Devils @ Bruins, 1/5/08

January 5, 2008 by Schnookie

No game diary tonight, Gentle Reader, but please do enjoy an open thread here. We’ll be around, partaking of a leisurely dinner, a glass or two of wine, and a diary-free game night.

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on January 5, 2008 at 7:04 pm DS

((I wish the “strikethroughHTML” worked in here…))

Anywho, pregame/first-period/whatever entertainment which I’ve been dying on since yesterday.

Not only are they auctioning the Winter Classic jerseys and such, they’re also auctioning the PANTS.

This just makes me giggle. Repeatedly.

Now whose pants do YOU want? ;)
on January 5, 2008 at 7:08 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Are y’all watching it in HD, Ookies? That Steve guy’s makeup is still pretty awful.

Ooh… Weekes is starting.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm Schnookie

Are we getting it in HD? What kind of stupid, painful question is that? OF COURSE WE’RE NOT BECAUSE OUR TREE WON’T LET US! (And because we haven’t gotten the HD dish yet…)
on January 5, 2008 at 7:16 pm Genna

ZUBIE!!! You so fine.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:16 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zubrus’ pants! I want Zubrus’ pants!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:18 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m sorry!! I thought you got some HD channels!! I thought your cable gave you some games in HD!

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I promise never to mention HD again. Ever.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:19 pm Schnookie

Cinnamon buns aren’t enough, Patty.

:P
on January 5, 2008 at 7:19 pm MrFrisby

WOOOOOO!

No game diary is necessary, -ookies. As long as I know you are here to share my pain and joy, that is enough.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:20 pm Pookie

Aw, it’s cool, Patty. We do get a few channels in HD (including VS, HDNet, and NHL Network). We’re just dragging our feet on calling Directv because there’s no way this doesn’t turn into a giant frustrating awful experience.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:21 pm Schnookie

We’re right here by your side, Frisby, finger on the soldering iron trigger, ready to go.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:22 pm Genna

How dare you Chico! Travis does not face wash, do not imply that he could be an offender of such acts. He is a gentleman!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:24 pm Pookie

Yeah! Travis was just trying to straighten Hatcher’s monocle.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:27 pm Genna

It’s not his fault that it’s an instinct after Zach made him do that when Boxworthy was injured.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:28 pm MrFrisby

Wait, Boxworthy was injured? When did this happen? TELL ME WHEN!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:31 pm Genna

I loved Chico’s dreamy “yeaaaaa” when they were talking about when the Devils traded to pick Parise.

Wait, Boxworthy was injured? When did this happen? TELL ME WHEN!!!

Ummm..you know that time. It was some time ago..and look a hobo!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:32 pm Schnookie

After the parking lot fire, Boxworthy needed mouth-to-mouth. Travis’ instinct now is to use his fingers on everyone to make sure their airways aren’t obstructed, since learning how to resuscitate a turtle.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:33 pm Schnookie

Ummm..you know that time. It was some time ago..and look a hobo!

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on January 5, 2008 at 7:33 pm Sherry

…this game is not going well.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:34 pm Patty (in Dallas)

We’re right here by your side, Frisby, finger on the soldering iron trigger, ready to go.

That finger might get bitten, if you don’t put down the iron!

Trayvis may think it’s no big deal, but I bet you will! :P
on January 5, 2008 at 7:37 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Travis’ instinct now is to use his fingers on everyone to make sure their airways aren’t obstructed, since learning how to resuscitate a turtle.

Yoo hoo! cough…hack…cough…

I think my airway is obstructed! *singsong*
on January 5, 2008 at 7:39 pm kristin

Why can’t the Devils ever start Weekes against the Flyers? WHY?!?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 pm Schnookie

Yoo hoo! cough…hack…cough…

I think my airway is obstructed! *singsong*

Travis wants you to know that he’s VERY SERIOUS about his life-saving procedures. It is no laughing matter.

And this game sucks.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 pm Schnookie

Why can’t the Devils ever start Weekes against the Flyers? WHY?!?

Heh.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:42 pm Genna

Come on Vish, you could have blocked that.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:42 pm Sherry

And this game sucks.

This one too.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:42 pm MrFrisby

Ugh!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:42 pm Schnookie

*Starts heating up the soldering iron*
on January 5, 2008 at 7:43 pm Katebits

Uh-oh. The Ookies are getting quiet.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:43 pm Genna

And this game sucks.

I second that.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:43 pm Pookie

As Scott Hamilton once said while broadcasting a terrifically awful figure skating routine, “That. Was. So. BAD.”
on January 5, 2008 at 7:43 pm Schnookie

This game’s over. I’m leaving.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:44 pm Katebits

Time for Guitar Hero?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:44 pm Genna

Ughhh, no! I don’t want Al and Stan! My ears are bleedingggg
on January 5, 2008 at 7:44 pm Katebits

:D
on January 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm Amy

And this game sucks.

This one too.

So does the Leafs / Flyers game.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm Pookie

Time for Guitar Hero?

Don’t tempt me.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm Schnookie

You know what’s the best way to make me go from vomiting in my own mouth to actively spewing over my TV screen out of disgust? To follow that shit at the end of the period with Al Trautwig and Stan Fischler.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm Pookie

Amy, do all the Leafs still have all their fingers?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm Sherry

Oh, Steve Downie scored. I was wondering why my head was hurting all of a sudden.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:46 pm Amy

Amy, do all the Leafs still have all their fingers?

They do. But Carlo Coliacovo (or however you spell it), just lost a knee.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:46 pm Schnookie

So does the Leafs / Flyers game.

That game is one that’s in the eye of the beholder: yes, it’s definitely a lose-lose, but when you think about it in the right frame of mine, it’s a win-win.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm Schnookie

Carlo Coliacovo (or however you spell it)

I spell it Coliaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaioooaiaoiaaieiaiseieiocovo.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm MrFrisby

I hear ya, Schnookie. I’m going to go smoke a cig, but I’m a glutton for punishment and will be back for the 2nd period.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm Sherry

But Carlo Coliacovo (or however you spell it), just lost a knee.

Carlo should not be allowed outside of the house without fully suited up with bubble wrap.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm Genna

Hahaha, what the hell just happened to Al?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:49 pm Amy

Carlo should not be allowed outside of the house without fully suited up with bubble wrap.

True. Bob Cole was waxing poetic about the poor guy’s injury luck.

And Joffrey Lupul was just taken out by Darien Hatcher.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:51 pm Sherry

Don Cherry just called Ponikarovsky “Pocchahonski” and said that it was cruel to bench Wellwood (Canadian) when Antropov (not Canadian) and Steen (not Canadian) haven’t scored in xyz number of games.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:51 pm kristin

Oh man, Lupul does not look good….
on January 5, 2008 at 7:52 pm Katebits

And Joffrey Lupul was just taken out by Darien Hatcher.

With biting?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:52 pm Amy

Oh man, Lupul does not look good….

I’ve only seen that loopy look twice before: Tim Connolly and Pat LaFontaine.

I realize it was a freak accident, but Hatcher’s like a bull in a china shop.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:52 pm Schnookie

I’m a glutton for punishment and will be back for the 2nd period.

Oh, I was kidding. OF COURSE I’m watching the rest of this game! Why would I want to miss this exciting, delightful hockey romp?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:53 pm Amy

With biting?

Hatcher tried to check Steen at center ice, missed, ran into Lupul and Lupul’s head bounced off the ice, helmet a-flying.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:54 pm Sherry

Hatcher tried to check Steen at center ice, missed, ran into Lupul and Lupul’s head bounced off the ice, helmet a-flying.

Yikes. I hope he’s all right. Maybe it’s my dislike for the Oilers but I was really happy for him getting his game back in Philly.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:54 pm kristin

Hatcher looked like “oh shit, what did I do?”

And how was there no call on that hit on Coburn?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:55 pm Schnookie

Hatcher tried to check Steen at center ice, missed, ran into Lupul and Lupul’s head bounced off the ice, helmet a-flying.

And then he bit him, right?

(Oh, and Kristin, that sucks. I’m sorry!)

(Oh, and I totally had Hatcher in my “Guy most likely to grievously injure his own teammate while missing an open-ice hit” pool. WOO HOO!)
on January 5, 2008 at 7:55 pm Pookie

Wow, Hatcher’s bloodlust is so strong after biting Travis he’s now going after his own players!

Travis actually looks remarkably pale, almost zombie-ish. Hm…
on January 5, 2008 at 7:55 pm DS

Isn’t Steen from uh, Winnipeg?
Did they secede from Canada and not let anybody but Godfather Cherry know?
on January 5, 2008 at 7:56 pm Pookie

I totally had Hatcher in my “Guy most likely to grievously injure his own teammate while missing an open-ice hit” pool.

Rats, I knew I wasn’t going to win picking Brian Gionta for that one.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:57 pm Sherry

Isn’t Steen from uh, Winnipeg?

Winnipeg, Sweden?

Well technically, Antropov became a Canadian citizen last year but clearly that means he’s a spy.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:57 pm Katebits

Travis actually looks remarkably pale, almost zombie-ish. Hm…

I wonder if that’s how Staffy became a zombie?!
on January 5, 2008 at 7:57 pm Genna

Colin Campbell sucks.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:58 pm Pookie

Did they secede from Canada and not let anybody but Godfather Cherry know?

Yup. The seceded because their zombie rights weren’t being respected. Turns out Travis was a zombie before Hatcher bit him.
on January 5, 2008 at 7:58 pm Pookie

Steen’s totally from Winnipeg. He grew up playing against Travis. He’s probably a zombie, too!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm Amy

Yup. The seceded because their zombie rights weren’t being respected. Turns out Travis was a zombie before Hatcher bit him.

That’s because he hangs out with Staffy.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:01 pm kristin

(Oh, and I totally had Hatcher in my “Guy most likely to grievously injure his own teammate while missing an open-ice hit” pool. WOO HOO!)

The weird thing was, Hatcher actually made the hit on the Leaf, but his follow through was such that he plowed right through to Lupul! He is out of control!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:02 pm Pookie

Darien: Darien not know Darien’s own strength. Darien so sorry. Darien bad? Kristin mad at Darien? Darien sad.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:02 pm Schnookie

Derian: Friend?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:03 pm MrFrisby

Chico, Weekes touched the puck outside of the trapezoid.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:03 pm Amy

Derian just a pawn in game of life?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:04 pm Sherry

HAHA

Cassie Campbell just said she thinks she’s bigger than St. Louis. Nice.

Derian just a pawn in game of life?

AHA.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:04 pm Schnookie

Chico, Weekes touched the puck outside of the trapezoid.

Chico: No, but Frisby, what was the penalty for, though?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:04 pm Heather B.

I’m surfing the net AND watching Veronica Mars at the same time! And I’m in bed while doing it! Guys, laptops are totally the bomb!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:05 pm kristin

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Pookie, that is soda out the nose funny!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:06 pm Genna

I’m surfing the net AND watching Veronica Mars at the same time! And I’m in bed while doing it! Guys, laptops are totally the bomb!

Wait, what? People don’t do this all the time?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:06 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Derian just a pawn in game of life?

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on January 5, 2008 at 8:06 pm Schnookie

Derian just a pawn in game of life?

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

I’m surfing the net AND watching Veronica Mars at the same time! And I’m in bed while doing it! Guys, laptops are totally the bomb!

I’m serious, I didn’t understand the true wonderfulness of the interwebs until going wireless. I’m so glad you’re having such a great night!

(And we are sitting three abreast across the living room right now, all of us typing away at our own laptops. Isn’t socializing grand?)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:06 pm Pookie

Derian just a pawn in game of life?

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Guys, laptops are totally the bomb!

Katebits, Schnookie and I are all sitting here click clacking away on laptops, leaving comments for each other even though we’re sitting within the same 10-foot radius. Laptops are so the bomb!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm Heather B.

Katebits, Schnookie and I are all sitting here click clacking away on laptops, leaving comments for each other even though we’re sitting within the same 10-foot radius.

Well, why talk when you can type?

Mark said earlier, “You are like a different person since you got that laptop.” I feel like I’m seeing colors I’ve never seen before.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm Sherry

Katebits, Schnookie and I are all sitting here click clacking away on laptops, leaving comments for each other even though we’re sitting within the same 10-foot radius. Laptops are so the bomb!

That reminds me of when my friends and I would IM one another even though we were in the same room :P

Dear Ray Emery, you suck at handling the puck. Why do you insist on handling the puck? GAH.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm DS

Heather, it seems Senor Spam ate my tawdry linkage for you.
Maybe it’s an omen?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm kristin

They just showed the replay of Lupul being hit by Hatcher…I think Hatcher’s big fat ass landed on Lupul’s head. I’ll be surprised if his skull is not actually fractured!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:10 pm Heather B.

DS, I totally need the tawdry linkage!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:11 pm Sherry

I think Hatcher’s big fat ass landed on Lupul’s head.

Lupul is going to be having nightmares about that for months.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:11 pm Schnookie

I feel like I’m seeing colors I’ve never seen before.

It’s so true! And I’m so happy for you!

I think Hatcher’s big fat ass landed on Lupul’s head. I’ll be surprised if his skull is not actually fractured!

Well as long as Hatcher’s teeth weren’t involved, Lupul should be fine.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:11 pm Katebits

I feel like I’m seeing colors I’ve never seen before.

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on January 5, 2008 at 8:11 pm Pookie

I feel like I’m seeing colors I’ve never seen before.

So, so, so true. And even when I think I’ve gotten a full grasp on everything having a wireless laptop something happens like CapsChick shows me how to order pizza online. Holy crap. How did we live before wireless interwebs? I had to laugh yesterday when my boss asked me what kind of notebook I use for a day planner and I responded, “I don’t use paper.” She looked sort of sad and wistful at the same time when she said, “Ah yes, you’re on the computer 24-hours a day.”
on January 5, 2008 at 8:12 pm DS

Okay, trying this again:

[ Heather, the place I originally found seems to be gone.
But hey, you're a mature, responsible adult. :D Knock yourself out. ;) ]
on January 5, 2008 at 8:12 pm Amy

I started researching my laptop at the mall today. They’re all so shiny and fun.

I have a road trip coming up in June where I’m going to visit family in Indiana, and they have a home with no cable and a town with no daily newspaper. Thank goodness the hotel we’re staying at has cable and wireless internet, or I’d be very twitchy at the end of the trip.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:13 pm Pookie

DS, Senor Spam had nothing! Try sending the tawdry linkage again.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:13 pm Schnookie

That wasn’t a mistake by Paulie. It was a demonstration for Oduya of what not to do. He’s supposed to be teaching Oduya how to be awesome while they’re paired together, and that turnover was just a learning tool.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:14 pm DS

[Okay, trying this yet AGAIN: ]
Heather, the place I originally found seems to be gone.
But hey, you’re a mature, responsible adult. :D
http://www.voy.com/c/sports_games_rec_hob/sports/hockey/

Knock yourself out. ;)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:14 pm Katebits

Thank goodness the hotel we’re staying at has cable and wireless internet, or I’d be very twitchy at the end of the trip.

I absolutely REFUSE to travel without my computer now, and hotels without free wireless are dead to me.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:14 pm Vinny

Lupul looked like he didn’t know where he was =/

Hatcher tried to jump-check Steen, Steen saw, ducked, and Hatcher ran the crap out of Lupul. :(

Raycroft actually plays well for a night, and D looks like all they want to do is kiss the blueline (HI WHITE :D).

The Leafs are so making a case for Stamkos.

That, and Don Cherry is an idiot. a sometimes funny idiot.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:14 pm kristin

“Ah yes, you’re on the computer 24-hours a day.”

Oh no, not the sad and wistful look!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm Katebits

……that turnover was just a learning tool.

That’s what she said.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm Schnookie

they have a home with no cable and a town with no daily newspaper. Thank goodness the hotel we’re staying at has cable and wireless internet, or I’d be very twitchy at the end of the trip.

Yeah, without the hotel that trip might be a reason to shoot yourself.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm DS

….Nothing working so far!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm Sherry

Fisher is having a brutal night right now. Sigh.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm DS

http://www.voy.com/c/sports_games_rec_hob/sports/hockey/

Sheesh.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:16 pm Pookie

I’m so excited you’re getting a laptop, Amy! Think of all the colors you’ll be able to see.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:16 pm Heather B.

It was a demonstration for Oduya of what not to do. He’s supposed to be teaching Oduya how to be awesome while they’re paired together, and that turnover was just a learning tool.

Someone please tell Soupy that Spacek already knows how to play defense the right way.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:16 pm DS

wow, it just won’t let me post the address! Not even copy and paste. Gotta be an omen.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:17 pm Schnookie

By the way, this game sucks. In case anyone was wondering. (If I was diarizing it would read like this:

9:53 This game sucks.

9:52 This game still sucks.

9:51 Yup, still sucking.

9:50 Whaddaya know? This one sucks!)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:17 pm Sherry

Dear Ottawa Senators: I don’t play hockey, so maybe you can explain to me why you insist on letting Lecavalier walk in unchallenged all the time. I mean, it’s not like he’s leading the league in points, right?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:18 pm Amy

Yeah, without the hotel that trip might be a reason to shoot yourself.

Tell me about it.

Someone please tell Soupy that Spacek already knows how to play defense the right way.

I wonder if Lindy’s trying to Jedi mind trick the two of them? Maybe playing them together is supposed to make Spacek more offensively minded, and Soupy more defensively minded. Only he’s doing it without them realizing it?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:18 pm Schnookie

Someone please tell Soupy that Spacek already knows how to play defense the right way.

That’s what she said.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:19 pm Heather B.

Fisher is having a brutal night right now. Sigh.

I’ll give you Soupy for him!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:20 pm DS

Last try: (whispers)

voy.com, sports, hockey. That’s all I can do.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:21 pm Sherry

I’ll give you Soupy for him!

Are you kidding me? I’m pretty sure the whole entire Ottawa population would stone me if that happened.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:23 pm Sherry

Okay…and now CBC is making me watch the Flyers/Leafs game for some GD reason. WTP!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:24 pm Heather B.

Are you kidding me? I’m pretty sure the whole entire Ottawa population would stone me if that happened.

Well, it was worth a shot. (Did I mention Soupy’s worth six million dollars?)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:24 pm Schnookie

DS, I pulled the comments out of Senor Spam this time; the links are in comments 99, 91, 87.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm Meg

Are you kidding me? I’m pretty sure the whole entire Ottawa population would stone me if that happened.

Well, it was worth a shot. (Did I mention Soupy’s worth six million dollars?)

We’ll thow in Peters and Mike Ryan.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm Sherry

(Did I mention Soupy’s worth six million dollars?)

Yes, but Fisher has that intangible quality that makes both men and women fall in love with him :P
on January 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm Heather B.

Maybe playing them together is supposed to make Spacek more offensively minded, and Soupy more defensively minded. Only he’s doing it without them realizing it?

You might be on to something, Amy. Lindy might be getting that desperate.

DS, I’m on it. Thanks for your persistence :D
on January 5, 2008 at 8:29 pm Schnookie

DS, I’m on it. Thanks for your persistence :D

Heather, you have a problem. You realize that, don’t you?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:29 pm Heather B.

Yes, but Fisher has that intangible quality that makes both men and women fall in love with him :P

Yeah, well Soupy… doesn’t have that, I guess.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:30 pm Sherry

Heather, you have a problem. You realize that, don’t you?

Maybe it’s those pain killers she’s on because of her injury?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:30 pm Heather B.

Heather, you have a problem. You realize that, don’t you?

What are you talking about? I can quit any time! I can! It’s not like I’m DEPENDENT or anything. God! Just back off and let me live my life!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:31 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That shift was AWESOME!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:31 pm MrFrisby

WOOOO!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:32 pm Genna

WOO!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:32 pm Schnookie

What are you talking about? I can quit any time! I can! It’s not like I’m DEPENDENT or anything. God! Just back off and let me live my life!

If this continues we’re going to have to call Katebits in to moderate a carefrontation.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:32 pm Katebits

HEATHER! You’re going to find out something TERRIBLE!….like that Hank is not as squeaky clean as we’d like to believe. :P
on January 5, 2008 at 8:34 pm Genna

Ughhhhhhh
on January 5, 2008 at 8:34 pm MrFrisby

GAH!!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:34 pm Schnookie

Yeah, I didn’t see THAT coming. Stupid fucking Devils.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:34 pm Heather B.

HEATHER! You’re going to find out something TERRIBLE!….like that Hank is not as squeaky clean as we’d like to believe. :P

Oh, no! Not Hank! He’s as pure as freshly fallen snow.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:35 pm Pookie

This game totally blows. I think I’m going to put on Guitar Hero and put the guitar on the floor and see how well the cats do at it. That’s got to be more interesting than this stupid crap right?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:35 pm Schnookie

I hate this game, hate this team, hate everything. EVERYTHING. (I am much more reasonable and even-keeled when we’re diarizing…)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:36 pm Schnookie

Yeah, this game is totally failing the “Cats Playing Guitar Hero” test.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:36 pm Katebits

HEATHER! Stop it! STOP IT! STOP IT!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:36 pm DS

I note my disclaimer from the other thread:

So Heather, is enabling you on to more of this a favor to the dare I say, “laid-up”, or do you think you’ll just get sicker? :P

(C’mon, people, just ignore what they’re like ON the ice and you’ll feel better!)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:37 pm MrFrisby

Stay with me, Schnookie. Remember, we must watch until the Bitter.Fucking.End.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:37 pm Vinny

I think I’m going to pack now instead of watching our D try to fall all over themselves fighting for the honour of ‘most useless D’.

BOYS C’MON :( WE PAY YOU LOTS! even without Mccabe, you’re still one of the highest paid :(.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:37 pm Genna

I think that would be so much more entertaining, Pookie. I feel bad for Weekesie, he’s such a nice guy.

Clearly we need more Clarkson! His wraparound attempts seem to produce goals!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:38 pm MrFrisby

Yes, this game could really use a Clarkaround.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:39 pm Amy

HEATHER! You’re going to find out something TERRIBLE!….like that Hank is not as squeaky clean as we’d like to believe.

I’m afraid there’s going to be something horrible like Goose likes to kick puppies and kittens or something.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:39 pm Pookie

Have fun packing, Vinny!

Frisby, oh, we’re not going anywhere. Bitter fucking end, indeed.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:40 pm Heather B.

DS, I haven’t really checked out the link yet – it’s pulled up and ready but I’m focused on Veronica Mars at the moment. When I’m done however I’ll let you know just how much damage you’ve done :-D
on January 5, 2008 at 8:40 pm Schnookie

Remember, we must watch until the Bitter.Fucking.End.

I don’t have a choice. If I try to change channel my “To the Bitter.Fucking.End” brand that the Devils burned into my calf when I first got season tickets starts to burn excruciatingly.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:42 pm Schnookie

This is one of those games that will only be changed by Clarkarounds! MORE CLARKSON! MORE CLARKSON! (What this game really needs is more Pando. He’s always money in Boston.)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:46 pm Katebits

PLEASE don’t tell us ANYTHING Heather! Not about Timmy’s junk, not about Roy-Z’s personal assistant, and not about Joe Thorton’s Swedish girlfriend. I only like made-up shit that I made up myself.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:47 pm Pookie

I only like made-up shit that I made up myself.

Seconded!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:48 pm Schnookie

I only like made-up shit that I made up myself.

Seconded!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:48 pm Schnookie

Jinx, Pookie!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:48 pm Pookie

Fine, thirded. Is that better.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:49 pm Heather B.

PLEASE don’t tell us ANYTHING Heather! Not about Timmy’s junk, not about Roy-Z’s personal assistant, and not about Joe Thorton’s Swedish girlfriend. I only like made-up shit that I made up myself.

Kate, I would never want to hurt you. My lips are sealed.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:49 pm Bethanie

What. the. fuck?

Screw the iron, or whatever. I want to gouge my eyes out, or something.

I have never, in my life, wanted to watch football over hockey. Especially, the Jags at Pittsburgh. This is what my life has come to.

I want Brodeur back in net, for real. I have no sympathy for Weekes; I no longer respect him simply for being “strong” and a “leader in the locker room.”

This is pretty extreme, I know. But perhaps my plight can be made known to the Devils and maybe, out of their love for their fans, they can not suck so much.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:52 pm Patty (in Dallas)

PLEASE don’t tell us ANYTHING Heather! Not about Timmy’s junk, not about Roy-Z’s personal assistant, and not about Joe Thorton’s Swedish girlfriend. I only like made-up shit that I made up myself

Fourthed!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:52 pm Schnookie

But perhaps my plight can be made known to the Devils and maybe, out of their love for their fans, they can not suck so much.

Bethanie, what in your past history with the Devils makes you think they would ever not suck so much? :P
on January 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm Vinny

I’m of the opinion the Leafs can just continue to suck for the rest of the season and we can pick up Stamkos or something. I mean, tampa’s winning, Caps have won, LA looks like it could win tonight…we’re really in prime position!

There’s no point in mediocrity :(. Why can’t they find the back of the net?

Also, why is Jason Blake such a puck hog :(?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm Iain

Wotcha, folks. Just got in and thought I’d catch the rest of the game on the radio… and now thinking I should have proceeded straight to bed.

I came here to ask if it had been as bad as it looks from the boxscore, but the recent comments seem to have answered that one for me already :)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm margee

Did that graphic just say “Lest we forget”?
on January 5, 2008 at 8:55 pm margee

Vinny, you’re singing the Ballad of Jason Blake. He could have Dany Heatley on his line facing a yawning net and he’d still take it in himself.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:55 pm Meg

Oh, no! Not Hank! He’s as pure as freshly fallen snow.

Having looked at the site now, Hank seems to be one of the Sabres that doesn’t much interest the gossiping puck bunnies.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:55 pm Iain

Hah – never mind the radio, Sopcast to the rescue again!

Vinny, I really can’t thank you enough for that :)
on January 5, 2008 at 8:56 pm MrFrisby

(What this game really needs is more Pando. He’s always money in Boston.)

Seconded.

Nice start to the third, now all we need is freaking GOAL!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:57 pm Katebits

Let’s watch the Lightning game! Pleeeeease!
on January 5, 2008 at 8:58 pm Schnookie

Vinny, you’re singing the Ballad of Jason Blake. He could have Dany Heatley on his line facing a yawning net and he’d still take it in himself.

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

Oh, and Iain, what we’re learning tonight is that the Devils would be so much better off if they could just play the Flyers 82 times a year.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:59 pm Genna

So. damn. painful.
on January 5, 2008 at 8:59 pm Sherry

Sigh, I love Alfie (I’m getting banned, aren’t I?)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:00 pm Iain

I dunno – we might run out of fingers before the season was halfway through…
on January 5, 2008 at 9:00 pm Schnookie

Sigh, I love Alfie (I’m getting banned, aren’t I?)

I’m not just banning you — I’m painstakingly going through all our comments and erasing all trace of you.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:01 pm MrFrisby

Sheesh, is it just me or are the Devils getting better scoring chances SH than on the PP?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:01 pm Vinny

Iain, if Sopcast ever doesn’t work, you should also keep VLC as a backup :) but I’m glad it’s working out for you!

Vinny, you’re singing the Ballad of Jason Blake. He could have Dany Heatley on his line facing a yawning net and he’d still take it in himself.

Ah. Frankly, I’m not surprised. His affinity for the opposing goalie’s crest is just stunning.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:01 pm Schnookie

You know what the Devils should do to try to cut into this two-goal lead? Take a bunch of stupid offensive-zone penalties. That’s just the ticket.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:02 pm Genna

I’m sorry, does our team want to win?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:02 pm MrFrisby

And as I hit the submit button that comment, Asham takes a penalty.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:03 pm Sherry

I’m not just banning you — I’m painstakingly going through all our comments and erasing all trace of you.

Can I bribe you with a “I kind of hate Emery” offering?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:04 pm Schnookie

And as I hit the submit button that comment, Asham takes a penalty.

Isn’t he pleasantly surprising? :P

I’m sorry, does our team want to win?

No. No they don’t. I hate to have to break that to you.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:05 pm Heather B.

Having looked at the site now, Hank seems to be one of the Sabres that doesn’t much interest the gossiping puck bunnies.

I guess having your sex scandal out there in front of everyone makes you less exciting to gossip about.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:06 pm Schnookie

Can I bribe you with a “I kind of hate Emery” offering?

That and a few bottles of IPBaileys should do it. :D
on January 5, 2008 at 9:08 pm MrFrisby

Isn’t he pleasantly surprising? :P

Yeah, it’s like he was reading my mind. :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:08 pm Meg

I guess having your sex scandal out there in front of everyone makes you less exciting to gossip about.

Or forces your wife to keep you on a very short leash?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:10 pm Schnookie

My eyeballs are puking fiery balls of barbed wire right now. I hate this PP so much.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:10 pm Genna

Chico, I wouldn’t use the word onslaught to describe the “attack” on the PP.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:10 pm Iain

Hey, some guys *like* to be kept on a leash.

Or was that not what you meant?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:10 pm Genna

ACCCCCCORRRRNNNNNNNSSSS! WOOOOOOO!1
on January 5, 2008 at 9:11 pm MrFrisby

YEAH! Acorns!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:11 pm KG

woooo
on January 5, 2008 at 9:11 pm Schnookie

ACORNS!!!!!!! (How bad has this game been? Even Chico was saying it was looking hopeless.)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:11 pm Iain

Schnookie, that may be one of the most eloquent depictions of frustration I have ever read.

Although it does seem to have put me off my sandwich.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:12 pm Schnookie

Hey, some guys *like* to be kept on a leash.

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

Well played!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:12 pm Genna

Although it does seem to have put me off my sandwich.

Really? Because the Devils have been making me want to take my anger out on my body by eating.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:12 pm Iain

That will do nicely. Maybe we should get Hatcher to bite him more often.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm Amy

Jason Blake just got sucker punched in the eye. Its not good when the whole area below the eye turns purple immediately.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm Sherry

My eyeballs are puking fiery balls of barbed wire right now. I hate this PP so much.

That’s an interesting visual.

That and a few bottles of IPBaileys should do it. :D

You’ll get yours once I get mine from Sleek :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm Pookie

WOOOOO!!!!

Hey, Iain, how was the supermarket? And the English Breakfast? Were the deep fried Pixie Stix good?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm Schnookie

Schnookie, that may be one of the most eloquent depictions of frustration I have ever read.

Although it does seem to have put me off my sandwich.

Sorry, but I’m just here to report the truth. I can’t help it. :D
on January 5, 2008 at 9:15 pm Iain

In the cold light of day, I managed to resist the fry-up – just – and settled for a coffee and a pain-aux-raisins – not exactly healthy, but better than the full blowout :)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:15 pm Heather B.

Hey, some guys *like* to be kept on a leash.

He is a slutty Swede. You never know about them.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:15 pm Vinny

Jason Blake just got sucker punched in the eye. Its not good when the whole area below the eye turns purple immediately.

Steve Downie is an idiot.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:15 pm MrFrisby

Oh no! The Clarkaround failed. NOOOOOOooooooooooooo
on January 5, 2008 at 9:16 pm Iain

Although thanks to the supermarket, there is going to be a dessert involving leftover panettone, chocolate, espresso and cream.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:16 pm Pookie

We almost saw an Asharound, though. That would have been awesome.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:16 pm Meg

He is a slutty Swede. You never know about them.

True. He could just spend a lot of time in cabs.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:17 pm MrFrisby

At this point, I would even be happy with a Pellyaround.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:18 pm Sherry

there is going to be a dessert involving leftover panettone, chocolate, espresso and cream.

That sounds delicious.

And along the same lines, our play-by-play guy had to make an awkward plug for the new hockey soap “MVP”. You can tell he was trying his best not to editorialize about it.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:19 pm Schnookie

Although thanks to the supermarket, there is going to be a dessert involving leftover panettone, chocolate, espresso and cream.

That sounds SO GOOD. (Not that you needed me to affirm that…)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:19 pm Iain

I’m feeling a Gioround. Or a Giotip.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:19 pm Schnookie

Pelleyaround! HEE!

(And that near-miss by Travis: ARGH!)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:19 pm Pookie

I hope that dessert creation can be topped off with a Devils win. But, even if not, I bet it’s deeeelicious!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:19 pm MrFrisby

Boston finally figured out how to stop us, give us a PP.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:20 pm Katebits

I’m feeling a Gioround. Or a Giotip.

Whoa.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:20 pm Schnookie

I’m feeling a Gioround. Or a Giotip.

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

That’s what she said!

(Oh, and I’m feeling a 4-3 final.)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:20 pm Iain

Please tell me the MVP is a soap opera, and not actually hockey-themed soap.

Because that would just be weird.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:21 pm Iain

Good lord. I need to start proof-reading my own comments.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:21 pm MrFrisby

(And that near-miss by Travis: ARGH!)

I know! I almost did a pre-emptive soldering iron stab to my face.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:21 pm Sherry

Please tell me the MVP is a soap opera, and not actually hockey-themed soap.

Because that would just be weird.

It is the former, although both are equally weird if you ask me :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:22 pm Iain

Can I just confirm that I have never actually felt a Giotip.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:22 pm Pookie

Oh, Iain I was totally thinking soap soap, too. I couldn’t figure out what the announcer would say. “This soap sucks, you’ll feel dirtier after using it. It doesn’t clean at all!”
on January 5, 2008 at 9:23 pm Schnookie

Can I just confirm that I have never actually felt a Giotip.

That’s what she said!

(Sorry, we totally can’t stop saying that here today…)

Oh, and Langer is TOTALLY fired.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:24 pm Sherry

…I blame my incoherence on this game killing my brain :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:25 pm Schnookie

Marty’s greatest dream might be coming true now! He probably shot Weeksie with a BB gun or something from the bench.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:25 pm MrFrisby

Axelson must feel totally ashamed, he’s the first person not to take advantage of an Oduya turnover.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:26 pm Pookie

An Oduyover?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:26 pm Schnookie

Axelson must feel totally ashamed, he’s the first person not to take advantage of an Oduya turnover.

Yeah, it was the first moment Axelson realized he was no longer an NHL-caliber player.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:27 pm Schnookie

An Oduyover?

ZING!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:28 pm Schnookie

You know what the Devils should do to try to eliminate this one-goal deficit? Ice the puck a few times. That’s the ticket.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:30 pm Iain

Oh, poo.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:31 pm Schnookie

I.

Hated.

That.

So.

Much.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:31 pm Genna

That………

…..was disappointing.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:31 pm Pookie

Damn. Well, now the season’s officially half over. Where has this season gone?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:32 pm Iain

Full marks to Gio for trying to take on Chara – possibly the best mismatch since Fedoruk vs Boogaard.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:33 pm Schnookie

Where has this season gone?

DOWN THE CRAPPER!

(Just kidding.)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:33 pm Genna

That was such a tease. Stop playing with my fucking heart Devils. Commit to something whether it’s losing or winning.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:33 pm Schnookie

There is literally nothing better in the list of all the many great things the NHL has to offer than the Gio-Chara mismatch. It is NEVER not HILARIOUS.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:34 pm Sherry

Full marks to Gio for trying to take on Chara

I have a picture of Gio and Chara standing back-to-back somewhere. It’s quite extraordinary.

I’m allowed to spoil the Senators vs. Lightning game right? Nobody actually cares about those two, right? (Asides from seething hatred?)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:34 pm MrFrisby

I think they showed some heart there at the end. So even though I am very disappointed, I will refrain from using the soldering iron. However, I am still cussing like a sailor.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:36 pm Iain

Ach well, off to bed for me, since it’s 2.30… I love being on vacation, it’s the only time I can justify staying up for the hockey – even when my team does it’s level best to ruin my night :)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:36 pm Sherry

Good night, Iain!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:37 pm Genna

Goodnight Iain! Sorry you stayed up for that game!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:37 pm Schnookie

‘Night, Iain! Sorry the boys let you down.

And yeah, Frisby, I might just mime stabbing myself with a soldering iron tonight.

Sherry, spoil away!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:38 pm Sherry

Haha, well I’m just glad Fisher got a chance to redeem his somewhat crappy night with the winner in OT :D Just had to share, even if most of you don’t care, haha.

Apparently Hatcher and Sundin had been getting into things in that game as well. That’s a good match, Hatcher bites people and Sundin likes giving people face washes after the whistle. That’s just asking to be bitten.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:44 pm Meg

Sundin likes giving people face washes after the whistle.

Or punching them in the back of the head. Just saying.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:44 pm Schnookie

Haha, well I’m just glad Fisher got a chance to redeem his somewhat crappy night with the winner in OT :D

Well, I guess as long as you’re happy… (But really, Fisher? Gah. I think I might fire up the soldering iron after all.)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:45 pm Sherry

(But really, Fisher? Gah. I think I might fire up the soldering iron after all.)

What? I thought Fisher was universally liked! (Asides from the whole ‘May-or-may-have-interfered-with-Marty’ thing. Uhh…never mind)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:46 pm Vinny

…. none of our D belong in the NHL :(

(neither does Hatcher, by the way, or Downie.)

why do i keep watching?
on January 5, 2008 at 9:47 pm Schnookie

I thought Fisher was universally liked! (Asides from the whole ‘May-or-may-have-interfered-with-Marty’ thing. Uhh…never mind)

Actually, I’ve never liked Fisher, so I’m proud to say I’ve never been swayed one way or the other by any specific play. :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:48 pm Bethanie

Bethanie, what in your past history with the Devils makes you think they would ever not suck so much? :P

I don’t know, Schnookie. I really don’t know. I’m hopeless.

But if there was a silver lining to this game, Acornbitty has really made an effort to stick to his new year’s resolution.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:49 pm Meg

I like Fisher, Sherry! He’s one of my very favorite Senators.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:49 pm Sherry

…. none of our D belong in the NHL :(

(neither does Hatcher, by the way, or Downie.)

why do i keep watching?

Kaberle does (I guess), everybody else is up for debate.

If it makes you feel any better, the Flyers can’t seem to get an empty-net for the life of them.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:51 pm Heather B.

I like Fisher too. I want him and Anton and I want them now! If you had to win, Sherry, I’m glad it was Mike. Better him than Alfie :P
on January 5, 2008 at 9:52 pm Schnookie

But if there was a silver lining to this game, Acornbitty has really made an effort to stick to his new year’s resolution.

I know! He’s handing out the hugs and chugging the alcohol like no one’s business! (Oh right, and not sucking. That was the most rejuvenating Hatcher bite in NHL history!)
on January 5, 2008 at 9:54 pm Meg

I like Fisher too. I want him and Anton and I want them now!

So, so much!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:55 pm kristin

If it makes you feel any better, the Flyers can’t seem to get an empty-net for the life of them.

I was surprised that even Hartnell couldn’t get one…the empty netter is pretty much all he has this year!
on January 5, 2008 at 9:56 pm Sherry

I like Fisher too. I want him and Anton and I want them now!

Can’t have them!

(And Don Cherry just said Fisher had beautiful eyes again)

Okay, I just saw Downie’s punch to Blake. Downie’s temperament still makes me nervous.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:57 pm Vinny

If it makes you feel any better, the Flyers can’t seem to get an empty-net for the life of them.

Heh.

I feel really bad for Raycroft, he was pretty damn solid the whole night. we lost both goals to White and other stupid D plays. Poor guy just can’t catch a break :(
on January 5, 2008 at 9:57 pm Bethanie

It’s kinda sketchy that the NHL didn’t suspend Hatcher at least one game.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:58 pm Meg

(And Don Cherry just said Fisher had beautiful eyes again)

He’s not wrong, but I really feel that Fisher can do better than Don Cherry.
on January 5, 2008 at 9:59 pm Schnookie

It’s kinda sketchy that the NHL didn’t suspend Hatcher at least one game.

I agree, which makes me think perhaps Travis was not a completely blameless party in the interaction.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:00 pm Bethanie

All I can think of is that Travis said something, because he didn’t really hit Hatcher or anything.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:01 pm Heather B.

I feel really bad for Raycroft…

Poor Vinny… You seem to be saying that a lot this year!

He’s not wrong, but I really feel that Fisher can do better than Don Cherry.

Hee! And also, yes, Mike you can do better. Meg and I, for example, would take very good care of you if you come to Buffalo.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:01 pm Sherry

Poor guy just can’t catch a break

I really do feel a little bit for him. I think not recovering properly from that injury in Boston and not playing during the lockout really effected his development.

He’s not wrong, but I really feel that Fisher can do better than Don Cherry.

That won’t stop him from trying though!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:02 pm Sherry

Hee! And also, yes, Mike you can do better. Meg and I, for example, would take very good care of you if you come to Buffalo.

Don’t listen to them! We have cookies and beavertails!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:05 pm Meg

Don’t listen to them! We have cookies and beavertails!

Wings and sponge candy!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:05 pm Schnookie

All I can think of is that Travis said something, because he didn’t really hit Hatcher or anything.

Or perhaps he was a bit too aggressive with trying to clear any obstructions from Hatcher’s airway?

We have cookies and beavertails!

Heh. So do Meg and Heather.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:06 pm Vinny

I really do feel a little bit for him. I think not recovering properly from that injury in Boston and not playing during the lockout really effected his development.

I think more so it’s that we didn’t have a competent backup, so he was forced to play too many games with too bad a D complement. Plus a lot of our D was always injured at some point (and again this year. x.x). Then we just shattered his confidence.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:06 pm margee

I’m so glad that now that Chris Simon is suspended, Downie can step up and fill his sociopathic skates.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:07 pm Vinny

I dunno Margee, Hatcher seems to be in a tight race with Downie for the honour.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:07 pm Meg

We have cookies and beavertails!

Heh. So do Meg and Heather.

Hee!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:08 pm Schnookie

I’m so glad that now that Chris Simon is suspended, Downie can step up and fill his sociopathic skates.

The league just doesn’t feel right without a sociopath on the loose.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:08 pm margee

“All I can think of is that Travis said something”

Maybe Hatcher really loves acorns and Travis was venting.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:08 pm Katebits

I would imagine a guy like Fisher could find plenty of Beavertails in any NHL city.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:09 pm Pookie

I’m so glad that now that Chris Simon is suspended, Downie can step up and fill his sociopathic skates.

I’m frankly a little saddened that Travis’s finger biting incident took all the attention away from the terribly dangerous slew-foot Downie tried on Andy Greene.

Margee, loved your post tonight but you do know not all Italians talk like that. Or work in pizzerias.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm Tricia

LOL – Travis and Hatcher zombie talk is hilarious! At least it’s looking like he’s getting out of his slump? Didn’t he get a goal? I didn’t watch the game…>_<
on January 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm Schnookie

Maybe Hatcher really loves acorns and Travis was venting.

That’s probably it. Hatcher’s big into appreciate the beauty of nature.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm Sherry

I would imagine a guy like Fisher could find plenty of Beavertails in any NHL city.

Hmm, yes i think in the states they’re called Elephant Ears. Or was that not what you meant?

Uhh…deep-fried ice cream!

I’m so glad that now that Chris Simon is suspended, Downie can step up and fill his sociopathic skates.

I really don’t want to psycho-analyze Downie or anything but seriously…
on January 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm Heather B.

Margee! When the hell are you going to update your blog?
on January 5, 2008 at 10:11 pm Meg

The league just doesn’t feel right without a sociopath on the loose.

And it’s much much more appropriate for said sociopath to be on the Flyers.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:12 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m watching the Ducks/’Yotes and Gretzky is comically apoplectic.

Tee hee.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:12 pm Heather B.

Margee – never mind! :D
on January 5, 2008 at 10:13 pm margee

I just did! It’s wild card night! one and one-half quarters to FREEEEEDOM!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:13 pm Pookie

Hmm, yes i think in the states they’re called Elephant Ears.

Actually Elephant Ears are palmiers. There is no such thing as a Beavertail in the US. We have funnel cake instead. I suspect we’re on the losing end of that deal.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:13 pm Schnookie

At least it’s looking like he’s getting out of his slump? Didn’t he get a goal?

He does look like he’s slump-busting now! Of course, while he’s looking sharp, Zach’s falling off the face of the planet. We win some, we lose some… (And yes, he had a lovely goal!)
on January 5, 2008 at 10:13 pm Meg

Uhh…deep-fried ice cream!

That’s an Ottawa specialty? Really? I think you’re reaching. ;)
on January 5, 2008 at 10:14 pm Schnookie

I just did! It’s wild card night! one and one-half quarters to FREEEEEDOM!

WOO HOO!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:17 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What are beavertails/elephant ears?

We have chicken-fried steak and Tex-Mex! Come here!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:17 pm Heather B.

Awww, Kate and I tried to drown Danny Briere. How cute!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:18 pm Heather B.

Pshaw. I’m so not impressed. I haven’t heard anything that beats Meg’s wings and sponge candy. Sponge candy!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:19 pm Sherry

That’s an Ottawa specialty? Really? I think you’re reaching. ;)

Maybe not a specialty…but they do it a hecukva lot! (I don’t know what Ottawa specialties are, I’ve never actually lived there @_@)

I am forcing all of you to have BeaverTails during our potted plant cotillion in June:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_tail_%28pastry%29

They’re DELICIOUS.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:19 pm Sherry

Okay, my turn…what’s sponge candy?
on January 5, 2008 at 10:22 pm Genna

Okay, it’s time to go to bed. I was up early today because my dog woke me up after getting 3 hours of sleep. Goodnight IPBnation!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:22 pm Heather B.

Pookie’s comment on TWC made me remember the first student I ever had who talked about Guitar Hero. He asked me I’d ever heard the song “I Want to be Seated.” I tried to c correct the title and he said, “No, it’s ‘I Want to be Seated.’ By the Ramo-nays.” Man, I haven’t thought about that in a long time. I loved that kid.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:23 pm Pookie

Patty, elephant ears are those flaky pastry things that are shaped sort of like pretzels (without holes).

PALMIERS

Schnookie makes a mean palmier.

For some NHL-themed Beavertail fun, check out the very end of Jason “Yaaaay-son” Spezza’s NHL TV player profile:

YAYSON SPEZZA & BEAVERTAILS (heh)
on January 5, 2008 at 10:24 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That does sound delicious, Sherry!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:24 pm Pookie

“No, it’s ‘I Want to be Seated.’ By the Ramo-nays.”

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I finally have a reason to not hate that song with every fiber of my being!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:24 pm Schnookie

‘I Want to be Seated.’ By the Ramo-nays.

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That’s fantastic!

‘Night Genna!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:25 pm Meg

Okay, my turn…what’s sponge candy?

Looks like this. I think the inside is molasses and carmelized sugar or something like that.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:26 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Patty, elephant ears are those flaky pastry things that are shaped sort of like pretzels (without holes).

PALMIERS

Huh! I have those all the time at the Chinese buffet. Had no idea what they were called. I bet Schnookie’s are ten times better.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:27 pm Sherry

Haha, well I did some research on Wikipedia and I don’t like toffee (but does Mike? We don’t know) but I think I’d have to try it first to be sure.

Anyways, all this talk of Guitar Hero is making me want to go play Guitar Hero. Talk to you lovelies later!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:28 pm Heather B.

That’s fantastic!

And then after I corrected him, Bradley came back to school the next and said in a SHOCKED tone of voice, “You were RIGHT! It IS sedated!” And then added, “What’s sedated mean?” I love my job!

The beauty of sponge candy is the way it’s crunchy at first and then instantly starts to melt in your mouth. Mmmmm….
on January 5, 2008 at 10:29 pm Schnookie

I have those all the time at the Chinese buffet.

They are a traditional Chinese delicacy, after all. :D
on January 5, 2008 at 10:30 pm Schnookie

Oh, and ‘night Sherry! Have fun with Guitar Hero!
on January 5, 2008 at 10:30 pm Meg

Haha, well I did some research on Wikipedia and I don’t like toffee (but does Mike? We don’t know) but I think I’d have to try it first to be sure.

Toffee? What did I miss–what has toffee?
on January 5, 2008 at 10:31 pm Vinny

That kind of reminds me of Crunchies (the chocolate bar?)
on January 5, 2008 at 10:31 pm Pookie

Play well, Sherry! Rock well!

Patty, what kind of Chinese buffet are you going to?!?
on January 5, 2008 at 10:31 pm Vinny

Bye Sherry! :D
on January 5, 2008 at 10:39 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I have those all the time at the Chinese buffet.

They are a traditional Chinese delicacy, after all. :D

It’s a very odd one. :D

They have a desert area that is just stuff they’ve shaken out of boxes, I’m sure. Lots of barely-thawed frozen pastries.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:44 pm Schnookie

That sounds like quite the buffet, Patty. Mmmm… frozen pastries.
on January 5, 2008 at 10:45 pm Tricia

BTW – sadness, where IS Zach? Him not scoring a goal makes me sad like the absence of Pando…::sob::
on January 5, 2008 at 10:48 pm Schnookie

PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 11:46 pm margee

FREEEEEEEDOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

Vynl. January 27th. It’s on.
on January 5, 2008 at 11:54 pm Schnookie

We’ll be there. With straws.
on January 5, 2008 at 11:54 pm Schnookie

And congratulations on surviving the season!!!!
on January 5, 2008 at 11:55 pm Pookie

Congrats on surviving the season, Margee! I’ll commence pint-sized-margarita training now!
on January 6, 2008 at 1:52 am Caitlin

Oh goodness, I hope someone’s still around!

I just have to say, I finished up all the comments here and and in the last thread, and I have to say that neither Cat, Jen nor I were the big-breasted lady caught readjusting herself and pulling her pocket schedule out of her bra at the Stars game.

They flashed it on the Jumbotron, and Cat & Jen were horrified. I missed it but I thought to myself, “Gee, I hope no one thinks that’s me. Or Cat or Jen. Gross.”

I have nothing interesting to add to that game except may we poor Stars fans please borrow that soldering iron you Devils fans are so very fond of?
on January 6, 2008 at 2:34 am Patty (in Dallas)

I have to say that neither Cat, Jen nor I were the big-breasted lady caught readjusting herself and pulling her pocket schedule out of her bra at the Stars game.

Whew!
on January 6, 2008 at 2:38 am alix

Hee Hee! What a relief it wasn’t one of you.

Sorry about the Devils loss. But Acorns is totally over his acorn fear! Hooray!
on January 6, 2008 at 11:36 am Schnookie

I missed it but I thought to myself, “Gee, I hope no one thinks that’s me. Or Cat or Jen. Gross.”

Hee. And of course, we all thought it was you, and refuse to believe otherwise. :D
on January 6, 2008 at 11:42 am Patty (in Dallas)

Hee. And of course, we all thought it was you, and refuse to believe otherwise.

Haha! If I hadn’t already established that I was sitting on my couch at the time, I’d have claimed it was me. :D
on January 6, 2008 at 2:12 pm Caitlin

Hee. And of course, we all thought it was you, and refuse to believe otherwise. :D

Yes, it was just far too shameful to mention that I keep pocket schedules close to my heart. ;)

Haha! If I hadn’t already established that I was sitting on my couch at the time, I’d have claimed it was me. :D

Ha! No, I wish the TV had shown the freaking insane guy next to us who managed to elbow me in the face during the game. Cat leaned over to me and was like, “That’s guy’s about a 8 on the IPB scale, you know.”

Thank god I was not drinking anything at the time, although I regret not coughing up the insane amounts of money for beer to get roaringly drunk at that game.

Maybe I just need to go sit with Earl down in Row B and take notes on being the best drinker you can be at a hockey game?
on January 6, 2008 at 2:18 pm Pookie

I’m so glad to hear the IPB Scale of Douchebaggery came in handy at a game!
on January 6, 2008 at 2:21 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Sabres! Who ever would have guessed that Vanek could be involved in a scoring play?
on January 6, 2008 at 2:22 pm Katebits

This is it! Plan the parade!
on January 6, 2008 at 2:22 pm Caitlin

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Sabres! Who ever would have guessed that Vanek could be involved in a scoring play?

The Sabres are playing today? Huh?
on January 6, 2008 at 2:25 pm Katebits

Sigh.
on January 6, 2008 at 2:27 pm Schnookie

That was NOT Crunchy’s fault. Just stating for the record.
on January 6, 2008 at 2:57 pm Heather B.

Some how, some way it was Soupy’s fault. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
on January 6, 2008 at 2:59 pm Katebits

It’s always, always Soupy’s fault.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm Schnookie

It was definitely Soupy’s fault. Everything is.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:02 pm Heather B.

Booooo! Lame penalty.

Man, I hate Sunday afternoon games. I can’t get in a hockey frame of mind. This is all wrong!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:07 pm Pookie

Heather, did you see MSG spelled Tallinder “Tallinberg” on the starting line-up? I think Hank is slowly, ever so slowly, changing his name to your last name. He wants to be Hank B.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:09 pm Schnookie

Sunday afternoon games BLOW. I hate them so much. For some reason we get a fair number of 5:00 Sunday starts. That’s just stupid.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:10 pm Schnookie

What the hell? That sucked.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:11 pm Heather B.

Heather, did you see MSG spelled Tallinder “Tallinberg” on the starting line-up? I think Hank is slowly, ever so slowly, changing his name to your last name. He wants to be Hank B.

I did not see that! How sweet of Hank! I think he’s still bummed about my injury.

What the hell was that goal?
on January 6, 2008 at 3:11 pm Schnookie

That was Soupy’s fault too.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:11 pm Katebits

Oopsies.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm Heather B.

That was Soupy’s fault too.

Totally.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm Katebits

These are trying times, Heather.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:14 pm Pookie

If by “Soupy” you mean “Crunchy”, then yeah.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:15 pm Schnookie

If by “Soupy” you mean “Crunchy”, then yeah.

Fuck you, Pookie. We’re fihting.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:15 pm alix

Yes! Van’s a meatball. Now if Staffy could just get one too, that would be fab.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:16 pm Schnookie

This from Katebits, while she was glaring at the TV: “I’m going to have to insist that you assholes score.”
on January 6, 2008 at 3:16 pm Heather B.

If by “Soupy” you mean “Crunchy”, then yeah.

Yeah, seriously I’m not sure what happened there. Tough to blame anyone else on the ice for that one.

Kate, totally trying. What the hell is this game?
on January 6, 2008 at 3:17 pm Heather B.

Al, you’re killing me! How do you miss that shot?

alix, Van is trying, I’ll give him that.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:19 pm Pookie

As a Staffy fan I have to say Van wasn’t trying hard enough on that gorgeous pass Staffy fed him.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:21 pm Heather B.

As a Staffy fan I have to say Van wasn’t trying hard enough on that gorgeous pass Staffy fed him.

Soupy’s fault?

(It was a very nice pass.)
on January 6, 2008 at 3:22 pm Schnookie

Maybe Vanek’s sucking in general this year is Soupy’s fault?
on January 6, 2008 at 3:23 pm alix

Awww, Staffy. How’s Patches looking?
on January 6, 2008 at 3:24 pm Schnookie

Vanek is a doodyhead.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:24 pm Katebits

What the hell is this game?

This game is trying to kill us.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:25 pm Heather B.

Cut Soupy loose and Vanek will be freed! Next year 50 goals, baby! Why didn’t I see this earlier? It’s suddenly so clear. Soupy’s haphazardness is leaking from his hair and contaminating the room.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:26 pm Heather B.

How’s Patches looking?

Like he should be in the pressbox watching Nolan Pratt play.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:27 pm Schnookie

I think Soupy complains to Vanek every day that it’s Vanek’s contract that’s keeping him from getting the money he thinks he deserves. Vanek feels terrible that he’s singlehandedly responsible for ruining Soupy’s chance at getting the huge contract he so richly deserves. It’s all Soupy’s fault.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:30 pm Heather B.

Oh, Schnookie, it’s not Vanek’s fault Soupy isn’t getting his money. It’s the short-sighted management who can’t see Soupy’s true worth! But you might be on to something. Vanek seems like the easily guilted type.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:32 pm alix

“Like he should be in the pressbox watching Nolan Pratt play.”

Awww, boo. Why doesn’t Lindy play Pratt very often? From what I’ve read about him, he sounds like your toughest d-man.

Soupy’s such a douche :D
on January 6, 2008 at 3:32 pm Pookie

We should tell Vanek if he’d just score a few more times it’ll make up for those shopping carts he’s stolen.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:33 pm Meg

This game is making me six kinds of cranky.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:34 pm Heather B.

. Why doesn’t Lindy play Pratt very often? From what I’ve read about him, he sounds like your toughest d-man.

During his time in Buffalo he’s been defensively sound, physical, and more than willing to get people the hell out of Crunchy’s crease. Clearly, he belongs in the pressbox while Soupy plays forward and Patches turns the puck over. Remember the other night when I said there were a few decisions Lindy’s made lately that I don’t really understand? Yeah, this is one of them.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:35 pm Heather B.

We should tell Vanek if he’d just score a few more times it’ll make up for those shopping carts he’s stolen.

Hee!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:41 pm alix

That is a head scratcher, Heather.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:43 pm Heather B.

Seriously, does Ryan Miller think he looks good? Can he not afford a tailor? Make your clothes fit, Ryan!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:45 pm Katebits

Heather, you are so delightfully salty these days!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:46 pm Schnookie

Beyond making his clothes fit, Crunchy needs to figure out how to make his hair not look stupid. SERIOUSLY.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:48 pm Heather B.

Heather, you are so delightfully salty these days!

Like Meg said, this game is making me six kinds of cranky.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:51 pm Katebits

I hate the Sabres. I am sitting here stewing and HATING the Sabres.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:51 pm Heather B.

Kate, congratulations! You’re officially a Buffalo sports fan now! :-)
on January 6, 2008 at 3:53 pm Katebits

Thanks Heather! This is such a proud/horrifying moment. :P
on January 6, 2008 at 3:56 pm Heather B.

Fuck this shit!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:57 pm Katebits

I HATE THEM Heather!
on January 6, 2008 at 3:57 pm Meg

Hey, Devils fans, what was that about a soldering iron?
on January 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm Schnookie

Hey, Devils fans, what was that about a soldering iron?

Sorry, I burned it out last night after the Devils did such a great job of demonstrating how the Sabres were going to play today.
on January 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm Heather B.

Seriously, did that guy with five goals just blow past everyone on the ice or was that just me? I’m docking Soupy five million for that one alone.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:01 pm Schnookie

Seriously, did that guy with five goals just blow past everyone on the ice or was that just me?

Yeah, he did. I’m docking ALL of them $5 million. Especially Kotalik for his “Huh. While I’m standing still I do a great job of providing a point of reference so fans can see exactly how fast that other guy is skating” thing. That was AWFUL.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:01 pm Katebits

Wow.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:02 pm Meg

The Sabres are so stupid! Damnit!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:02 pm Schnookie

This is a disaster.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:04 pm Meg

I wonder if Campbell will actually cry today instead of just looking like he’s going to.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:05 pm Katebits

I’m officially rooting for the Thrashers now. (Not really. But kind of. I want someone traded by tomorrow. I don’t care who. ARGH!)
on January 6, 2008 at 4:05 pm Meg

On the plus side Kovalchuk isn’t doing much for Earl’s fantasy team today.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:05 pm Katebits

Ooooh. Soupy crying might actually make me feel better.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:07 pm Katebits

On the plus side Kovalchuk isn’t doing much for Earl’s fantasy team today.

Heh. I love how Sabres fans have been reduced to cheering against Earl’s fantasy team! :P Hey, I’ll take it.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:07 pm Pookie

Soupy’s probably laughing. He thinks number fours are funny. “It looks like a sailboat — but without the boat!” he giggles.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:07 pm Heather B.

I wonder if Campbell will actually cry today instead of just looking like he’s going to.

Is it wrong that I’m hoping that he does? And that someone then points out that his terrible defensive play led to a goal? And that he cries some more? And that all the girls of Buffalo will suddenly see him more clearly and turn down all his advances? And that he sits at home, sad and alone and is forced to sign a minimum salary contract? Would that be mean?
on January 6, 2008 at 4:08 pm Schnookie

Soupy loves what he calls “sailboat games”. This is his favorite day so far of 2008.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:08 pm Heather B.

They scored again? Well, I’m glad I turned off the TV.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:09 pm Schnookie

Would that be mean?

I don’t think so at all. I think that’s all very fair.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:09 pm Pookie

Soupy loves sailboats; too bad he can’t swim.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:10 pm Meg

Heh. I love how Sabres fans have been reduced to cheering against Earl’s fantasy team! :P Hey, I’ll take it.

Hey, the Chinchillas are behind. We need all the help we can get.

Is it wrong that I’m hoping that he does?

If it’s wrong I don’t want to be right.

And I don’t get how he manages to get the ladies. He’s so not attractive!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:10 pm Katebits

WHoo-ooo?
on January 6, 2008 at 4:11 pm Schnookie

Yeah, when Soupy gets into the water he starts panicking and then sinks head-first. It’s terrible.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:11 pm Meg

Yay, Clarke! Too little too late, but yay!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:13 pm Heather B.

And I don’t get how he manages to get the ladies. He’s so not attractive!

Meg, I will never understand this. I don’t even want to think what he looks like after a night of boozing. He’s a mess already.

WHoo-ooo?

Eh.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:14 pm Katebits

I’m glad it was Sparky. Poor kid.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:15 pm Meg

Meg, I will never understand this. I don’t even want to think what he looks like after a night of boozing. He’s a mess already.

Exactly. And even if he wasn’t a mess he still wouldn’t be all that attractive.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:15 pm Sherry

That was Soupy’s fault too.

You’re not making a strong case for us taking him off your hands :P

We should tell Vanek if he’d just score a few more times it’ll make up for those shopping carts he’s stolen.

Nothing will make up for that guilt…NOTHING
on January 6, 2008 at 4:16 pm Meg

You’re not making a strong case for us taking him off your hands :P

But he’s an all-star, Sherry!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:20 pm Schnookie

But he’s an all-star, Sherry!

And he really loves cookies and beavertails.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:22 pm Heather B.

But he’s an all-star, Sherry!

And a total bargain at 6 million! And so, so handsome! The ladies love him!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:27 pm Sherry

But he’s an all-star, Sherry!

So was Rory Fitzpatrick. Well, almost…but you get my point :P

And a total bargain at 6 million! And so, so handsome! The ladies love him!

He sounds almost too good to give up. I can’t ask you to make that sacrifice, but thanks though :P
on January 6, 2008 at 4:28 pm Meg

He sounds almost too good to give up. I can’t ask you to make that sacrifice, but thanks though :P

What can we say, Sherry, we’re very altruistic women.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:29 pm Schnookie

Soupy hates this game now because it’s not a sailboat.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:29 pm Meg

Damnit! I hate the Sabres! I can’t believe those fuckers let Kovalchuk score.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:30 pm Schnookie

There is a tense, uncomfortable silence blanketing IPB Manor right now. AWK-ward!
on January 6, 2008 at 4:31 pm Katebits

I hate the Sabers. I hate the Sabers so very very much.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:32 pm Schnookie

I hate the Sabers. I hate the Sabers so very very much.

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on January 6, 2008 at 4:37 pm Heather B.

I hate the Sabers. I hate the Sabers so very very much.

Hee! And amen.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:49 pm alix

“So was Rory Fitzpatrick. Well, almost…but you get my point :P”

Awww, Fitzy. I miss that guy. All the guys had vote for Rory t-shirts. It was awesome.

Sorry Sabres fans! And it’s too bad IPB Manor is blanketed with akward silence. It’s all Soupy’s fault.

Matty is still out and it is driving me batty, but guess who his favourite band is, Heather? U2.
on January 6, 2008 at 4:55 pm Heather B.

Matty is still out and it is driving me batty, but guess who his favourite band is, Heather? U2.

Hmmmm… This requires a conversation with Matty. I need to find out if he’s saying that because U2 really is his favorite band or if he’s one of those “I can’t really think of anyone, hey, U2 is still around, right?” guys. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for now though :-D
on January 6, 2008 at 4:59 pm alix

He prefers Metallica to get pumped up for games though. Matty is never one of those guys :D
on January 6, 2008 at 5:00 pm Schnookie

The awkward silence has been lifted thanks to the magic that is Katamari.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:03 pm Caitlin

Matty is still out and it is driving me batty, but guess who his favourite band is, Heather? U2.

Oh god, alix, I feel for you because Zubov played yesterday and I was SO RELIEVED. I don’t know how you are standing Matty being out, because Russian was only out for 2 games and I was practically dying over here.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:03 pm Heather B.

alix, next time you see him can you ask him what his favorite song and album are? I’d like to know ;-)
on January 6, 2008 at 5:13 pm alix

Thanks, Caitlin. Yeah it’s been 5 games now, it sucks! And I don’t think he’s even skating yet so booooo. But I’m glad your Russian is back :)

Hee. Will do, Heather.

Yay, Katamari!
on January 6, 2008 at 5:18 pm Caitlin

Thanks, Caitlin. Yeah it’s been 5 games now, it sucks! And I don’t think he’s even skating yet so booooo. But I’m glad your Russian is back :)

Aww, thanks! I missed what he was out with, so I’m hoping it’s not longer.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:25 pm alix

And I guess I shouldn’t even really complain, considering how long Patty and Schnookie have been without Bouche and Pando, but it is distressing when your fave guy is out.

At the very start of the season, I wasn’t even sure who my favourite actually was. There were a few guys I was really fond of, but this Matty injury really proves without a doubt that he’s my number 1 guy, because I’ve been such a mess ever since he was out of the line up. Heh.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:26 pm Schnookie

And I guess I shouldn’t even really complain, considering how long Patty and Schnookie have been without Bouche and Pando, but it is distressing when your fave guy is out.

Even one game is too much! EVERYONE gets a free pass to complain when their favorite player is out!
on January 6, 2008 at 5:32 pm Schnookie

So Katebits is safely on the road now, planning to stop at a Best Buy on her way home to get a PS2, Guitar Hero and Katamari. Mission accomplished! (I have to say, I’m feeling a bit of a swollen ego now thanks to her asking us, somewhat stunned, as we sat around playing video games and sipping cocktails, “So wait, you guys do this every weekend?”)
on January 6, 2008 at 5:35 pm Heather B.

this Matty injury really proves without a doubt that he’s my number 1 guy, because I’ve been such a mess ever since he was out of the line up. Heh.

Yep, that was the conclusive sign that Hank was my favorite too. Those trips to IR are very telling.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:37 pm alix

“Even one game is too much! EVERYONE gets a free pass to complain when their favorite player is out!”

Hooray!

Hee. How funny that you completely converted her into a video game junkie. Dude, I want to grow up and do that every weekend.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:38 pm Caitlin

Even one game is too much! EVERYONE gets a free pass to complain when their favorite player is out!

Well, yes, but some may deserve it more than others. How have y’all survived this long without Pando?

And on Patty’s Bouche pain, I’m missing Boucher so much, so I don’t know how Patty resists the hot, smoky lure of that soldering iron.

So Katebits is safely on the road now, planning to stop at a Best Buy on her way home to get a PS2, Guitar Hero and Katamari. Mission accomplished!

Another one converted! I’m enviously looking forward to the day when I can buy Guitar Hero for my PC because there’s no Guitar Hero for XBox. Sad. I’m sure Cat will be glad too, as I hijack her Guitar Hero all the time!
on January 6, 2008 at 5:39 pm alix

“Yep, that was the conclusive sign that Hank was my favorite too. Those trips to IR are very telling.”

The world is cruel making us have these realizations! *sob*
on January 6, 2008 at 5:41 pm Mags

How funny that you completely converted her into a video game junkie. Dude, I want to grow up and do that every weekend.

Me too! That’d be great :D

Hey IPB, I just got back to my own house, and booooooo Sabres. Sad. I can just delete this one off the DVR then?
on January 6, 2008 at 5:45 pm alix

Hey Mags!

I’m off to placate my caffeine addiction. Be back later. Have a nice evening y’all!
on January 6, 2008 at 5:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

And on Patty’s Bouche pain, I’m missing Boucher so much, so I don’t know how Patty resists the hot, smoky lure of that soldering iron.

Are we talking about the same kind of soldering iron now? :D

I tripped over somebody’s flickr pictures of Bouce today and it made me all upset.

Sorry about the Sabres. I feel for you. I’m trying to keep my mind off the Stars today, too, but it’s not working.

Poor Kate’s drive is going to be a long one.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:48 pm Schnookie

How have y’all survived this long without Pando?

Self-medication. I’ve been drunk 24/7 since he got injured.

Dude, I want to grow up and do that every weekend.

Not everyone can be so lucky as to grow up to be us! :D (Actually, we were just saying, “What else would we do?” We live in a small town, and all of our friends have young children, so there’s not a whole lot else going on…)

Welcome home Mags! And yeah, just delete today’s game. No use suffering through it.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:50 pm Meg

Hey IPB, I just got back to my own house, and booooooo Sabres. Sad. I can just delete this one off the DVR then?

Mags, you can most emphatically just delete that one.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:51 pm Mags

Have fun with the caffeine, Alix!

I tripped over somebody’s flickr pictures of Bouce today and it made me all upset.

Awwwwwww.

I was going to go on record as saying I’m super lucky because my favourite doesn’t do big injuries much on account of he’s made of freaking iron, but that would most likely lead to him being horrifically injured and then the Devils would never win again. Ever. So I’m not saying it. Marty, you are injured at just the perfect rate. Don’t ever change.

Poor Kate’s drive is going to be a long one.

*hugs*
on January 6, 2008 at 5:52 pm Schnookie

Are we talking about the same kind of soldering iron now? :D

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on January 6, 2008 at 5:52 pm Caitlin

Are we talking about the same kind of soldering iron now? :D

I tripped over somebody’s flickr pictures of Bouce today and it made me all upset.

Well, Patty, I’m not really sure what we are talking about now, but you obviously get first dibs on whatever kind of soldering iron it is!

Awww, Patty! Zubov was out two games and I was practically hitting up the liquor store like, “Give me the highest proof Stoli you’ve got. Okay, two bottles. Wait, do you have a case in the back?”

I think that right there made me infinitely appreciate the pain and suffering you’re obviously having to endure!

I feel for you. I’m trying to keep my mind off the Stars today, too, but it’s not working.

If it makes you feel any better, they had practice today, and oh boy, what a fun practice that must have been.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:54 pm Meg

If it makes you feel any better, they had practice today, and oh boy, what a fun practice that must have been.

Whatever kind that was, I think the Sabres need a bunch of them.
on January 6, 2008 at 5:56 pm Caitlin

Whatever kind that was, I think the Sabres need a bunch of them.

Don’t worry. Stu Barnes will make sure the appropriate messages get sent through the right channels. :D
on January 6, 2008 at 5:57 pm Mags

just delete today’s game. No use suffering through it.

Mags, you can most emphatically just delete that one.

That made me more sad for the Sabres. I’m sorry they get to be on NASN so often and then suck. I’m blaming NASN.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:05 pm Amy

Don’t worry. Stu Barnes will make sure the appropriate messages get sent through the right channels.

I miss Stu. He was a great captain for the Sabres.

None of the Sabres looked distressed after this game, which scares me. They looked more worried after Friday’s game. This one was more of a “shit happens” reaction. I’m not liking that.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:14 pm alix

Huh. I figured we would be getting Soupy bawling his eyes out, and Spacho yelling at a level only pommerdoodles can hear.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:16 pm Mags

I figured we would be getting Soupy bawling his eyes out, and Spacho yelling at a level only pommerdoodles can hear.

From what I’ve seen of the game so far (I couldn’t do it, so I’m fast forwarding through) that wouldn’t be good enough.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:23 pm Amy

Huh. I figured we would be getting Soupy bawling his eyes out, and Spacho yelling at a level only pommerdoodles can hear.

Spacho did at least admit that he fucked up on one play, so that’s a start.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

If it makes you feel any better, they had practice today, and oh boy, what a fun practice that must have been.

I actually thought of going to today’s practice, but after yesterday’s game, I decided it would be too depressing.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:26 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Spacho did at least admit that he fucked up on one play, so that’s a start.

I saw those interviews. Was any of them Bucky Gleason? I imagine he’s not the beat writer, but some of the questions sounded like what y’all have described.

Poor Spacho. He was talking and the guy stood up to leave while he was still talking. I hate it when the press is blunt with the negative stuff. I’m too much of a softie, I guess.

I want a player to just say, “Yeah. We suck. Don’t come watch us. Happy now?”
on January 6, 2008 at 6:29 pm Amy

Poor Spacho. He was talking and the guy stood up to leave while he was still talking. I hate it when the press is blunt with the negative stuff. I’m too much of a softie, I guess.

I think that might have been Paul Hamilton of WGR that was leaving. I don’t remember if Bucky travels with the team or not.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:29 pm Caitlin

I actually thought of going to today’s practice, but after yesterday’s game, I decided it would be too depressing.

I actually did too…but then I decided I wanted to sleep more instead of driving my ass out to Frisco to watch them get yelled at by Tipp.

I hate it when the press is blunt with the negative stuff. I’m too much of a softie, I guess.

This is why I hate Matthews & Renner on FSN. We watched Matthews sit in the locker room with players behind him the other night and talk about how the Stars didn’t deserve to win, even though they did win.

Gah.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:35 pm Mags

We watched Matthews sit in the locker room with players behind him the other night and talk about how the Stars didn’t deserve to win, even though they did win.

Fucker.
on January 6, 2008 at 6:43 pm alix

What an ass. Poor Stars.
on January 6, 2008 at 7:10 pm Patty (in Dallas)

We watched Matthews sit in the locker room with players behind him the other night and talk about how the Stars didn’t deserve to win, even though they did win.

It would have been funny if someone had winged a roll of tape at his head while he was on camera. :D
on January 6, 2008 at 7:28 pm Heather B.

None of the Sabres looked distressed after this game, which scares me. They looked more worried after Friday’s game. This one was more of a “shit happens” reaction. I’m not liking that.

Oh, I’m not liking that one bit. Wake up and care! You guys are killing me!

Patty, I don’t think Bucky usually travels with the team. (Thank goodness.)
on January 6, 2008 at 8:01 pm Caitlin

Goodness, I’m probably way late with this, but The Hockey News is saying Lupul’s out with a concussion AND a spinal cord contusion.

Derian Hatcher, Mags & I begged you to hit your teammate, but we didn’t say any teammate, just Briere. Shame on you!
on January 6, 2008 at 8:25 pm Mags

a spinal cord contusion.

Fuck! AU! BAD DERIAN! BAD! NO BEER FOR YOU, MATE!
on January 6, 2008 at 8:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Hatcher’s really working to get his name in the paper lately, isn’t he? Last year I could have been convinced he’d retired, there was so little heard from him.
on January 6, 2008 at 8:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Oh, and Mags, :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Same for you, Caitlin. :D
on January 6, 2008 at 9:28 pm Caitlin

Hatcher’s really working to get his name in the paper lately, isn’t he? Last year I could have been convinced he’d retired, there was so little heard from him.

Yeah, and this year he’s all like, “Derian MAD. Derian SMASH.”

Actually, I watched a practice interview with him the other day, and he wasn’t too badly spoken in it. It’s just sometimes you’ll watch him on the ice, and you can see the wheels turning in his head like,

“What did I do? Is that bad? Yeah, maybe I screwed up. Okay, I did screw up. …Oh, fuck me.”
on January 6, 2008 at 9:39 pm Patty (in Dallas)

He is well-spoken. I remember from his Stars days. He was the captain then, of course, so he got all the interviews. He’d often say something very pithy and I’d think, Wow, that’s a very good point.

And if you can’t see his teeth (or his skating), he’s not bad looking, I don’t think. I’m sure I’m the only one. I always thought he had great hair (that needed an expert) and big blue eyes and really nice skin.
on January 6, 2008 at 9:44 pm Caitlin

He was the captain then, of course, so he got all the interviews. He’d often say something very pithy and I’d think, Wow, that’s a very good point.

Ohhhh, I remember Hatcher as captain. I remember a lot of people were unhappy when he left (same with Langer).

To some degree I miss Hatcher, but I think he’s gotten dirtier as a player after he left the Stars.

I’m sure I’m the only one. I always thought he had great hair (that needed an expert) and big blue eyes and really nice skin.

Well, you and I are together on this one! Sometimes the camera will pick him up and I’m like, “Oh, poor Derian, you look so terrible” and then other times I’m thinking, “Woah, Derian.”

He needed a hair intervention (and still does), that’s for sure. He had pretty eyes and good skin, and damn, is that man tall!

I think a lot of times he kind of gets unfairly bagged on for being, well, dumb, but whenever they do interviews with him, he speaks very well and makes excellent points. When he straps skates on, it’s like his IQ goes down fifty points and you can read everything on his face. Sorry, Hatch!
on January 6, 2008 at 10:10 pm Patty (in Dallas)

When he straps skates on, it’s like his IQ goes down fifty points and you can read everything on his face.

I think it’s because he can’t skate. :D And his shinpads are unkempt.