At this point, Crosby needs to seriously think about his long-term health. He’s still young, he’s won every major trophy in hockey and christ I don’t want to see him more fucked up than he’s already going to be by the time he’s in his mid-30's.

I read an article a few weeks ago that said the the Capitals deserve to win the Stanley Cup, and while I agree they may be very good no one ever deserves to win. This is the playoffs and if you can’t get 16 wins using every tool available, you’re done. Also, I’ve seen plenty Caps diving at phantom sticks.

I was having dinner with folks from PEI the other night who were honestly astounded the maritimes don’t have a NHL team.

Goddamnit. They were praising Fiala on Hockey Night in Canada during the first intermission. I love it when players play hurt during the playoffs. It’s kind of impossible with a broken leg thanks to a shitty hit.

Fun fact: I missed out on a 2 million dollar bonus this year and I didn’t have a coach to blame.

This is the best time of the year for hockey. Dudes sacrifice their bodies on the ice, I sacrifice my free time and liver. We all win.

Fuck you NBC Sports and the setting that doesn’t let me view this video.

Ratfuck is one of the nicest nicknames Marchand’s been given.

For whatever reason Montreal decided to trade a pick for Steve Ott... in other news, I ate a sandwich.

Defend Bertuzzi? Fuck no! Defend Burrows? He doesn’t need it.

Carey Price is a captain, eh? I thought goalies were discouraged from being captains.

Well at least the Canucks loosing streak is intact...

Hey - I need some help. My wife and I just quit our jobs and are moving to Canada. OK - she’s Canadian and we’ve been planning this move for a long time so we’re gonna be fine money wise ETC but I’m freaking the fuck out!

Least we forget Matt Cooke’s legacy now that he’s retired?

Last night I was conflicted. The Jets did a great job shutting out the Blackhawks but... the Jets... goddamnit...

Goddamnit. I loved hating Bickell’s game because he’s been so frustratingly good.

What Canaidan province is this “Ottowa” in?

Goddanmit.

I’m willing to bet concussion spotters aren’t going to make the game any safer. We’ll see a top goaltender’s season ended abruptly by Milan Lucic before 2016 ends.

Thanks to the World Cup of hockey we now know what advertisements on NHL jerseys will look like.