The NHL Thread

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

We changed our state flower to Marc-Andre Fleury for the playoffs. Contrary to popular belief, Vegas really likes hockey and we’re moderately funny.

I wasn’t really commenting on Vegas way one or the other, but that is cool to see the city is so excited about it. I just hope it sticks long term. Wasn’t aware of the Fleury thing. That’s cool

I was more commenting on the sheer unbelievableness of the fact that the Caps are the reason behind one of the most famous signs in the world being changed. That’s just wild to me. I’m so happy for this team. This has been such a long time coming.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

I still can’t believe the Caps are in the SCF. It *really* hasn’t hit me yet

Seemed not too long ago this team was facing a 2-0 series deficit and in 2 OT for game 3. That Lars Eller goal was the break this team needed & deserved to jump start something fun

Fucking crazy, right?

We’re gonna wear the Stanley Cup Finals patch on the jerseys next week. Unreal, right? We’re playing in fucking June, man!

[Brohan_Santana]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Fucking crazy, right?



We’re gonna wear the Stanley Cup Finals patch on the jerseys next week. Unreal, right? We’re playing in fucking June, man!

So pumped!!

I’m also in a predicament - I have tickets with pops for Game 3 but my best friend who got me into DMB is turning 30. His wife reserved a rooftop bar in Baltimore for his birthday for his 30th on June 2nd.

I RSVP’d to that not thinking I would have a conflict and now I do. I don’t like breaking commitments but I feel like this is a good exception, right?

I know he’ll understand but I really don’t like breaking commitments for good friends when I already commit to something. He’s a huge sports guy and I think he would understand - I was the best man at his wedding and he got me Caps socks to wear at his wedding as a groomsman gift.

My birthday is on Monday June 4. They’re also playing at home then.

What do I do? Do I try to swap tickets? PTO is not a problem.

I love the Caps but they’re making difficult decisions for me....

I would appreciate other input from others

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by barbogast

I wasn’t really commenting on Vegas way one or the other, but that is cool to see the city is so excited about it. I just hope it sticks long term. Wasn’t aware of the Fleury thing. That’s cool

I was more commenting on the sheer unbelievableness of the fact that the Caps are the reason behind one of the most famous signs in the world being changed. That’s just wild to me. I’m so happy for this team. This has been such a long time coming.

Oh brother, I’m excited for you. This might be the first time for any sport that I’ve gone into a major series without having even fake animosity for the other team. This ride has been insane, and I’m excited for what comes next.

(Plus, we’ll be even better next year and 4 years after. Hide yo kids, hide yo Cups)

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

So pumped!!

I’m also in a predicament - I have tickets with pops for Game 3 but my best friend who got me into DMB is turning 30. His wife reserved a rooftop bar in Baltimore for his birthday for his 30th on June 2nd.

I RSVP’d to that not thinking I would have a conflict and now I do. I don’t like breaking commitments but I feel like this is a good exception, right?

I know he’ll understand but I really don’t like breaking commitments for good friends when I already commit to something. He’s a huge sports guy and I think he would understand - I was the best man at his wedding and he got me Caps socks to wear at his wedding as a groomsman gift.

My birthday is on Monday June 4. They’re also playing at home then.

What do I do? Do I try to swap tickets? PTO is not a problem.

I love the Caps but they’re making difficult decisions for me....

I would appreciate other input from others

That’s definitely tough. I would talk to the friend. If you wanna go to the game, I wouldn’t feel bad about at least telling the friend that. Of course, if you do, assuming the guy isn’t a dick, he’ll surely tell you to go the game.

You could swap tickets. Can your dad also go to game 4? If so, perhaps this is the best plan. Friend’s 30th bday + SCF game with Dad.

I hope you can make it work, but I personally don’t think you should feel too guilty about prioritizing the Caps for the next two weeks.

My dad’s already made it clear to me he’s prepared to unload cash to go watch the Caps win the Cup in person, but I almost think being at Verizon would be the most fun place to be should they win, whether it’s on the road or not. Not to mention, the viewing parties are free. The good thing for me is both games 5 and 6 occur on days off for me, and game 7 is the easiest day of the week for me to get off. Honestly this series worked out very nicely for my personal schedule. I have basically zero commitments other than work, and the only game I’ll miss part of because of work is game 3. I got pretty lucky.

All of that of course assumes they do well. Big if there.

[Brohan_Santana]

Originally Posted by barbogast

That’s definitely tough. I would talk to the friend. If you wanna go to the game, I wouldn’t feel bad about at least telling the friend that. Of course, if you do, assuming the guy isn’t a dick, he’ll surely tell you to go the game.



You could swap tickets. Can your dad also go to game 4? If so, perhaps this is the best plan. Friend’s 30th bday + SCF game with Dad.



I hope you can make it work, but I personally don’t think you should feel too guilty about prioritizing the Caps for the next two weeks.



My dad’s already made it clear to me he’s prepared to unload cash to go watch the Caps win the Cup in person, but I almost think being at Verizon would be the most fun place to be should they win, whether it’s on the road or not. Not to mention, the viewing parties are free. The good thing for me is both games 5 and 6 occur on days off for me, and game 7 is the easiest day of the week for me to get off. Honestly this series worked out very nicely for my personal schedule. I have basically zero commitments other than work, and the only game I’ll miss part of because of work is game 3. I got pretty lucky.



All of that of course assumes they do well. Big if there.

Do you work in the service industry? I’ve noticed that you work a lot of weekends

[Climb2safety]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

So pumped!!

I’m also in a predicament - I have tickets with pops for Game 3 but my best friend who got me into DMB is turning 30. His wife reserved a rooftop bar in Baltimore for his birthday for his 30th on June 2nd.

I RSVP’d to that not thinking I would have a conflict and now I do. I don’t like breaking commitments but I feel like this is a good exception, right?

I know he’ll understand but I really don’t like breaking commitments for good friends when I already commit to something. He’s a huge sports guy and I think he would understand - I was the best man at his wedding and he got me Caps socks to wear at his wedding as a groomsman gift.

My birthday is on Monday June 4. They’re also playing at home then.

What do I do? Do I try to swap tickets? PTO is not a problem.

I love the Caps but they’re making difficult decisions for me....

I would appreciate other input from others

I’m June 3rd.

[Roose13]

Go to the gams but talk to your buddy first

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

Do you work in the service industry? I’ve noticed that you work a lot of weekends

I do. I’m a restaurant chef (well technically sous chef, but I’m getting there) so Friday night and Saturday night are obviously important shifts for me. I’m lucky that I work in a restaurant that closes early for restaurant standards and my exec is super chill and lets me have Sundays off

Plus I have full control of the kitchen speaker when the Caps are playing. Everyone wants to listen to rap music all the time. Those fuckers just gonna have to deal

[jcc522]

30. He is turning 30. Who cares?

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by jcc522

30. He is turning 30. Who cares?

Friends are important, bro

Plus 30 was a big deal, at least for me

[mthawk07]

It’s the Stanley Cup Finals and the Caps are finally back in it. He’ll understand. I know I would.

[~Crashintome89~]

I'm sorry, when my team is in the Final, all bets are off in terms of parties, weddings, etc.

[BotheLaneFan]

See if you can swap tix, if so do that. If not, talk to him. He’ll understand. Get him a dumb thing from the game, too like a shirt or something. He’ll dig it I assume?

[Roose13]

Brohan, def go to game 4 so you can see them get swept

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

So pumped!!

I’m also in a predicament - I have tickets with pops for Game 3 but my best friend who got me into DMB is turning 30. His wife reserved a rooftop bar in Baltimore for his birthday for his 30th on June 2nd.

I RSVP’d to that not thinking I would have a conflict and now I do. I don’t like breaking commitments but I feel like this is a good exception, right?

I know he’ll understand but I really don’t like breaking commitments for good friends when I already commit to something. He’s a huge sports guy and I think he would understand - I was the best man at his wedding and he got me Caps socks to wear at his wedding as a groomsman gift.

My birthday is on Monday June 4. They’re also playing at home then.

What do I do? Do I try to swap tickets? PTO is not a problem.

I love the Caps but they’re making difficult decisions for me....

I would appreciate other input from others

Ouch, that’s a tough one. My thoughts are if, IF, you and your dad can make Game 4, and you can swap the tickets, I’d say go to your friend’s. He only turns 30 once, and the Caps are guaranteed game 4. But man, Game 3, the one to break the ice after 20 years, I’m going to feel that energy in Pittsburgh.

Originally Posted by barbogast

I do. I’m a restaurant chef (well technically sous chef, but I’m getting there) so Friday night and Saturday night are obviously important shifts for me. I’m lucky that I work in a restaurant that closes early for restaurant standards and my exec is super chill and lets me have Sundays off

Plus I have full control of the kitchen speaker when the Caps are playing. Everyone wants to listen to rap music all the time. Those fuckers just gonna have to deal

But the new Kanye’s coming out!!

If they don’t let you have the game on, put That Girl Is You on a loop during an off night.

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Friends are important, bro

Plus 30 was a big deal, at least for me

Originally Posted by Dramageek

Ouch, that’s a tough one. My thoughts are if, IF, you and your dad can make Game 4, and you can swap the tickets, I’d say go to your friend’s. He only turns 30 once, and the Caps are guaranteed game 4. But man, Game 3, the one to break the ice after 20 years, I’m going to feel that energy in Pittsburgh.

Today I learned that turning 30 is thing for some people.

[Roose13]

Yes, 30 is a big deal (I turn 30 next month and my wife is taking me to the Phillies/Yankees game), but man, you can't pass up SCF tix.

[TMoore4075]

Birthdays haven't been a thing for me since I turned 21.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Roose13

Brohan, def go to game 4 so you can see them get swept

Roose is further confirming the enormous size of his penis.

[Climb2safety]

Love birthdays.

If you don’t have a wife and kids yet, as a man you’ll learn this is really the one day a year you can let yourself be completely selfish and do exactly what you want from start to finish without feeling guilty. At least the way I feel.

Fishing or golfing, plus ribs for me please.

My birthday is finally on a weekend these next two years.

[jcc522]

16- drive
18- adult
21- alcohol
30- ????
40- "the hill"
65(67)- retirement

Guess I don't get it. Your friend has been having birthdays for the last 20 years and will continue to have them for the next 20 unless he dies. No guarantees on the hockey team. Go see hockey.

[Roose13]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

Roose is further confirming the enormous size of his penis.

I'm a little uncomfortable with you talking about my penis

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Roose13

I'm a little uncomfortable with you talking about my penis

Comes with the territory.

[Roose13]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

Comes with the territory.

What happens in Vegas?...

[mthawk07]

Ironically enough, my wife took me to a Lightning game on my 30th birthday.

[Dramageek]

Eh, after 21 I figure the only ones that are any kind of deal are the ones that end in zero.

[~Crashintome89~]

my wife left me on my 30th birthday.

[barbogast]

On my 30th birthday, my wife took me on a surprise road trip to New Orleans to see some old friends. She made a huge deal out of it. It meant a lot to me.

I agree with DG, after 21, the only birthdays that matter are the ones that end in 0, and I do think those are important ones and worth celebrating. You’re important enough to make a big deal over once a decade.

[dmbetc]

On my 30th birthday I flew back to NY and surprised my parents. Then told them they were taking me and 20 friends out to dinner.