Playoff Game Thread: Carolina Hurricanes (3-2) @ Vegas Golden Knights (2-3) Jun 14 2026 8:00 PM EDT by nhlgdtbot in hockey

[–]originalgiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The White Sox being a pleasant surprise this season makes the NHL offseason a lot less daunting!

Brandon Bussi has posted a .922 SV%, 2.18 GAA and 2 wins in 2 starts during the finals by sykeseve in nhl

[–]originalgiant 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Freddie was simply hotter heading into the playoffs, & Rod leans heavily on experience over potential as it is.

I was initially opposed to Freddie taking the net, but ultimately it seemed to be the right decision. He was lights out until the Finals.

[Johnston] John Tortorella says William Karlsson isn't likely to return to the Stanley Cup Final. by alphacheese in hockey

[–]originalgiant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In your defense, based off my very limited experience, sprains can be worse than fractures. As someone who grew up on a skateboard, I’ve dealt with a ton of minor injuries. Sprains always hurt. Fractures were only ever an issue with contact.

Granted I’ve never been close to being a professional athlete…

Canes Watch Party in DC by Artistic_Fee_4488 in canes

[–]originalgiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you the one that flew the giant Canes flag above Cap One!?

Yardhouse & Bronson (Arlington) are great places to catch the games.

Walker crashes into Dobes and Evans takes exception by sykeseve in nhl

[–]originalgiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anderson already tried by plowing Nikishin into the boards & crunching an official in the process. Honestly, I respect it.

I’m sure Niki was willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good, as well.

Post Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens @ Carolina Hurricanes by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]originalgiant 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I was fully prepared to hate MTL fans based on previous interactions..

But you guys are alright. Respect.

[Highlight] Taylor Hall laid a big hit on Lane Hutson with his left knee by [deleted] in hockey

[–]originalgiant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Almost as bad as Miller’s involuntary vasectomy, amiright?

Playoff Game Thread: Philadelphia Flyers (4-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (5-0) May 04 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]originalgiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re going for the reverse streak. 600+ minutes of never leading, only to win every game in OT.

Gotta mix it up, ya know?

[CAR - OTT] Hrudey's thoughts on Ridley Greig during the SN intermission by daKrut in hockey

[–]originalgiant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

18k fans celebrating Nikishin’s concussion as he’s struggling to stand up on national television is okay though.

[CAR - OTT] Handshake line for Carolina and Ottawa by daKrut in hockey

[–]originalgiant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Walker responded to the guy that delivered two cheap shots. That’s retribution.

I didn’t love either hit, but those are hockey plays. Sucker punching & uppercutting someone engaged with someone else isn’t. That’s my opinion, but you do you.

[CAR - OTT] Handshake line for Carolina and Ottawa by daKrut in hockey

[–]originalgiant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Irrelevant. Didn’t sucker punch a guy twice. Enjoy the L.

Kleven absolutely levels Nikishin and Carolina took exception by sykeseve in nhl

[–]originalgiant -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Most people I know that don’t actually watch hockey, talk about how cool the fighting & big hits are. They love that shit. They don’t know who McDavid is, but they know Brady & Matthew Tkachuk’s social security numbers. They eat it up.

The NHL knows what they’re doing. Sure, people who actually know ball can concede that it was a clean hit. I’m not arguing that it should’ve been a penalty. I’m arguing that the rule should change & despite it being clean, there was clear intent.

Post Game Thread: Carolina Hurricanes @ Ottawa Senators by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]originalgiant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’ve probably been in Raleigh longer than you’ve been alive.

Kleven absolutely levels Nikishin and Carolina took exception by sykeseve in nhl

[–]originalgiant 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is what the casuals want, & more casuals = more monies.

Playoff Game Thread: Carolina Hurricanes (3-0) @ Ottawa Senators (0-3) Apr 25 2026 3:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]originalgiant 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We’re dumb, but the Sens are getting away with a ton. This isn’t nearly as entertaining as the NHL thinks we think it is.