Michael Stuart: Lightning and Hurricanes Set for Key Divisional Battle

4-3 Carolina. I'm biased, obviously, but you need to have the puck to score goals, and Tampa just doesn't have the puck that often.

The addition of Hall is an interesting one. It'll be weird for him, but a steady, bottom-six energy/checking role should suit him just fine. All he has to do is work hard and grind it out in all 3 zones.

Tampa has firepower. They always do. But we're reaching the point where it's not compensating for the glaring flaws in their game anymore.

Unfortunately the Hurricanes should win 5 - 2.

4-3 Carolina. I'm biased, obviously, but you need to have the puck to score goals, and Tampa just doesn't have the puck that often.

The addition of Hall is an interesting one. It'll be weird for him, but a steady, bottom-six energy/checking role should suit him just fine. All he has to do is work hard and grind it out in all 3 zones.

Tampa has firepower. They always do. But we're reaching the point where it's not compensating for the glaring flaws in their game anymore.
- BINGO!

Funny thing is, firepower has been the problem this season. They don't shoot the puck at all. It's embarrassing to see how many shot opportunities get passed up.

Suck for Seth is on like Donkey Kong. Won't be watching, working at 3:45 am tomorrow.

Suck for Seth is on like Donkey Kong. Won't be watching, working at 3:45 am tomorrow.
- Artyukhin76

Almost not worth going to sleep!

You can always catch the hilights on nhl.com.

Suck for Seth is on like Donkey Kong. Won't be watching, working at 3:45 am tomorrow.
- Artyukhin76

Yup. Sleep well. I'll miss your commentary.

Funny thing is, firepower has been the problem this season. They don't shoot the puck at all. It's embarrassing to see how many shot opportunities get passed up.
- Michael_Stuart

Which is ridiculous, considering.

Which is ridiculous, considering.
- BINGO!

Yes indeed.

Almost not worth going to sleep!

You can always catch the hilights on nhl.com.
- Leafsandbolts

I'm a truck driver so sleep is good.

Welcome to the league, Mr. Johnson.

Suck for Seth is on like Donkey Kong. Won't be watching, working at 3:45 am tomorrow.
- Artyukhin76

with him on the horizon Hedman is just not necessary anymore.

Hemsky + Whitney for Hedman.

with him on the horizon Hedman is just not necessary anymore.

Hemsky + Whitney for Hedman.
- sanfordnson

You meant Eberle and Hall and EDM 1st.

You meant Eberle and Hall and EDM 1st.
- MisterC

More accurate probs but still not gonna happen.

Was at tonight s game, and i gotta tell ya, its time to let the kids play! This was the best ive seen of the Bolts in some time. Time to consider dumping salary in Brewer and Malone. Although he played well tonite i dont know why do we have Crombeen on this team. The kids are exciting, they fore checked well, the energy was from beginning to end, over all a solid game especially from Garon. El futuro looks real good!!

More accurate probs but still not gonna happen.
- sanfordnson

No, no it won't. We're pretty happy with Hedman.

No, no it won't. We're pretty happy with Hedman.
- Artyukhin76

I dont blame you. Hes beastly. Have to admit it doesnt make sense from an Oilers perspective either. I put Hedman right on par with Petro and OEL. All future Norris candidates for years imo.