Hey look – it’s a Western Conference team! We’re getting the vapors here, as we gird ourselves for a relaxingly “meaningless” game (in as much as any game worth two – or three – points can be meaningless) against the Sharks right before the meat of the Stretch Run.
Our intro tonight features a fresh-faced and enthusiastic Steve telling us about how Lou is back from the GM meetings, then Doc pointing out that twilight is falling later and later these days, meaning the playoffs are right around the corner. We love these wacky FSN guys. Our highlighted Devils players during Doc and Chico’s segment is the Zubrus/Travis/Gio line from the Carolina game, which FSN dubs “Z-Z-Rocket”. Schnookie: “No. I REFUSE Z-Z-Rocket.” Pookie: “How about Z-Z-Vinny?” Schnookie: “That’s better.”
After regaling us with the awesomeness of the last Devils game, Doc delivers the bad news: no Brodeur/Nabokov matchup tonight. Well, it’s been quite a while since the Devils have made a little-played rookie WC goaltender look good, so why not tonight?
FIRST PERIOD
18:49 Is it just us, or was the Carolina game already decided by now? It’s like a classic let-down game!
17:57 The teams are still feeling each other out, but the fans, sparsely distributed through the arena, are in full “Rangers suck!” roar.
17:26 Greiss proves he’ll probably be okay in this game, as he easily handles the first of what will likely be many medium-speed, unscreened shots from above the faceoff dots that he’ll face tonight.
16:37 Paulie jumps up on a Sharks turnover in the neutral zone and is suddenly bulling into the offensive zone with Pando on a two-on-one. His pass is not up to Madden’s level, and Pando doesn’t get a shot.
16:28 The Sharks suddenly wheel up on a three-on-one the other way, and despite Marty wandering off into the corner and leaving the net completely vacated, they don’t manage to get a shot off. Replay shows the hero of the moment is Oduya, breaking up a goal-mouth pass and calmly controlling the puck in the face of a wave of attacking Sharks.
14:45 A rebound kicks high over Marty’s head, and everyone on the ice looks around wondering where the puck has gone. Vish-Dog finds it first, and plays it way up in the air with a wildly-waving stick. Play is whistled down, and as the teams line up for the defensive-zone draw, Pookie sighs, “I don’t have a lot of faith in the boys tonight.”
14:18 The adorable Women Sutter are in the house! When FSN shows us Coach Sutter’s mom, wife and daughter in the stands, they could not be cuter, laughing it up and having a grand time. They have clearly never attended a Devils-at-home-against-a-WC-opponent game before. Those smiles will be gone soon enough.
10:58 Clarkson forces a turnover at the Sharks blueline, and for a moment we are hopeful that something exciting will happen, but instead he just takes a weak shot while walking along the goal line.
10:04 Ouch. Our Geico Quotebook is (surprise, surprise) from Sutter. He seems to be making a point about how an organization can’t rest on its past glories, and how the Devils now are all about the way they’re winning in the present day, but it totally comes off to us as him telling the guys who’ve won Cups with the Devils that they need to get off their lazy asses and play hard.
9:51 A Devils defensive-zone bobble that makes Doc gargle with dismay suddenly turns into a two-on-one for Gio and Travis. But… it’s Gio, and the sucktitude is catching – Travis’ shot hits the pipe and Greiss covers without difficulty.
7:47 Chico praises Greiss’ play on a Devils flurry, and Doc reports that Greiss is 22 years old, in his first NHL season, and has played only 70 minutes before tonight. We say, in unison, “He’s getting a shutout tonight.”
6:07 Chico gives Jacques Caron a shout-out, and encourages him, on the off chance that he’s listening to the broadcast, to be excited about the hip replacement surgery he just had because “[hip replacements] are a thing of beauty… after the initial problems.” That sets Doc off on a discussion of narcotic painkillers. Good times, eh, Caron?
4:32 Pookie: “I feel like we started this at 11:00.” Yeah, there is not a lot going on yet in this one.
3:17 A rush is started for the Devils when Marleau drops a blind feed from the corner to Marty’s left to Gio in the slot (Schnookie: “That was just suck passing to suck”), and Gio wheels up the other way. He then tries to mimic Marleau’s bad pass by feeding Thornton in the slot instead of Zubrus, and Zubrus tries to cover for the mistake by hooking Thornton down. Pookie: “I wouldn’t call them Z-Z-Rocket. I’d call them Z-Z-Shithead.”
2:45 Madden barrels up the ice shorthanded, with two defenders all over him, and somehow dekes around them and almost gets a great shot off. Pookie: “I didn’t know he was capable of doing that.” Doc and Chico seem equally surprised.
2:11 PaulieMartinNation’s collective heart is in its collective mouth when Paulie has to limp off after blocking a shot.
1:21 Vish-Dog hauls down a Shark away from the play, because he figures that first penalty kill was too easy. PaulieMartinNation is relieved to see that Paulie took enough amphetamines before the game to completely mask the pain from that blocked shot earlier.
0:00 The period ends scorelessly, and we are less than scintillated. Doc leads us into intermission by promising a visitor from “one of the most successful TV shows of all time” after the break. Pookie and Boomer, in unison, show off how dorky we are by shouting, “James Arness!” Then we see that the actor in question is not, in fact, from the cast of Gunsmoke, so we mute the TV and wander off to clean up from dinner.
FIRST INTERMISSION
After jettisoning the offending non-James Arness, Steve and Dano turn their kitty claws to the Flyers and their 8-game losing streak. Dano does not have many kind words to spare about the Philadelphia blue line.
SECOND PERIOD
The crappy ice at the Rock has claimed another victim – this time it’s not the typical odd-man OT rush that dies a painful death at its hands, but rather a linesman, who, during warm-ups at the end of the intermission, seemed to hit a divot and blow out his knee. As the remaining officials mill about discussing how they are going to proceed with this game, Paulie hovers just outside their huddle suspiciously listening in. It’s good to know he’s on the case.
19:25 Well that was craptacular. A shot drifts harmlessly wide, then kicks hard off the end boards. Marty turns to play the rebound, and no one tells him that Cheechoo is standing in the crease behind him, so his leaning over to scoop up the puck lacks any kind of urgency. Cheechoo just reaches around him while Paulie stands there watching pathetically, and taps the puck into the net. 1-0 Sharks on what is probably one of the top ten lamest goals we’ve ever seen against the Devils.
18:18 The Devils actually respond to the goal by mounting some play in the Sharks zone. But it’s not, like, shot-producing play or anything. That would be crazy.
17:11 The Devils offensive-zone pressure is a thing of the past; San Jose musters a shift so strong on the forecheck that Doc points out that the ice seems tilted.
16:44 Chico tells us to have faith, because the Sharks have consistently scored first in games on this road trip of theirs and have consistently gone on to lose. Pookie: “Oh, they’re going to buck that trend tonight.”
16:02 Greener earns what we can only assume will be a return trip to the Healthy Scratch list by grabbing the puck out of the air in the slot and then throwing it out toward the blue line. He is called for closing the hand on the puck.
14:46 Madden kickstarts another two-on-one with Pando, and it is stating the obvious to say that he has been head and shoulders above his teammates as the best guy in red tonight.
13:43 We go to commercial with Chico remarking that the Devils need to start putting more pucks on the net to try to take advantage of Greiss’ inexperience. We are informed the Devils have a grand total of seven shots so far tonight. What a totally predictable turn of events.
12:51 Zubrus cranks a huge-assed shot that Greiss comes out to nearly the top of the faceoff circles to play. He leaves a giant rebound, but naturally, there are no Devils thinking of going after second chances against a kid with 90 minutes of NHL experience and obvious overaggressive positioning problems.
12:23 Pookie: “You know who I’d like to see score some real goals instead of crap-assed goals with four seconds left?” The Zach Goggles! They’re failing!
12:04 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ask and ye shall receive! Langer drives past the Sharks D as Greiss unwisely decides to skate out to practically the hashmarks to meet the incoming puck, and suddenly Zach goes all wrecking-ball, storms down the center of the ice, and punches the puck past the wandering goalie into the net. 1-1 game.
10:14 Okay, we can’t totally hate Jody Shelley after the report from Chico that he has a dog named Ellie. We hope it’s spelled Elley.
8:04 The teams are settling into a comfort zone of the Sharks pretty much controlling the puck and the Devils trying to weather the play in their end and the near neutral zone. The highlight of the stretch of action is Paulie’s standing pokecheck of Thornton at the blue line. Well, there were probably shots and offensive-zone plays that were highlights for the Sharks, but we’re looking for the Devils good, and that pokecheck is pretty much it.
6:59 The Sharks prove to have done a better job scouting the Devils than the Sabres did earlier this year, as they are calmly ready on D for Clarkson’s attempted wraparound.
5:25 We come back from commercial to see the fallen linesman is back on the ice. He must not have taken as many amphetamines before the game as Paulie did.
4:57 The Devils look like they’re going to string together some kind of good offensive-zone pressure, and Pookie perks up. “Come on!” she exhorts, then deflates, crestfallen, groaning, “Oh. Oduya has it. Ugh! And now Langer has it!”
4:04 Marty makes a crazy, swinging, blind, overhead windmill save. Chico informs us, “That was the Seeing Hand. That wasn’t the Unseeing Hand.” Replay shows that Marty was down on one knee, totally screened, and managed to bat the puck (unseen, despite Chico’s protestations) out of the air from behind his ear with a calm swing of his glove. It is really, truly amazing.
3:04 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is almost as if the Hockey Gods feel like Marty has atoned enough for that crappy goal with the Seeing Hand Save, and are giving the Devils one back. Paulie carries the puck in around a group of surprised Sharks defenders (they’re all like, “Isn’t there a quadrant you’re supposed to be tending to?”), drops the puck off behind the net, then darts back out toward the blue line, further confusing everyone in white. Brylin takes advantage of the befuddled Sharks, leaping on the loose puck and tapping it to Madden at the side of the net, and Madden just coolly stuffs it through Greiss’ feet and into the net. 2-1 Devils, and PaulieMartinNation celebrates his dramatic assist.
1:54 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some spreading-the-zone tic-tac-toe passing between Patty, Pando and Brylin (??? Yes, Sutter has lost his mind, or this was the world’s craziest line change) turns into Greiss letting an eminently stoppable Brylin shot through him. 3-1 Devils, and PandoNation celebrates an assist for its emperor/god – the 200th point in his career. WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
0:00 Marty has to stay sharp in the final seconds of the period, stopping a sneaky shot right at the buzzer. Well that was a much better 20 minutes of hockey than the first!
SECOND INTERMISSION
Steve, Stan and Dano discuss the possible rules changes coming out of the GM meetings. The highlight is Dano saying the smaller goalie pads in the early 80’s were the reason he could score six goals a year. The lowlight is Stan, that crazy old bat, attempting to get his rant on over widening the rinks. Mercifully, Steve cuts him off summarily, sending us to a commercial break.
THIRD PERIOD
Tonight’s “Chico Eats!” is quite possibly the cutest thing EVER, kicking off with Chico looking around, pretending to be perusing the food stalls, and then the camera pans to the side where Grace Sutter is standing with a microphone, asking, “Chico, what are you going to eat tonight?” Chico then treats her to a corned beef sandwich, and the two adorably ham it up while sampling the sandwich, then joyously re-create the dance she did when the Devils won that game in Edmonton before Christmas. Seriously, Gentle Reader, Grace Sutter is the bomb. We could not possibly love her more than we do now – no, wait. That’s a lie. Because FSN cuts then to a shot of the Ladies Sutter in their box, and mother and daughter-in-law have a nice-looking line of wineglasses on the ledge in front of them. Now we couldn’t possibly love Grace Sutter more than we already do.
18:38 We’re still in so much of a tizzy about Mrs. Sutter that we’ve barely noticed the period has started.
17:14 Boos rain down from the stands as both officials raise their arms when Gio can openers a Shark to the ice next to Greiss’ goal. We hope the fans are booing for the same reason we are; Pookie puts it best when she says, “Gio, I tire of you.”
15:14 It is not often that as bad a penalty as the one Gio took gets killed off, but we guess the Sharks just don’t have the same killer instinct as most teams the Devils play.
14:31 A Travis shot ricochets off about four sets of feet in front, but Greiss manages to cover the puck at the last moment. Pookie: “I just realized he’s not getting a shutout tonight!” Chico remarks that another Devils goal would be great, but then stops himself, saying somberly, “Of course, that would be a three-goal lead.” Doc snarks, “As we have learned, since we are given multiple choice tests in every production meeting when Fischler is there…”
12:31 Our house smells suspiciously of cooking oil every time the heat comes on. We can’t decide whether we should be concerned, but finally figure we might as well just shrug it off, because Gracie Sutter probably wouldn’t worry about it.
10:43 There is a bit of back-and-forthing between the Devils and Shelley after Shelley pushes Zubrus to the ice on a false start of a Devils-zone draw. As play goes up and down the rink, with various Devils taking shots at Shelley, Doc dryly informs us that Jody Shelley is “no relation to the author of Frankenstein.”
10:00 We are given a “Who Am I?” feature for the first time ever on FSN, and the answer is Paulie. Of course, Chico reveals the answer by saying, “His first name is Paul, and his last name is…” Pause, while the graphic on the screen reveals Paulie’s mug shot, “Paul Martin!” Pookie: “I think I need to go out tomorrow and get all my paperwork changed to say I’m a citizen of PauliePaulMartinNation.”
9:25 Zach makes a really nifty backchecking play, yoinking the puck away while the Sharks are setting up and zipping some good passes around the Devils zone. He is then promptly flattened, while not playing the puck, by Thornton while the teams start chugging on the rush up the other way. Schnookie, wondering why Pookie is not raving about the defensive play: “Where are your Zach Goggles now?” Pookie: “I don’t know. Zach just got smushed.” Thornton gets called for interference, and on the replay, Chico fairly points out that the problem was less a penalty, and more a case of size differential. Pookie: “Finally! The Pronger Defense works!”
7:25 The Devils must not have been very het up about Thornton smushing Zach, since they don’t mount much pressure at all on the PP.
7:08 The Sharks suddenly barge up the ice on a two-on-one rush that is eventually caught up to by another defender, but Thornton can’t score. Pookie, stunned: “That was a rush defended by Sheldon Brookbank and Zach Parise.” Pointed pause. “And the Sharks didn’t score.”
6:18 Marty makes a great diving paddle save on a wraparound attempt by Cheechoo. Pookie: “Cheechoo’s like, ‘That’s funny. Those went in on Marty earlier tonight.’”
6:06 Gio is the pukiest pile of puke ever, tipping a long, soft shot from some loser Sharky McSharkyson (aka “McLaren”) past Marty. 3-2 Devils. Sutter calls what we can only hope isn’t a MacTavish-style timeout.
4:33 Oduya makes a good, simple play, clearing the zone smartly from the halfboards, and Doc praises him, adding, “Now is not time for a rabby-do [???] play.” We are puzzled. Pookie: “That’s a dialect of jive I don’t speak.”
3:17 Zach tries to throw a bone-rattling hit, but bounces off harmlessly. Pookie: “Zach is Phaneufing himself tonight. If you know what I mean.”
2:08 Langer is the king of obliviously breaking up plays and losing the puck in his feet, and now is a great example of that. The Sharks recover while Langer is standing just below the blue line, looking around frantically (with an unspoken, “Where did it go?? Where did it go??”) and realizing almost too late that the offensive flow has resumed around him.
1:59 A pileup in the crease finally draws a whistle, and when FSN cuts in to a tight angle of Marty at the bottom of the heap, it looks like he’s looking up at the official and asking, “Did I stop it?”
1:07 San Jose gets the extra attacker on the ice.
0:42 Marty curls over a shot, drawing a whistle quickly before he loses hold of the puck. Roenick taps the loose puck into the net well after the whistle goes, and Marty hops up, waving his stick at JR and getting up into his face while the two exchange what we have to imagine is delightfully hilarious smack talk. The whole sequence culminates in Paulie grabbing JR and wrestling him into the boards. Schnookie: “Paulie’s all, ‘I will dunk a bitch!’”
0:15 After some frenzied play and a few faceoffs in the Devils zone, Paulie emphatically clears the puck from one knee, and PauliePaulMartinNation holds its breath as the puck curls the length of the ice, just missing the empty net and crossing the line for an icing. FSN cuts to a closeup of Paulie, and he’s shaking his head as if to be like, “Yeah, well, I could have scored there if I wanted to. I just… didn’t want to. That’s all.” And then he adds, after the camera cuts away, “I will dunk a bitch!”
0:00 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Devils hang on for a 3-2 win! We immediately get to see the Sutter Women celebrating, including Gracie snapping pictures from her seat. FSN sticks around for the three stars, and the third star is, oddly, Patty. He doesn’t skate out for the announcement, and Schnookie remarks, “He’s probably just as surprised to be hearing he was a star as we are.”
All in all, this was a workmanlike performance by the Devils. They started slow, put the cat in the hat when it mattered most, then hung on to preserve the win (we won’t say they sat back, because some people don’t like when we assess their performance that way. And you know who you are!). We’ll take it.
OT! if you’re anywhere near a Trader Joe’s, get the Wasabi Tamari Almonds. SO good. And cheap.
Oh great, the Sharks are starting a rookie goalie. I smell a shutout for the Sharks.
Back on topic, PaulieMartinNation was soclose to being able to go wild there!
I smell a shutout for the Sharks.
I was just saying the same thing!
So many frakkin’ two-on-ones. And no shots? Weird.
Did Doc just say good defense by Oduya? I’m still in disbelief.
That play by Oduya was WILD!
Aww, the whole family’s here!
In the ongoing saga of DishNetwork Sucks, I have to watch this on CIonline and they are giving me the San Jose feed. So I have no idea what Doc and Chico are saying.
We’ll pay extra attention to Doc and Chico for you, Frisby, and we’ll try to imbue the diary with as much of their brilliance as is possible!
Go Devils! Even moreso than usual!
That’s the spirit, Patty!
Well, Soupy has officially given up his first goal of the night. :::sigh:::
Much appreciated, Ookies! I will now reinstate your season passes to ClarksonNation. :P
Listen, I’m okay with the Devils winning but I really need some points from Joe, okay? Can we go for a high-scoring game here?
Aw, thanks, Frisby. Schnookie says, “OK, but I stand by my assertion that it was the stupidest penalty of the season!”
Can we go for a high-scoring game here?
What means this…”high-scoring”?
Heather, I see Buffalo’s down a goal. Was Soupy on? Is that a stupid question?
Oh, Acornbitty.
What means this…”high-scoring”?
Oh, right. I forgot I was talking about the trappers.
Heather, I see Buffalo’s down a goal. Was Soupy on? Is that a stupid question?
Well, Pookie, if you had READ comment 12 you’d know the answer to that question :P (Yes, Soupy kind of forgot to pick up the man coming down his side of the goal. Whoops! We’re predicting he’s going to end the game curled up in the fetal position in tears at center ice.)
Oh, I know, Heather, the Sharks are killing hockey!
if you had READ comment 12 you’d know the answer to that question :P
Oops! I kind of forgot to pick up the comment coming before the one I left. Whoops! I’m the Soupy of this thread! Sorry! @@@
There has been some crazy shooting. Too bad we can’t seem to find the goal.
Well if that’s the way Schnookie is going to be, then she has to ride in coach!
Oh, I know, Heather, the Sharks are killing hockey!
:P
Oops! I kind of forgot to pick up the comment coming before the one I left. Whoops! I’m the Soupy of this thread! Sorry! @@@
It’s okay. The important thing is that Soupy was on for yet another goal. That makes him a -7 in the last 3 games. He’s killing me. If he’s not going to sign, the least he could do is look good for the rest of the league.
Go Devils! Especially Acorns. I need some fantasy points, even more so now that Simon Gagne is done for the year.
Frisby, :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
If he’s not going to sign, the least he could do is look good for the rest of the league.
That’s the real problem here, isn’t it?
MADDEN!
That’s like, the 9285765634th breakaway he’s had… and not scored.
The Sharks announcers totally wanted to kill that zebra at the beginning of the first power play. They were like, “What’s he doing? Get out of way! Read the play!”
Go Devils, go Devils, go Devils!
Hmmm… Sports Clubs Stats says I should be cheering for the Sharks…
Sports Clubs Stats says I should be cheering for the Sharks…
Yeah, but, Pookie says you should be cheering for the Devils.
Sports Clubs Stats says I should be cheering for the Sharks…
Yeah, but, Pookie says you should be cheering for the Devils.
Hmmmm… Well, that’s a tough call… :P
Sports Club Stats doesn’t even work in IE. How smart can it be?
It’s pretty close though so I’ll cheer for the Devils IF you’ll allow Joe to score a couple of points. But if that .08 percent bites the Sabres in the ass later, I’m gonna be pissed!
How smart can it be?
Yeah! Meanwhile, I’m supersmart! S-U-P-R-S-M-R-T!
Sports Club Stats doesn’t even work in IE. How smart can it be?
Well, considering how I feel about IE, I’d say pretty smart :P
…then Doc pointing out that twilight is falling later and later these days, meaning the playoffs are right around the corner.
This is so weird. The other night I was leaving work and the sun hadn’t completely gone down. I thought, huh, I guess sundown’s getting later these days, then I got a chill down my back. Playoffs. *shudder*
Sports Club Stats probably thinks Soupy’s worth 7 mil! So there! :p
Hatcher is out with a busted knee? Are you sure someone didn’t just decide to bite it?
Also, Philly’s on an 8-game losing streak? I had no idea!
Bethanie, I think Travis “bit” Hatcher’s knee with a bear trap.
I thought, huh, I guess sundown’s getting later these days, then I got a chill down my back.
It’s like a hockey horror movie.
I’m not sure Pookie. I don’t think Travis would do that. He’s so sweet and innocent.
The Stars are giving away autographed Brett Hull hockey pucks to the first 500 people to renew their season tickets. I can’t fully explain why this makes me laugh so hard.
Acorns can bite me any time :D
Does the Stars’ attendance in any way compare to the cavernous atmosphere in which the Devils play?
Acorns can bite me any time :D
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Schnookie says, “alix is so subtle!”
The Stars are giving away autographed Brett Hull hockey pucks to the first 500 people to renew their season tickets.
If I got my hands on one of those I’d doodle a mustache on it and then throw it in the garbage IN FRONT OF YOUNG DALLAS FANS. Because I’m a Sabres fan and that’s what we do, darn it!
Doc reports that Greiss is 22 years old, in his first NHL season, and has played only 70 minutes before tonight. We say, in unison, “He’s getting a shutout tonight.”
More evidence we’re twinsies. We always help out the goalie in his first NHL start.
What a shitty goal. Marty… get. it. fucking. together.
Damn it. Stupid Sharks.
If I got my hands on one of those I’d doodle a mustache on it and then throw it in the garbage IN FRONT OF YOUNG DALLAS FANS.
Typically classless!
Actually no. Vish-dog needed not to get that penalty to result in that goal.
I refuse to blame Marty.
Heather, you classless, diabolical, evil beeyotch! I can’t think of anything worse than that!
BOOO :(
Does the Stars’ attendance in any way compare to the cavernous atmosphere in which the Devils play?
I don’t pay too close attention to attendance, but I wouldn’t be surprised. If the time is changed, even a smidgen, the lower bowl will be empty until the second period. So it often looks worse than it is.
Stupid. Fucking. Penalty.
Patty, is there a reason for that? I don’t know. I try to go to as many games as I can, but I hate seeing empty seats either way. It makes me sad.
So sorry the Sharks scored! (Was Joe involved? Is Marleau playing? Because he’s on my team too…)
They showed a shot of RJ and Neale a few minute ago where they looked just like those too old man muppets.
We have traffic issues, Bethanie, and there are times when national broadcasts want to move the time to accommodate the Eastern time zone a little. So if it’s earlier than 7:30, it’s hard for people to get into their seats by then. And the lower bowl is the corporate bowl, so they are lazy-asses and don’t appreciate hockey like they should . :D I assume they get to their seats, marvel at how great they are, then go straight to the bar.
(Was Joe involved? Is Marleau playing? Because he’s on my team too…)
I’m pretty sure Marleau scored the goal. I’m not watching it, I’m listening to it on NHL Game Radio, which is a little choppy sometimes.
Heather, no Joe, no Marleau. Just Cheechoo.
Waldorf and Stadler! Now I want RJ and Harry to sing, “Why do we always come here? Sometimes we’ll never know. It’s like a kind of torture to have to watch this show!”
Haha! Meg, that’s hilarious!
“Schnookie says, “alix is so subtle!”
HEE! Clearly it’s my most obvious trait.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ZACHHHHHH!
What a crazy fucking goal.
WOOOOO!!!!! I was just grousing that Zach needed to score more!
WOOOOOOOOO!!! And Parise’s on my fantasy team, too!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Wooooooo! Yay Zach! I mean, Devils!
Alix’s bite partner with the assist?
And Parise’s on my fantasy team, too!
Dittles!
WOOO ZACH!!! :) I love you again!
That was just a ridiculous goal. I bet Zach was diving only to make it seem more dramatic. :D
Zach’s annoyed I decided on Jamie for my new jersey. Sorry, kiddo, I love you anyway.
Go Devils! (Did Joe get the assist? No?) :D
The Stars are giving away autographed Brett Hull hockey pucks to the first 500 people to renew their season tickets.
Oh, you have to renew online to be eligible. It was in my creepy season ticket holder renewal package.
Good lord, SOMEBODY SHOOT THE PUCK!
Yeah, if you renew over the phone instead of a puck you get some air hockey thingies.
Yeah, if you renew over the phone instead of a puck you get some air hockey thingies.
*grumble* Stupid air hockey thingies.
The San Jose trivia question is:
Where did the Devils franchise start?
A) Denver
B) New York
C) Kansas City
Kansas City?
C, Kansas City
I think you’re right, Bethanie.
But, uh, Heather? You’re wrong.
Seriously, somebody shoot the puck.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Madden!
THANKS DEVILS! Keep it up!
WOOOOOOOO!!!! Madden! And all because of Paulie!
THey have not officially said it yet, but yes, it is Kansas City (Scouts). Then they became the Colorado Rockies….
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Don’t bother, Heather, they’d like to score goals without shooting today.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Brylin!
We are getting the weirdest goals ever.
WOOOOOOOOO!!! This game is nuts!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
I’m liking this game a lot right now.
Sarge! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Yeah, if you renew over the phone instead of a puck you get some air hockey thingies.
And I hear if you upgrade a section, they’ll promise you a playoff tracker (so you can watch the team drop out in the first round!) but you’ll never actually RECEIVE said playoff tracker.
Good lord, what a crazy game.
Crazy goals, crazy saves; it’s insane!
Don’t bother, Heather, they’d like to score goals without shooting today.
I’m just not as confident in this plan as they seem to be.
Man, I turn around for 2 minutes to watch a video on how to make authentic chicken-fried steak and I come back to a crazy game! Go Devils!
*grumble* Stupid air hockey thingies.
I hate air hockey thingies!
But, uh, Heather? You’re wrong.
If you don’t already read the xkcd.com comic, you should.
Man, I really wish JeffK wouldn’t play Guitar Hero music at games. It makes me want to play it soooo badly!
I’m just not as confident in this plan as they seem to be.
Yeah, I think their logic might be a bit lacking here. And honestly, Campbell! I know that he’s stressed, but usually he’s at least a defensively questionable net benefit to the team. Lately he’s just a wreck.
Man, I really wish JeffK wouldn’t play Guitar Hero music at games. It makes me want to play it soooo badly!
I definitely mention Guitar Hero in my liveblog of this game. “Knights of Cydonia” is so awesome.
Lately he’s just a wreck.
He’s an undeniable mess. Totally pathetic. (We’re not gonna get anything for him if he keeps this up!)
I love Roby. His advice for Campbell? “It’s tough for everyone. Suck it up.”
Roby is awesome. Also I accidentally switched channels . . . Darcy didn’t say anything interesting did he?
Heather, that comic is awesome! Robi’s comment is also awesome. This Devils game is awesome. There’s a lot of awe in the air here tonight is what I’m saying.
OK, that episode of Chico Eats was quite possibly the cutest thing ever.
You’re right, Pookie. For example, it is awesome how impotent the Sabres offense has been of late. In the rather more archaic sense of the word.
Kidding–I’m glad the Devils are kicking ass and taking names.
Chico Eats was extra adorable tonight.
I officially love the Sutter family.
In the rather more archaic sense of the word.
Awe, poor Sabres fans! But there’s still a lot of hockey left to be played!
(Heather, on your computer that should read: “Aw poor Sabers fans! But there’s still alot of hockey left to be played!”)
What happened on Chico’s Eats?
That comic is hilarious!
Yes, yes, do tell us about what happened on Chico Eats!
I wish I had Center Ice – I love Chico Eats, from the games I saw it on when I had that free CI preview.
What happened on Chico’s Eats?
They’ve introduced a portion of it wherein someone (random fans in the crowd, the team owner, etc) says, “Hey, Chico! What are you eating today?” So today’s episode had Chico standing by the food stand and then Brent Sutter’s mother comes over and says, “Hey Chico! What are you eating today?” Since Grace Sutter is like the cutest cute little old lady ever it was really adorable. Then she and Chico did a goofy little dance together.
Pookie, that is too cute. I wish I’d seen it.
You know what was not too cute? The shitty goal Crunchy just let in.
Ah, it’s 2-0? That blows. (*in a small voice* Did Vinny score?)
Oh, Pookie. You made that last part up, didn’t you?
It’s 2-0, and no Vinny didn’t score. Gratton and Richards have the goals.
The dance? Nope! I tell the truth! (Schnookie has a better description in the game diary.)
Whooo!
Who scored? See! Plenty of hockey let to be played!
It’s true: Grace Sutter and Chico did such a cute little dance together. :)
Then she and Chico did a goofy little dance together.
SO AWESOME. This is why we need something like Chico Eats for Razor.
Oh, thank god, Rooooooy-Zzzzzzzz! You know how he scored that? HE SHOT THE PUCK!
Meg, all Darcy said was that they’re talking, that money and terms have been mentioned and that for now the focus is on re-signing Campbell. He didn’t say they would trade him if he isn’t re-signed but he didn’t deny it either. (Basically nothing new.)
Who scored?
Roy, really nicely executed 2 on 1.
Also, I suspect, lipstick on the pig. Unless they can actually capitalize on a powerplay tonight.
Also, I suspect, lipstick on the pig.
:^::::::::::::::::: I mean, I’m so sorry!
1. The Devils are doing well in a sloppy game in spite of their poor discipline (Greene throwing the puck, Gionta’s trip). They are picking up on the heads-up plays and San Jose’s giveaways better than the Sharks.
B. More impressively, they actually thrived on Greiss’ lack of experience with their goals. A more experienced goalie would have never gone out that far for a loose puck unless he KNOWS he would get it; closed down on that post; and kept his legs together (not like Brylin shot a rocket to the 5 hole). Given the Devils’ traditionally poor play against back-up goalies, this is a thing.
III. Chris Gratton sucks.
Four) It wasn’t the smaller pads in the 80s that led to so many goals, the goalies and defensemen just weren’t that good. Defensive schemes didn’t involve traps or zone play and goalies just weren’t as good until Roy brought the butterfly back to inspire a ton of young and budding goaltenders.
Thanks Heather, that’s pretty much what I expected from Regier. He was quoted earlier as saying that he thinks you have to be optimistic unless you have a reason not to be. I figure that’s pretty classic Darcy there.
Aw poor Sabers fans!
I missed this the first time but… NOT. FUNNY.
That was a terrible goal by Crunchy but for the record, Campbell is now a -8 in the last three games (including this one).
:^::::::::::::::::: I mean, I’m so sorry!
That’s very convincing, Pookie. Really.
Honestly, I’m not really upset right now anyway. I’ve learned to let go and love my streaky, immature team for what it is.
B. More impressively, they actually thrived on Greiss’ lack of experience with their goals.
This is what’s really getting me. I mean, the Devils? Capitalizing on an inexperienced goalie? Have we ever seen this before?!?
(Loved the numbering system, John!)
He was quoted earlier as saying that he thinks you have to be optimistic unless you have a reason not to be.
Yeah, he said that too! Yeah, typical Darcy. Didn’t really say much either way.
The San Jose guys just gave the trivia answer, it was indeed Kansas City. Then went on about the Mickey Mouse thing and how Devils fans have worn Mickey Mouse ears during games against the Oilers since then. Then they added, “Wayne Gretzgy has never said anything bad about anybody since then…well, at least not in public.”
I missed this the first time but… NOT. FUNNY.
I thought it was alot funny!
I’ve learned to let go and love my streaky, immature team for what it is.
Yeah, sometimes that’s just what you’ve gotta do.
I thought it was alot funny!
Now you’re just mocking me!
Now you’re just mocking me!
Me? Never! :)
Boo.
Brian Gionta is fired. I don’t care how badly he feels!
And here we go, third period breakdown.
And here we go, third period breakdown.
I smell a regulation 4-3 loss.
It’s not too late for that, Frisby.
Brian Gionta went from being off-sides constantly, to being, well off-sides and an own-goal scorer. Idiot.
Lipstick on the pig indeed, Meg.
I smell a 5-3 loss.
Wait, what am I doing? that’s negative thinking.
*flips switch*
I smell a 4-2 win! Positive thinking!
Ooh. Own goal? Not good.
Funny that Pratt has probably his worst little sequence as a Sabre and the Lightning score immediately after he gets OFF the ice.
Not really, Patty. Just another one of those your own guy hits the puck and it deflects in by accident.
Zach should have scored. And the refs took too long to blow the whistle on that gathering in front of the net. They need to stop trying to jump Marty.
Poor Gio.
FeistyMarty! I like it.
Ooh, lipstick reapplication.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Whooooooo!!!!! Vanek is on such a roll.
Hmmmm… This pig might be okay after all…
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
San Jose gives the Player of the Game Award to Sergei Brylin!
Whooooooo!!!!! Vanek is on such a roll.
He’s gonna get that playoff spot if he has to do it himself.
WOO :)
Crunchy’s like, “Are you calling me a pig?!” Great. His eating disorders just got worse. Seriously, though, tie game? Awesome!
As for the Devils, WOOOOOOOO!!! (Sorry, andrew!)
KG, were you getting the Devils feed? Is was choc full o’ adorable Zach.
Let’s win this thing in OT, please. No shootout.
He’s gonna get that playoff spot if he has to do it himself.
I’m so happy about his play because I feel like he’s really learning to be a first line player and it’s a good sign for his future as something other than the most resented hockey player in Buffalo. :)
Seriously, though, tie game? Awesome!
Yup, it is awesome, and the credit should really go to Connolly. He’s playing much better than I expected through this bone spur.
I’m so happy about his play because I feel like he’s really learning to be a first line player and it’s a good sign for his future as something other than the most resented hockey player in Buffalo. :)
I agree. He definitely seems to be getting more comfortable as The Guy and he looks so much more relaxed on the ice. He’s just playing his game and not forcing things so much. It is very nice to see.
Woooooooooooooo! Nik Hagman! (I love that guy.)
Sorry. Ignore me.
You can tell that Sarge really hates Stan. Good for him. :)
Hey, Vanek just got credit for the 2nd goal as well as the 3rd.
Whooooo!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! THOMAS VANEK WITH THE NATURAL HAT TRICK!
That’s a hattrick for Vanek.
What? Vanek got a goal? Yay!
Patty, Vanek has three goals! Three! He’s a total bust!
NO WAY!
And yay Devils! Can you play them again tomorrow? Be a big help.
Ooooh, a natural hat trick.
You can tell that Sarge really hates Stan. Good for him. :)
That was one of the best post-game interviews I’ve ever seen! That bit about him complaining at home was the funniest thing! I had no idea Sarge had that in him!
That’s a hattrick for Vanek.
Wowza! WOOO!!! Congrats, Sabres fans!
Three! He’s a total bust!
Why didn’t y’all cut him! He’s worthless!
Sarge is a funny guy. Wayyyyy funnier than Stan.
That interview was just added to my highlights of the night. It was so spunky, on Sarge’s part.
Congrats, Sabres fans!
Hee. Devils and Sabres fans happy on the same day. It’s about as common as a lunar eclipse. :D
Sarge obviously appreciated today’s appreciation from IPB.
It’s about as common as a lunar eclipse.
Har har! Good one!
I’ve been distracted by the eclipse. My little brother wanted me to take him outside so he could see it, and he was like, “oooh. the moon is going away.”
He’s four, mind you. I love him. :) But the eclipse is really nice.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Go Devils!! And what’s this? The Sabres win tonight, too? The HELL???? This can only mean wonderful things for the Stars, too, right? :D
That interview with Sarge was hilarious. His thinly-veiled disgust for Stan, his sullen responses (Stan: “Can I teach you something about hockey?” Sarge, like a recalcitrant teenager: “Yes. [SIGH]“), then totally cold-cocking Stan with the unexpected sarcasm — it was BEAUTIFUL! (Pando was equally feisty in his interview after the last game. We’re getting the old-school, quiet guys taking jabs at Stan just gorgeously lately. I love it!)
Hee. Devils and Sabres fans happy on the same day. It’s about as common as a lunar eclipse. :D
Hopefully this isn’t the last time it happens in the next three years :D
I just got off my lazy ass and stepped out into the cold — I have to admit, that lunar eclipse is pretty damn cool and completely gorgeous. Bethanie, I don’t blame your brother!
I’ve been distracted by the eclipse.
Yeah, it’s too cloudy here for good eclipse viewing sadly.
And with that I’ve got to run and watch project runway. Have a great night everyone. Good luck, Stars!
The eclipse really was extraordinary (I would even go so far as to say it’s awesome)!
The Stars totally have to win tonight! I mean, I not great at pattern recognition but…
See ya, Meg! Have fun with PR!
He’s pretty spunky for a four-year-old. Being like, 20 years older than him, it’s a little awkward but he’s a smart kid. He made me promise to take him outside, and I warned him that it was cold, but he didn’t mind it. He’s loving the eclipse; he’s sitting at the window just staring outside. Eww, I’m done rambling.
Enjoy PR, Meg! If you get a second later or tomorrow can you let me know if the reunion episode is worth watching? Thanks!
Aw, Bethanie, that’s so cute about your brother!
Yeah, my mom got remarried ten years ago, and I thought I would hate having a step-brother, but I’ve enjoyed it. The kid’s a sweetheart.
How about this postgame interview:
Stan: “Did you do something in the offseason to get yourself into such great shape? Did you do something different?”
Schnookie: “Like steroids?”
Madden, eyes shifting nervously: “No.”
I think if the Stars win after the Devils and Sabres have, it’ll break the pattern. Unless we count the Sharks as a loss for IPB. Let’s do that!
So cute about your little brother, Bethanie! I remember when my nephew was about that age, he explained to me very patiently how the moon might look like just a sliver, but it’s really the whole moon and only part is lit up.
Yes Pookie I did watch the Devils feed but I was rather distracted most of the game so I only noticed a few shots of Zach. Did he get interviewed in the post-game?
No Zach interviews, just lots of shots of him looking all smiley at the bench.
That Madden interview was priceless. I love Mad-dog.
Little kids are so eager to share what they know and they have a tendency to teach you something that you didn’t know. I was eighteen when he was born, so you would think that after just graduating high school, there would be nothing a little kid could teach you. He just absorbs information like crazy. I’m babysitting him for the week, so I’m ready to learn all sorts of new things. :)
Can someone fill me in on what Sarge did in the interview please? :)
Oh, sorry, KG! I’m getting sucked into ANTM! Stan was doing his usual old Stan routine and Sarge was very thinly veiling his disdain. Then Stan said something about how Sarge plays wherever the coach wants him to and never complains. So Sarge said with a total straight face, “I complain at home.” He completely stopped Stan in his tracks who said, “Really?” Sarge was like, “No!”
No problem. :) Haha wow go Sarge! That is great!
Hilarious! I find Sarge oddy attractive.
Gah, I’m totally sending Dishnetwork some hate mail now and demanding a refund for services not provided. That Brylin interview sounds priceless!
You’re welcome Sabres fans! Van did dick all while I had him for fantasy, and as soon as I dropped him he took off! *grumble grumble*
Frisby, they should give you ALL your money back for missing the Sarge interview!
Hee! Sarge rocks.
Hey Patty, are the Stars winning? I know I said Marty can suck it, but I really need them to beat the Flames because they’re tied with us.
Flames had 7 shots in two periods, then got a frickin’ SH goal, so now it’s 2-1.
No wait!!!!!!! It’s 2-2!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This is a “thing I love about hockey”: the perfectly flat puck going 100 mph from the point and into the net, in slo-mo. Amazes me.
YAY! Go Stars! Squash those Lamers.
Ladies!!!
NO MENTION OF SARGE GETTING THE FIRST STAR!!!
You’re killing me!!!
Oh, um… *shifty eyes* you, uh, noticed!
Just kidding! We were thrilled for Sarge and after his star-making interview I did say, “Sarge is rocketing up my list of favorite Devils!” Does that make up for the First Star snub? Even just a little?
NO MENTION OF SARGE GETTING THE FIRST STAR!!!
Who now? :P
(Oh, and you guys — the MacGyver episode of “Mythbusters”? Two minutes in, I can safely say it ROCKS. :D)
YAY! Bieksa played a game for the AHL Moose tonight, and should probably play for the Canucks on Saturday! I’m so happy. That was a scary injury.
I can safely say it ROCKS. :D
Don’t tell me any more!!!
Makes up for it a little bit. Any chance you know how to get the interview online?
How’s it going, Patty? Still 2-2?
The Stars just spent the whole PK with posession of the puck. On the PK! I lurve them.
Any chance you know how to get the interview online?
Hm. I don’t know about that. The Devils are pretty awful at putting their postgame interview stuff online, although I don’t often look, so maybe I’m wrong?
Oooh, that sounds promising! Don’t let it get to OT, k, Stars?
Crap.
You probably needed to be more specific, alix.
Shootout?
Phaneuf is such a prick. Pardon my French.
Um. No.
No OT. Because we lost.
Oh man! HATE that guy SO much! What did he do this time?
Oh BOO! I’m sorry! Stupid Lamers. Oh well…Minny lost to Chicago so that’s something.
He had Ribs pinned to the glass and the puck was long gone, then he just holds his hand over Ribs’ face. Then after the horn, he wrestles him to the ground. Jerk.
Where’s Caitlin? I love Ralph’s tie.
AHHHH! He’s such a scum bag! He does something like that every single time we play them. And then he whines when Nazzy (who’s like 170 lbs soaking wet) hits him.
Anyone see the latest update from Tom Gulitti on the comment box?
“Rupp wasn’t pleased with the contents of his warmup comments box tonight. “Most of them were about me,” he said. “The rest were the usual (expletives).” There were also some gum wrappers in there. Rupp said he was going to get rid of the box before the game, but his teammates convinced him keep it.”
Ookies, if you recorded the Sarge interview (Tivo or otherwise) do not erase it! Go out and get Pinnacle Studio. It comes with this neat little gadget that you can plug RCA jacks into, and then connect to a USB port on your computer. You can use it to download and edit all the video you want. It’s what I used to make all of the videos I have uploaded to Youtube. The best $100 (US) that I have spent.
Hey if you guys end up getting Pinnacle Studio that means you’re going to have to upload Zach interviews for me. :)
Oops, forgot to close a tag there. Link to my youtube
That is SO FUNNY about Rupp’s comment box!
I’m sorry to report that we didn’t record the Sarge interview. It’s lost to the sands of time. @@@@
Frisby, I’m sorry but we didn’t record the game! I’m so sorry!
I’m so glad Rupp is persevering on the Suggestion Box front!
And on that note, I should really head to bed. Woo-hoo, Devils! Woo-hoo, Sabers! Sorry Stars fans!
Pookie when you get up you must go to gettyimages if you have not already and search for Zach. The newest picture of him from the Sharks game is pretty funny.
I’m sorry to report that we didn’t record the Sarge interview. It’s lost to the sands of time.
What? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooo…
Btw, Dishnetwork says that they are going to credit my account and I will see it on my next statement. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Please do report back. If we need to write some angry posts to get your money back for you, we will. I mean, look at the success we had raging against Blersus! IPB is all about results!
KG, was the picture you’re talking about the one where Zach looks like he’s having a temper tantrum on the ice? :D
I was totally on the concourse watching them tape Chico Eats tonight! Doc was even up there. I asked him if they would have Doc Eats next year. He said it would only consist of him eating 18 varieties of popcorn. True story.
I lament that I didn’t recognize Grace Sutter or the dance while I was watching it. I couldn’t figure out why Chico was dancing strangely. I missed the Edmonton game, due to it being before Christmas and me being a retail drone.
I thought Chico was just nuts(er).
Frisby, odds are I’ll record the game because I’ll be at uni when it’s on and if we have any kind of luck, it’ll be the Devils’ feed since they usually pick up the home team. So maybe, MAYBE, you can get the Sarge interview after all :)
Ah frick, it’s the Sharks. Sorry Frisby!
Good morning, IPB!
Was the picture you’re talking about the one where Zach looks like he’s having a temper tantrum on the ice?
He totally does!
I like the photo of Marty and Roenick looking like they’re going to throwdown.
Yes Schnookie that’s the picture! Zach looked like a little kid crying because he didn’t get his way.
I am so humbled that Josh witnessed the Greatest “Chico Eats!” EVER in person. That is so awesome that Doc said he’s going to eat 18 types of popcorn! We almost got popcorn to document during our trip to the Rock, just as a Doc shout-out (and, well, because we like popcorn), but we didn’t have enough time before the game to buy any, and hate buying food during intermissions. And that’s my story.
The Marty/Roenick throwdown was hilarious! Almost as hilarious as tantrum-throwing Zach. :P
I thought Chico was just nuts(er).
And you were still right!
KG, I thought Zach looked like he was having a tantrum in the minute! I don’t know why I didn’t say something at the time. I think I was wrapped up in the goal or something. Heh. But yeah, that’s totally what Zach looks like when Sutter tells him he has to get off the ice after practice.
Patty, if you’re around, I totally saw Ralph’s tie! It was one of the few times where Ralph triumphs over Razor in the tie battle.
Morning, IPB! And thanks, Devils, for winning last night!
The Marty/Roenick throwdown was hilarious!
I liked Marty Brodeur, but now I love Marty!
I liked Marty Brodeur, but now I love Marty!
It should be noted that Marty was the one jawing with JR, but it was Paulie who wrestled him into submission. (At least I think it was. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Remember, kids — Paulie will dunk a bitch.)
It should be noted that Marty was the one jawing with JR, but it was Paulie who wrestled him into submission.
Well, before this, I barely noticed Paul Martin, and now I have all these warm fuzzy feelings for him! Good job, Paulie! :D
Remember, kids — Paulie will dunk a bitch.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
it was Paulie who wrestled him into submission.
I watched this again because I thought you were wrong and it was Pando, but no, we were both wrong. It was Oduya. I prefer the Paulie story though, so I’ll be sticking to that one too.
Eh, Paulie wrestled someone into submission in that scrum. I wasn’t paying super-close attention, and I figured it probably wasn’t JR because it was at the end of the scrum, but Oduya won’t dunk a bitch, so it’s not as good a narrative. :P
Oduya won’t dunk a bitch, so it’s not as good a narrative. :P
Oh totally. Paulie actually wrestled the guy, Oduya just sort of waved his hand in his face. Paulie = much more coolerer.
Afternoon, everyone. Wow it’s quiet here today.
Pookie, I would say that the PR reunion show is worth fast-forwarding through just to see Michael Kors cracking up over the wrestling challenge but otherwise pretty boring.
I get the feeling PR’s reunion show really peaked with Season 1′s. That was a fine, fine bit of reality TV programming, wasn’t it? Ahhh… good times.
And yeah, what the hell? Why is it so quiet again? Why are the GMs willfully not breaking up our tedium with hilarious trades?
Why are the GMs willfully not breaking up our tedium with hilarious trades?
Because they’re all trying to prove Burke wrong. Asshats.
And yeah, what the hell? Why is it so quiet again? Why are the GMs willfully not breaking up our tedium with hilarious trades?
I know, right!
This makes me afraid that they’re all bottling up the crazy for deadline day.
This makes me afraid that they’re all bottling up the crazy for deadline day.
It makes me afraid that they’re going to make like the NBA did last year and have literally zero trades at the deadline.
It makes me afraid that they’re going to make like the NBA did last year and have literally zero trades at the deadline.
That would be a spectacular waste of time.
Urgh, this entire day is just a waste of time *sigh*
Urgh, this entire day is just a waste of time *sigh*
And frustrating. Sigh.
The Flames just picked up some defenseman from the Flyers for a third-round pick in ’09.
I have hopes that my day will go well. I saw two guys walking across our yard from the crazy, crazy bitch neighbor’s house, both of them carrying chainsaws. They approached the one big tree in our front yard and I was like, “WTF?!?” Turns out Boomer had made an appointment for them to prune the tree and they just figured they’d drop by while they were doing the neighbor’s yard, too. Whew! I wouldn’t put it past Crazy, Crazy Bitch to cut down our trees! Then I get to work and everyone’s in a tizzy because Mr. Manuscript managed to delete all his footnotes. He was despondent. Turns out he was just looking at the thing in the wrong view. Disaster #2 averted! I can only assume that Disaster #3, which is surely Lou saying, “Vinny? Nah, I don’t think we want him”, will also be averted!
I know, right!
This makes me afraid that they’re all bottling up the crazy for deadline day.
they always do and it drives me insane.
Pookie, I am so sorry! (I wouldn’t put it past your nutso neighbor to cut down your trees EITHER.)
Poor Mr. Manuscript. I feel bad for him, but at the same time I realize how annoying he is. So I feel for you, Pookie. :D
I’ve managed to sidestep two or three disasters this morning, and have faced one head on sort of, so hopefully the rest of the damn day will be uneventful.
Boo we’re having our first producer’s meeting of the year next week. I don’t want to go.
My day has been largely disaster-free, but also largely Vinny-being-traded-to-the-Devils-free. Hrmph.
Pookie, I would say that the PR reunion show is worth fast-forwarding through just to see Michael Kors cracking up over the wrestling challenge but otherwise pretty boring.
That was definitely the highlight. The only other good part was Victorya’s icy bitch face when Heidi called her uptight but that’s been in the previews all week.
They did also reveal the fan favorite which I will not comment on in fear of giving away who won.
Aww man. I just read an article about Trev Linden and his dad and how this is probably his last season, and now I’m all choked up. Stupid newspaper.
That was definitely the highlight. The only other good part was Victorya’s icy bitch face when Heidi called her uptight but that’s been in the previews all week.
Did anyone else notice how touchy-feely Rami and Chris were with each other? That was a bit of a surprise, considering some of the other designers were giving off a bit of a “I have to be in the same room with you people, again” vibe off.
Did anyone else notice how touchy-feely Rami and Chris were with each other?
I did notice that and found it really interesting. I wouldn’t peg them as two who would necessarily get along so I was surprised to see that.
I just read an article about Trev Linden and his dad and how this is probably his last season, and now I’m all choked up. Stupid newspaper.
Awww… It’s always sad when those local institutions retire.
Word, Heather.
But in happier news…Bieksa’s playing tonight! He was maybe going to be out for the whole season, so it’s very exciting.
Man, I’m so behind on Project Runway. I think the only season I ever got to watch fully was the one with Austin, Jay and Wendy Pepper.
I think the only season I ever got to watch fully was the one with Austin, Jay and Wendy Pepper.
That was a great season, but Season 2 with Santino and Daniel Vosovic was my favorite.
That was a great season, but Season 2 with Santino and Daniel Vosovic was my favorite.
I haven’t seen the first season, but season 2 was my favorite of the ones I’ve seen, I think.
That was a great season, but Season 2 with Santino and Daniel Vosovic was my favorite.
I just remember that I really rooted for Austin Scarlett to win. Isn’t he a bridal designer now? I just remember Wendy was evil and that Kara had that big flap over getting her shoes from Dollhouse for her final collection or whatever.
:D
See, this totally justifies my quitting smoking! I gave up cancer so that now I can TiVo PR and ANTM to my heart’s content and catch up to well, everyone else in the universe.
I think season 1 of PR stands as the best so far, but really, I’ve loved them all! It’s a surprisingly durable conceit for a show.
Season 1 was the best TV, but I thought Daniel and Santino were the most interesting designers to see work.
Rumour has it the Blackhawks offered Forsberg a 3 yr/11 million deal. They might be insane.
Rumour has it the Blackhawks offered Forsberg a 3 yr/11 million deal. They might be insane.
Might be? Hey, I can save them a lot of heartache. Withdraw $11 million from the bank, Blackhawks, douse it in lighter fluid and set on fire.
Are you serious, alix?!? That’s… INSANE! Maybe the Blackhawks aren’t as much on the right track as everyone thought they’d be with Wirtz gone.
Yeah, I thought they were on the right track with their young, scrappy rookies, and good drafting, but maybe not. But Forsberg’s foot will probably save them from their own stupidity.
Hee! I’m still surprised my team is 4th in the league for fighting majors.
4th in fighting majors? Philly and Anaheim must be one-two, right? Who’s 3? The Devils must be 30th.
Anaheim is first, Calgary is actually second, Philly is third. And the Devils are 15th. Must be all Clarkson. The Kings and Sabres are at the bottom.
The Devils are 15th?!? Oh, I guess Asham and Clarkson do fight quite a bit. Still… I’m shocked!
I was quite surprised as well, Pookie! And it’s kind of funny that Buffalo and LA have an “enforcer” but aren’t even close to anyone.
For a while Clarkson led the league in fighting majors. For some reason that really surprised me, but I suppose he does get into the lion’s share of the Devils’ fights eh?
Mmmm. These thai peanut noodles with tofu are the most delicious things ever.
IPB better perk up, I’m waxing poetic about my lunch.
IPB better perk up, I’m waxing poetic about my lunch.
Yeah, and I was just about to write a thing about enforcers. It’s been a slow day.
It has been a slow day! We’re all in a state of suspended animation waiting for this stupid trade deadline!
5 more damn days.
Nonis isn’t a fan of big time rentals, so I’m looking forward to getting Mr.New Canuckerson. He’ll look good for a game, and then give us 5 goals and fight with Jeff Cowan and Trev Linden over who gets to play on the 4th line, and disappear quietly in the summer.
But I’m waiting on pins and needles for Vinny to wear Devils red.
I’m finding those pins and needles are becoming increasingly uncomfortable. But hey, if we get Vinny, it’ll be worth it. If we don’t, I’m gonna be piiiiissed ;)
And it’s kind of funny that Buffalo and LA have an “enforcer” but aren’t even close to anyone.
Well, considering that our “enforcer” a) can’t fight and b) barely plays, this information does not surprise me :D
We’re all in a state of suspended animation waiting for this stupid trade deadline!
Apparently my work must be directly tied to the state of hockey news. When hockey news is slow, we get slammed. When hockey news is crazy busy, we’re super slow. Huh. Convenient!
How is everyone today at least? It has been a frazzlingly stressful day, but at least it’s only an hour until my (work) day is over!
How is everyone today at least?
I’m bored out of my skull. I finished playing all the video games I have, I’m out of ingredients to make cookies/cake with, all my knitting suddenly got boring and my dog is at the vet’s (nothing serious, he’s just old). I’m having a very whiny day :P
Oh, and I’m sorry your work is so busy! There, I got all wrapped up in myself and forgot to think about you. My bad.
I’m having a very whiny day :P
Eugh, me too, Mags. And it’s been so ridiculous today that I’m seriously looking forward to going home and balancing my checkbook.
Something is wrong with me, probably.
Oh, and I’m sorry your work is so busy! There, I got all wrapped up in myself and forgot to think about you. My bad.
Oh, it’s okay! How’s your leg? I forgot to ask — there, my bad too! :D
I’m seriously looking forward to going home and balancing my checkbook.
Hey, that could be fun. I think there is something undeniably appealing about things that are either right or wrong.
And my leg is pretty good. I kind of hate that I have to grab crutches to do everything and that half the time I’m watching tv I leave them in a bad spot beside by the couch and someone trips over them. Renske says it is my subconscious looking to inflict the same pain on someone else. I have a cruel subconscious…
kind of hate that I have to grab crutches to do everything and that half the time I’m watching tv I leave them in a bad spot beside by the couch and someone trips over them.
C):>(
That’s no good, Mags! I’m sorry. Hopefully you won’t need those crutches much longer, …right?
And there’s no hockey on tonight! At least I’m getting a movie in the mail.
Hopefully you won’t need those crutches much longer, …right?
Yeah, we’ll see. I hope not much longer.
As for the hockey, the NHL’s schedulers SUCK.
Yeah, we’ll see. I hope not much longer.
As for the hockey, the NHL’s schedulers SUCK.
Also, my lack of Center Ice? Blows.
Man, we should totally forget this day even ever happened! At least Obama left town. Yesterday traffic was all messed up because Obama came to town to campaign.
I got so bored just now I way exponentially increased my Netflix queue. Does Netflix have a cutoff point? I’m sure there was no need for me to put that many seasons of The Wire in my queue, but uh, I’m sure I can delete them later if the mood strikes me.
Also, my lack of Center Ice? Blows.
Oh totally. Have you looked in the CI:online? I would totally have it if they offered it here. I think ESPN360 is offering it for Europe next year though, so I’ll probably get it then.
Does Netflix have a cutoff point?
I dunno, that might be worth investigating :P
Caitlin, there is no such thing as too many seasons of “The Wire” in your queue.
Oh totally. Have you looked in the CI:online? I would totally have it if they offered it here. I think ESPN360 is offering it for Europe next year though, so I’ll probably get it then.
I can technically get it both ways, but I’m waiting until next season, just because if I’m going to pay that much, I want a full season out of it.
So it looks like you’re getting it for Europe then? If you can get it in Europe next year, then there’s absolutely nothing holding me back from moving to France, now! :p
Caitlin, there is no such thing as too many seasons of “The Wire” in your queue.
You ladies talk it up so much that I queued up the first three seasons, I believe!
there is no such thing as too many seasons of “The Wire” in your queue.
That too.
So it looks like you’re getting it for Europe then?
Yup. You can already get it, but like you I’m not going to pay that much for 1/4 of a season and playoffs.
Have you been to France before?
Have you been to France before?
Sadly, no. I’ve actually never been out of America! I took almost nine years of French, so I’ve been desperate to get over there and at least see the country. I keep wanting to use my brother-in-law as an excuse. Like, “Hey, brother-in-law, let’s go take in a soccer game. In France! Let’s go! Can we stop in Paris on the way?”
I keep wanting to use my brother-in-law as an excuse. Like, “Hey, brother-in-law, let’s go take in a soccer game. In France! Let’s go! Can we stop in Paris on the way?”
Ha! Soccer, really? You should really go to France some time, it’s nice. But they are very… French. Which I think is sort of nice, and at the same time pretty awful.
Ha! Soccer, really?
Brother-in-law is a huge soccer fan. I always wind up playing him at Fifa on Playstation and getting beat terribly.
You should really go to France some time, it’s nice. But they are very… French. Which I think is sort of nice, and at the same time pretty awful.
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Hee!! Yes, the French are pretty French, aren’t they? I know what you mean. As Izzard says, “The French are very spiky…and well, French!” They are in a category all their own.
I have always wanted to go to Paris, obviously – but it would be nice to see where my brother-in-law grew up as well (the south of France).
They are in a category all their own.
Oh yes.
The south of France is niiiiiice. When we moved here we started going on vacation there. I have never been so sunburned in my entire life :D
Anyhoo, bed time. Have a good night and see y’all tomorrow! Hope for nutso trades by nutso GMs!