Beerguyrob - August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

So, the majority of the NHL's play-in series have concluded, and here's what we know so far: Montreal did the Lord's work & knocked out the Penguins; Arizona validated Gary Bettman's (BOOOOO!) relocation strategy by knocking out Nashville; Calgary the same by beating the V.2 Jets; The Blackhawks gave the

Your Wednesday Evening Game 7 Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: Likely solely brought in for the inevitable headlines when he was cut, the Bears have indeed cut Chris Blewitt from their kicker competition at camp, after only one day. During a photo-op, all three kickers they brought in to camp for trials - Blewitt, Eddy Pineiro, & Elliott Fry

Your “Barely Making An Effort” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

NFL Nuggets: The Jags are trying out Terrelle Pryor. As a Wide Receiver. They have enough terrible backup QBs. He played for both the Jets & Bills in 2018. Todd Gurley is working out but not doing drills at Rams OTAs. They are trying to reduce the workload on his

Your Memorial Day Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

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It's a holiday, so the quiet NFL offseason is extra quiet today. I hope all the American commentists enjoyed all the barbecues, beers & bullshittery that accompany a holiday weekend and family get-together. NFL Nuggets: Unless you were under a rock, or out sweeping the clouds away, Bart Starr died, aged

“It’s An Abomination!” – A NHL Conference Finals Preview

Beerguyrob - May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

From a first round that made no sense to a second round that featured some of the best overtime games in the league's history, the NHL Playoffs, 2019 edition, have sure been awash in tension and emotion. BUT ENOUGH OF THAT SENTIMENTAL BULLSHIT! It's time to talk about the third round. Carolina vs.

“It’s Madness I Tell You!” – A NHL Second Round Preview

NHL Beat

Beerguyrob - April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Well, that was one hell of a first round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ2X9SANsME For the first time in NHL history, all four division winners were knocked out in the first round. Boston is the (theoretical) highest seed remaining in the tournament. Let's look back on what some dumbass predicted would happen: Matchup: Prediction: Actual Result East: Tampa

Your Wednesday Evening NHL Western Conference Preview & Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

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(Sorry I'm late - the students needed extra help today.) As the playoffs start tonight, we wrap up our brief two-day intro coverage by looking at the Western Conference matchups: Calgary vs. Colorado Colorado already starts this series mentally down in the eyes of their fans, because they got FUCKED in the Draft

Your Tuesday Evening NHL Eastern Conference Preview & Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

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Well, let's get this out of the way: Congrats Seamus. And as a reminder, I'm very disappointed in the rest of you. For the next couple of nights, I'm going to eschew the usual NFL News I collect so we all can gather 'round and discuss the pertinent matter at hand -

Your 2018-19 NHL Western Conference Preview

Beerguyrob - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Yesterday, I raised the topic of the NHL's Eastern Conference, a.k.a. "the teams Gary Bettman wants to win the Cup". Today, it's the West, where dreams die upon the altar of the travel schedule. Pacific Division: Anaheim Ducks - by friend of Low Commander, Funky Brewmaster For the first time in a few

Your 2018-19 NHL Eastern Conference Preview

Beerguyrob - October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Hi, I'm Beerguyrob. As I am Canadian, I am more than qualified to rant about the upcoming NHL season. Y'know, that sport which occupies the dead zone between NFL broadcasts which isn't basketball. I'll leave it to Forbes to argue about the relative valuation of each team. The NHL has been

Your “You Can Suit Yourself Baby, But You Don’t Suit Me” Thursday Evening Open Thread

DFOing Good

Beerguyrob - June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

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NFL News: Due to infractions over pass coverage contact during drills, the Ravens will lose their final two OTAs this week. Owner Steve Bisciotti & coach John Harbaugh were fined $100,000 & $50,000 respectively. The Ravens and Harbaugh were fined $343,057 and $137,223, respectively, for a similar infraction in 2016.

Your Memorial Day Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 28, 2018May 28, 2018

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NFL News: It's a holiday, so it's pretty quiet. Cassius Marsh let loose on his feelings about "The Patriot Way": "They don't have fun there. There's nothing fun about it. There's nothing happy about it. I didn't enjoy any of my time there." "It made me for the first time