Open Thread: Round 2 Game 2

April 26, 2008 by Pookie

Gentle Reader, after a day of “yardfun” (if we called it work we’d never get it done) we’re too pooped for anythin other than an open thread for tonight’s Montreal-Philadelphia match-up. We were delighted to discover Detroit won handily this afternoon. We wonder if Stan Fischler has changed his prediction to Colorado in 6. In any event, here’s hoping for a good game tonight!

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on April 26, 2008 at 7:11 pm Schnookie

Dear NHL teams,

SEE HOW COOL AN ARENA OF FANS DRESSED IN WHATEVER THE HELL THEY WANT TO BE WEARING LOOKS WHEN THEY’RE ALL WAVING WHITE TOWELS?

Love,
Schnookie
on April 26, 2008 at 7:16 pm Schnookie

Dear Joe Beninati,

I understand that you’re trying to make your call interesting by using different words in place of the same old hockey terms. For that reason I appreciate your use of “rearguard” instead of just “defenseman”. That said, it ends up not sounding like you’re using a variety of different words when you say “rearguard” exclusively in place of “defenseman”. Try mixing it up, okay?

Love,
Schnookie
on April 26, 2008 at 7:18 pm CapsChick

I’m just waiting for Joe B.’s first “scamper” of the night – hands down my favorite Joe B-ism, and even funnier with using it in reference to a player who does anything but scamper.

For example: “Brian Smolinski scampers into the zone.”

…no.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:18 pm Schnookie

Dear crickets chirping in here,

Echo… echo… echo…

Love,
Schnookie
on April 26, 2008 at 7:19 pm Schnookie

Hi CC! I knew if I said something about being the only one commenting on the open thread that someone else would show up! :D

I like “scamper”. It makes me think of Doc’s favorite: “squirrel”. As a verb.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:20 pm CapsChick

…fuck. Hi Schnookie. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 7:20 pm Amy

Dear Montreal Fans,

You’re tempting the hockey gods by Ole’ing this early.

See? Now look what you’ve done.

Regards,
Amy
on April 26, 2008 at 7:21 pm Schnookie

I have to agree, the “scamper” thing is always hilarious when applied to the Derian Hatchers of the world.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:22 pm CapsChick

You’re tempting the hockey gods by Ole’ing this early.

I think this misconception needs to be corrected, because it’s one the CBC guys have helped spread and it’s not true – Habs fans don’t sing that when they’re ahead or because they think they’re winning or whatever. They sing it…because they like to sing. Having been there numerous times when the team is down I can attest to that fact.

Snarky correction done ;) COME ON HABS!!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:24 pm CapsChick

I have to agree, the “scamper” thing is always hilarious when applied to the Derian Hatchers of the world.

Viktor Kozlov also applies there. Those guys are best described with another Joe B.-ism, “lumber”.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:24 pm Pookie

Dear Daniel Briere,

Why aren’t you as darling as Daniel Bee-ere?

Love, Pookie
on April 26, 2008 at 7:27 pm Amy

CC, I stand corrected. :)

I loved the NHL Superfriends photoshop. My favorite was Goose.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:28 pm CapsChick

Dear Flyers,

You have your two goal lead. It’s all over for you now.

Love, CC
on April 26, 2008 at 7:29 pm Pookie

Hm. It seems the Flyers are actually capable of hitting the top corners to take advantage of a butterfly goalie. Stupid Devils couldn’t.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:29 pm CapsChick

Dear Daniel Briere,

Why aren’t you as darling as Daniel Bee-ere?

Love, Pookie

I at least got the stupidly confused look right…

CC, I stand corrected. :)

I loved the NHL Superfriends photoshop. My favorite was Goose.

:^:::::::: no problem, sorry! It’s something everyone seems to think and unless you’ve actually been to games I can see how that would be the impression.

And thank you ;) Oddly enough I was partial to the Daniel Bee-ere…go figure.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm CapsChick

Ergh, tags…tags are tricky :P I meant to be quoting Anne there.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:34 pm Pookie

I almost didn’t recognize Jeff Carter without the beer bottle bouncing off his head!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:36 pm Pookie

Too soon?
on April 26, 2008 at 7:37 pm CapsChick

I almost didn’t recognize Jeff Carter without the beer bottle bouncing off his head!

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…god that was embarrassing. (Although he didn’t have to look so disgusted; honestly you’d think he’d be used to it by now, playing in Philly.)

What…was that random arrow??
on April 26, 2008 at 7:38 pm CapsChick

Too soon?

*SIGH* No. I’m…over it. Zen-like, even. Moving past it. Playoff series? What playoff series? Who is Joffrey Lupul?

…*grumblegrumble*
on April 26, 2008 at 7:39 pm Pookie

Although he didn’t have to look so disgusted; honestly you’d think he’d be used to it by now, playing in Philly.

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He was just surprised it wasn’t a battery. He was like, “Classy. *eye roll* At least throw something small and hard, packing in an iceball. That hurts a lot more than an empty plastic beer bottle. What animals!”
on April 26, 2008 at 7:40 pm Anne

Hey Guys,

In case you were wondering, Versus wants you to be 100% aware that Sergei and Andrej Kostitsyn are BROTHERS. And they SKATE ON THE SAME LINE. Just wanted to make sure you knew.

And Brian Campbell and Joe Thornton are childhood sweethearts.

And Danny Briere is French Canadian and decided not to sign with Montreal and that’s why he’s being booed.

And THIS IS THE 2008 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ON VERSUS.

Just wanted to make sure Versus’ message came across LOUD AND CLEAR.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:42 pm Pookie

Thanks, Anne! I’ll admit, I was perplexed. I mean, surely two guys with the last name Kostitsyn couldn’t be… brothers?!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:42 pm CapsChick

Thanks, Anne!! I was so confused about all of those things, I’m so glad you were here – next thing you know I’ll question whether Chris Drury won the LLWS! :D

He was just surprised it wasn’t a battery.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: My favorite thing is the Philly fans who were aghast that such a thing could happen. Morons.

And WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! NUMERO ONZE, NUMBER 11, SAKU…KOOOOIIIIIIVUUUU! :D
on April 26, 2008 at 7:44 pm Anne

I mean, surely two guys with the last name Kostitsyn couldn’t be… brothers?!

It’s such a common name and they look NOTHING alike. I just wanted to make sure we were all the on the same page.

And did you know that Carey Price is TWENTY YEARS OLD?!! AND CAN TURN WATER INTO WINE?
on April 26, 2008 at 7:45 pm Pookie

And did you know that Carey Price is TWENTY YEARS OLD?!! AND CAN TURN WATER INTO WINE?

Yup. Too bad he can’t stop a shot high over the shoulder! (Although given the number of times I’d told he’s 6’3″, I do find that really shocking.)
on April 26, 2008 at 7:48 pm Amy

Oh. My. Stars.

Heather asked Crunchy via his blog if he ever wants to throttle Bucky Gleason.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:49 pm CapsChick

Okay, I know Biron has been like…good and stuff this postseason? But if my teams could stop making him look like the second coming of Patrick Roy that would be great. Really.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:51 pm Pookie

Amy, you’re kidding, right? Holy cow! I’ve got to check this out. Too bad Crunchy can’t really answer that one!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:52 pm Schnookie

Heather asked Crunchy via his blog if he ever wants to throttle Bucky Gleason.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! That is the BEST QUESTION EVER!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:54 pm Anne

OMG I laughed so hard when I read Heather’s questions.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:55 pm CapsChick

Heather asked Crunchy via his blog if he ever wants to throttle Bucky Gleason.

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Someone link me up? I’m too lazy to go find it but I have to see this.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:56 pm Amy

Amy, you’re kidding, right? Holy cow! I’ve got to check this out. Too bad Crunchy can’t really answer that one!

I really wish Crunchy could answer the best question ever. I wonder if he pops onto the blog and reads the questions and picks which ones to answer, or do the Maxim staffers feed him the questions that they think are the most appropriate?
on April 26, 2008 at 7:56 pm Anne

http://www.maxim.com/NHL-BLOG/blogs/2171.aspx
on April 26, 2008 at 7:56 pm Amy

CC, go here

http://www.maxim.com/NHL-BLOG/blogs/2171.aspx
on April 26, 2008 at 7:57 pm Anne

Yes, Ryan Miller’s blog is in my “Hockey Favories”, thank you for asking.
on April 26, 2008 at 7:57 pm Pookie

I totally don’t see where Heather left that question! I hope Crunchy’s better at reading his blog than I am!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:58 pm Amy

Anne and I both saw the questions and now they’re not there. What the hell is going on?!
on April 26, 2008 at 7:58 pm Kristin

Dear Vinny Prospal,

It’d be nice if you could show up for this game.

Love,

kristin
on April 26, 2008 at 7:59 pm CapsChick

Dear Kristin,

Shhhhhhhhhhh ;)

Love,
CC
on April 26, 2008 at 8:00 pm Pookie

What else did she ask?
on April 26, 2008 at 8:00 pm CapsChick

Here’s where Heather’s questions are:

http://www.maxim.com/NHL-BLOG-New-Post-04-25-2008/NHL-BLOG/blogs/2171/24504.aspx#comments
on April 26, 2008 at 8:01 pm Kristin

Dear CC,

We both hate Sidney Crosby.

Love,

kristin
on April 26, 2008 at 8:01 pm mcguffers

evening everybody! I’ve just done a butt load of bridal shower shopping and I’m ready for some hockey!
on April 26, 2008 at 8:02 pm Anne

Where are Heather’s questions?!??! This is an OUTRAGE!
on April 26, 2008 at 8:03 pm CapsChick

Dear Kristin,

YAY! So true. Of course that makes us both in the minority around here, but it’s okay, we can take ‘em ;)

Love,
CC

I’ve just done a butt load of bridal shower shopping and I’m ready for some hockey!

:^::::::::::::: You have to love that combo!
on April 26, 2008 at 8:03 pm Pookie

Thanks for pointing out Heather’s questions! They’re awesome! Also, Amy, were you the one who asked about the goalie sub? That was a great one, too. I’m going to ask him if Paulie Martin is a great defenseman, or the greatest defenseman.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:03 pm Amy

Dear Hockey Hall of Fame,

I love that you used a Great Big Sea song in your commercial with the Stanley Cup. It would have been awesome-er if you had used “Helmethead” by GBS, but I realize the subject matter of that song would remove the halos from hockey players heads.

Love,
Amy
on April 26, 2008 at 8:04 pm CapsChick

Amy, what GBS song did they use??
on April 26, 2008 at 8:04 pm Amy

Pookie, that was me asking about the goalie sub. After the other night’s discussion on here, inquiring minds want to know.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:05 pm Schnookie

Totally off-topic here, but I just want to say to the Rangers and Rangers fans whining about that “iffy” penalty at the end of the game last night, FUCK YOU. The Devils took SO MUCH SHIT for bitching about iffy penalties and non-calls (along with BEING CALLED FOR ICING WHILE ON THE PK) at the end of G2 of the first round, and the Rangers and their fans were all, “Oooooh… so classy!” Well, how does it feel NOW, you CLASSLESS ASSHOLES?

Ahhh. I feel better now. Sorry. Carry on.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:06 pm CapsChick

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Oh I love a good Schnookie-rant :P
on April 26, 2008 at 8:06 pm Amy

CC, they used “Ordinary Day.”
on April 26, 2008 at 8:09 pm Schnookie

CC, I’m glad I can amuse you. :D (Seriously, though, I laughed so hard when I read Brendan Shanahan’s comments about that Straka penalty, because they were WORD-FOR-WORD what Langenbrunner said about an interference call he was whistled for against Shanny, after Shanny had whined to the officials. I’m like, “Damn, but the Hockey Gods work fast on making what goes around come around.”)
on April 26, 2008 at 8:11 pm CapsChick

I love that song…I love a lot of GBS songs, actually. And I agree, using “Helmethead” would probably send the wrong message ;)

So good-bye, fare thee well,
I’m glad you shared my bed,
But never trust a fellow with a helmet on his head.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:13 pm CapsChick

“Damn, but the Hockey Gods work fast on making what goes around come around.”

So true, so true. Case in point? Game 7 of the Caps-Flyers, Game 1 of the Flyers-Habs.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:18 pm mcguffers

I thoroughly enjoy listening to how the VERSUS announcers love those French names. I understand there are some silent letters in there, but I think they may be slightly over emphasizing some syllables. Biron is not BE-Raahh and it’s not BOO-YaY like you just snuffed someone on the basketball court.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:28 pm Schnookie

mcguffers, but that’s how Pierre McGuire pronounces them! How could that be wrong?
on April 26, 2008 at 8:29 pm CapsChick

mcguffers, but that’s how Pierre McGuire pronounces them! How could that NOT be wrong?

Fixed that for ya. ;)

Um, what is high-sticking? There’s a head scratcher. You could almost hear Joe B. trying not to laugh there and I don’t blame him.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:34 pm CapsChick

I love that it was so quiet in the phone booth that you could hear one of the Fuc, er, Flyers yelling “fucking right!”
on April 26, 2008 at 8:35 pm Schnookie

I know! It’s like the chirping crickets are the only ones left singing in Montreal right now. Heh.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:36 pm mcguffers

mcguffers, but that’s how Pierre McGuire pronounces them! How could that be wrong?

I’m sure he also rolls the “rr’s” when he says his own name

Hey Danny B, you’re a hobbit. When you fist pump, it makes you look like your conjuring a spell. The Canadiens are right to boo you.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:38 pm CapsChick

I know! It’s like the chirping crickets are the only ones left singing in Montreal right now. Heh.

Enjoying that, are you? ;)

You know, there’s something wrong with calling anything Briere does a “power move”. I don’t know why but it is.

And I’m not sure Joe B got the memo but it’s not “Danny” but “Daniel”. Danny makes him sound like a little weiner; Daniel makes him sound like a pretentious prick. There’s a difference.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:40 pm Amy

Danny makes him sound like a little weiner; Daniel makes him sound like a pretentious prick. There’s a difference.

:^::::::
on April 26, 2008 at 8:45 pm Schnookie

Did Darren just call that a “toughness penalty”? That was a textbook example of a “stupid penalty”.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:45 pm mcguffers

The Flyers better be careful. Getting hit with beer bottles is nothing. This guys will burn you.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:47 pm Heather B.

The Habs suck! How are they not scoring on MARTY BIRON?!
on April 26, 2008 at 8:49 pm CapsChick

The Habs suck! How are they not scoring on MARTY BIRON?!

I DON’T KNOW!! It’s so annoying…if he was that good he wouldn’t be making his playoff debut this year after so many years in the league. Grrr. GRRRRRRR.

Oh, and um, way to go Hatcher – pick on Hamrlik. Wouldn’t want to go after someone who could actually kick your ass, would you? Wuss.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:49 pm Schnookie

The Habs suck! How are they not scoring on MARTY BIRON?!

Because they suck. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 8:51 pm Amy

The Habs suck! How are they not scoring on MARTY BIRON?!

Marty is playing his ass off tonight, that’s how.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:51 pm Heather B.

Marty has to fall apart soon. I just wish he’d get on with it already.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:55 pm mcguffers

Someone must have told Marty that as soon as the Flyers get eliminated from the playoffs, he’s got a summer of newborn baby diapers and three hours of sleep a night. He’s taking this as far as it will go.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:57 pm Schnookie

That commercial with the two guys fighting in the elevator really just doesn’t work for me. Every time I see it — and I’ve seen it many times now — I think when the elevator doors open that the reveal is that they were having torrid, clothes-tearing sex. I gotta give that commercial an “F” for execution.
on April 26, 2008 at 8:59 pm CapsChick

I think when the elevator doors open that the reveal is that they were having torrid, clothes-tearing sex.

…yeah, that might have been helped by some cheesy fighting sound effects or something but I agree. Plus, if I’d just gotten my ass-kicked for being from Philly the LAST thing I would say as I walked away would be “Go Flyers”.

Someone must have told Marty that as soon as the Flyers get eliminated from the playoffs, he’s got a summer of newborn baby diapers and three hours of sleep a night. He’s taking this as far as it will go.

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on April 26, 2008 at 9:00 pm mcguffers

I think when the elevator doors open that the reveal is that they were having torrid, clothes-tearing sex.

Maybe they were. Maybe the point of the commercial was that you can be physically attracted to someone even if you can’t stand their favorite hockey team. I’m a romantic :)
on April 26, 2008 at 9:01 pm Pookie

mcguffers, :^::::::::::::::::::::::::
on April 26, 2008 at 9:02 pm Amy

Someone must have told Marty that as soon as the Flyers get eliminated from the playoffs, he’s got a summer of newborn baby diapers and three hours of sleep a night. He’s taking this as far as it will go.

Don’t forget the two other Biron rugrats that will be demanding Daddy’s attention.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:04 pm CapsChick

you can be physically attracted to someone even if you can’t stand their favorite hockey team. I’m a romantic :)

Nah…I’ve already told my parents I would sooner marry a non-Jew than a Penguins fan. I think on some level they are happy about this.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:08 pm mcguffers

Amy, maybe that’s why the Sabres didn’t do so well this year. We need more dads on the team! These guys have a summer of bachelorhood to look forward to. Roy didn’t give a shite about the playoffs, just busting out his pastel polo shirts.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:10 pm mcguffers

Woo hooo!!!
on April 26, 2008 at 9:10 pm CapsChick

WOOOOO!!

…does anyone know what the hell Darren Eliot is talking about? County fair? Three for a dollar? I tune him out but I have a feeling even if I focused I would have no fucking clue.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:13 pm mcguffers

CC, usually after about two periods these guys have given me such a bad headache, that I mute the tv and play something more soothing, like NIN. Tonight, seeing as how I care about the game, I’m just ignoring them, so I can;t help you
on April 26, 2008 at 9:15 pm mcguffers

Oh no. They found out that Higgins and Komi are both from Long Island and best friends. Cue comparisons to Thornton and Soupy.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:17 pm CapsChick

Oy, I know. But there can be no comparisons. Know why? Mikey K. is actually a good defenseman.

Dear Versus,

A bull? Not an athlete. Just like bullriding is not a sport.

Thanks.

Love, CC
on April 26, 2008 at 9:23 pm Amy

Montreal can’t hit the broad side of a barn right now.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:25 pm CapsChick

Sure they can – they nail the post with stunning accuracy every time.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:28 pm Schnookie

They found out that Higgins and Komi are both from Long Island and best friends. Cue comparisons to Thornton and Soupy.

You know, Pookie and I are from Long Island and are best friends. Why don’t they compare them to us? :P
on April 26, 2008 at 9:34 pm CapsChick

You know, Pookie and I are from Long Island and are best friends. Why don’t they compare them to us? :P

Well, see, herein lies their dilemma. Because they could either do that or point out that you’re sisters who share a last name – I don’t know if they know how to do more than one interesting anecdote at a time, though.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:35 pm Heather B.

I feel like there was just 80 Flyers in front of the net.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:35 pm Steve Lepore

There are lofty comparisons, and then there’s placing Higgins and Komisarek in a category with you two.

Please ladies, they wish they could be you, that’s why they don’t bring it up ;-)
on April 26, 2008 at 9:39 pm Steve Lepore

Darren Eliot is on crack.

“Chico Resch, the voice of reason.”
on April 26, 2008 at 9:40 pm CapsChick

This series is taking a nasty turn in that…it looks eerily similar to the first round.

I don’t like this one bit.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:40 pm mcguffers

Well, see, herein lies their dilemma. Because they could either do that or point out that you’re sisters who share a last name – I don’t know if they know how to do more than one interesting anecdote at a time, though.

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and don’t even get me started on how they would pronounce your names.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:44 pm mcguffers

Damn you Marty and you’re crazy eyes.
on April 26, 2008 at 9:46 pm Schnookie

Because they could either do that or point out that you’re sisters who share a last name – I don’t know if they know how to do more than one interesting anecdote at a time, though.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Good point. (And mcguffers, we have a French last name that we pronounce the English way — I bet the VS announcers would have a GREAT time working it over!)
on April 26, 2008 at 9:51 pm mcguffers

Good Lord Schnookie! For all those reasons you and your sister must never play hockey on the same team in the playoffs. It would cause the Versus guys to implode.

and i meant “Your crazy eyes.” I was an English major. *tear*
on April 26, 2008 at 9:51 pm CapsChick

Damn you Marty and your whole “pretending to be a good goalie” thing. Your day will come, you gray-eyed lunatic. Damn you Flyers. DAMN YOU HABS FOR HITTING 800 GOALPOSTS.

we have a French last name that we pronounce the English way — I bet the VS announcers would have a GREAT time working it over!

I bet they say it with a Russian accent. ;)
on April 26, 2008 at 9:55 pm Amy

Ha! Danny Briere doesn’t get a HNiC towel, but Marty did. I guess being a star of the game has its privileges.

And peace out y’all. I’m going to go watch a movie. See ya!
on April 26, 2008 at 9:57 pm Schnookie

and i meant “Your crazy eyes.” I was an English major. *tear*

Biron’s like, “Oh no, the ‘you’re’ was fine. I mean, I am crazy eyes!” :D

And yes, I think it’s for the best that Pookie and I aren’t teammates in the NHL. It would be a complete disaster for everyone involved. I’ll alert all the GMs in the NHL, just so no one accidentally drafts us this year. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 9:57 pm Schnookie

‘Night, Amy! Enjoy the movie!
on April 26, 2008 at 9:58 pm alix

You and Pookie could be very late bloomers :D
on April 26, 2008 at 9:58 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Did they win?
on April 26, 2008 at 9:59 pm Pookie

Good night, Amy!

That third period was the opposite of plong. It was longp! I looked away to read up on sunberries and next thing I know the game’s over!
on April 26, 2008 at 10:03 pm mcguffers

If by “they” you mean the first seeded conference leading Habs, then no, they did not.

Biron’s like, “Oh no, the ‘you’re’ was fine. I mean, I am crazy eyes!” :D

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Yeah! Bull riding!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 26, 2008 at 10:07 pm Schnookie

You and Pookie could be very late bloomers :D

I know! What a great story — “Neither Ookie could really skate until they were in their late twenties/early thirties…” You’d never hear the end of it!

Patty, define “they”. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:08 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Thanks for the update, mcguffers!

I just sat down in front of the TV and realized I couldn’t remember who was playing so I figured I’d trick y’all into telling me. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:10 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I know! What a great story — “Neither Ookie could really skate until they were in their late twenties/early thirties…” You’d never hear the end of it!

Edzo: AND they’re both girls!
on April 26, 2008 at 10:11 pm mcguffers

Oh, and on a positive note, I think Joe Thornton has just eliminated the Sharks from the playoffs. I have decided that “That’s How the Cup Changes Everything” commercial is a full fledged jinx. Robert Luongo did it before the playoffs. Iginla’s ran during the first round. Now Joey’s is on. Buh-bye Sharks.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:11 pm alix

Robert Luongo did it before the playoffs.

*Sobs*
on April 26, 2008 at 10:12 pm mcguffers

I just sat down in front of the TV and realized I couldn’t remember who was playing so I figured I’d trick y’all into telling me. :P

next time I’m giving you the Bull Riding updates as a test Patty :D
on April 26, 2008 at 10:13 pm mcguffers

oh no!!!! Sorry Alix, I didn’t see you there!!!!
on April 26, 2008 at 10:14 pm Schnookie

next time I’m giving you the Bull Riding updates as a test Patty :D

How nefarious! :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:15 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I have decided that “That’s How the Cup Changes Everything” commercial is a full fledged jinx.

I’m starting to think the same thing. I haven’t seen any Stars do them yet. But didn’t Getzlaf do one, too?
on April 26, 2008 at 10:15 pm Patty (in Dallas)

next time I’m giving you the Bull Riding updates as a test Patty :D

Uh-oh! I should have kept my mouth shut.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:17 pm alix

Hee. It’s all good, mcguffers. I’m totally over it…clearly.

Now I’ve moved on to trying not to freak out about Matty being traded by the new GM. It’s not going to happen, it’s not going to happen, he is a studly threesome having defensive giraffe, he has a NTC, it’s all good.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:19 pm Schnookie

I have decided that “That’s How the Cup Changes Everything” commercial is a full fledged jinx.

I’m starting to think the same thing. I haven’t seen any Stars do them yet. But didn’t Getzlaf do one, too?

He sure did! Best commercial EVAH! Marty did one, too. I saw it for the first time last night; it was hilarious, because he’s all, “You have to be more mentally prepared than the other guy to win.” Heh. We immediately chorused, “I guess the other guy was more prepared than you, Marty.”
on April 26, 2008 at 10:20 pm mcguffers

I’m starting to think the same thing. I haven’t seen any Stars do them yet. But didn’t Getzlaf do one, too?

I think his was “That’s how Dental Floss changes everything.”

But yes, I think he did one too! Further proof. Heeeeeyyyyyy Jeff Carter… Wanna do a commercial?
on April 26, 2008 at 10:21 pm Schnookie

he has a NTC

HE HAS A NTC AND YOU’RE STILL FREAKING OUT? Dude, alix, you need to chill! :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:23 pm mcguffers

Alix, I totally hear you on that one! I need Pommers, Miller, and Goose to get locked in before I can start enjoying my summer! Not that Buffalo has a history of letting top players go over ….. the….. summer…… Oh shit.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:26 pm mcguffers

well, technically, Gaustad is the only one who’s contract runs out this summer of those three, but I still want contract extensions.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:39 pm alix

HE HAS A NTC AND YOU’RE STILL FREAKING OUT? Dude, alix, you need to chill! :P

I know! I’m a spazz! I’m worried Matty’s not mean enough to tell the GM to fuck off. And what if Gillis tells Matty there’s even better threesomes to be had somewhere else? Ok, ok. I know. I should relax. It’s not going to happen. Matty bleeds Canucks colours. He was drafted by them in 1994. I should worry about other things, right?
on April 26, 2008 at 10:40 pm CapsChick

Heeeeeyyyyyy Jeff Carter… Wanna do a commercial?

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Ovie did one, too. They really are a curse, I swear. Zetterberg is in this latest batch, though, so maybe that curse is about to come to an end (or will just take effect in the third round, unless the Avs wake up).
on April 26, 2008 at 10:41 pm Schnookie

I should worry about other things, right?

Yeah! Spend your time worrying about Pando, who’s a UFA. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:43 pm alix

Pando’s a UFA?!?! But he has the Devils logo and Lou’s face tattoed on his ass, so he’s coming back.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:45 pm Schnookie

But he has the Devils logo and Lou’s face tattoed on his ass, so he’s coming back.

That’s what I’m trying to tell myself. The question I think is whether Lou and the Devils have Pando tattooed on their asses, rather than the other way around. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 10:46 pm mcguffers

Soupy and Crunchy made promise rings for each other and we see where that got us! No one’s safe! Besides, long term contracts are so attractive.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:50 pm alix

Lou is totally a member of Pandonation. He finds Pando’s accent so soothing, he has it for white noise as he sleeps. There’s no way he’s getting rid of that charming, team first, Devils kool aid drinking, Boston hot bitch.
on April 26, 2008 at 10:51 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Not that Buffalo has a history of letting top players go over ….. the….. summer…… Oh shit.

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on April 26, 2008 at 10:53 pm CapsChick

Okay kids – my parents’ cat is demanding attention and I’m wiped out from seeing the Habs do their best Caps impression so…I’m out. Have a lovely rest of the weekend, everyone – GO STARKS! :D
on April 26, 2008 at 10:54 pm alix

See ya, CC! Go Shars!
on April 26, 2008 at 10:56 pm Schnookie

‘Night, CC!

alix, thanks for the supportive words about everyone’s favorite team-first Boston hot bitch! I’m sure you’re right! :D
on April 26, 2008 at 10:59 pm alix

I’m totally right, Schnookie :D
on April 26, 2008 at 11:00 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Good night, CC!
on April 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm mcguffers

Night CC!
on April 26, 2008 at 11:02 pm Pookie

Good night, CC! See you around!
on April 26, 2008 at 11:05 pm Schnookie

alix, you’re always totally right. :P
on April 26, 2008 at 11:08 pm mcguffers

Kind of random, but I really miss the post shows after the hockey games. Not just because of my love for Kevin Sylvester, Rob Ray, and Mike Robitaille, but it gave you chance to de-stress after the game. It’s like stretching after a work out. Going straight to bull riding is kind of anti-climatic. (no offense to bull riding fans).
on April 26, 2008 at 11:13 pm Schnookie

I also hate not having a post-game show. The Devils only started doing them this season, too. All those years I’ve gone without a post-game! Can you imagine? I was SO EXCITED when they started them this year.
on April 26, 2008 at 11:14 pm alix

alix, you’re always totally right. :P

Hee! That’s what I keep telling people.
on April 26, 2008 at 11:36 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I agree about the post-game shows. Half our games have them and the other half don’t. On channel 27, they used to bail, like, 30 seconds after the final whistle. We barely got to see the goalie-nuzzling. They’ve added a little time, but when they go straight to Cops it’s annoying. That’s why the NHL Network is so great. I usually go straight there.
on April 26, 2008 at 11:51 pm Schnookie

That’s why the NHL Network is so great. I usually go straight there.

We often forget about it, and later it’s like, “D’oh!” Of course, other times we’re looking for some of whatever that “this evening’s highlights” show is, and we end up with, like, women’s college hockey instead.
on April 27, 2008 at 1:09 am Steve Lepore

Hey, check out this interview with Doc. It’s really funny, for both how, ugh, more “verbal” Doc is than the woman interviewing him.

Also, Doc is down with the Hockey Gods!

http://redwings.nhl.tv/team/launch.htm?type=fvod&id=16285&catid=622