Jesus, consecutive overtime games.  This is fun to watch.

Sam Bennett on the power play again.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 06, 2025, 09:01:53 AMI think the worst conspiracy theories are the ones that are sports related.  Seriously?  Sports is another form of entertainment that usually doesn't fit any theory of conspiring to fool the fans.  Yes, there have been scandals such as point shaving, fixing a game, etc, but an entire league doing a conspiracy?  Just put on your straightjacket and go away.

Precisely.

I think the worst conspiracy theories are the ones that are sports related.  Seriously?  Sports is another form of entertainment that usually doesn't fit any theory of conspiring to fool the fans.  Yes, there have been scandals such as point shaving, fixing a game, etc, but an entire league doing a conspiracy?  Just put on your straightjacket and go away.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 08:27:08 PMYou are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

Actually I hope you are right and I am wrong Shen Li Shen.

I guess I'm just pissed off at the way the NHL is run & by whom. Gary Bettman is a horrible commissioner.

The NHL moved 2 completely thriving & viable franchises built by their local communities- Quebec & Winnipeg. Created another failed one in Arizona which should never have existed at all that destroyed the original Winnipeg franchise. Atlanta was also a failure which had to be rescued and moved to Winnipeg which had been a success to begin with.

Quebec was really a shame because they essentially gave Colorado a bunch of Free Stanley Cups by a city which built them up - Quebec.

And yes there was at least 1 verifiable time where a team was robbed on National television of a potential Stanley Cup - Buffalo in 1999. A goal that was allowed that shouldn't have been.


Awarded to Dallas. And in order to validate that victory the NHL later changed the foot in the crease rule which was designed to prevent goalie injuries. Subsequent to that players take runs at goalies now thereby shortening their careers.

That's how Chicago won at least 1 of its Cups when 1 of their players continuously charged the goaltenders of the opposing teams while in their crease. Dustin Byfuglien a notable violator. That guy was a malicious fraud.


The NHL is not a well run league and it shows overt favoritism to certain teams. Contrast this to other sports such as football baseball and basketball where upsets happen & the little guy wins. The idea of an upstart Canadian team like the Toronto Raptors winning the championship won't happen in today's NHL.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 08:27:08 PMYou are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

I can only read old Joe's bs when it is quoted. I see I made a smart decision putting that wanker on ignore.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 12:10:37 AMThere are 2 things that can blow the Oiler's chances.
1. Stuart Skinner- he is getting better, but I still don't know if he has completely shed his choke artist reputation.
2. Zach Hyman is out for the entire series. His physical style of play will be missed.

Skinner was showing signs of collapsing, but the Oilers pulled it off.

Quote from: JOE on June 05, 2025, 11:40:56 AMI sincerely hope the Oilers win the Cup Shen Li Shen because if they do moving forward it's somewhat doubtful that the NHL will allow a Canadian or small market team win the championship again.

Perhaps they might allow the Oilers to win one this time cuz Connor McDavid is a Big Star in his Prime & the NHL needs a Big Star of Gretzky caliber to promote it.

Still think the NHL is fixed.

You are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 12:01:46 AMJust 3 more wins.  

I sincerely hope the Oilers win the Cup Shen Li Shen because if they do moving forward it's somewhat doubtful that the NHL will allow a Canadian or small market team win the championship again.

Perhaps they might allow the Oilers to win one this time cuz Connor McDavid is a Big Star in his Prime & the NHL needs a Big Star of Gretzky caliber to promote it.

Still think the NHL is fixed.

It was three to one in the second period for Florida when I got home.....I was pleasantly surprised with the final score.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on May 31, 2025, 01:28:39 PMI believe the Oilers have a better shot to win the cup than last year.  Their lineup is slightly better stacked against the Panthers. 

There are 2 things that can blow the Oiler's chances.
1. Stuart Skinner- he is getting better, but I still don't know if he has completely shed his choke artist reputation.
2. Zach Hyman is out for the entire series. His physical style of play will be missed.

Quote from: JOE on June 05, 2025, 12:00:49 AMCongratulations to your beloved Oilers for winning tonight Shen Li Shen. Hopefully they can keep it up. I didn't watch but I heard the neighbors cheering so I figgered at that point they won the game.

Just 3 more wins.  

Quote from: Shen Li on June 04, 2025, 09:39:36 PMYou know I am.

Congratulations to your beloved Oilers for winning tonight Shen Li Shen. Hopefully they can keep it up. I didn't watch but I heard the neighbors cheering so I figgered at that point they won the game.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 04, 2025, 08:27:00 PMGame 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.

You know I am.

Game 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.