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I agree with the shot-blocking; their defense has played above their potential. As a fan of a "system-oriented" defensive structure with the Bruins, I think that goes a long way. Mike Sullivan influence for sure I'd say. Offensive depth is another area to go along with that speed. When Kessel and Hagelin are on your 3rd line, you have some amazing depth; and both are fast skaters & quick shooters. Good moves by the GM. And last I think is goaltending. They struck a hot goalie in Murray. Since the first cup he won, Fleury seemed to be a bit of a choker. I don;t blame him for the loss he had when he filled in; he came in cold off an injury. But he has not been the hot goalie that gets it done post-season, and Murray has been closer to that. Sadly for SJ and fans like me, this is a team that was put together well, and got a quality injection of good coaching mid-season. They became hot, some played to their potential and others played likely above. I have a grudging respect for them....but I still don't like them so much, especially with hypocritical and whiny Mario at the helm.

Not happy with this series.....really want ex-Bruin Jumbo Joe to lift the cup......

RIP Kimbo Slice, died of supposed heart failure. Provided some excitement in MMA, but ultimately proved he didn't belong amongst the best. Still, his story was a good one, a bit of rags to riches.....

Is that a Chuppah? I can't tell if groom is wearing a yarmulke or not.... Indeed, does look quite lovely (and expensive)!

Nice win! Keep it up Sharks!

I grew up watching his fights, no one like him combining skills and personality. RIP.......another great one lost in 2016.

Just got back with my son from his first round of playoffs for tennis, the team won all 5 matches! Woo-hoo! On to the next school tomorrow.....

Happy Birthday!

Shit, sorry to hear, especially "on his own terms" and with a family....RIP Wally.

Hillbilly Moon Explosion - Damn Right Honey. Fun stuff, hard to classify with one genre. Definite strong Rockabilly, but a fair bit of others too.

Oy, glad she's OK. Tough decision, but probably the best.....

Wow......neither did I!!!! Still RIP....... Oddly enough, I think there was a recent headline I read about her dying (indeed maybe one of those anniversary tributes), maybe that's why I thought Al was "current."

Yeah, I think Mike Sullivan did a great job in coaching the team to come out hard and fast. Certainly was not boring hockey in any way. That 3rd line for the Pens is a killer, though. Bonino playing so well, and if your third line features Phil Kessel (playing his best playoff hockey ever) as well you have some great depth. That may be the thing that makes it hardest for SJ. Go Sharks!

So true Al. RIP to an incredible woman, and a superb example of humanity!

I think the guy on the stairs shot screams "I'm a major douche" rather loudly.... And I'm with Dusty overall, crass is a word I'd consider using. Apple is jumping the retail experience shark IMO.

Jumbo Joe Thornton: The Beard To Challenge Al's Beard (TM)

Meh....Penguins won. Several people on a Bruins forum think that SJ will have an easy time. I don't necessarily think that, but hope that the Sharks can expose the sometimes-weak Pittsburgh D. Penguins role players coming through for them as well, great depth this year at forward; something they hadn't had a lot with big contracts going to Crosby and Malkin. So they do make me nervous, but they can be beat. Go Sharks!!!!!

Once Brent heard "sauce" he was lost in dreams of Biscuit Gravy.....

Dang....sounds like ice cream....

The EBTG posts made me pull out Baby The Stars Shine Bright, and my favorite song of theirs: EDIT: the blond woman playing piano, Cara Tivey, we think is related to my friend Steve.....

I loved Doug's "power" headphone amp shown on the prior page, the gold (?) inlay is gorgeous!

RIP Mr. Kwouk. One of my favorite (non-PC) lines ever from a movie: "...where are you, my little yellow friend....?" And then he pops out of the fridge to attack.....

Interesting series in the West. Momentum keeps shifting, if there really IS any at this point. Two strong teams.... In the East, glad to see Tampa pulled ahead and in Pittsburgh. Now please finish them off on Tampa's home ice. Pitt has played pretty well in front of their goalies, but the cracks are showing, and Fleury in net was a big mistake IMO (see my comment earlier in thread, re: Caps winning if Fleury was in). I'm pretty sure Sullivan will start Murray next game. And it's actually refreshing to see Phil Kessel play with fire, something he has apparently lacked when with the Bruins and Maple Leafs. Seems he has picked up where Crosby has declined. Ultimately I'd like a SJ cup win, though the Blues wouldn't upset me. And Tampa Bay wouldn't upset me, as Stamkos is one of my favorite players for combination of skill, leadership, and class. Even though he hasn't played due to injury, I'd love to see him get a cup.... Just enjoying the games!

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