This is one of the best perks for athletes, other than the money. If I were a professional athlete, I'd think it would be so exciting to have women in each town waiting for you and wanting to sleep with you. I wonder which towns this happens the most in, probably Miami, New Orleans, and maybe Boston? I think there's too much going on in NY & LA for athletes to be even noticed.

and pro athletes get noticed no matter how big a city they are in. Do you really think that LeBron James doesn't get noticed in NYC or LA? Give me a fucking break.

But the beauty of hobby is that anyone willing to spend a few bucks can fuck as many women as the most famous movie star or pro athlete, that is IF they can find the hidden room key in the lobby of course. lmao

.please don't review them. Chances are good that you'd be see'in a guy so i'd just as soon NOT know

Thanks for the target Mac. What are the odds that that Bean counter makes a cameo appearance on this board? I heard you two were thick as thieves lol

However seeing that the mangina officials got together AFTER the play to determine that a penalty had incurred (which was because they were in St Louis)...I guess one asshole decided that he was "targeting the head" which if you ever played (or coached or refereed) you'd know that wasn't the case.  Backes was the moron who went looking down (which we teach the PeeWee's NEVER to do BTW) for a puck and got whacked.

But since I wasn't the ref (or linesman)...guess it is what it is.  Just another blown call from a group of officials that can't seem to find their assholes with a GPS, flashlight and road map.

Still you gotta love playoff hockey...simply nothing beats it.  Here's hoping the Hawks find a way to continue until June...or God forbid the Cubs/Sox will be the news (until August when the Bears get the press).  And that's a crying shame indeed.

Rule 48 - Illegal Check to the Head
48.1 Illegal Check to the Head – A hit resulting in contact with an opponent's head where the head is targeted and the principal point of contact is not permitted. However, in determining whether such a hit should have been permitted, the circumstances of the hit, including whether the opponent put himself in a vulnerable position immediately prior to or simultaneously with the hit or the head contact on an otherwise legal body check was avoidable, can be considered.
48.2 Minor Penalty - For violation of this rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.
48.3 Major Penalty - There is no provision for a major penalty for this rule.
48.4 Game Misconduct Penalty – There is no provision for a major penalty for this rule.

48.5 Match Penalty - The Referee, at his discretion, may assess a match penalty if, in his judgment, the player attempted to or deliberately injured his opponent with an illegal check to the head.
         If deemed appropriate, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Commissioner at his discretion.
48.6 Fines and Suspensions – Any player who incurs a total of two (2) game misconducts under this rule, in either regular League or playoff games, shall be suspended automatically for the next game his team plays. For each subsequent game misconduct penalty the automatic suspension shall be increased by one game.
If deemed appropriate, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Commissioner at his discretion  (refer to Rule 28).

Discretion. I'm a Hawks fan and I thought the hit had "intent". But, the Mrs agrees with you. Only because she wants to see a Penguins/Hawks final lol

He's been suspended for 3 games

Oh well...if the all supreme Barry Melrose thought it was an illegal hit it must be   LOL

Still the thoughts of nearly 4 months of Cubs and Sox shit being the "highlights" makes me ill.

Guess the Hawks will have to find some intestinal fortitude and win in spite of the horrendous officiating.  And there are no excuses...there are going to be bad calls no matter what.  Good teams find ways to win in spite of them.  Guess we'll see if the Hawks are a good team  LOL

Three games is a slap on the wrist , He should have been booted for remainder.  

If the offense doesn't pick up they and that back up on any other team are done.

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But a bold faced liar as well  LOL

Not reading my posts...hysterical  

Yep...the only time you saw the inside of a locker room was to clean up the tape.

The thought of actually playing, coaching or reffing a real game scares the living shit out of you.  Easier to be an arm chair fan.  And that's what you are.

Even at my advanced age (and frailty) I suspect you couldn't last ten seconds on the pond with me.  Since you can't skate I'd give a nine second head start  LOL

Did you ever get Shanahan's autograph?  I'll see if Corey would send you an autograph and a pic of his Championship ring.

Even better, a RINK and skate this off lol

Go Hawks! Maybe I'll see you in Chicago

Best of 3 now...should be entertaining.

I offered cataclysm a skate off...but looks like he's busy cleaning up some locker room somewhere.

Probably sniffs jock straps for fun as well  

Unfortunately just cleaning up locker rooms doesn't qualify for understanding how games are played.

Maybe learn to skate...join an old men's league and see what this is all about.

Then you'll at least have a basic understanding.

Corey still loves you...as does Brent.  

Did Brents return have anything to do with that lol

With a parade to the penalty box the Blues had the chance to force a Game 7.  But when a goalie is a difference maker...he makes a difference.

Brent being back certainly didn't hurt the cause either  LOL

Has anyone told Backes the series is over.  He texted me this morning wanting to know if I wanted to join the morning skate.

Now what do you do with Ryan (can't stop a fucking beachball) Miller?