IPB Welcomes The Iron Boar

February 28, 2008 by Schnookie

Since the moment we heard the news of the big Janssen trade on Tuesday morning, we’ve been eagerly awaiting Bryce Salvador’s appearance in the Devils lineup. For starters, conventional wisdom says you can’t really consider yourself a serious Cup contender until you’ve got nine D-men, which we do now, so that’s a big positive. But another thing we’ve been looking forward to is the possibility that our newest guy has a kick-ass nickname. We’re not great at bestowing nicknames ourselves, you see, so we’re often stuck, while writing game diaries, having to fall back on the typically lame nicknames that permeate our favorite sport, and especially our favorite team. Colin White is “Whitey”. Andy Greene is “Greener”. Hell, half our team just gets nicknamed their first names: Marty, Zach, Travis, Patty, Paulie. Sheesh. The Devils don’t even seem to be trying. Well, as we were biding our time, waiting for the big Salvador unveiling, we got to discussing, in IM, what we hoped he’d be called.

Schnookie: I’m betting his nickname is “Scrap Iron”.
Pookie: I’m going for “Death To Flying Objects”.
Schnookie: “The Iron Boar”! “Battleship Bryce”! Or “Battleaxe Bryce”. Or just “Battleaxe”.
Pookie: I say “Ballerina Bryce”. “Bubbling Backward Bryce”.
Schnookie: “No Surrender Salvador”.
Pookie: “No Quarter Salvador”. He’d naturally turn that into “No Quadrant Salvador”.
Schnookie: He’ll fit right in as “No Quadrant Salvador”.
Pookie: “Bryce-K”!
Schnookie: I love it!
Pookie: “The Canyon”.
Schnookie: “The Canyon”?
Pookie: Bryce. Bryce Canyon.
Schnookie: Ah.
Pookie: No?
Schnookie: Well… it was lost on me, but… we don’t share a brain or anything…
Pookie: You’re stupid.
Schnookie: “The Mermaid”! Just kidding. That’s Marty.
Schnookie: “The Grist Grinder”.
Schnookie: “Hey You! New Guy!”
Schnookie: “Not-Rachunek”.
Schnookie: “The Reaper”.
Schnookie: “The Guy Who Wears 24 Now”.
Pookie: “Not Stevenson”! “Not-Odelein”!
Schnookie: “The Manitoba Mangler”.
Pookie: “The Manitoba Rocket”.
Schnookie: I think we’re setting ourselves up for a fall with that one.
Pookie: I like “The Iron Boar”.
Schnookie: Me too.

Thanks to Tom Gulitti’s investigative journalism today, we need IM about this topic no more. Salvador’s nickname, shockingly, is “Sal”. Um, TG? We think there’s a typo there. You forgot the “The Iron Boar” part. His nickname is “Sal, The Iron Boar”, right?

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on February 28, 2008 at 9:16 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I like Canyon! (Although I had the benefit of just continuing to read before I realized I didn’t get it.)
on February 28, 2008 at 9:17 pm Schnookie

I’m too stupid for Canyon. :P (It’s not often that one of us makes some kind of comment like that that the other doesn’t get. This is a rare example!)
on February 28, 2008 at 9:26 pm Caitlin

What the hell kind of nickname am I supposed to give Richards? “Brad Richards” is like the most boring-est name ever. I’m going to stick by my assessment that Holmqvist won’t be here long enough to earn a nickname, so there you go.

See, this is why I fully support my team being chock full of Europeans. It gives me more to work with, dammit.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:29 pm alix

I like the Iron Boar too. Hockey nick names are the lamest. They call Taylor Pirate Pysie. Ryan Kesler calls himself the Bull hehehe.

How’s the big BD working out for you, Dallas ladies?
on February 28, 2008 at 9:30 pm Schnookie

Hm. Brad Richards really is an almost hopelessly boring name. If he was a Devil, they’d probably just call him “Brad”. And he’d consider that a bit too spicy.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:30 pm alix

Ooops. That should be the big BR. Not BD.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:33 pm Patty (in Dallas)

So far 2 assists on 2 Hagman goals. And PRET. TEE. goals.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:34 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Wow! What passing!

Eriksson is on a 4-goal streak!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:36 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Brad “the Rich Get” Richards.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:39 pm Katebits

AWESOME post!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:39 pm Caitlin

So far 2 assists on 2 Hagman goals. And PRET. TEE. goals.

Hey, look, I love Hagman, but I’m worried we’re sliding back into everyone throwing rotten vegetables and saying “There goes old Metal-Hands” against Mittens. Would it kill Richards to set up Miettinen too? :D

(I say that just because I worry for Mittens’ self-esteem. Even though he’s just about the most self-confident guy ever).

OH MY GOODNESS, RICHARDS.

Okay, this was an awesome deal. And Daley? Really?

CAN’T WE SPARE A GOAL FOR MITTENS?
on February 28, 2008 at 9:40 pm Schnookie

Thanks, Katebits!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:41 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I love that backward pass. He has nice form.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:42 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I think Mittens likes the assists, too!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:44 pm Caitlin

I love that backward pass. He has nice form.

You know what I just realized that’s scary? They want to put Richards on the power play on the point.

Hm. Can you imagine Russian and Richards playing together on the power play?

:o
on February 28, 2008 at 9:45 pm Schnookie

Should we go back and delete all those comments from trade day with the “Richards??? NOOOOO!!! I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him!!!” :P
on February 28, 2008 at 9:46 pm Caitlin

I think Mittens likes the assists, too!

Mittens is always excited for others who score more than when HE scores. He’s so Russian-esque at times that it boggles my mind, truly.

(And PS: Hilarious post, Ookies. I love “The Iron Boar” or “Battleaxe”. Geeeeeeeeeeeenius.)
on February 28, 2008 at 9:47 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Did I say I hated him?

And where was all this scoring when he was Raccoon Wife?

I just didn’t want to trade anybody!! I still miss Halpie!!
on February 28, 2008 at 9:48 pm Patty (in Dallas)

But not as much as I did before this game started. :D
on February 28, 2008 at 9:49 pm alix

Hee. It didn’t even take you girls a full game to keep hating him :p

So, I hate to laugh at guys getting injured, but Hossa is already injured! I think maybe the Penguins get a HA HA. Not Hossa in particular.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:52 pm Caitlin

Should we go back and delete all those comments from trade day with the “Richards??? NOOOOO!!! I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him!!!” :P

NO, because I could still potentially hate him.

(I still miss Jussi and Smitty and Halpie. It’s just not every day you find out those three got traded for a dude who’s a -25 for the season, you know. ;D)
on February 28, 2008 at 9:52 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I can’t believe Hossa’s already down! How many shifts did he get in?
on February 28, 2008 at 9:53 pm Caitlin

I just didn’t want to trade anybody!! I still miss Halpie!!

I didn’t either. And I think the person I wound up hating was Brett Hull. Ahhh, yes, andrew and I were wishing STDs upon Hullie.
on February 28, 2008 at 9:56 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Plus, if I did, it was right before everybody started telling me he was a cool guy that his teammates liked. How could I have predicted that??
on February 28, 2008 at 9:56 pm Meg

So, I hate to laugh at guys getting injured, but Hossa is already injured! I think maybe the Penguins get a HA HA. Not Hossa in particular.

I think if this is at all longterm, the Penguins definitely deserve a HA HA.

Also none of the teams the Sabres needed to win tonight won. Jerks!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:00 pm alix

I hate when that happens, Meg! It’s the worst. Stupid other teams.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:02 pm Meg

Seriously I actually deigned to cheer for Ottawa and they go and lose to Philly. I hate the Senators.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:02 pm Caitlin

How many shifts did he get in?

Less than Peter Forsberg, right? And that’s just plain depressing.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:08 pm alix

Forsberg is still an illegal immigrant hehehehe. But apparently he’s in on the weekend or early next week. Hossa got to the second period.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:09 pm alix

Man. The Senators are a total mess. The Canucks have a great atmosphere in the room. Maybe some of their snipers should come enjoy our pleasant dressing room :P
on February 28, 2008 at 10:11 pm Caitlin

Forsberg is still an illegal immigrant hehehehe. But apparently he’s in on the weekend or early next week. Hossa got to the second period.

They should do a reality show and make Peter Forsberg sneak into the country. “Stealth Forsberg”, that’s what they could call it.

Now I want Forsberg to make it to the third period of his first game before his ankle gives way, just for the pure hilarity of it all.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

“No-suh” Hossa.

Anybody? Hello?
on February 28, 2008 at 10:12 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Stupid other teams.

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I think I want to make this my new motto.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:13 pm Schnookie

Yeah, it was a thoroughly unpleasant evening of results from the EC tonight. Except for the Pens-Bruins game. I have to say of the Flyers-Sens game, I guess Paddock wasn’t 100% of the problem in Ottawa.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:13 pm alix

“They should do a reality show and make Peter Forsberg sneak into the country. “Stealth Forsberg”, that’s what they could call it.”

Heh. Awesome.

“No-suh” Hossa.”

HEE!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:15 pm Meg

Except for the Pens-Bruins game.

That was bad too! I mean, not for the Devils. But bad!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:15 pm Caitlin

Good god, would someone please hire a stylist for Brett Hull? This is embarrassing. It should be illegal for this man to dress himself.

Ralph just gave him a gift certificate to a steakhouse. Yeah, the last thing Brett Hull needs is more food, Ralphie, thanks.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:16 pm Meg

It should be illegal for this man to dress himself.

That suit really was terrible.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:16 pm alix

“I think I want to make this my new motto.”

Hee. Doooooo it. Too bad teams can’t just play themselves. We win! Heh.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:17 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Mee-yow!!

Although I do agree he should get hold of Brad and switch for his Lombardo Custom Apparel gift certificate.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:21 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Too bad teams can’t just play themselves. We win!

Haha!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:22 pm Schnookie

That was bad too! I mean, not for the Devils. But bad!

I know, I know… (I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t torn about the Flyers-Sens result too. :P)

That outfit on Hull was a travesty. He was dressed like a guy who showed up at the clubhouse after a round of golf and discovered they have a dresscode, so he had to put one of the ugly sportcoats they have on hand over his golf shirt.

Ralph just gave him a gift certificate to a steakhouse. Yeah, the last thing Brett Hull needs is more food, Ralphie, thanks.

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on February 28, 2008 at 10:24 pm alix

“Too bad teams can’t just play themselves. We win!

Haha!”

Thanks for laughing, Patty. That was pretty lame.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:26 pm Sherry

(I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t torn about the Flyers-Sens result too. :P)

Probably not for the reason I was hoping for, but I’ll take it.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:31 pm Schnookie

Probably not for the reason I was hoping for, but I’ll take it.

Yeah, don’t read too much into it. :P (So, uh… how about that Paddock firing?)
on February 28, 2008 at 10:31 pm Patty (in Dallas)

He was dressed like a guy who showed up at the clubhouse after a round of golf and discovered they have a dresscode, so he had to put one of the ugly sportcoats they have on hand over his golf shirt.

That’s exactly it!

WOOOOOOOO!!! Hagman Fucking Hat Trick!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:32 pm Caitlin

Hagman, Richards, Miettinen. I love this line. I’m sorry for ever doubting you, Brad.

Congrats on the hat trick, Hags! Woah, 4 points in this game for Richards!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:33 pm Heather B.

Sherry! The Senators can’t do ANYTHING RIGHT! Gosh!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:35 pm Caitlin

That outfit on Hull was a travesty. He was dressed like a guy who showed up at the clubhouse after a round of golf and discovered they have a dresscode, so he had to put one of the ugly sportcoats they have on hand over his golf shirt.

Oh god, I know. Either that, or he looked like he was an extra on Miami Vice. Egads!

Woah, man. This night of hockey is hurting my brain. I’m really sad I wasn’t in the building for Hagman’s hat trick, since I’ve been hoping for one all season.

The Hawks look so disenfranchised and downtrodden right now. YES!
on February 28, 2008 at 10:35 pm Sherry

(So, uh… how about that Paddock firing?)

I was at school when I heard about it and it took all of my will not to stand up and do a happy dance. But then I got home and saw those shots of him squirming on the bench and felt SO bad for him.

They’ve developed a lot of bad habits though…so uh…baby steps.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:36 pm Sherry

Sherry! The Senators can’t do ANYTHING RIGHT! Gosh!

Heather, I’m not even kidding– I’ll give up whatever you would like to give up for Wade Redden. The third Flyers goal was the result of Emery making a great save on Flyers rush and Wade deciding to barrel into Emery and push him into the net.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:38 pm Sherry

Wow that was a poorly constructed post. You know what I meant.
on February 28, 2008 at 10:59 pm Sherry

Well, since my thread killing appears to be complete, I guess it’s time for bed. Good night :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:00 pm Meg

Hee. Richards is really excited to be out of Tampa.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:00 pm Jen

Oh Sparky. I do love you.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:01 pm Schnookie

‘Night, Sherry! It wasn’t you! We were eating dinner!

And yeah, Richards doesn’t seem very broken up at all about leaving his BFF. I bet Vinny demands a trade to New Jersey this summer.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:01 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Sorry Sherry, I’m just daydreaming about the rest of our season.

Brad just got his FIFTH ASSIST!!

All you picking on me for not being on board with the trade, I don’t think any of you would have predicted that!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:02 pm Schnookie

Oh, and I guess the Dallas fans here were right that Turco’s not as good without Smitty breathing down his neck.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:03 pm Schnookie

All you picking on me for not being on board with the trade, I don’t think any of you would have predicted that!

I believe we said that he is “not poop”. If that isn’t a predictor of a five-assist night, I don’t know what is.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Kinda true so far. He’s given up 4 goals. Seems like about 10 shots, but I haven’t checked.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:05 pm alix

Oooooh! Hopefully we get that Turco for the playoffs :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:06 pm Patty (in Dallas)

BOooo! alix! Just for that, I’m scraping off that motto I just painted over my front door!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:12 pm Schnookie

Oh, Patty, you don’t need to scrape off that motto! You should just say that you’re hoping to get the “Elimination-game OT against the Ducks” Luongo in the playoffs. :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:14 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Hee!

(Sorry, alix.)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm Caitlin

Oh, and I guess the Dallas fans here were right that Turco’s not as good without Smitty breathing down his neck.

Well, to be fair, I think there will be an adjustment period without Smitty. Razor said he had talked to Turco about it, and Turco had described losing Smitty as permanently losing a brother.

That being said, if Richards can keep this up, I am on cloud nine.

I believe we said that he is “not poop”. If that isn’t a predictor of a five-assist night, I don’t know what is.

The -Ookies called it first! :D

I LOVE HOCKEY. (I MISS YOU JUICY! My mom was very concerned that Finnish Or Gibberish was absolutely going to go to waste without Jokinen. ‘How can they trade him? What about Finnish or Gibberish?’ she asked me. She is much consoled by the fact that at least we always have a signed “Jussi is Juicy” shirt. :D)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What a great game! I love the Dallas Stars! Poor guys that got traded.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm alix

OOOOOOOH! ZING!

That was a terrible moment.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:17 pm Schnookie

That being said, if Richards can keep this up, I am on cloud nine.

Well I don’t think it’s at all unreasonable to expect five points a night.

OOOOOOOH! ZING!

That was a terrible moment.

I know. I’m sorry to have made fun of it. I just couldn’t resist. @@@@@
on February 28, 2008 at 11:22 pm alix

I know. I’m sorry to have made fun of it. I just couldn’t resist. @@@@@

Hee. It’s ok! It was a very good zing. And if it was any other goalie I would make fun of it too. I was just too close to it. And that was my first real playoff heart break. I was a much more casual fan for a long time.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That being said, if Richards can keep this up, I am on cloud nine.

Well I don’t think it’s at all unreasonable to expect five points a night.

I’m sold! I’m sold!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

If it helps, alix, I hate the Ducks more than life itself.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:24 pm alix

And I deserved it after zinging Turco/Patty. But don’t think I’ll let up on Turco! He’s in my bad books.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:25 pm Caitlin

Well I don’t think it’s at all unreasonable to expect five points a night.

Just to be clear, I’m not expecting five points a night. If he can at least get goals set up and continue to play on special teams like he did his very first night?? I’m sold!

:D

(That being said, you suck if you don’t get me five points a night, Sparky.)

Oh, man. Now Richards is being interviewed by Renner. Welcome to Dallas, Richards. There are pros and cons to playing for every team. Meet one of the cons and his terrifying hair.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:27 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Brad’s gettin’ a little taste of the Ric Renner interview.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:27 pm alix

It does help, Patty :D I found I was warming to them a bit earlier in the year. Bert has a weird hold over me. But then as soon as Pronger gave his fifth cross check to the back…I was just like UUUUUGHHHH! HATE!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:27 pm Patty (in Dallas)

But don’t think I’ll let up on Turco! He’s in my bad books.

Don’t let up, because without Smitty, he has no motivation.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:29 pm Schnookie

And that was my first real playoff heart break.

Awww… that first playoff heartbreak. That’s so sad! (My first was against, of course, the Rangers. If it’s any help to know that you’re not alone in your miserable misery. :P)

There are pros and cons to playing for every team. Meet one of the cons and his terrifying hair.

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*gasp*
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on February 28, 2008 at 11:29 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Richards is a good-lookin’ dude. Everybody seems to be skirting that particular thing. :D

Am I wrong? Maybe I’m just a naive WC-er.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:30 pm Jen

I only have 4 words.

COME ON SAN JOSE!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:33 pm alix

“(My first was against, of course, the Rangers. If it’s any help to know that you’re not alone in your miserable misery. :P)”

That’s very reassuring :D

I agree about Richards, Patty.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:35 pm Caitlin

Richards is a good-lookin’ dude.

Well, to be fair, I prefer them far older than me (just ask Cat or Jen), but he’s attractive, yes!

Awww… that first playoff heartbreak. That’s so sad! (My first was against, of course, the Rangers. If it’s any help to know that you’re not alone in your miserable misery. :P)

Oh my god. The Rangers. The horror. The booze I would have had to drink.

My deepest sympathies and condolences.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:36 pm alix

YAY! My future NHLer cousin is over his mono and gets to play tomorrow! I was convinced he was going to be sick way longer and mess up his whole draft year. That’s very good news.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:36 pm Schnookie

Richards is a good-lookin’ dude. Everybody seems to be skirting that particular thing. :D

Am I wrong?

I’m going “wrong” on that one. He’s even-featured, no doubt, and if you’re into that, great. But the TEETH! DEAR GOD, THE TEETH! Nope. He doesn’t do it for me.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:38 pm Pookie

I think at first Richards seems good looking but I’m with Schnookie on this, the teeth are just… it just toothy.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:38 pm Caitlin

We’re three points behind the Wings! Go Sharks, go! Beat the Wings, please!

(Where’s andrew when you need him? Dammit, I know I said this earlier, but really, this is momentous. He should be here for this.)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:40 pm Schnookie

Oh my god. The Rangers. The horror. The booze I would have had to drink.

I appreciate the sympathy. It was some kind of horrible. We won G1, then, after not having lost more than three games in a row all year, lost the next four. I’m totally over it, though. TOTALLY. Completely. Over it. FUCKERS. (Doug Gilmour, I’M LOOKING AT YOU.)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:40 pm alix

Hmmm…I haven’t noticed his teeth yet.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:42 pm Caitlin

the teeth are just… it just toothy.

Hee!

I prefer them older, personally. He looks too…young for me. My mother once asked me if I found a certain person attractive, and my younger sister asked her, “Is he old? Is he foreign looking? Then no, Caitlin doesn’t think he’s cute.”

Man, I’m kind of glad we only have one Russian on our team now.

Oh my god, Eriksson has a seriously lazy eye. He is like Frodo Baggins with an eye defect. Oh, Eriksson.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:42 pm Pookie

It was some kind of horrible. We won G1, then, after not having lost more than three games in a row all year, lost the next four.

It didn’t help that that series immediately followed the easiest playoff series ever played — NJ against MON. I was like, “What’s the big deal? The Playoffs are fun!”
on February 28, 2008 at 11:42 pm Schnookie

Hmmm…I haven’t noticed his teeth yet.

What the hell were you looking at? How do you not notice Brad Richards’ teeth? :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:43 pm alix

I swear to baby hockey Jesus, if I even see Lui THINKING about looking at a ref when he doesn’t have the puck this year in the playoffs, I will go ape shit. I don’t care if our dude is gushing blood on the ice, you can be huggy nurse goalie when the freaking refs have whistled play to a stop. Well…apparently I’m not over it yet :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:45 pm Caitlin

NJ against MON.

I am so brain damaged. I read this as “New Jersey against Montana”. I thought to myself, “Montana has a hockey team? Did they have a hockey team? I certainly didn’t get the memo on this!”

Then I realized who it was and I thought out loud, “Okay, I’m dumb.”
on February 28, 2008 at 11:45 pm Schnookie

I don’t care if our dude is gushing blood on the ice, you can be huggy nurse goalie when the freaking refs have whistled play to a stop.

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(I’m laughing because I care.)

(And because you’re cracking my shit up, alix.)
on February 28, 2008 at 11:45 pm alix

“What the hell were you looking at? How do you not notice Brad Richards’ teeth? :P”

Well dude’s like foreign to me because he was an ECer for so long. And I always see him when his mouth is closed :D
on February 28, 2008 at 11:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I like his teeth. They go very nicely with his dimples. And his little haircut. And his deep-set eyes.

Back when I watched them win the Cup, he seemed completely lacking in personality, but he seems to have grown one since then.

It was adorable that he said he was really nervous and had trouble sleeping last night.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm Schnookie

And I always see him when his mouth is closed :D

He has a very difficult time closing his mouth around those giant teeth. It’s very Bugs Bunny. Except toothier.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm Pookie

Oh, my bad, Caitlin! I should have written “MTL”. It’s late. I was so out of it tonight, some kid asked me for a book by Meredith Peirson. I picked up a book by Tamora Pierce and said, “Hm… this one looks to be in a different series than the one your looking for…” The poor kid then had to quietly say, “And it’s by a different author.” I’m like, “Hey, pipsqueak, who’s the librarian here?!”
on February 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm alix

He and Mike Modano can be twinsies :D
on February 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm Schnookie

“Montana has a hockey team? Did they have a hockey team? I certainly didn’t get the memo on this!”

Yeah, we beat Montana so handily in that playoff series that they just threw in the towel as a franchise. It was THAT good. :P
on February 28, 2008 at 11:51 pm Patty (in Dallas)

“Hey, pipsqueak, who’s the librarian here?!”

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“Pipsqueak” is NEVER not funny!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Richards is definitely too young for me, but most of them are. I leave the 20-year-olds alone, but I feel okay ogling a 27-year-old. :D

A 27-year-old with FIVE assists!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm Caitlin

Oh, my bad, Caitlin! I should have written “MTL”. It’s late.

NO! Then I would thought we were talking about mountains or something. I had a lobotomy when you weren’t looking. :D

“Hey, pipsqueak, who’s the librarian here?!”

I’d just like to say that kid is LUCKY to have you as a librarian! The librarians at my local library hate me because I come in and ask hideous questions like, “Do you have this book in? It’s not on the shelf” because half the time, their online “check and see if your book here” system DOESN’T WORK CORRECTLY! Gah! GAH!

I’m sorry. I have a lot of leftover library rage.

Yeah, we beat Montana so handily in that playoff series that they just threw in the towel as a franchise. It was THAT good. :P

I knew it! Thus was the end of the storied Montana Whositwhatsits as a franchise!
on February 28, 2008 at 11:55 pm alix

HEE! That is so awesome! Nazzy and Pinky and the Brain played hockey against the Hives when the Hives were passing through Vancouver on tour.
on February 28, 2008 at 11:56 pm Heather B.

Well, to be fair, I think there will be an adjustment period without Smitty. Razor said he had talked to Turco about it, and Turco had described losing Smitty as permanently losing a brother.

Crunchy said the same thing about Marty B. last season and he turned out fine. He kicked ass in the playoffs. (The rest of the team blew chunks but that’s neither here nor there.)
on February 29, 2008 at 12:03 am Schnookie

Thus was the end of the storied Montana Whositwhatsits as a franchise!

People tried to tell them that if they didn’t pick a different name, they’d always seem kind of temporary, but they didn’t listen. And sure enough, now they’re gone.

Patty, you should just give in and enjoy the 20-year-olds. There’s nothing like being a dirty old lady!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:05 am Pookie

The librarians at my local library hate me

I’m sure they don’t! Unless you run up tons of fines. I can say with some confidence we all pretty much hate the ones with over $50 in fines. That’s just wrong! (Just kidding. The fact that books get lost in the stacks is never something to blame the customer for!)

Alright, this librarian needs to go to bed, since I need to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for Sal, the Iron Boar’s debut tomorrow!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:15 am Caitlin

Unless you run up tons of fines.

Oh. My bad.

That being said — have a good night, but how hard can it be to find a copy of The Nine? It’s a new book, and I realize that it gets checked out a lot, but damn!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:18 am Patty (in Dallas)

alix, you better make sure your cousin is there for the draft. You’re in charge of that.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:23 am alix

Oh he’ll be there, Patty! He might just get drafted later than we thought. But hey. It’s still pretty freakin cool no matter where he gets drafted.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:48 am mara in pdx

Why do library books smell funny?
on February 29, 2008 at 3:29 am Mags

The post is GREAT, -ookies. And just Sal is BORING. BOOOOOOOOOO.

Why do library books smell funny?

I have often wondered the same thing.
on February 29, 2008 at 8:54 am Pookie

Thanks, Mags!

Why do library books smell funny?

Because we don’t want people to check them out, silly. *rolls eyes*
on February 29, 2008 at 9:21 am Mags

Because we don’t want people to check them out, silly. *rolls eyes*

Well that certainly explains a lot of things.

Wooo yay, I got some of my birthday presents today! Except, I’m not allowed to open them yet. But still, presents! And I’m still becrutchified but now with less splintage so I can bend my knee a bit. So far it’s been a good day.

How are all of you doing this morning?
on February 29, 2008 at 9:22 am Amy

Good morning!

I like the Iron Boar as a nickname. Anytime he scores a goal, imagine the pig snorts that could erupt from the fans at The Rock.
on February 29, 2008 at 9:25 am Mags

Anytime he scores a goal, imagine the pig snorts that could erupt from the fans at The Rock.

*gigglesnort*
on February 29, 2008 at 9:26 am Pookie

imagine the pig snorts that could erupt from the fans at The Rock.

Genius! What a great idea!
on February 29, 2008 at 9:46 am SueNJ97

I am, of course, late again. I need to stop falling asleep.

I see the Dallas fans who were anti-Richards have experienced a miraculous conversion to the ‘Church of the Brad’.

Fell asleep watching the Dallas game and missed the Hull interview, which was apparently a blessing. Sounds like the fashion police needed to be called. Doesn’t the new wife know how to dress him? Then again, Hull threatened to spend his retirement on the golf course. Maybe he’s just dressing like it.

The Forsberg situation has obvious uses for the Lou Dobbs’ of this nation. Seriously. What a coup. They can scream, “See? We must build a fence to secure our borders and keep out the scourge that is Peter Forsberg!!!”. The fact that we’d have to build the fence around Canada and Sweden wouldn’t matter. Red Wings fans everywhere would join him, at least.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:01 am Caitlin

I see the Dallas fans who were anti-Richards have experienced a miraculous conversion to the ‘Church of the Brad’.

You know, I never was anti-Richards, I was just anti-trade. I don’t hate Brad Richards, and before he played last night, I was more than willing to give him a fair shot before I threw things at my television and screamed things about wasted money and stupid wine-tasters.

We had a good enough team to not HAVE to trade for anything, and I don’t think anyone wanted to see anyone go. Comparing Brad Richards on the Lightning’s stats this season to our own team, I didn’t know if $7.8 million was worth it. I still don’t know if it’s worth it. That’s an awful lot of money.

It very well might be, and it still might not be. I think so far in our highly limited experience we’ve gotten a far better deal out of it than the Bolts, but before this trade we still lead our division and were second in the Western Conference. I think many fans, myself included were thinking, “Why mess with a good thing?”

But still, presents! And I’m still becrutchified but now with less splintage so I can bend my knee a bit. So far it’s been a good day.

Yay Mags! That’s so good to hear. Sucks that you’re still on crutches. :(
on February 29, 2008 at 10:03 am Pookie

You know, I never was anti-Richards, I was just anti-trade.

And that’s certainly fair!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:08 am Meg

I think many fans, myself included were thinking, “Why mess with a good thing?”

That was apparently the Sabres take a couple seasons ago. And then all their defensemen broke. I think figuring, “why mess with a good thing,” might be tempting fate.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:10 am Pookie

I think figuring, “why mess with a good thing,” might be tempting fate.

And that’s why Lou got a 9th defenseman. Or something.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:13 am Meg

And that’s why Lou got a 9th defenseman. Or something.

That Lou, always thinking.

Seriously, if the Sabres were to lose 4 defensemen this year words cannot describe how ugly it would be.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:15 am Caitlin

That was apparently the Sabres take a couple seasons ago. And then all their defensemen broke. I think figuring, “why mess with a good thing,” might be tempting fate.

Half our defensemen did break this year! I think it’s been a wonky year for the Stars. We all had a massive panic attack when Russian went on IR, but the young guys have really stepped it up. We’ve had Norstrom, Zubov, and Boucher rotating around on IR, and a lot of our minor-leaguers really stepped it up.

I probably have A) too much faith in our depth and B) was sincerely terrified of some of the trades Doug Armstrong had made and I was terrified that we would get a high priced rental, essentially.

Also, Hossa’s MCL injury: schaaadenfreude!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:16 am Pookie

Also, Hossa’s MCL injury: schaaadenfreude!

He’s only going to be out like a week! So disappointing!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:17 am Meg

Half our defensemen did break this year!

Yeah, but you have defensive depth and the Sabres didn’t. Something else would happen to the Stars. What I meant is that the worst possible thing that could go wrong did go wrong.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:21 am Mags

Also, Hossa’s MCL injury: schaaadenfreude!

So true! I called my mom about it before her ski class started and she started laughing so hard she was crying and her teacher came to ask her what was wrong. It was awesome.

What I meant is that the worst possible thing that could go wrong did go wrong.

The guys you just let go combined to beat you in overtime in G7 of the SCF?
on February 29, 2008 at 10:21 am Amy

If the Sabres were to lose 4 defensemen this year words cannot describe how ugly it would be.

They’d be replaced with Weber, Sejkera and Gragnani. That would be ugly.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:25 am Meg

What I meant is that the worst possible thing that could go wrong did go wrong.

The guys you just let go combined to beat you in overtime in G7 of the SCF?

Huh? I don’t understand. In those playoffs the thing that the Sabres had to be most concerned about were injuries to defensemen and that’s what they got. There were perfectly decent forwards and a good backup goalie who’d won a lot of games that year who could step in but not good defensemen who could step in.

They’d be replaced with Weber, Sejkera and Gragnani. That would be ugly.

Yeah. I’m thinking that since Gragnani has been converted to forward due in part to being a disaster at defense the other Mikes (Card and Funk) might be called up first. They’re not players that I expect to ever be NHLers though.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:27 am Mags

Huh? I don’t understand.

I meant trade wise. Nevermind. Sorry, I’m vague today.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:30 am Pookie

Meg, I think Mags was thinking theorectically the worst thing that could happen to a team would be to trade guys away and then have said guys beat you in G7 of the SCF. I don’t think she realized you were talking about a very specific situation with your team. Correct me if I’m wrong, Mags!
on February 29, 2008 at 10:34 am Meg

Oh, ok, I get it now. Yeah, that would suck.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:42 am Mags

Correct me if I’m wrong, Mags!

You are correct, Pookie.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:42 am Caitlin

Something else would happen to the Stars. What I meant is that the worst possible thing that could go wrong did go wrong.

True, true! No, I see what you mean.

Now we just have to sign Hagman, gah.
on February 29, 2008 at 10:59 am Mags

Now we just have to sign Hagman, gah.

Better do it before he gets another hattrick. I hear those are expensive.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:21 am andrew

Hmmmm, Bryce Salvador…

Dali? Too obvious?
Sally? That could work.

I dunno, you ookies seem to be the nickname masters, I’ll leave this one up to you. Great post though.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:29 am Caitlin

Better do it before he gets another hattrick. I hear those are expensive.

He’s already having a record year. I don’t think they’d let him walk but…

Morning, everyone. andrew, how are you guys looking for the Wings this evening?
on February 29, 2008 at 11:31 am Katebits

This is way back in the thread (possibly from last night), but Brad Richards is only 27? That’s redonk! He’s one of those guys that seems AT LEAST 34 to me.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:35 am andrew

“how are you guys looking for the Wings this evening?”

Dunno, we shall see. Looks like Hasek and Stuart are playing for the Wings tonight. Sharks just called Setoguchi back up from Worchester. I think it’ll be a good game, but we usually have a pretty tough time in their building.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:35 am Heather B.

Half our defensemen did break this year!

In addition what Meg already said, I our situation was also complicated by the fact that all the injuries happened within a couple of weeks in the postseason. So we had a couple of AHLers playing their very first NHL games in the ECF which is probably not the ideal situation to be called up in.

Man, that year blew. The Ookies and I were talking about this the other night but that last game against Carolina is definitely the low low of my hockey fandom thus far.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:36 am Schnookie

Katebits, I totally agree. I feel like Brad Richards has been around for the last 15 years. He is TOTALLY lying about his age.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:37 am Katebits

Brad Richards is, like, 42. I refuse to believe he is only 27. I REFUSE.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:38 am Patty (in Dallas)

You know, I never was anti-Richards, I was just anti-trade.

Dittles.

And I’ll admit that I kind of wanted Hossa in the off-season. But I’m backing off that now.

I’ll also admit that I might have berated Richards back in the early part of the season when he was killing the Wives with his minus-ness. And andrew (and probably the Ookies) tried to tell me he was a good player, but I was mad.

But the main problem I had with the trade rumor was that I didn’t want to trade anybody. And, I might have to admit it was necessary eventually. Not just yet, but eventually. We’ll see how the Holmqvist guy backs up Marty.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:39 am Amy

Dali? Too obvious?

Hello, Dali. Why Hello Dali. So nice to have you back where you belong.

I can’t remember breakfast, but I can remember show tunes from high school chorus productions.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:40 am Patty (in Dallas)

andrew, even I am rooting for y’all against Detroit tonight.

Don’t let us down!!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:42 am Patty (in Dallas)

I was shocked to realize he was 27, too. During trade talk, I stumbled a little in my railing against the trade when I saw that. But I pushed on through, didn’t I? Gah!

I know nothing about hockey, don’t I? I thought I was good at it!
on February 29, 2008 at 11:42 am andrew

“that last game against Carolina is definitely the low low of my hockey fandom thus far.”

That was one of the worst nights of ever.

Did you guys see, Bucky actually wrote a positive article! I am shocked. Shocked! Of course if Bernier doesn’t score two goals again tonight, I’m sure it’ll be back to doom and gloom in no time.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:45 am andrew

“that last game against Carolina is definitely the low low of my hockey fandom thus far.”

That was one of the worst nights of ever.

Did you guys see, Bucky actually wrote a positive article! I am shocked. Shocked! Of course if Bernier doesn’t score two goals again tonight, I’m sure it’ll be back to doom and gloom in no time.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:46 am Heather B.

Bucky who? :-D
on February 29, 2008 at 11:48 am andrew

“andrew, even I am rooting for y’all against Detroit tonight.”

I know! All these Stars fans, rooting for the Sharks…it’s crazy! It’s like a Pacific Division brotherhood, except everyone still hates the Ducks.

Careful what you wish for though….a strong win over Detroit could fire up a winning streak. You don’t want us catching you, do you?
on February 29, 2008 at 11:49 am Caitlin

Careful what you wish for though….a strong win over Detroit could fire up a winning streak. You don’t want us catching you, do you?

I want you to win against Detroit and then lose every game after that. I don’t want you catching, but I want to beat Detroit.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:52 am Katebits

Did you guys see, Bucky actually wrote a positive article!

I laughed at Bucky’s article today, andrew. His two most positive articles in recent memory have both made me laugh because of their ridiculous “isn’t Buffalo so awesome?” vibe. After the Zednik incident he wrote an article about how Zednik and Bflo are now BFF, and then today’s article is all about how much better our fans are than SJ’s. I mean, yes, the medical community in Buffalo saved Zednik’s life , and yes, we are a pretty good hockey town, it just cracks me up that when he isn’t injecting toxicity into his articles, he’s injecting just-as-manufactured “Buffalo pride”.

Bucky is so silly.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:52 am Meg

The Ookies and I were talking about this the other night but that last game against Carolina is definitely the low low of my hockey fandom thus far.

That was pretty much the suckiest of suck.

My fantasy team really needs the Red Wings to stop sucking. Badly. Although if they were to not suck tonight and then return to their previously sucky ways Sunday that would work for me.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:52 am Pookie

I’m pretty sure Brad Richards was a linemate of Babe Dye.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:54 am mara in pdx

Unless he has completely changed since juniors, Michael Funk will get to the NHL eventually.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:55 am Katebits

I’m pretty sure Brad Richards was a linemate of Moses.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:55 am Amy

Of course if Bernier doesn’t score two goals again tonight, I’m sure it’ll be back to doom and gloom in no time.

Typical…one nice article followed by six of doom and gloom.

Bernier was interviewed on the radio this morning, and said he loves to go shopping, and needs to go soon. He arrived in Buffalo with only his hockey gear and the suitcase he had with him on the Sharks road trip.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:56 am Meg

and then today’s article is all about how much better our fans are than SJ’s. I mean, yes, the medical community in Buffalo saved Zednik’s life , and yes, we are a pretty good hockey town, it just cracks me up that when he isn’t injecting toxicity into his articles, he’s injecting just-as-manufactured “Buffalo pride”.

Oh, Bucky. It’s one thing for Ruff to talk about how awesome we are and how Buffalo fans are great because everyone knows he legitimately loves Buffalo. But it rings just a wee bit hollow when Bucky is doing it given that he spends most of his articles implying or flat-out saying that the fans are ignorant and stupid.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:57 am Katebits

Bernier was interviewed on the radio this morning, and said he loves to go shopping, and needs to go soon.

Ooooh. The Boulevard mall is going to be hopping with hopeful puckbunnies today! :D
on February 29, 2008 at 11:58 am Amy

The Boulevard mall is going to be hopping with hopeful puckbunnies today!

Or Roy-Z and Crunchy are going to haul him to Tony Walker.

I can also see Crunchy talking up the Hipster Emporium.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:59 am Katebits

Crunchy: Shop the Refinery…..dot com, Bernie.
on February 29, 2008 at 11:59 am andrew

“it just cracks me up that when he isn’t injecting toxicity into his articles, he’s injecting just-as-manufactured “Buffalo pride”.”

Yeah, I know it’s been said 1,000 times, but he is such an unbelievable hack. You’re totally right, even when he’s “positive”, it’s really not that heartfealt. I think he just hates Buffalo. Shit, I’ve never even been there, but I can tell he’s full of it.

“My fantasy team really needs the Red Wings to stop sucking. Badly.”

Kronwall is coming off the IR tonight, Meg. That might help you out a bit.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:00 pm Meg

Unless he has completely changed since juniors, Michael Funk will get to the NHL eventually.

That would be nice. He by all accounts he’s been, well, not good in Rochester but maybe he just needs time. The Sabres tend to be pretty patient with prospects. They also have a lot of defensive prospects coming up though so he might very well need to show something more next year.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:01 pm Schnookie

Crunchy’s totally going to pull Bernier aside and explain to him that life can’t just be about driving around buying stuff. Then he’ll tell him to shop the Hipster Emporium. Dot com.

Brad Richards is so old his former roommate hadn’t fully evolved yet. His name was “Ug” and he walked on all fours. Brad Richards is so old that Jesus Christ was his Junior coach. (Where’s Gambler? I want a laugh for my “Wet, Hot” reference!)
on February 29, 2008 at 12:03 pm andrew

Holy jeez, I almost forgot! I was watching the Phoenix/St. Louis game for a while last night. Ookies you would have lost your shit…they we’re talking up Cam Janssen like he was the second coming. I couldn’t stop laughing.

No shit, they even had a “Cam cam” that followed him around on the ice. It was soooooo awesome.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:05 pm Heather B.

Unless he has completely changed since juniors, Michael Funk will get to the NHL eventually.

He doesn’t seem to have made much of an impression in Rochester and there are a couple of guys in front of him on the call-up chart.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:05 pm Meg

(Where’s Gambler? I want a laugh for my “Wet, Hot” reference!)

Living it up in Austria, maybe (she’s in Austria by now, right?). Cruelly depriving you of your “Wet, Hot” laughs.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:06 pm Heather B.

Whoops. Didn’t realize Meg had already commented on Card.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:07 pm Heather B.

Whoops. I meant “Funk” not “Card.” I’m not good at this conversation.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:08 pm SueNJ97

Are you sure Brad Richards isn’t Gordie Howe (with his hair dyed, or course)?
on February 29, 2008 at 12:09 pm Meg

No shit, they even had a “Cam cam” that followed him around on the ice. It was soooooo awesome.

Hee! He is a local boy for them, right? Maybe that’s why they’re so excited.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:10 pm Katebits

…they we’re talking up Cam Janssen like he was the second coming.

This being my first trade deadline day, I’ve never had the joy of reading about a trade from both team’s perspective, and I have to say I’ve been getting SUCh a kick out of reading Sharks/Sabres message boards. Both fanbases think they just made out like bandits. SJ fans are all, “Yeah, Bernies great until he disappears of months at a time and gets too fat to skate” and Sabres fans are all, “yeah, SOupy’s great until you need some defense.” I think it’s so sweet how everyone desperately wants their trade to be awesome.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

It’s like a Pacific Division brotherhood, except everyone still hates the Ducks

If the Ducks told the truth, even the Ducks hate the Ducks.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:13 pm andrew

“SJ fans are all, “Yeah, Bernies great until he disappears of months at a time and gets too fat to skate” and Sabres fans are all, “yeah, SOupy’s great until you need some defense.””

It really is fun. It’s looking back after 6 months to a year that can get kinda tough. Once the players have adjusted and you see them everyday…

That’s so exciting for you, Katebits. I still get giddy at everysingle trade deadline. And draft day. And July 1st.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:13 pm Katebits

If the Ducks told the truth, even the Ducks hate the Ducks.

I hate White Power Bill!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:14 pm Heather B.

Lindy Ruff is going to turn Big Bear around and Ron Wilson is going to make Soupy even worse at defense therefore WE WIN! SABRES FOR THE WIN! :-D
on February 29, 2008 at 12:14 pm andrew

“I hate White Power Bill!”

Hey! Look everybody. It’s Dirty Ears Bill!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:15 pm Schnookie

they we’re talking up Cam Janssen like he was the second coming.

Wow. That’s… sad for them. :P

Seriously, Chico was saying in our last game that he’s not sure what Can Janssen can even do for St. Louis, since his shoulder problems mean he can’t even fight anymore. I hope Blues fans enjoy their fightless enforcer. (Not that I wish any ill will on any parties involved. I just… don’t think Cam’s quite worth being talked up. Heh.)

Oh, and a Cam cam shouldn’t have taken much time out of their regular broadcast, unless the Blues gave him more than the 2 1/2 minutes of ice time he normally got in Jersey. :D
on February 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Brad Richards is so old his former roommate hadn’t fully evolved yet. His name was “Ug” and he walked on all fours. Brad Richards is so old that Jesus Christ was his Junior coach. (Where’s Gambler? I want a laugh for my “Wet, Hot” reference!)

Would a laugh from somebody that didn’t recognize it from “Wet, Hot” still count? Because that’s funny.

(I almost pasted the quote without the first letter and it made it Rad Richards. Maybe that’s what we should call him. Rad. [Whenever Cat says, "Why you so rad?!" it cracks me up.])
on February 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm Meg

unless the Blues gave him more than the 2 1/2 minutes of ice time he normally got in Jersey. :D

Looks like he got about 7 minutes.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:18 pm Katebits

That’s so exciting for you, Katebits. I still get giddy at everysingle trade deadline. And draft day. And July 1st.

I have to say, trade deadline day TOTALLY lived up to the hype. I LOVED it. July 1st was decidedly less pleasant for me. I think this July 1st should be easier to take unless I find myself unexpectedly in love with Dmitri Kalinin by then. :D But trade deadline day was the BEST!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:19 pm andrew

“Lindy Ruff is going to turn Big Bear around and Ron Wilson is going to make Soupy even worse at defense therefore WE WIN! SABRES FOR THE WIN! :-D”

Heather, we BOTH win. Remember, some of us here didn’t “dump” any players, we simply “traded” them.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:22 pm Heather B.

Oh, andrew, it’s no fun if we BOTH WIN! There must be a LOSER! :P

But… but… I want Dmitri to stay!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm Katebits

I genuinely think Soupy is a really good rental for the Sharks! But I am amused that a lot of SJ fans seem antsy to sign him. Soupy’s next contract is a mistake for whichever team gives it to him. That’s one thing I really like about Bernier, even if he is ultimately a bust he probably doesn’t spell disaster.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:24 pm Katebits

Like, Greg W. said yesterday: This trade is one of those “everybody wins” trades, like the Special Olympics.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:28 pm alix

I don’t even care if Petting Zoo ever scores a goal! He’s pretty and I get to call him that awesome nick name! Just kidding…if he hasn’t scored a goal in a week I’ll shun him :p

Rinslet from HLOG and I were talking, and she thinks the Canucks d men were following Willie Mitchell around this summer and eating kittens and that’s why we had all these injuries :D Bad karma. 2 weeks ago was the first time we had our top 4 d play together. Isn’t that crazy? Thank goodness for Alex Edler and Microweave.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:29 pm andrew

“But I am amused that a lot of SJ fans seem antsy to sign him. Soupy’s next contract is a mistake for whichever team gives it to him.”

Not only is he going to be too expensive but, as I think I mentioned once before, DW doesn’t really sign players to 6 and 7 year deals. The Sharks don’t have anyone locked up past 2011. I think the goal is to make him fall in love with SJ, thereby getting him to sign a less-than-bloated type deal. Worked with Damphousse and Rivet. Not so much with Belfour.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:30 pm Katebits

But… but… I want Dmitri to stay!

Me too, I just don’t think I’ll be losing any sleep over him, unlike a certain ex-s,pw.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:30 pm Heather B.

I think people are somewhat soft on Soupy now but if he signs a short-term deal in SJ Buffalo is gonna go apeshit.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:31 pm Amy

I think the goal is to make him fall in love with SJ, thereby getting him to sign a less-than-bloated type deal.

In order for that to happen, he would need to reclaim possession of his bits from the NHLPA.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:31 pm Katebits

If Soupy give SJ a hometown discount after all of this DRAMA in Buffalo I am going to KILL HIM. If he doesn’t sign the most bloated contract in the history of all contracts he is SUCH A TOOL. :D Poor Soupy is a tool no matter what now. TOOL!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:34 pm alix

Ewwww! I actually have to cheer for the Ducks tonight. I hate when that happens.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:35 pm andrew

“If Soupy give SJ a hometown discount after all of this DRAMA in Buffalo I am going to KILL HIM.”

It would be a spectacularly douchariffic move. We’ll see. Plant me firmly in the “he’s just a rental” camp.

When he arrived at the airport in SJ they had Curtis Brown go pick him up. I guess they’re still buddies. Wonder if Soupy and Grier talk much these days?
on February 29, 2008 at 12:36 pm Katebits

I know how it feels, alix. Yesterday I was rooting for the SENATORS! And they didn’t even win! It was so horrible.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:36 pm Pookie

they we’re talking up Cam Janssen like he was the second coming.

You’re kidding me! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Well, he is a nice guy and a good teammate off ice (by all accounts) and seems to have the making of a fan favorite (provided fans don’t mind the occasional disastrous borderline hit) so I hope they like him. But… he’s just not that good! Remember back when the isolated camera was only used for Mario? On a special Iso-Cam channel? Good times, good times. “Everyone else is skating — and he’s Mario… he’s leaving the bench… he’s heading to the golf course… he’s only coming back to the rink to pick up his pay check…”

Brad Richards is so old his former roommate hadn’t fully evolved yet. His name was “Ug” and he walked on all fours.

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on February 29, 2008 at 12:38 pm Amy

When he arrived at the airport in SJ they had Curtis Brown go pick him up. I guess they’re still buddies. Wonder if Soupy and Grier talk much these days?

I think Grier’s one of those guys that players have a ton of respect for, irregardless of the same team. For example, Goose sounded like Christmas morning and his birthday all rolled into one when he found out that a CNNSI columnist put him on his 2010 Team USA on a line with Grier.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:39 pm andrew

“Ewwww! I actually have to cheer for the Ducks tonight. I hate when that happens.”

Bummer, I tell you…sometimes it’s just not right.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:39 pm alix

Wow. I’ve never heard Dave Nonis that pissed off before. Poor guy.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:41 pm andrew

“Goose sounded like Christmas morning and his birthday all rolled into one when he found out that a CNNSI columnist put him on his 2010 Team USA on a line with Grier.”

Well they would make one hell of a duo. Put them out there with Pando…that’s a checking line to be reckoned with.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:42 pm Amy

Wow. I’ve never heard Dave Nonis that pissed off before. Poor guy.

What’s Nonis pissed about?

I can’t figure out if its TSN or the Leafs that’s more laughable right now. TSN is billing the Leafs as “playoff hungry” while the Leafs think they can still make 8th place if they get on a roll.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:45 pm Meg

I think people are somewhat soft on Soupy now but if he signs a short-term deal in SJ Buffalo is gonna go apeshit.

Hee. He would be the slaggiest of slag-faced whores. The booing would be incredible.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:46 pm Schnookie

he’s heading to the golf course… he’s only coming back to the rink to pick up his pay check…

ZING!

Put them out there with Pando…that’s a checking line to be reckoned with.

andrew, you get a big gold star for that!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:52 pm andrew

“andrew, you get a big gold star for that!”

I figured as much!

Honestly though, I hope team USA can get over their old man fetish and leave Weight, Tkachuk, Guerin, Chelios, and Modano (sorry Patty, Jen, Caitlin, Cat) off the roster in 2010. They can ice a young exciting team, I’m actually looking forward to it.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:52 pm alix

“What’s Nonis pissed about?”

Oh he just finally snapped that everybody was ragging on him that he didn’t get a deal done at the deadline. Every body was saying he sat around and did nothing, but he put offers in for Richards, Hossa, and Jokinen.

Tampa wanted Edler, Raymond, kesler, 1st,2nd,3rd round picks. Obviously he wasn’t going to do that. That would pretty much clear out all our good prospects.

Florida wanted Danny AND Hank for Jokinen.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:54 pm andrew

“Tampa wanted Edler, Raymond, kesler, 1st,2nd,3rd round picks. ”

Considering what they got from Dallas, that is crazy. That’s practically the Nucks future right there. I find it strange that GMs will ask for the farm from some teams, but not so much from others.
on February 29, 2008 at 12:56 pm Amy

They can ice a young exciting team, I’m actually looking forward to it.

Same here. Team Canada can even have a young exciting team, though you know they’re going to have a boatload of pressure on them to win the gold in front of their home crowd.

Florida wanted Danny AND Hank for Jokinen.

That’s crazy!
on February 29, 2008 at 12:57 pm SueNJ97

Ewwww! I actually have to cheer for the Ducks tonight. I hate when that happens.

Yuck. Remember the 2004 post-season, when the Leafs played the Flyers? Imagine that one for a Devils’ fan. About the only thing worse would be Rangers-Flyers. As I said at the time, ‘When it’s evil against evil, what’s a Devils’ fan to do’?
on February 29, 2008 at 1:02 pm Schnookie

Honestly though, I hope team USA can get over their old man fetish

I haven’t cared about a USA hockey team since the ’96 World Cup for that very reason. They really have no excuse in 2010, though… do they? Oh, who are we kidding? They’ll totally drag Hull, Richter and Leetch out of retirement for it.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:03 pm Jen

Yayyy my playoff board came today.
Sadly, it seems the Atlanta and Florida magnets escaped during shipment.

OH well. At least it wasn’t the Stars.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:04 pm alix

“Considering what they got from Dallas, that is crazy. That’s practically the Nucks future right there. I find it strange that GMs will ask for the farm from some teams, but not so much from others.”

I know, eh? I guess it’s because we didn’t have an NHL ready goalie. But geez.

“That’s crazy!”

Word. That’s like 160 pts for 80-90. No thanks. And he’s never even been to the playoffs.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:05 pm andrew

“Sadly, it seems the Atlanta and Florida magnets escaped during shipment.”

Not like they were getting used anyway.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:05 pm SueNJ97

They’ll totally drag Hull, Richter and Leetch out of retirement for it.

They won’t need Richter. They way Hull keeps gaining, they can just push him out there, tie him to the nets and let the other team shoot, nothing will get past him. Actually, the thought of Hull as target practice has some pleasant aspects to it.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm Jen

Not like they were getting used anyway.

This is so extremely true.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm Jen

They way Hull keeps gaining, they can just push him out there, tie him to the nets and let the other team shoot, nothing will get past him.

hahaha. I’m interested to see how he does when I see him play again on the 21st.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:09 pm andrew

“They’ll totally drag Hull, Richter and Leetch out of retirement for it.”

Psh, Hull. Fake American.

Honestly, who does that? I mean I know NHLers play for countries they’re not really from (Nabokov, Kolzig, Nolan), but still, he’s a jerk.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:10 pm Amy

Psh, Hull. Fake American.

If Hull is a fake American, so is Pommerdoodle.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:13 pm andrew

“If Hull is a fake American, so is Pommerdoodle.”

If Pommer spurns Canada to play for the US in the Olympics because he couldn’t make the Canadian squad, then I’ll call him a fake American.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:16 pm Patty (in Dallas)

If you have two choices of national teams and one doesn’t want you, wouldn’t you go to the other one?
on February 29, 2008 at 1:17 pm andrew

“If you have two choices of national teams and one doesn’t want you, wouldn’t you go to the other one?”

Patty, you seem to be missing the point here. Brett Hull is an a-hole. That’s all I’m trying to say.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm mara in pdx

(Re: Funk) That would be nice. He by all accounts he’s been, well, not good in Rochester but maybe he just needs time. The Sabres tend to be pretty patient with prospects. They also have a lot of defensive prospects coming up though so he might very well need to show something more next year.

The more outspoken, backstabbing (they call themselves “true”) fans here like to fixate on one defenseman a year and talk about how overrated and terrible he is in public forums that the players aren’t supposed to read (but do). I fully believe that it messes with the kids’ minds enough to hurt ex-Winter Hawks in their first few years in the pros. Portland fans are known throughout the WHL for being truly vicious to their own. Charming, no?

Braydon Coburn was another victim, and he’s just now finding his feet in the NHL this year. (He also wasn’t helped any by Atlanta’s impatience with him.) Poor Funker was the only defenseman with any offensive talent at all his last year here, and he took way more than his fair share of blame for a mediocre season.

Brandon Dubinsky also took a ton of alternating worship and abuse, but his ego is made of teflon-coated kevlar. God himself could not convince Dubi that he is not awesome.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:20 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Patty, you seem to be missing the point here. Brett Hull is an a-hole. That’s all I’m trying to say.

Ah! I was thrown off there for a second by the general issue. :P
on February 29, 2008 at 1:25 pm mara in pdx

Honestly though, I hope team USA can get over their old man fetish

To be fair, there was a significant dry spell between the old guys and any new American stars coming up. They either had to go super young or stick with the old. I think 2010 will be better.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:27 pm alix

Awww. If Matty gets chosen in 2010, I have to cheer against him. That sucks.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:27 pm SueNJ97

Brett Hull is an a-hole. That’s all I’m trying to say.

I’m trying to figure out why, at least in some places in this country, that makes him less of an American. Really.

Not, of course, in my beautiful state of NJ, but other places. =)

Now, of course, if that means you didn’t want him representing you, that’s another thing. However, many places I’ve been, people seem to believe it’s their Constitutional right to be an A-hole. It’s an Amendment, somewhere.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:28 pm Schnookie

Patty, you seem to be missing the point here. Brett Hull is an a-hole. That’s all I’m trying to say.

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

And I think you proved your point perfectly!
on February 29, 2008 at 1:30 pm Heather B.

Portland fans are known throughout the WHL for being truly vicious to their own. Charming, no?

Sounds like good training for certain NHL markets :-D I’m sure it sucks, but if you’re going to be a pro athlete seems like critical fans is part of the deal. They should probably stay off the internet.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:32 pm Amy

If Matty gets chosen in 2010, I have to cheer against him. That sucks.

I’ve heard rumblings that Lindy’s in the running for coach of Team Canada. I’d be cheering against our team’s fearless leader, but for its goalie (because if Crunchy doesn’t get chosen again, he might dunk a bitch).
on February 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm Meg

Sounds like good training for certain NHL markets :-D

Buffalo wouldn’t be one of those, would it? I mean, it just couldn’t be! Although I think the majority of North Americans are pretty safe from Buffalo’s message board crazies.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:35 pm alix

Hee! Dunk a bitch! That’s never not funny.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:36 pm Meg

I’d be cheering against our team’s fearless leader, but for its goalie (because if Crunchy doesn’t get chosen again, he might dunk a bitch).

Hee. Also, I refuse to choose an olympic team to cheer for until the players for each team are announced. I have no real national loyalty when it comes to Olympic hockey.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:40 pm andrew

“Also, I refuse to choose an olympic team to cheer for until the players for each team are announced.”

I can understand that. We get so attached to certain players, that it becomes difficult to separate them from the emblem on their chest sometimes.

I always root for USA (although they haven’t made it easy on me) and Sweden. After that, it just depends on the rosters. Canada’s always pretty easy to get behind, so is Slovakia.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:41 pm Schnookie

(because if Crunchy doesn’t get chosen again, he might dunk a bitch)

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Of course, being left off the last team was quite the motivator for him, wasn’t it? Could you even IMAGINE what he’d be like if he didn’t get the job in 2010? He’d never let in another goal again.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:41 pm andrew

“Ah! I was thrown off there for a second by the general issue. :P”

I do that. Keep pace, Patty!
on February 29, 2008 at 1:41 pm Heather B.

Last time around I was USA and Finland. Too bad the Swedes went and banned Hank. Teppo and Toni ended up pushign Finland over them.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm Meg

So if Hank plays in 2010 it’s safe to assume you’ll be cheering for Sweden?
on February 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm Schnookie

I have no real national loyalty when it comes to Olympic hockey.

I’m with you on that, Meg!
on February 29, 2008 at 1:45 pm Amy

Too bad the Swedes went and banned Hank.

Is Hank permanently on the Swedish national team blacklist?

Could you even IMAGINE what he’d be like if he didn’t get the job in 2010?

*Shudders* Bitchy Crunchy would definitely come out.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:47 pm Meg

Is Hank permanently on the Swedish national team blacklist?

It was only a 2 year ban, I think, but who knows if the selection commitee will take it into account when choosing the next olympic team.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:47 pm Heather B.

So if Hank plays in 2010 it’s safe to assume you’ll be cheering for Sweden?

Well, of course!

Is Hank permanently on the Swedish national team blacklist?

You know, I’m not sure. I want to say it was only temporary – three years or something like that – but I’d have to double-check.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:49 pm Heather B.

A quick internet search shows that it was actually only a one-year ban (which the Olympics fell in). So maybe there’s hope for 2010.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:53 pm Caitlin

I’m interested to see how he does when I see him play again on the 21st.

Oooh, I know. They’re going to have to special order Hullie’s uniform, stretch out all those pads he wears and get a helmet a few sizes up for him.

I cannot WAIT to see Hull play again. I’m glad we ordered semi-close seats.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:54 pm alix

Maybe I will just cheer for Sweden. I like more Swedes than Canadians. I guess I’ll wait and see what the rosters look like and then decide.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:55 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What was he banned for? (If it’s not too painful to recount.)

I pull for USA first, then Finland, usually, since there are often 4 or 5 Stars on it. Then I just see who’s the cockiest (usually Canada) and root against them. Unless they’re playing the team with Jagr on it. It’s a situational decision.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:55 pm Heather B.

alix, maybe Hank and Matty will play together! That would be awesome! (As long as they limit the “playing together” to on-ice activities of course.)
on February 29, 2008 at 1:57 pm Meg

What was he banned for? (If it’s not too painful to recount.)

Tallinder, Huselius, and Lilja were accused of raping a woman in Sweden during the lockout. The charges were dismissed but they were banned from the national team anyway.
on February 29, 2008 at 1:59 pm alix

“alix, maybe Hank and Matty will play together! That would be awesome! (As long as they limit the “playing together” to on-ice activities of course.)”

That would be totally rad, Heather! But yeah…keep it your pants Matty and Hank! Cabs will be filled with too many tourists anyways.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:13 pm alix

Geez. Hank and Matty are so slutty they’re thread killers.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:18 pm Schnookie

I’m sorry, alix! I’m so distracted now — these lab supplies don’t order themselves, you know!

I actually have to admit that I don’t really like Olympic hockey with NHLers. I just don’t watch it. I love so many other events during the winter Olympics that I’d rather watch those than watch the hockey players I spend the rest of my fan hours paying attention to playing in team formations that just don’t have any real meaning to me. I realize that sounds pretty assy, and I don’t mean for it to, but while I enjoy the talk about who should make the teams, and who should play in what pairs or lines, once the tournament actually starts it just doesn’t do anything for me. Maybe I’ll feel differently in 2010, when Old NHLer Island isn’t populating all the rosters, though.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:19 pm Caitlin

Hank and Matty are so slutty they’re thread killers.

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

Cabs will be filled with too many tourists anyways.

True, true, true. I don’t envy y’all the Olympics, I was thinking that having the Super Bowl here in 2010 or 11 was going to be bad.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:21 pm andrew

“I don’t envy y’all the Olympics,”

It is going to be insane. I’m actually very seriously considering buying tickets (if I can) and driving up there to watch some games. Could be fun!
on February 29, 2008 at 2:22 pm Schnookie

I’m actually very seriously considering buying tickets (if I can) and driving up there to watch some games. Could be fun!

Or the ice dancing! Go for the ice dancing! :P
on February 29, 2008 at 2:25 pm Meg

love so many other events during the winter Olympics that I’d rather watch those

I get that. Hockey isn’t my favorite olympic sport to watch. I just tend to watch absolutely every bit of the Olympics they show on channels I get, so I wind up seeing some of it.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:25 pm andrew

“Or the ice dancing! Go for the ice dancing! :P”

That may have to suffice, as hockey tickets will probably be hard to come by.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:31 pm Schnookie

That may have to suffice, as hockey tickets will probably be hard to come by.

You’re probably right… Well, if it’s anything like the last Olympics, the ice dancing will be AWESOME!
on February 29, 2008 at 2:32 pm SueNJ97

I want figure skating to include body checking (by the other contestants). Then I would find it more interesting. It would have to be done in time to the music, of course. For the correct artistic impression mark, to be added to your score, not the person/couple then performing.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm Amy

I just tend to watch absolutely every bit of the Olympics they show on channels I get

Same here. I usually end up watching most of the Olympic coverage on CBC, since they show actual sports, including some of the oddball ones.
on February 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm SueNJ97

In case anyone is interested, there is a live Q&A session with the Caps’ beat writer over at the WAPO site right now, since NJ plays them tonight, thought you might want to check it out.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/02/28/DI2008022802245.html
on February 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm andrew

“I want figure skating to include body checking (by the other contestants).”

That would certainly add a degree of difficulty!
on February 29, 2008 at 2:43 pm SueNJ97

That would certainly add a degree of difficulty!

Just a little bit. Of course, there would always be a chance of – gasp – fighting breaking out.

“Well, Dick, I just don’t know how to describe it. The Russian pair of Malenkov and Malenkov have broken off their routine in the middle of their death spiral and are now chasing the Canadian pair around the rink. If I could lip-read in Russian, I’d swear they were shouting, stand and fight, you coward! Back to you.”
on February 29, 2008 at 2:45 pm Jen

I’m glad we ordered semi-close seats

Semi-close?
try right behind the bench Caitlin lol
on February 29, 2008 at 2:58 pm Caitlin

try right behind the bench Caitlin lol

Three rows back, me thinks :D.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:03 pm andrew

“Three rows back, me thinks :D.”

Those are choice seats! I don’t know how you gals can afford those, we have to sit in the bleeds when we go to games. Of course I work for peanuts, so that helps.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:06 pm Caitlin

Those are choice seats! I don’t know how you gals can afford those, we have to sit in the bleeds when we go to games. Of course I work for peanuts, so that helps.

Oh, no. It’s at the Stars’ practice facility, so the tickets were $25 a piece. It’s a charity game:

http://www.tornadohockey.com/news/current-news/index.cfm?ArchiveID=828

Pros versus Prospects is the charity game. This is the fourth one they’ve done. :) I always sit in the nosebleeds unless some kind soul passes decent tickets to me.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:09 pm andrew

“Oh, no. It’s at the Stars’ practice facility, so the tickets were $25 a piece. It’s a charity game:”

Oooooh! I see.

Well then….carry on.

(Also, sitting that close is awesome when you can do it. Being in the second row at the Ducks game was CRAZY. I’ve never sat that close….it’s like a totally different game.)
on February 29, 2008 at 3:11 pm Caitlin

Also, sitting that close is awesome when you can do it. Being in the second row at the Ducks game was CRAZY. I’ve never sat that close….it’s like a totally different game.)

I know! I had fifth row off the glass at the Ducks/Stars game on January 20th and it was crazy. I mean, it was so awesome. The only downside was having to see Bertuzzi and Pronger up that close and personal. That was a definite bust. But everything else was rad!

Plus, I didn’t have a staggering sense of vertigo the entire game. :D
on February 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm Pookie

I’ve never sat that close….it’s like a totally different game.)

Our first season tickets were fourth row. It was such a revelation after four years of that to move up to the nosebleeds where you can actually see the whole game!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:13 pm andrew

“Plus, I didn’t have a staggering sense of vertigo the entire game. :D”

You’re like Lucille 2!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:14 pm Schnookie

it’s like a totally different game.

It really is! We could only see about 50% of the ice clearly from our seats when we had fourth-row season tickets, but it was just SO COOL. On top of the seats being so expensive that you couldn’t, in good conscience, decide not to go to a game, it was just so different from watching on TV that it was always super-fun to go to the arena.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:15 pm alix

Awww, poor Bert. He’s a big teddy bear :D

The closest I’ve been is row 11. Maybe I need to hook up with a millionaire season ticket holder :p
on February 29, 2008 at 3:19 pm andrew

“The only downside was having to see Bertuzzi and Pronger up that close and personal.”

Dude, we were literally 5 or 6 feet from Pronger in the penalty box. I was trying to get his attention, but he was having none of it. We made the penalty box attendant laugh though, that has to count for something, right?
on February 29, 2008 at 3:23 pm Caitlin

I was trying to get his attention, but he was having none of it. We made the penalty box attendant laugh though, that has to count for something, right?

Did you shout your crib haiku at him? Cause that is made of win, right there!

The guy next to us was saying very offensive, yet very hilarious things at both Pronger and Bertuzzi. He would stand up, stagger and sway a little, and then pour forth a highly offensive, expletive laden, nonsensical outburst at Pronger, Bertuzzi or May. Then he would sit down and kind of rest for five minutes. Then he’d be back up again!

Then he had a long talk with me about how you understand what a “TV timeout” is and promptly expressed amazement at the fact that Jen and I were at the game, without our boyfriends dragging us, of our own free will.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:29 pm andrew

“Did you shout your crib haiku at him? Cause that is made of win, right there!”

I did not! I hadn’t thought of it yet. But Sleek heckled him with at least one crib comment, and still, nothing.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:30 pm Amy

The closest I’ve been was Row 9, behind the Sabres net. Really interesting to see a game from that point of view.

And according to Paul Hamilton, Staffy’s stomping his way back into the lineup tonight. MacArthur will sit in Staffy’s place.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:30 pm andrew

“MacArthur will sit in Staffy’s place.”

BOOOO!!! Sit Peters! Even if he is on a one game goal scoring streak.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm Heather B.

And according to Paul Hamilton, Staffy’s stomping his way back into the lineup tonight. MacArthur will sit in Staffy’s place.</I.

I am a-okay with that.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm SueNJ97

I was in the 5th row off the ice for Game 7 of the 2003 Cup Final. There was good and bad to it. The Good, of course, I got to see NJ win the Cup up close and personal. The Bad – I also got to see Giggy-puff up close and personal for 2 periods. Also, w/out the helmet to accept the Conn Smyth. Unnatractive. There’s really nothing else to say.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:33 pm Heather B.

Oh, wait, andrew’s right! Peters should sit! Although Clarke has struggled. Oh, who cares? I want Jochen back!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:34 pm Pookie

Why on Earth sit MacArthur over Peters? Why can’t Lindy see Peters offers NOTHING?!?
on February 29, 2008 at 3:35 pm andrew

“Peters should sit! Although Clarke has struggled. Oh, who cares? I want Jochen back!”

Word. I’m waiting for Yoyo too.

And honestly, with Kaleta, Mair, and now Bernier in the lineup…I just don’t see the need to dress Peters unless we’re playing someone like the Flyers. Does Montreal even have a goon?
on February 29, 2008 at 3:36 pm Heather B.

Peters brings GRIT and PHYSICALITY to the game! That’s the reasoning at least. I think that’s really more Kaleta, Pratt, and Bernier but hey, whatever. LINDY IS A GENIUS AND YOU SHOULD NOT BE QUESTIONING HIM!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:37 pm Amy

Why on Earth sit MacArthur over Peters? Why can’t Lindy see Peters offers NOTHING?!?

I might actually see Lindy’s train of thought here. Adam Mair might also be out with a knee injury (the infamous game time decision), so Max would play. Without Mairsy in the lineup, the team’s toughness factor goes down by two instead of one. Big Bear and Goose can’t do it all.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:38 pm Heather B.

No, Montreal has speed and a good powerplay. Which is two reasons to NOT play Peters really.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:41 pm Pookie

Team toughness is overrated! Yeah, I said it! Take that, Peters!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:42 pm Pookie

There was good and bad to it.

SueNJ97, there is no such thing as “The Bad” to G7, SCF, 2003!
on February 29, 2008 at 3:42 pm andrew

Cripes, I’m looking over the Montreal roster, who does their fighting? I know Kostitsyn drops them once in a while…anyone else? Komisarek?

Also funny, Bouillon is from New York, NY. I did not see that coming.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:42 pm Meg

Given that Montreal doesn’t have an enforcer, I find the idea that Afinogenov would sit in favor of Peters absolutely ludicrous. I get that he wasn’t having a good year when he got hurt but Peters is only going to hurt the team against the Habs.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:46 pm alix

I like having team toughness! And the “dirtiest team in the west” according to the lovely Minnesota media/bloggers(excluding Kirsten)! This coming from the team that just picked up Chris Simon. And now has a goon line. “Putting on the foil”.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:48 pm Heather B.

I like that we’re increasing our team toughness – as much as I tired of hearing people complain about it we did get pushed around a lot – but I prefer my team toughness to come with a) some good sense as to how to use that toughness and b) at least a little bit of hockey skill. Peters fails at both.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:50 pm Meg

I just hate enforcers. I like having hockey players who can hit and fight if called upon to do so but I have no interest in fighters who can occasionally play 2 minutes of something approaching hockey.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm Caitlin

but I prefer my team toughness to come with a) some good sense as to how to use that toughness and b) at least a little bit of hockey skill. Peters fails at both.

Hmm, well, Heather, you can’t have him now, but in the offseason, I have a Swedish defenseman who would totally help you out of that quandary!

I personally have to say I know next to NOTHING about the Sabres but why in the goodness would you play Peters. Crimety, that’s odd.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:54 pm Meg

why in the goodness would you play Peters.

Because he had a good game and scored a goal in the last game and Lindy likes to reward players for good play. He probably feels like taking Peters out of the lineup after that sends the wrong message, is unfair, whatever. I disagree, but I’d imagine that’s his reasoning.
on February 29, 2008 at 3:57 pm andrew

“I like having hockey players who can hit and fight if called upon to do so but I have no interest in fighters who can occasionally play 2 minutes of something approaching hockey.”

Agreed, give me Kaleta or Goose or Mair anytime.

“Hmm, well, Heather, you can’t have him now, but in the offseason, I have a Swedish defenseman who would totally help you out of that quandary!”

Ha! You should totally be Norstrom’s agent, you’re out there, getting the word on the streets, pimpin’ him out!
on February 29, 2008 at 4:04 pm SueNJ97

there is no such thing as “The Bad” to G7, SCF, 2003!

Have you seen a sweaty, teary, Giggy-puff w/out his helmet accepting the MVP award that wasn’t really his? From fairly close up?

Maybe it isn’t ‘bad’. But it did make me a bit queasy.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:14 pm Caitlin

Ha! You should totally be Norstrom’s agent, you’re out there, getting the word on the streets, pimpin’ him out!

Matty Norstrom only wishes he were lucky enough to have me as his agent. However, his agent managed to get him what he’s being paid now, so I’d say he’s got a damn good one already.

Have you seen a sweaty, teary, Giggy-puff w/out his helmet accepting the MVP award that wasn’t really his? From fairly close up?

Oh, ick. That’s pretty grossy.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:16 pm Caitlin

grossy.

Yeah, I have no idea what I just typed there, but it should’ve been “gross”.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:19 pm mara in pdx

I like fighters to have some skill to go with their toughness, but I admit to having a bit of a soft spot for Peters. He’s kind of adorable.

Have you seen a sweaty, teary, Giggy-puff w/out his helmet accepting the MVP award that wasn’t really his? From fairly close up?

Yick. XP
What’s the consensus on who REALLY won the Conn Smythe in 03? Langs or Nieder or…? I personally vote for Jamie, but mostly because Niedermayer is dead to me.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:21 pm andrew

“What’s the consensus on who REALLY won the Conn Smythe in 03? Langs or Nieder or…?”

Paul Kayira

*ducks*

*no pun intended*
on February 29, 2008 at 4:22 pm mara in pdx

Paul Kayira

*ducks*

*no pun intended*

Thpbbbbb. :P He did absolutely nothing in the Finals except the one game. Weak sauce.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:31 pm andrew

“He did absolutely nothing in the Finals except the one game. Weak sauce.”

Well, that’s why it was a joke Mara!
on February 29, 2008 at 4:33 pm SueNJ97

I say Niedermayer. Many people think he got it last time because the West Coast voters now look back said, yeah, well, ummm…we probably should have voted for him before.

Besides, it really would have pissed Mommy Nieds off. She was rooting for Robby…she probably couldn’t even have been happy if the ‘other’ person she gave birth to had won the Smyth.

Ok, so I don’t like her. So what?
on February 29, 2008 at 4:35 pm mara in pdx

Sorry, Andrew! My joke radar is apparently broken. *feels shame*

—–

Does Langenbrunner have a nephew (or a much-younger brother) Ryan, who looks just like him?
http://www.gojohnnies.com/hockey/0506.htm

(when I get bored at work, I turn to Google)
on February 29, 2008 at 4:38 pm Caitlin

(when I get bored at work, I turn to Google)

Google & Wikipedia are great.

One of my friends spends a lot of time on i-am-bored.com, I think is what it is.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:39 pm mara in pdx

Aha, it’s Jamie’s youngest brother.
http://www.collegesportingnews.com/article.asp?articleid=76131
on February 29, 2008 at 4:40 pm andrew

“Google & Wikipedia are great.”

Yep. In fact, I spent the last 20 minutes reading about castor beans and plants on Wikipedia. Why? Because I am weird.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:43 pm Caitlin

I spent the last 20 minutes reading about castor beans and plants on Wikipedia. Why? Because I am weird.

I spent fifteen minutes reading about Mike & Mike in the Morning on Wikipedia? Why? I have no idea.

I’m playing The Ultimate 80′s Movie Quote Test right now or something like that. It involves quotes and 80′s movies, that’s all I know. And I still have two hours of work day left.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:46 pm mara in pdx

Half of the web is blocked by the IT Nazis here at work, so Wikipedia is always a happy alternative. I’ll start by looking up something like Queen Elizabeth, spend an hour on the Tudors, branch off into lead poisoning and then lawsuits about water pollution and end up reading about Erin Brockovich. Or something. An excellent way to waste an easy hour.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:46 pm andrew

“I spent fifteen minutes reading about Mike & Mike in the Morning on Wikipedia? Why? I have no idea.”

It happens. Admitting it is the first step.

You guys want to see the best picture ever? I found this on Barry Melrose Rocks:

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080224/i/r1707239440.jpg?x=400&y=312&sig=qjEfASCHrvCUk4j8Tj3zpQ–
on February 29, 2008 at 4:48 pm Meg

I kind of feel like people shouldn’t give Avery the satisfaction.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm andrew

“I kind of feel like people shouldn’t give Avery the satisfaction.”

I know what you mean….but still, I couldn’t help but laugh.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm alix

HA HA HA! That’s beautiful, Andrew. Stupid Avery. Hey, anybody know how the Jackets have been looking lately? The Canucks play them tonight and it’s pretty much a must win. Especially since they failed winning that last game. Jerks.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm Caitlin

You guys want to see the best picture ever? I found this on Barry Melrose Rocks:

I want to rasterbate that and put it up on my wall. My days would be so much more improved by seeing Avery being given the finger.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:52 pm mara in pdx

That Sabres fan should get a medal.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:54 pm SueNJ97

My days would be so much more improved by seeing Avery being given the finger.

Yes, but that would mean you’d have to, well, see Avery. Why is this man still here? Why hasn’t he been sent on a tour of the Sahara desert, with no camel and few supplies?
on February 29, 2008 at 4:54 pm andrew

“Hey, anybody know how the Jackets have been looking lately?”

They looked a little lost and downtrodden when the Sharks played them. But they had just lost their captain the day before, so it was understandable. I’d say they’re very beatable right now.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:57 pm mara in pdx

I’d say they’re very beatable right now.

As opposed to the rest of the time, when they’re a juggarnaut.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:58 pm Caitlin

Yes, but that would mean you’d have to, well, see Avery.

I’d just put a big black dot over his face.

Why is this man still here? Why hasn’t he been sent on a tour of the Sahara desert, with no camel and few supplies?

That’s an excellent question! Also, if I have to hear that Avery/Ott comparison one more time, I will scream. (They’re not alike! They’re not ALIKE!)

Anytime Avery pisses me off, I just think of Russian chipping a puck “accidentally” into Avery’s face.
on February 29, 2008 at 4:59 pm alix

Thanks, Andrew. I figured they were pretty beatable. But the Canucks have lost 4 to the Kings this year. So who the heck knows. Although Lui was yelling at them on Wednesday night for “pissing away two points”, so I’m sure they’ll want to get back in his good books.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:01 pm andrew

“As opposed to the rest of the time, when they’re a juggarnaut.”

They haven’t been that bad this year. at least in contention for a playoff spot for the better part of the season. Leclaire has 9 shutouts!
on February 29, 2008 at 5:05 pm alix

Yeah they’re getting close to a bubble team for sure. If Rick Nash gets some more help up front and Leclaire stays good…who knows.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:09 pm alix

YAY! Aaron Miller’s foot is better! They’re getting healthy just in time.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:10 pm Caitlin

But the Canucks have lost 4 to the Kings this year. So who the heck knows.

This relates but not really, because, I associate Taco Bueno now with losing to the Kings. I love Taco Bueno, but then I think about that one game where we blew an 8 zillion goal lead, and then I feel sick.

You guys have lost 4 to the Kings? Oh man, that sucks. I’m sorry.

Leclaire has 9 shutouts!

I hate it when we have to play Columbus because of Leclaire. That being said, I found the article on why trading Foote was a terrible, terrible idea on Fanhouse today interesting, to say the least.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:11 pm Caitlin

and then I feel sick.

Gah! I feel sick because I was eating Bueno when we lost massively to the Kings. I need a nap.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:14 pm alix

“You guys have lost 4 to the Kings? Oh man, that sucks. I’m sorry.”

We have indeed. For whatever reason our forwards make Barbie look like Lui. Not to mention Jack Johnson scoring his only two NHL goals against us. Gah! Thank goodness we’re done playing them this year.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:14 pm andrew

“You guys have lost 4 to the Kings? Oh man, that sucks. I’m sorry.”

And 4 to the Sharks! Poor Nucks.

“I hate it when we have to play Columbus because of Leclaire.”

He really came out of nowhere this year. Amazing.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:17 pm mara in pdx

The singer Jack Johnson was in Rolling Stone recently and my dad turned the magazine towards me and said “who’s Jack Johnson?”

My first thought was “Why is Jack Johnson in Rolling Stone? He plays for the Kings.”

Does anyone else call him Jack Motherfucking Johnson or JMFJ? I’m not sure where that got started.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:17 pm alix

“And 4 to the Sharks! Poor Nucks.”

Ahhh! I had almost forgotten about that. Stupid California. :p I’m just hoping we get anyone else besides the Sharks in the first round.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:18 pm mara in pdx

“I hate it when we have to play Columbus because of Leclaire.”

He really came out of nowhere this year. Amazing.

I refuse to be amazed until he does it 2, 3, 16 years in a row. Otherwise he’s just another 1-year-wondergoalie to add to the list.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:19 pm alix

“Does anyone else call him Jack Motherfucking Johnson or JMFJ? I’m not sure where that got started.”

I think it was in Vancouver…maybe during the World Juniours…he was destroying everything in a red sweater.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:23 pm andrew

“I’m just hoping we get anyone else besides the Sharks in the first round.”

Ditto for the Ducks, or Stars, or Red Wings. Man, the Sharks are screwed.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm alix

Heh. Yeah. Those guys are scary too. The Canucks are pretty much screwed as well. I could maybe deal with Minny and Calgary…
on February 29, 2008 at 5:30 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Oh, you can beat the Ducks, andrew! Just stay calm while they “physical team” themselves into a penalty-box parade.

That’s what we do.

Not sure how to beat the Wings, though.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:37 pm andrew

“Oh, you can beat the Ducks, andrew! Just stay calm while they “physical team” themselves into a penalty-box parade.”

Easy for you to say, the Sharks look like a bunch of juniors out there when we play those three teams. It’s not pretty!
on February 29, 2008 at 5:40 pm Mags

Andrew, that’s because the Sharks are a bunch of… nevermind, I’m trying not to be that person today.

I’m totally late today, but how is everyone? Having a good day?
on February 29, 2008 at 5:41 pm andrew

“Andrew, that’s because the Sharks are a bunch of… nevermind, I’m trying not to be that person today.”

Mmm hmm.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:44 pm Mags

Mmm hmm.

I’m sowee.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:48 pm andrew

“I’m sowee.”

It’s cool. But now you have to root for them to beat the Wings tonight too.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:50 pm Mags

But now you have to root for them to beat the Wings tonight too.

What sort of person do you think I am? I was going to do that anyway.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:51 pm andrew

“What sort of person do you think I am? I was going to do that anyway.”

…and for the Sabres to beat them tomorrow too!
on February 29, 2008 at 5:52 pm Mags

…and for the Sabres to beat them tomorrow too!

That was also a given.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:55 pm andrew

“That was also a given.”

Sweet! Then we’re all set.
on February 29, 2008 at 5:59 pm andrew

Pronger, on that stick to the chops he just took:

“I was pulling out of the way. I saw it coming. I was too close. Things like that happen all the time. He took a pretty good swing at it. Stuff happens. The old adage – what comes around goes around. I’ve hit the odd guy in the head, too. It all plays out in the end. They all even up somehow.”

Huh. What goes around comes around? Watch your back, buddy.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:00 pm Mags

Sweet! Then we’re all set.

Excellent.

Are we the only ones here right now? Did I scare everyone away?
on February 29, 2008 at 6:02 pm Mags

What goes around comes around?

Oh honey, you haven’t HALF paid for what you’ve done (just… stay safe this season. The Waffles need you, and I’ve just learned how we could fix your teeth!)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:05 pm Caitlin

What goes around comes around? Watch your back, buddy.

So, does this mean we can expect a 7’1″ defenseman to somehow magically appear and consistently elbow Pronger in the head? And every time they interview him, the giant defenseman can tell reporters, “Well, it’s just that he’s so tall. He’s just right where my elbows are. I can’t help it that I have giantism.”

Then, balance is acheived.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:06 pm alix

HA! Pronger’s going to be one messed up dude if what goes around comes around.

Can you both wish that the Canucks don’t give up the lead with 16 seconds left tonight? And if they do, that they don’t let it get to a shootout?
on February 29, 2008 at 6:08 pm Mags

So, does this mean we can expect a 7′1″ defenseman to somehow magically appear and consistently elbow Pronger in the head?

I’ll call Mac Truck (Guido). He’s only 6’10, but it is a step in the right direction, no? He might be a bit too slow though.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:13 pm Mags

Hey alix, would you like a card? Long story, but I just got a box of them for my early birthday and there’s one in there that I think you should have :D
on February 29, 2008 at 6:14 pm Caitlin

I’ll call Mac Truck (Guido). He’s only 6′10, but it is a step in the right direction, no? He might be a bit too slow though.

Guido is 6’10″?! What? Ship him on over here, that will totally work! It’s 2″ shy of the mark, and we can make him faster!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:17 pm Mags

Guido is 6′10″?!

Yeah, I always thought he was something like 6’6″, but apparently he’s 6’10″. I wouldn’t know, I can’t see up that far without standing on a chair :P
on February 29, 2008 at 6:18 pm alix

I would LOVE a card, Mags :D Does giraffe somehow connect to this?
on February 29, 2008 at 6:21 pm Caitlin

I wouldn’t know, I can’t see up that far without standing on a chair :P

:(

I’m 6 or 7 inches taller than my mom, and she always tells people the fact that I “look” taller is just “an optical illusion”.

Man, does Guido have to duck down to get through doors or what? Poor tall guy. I think I’ve met one person who was 6’9″ before. (At least you’ll never lose him in a crowd, right?)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:21 pm Mags

Does giraffe somehow connect to this?

Faintly :P Can you email me your mailing address? (magses at gmail dawt com, as I’m sure you are aware)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:24 pm andrew

“I think I’ve met one person who was 6′9″ before.”

My upstairs neighbor in my old college apartment was 6’8″. And a woman. Yeah, a little tall. She played for the Baskeball team.

Her boyfriend was the goalie on the hockey team, and he was like 5’8″, tops. They were a funny pair.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:29 pm Mags

does Guido have to duck down to get through doors or what?

Sometimes. It depends, Dutch people are just tall, average height is something like 6’1″. He’s still a giant though. And he has terrible posture from always bending down to talk to people.

One of my cousins is 6’11. I took him to London for the season opener and he met Pronger. Prongs looked surprised and I think kind of amused, to say the least.

My upstairs neighbor in my old college apartment was 6′8″. And a woman. Yeah, a little tall.

O wow!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:29 pm alix

“Can you email me your mailing address? (magses at gmail dawt com, as I’m sure you are aware)“

Will do :)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:39 pm Mags

Could y’all do me a favour? Click this (it’s just a yahoo image search, don’t worry) and tell me what the second picture is that shows up. I’m trying to find out if it’s the same across the pond.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:39 pm Mags

Urgh, sorry, forgot to close the link. *fail*
on February 29, 2008 at 6:41 pm alix

It`s Brodeur`s name on the back of his sweater.
on February 29, 2008 at 6:42 pm Mags

Thank you, alix :)
on February 29, 2008 at 6:45 pm alix

No problem :) I`m off to dinner but I`ll be back later to watch Cookie`s debut in his new sweater!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:46 pm Mags

Bon appetit!
on February 29, 2008 at 6:58 pm andrew

Sorry, was away from the desk there for a while….looks like the pic I saw was the same as alix.
on February 29, 2008 at 7:02 pm Mags

Thanks Andrew :)
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I can’t believe I go away for a few hours and folks ask seriously and unknowingly about the Official Argument of IPB! And didn’t even the right answer! HAHAHAHA!!!!
on February 29, 2008 at 7:14 pm andrew

“And didn’t even the right answer!”

It was Paul Kayira, right?
on February 29, 2008 at 7:15 pm Pookie

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No. But still,

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on February 29, 2008 at 7:18 pm andrew

I can’t wait to get out of here!!! omaigodthisistakinfoerva!!!!
on February 29, 2008 at 7:24 pm andrew

Screw it, I think I’m gonna bounce.

Have a good weekend everyone, be seeing you all later. Probably Wednesday or so.
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