Sweeps Are Out. Power Washing Is In.
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The BITL crew was watching game 6 of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights. They wrapped up their thoughts on that series and the Dallas Stars. The guys talked about the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Golden Knights. There was also some discussion of activities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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Drama in Toront-ah!
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The guys were watching game three of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers while recording Episode 145. They talked about that series and about the Western Conferemce Final between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights. The crew also discussed the drama in Toronto as the Maple Leafs parted ways with general manager, Kyle Dubas. They finished the episode talking about a recent visit to Pittsburgh by Penguins and international hockey legend, Jaromir Jagr.
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Two Wisconsinites
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The guys were watching game 7 between the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken while recording Episode 144 of Beers in The Lot. So, they talked about that game and series as well as the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights series. They also gave yet another review of yet another Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs exit. The crew finished by giving some predictions on the Conference Finals.
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The Connor Bedard Sweepstakes
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On Episode 143 of Beers in The Lot, the guys started with the results of the Connor Bedard sweepstakes at the NHL Draft Lottery. They discussed the goings on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then the crew finished the episode talking about an incredible 8-point beer league hockey performance by a former guest of the podcast.
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The Impacts of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Episode 142 of Beers in The Lot was all about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The crew reviewed the results of round one and some of their thoughts on the round two match-ups. The guys also discussed the "Cup effect" and how NHL teams' success grows local amateur hockey participation. Oddly enough, game 7 between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins almost impacted the results of an Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League game this week.
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Fantasy Camp For You
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On Episode 141 of Beers in The Lot, the crew talked about the Stanley Cup Playoffs officiating controversies. They discussed the hot mics picking up player chirps during the playoff games. As always, the guys also got into some of the goings on during hockey night in Frederick beer league.
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A Report From the Field
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The BITL crew recorded Episode 140 live and in-person before the first games of the Spring Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League season. They were joined by Field Reporter Ross. The guys grilled Ross on his unusual beverage choice or lack thereof with late night, post hockey Taco Bell. Ross gave his most recent field report. There was also a little prognostication on the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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East vs. West in the Playoffs
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On Episode 139 of Beers in The Lot, the guys started with a recap of their highlights from a busy sports watching weekend including The Masters and Frozen Four. The crew discussed the chances of the Washington Capitals winning the NHL Draft Lottery. They finished up with a debate on which NHL conference will fare better in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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A Shootout Clock?
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The guys were looking forward to a great upcoming sports weekend in Episode 138. The crew was excited about the Masters, baseball, and the Frozen Four. They talked about Wayne Gretzky calling for a shot clock in NHL shootouts to prevent Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov's recent, slow motion shoout out attempts. Rigs and Jonny also gave their takes on the Frozen Four match ups.
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If You Lose Three Games, No Tunes and Beer
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On Episode 137 of Beers in The Lot, the crew recapped the latest Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League championship Sunday. That led into a discussion on losing teams' punishment locker room tunes and negative reinforcement for losing streaks. The BITL crew also discussed the nostalgic feel of the latest Pittsbugh Penguins and Washington Captials game and the overall state of the Pens-Caps rivalry.
info_outlineOn Episode 74 of Beers in The Lot, the guys reviewed their winter season beer league rosters and the first week of games; discussed the quiet NHL trade market, potentially due to NHL players not going to the Olympics and despite teams having glaring needs; and talked about the Carolina Hurricanes signing their 2016 third round pick and NCAA standout goaltender, Jack LaFontaine to an entry level contract, ending his fifth year and career with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.