hankzet40

I remember my first trip, it was game one of the '08 finals. Probably the most fun I've had at a game. Stayed at the Holiday Inn downtown which was not bad. Chelli's/Hockeytown are must sees. I went to MGM and that was pretty nice.

Where were all your "great fans" 3 years ago?

I can't believe I am even saying this as I hate the Flames. Jarome can be a complete d-bag on the ice sometimes but overall he is pretty classy, especially off the ice.

Maybe it's just me but white's forwards seem way better, but maybe that's on purpose.

This is a bit of a head scratcher but when he wasn't being lazy or stupid last year he was fairly productive so it could work if he cuts down on the bad penalties and laziness.

This. Watching him in Calgary last year he did have some moments but overall he was lazy and took dumb penalties which is something that will obviously cost you dearly in the playoffs.

Like the article states immigration has a lot to do with it. If current trends continue, soccer will come close to overtaking hockey.

Not to take away anything away from Pav but Hank should have won it last year. The fact that Richards almost won it this year (due to SH goals) says it all about what the voters look for.

I started all of these last year and it worked out pretty well I'd say: -I wear a different jersey every game and rotate them in them in order whether the player is injured or not (Hank away, Pav away, Lids home and Hank WC). I also wear the "Bring Stanley Home" button that I got at game one of last year's finals. -Speaking of last year's finals, I try to have the towel I got at that game and my '97 champs puck with me during the game. I didn't have them for the two games in Pittsburgh (long story) but I got them back for game five and look what happened. -I wear the same Hank jersey shirt on all game days. -Finally, I'm not extremely religious or anything but I say a prayer the night before every game.

I'm also trying to decide what my next jersey will be. Originally I was going for Franzen but Ozzie's play has me swaying in that direction, and if he wins the Conn Smythe that will pretty much seal it.

Unreal effort tonight and despite the ridiculous amount of talent on this team I don't think anyone saw this coming. If they get another performance like this on Tuesday it's done.

Some of the most pathetic hockey I have ever seen from this team. Completely gutless and sloppy, and just stellar special teams.

Being the complete pessismist that I am I think they will make us wait as long as possible before giving the bad news.

It's not like he gave him Sweet Chin Music but the intent is clear and the fact he got away with it is a joke.

Also f*** the f*** off Cooke you useless plug. Nice non call on a goddamn kick to the head of Osgood.

Happy ******* birthday Gary, you got the present you wanted the most. Seriously how do you go from dominance in the second to complete bed s***ting in the third? Dear God Pav, please come back.

I remember I was at a bar with my buddy and his GF and we were the only people there going for the Wings. When the Pens got the winner the reaction was literally deafening and I don't think I've been more upset at a hockey game. Oddly enough it seems like most of the random people I've talked to are going for Detroit this year.

I'm always nervous for whatever reason. I'm seeing the Pens cheaping one out in game three with ample PP time.

I feel like the Pens have a better chance this time so I am more nervous. I also have this sick feeling that Hossa will get owned two years in a row.

Once again you echo my thoughts. It'd be one thing if we had him all along, but we have people like Helm who are making a bigger impact and showing more hunger. You come here and say you want to win a Cup, well ******* show it. You saw they could do it without you.

This. Jesus, the man came here to win a Cup and yet a 22 year old who has won one already is making more of an impact. He doesn't have to pot one every game but at least show some intensity.

Jesus Christ.

We need this. This would crush them.

Man this is tense. Come on boys!

HOLY s***