We Love Jamie Langenbrunner (Wherein IPB Realizes And States The Obvious)

December 4, 2007 by Schnookie

We have to admit, we’ve kind of let Jamie Langenbrunner sneak up on us. Don’t get us wrong — we’ve always liked him. In fact, when we heard about the trade Lou had swung for him in 2002, our first reaction was, “Dallas was willing to let Langenbrunner go for Arnott and McKay? Are they stupid? Wait, and they gave us Nieuwendyk, too? The league is going to void this deal, right? Right? Seriously?” So yes, we love him and always have, but in this weird little Langenbrunner way. He’s just been… there. Yeah, in 2003 he was the guy scoring all those big goals in the playoffs, and then in 2006 he was very quietly a True Devil, signing his long-term deal to wear the engma into his dotage, and then early last year we tried to talk a sort of adrift Boomer into claiming him as her favorite Devil, but the fact is, he hadn’t ever really fully captured our hearts and minds. But something strange happened a few weeks ago, when John Buccigross wrote his ridiculous post about which current players he thinks are going to the Hall of Fame. Plunked in amongst the obvious choices like the Pat Kanes and the Jack Johnsons was, of course, Chris Drury. His justification was the same stupid prattle about the unassailable clutchness and all-around kick-assedness of Drury, and with it a reminder that the greatest judge of an NHLer’s HOF credentials is his Little League record. We immediately erupted into our traditional “What in the name of all that’s holy is Bucci even thinking????” incoherent rage, but somewhere in the middle of the frothing stream of expletives spewing from Schnookie’s mouth came this thought: “I think Bucci’s got Chris Drury confused with Jamie Langenbrunner.” It was then that the light bulb went on. Jamie Langenbrunner is — dare we say it? — a hockey god. There are statbits to back this all up, but you know how we are with numbers (math is hard!). We can safely say that Langer is all that, because we’ve realized that when Brent Sutter comes to his senses and just gives him the damn C, Langer’s nickname won’t be something cutesy and stupid like “Captain Clutch.” No, his nickname will be true to what he brings to the table — he’s going to be “Captain Fuck This Shit”.

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on December 4, 2007 at 10:55 pm DS

Maybe it’s the Devils, but right now (and actually, every time I see that piece) all I can see is red. Guess what I have against that article.

Can Langer give me tips on kicking this guy’s ass?
on December 4, 2007 at 10:59 pm Josh

I think “Fuck This Shit” needs to be this team’s mantra this year. Like last years “Good is not good” nonsense, only more kick-ass.
on December 4, 2007 at 11:01 pm Pookie

only more kick-ass

Hellz. Yeah.

Captain Patty? Not kick-ass. Captain Langer? None more kick-ass.
on December 4, 2007 at 11:01 pm Schnookie

Josh, you’re so right. I mean, seriously. “Fuck this shit” wins championships.
on December 5, 2007 at 9:43 am Pensgirl

Ol’ Reliable Langenbrunner.

I can relate to this – Mark Eaton snuck up on me. He was just going along, being an awesome defenseman, and then when he got hurt and we started losing it was like “OMG WE NEED MARK EATON!” Learned my lesson – no more underrating him.
on December 5, 2007 at 10:17 am Schnookie

Oh, I’m used to players sneaking up on me — it’s the Devil’s [sic] way, after all. You wake up one morning and realize, say, Jay Pandolfo is the straw that stirs the drink. I mean, just this season we discovered that Colin White — Colin White — is our heart-and-soul, steadying force on the blue line. Colin White? Really? Her? Anyway, I think they have teamwide, highly competitive “unsung”-offs in Jersey, where the guy who is most surprisingly the most critical to the team’s success wins. What impresses me most about how Langer snuck up on me is that it wasn’t just suddenly, “wow, he’s so good!” but was, “wow, he’s our captain.” That, and “wow, all that stuff Bucci makes up about Drury? It’s all true of Langer. Huh. Who knew?”
on December 5, 2007 at 10:51 am Caitlin

In fact, when we heard about the trade Lou had swung for him in 2002, our first reaction was, “Dallas was willing to let Langenbrunner go for Arnott and McKay? Are they stupid? Wait, and they gave us Nieuwendyk, too? The league is going to void this deal, right? Right? Seriously?”

You know, when we heard about this deal, our reaction was pretty much the same.

….Except tempered with a “Noooooo!!!!!” at the end of it.

I’m used to players sneaking up on me — it’s the Devil’s [sic] way

Hee, this happens all the time to us. Exhibits A, B, C: Antti Miettinen, Happy Meals, Jeff Halpern.

No, his nickname will be true to what he brings to the table — he’s going to be “Captain Fuck This Shit”.

If that will be/is Langer’s nickname…I will hold a special place in my heart for the Devils. Forever.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:04 am Pookie

….Except tempered with a “Noooooo!!!!!” at the end of it.

As soon as Schnookie hit “publish” on this, she said, “I think this is going to make our Dallas readers cry.”
on December 5, 2007 at 11:09 am Caitlin

As soon as Schnookie hit “publish” on this, she said, “I think this is going to make our Dallas readers cry.”

I just still can’t believe we made that trade. Really. It was like we had to reverse our good fortune with that Hatcher/Zubov trade with Pittsburgh or something.

It is nice to see Jamie doing so well in NJ now, though.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:14 am Schnookie

If that will be/is Langer’s nickname…I will hold a special place in my heart for the Devils. Forever.

Well, it won’t be his Devils nickname, of course (I mean, they don’t even call him “Langer”! That’s just wrong!), but could you love the Devils forever if we call him that? :D

Hee, this happens all the time to us. Exhibits A, B, C: Antti Miettinen, Happy Meals, Jeff Halpern.

You guys are pretty much the Devils of the west! And this is not to suggest that unsung heroes aren’t everywhere in the league, but I love how teams like the Devils and the Stars build their systems around the idea of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:27 am Caitlin

could you love the Devils forever if we call him that?

Of course!

love how teams like the Devils and the Stars build their systems around the idea of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.

Ooh, me too. In some ways it’s not so hot, because the fans can spew forth a lot of grief about it, but we have a lot of players that no one ever expects anything great from (like Steve Ott, for example) who are doing really well this year.

You guys are pretty much the Devils of the west!

…You know, that’s totally true!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:45 am Patty (in Dallas)

As soon as Schnookie hit “publish” on this, she said, “I think this is going to make our Dallas readers cry.”

And the reason you know this is because the last time you brought it up, I actually did cry.

And I think I will again right now. Thanks, lucky team with Langer!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:46 am Patty (in Dallas)

Speaking of crying, Boucher is having surgery today!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:46 am Pookie

You guys are pretty much the Devils of the west!

…You know, that’s totally true!

It really is. Only, we’re better. Oh wait, did Morgan say this was supposed to be a JFZ (Jerk Free Zone)? Dammit!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:47 am Patty (in Dallas)

It really is. Only, we’re better.

Nuh-uh! We’re better!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:47 am Pookie

Aw, Patty I’m sorry about Boucher. But shoulder surgery’s a relatively quick thing these days, right?

As for Junior Lessard, isn’t he a former Gopher? Why do I feel like he’s a friend of PaulieMartinNation?
on December 5, 2007 at 11:48 am Caitlin

Speaking of crying, Boucher is having surgery today!

Okay, now I REALLY might cry. No, Boucher! Ne me quitte pas, Philippe! To add insult to injury, they’re bringing up Junior “Carrot Top” Lessard.

How the heck (and when) did that happen?

Great.

It really is. Only, we’re better. Oh wait, did Morgan say this was supposed to be a JFZ (Jerk Free Zone)? Dammit!

I respectfully decline to comment. ;)
on December 5, 2007 at 11:49 am Patty (in Dallas)

As for Junior Lessard, isn’t he a former Gopher? Why do I feel like he’s a friend of PaulieMartinNation?

Could be. I think he’s from one of the Michigan schools. I’m sure he and Turco would be horrified to hear that I have trouble distinguishing Michigan from Michigan State.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:50 am Mags

Nuh-uh! We’re better!

Surely you jest.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:51 am Patty (in Dallas)

Ne me quitte pas, Philippe!

Awww! Now I really want to cry!

I want to steal that for my title. But I’ll try not to.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:52 am Pensgirl

It was like we had to reverse our good fortune with that Hatcher/Zubov trade with Pittsburgh or something.

Now I’m going to cry.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:52 am Schnookie

Oh, I’m so, so, so sorry about Boucher! That’s so sad! I hope he isn’t so incapacitated after surgery that he can’t sexily talk around cough drops for you all. And, of course, that he comes back to the lineup quickly. I mean, the second thought there was given, right?
on December 5, 2007 at 11:53 am Caitlin

I want to steal that for my title. But I’ll try not to.

Steal away, Patty! (”Ne Me Quitte Pas” by Jacques Brel is very nice to listen to when you’re down.)
on December 5, 2007 at 11:54 am Mags

Awww, poor Boucher. I kinda like him. Soigne-toi bien!
on December 5, 2007 at 11:55 am Gambler

As a result, Schnookie and I are both mildly obsessed with wanting to try Valomilks. But, of course, we can’t find them here. So, if anyone’s trying to think of something to give us for Christmas…

I know that’s pulled from the last comment section, but I wanted to make sure you Ookies saw that I’m about 95% sure I know where I can buy Valomilks in Western New York. I know that this place did sell them, and I’m pretty sure they still do, and if they do they’re probably about 75 cents, so I can totally get some for you. But I’m not going to be home for another two weeks or so, so you’ll have to wait for the official word.

And I know it was already said, but sponge candy. is. amazing.

Also, I finished my questionnaire over on my blog. Feel free to cross-post.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:56 am Patty (in Dallas)

Speaking of Zubov and Pittsburgh (sorry, PG), during the Versus broadcast of the Stars game the other night, that Eddie Olczyk brought up something else he’s obviously not up-to-date on.

He talked a lot about how Zubov doesn’t shoot enough and how, when he was with the Penguins, he was always being told to shoot more but he just wouldn’t do it. That part might be true, I wouldn’t be surprised, but then he started saying that the Stars are always trying to get him to shoot more, too. And I was telling the TV, “No they aren’t. The Stars don’t tell Zubov what to do. Zubov can do whatever he wants.”
on December 5, 2007 at 11:57 am Patty (in Dallas)

I hope he isn’t so incapacitated after surgery that he can’t sexily talk around cough drops for you all.

I think he can do that during his rehab! They should check up on him often. And give him a Cold-Eeze first.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:58 am Caitlin

Now I’m going to cry.

…I’m sorry, Pensgirl! Let’s all cry together, shall we?

I hope he isn’t so incapacitated after surgery that he can’t sexily talk around cough drops for you all.

He’d better NOT be. Bouche is my backup; Mittens and Zubov NEVER give interviews and Boucher is most likely out of all of my gaggle of favorites to be interviewed, so I’m seriously hoping the cough drop will reappear soon.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:59 am Patty (in Dallas)

Oh, I was going to say, too, that I’ve seen websites that sell vintage candy and I’m pretty sure they sell Valomilks. I’ll look it up.
on December 5, 2007 at 11:59 am Schnookie

OMG! Gambler, you can seriously (maybe) get us Valomilks? FOR REALS? Remember how excited we were to get those magnetic schedules? Now multiply that by “food”. :D

Oh, oh! Let me go read your answers! (We’ve been posting everyone’s responses so far, but jimmying the timestamps so this comment thread stays up as the top one, in case any of you who answered are looking above this post and wondering why you haven’t shown up yet…)
on December 5, 2007 at 12:01 pm Caitlin

And I was telling the TV, “No they aren’t. The Stars don’t tell Zubov what to do. Zubov can do whatever he wants.”

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::

Oh, yes, Patty, I heard that too and my reaction was virtually the same.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:01 pm Gambler

Oh, and while I’m here, I guess I can say something about this actual post, huh? Heh, heh.

Langer sounds wonderful, and “Captain Fuck This Shit”? Totally bad-ass. I don’t know much about him, but if he’s really all that Bucci says Drury is, he has to be some kind of god.

And Patty, that’s terrible about Boucher! How did he hurt his shoulder?
on December 5, 2007 at 12:12 pm Gambler

OMG! Gambler, you can seriously (maybe) get us Valomilks? FOR REALS?

I’m pretty sure! But only if you and Pookie are on your best behavior.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:16 pm Pam/Shorty

My reaction to that trade in ‘02 involved tears. And a big ol’ “who the hell is Langenbrunner!?!?!”…

So many years later I proudly wear his #15 and would indeed have his children. I love him.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:18 pm Schnookie

I’m pretty sure! But only if you and Pookie are on your best behavior.

Well, after what you said about us in the intro to your questionnaire post, how could we NOT be the biggest suck-ups in the world, right back at you? :P

Those were some great answers, by the way. I can’t leave a comment because my employer hates blogger, but I really love your point that you’re able to use blogs to keep yourself in touch with the feel of the Sabres fanbase. So many of us have been raving about the way we’re forging league-wide, or at least multiple-team communities, and I’ve kind of overlooked the way that blogs let us be a part of the homecrowd at a game even when we’re thousands of miles away. That is such a cook thing.

And I know Patty also mentioned this (apologies to anyone else who answered the same way whom I’m forgetting), but I also love that you mentioned how blogging has increased your fandom. I have to agree with Pookie that my enthusiasm for hockey has skyrocketed since I found blogging (through both reading and writing). Hockey blogging rulz!
on December 5, 2007 at 12:21 pm MOPG

Patty, it seemed like Zubie never took a shot when he was with the Pens. It became a local joke. The fans would scream SHOOT THE PUCK and a local DJ actually did a funny song about it. Tha was our gripe with him. Mario would feed him on the PP and he’d just fire it back around. It was frustrating to watch.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:22 pm Schnookie

My reaction to that trade in ‘02 involved tears. And a big ol’ “who the hell is Langenbrunner!?!?!”…

So many years later I proudly wear his #15 and would indeed have his children. I love him.

Aw, Pam, that’s so sad! (Although this is probably just going to make our Stars fans here even madder — at least before you mentioned this they could console themselves with the knowledge that Langer was going to a good home where he would be cherished right from the outset… :P) But it has a happy ending, so that’s all that really matters, right? That’s awesome that you have a Langer sweater!

I have actually been truly devastated by only two Devils trades — the one that shipped Rolston to Colorado for Claude Lemieux and the one that sent Souray to Montreal for Malakhov. And… both resulted in Stanley Cups, so while I might not ever have loved the guys we got in those deals, I’m not about to hop in my time machine to stop them or anything.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:29 pm Pam/Shorty

Yea, I wasn’t hardcore enough back then to be affected by those trades. But the Sykora for Friesen and Tverdovsky also left me in tears. That was also an angry “who?!?!”, but later that season, my sis was wearing Friesen #12 happily wanting to have his babies as he scored late in game 7 of the 2003ECF…sigh…
on December 5, 2007 at 12:30 pm Pookie

Gambler, great post! (But dudes, you’re killing me with all the links! Just kidding.) I think “I like to pretend to stroke my wizened beard of sage wisdom when I write here” is my new favorite phrase!

And yes, as Schnookie said, we’re posting all the answers with funky timestamps so look to the Recent Posts sidebar (or the “Deep Thoughts About Blogging” to read the answers that have come in. Everyone’s been providing such thoughtful and thought-provoking answers!

Also, I can’t wait to eat that Valomilk.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:33 pm Pookie

But the Sykora for Friesen and Tverdovsky also left me in tears. That was also an angry “who?!?!”

Hee hee! One of our first roadtrips was to go out to San Jose for the 97 All-Star game. Schnookie, Boomer and I trundled off to the Fan Fest thingie, and on the way saw a giant billboard featuring Jeff Friesen. I, without really thinking, nearly shouted, “Who the fuck is Jeff Friesen?!?” You can only imagine what was said at IPB Manor when Friesen became a Devil! (What made us most sad about that deal was Mikey C leaving. Oh, and that X wouldn’t let go of the fact that Sykora wasn’t doing anything for the team and we were better off without him.)
on December 5, 2007 at 12:37 pm Schnookie

But the Sykora for Friesen and Tverdovsky also left me in tears. That was also an angry “who?!?!”, but later that season, my sis was wearing Friesen #12 happily wanting to have his babies as he scored late in game 7 of the 2003ECF…sigh…

That one sure did turn out well, didn’t it? I’ll join you with that happy sigh! We actually had a friend who found herself, when that trade happened, questioning whether she was a Devils fan or a Sykora fan. Considering that Pookie and I were decidedly in the anti-Sykora camp, it was a very stressful time for all of us. The two of us were all, “WOO HOO!” about the deal and she was like, “Seriously, guys, I need to be talked down off this ledge.” (We weren’t really “WOO HOO”ing, I should add. It was just kind of funny because a few years earlier we’d been saying to anyone who would listen that the Devils should get Friesen, but he’d fallen off our radar a bit in the season before that deal; we were just as surprised as everyone else when he scored that goal in the ECF. And we were seriously bummed that Commodore was packaged into the deal. We were NJ’s only Mikey C fans, I think.)
on December 5, 2007 at 12:41 pm Schnookie

I want to mention that it’s been flurrying really attractively here all morning, and the wispy little bits of falling flakes have just upped their pressure a bit, so it looks like actual snow falling. Not that it’s serious snowfall or anything, though, and there is no accumulation on the ground or anything. Anyway, I am totally unable to keep myself from saying really, really seriously whenever it flurries like this, “This looks like it’s getting really dangerous on the roads. I can’t believe they’re not sending us home early from work.” There’s no one near my desk right now to say that to, so I’m saying it to all of you. :D
on December 5, 2007 at 12:49 pm Caitlin

There’s no one near my desk right now to say that to, so I’m saying it to all of you. :D

Lucky! I wish there were some snow flurries down here – seriously, it’s sunny and clear outside.

It’s one of the downsides of living in Texas, I suppose. I don’t think I’ve ever seen more than half an inch of “snow” on the ground, and that’s not even really what most people consider snow. Ha.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:51 pm Pookie

Ooh, the snow is sticking to the grass! It’s like the weather gods knew I had a vacation day today so I could enjoy the snow without worrying about ice on the roads on my drive home! Woo-hoo! Is there anything better than having a vacation day and then spending it sitting and looking out the window at snow falling?
on December 5, 2007 at 12:53 pm Caitlin

it seemed like Zubie never took a shot when he was with the Pens. It became a local joke. The fans would scream SHOOT THE PUCK and a local DJ actually did a funny song about it. Tha was our gripe with him. Mario would feed him on the PP and he’d just fire it back around. It was frustrating to watch.

He shoots now, but he doesn’t take half as many shots as he could.
on December 5, 2007 at 12:55 pm Amy

Is there anything better than having a vacation day and then spending it sitting and looking out the window at snow falling?

Not much is better than that. Especially if you don’t have to go out and shovel it.

If we’re talking about trades that made us cry, I damn near cried when the Sabres traded Michael Peca (another slag-faced whore) to the Islanders for Timmy and Taylor Pyatt. I remember my reaction was along the lines of “who the heck are these bozos?”
on December 5, 2007 at 12:56 pm Pam/Shorty

It’s snowing here at Rutgers too. Personally I can leave whenever I want to, but hopefully the roads wont be too bad tonight. I have to drive to a certain place in Newark. I even bought toys for Toys for Tots!
on December 5, 2007 at 12:59 pm Pookie

I have to drive to a certain place in Newark.

Oh? (Hee hee! Have fun tonight!)

I even bought toys for Toys for Tots!

I always loved Toys for Tots night. And coat drive night. And food drive night, now that I think about it. I never won anything, but I loved seeing how many people showed up with stuff to give.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:00 pm Pookie

Ooh, lunchtime! Is there anything better than, on a vacation day, going to lunch with your best friend while there are snow flurries going on? I don’t think so! We’ll see you crazy kids when we get back.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:03 pm Schnookie

I have to drive to a certain place in Newark. I even bought toys for Toys for Tots!

Way to go with the Toys for Tots! That was always my favorite game of the year when we had season tickets — we loved making a point of getting the girliest toys we could possibly find to combat all the boy-centric toys that the typical hockey fan would bring with them.

I damn near cried when the Sabres traded Michael Peca (another slag-faced whore) to the Islanders for Timmy and Taylor Pyatt. I remember my reaction was along the lines of “who the heck are these bozos?”

I love being able to look back at our reactions to trades and laugh and laugh! It’s always so fun to be like, “Really? I was upset about that? I was so stupid!” Of course, then there are those Luongo trades, where you just can’t ever laugh about them… but no point in dragging this conversation down into really depressing territory, right?

On that note, I’m off to drive through these white-out, blizzard conditions to meet Pookie for lunch. See you all in a little while!
on December 5, 2007 at 1:04 pm Patty (in Dallas)

it seemed like Zubie never took a shot when he was with the Pens. It became a local joke. The fans would scream SHOOT THE PUCK and a local DJ actually did a funny song about it. Tha was our gripe with him. Mario would feed him on the PP and he’d just fire it back around. It was frustrating to watch.

He’s the only one willing to avoid bouncing it off of somebody’s shinpads. He doesn’t shoot much, but he is tied for second in the league in defenseman scoring. He finds the guy who should shoot and gives it to him.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:06 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Have a good lunch! Don’t spin out and end up in the ditch with help unable to reach you in the blizzard!
on December 5, 2007 at 1:07 pm Pam/Shorty

I never won anything

Niether have I. I’ve donated a coat, canned foods and toys. But like everyone else, we don’t do it to win the autographed stuff. I have most of those things anyway, so I don’t care….

HOWEVER

The game of the 2001-2002 season, when they give out prizes to people in random seats all throughout the arena, my sis won something! We hear on the PA “Section 241 row 20 seat 8″ and my sis looks down at her seat while simultaneously the woman next to us is like “you won!”

We won a NJ Nets bench chair autographed by the 2001-2002 team (Aka Jason Kidd’s first yr w/ the team). It was so awesome. Some kid tried to buy it off us after the game, but we were like “fuck that.” He wasn’t offering enough, anyway. It’s still in our old room in our parents house.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:08 pm Pam/Shorty

God damn it…that should say “the LAST game”
on December 5, 2007 at 1:09 pm Caitlin

He’s the only one willing to avoid bouncing it off of somebody’s shinpads. He doesn’t shoot much, but he is tied for second in the league in defenseman scoring. He finds the guy who should shoot and gives it to him.

I concur, although this year at least I’ve seen him have a couple of good scoring chances where he’s passed and not shot.

You know, I probably care more about this stuff than he does. I’m desperate for the man to win a Norris Trophy and he’d probably use it as a doorstop or hide it in his attic or something.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:22 pm Genna

It’s good to be back. More so, it’s good to have my computer back.

I think one of the most depressing things about snow when you go to a school that expects a lot of it, is never having snow days. Last year we miraculously had school closed for the snow storm around Valentine’s day. I bet you’re wondering when they closed school before that glorious day last year and the answer is 12 years.

And I would love if someone had a personalized jersey (a homemade t-shirt would work, too) with Langer’s number and “Fuck This Shit” on the back.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:24 pm mara in pdx

Brunner is my favorite Devil. But I didn’t want to get a Langebrunner jersey because I was afraid he’d sign elsewhere or get traded…but if they give him the C, I may just have to rethink my choice of Parise for the jersey I have not yet ordered.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:27 pm Earl Sleek

Morning/afternoon, all! These questionnaires look great!

I figured today was a good day to spend at work “off the network”, though I may have to switch back on later in the afternoon.

So, who’s staying up for the Sabres tonight?
on December 5, 2007 at 1:28 pm mara in pdx

And I would love if someone had a personalized jersey (a homemade t-shirt would work, too) with Langer’s number and “Fuck This Shit” on the back.

FUCKTHISSHIT is actually shorter than LANGENBRUNNER, if you do it without spaces. :)

We don’t have any lovely snow…we’re recovering from flooding and the state is mud-colored.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:31 pm Pam/Shorty

Mara, do what I do, get both!
on December 5, 2007 at 1:33 pm Earl Sleek

And I would love if someone had a personalized jersey (a homemade t-shirt would work, too) with Langer’s number and “Fuck This Shit” on the back.

At first I thought this said “Fuck This Shirt”, which also would be hilarious.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:33 pm andrew

“As for Junior Lessard, isn’t he a former Gopher? Why do I feel like he’s a friend of PaulieMartinNation?”

Doesn’t look like this got an answer. He was a Hobey Baker winner at Minnesota – Duluth. Unfortunately, not a Gopher.

“So, who’s staying up for the Sabres tonight?”

This guy!

Good morning IPB!
on December 5, 2007 at 1:34 pm Amy

So, who’s staying up for the Sabres tonight?

I’m going to try, but the DVR is set just in case I fall asleep.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:38 pm Earl Sleek

but the DVR is set just in case I fall asleep.

I think this would be an accurate motto for the NHL! :)

Much more than “Is this the year…” or “In this uniform…”
on December 5, 2007 at 1:49 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m going to TiVo it, andrew, but I’m also going to TiVo the Pens/Oilers game just to see all the hype about little Sid showing up there for the first time.

And I can’t start any of those until the Stars game is over. Which I’m sure you’ll be watching, too.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:53 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Sorry to hear about all the flooding up there in pdx, mara! I hope you’re all okay.

I need to call my aunt and uncle that live in Portland.
on December 5, 2007 at 1:56 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Earl, I think I might be joining you in missing big chunks of the IPB day, since we’re about to be migrated to the new company’s more-secure way of doing things.

Oh, and 3 days before we do that, it was announced that the second takeover is official as of yesterday.

So we can’t get too comfortable with the way things are about to be, even.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:03 pm andrew

“And I can’t start any of those until the Stars game is over. Which I’m sure you’ll be watching, too.”

You betchyer sweet bippy I’ll be watching. It’s an all Pacific Division night for me!

I excited! The Sabres can get themselves acclimated to the time zone all week before coming into SJ on Saturday, that way they’ll play great and it can be the best game ever.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:07 pm Caitlin

And I can’t start any of those until the Stars game is over. Which I’m sure you’ll be watching, too.

I’ll be there! Woo!

…I’m so far behind. I need Center Ice, NHL Network and TiVo for sure.

*sigh*
on December 5, 2007 at 2:09 pm Earl Sleek

that way they’ll play great and it can be the best game ever.

I’m predicting a letdown on that game. Ryan Miller will discover that his career of playing non-siblings is overrated.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:13 pm Amy

The Sabres can get themselves acclimated to the time zone all week before coming into SJ on Saturday, that way they’ll play great and it can be the best game ever.

I just hope they don’t get too burned out with the Christmas shopping, the sunbathing and the general excitement over being out in California that they play like crap.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:21 pm Meg

So, who’s staying up for the Sabres tonight?

I’m planning on staying up for it (I have a personal day coming tomorrow) but I’m going to watch Project Runway with friends so I’ll be about an hour behind on watching. Which might in turn make it impossible for me to stay up for the whole thing.

I just hope they don’t get too burned out with the Christmas shopping, the sunbathing and the general excitement over being out in California that they play like crap.

Yeah, I was reading the paper today and I thought they sounded suspiciously as if they were going on vacation.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:21 pm andrew

“Ryan Miller will discover that his career of playing non-siblings is overrated.”

This is possible. But he might also discover that his sibling isn’t a very good player. This is much more likely.

I don’t know how that revelation will affect his performance in San Jose, we’ll see.

“I just hope they don’t get too burned out with the Christmas shopping, the sunbathing and the general excitement over being out in California that they play like crap.”

Me too. Last time they played wasin Buffalo two years ago, and it was a blowout (6-0 or 6-1, can’t remember). So disappointing!
on December 5, 2007 at 2:23 pm Earl Sleek

I just hope they don’t get too burned out with the Christmas shopping, the sunbathing and the general excitement over being out in California that they play like crap.

I’d like to pity the Sabres for their tough cross country trip, really I would. :P Maybe I’ll have the Ducks drop ‘em a pity note next time they are on the east coast.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:24 pm Schnookie

Hey everyone! I survived the five-minute drive in this horrific snowstorm — I know you were all worried. And in a quick catching up, good morning andrew, and hey Genna and Earl — good to see you back!
on December 5, 2007 at 2:27 pm Schnookie

This is possible. But he might also discover that his sibling isn’t a very good player. This is much more likely.

Ohhh… BURN!

And we’ll be watching the big game tonight, albeit on either a whipped-into-a-frenzy high for the Devils extending their winning streak, or (more likely) feeling crushed and devastated by the Devils losing.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:27 pm Pookie

I’m going to try to stay up for the Sabres-Ducks, but first on the docket is Devils-Bruins. What, is no one excited for that match-up?
on December 5, 2007 at 2:31 pm Patty (in Dallas)

“Ryan Miller will discover that his career of playing non-siblings is overrated.”

This is possible. But he might also discover that his sibling isn’t a very good player. This is much more likely.

Oh. I thought that was what Earl was saying. :D
on December 5, 2007 at 2:32 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Is there lots of snow up there in Buffalo?

I’m afraid that might be a stupid question, but I need to know anyway.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:33 pm andrew

Good morning Schnookie! Although, I guess it’s not really morning over there. Come to think of it, it’s not really morning here any more either. Stupid meetings!

I would totally watch the Devils-Bruins game, Pookie, but I have to balance husbandly duties, and 2 games in one night already pushes it.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:36 pm Greg Wyshynski

Now here’s the question: If I order a No. 15 “Fuck This Shit” home jersey from the Devils Den store at the Rock, can I get it by the second period?
on December 5, 2007 at 2:40 pm Meg

I’d like to pity the Sabres for their tough cross country trip, really I would. :P Maybe I’ll have the Ducks drop ‘em a pity note next time they are on the east coast.

Heh . . . trust me, people in Buffalo don’t pity them either. In California in December. And actually the Sabres seem totally excited about the trip. So pity isn’t so much what comes to mind. Them spending the day at the beach and playing like shit (as the often seem to do in Florida) seems much more likely.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:43 pm andrew

“I’m going to laugh my arse off if BabyCrunchy tries to run his older brother and gets the snot kicked out of him by Goose or something. ”

That would be funny, but let’s not kid ourselves….everyone knows that they can take a run at Miller without much fear of retribution. Pains me to say it.

Although, I like what I’ve seen out of Pratt. He gets PISSED when other players jump up in Miller’s space. It’s about time someone started doing something.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:45 pm Amy

Is there lots of snow up there in Buffalo?

It honestly depends where in the Buffalo area you are. The northern part of the metro area and the City itself have about 2″ of snow. Our southern suburbs and our “ski country” have about 18″-24″ or so.

I’m going to laugh my arse off if BabyCrunchy tries to run his older brother and gets the snot kicked out of him by Goose or something.

Pookie, is yay! an appropriate answer to your question?
on December 5, 2007 at 2:46 pm Earl Sleek

I’m going to laugh my arse off if BabyCrunchy tries to run his older brother and gets the snot kicked out of him by Goose or something.

I seriously doubt either Miller brother will be doing their own fighting. And I’m fairly sure that it won’t take too long before you start wishing ill on Perry instead of insignificant Miller.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:48 pm Schnookie

Now here’s the question: If I order a No. 15 “Fuck This Shit” home jersey from the Devils Den store at the Rock, can I get it by the second period?

It is a sad statement on our times that the Devils Den store wouldn’t have a vast array of “Fuck This Shit” Langer sweaters in stock. They really need to get on this.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:50 pm Pam/Shorty

You wont catch me buying a jersey from Devils Den. Those fuckers iron-press the tackle twill on the back, and as a jersey snob, I simply cannot have this. Do the stitching you lazy fucks!
on December 5, 2007 at 2:51 pm Pookie

Now here’s the question: If I order a No. 15 “Fuck This Shit” home jersey from the Devils Den store at the Rock, can I get it by the second period?

The way Langer works, he’d get that shirt to you yesterday, Greg!

How great would it be to hear Steve C. do his Devils Den spiel during intermissions: “Perfect for the holidays — a Devils hoodie, gifts for him and her, “Fuck this Shit” t-shirts in all sizes ! Call 1-800-Devils-Den to order your catalog today!”
on December 5, 2007 at 2:54 pm andrew

“And I’m fairly sure that it won’t take too long before you start wishing ill on Perry instead of insignificant Miller.”

Done aaand done.

Perry can be such a little shit. Can’t say that he hasn’t helped out my non-IPB fantasy laegue team though…he’s having a pretty decent year.
on December 5, 2007 at 2:56 pm Schnookie

“Perfect for the holidays — a Devils hoodie, gifts for him and her, “Fuck this Shit” t-shirts in all sizes ! Call 1-800-Devils-Den to order your catalog today!”

HA! That would be so wonderful! (Although I’d want him to chase the promo with Pam’s testimonial. That would be even more marvelous.)
on December 5, 2007 at 2:59 pm Caitlin

“Perfect for the holidays — a Devils hoodie, gifts for him and her, “Fuck this Shit” t-shirts in all sizes ! Call 1-800-Devils-Den to order your catalog today!”

I’d buy it! Sign me up!
on December 5, 2007 at 3:00 pm Meg

And I’m fairly sure that it won’t take too long before you start wishing ill on Perry instead of insignificant Miller.

Eh . . . I don’t wish ill on the younger Miller. I think the topic of him running older-Miller just came up because apparently he’s been claiming for years that he’s going to do just that. I think the whole idea is pretty funny.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:01 pm Pam/Shorty

On the subject of jerseys…there’s a Minnesota Golden Gophers and a North Dakota (still fighting sioux?) jersey on their way to my place!!!
on December 5, 2007 at 3:03 pm Amy

Y’all would have to get a “Fuck This Shit” shirt made for Boxworthy.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:07 pm Schnookie

Y’all would have to get a “Fuck This Shit” shirt made for Boxworthy.

Zach would never allow that. He’d bristle, “I say, Boxworthy! What are you doing in that shirt? He’s the Pops, while I am one of the Zs. Show some self-respect, man.” Of course, then he’d start to wonder if the line name “ZZ Pops” really made it clear which was the better of the Zs, and furthermore, should he still be identifying himself that way if the line’s been broken up… It would be a disaster.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:12 pm Amy

ZZ Pops

:^:::::::::::::::
on December 5, 2007 at 3:12 pm alix

I’m being contrary to everyone else and watching Canucks/Blackhawks. Should be a fun game. Maybe Kesler will throw Kane into his bench again hehe.

I totally want a Fuck this shit shirt! Or maybe I’ll get an Ohlund shirt with Giraffe on it :D

And I should be studying for finals…so just be really boring and ignore me, ok?
on December 5, 2007 at 3:14 pm Pam/Shorty

Dont study for finals! Studying is for quitters! Spend more time on IPB…this isn’t helping, is it?
on December 5, 2007 at 3:14 pm andrew

“On the subject of jerseys…there’s a Minnesota Golden Gophers and a North Dakota (still fighting sioux?) jersey on their way to my place!!!”

That’s awesome! I would love a UND jersey!!!
on December 5, 2007 at 3:16 pm Pam/Shorty

Andrew, yes it is quite awesome…As it has been documented on these interwebs before, I own the shiny green one with Parise #11 on the back. My sis will be recieving the shiny black just begging for her to put a name on the back…
on December 5, 2007 at 3:18 pm Schnookie

On the subject of jerseys…there’s a Minnesota Golden Gophers and a North Dakota (still fighting sioux?) jersey on their way to my place!!!

Is PaulieMartinNation going to be pleased about this sweater, or is it just a Gophers one? :D
on December 5, 2007 at 3:18 pm alix

ZZ Pops is kind of cute. The latest name for our awesome Swede line is Swedish Connection. How horrible is that, eh?

Nazzy said as long as it wasn’t the Swedish Touch he wouldn’t care hee hee.

No it’s not helping, Pam :p
on December 5, 2007 at 3:20 pm Schnookie

No it’s not helping, Pam :p

It might not be helping, but it’s true: studying is for quitters.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:21 pm Pam/Shorty

When it arrives it will be “just a Gophers” sweater. But once I get my grimy* hands on it, it wont remain nameless for long. PaulieMartinNation rejoice!

*I dont actually have grimy hands
on December 5, 2007 at 3:21 pm Pookie

Hey, look, look! We got a response on the questionnaire from a non-IPB-Irregular-derived source! Pensblog weighed in on the topic, and we’ve got their answers posted now, if y’all are interested. (Not that we don’t love our IPB-Irregular-derived sources, too!)
on December 5, 2007 at 3:22 pm andrew

“As it has been documented on these interwebs before, I own the shiny green one with Parise #11 on the back.”

That’s pretty cool. Be a lot cooler if it had “Stafford” on the back, but I’ll letchya slide…

“The latest name for our awesome Swede line is Swedish Connection. How horrible is that, eh? ”

I don’t know why they can’t consult you about these things, alix. The Swedish Meatballs might possibly be the greatest line name ever.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:22 pm Pookie

Oh, Earl, if you’re still here, I meant to say vis a vis the questionnaires — if you’ve got the time, we’d love to hear from you and any of the other folks at BoC. You guys are the big time and you’ve really got quite a spectrum of bloggers.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:24 pm Pam/Shorty

That’s pretty cool. Be a lot cooler if it had “Stafford” on the back, but I’ll letchya slide…

Andrew, if I had been born some 300 miles or so slightly northwest, it probably would.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:30 pm andrew

“Andrew, if I had been born some 300 miles or so slightly northwest, it probably would.”

Okay, okay, that’s good enough for me. As long as you don’t have a “Belfour” UND jersey, we can still be friends.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:31 pm Pookie

What, no one wants a Mikey C UND sweater?
on December 5, 2007 at 3:31 pm Schnookie

When it arrives it will be “just a Gophers” sweater. But once I get my grimy* hands on it, it wont remain nameless for long. PaulieMartinNation rejoice!

*Rejoicing*

(And :^:::::::: to the grimy hands!)

I don’t know why they can’t consult you about these things, alix. The Swedish Meatballs might possibly be the greatest line name ever.

I am appalled that the Canucks haven’t officially named that line The Swedish Meatballs and aren’t issuing royalties to alix for the use of the name. I mean, really. It’s an outrage.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:33 pm Earl Sleek

Oh, Earl, if you’re still here, I meant to say vis a vis the questionnaires — if you’ve got the time, we’d love to hear from you and any of the other folks at BoC.

I can only vouch for myself (Rudy is claiming exemption the rest of the month), but I’m nearly one question into it!

I must be worn out from that tough 5-question questionnaire from Die by the Blade yesterday (whew!).
on December 5, 2007 at 3:34 pm alix

“It might not be helping, but it’s true: studying is for quitters.”

Ok fine. Down with studying, up with blogging! Hockey kicks ass! Everything I know is because of IPB. Better? :D

“I don’t know why they can’t consult you about these things, alix. The Swedish Meatballs might possibly be the greatest line name ever.”

Hee! Thanks, Andrew. They really should consult me. I’m shocked I don’t get phone calls from Matty O and Nazzy every day.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:34 pm Pam/Shorty

Ok all, see ya later…Im leaving early in preparation for my trek to Newark in the snow tonight!
on December 5, 2007 at 3:35 pm Meg

I must be worn out from that tough 5-question questionnaire from Die by the Blade yesterday (whew!).

Questionnaires all over the place . . . you’re a man in demand, Earl!
on December 5, 2007 at 3:36 pm andrew

“What, no one wants a Mikey C UND sweater?”

Ohh, yeah…no. Probably not.

Sorry, ever since the ECF two years back, Mikey C has been on my “list.”
on December 5, 2007 at 3:38 pm alix

“I am appalled that the Canucks haven’t officially named that line The Swedish Meatballs and aren’t issuing royalties to alix for the use of the name. I mean, really. It’s an outrage.”

Hee! It really is, Schnookie.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:38 pm alix

Bye, Pam! Good luck with the snow.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:42 pm Pookie

Have fun, Pam!

Earl, great! I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to say. Tell Rudy he’s being lazy and just because he writes the best stuff on the internet these days (his latest game diary was awesome!) doesn’t mean he can act like he’s some sort of divo! (Just kidding.)
on December 5, 2007 at 3:45 pm andrew

“doesn’t mean he can act like he’s some sort of divo!”

Yeah! Tell him not to run away! He needs to know that when a problem comes along, you must whip it.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:46 pm Earl Sleek

Tell Rudy he’s being lazy

I don’t know if I’m the best messenger for that particular message–I wrote two posts today, but have been on the lazy end of things myself. I’m waaaaay overdue for another Fanhouse contribution, too.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:47 pm alix

“He needs to know that when a problem comes along, you must whip it.”

HA! Nice one. I love that song.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:50 pm Caitlin

I am appalled that the Canucks haven’t officially named that line The Swedish Meatballs and aren’t issuing royalties to alix for the use of the name. I mean, really. It’s an outrage.

Woah, I’m way behind on this one – we don’t have a Swedish line, but we do have three Swedish players (we only really count two of them, though).

They’ve since become known as Swedish Fish Mach I and Swedish Fish Mach II.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:51 pm andrew

“HA! Nice one. I love that song.”

Thanks alix. I knew the spelling was wrong, but someone was bound to get it. It is an awesome song.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:54 pm Earl Sleek

Aww, I just got a touching note from a reader.

Normally I’m not a sentimental guy, but this line just hit me in the heart:

“I work 10 hrs mon-thurs…and you guys make it less shitty.”

I’ll be off in my corner wiping tears from my eyes.
on December 5, 2007 at 3:55 pm andrew

“They’ve since become known as Swedish Fish Mach I and Swedish Fish Mach II.”

That’s pretty good. You can call them the Lutefisk connection. I got nuthin’

Check it out, I’m leaving in a second here to go work on designing a brochure for the public, regarding oversaturation of unnecessary 9-1-1 calls from cell phones. Yeah, me, the guy who has no graphic design experience and no cell phone. Brilliant! Ladies and gentlemen, your government at work!

See you all a little later!
on December 5, 2007 at 4:00 pm Schnookie

“I work 10 hrs mon-thurs…and you guys make it less shitty.”

That is, quite possibly, the sweetest, most wonderful compliment a blogger could ever hear. Congrats, Earl!

Yeah, me, the guy who has no graphic design experience and no cell phone. Brilliant! Ladies and gentlemen, your government at work!

FANTASTIC! Well, my advice is for you to channel your inner Earl and go heavy on the statbits and hilarious cartoons. It’ll be the best brochure EVER! Have fun!
on December 5, 2007 at 4:02 pm Pensgirl

Today? Sucks. Just. Eating. Lunch. NOW. Not completely caught up yet, but…

I’m also going to TiVo the Pens/Oilers game just to see all the hype about little Sid showing up there for the first time.

You’d think the Pope was visiting. And not even this pope. John Paul II.

I am soooooooooooooo glad nobody knows who I am.

Dont study for finals! Studying is for quitters! Spend more time on IPB…

Is there a way where reading and commenting on IPB could be my paying job? Because my life would rock so much harder if it was.

That’s all for now, toodles….
on December 5, 2007 at 4:14 pm Earl Sleek

Well, my advice is for you to channel your inner Earl and go heavy on the statbits and hilarious cartoons.

Just a word of warning: I’m not sure your employer will be very enthusiastic about you channelling your inner Earl, as that process usually involves a fair amount of bottle-opening and bottle-draining.

If you want, though, I could make a picture for you: I’m thinking the state of California raping a cell phone?
on December 5, 2007 at 4:16 pm Schnookie

If you want, though, I could make a picture for you: I’m thinking the state of California raping a cell phone?

You know, I’d been in a bit of a funk the last few weeks, and it wasn’t until just now that I realized why: my life has been woefully short of cartoons featuring the state of California raping things.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Is there a way where reading and commenting on IPB could be my paying job?

As soon as I can figure out how to make writing and commenting on IPB into a paying job, I’ll start working on the reading and commenting thing. :D
on December 5, 2007 at 4:19 pm Heather B.

I’m staying up for the game even if I have to sleep through work tomorrow. Not sure if I’ll make it all the way through the 10:30 game tomorrow night though. Man.

andrew, Pratt is an ass-kicker. If someone runs Crunchy while Pratt’s on the bench I fully believe he’d climb over the boards immediately. Love that guy.
on December 5, 2007 at 4:23 pm Earl Sleek

my life has been woefully short of cartoons featuring the state of California raping things.

Damn me and my waiting for actual BoC domination! If only the blog were less fact-based!
on December 5, 2007 at 4:28 pm Meg

Not sure if I’ll make it all the way through the 10:30 game tomorrow night though. Man.

Seriously. Two late nights in a row . . . I’m going to wind up falling asleep on the couch.
on December 5, 2007 at 4:35 pm Patty (in Dallas)

“doesn’t mean he can act like he’s some sort of divo!”

Yeah! Tell him not to run away! He needs to know that when a problem comes along, you must whip it.

I know I’m late, but good grief, that’s funny!
on December 5, 2007 at 4:37 pm Mags

I must never fall asleep behind the computer again. Jezus people, do ya have to comment so much! (Not that I’m really complaining, but you know… whatever)

Mom reads IPB and texted me that a FUCKTHISSHIT t-shirt was just ordered (thank you mommy!)
on December 5, 2007 at 4:38 pm Schnookie

If only the blog were less fact-based!

I’m telling you — facts only get in the way.
on December 5, 2007 at 4:39 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Damn me and my waiting for actual BoC domination! If only the blog were less fact-based!

Maybe there’s something out there that BoC has been the victim of, so you can turn it around. :D
on December 5, 2007 at 4:42 pm Mags

“I work 10 hrs mon-thurs…and you guys make it less shitty.”

That is fairly awesome. Go BoC!
on December 5, 2007 at 4:44 pm Earl Sleek

Maybe there’s something out there that BoC has been the victim of, so you can turn it around. :D

Hmm, what do schedule-makers and London-planners look like?
on December 5, 2007 at 4:46 pm Mags

Hmm, what do schedule-makers and London-planners look like?

I don’t know. They’re hard to see through that cloud of funny smelling smoke.
on December 5, 2007 at 4:47 pm Schnookie

Hmm, what do schedule-makers and London-planners look like?

Hee! And while you’re at it, what do Stanley Cup Hangovers look like?
on December 5, 2007 at 4:50 pm Earl Sleek

I think I’m done using the term “hangover”. I just can’t pin down what exactly it means, or how to recognize it before you know a final result.

Besides, the CA-rape series is best left for things that happen to multiple BoC teams, not just the Ducks.
on December 5, 2007 at 4:54 pm Schnookie

Besides, the CA-rape series is best left for things that happen to multiple BoC teams, not just the Ducks.

Ohhhhhh… BURN.
on December 5, 2007 at 5:15 pm Schnookie

Okay, it’s well past closing time for me. See you all later, for the Main Event — the Devils game diary! (What? You’re all watching some other game? What the hell?)
on December 5, 2007 at 5:25 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I have another TiVo! I’ll set it for that one!
on December 5, 2007 at 5:30 pm Caitlin

I have another TiVo! I’ll set it for that one!

I have no TiVo, so thanks -Ookies, as this is how I’m currently keeping up with the Devils – the IPB game diaries.

Patty, are you going to the Stars game tonight? Cat, Jen, a friend from out of town and I are all going to be there tonight.
on December 5, 2007 at 5:35 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Patty, are you going to the Stars game tonight?

Unfortunately, no. I’m thinking of next Monday’s game, though. But even that is still up in the air.

If I had written down the Jumbotron’s number, I could shoutout to you! But, alas…

Have a good time! Tell Brenden to tell Bouche I said to get well and we’re all pullin’ for him.
on December 5, 2007 at 5:36 pm Patty (in Dallas)

And Lehtinen, too. Tell Mittens to tell Lehts that I said to get well soon, too.
on December 5, 2007 at 5:45 pm Caitlin

Unfortunately, no. I’m thinking of next Monday’s game, though. But even that is still up in the air.

Awww! Well, we’ll let you know how it is in-arena, I guess. After this I think the only one we’re definitely on planning on going to is the Habs game on the 23rd.

And Lehtinen, too. Tell Mittens to tell Lehts that I said to get well soon, too.

Whee! Will do for Bouche and Lehts for sure. I’m not sure if I could actually speak to Mittens or Brenden, so I’ll just hang a sign around my neck or something!
on December 5, 2007 at 5:48 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m not sure if I could actually speak to Mittens or Brenden, so I’ll just hang a sign around my neck or something!

:^:::::::::::::::::

Sign could read….
“Brenden and/or Mittens: If the person wearing this sign is just making dolphin noises, please tell Bouche and Mittens to get well soon. Thanks.”
on December 5, 2007 at 6:02 pm Caitlin

“Brenden and/or Mittens: If the person wearing this sign is just making dolphin noises, please tell Bouche and Mittens to get well soon. Thanks.”

:^:::::::::::::::::::

Ah, well.

Oh man, I just remembered who we’re playing – I’ve been busy with strange stuff today at work and just now remembered we’re playing San Jose, which means we’re playing Roenick’s team.

*sigh*
on December 5, 2007 at 6:12 pm Schnookie

“Brenden and/or Mittens: If the person wearing this sign is just making dolphin noises, please tell Bouche and Mittens to get well soon. Thanks.”

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Best.

Sign.

Ever.
on December 5, 2007 at 6:13 pm Pookie

Bethanie pointed out on the Pensblog Questionnaire post (where we’re going to attempt to keep conversation on that thread about their post) that it’s finally been announced that our team will have a captain and that captain is Langer! Woo! Thanks, Bethanie for pointing that out!

On the count of three, everybody… One!… Two!… Three! — FUCK THIS SHIT!
on December 5, 2007 at 6:14 pm Caitlin

On the count of three, everybody… One!… Two!… Three! — FUCK THIS SHIT!

I can now confirm that I really do have a special place in my heart for the Devils forever.

Best.

Sign.

Ever.

…Especially since I kind of do make very quiet dolphin noises. Patty put it better into words than I ever could!
on December 5, 2007 at 6:38 pm Patty (in Dallas)

…it’s finally been announced that our team will have a captain and that captain is Langer!

Congratulations, Langer!

Oh, Jamie…. I miss you so much!!! *wails*
on December 5, 2007 at 6:42 pm Earl Sleek

Uh-oh. Sounds like a Nieder press conference tonight before the Sabres game!
on December 5, 2007 at 6:47 pm Pookie

Sounds like a Nieder press conference tonight before the Sabres game!

For reals? Wow. Ten bucks he’s not coming back.
on December 5, 2007 at 6:47 pm Schnookie

Is Nieder calling more press conferences to announce he has nothing to announce? :P
on December 5, 2007 at 6:47 pm Earl Sleek

Not according to the slew (is three a slew?) of e-mails I’m getting. Spend $10 on booze and we’ll call it even.
on December 5, 2007 at 6:52 pm Schnookie

Excellent suggestion, Earl! Since I’m the one who’d help Pookie dispose of that booze, I hope she takes you up on it.
on December 5, 2007 at 6:53 pm Pookie

Sounds, good Earl! It’s a deal.
on December 5, 2007 at 7:23 pm andrew

“Not according to the slew (is three a slew?)”

Three is certainly “slewish.” I bet he bails. 10$!

I’m back! Hope I didn’t miss too much good stuff.
on December 5, 2007 at 7:29 pm andrew

The news is in. Neider is back on the Ducks. Yay.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-ducks-niedermayer&prov=ap&type=lgns
on December 5, 2007 at 7:30 pm andrew

Okay. On that note, I’m outta here! $10 poorer, but whatever!

See you all later!
on December 5, 2007 at 7:36 pm Pookie

Huh. Well, that’s the first time I’ve ever been wrong. :)
on December 5, 2007 at 7:46 pm Schnookie

In re: the $10 Niedermayer bet, it seems we’re all losers here, and I don’t just mean those of us who staked $10 on this.
on December 8, 2007 at 12:26 pm DevsForLife

This is my first time commenting here, after reading this great post about my favorite hockey player of all time and hero, I couldn’t help but say something

I feel proud to own Jamie’s Jersey, No one plays as hard as he does. I couldn’t be happier knowing Jamie is finally getting the recognition he deserves, May he lead us to greatness as Scott Stevens did before him.
on December 8, 2007 at 1:42 pm Pookie

This is my first time commenting here

Welcome aboard, DevsForLife! It’s always great to hear from new people!

May he lead us to greatness as Scott Stevens did before him.

May he, indeed! I was just saying to Schnookie last night that Langer might end up going down in history as one of the Top Ten True Devils of All Time. When did this happen?!? Until he re-signed most recently, I think I had not given my little Devils fan heart over to him entirely out of fear that he’d go back to Dallas the minute he had a chance. And then he goes and signs with us as if there was never any doubt in the matter!
on December 8, 2007 at 1:46 pm Schnookie

Hi DevsForLife! Thanks so much for commenting — it’s great to hear from other Devils fans! And I have to applaud your choice of sweater — Langer really is a great heart and soul guy, and it would be great to see him skating with the Cup again in Jersey! (Not just for Langer… I mean, it’s a pretty selfish wish on my part, too! :D)