There will be no diary for tonight’s Devils-Bruins game. All that positive thinking last night took too much out of us. (OK, really, the lack of the diary is simply thanks to Pookie’s uncompromising work schedule.) We will be watching Claude Julien’s (almost certainly) triumphant return to New Jersey on a lengthy TiVo delay. Please do not worry about leaving spoilers in the comments as we’ll be on strict radio silence. In place of a diary, we would like to take a moment to reflect on one of the shining lights of this hockey season. This shining light has nothing to do with Marty’s exceptional season, or with Paulie Martin taking the final step to becoming the d-man we’d all hoped he would become, or with Zach Parise eclipsing his previous season highs for goals and points. Nope, this shining light is all about Steve the Do-er.
You see, Gentle Reader, by this time every season, there is one commercial that has asserted itself as That Commercial. The one you can’t mute fast enough. The one NBC plays twice a break in every period of every game. The one that makes your humors go from sanguine to bilious in less than the blink of an eye. Viewers of last year’s playoffs will remember, not fondly, the “Daddy, What Are You Thinking About” insurance spot. Two years ago it wasn’t butterflies making our heads spin, but rather that stupid and offensive Dodge fairy ad. Way back when, it was the Bud Ice penguin. This phenomenon is most likely as old as sand. It’s such a pervasive evil it probably predates both televisions and hockey. And yet, here we are with less than a week to go in the season and not a single significant commercial has stepped up to claim the title of That Commercial. Instead we’re seeing what must be a Golden Age of tolerable-to-downright-entertaining advertising peppered throughout the broadcasts. From the sublime Geico and the Pips ad to the ridiculous Cinnamon Melts at Tim Horton’s, we find ourselves remarkably unmuting spots, and looking forward to them being shown multiple times a game. Even our humors are well-balanced.
Gentle Reader, you’re probably wondering why we’re bothering to write about commercials again, so soon after dissecting the contact lenses/flag football/Victorian same sex longing (thanks to IPB Irregular Stalky, we’ll never be able to think of that commercial in any other light) Acuvue spot. The thing is this: there is one commercial that has been a salve to us in this trying time of the Devils attempting to fall out of the playoffs while not being good enough at anything to even lose when they should. And that commercial is the one where the artist mounts a gallery show dedicated to Steve, his Farmer’s Insurance Agent. Every single tiny bit about this ad is delightful, from the script, to the art design, to the performances. The turn of phrase “Steve Skin Roll” is all we need to shift our focus from ruing the day we became Devils fans to something brighter and cheerier. While That Commercial turns into the inevitable metaphor for the Playoffs as they go deeper (the same teams we hate winning game after game after game; the same teams we love losing game after game after game; the talking heads are banging the same drums game after game after game, never looking past whatever tidy storyline has been deemed “what the fans want to hear”), Steve the Do-er is like the fresh fun parts of the season, when a fan can just relax and enjoy the show.
While there’s still plenty of time for some 30 seconds of Hell to reveal itself as That Commercial (those Jason Jones Molson spots are a clear front-runner), right now we just want to revel in the the joys of “Who is Steve the Do-er?” and the look of reverence on the artist’s face when he speaks of Steve just before offering his guests some Steve-On-A-Stick. Those moments elicit the same joy and happiness we get from non-playoff hockey: the missed shot that you can laugh about, the bumbling plays on the blue-line that seem more slapstick than sickening, the quiet peace of the out-of-town-scoreboard being an afterthought rather than The Thing That Controls All That Is Good In The World. When all is said and done this season, and the Devils have slunk out of the Playoffs after a first round lost to the Rangers (really, what else could possibly happen, the way this season has been going?), we’ll still have something that makes us happy throughout the rest of the post-season: Steve the Do-er and his Steve Skin Rolls.
When all is said and done this season, and the Devils have slunk out of the Playoffs after a first round lost to the Rangers (really, what else could possibly happen the way this season has been going?)
Well…the Devils could, you know, beat, the Rangers in the playoffs.
It’s not like it’s never been done.
Shhhhh, John! The Hockey Gods might be listening! Don’t anger them… let us just sneak up behind the Rangers, unnoticed, having lulled them into a false sense of security… :P
Well…the Devils could, you know, beat, the Rangers in the playoffs.
Pish-tosh! No they can’t! Hear that, Hockey Gods?!
OK, commencing radio silence now — enjoy the game, everyone!
Wow too much to read. Sorry :(
Go Devils, go! Go Devils, go!
I LOVE that commercial. I have noticed there isn’t a commercial I dread, too. Maybe because I have something to do during commercials this year. I’m talking about you, IPB. :D
I think there’s been a steady improvement in commercials in general because of the wonder of TiVo. Ad agencies started to understand that commercials aren’t automatically watched any more.
I know y’all are sick of the hockey player in the baby nursery, but Verizon has a new one now. I clicked over once to see the very end and haven’t seen the whole thing yet, but it has some promise.
*sob* my poor Oilers. I was SO pulling for them.
Poor Oilers?!?! Hand in your NW fan card right now, missy! :p
By the way, I’m actually cheering like crazy for your team to beat the Lames on Thursday.
I was pulling for the Oilers, too. Too bad they didn’t make it.
I knew it! I knew this effing game was going to go to an effing shootout! I hate the Devils! I hate them!
Except for Zubie. It was very sweet of him to try and help us out.
Why is Yahoo Live not telling me what’s going on in the shootout?!
Oh, there we go. Eight people have shot but better late than never, Yahoo.
Why is Yahoo Live not telling me what’s going on in the shootout?!
Its too late for this game, but Center Ice is free until Sunday, if you have TW as your cable co.
I like Marty. That is all.
Don’t hate the Devils, Heather. Well maybe hate them a little. But hate the Senators more if they fail to win in regulation tomorrow.
So Amy. Am I correct that it’s okay that Boston got one point? Because if we win our last two and they don’t get anymore points, we win the tie-breaker with them, right? If we beat them in the last game, of course.
I have TW but I don’t have digital so I don’t think I can access the free Center Ice.
Oops, not tomorrow. Friday. If they fail to win in regulation Friday.
Meg, I was only hating them because I had it in my head that Boston couldn’t get any points. But they can, they just can’t get anymore. Right?
Am I correct that it’s okay that Boston got one point? Because if we win our last two and they don’t get anymore points, we win the tie-breaker with them, right? If we beat them in the last game, of course.
I think that’s how its shaking out. The B’s are now tied with Ottawa, so hopefully that lights a fire under the Sens.
I have TW but I don’t have digital so I don’t think I can access the free Center Ice.
That sucks.
This is giving me a headache but… it’s kind of fun trying to configure all this in my brain.
Yes, the one point was fine as long as that one point didn’t come against the Sabres. If they get one more, we can’t catch them. Philly can also get one point but no more in their games.
Okay. I thought I had that worked out right – it’s not as hard not that there’s only a couple of games left to account for – but I wasn’t sure.
And the Pens are about to beat the Flyers. We’re still in this! We’re still in this!
(This is completely absurd.)
(This is completely absurd.)
It totally is. I don’t believe for one second we’re going to beat Montreal tomorrow anyway. And yet I’m totally bouncing around my apartment right now.
Also, I have to confess that I was bad and read Bucky’s latest and now I want the Flyers to lose about as much as I want anything in the world.
We almost beat Montreal last time! We did! Maybe this time we actually will! Maybe!
(Completely absurd.)
Hey, teams get into the playoffs during the second period of their final games all the time! You know what I mean? Just because it’s likely to be at the end of the last game before you know, doesn’t mean it can’t happen!
Hee . . . I think that Bucky might owe some people a house, a car, a couple kids, and a dog right now. I feel a little like singing.
I hate to give the team a false since of accomplishment after this season but I would love for them to get into the playoffs just to spite Bucky. He’s such a buffoon.
On a totally different topic . . . y’know, I thought Chicago was long eliminated from the playoffs but they are really not going down without a fight over there in the Western Conference, are they? They’re totally in the same position Buffalo is.
Meg, I would’ve sworn Chicago was in 12th place or something like that. Yeah, those guys are chugging away.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I just got home from dinner. I am SO glad I didn’t stay home and fret about these games. I am SO pumped we’re still alive! We’re still alive (at least until Montreal hands us our ASSES tomorrow)!
This is fucking bullshit. Indemand isn’t airing the Devils game on Friday. So we’re out of luck, that’s ridiculous, I’m paying good money for this and now at the end of the season we get stuck with baseball games?
Wooo! They’re televising the draft lottery on Monday! I kind of wish the Canucks had started tanking earlier :p
Hockey is alive in the floating city of New Chicago.
Okay, so the Devils and the Flyers play each other Friday, then the Flyers finish their season against the Pens (who just beat them). Go Devils!!! And, ahem, we asked for you guys to beat the Bruins “in regulation” so uh, let’s not drop the ball on the Flyers game, k? I think I’m spending more time rooting for the Devils right now than the Sabres. C’mon Gionta! Beat the Flyers as badly as my highschool teams used to beat your high school teams!!
WOOOOOOO!!!!! Way for the Devils to FINALLY overcome getting jobbed by Toronto. I swear, I don’t think any team has had as many calls go against them from the War Room as the Devils this year. It’s becoming ridiculous. No, wait, it became ridiculous about six bad calls ago. Now it’s just predictably infuriating.
That said, that was a nifty new move for Zach to bust out in the shootout. I didn’t know he had that shot!
Well. I know I can’t really complain too much since we clinched and all, but JEBUS FUCK WHAT IS WITH THE FUCKING WAR ROOM!?!?!?! I mean, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! We won!!! [grumbles about video review and karma and letting officials use contextual clues to make a ruling instead of clearly flawed video results].
Alright now that you two are finally here I need your help. Do either of you know how the NHL Network or something like that works?
That said, that was a nifty new move for Zach to bust out in the shootout. I didn’t know he had that shot!
That was unbelievable! Scary unbelievable. I think he heard us say he’s underachieving.
What do you mean, KG?
Did you guys like the nice long close up on Zach on the bench right before OT? I liked it. :p He was like acting all cool, like yeah I got the OT winner last night no biggie, I can do it again tonight.
The stupid people at Indemand who are the ones that broadcast the NHL Center Ice games aren’t putting the Devils/Flyers game on TV on friday but at NHL Network (http://www.nhlnetwork.com/) they say they put games up and Friday’s Devils game is supposed to be on but I have no idea what or how to access it. It says call your local cable provider but I’m too annoyed with my local cable provider at the moment since they are incompetent there.
Oooh, that nice long close-up was niiiiiiice. He looked so grown-up. We decided he looks best in uniform without his helmet. “Glasses on, hair up. No wait, hair down, glasses off…” Heh.
I’m so sorry you can’t see Friday’s game, KG!
Oof, it’s 1:00 and I need to be leaving the house in seven hours to get to work on time. Stupid late shift followed by an early morning! Good night, everyone!
Oh my god, that shot of Zach before the OT prompted me to say, totally seriously, “Wow. He’s really hot.” I couldn’t help myself! He’s just so hot! I’m such a 16-year-old girl! :P (But he’s really undeniably hot. It just needs to be said sometimes, right?)
I think if you don’t have NHL Network already, you’re probably out of luck, sorry! I don’t know of any way to watch it other than to get it on the TV. Maybe someone else here knows a way. I’m so sorry they’re screwing you over like that!
(OK, now I’m going to bed. Good night!)
As for NHL Network, it just appeared on our satellite one day without our asking for it. I don’t know how to ask if your cable provider could carry it. It might be something that’s included in a package with other channels? I know that not everyone carries it, though.
Goodnight thanks for the help anyway.
I think it’s necessary to point out for you to see in the morning, Zach was on the number 2 slide on nhl.com… cheesy line “Zach’s all, folks.” But at least he’s getting recognized.
“Zach’s all, folks”? What, they couldn’t use the old standard “Zach attack”? :P
Still no one wants to take on that 30 Rock reference? This must be an off day…
I don’t watch 30 Rock. Sorry.
“Zach’s all, folks”? Wowza! It’s only taken 3 years for them to move on from “Zach Attack”! I’m hoping by 2011 they’ll go with “Zachtacular”.
I don’t watch 30 Rock. Sorry.
Me neither.
“Zach’s all, folks”? Wowza! It’s only taken 3 years for them to move on from “Zach Attack”! I’m hoping by 2011 they’ll go with “Zachtacular”.
Up next: Zach of all trades.
But that was a nifty shot that Zach put on Thomas to win the game. I swore I heard Chico whoo-hoo when it went in. (Free Center Ice is grand. But I agree with KG, why are they not showing the Devils / Flyers game? That’s potentially one with playoff implications.)
So I took my dad to the Rock last night for his 60th birthday, and I swear we didn’t think the Devils were going to pull this one out. Some quick thoughts:
My father and I both arrived separately, but we both managed to pass Doc and Chico as they were going to the train station to shoot the “Chico Eats” bit. Chico spots me in my devils gear and says, “How’s it going, man?”
Our cheerleaders showed true professionalism during the hose job from Toronto delay. They maintained their cheer routine through the entire rendition of “Don’t Brink Me Down” and a good chunk of “Money Money”. Yes it was a two song delay.
In person, you get to see just how much Vish-dog runs around. He needs one of Lemaire’s old electric training collars for the D-men, so you can zap him if he goes beyond the red line.
Chico TOTALLY woo-hoo-ed! That was so bizarre! (I think the Devils/Flyers game is on NHL Network, which means it’s not carried on Center Ice. It’s always a trick for us to figure out when games are being put on NHL Network — we’ll scroll through all the games on Center Ice, looking for a specific one, and then we’ll get all angry, “What the HELL? Why isn’t this on TV tonight?” Then Boomer will say in a small voice, “Is it on NHL Network?” And we’ll get all snappy, “NO! And I can PROVE IT!” So we’ll flip over to NHL Network… and there it’ll be. It happens every time. And yet, we never learn.)
Uh “Don’t Bring Me Down” I went Russian there for a sec.
By the way, I am still incensed over that Zubrus wraparound goal they waved off last night. I don’t know why the Devils even agree to have close calls reviewed by the War Room. At the rate they’ve gone this season, they should just save everyone the delay of the video review and just agree that whatever call benefits their opponent is the one Toronto will make, and go with that.
Morgan, that’s SO AWESOME that Chico was buddying up to you! And yeah, this one REALLY didn’t look like it was one the Devils were going to figure out.
Did the cheerleaders all need IVs after the delay? That’s like the cheerleading equivalent of a four-OT playoff game for players! :P
Vish-Dog is… yeah. I don’t think Sutter has impressed upon him the concept of the quadrant.
(And happy birthday to your dad!)
Well I decided to call Cox tonight and ask about NHL Network. I called last night and complained and managed to get 20 dollars from them so maybe I can get them to give me the Devils game for Friday. That’s all I care about. I just need my Devils fix.
Wow! Way to extract some money from Big Cable, KG! Nicely done! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that it all works out.
Yeah I hope it works out too. I also found out that we only get select games from the first two rounds of the playoffs but I was told at the beginning of the season when I bought this package we’d get the entire playoffs.
I believe Center Ice carries the games that aren’t being carried by the “national” carriers, VS, NBC and NHL Network (two of the three of them being debatably “national”…). So it’s the only way to see the games that the big guys don’t want to be broadcasting.
I could totally be making that up, though. I’m terrible about paying attention to how the playoffs are broadcast.
I think you’re right, I’m hoping you’re right. I didn’t pay attention because I thought I would get them all anyway. But I vaguely remember last year watching a good amount of playoff games on VS. Or OLN whatever it was called at the time.
Happy birthday [Morgan's Dad]! (I’m protecting his anonymity from all the riff-raff here. Heh.)
That’s so cool that Chico gave you a “how’s it going, man”!
I am also still incensed about that Zubrus non-call. It just doesn’t make any sense. I hate that this reliance on the stupid fucking War Room made it so a clear goal was waived off. GAH!
Morning, IPB! I am sorta looking forward to the Stars game this evening. Sorta.
Poor Oilers?!?! Hand in your NW fan card right now, missy! :p
By the way, I’m actually cheering like crazy for your team to beat the Lames on Thursday.
Haha, I might have to. The Oilers, Naslund, Lombo, Joe Sakic worship…what’s next for me?
I’m sure they appreciate the support. Lord knows they will need it tonight.
Morning Caitlin! I’m not looking forward to the Wild game tonight.
I am sorta looking forward to the Stars game this evening. Sorta.
I’m not looking forward to the Sabres game one tiny bit. I just want it to be over.
Morning, Caitlin! Who are the Stars playing tonight? I’m assuming the Ducks because that’s who you’re always playing these days! :D
I hate that this reliance on the stupid fucking War Room made it so a clear goal was waived off.
What did the War Room think that Thomas was doing, brushing lint off of his pads? He was clearly mucking around to make it look like the puck wasn’t in the net when it was.
Morning, everyone! I am looking forward to enjoying an exciting night of “the Devils aren’t playing tonight” hockey! There are so few regular season nights left — it’s so sad. As shitty as this season has been, I’m going to miss regular-season hockey when it’s gone.
Oh, and if anyone cares, SoapNet has picked up the rights to the first and only (so far) season of CBC’s The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives. It will start airing in June.
Hahaha, I might have to watch it, just cause I’ve heard it’s so bad.
Hahaha, I might have to watch it, just cause I’ve heard it’s so bad.
It’s entertainingly bad. But there’s lots of pretty, which kind of makes up for the bad.
Kirsten, I understand the feeling. :(
I’m assuming the Ducks because that’s who you’re always playing these days!
WE’RE DONE WITH THE DUCKS!!! For now, at least, in the regular season. We play the Coyotes tonight in Phoenix, then they come back here to play the Coyotes — again — tomorrow, and then we’ve got the Sharks on Sunday. I think we have tickets to both in-town games, so hopefully the Stars will do okay.
Speaking of, Patty, if you’re around, are you going to either of the games? I am the WORST internet semi-friend ever! I’ve got a Turco and Zubov bobblehead for you (and some other stuff) and I never sent it to you! I’m so ashamed!
SoapNet has picked up the rights to the first and only (so far) season of CBC’s The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives. It will start airing in June.
I saw this. YES. Next paycheck I get the TiVo. Can’t do it this paycheck, because I have to pay for defensive driving — boo — and pay the IRS what I owe them — double boo!
What did the War Room think that Thomas was doing, brushing lint off of his pads?
I KNOW! He was digging the puck out of the back of the net. It was OBVIOUS. Then he flung the puck into the corner with that disgusted posture of “Fuck it, now I’m down by a goal.” But the on-ice officials were a bunch of dipshits and refused to make a call, and the War Room decided they couldn’t see the puck (despite the fact that, in an almost identical situation two years ago, they called that a goal against the Devils, then later admitted it shouldn’t have counted — thanks for NOTHING, assholes), so wishy-washy prevailed and the on-ice officials rule the day with their “I dunno what happened. I don’t want to have to be the guy to decide. Someone else decide what happened” attitude.
I kind of hoped that contextual clues would come into play on that review, but I guess watching Thomas shuffle around inside the net for a few minutes before producing the puck out from behind the goal line is pretty inconclusive.
I’m all about pretty. I’ll definitely check it out.
I still have to file taxes even though I don’t owe anything. Which I think is stupid.
Kirsten, I understand the feeling. :(
I’ll be using my precious bandwidth on them tonight, I expect that I might have some sort of freakout if they blow it. I find that my stress at school gets taken out on hockey lately.
WE’RE DONE WITH THE DUCKS!!!
WOO HOOO!!!
For now, at least, in the regular season.
D’oh.
I’m so sorry. That TOTALLY blows. (If it makes you feel any better about having to play the Ducks in the first round, we get to end the season with the Rangers… and then jump right into the first round with them. I am putting ALL my psychic energies right now into willing ANYONE else into the 4 or 5 spot. I don’t care who. Hell, let it be the Caps. I mean, the Devils aren’t beating anyone anyway, so why does it have to the Rangers?)
Hell, let it be the Caps. I mean, the Devils aren’t beating anyone anyway, so why does it have to the Rangers?)
Sigh. I think I have to agree with you there.
(If it makes you feel any better about having to play the Ducks in the first round, we get to end the season with the Rangers…
According to Mirtle, as of the last standings, I believe we would be playing…the Wild? I think. I’m not sure. They change so much, and I only have so much time to spend. :p
I mean, the Devils aren’t beating anyone anyway, so why does it have to the Rangers?)
Yeah, that’s how I feel about everyone in the Pacific. Sigh.
“Hell, let it be the Caps. I mean, the Devils aren’t beating anyone anyway, so why does it have to the Rangers?”
Yeah, seriously. I think that might send Devils fans over the edge. So, I watched the last 30 minutes of the Devils/Broons game last night and I realized. Chico is absolutely hysterical. I don’t know why I never really noticed before, but he’s a crack up! It’s like having a wide-eyed, just-happy-to-be-there, twelve year old up in the booth with Doc.
Caitlin, if the Stars don’t pull it together and win some of their last games, they might be seeing the Sharks in the first round. It’s a very real possibility! (although you guys do have games in hand on the Avs.)
Ooooh! The Wild! That’s WAY less noxious than the Ducks! Right? (I… know nothing about the Wild. Other than that there’s nothing like watching Jacques Lemaire suffocate his own team’s chances in the postseason. I remember it all so well… Doug Gilmour… Mark Messier… Four straight losses to the Rangers… Good times, good times.)
Chico is absolutely hysterical. I don’t know why I never really noticed before, but he’s a crack up! It’s like having a wide-eyed, just-happy-to-be-there, twelve year old up in the booth with Doc.
He is EXACTLY like that! It took me a looooong time to warm to him (like, ten years), but now I think Chico’s a treasure.
All I know about the Wild is that I like Mikko Koivu. And their jerseys. That’s also pretty much all I care to know about the Wild.
Caitlin, if the Stars don’t pull it together and win some of their last games, they might be seeing the Sharks in the first round. It’s a very real possibility!
I’m trying not to hate hockey today, so I’m just going to pretend like this COULD NEVER EVER HAPPEN.
That’s WAY less noxious than the Ducks! Right?
Oh, hands down, yes — my mom told me the other day, “Can’t I see the Stars play those Wild guys again?” My mom would be happy with it! (Heh, the only hockey game my mom has been to was the one where the Stars routed the Wild, like 8-3 or something. It was insane.)
Oh, sorry, Kirsten — you guys got us back for that, though.
“It took me a looooong time to warm to him (like, ten years), but now I think Chico’s a treasure.”
Wow, that is a long time!
“All I know about the Wild is that I like Mikko Koivu. And their jerseys.”
Don’t forget, they’re icing what is probably the nastiest 4th line in the NHL…Simon, Boogaard, and Fedoruk. Good lord, I can’t imagine what the team spends on anger management classes.
Wow, that is a long time!
Yeah, well… it should be noted that he’s a lot more incisive now than he was when he first started out. Now he has the air of a wide-eyed child who’s just happy to be there. When he was new on the job he was just vapid. :D
Oh, Meg, I have to thank you for the squash-and-carrot-stew-with-quinoa recipe! I made it last night and it was DELISH!
“When he was new on the job he was just vapid. :D”
He just sat there and chewed on his mouthpiece!
I just read some column over at Fox Sports on Sean Avery and it was filled with the usual claptrap. But I saw this and had a good laugh:
Mark Smith of the Flames was direct and to the point. When asked by the Calgary Herald to describe Avery, he simply responded, “Verbal diarrhea.”
How funny is that? Man! I love Mark Smith. I really wish he was still with the Sharks.
He just sat there and chewed on his mouthpiece!
And waited for Doc to give him some bacon.
claptrap
So that’s what we’re calling the five-hole these days, eh?
I made it last night and it was DELISH!
Glad you liked it. :)
“So that’s what we’re calling the five-hole these days, eh?”
At least that’s what we’re calling Averys. Just ask his Madam!
Meg, when you were talking about Bucky owing people cars and dogs last night I thought you were just joking around. I didn’t realize he actually told people to bet everything on Briere last night. That’s awesome.
The Sabres playoff chances are up to 3.9%! That’s 2% higher than two days ago! We’re climbing, baby!
Who in their right mind bets a CAR OR A DOG on Bucky’s advice?
..the hell?!
Who in their right mind bets a CAR OR A DOG on Bucky’s advice?
The same people who believe that Danny Briere is the savior that the Sabres let slip away into the night without a second thought.
claptrap
So that’s what we’re calling the five-hole these days, eh?
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Who in their right mind bets a CAR OR A DOG on Bucky’s advice?
I bet all six of my cats on it. I can’t believe that a) I trusted Bucky blindly like that, and b) that someone was interested enough in my cats to accept that bet. :P
I didn’t realize he actually told people to bet everything on Briere last night. That’s awesome.
I couldn’t make that kind of stupidity up.
Who in their right mind bets a CAR OR A DOG on Bucky’s advice?
..the hell?!
Also the house and the kids. He was just that confident. I think it was actually the stupidest thing Bucky’s ever written which, y’know, takes some serious doing.
Who in their right mind bets a CAR OR A DOG on Bucky’s advice?
Caitlin, I hope NO ONE does. But the fact that he said it at all cracks me up. (Here’s the exact quote: “You can bet the house, the car, the kids and the dog that Daniel Briere will come through for Philadelphia in a victory tonight over Pittsburgh, which would put the Flyers safely ahead of the Sabres in their chase for the final playoff spot in the East with two games left.”)
I’m sure he spent the morning trying to spin last night’s game so that he didn’t look completely wrong.
claptrap
So that’s what we’re calling the five-hole these days, eh?
Micheal to Lucille: Oh! The cabin!
Bucky’s such a winner!
Sabres fans, how is there not a massive movement in Buffalo to dropkick this guy to China? What the hell? Seriously?
How do you say anything the morning after that other than “Okay, I was totally wrong. You shouldn’t have bet your entire life on Danny Briere!”
Heather, are you staying clean from the message boards, still?
Bucky’s such a winner!
He’s nearly as delusional as Stan but instead of loving the team he cheers for beyond all reason he loathes them. Until their gone. Then he adores them. I think Bucky has some serious intimacy issues.
There was TV discussion a ways back.
-VERSUS will air 2 playoff games, possibly segments of up to 4 games a night.
-NBC will air a game every Saturday and Sunday up to the Conference Final, where they’ll skip a week and then air 2 more games.
-NHL Network may air some playoff games, but it hasn’t been decided on officially yet.
-NHL Center Ice gets whatever’s left.
That’s what annoys me about that quote more than anything. It sounds like a guy who desperately WANTS the Sabres to lose. What the heck? I don’t want a homer in the newspaper but like Meg said, he’s just as bad he just goes the other way instead.
Heather, are you staying clean from the message boards, still?
Caitlin, I’m doing pretty well. The comment section on TBN blog was my biggest trouble spot and I haven’t commented there since that night we were all complaining, I don’t think. How about you?
He’s nearly as delusional as Stan but instead of loving the team he cheers for beyond all reason he loathes them.
Stan gets all of his loathing out on the Devils. He gets the best of both worlds. A team to love unconditionally, and a team to hate unconditionally.
I think Bucky has some serious intimacy issues.
I think you’re right, Meg.
It’s the FLYERS! Anyone in Buffalo should be run out of town for sounding hopeful that the Flyers beat the Sabres. And it’s the FLYERS! They’re not THAT GOOD! I suppose Briere’s presence automatically makes them light year better than us though.
Who wants to start a new paper with me?
I think I figured out the human interest story that the NHL is going to beat us to death with this year: The Staal Brothers. NHL.com is already calling them the first family of this year’s playoffs.
For the record, Pookie and Schnookie, you would go insane with love for 30 Rock.
I think I figured out the human interest story that the NHL is going to beat us to death with this year: The Staal Brothers.
Oooh, good call, Amy! Because that footage of them as little kids on their backyard rink is as overplayed now as Drury’s LLWS. It’s PERFECT!
Ookies, I have to agree with Steve: I really think you guys would enjoy 30 Rock. It’s my favorite sitcom since AD easily.
Have you guys learned NOTHING from the “I REFUSE” conversations we’ve had around here? The BEST WAY to kill any interest I might have had in watching a TV show is to tell me I’d love it. I had already REFUSED “30 Rock” and now I’m just REFUSING it harder. :P
But I like the Staal brothers! The footage on the rink is actually cute unlike Drury’s stupid LLWS video. Hooters is hot! Gronk is so easy to mock! Marc reviewed John Adams!
I had already REFUSED “30 Rock” and now I’m just REFUSING it harder. :P
Seconded!
(Plus I’ve never really found Tina Fey that funny.)
(Moreover, it’s not hockey. I make precious few exceptions. Just Daily Show. And Colbert. Daily Show, Colbert and House. OK, Daily Show, Colbert, House, House Hunters and ANTM. Alright, alright, Daily Show, Colbert, House, House Hunters, ANTM and Earl. And this paddleball game.)
(Furthermore, I’ve given up on even all of those shows save ANTM in favor of Katamari. So… no 30 Rock. Sorry.)
Schnookie, like AD, 30 Rock has a great mixture of smart and silly. You would hate it! Never ever watch it! You’ll regret it!
Pookie, I hated Tina Fey but I adore her on 30 Rock. But you probably wouldn’t! You’d probably think it was the most awful half hour of TV ever!
And Tina Fey’s boyfriend on the show was a huge Islander fan. It DID have hockey!
Season 2 is up in it’s entirety on Hulu.com, while Season 1′s on DVD. Get on the bandwagon!
By the way, Devils.com has instituted the official playoff slogan:
Rock Your Red.
That must’ve been some brainstorming session. Yet I like it, all the same.
You guys, seriously. I’m not going to watch it. :P
I love that everyone was outraged someone would bet a car or a dog on something Bucky said, but not so much the house… or ya know, the kids.
“That sonofabitch made me lose my freaking dog!! Oh, and my third oldest, but I loved that damn dog!!”
Hooters is hot! Gronk is so easy to mock! Marc reviewed John Adams!
No matter how much intelligence Marc shows reviewing John Adams, we’re still going to be beaten to death with the Staals. And it will be all fun and games until Ma and Pa Staal have to pick which child they love more to root for when they play head to head.
Caitlin, I’m doing pretty well. The comment section on TBN blog was my biggest trouble spot and I haven’t commented there since that night we were all complaining, I don’t think. How about you?
The Richards thing exploded my head and now I’m okay again. Heh.
By the way, -Ookies, I played Katamari over at Cat’s apartment, and I’m now hopelessly addicted. Poor Cat. I get addicted to all the video games SHE owns.
You guys, seriously. I’m not going to watch it. :P
Yeah, I know. Just like I’m probably never got to watch The Wire. I just wanted to get Steve’s back on this one. I’m now on the record for 30 Rock = Awesome.
That’s it Heather, we need to quote 30 Rock until they’ll feel like “well, I’ve heard most of the jokes anyway, might as well”.
“This city has changed me. I saw a PG-13 movie. I bought a pair of sunglasses. I ate a Jewish donate. They always New York City was a 21st Century Soddom. Well I’ve become one of them… I’ve been Sodomized.”
30 Rock Your Red!
I have to say, I’d almost rather hear about Sean Avery’s hypothetical baby than the Staal brothers.
Hey again. Sorry to be a thread-buster, but I can only get on and off the comments catch as catch can today. I forgot to relay that during one of the TV timeouts they ran a montage of Devils answers to the question: How do you want to be remebered as?
Most Devils answered along the lines of “Played hard. Played the game the right way.”, but three answers stood out:
Pando wants to be remebered as the guy who worked harder than the guy he was playing against. So Pando.
Vish-dog wants to be remembered as a Stanley Cup champion. Good luck with that!
Marty: Marty actually said, “The greatest goalie to have ever played hockey.” Somehow it didn’t come out pretentious. I kid you not.
Well, to be fair, I always said I’d never watch 30 Rock, then I got caught up on it, and was like “Holy shit, this is as funny as Arrested Development. I need to be watching this.”
So I understand your fear!
Morgan, that is AWESOME! I absolutely adore how Marty manages to make the cockiest comments sound totally matter-of-fact and fair-minded when he says them. I mean, written down, he sounds like the biggest jerk. But when you see him say that stuff? It’s just like, “Right. Okay!” As for Vish-Dog, which team does he think he’s going to be playing for when he wins that Cup? And as for Pando? *SWOON*
I am so nervous for hockey tonight. It already feels like playoff hockey. Y’all have to cheer hard core for St. Louis tonight!
But then who do you cheer for Friday?
I also just started watching 30 Rock. I watched the first season on DVD right after I broke my ankle. I was kind of “I REFUSE!” about it at first too now that I think about it.
“So, here’s some advice I wish I woulda got when I was your age: Live every week like it’s Shark Week” (That one cracks me up because Mark is a huge fan of Shark Week.)
Y’all have to cheer hard core for St. Louis tonight!
Jay McKee: The Only Former Sabre I Will Whole-Heartedly Cheer For.
(And maybe JP Dumont. I hate his team though so that’s tougher.)
Yeah, I know. Just like I’m probably never got to watch The Wire.
Hey! Seriously! I am not budging an inch on ANYTHING until EVERYONE has watched “The Wire”. :PPPPP
Morgan, thanks for the report! Pando’s just the most darling playah’s playah to ever skate! And Marty… Hey, if it’s true, it’s not bragging. I never understand why people say he’s cocky. Come on, people, he’s just stating facts!
“Rock Your Red”? That sucks. Here I’ve been thinking that the Devils have been managing this Prudential thing well bynot putting Prudential blue all over the arena but this might be a bit much. I know I call the arena the Rock just because it’s easier to say than anything else, but I don’t know about this. I think I might need to start calling it “The Devils Home Arena”. This playoffs I will be “Devils Home Arena-ing My Red”.
Caitlin, I’m so glad you’re addicted to Katamari now! It will pass the off-season in the blink of an eye!
I am not budging an inch on ANYTHING until EVERYONE has watched “The Wire”.
Oh, gee, sorry. I REFUSE “The Wire.” :P
Caitlin, I’m so glad you’re addicted to Katamari now! It will pass the off-season in the blink of an eye!
It’s true! Just kick Jen to the side and spend your entire summer rolling those katamaris — it’ll be next season before you know it! (I speak from experience. Last summer, The Summer of Katamari, was my best off-season EVER.)
“But then who do you cheer for Friday?”
Well clearly I’m cheering for the Devils on Friday :D
What did Paulie say for the how I want to be remembered thing? “The guy that made the best pot brownies outside of Amsterdam?”
Hey! Seriously! I am not budging an inch on ANYTHING until EVERYONE has watched “The Wire”. :PPPPP
Hey, it’s in my Netflix queue. I think I’m only behind about 200,000 people.
I don’t watch 30 Rock though, so I have no opinion on whether or not you should watch it.
I actually kind of like “Rock Your Red”. I will wear a different shade of red than they intend in support of IPB however.
Oh, gee, sorry. I REFUSE “The Wire.” :P
I guess we’re at an impasse, then. Classless beeyotch. :PPPP
What did Paulie say for the how I want to be remembered thing? “The guy that made the best pot brownies outside of Amsterdam?”
I hope so!
“Jay McKee: The Only Former Sabre I Will Whole-Heartedly Cheer For.”
Woo! Go Jay! Try not to injure yourself! Brad Boyes is another St. Louis Blue that I’ll cheer for.
“I am not budging an inch on ANYTHING until EVERYONE has watched “The Wire”.”
So, as someone who hates any/all dramatic t.v. shows, would The Wire hold any appeal to me? Or should I not even bother checking it out? (I’m being honest, I don’t necessarily subscricbe to the REFUSE theory, but I do hate drama on t.v.)
Speaking of, Patty, if you’re around, are you going to either of the games? I am the WORST internet semi-friend ever! I’ve got a Turco and Zubov bobblehead for you (and some other stuff) and I never sent it to you! I’m so ashamed!
[This is how far I've caught up.]
How could you say you’re the worst internet semi-friend ever, then in the same breath, tell me you have presents for me?? That’s just silly! :D You’re an awesome internet friend!
I am going to Sunday’s game. Are you going to that one? I can email you later with what section I’m in…
So, as someone who hates any/all dramatic t.v. shows, would The Wire hold any appeal to me?
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
No.
In a word? No.
Do you like feeling like you’ve been kicked in the stomach by the drama? Then, no.
(It does manage a crazy amount of comedy considering the subject matter, but… no.)
If you like Arrested Development, The Simpsons, Futurama, The Office, My Name is Earl, or any decent SNL sketch, you’d love it.
I actually kind of like “Rock Your Red”. I will wear a different shade of red than they intend in support of IPB however.
Actually one of my problems with “Rock Your Red” is that it implies a red-out. One of my biggest playoff pet peeves is teams that try to do color-outs with recessive colors. Like red. If everyone wears red, the crowd receeds on television. Making the arena look empty. Just what the Devils need! :D
If you like Arrested Development, The Simpsons, Futurama, The Office, My Name is Earl, or any decent SNL sketch, you’d love it.
I think andrew was asking about “The Wire”, not “30 Rock”. andrew, this statement does not apply to “The Wire”! :)
“No.”
“In a word? No.”
Sweet! Thanks for being honest. One more thing I can check off the “maybe I should see it” list!
Just to throw my hat into the fray…I love 30 Rock. So damn funny. Not recommending it to anyone…just sayin’.
“Who knew the Star Spangled Banner had so many words in it? It’s like a Mos Def CD.”
“Why are you wearing a tux?”
“It’s after 6 o’clock Lemon. What am I, a farmer?”
3-2 NJD? :D
I hate the Baaahston Bruins and I don’t really know why. Maybe because their uniforms make me feel uncomfortable? I feel that at any moment I’ll be stung by a bee.
I like the idea of just, like, where some kind of red. Not like the Flyers, who just, you know, make people wear ugly orange t-shirts.
“If you like Arrested Development, The Simpsons, Futurama, The Office, My Name is Earl, or any decent SNL sketch, you’d love it.”
You just named off pretty much the only TV shows I watch.(subtract SNL, add Scrubs and Family Guy and you’re dead on!)
So, as someone who hates any/all dramatic t.v. shows, would The Wire hold any appeal to me? Or should I not even bother checking it out? (I’m being honest, I don’t necessarily subscricbe to the REFUSE theory, but I do hate drama on t.v.)
I’m not a big dramatic TV show fan, either, andrew, and I had REFUSED The Wire because I felt like it was, like, doing your homework. It was something I was supposed to watch, not something I would want to watch. And with that expectation, it really surprised me. It’s unlike any other TV show I’ve ever seen. It’s just the most amazing combination of absolute, true-life characters and happenings, is a scathingly honest and oftentimes brutal examination of the failures of American urban life, and is also exquisitely funny and beautiful. I hesitate to classify it as a “dramatic TV show” because it’s just so far beyond the standard. It’s much more cinematic than regular TV, but is also fiercely realistic, so the narrative flow doesn’t follow the paths you expect from any of the oeuvres you might classify it as (police procedural, social commentary, urban crime drama, etc). It’s just really different, so if you have a vague interest in checking it out, I think it might be worth it for you, despite your aversion to dramatic TV.
What should be the Devils playoff theme song? I’m thinking something by The Police, for some weird, random reason…
andrew, definitely some Scrubs influence in there.
It’s much more cinematic than regular TV
That’s a great point. If you like dramatic movies, but not dramatic TV, you might enjoy “The Wire”. But it does put you through the emotional wringer, so if that’s not what you’re looking for from your entertainment, don’t watch it. If you do like watching something that is really refreshing in how different it is and how much it doesn’t underestimate it’s audience, you could always give the first episode a try and see how it goes.
I’ve nailed it, “Synchronicity I”
“A connecting principle
Linked to the invisible
Almost imperceptible
Something inexpressible
Science insusceptible
Logic so inflexible
Causally connectible
Yet nothing is invincible”
I’ll watch The Wire when ya’ll watch 30 Rock. It’s that simple.
One of my biggest playoff pet peeves is teams that try to do color-outs with recessive colors.
I don’t mind red-outs as much as I do white-outs. White just overwhelms the screen. The ice is white. Do we really need to be putting the fans in white? All white all the time is just so bright.
Hmm….interesting. Thanks Schnookie. Like I said, I don’t refuse anything based on other people’s recommendations so I’m not dead set against checking it out. I just find absolutely no joy in watching shows like CSI, House, Law & Order, etc. Which is odd, because dramatic film is fine, just not tv. I’m weird like that.
But it does put you through the emotional wringer, so if that’s not what you’re looking for from your entertainment, don’t watch it.
Hm. Good point. *Recalls the episode from season 4 that we watched in real time, on a Sunday night, at the end of which we all sat, feeling nauseated, in complete silence in the dark, then went to our separate rooms to cry.* But it’s so funny! :P
…or any decent SNL sketch…
Who we kiddin’? :P
*Recalls the episode from season 4 that we watched in real time, on a Sunday night, at the end of which we all sat, feeling nauseated, in complete silence in the dark, then went to our separate rooms to cry.*
Yeah… pass. :D
“Who we kiddin’? :P”
ZING!
Hee! Thanks, andrew. :D
Yeah… pass. :D
Heh. Yeah, Season 4 of The Wire is emotionally grueling. The first three seasons are all about the drug trade in Baltimore, and are, while depressing, not devastating. Season 4 is about an inner-city school. And The Wire is not a show that creates false happy endings. (We haven’t watched Season 5 yet, because we realized we couldn’t make the emotional commitment to it during the hockey season. It’s that hard-core. :D)
I just find absolutely no joy in watching shows like CSI, House, Law & Order, etc. Which is odd, because dramatic film is fine, just not tv. I’m weird like that.
I can totally see that, andrew. Dramatic shows can be really unrewarding because everything ties up neatly in an hour. It’s a weird convetion for something that’s supposed to grab your attention. “The Wire” isn’t like an hour television show. It’s like a 15-hour-long movie. It really can’t be compared at all to stuff like “Law & Order” or “CSI”. It doesn’t even have a soundtrack. The only music cues come from the environment (like a car stereo). There isn’t fancy editing or showy script stunts. It’s just one great story with the most compelling characters you’ll find on TV. And it’s completely devoid of television convention.
I’ll watch The Wire when ya’ll watch 30 Rock. It’s that simple.
Oh, I’m sorry, my comment #156 was responding to andrew’s question about it. I wasn’t trying to sell you, or anyone else who didn’t ask about it, on “The Wire”.
Season 4 is about an inner-city school. And The Wire is not a show that creates false happy endings.
Ugh. I’m out. I’m out! I can’t take it! I haven’t seen it and I’m telling you, I can’t take it!
Pookie, I was just being general in my comments, heh. No worries. Nor was I trying to force on it, it’s just one of those “Squeee it’s so good” shows.
I’ve heard a lot about The Wire and nothing but rave reviews about it. I am actually kind of sad that I can’t watch it, because it really sounds great, but I am just too susceptible to that kind of thing. It would be haunting me all the time.
I’m really critical of dramas because 90% of them seem too self-important to me and I can’t immerse myself in them. Then when I find one that is really great, the problem is that I DO immerse myself. So I just avoid them. Maybe this summer I might try it. And just have Katamari handy in case I need to take my mind of the subject matter. :D
Then when I find one that is really great, the problem is that I DO immerse myself.
I do that, too. I’ll watch shows on DVD and just devour them in long marathons, and then be in culture shock when they end and I have to re-emerge into my own life.
“Dramatic shows can be really unrewarding because everything ties up neatly in an hour. It’s a weird convetion for something that’s supposed to grab your attention.”
Well, I agree with you there and I think most of the time that’s a result of shoddy writing. But also, I generally feel that the real world is depressing enough, so if I need a downer I can just turn on the news. That makes me much more partial to comedy for my TV entertainment.
I was never big on dramas either. I loved Rescue Me, till Tommy raped his wife.
Season 4 is about an inner-city school. And The Wire is not a show that creates false happy endings.
Ugh. I’m out. I’m out! I can’t take it! I haven’t seen it and I’m telling you, I can’t take it!
I think part of the reason I haven’t watched Season 5 yet is that Season 4 ended and I realized that I couldn’t really take it either. Heh. I thought I was doing a reasonably okay job handling the school stuff but then there was this absolutely heart-breaking conversation between two parties involved in the drug scene stuff that was a call back to Season 1, which seemed so harrowing when I watched it, but when compared to everything we’d seen in Season 4 was like child’s play. It was just too much. I’m feeling depressed just thinking about it. Hm. Yeah, don’t watch it, Heather!
See, my non-hockey television watching right lately has Dancing with the Stars (cheesetastic!) and Torchwood (alien baby-riffic!). I think most of the shows under discussion are a giant step up from the former. The latter has been surprisingly decent this year after a not very good first season.
I’ll watch shows on DVD and just devour them in long marathons, and then be in culture shock when they end and I have to re-emerge into my own life.
The best part about that is thinking back to the reason we watched “The Wire” when we did! It was because we’d run out of “Monk” DVDs! HAHAHAHA!! Good grief!
(And that’s the last I’ll say about “The Wire”!)
Actually, this conversation does have me pretty intrigued and “The Wire” is in my Blockbuster Online queue somewhere. I did mean to get around to it before I go back to work but I got distracted trying to catch up on Battlestar Galactica before the new season starts.
“See, my non-hockey television watching right lately has Dancing with the Stars (cheesetastic!)…”
HAHA! That’s good stuff Meg. I love that you’re all about it’s cheesiness.
I’m such an odd tv watcher….I cannot watch, even for a minute, any reality tv. Drives.me.crazy. Doesn’t even matter what it is! Can’t do it!
I cannot watch, even for a minute, any reality tv. Drives.me.crazy. Doesn’t even matter what it is! Can’t do it!
I was like that until X roped me into ANTM. And we all know how that turned out for me. :D
I can’t handle some reality shows – I got a few minutes of that Bret Michaels show on VH-1 the other night and it made me nauseous – but the reality shows I do watch (The Amazing Race, Project Runway, Top Chef) are some of my favorite shows on TV.
Oh, yeah and ANTM. I do enjoy that as well.
Any kind of reality dating/hook-up show seems to bug me.
I loved Rescue Me, till Tommy raped his wife.
STEVE, I KNOW! (Sorry, no one else watches that show but me, it feels like.) Dude, seriously. Dysfunctional doesn’t even begin to describe the Gavin family remotely. I owned Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD and I haven’t bothered to keep up; I sold back 1 & 2 primarily because I realized every time I watched that show, I loved it — but it was so emotionally taxing that I literally could not keep on watching. The worst stuff happens to that family.
(Although later on, didn’t Sheila rape Tommy or something like that?)
Patty, I’m not sure about tickets, I think we have them, but I’m not sure — go ahead and e-mail me though…
I can’t handle some reality shows – I got a few minutes of that Bret Michaels show on VH-1 the other night and it made me nauseous – but the reality shows I do watch (The Amazing Race, Project Runway, Top Chef) are some of my favorite shows on TV.
I’m sucked in by the Gene Simmons reality show. Even though its really heavily scripted, its still pretty funny, and his son is adorable, if freakishly tall.
Any kind of reality dating/hook-up show seems to bug me.
Yeah, I generally need my reality shows to feature a competition between genuinely talented people. I really like Project Runway and, to a much lesser extent, So You Think You Can Dance?. Dancing with the Stars isn’t particularly good but I started watching this season because I wanted to see Kristi Yamaguchi. I think it’ll be a one season only thing for me though.
Yeah, I generally need my reality shows to feature a competition between genuinely talented people.
I totally agree. Except, of course, with ANTM. But really, Project Runway is really fantastic! And I also enjoyed Amazing Race, at least, the few seasons I’ve seen. We got hooked during the lockout, and watched a few seasons before Netflixing Season 1, and now I can’t really watch the more recent seasons, because it’s really been watered down since the first go-round. They’ve got more “reality TV” types of contestants, and it’s not as challenging a competition as the first season was. :(
I’m sucked in by the Gene Simmons reality show
Oh, I know! Family Jewels is reality crack, that’s for sure. I like how Nick Simmons is more dad-like than Gene, and always seems to poke fun at his dad, period.
The Amazing Race definitely went off the rails a bit for a couple of seasons but the most recent season was more comparable to the original. The challenges were still a little weak but the personalities were much better. You know… in case you were wondering :-D
I had been under the impression that this latest season of Amazing Race was much better, and I was kind of sorry that we’d fallen out of the habit of watching it. We’ll just have to marathon it on DVD some off-season, I guess!
But also, I generally feel that the real world is depressing enough, so if I need a downer I can just turn on the news.
Ditto!
I can’t watch reality of any kind, either, andrew. The only “real people” I like are athletes. And even then, mostly hockey players.
My non-hockey watching is down to pretty much just reruns of The Nanny. :D
I like how Nick Simmons is more dad-like than Gene, and always seems to poke fun at his dad, period.
Definitely, Nick is more adult than his father sometimes. And you can totally tell how Gene completely adores his daughter.
The Amazing Race definitely went off the rails a bit for a couple of seasons but the most recent season was more comparable to the original.
I agree. I wish they’d go back to the clues that required them to think a lot more, as opposed to telling them to go to a certain place and find their next clue.
‘I can’t watch reality of any kind, either, andrew. The only “real people” I like are athletes. And even then, mostly hockey players.”
Ha, yeah if you count hockey as reality tv, then I guess I’m guilty.
I tell you what though, I am damn excited for The Office next week! Finally!
Amy, I totally agree. “Go to X” isn’t really a clue.
My non-hockey watching is down to pretty much just reruns of The Nanny. :D
It’s pretty much all hockey and Netflix rentals for me, I don’t really watch TV that much anymore…ever…unless there’s hockey on.
I tell you what though, I am damn excited for The Office next week!
Same here. NBC announced today that there’s going to be an Office spinoff next season, which kind of frightens me.
I know there’s a few Friday Night Lights fans here. The network announced that the show will be back for a 3rd season in the Spring of 2009. However, said third season will first air on Direct TV in the fall of this year.
The only thing I watch religiously outside of hockey is The Office. SO freakin funny! And I did watch MVP until the stupid Leafs ruined my trashy tv life.
Amy-I love Friday Night Lights! Oh, the dramz.
I’m torn on FNL. I love, love, love the show. But if they’re going to fiddle around with it and bump it around too much I always wish they’d kill it. Still… more Coach and Mrs. Taylor is a good thing in my book!
You lot and TV. I wish I had the guts to watch The Wire. They’ve just begun showing Season 1 here and I’m not sure I have it in me to watch. Nope, just trashy afterschool TV for Mags.
“NBC announced today that there’s going to be an Office spinoff next season, which kind of frightens me.”
Ouch. Spinoffs are never a good thing. Except Laverne and Shirley.
Did they give any details, Amy?
I HEART FNL so much! But I hope they go back to season 1 type episodes, not what they were trying to do most recently, with all the teen drama mess.
I officially hate Jeff Finger. He concussed Taylor Pirate! But…we were able to call up Jannick Hansen! I luff him.
However, said third season will first air on Direct TV in the fall of this year.
Really? That’s weird. On a channel that’s only on DirecTV? Very strange.
(I also fell for “Carpoolers” but I think it’s been cancelled.)
(I blame myself.)
Ouch. Spinoffs are never a good thing. Except Laverne and Shirley.
And Torchwood. (Alien baby!)
I also fell for “Carpoolers” but I think it’s been cancelled.
Has it? I didn’t know that. I kind of liked it.
“And Torchwood. (Alien baby!)”
Meg, I’ve never even heard of Torchwood! What’s it a spinoff of?
Meg, I’ve never even heard of Torchwood! What’s it a spinoff of?
Doctor Who. It’s on BBC America (it’s not as good as Doctor Who though, which is totally awesome).
I’ve never even heard of Torchwood! What’s it a spinoff of?
Dr. Who.
I HEART FNL so much! But I hope they go back to season 1 type episodes, not what they were trying to do most recently, with all the teen drama mess.
alix, I totally agree. The second season was not nearly as good as the first season. (Still better than most things on TV but not quite the same.)
Ouch. Spinoffs are never a good thing. Except Laverne and Shirley.
Frasier? Angel? Does the Muppet Show count as a spinoff? (That’s all I got though.)
it’s not as good as Doctor Who though, which is totally awesome
Dude, I know. I love the 10th Dr. :D
Really? That’s weird. On a channel that’s only on DirecTV? Very strange.
Yeah. The airing on DTV will help pay for the show to air on NBC.
andrew, nothing on The Office spinoff, other than it working sort of like Frasier and Cheers did.
Dude, I know. I love the 10th Dr. :D
Yeah, Tennant is fantastic. I really hope this upcoming series isn’t his last.
“(it’s not as good as Doctor Who though, which is totally awesome).”
Doctor Who is seriously classic stuff. Love it!
“Frasier? Angel? Does the Muppet Show count as a spinoff? (That’s all I got though.)”
I wouldn’t count the Muppet Show really.
But yeah, Frasier and Angel…meh. (I told you, I’m weird and picky with my tv shows!)
I officially hate Jeff Finger.
Finger is SUCH a jerk.
Nope, just trashy afterschool TV for Mags.
Sometimes, late at night, I watch Degrassi with my kid sister. So, that’s about the extent of my TV viewings, too.
I fell off Frasier after a while but I liked Angel the more it went on.
I really hope this upcoming series isn’t his last.
Me neither. He’s one of my favourite Doctors.
Sometimes, late at night, I watch Degrassi with my kid sister.
Degrassi TNG or Junior High?
“Sometimes, late at night, I watch Degrassi with my kid sister.”
You’ve got a weird thing for Canadian melodrama.
I’ve got a weird thing for girls who say ‘aboot’.
Chasing Amy, anyone? Anyone?
My team being on the edge of making the playoffs is turning me into an animal! I’m actually cheering for the Wild tonight. I feel shame.
“alix, I totally agree. The second season was not nearly as good as the first season. (Still better than most things on TV but not quite the same.)”
Exactly! I still enjoyed it, but it wasn’t quite as mindblowingly awesome. But as long as they don’t mess with Tim Riggins, I’ll probably keep watching.
Degrassi TNG or Junior High?
Both, depending on what’s on!
Both, depending on what’s on!
Cool. I have this whacky fascination with all of Degrassi, but especially JH.
Cool. I have this whacky fascination with all of Degrassi, but especially JH.
I started watching TNG before JH, so it’s cool for me to watch JH and go back and see all the teachers when they weren’t…teacher-y.
Ooooh! The Wild! That’s WAY less noxious than the Ducks! Right? (I… know nothing about the Wild
DAMN STRAIGHT! Fuck the ducks I say! Sorry, Earl.
All I know about the Wild is that I like Mikko Koivu. And their jerseys. That’s also pretty much all I care to know about the Wild
That’s basically all you need to know.
Oh, sorry, Kirsten — you guys got us back for that, though.
Yeah we did…I’m almost hoping for the matchup in the playoffs, I bet the Stars would get a rude welcome from the fans.
Did anyone catch ANTM last night?
My team being on the edge of making the playoffs is turning me into an animal! I’m actually cheering for the Wild tonight. I feel shame.
You should feel no shame. Welcome to the light side!
Heh. You weren’t supposed to see that :D
All I know about the Wild is that I like Mikko Koivu. And their jerseys. That’s also pretty much all I care to know about the Wild
That’s basically all you need to know.
Awesome. Because that’s basically all I know too. And I sort of really love Boogaard’s name. My friends always make fun of me because apparently I when I say it, it comes out “boomgaard”, which means “orchard” in Dutch. So that’s what we call Boogaard.
I really want one of their jerseys to wear for Christmas…
If you ever decide you actually want a jersey, let me know, because I have one of my parents season ticket holder discounts. 15% off is handy.
Mikko Koivu is a stud for us. I love him.
I asked Boogaard how to say his name, and he said “bow-guard”. 95% of the world has been saying it incorrectly I guess.
Heh. You weren’t supposed to see that :D
Haha, just like HG wasn’t supposed to find out about Lombo and you about Nazzy.
I asked Boogaard how to say his name, and he said “bow-guard”. 95% of the world has been saying it incorrectly I guess.
What is he, Dutch somewhere way back? Must be, that’s how all my friends say it.
He must be. That’s why my friends and I have decided also.
Derek Boogaard is Dutch? Can I make a Goldmember reference?
Can I make a Goldmember reference?
Do what you can’t resist :)
Margee! Guess what happened?! TiVo cut off the go-sees from our ANTM recording! Schnookie and I have to wait until Sunday to see go-sees!! Isn’t this terrible!?!? It’s like the worst travesty I can think of.
(By the way, the Staal brothers John Adams review was so freakin’ funny.)
Oooh, 5! Time to go home and… PLANT POTATOES! WOO-HOO!!!
Guys, remember how I said I was looking forward to tonight’s game? Scratch that. Holmqvist is in net, Zubov just went overseas to have surgery to fix something, somewhere and Richards is “under the weather”.
Oh, yeah, and we’re playing The Great One’s team tonight.
I still can’t freakin’ believe that Russian went overseas to have surgery. I feel like I need little tiny airplane bottles of vodka.
“Scratch that. Holmqvist is in net, Zubov just went overseas to have surgery to fix something, somewhere and Richards is “under the weather”. ”
Caitlin, I just read…
**choking sounds** **gasp** I need air!!!!!!!!!!
Oh and Ribeiro is sitting out as well for “rest”. The word “Craptacular” comes to mind. Maybe I’m too old for this? Maybe I should up my meds?
Also, why would Russian go “overseas” for surgery? Is that some kind of Hockey Speak I haven’t learned yet?
I’m so,so, sorry, Caitlin! I’ve been dying without Matty (and so have the Canucks actually), but you’ve been without Russian so much longer than that. Poor button. You can join me in the feeling nauseous about tonight’s game club.
Margee! Guess what happened?! TiVo cut off the go-sees from our ANTM recording! Schnookie and I have to wait until Sunday to see go-sees!! Isn’t this terrible!?!? It’s like the worst travesty I can think
It’s up on YouTube! I’ve been watching the whole episode as we speak. Do you want the link?
You can join me in the feeling nauseous about tonight’s game club.
Yay! What are we going to do? Burn some tutus? Enjoy some Swedish delicacies?
Also, why would Russian go “overseas” for surgery? Is that some kind of Hockey Speak I haven’t learned yet?
Russian fucked off to Moscow for something, then. (if it’s Hockey Speak, then I don’t know it either.) I can’t seriously imagine any other reason why Russian would leave to go have something done. I’m assuming it’s surgery since they called it a “procedure” to help him.
Oh and Ribeiro is sitting out as well for “rest”.
Myra, remind me never to inwardly think, “Well, it could always be worse”.
What in the goodness is going ON with this team?
“Yay! What are we going to do? Burn some tutus? Enjoy some Swedish delicacies?”
HA! Sounds good! Maybe throw some Russian vodka in there and we’re good to go.
Yay! What are we going to do? Burn some tutus? Enjoy some Swedish delicacies?
Mmmm, Swedish food. Having a Swedish mother means I miss white food when I’m out here.
Also, why would Russian go “overseas” for surgery? Is that some kind of Hockey Speak I haven’t learned yet?
Uh…I think Hasek did that once. But without telling the Sabres that he was going to do it. So, y’know, totally different.
I’m sure there’s just a specialist who is going to take care of him who happens to be in Europe.
Maybe throw some Russian vodka in there and we’re good to go.
No worries, alix, I’ll bring the extra-large bottle of Stoli and a poster of Nikita Khruschev, that ought to Russify things well enough!
I have a fifth of grey goose in my fridge that I will donate to you ladies…
“No worries, alix, I’ll bring the extra-large bottle of Stoli and a poster of Nikita Khruschev, that ought to Russify things well enough!”
“I have a fifth of grey goose in my fridge that I will donate to you ladies…”
Excellent!
I have a fifth of grey goose in my fridge that I will donate to you ladies…
Oh, thanks, Kirsten!
Given last year’s playoffs, alix, I appreciate the oddity of the situation of a Canucks fan and Stars fan comiserating over the crapness of hockey at the moment. :D
I can’t wait until SUNDAY for you guys to see America’s Next Top Model. I need to talk about it. I need to work some things out.
And I wonder if Boogaard “farger” is Dutch. Freaky-deaky Dutch. I can’t resist.
Hey all – it’s been a while, but you can only procrastinate so much at work. Anyway, here’s a nice little piece on NJ.com today…
http://blog.nj.com/njv_joseph_racioppi/2008/04/time_to_give_the_devils_their.html
Wow, what a shocker…Brett Fav-ruh is talking about coming out of retirement.
How long did that take? 30 days? 35? Ugh, give me a break.
“Given last year’s playoffs, alix, I appreciate the oddity of the situation of a Canucks fan and Stars fan comiserating over the crapness of hockey at the moment. :D”
Hee! It IS pretty funny! It’s one of the many reasons why I love hockey blogging :D
Andrew, I know! Right? Even Roger Clemens is like, “What an attention hog.”
Wow! I thought it was going to at least take a season. Ugh. What an attention ho.
I’m prescribing borscht with lots and lots of sour cream. I am so sorry, Caitlin. I told myself I would not get overly attached to this team when I first started this hockey experiment. I think I have failed.
I’m thinking they’re lulling us into a false sense of hopelessness so they can blow us away in the playoffs with all their best players back and in top form. Right? Right?
Okay, so now I am becoming delusional. Definitely need to up meds…
Here is this week’s episode!
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“I told myself I would not get overly attached to this team when I first started this hockey experiment. I think I have failed.”
Heh. That’s what I said to myself too. Apparently it doesn’t work.
Andrew, I know! Right? Even Roger Clemens is like, “What an attention hog.”
For realz. GDI, Favre.
Apparently the Sharks have called up Tom Cavanagh from Worchester for tonight’s game.
http://sharks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=358975
I was wondering how he was keeping busy with Scrubs off the air.
Okay, so that was lame. I know that! I was just checking to see if you all thought so too!
But the Sharks now have 2 guys from Rhode Island in the lineup. That’s pretty cool. The other 12 Islanders must be so proud.
Okay…so that was lame too. Work with me here people. I am bored to tears right now.
I told myself I would not get overly attached to this team when I first started this hockey experiment. I think I have failed.
Yeah, when I can recognize my ticket guy’s cell phone number, I have problems.
Myra, it’s hard not to get attached. Part of the reason I quit watching hockey when I was in high school was because I would get way too emotionally invested in it and could never get anyone in my family to be emotionally invested in it with me. :( Now that I’ve started back up again, I’m like, “I’m glad I’m an adult, so I can make with the drinky-drinky when the Stars blow”.
I’ve seen this team do crazy (good) things so you never know, Myra! I’m willing to run on a little faith & vodka at this point.
Wow, what a shocker…Brett Fav-ruh is talking about coming out of retirement.
NO WAY. I thought surely he’d at least pretend a little longer.
Okay, so that was lame. I know that! I was just checking to see if you all thought so too!
I got it! But I didn’t know he was on Scrubs. I thought he had a show where he was a teacher or something.
I told myself I would not get overly attached to this team when I first started this hockey experiment. I think I have failed.
Hockey will do that. If you’d experimented with football or baseball, you’d probably still be all, “meh”. :D
“I got it! But I didn’t know he was on Scrubs.”
He plays JD’s older brother, Dan. He’s only been in about 10 episodes or so.
I forgot he was on Scrubs! I always remember him from Ed. And Love Monkey. Which was kind of cute but got cancelled hella quick.
I am bored to tears right now.
Me too, andrew. SIIIIGH.
AHHHH! Do you think I’d get arrested if I got on a plane to Vancouver to bitch slap Coach AV? Taylor Pirate is concussed from that ass clown Jeff Finger, and guess who we have to replace him? Rick Rypien. Tiny, energy, fighter dude. Not you know…one of the players that is actually putting up points in Manitoba. *Sigh* Well done, coach.
“Me too, andrew. SIIIIGH.”
Hour and a half. I don’t know if I’m going to make it.
I am bored to tears right now.
Me too, andrew. SIIIIGH.
Today was one of those days. I didn’t think I was going to make it, either. But I can assure you, being from the future and all (being on the East Coast makes me in the future relative to y’all, right?), there’s a light at the end of the tunnel! This day shall end, eventually!
And on that note, I’m going outside now into the gloomy, gray, bitter cold to plant potatoes.
Hour and a half. I don’t know if I’m going to make it.
I’ve only got 23 minutes left, andrew, but you’ll be glad to know, I’m sure, that Bloodsport is currently in transit to my house and should be there tomorrow. Hah, how about that?
“Hockey will do that. If you’d experimented with football or baseball, you’d probably still be all, “meh”. ”
Jerry Jones=death of football
Texas Rangers=boring
Pro-basketball players=scary
Hockey=pro athletes who aren’t scary, pretty articulate and funny? But it was the flow of the game that hooked me. Just reeled me in…sigh…
Oh, and Andrew, I saw what you said about Ott yesterday. How can you hate my petulant little ice troll? I’m keeping my eye on you!
“But I can assure you, being from the future and all (being on the East Coast makes me in the future relative to y’all, right?), there’s a light at the end of the tunnel! This day shall end, eventually!”
I’m receiving messages from the FUUUUUUTUUUUURRRRE!!!
“I’m sure, that Bloodsport is currently in transit to my house and should be there tomorrow.”
Ah Bloodsport, such a terrible effing movie. Where’s Steph when we need her? Isn’t she our resident Van Damme closet fan?
“Oh, and Andrew, I saw what you said about Ott yesterday. How can you hate my petulant little ice troll? I’m keeping my eye on you!”
haha, yeah Otters a bitch. But I can definitely see why you guys like him. I would personally like to see Dog Murray beat the snot out of him on Sunday, but that’s just me!
Ah Bloodsport, such a terrible effing movie.
OH, I totally forgot that about the Van Damme parody movie, andrew! He’s parodying himself in a way and I actually want to see it. It’s called J.C.V.D. — imdb page is:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130988/
And on that note, I’m going outside now into the gloomy, gray, bitter cold to plant potatoes.
You know, you can buy potatoes at the store. Already grown. I don’t know if you knew that. ;P
I’m receiving messages from the FUUUUUUTUUUUURRRRE!!!
Just be skeptical if you get a fax from yourself from the future. :D
“You know, you can buy potatoes at the store. Already grown. I don’t know if you knew that. ;P”
Ha!
“He’s parodying himself in a way and I actually want to see it. It’s called J.C.V.D.”
I’ll be checking into it!
“Just be skeptical if you get a fax from yourself from the future. :D”
Dear andrew, don’t drink the coffee. It’s been poisoned. From, future andrew.
You know, you can buy potatoes at the store. Already grown. I don’t know if you knew that. ;P
Doesn’t growing potatoes build character or something like that?
Dear andrew, don’t drink the coffee. It’s been poisoned. From, future andrew.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
“I would personally like to see Dog Murray beat the snot out of him on Sunday, but that’s just me!”
Let’s see: Saving Otter’s little trolly face from being smashed in or big penalty minutes against Sharks…hmmm
Since our PP has pretty much sucked lately, I’ll have to say no thank you. Plus we are going to be at the game and I’m not sure I could handle watching it.
“Doesn’t growing potatoes build character or something like that?”
It had damn well better. I’ve put a lot of work into my garden beds this year. I better get something out of it, otherwise I’ll be pissed!
“I would personally like to see Dog Murray beat the snot out of him on Sunday, but that’s just me!”
Doug Murray is the Swede, right?
“Dear andrew, don’t drink the coffee. It’s been poisoned. From, future andrew.”
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::, too
“Plus we are going to be at the game and I’m not sure I could handle watching it.”
A few weeks ago I was nervous and excited for all you Stars fans going to the game, but it seems like it won’t be as epic as we had all hoped.
Although, you guys will most likely still be fighting for playoff seeding, so that’s cool.
“Doug Murray is the Swede, right?”
Yeah. He’s awesome. I think he’s single handedly put Don Cherry’s “Euros are soft” argument squarely in the shitter.
“A few weeks ago I was nervous and excited for all you Stars fans going to the game, but it seems like it won’t be as epic as we had all hoped. ”
Yeh, when we bought the tickets we were all so excited! Now I am suffering from a severe case of “third period meltdown fear”. Ugh.
“Now I am suffering from a severe case of “third period meltdown fear”. Ugh.”
Certainly hasn’t been a fun couple of weeks for Stars fans.
Man, I am neeeerrrrrvoouuuss about the Sabres/Habs game tonight. I’m cautiously optimistic though. I think we can beat ‘em. I also think I’m going to drink tonight. It seems like a good night for it.
The fact that Sunday’s game won’t be life or death is making me more likely to actually show up.
Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine.
“I also think I’m going to drink tonight. It seems like a good night for it.”
I’m beginning to understand that necessity. Good luck!
Can y’all do it, andrew? I’m pulling for the Sabres to get in, even though the IPB Sabres fans aren’t sure if the playoffs are such a good idea.
At the very least it means a few more games.
“Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine. Everything’s going to be fine.”
I think we can. I think we can………….
Um. Patty, did you see that only about half our team is going to be playing tonight? I hope they are at least almost all back by Sunday but I think I am losing all ability to think positively. :(
“The fact that Sunday’s game won’t be life or death is making me more likely to actually show up.”
Awww…where’s the fun in a non-life or death game!?
“Can y’all do it, andrew? I’m pulling for the Sabres to get in, even though the IPB Sabres fans aren’t sure if the playoffs are such a good idea.”
In a word: no.
I don’t think it’s going to happen and I agree with the rest of the Irregular Sabres fans in that it will be good (in the long run) for them to miss the playoffs this year. They’re a young squad who has done nothing but win together. Not good. They need to learn a little bit about adversity.
That being said, I am LOVING the ride and I like seeing them play with some godamn heart for once. They are believing in themselves. So, it’s going to be hard to accept it when they’re knocked out, but I like what I’m seeing and the results will show next season.
I’m pulling for the Sabres to get in, even though the IPB Sabres fans aren’t sure if the playoffs are such a good idea.
Ryan Miller has been run into the ground. If we make it to the playoffs the starting defensive pair will have to push him on and off the ice all game.
Ryan Miller has been run into the ground. If we make it to the playoffs the starting defensive pair will have to push him on and off the ice all game.
That could be really funny to watch.
Can y’all do it, andrew? I’m pulling for the Sabres to get in, even though the IPB Sabres fans aren’t sure if the playoffs are such a good idea.
They’re up to about a 4% chance! I think we all want them to get in even if it’s not a good idea.
That could be really funny to watch.
It really could be actually. Hmmm…. :-D
“Yeah. He’s awesome. I think he’s single handedly put Don Cherry’s “Euros are soft” argument squarely in the shitter.“
Hee! That`s exactly what I was going to reply with if I was right about him being the Swede. Stupid Cherry.
“I also think I’m going to drink tonight. It seems like a good night for it.”
Heh. I should probably start drinking right now. I have to freak out all through the Nashville/Blues game, and then I have to watch the Canucks/Oilers game after that.
“That`s exactly what I was going to reply with if I was right about him being the Swede.”
Surprisingly enough, his play has been really good all around this season. I like to compare him to Kaleta, he used to run around looking for the big hit, but has matured this year and is actually playing good hockey.
He’s Soupys defensive partner and is still leading the team in +/-!!! That’s no small feat.
He’s Soupys defensive partner and is still leading the team in +/-!!! That’s no small feat.
It’s all Soupy’s amazing influence!
I hate Cox. They say they don’t carry NHL Network.
“It’s all Soupy’s amazing influence!”
Soupy’s got 61 freaking points. That’s insane.
“Heh. I should probably start drinking right now. I have to freak out all through the Nashville/Blues game, and then I have to watch the Canucks/Oilers game after that.”
Pace yourself, Alix, pace yourself! That said, you’re stronger than I am. At this point, I don’t think I could handle watching back to back games, drunk or sober.
“That being said, I am LOVING the ride and I like seeing them play with some godamn heart for once. They are believing in themselves.”
Andrew, I remember those days…sniff…enjoy the game.
Soupy’s got 61 freaking points. That’s insane.
Eff you, Soupy. Eff you.
“Andrew, I remember those days…sniff…enjoy the game.”
Ah, the Stars are too good to stay shitty for a long time. Hopefully they snap out of it and beat the Ducks in round 1 for us. If there’s one team the Stars know how to play, it’s the Ducks.
Anyway, good luck tonight everyone. Hope your games all turn out the way they’re supposed to!
See you all later.
“He’s Soupys defensive partner and is still leading the team in +/-!!! That’s no small feat.“
He MUST be totally awesome! Heh.
“Pace yourself, Alix, pace yourself! That said, you’re stronger than I am. At this point, I don’t think I could handle watching back to back games, drunk or sober.“
I probably won`t end up watching all of the Preds/Blues game, more just freaking out every time I press F5 on NHL.com. Hee. I`m a mess this week.
See ya, Andrew!
“more just freaking out every time I press F5 on NHL.com. Hee. I`m a mess this week.”
Hee! F5 Freakouts! Hang in there, Alix.
Have a good one, Andrew.
It’s dinner time for the family. I think they actually expect me to cook or something! See ya.
I have to listen to student bands audition for five hours tonight. I can’t decide if that would be more or less painful than watching the game/doing homework.
GO HABS GO!
EFF THE HABS!
GO SABRES!!!!!
That guy just took a baseball swing at Big Bear’s stick.
I hate that guy! :P
Kate, I’m scared!
Me too! How did this happen? I couldn’t have cared less two days ago! Remember how disinterested we were in that Leafs game? What happened?!
That was not cool what that guy did to Big Bear’s stick.
This team is trying to kill us! And they might pull it off yet!
That was not cool what that guy did to Big Bear’s stick.
That guy took a serious wind-up. If he’d come down on Big Bear’s paws it might have been ugly.
OH NO! Sekera!
That is a horrible non-call on Begin.
How in God’s name is that not a penalty? That was brutal.
That was shitty what Begin just did to Sejkera. And even shittier that the crowd was cheering.
Is it LEGAL to use your arm to smash someone into the glass like that?!
That wasn’t even your typical hit from behind. He grabbed him and helped him into the boards. Ridiculous.
Shut your traps, Montreal fans!
How good is your French, Heather B.?
CRUNCHY MADE A SAVE! CRUNCHY MADE A SAVE!
I know no French, Kirsten. Why?
Nice save, Crunchy. Let’s go PK!
Kristin, I thought your team was the Wild.
My team is the Wild, but I love the Habs as well.
So I can be happy and say many gloating things about the Habs in French, and it will be all good?
It’s always Kotalik! Why is it always Kotalik?
Kirsten, you can praise them in English if you like. Just don’t expect me to join in, that’s all :-D
(I love watching the Habs play actually. Just not tonight.)
Kotalik is ON MY LIST!
KOTALIK IS FIRED.
Heather B. Sounds fair to me. I’m not the gloating, rub anyone’s face in things type of fan, unless said fan is a Red Wings fan that has rubbed my face in something first…
I have a good friend here at school who is a Sabres fan.
Well, suddenly I’m not even slightly nervous. Sigh.
Miller is fired.
:::sigh::: Well, I’m not scared anymore.
So…this is going well.
Happy times in M-town.
Well, suddenly I’m not even slightly nervous. Sigh.
::sigh::: Well, I’m not scared anymore.
We’ve watched too many games together lately.
Kirsten, how good’s your French? I took nine years in school but have forgotten quite a bit of it, sadly.
It’s Harry Neale! He’d just gotten done saying how the Habs score the most goals in the first period. Every time he says stuff like that something goes wrong. I hate him! I HATE HIM!
I hate him! I HATE HIM!
Maybe next he’ll say the Habs have a stranglehold on the game. Seriously, I miss Lorentz SO MUCH.
Harry Neale is Lucifer.
Caitlin-I speak it mostly fluently. German too.
Caitlin-I speak it mostly fluently. German too.
I used to be near fluent. Not anymore.
I remember my curse words and my basics in German, and that’s about it (sadly).
Sabres fans, I’m so sorry.
Sabres fans, I’m so sorry.
Thanks, Caitlin.
I spend a fair amount of time in Montreal/around native speakers, so it helps.
German will probably never be useful to me, but that’s ok.
Sabres fans, I’m so sorry.
Seconded! There’s still what, though? That’s right! A lot of hockey left to be played!
Seconded! There’s still what, though? That’s right! A lot of hockey left to be played!
Kevin just said that! But you both left out the part where there’s a lot of time left for Al to take stupid penalties.
There’s still what, though? That’s right! A lot of hockey left to be played!
There’s a lot of hockey AND you have a nearly 4% chance of making the playoffs. Armed with those two things, I think you’re in really good shape.
Sabres fans, if it’s any consolation, this MIGHT be how the Stars game tonight looks…so…oh god, guys, I just want to give you all a big hug or something.
Sorry.
The fuck? I Just turned on the Sabres game to be greeted by terrifying My Little Ponies. I’m so disturbed.
WTF WILD! GET A FUCKING GOAL! JUST ONE FUCKING GOAL. DO NOT LOSE TO THE SHAMES.
But you both left out the part where there’s a lot of time left for Al to take stupid penalties.
And a lot of time for Crunchy to puck handle his way into a Montreal goal or four.
Caitlin, those My Little Ponies scared me the first time I saw them.
>i>Sabres fans, if it’s any consolation, this MIGHT be how the Stars game tonight looks…
Aw, I hope not.
The fuck? I Just turned on the Sabres game to be greeted by terrifying My Little Ponies. I’m so disturbed.
Those really are pretty horrific.
Hee, I love watching Center Ice when I get it free because of the regional commercials. :D
I’m glad I am not the only one who was scared by the enormous My Little Ponies. (And then Getzlaf’s Cup commercial burned out my eyes.)
(And then Getzlaf’s Cup commercial burned out my eyes.)
What, you mean my very favorite commercial on television? (OOPS, I lost my shirt. Oops, I LOST my shirt. Oops, I lost MY shirt. Heh heh heh.)
Ew Getzlaf.
YAY! GOAL!
What, you mean my very favorite commercial on television? (
Yeah, I saw it and thought, “This IS Schnookie’s favorite commercial, THIS is Schnookie’s favorite commercial, this is Schnookie’s FAVORITE commercial on television…”
Sabres fans, one of your answers right there on that trivia question is Jere Lehtinen from the Stars. :D (I believe.)
I’m glad I am not the only one who was scared by the enormous My Little Ponies.
I think we mentioned in a game diary a little while ago that even with my professional theater training and knowledge of how really any paying gig should count as a good one, I can’t look at that commercial and think that anyone involved in that show can be really happy about it.
Yeah, I saw it and thought, “This IS Schnookie’s favorite commercial, THIS is Schnookie’s favorite commercial, this is Schnookie’s FAVORITE commercial on television…”
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Lehtinen and Carboneau have won the Selke three times! (Mark actually knew that. I had to cheat.)
“This IS Schnookie’s favorite commercial, THIS is Schnookie’s favorite commercial, this is Schnookie’s FAVORITE commercial on television…”
It’s like the Cutting Edge of commercials. ONLY BETTER! Yeah, I said it!
(Just kidding. I find it a little creepy. I do love his Home Depot spot, though. And his My Little Pony ad.)
Cheater!
It’s like the Cutting Edge of commercials. ONLY BETTER! Yeah, I said it!
Whaaaa? NOOOO!
Lehtinen and Carboneau have won the Selke three times! (Mark actually knew that. I had to cheat.)
You’d think I’d remember about Carbo, but apparently not. Fuck your noise, Guy Carbonneau!
Just kidding. I find it a little creepy. I do love his Home Depot spot, though. And his My Little Pony ad.
If Ryan Getzlaf and the My Little Pony people got together, I would be horribly, permanently scarred. I would SUE. No amount of brain bleach could fix you.
If Ryan Getzlaf and the My Little Pony people got together, I would be horribly, permanently scarred. I would SUE. No amount of brain bleach could fix you.
Seconded. I’m picturing gigantic ponies with bad teeth.
Come on, this is bullshit! We should be 4 on 4!
Hmph . . . these refs are apparently all for hitting from behind. At least Kovalev apologized. But honestly!
Sabres fans, I might pay money for Center Ice just to watch Lindy Ruff make faces on the bench for an entire season. The man just made Dr. Pepper come out my nose.
I’m picturing gigantic ponies with bad teeth.
And without shirts.
Sigh.
The man just made Dr. Pepper come out my nose.
Yay. He gives good press conference too. :)
Caitlin, Lindy is gold. He slowly builds and then eventually just blows right the hell up.
But seriously, that’s two AWFUL hits from behind that have been completely ignored. Bull… shit.
Seconded. I’m picturing gigantic ponies with bad teeth.
And bald spots. As soon as they turned the stage lights on, the audience would be momentarily blinded from the glare.
At least Kovalev apologized. But honestly!
I LIKE Kovalev and that was stupid, stupid, stupid.
Not only does Getzlaf have a creeper vibe, he has creeper teeth.
That was a “yay” you laughed not a “yay” Dr. Pepper came out of your nose (which sounds uncomfortable) by the way.
Well.
Poo.
Hank, you’re fired.
Sorry Heather.
I LIKE Kovalev and that was stupid, stupid, stupid.
I wouldn’t say I like him but I don’t dislike him either. He clearly knew it was stupid and it’s not like he makes a habit of it. I’m more unhappy with the refs.
Heather, Meg, that’s good to know! Hee! The look on his face was just like, “Is this a joke? Are you fucking kidding me?” with the eyebrow and everything. It was great.
Our coach just eats his own lips, so there you go.
Hank, you’re fired.
Sorry Heather.
Understood.
:::sigh:::
And bald spots. As soon as they turned the stage lights on, the audience would be momentarily blinded from the glare.
A) Getzi is at least being gracious about his balding.
B) We’ve gotten so many hits from “Ryan Getzlaf Balding” I’ve got to be thankful for that bald spot.
On the bright side, how fun would it have been to watch a playoff series between this team and Montreal or Pittsburgh? Not very.
B) We’ve gotten so many hits from “Ryan Getzlaf Balding” I’ve got to be thankful for that bald spot.
Um. That was me.
(Just kidding. It wasn’t me.)
B) We’ve gotten so many hits from “Ryan Getzlaf Balding” I’ve got to be thankful for that bald spot.
It’s okay. :D (How funny is that?)
I got a hit for “do all players have to do a bag skate” the other day, and I thought to myself, “Yes, they ALL have to do the bag skate.”
Meg, I haven’t paid undivided attention to the game but the officiating’s pretty bad. Nice to see Crunchy nearly get run over by the Habs.
On the bright side, how fun would it have been to watch a playoff series between this team and Montreal or Pittsburgh? Not very.
For real. At least we will be spared that indignity.
On the bright side, how fun would it have been to watch a playoff series between this team and Montreal or Pittsburgh? Not very.
True. And Crunchy, God love him, is d-o-n-e. He needs a nice long nap. We wouldn’t go anywhere. Better for them to not have a false sense of accomplishment.
True. And Crunchy, God love him, is d-o-n-e. He needs a nice long nap.
No kidding. I think what the Sabres need most might be a backup goalie Ruff is actually willing to play because Crunchy just cannot play 70-something games in a season.
He needs a nice long nap.
And a nice long off-season. This season’s been hell for him on and off the ice.
4 shots, that period? Ugh.
Ugh, the Stars sent Russian to some doctor in Germany, our local beat writer thinks, for some procedure that’s not approved here in the U.S. for sports hernias.
Yeah, he’s done for the season. Sigh.
Yeah, he’s done for the season. Sigh.
Yup. But at least he’ll be good to go at the start of next year. (I’m all about the silver lining tonight.)
Whoa, Caitlin! Heika got more info?
What possible procedure could that be? What if it ends his career? I don’t like the sound of that.
And a nice long off-season. This season’s been hell for him on and off the ice.
Yeah, we were talking about that the other day. Grief is a funny thing and the hockey season is so non-stop that I’m not sure Ryan ever really got the time to really ponder and unwind and be with his family and all that good stuff. (Not to psychoanalyze or anything.)
Honestly, they could probably all use a longer off-season than the last few years.
I’m so sorry about Zubov, Stars fans. That’s terrible! (Although Meg makes a good point — at least he’s having the surgery now so he’ll be good to go next season, unlike most guys who tend to wait until the end of training camp to have that stuff done. *cough*Langer*cough*)
Patty, from Heika’s comments, where he replied to other posters:
“Those are the words of the coach, who is our conduit for injury information. My guess is Zubov went to Germany to visit Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck, who is an expert on treating sports hernias. I don’t think it was anything cloak and dagger, I think they just wanted to try anything that could help Zubov get back more quickly. And understand, for Dave Tippett to give us the information he gave us today was difficult with the playoffs just around the corner.”
That makes me afraid.
But at least he’ll be good to go at the start of next year. (I’m all about the silver lining tonight.)
Meg, that makes me feel better, thank you. :) At least he’ll be all good and non-crotchachey next season, right?
Grief is a funny thing and the hockey season is so non-stop that I’m not sure Ryan ever really got the time to really ponder and unwind and be with his family and all that good stuff.
That’s true. He’s going to hit a wall at some point this summer and crash. And its not going to be pretty. And I’ve also read some stuff about a bizarre situation allegedly involving Ryan, his chippie and his sister that resulted in his puckbunny board getting shut down for awhile. Which is just more stuff he didn’t need to deal with.
The thing is, he had hernia surgery at the end of LAST season. He was supposed to be past that at the beginning of this season. Maybe he was playing through the rest of his recovery or something.
What if it ends his career?
You owe me a bottle of Stoli for bringing that up. :P
(I kid, I kid!)
At least he’ll be all good and non-crotchachey next season, right?
Exactly. It’s a sports hernia, it’s fixable, and it sounds like he’s going to a doctor who really knows his stuff. I’m so sorry it happened at all, but I’m also glad that the Stars are obviously making sure he really gets better. :)
Well, now that I read that it’s a famous doctor and a famous procedure, I take that comment back. :D
But I should still owe you a Stoli. :D
I’m also glad that the Stars are obviously making sure he really gets better. :)
Word. I also hope this doctor is an expert in cyborg technology, so that I can watch Russian play for the next eight hundred years!
Well, now that I read that it’s a famous doctor and a famous procedure, I take that comment back. :D
No, it worried me a bit because I think the procedure’s not approved in the U.S., hence him going overseas.
But I should still owe you a Stoli. :D
You owe me nothing, Patty! Hee!
I’m also glad that the Stars are obviously making sure he really gets better.
Meg hit the nail on the head. At least the Stars aren’t trying to sweep the injury under the rug or rush him back to playing before his body is fully healed.
Meg hit the nail on the head. At least the Stars aren’t trying to sweep the injury under the rug or rush him back to playing before his body is fully healed.
Well, I seriously think the organization is afraid of Russian, so there you go. The man does what he wants, no questions asked.
I love the guy who yells “BUDDY!” at the end of that AT&T commercial.
You guys, I’m so in love with Lindy Ruff right now.
WOOOO, SABRES!
Lindy’s a genius!
You guys, I’m so in love with Lindy Ruff right now.
You know, I’m kinda in love with Lindy Ruff right now. Lindy’s face is killing me!
Lindy, wow. Pulling Crunchy was pretty ballsy.
Pull him again!
The singing is my least favorite part of losing to Montreal (although I’m sure it’s a lot of fun for Habs fans).
When the goalie opposing NJ gets pulled, the Devils never, ever, ever score again in that game. That bodes well for the Sabres, right?
Noooo! Nashville tied it. Think good thoughts about St.Louis y’all…
Oh and Go Sabres!
When the goalie opposing NJ gets pulled, the Devils never, ever, ever score again in that game. That bodes well for the Sabres, right?
If we weren’t two goals down it would bode a little better.
That guy totally fell down chasing the puck. And Lindy is standing on the bench. I don’t want to watch. I can’t not watch. I don’t want to watch. It’s good they miss the playoffs. This is all for the best. I can’t watch.
Geez. How have the Sabres managed not to score?
You’re right Heather, this is for the best. It still sucks. Hard.
Heather, look on the bright side. Saturday’s game is just going to be the guys going out there and having fun. They’ve literally got nothing left to lose. Or they could just phone it in and lose 10-0, but I like the former idea better.
How is an almost hit the hit of the game? And I’m still pissed Begin didn’t get a big ass penalty for that hit on Sekera.
Awww, Heather, it’s okay, small one! Bundle up! Kung fu! Your stocks are up! Your stocks are down!
I’m so, so, sorry, Heather.
Man, they tried SO HARD. Those little bastards are breaking my heart!
Well, that’s sad. I do think they tried and just weren’t good enough, which is better than what they were doing for large chunks of the season.
Awww, Heather, it’s okay, small one! Bundle up! Kung fu! Your stocks are up! Your stocks are down!
My stocks are down, too! DAMMIT!
I bet the post game on this one is going to be heartbreaking.
My stocks are down, too! DAMMIT!
I’m so sorry, Heather! Is there anything I can do?
Plus sides to this game: Johan Holmqvist’s new helmet is very cool!
Down sides to this game: Russian’s hernia is not the same one, it’s on the other side. So in one year, he’s had two bad crotchaches and a busted ass foot.
I’m going to think next year shall be better. :D
Sigh.
I’m going to go find a corner and sulk for awhile.
alix, I hope your team has better luck tonight.
Catch y’all later.
I’m so sorry, Heather! Is there anything I can do?
No. And despite the stocks thing, Sven did cheer me up so thanks! :-D
Oh, Yo-Yo.
Awww, Amy!
Heather, I’m going to send you a white knitted sweater with a note pinned in it that says “bundle up”. :D
Aww, poor Yo-Yo. :(
So sorry Sabres fans! I think next year your guys will be AWESOME!
WOOOO!! Wild scored!!! (Ewwww. That felt dirty)
“alix, I hope your team has better luck tonight.”
Thanks, Amy! I’m so, so, sorry about the Sabres.
So sorry Sabres fans! I think next year your guys will be AWESOME!
I’m hopeful. Next season seems soooo far away though!
At the end of his interview when Yo-Yo started to talk really softly… gah, I hate these guys! And I love them!
Russian’s hernia is not the same one, it’s on the other side.
Well, that certainly explains a few things.
If any of that is Suprenant’s fault, I’m glad they fired him. (He’s the ex-trainer.)
So sorry Sabres fans! I think next year your guys will be AWESOME!
I’m not sure about awesome, but I’d be pretty happy with “less awful”
“I’m hopeful. Next season seems soooo far away though!”
Yeah, that sucks.
“At the end of his interview when Yo-Yo started to talk really softly… gah, I hate these guys! And I love them!”
Gosh, I hear that. I’ve tried so many times to hate the Canucks, but I can’t do it.
Noooooo! 3-2 Nashville. Come on St. Louis! Come on! You can do this!
alix, I’m sending Jay McKee goal-scoring signals right now!
Since the last game doesn’t matter, I really hope to see Teppo on Saturday. That would make me happy.
Thanks, Heather :D Ahhhh. This is so stressful. Minny’s up on Calgary right now which is good…I think.
Oh I really hope they do that for Buffalo! That would be so nice! Yay Teppo!
Last time I wished for a Jay goal it actually worked so I have a good feeling about this, alix. Granted he did already score once this season. But I don’t have a mental connection with any other Blues.
6 minutes left. Dang you, Blues. WOOOOO!!!! Minny up 3-1! That helps. Even if Nashville wins, I think we’re ok if Calgary loses in regulation.
Sabres fans, I cannot tell you how sorry I am that your team is being such jerks to you.
I believe in you, Heather.
I think a Coyote just got called for travelling.
I think a Coyote just got called for travelling.
Charging? Really?!
Opening face off is in a few minutes…I’m sooooo nervous! I hate hockey!
Charging? Really?!
Is that what that signal is? I drew a blank at the time.
Thanks for nothing, St.Louis! Last time I cheer for you!
Be strong, alix! You can do it!
So sorry for all you Sabres fans. You should bag skate them all summer. Next year will be much better. This is a lesson that’s hard to learn, but they’ll be glad they learned it.
Is that what that signal is? I drew a blank at the time.
I didn’t know what the fuck it was until they showed it up on the screen — I think the last time I saw a charging call was in pre-season or something like that!
alix, I’m here for ya!
Thanks, y’all.
I’m jealous of the signal for “shot clock violation”. I wish hockey could borrow it for something.
Matty Norstrom’s jersey is transparent!
Matty Norstrom’s jersey is transparent!
So are Matty Norstrom’s defensive abilities!
What does that signal look like, Pookie? I watch the occasional basketball game, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a shot clock violation. That’s pretty odd, isn’t it?
So are Matty Norstrom’s defensive abilities!
ZING!
“So are Matty Norstrom’s defensive abilities!”
Hee! Thanks Caitlin, I needed that.
Good evening everyone. So sorry to the Sabres fans.
And Alix, hang in there!
Holmer (or maybe more importantly, our defence) made it through a whole period! Wooooo!!!
Oh, additional condolences to Caitlin–sorry about Russian.
So are Matty Norstrom’s defensive abilities!
ZING!
You KNOW it’s true! :D
This first period has gone…better than I expected. Knock on wood.
Oh, additional condolences to Caitlin–sorry about Russian.
Thanks, Myra. :D There’s always next season, right?
Holmer (or maybe more importantly, our defence) made it through a whole period! Wooooo!!!
Hockey’s sort of okay again! Woohoo!
Patty, the shot clock violation signal (if I’m right — I haven’t watched basketball seriously in a loooooong time) is the referee hitting the top of his head like the Honkers on Sesame Street.
(This is the IPB Town Crier here to say there’s a new thread!)