I don’t pray anymore. But I know she does. So I’ll send one out into the universe for Dolly Parton. We need you here, ma’am.

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Otter-zilla! Jake Oettinger’s mask for this season has some sort of monster Otter. Painted by David Gunnarsson

We just re-upped our subscription to Lightning Insider. If y'all have the means, please subscribe. #GoBolts

Oh, and Vasy played. And newcomer Phoenix got a little time, too. 🙃 A great write-up as always, Erik, but I cannot help but laugh at how thin this silver lining is. Didn't give you a lot to work with.

Move on and focus on the regular season. #GoBolts

I’m not anti-fighting or anti-physicality in hockey, they’re parts of the game that make it so unique and entertaining. But, at this point, this isn’t hockey. It’s basically WWE. Eventually you gotta clock it for what it is.

Goncalves and Schmidt fined while Moser and Sabourin will have hearings. We have no issue with that, and wouldn't be surprised if Moser is out a couple of games, but the Panthers emerge without even a fine. At the very least, Verhaeghe's boarding should have cut into his wallet a bit. #GoBolts

This is a very Cooper response. I hope he's being publicly chill while calling them out behind the locker room doors. Actually, more than anything tonight, I hope he's quite clear about discipline when these teams meet in regular season when it actually matters.

Jon Cooper on having three skaters on his bench: "That was a first for me. I think we had more coaches than players on the bench at one point."

Florida men combine for 274 penalty minutes, 13 ejections.

Thank all the hockey gods on the former, and good heavens, here's hoping on the latter.

We have now entered "theater of the absurd" level in this game. I hated reading Pinter (just the one I had to) in school, so this is not a complimentary statement.

LMFAO and also SMFH - as @marklazerus.bsky.social so aptly said, this really is "the Florida Man of hockey games."

This is the Florida Man of hockey games.

They just took a Florida goal off the board (it was scored like six minutes ago in playing time) because Mikkola was ejected but hadn't left? Never seen anything like this.

That poor bastard. Pay him per word tonight.

So... let's go check out the #Caturday thread. Unironically. I do so love the actually furry kitties! Instantly more entertaining. 😻

At this point, I think we can stop calling this a hockey game. That's just not what is happening here. 🥊

“So what’re ya in for?”

At some point, they will be down to only non-combatants who want to play the game. Right? Or failing that, possibly just a 2-2 goalie battle. 🤷‍♀️

...so maybe, even in a game that doesn't count, the Bolts might want to focus on the hockey and avoid being down 2 men again. SMH.

That didn't take long. Sheesh! I wonder what the final tally of hockey to fighting/posturing/messaging will be.

We are deeply saddened to share that our buddy Harry Hedman crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday. 💙 Harry helped raise thousands of dollars for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, and in his memory, the @LightningFDN will be making a $7,700 donation to @HumaneTampaBay in his honor.

Happy October 1st everyone! Our calendar is filled with a ton of fun this month, including the official start of hockey season. #GoBolts Remember to say "Rabbit, Rabbit" for good luck all month.

While I’m at it: You guys know what to do!! youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...

First preseason game, first win! ✅ Listen back to the highlights from Raleigh with @davemishkin.bsky.social as heard on 102.5 The Bone! #TBLvsCAR youtu.be/13LHBE-1GqM

"We can mourn Kirk. We can send prayers to his friends and family. We can take stock of the gravity of this event. We can — and should — do all of this and more without pretending he was something, as a public figure, that he was not." Kirk wouldn't have diluted his messages for a "nice" eulogy.

I don’t make the rules. I just abide by them.

"And" will work for me, too. Not as confident of how well "slowly" applies. 🙃

The stupid crack down on DEI did some damage to Nashville Pride this year. Help out if you can! www.savenashvillepride.org

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Bring them back! Hurricane cakes may be the only thing to actually unite Floridians

While I could make a case for gator, Pub Subs, and any adulterated Cuban involving lettuce and tomato (don't waste good ones), @auntchalupa.bsky.social and @generationxwing.bsky.social, this is my favorite answer. For the gamers in the crowd, this deals bludgeoning, poison, AND necrotic damage.

This thread is life. 😆

👇This! 🏳️‍🌈

A kind and generous soul died today. An advocate for people with disabilities and for education opportunities for all, Mike did not let serious health issues stop from still making a positive difference. Including founding a scholarship at UCF, a school he loved: foundation.ucf.edu/chpsmurray

I'm going to be thinking about A Muppet Princess Bride all weekend and then some. This NEEDS to happen.

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At this point it's safe to assume that if there is beer, or in this case a stout, Patrick Maroon WILL be there.

This is one elite crew. 🤩 Victor Hedman, Cam Atkinson, Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel, Pat Maroon, Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Ryan McDonagh spent some time together in Dublin! (📸: IG/brandonhagel)

Up until his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s goal was to ascend a stage one last time and thrill his fans. When the subject of retirement came up in a 2020 Rolling Stone interview, Osbourne huffed. “Retire from what?” he said. “It’s not a job...." 🖤

I feel like if there’s a Valhalla, Ozzie’s in it End of an era for sure

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You know who wants the Epstein Files released? The Heard Island Penguins! The tariffs on their nonexistent exports may have left them dismayed but they’re clear eyed enough to know Jim Jordan & the Judiciary committee could subpoena them any time they choose. They’re massed & they’re watching.

So my spouse and I enjoy random music walks, and tonight's has been interesting: Established bands covering established bands/artists. Mastodon doing a great Elton John cover. Queensryche covering Pink Floyd. Allegaeon doing an amazing cover of Subdivisions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWny... 💜🎸

Some of these are hilarious. Some are just cold. I quite like the @tblightningnhl.bsky.social version.Not sure a sauce could be as vibrant (Blue Curaçao maybe?), but I would try it at the restaurant at Amalie if they can pull it off for a Buffalo game. Maybe chopped maduros for the beach?

I now feel Idiocracy was too optimistic