WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Can you feel the excitement? Can you feel the star power? Can you? Can you? Because it’s ALL-STAR TIME! Doc’s intro, singling out the biggest and brightest names, is hilariously short of actual big and bright names. It’s like he’s saying, “Come see the high-scoring Ovechkin, the dazzlingly talented Vinny Lecavalier, the, um, tall Zdeno Chara… and, um, the… uh… well, Rick Nash scored a really pretty goal a few weeks ago. Sigh.”
Eddie’s suit is SO BAD. Who told him a charcoal suit with pink pin stripes was a good idea? That person should be fired. Anyway, we cut to commercial before the suit can make our eyeballs turn to ash, and when we come back there’s some musical act on the ice. Doc says their name, and Schnookie asks, “Who?” Pookie: “The Hives? The Hibes? I don’t know.” We get a close-up of them, and Pookie shrieks, “They look like a band of Chris Prongers! They’re all wearing Philip Seymour Hoffman boarding school movie suits!” You know what makes us feel like old ladies? When we see whatever awful act the NHL ropes into performing at the All-Star Game. And we sit in front of our muted television in stunned silence, wondering if this is what the kids are listening to these days. Pookie ponders aloud, “I wonder if they wear those outfits all the time? And do their fans wear matching outfits to their concerts?” Note to the Hives’ stylists: we muted as soon as we saw the suits. If they’d not been wearing those suits, we might have given them a chance. Not a good sartorial choice, Hives. Very poorly played.
During the WC team introduction, Schnookie announces, “Ed Jovonovski looks like he is beaming into my living room from 1996.” He is just a constant blast from the past.
When the camera pans over Arnott, Pookie says, “Ugh. He doesn’t look like he’s wearing clothes under his clothes.” Pause. Schnookie: “And he’s really a guy who should wear clothes under his clothes.”
The EC unis are so awful. Upon gazing, in HD, at the shade of red the NHL chose for them, Schnookie sighs, “I cheer for a team that wears red. And looking at these unis, I just want to scream that I hate all teams that wear red. It’s that bad a shade of red.”
Our Canadian anthem singer appears to have never performed in front of an audience before. She looks way more pleased with herself after finishing it than her performance merits. The Altanta Boychoir does the American anthem. Can we tell you happy we are that there are no “God Bless America” shenanigans today? Being the Atlanta Boychoir, they are no-nonsense. As the camera pans over the boys as they go after the high note on “Land of the Free” Pookie goes for the cheap and easy, “Look! It’s the fourth Staal brother.” What, you thought we’d be above that?
FIRST PERIOD
Before the puck drops Doc tells us Pretty Ricky is mic’d up now. Doc asks him how his hip is, and Pretty Ricky refrains from saying, “Fucked up.”
19:48 As Pretty Ricky is settling into telling us about how his hip is, Nash gets in alone and beats him. Pretty Ricky tries to get a laugh by saying afterwards, “My hip’s killing me.” Pookie: “‘HAHAHA’, say all the Islanders fans.”
18:40 Hooters! Soupy makes a pass across the crease that should add at least another $3M per season to his asking price, and Hooters roofs it over Osgood. Meanwhile, Pookie is laughing at herself for seeing Marc Savard in 91 Red and thinking, “Sergei Fedorov?”
17:55 Chris interviews Duncan Keith on the bench, and is wearing a suit made out of Ovechkin’s tie from yesterday’s red carpet.
16:53 We will give Pretty Ricky points for the fact that he’s playing the “Crazy Puck-Handling Goalie” role to the hilt. We would probably love him unconditionally forever if he would do that spinarama again, but end it by shooting into his own net. Soupy can give him pointers on how to do that.
16:39 What is with the Atlanta fans chanting at Osgood? What did he ever do to them?
15:46 As Bob finishes a thoroughly disinteresting interview with Timonen, Pookie exhorts, “More Pretty Ricky! Let’s listen to him set himself on fire!”
14:04 Doc tries to impress us with Alfredsson’s 7-point night in the Senators’ last game before the break by mentioning that you have to go back 80 years in Senator history before you can find someone else who’s done that. Schnookie: “That would be a lot more impressive if there was 80 years of actual history between the old Senators and the current Senators.”
11:41 While carrying up through the neutral zone, Gonchar does a spinarama at the WC blue line. Soupy probably vows revenge against him for doing that move first.
11:13 Chris interviews Garth Brooks on the sidelines, and he proclaims of the NHLers, “These guys just want to skate, and help kids.” Yup, that’s just about it. They’re simple men, these NHL players.
10:36 While the fans continue with the “Osgood” chants, we realize why it is so important for there to be a representative from every team. We simply can’t be bothered figuring out who’s on the ice when, and who’s doing what, because there’s no one in this game in whom we have a vested interest. Sure, we know who all the players are, and yes, we have favorites on the rosters, and there are players we care about, but there’s no one we really want to see do especially well because there are no Devils out there.
10:17 Andrei Markov receives a nice feed from Richards while standing at the top of the crease and taps the puck through Osgood. It’s 2-1 EC, in case you’re paying attention to the score.
9:11 Pookie gripes, as the play just sort of meanders around while Doc and Eddie blather on about something, that it would behoove VS to talk more to Pretty Ricky. “When they had Turco mic’d up last year,” she explains, “It accomplished what they’re trying to do with all the on-ice cameras.”
8:38 Bob interviews Gomer on the bench. His voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
8:16 Pretty Ricky gets wiped out behind his net when he goes to play the puck. But stupid Gomer is talking, so we can’t hear what Pretty Ricky thinks of it.
7:17 Kovalchuk tries to go all “Owen Nolan in San Jose in ‘97”, but his mini-break is met calmly by Osgood. The fans do not chant that Osgood sucks.
6:25 Yayson can’t quite get to a breakaway feed, but he retrieves the puck from the corner and sets Ovechkin up for a lightning-quick goal. It’s 3-1 EC, and we’d like to see a replay of that sequence, but for some reason, VS is unable to produce footage of it. Doc then tells us how we all love Ovie so much because he looks like he’s having so much fun. You know what we’re so glad Ovie did? We’re glad he invented enjoying playing hockey. Because before he came along, it was just like toiling in the mines for everyone in the NHL.
4:50 Add another $6M per to Soupy’s asking price – Malkin calmly feathers a pass across the crease, and he darts down to make it 4-1 EC. Boomer: “I guess he likes playing everywhere but Buffalo.” The Osgood chant starts again.
4:12 After a Chris interview with Phaneuf on the bench, we get the contractually required update from Doc about Dahlia and Carlos Gomez. You know who we don’t care about being at the ASG? Dahlia and Carlos Gomez. And if they’re at the game, why was Gomer waving at the camera during the introduction and mouthing, “Hi mom”? Is he stupid? Wait, don’t answer that.
2:23 Doc and Eddie tell us that Soupy is the first Sabres player to appear in back-to-back ASGs since Hasek. Pookie: “Is it just me, or was that not that long ago? They’re trying to make this sound like it was ages ago, but come on.”
2:11 Ovie makes it 5-1 EC on a nice passing play from St. Louis. We appreciate that so far this game has had a nice flow to it that previous ASGs have lacked.
1:39 Pookie, spotting whichever WC guy is wearing 2 (Keith?), says, “I’m having flashbacks to ten years ago. I was about to say, ‘Look! 2 in Blue! It’s Brian Leetch!’ I’m a disaster.”
0:46 Ribbons doesn’t let his meat loaf, and takes a heavy slapshot at Pretty Ricky. Ricky stops it, but can’t find the rebound right away when it flips up the air. Doc tries to ask him about it, but when the arena plays music over the loudspeakers, Pretty Ricky doesn’t answer. Some guys want to dance, Pretty Ricky’s got to dance.
0:15 After admitting that he wants to do play-by-play someday, Eddie and Doc give the last 15 seconds to Pretty Ricky to call. We are in agreement: VS should have let him do that for the entire period.
0:00 The period ends 5-1 EC.
FIRST INTERMISSION
We get an interview with a sweaty, underarmoured Vinny. Suffice to say, Pookie’s Vinny Epiphany is now complete.
SECOND PERIOD
19:36 Vokoun is in for the East now, and he faces a bit of pressure from the West, without any playful or unintelligible commentary. We miss Pretty Ricky.
19:08 A Kovalchuk attempt gets deflected by Keith into the stands while Nabokov girds himself for the incoming shot. Is he girding himself for the chanting, too? Because these fans really hate WC goalies. (Or was that just Osgood they hate?)
17:53 Ovechkin loves hockey so much that he handcuffs Vokoun with a pass back to the crease from his own blue line. It’s so cute, isn’t it? We don’t know how we all got by watching this dreadful sport before he introduced sunshine and joy to it.
15:03 This period is way more boring than the first was. No Pretty Ricky? No scoring? BOO!
14:45 Doc relays a message from Sid Crosby: “Don’t feel bad for me.” Okay, we’ll stop rending our garments and pulling out our hair now. Thanks for giving us the green light to going back to enjoying life, Sid.
13:54 Osgood wonders what he did wrong, after Nabokov stones a series of Kovalchuk shots, but gets no response from the crowd.
12:54 The WC has had about 6,000 great scoring chances so far in this period, but they keep not being able to finish. There is now an unsettled, bored silence in the arena, as well as at stately IPB Manor. This game needs more booing!
11:21 Doc and Eddie are yammering on about the absence of Pascal Leclaire, and Doc chirps, “When you’re stopping 93 out of 100 shots, you’re doing well. As is Tim Thomas, who we’ll get a look at in the third period.” He makes it sound like watching Tim Thomas play is some kind of wonderful treat. VS is not paying him enough.
10:26 Rick Nash makes VS look good for talking him up as the super highlight reel guy — he gets a breakaway through two defenders and then throws about 40 moves at Vokoun before stuffing the goal around him. 5-2 EC.
9:24 Number 9 on the WC gets a long breakaway and is stoned on a great leg save by Vokoun. We have no idea who he is, though, because VS is interviewing Paddock on the bench right now, and he’s not responding to the play at all. We think it might have been Gaborik, but don’t quote us on that.
We go to commercial, and when we come back we get a lingering look at Ovechkin spacing out and appearing bored on the bench. Pookie: “When I look at him I just feel like having fun.”
7:08 Phaneuf tries to crank a bone-crushing slapshot that overratedly ricochets off the glass behind the net all the way out to the neutral zone, leading to a three-on-one by the EC. Nothing comes of it, because the East skaters are now desperately trying to set up Kovalchuk, who is adamantly not holding up his end of the Owen Nolan bargain.
6:07 Pookie: “I can’t believe I’m spending this All-Star Game saying, ‘More Vinny! More Vinny!’ This is awful.” Schnookie: “I can’t believe I’m spending this All-Star Game saying, ‘More Pretty Ricky.’”
4:52 Oh thank heavens the NHL saw fit to put the Greatest Man To Ever Breathe on the WC roster. Nieder scores on a shot from the high slot while trailing the play. It’s 5-3 EC, and Pookie sees fit now to complain, “We still haven’t gotten an interview with Getzi.”
4:19 We get a little flavoring glimpse of the various FanFest-y things that the A-S weekend has had to offer, like one of those goofy huge murals and a memorabilia fair. Among the features is a dude making a giant house of cards with hockey cards. Doc remarks that the guy is the record holder in the Guiness Book of World Records for building the highest house of cards, and Pookie puts on her librarian hat to say, “You know what the most annoying thing about the Guiness Book of World Records is? It’s actually called Guiness World Records, so it’s impossible for me to find when I have to look it up. I’m always looking for The Guiness Book of World Records and am then like, ‘Why isn’t it here? It was on the shelves yesterday…’”
2:17 Chris finishes an interview on the bench about Manny Legace’s work raising money for breast cancer research, and Boomer says, “Did you see Pronger face-plant there again?” We didn’t, so we rewind eagerly. It turns out it wasn’t a face-plant, but was, instead a sliding dive for the puck. Rats.
1:03 Kovalchuk gets a golden opportunity on a pass in front to where he’s waiting in the high slot all alone, and Nabokov makes a great glove save on him. Kovalchuk then collapses to the ice, lying on his back laughing. Eddie says, “Look at that reaction from Ovechkin!” Pookie: “Wait, that guy’s not allowed to have fun – he’s not Ovechkin. Oh, never mind. He’s having fun, so therefore, he is Ovechkin.” (Adorably, Kovalchuk gets up and hugs Nabokov. Seriously, guys, stop it. You’re not allowed to have the “having fun” storyline. That’s Ovie’s.)
0:00 At the buzzer, Kovalchuk gets a long breakaway, and Nabokov makes a fantastic stacked-pad save. The drama of Kovalchuk’s failed attempts at Owen Nolanism is keeping this game afloat.
SECOND INTERMISSION
There will be no epiphany during this intermission. Chris interviews Pronger. Even though his stupid attempts at joking yields us extra Getzi footage (We love the bald spot! Love it!), we’re still annoyed at an opportunity lost.
You know what opportunity was not lost tonight? The opportunity to play a keytar on ice. That’s right — Ne-Yo (who?) has a keytarist in his band. That’s about six thousand kinds of awesome.
THIRD PERIOD
We start the period with Bettman in the booth. He is magnificently adept at putting us to sleep every time he gets behind a microphone. Totally seriously, as soon as he starts speaking, the cat sleeping on the back of our couch starts snoring audibly. We are not making that up.
19:19 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Getzi continues his attempts to win Boomer over by walking in on Thomas, then peering over his shoulder to wink at Boomer, then zipping the puck up over Thomas’ head to make the game 5-4. That was hott.
18:39 It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, an in-game mic’d goalie talking to Bettman in the booth. When Doc and Eddie ask Manny what he’s got to say to Bettman, the following exchange ensues:
Legace: “You’ve got to stop taking away inches!”
Bettman: “You’ve got to stop being so big.”
Legace, shrieking: “I’m five nine!”
18:04 Nash gets the puck for a breakaway from about the blue line, and peers over his shoulder to wink at Boomer before turning to be approaching the goal at a 90-degree angle, and then shoveling the puck on the backhand into the top corner. It’s 5-5, and he’s finished the hat trick with a goal that elicits some honest-to-goodness “WHOA!”s in the living room at IPB Manor.
We get an interview with Getzi on the bench. He doesn’t win Boomer over with his doltish voice and his trailing off mid-sentence while trying to make a joke at Arnott’s expense.
16:14 Well, this game has shaken off its second-period doldrums; a bang-bang play down low leads to a puck sitting behind Thomas on the goal line, and Thomas manages to swipe the puck out of the net before it crosses over the line. We find ourselves exclaiming aloud again over the thrill of the moment, and wonder what this All-Star Game is doing right that previous ones haven’t to make it genuinely exciting.
15:52 Just as we are marveling at how not-cranky we’re being about this game now that the third has started, Gomez and Hossa have a tic-tac-toe two-on-one down low to give the East a 6-5 lead. Legace says, “You know, my little legs just don’t reach that part [of the net].”
14:53 Getzi tries to win Boomer over again with a nifty little backhand, toe-tap pass around Thomas to Phaneuf at the other side of the gaping net. 6-6 game.
13:04 Schnookie: “I’d be enjoying this game a lot more if I didn’t have to listen to Bettman patronizing me about the unbalanced schedule.”
12:24 Doc wrests control of the game away from Bettman and Eddie, who starts to lose his mind a little when Bettman contends that “the fans” don’t want every team to play in every building during the season. He starts doing some classic, shouting Doc play-by-play while the teams trade chances, and Pookie cracks that it’s Doc’s version of stepping into the middle of an escalating argument and saying, “Cards, anyone?”
9:29 Soupy tries to set Alfredsson up on the doorstep, but our new bestest friend Manny gets his “midget legs” (his words) across the net to stone Alfredsson on three chances, and then Vinny on the follow up.
9:03 Gaborik scores on a great feed from behind the net, and Eddie says, “There was no chance on that for Thomas.” Pookie: “Yeah, because he’s no Martin Brodeur.” We proceed to pretend that Marty has ever played well in an All-Star game. It’s 7-6 WC now, because no one in the East knows how to protect a four-goal, first-period lead. We are horrified to discover that we dislike Thomas so much that we are suddenly cheering for the WC.
We come back from commercial for the special treat that is a Chris Simpson interview with Babcock on the bench. We get to see Stinger in the crowd, and talk about epiphanies! Schnookie nearly faints when she sees his eponymous stinger. She knew what he looked like from the front, but seeing him in profile, with his stripy bug body and stinger tail, is almost more than her mascot-lovin’ heart can handle.
7:59 Kovalchuk gets another Own Nolan chance when he’s set up on the wing on a deliberate three-on-two, but Legace stones him.
7:25 Just as Eddie tells Legace to step in and pick up the color while Doc works play-by-play, Kovalchuk and Hooters back-and-forth on a dazzling passing play down low on which Hooters easily taps home a goal into a yawning net. It’s 7-7, and Manny cracks, “I should have had that.”
5:02 Schnookie is about to ask who the WC player who just made a subtle, sneaky, beautiful move around an EC defender was, but Doc answers with the obvious explanation that it’s Nash.
3:37 Pookie: “Has Ovie even been out there lately?” Schnookie: “I think he has been. I remember him making a fancy move at this end of the ice. Or maybe it was in the first period?”
3:26 After Legace weathers another good attack by the East, Doc asks, “How ya doing?” Manny: “Great! How are you?”
3:03 Vinny puts on a snappy little spinarama move at the blue line (you can hear Soupy’s teeth grinding to a powder as he clenches his jaw with profound jealousy), Legace calls out, “He’s like the French Janne Niinimaa!”
1:02 Boomer: “I wonder what did happen to Ovie.” Pookie: “I’m telling you, he’s pulled a Bure. Now that he’s got that contract, he can leave the All-Star Game whenever he wants to.”
0:30 The crowd is rising to its feet, confident of destiny about to play out, but Kovalchuk is not able to bury his chance when Soupy sets him up.
0:20 It’s not Kovalchuk, but the swirling, hard-skating, great-passing pressure by the East pays off, and Savard brings a full roar from the crowd when he roofs a shot from the slot to take an 8-7 lead.
0:00 The buzzer sounds after another frenzied shift, and the crowd roars again for the Eastern Conference win. And seriously, Gentle Reader, that was the rarest thing ever: an intense All-Star Game. Or at least an intense last 20 minutes of one. Or an intense last five minutes of one. Which is good enough, right?
We are pleased that Hooters wins the dorky car and the plastic star. He is fantastically dullardly in his post-game interview, trying to make a joke about how he’d be his parents’ favorite if he gave them the car, but he stumbles all over his tongue. Aw, Hooters. You’re our favorite Staal.
And now that All-Star Weekend is over we say bring on the second half of the season and bring on our Versus magnetic playoff tracker board!
So, what network is the game on again?
Hm, let me look at my invisible magnetic playoff tracker board to see… VERSUS!
Dudes, I totally thought the game was on ESPN. How could I forget that it’s on VERSUS?! ;)
I think I’m going to start calling Zdeno Chara “Power Tower” instead.
what’s this Versus thing I keep hearing about? is it a tv station of some sort?
TV station?!? I thought it was magnetic playoff tracker board manufacturer!
I’m sad that we didn’t get to actually hear The Hives perform. I totally dig them.
Oops. I take it back. Apparently we DO get to see them perform.
Cat, aren’t they performing now?
Wow, first the Jonas brothers and now the Hives? I think this is the first NHL event where I’ve actually heard of all the musical entertainment.
Except you know, I don’t get Versus. Get on that Versus!
The Hives! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
Apparently Ne-Yo is performing at the second intermission. I, personally, am sad we did not get to see Wyclef Jean’s performance from Friday night.
I love the Hives
But the sound set-up could not be any less flattering for them. (And are the dancing ice girls really necessary?)
Ooh! Ooh! Ne-Yo is performing with a 75-piece MARCHING BAND.
I haven’t heard of any of these bands. I’m hoping next year’s line-up is Japancakes, Mark Kozalek and Will Oldham. Because, you know, why not?
I’ve heard of Ne-Yo and Wyclef too! Awesome! Sadly, I’m most familiar with the Jonas Brothers but hey, I do work with 6th graders, okay?
Why are they wearing baseball caps?
Apparently Ne-Yo is performing at the second intermission.
Isn’t he supposed to be accompanied by a marching band of some sort?
OK, I’d love to see the marching band. That would rock! They could spell out IPB!
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
Dudettes, Perry is totally nervous. This amuses me more than it should.
They could spell out IPB!
If they spelled it in lower case letters, you and Schnookie could dot the ‘i’.
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
I have to admit that I would, too.
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
Her?
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
I’m not sure I would. His eyes are sure compelling though.
OMG SOUPY’S HAIR WTH?!
Soupy. Seriously. Buy a comb.
Her?
Yes, her. :P
I have to admit that I would, too.
Thirded.
They they all go for blow outs today? Everyone’s hair is exceptionally fluffy.
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
You’re wrong.
If they spelled it in lower case letters, you and Schnookie could dot the ‘i’.
Or we could have the players duke it out to dot the I.
I vote yes on Shawn Horcoff. I’d hit it.
Kate, after seeing him this weekend, I would too. There’s something about him that doesn’t translate to photography.
And I’ve tried to keep an open mind about Getzlaf but I can only come to one conclusion: Y’all is effin’ crazy.
I wouldn’t hit Horcoff.
The fire in these things always makes me nervous. I don’t know why.
Awwww, I love wee St. Louis. I wanna hug him and love him and call him Marty.
They they all go for blow outs today?
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Yes, yes, they totally got blow outs. That explains Hooters’s hair perfectly.
That look St. Louis just gave the camera made it seem like he was checking you out.
Y’all is effin’ crazy.
Crazy able to see beauteousnes when we see it, right? :)
I think Jarome Iginla is so precious. It’s his smile.
Ok, so he’s like twice my age, but for some unfathomable reason I would do Lidstrom. It’d be so wrong though.
You guys, I’d hit Chara. I would. I’ve lost my mind. The A-S game has sent me over the edge.
Awwww, I love wee St. Louis. I wanna hug him and love him and call him Marty.
Me too, Mags.
I’m so glad I had my Vinny Epiphany. I think my life is going to be much better from here on out.
You guys, I’d hit Chara. I would. I’ve lost my mind. The A-S game has sent me over the edge.
Do we have to put you in a padded room, Katebits?!
Ok, so he’s like twice my age, but for some unfathomable reason I would do Lidstrom. It’d be so wrong though.
Well Lidstrom is totally hot and his being insanely talented doesn’t exactly hurt.
Also totally growing on me this weekend? Chara and Kovalchuk. I’m not sure how to deal with either one.
Pookie, I’m so glad you had your Vinny epiphany! I had a Getzi epiphany today!
I would have hit Horcoff before, but it’s building even more with this event.
I’ve been struggling to think of a good word for him. I’m thinking: Twinkly.
In a good way.
Sherry, chick, he just totally wants to it that. Or something. (I blame my meds.)
You guys, I’d hit Chara. I would. I’ve lost my mind. The A-S game has sent me over the edge.
No intervention, no carefrontation, no nothing, can help you now.
The girl singing “O Canada” sounds very nervous.
I think Jarome Iginla is so precious. It’s his smile.
Cat, I totally agree! I was disappointed to read that the Ookies didn’t think he looked that good but then I realized I couldn’t remember what he was wearing because I’m always totally entranced by his smile. It’s awesome.
You guys, I’d hit Chara. I would. I’ve lost my mind. The A-S game has sent me over the edge.
Schnookie says, “This is what happens when they don’t send hotties to the All-Star Game!” We were actually just talking about how we like him so much more after this weekend.
Do we have to put you in a padded room, Katebits?!
Possibly!
Patty, Horcoff is TOTALLY twinkly. This event is preposterous. how do straight men even watch it?
Cat, I was just about to say the same thing. Girl’s got some nerves.
Well Lidstrom is totally hot and his being insanely talented doesn’t exactly hurt.
Thank goodness.
Dear Anthem Singer, please work on your French pronounciation. Other than that, good job!
Kathleen Edwards? The NHL has really been doing better at the “people I’ve heard of” thing, but this is not such a good rendition.
Aww, boys choir singing the Star-Spangled Banner!! They’re so adorable!
I had a Getzi epiphany today!
WHAT?!?! This just made both me and Schnookie gasp audibly. I’m so glad! It’s the bald spot, right? He’s balding from the groin, and that’s sexy.
I wouldn’t hit Chara! But I’d totally have coffee and conversation with him.
Awww, I’m a total sucker for boys choirs.
Wow, I don’t think I can get up that high, tone-wise. I’m impressed.
Damn, those kids are hitting notes that only dogs can hear.
Okay, I’m totally a choir geek (10 years of choir will do that to you). They’re awesome! I mean we had so much trouble getting boys to join choir, there’s a full GROUP of them?
I had a Getzi epiphany today!
WHAT?!?! This just made both me and Schnookie gasp audibly.
No, you know what it was?! It was his throne picture. He was totally rocking the red throne. I am obsessed with that whole series. I’m doing a whole post about the guys sitting on that throne, but I’m unclear on the legality of using those Getty images. Is it cool to just grab them and post them?
And I’ve always liked Kovalchuck, but now he’s looking more like a man than a kid.
I’m a total sucker for boys choirs.
I saw the Westminster boys choir doing this new members introduction type thing once and it’s ruined me for the average boys choir I’m afraid. Although that was better than getting some pop star to do it by a long shot.
Damn, those kids are hitting notes that only dogs can hear.
Impressive, especially since most adults can’t even hit the standard high note in the US anthem.
Is it horrible of me to just….really hate the Star Spangled Banner? I mean…it’s such a crappy song! O Canada has so much more character! Why don’t we have a good anthem?
And Mags you can’t have Lidstrom, he’s mine. (Seriously there is something about this stupid event, though. I have – and feel free to mock me incessantly – even really found Pavel adorable all weekend.)
Kathleen Edwards? The NHL has really been doing better at the “people I’ve heard of” thing, but this is not such a good rendition.
She’s a Canadian artist and actually quite popular up here but I’m personally not a fan. She stuck me as a bit of a douche in interviews.
Is it cool to just grab them and post them?
As long as you give the proper link back and credit, I think. But I’m no expert.
You know who rocked that throne? Jason Spezza. I’m not sure I saw Getzi’s throne picture. I must go rectify this situation.
Why don’t we have a good anthem?
The NHL knows this and took the liberty to balance it out by giving you guys better singers :P
And Mags you can’t have Lidstrom, he’s mine.
Bitch.
You think they had to give Pretty Ricky a lecture about not dropping the f-bomb on the air after what he did last night?
Well, that was quick.
No, you know what it was?! It was his throne picture. He was totally rocking the red throne. I am obsessed with that whole series.
Kate, I love these too. I had to mention Joe in my post today just so I could use his picture. And while I hate to pick on Soupy, did you see his? Leave it to him to screw the whole series up.
East guys! TRY HARDER!
The NHL knows this and took the liberty to balance it out by giving you guys better singers :P
Wow, thanks NHL!
Bitch.
I’ll share if you’re nice.
I’m toooootally on board with Getzi now, but Spezza didn’t do it for me on the throne.
You know, =| i also had a kovalchuck epiphany. The ASG messes with my head….
She’s a Canadian artist and actually quite popular up here but I’m personally not a fan.
Yeah, I’m familiar with her music but find her to be a kind of bland and generic chick with guitar sort of singer.
Thank you, Hooters.
So is Soupy now worth $6.5 mil since he set up Staal on that goal?
And while I hate to pick on Soupy, did you see his? Leave it to him to screw the whole series up.
Awful. He looks like he’s wearing a fanny pack.
And while I hate to pick on Soupy, did you see his? Leave it to him to screw the whole series up.
I personally liked Ovechkin deciding he needed a different chair. What’s with the bar-stool type diner chair…thing?
That’s cool, Katebits. Now that you’re aboard the Getzitrain, I won’t push you towards precious Yayson Spezza.
Soupy with an assist . . . he’s worth 6.5 now!
I’ll share if you’re nice.
When am I un-nice? I sent you chocolate! Special fucking chocolate!
I thought the Canadian anthem singer was pretty good. Mostly because she has a low, breathy voice like mine. Only hers is on-key.
I sent you chocolate! Special fucking chocolate!
I’ve eaten half that letter and I don’t see any Hemmer yet!
So is Soupy now worth $6.5 mil since he set up Staal on that goal?
At this point, I’m kind of hoping some other team pays Soupy, like, 8 million a year, so we can laugh at him and them forever.
i also had a kovalchuck epiphany.
I think he’s kind of cute but for me it’s really about him admitting that his division blows
Amy, I was thinking the same thing. Now Soupy has been deemed the fastest skater in the East AND has a point in the big game. We’re screwed!
I’ve eaten half that letter and I don’t see any Hemmer yet!
I’m surprised (no seriously, I am. I totally buy the chocolate myth)
My All-Star Epiphany was totally Tomas Kaberle. His accent combined with his adorableness has got me loving him. But he’s a MAPLE LEAF. That creates problems.
Is the picture just BLINDINGLY white on your television screens?
Wow, these uniforms are awful. I hate the big stupid armpit and leg stripes with the big stupid stars. They look like they’re from Speed Racer or some other random 70s cartoon.
Katebits, that’s just Getzi’s teeth making your screen look blindingly white.
Cat, even though we play the Leafs a BILLION times a year, I don’t think I’ve ever heard Kaberle speak. I was SHOCKED at his accent.
Only hers is on-key.
Only some of the time. The last note wobbled pretty bad.
The screen is absolutely glowing. It’s like they are playing on the surface of the sun.
Is the picture just BLINDINGLY white on your television screens?
Ridiculously so on this non-HD screen.
mara, the white paneling on the East uniforms is particularly putrid.
I’m surprised (no seriously, I am. I totally buy the chocolate myth)
Maybe I have to be within closer proximity. I’m still demanding you bail me out of jail.
My All-Star Epiphany was totally Tomas Kaberle. His accent combined with his adorableness has got me loving him.
Oh I know! I always liked him and I um, always love Czechs, but…he was adorable yesterday all happy and smiley!
Guys, it’s only 1-1 so far! This game sucks!
The picture isn’t so bad on my TV…It’s brighter than usual, but I don’t think I’ll be blinded.
My All-Star Epiphany was totally Tomas Kaberle. His accent combined with his adorableness has got me loving him.
Awwwwwwww.
I would say my All-Star Epiphany was Manny Legace, but no, I already luffed him a lot. So I guess I’m not having an ASE this year (last year’s was Sidney. It took me very long to warm to him)
Mara, I don’t think they’re that bad. I can’t, Dad bought me one and it seems a shame to think I own an ugly jersey. So I will find it acceptable, purely based on that (if I didn’t own one. DUDE, FUG!)
All right, Soupy’s pissing me off! He’s playing defense! He doesn’t do that during real games! Show-off!
Okay, I just totally saw a spin-o-rama, was that Soupy?
This game does suck. My eyes hurt. I can’t tell the players apart. There is only one Sabre involved, and it’s Brian Campbell. I’m leaving. :P
I’m still demanding you bail me out of jail.
I’m accepting it as a consequence of my actions :P
I can’t say what my picture looks like, for fear of riling the -Ookies. :D
I would say my All-Star Epiphany was Manny Legace, but no, I already luffed him a lot.
I know right?! I’m actually sort of sad that he was being so endearing that everyone ELSE is going to love him now too! He is such a sweetheart – and he bought us a round of beer last time I was in Chicago for a Blues game :P
Guys, it’s only 1-1 so far! This game sucks!
Needs 100% more Pronger falling on his face.
I do admit that I’d be WAY more into this game if Russian was playing. Not that I don’t love Ribs, but I love Russian more.
Aww, Garth Brooks!
(last year’s was Sidney. It took me very long to warm to him)
I didn’t like Sid until last year’s playoffs so I’m with you there. Hey, Garth!
Mara, I don’t think they’re that bad. I can’t, Dad bought me one and it seems a shame to think I own an ugly jersey. So I will find it acceptable, purely based on that (if I didn’t own one. DUDE, FUG!)
Well, as long as you don’t have the matching pants shell with the matching stripe, I’ll let it go this year.
My All-Star Epiphany was Clarkson, I guess. Does that count?
I can’t say what my picture looks like, for fear of riling the -Ookies. :D
It’s cool, we actually get VERSUS in HD on our cable, so our picture look stunningly wonderful!
Katebits, at least you have a guy from your team! Even if you hate him, he’s still a Sabre. For now. There is a Sabres logo on one of those sweaters. There’s not a Devils logo in sight here!
Hockey looks so silly without hitting. They look like little old ladies.
There’s not a Devils logo in sight here!
I’m still really surprised that a Devil wasn’t named to replace Marty. It kind of throws the whole “every team is represented thing” out the window. Way to go, NHL.
Good, because my picture is darn good.
There’s not a Devils logo in sight here!
They picked one! He just had other plans.
Needs 100% more Pronger falling on his face.
Best. Thing. Ever.
Well, as long as you don’t have the matching pants shell with the matching stripe, I’ll let it go this year.
I think what I said to my Dad was “if you get me those, I will make you eat them.” So I don’t think that’s going to be an issue. (We’ve agreed though, that if he can get me an entire uniform, he’s forgiven. I would rock that outfit)
I do admit that I’d be WAY more into this game if Russian was playing. Not that I don’t love Ribs, but I love Russian more.
Same here. I’m really disappointed that he didn’t get to go. He isn’t going to have too many more chances. Maybe if we win the Cup, he can get the residual pick next year, like all those Ducks did.
Maybe if we win the Cup, he can get the residual pick next year, like all those Ducks did.
Hey, that would be cool. Like killing two birds with one stone – a Stanley Cup, AND more All-Star appearances.
I want more Marty Turco. Give me Marty Turco in All-Star Games, plz.
I’m still really surprised that a Devil wasn’t named to replace Marty.
Clarkson counted as the Devils representative. Cheap. This would be the best game EVER if Zach were there! Sigh.
Nieds almost kicked it into his own net! That would have been so awesome!
Somehow Ovie looks cute with the knocked out tooth.
It kind of throws the whole “every team is represented thing” out the window. Way to go, NHL.
I was curious about this yesterday and checked the list. The only team that doesn’t have a representative in either the YS or the AS game is Colorado.
Give me Marty Turco in All-Star Games, plz.
Seconded!
Wow. I didn’t know there were any at all. Poor Colorado.
Wait, what am I saying? I meant to say, Suck it, Avs!
Somehow Ovie looks cute with the knocked out tooth.
Oh, I think it’s adorable. It makes him look even more like an excited little kid than he already does.
I could kind of understand them throwing out the whole “one guy from each team” once everybody started bailing but it’s not like Zach would’ve been a crazy choice or anything.
Give me Marty Turco in All-Star Games, plz.
he doesn’t even need to play! Just send him there with a microphone.
Poor Colorado.
Wait, what am I saying? I meant to say, Suck it, Avs!
My thoughts exactly :D
Oh, great.
Dude, Soupy. Stop that.
Now a goal!? 7 million!
SEVEN MILLION!
he doesn’t even need to play! Just send him there with a microphone.
Brilliant. Put him down on the player’s bench with a microphone and have him talk to players. I’d love it.
it’s not like Zach would’ve been a crazy choice or anything.
Exactly! I didn’t realize Colorado didn’t have a player here. I’ll stop my whining!
(But yeah, Patty’s right. Suck it, Colorado!)
Man, Bucky’s column is just writing itself.
Man, Bucky’s column is just writing itself.
Can you imagine the column if Soupy were to be named MVP?
I think it was Katebits that said it before (sorry, too lazy to look itup), but I concur, I really, really, really don’t like this non-hitting shit. It’s like granny hockey.
Soupy is the first back-to-back Sabre since Dom? That is just sad.
Amy, that is a horrible, horrible thought.
Can you imagine the column if Soupy were to be named MVP?
The thought momentarily crossed my mind. It was a scary moment.
I’m feeling really sorry for Osgood right now.
Actually, it would be hilarious if Soupy were named MVP. Hopefully, Soupy will go on a little tear here. Let’s get that trading value as high as possible!
If Zubov were there, it wouldn’t be this lopsided!
Can you imagine the column if Soupy were to be named MVP?
God forbid.
Man, the Western Conference blows!
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood all the time? Am I missing something?
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood all the time?
Coz so far he’s not been very good?
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood all the time? Am I missing something?
I can’t figure it out either! Nothing happened during the Detroit/Atlanta game that would have prompted it…
Soupy is the first back-to-back Sabre since Dom? That is just sad.
Hasek wasn’t that long ago!
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood all the time? Am I missing something?
We were wondering the same thing! What gives?!
If Zubov were there, it wouldn’t be this lopsided!
Word. *grumble*
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood all the time?
Coz so far he’s not been very good?
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I guess most Atlanta fans would be East fans and therefore booing the West and Osgood on principle? But I swear he didn’t do anything specific!
(And um, seriously…..I’m glad he’s out there making a strong case for being in this game :P)
Actually I do kind of like Kate’s idea of Soupy driving up his price as far as possible and then being stuck with a contract he could never live up to in a million years.
Next year I’m voting for Marty Biron no matter what kind of season he has. Whether he could hear Doc or not, he’d just keep talking. Hell, we wouldn’t even need Doc and Edzo.
I just decided what I’m going to do when I have the garage redone. I’m going to Home Depot and have it painted in Dallas Stars colors.
(Especially if I get to cram a Stars player into my back seat.)
If Zubov were there, it wouldn’t be this lopsided!
I’m sure he’s very <strike> drunk</strike> sorry.
Actually I do kind of like Kate’s idea of Soupy driving up his price as far as possible and then being stuck with a contract he could never live up to in a million years.
I’m telling you. We can just laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh.
Next year I’m voting for Marty Biron no matter what kind of season he has. Whether he could hear Doc or not, he’d just keep talking.
That, would be awesome.
(Especially if I get to cram a Stars player into my back seat.)
Which one would you pick?
Hell, we wouldn’t even need Doc and Edzo.
Dude, I would LOVE to hear Biron call a whole entire game. I don’t care if I have no idea what was going on!
And the CBC is interviewing Pronger and they totally replayed Pronger’s face-plant…IN SLOW MO! For the record, Pronger doesn’t know what the Phil Esposito reference was. Douche rocket.
Next year I’m voting for Marty Biron no matter what kind of season he has. Whether he could hear Doc or not, he’d just keep talking.
This is why I voted for Turco so many times :D
Prongs doesn’t know the Esposito? Fail Pronger. EPIC. FAIL.
The epiphany I’m not having? Ovie. (Sorry.)
Sherry, did they have different views of it? I saw the clip and it was kind of off-camera. A wide shot of the whole thing would be so great.
And what a tool.
The epiphany I’m not having? Ovie. (Sorry.)
I don’t think you should be sorry for that. Last night he was getting really close to being my ASE, but no. He arsed up my trick. Rat bastard.
(Especially if I get to cram a Stars player into my back seat.)
Which one would you pick?
Hmmm. Let’s seeeee. Which onnnnnnne?
Boo-boo, of course. :D
Kelly Hrudey is saying Sid’s engine are his legs. I think he meant to say ‘Caboose’
Hmmm. Let’s seeeee. Which onnnnnnne?
Boo-boo, of course. :D
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*giggle* Boo-boo.
So, Sidney isn’t in it, but they’re still talking about him. *headdesk* I’m love you Sid, I do! But you’re so overexposed!
Kelly Hrudey is saying Sid’s engine are his legs. I think he meant to say ‘Caboose’
Hee! His caboose is his engine. Haha.
Why is Atlanta jeering Osgood? Because it’s Atlanta. That’s just the kind of friendly city they are – they were booing people during the Skills. Booing. Why? Because it’s Atlanta.
Ahem. Not that I have anything against them, really.
Oh, and Mags, ditto…
Hee . . . there are totally people there I would have booed during Skills.
The epiphany I’m not having? Ovie. (Sorry.)
Patty, I agree. Schnookie and I are severely reining in our opinion on Ovie but…
So, Sidney isn’t in it, but they’re still talking about him.
Well, he is the best player in the League. It only makes sense for them to be talking about him! I’ve been a little disappointed that VS is ignoring that it’s a big deal that he’s not there, you know?
Guys! The AHL Skills Competition is on SportsNet! Maybe I should be watching that instead.
Hee . . . there are totally people there I would have booed during Skills.
Hell, yeah, me too! You know Buffalo would be booing half the EC team.
That’s just the kind of friendly city they are – they were booing people during the Skills. Booing. Why? Because it’s Atlanta.
I bet they were also STEPPING ON PICTURES OF ALL-STARS! Heathens!! :P
I would boo the SHIT out of this game! :D
I bet they were also STEPPING ON PICTURES OF ALL-STARS! Heathens!! :P
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Hell, yeah, me too! You know Buffalo would be booing half the EC team.
And the entire Western Conference because they’re the competition.
Hee . . . there are totally people there I would have booed during Skills.
Oh me too. Just not during the game, y’know.
I would boo the SHIT out of this game!
TOTALLY!
And the entire Western Conference because they’re the competition.
And some of us would’ve been booing our own representative this year. This game TOTALLY should’ve been in Buffalo!
And the entire Western Conference because they’re the competition.
Are you suggesting that because a player is trying to stop your team from doing well that you would boo them?!? Animal!
Oh, bite me, all of you :P Atlanta is a classless city – and just so I make myself clear, I would totally boo people during the introductions. That’s fine, I don’t care.
During the skills themselves though? What’s the point? Who the fuck cares?
Blah. I’m taking my bitter jerky Caps fan ass back to my own liveblog where no one is picking on me (probably because no one is reading it, but still…)
Aww, don’t leave, CapsChick! We’ll be nice! I’m sorry!
Oh, bite me, all of you :P
Aw, come on! We’re just joshing you!
And I’m looking forward to reading your live-blog after the game!
And some of us would’ve been booing our own representative this year. This game TOTALLY should’ve been in Buffalo!
The game was last in Buffalo 30 years ago. We’re due!
They said on the news last night that not only is Atlanta hosting the All-Star festivities, its also hosting the International Poutry Expo this weekend. The sad thing is that the poultry expo is bringing more money into the economy than the ASG.
probably because no one is reading it, but still…
Lies! All lies!
CC, I’m not picking on you! I think it’s lovely that you wouldn’t boo people! I was simply pointing out that Buffalo would probably be as classless as Atlanta. (And proud of it!)
They said on the news last night that not only is Atlanta hosting the All-Star festivities, its also hosting the International Poutry Expo this weekend. The sad thing is that the poultry expo is bringing more money into the economy than the ASG.
Is that for real? For REAL?! The POULTRY EXPO? Damn.
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You guys are so cute. I’m not mad, I just REALLY can’t do more than one thing at a time. I mean, think of all the fast-paced action I’ve already missed just leaving this one comment? KovalFuck just shot the puck right into the Western Conference goalies pads for the 43504980th time! THRILLING!
Amy, I totally read that too. And I totally buy it. Apparently the poultry expo ended on Friday though. Good thing too, I wouldn’t want to compete with that!
I was wondering about Osgood, too. I figured it might be from one of the other teams he’s played for in the last few years. Wasn’t he in the east for a while? To be honest, I thought he had retired before he popped up again in Detroit.
Random question, since I’m paying about |–| this much attention, have there really been no goals so far in this period?
The game was last in Buffalo 30 years ago. We’re due!
Supposedly we don’t have the proper resources or something, but I don’t see how we can do the ice bowl but not have the right stuff for the All Star game.
Random question, since I’m paying about |–| this much attention, have there really been no goals so far in this period?
Couldn’t answer that – my attention span for this is about as good as yours. ;)
Help me out here, guys… am I imagining it, or round 2001 or 2002 or thereabouts, did Scott Stevens throw an honest-to-god bodycheck on someone in the ASG? I have this vague memory of him getting interviewed, and shrugging unapologetically and saying something like “that’s the way I play, I can’t help it.”
KovalFuck just shot the puck right into the Western Conference goalies pads for the 43504980th time! THRILLING!
He’s got great hair though…
And POULTRY? Are you KIDDING?!
Aww, so the Jonas Brothers are kind of adorable. That kid on the right has great hair.
Supposedly we don’t have the proper resources or something, but I don’t see how we can do the ice bowl but not have the right stuff for the All Star game.
Right. We probably don’t have enough high end hotels for all of the muckety-mucks that would need a high end hotel for their stay here.
I have this vague memory of him getting interviewed, and shrugging unapologetically and saying something like “that’s the way I play, I can’t help it.”
I remember something similar, but I have no idea if I just made it up in my head or not.
but I don’t see how we can do the ice bowl but not have the right stuff for the All Star game.
For a while it seemed like they were trying to hold the ASG in newer arenas, to show them off, but that would not explain the 9-year-old rink they’re in right now.
I fully demand an ASG at the Rock in the next 3 years.
I would start to hate the first person that checks somebody hard in this game when the guy’s not ready for it. Even more than I already do (because my prediction would be Phaneuf).
And POULTRY? Are you KIDDING?!
Mags, believe it or not, the poultry show is not the most unusual trade show I’ve seen. There’s an entire show devoted to the port-a-potty / sewage industry.
There’s an entire show devoted to the port-a-potty / sewage industry.
I will never be surprised by anything again.
I’m cheating on the ASG. I’m watching the AHL Skills Competition.
Right. We probably don’t have enough high end hotels for all of the muckety-mucks that would need a high end hotel for their stay here.
We basically have zero high end hotels. So, if that’s the criteria, I’m not sure Buffalo is ready for the A-S game. Hee. Poor Buffalo.
For a while it seemed like they were trying to hold the ASG in newer arenas, to show them off, but that would not explain the 9-year-old rink they’re in right now.
Atlanta was the city that was supposed to have it during the season that was the lockout. So it would have been more like a 5- or 6-year-old arena then.
Right. We probably don’t have enough high end hotels for all of the muckety-mucks that would need a high end hotel for their stay here.
Yeah, I think that’s the basic gist. Which sucks because Buffalo would go ape-shit for the ASG.
Wow, it’s a good thing the WC has Rick Nash. Without him the SUCK!
I’m cheating on the ASG. I’m watching the AHL Skills Competition.
Oh my! You utter skank ;)
Random question, since I’m paying about |–| this much attention, have there really been no goals so far in this period?
Apparently the Atlanta fans are right. Osgood does suck. :P
When the A-S game is at the Rock, we’ll get press passes and ask all the All Stars:
1. Can you swim?
2. Is booing at the SuperSkills morally offensive to you?
3. How many of your teammates back home can’t swim?
Oh my! You utter skank ;)
I feel bad, I decided to switch back :P
Wow, it’s a good thing the WC has Rick Nash. Without him the SUCK!
I know! All I ever hear about is how much better the Western Conference is than the Eastern Conference. I think that in reality, they are really bad at hockey. Clearly.
I really liked having the ASG in Dallas last year. I thought they did a great job with everything, it was a lot of fun. I went to the Generation of Stars event, where they honored a bunch of players, and the teams practiced for a bit and took their team photo.
Plus, the ’99 Stanley Cup Reunion thing was nice. I thought it was pretty excellent.
We probably don’t have enough high end hotels for all of the muckety-mucks that would need a high end hotel for their stay here.
Y’all should all turn your houses into high-end B&Bs and house the players yourselves!
The NHL A-S Game was like a shopping cart calling out for help.
4. Do you believe in Mars?
Heather, Katebits, if the East loses, I’m blaming you.
Y’all should all turn your houses into high-end B&Bs and house the players yourselves!
Gaaaaaasp! That is SUCH a good idea!
Wow, it’s a good thing the WC has Rick Nash. Without him they SUCK!
But we do. Sooooo? We don’t. :P
5. Would you sign a petition to ban dihydrogen oxide?
4. Do you believe in Mars?
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Heather, Katebits, if the East loses, I’m blaming you.
I will accept the blame, because I can’t really see how that could CONCEIVABLY happen because the West is so incredibly feeble. :P
Y’all should all turn your houses into high-end B&Bs and house the players yourselves!
GREAT idea, Patty! I’ll even drive them around all weekend!
Soupy, that was a display of spectacular ineffectiveness. Thanks, I can now use this video to tell all the D what NOT to do :D
But we do. Sooooo? We don’t. :P
Yeah, now you’re passable :P
But Niedermayer closes the gap!
I think we’re all seeing why an EC bias is necessary.
5. Would you sign a petition to ban dihydrogen oxide?
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Player: I dunno…
Pookie: What I told you it was greenhouse gas?
Player: Duhhhh, hokay.
Dude, who scored? I was making tea and missed it.
Nieder is very careful to convey that this whole thing is beneath him.
Reality has an East Coast bias.
(to paraphrase Stephen Colbert)
Nice, Prongs. Nice. Gravity strong there?
Even if you get past the East Coast bias, there’s a Coast bias right behind it! Doc said earlier how fans are very proud of their respective coasts. I’m thinking, Dude, those of us in the middle are standing right here!
Hee . . . Kovalchuk is funny.
Doc said earlier how fans are very proud of their respective coasts.
I live on the west coast and I still don’t like the western teams!
(Except for Vancouver, they’re fine. But it’s because they’re Canadian, not Western.)
Okay, fine. Kovalchuk is REALLY growing on me.
I’m thinking, Dude, those of us in the middle are standing right here!
Whatever, Patty. Flyover country.
Awww, Kovy. So cute.
Edzo mistakes him for Ovie, because, of course, no other player in the league actually enjoys playing hockey.
I’m thinking, Dude, those of us in the middle are standing right here!
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Even after living in AZ for two years, I still can’t fathom of life not on a “Coast”.
I’m thinking, Dude, those of us in the middle are standing right here!
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What a save by Nabokov!
Edzo mistakes him for Ovie, because, of course, no other player in the league actually enjoys playing hockey.
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Kovy wasn’t having fun, he was making a spectacle of himself!
Whatever, Patty. Flyover country.
Watch it!
I’m thinking, Dude, those of us in the middle are standing right here!
*patpat* is ok.
Nabby is awesome.
Whatever, Patty. Flyover country.
They even skipped it when they were riding in covered wagons. Saw the plains, said “fuck this” and headed straight for Oregon and California.
Edzo mistakes him for Ovie, because, of course, no other player in the league actually enjoys playing hockey.
Well, to be fair, it is Olczyk…the idiot is kind of baked right in with him, you know?
Plus I have to say I’ve never seen Kovy be as personable as he has been this weekend. That little fall to the ice and then the congrats for Nabby? I may be melting a bit in my resolve to hate #17 until I die…just a little…
You guys. The A-S game SUCKS! How did I not see this coming? Thank goodness for the nice company…
Plus I have to say I’ve never seen Kovy be as personable as he has been this weekend. That little fall to the ice and then the congrats for Nabby?
I thought that was really cute, and kind of captured the spirit of what this whole weekend is supposed to be about. Isn’t it SUPPOSED to be a bunch of really good players hanging out, playing a fun game? Aww, Kovy.
Watch it!
Well, really! If I could just pick Book People (which I love and covet) up and plop it down in New York there’d just be no reason to go to Texas. ;)
I’m not sure the blue leather beret was an improvement from the fuzzy band hat.
When Kovy first came into the league, he got a little flak about his wild goal celebrations. He was just ahead of his time, I guess, because he doesn’t get the credit Ovie gets.
All the people there and they’re interviewing Pronger? Really, Versus? I’m sure Joe is right there behind you!
I laugh every single time I see the commercial with the dad seeing his baby in the nursery and banging on the glass. I’m laughing again just typing it out. I love that commercial.
All the people there and they’re interviewing Pronger? Really, Versus? I’m sure Joe is right there behind you!
He’s probably unnecessarily naked, too!
Is it wrong that I kind of hope someone in the marching band wipes out on the ice?
Oh, lord, Mark just said, “Oh, I get it! The guy’s banging on the nursery glass! Like a hockey fan!” He JUST GOT IT!
All the people there and they’re interviewing Pronger? Really, Versus? I’m sure Joe is right there behind you!
Especially since the reporter looks like she’s standing in a hole compared to Pronger.
I laugh every single time I see the commercial with the dad seeing his baby in the nursery and banging on the glass. I’m laughing again just typing it out. I love that commercial.
Me too. It somehow never gets old.
Is it wrong that I kind of hope someone in the marching band wipes out on the ice?
I was totally thinking that too.
Is it wrong that I kind of hope someone in the marching band wipes out on the ice?
No, because I just thought the same thing.
All the people there and they’re interviewing Pronger? Really, Versus? I’m sure Joe is right there behind you!
Heather, I just said the EXACT same thing. WTF Versus? (And um, ew, what’s up with Pronger’s neck??)
I saw a flash of a naked torso walk by behind Pronger and rewound and was wildly disappointed it was Neidermayer. And then Datsyuk comes up and blows his nose into what I hope is the trash can and not the laundry bin.
(I grew up with two sisters and no brothers and I had no idea guys did that until I was grown. It still grosses me out no end.)
Coulda done without the Ice Skanks dancing along.
I can’t figure out why VS insists on calling this the “halftime” show. Um…no?
Hey, that guy had a keytar. That guy rules.
ew, what’s up with Pronger’s neck??
I dunno. Is it as bad as his teeth?
Coulda done without the Ice Skanks dancing along.
Ya.
Oh, lord, Mark just said, “Oh, I get it! The guy’s banging on the nursery glass! Like a hockey fan!” He JUST GOT IT!
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That’s like the time in college I went to see “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with my friend Courtney while we were really, fucked uo, and about twenty minutes into the movie, she leaned over to me and said, “Kate, I don’t think this is a normal cartoon.”
I can’t figure out why VS insists on calling this the “halftime” show.
More like 2/3 time.
And it looks like the marching band had grippers on their shoes to prevent the entire band going down in a cacophony of sound and flailing limbs.
BK commercials are terrible. Especially the hidden-camera ones.
But the tiny-hands guy actually makes me queasy when I see it.
Kate, Mark is killing me. “You’re right! It IS funny!” I couldn’t figure out why he didn’t like it as much as I did. Now I know to carefully explain these things to him.
“Kate, I don’t think this is a normal cartoon.”
That’s so fantastic!
Mark is killing me. “You’re right! It IS funny!”
That’s hilarious.
Mark just said, “Oh, I get it! The guy’s banging on the nursery glass! Like a hockey fan!”
:D Classic.
I couldn’t figure out why he didn’t like it as much as I did. Now I know to carefully explain these things to him.
“Mark, sweetie. Do you understand this joke? You see, it’s funny because goalies have to have very quick reflexes, but NOT quick verbal reactions. See? It’s funny because a verbal competition is not similar to what a goalie does, and yet it is similar. Do you get it, honey?”
:P Sorry, Mark! All in fun!
Patty, I can’t look at that guy’s tiny hands. They totally creep me out. It makes me not want to eat at BK ever again
It makes me not want to eat at BK ever again
The food is my main reason for never eating there.
It makes me not want to eat at BK ever again
There are more reasons than just that to not eat at BK…
Ack! The East SUCKS! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I totally love Manny Legace right now.
Oh my God, I fucking LOVE Legace. I’m so glad he’s a Chinchilla.
Oh my God, I fucking LOVE Legace. I’m so glad he’s a Chinchilla.
I know! Waffles goalie all the way!
(Kate, Heather, TOTALLY BLAMING YOU)
Guh. No guests in the press box! Especially Bettman. He’s arguing with the poor goalie!
Ho. Ly. Keeeerap. Day-um, that was beautiful!
Wow. That’s even fancier a goal in super slo-mo.
I’m shocked Soupy was on the ice for the game tying goal.
I think Nash is going to be MVP…
Sigh…I miss you in Detroit, Manny.
(Kate, Heather, TOTALLY BLAMING YOU)
Heh. It’s not my fault that the West did steroids during the intermission!
(Kate, Heather, TOTALLY BLAMING YOU)
Heh. It’s not my fault that the West did steroids during the intermission!
Hey, can any of those goals be blamed on Soupy? What’s his +/-? :P
Ack! The East SUCKS! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ditto. Except YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY, instead of BOO.
That’s what y’all get for dissing the middle people.
Hey, can any of those goals be blamed on Soupy? What’s his +/-? :P
- everything
(Kate, Heather, TOTALLY BLAMING YOU)
Fine. Honestly, I could care less who wins this stupid game :P
He’s a +2 right now, I think, Kate.
Ack! The A-S game is making my eyes bleed!
Okay, Hossa totally looks like he’s wearing a fanny pack
Fine. Honestly, I could care less who wins this stupid game :P
Yeah, I didn’t think I would be either, but I’m rocking some serious East pride right now. I have no idea why.
That was TOTALLY Soupy’s fault! Right?!
That was TOTALLY Soupy’s fault! Right?!
Its always Soupy’s fault.
Kate, he was definitely on the ice for the West’s previous tying goal. I don’t know about the rest though.
That was TOTALLY Soupy’s fault! Right?!
How is that even a question?
Could we hear about the game for fucking change??
Oh, so finally Bettman is leaving. About time!
Don’t be ridiculous, Patty!
Yeah, Pookie, as soon as I typed it I realized it was a crazy idea.
Ricky looks like he’s wearing fake muscles under his shirt.
Did Bettman say anything interesting? All I heard was “blahblahblah.”
Rick Nash totally looks like my little brother. Mark even agrees and usually he thinks I’m crazy when I say stuff like that.
I just saw “Jason Smith” on the bottom of the screen and I got really excited. Then I was like …….wait.
Anze’s kinda cute. He hardly has an accent.
Why am I suddenly rooting for the West? I’m a traitor!
Take THAT, East!
Rick Nash totally looks like my little brother.
…How old is your little brother, and is he willing to relocate to Dallas? :p
He hardly has an accent.
I talk from time to time with a girl from Slovenia and apparently English is very widely spoken there. Who knew.
Take THAT, East!
Oh, that does it! My good will is spent! Screw you, West! :P
Why am I suddenly rooting for the West?
Cuz we’re spunky!
Anze’s kinda cute.
I was about to say that I can’t support you there, but that angle flattered him. Normally I’m frightened of his scary, scary eyes, but he looked pretty cute there. Damn it, Anze.
…How old is your little brother, and is he willing to relocate to Dallas? :p
27, single, a total sweetheart. You’d have to teach him about hockey though because he lives on hockey no man’s land.
Take THAT, East!
Oh, that does it! My good will is spent! Screw you, West! :P
Dammit! I spoke too soon! I take it back. The West is spunky and you should root for us!
27, single, a total sweetheart. You’d have to teach him about hockey though because he lives on hockey no man’s land.
I’m pretty much 100% okay with that. Dallas is surprisingly not hockey no man’s land. Give him my number. ;)
For God’s sake Manny, would it kill you to let the East score for once?
Wait, forget it. Goalie.
Why am I suddenly rooting for the West? I’m a traitor!
Is it because you, like us here at IPB Manor, want to see Tim Thomas fail?
Ok, and then Hooters scores.
Is it because you, like us here at IPB Manor, want to see Tim Thomas fail?
It’s because of Soupy. Sigh. I’m actively rooting against a current Sabre.
Why so mean to Timmy, IPB?
It’s the Pretty line. Staal, Kovy and Savard.
(Did I ever tell y’all I saw Savard spit up on himself on the bench once?)
I just want someone I like – i.e. NOT Eric Staal – score the game-winner. If that happens, I don’t care which team wins.
Did I ever tell y’all I saw Savard spit up on himself on the bench once?
Smooth.
Campbell update: Now a -1.
I want Ribeiro to get a goal SO BAD.
I will DIE if this game goes into OT. Please don’t let this go into OT.
I’m pretty much 100% okay with that. Dallas is surprisingly not hockey no man’s land. Give him my number. ;)
He lives in Alabama so he wouldn’t even have to adjust to life in the south. I’ll see what I can do ;-)
I will DIE if this game goes into OT. Please don’t let this go into OT.
Seriously.
He lives in Alabama so he wouldn’t even have to adjust to life in the south. I’ll see what I can do ;-)
Oh Lord. Does that mean he has a good ol’ Southern accent? I am kind of a sucker for a Southern accent.
Okay, seriously, Ribeiro. Goal. Now.
I will DIE if this game goes into OT. Please don’t let this go into OT.
Oh come on! It’d be funny! (as funny as pulling teeth)
I will DIE if this game goes into OT. Please don’t let this go into OT.
Shootout! Shootout! Shootout!
Shootout! Shootout! Shootout!
I think Bettman would wet himself.
Guys, here’s a clue, SHOOT instead of passing.
I bet Sid would magically reappear to beat Crunchy in the shootout if it comes to that.
Turning into a fun game.
I bet Sid would magically reappear to beat Crunchy in the shootout if it comes to that.
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Shootout! Shootout! Shootout!
Would the goalies do rock, paper, scissors to see who was stuck in net for that?
I bet Sid would magically reappear to beat Crunchy in the shootout if it comes to that.
You know it! It’d be like Willis Reed but Sid-ier.
I really like the Kovy/Staal/Savard line :000 heheh i really do like this Kovy epiphany i have.
:00 but the pace is amazinggg now!
hee. OV. He really does seem to enjoy the spotlight/goal celebrations more than the average NHL-er though. XD.
“Ribeiro twirls” pretty much sums up Mike Ribeiro in two words.
OH FOR FUCK’S SAKE.
MARC SAVARD IS MY NEW FAVOURITEST PERSON IN THE WORLD.
Thank you, Marc.
Soupy, with the game-winning assist! Bucky is all over this!
wow. so that play was by Phaneuf?
HEEEEEE. Look, Soupy’s value raised again!
hee. i love this period.
I’m really amused that Soupy could have been the hero and instead passed the puck right to Dion Phaneuf.
Myay :)
Me too, Amy! That was Soupy trying to tell us that he really wants to stay a Sabre.
I’m gonna have to watch more Boston games, because Savard is PRET. TY.
I really like hearing players giggling right now.
I’m gonna have to watch more Boston games, because Savard is PRET. TY.
Keep in mind that you would also see Charbacca.
AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH the boos for Gary Bettman are amazing. I always love it when Bettman does something, and the crowds boo him.
i love Atlanta. XD.
Bettman got booed. Hee!
Way to boo, Atlanta.
Eric Staal? Whaaaaaaat?!
awwww it’s Staal!
GW assist and all? :D
Staal? Not Nash?
Dear Eric Staal,
You have lots of money and can buy one of those cars for yourself. How about you give me that one?
Love,
Cat
What is Eric Staal gonna do with a station wagon? Because that’s what that thing looks like.
What the hell? Staal?
I’m sure a Dodge Journey is Erc Staals greatest desire. I bet he gets drunk and hollers at that car tonight.
Keep in mind that you would also see Charbacca.
Charbacca rocks!
I’m sure a Dodge Journey is Erc Staals greatest desire. I bet he gets drunk and hollers at that car tonight.
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Keep in mind that you would also see Charbacca.
Yeah, but he cleans up pretty well. I’ll just keep that in mind as I watch.
I bet he gets drunk and hollers at that car tonight.
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Buy sod!
Anyhow, bed time. I have to go in for physio in the morning. See y’all tomorrow afternoon!
I’m sure a Dodge Journey is Erc Staals greatest desire. I bet he gets drunk and hollers at that car tonight.
buy sod, buy sod.
Staal’s line was dominating though =/. if that…contributes. ish.
I bet he gets drunk and hollers at that car tonight.
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‘Night Mags!
So I was watching the All-Star game with some guys that only marginally respect hockey, but I REALLY REALLY wanted to say something about Rick Nash’s hat trick and Vinny’s interview that would not have been appropriate for a male audience. Damn.
HEE I love Ribeiro and Gaborik signing each other’s jerseys as they’re wearing them. It’s like high school yearbook signing!
WOOOO!!! Hooooooooters! I was pulling for him, actually. The way he went after that puck to set up the winning goal was actually really interesting — he looked like the competitive player he is. That sparked the rest of the guys on his team to actually try hard on that shift. It was fantastic to see! Go Hooters, go!
Katebits, don’t forget that while he’s drunkenly hollering at his car, he’ll be looking hot like in his mugshot.
It’s like Yearbook day!
How cute is it that the WC players are just walking around with sharpies looking for autographs from each other?
i love hockey players.
(BYE MAGS :D)
Goodnight, Mags!
don’t forget that while he’s drunkenly hollering at his car, he’ll be looking hot like in his mugshot.
Sounds like Staal’s antics are going to be the lead story tomorrow on TWC and IPB.
It’s like Yearbook day!
“It was great having ASG with you! KIT! XOXO”
Okay, Ovie just totally interrupted Staal’s interview with CBC to get his autograph. Awesome.
Staal’s line was dominating though =/. if that…contributes. ish.
Vinny, my primary problem is this: I hate Eric Staal. Statbits have no power over me on this one.
I miss Schnookie when she’s diarizing!
I like the fact that you’re having Vinny epiphanies. You should call it an Epiphvinny.
And to be fair to the Hives, the song they played (Tick Tick Boom) really kind of rocks. Though they played it quite crummily.
(I’m very far behind in the game diary, obviously. Just wanted to showcase my wit involving Vinny and epiphanies. Back to reading now.)
Rick Nash has totally won me over. How did this happen?
“It was great having ASG with you! KIT! XOXO”
Hee!
2 good
2 be
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4 gotten.
Just wanted to showcase my wit involving Vinny and epiphanies.
That was excellent, Josh. Wit of the highest order.
“It was great having ASG with you! KIT! XOXO”
Do you think they write “Have a great season” instead of “have a great summer”?
Somebody who pays attention to the West, help me out? Nash was considered kind of a bust last season, right?
Rick Nash has totally won me over. How did this happen?
Manny Legace did the same thing with me. Hearing him talk to Gary Bettman while playing in the game was hilarious.
I only pay attention to the Pacific division, so I couldn’t tell you, Heather. :D
I don’t like Alfie in this way but….HALF-NEKKID ALFIE SIGHTING>
Rick Nash has been considered kind of a bust forever, but not this year. During the World Cup or whatever it is that Canada (WHOO CANDADA) won this past summer, he really started to get good, and he’s mostly kept it rolling since then.
Hee!
2 good
2 be
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4 gotten.
Call me this summer!
Did anyone else laugh when Ribeiro and Gaborik were both wandering around getting people to sign their shirts, and then they stop and sign each other?
Also, Pretty Ricky yelling “OOOOVIE!” and pouncing on Ovechkin at the end made me giggle.
…I’m easily amused.
Somebody who pays attention to the West, help me out? Nash was considered kind of a bust last season, right?
I don’t know if bust is the right word, but you’re never really a breakthrough or reaching your full potential while playing in Columbus, I would imagine.
I miss Schnookie when she’s diarizing!
Aw, thanks! I’d say I miss you, but Pookie keeps me updated on the threads. I wish there was a way to diarize and comment, but then we’d have no posts. Hm… :D
Rick Nash has been considered kind of a bust forever, but not this year.
So there IS hope for Thomas Vanek! I knew it! I knew it!
Okay, guys “Cutting Edge” is on Game TV.
Too hilarious.
Just wanted to showcase my wit involving Vinny and epiphanies.
I’m glad you did! As the Monty Python folks said in the Oscar Wilde sketch: “Wish I’d thought of that!” Henceforth I will refer to A-S Weekend ’08 as The Great Epiphvinny. Unless I do actually get a Versus magnetic playoff tracker board. In that case I’ll name the magnet board Vinny. And call it The Great Epiphvinny Now With More Vinny.
Somebody who pays attention to the West, help me out? Nash was considered kind of a bust last season, right?
I don’t know if he was considered a bust, but I think people were about to label him that if he didn’t pick up his game. Supposedly, Hitchcock has finally convinced him to work hard and be responsible.
He actually tied for the Hart Trophy one year (before the lockout, I think). Mostly he was criticized for his poor defensive play. Kind of like Kovy for several years.
Henceforth I will refer to A-S Weekend ‘08 as The Great Epiphvinny. Unless I do actually get a Versus magnetic playoff tracker board. In that case I’ll name the magnet board Vinny. And call it The Great Epiphvinny Now With More Vinny.
The Great Epiphvinny Magnetic Playoff Tracker Board, with 10% more Vinny!
This will be wildly ironic considering the lack of Vinny in the playoffs.
I wish there was a way to diarize and comment, but then we’d have no posts.
I don’t miss you that much.
All this Yearbook day stuff was totally cracking me up but the minute the game ended I flipped on the random shuffle on my iPod and Belle and Sebastian’s “I Know Where the Summer Goes” just started and now it all seems like a sort of bittersweet montage from a movie. Poor hockey players, going their separate ways only to find themselves 20 years from now remembering their glory days during The Great Epiphvinny.
This will be wildly ironic considering the lack of Vinny in the playoffs.
ZING! Nice one!
Meanwhile somewhere Zach’s like, “Wait, no Tampa? But whoever shall I score at will on?”
I still love Ricky any way. He has always amused me.
I have to say, Vinny was filling out that underarmor shirt very, very nicely. The guys were asking me about him and stuff, I controlled myself and gave the hockey speech about him, and mentioned a bit of background like where he’s from/Rocket movie. I wanted to tell them to shut up I was listening to the interview, but it was obvious that the interview was not vitally important to anything.
Those with NHLN, post-game pressers… Kovy coming up.
Probably on NHL.tv, too.
Poor hockey players, going their separate ways only to find themselves 20 years from now remembering their glory days during The Great Epiphvinny
I can officially scratch “Getting my own phrase in the IPB lexicon” off my bucket list! I was hoping Nickeldebacle would catch on but Nickelback isn’t discussed often enough (probably a good thing), so The Great Epiphvinny will be a glorious substitute! Muhahahaha!
This will be wildly ironic considering the lack of Vinny in the playoffs.
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I don’t miss you that much.
Ouch. I don’t know whose feelings should be more hurt here. Me or Vinny.
Poor hockey players, going their separate ways only to find themselves 20 years from now remembering their glory days during The Great Epiphvinny.
*sad piano music*
I can officially scratch “Getting my own phrase in the IPB lexicon” off my bucket list!
Woo-hoo! You knew it was only a matter of time! And yeah, the Nickelback talk did sort of peter out, didn’t it?
Okay, so we’re playing Sim Castaways again (I am totally addicted), and I just asked Pookie if we want to tivo the post-game press conferences. So she’s like, “Yeah, I guess I can just flip over there to record them in case something interesting is happening…” and when she turns to NHLN, it’s just three empty chairs with microphones in front of them. That was PERFECT.
Ouch. I don’t know whose feelings should be more hurt here. Me or Vinny.
That was a plug for your posts! You should be the opposite of feelings-hurt!
Poor hockey players, going their separate ways only to find themselves 20 years from now remembering their glory days during The Great Epiphvinny.
*sad piano music*
I was actually thinking a montage set to Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen. But that’s probably just the Jersey talking.
That was a plug for your posts! You should be the opposite of feelings-hurt!
Hm. Seemed like a backhanded compliment to me… :P
They said Kovy was coming right up! Probably still getting his clothes signed.
and when she turns to NHLN, it’s just three empty chairs with microphones in front of them. That was PERFECT.
The ghosts of hockey past, present, and future. Past is probably pretty pissed at present and future.
Did Kovy just say that Nabokov is Russian? Because he is not.
But that’s probably just the Jersey talking.
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I feel like a bad Jerseyian that I always think Bon Jovi first and Springsteen second.
oh my god. his cell phone.
Where are the post-game interviews happening? NHL Network for me is showing Wayne Getzkey in All-Star Games past =/
The ghosts of hockey past, present, and future. Past is probably pretty pissed at present and future.
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I need to stop drinking beverages when reading your comments, Josh! Ghost of Hockey Present is totally like, “Hey, Hockey Past, you know you’re a lot slower and more boring than people give you credit for, right?” And Ghost of Hockey Future is like, “Hey, Hockey Present, remember when you were complaining about those unis and unbalanced schedule? Yeah welll….”
NHL Network for me is showing Wayne Getzkey in All-Star Games past =/
Nhl.com tv :D post-game interviews. or CBC.ca is live streaming.
xD i can’t get over Kovy’s cell phone ringing. and that he’s talking about russians and stuff. every other sentence. XD
I need to stop drinking beverages when reading your comments, Josh!
It’s entirely a secret plot to save the liquids of the world from consumption, y’see…
Did Kovy just say that Nabokov is Russian? Because he is not.
Where is this, because it’s not what my NHLN is showing?
Kovalchuk answered his phone during a press conference?
Did the camera guy just try to make a shadow animal or something in front of the camera? WTF was that?
Nevermind, I see Vinny’s answer. Thanks, Vinny!
Nhl.com tv :D post-game interviews. or CBC.ca is live streaming.
Ah drats, my computer can’t handle such modern technologies. My computer is like the crotchety old computer who’s threatened by change and throws clumps of dirt at the little hooligans who run across his front yard.
On NHL.com, There’s a link to LIVE Post-game. Just go there.
Kovy? So! Adorable!
Damn, my internet is way too slow for streaming video. I’ll just have to watch this once it’s archived.
Um, wtf nhl.tv? I hate you. Why you cut off an interview with Rick Nash? Stupid.
CBC just stopped their live streaming though…
Kovalchuk answered his phone during a press conference?
No, he didn’t, but it rang, and then the interviewer asked who was it, and he’s like ‘my sister. blahblahblah’ but it was cute. and funny. he’s TV-friendly. :D interesting answers.
It kinda flaked out there. Now it’s dead, too.
My computer also can’t seem to handle live video either, so it’s up to you guys to keep me informed. And by “you guys” I mean whoever’s computer isn’t throwing clumps of dirt at young hooligans.
I liked when the reporter asked about the Russian line or something and he was all “Oh, why you talk about that?”
Also, I’m now watching the Wyclef Jean thing on nhl.tv, and apparently the Jonas Brothers grew up watching the New Jersey Devils. Hee, Jonas Brothers.
he’s TV-friendly
Yes. They asked about the Russian Five, where he was on the ice with all the other Russians, and he says, “Oh, don’t talk about that! We had two shifts and were a minus two!”
Cute.
Schnookie sends her apologies for not being here in the thread right now but she’s completely addicted to Sims 2: Castaway. So now’s your chance to talk shit about her behind her back. I mean, er… Oh wait, I’m supposed to report everything said here back to her… Nevermind! Ixnay on the talking shitnay!
My screen is this weird blue wavey screen saver that says “Please Stay Tuned”
Well my opinion of the Jonas Brothers just sky-rocketed!
It’s not working for anybody on nhl.tv, I don’t think. I’m getting “Please Stay Tuned.”
It’s like a goalie’s five-hole. They show it to you, only to take it away at the last second.
If only NHL.tv’s was like Olie Kolzig’s five hole!
Nevermind! Ixnay on the talking shitnay!
Seriously, I read the word “shitnay” and thought “…Does Britney Spears have a new nickname?”
Well my opinion of the Jonas Brothers just sky-rocketed!
Are they Devils fans?
It’s like a goalie’s five-hole. They show it to you, only to take it away at the last second.
Hehe, dirty!
It’s not working on CBC.ca either.
If only NHL.tv’s was like Olie Kolzig’s five hole!
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Also, I’m now watching the Wyclef Jean thing on nhl.tv, and apparently the Jonas Brothers grew up watching the New Jersey Devils. Hee, Jonas Brothers.
According to Wikipedia, they grew up in Wycoff, so they better have been Devils fans. I’ll give their crappy music a pass for that.
Also, aparently there’s a fourth brother who wants to be in the band and plays with them sometimes, that their fans have dubbed the Bonus Jonas.
That’s actually kind of cute and clever…Wikipedia, you never disappoint me.
According to Wikipedia, they grew up in Wycoff, so they better have been Devils fans. I’ll give their crappy music a pass for that.
I remember watching their music video for the first time on a Christian Music show once when they were just these 13-year-olds singing about some girl named ‘Mandy’. Their voices hadn’t even changed yet! It was like a super low-budget production on a handi-cam or something. I was really surprised to hear that they’re actually a big thing now.
The little Jonas (the cute one) may or may not be dating Miley Cyrus. You know, just so you guys know.
What are the Jonas Brothers? Are they just a boy band? I’d literally never heard of them before yesterday.
They’re this band of 3 brothers that play what people call “pop-punk”. They’re not horrifically offensive to my eardrums, actually. I think they’re signed to some Disney label? I don’t know.
I think they’re one of those Hanson-esque pop light bands for tweens.
They’re basically a boy band but they play their own instruments and write their own songs. And apparently like to wear ascots.
Ascots?!? I bet Zach loves them!
Yeah, they’re a boy band made up of real-life brothers Kevin (19), Joe (17), and Nick (15). I don’t think they actually have a Disney how but I believe there’s one in the works. They’ve been touring with Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana. Their stuff is your typical boy band pop, harmless fluff.
(I work with 6th graders, okay? They’re very into the Jonas Brothers.)
They are very Hanson-like but not as talented, I don’t think. But I LOVE Hanson.
Well, I guess this explains why I don’t know who the Jonas Brothers are! Thanks for cluing me in! The only pop music person I learned about via the young people I work with was Matisyahu, but I think his 15 minutes are over. I also don’t think he’d play the NHL All-Star game.
I come on here one last time just to see what the haps is and what jumps out as I skim the comments? A jab at Olie Kolzig.
*sigh* Night, all.
They are very Hanson-like but not as talented, I don’t think. But I LOVE Hanson.
So do I! We can bond in our Hanson-love!
I admire Hanson for doing a very good cover of Optimistic live in concert. I’m a cover-song-aholic, and was very impressed.
I couldn’t resist! You know I can’t resist the five hole jokes!
(Optimistic being the Radiohead song, I should probably mention)
Matisyahu
Um…who?
I’m a cover-song-aholic, and was very impressed.
I am too! But I’m super picky about how they’re done as well.
I’ve never liked Hanson but I hear their newer grown up stuff isn’t all that bad.
Don’t go, CC! She meant the other Olaf Kolzig.
Ah, Matisyahu. Orthodox Jew turned rapper. A proud day for those of us who are fellow members of the tribe…
Matisyahu
Um…who?
Matisyahu = Hasidic Jewish reggae dance hall rapper.
You can see now why he only had 15 minutes of fame. He’s a modern day Snow.
Wow. I don’t think I ever just added tags for no reason!
…right, Patty. Sure. ;)
I just saw two flashes of press conference. Then they just disappeared.
One was Soupy.
I think somebody is standing on the hose or something.
Wow. No offense to Cat and Heather, but I thought all Hansen fans were either 11 years old or, you know, kidding.
Seriously.
OTOH, I like Miley/Hannah. I actually like her voice, mostly because it’s lower than you’d expect and she doesn’t do that god-awful baby-girl whispery crap. (Not surprisingly, I also haaaaate Marilyn Monroe.)
So do I! We can bond in our Hanson-love!
Issac’s my favorite. When they were really big I babysat a girl who was really into them and I used to bug her about how stupid they were and how dumb their music was… but that all ended when she found my Hanson CD stuffed between the seats in my car :-D
Sherry, their grown up stuff is pretty good, but I love their “Mmmbop” era stuff too so I don’t know how you’d feel about it. I feel very strongly that “Mmmbop” is one of the most perfect pop songs ever.
Wait, Hanson covered Optimistic? And did it well!? I… cannot comprehend this. At all. I had a friend who raved about having a copy of Greg Dulli covering “Creep” and I was so excited to hear it — only it turned out to be a different song called “Creep”, not the Radiohead one. It was very sad. Of course, it was still Greg Dulli singing so it was a-okay with me.
Aren’t the Hanson brothers from Tulsa? I seem to remember that about them.
He’s a modern day Snow.
I’m surprised people even remember Snow. I’m embarrassed he’s Canadian.
I’m actually curious to hear this Hanson cover of Radiohead now though. I love Radiohead.
I love Miley Cyrus’s husky little voice and I appreciate that her parents seem to be keeping a good handle on her.
I don’t love Marilyn Monroe except in “Some Like it Hot” which is freakin’ awesome.
Hanson actually did do a surprisingly good job covering ‘Optimistic’. I had the privilege to see it live…Three times…In as many days.
The only song I can’t stand anymore is actually “MMMBop”. When they play it in concert, that’s my cue for a bathroom break.
Ugh. If anyone would like to feel sorry for me, my Winter Hawks are 10 minutes away from getting shut out. For the 4th game in a row.
Pookie – I couldn’t comprehend it either, but it’s really dont well. It sounds like current Hanson – as in, grown up, almost Johnny Lang-ish rock, but covering Radiohead. I really dig it, and like I said, I’m a cover song snob. I wouldn’t lead you astray on something like this.
Aren’t the Hanson brothers from Tulsa? I seem to remember that about them.
You remember correctly.
I love Miley Cyrus’s husky little voice and I appreciate that her parents seem to be keeping a good handle on her.
Hopefully they keep doing that. The parade of ex-tween stars to rehab is getting tedious.
Aren’t the Hanson brothers from Tulsa? I seem to remember that about them.
You remember correctly. The trip to Tulsa to see a Hanson concert is like…The quest for the Holy Grail for some fans. I, personally, have never seen them in Tulsa. I would be interested in seeing them there, though – they usually play Cain’s Ballroom, which is a pretty excellent venue (I saw Bright Eyes and The Faint there).
I’ll try to track down my MP3 of the Optimistic cover…
they usually play Cain’s Ballroom, which is a pretty excellent venue (I saw Bright Eyes and The Faint there).
THE FAINT!
You totally just said the maguc words. I LOVE The Faint.
I would be interested in seeing them there, though – they usually play Cain’s Ballroom, which is a pretty excellent venue
I’ve been to Cain’s! I used to love that place. But I can’t remember who I saw there. Seems like a comedian at least once. Bonnie Raitt? I think I saw here there once.
I remember the about-to-hit-it-big buzz about them when I was living there.
That’d be awesome, Josh. My curiosity is seriously piqued. I was never a liner notes kind of person, so I almost never know when songs I like are covers. I was shocked when Schnookie told me “Daniel”, which I know as a Will Oldham song, is an Elton John song. Who knew!
I love The Faint too! I am currently addicted to their remix of “Meet Your Master” by Nine Inch Nails. It’s awesome.
I, personally, have never seen them in Tulsa. I would be interested in seeing them there, though – they usually play Cain’s Ballroom, which is a pretty excellent venue (I saw Bright Eyes and The Faint there).
I love Cain’s Ballroom. Hanson there is always a fun time. Obvs since I”ve seen them there, 5 times I think?
They covered ‘Optimistic’ live. I just uploaded the MP3 for those curious. The quality is pretty good, considering that it’s live. The screaming is only really loud in the beginning…Screaming levels have actually gone down at Hanson concerts. Most people sing through the whole thing, which is how it should be done at a concert.
Optimistic
Get Hanson’s new album. It kind of totally rules.
Now I have to listen to Optimistic.
Thanks guys lol
Thanks for the upload, Cat, I’ll check it out!
Obvs since I”ve seen them there, 5 times I think?
Luckyyyyyyyy. Actually, I’ve been meaning to ask you, Jen, what’s the best venue you’ve seen Hanson at? Some bands are suited to venues, others aren’t, so I’m curious. My favorite has got to be the show back in October at the House of Blues. That place is just brilliant, though, because the Tragically Hip there was also amazing.
I love ‘Southern Belles in London Sing’ by the Faint.
Thanks Cat, I was about to mention how I failed to find my copy of it, glad you were on the ball! I’m gonna have to re-download it now…
Agenda Suicide is the ultimate “work sucks” song. And I agree on Southern Belles In London Sing – that and Symptom Finger are far and away my favorite songs from Wet From Birth. They really oughtta have a new album out soon, it’s been two and a half years since the last one…
I love ‘Southern Belles in London Sing’ by the Faint.
I worked at a water park one summer, and I remember sitting in my car as all the teenagers who worked there were leaving, and I would blare that song, just because that was the Song of the Week for me, and they came in the next day all “What were you listening to? That was AWESOME.” I introduced them to the wonders of the Faint. It made me happy.
Ok kids, I have to go play hockey now! It’s a thrilling showdown for the last game of the season: 1st place (the Crush) vs. 2nd place (us, the Lazers). Only 1 point separate us right now, so this game determines 1st place for the playoff bracket.
Well, Obvs number one on the list is seeing Hanson in Carnegie Hall because that was absolutely amazing. Dallas HOB was amazing, but I’m also a tad biased. I love seeing them at the Rave because of the fact that they hand out line numbers so you don’t have to stand in line 2-days straight. Chicago HOB is fun too, as long as you go up the balcony or stay by the bar.
Bye, mara! Have fun! Go kick some ass!
Kick some ass, mara! Your team’s name is better than their team’s name, therefore you deserve to be of a higher ranking than they!
Obvs number one on the list is seeing Hanson in Carnegie Hall because that was absolutely amazing.
*smacks forehead* Dude, why did I even have to ask? I remember being so jealous of everyone who got to go to that show, while I had to be poor and stay here. Man, Hanson at Carnegie Hall…Must have been SO amazing. I would love a DVD of that concert, man. They would have sold tons of copies if they had done that.
HEY! The Winter Hawks scored with 41 seconds left to avoid a fourth straight shutout!
Thanks, Cat. See y’all (<—Look, I spoke Texan) later.
Break a leg, Mara! Sorry, old habits. Play well, Mara!
Bye, mara! Have fun! Go kick some ass!
Kick some ass, mara!
Cat and I are very obviously on the same wavelength tonight, between the ass kicking and the Faint-ness and the Optimistic mp3s…
Hey how did Hanson get to Carnegie Hall?
Har har. Sorry, us geezers who didn’t listen to what the kids listen to these days have to rely on old person jokes just to get by. :)
Ya, but they recorded at Chicago HOB 6 days later lol That week was crazy. 3-4 days in NYC, I got home one day, spent the next day unpacking-repacking and the next day flew to Chicago lol Carnegie Hall was esp amazing considering we were like 6th row.
Our jerseys are pretty kickass, too. And I’m not just saying that because I designed them. ;)
Ok! Really leaving now!
Those jerseys DO kick ass.
Good luck Mara! Those are some cool jerseys! (And Thrashers inspired?)
I despise the Thrashers jersey, but I kinda like the Lazers jersey. Probably because, again, Lazers is a cooler name than Thrashers.
It reminds me of a Blood Brothers song, Lazer Life. That might be why I like the name so much, actually. That or coz Lazers are awesome.
Lasers make me think:
Do you expect me to talk?
No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.
And that? Is awesome.
Hey how did Hanson get to Carnegie Hall?
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Thank you, Patty! I was just complaining that no one thought that was funny; I should have remembered we have a shared appreciation for the most corny of jokes.
I’m going to the land of intermittent slumber for the next seven or eight hours. Been a blast everyone, goodnight :)
I can’t even get sharks with frickin’ LASER beams on their HEADS!
(paraphrasing)
Good night, Josh!
You’re welcome, Pookie!
And by the way, the joke we were talking about that last time (I can’t remember what it was now…) was from a movie, too. And I got all caught up in the corny jokes to give it credit. Do you remember what it was?
Hey how did Hanson get to Carnegie Hall?
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It’s not as hard as you might thing.
Bye, Josh!
I’m listening to the cover right now, it’s quite good…I’m impressed! And I can imagine how it’d be almost impossible to do the original justice.
Patty was it the corduroy pillows or the 3-legged pig?
Oh, okay. It was probably the corduroy pillows. I saw that in a comic strip many years ago. Must have been thinking of something else.
The 3-legged pig was your hilarious story. Want me to tell you one like that one? It’s long.
Want me to tell you one like that one?
Yes! I love jokes!
[My beloved late uncle used to tell this joke and I'm sure his characterizations and accents and total acting out of the whole thing is what makes it hilarious, so keep that in mind if you don't think it's funny. We made him tell it every time we visited.]
During WW II, an airman went down with his plane behind German lines. He woke up in a German prison camp hospital and one leg was missing. He called out until a guard came in and he said, “What happened??? Where’s my leg??”
“We had to amputate it,” said the guard.
“Oh my God! That’s awful! Can you do me a big favor? ”
“What favor?”
The airman said, “My mother will be so distraught! She probably thinks I’m dead! Can you ship my leg to my mother’s farm in Kansas? Just so she’ll know I’m okay?”
The guard went to get permission and came back and said, “The colonel thinks it’s a crazy request, but he’ll allow it.”
“Oh, thank you thank you thank you!” said the airman.
He recovered from his injuries and was on crutches one day and fell down some stairs. He woke up in the hospital and this time his other leg had been amputated.
“What happened?! Where’s my other leg?!” he screamed.
The guard came in and explained what had happened.
The airman said, “Oh, no! My mother will be so distraught! She’ll probably think I’m dead! Can you ship my other leg to my mother’s farm in Kansas? Just so she’ll know I’m okay?”
The guard went to get permission and came back and said, “The colonel will allow it, but he thinks you’re mad.”
“Oh, thank you thank you thank you!” said the airman.
Months later, the airmen was working in the machine shop and got his hand caught in some gears.
He woke up in the hospital and this time his arm had been amputated.
“What happened?! Where’s my arm?!” he screamed.
The guard came in and explained what had happened.
The airman said, “Oh, no! My mother will be so distraught! She’ll probably think I’m dead! Can you ship my arm to my mother’s farm in Kansas? Just so she’ll know I’m okay?”
The guard went to get permission and this time he came back and said, “The colonel will not allow it.”
“Why?” said the airman. “Why won’t he do it this time? He’s been so accomodating all this time! He didn’t have a problem allowing each of my legs to be shipped? Why won’t he send my arm, too?”
“Um, the colonel thinks you’re trying to escape.”
Patty, that’s EXCELLENT! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
That just got a hearty round of laughter here at IPB Manor!
It would be even funnier if you say, “Zee Kuh-nuhl seenks you ah twy-ing doo escape!”
Yeah, but it was still pretty damn funny!
Good. :D
They tell that joke in the movie Memphis Belle! With the bad German accent and everything. :)
We won our game 2-0, if anyone is interested.
And we call ourselves the “Friggin’ lazer beams” all the time. If someone is cheering from the bench, they usually say “layyy-zers” in the Dr. Evil style.
(In reality, the jerseys were sponsored by a laser vision clinic that one of my teammates works for. The logo is a play on the international safety symbol for laser, except with a puck. And it was not my idea to spell it with a Z.)
Congrats on winning your game, Mara!
Here’s my take on the whole thing:
http://fullbodytransplant.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/the-dumbest-use-of-technology-in-sports-history/
Good times.
And we call ourselves the “Friggin’ lazer beams” all the time. If someone is cheering from the bench, they usually say “layyy-zers” in the Dr. Evil style.
That is so awesome! Congrats on winning your game! And if I were on a hockey team, and had the option of naming it, I would probably name it “Laser Cats”, so there you go. :D
In a totally unrelated note, wooo hoooo! New Kids on the Block is reuniting, y’all! (I’m probably the only one who’s totally excited about this.)
NKOTB is reuniting?! They got jealous that Kriss Kross was getting all the attention on IPB and wanted to get in on the action!
NKOTB is reuniting?! They got jealous that Kriss Kross was getting all the attention on IPB and wanted to get in on the action!
This is my understanding from what was on the radio this morning. Their website, http://www.nkotb.com, apparently is re-open for business and they’re supposed to announce tour dates soon.
I <3 NKOTB, guys, I’m sorry. :D
Good morning, IPB! I just barely survived a “State of the Department” meeting that included someone kicking over my cup of tea right at the start of the meeting. And we were sitting theater-style in uncomfortable desk chairs, so there was no way to not be splayed all over the place by the end of the 90 minute presentation. And then, when the VP muckety-muck got to the end of his 50-slide presentation, he hit the Q&A, and no one had any questions, so he then proceeded to ask us questions. And then the person sitting next to me launched into some complaint about something and dragged me into it, and there I was, half-asleep, yawning, sprawled fatly all over my chair, with tea staining the carpet at my feet, like, “Hi, Mr. VP Muckety-Muck, standing two feet away from me and being introduced to me for the first time while the person sitting next to me is asking you to find a way to overhaul our company’s purchasing policies. How about those local sports teams?” What a way to start a Monday morning! (I also had to be in an hour and a half earlier than I normally am. It’s been great.)
Schnookie, sorry to hear about your crappy morning. Do you at least get to leave an hour and a half earlier to make up for your early arrival?
Schnookie, that is terrible! I’m sorry you had to be in so early!
Yeesh, 90 minute presentation early morning the day after the ASG. There oughta be a law against that.
I have magnet news! The nice PR lady wrote back and said “This is fantastic!! Thank you so much – I appreciate all the updates!”
I’m guessing she didn’t actually read what I wrote.
Magnet news, really?!? Heeey, why hasn’t she emailed us back yet? No fair! We’ll just have to email her again with links to our FOUR posts about the All-Star Game. That has to be worth a magnet board right?
I’m guessing she didn’t actually read what I wrote.
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I have magnet news! The nice PR lady wrote back and said “This is fantastic!! Thank you so much – I appreciate all the updates!”
I’m guessing she didn’t actually read what I wrote.
Hmm, I haven’t heard anything from her! -Ookies, how about y’all.
(P.S.: I just read your post on Ribeiro at the All-Star game, HabsFan29… I hate to say it, but I love Ribeiro. Definitely did not start out that way, but…it just ended up that way. That being said, he acted like a jerk in Montreal.)
Hey! I didn’t get an email! That does it, I’m burning Versus to the ground. They’ve crossed the WRONG BLOGGER.
Do you at least get to leave an hour and a half earlier to make up for your early arrival?
Yes I do, thank heavens. Thanks for the sympathy!
Okay, and what is UO with HabsFan29 getting slurpage from the VS lady and us getting NOTHING? I am OUTRAGED! Katebits, hand me a pitchfork and a torch, will you?
I’m burning Versus to the ground. They’ve crossed the WRONG BLOGGER.
Gregbunnies, ARISE! Death to Versus!
In honor of last night’s discussion, I’m currently listening to Hanson’s album “This Time Around,” which I’m delighted to discover I still love, despite all these years. Thanks for reminding me, IPB!
And double thanks for keeping me updated on all the All Star goings-on this weekend! If you all think it’s strange to develop crushes based on ASG shenanigans, try having multiple epiphanies caused by reading about ASG shenanigans. Manny Legace and Zdeno Chara are turning the key to my heart as we speak. What has happened to me?!
Manny Legace and Zdeno Chara are turning the key to my heart as we speak. What has happened to me?!
I can’t speak for Legace, but total word on Chara. I just…the shame. So much shame.
Gambler, if you want to see, I can send you DVD’s of the ASG. I’m downloading everything from my DVR onto my computer as we speak. It’s all CBC though, so no talking Manny or DP.
Good morning everyone! How are we all doing? Besides wanting to burn Versus to the ground and having to watch assy presentations (I feel so sorry for you, Schnookie!).
Chara has really taken me by surprise, Gambler.
I cannot believe none of you have heard from that Versus bitch yet!! And I had even written this in my last email to her:
“and please go to Interchangable Parts. They have been supporting you for 3 days!”
I will support you in your efforts to torch Versus. Well, after I bask in the glow of my magnetic playoff tracker board.
@Caitlin – I appreciate totally that Dallas fans can love Mikey. But from our end, well, you read the piece. That’s how we ALL feel. Grrr, I’m angry just writing his name!
I just…the shame. So much shame.
You’re ashamed?! He plays in my division! And his team is smoking us! It’s so, so wrong…
I’m glad I’m not alone, though.
Chara has really taken me by surprise, Gambler.
That throne picture on TWC was the final straw, Kate. I was just… done, after that. I was powerless against the cute.
Think Boston will trade him straight up for Soupy? All All-Star defensemen were created equal, right?
Think Boston will trade him straight up for Soupy? All All-Star defensemen were created equal, right?
One 7.5 million dollar defenseman for another. I’m with this plan.
I’m SURE that Boston will trade Soupy for Chara! That’s SUCH a good idea, Gambler. You should really shoot Darcy an email about that one.
You’re ashamed?! He plays in my division! And his team is smoking us! It’s so, so wrong…
I shouldn’t like him! He hit Mittens! In a bad, bad way! :D
@Caitlin – I appreciate totally that Dallas fans can love Mikey. But from our end, well, you read the piece. That’s how we ALL feel. Grrr, I’m angry just writing his name!
No, I totally get how y’all feel. If Ribeiro had come down here and acted like that…Dallas fans would have been pissed. To a large extent, I will still see Ribs get hit and think, “For the love of god, DO NOT FAKE AN INJURY!”
We know what we’re getting with Ribs, though, to some extent. We know he’s about the strippers and blow and whatever freakshow French Canadian gangsta thing he’s got going on. Having met Ribs before, I can say that he’ll never be a Boy Scout, that’s for sure. Dallas seems to appeal to him, but I’m not really sure why.
I have a feeling that when he came to Dallas, if it wasn’t outright said to him, the expectations for his behavior and work ethic were clearly outlined from the veterans. I think between Carbo, Gainey, Armstrong, Tippett and the rest, he must have realized he had to work harder and act better.
I find it funny that, given the absolute hatred most Habs fans have for him, Ribeiro always mentions how cool it was to be a kid growing up in Montreal and getting to play for the Habs.
Sorry, HabsFan29! I hope I didn’t just make your blood pressure skyrocket through the roof!
He plays in my division! And his team is smoking us! It’s so, so wrong…
Oh, and add on top of everything that he still has the fresh stench of Senator on him. There’s definitely something illegal about this love. Someone’s going to show up any second to take away my Sabres fan gun and badge.
One 7.5 million dollar defenseman for another.
Man, I knew I should have actually looked into how much he was getting paid before I made that suggestion. Nevermind, I’ll stick to loving him from afar.
Someone’s going to show up any second to take away my Sabres fan gun and badge.
Do you get to keep the decoder ring?
And his team is smoking us! It’s so, so wrong…
Well who isn’t? That said he’s totally supposed to be anathema to Sabres fans. I mean, we boo him and as everyone here knows Sabres fans don’t boo just anybody.
@Caitlin – Uge. to kill. RISING!
I kid, I kid. You know, I think he got most of the crap out his system in Montreal (over 7 years) that he’s grown up now that he’s in Dallas.
He’s got a rep for really sucking in the playoffs though. Ye be warned!
I mean, we boo him and as everyone here knows Sabres fans don’t boo just anybody.
Oh, I’m still going to boo him, it’s just that from now on I’m going to sneak in a few blown kisses as well.
Dude, Charbacca makes 7.5 million? No wonder he looks so serene! We can’t afford him.
I knew I should have actually looked into how much he was getting paid before I made that suggestion. Nevermind, I’ll stick to loving him from afar.
Thought so. Although, contrary to Soupy, Chara may actually be worth some of that money.
I mean, we boo him and as everyone here knows Sabres fans don’t boo just anybody.
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Dude, Charbacca makes 7.5 million?
Yeah, unless 37.5 million/5 years ≠ 7.5
Someone’s going to show up any second to take away my Sabres fan gun and badge.
If mine hasn’t been confiscated for having a Sid picture as my wallpaper, you should be alright with Chara.
I kind of like a Soupy / Chara deal. Although it would take away someone for Goose to scrap with during games.
He’s got a rep for really sucking in the playoffs though. Ye be warned!
Don’t worry, we’ll hit some skid with Ribs and Dallas fans will throw themselves off Reunion Tower. “Why did we EVER extend his contract? Five years with $25 million?! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!”
I get mad at Ribs all the time for being so damn fancy. Sometimes, I just want to say, “Ribbons, just shut up and play hockey.” However, I will always scrawl “Mrs. Mike Ribeiro” on my TrapperKeeper for the Michael Jackson-esque dance he did on the bench for the cameras that one game.
Okay, not really on the Mrs. Mike Ribeiro thing. That’s actually pretty disturbing.
Oh, Kate, I don’t know if you saw, but Yellow 19 broke the AHL record for hardest shot last night.
“and please go to Interchangable Parts. They have been supporting you for 3 days!”
Aw, thanks for the plug! We’ll email her later just to remind her we’re here. Here and waiting. Waiting… waiting… waiting…
to burn Versus to the ground! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!
Oh, Kate, I don’t know if you saw, but Yellow 19 broke the AHL record for hardest shot last night.
Gaaaaaasp! He did?! He’s a hero!
If mine hasn’t been confiscated for having a Sid picture as my wallpaper, you should be alright with Chara.
ERM, my wallpaper is totallysomepictureofyoyo, so shh, let’s keep that between us. I’ve managed to keep my team’s fan card, so…there you go. :D
to burn Versus to the ground! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!
Burn, baby, burn. Versus inferno.
I mean, we boo him and as everyone here knows Sabres fans don’t boo just anybody.
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He hit Mittens!
He tried to decapitate my poor Patches last year! (Admittedly that was all Patches’ fault. He’s the one who decided to dive head-first into the shot, the dumb-dumb.) (By the way, this exchange makes it sound like Chara is cruel to animals. I can only assume PETA headquarters is picking up on this conversation and sending the PETA equivalent of SWAT to Chez Bacca.)
Although, contrary to Soupy, Chara may actually be worth some of that money.
Yeah, but now that I’m thinking about it, the logistics of the trade wouldn’t work out, anyway. I mean, Chara and Roy on the same team? There’s no way anyone would take that team seriously. I’m sure that’s the first thing Darcy would say, too, so I’m not even going to bother him about it.
I mean, Chara and Roy on the same team?
But imagine the fun of team picture day. Roy-Z would have to stand on three risers to equal Chara standing flat footed.
He tried to decapitate my poor Patches last year! (Admittedly that was all Patches’ fault. He’s the one who decided to dive head-first into the shot, the dumb-dumb.)
The Mittens hit is somewhere on YouTube. From what I recall, Chara hit the hell out of him right by the benches and Mittens just went down like a sack of Finnish potatoes. When he got up, he looked like he should have the cartoon birds flying around his head and whistling.
Gambler, what killed me about the Patches/Chara thing was Patches being so worried about his helmet being dented. It was adorkable!
If mine hasn’t been confiscated for having a Sid picture as my wallpaper, you should be alright with Chara.
ERM, my wallpaper is totallysomepictureofyoyo, so shh, let’s keep that between us. I’ve managed to keep my team’s fan card, so…there you go. :D
My grandmere still believes me to be a card carrying member of Habs nation, and while they have their moments, it’s Devils all the way. I think it depends on who believes in you as a fan. If you believe in yourself, what the hell does the fucking card matter?
But imagine the fun of team picture day. Roy-Z would have to stand on three risers to equal Chara standing flat footed.
Somewhat like Gio and Chara?
Gaaaaaasp! He did?! He’s a hero!
Yup. 102.8, I think.
I think my favorite Chara interaction is when Gionta invariably goes after him.
Five years with $25 million?! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!
But Caitlin, that’s the best deal EVER! Just ask Bucky Gleason! Seriously, I think Bucky wants to marry a 5 year/$25 million contract and have its babies. Heather complained about this on her blog, but apparently he brings up those numbers in every single one of his columns. He won’t be happy with Sabres management unless they sign everyone to one of these deals. Including Andrew Peters.
ERM, my wallpaper is totallysomepictureofyoyo
Oooooh, really? Which picture? I wonder if we have the same wallpaper.
Ok sports fans, my ride is here and I’m going to watch practice and pick on Guido for a while. See y’all in a bunch of hours!
Oh, Kate, I don’t know if you saw, but Yellow 19 broke the AHL record for hardest shot last night.
Mancari! I totally saw that when I was not watching the All-Star Game like I was supposed to. It’s a new AHL record!
During some of those interviews in the convention hall during the day, the guy mentioned that Chara was voted in by the fans. He asked him how it felt to be such a fan favorite. He said, “Well, usually I don’t feel it in other buildings when they’re booing me.”
I thought that was cute. I’m struggling to let go of the railing on the Chara bandwagon, but I guess I’ll just go ahead and climb on. :D
I think Bucky wants to marry a 5 year/$25 million contract and have its babies.
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Well, I actually think Ribeiro’s contract is fair for what he’s given us and hopefully can give us. I don’t view Ribeiro’s contract as overly burdensome. Turco makes somewhere between $5.7 – $6 mil a year and anytime he has a bad game, the fans’ instinctive reaction is to trade him.
Oooooh, really? Which picture? I wonder if we have the same wallpaper.
It’s a bench shot with Yo Yo in it from the Stars/Sabres game. I haven’t had a chance to do much more photo-googling of Yo-Yo, so there’s probably better pictures out there. :D
I would so love for the Sabres to get Chara, just so we can all enjoy, in a safe and loving environment, both sides of the famous Chara/Gio battles. I mean, more than just being the tallest and shortest guys in the NHL, respectively, they fight every time they play each other. Gio is such an insufferable punk, and Chara just can’t keep his cool around him. I would so love to have friends who can tell me what it’s like on the opposing side of this eternal struggle between very, very tall and very, very short, but I can’t be bothered making friends with Bruins fans.
I think Bucky wants to marry a 5 year/$25 million contract and have its babies.
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I thought that was cute. I’m struggling to let go of the railing on the Chara bandwagon, but I guess I’ll just go ahead and climb on. :D
I’m glad you’ve finally accepted the insanity of it all and joined the dark side, Patty!
Bye Mags!
I mean, more than just being the tallest and shortest guys in the NHL, respectively, they fight every time they play each other.
Gio’s the shortest? I thought it was Marty St. Louis!
Yeah, I don’t know what is up with Chara and the shorties. None of them piss him off half as much as McCabe does though. I think he’s the only one in recent memory Chara’s rag-dolled.
He won’t be happy with Sabres management unless they sign everyone to one of these deals. Including Andrew Peters.
That would seriously make me consider handing in my Sabres fan card. Peters isn’t worth a 5 year / $1 mil deal.
He said, “Well, usually I don’t feel it in other buildings when they’re booing me.
Aw, Charbacca! The next (first) time I go to a Bruins game at HSBC, I’ll boo extra hard for you. Out of love! (What’s wrong with me?)
I haven’t had a chance to do much more photo-googling of Yo-Yo, so there’s probably better pictures out there. :D
Might I suggest this one? It’s been my wallpaper for about a month, and it’s served me well. Yo-Yo’s intense gaze brings me comfort on these long hockey-less nights.
When I first saw him interviewed on the first day in his nice suit with his soft accent, I grabbed the railing. But I’ve resisted climbing on until now. :D
Gio’s the shortest? I thought it was Marty St. Louis!
Nah. St. Louis gets all the ink, but he’s listed at two inches taller than Gio, and I have to agree that’s probably an honest assessment. Not that either is anywhere close to their listed heights, but just that Gio’s that much shorter than St. Louis. :P
No way! Little Marty is listed as 5’9″ (which means he’s probably about 5’7″), but Gio is only listed as 5’7″, which means he is probably nothing near that.
St. Louis is small, but Gio is pocket-sized, travel-sized, snack-sized.
Mags, that pic of Gio and Chara is hilarious.
Not that either is anywhere close to their listed heights, but just that Gio’s that much shorter than St. Louis. :P
I’ve always thought of both of them as guys who only achieve their listed heights when wearing skates.
I think he’s the only one in recent memory Chara’s rag-dolled.
Didn’t he come very close to messing up Lecavalier’s pretty face a couple of years ago? Or is it my imagination that they fought? Also, on whose face did he break his hand?
When I first saw him interviewed on the first day in his nice suit with his soft accent, I grabbed the railing. But I’ve resisted climbing on until now. :D
See, I think I’m just in railing-grabbing mode. I mean, I’m hardly going to say I love the guy, but I will at least consider his feelings next time he and Gio scrap it up, rather than just simultaneously cracking up at the hilarious visuals while becoming outraged that Chara is picking on Gio, even though Gio always, always, always starts it. (And his feelings would be “Big man not like little man stabbing at him with stick! Why little man keep stabbing at big man? Eek! Why little man trying to punch big man in face? Little man not know he can’t reach big man’s face? Big man confused. Big man swat little man away now…”)
When I first saw him interviewed on the first day in his nice suit with his soft accent, I grabbed the railing. But I’ve resisted climbing on until now. :D
Patty, it might help you to know that Chara never uses his size to excuse flying elbows. (He’s actually a pretty clean player though so he doesn’t really need excuses.)
Also, I would describe my current feelings toward Chara as “generally positive” not as “love.”
Didn’t he come very close to messing up Lecavalier’s pretty face a couple of years ago? Or is it my imagination that they fought? Also, on whose face did he break his hand?
He did! He had Vinny pinned under him and was about to give him the knockout punch but he pulled back and the refs swooped in. It was supposed to be noble or something :P Whatever. Don Cherry didn’t buy it (cause he’s in love with Vinny).
I think it was Hal Gill’s face he broke his hand on but I think it’s probably happened more than once. This was when Gill was still a Bruin and Chara was still a Sen though.
I’ve always thought of both of them as guys who only achieve their listed heights when wearing skates.
Hee! Actually, having attended practice now and been at ground level with a be-skated Gio, I can say with some confidence that he’s not even 5’7″ while suited up. I mean, I’m 5’7″, and I’m pretty sure he was shorter than me in his full kit. He’s not even three apples high! I mean, if Sergei Brylin is, officially (per Sherry Ross) “snack-sized”, then what’s Gio?
Seeing St. Louis out there during the introductions for the ASG was pretty funny. It’s like that Bugs Bunny cartoon where the Sargeant is going down the line of soldiers and there’s a blank spot. He has to look down about knee-height to find Bugs.
It’s been my wallpaper for about a month, and it’s served me well. Yo-Yo’s intense gaze brings me comfort on these long hockey-less nights.
OMG YO-YO.
As soon as I get home…that is going up.
(And his feelings would be “Big man not like little man stabbing at him with stick! Why little man keep stabbing at big man? Eek! Why little man trying to punch big man in face? Little man not know he can’t reach big man’s face? Big man confused. Big man swat little man away now…”)
And that doesn’t make you love him?
(I’m not on the love bandwagon yet, either. I mean, I’ve hardly ever seen him play. I’m glad to hear he watches his elbows, though. See, Pronger? It can be done!)
Seeing St. Louis out there during the introductions for the ASG was pretty funny. It’s like that Bugs Bunny cartoon where the Sargeant is going down the line of soldiers and there’s a blank spot.
Haha! I found that so hilarious. Especially the fact that he came after Gomez, I was convinced they lined them up height wise or something.
I mean, if Sergei Brylin is, officially (per Sherry Ross) “snack-sized”, then what’s Gio?
A nibble?
I mean, if Sergei Brylin is, officially (per Sherry Ross) “snack-sized”, then what’s Gio?
Bite size?
I call him GI Gio, my pocket-sized action figure. (“Now! With realistic shooting motion!”)
It was supposed to be noble or something :P Whatever. Don Cherry didn’t buy it (cause he’s in love with Vinny).
Eh, whatever. I don’t think it’s noble to not punch a guy you’ve got pinned but I don’t think Chara did anything wrong either. Thinking about it I could swear Vinny started that fight and he’s not exactly a midget himself. Also, I hate Cherry more than any player in the AHL, so there is that.
You know who’s bandwagon I am on? Even more than before? Marc Savard.
He’s on the Raccoon Wives because I remember him from the year I regularly watched the Thrashers and I knew he was a scorer. But dude! He is pretty! (I might have mentioned that over the weekend. Sorry. :P)
Also? Kovy.
The thing that sold me on Chara is that he is clearly intelligent. I had no idea. Then I saw the cutie pie pictures of him on the throne, and suddenly he was transformed from a dullardly caveman into a playful giant. I have taken my previous unfounded dislike, and turned it into a still mostly unfounded like. SOmetimes it’s more fun to like a guy for no good reason than to hate a guy for no good reason. Although there is certainly pleasure in both routes.
None of them are noble.
I should say, none of them are noble in my opinion.
And his feelings would be “Big man not like little man stabbing at him with stick! Why little man keep stabbing at big man? Eek! Why little man trying to punch big man in face? Little man not know he can’t reach big man’s face? Big man confused. Big man swat little man away now…”
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Even though this weekend has seen a severe turn-around in my opinion of Chara, I’m still extremely disappointed that he doesn’t actually talk like this.
OMG YO-YO.
Glad I could help! Don’t worry, it’ll stay between you and me.
(”Now! With realistic shooting motion!”)
Wait, since when does Gio have a realistic shooting motion? :P My GI Gio would advertise realistic “going offsides” motion.
I can’t support this Marc Savard love. Can a man really shed his douchey soul patch so easily? I mean, I get that he looks better now that he’s shaved it, but seriously, that soul patch was SO DOUCHEY that it lingers on in spirit. (And he was a douchey Ranger way back when. That lingers on in spirit too.)
You know who’s bandwagon I am on? Even more than before? Marc Savard.
Me too! Him ending the ASG in regulation just cemented my love for him even more!
And really, I also am beginning to love Kovy. I don’t think we play the Thrashers again for the rest of the season so there’s no chance for me to go back to hating him. The ASG is causing me to question my allegiances!
SOmetimes it’s more fun to like a guy for no good reason than to hate a guy for no good reason.
I love loving and hating guys for no good reason! I prefer having no good reason to having actual reasons, because I feel like if my love or hate of a guy is based on some perceived “fact”, that “fact” could be undermined by other “facts” I hadn’t known or factored into the equation. Andway, I hated Chara for no good reason, and now kinda don’t hate him just because, like you said, he seems like a playful giant. But really, there’s no good reason either way. It just… Chara.
What I like about Chara is that he takes jokes about his giant-ness pretty well. Like last year when Raj Binder asked him about eating twins!
And he was a douchey Ranger way back when. That lingers on in spirit too.
I didn’t know this. And I am going to pretend that I continue to not know it.
The soul patch was what kept me from admitting that I thought he was hot. Now, I feel free!
Wait, since when does Gio have a realistic shooting motion? :P My GI Gio would advertise realistic “going offsides” motion.
And since when does any action figure actually have the realistic motion advertised? That’s just what it says on his packaging!
Marc Savard’s big red blubbery lips kinda creep me out. It’s a girl mouth.
SOmetimes it’s more fun to like a guy for no good reason than to hate a guy for no good reason.
I love loving and hating guys for no good reason!
So true! That way, when somebody argues with you, you can say, “Yeah, well. Whatever. I still love/hate him!”
And since when does any action figure actually have the realistic motion advertised? That’s just what it says on his packaging!
Hm. Salient point. There I go again, getting duped by the packaging! Damn you, GI Gio! :P (Pookie has a librarian action figure with realistic shushing action. Just as an aside.)
The soul patch was what kept me from admitting that I thought he was hot. Now, I feel free!
Oh Patty. *Shakes head sadly* Never forget.
I prefer having no good reason to having actual reasons, because I feel like if my love or hate of a guy is based on some perceived “fact”, that “fact” could be undermined by other “facts” I hadn’t known or factored into the equation.
Hee. I TOTALLY agree that in the case of hockey players loving or hating a guy for no good reason is the safest policy! In Chara’s case my no good reason for loving him is that I very quickly went from imagining him living in a cave, eating raw meat, to imagining him in my kitchen wearing an apron and digging around in the fridge, looking for something to cook. Maybe opening the milk and sniffing it to see if it’s still good and then making a funny face if it’s not. It’s not even the gentle giant thing that I love about him, it’s the rapid transformation. I think that’s a pretty unshakable reason to like Chara.
Pookie has a librarian action figure with realistic shushing action. Just as an aside.
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You know who’s bandwagon I am on? Even more than before? Marc Savard.
yeaaah :0 that whole savard/kovy/staal line totally messed with my head yesterday >.>
I think that’s a pretty unshakable reason to like Chara.
I don’t think even facts could refute that.
I don’t think even facts could refute that.
Patty, I think some version of this sentence might be my life motto. :D
yeaaah :0 that whole savard/kovy/staal line totally messed with my head yesterday >.>
Exactly. If I’d known that was going to be one of the lines, I’d have tried harder to get some of my friends to watch. There’s no way they could have continued to dismiss hockey.
I’m heading out to meet Pookie for lunch now. See you all later!
I think some version of this sentence might be my life motto. :D
Hahaha! I might add it my mottos, too.
Bye Schnookie! And ergo, Pookie!
And, I’m kind of spamming here, but I just want to say hey to fullbodytransplant. Hey!
He’s probably gone again, though.
I’ll have to check your link when I get home. (I just paste all the links in a document and take it home to see after work.)
I’m having issues figuring out this picture. Why is Staal just standing there, while apparently play is still going? Could he possibly look any less interested?
Maybe he’s on his way off for a change.
In Chara’s case my no good reason for loving him is that I very quickly went from imagining him living in a cave, eating raw meat, to imagining him in my kitchen wearing an apron and digging around in the fridge, looking for something to cook. Maybe opening the milk and sniffing it to see if it’s still good and then making a funny face if it’s not.
Katebits…that…is just…that sums it up right there! Awesometastic!
Why is Staal just standing there, while apparently play is still going?
Staal’s thinking to himself, “Sod this shit.”
I missed the ASG the first go-round but caught part of it on the late-night reairing on VS, but I must say – I’m kind of glad I didn’t watch it all. I think the lack of Russian would’ve made me severely depressed.
Also, I don’t like it that Kovulchuk keeps trying to revoke Fake Russian’s “fake” status. This bothers me.
Maybe he’s on his way off for a change.
Look at the ice–He’s awfully far away from the bench to be gliding and holding his stick like that. Even in a game that doesn’t matter.
If St. Louis is replacing Staal on the ice, he’s changing pretty freakin’ early.
Also, I don’t like it that Kovulchuk keeps trying to revoke Fake Russian’s “fake” status. This bothers me.
Is fake Russian Nabokov? Because if so it doesn’t bother me seeing as he plays for the Russian national team and is ethnically Russian. Unless the former has changed?
Look at the ice–He’s awfully far away from the bench to be gliding and holding his stick like that.
I was just kidding. :D
He’s probably just disinterested. Didn’t seem to hurt him too much, though. He got a truck he can pawn off on one of the lesser Staals.
For the record, insurance companies and risk managers blow.
I am ridiculously stoked about the News Kids reunion. I was sure Donnie would never ever agree to that. If I lived near any of my old New Kid loving fans, I’d probably go see a reunion show, I admit it.
I am ridiculously stoked about the News Kids reunion. I was sure Donnie would never ever agree to that. If I lived near any of my old New Kid loving fans, I’d probably go see a reunion show, I admit it.
I have no shame to admit that if they don’t come to Dallas I will travel.
I’m back! I know you all really missed me!
I’m back!
Woo hoo!
For the record, insurance companies and risk managers blow.
I believe the record already shows this.
For the record, insurance companies and risk managers blow.
I agree.
Patty, when Mark was out out of work for back surgery, everything was relatively smooth. I, on the other hand, am doing a lot of damn work for not very much money.
I will kind of take back what I said about my risk manager though. Her follow-up email was much nicer than the original response. The insurance company – which we don’t use anymore, I just happen to get hurt before our contract with them expired, lucky me! – was just causing a lot of confusion.
Is fake Russian Nabokov? Because if so it doesn’t bother me seeing as he plays for the Russian national team and is ethnically Russian. Unless the former has changed?
Meg, I always joke about Nabokov being a “fake Russian” because he’s technically from the glorious nation of Kazakhstan. Andrew usually tries to convince me to have some good feelings for San Jose based on the fact that they have Semenov and at one point, Nabokov, but I call him the “fake Russian” so that way he doesn’t count. :D
NKOTB, really? Her?
I am having a difficult time imagining Donnie Walhberg cavorting around a stage with a microphone these days. He has too much…dignity.
(LOVE him in Band of Brothers.)
I see, Caitlin. Well, carry on–I wouldn’t want to interfere with your bad feelings toward San Jose.
Well, Kasakhstan was part of Russia when he was born there, yes? And for most of his formative years. I wouldn’t be surprised if he considers himself Russian.
Heather, I’m so sorry you have to deal with assy insurance people! When I was on short-term disability for my gall bladder I was so afraid that they were going to talk to my doctor and he’d be like, “Did I say she should take two weeks off? But that’s PREPOSTEROUS!” so I literally took only ten work days off, which meant I was going back to work on a Thursday. So then I got a call from the insurance people and they assumed I wasn’t going to go back to work until the following Monday, just because that would be two FULL weeks off from work. I can’t believe my insurance people were going to pay me for two extra days off and didn’t let me know until AFTER I hadn’t taken them!
I see, Caitlin. Well, carry on–I wouldn’t want to interfere with your bad feelings toward San Jose.
I just don’t want to like them! They’re divisional rivals! I hate them! I’m supposed to hate them! *facedesk*
Well, Kasakhstan was part of Russia when he was born there, yes? And for most of his formative years. I wouldn’t be surprised if he considers himself Russian.
Neither would I, on a serious note. When Nabokov was born, Kazakhstan was a part of the USSR and only became an independent state later on. His birth certificate, etc. should reflect that, and I’m sure he grew up speaking Russian with Russian parents.
It just soothes my Russian loving soul to think that San Jose & Dallas are equally matched on the Russian-having front…even if they’re not. ;)
Well, Kasakhstan was part of Russia when he was born there, yes? And for most of his formative years. I wouldn’t be surprised if he considers himself Russian.
It was part of the Soviet Union, not Russia. Many Soviets wouldn’t consider themselves Russian even if they were raised under Soviet rule. Kazakhstan has a large population of people who are ethnically Russian though and Nabokov’s family is.
Well, Kasakhstan was part of Russia when he was born there, yes? And for most of his formative years. I wouldn’t be surprised if he considers himself Russian.
Right. The Soviet Union crumbled in 1991.
If I lived near any of my old New Kid loving fans, I’d probably go see a reunion show, I admit it.
Um, I’m already trying to sign up for the e-mail list but my work doesn’t have Flash! Grr!
God help us all if the Backstreet Boys come back to town! That’s right, I said it! THE BACKSTREET BOYS. I would be first in line to get FIRST ROW TICKETS. I’d miss a hockey game for the Backstreet Boys!
…Okay, I’m done now.
Heather, I’m so sorry you have to deal with assy insurance people!
Yeah, it blows. I’m going to be out long enough that I have to constantly update my status. Even though the original paperwork I had to have to doctor fill out said my estimated return to work date was 3/15 my claim was only approved through 2/6. WTH did you guys bothering asking the question for if you’re just going to disregard it?
Anyway… I’m done dealing with them for the day, thank goodness.
I really thought the Sabres were playing today for some reason so I’m bummed about that too. I never should’ve gotten out of bed this morning!
I never got into the BSB or N’Sync but the New Kids were the one big thing I got sucked into as a kid. Unlike Hanson I fully expect them to be not good but I would totally go for sentiment’s sake.
I never should’ve gotten out of bed this morning!
Hey! You’re not supposed to be out of bed at all! ;D
I really thought the Sabres were playing today for some reason so I’m bummed about that too. I never should’ve gotten out of bed this morning!
They practiced today. Mike Ryan was back on the ice, but no Timmy and no Max. And tomorrow’s game is on Versus as well.
Oh, I’m so glad Mike was back on the ice! Timmy and Max are useless. I barely remember Max playing at this point.
I’d actually rather like Max back. I felt like he’d been playing rather better shortly before his injury than he had been for most of the year.
Unlike Hanson I fully expect them to be not good but I would totally go for sentiment’s sake.
Yeah, they’ll totally blow, but it’ll be worth it to finally be able to see Jordan & Donny singing “Step by Step”! Even if it does mangle my eardrums.
I’d actually rather like Max back. I felt like he’d been playing rather better shortly before his injury than he had been for most of the year.
Oh, I’d definitely like Max back. He was playing a little better and I do think teams play us differently when he’s on the ice, even if he’s not scoring. It just seems like he’s been out forever.
I never should’ve gotten out of bed this morning!
Don’t waste your time feeling sorry for Heather and her little broken ankle — I just sustained a far, far more serious injury. One that will probably require MONTHS AND MONTHS of painful disability leave. Yeah, I went to the copy room to get some more reams of paper for the printer in my officle, and as I was trying to get the paper out of the box, I slid my finger along next to where the cardboard folds all meet. Now, this finger is already slightly handicapped by the fact that I trimmed my nail too short last night, so you can all just imagine the SCREAMS OF HORRIBLE PAIN I let out when I got a cardboard cut under my already too-short fingernail. I have never known such excruciating pain! It’s TERRIBLE! Aaaiiieeee!!!!
I have never known such excruciating pain! It’s TERRIBLE! Aaaiiieeee!!!!
MEDIC!
It just seems like he’s been out forever.
It really does.
When you all read tonight’s post, remember Schnookie’s playing hurt! Talk about Willis Reed!
I got a cardboard cut under my already too-short fingernail. I have never known such excruciating pain! It’s TERRIBLE! Aaaiiieeee!!!!
Yech. I actually hate those under the fingernail cuts. Sorry for your pain and suffering, Schnookie! (I’m not calling the insurance company for you though.)
MEDIC!
Seriously.
And Pookie’s right: I am so Willis Reed-ing it right now. It’s my mouse-clicking index finger, too! I need a little finger sling, and a substitute to step and and click my mouse for me so I can look at all the pictures of Vinny that the newly epiphvinnied Pookie is emailing to me right now. No, wait, that came out all wrong. I need someone to substitute click my mouse for me so that I can do all the work I’m busy with. Yeah, that’s better.
“And, um, I got a papercut. *pause* *point to tongue* yight on my yongue. Um…. it was very painful.”
(I’m not calling the insurance company for you though.)
That’s okay. My insurance company clearly likes me more than your insurance company likes you, anyway. Maybe I should take those two days off that they were going to pay for in October now, to recover from my grievous finger injury?
It’s my mouse-clicking index finger, too! I need a little finger sling, and a substitute to step and and click my mouse for me so I can look at all the pictures of Vinny that the newly epiphvinnied Pookie is emailing to me right now. No, wait, that came out all wrong. I need someone to substitute click my mouse for me so that I can do all the work I’m busy with. Yeah, that’s better.
Maybe Zach will lend you Boxworthy, or at least recommend the services of a good animal of affairs agency.
Maybe Zach will lend you Boxworthy, or at least recommend the services of a good animal of affairs agency.
Good thinking, Amy! I bet I could get a woodpecker-of-affairs, just on a temp basis.
Schnookie, I could feel that hurt all the way over here.
Maybe Zach will lend you Boxworthy, or at least recommend the services of a good animal of affairs agency.
I don’t think the -ookies will be without a turtle-of-affairs for much longer (at least if the post hurries the fuck up)
My GOD, Schnookie. How do you summon the will to carry on?
;)
I bet I could get a woodpecker-of-affairs, just on a temp basis.
Boxworthy: Master Zach has been very impressed with Mmse. Fezzibeak and high recommends her for all your secretarial needs.
I have never known such excruciating pain! It’s TERRIBLE! Aaaiiieeee!!!!
Yeouch!! I’m so sorry, Schnookie!
[Scott Stevens voice]
Suck it up, Schnookie! I you can hit the ‘submit comment’ button, then you can hit the ‘create new post’ button!
[/Stevens voice]
I don’t think the -ookies will be without a turtle-of-affairs for much longer (at least if the post hurries the fuck up)
Mags, did I mention in my email to you yesterday that I am extremely eager to see what our mailman will be delivering from the Land Of Mags? Because I am! :D
My GOD, Schnookie. How do you summon the will to carry on?
Honestly, I have no idea. I think I’m buoyed by the knowledge that I’m out of here in 15 minutes.
Pookie, you’re so right! Mmse. Fezzibeak is going to be my temp secretary woodpecker-of-affairs!
Mmse. Fezzibeak
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Suck it up, Schnookie! I you can hit the ’submit comment’ button, then you can hit the ‘create new post’ button!
Dammit! Count on Captain Dad coming along to ruin my pity party. (How many times do you think Petr Sykora thought those very words to himself during his Devils tenure?) :P
Mags, did I mention in my email to you yesterday that I am extremely eager to see what our mailman will be delivering from the Land Of Mags? Because I am! :D
:D It’s not much, but I was thinking of you when I made it, so I figured you should have it.
I’m so going to write “Land of Mags” as the return address. Think US customs will take it?
How many times do you think Petr Sykora thought those very words to himself during his Devils tenure?
At least 82 x [however many miserable years we were stuck with him].
I’m so going to write “Land of Mags” as the return address. Think US customs will take it?
Since I’m assuming you’re addressing it, “The -Ookies, Stately IPB Manor, Land of Devils”, I’m sure “Land of Mags” is just as acceptable an address to be on the return label.
Awww, Petr wasn’t all bad! Mostly bad, but not completely bad.
Awww, Petr wasn’t all bad! Mostly bad, but not completely bad.
Ah yes, but hindsight, as filtered through our X lenses, leaves us with Sykkie as our Arch Nemesis.
Schnookie, excellent :D
Excellent as in the address.
As for Sykkie, I suppose X lenses will do that to you.
Awww, Petr wasn’t all bad! Mostly bad, but not completely bad.
I know, I know. He was a huge part of the 2000 Cup. He was the only guy trying in G7 in 2001. He was the one rolling his eyes at Patty and Arnie when they were encouraging him to fake injury. But… Hindsight is all I’ve got now!
And the thing with the chinchilla named Petr Junior was kind of endearing.
Strange, but endearing.
It’s not much
Wait. What?
Just kidding! I can’t wait to a) get mail from overseas (if you put a cool stamp on it Boomer will flip out) and b) something awesome from you, Mags!
Speaking of overseas mail… Mags, your photo FINALLY got signed by the Curly Blondie Goalie and I will be getting it back on Wednesday. (So hopefully I’ll mail it by Thurs).
[Scott Stevens voice]
Suck it up, Schnookie! I you can hit the ’submit comment’ button, then you can hit the ‘create new post’ button!
[/Stevens voice]
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Scotty probably also said you shouldn’t come across the middle of the envelope with your fingers down! Serves you right! :D
And the thing with the chinchilla named Petr Junior was kind of endearing.
Strange, but endearing.
Mega strange, but I appreciate his loneliness. When I moved here and was alone for 3 months before my parents came over too, I got Napoleon because I was so alone. I used to think Petr was a bit freaky for walking into a pet store and just buying a chinchilla to be his friend, but that’s basically what I did with Napo.
Awww, Petr wasn’t all bad! Mostly bad, but not completely bad.
Hey! I almost got banned for saying something like that! :P
Pookie, I got new stamps yesterday and I’m not sure they’re cool, but I’ll pick out the best ones, just for Boomer :D
Mara, I owe you.
Mags’ proofreader: “What the eff, yesterday, Mags? Yesterday was Sunday. You got the stamps on Saturday. You big goof”
Scotty probably also said you shouldn’t come across the middle of the envelope with your fingers down!
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Patty, it’s different when it’s a Devils fan who can actually call me on my shit about Petr! :)
Mags, Boomer finds any kind of stamp cool. Seriously. She’s not a collector or anything, but for some reason stamps speak to her.
Scotty probably also said you shouldn’t come across the middle of the envelope with your fingers down! Serves you right!
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What can I say? Pando was shepherding me right into position for it.
That was awful unkind of Pando, to do that to such an ardent fan.
I used to think Petr was a bit freaky for walking into a pet store and just buying a chinchilla to be his friend, but that’s basically what I did with Napo.
Yeah, I have to say that I consider the whole pet-to-be-a-friend thing totally normal. It’s only the selection of a chinchilla that I find unusual.
Patty, it’s different when it’s a Devils fan who can actually call me on my shit about Petr! :)
Oh, okay. I can see that. :D
Yeah, I have to say that I consider the whole pet-to-be-a-friend thing totally normal. It’s only the selection of a chinchilla that I find unusual.
What got me was the fact that he was the undisputed cute one, a super hot, super rich professional athlete in the greater NYC area. And there he was saying, “I was lonely so I got a chinchilla.”
It’s only the selection of a chinchilla that I find unusual.
Yeah, I thought it was strange too, but then I thought about the other options. At least he got something cuddly and not scale-y. And I can’t blame him, have you ever felt chinchilla fur? If I wasn’t allergic I’d own one just to snorgle with it.
Yeah, I have to say that I consider the whole pet-to-be-a-friend thing totally normal. It’s only the selection of a chinchilla that I find unusual.
I think naming it after himself was a little odd, too.
What got me was the fact that he was the undisputed cute one, a super hot, super rich professional athlete in the greater NYC area. And there he was saying, “I was lonely so I got a chinchilla.”
Now that’s the endearing part.
What got me was the fact that he was the undisputed cute one, a super hot, super rich professional athlete in the greater NYC area. And there he was saying, “I was lonely so I got a chinchilla.”
Which is what makes it endearing instead of just normal. Or maybe instead of endearing humanizing is the right word.
I think naming it after himself was a little odd, too.
Yeah, I can’t really argue with that.
I think naming it after himself was a little odd, too.
What was it that Patty said “not even facts can refute that” or something? Anyhow, that.
Crashing. Bed time. Love y’all.
Going way back, I’m totally with everyone on the Chara thing. He was SO delightful this weekend! And Whore Cough is totally adorable! I had already had my epivinny, but how HOTT was that suit? Yowza. Hank Sedin can actually play without his bro! Hooray.
Schnookie, sorry about your finger.
I am delighted about the NKOTB reunion! Fantastic.
Sid really IS in an old man. In his house in Halifax he has a shuffleboard :D
Any Sid lovers should check out Scott Burnside’s article if you haven’t already. It’s linked on Kukla. Very sweet article.
Nice to know Teemu has finally made up his mind.
Also, this Crosby article is killing me with how LONELY THIS KID IS.
I can’t take this talk of Petr Sykora being endearing! NEVER! ARCH-NEMESIS!
(In all fairness, there’s a lot – A LOT – of Crazy X crap tied up in the Petr Hate, so you kind of have to take what I say about him with a huge grain of salt. I mean, when it’s all said and done, I had someone who I thought of as a good friend chose an imaginary relationship with Petr Sykora over a real friendship with me. It was very, very bizarre.)
I’ll have to check out his Sid article later. It’s actually light enough out here this late that I can go take a quick jaunt around the block! See you all after our monster there’s-no-hockey-on-and-we-have-Williams-Sonoma-gift-certificates-to-burn shopping spree!
After reading that Sid article, I just want to love him and hug him and call him George. He sounds like an absolute sweetheart, but it kills me that he just can’t go out and be himself in public. I mean, look at what we all do everyday, run to the store for milk, go out to eat, stop at a bookstore, etc. He tries to do something like that, and it becomes a mob scene.
Although, my day has become 100% better with the image of Sid in a loincloth.
had someone who I thought of as a good friend chose an imaginary relationship with Petr Sykora over a real friendship with me. It was very, very bizarre.
That is very, very bizarre, Pookie and you don’t have to justify you’re Sykora hate. No worries. :)
Have fun at Williams-Sonoma!
He sounds like an absolute sweetheart, but it kills me that he just can’t go out and be himself in public.
You know what, I know the guy gets paid millions of dollars, never has to worry about money ever again, has the kind of life people yearn for, but it makes me want to like…give him a present and a hug.
Crosby seems like a genuinely good guy who does the right thing and is a positive role model for kids. It makes me want to send him a gift basket. I don’t know why.
I just want to love him and hug him and call him George.
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had someone who I thought of as a good friend chose an imaginary relationship with Petr Sykora over a real friendship with me. It was very, very bizarre.
Seems like pretty good justification for a little Petr hate to me.
Owwww, the Sid article breaks my heart a little.
Not to totally change the subject, but I can’t believe Richards has been playing through mono. That’s craziness!
Not to totally change the subject, but I can’t believe Richards has been playing through mono.
When you have mono, don’t you barely have the energy to get out of bed, let alone play hockey? If that’s the case, Richards has to be superhuman.
And not to change the subject again, but Connolly has a bone spur in his hip that’s going to require surgery after the season. If he wants to play this year, he has to put his big boy underoos on and play through the pain. However, he’s going to be out longer since he needs to get back into playing shape. That part, I don’t get. Has he not been working out at all?
When you have mono, don’t you barely have the energy to get out of bed, let alone play hockey? If that’s the case, Richards has to be superhuman.
Well, I don’t know about that extreme, but your energy level sucks. I had mono my sophomore year of high school and still went to school and did all my extracurricular activities, but I used to scare the hell out of my mother because I would come home on the weekends and just sleep fourteen to eighteen hours each day.
Mono? Holy crap. That kind of explains his totally shitty +/- then. Major props to him.
Yes the Sid article was just way too adorable and way too sad at the same time. For all the crap hockey has been getting from the MSM about not having enough “characters”, I’d much rather have a Sid as a role model than a Kobe Bryant or something.
Maybe we should all send Sid a IPB sactioned gift basket :D Loinclothes, shuffleboard rocks, pants with a roomy caboose…
Maybe we should all send Sid a IPB sactioned gift basket :D Loinclothes, shuffleboard rocks, pants with a roomy caboose…
Good idea.
And that was a very sweet article. I felt a little better when I saw it was a shuffleboard table instead of a retirement-home-type shuffleboard painted on the floor of his lanai. ;)
My nephew recently had mono, and I was shocked because he was still going to school, but just complaining that he didn’t feel good and, like Caitlin said, sleeping all non-school hours.
I’ve never had it myself, but I act like that whenever I get a moderate fever. Especially the complaining part.
Maybe we should all send Sid a IPB sactioned gift basket :D Loinclothes, shuffleboard rocks, pants with a roomy caboose…
….Season 1, 2 and 3 of the Golden Girls & toss in some seasons of Murder, She Wrote along with some Agatha Christie novels?
Poor Sidney. :( Seriously, the guy makes me want to cry between how awesome he is and how lonely he is.
felt a little better when I saw it was a shuffleboard table instead of a retirement-home-type shuffleboard painted on the floor of his lanai.
Sid: I have shuffleboard. [Long pause] Table. Suffleboard table. Yeah, that’s it! That’s the ticket! It’s totally a table!
That article laid it on too thick!
For all the crap hockey has been getting from the MSM about not having enough “characters”, I’d much rather have a Sid as a role model than a Kobe Bryant or something.
Remember, the NHL’s had it’s share of problems! This kind of statement always makes me nervous. :)
Oh and now I’m going shopping! Toodleoo!
And not to change the subject again, but Connolly has a bone spur in his hip that’s going to require surgery after the season.
Of course he does. Connolly is just ridiculous. I mean, I realize it’s not his fault, but he’s not that valuable to the team when he’s always, always hurt in some way.
However, he’s going to be out longer since he needs to get back into playing shape. That part, I don’t get. Has he not been working out at all?
Probably not. I mean, again, it’s Connolly.
“Remember, the NHL’s had it’s share of problems! This kind of statement always makes me nervous. :)“
You mean NHLers aren`t perfect? *sniff sniff* But yeah, very good point. I shouldn`t make such a blanket statement.
I had mono my junior year of high school, and I missed 2 1/2 weeks of school (fun trying to keep up with AP history and pre-calculus via my friend’s notes, let me tell you). Everything they say about it is NOT exaggerating.
I basically ate only blended pina coladas (made from those frozen canned mixes, but with no alcohol, of course) and Welch’s popsicles the entire time, and lost like 10% of my body weight.
I only got out of bed to A)pee B)make a pina colada or C)answer the door when friends and relatives came to check on me while my mom was at work. That’s it. The rest of the time I was sleeping or reading, 24 hours a day.
At one point my throat was so sore that I was literally spitting in the sink because I couldn’t swallow my own saliva, and my mom dragged me to the ER, where they discovered my blood pressure was somewhere around my ankles and gave me a saline IV and wouldn’t let me stand up.
When I came back to school, I was too tired to walk to the bus stop so my mom drove me, and I had to do half days for another week.
Contacts sports (hello, hockey!) is dangerous to play with mono, because your spleen is inflamed and enlarged (or something), and a hit could rupture it. The doctor wouldn’t let me even lift weights for 2 months after I came back to school. And she was impressed with my recovery time!
I don’t think Timmy or Max have been skating at all, have they? I don’t know. Geez, Connolly… what an effin’ mess he’s turned out to be. We really might be trading him for a bag of pucks.
don’t think Timmy or Max have been skating at all, have they?
Not lately. Max had been but then they stopped him because it got worse again.
I can’t believe Richards has been playing through mono.
Jeebus, isn’t that dangerous?! When I had mono my spleen was about the size of a Christmas ham, and I could barely bend over without severe stomach cramps. But playing hockey? He could be dead! Man, NHLers sure aren’t smart.
mara, wow, sounds like you had a rough time with it, that sucks! I guess mono varies a lot in intensity. When I had it my freshman year of college, I felt like complete shit only for about a week, and then I was completely drained, but more or less functional, for a month or so. Not so bad, in the grand mono scheme of things.
Jeebus, isn’t that dangerous?!
Yeah, but apparently it wasn’t officially diagnosed. From McKenzie’s blog:
“Brad Richards may be the first player I’ve ever heard of playing through mononucleosis. Just before the All-Star Weekend, Richards was officially diagnosed with mono, but the doctors believe it’s something he’s been suffering with for perhaps as much as two months. Richards’ spleen is no longer enlarged and apparently is good to go for Tuesday’s game against Buffalo.”
Wow. If I were the Lightning, I’d have everybody else checked for that, too. Isn’t it pretty contagious?
Isn’t it pretty contagious?
Yeah, I hope nobody’s been sharing any cabs with Richards lately. If you know what I mean.
If you know what I mean.
Hee!
WOW Selanne just signed for 1.5 mil :0 (will only be paid 600K for the rest of the year).
whoaaa where’s Sleek… :0.
That, and, I guess Sundin’s not going to Anaheim now :0
Can we make Selanne’s big round Jofa helmet illegal? Man, that thing looks ridiculous.
I’m with you on the Jofa helmet.
Remember the last Olympics when Jagr was so happy to be able to wear his weird old-style helmet that didn’t meet the NHL standards?
The first time he got a good hit into the glass, it cracked and he suffered a concussion!
The first time he got a good hit into the glass, it cracked and he suffered a concussion!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! (What’s that? I’m not supposed to cheer injuries? Sorry. I’m a black-hearted witch. Deal with it. :P)