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Classy as alwaysThe Panthers would like to thank the gracious fans in Boston who offered them beers after they eliminated the Broons.
Classy as alwaysThe Panthers would like to thank the gracious fans in Boston who offered them beers after they eliminated the Broons.
FWIW ESPN is in Bristol CT, just west of Hartford. Connecticut from Hartford points west has a lot of NYC influence and money in it. I have relatives there, many bars have Yankees, Rangers, Mets and Islanders paraphernalia in them. It's mixed at best Boston-NY fansYea. ESPN. Located in Connecticut which is a New England sports stronghold. They wanted the panthers over a Boston v. New York series. Both the league and ESPN would be thrilled with the ratings giant that matchup would have been.
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Naw. Bounces and calls kept the bruins alive in this series. The meltdown over the goalie interference call in game 4 really impacted how this series was viewed. Panthers were the much better team.
Not so much Panthers themselves, but name Thachuk is what has given Florida most of love they've received. Boston is not huge story-line like they've been in past, and with ECF already having huge TV/Fan market with Rangers. NHL/E$PN doesn't have much need for Boston fans this season, and Boston fan are not use to being on this end of stick at all (Was funny to watch this, and it's nothing personal Boston fans, but it was funny).Yea. ESPN. Located in Connecticut which is a New England sports stronghold. They wanted the panthers over a Boston v. New York series. Both the league and ESPN would be thrilled with the ratings giant that matchup would have been.
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Naw. Bounces and calls kept the bruins alive in this series. The meltdown over the goalie interference call in game 4 really impacted how this series was viewed. Panthers were the much better team.
I am certain that the Bruins waited far too long to string together anything resembling a complete game. That’s the difference. Florida was just betterI would say Swayman several times before pointing to “bounces and calls”. He was unreal.
The Bs fans’ certainty that the ref’s all conspire against them seemed to mpact how this series was viewed more than anything else.
Naw. Bounces and calls kept the bruins alive in this series. The meltdown over the goalie interference call in game 4 really impacted how this series was viewed. Panthers were the much better team.
ALso trade Ullmark..Swayman is getting paid, rightfuly so.I think Boston will make a trade or sign a top 6 center. They will be back. You guys are a top 6 center or two away from contending again.
Congrats Florida and their fans, 8 wins down and 8 more to go for "Cup". Solid team, that's deep, and has goalie playing very well. Lightning fans are suppose to hate our instate rival, but wouldn't mind seeing Cats win "Cup" at all. Florida has been close a few times, have had good teams, and have paid their dues: It'd be great to see Panthers organization & their fans rewarded for this! The same with Rangers here, both teams are "Cup" worthy without question. Truly wish all fan-bases could experience "Cup" run but not every team gets a trophy. Teams have to go earn their stripes!!!!
The other side of coin: NHL/E$PN got what they wanted..... New York Rangers -vs- Florida Tkachuk's in ECF. Florida has gotten more favorable love from NHL/E$PN during both their playoff journey's, but that's sport environment one as to track through today, What's the saying? "Don't hate the player, hate the game!" Still, this past series had to be weird for Boston fans with them being on other side of ref-coin this time around. No matter what type of water any lake/ocean/swamp has within, one has to adjust their swimming if they want to successfully swim across. Do that, and one increases odds of swimming to other side of lake/ocean/swamp. Complaining about waters, not adjusting swimming methods, and you name it. There's good odds one will sink to bottom! To be fair, Panthers and Rangers are the best two teams in East this season. They're both Championship worthy teams, that will most likely overcome any water type in front of them. But...... that is what makes watching #1 BS stuff so frustrating at times. The #1 BS antics wasn't needed, but we'll never know how an unhanded series/games would've gone. Will we?
Regardless, Rangers -vs- Panthers should make for an interesting series (Especially with these two goalies battling). Just hope NHL/E$PN just lets this series play out without player favoritism, #1 BS $$$ tactics, and the famous game/series management leagues are known for today. Here's to good, hard fought, injury free, and a series without any #1 BS skewing outcomes.
Good luck Panthers. enjoy the ride!!!!
Because he’s using the playoff spotlight as an audition for “dancing with the stars”.Monty is a regular season guru. But sucks in the playoffs!!
This better not mean we're trading for Marner and Matthews..Monty is a regular season guru. But sucks in the playoffs!!
It is obvious Mike Kelly did not watch the series. Watching and citing stats are 2 entirely different things. It was a razor thin margin this series between winning and losing. Anyone who watched it would not have this erroneous take.lol what an insane take.
I feel the same way about the Panthers not stringing together...a complete game.I am certain that the Bruins waited far too long to string together anything resembling a complete game. That’s the difference. Florida was just better
ESPN woulda been boning out over BOS/NY. They’re like 50 miles away from each LoL.FWIW ESPN is in Bristol CT, just west of Hartford. Connecticut from Hartford points west has a lot of NYC influence and money in it. I have relatives there, many bars have Yankees, Rangers, Mets and Islanders paraphernalia in them. It's mixed at best Boston-NY fans
No. No. No.Respect in the handshake line.