GDT: Central Division Semifinal Game #1 | Wild @ Stars | 8:30pm CDT | ESPN2/BSN/KFAN

[BuiumSaveUs]

I'm obsessed with Nashville hot chicken, but haven't had a ton in the area. I've heard great things about the chain Dave's Hot Chicken, but they don't have any in MN yet, and I've never had it. Luckily they are starting to bring some here, starting with Minnetonka potentially later this year.

It’s unmatched in the chain game

 

[Wild11MN]

I was fairly underwhelmed with Dave's, to be honest. The seasoning blend was a little too heavy on the chili powder for my liking. I may have to try it again though, it might have just been that one day? Their strawberry milkshake was great though

I've had good experiences with Monroe's Hot Chicken in the Phoenix area, if anyone ever goes there. Still haven't found a good place in MSP, but I'll have to try that Nashville Coop place KSU suggested earlier.

I was actually excited to try Nashville Coop tonight after looking into that just now, but they just had to be closed on Mondays.

 

[NHL1674]

I’ll take credit for the Gus start!!!

Of course you DO realize that this may mean Fleury gets Game 2.....

 

[MuckOG]

Anyone got any fun food plans for the game? Ordering pizza or making homemade buffalo wings?

Center cut pork chops smothered in gravy, onions and apple slices along with baby red potatoes topped with cheese and sweet corn. And since I now live in Wisconsin, I'll wash it down with a couple of brandy old fashioneds.

 

[f7ben]

Of course you DO realize that this may mean Fleury gets Game 2.....

Hopefully not , I want them to give Gus a legit chance to settle in and steal this series

 

[Minnewildsota]

Center cut pork chops smothered in gravy, onions and apple slices along with baby red potatoes topped with cheese and sweet corn. And since I now live in Wisconsin, I'll wash it down with a couple of brandy old fashioneds.

Have you ever tried pears with pork chops? Probably better than apples, at least imho.

 

[Wild11MN]

Anyway, on the game/series... It feels like Dallas should be heavily favored when you look at the rosters, but these teams were tied with like a week left in the season. And that's with Kaprizov out a while.

It still feels like Dallas just has the much deeper roster, so it's very possible it's just yet another season of overachieving in the regular season. But the fact there's not a bigger gap points-wise between these teams seems a bit odd to me.

 

[MuckOG]

Have you ever tried pears with pork chops? Probably better than apples, at least imho.

I have not. But it sounds good. I'll have to give that a try.

 

[Minnewildsota]

I have not. But it sounds good. I'll have to give that a try.

There was a REALLY good recipe I followed. I'll see if I can find it again

Pork Chop Skillet with Pears and Red Onions
This one is similar, BUT I would highly recommend adding a sprinkling of blue cheese on top (if you like it).

 

[f7ben]

I believe this young man is the embodiment of Minnesota sportsdom. He’s like 4 f***ing years old and he’s already fully emotionally damaged lol

 

[Bdub]

No Ek, no round 2.

 

[57special]

I've heard that there is a really good place in Shakopee for BBQ chicken. Not a chain. I'd far rather talk about food than about Dean's mistakes that he hasn't made yet.

 

[Minnewildsota]

I've heard that there is a really good place in Shakopee for BBQ chicken. Not a chain. I'd far rather talk about food than about Dean's mistakes that he hasn't made yet.

I hear Dean was going to make the players eat pasta after the game. YUGE mistake!

 

[Circulartheory]

I hear Dean was going to make the players eat pasta after the game. YUGE mistake!

 

[Spurgeon]

Glad to see our worst playoff defenseman last year is getting the start again today.

 

[TaLoN]

Glad to see our worst playoff defenseman last year is getting the start again today.

At least he's paired with a better d-man than we were able to play on the bottom pair in years

 

[Spurgeon]

At least he's paired with a better d-man than we were able to play on the bottom pair in years

Very true, but still a bit worried about that pairing.

 

[Sweetnut]

I don´t know much about the Otter. Who is he? Where is he from? Does he likes swiss cheese?

 

[Minnesota]

I don´t know much about the Otter. Who is he? Where is he from? Does he likes swiss cheese?

The pride of Lakeville?

 

[The Enemy Within]

The pride of Lakeville?

I always thought otters were more stream dwelling fellows.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I plan on eating a weird amount of the Just Bare chicken nuggets from Costco. If I’m feeling fancy, maybe I’ll make a vegetable too

 

[f7ben]

Mess , Chelli and PK all take the stars.

 

[Minnesota]

I always thought otters were more stream dwelling fellows.

Ever seen the ocean otters? Kinda terrifying.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I've heard that there is a really good place in Shakopee for BBQ chicken. Not a chain. I'd far rather talk about food than about Dean's mistakes that he hasn't made yet.

Mr pig stuff might be the one, they are the next best BBQ in the area IMO, their sides are also great but the Mac and cheese is on a whole different level than anywhere else.

 

[NHL1674]

Ever seen the ocean otters? Kinda terrifying.

No kidding. But I suppose they have all that extra money to waste after the business took off with their phone cases.