The 16th in our 118-part series.
Scott Stevens
In honor of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, today we want to celebrate our very own Number 4. We came kind of late to the Scott Stevens party — by the time we became fans he had grown out of his “deranged, dangerous” phase, and was at the tail end of his “offensively potent” phase. But that’s okay, because we think we still got to enjoy the best years of him. The Scott Stevens we knew was the Stanley Cup Champion Stevens, the steady-as-a-rock Stevens, the hard-hitting-but-disciplined Stevens, the stalwart Stevens, the “Captain Dad” Stevens. Our buddy Morgan has been a Devils fan almost from the team’s start in Jersey, and he once regaled us of how he felt when he found out the Devils had acquired Scottie. He said he’d never been more excited about picking up a player, and hadn’t been since; the thing about Stevens coming to New Jersey wasn’t just that he was a superstar. It was the he was a superstar who fit the personality of the team. His arrival on the Devils was about more than having a big-name player to “legitimize” the team — he was finally the right player around whom to build a winning tradition.
We love Scottie for the big plays, the booming hits, and the savvy on the blueline. We love him for being, for all those years, the heart and soul of our team. And of course, we love him for the three Stanley Cups. But with all of that, we also love him for teaching a generation of Devils kids coming up through the system how to win as Devils.
So as we embark on the second year of the Elias Era, we look back today at the glory days of the Stevens era and say, “Congratulations, Scottie on the Hall of Fame thing, and a million thanks for being one of the reasons we love hockey.”
I still remember that huge hit on Lindros that knocked him out of the playoffs for good.
Hee hee! Lindros doesn’t! (I couldn’t resist.)
My favorite thing about that hit (and this is saying a lot, because there are a LOT of things about that hit I love) was that Pando was the reason it happened. If you ever get a chance to watch a highlight of it in full, you can see how Pando “shepherds” Lindros directly into Scottie’s path (and then gets almost wiped out in the collision as a reward for his hard work). It’s fantastic, and one more little thing PandoNation likes to mention when given the opportunity…
Yeah, it’s funny, I have a terrible memory for stuff like that. If someone says, “it was in Game 5 of the ECF of X year” I don’t even have a clue (maybe if I really strain my brain I can come up with which teams that would be) but I still remember the Stevens hit on Lindros. (Nice one Schnookie re: Lindros not remembering).
According to my husband, all the posters on the Sabres messageboards are upset with Cruncy for being so laid back about Chris and Danny, not cursing free agency all to hell, and saying, “Hey, it’s July, let’s not worry about hockey yet.” Evidently we want our players to be as crazed and wound up as we are. We’re disappointed that Crunchy isn’t curled up in a ball, rocking back and forth, muttering, “Captains, captains, captains,” over and over. HOW DARE HE BE PLAYING GOLF AT A TIME LIKE THIS!!!
The Sabres re-signed Adam Mair! This is it! This is where it all begins, I just know it!
You show me where those people are who are complaining about Crunchy. I will cut those bitches!
Oh, Scotty…*sigh* I miss him. I won’t go into more detail here, I already gushed enough over at Southeast Shootout…ahem, http://southeastshootout.blogspot.com(shameless plug, yay!!)
Happy Saturday, everyone!
That’s a great tribute to Scottie you wrote, there, CC! And I think Devils and Caps fans can share him, right? Right? (My favorite Stevens stat is that he played in more wins than any other player in NHL history. That is, simply, incredibly cool. And telling.)
Schnookie, it’s particularly awesome because during the season fans whine and complain that Crunchy doesn’t ever look like he’s having any fun. “Man, I like the kid but he never SMILES. I worry about him sometimes.” We like our players to feel the way we want when we want, dammit!
We like our players to feel the way we want when we want, dammit!
I have to admit, when we were in Buffalo this year it was right after Biron was traded and we couldn’t believe how down on Crunchy the fans we overheard were. We were like, “Dudes, you don’t deserve to have a goalie who’s actually competent if you can’t recognize what he’s doing.” It was really unbelievable.
Although I understand the frustration when a player’s not reacting the way we’d like them to. I grit my teeth so hard when Marty gives up soft goals and literally, visibly, laughs them off. And then there was the famous, “Oh well! It’s hard to win every year!” comment he made after an early-round upset one season… Sad but true: it means more to the fans than it does to the players.
Oh, well Marty. Those were special circumstances as Marty really was totally adored by the entire city. I think a lot of people who liked Crunchy in net felt like Marty really never got a fair shake although I would argue that there was a reason he never really won the starting position. But the two guys are TOTALLY different personalities and I think people overreacted because they liked Marty more. Although I do know a few people who genuinely felt like Marty should be starting over Crunchy which… yeah, okay people. That’s lunacy.
yeah, okay people. That’s lunacy.
You tell ‘em, Heather. There’s no room for any such lunacy on this blog ;P
I do know a few people who genuinely felt like Marty should be starting over Crunchy which… yeah, okay people. That’s lunacy.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with loving a guy for his personality more than what he accomplishes on the ice. There’s a reason we adore Brad Bombardir. But what kills me is that Marty Biron absolutely did get his fair shake, and, no matter how much you want to cheer for the guy, he never asserted himself as the number-one guy for a reason. There’s just a point where, as a self-respecting fan, you have to step back and say, “The fact that he’s a nice guy is blinding me to the statbitty, important matters at hand here…” Of course, the Devils play in vacuum, so the “community” element of things in Buffalo is utterly foreign to me. (I can’t imagine, by the way, liking Biron more, although I am married to Crunchy [my official title is "Keeper Of The Raisins"], so I might be biased.)
It’s true, Earl — we’ll brook no lunacy here at IPB!
The Sabres re-signed Adam Mair! This is it! This is where it all begins, I just know it!
It is indeed where it all begins (after all, nothing else has happened with the Sabres thus far). But it might be awful close to where it ends, too.
What? I did grow up in Buffalo. I’d love to be wrong.
You know what I hope? I hope that whenever the Sabres go to Carolina or Florida or California this season Crunchy asks his teammates, “It’s November, why are we worrying about golf?”
Stevens scored a goal on his first shot in his first NHL game, beating the New York Rangers’ Eddie Mio
The Sabres re-signed Adam Mair! This is it! This is where it all begins, I just know it!
Well, I’ll admit I’m happy about that. Losing him was never a big worry of mine, but I really like him, so I’m glad he’ll be back.
Sabres fans, I got a troubling omen today. This morning I drove from Buffalo to Rome with my mom, and at one point I looked up and saw an overpass for exit 48. I thought gleefully, “Danny Briere! This is a sign!” The next overpass? Was for Flyer Rd.
I wish I was joking…
….although I am married to Crunchy [my official title is “Keeper Of The Raisins”]
Hmm. It is looking as though by noon tomorrow I’ll probably be needing a new hockey husband. (I keep excellent raisins, Crunchy. FYI)
Of course, the Devils play in vacuum, so the “community” element of things in Buffalo is utterly foreign to me.
Schnookie, our collective angst in Buffalo is palpable on the streets right now.
We also love him for teaching a generation of Devils kids coming up through the system how to win as Devils.
You mean by playing the trap? ;o)
Of course, the Devils play in vacuum, so the “community” element of things in Buffalo is utterly foreign to me.
What, you mean the New Jersey papers don’t publish web reports that the Devils star goalie and ultility man went out for ice cream?
I looked up and saw an overpass for exit 48. I thought gleefully, “Danny Briere! This is a sign!” The next overpass? Was for Flyer Rd.
Ooooooh. Oh dear. (Picture that said like Miss Marple, I’m such a goof).
I hope it doesn’t mean *you know* (like I’d say it aloud!) but it was a good story, Gambler.
I looked up and saw an overpass for exit 48. I thought gleefully, “Danny Briere! This is a sign!” The next overpass? Was for Flyer Rd.
Oh, Gambler, that is indeed bad. I’m a very firm believer in signs like that. (For example, when driving behind a truck advertizing fresh seafood on the day before a big Devils game last playoffs I immediately thought, “Well, Patty’s gonna play well tonight!”) I wonder what the next sign would have been driving the opposite direction? “This Way to HSBC Arena?” ;)
I wonder what the next sign would have been driving the opposite direction?
Probably Montreal Ave. It’s okay, being a native Buffalonian, I’m used to feeling like the universe is humping me.
I’m watching the Yankees. This is so not hockey.
Oh, and Devils fans got a pretty clear “sign” about our big free agent today. Reports are that Scott Gomez is already holed up at the hotel at O’Hare Airport so he can hop on a plane to his new team immediately upon agreeing to terms. Yeah. That’s a pretty clear sign that our #1 center next year is going to be a slow skater who played all of last year at LW on the second line.
Gambler, I’m actually really happy about Mair re-signing too and like you said, it’s not really a surprise . At one point he almost sounded like he’d pay Darcy to let him stay. I occasionally wish he had a little more skill but he’s got grit and size which we’re not exactly overflowing and he plays hard all the time. Plus he seems like a solid leader which it’s looking like… we might need next year.
There’s a section up in the 300s of HSBC where the fans put up huge lettering on the wall that says “MAIR’S OFFICE” and they, of course, go crazy for anything that involves Adam. During the last game when the PA announcer does the birthdays and announces special guests etc. there was an announcement of “Adam and Alli Mair would like to thank the fans in the Mair’s Office for their support this season” which I thought was really sweet.
I see Mags did keep me up to date today on all the goings on here at IPB while PP and myself were driving across the state. Yup, we are in WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON (nope, no shit, really).
Anyhow, Mags failed to mention (I am sure that she will kill me) is that she found out today she got traded. Her “old” team traded her for 2 Forwards. This will require Mags moving across the country (ok, so it is smaller then my state-gasp took me 5 hours today). Mostly she has had to spend the day redesigning her mask, you know the one that she was ready to pick up in just a few days. Give her your loves and go easy on the Reekie taunting for the next 48 hours. It seems she spent most of the 5 hours I was in the car smashing things in her apartment (nope seems that damn lamp stayed intact).
Well I am off to my father’s 60th birthday party. Yup. In heels. Gah.
Check in with you all later!
Awww…Mags needs to come here so we can all give her virtual hugs and words of comfort. Poor gal.
And moving across the country? That’s just nuts.
I’m in the meantime trying to gauge whether or not 8:35 p.m. is appropriate for another cup of coffee. I’m really excited about this new coffee machine my parents have in their place. It’s got a crazy fancy Italian name.
Hey, if there’s a bright side, it sounds like Mags got traded for more than Manny Fernandez.
Sherry: fancy AND Italian? Drink it.
Aw, Mags, we’re so sorry! We have confidence in your awesomeness that your old team is going regret that trade before too much longer! What, are they the Florida Panthers of Holland?!?
Oh, and Sherry, it’s never the wrong time of day to drink fancy Italian coffee.
Aww, Mags, I’m sorry to hear about the trade. I figured something was up when you said something earlier about knowing how Marty (I think it was Marty) felt. I take it this isn’t a good move for you? That sucks!
What, are they the Florida Panthers of Holland?!?
Iron Mike DID spend some time in Europe before his Flames coaching gig.
I’ve done research and the new coffee machine is called Tassimo. You need to use these fancy disc things to make the coffee.
http://www.tassimo.com
Screw it, I’m having it. The lure of fancy italian coffee is too strong.
What, are they the Florida Panthers of Holland?!?
I chatted with Mags a little today, and here’s what I can tell you about this new team:
a) it’s the team that her old team beat in the championship finals.
b) it’s two hours closer to Legoman.
c) training camp starts in three weeks.
d) it is the very team that is “honored” by the feathered lizard-sparrow mascot that she showed us before.
d) it is the very team that is “honored” by the feathered lizard-sparrow mascot that she showed us before.
Oh, Mags. She’s going to need A LOT of hugs.
I occasionally wish he had a little more skill but he’s got grit and size which we’re not exactly overflowing and he plays hard all the time. Plus he seems like a solid leader which it’s looking like… we might need next year.
You know, he really surprises me sometimes with the things he pulls off. Like that goal he scored against the Islanders in the playoffs. That really shut up all the people who were saying “What’s Lindy thinking going with Mair over Paille?” Sure, he’s no Thomas Vanek, but he’s definitely no Andrew Peters either. And he really does work his ass off.
Just out of curiosity, and completely hypothetically (right? RIGHT?), if both Danny and Chris are gone next season, who would you like to see in the C?
I’m so sorry, Mags! That really sucks. Break anything you need.
Wow, Mags. I’m so sorry! Big hugs all around for you. Do you have to move before training camp? That’s a pretty tight schedule.
I feel sure they’re going to regret trading you.
Maybe Buffalo will really be dramatic and sign one of the C’s at like.. 11;59! :D Yay?
Mags ;_; I’ll send you an even more gigantictic box of cookies. and american junk food. XD. canadian. north american. such. :D
But heyy now you can help your new team beat your old team in the championship finals and they’ll think ‘damnit! why did we do that stupid trade!’ :D
*love*
Wait, Mags got traded to the Sparrows?!? I know Mags must be pretty upset, but seriously, does this mean that sparrow can be IPB’s official mascot? Because that rocks.
Oh, dear…hugs for Mags. You go show your team what a mistake they made trading you!
Just out of curiosity, and completely hypothetically (right? RIGHT?), if both Danny and Chris are gone next season, who would you like to see in the C?
It’s almost a process of elimination at that point, isn’t it? Numminen if they resign him (which I would like them to but who knows).
Possible letter wearers? Hecht is probably the forward that’s worn a letter most often, I think. Afinogenov wore won earlier in the season, although that might just be a “look how far he’s come” type thing. And before anyone brings up the benching…it’s not like he was benched for lack of effort, something he really should never be accused of. I think Lydman has also been a substitute letter-wearer during the season.
Off the top of my head, Tallinder and Campbell both wore a letter on at least one occasion during the preseason.
There’s no player really screaming out for a C or an A on that list is there? I wouldn’t mind seeing Gaustad with a letter, but then again I don’t know what kind of role he plays in the room or anything like that.
re captains: i think the official Sabres alternate is Numminen (if i remember correctly) But I uhh guess maybe one of Tallinder or Campbell would look..good?
Maybe they’ll do that 3 A system :X
i think the official Sabres alternate is Numminen
Yes, you’re right. Which is why I think if he were to be resigned, and both captains go elsewhere, he’d be a logical choice for the C. :)
Maybe they’ll do that 3 A system :X
Ick, I hope not. The year before the lockout they had a rotating captaincy, so I could see Ruff going back to that, as opposed to the 3 A system. Not that I’m wild about that either.
No way, Legoman doesn’t sound like a real place to me.
Ugh I’m out. And I’m too tired to do anything today.
Hugs for Mags, and wishes of good luck with moving and settling in with your new team.
Its a shame that goalies aren’t allowed to wear the C. Crunchy was very vocal during the season/playoffs about his feelings, including calling out the team during the playoffs.
I would love to see Gaustad get an at least A. He’s played the role of the team guy, going after Ovechkin when Ovechkin nearly broke Briere’s neck in December. The only “non-captain-y” thing I’ve seen Goose do was flip over the stick rack after getting into a fight against that little bitch Chris Neil (of course, Goose did go and apologize to the equipment guys afterward).
It’s Chris Neil! Anything done as after-effects (by-effects?) of a fight with the toothy git should not be held against said player. Poor equipment rack + guy. :(
Last season the Devils didn’t have a captain, but everyone knew Marty was the team leader. So if Danny and Katebits’ S,PW both leave, there’s no shame in having a de facto captain playing in goal for you!
More number prophecies:
I just watched a re-run of Deal or No Deal, and the #23 case held $1. This means we will sign Drury for $1, right? Right?
Hey, Gomez wears 23, too! Does this mean the Rangers are going to sign him for, uh, something stupid?
Crunchy will have to be our secret captain. I’m sure he’s up to the task.
You guys, I’m feeling very despondent about my S,PW. Am I supposed to hate him if he plays for someone else? I don’t know if I can do that. I love him so. I know you guys stay calm, cool, and collected about these things, which is why you are my non-Sabres mentors. (Heather is my Sabres mentor, but I have a sneaking suspicion she’s just as crazy as me.)
I’m sad.
Poop.
I just watched a re-run of Deal or No Deal, and the #23 case held $1. This means we will sign Drury for $1, right?
HA! Yes! That’s exactly what it means, and that’s exactly the sign I’ve been looking for. You have bolstered my spirits, Gambler. My sexy, passionate warrior will surely sign for one dollar. He probably already has. I don’t know what I’m fretting about.
Silly, Katebits.
Katebits, I have to share the honest truth about my sense of calm about losing a beloved player: for me, once he’s gone, he’s gone. It wasn’t until I was forced to cheer for Scott Niedermayer just because I hated the Senators so much more in this year’s SCF that I was able to forgive him for leaving the Devils in 2005. He disgusted me. And when Gomez is gone? Dead. To. Me. I can’t stress that enough. So I don’t know how to offer much advice on your S,PW, unfortunately. I’m sorry! (I can give you this heartening story, though: last summer Patrik Elias was the prize UFA. Furthermore, he’d spent many of his early years as a petulant Devil threatening to someday defy Lou and chase huge dollars elsewhere. Then, in a move nobody saw coming, he re-signed with the Devils — without seriously entertaining offers from any other team — immediately at the open of the free agent market. So anything can happen!)
Katebits, for me it depends on why he left. If he’s asking for $1.05 and they offer him $.75, and also insult his wife, then you don’t have to hate him.
But if they offer him $1 and he leaves town for $1.05, then you might have to. Because that’s kind of sorry. :D
But he doesn’t seem like the sorry type, so I bet whatever happens, you won’t have to hate him.
Just get Center Ice.
(Not that it’s going to happen! I’m sure he’s going to stay!)
Am I supposed to hate him if he plays for someone else?
Katebits, I’m having difficulty dealing with this question, too. Unless he does something unforseen, like turn down an offer from the Sabres to play somewhere for less money, or talk trash about the city or the team, I don’t think I’ll be able to hate him. Even if he ends up playing for the Rangers or the Flyers. I just don’t think I have it in me. I love the guy too much. I’m just hoping that if he does go elsewhere, it’s in the Western Conference, so at least I don’t have to worry about him playing against us in more than one game next season.
But! We don’t have to worry about this! When I wake up tomorrow morning, we’ll hear that Drury has been signed for $1!
Lou must have slipped Elias a roofie or something. I think Drury carries around his own water to guard against exactly this sort of trickery.
I don’t think I am the, “Dead. To. Me.” type. I’ll have to find some other way to cope. My coping mechanism will probably involve a lot of drinking and whining. I just hope that if he leaves, he goes to the west. I don’t want to have to watch his sexy, passionate warrior shenannigens against the Sabres next year.
Katebits, for me it depends on why he left.
Patty, you make a good point. I know I’ve said this over and over again, but Buffalonians take all of this very personally. I hate this about Buffalo and I would hate to be that sort of Buffalonian. The whole damn town is holding their breath, praying that one of these over priced hockey players will save Buffalo from itself. I love Buffalo, but I don’t want to be like that. Unless Drury gives me a reason to hate him, I might have to continue loving him just on principle.
Just out of curiosity, and completely hypothetically (right? RIGHT?), if both Danny and Chris are gone next season, who would you like to see in the C?
I guess Teppo would be the obvious choice if he comes back (and I think he will). After him Jochen has probably worn the A the most, but I’d like to see one of the younger guys get an A if not the C. Goose and Mair are both on my short list and for some reason I’ve felt like Campbell has been ready to take on some real leadership for a while. I do agree though that if Chris and Danny both leave (IF!), it’s really Crunchy’s team no matter who’s wearing the letters. I think he really stepped it up on AND off the ice this past season.
No rotating captain and no 3 As. Make one of those boys step it up and take on some official responsibility. It’s hard for us to say but I have a feeling someone in that room is ready for tha.
(Heather is my Sabres mentor, but I have a sneaking suspicion she’s just as crazy as me.)
Umm… Hey! I’m… perfectly normal! You know… comparatively speaking.
I’ll be frank, Kate… As a Buffalonian you’re probably supposed to hate immediately Chris, especially if he leaves for a HUGE amount of money. We apparently don’t like huge amounts of money. But you don’t have to go along with the crowd. Even in the throes of all the “That bitch Jay McKee!s” last off-season, I couldn’t find it in my heart to hate him and I can’t wait for the day he comes back to HSBC so I can go with a dorky little “I STILL LOVE JAY” sign. You also should know that for all the venom people will spew at Chris (and Danny) if (IF!) he signs elsewhere, as long as he doesn’t tell us we’re ugly and stupid on his way out of town, people will back around to loving him and appreciating what he did while he was here. We talk tough but in the end, we’re pushovers as long as you say nice things about us.
That said, I don’t know why we’re even discussing this. He’s so going to stay!
Unless he does something unforseen, like turn down an offer from the Sabres to play somewhere for less money, or talk trash about the city or the team, I don’t think I’ll be able to hate him.
I know Gambler! He’s never going to do something so spicy as talk trash about us. He’ll make it impossible to hate him. He’ll just blandly bland along, all cute and determined. Damn him!
Am I supposed to hate him if he plays for someone else?
What I’ve learned after years of seeing guys I like signing with other teams is that ultimately the issue for me is the team, not the player. I have the capacity to like teams other than the Devils, but there have to be multiple reasons to keep me compelled (Sid alone isn’t enough to like the Penguins; I need Colby “CheeseTed” Armstrong, Max Talbot, Jordan Staal, et al. to make me love them). So if Drury was my sexy, passionate warrior, it would depend entirely on the team he signed with. And usually these things take time. If he signed with the Kings, I don’t think I could decide tomorrow, “I’m a Kings fan!” I’d have to watch some of their games. And chances are (sorry kms2) I’d lose interest quickly and go back to focusing 100% on the Sabres.
Of course, that’s just me. I have faith you’ll figure it all out, Katebits, and it will all be fine.
Eklund is telling me to beware of false rumors! Ha!
(Shut up.)
Wow, going back and reading my last post there are so many misplaced words it’s ridiculous. Sorry, peeps.
All this discussion of Mair reminds me that his nickname – Scud – is actually my favorite Sabres nickname.
I’ll be really disgusted with him if he signs for huge money with a non-contender team. (Not that I know who the contenders are, but I can figure it out. I have the interwebs for things like that.) If he leaves us, he better have a compelling reason.
We talk tough but in the end, we’re pushovers as long as you say nice things about us.
You know, this is actually a very comforting thing to hear, Heather. For me, becoming suddenly obsessed with the Sabres this spring has been all about learning to accept Buffalo. I have felt more connected to this town in the last few months than I have felt in the last six years combined. It’s been really hard listening to people freak out for the last few days, because I am again connecting it all back to my feelings about living here. I have worked so hard to get to a place where I feel happy and comfortable here….Buffalo has not come easily to me. I just don’t want to get sucked into the defeated side of the Buffalo personality. I wish that this town would just chill and be grateful for all of it’s pretty, affordable houses, and the thriving arts scene, and delicious restaurants, and the two sports teams, and just CHILL.
So, it makes me feel better to hear that Buffalonians are capable of forgiving, because all of this anger is seriously bringing me down.
But Heather! Tomorrow we’re going to wake up, and Drury will be signed, and it will be October. I’m sure of it.
Heather, how have I never heard Scud? Where does it come from?
And I agree with your breakdown of the captaincy situation. Numminen would be the obvious choice, but for some reason or another it doesn’t really sit right with me. I’d like to see someone younger or who’s been with the team longer. As much as I love Yo-Yo, giving him the C seems ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind seeing him with a permanent A, though. Goose and Mair are on my short list, too. And I agree 100% percent about Campbell. For some reason I think he would step up really well to the captain challenge. I guess if I had choose, Soupy would get my vote. It’s so hard to say, though, because it’s totally Crunchy’s team no matter what.
I’ll be really disgusted with him if he signs for huge money with a non-contender team.
That’s about the only thing that would upset me as well since the one drum he has beat over and over is that he wants to play where he has a chance to win.
But yeah… The only athletes that still get trashed (Dominik Hasek, Miroslav Satan, Willis McGahee) are the ones who felt the need to insult the organization and city on their way out. Even Jay, who was a pariah this time last season, got a very, very warm welcome when he attended one of the playoff games in Buffalo and was shown on the jumbotron. Again, there will probably be a phase where people really talking the guys down, but the dust will settle and almost everyone will cool off.
But Heather! Tomorrow we’re going to wake up, and Drury will be signed, and it will be October. I’m sure of it.
Oh, right! What was I thinking?
I kind of like the idea of the Secret Goalie Captaincy. It gives Crunchy another layer of intrigue. The idea cheers me up considerably.
Gambler, I am so sure he’s going to sign for $1. But, I bet he still give the secret captaincy to Crunchy. Drury will rip the C off Briere’s old jersey, and then he will sew it on to Crunchy’s undershirt or something. They’ll be secret co-captains, and out-in-the-open BFFs.
Gambler, “Scud” comes from the way Mair puts players in his sights and then tears after them with nothing knocking him off his target… like a scud missile. I like it because it actually shows some creativity on the part of whomever gave it to him. It’s not just a cheap rip-off of his name.
Scud is so much better than Mairsy.
I think it’ll be like Washington where even the players will tell you that Olie the Goalie is the captain, no matter who wears the C.
They’ll be secret co-captains, and out-in-the-open BFFs.
Chris and Crunchy out on the town. That would be quite a sight to behold.
Scud is so much better than Mairsy.
Yeah, and you still hear “Mairsy” once in a while. Don’t call him that when he has an awesome nickname!
Heather, do they ever call him Mairsy Dotes? Har!
Good morning everyone :) I’m ok. I love you lot a whole bunch :)
They’ll be secret co-captains, and out-in-the-open BFFs.
Now there’s something I could totally laugh my ass off over.
I just got done with my dad’s 60th birthday party!
Um…I love you all. However, can I just say…………I CAN NOT WAIT until this damn UFA shit is over. I have heard more then I ever want to about Buffalo’s Drury, etc.
I guess what is so bad is that Buffalo as a city is SO Little Chicken with “the sky is falling, the sky is falling”….when actually it was just a pidgeon shitting. :)
I guess what is so bad is that Buffalo as a city is SO Little Chicken with “the sky is falling, the sky is falling”….when actually it was just a pidgeon shitting. :)
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! What’s so maddening about all of this is that it’s hockey — it’s supposed to be fun!
Mags…I don’t have AIM on this computer. Fingers crossed my sidekick will pick it up! I so need to chat with my Mags. (my brother in law is chomping at the bit to check sport scores on my ‘rents computer).
Oil, I think it’s safe to say that half of Buffalo agrees with you.
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! What’s so maddening about all of this is that it’s hockey — it’s supposed to be fun!
F is for FIRE that burns down the whole town!
U is for uranium BOMBS!
N is for no surivivooooooors!
So far no luck with the sidekick ;_;
F is for FIRE that burns down the whole town!
U is for uranium BOMBS!
N is for no surivivooooooors!
That’s just too depressing. And sorta funny at the same time.
H is for happiness
O is for “O! What fun!”
C is for “See how much fun we’re having?”
K is for “Keep on smilin’!”
E is for “Everybody’s having fuN!”
Y is for “You know what’s fun? Hockey!”
On that note, IPB Manor is signing off, hoping that when the computer gets fired up tomorrow there’s tons of happy hockey news for everyone!
I guess what is so bad is that Buffalo as a city is SO Little Chicken with “the sky is falling, the sky is falling”….when actually it was just a pidgeon shitting. :)
No one understands our pain!
Hee. Alright fine, I’ll buck up. I
Goodnight guys.
That’s just too depressing. And sorta funny at the same time.
Mags, it’s from Spongebob Squarepants. I never really thought of Buffalo as the Planktons of the hockey world, but there you go.
I guess I’m signing off too. I need to make another attempt at sleep since I have to WORK in the morning :::grumble, grumble:::
Byebye -ookies!
I’m sitting here reading about the Penguins Arena deal possibly going tits up. Very cheerful.
Kate, remember. Tomorrow. Chris. October. It’s alllll good.
I’ll follow suit. I’m tired and cranky. See y’all to-mar-mar!
Hey Mags, what happened with yer trade? Do you really have to move? Are you a Sparrow now?
totally Heather. All good.
Yes, I do. Yes, I am. Let’s just say I’m dealing with it.
But apparently this is such a big thing (trades don’t happen here. Ever. People stick with a team for life or are tempted to move with large sums of cash) that it’s worth calling me over for a radio stint. Fuck I’m still asleep people.
Well, I wish you the best. I’m sorry. It sounds pretty crazy. Tell the radio people that the IPB Irregulars are fielding all of your press inquiries!
Heather, that is awesome! Mairsy is so incredibly stupid. (And Patty, I’ve been known to call him Mairsy Dotes once in awhile!)
We Buffalonians are a strange breed. We get angry and pessimistic at the drop of a hat, but deep down we all love our city. We’ll say that it sucks all day long, but if anyone else tries to do the same thing, we jump into defense mode right quick. I mean, there were mass burnings of McGahee jerseys, because he said our women were ugly, and that there weren’t enough Applebee’s around!
I like to think that generally we’re pretty laid-back people, but our sports teams are an entirely different game. There’s something about the Sabres and the Bills that just make us lose our minds sometimes. We’re just so invested in them that it’s hard for us to remember that it’s just a game.
I’ll admit, in my freshman year of college I was pretty down on WNY, but last year I was all about the positives, and honestly missed being in Buffalo sometimes. It really is a great place.
Thanks. It’s ok. I’ll be fine. I’ll tell ‘em where the hockey’s really at :) (right here people, right here. IPB for the win)
Awww… While I was typing everyone went to bed! I guess I should, too, then.
Heather, that Plankton thing cracked me up! I love that episode!
Okay folks! I’m going to hit the bedsie for reals this time! Sweet dreams Buffalonians (and everyone else).