I wouldn't have said the same in previous years. They had a fantastic season and pushed the two time defending champs (and recent finalists) right to the brink. It's unfortunate that circumstances led to those two teams meeting in round one. In the least they were among the best 3-4 teams in the East but in my opinion Toronto and Tampa would have been the most fitting ECF.
These umps really are in a position of privilege. Imagine the world we'd live in if the vast majority of people were to blatantly screw up their job dozens of times over in one night.
That was a complete embarrassment behind the plate last night, they should face discipline when they f*** up that bad.
Good on Walker for finally blowing his lid, was waiting for our skipper to show a pulse.
The two best teams made it through, should make for some great hockey.
I think in the end, I think the Bolts are healthier, have the better goalie and that extra confidence from having been there before.
"Just looking to make a change" sounds more like someone contemplating a new haircut than a manger explaining why he actually pulled a top 10 prospect mid game.
Stripling should start on Jackie Robinson Day every year, it should not be understated how much of this win is owed to the fact that Ross Stripling started on Jackie Robinson Day.
Agreed that expectations should be minimal to non existant. I hold onto a sliver of hope because I'm sure the Jays have specific ideas to help him improve his approach at the dish, and the pedigree has been there previously.