I bet! This year will have a different feel to it, at least to start. Both teams have been playing pretty well since the HBO crews started filming, unlike last year.
I watched it last night on demand. Good stuff. I've always liked Laviolette, so I'm particularly interested in his coaching technique behind the scenes. As for your proposal to do a shot for every F-bomb, we may want to change that to simply taking a drink. Alcohol poisoning is a real danger here.
Avery didn't do himself any favors when it comes to shedding the "possibly gay" rumors. (Not that there's anything wrong with that, etc.)
Hardest Job in the NHL... The Refs Vs. The Equipment Managers.
To be honest, I think the equipment managers have the hardest job in the NHL! To move all that crap around the county and be ready before the players hit the ice, is amazing.