a kev87lads

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Go Wild! Go Blues!

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Yea if you are going to be an ass you need to commit more time than just playoffa

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Bravo. Topping Mattys April Fools joke with you own

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Right. Take it from the man himself ^ #lappyaward

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That's a conclusion you need to come to yourself.

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must be why Sharks fans are only assholes for 8 days a year

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what the hell did I just read...

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Zing!!!!

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Oh thank god

Will report back

Also sentence 2 in the "results" section couldn't be more accurate :lol

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I know it was posted the other day but when are we doing the thread awards? I need to add to my banner.

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6 games for Dunc. Huh.

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6 games not bad. Can't have that reckless of an action go unchecked. It's also perfect because it doesn't really mess the Blackhawks up for the playoffs.

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6 is fair.

Nice OT win for the Hawks

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6 games is a little light but also fair, then again 10 would also be fair as well

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Guys!! The Caps set a franchise record tonight with 55 wins. I hope they get a banner!

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Banner city baby

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Fuck me sideways Fleury is out indefinitely with a concussion! :BANG

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Damn. I need you guys to win tomorrow.

Go Sens today and go Pens and Hawks tomorrow.

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Big Weekend for the Flyers and I get to miss both games because of work. Hopefully they can get 3 points between the two games

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I would like the Pens to win a playoff series or two, so I hope it's a short recovery and not a Crosby-style concussion.

Still pulling for the Wings to get in. Too bad the Bruins pulled it out against STL.

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Guess we pretty much nailed that one on the dot. No biggie, our remaining regular season schedule is favorable.

Could not pay me enough to drink that garbage! :lol

Agreed, also nice to have him get some rest before the playoffs!

Yeah, great win, though nailbiting at times! Nice to see Kane get his 40th goal and 96th point! After netting two more and assisting another two can we safely say Panarin is the frontrunner for the Calder?

Any news on Shaw?

Congrats to the Caps and their fans, I think even without winning the Cup they will have a banner ready to go!

I try! :)

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Panera Bread has always been the front runner it's just its not 100% his yet because of how amazing other rookies have played

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Bruins almost blew it. I was hoping.

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Go leafs go.

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So Pens fans, you all think Berube should get an assist on Oskar Sundqvist's first career goal? :lol

Seriously though, what a bone head play by a goalie. You are on a power play with all the time in the world to find a good pass and when you finally do pass it you put it right on the tape of the only guy racing right at you. Wow.

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You know, I've said all along I don't care about regular season or any records they've broken and all that, but I'd REALLY like for Holtby to get to 49 wins. If it doesn't happen, really no biggie. But being this close, I'd really like him to get that one. Most wins in a single season is a pretty damn impressive record to own.

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:lol When your opponent is making mistakes, don't stop them.

Pens killing it again, today, even without Flower. I absolutely love this team under Sullivan.

A point of discussion in town is why the team has been playing so well without Malkin. I really do not know. I think a lot of it has to do with the likes of the surprising play of the younger players such as Kunhackl, Rust, Sheary and Wilson. Then there's the inspired play of Matt Cullen and the incredible production of the Hagelin-Bonino-Kessel line. And, of course, the superstars (Crosby, Letang and Fleury) have been shining brightly. Some say that Malkin's return will only disrupt the chemistry, but I think the team will only be better once he gets back (if he recovers in time.) We shall see.

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Kessel being the best player on his line certainly does appear to have benefitted him greatly

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As much as I love Panarin, I want him to stop scoring for the next couple games. Thanks.

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:thumbsup

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Wow. The Islanders are a joke haha. How do you get dominated 5-0 at home this close to the playoffs.

Looks like the Pens are getting home ice and that the Rangers will be the road team all playoffs. Only question is are we going to be traveling to Tampa, Pitt or DC.

If the Rangers can't find a way to beat the Sabers tonight I will lose all faith in this team. Can't lose back-to-back games against non-playoff teams this close to the show.

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Don't want him to get that bonus? :lol

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That's putting a little bit too much stock into a regular season game

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Could not agree more.

More on Panarin, it is absurd that a bonus for reaching a milestone or finishing X among forewards in points counts against the cap. It is a bonus for crying out loud!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...401-story.html

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Go Leafs Go!

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I don't consider it a regular season game. It has playoffs implications.

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Rangers must have some good golf plans scheduled for April and May.

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I said it was gonna come down to the back to back against Philly and Boston and looks like it.

Go Hawks.

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Stamkos to have surgery to remove a blood clot on Monday. Recovery expected anywhere between 1-3 months. Damn shame, hopefully hasn't played his last game in Tampa.

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Huge loss for Tampa.

Anyway, Rangers failed to clinch on back to back losses to Carolina and Buffalo. I am honestly embarrassed to be a Rangers fan sometimes. Maybe they will do me a favor and just lose out and miss the playoffs all together.

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PA teams playing amazing puck. Tomorrow should be fun

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Yeesh, that is terrible news about Stamkos. The Leafs looked like one of the top 3 teams in the East and then they lose Stralman and Stamkos....ouch. The Caps' road to the SCF got potentially much easier. At this point I can't see anyone other than Pittsburgh or Washington making it through the East.

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So you know tons about hockey

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Hahaha wow. I guess all of the Stamkos to the Leafs rumors have seeped into my subconscious.

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Wow. Terrible way for it to end in TB if it is indeed over. I personally think it is. Toronto, Montreal and the outside chance of Detroit. Never thought of them until McKenzie brought them up. With a move or two they could pull it off. Doubt it but made for some interesting thoughts on my part.

Friedman reporting Datsyuk might go back to Russia after this season. He's still under contract. Reasons are reportedly family but they were saying if he did Wings are stuck with the cap hit. For family reasons I can't be too upset but I hope they can figure out something. Can they suspend him? Buying out would good for just next season then the year after it doesn't.

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Wow that's really disappointing about Stamkos. Gotta think that's it for him in Tampa. Absolutely crushing to their current playoff chances.

Matty, thoughts on the Wilson/Zadorov hit?

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Seems like a legit, hard hit. He didn't charge him and even glided into the hit instead motoring into Zadorov. He does get off his skates but it looks like it was after the hit. The biggest thing is that Zadorov had his head down and I think that is what made it worse. From first view it still looks like the contact is still in the chest.

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Another point though to go on the side against Wilson. He has a history of questionable, hard hits so that will play a factor. Another thing, while I mentioned that he glided into the hit I should point out its not like he went in soft or slow. He had full steam when he crushed Zadorov so essentially he charged him without his feet pumping. It was still a violent hit and he traveled quite far to make the hit, so yea essentially still a charge.

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I haven't seen it, just heard about it. I'll check it out and offer my full analysis.

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Barring the craziest fucking comeback ever, thanks Hawks.

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They are not fucking around today...

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Nope they aren't. 6-0. Alright let's go Canes on Tuesday.

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Seabrook's play on that 2 on 1 just caused me to conceive all over my television.

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Well shit. Come on Hawks don't let this slip away.

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Those 6 goal leads are the most dangerous in hockey...

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God, it was beautiful.

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Panarin is going to get his bonus. Damnit.

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Seriously Hawks wtf?

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They just quit on this game a while ago.

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Okay, I changed my mind. I actually want the Rangers to drop down into the WC spot in the Atlantic division. I would like our chances in a first round against Florida, and with Tampa injured I would fancy the Rangers winning that too. It would be our best chance at a return to the ECF. I don't think the Rangers would beat anyone in the MET right now.

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Yeah, lucky break for Detroit or whoever ends up facing TB. I mean, it's such a shame for Stamkos and the Lightning, but changes a lot for the playoff picture.

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I dunno, Stamkos was invisible in the first round last year and Tampa still found a way. Don't get me wrong, I like their opponents chances more but they found a way without him last year. If it is only a month, and they can escape round one...who knows. Now if he's done for the 3...I can't see them repeating as conference champs.

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It really makes the Atlantic an easy rout to the 3rd round. The MET is insane right now. I would much rather avoid it the way the Rangers have been playing lately.

Right now I would say the way the Rangers are playing:

Against the MET in the playoffs:
Rangers v Pens -Pens win 4-1
Rangers v Caps - Caps win 4-0
Rangers v. Islanders - Islanders win 4-3
Rangers v. Flyers - Flyers win 4-3

Where as the Atlantic:
Rangers v. Panthers - Rangers win 4-3
Rangers v. Tampa -Rangers win 4-2
Rangers v. Detroit - Rangers win 4-3

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Closer than I hoped but I will take it. Congrats to Kane for getting his 100th point (hat trick and an assist) and Panarin had a good night as well with 3 assist and a goal. That game probably locks up the Calder for the Breadman and makes it almost impossible for anyone to catch Kane for the Art Ross and he is certainly the odds on favorite for the Hart Trophy too - though I could see a case being made for Gostisbehere to get the Hart since he rejuvenated a team that was in the gutter and put them into playoff contention. I agree Chicago took the foot off the gas for a while but a win is a win - you're welcome Phillie, just don't tank against the Pens later on.

Shame Hossa went down, hopefully nothing serious, want to see him get his 500th in the last 3 games. From what I am reading Crawford is making good progress in his rehab and Shaw should be back Tuesday against AZ.

Edited for clarity

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I mean, just the presence of mind he had to swing his stick around like that...

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And through one period, thanks Pens.

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Seabs is the man. The pass right after off the boards that lead to the goal was perfect too.

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They're in a funk, sure. But no chance the Flyers could beat the Rangers in a series.

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Flyers :lol

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Need two ROWs on Wednesday and Thursday and Wings are in.

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And the Pens feast continues! I hope they actually continue to do this in the playoffs.

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I really thought with Malkin out and now the flower the Pens would be easier to play but damn

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When they continue to score 4 to 5 a game, the goalie seems slightly less important.

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20 goals in last 4 games.

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This will be unpopular, but it's always around now that I think the season is too long. The sun is out, the snow is gone, the bikes are ready... Not really setting the mood for hockey but there is a ton of it left, Of course, having no Canadian teams left might bias that a little

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Just want the pens to get out of this before Simmonds or Gudas tries to kill someone.

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While I'm ok with the season being a little shorter, although not right now as the Wings need all 82, I always love hockey when it's getting a little warmer out. But I have plenty of good times to remember that makes me like it.

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Pens are really faster this year with Sheary and Hagelin. That's gonna bode well for them in the playoffs.

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Didn't someone in here say he was past his prime the other day. Sure looks pretty sharp to me!

Damn. Did not see that coming. Thought they'd come out pumped up and gunning knowing that a win would put them ahead of both Detroit and Boston.

Best of luck to Stamkos tomorrow. Sucks to loose him for the stretch and playoffs, that said he made the right call. No sense in fucking with blood clots, scary times. TB is in a bind with Stralman gone too. Bishop is going to have to play great and Hedman will have to carry that defense. Yzerman might even have to bring up Drouin to get some fresh and healthy legs to help on offense.

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Pens looking good these days. Dang.

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Yeah, they sure are. Haven't missed a beat since Malkin went down. Outside of them and the Caps (maybe the Ranger if Hanks gets on fire) I do not see any team in the east that would give a West team too much trouble.

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We're in the middle of getting 20cm here. Barf!!


Blue Jays won though, so that's cool.

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Get out of here with your british units

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Cant believe it hasnt been mentioned yet, but John Scott was recalled by Montreal

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Unreal that both the Wild and Avs have lost their last 3 games. It's like neither wants to make the playoffs.

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The world has gone back to not caring about John Scott.

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Seriously. Although most likely the Wild are the team. Would take a lot for them to miss.

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Whenever Matty shows up today, I'd like his thoughts:

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2016/04/04/...s-celebration/

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This is pretty how much how I felt about it. Leaving the feet is something that will always happen after contact is made, it's problematic when the players jumps into the hit, which is not the case here

Surprisingly, Wilson still has never been suspended, though he's been close. It was clearly violent but I think that was the intent. He did travel a long way to make it but I don't see a charge. It looks to me that he maybe did slow up just a touch before making contact. He certainly didn't stride into the hit.

I don't think anyone in the world thinks this would be the outcome except you. No way the Caps sweep anyone, especially not the Rangers. Come on.

Sadly, what Sarah said. It took until basically the next day for the hockey world to stop caring. But his all star moment is eternal.

Yeah, too much. The Avs would have to earn 6 out of 6 points while the Wild earn 0 out of 4 points.

That ain't happening.

Not Matty, but I agree with Patrick's criticisms. 30 goals is something to be proud of. Being down 4-0 in the 3rd period, late in a year where you're going to miss the playoffs for the second straight year after showing so much promise two years ago is not.

It's ok for Duchene to be happy about a personal milestone, but the celebration was a bit much. Your team is getting ready to finish a pretty disappointing season and you're gonna celebrate like that, even when you're getting steam rolled 4-0? Not a great look into opinion

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:lol:lol

Mike Sullivan for Jack Adams

those were my thoughts exactly...nice to see the Flyers completely rattled in these games instead of the other way around

Wayne Simmonds with one of the dirtiest plays i've seen this year :lol

don't forget Daley, Kessel, Rust and Kuhnhackl...no one can skate with the Penguins right now...and when Geno gets back they'll be that much faster

who??

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:lol That is pretty much nothing, wouldn't even need a shovel if it was powder, we'd just use a broom or wait for it to blow away or melt!

Yeah, talk about the Wild limping into the playoffs. They look awful.

Agreed, the All Star game thing was great and a wonderful story but he is pretty irrelevant at this point!

Agreed, just pump your fist and act like you have been there before (he has been close to 30 a few times before) then ask for the puck to put on your trophy wall!

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don't think i noticed Giroux on the ice one time yesterday

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It's safe to say he had little impact on the game either way.

And John Scott, wasn't he the lead singer to AC/DC? (Womp womp.)

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What the hell kind of broom do you have that can move nearly a foot of snow?

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Finally got around to watching it, and here's the thing: I watched it over and over again to try and find something wrong with it, and I'm just having a hard time. It wasn't a blindside (Zadorov happened to be trying to corral the puck), Wilson was gliding at that point and didn't jump into him - he skated through him just like we were talking about with the Reaves hit a while back, and the hit was shoulder on shoulder. I have high hopes for Zadorov and I hate to see him get hurt, but that seems like a clean, hard check to me.

On the other hand, I can't blame Zadorov much either. He was trying to regain control of the puck and couldn't have done much else. Wilson could have let up a little, he didn't have to freight-train him like that, but he did it and he did it within the rules as far as I can see. There's the longstanding argument between us of whether he SHOULD just because he COULD, but I think we've all pretty much established our sides of that battle.
It's just Bron being Bron. You'll get used to it.
So frustrating. I mean, I'd almost RATHER the Wild be winning while the Avs lose, y'know? At least I can say then that the Wild simply deserve it more. But to have the Wild faltering and the Avs not being able to take advantage of it? That sucks even worse. Granted, the Avs have a tough schedule, but I feel like they've just given up.
Until the movie comes out, amirite?
My thoughts on Duchene's celly, or Roy's critical comments? I'll try to give both at the same time. I really like that Roy is actually coming down on his players. He admitted after the Washington game that his approach of "trust" with his players has perhaps been too soft and that he needs to start holding more players accountable for their play, or lack thereof. He specifically called out the leadership core, which I have questioned recently as well. I think it's needed.

As for Duchene's celly, yeah it was kinda crazy for a 4-1 game. I know he's excited to get #30, but I would think that the whole playoffs thing would cause him to be a bit more focused and business-like. I don't know, maybe I'm just old-school.

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A big sturdy ass industrial one that is about a foot tall (just the bristles) and 2 feet wide with hard core bristles!

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Barbs, could you get me in touch with the guy who does the banners for the Caps?

I'm in need of a useless banner after my decisive Ants Fantasy Hockey championship win. :cool