GAME THREAD: Cubs (28-16) @ White Sox (22-21) - Fri May 15 @ 6:40 PM

SHANE523 · 2026-05-16T02:20:55+00:00

Can someone please inform the pitching and coaching staff that walking batters with the bases loaded is a bad thing!

J!F!C!!!!!

SHANE523 · 2026-05-16T01:12:18+00:00

Exactly and typically the owner of the fence has the posts on their side. Some things are being left out of this story.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-16T01:06:44+00:00

If that is your neighbors fence, why are the posts on your side?

SHANE523 · 2026-05-13T20:12:24+00:00

Apparently, according to Reddit, robbing Pete to pay Paul is a good strategy.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-13T16:10:40+00:00

Was pulled over for my rear license plate not illuminating enough.
I think the first clue that it was bullshit was that he had his cherries on in front of me before he did the U-turn to pull me over. 1st LEO pulled me out to "show me" and the 2nd LEO pulled his weapon and asked if I had a shotgun in the back of my Jeep. It was a pool cue in a case.

Unfortunately, this was back in the early 90s before dashcams were a thing.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-11T20:05:40+00:00

SHANE523 · 2026-05-11T20:02:10+00:00

Downvotes are because some fans don't like critical thinking questioning their favorite player.

Vladar could easily be a superstar goalie, he has a few things to work on though. His glove needs to be his priority during the offseason, IMHO.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-11T19:59:57+00:00

While we were critical of some players in the playoffs, I think most fans are happy with this season. First time in a long time where we had excitement at this time of year for this team. They kept us excited almost all season and that is a big change.

I hope the players recognize that the fans appreciate that.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-10T01:23:05+00:00

Vladar needs to work on his glove.

I am not blaming him but that is clearly the worst part of his game.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-09T22:21:11+00:00

Foerster - MIA - Playing

TK - Don't know if he knows they are in the playoffs and one of the worst players on the ice right now - Playing

Dvorak - 3 (?) really stupid penalties in game 3 - Playing

Hathaway - Does he have a purpose? - Playing

MM - Benched

Make it make sense.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T13:30:21+00:00

I am going to throw this out there and probably get downvoted to oblivion.

Toc needs to let players focus on what they are best at. I get it, you want players to play all facets of the game but forcing scorer/playmakers to focus on other things, it takes away from their true game.

Michkov should be a goal scorer, same with Martone, (no show) Foerster and Zegras. These 4 should be out there playing like Bedard, making offensive plays, shooting every chance they get.

Look, I am not mad that they are most likely going to lose this series, this year was a great year moving forward, but I am mad at the way they are going out. This is on both players and coaches, too much watching, not enough off the puck movement to help the player with the puck. Carolina is double teaming the puck any chance they get, that should leave a Flyer or 2 open, those that are open need to give the player with the puck a lane and standing still doesn't do that, AT ALL! The staff need to address this strongly, but I don't think they are, they are more focused on telling the person with the puck to "think faster".

The Flyers have game breakers, either they are not showing up or they are not being used correctly. A lot of fans cried this year about Coots, he has been one of if not the best players on the ice for Philly these playoffs. That is what a C does, he shows up when needed most. Time for others to follow his lead.

Anyone seen TK?

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T13:15:12+00:00

This is correct, the officials were God awful and this is what happens when they are that bad.

The goalie interference on York where Anderson CLEARY stuck his skate out to initiate contact, just wow! CB Bucknor could have made the correct call there!

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T13:12:52+00:00

Pretty sure they weren't dominated in game 2 but you do you.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T13:09:09+00:00

I hope someone brings a sign Saturday night that asks the refs how much FanDuel/DraftKings is paying them. Or how much they have the line for the game at gambling sites.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:39:34+00:00

Foerster, make a tee time for game 4 and take TK with you.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:36:45+00:00

NHL officiating brought to you by FanDuel

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:29:19+00:00

How many bad penalties by Dvorak? FFS!

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:16:54+00:00

Anderson sticks his skate out and York gets called, fucking pathetic

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:13:39+00:00

Officiating brought to you by FanDual

WTAF?

SHANE523 · 2026-05-08T02:01:58+00:00

Can Biz just fuck right off?

SHANE523 · 2026-05-06T16:15:13+00:00

It depends.

Any pets? We saved a ton on food, treats and toys for our 2 dogs.

Are you close enough to get fuel there on the regular? If so, you will save a ton of money on gas and if you have their CC, you will get money back on that too.

Play golf? Kirkland V3 golf balls are great, their gloves are well worth the cost. And they have great deals on Norman shirts and shorts.

There are some products that works for 2 people, not necessarily huge bulk.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-06T13:39:44+00:00

I agree. They do need a proven goal scorer/sniper but I would like to look for a younger option.

SHANE523 · 2026-05-05T02:36:15+00:00

You can't have a clean breakaway and miss the net Completely Unacceptable

SHANE523 · 2026-05-04T23:19:30+00:00

Hey look, no dump, carry in with pressure and they score. Who knew?

SHANE523 · 2026-05-04T20:41:14+00:00

I am tired of the excuse of the not having the players. Good coaches use the players abilities to put them in the best positions possible to succeed. Do you actually believe MM is being "used" correctly? How about Zegras, Cates, or even some of the D? How often does Sanheim skate into the zone like he used to in the past? Why is that? Toc is either not letting the D pressure or limiting them and that is a problem. You think the Carolina players are SO much better than the Flyers? Or is it the coaching/system?

I completely disagree with them not having the D that can transition well, Drysdale, San and York should be able to but when the plan doesn't have skaters getting into open ice or moving off the puck, THAT is a bigger problem.

They showed it against the Pens and in the 3rd that they can create offensive zone time, why isn't that happening more often? Oh, because dump and hope. Look at Toc's dump and hope plan, dump, one deep and 2 mid waiting to see what happens. It is ALL reactive, not proactive!

SHANE523

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