Your “Hey – There’s A Game 7 On Tonight!” Thursday Evening Open Thread

NFL Notes:

  • Looking like his mom also told him that he’s the most handsome boy on the team, Brock Ostweiler brushed off questions that he’s not ready to be the Browns’ starting QB:
    • Are you good enough to be a starting quarterback? “Absolutely. Absolutely.”
  • Not understanding what it means to be a Tom Coughlin quarterback, Blake Bortles has recognized that he needs to cut down on the stupid turnovers.
    • a mocking note in the story points out that “those 16 interceptions last season were a career-low for the third-year quarterback”.
  • Luke Kuechly wants people to stop asking him about concussions.
    • Other Luke Kuechly doesn’t mind answering the questions.

    

Finally, your long read of the day comes from ESPN, who has a breakdown on the frictions in the Seahawks locker room, and how the difference in held-to standards has kept them from winning the multiple Super Bowls they feel they’ve deserved.

It highlights the divide between offence & defence, and exposes the hard feelings that have not yet proved water under the bridge. It also lays the groundwork for the demolition of the “Legion of Boom” after this season, when contracts begin to expire.


Tonight’s sports:

  • NHL:
    • Game 7: Sens at Pens – 8:00PM | NBCSN / CBC / Sportsnet
  • NBA:
    • Game 5: Cavaliers at Celtics – 8:30PM | TNT / TSN
  • MLB:
    • Rangers at Red Sox – 7:30PM | Sportsnet1

CFL training camps open this weekend.

‘BOUT TIME!

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A Canadian man-child of indeterminate age, he stays young by selling alcohol at sporting events and yelling at the patrons he serves. Their rage nourishes his soul, and their tips pay for his numerous trips to various sporting events.
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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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ballsofsteelandfury

All the whistles have been put away until Monday, right?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

Way back when ESPN was doing all the NHL Playoff things, there was a fantastic video package involving the life cycle of a fan during playoff hockey set to “O Fortuna”. To this day, I can’t find the fucking thing online.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Unsurprised
ballsofsteelandfury

Just what this hockey game needs!

Brocky

That’s some quality lip syncing there

Gratliff

Grapplin’ Greg Gianforte is now up to a 4.6% lead with 57% precincts reporting. America, folks.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Brocky

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Even more collusion.

ballsofsteelandfury

Well, with that dog, it’s obvious!

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Brocky

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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The Maestro

Anyone got any krokodil? It’s probably still more relaxing than watching this second OT…

Gratliff

Right up until your skin starts disintegrating

King Hippo

small price to pay!

BrettFavresColonoscopy

I see it’s not just Senators in Washington incapable of closing deals.

/shows self out

Fronkenshteen

DFO POLL: Should Fronkenshteen take a shot of Jameson?

BrettFavresColonoscopy

NO!

Take two shots.

Mr. Ayo

This is the proper prescription for asking

Gratliff

Nay.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

There is an 80% chance that man went right home and rubbed one out. A 20% chance he didn’t wait that long.

Senor Weaselo

Did you ever say what happened last night?

ballsofsteelandfury

Yes, I was waiting for the story!

Fronkenshteen

I was asked to stay with the manager on duty because the waitstaff was uncomfortable being around a particular cook. This guy claims to be an MMA fighter who uses steroids, drinks freely from the taps on the job, and freely sexually harasses as a matter of personality. Since I’m not management, I got drunk and decided to blow his doors off. Luckily I escaped without getting into a physical encounter (which I’d have lost horribly) and he called in sick today. So, I might’ve done a good thing badly. Was pretty sure I was gonna get my teeth punched in there for a bit though.

ballsofsteelandfury

WhooHoo! Great job!

Fronkenshteen

Worried I rattled the wrong cage, you know?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Still, watch your back; assholes like that keep grudges.

Fronkenshteen

I’m Irish. So I want to make up with the guy.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

I’m Scottish/British/Neanderthal; I hold grudges.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Fronkenshteen

Bingo-bango!

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

As a Philly fan, this is where I accept the inevitable. I imagine it’s harder when the result is still in question.

King Hippo

what do you have to balance out teh opiates on a night like this?

scotchnaut

Stupid Penguins fans.

Fronkenshteen

Nah. That replay they saw fooled me. They just need to see [is assasinated]

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Also; water is wet.

Gratliff

Ed Snider tribute on the verge of breaking out in Pittsburgh

ballsofsteelandfury

5 more OTs to go…

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Before she was writing about murder, dat ass was murderin’!

King Hippo

Malkin trying hard to procure, eat boogers with gloves on. Is suitably frustrated.

Gratliff

loooooooooooooooooool @ trolled Pens fans

Fronkenshteen

For one night only Anderson makes a better wall than a window

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Evening, gents and possibly a lady or two. I randomly linked up with a friend of a friend and his buddy to play music tonight. Good times. My wrist is sore. So no different than any other night. Heyo!

Gratliff

It’s important to switch hands when one gets tired

King Hippo

They should mention that in divorce law handouts, as one forgets.

King Hippo

ignoring nonsense drama, enjoying the Game 7 tension

theeWeeBabySeamus

Myself as well, Hippo. Cheers to you, Sir.
This not getting involved shit is underrated. I like it.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Fronkenshteen

Yeaux!

ballsofsteelandfury

So, I just looked up the ten longest hockey games in history.

We’ve still got a ways to go.

Fronkenshteen

Caps-Isles?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

CAPS-Isles?

ballsofsteelandfury

#10 on the list

King Hippo

PIT tends to be involved in a disproportionate number

Gratliff

Staying up til 2 am to pass out right before Keith Primeau scores in the 5th OT was overrated

Fronkenshteen

No high stick?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

That’s what SHE SAID!!

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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blaxabbath

Remember when NHL was going to become big in the US? Since that was supposed to happen, here’s what actually became big:

Reality TV
NBA (twice)
Relatively MLS
True Crime Series
Gluten-Free
A black President
Religious Extemism

blaxabbath

Kinda nascar
Definitely country* music

Senor Weaselo

Not enough laser puck.

King Hippo

dunno where you got the MLS part from, herpes is more popular, outside the Pacific NW

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Fronkenshteen

Make fists with your toes…
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Fronkenshteen

Sens have superior legs here ,,,IMO

Mr. Ayo

Shame they cover them up with all those pads and clothing

Fronkenshteen

[goes all to pieces]

Sill Bimmons

Leave off of WCS.

Just because you want to fuck me to death doesn’t mean that you should ostracize this person.

Vent your peace @TheDoctorBill

I’ll still tell you to go fuck yourselves.

You bunch of worthless cowardly fuckweasels.

I secretly love you all.

Fronkenshteen

Hey! How are you?!

Sill Bimmons

Yeah, about what you might expect after exposing fucking morons like DTZM and their inability to host a/an sporting website.

That I really want to get back to.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Well, Interesting story here no doubt….but best if I stay out of it.
Offer still stands Sill.

PS, whatever happened here folks…I didn’t do it.

theeWeeBabySeamus

And yes, I did intentionally edit out my email addy above. Your invitation has been rescinded.

But do get help before it’s too late.

Fronkenshteen

You guys disagree about how things ought to progress here? I understand the podcast thing left a bad taste in your mouth. Or at least I gleaned it.

blaxabbath

Freeballin’ ain’t coming back?

Mr. Ayo

Welcome back!

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Glad to see you back!

scotchnaut

Is that the guy that blows his top, apologizes, blows his top, apologizes, blows his top, and apologizes again? I don’t think I know him.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Add in the excuses.

blaxabbath

Hi bud!

laserguru

Hey Sill, what’s happening?

Brick Meathook

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

HOW THE FUCK IS THAT NOT A TRIP

Fronkenshteen

Cuz NHL needs Pitt foar ratings.

King Hippo

someone would have to literally die, and even then would be 50/50

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

One way or the other, at the end of this game, my pre-this-series Senators hatred will return in full force.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Brocky

so i’m not huge on hockey, but did the commentators just confirm that interference call was horseshit??

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Brocky

Is that asthma psa part of throwback thursday, because holy shit that takes me back

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
King Hippo

That criminal thug jackass in Montana is gonna win, perhaps by a lot. Christ, I hate humanity and hope it dies out quickly.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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blaxabbath

Seriously? It’s Montana. They believe that a guy running an ad saying he’ll protect the second amendment is out for their guns if there’s a (D) next to his name.

theeWeeBabySeamus

(yay, overtime)
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scotchnaut

Ottawa deserves to win this.

ballsofsteelandfury

I deserve to get a blowjob.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Give me a minute to stretch first.

WCS

Olli Maata is playing about as good as I would right now. Criminey.

The Maestro

I AM READY TO SHIT A DICK

ballsofsteelandfury

– A. RODGERS

King Hippo

Destiny. How that puck stayed out…

ballsofsteelandfury

This baby is going to OT. I don’t think the DFOers can handle it…

WCS

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Senor Weaselo

Can we cut to a look-in of the resident Ice REDBLACKS and Ice Yinzers?

King Hippo

they ded

Senor Weaselo

Also I think lil’ WCS is teething on the camera.

theeWeeBabySeamus

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King Hippo

Canadia: Land of Destiny

Gratliff

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

scotchnaut

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME????!!!!!!!!

King Hippo

sacre bleu!!