zCommander Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 On way to a client this morning I put the address in my GPS. When the GPS said make left turn on Wilson Blvd. It put a big grin on my face. What a great feeling to have the next day when your team wins and Wilson beating the crap out of Coburn on the way to the Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 27 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: I do question if the Vegas fans will show up in 5 years when the team ultimately falls apart due to a lack of a farm system. But they seem to enjoy the team and they put on a good show pregame (and on ice). Even if they ripped the Sharks off with their ideas. The problem for Vegas, in particular if they win the Cup is what is next? You can't ever top this, so how do you keep fans coming back? A big part of fandom is anticipation and imagining what it will feel like to win the big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, zskins said: On way to a client this morning I put the address in my GPS. When the GPS said make left turn on Wilson Blvd. It put a big grin on my face. What a great feeling to have the next day when your team wins and Wilson beating the crap out of Coburn on the way to the Cup. Somebody should make a bunch of "Tom" signs and tape them onto the front of all Arlington's Wilson Boulevard street signs so they all read "Tom Wilson Boulevard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, SkinsHokieFan said: The problem for Vegas, in particular if they win the Cup is what is next? You can't ever top this, so how do you keep fans coming back? A big part of fandom is anticipation and imagining what it will feel like to win the big one. It's the suffering that makes it taste sweeter. Although..speaking from experience with the Giants in MLB, the 2nd and 3rd were just as nice. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 32 minutes ago, SkinsHokieFan said: The problem for Vegas, in particular if they win the Cup is what is next? You can't ever top this, so how do you keep fans coming back? A big part of fandom is anticipation and imagining what it will feel like to win the big one. That's the thing. They don't deserve it. There is no victory without sacrifice and they've sacrificed nothing. There is no fear factor here. Its Vegas. This isn't the Russian 5 Red Wings or Patrick Roy's Avalanche. Its Las freaking Vegas. Its time to slay the Fleury dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I swear this was the last game of last year's series against the Pens in reverse. All the stats were against the Caps, yet they won. The hockey gods actually smiled on Washington for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: It's the suffering that makes it taste sweeter. Although..speaking from experience with the Giants in MLB, the 2nd and 3rd were just as nice. ? Yes and no...I was born into what felt like NFL royalty and became aware of the Redskins right as they won their first Super Bowl. I assume that was much sweeter for fans who had been with them since the 60s and 70s, but it was magical to me. To the point above, I was ELATED in 1987 when they did it again and even more beside myself when they had their magical run in 1991. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Coach is going to have a skate another hot lap. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 hmmmmmmmm wondering how much a game 3 ticket is going to cost me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, tshile said: hmmmmmmmm wondering how much a game 3 ticket is going to cost me. Right now? $800. By next Thursday? Probably closer to $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just now, Popeman38 said: Right now? $800. By next Thursday? Probably closer to $500. That's basically the conversation my group is having. We have some season ticket holders... hoping they can snag some through their access. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 minute ago, tshile said: That's basically the conversation my group is having. We have some season ticket holders... hoping they can snag some through their access. We'll see. Yeah, the presale is where I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Benefit is that there arent real Vegas fans that would come to town to inflate prices. It actually might be cheaper to get tickets to a game in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeroViper Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I'm not a hardcore hockey fan, I just watch the playoffs. So how in the hell did Vegas end up in the final? Meaning how were they allowed to be this good year 1? Is this the NHL's fault, wizardry by the GM, a lot of luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Yea, my crew is discussing tickets as well. I expect them to go down the day of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, VeroViper said: I'm not a hardcore hockey fan, I just watch the playoffs. So how in the hell did Vegas end up in the final? Meaning how were they allowed to be this good year 1? Is this the NHL's fault, wizardry by the GM, a lot of luck? The NHL changed the draft rules that really gave Vegas an advantage previous expansion teams didnt have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: The NHL changed the draft rules that really gave Vegas an advantage previous expansion teams didnt have. They also hired above average coaches and front office guys. Vegas also played other teams by offering to take contracts off of other teams hands if they made favorable trades for other players. Above all else, the guys on the Vegas team all played with a chip and were consistently a top 5 team this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mournblade Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I don't understand what the fear is about Fleury. Wasn't he terrible just a couple of seasons ago? Weren't Pittsburgh fans all over him, claiming he was a playoff choker and demanding his release? And didn't Matt Murray eventually win his job? Sorry I cannot be intimidated by Fleury. He might be on a little bit of a hot streak atm but that is all it is, a streak. OV and Co will bring him crashing back down to earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 47 minutes ago, Popeman38 said: Right now? $800. By next Thursday? Probably closer to $500. Yeah, I was thinking about trying for game 4, but I don't think I could afford that. I still regret not being able to go to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998. I had tickets to game 6, but of course...that game didn't happen. Haha. I still have my unused ticket somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mournblade said: I don't understand what the fear is about Fleury. Wasn't he terrible just a couple of seasons ago? Weren't Pittsburgh fans all over him, claiming he was a playoff choker and demanding his release? And didn't Matt Murray eventually win his job? Sorry I cannot be intimidated by Fleury. He might be on a little bit of a hot streak atm but that is all it is, a streak. OV and Co will bring him crashing back down to earth. Well he has a few shutouts this post season. ...but now Holtby does too. Two in a row, going into this series. Make it about Flower, I like that. Keep the Caps as the underdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 If it's anything like it was 2 yrs ago (in San Jose), face value for upper deck Stanley Cup tickets was over $600. I suspect the NHL has a part in fixing the price structure. Gl all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Grant Paulsen may be drinking on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Planning on going to game 4. My wife has told me there is no way I am *NOT* going to a game. If it wasn't Ramadan, I'd head out to sin city for game 1. But that would be haram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 What happens in Vegas..SHF....nah. not worth it. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Before yesterday's game, I figured if the Caps moved on it would be the Golden Knights in 6. But after the last two games where the Caps seized on scoring opportunities, scored early, and beat up on the Bolts (especially last night), I don't know if I can pick this one at all. If the Caps win, I'd love to see it happen at home - the arena will be deafening. But if Vegas wins, I really hope they don't do it at our place. I hate seeing footage of Steve Yzerman skating around the MCI Center rink with the Cup while the few remaining Caps fan look on in abject sadness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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