Two games in to (and presumable halfway through) the Stanley Cup Final, it seems like a good time to take stock of the lessons we’ve learned from the matchup between the Red Wings and the Penguins.
Lesson The First: When all the experts say the matchup will be the greatest SCF ever, it’s probably not going to be that great. It’s the snakes in the grass — the Lightning and Flames, the Hurricanes and the Oilers — that make for a great series. The teams that are supposed to be the marquee matchup never live up to the expectations. Ever. Especially when the superstars on one team fail to show up. Did Malkin and Hossa not make the trip to Detroit?
Lesson The Second: If we were ever asked to contribute to the Official Rules Of Hockey-Pundit Prognosticating, we would offer this hard-and-fast rule — If you are confronted with a matchup in which you can see one team sweeping, but not the other, don’t pick the team you can’t imagine sweeping. What, exactly, is the logical thought process when you’re saying, “I can see this series being a sweep for Team X, which is why I’m picking Team Y in six”?
Lesson The Third: If you’re playing the Red Wings at their most juggernauty, don’t take penalties. And don’t think playing four-on-four will be an advantage to you.
Lesson The Fourth: There’s a big difference between pre-lockout-style trapping hockey and what the Red Wings are playing. Just because the Pens haven’t been able to figure out how to function at all in any zone doesn’t mean the Wings are playing boring, clutch-and-grab, static trapping hockey. The Pens had no problem beating a static-trapping team in the Rangers. They just have no idea yet how to beat a defensively swarming, offensively dynamic juggernaut. Sure, if you’re cheering for the Pens, it sucks to see your guys get shut down, but that doesn’t mean the Red Wings are playing boring hockey.
Lesson The Fifth: We fully believed the Pens were this year’s Sens, but we didn’t expect them to cross into “Alfredsson shooting a puck into Niedermayer’s chest” territory until later in the series. They really surprised us by bringing the “let’s take shots at Franzen’s head to show off how frustrated we are” douchebaggery as early as Game 2.
Lesson The Sixth: The Western Conference was way better than the Eastern Conference this year, as much as it pains us to admit that.
Word on lesson the fourth. I’ve been bored during this final, sure, but it’s not because of the Wings style, it’s because the Pens aren’t putting up a fight. I hate that hockey “experts” that picked the Pens to win it are blaming it on the Red Wings defence. Bull. Or maybe I’m just fond of boring hockey because of the Canucks…heh.
Malkin’s too busy looking for that one night stand, guys!
Great post. And aww, really, the WC was better than the EC this year, huh? ;)
And PS: I got my sampler in from The Scarlet Letter and I have already begun stitching away! I love it!
it’s because the Pens aren’t putting up a fight.
Exactly! The game the Wings are playing is actually quite beautiful.
And aww, really, the WC was better than the EC this year, huh?
Don’t let it go to your head, WCers! :D
Caitlin, I’m so excited the sampler arrived! Did you order the kit? Are you trying out the linen or going with Aida?
Pookie, I ordered the kit. I decided to go ahead and try with the linen they provided, since it’s a first try and all! I sat down and did the basting stuff first and then started stitching away! So far, so good – although you have to do the border work first, so there’s the easier part. :D
Awesome, Caitlin! I can’t wait to hear how it goes and, of course, I’m going to want to see pictures!
I agree on Fourth, too. I don’t think one player standing around confused until another player comes and takes the puck from you means the second guy is trapping.
I think the WC superiority was evident during fantasy hockey whe those of us with EC players struggled so badly. At least that’s what I attributed my abysmal finish to.
When, not whe. Sheesh.
Patty, I’m pretty sure that’s the definition of trapping: the other team is winning.
I can’t wait to hear how it goes and, of course, I’m going to want to see pictures!
Oh of course! I’m already being a nerd and documenting it in progress.
At least that’s what I attributed my abysmal finish to.
I finished third in my league with Malkin, Ovechkin and Semin heading up my forwards and Zubov and Robidas on defense, and that was with Zubov injured (I couldn’t bear it to bench him). I started out with Bryzgalov in goal, but switched to Turco.
I would’ve finished better if I had benched Zubov…but I couldn’t do that.
The point of the story being, EC worked out okay for me, but then again, I played fantasy-mid season hockey. Then again, I have a WC bias.
I don’t think one player standing around confused until another player comes and takes the puck from you means the second guy is trapping.
HA! Exactly! That goes up there with Morgan’s immortal retort when people accused the Devils of trapping in 2000 — “You can’t trap if you have the puck all the time.”
I think the WC superiority was evident during fantasy hockey when those of us with EC players struggled so badly.
Hey now! All the top statistical players in the league were in the East! Just because you couldn’t win with them doesn’t mean the players were bad. That said, the teams in the East certainly suck. :P
So that’s why the Meatballs were in the basement? :P
Exactly! The game the Wings are playing is actually quite beautiful.
I agree!(sorry Patty and Caitlin) I really love how sexy the Red Wings team game is. They’re always this crazy in sync five man unit, and you never see some guy in a red sweater scrambling around. It’s interesting to watch a team with a good breakout out of their own zone too (the Canucks break out this season made me want to claw my own eyes out) (I still love you boys!)
Well, yeah, Caitlin, you got to have great defense from the WC! We had to stick to the opposite conference.
It was fun, though!
Patty, I’m pretty sure that’s the definition of trapping: the other team is winning.
SO TRUE!
So. That cocktail I engineered was perhaps a little strong. I’m kind of sitting here quite drunk. Oopsies. Are the Canucks on tonight? It feels like they should be. Heh.
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And Caitlin, I’m so excited for your sampler! :D
Once you sober up, alix, write it down for next time. :D
Good idea, Patty! It was delicious.
Better yet, write it down now. And then write it down again when you’re sober. Then you’ll have two different drink recipes! :P
HA! That’s a brilliant idea, Schnookie. :P
Well, I’m off to bed now. See y’all tomorrow, when I’m back at poopy work! :D
I’m pretty sure everyone went to bed already but…holy crap I do believe I agree with every single one of your lessons. Wow. Is that one of the signs of the apocalypse? ;)
(And those ’04 and ’06 Finals were among the best I’ve ever seen – even with stupid SouthLeast teams winning in the end!)
Good morning, everyone! I hope that everyone’s doing great today! I would be doing great, except I’m back in the office now. Rats. Although the nice part about having Monday and Tuesday off is that tomorrow’s already Thursday! WOOO!!! I wonder if I have enough vacation time to take EVERY Monday and Tuesday off… *Does the math* Bummer.
I would be doing great, except I’m back in the office now. Rats.
Well, aside from that, I hope the rest of your day is okay! Morning, IPB! I’m doing well. I hear there’s hockey on tonight, hmm?
Good morning everyone! I’m sorry being back at the office is hitting you so hard. If only work was less… workish.
My paper didn’t get delivered this morning, so now I’m out of stuff to do. I could clean but I don’t want to. Bummer.
I hear there’s hockey on tonight, hmm?
I’ve heard rumours, yeah. Cannot confirm or deny.
They really surprised us by bringing the “let’s take shots at Franzen’s head to show off how frustrated we are” douchebaggery as early as Game 2.
Especially since Gary Roberts is old enough to know better about the shots to the head.
I hear there’s hockey on tonight, hmm?
I heard it’s on NBC as well.
I’ve heard rumours, yeah. Cannot confirm or deny.
Yeah, especially because Pittsburgh is debating whether or not to actually show up for this one.
Sigh.
I could clean but I don’t want to. Bummer.
Aww, I’m sorry, Mags! Stupd non-delivery of the paper, that sucks!
Ok, I have a confession to make. The Red Wings have been my favorite team to watch play as far as style of play goes (not counting the Stars, of course). I have never thought it was boring. I just wanted someone to beat them after they beat us! Sour grapes, you know! I am watching the rest of games just for the hockey. The Penguins are just playing like a bunch of idiots. For the record I blame coaching not the players. Sid will always be an adorable little boy to me. :)
Schnookie, coming back to work after a long weekend always sucks but that being already half way through the work week is pretty cool/cook.
Oh and excellent post as always!
Pittsburgh is debating whether or not to actually show up for this one.
I’m going to lose 3 hours of sleep over this game, and I have an exam in the morning. If they don’t show up, I’m going to be PISSED.
I have an exciting day planned. After grocery shopping I have to clean out my closet. The entire right side collapsed, shelves, pole and all. Yikes. Hubbie made some crack about there being too much stuff crammed in there. I can’t imagine why? Just because I have about 3 different sizes of wardrobes stuffed in there? It’s pretty sobering though, I can’t even get in there until I start pulling stuff out. :(
The Red Wings have been my favorite team to watch play as far as style of play goes (not counting the Stars, of course). I have never thought it was boring.
I wonder if this is because we became fans of primarily “trappy” teams. I mean, are we just better suited to watching across the league because our favorite teams are defense-oriented? Does this make us superior fans? (Yes. Of course it does. Being a Devils or a Stars fan is TRULY the mark of a higher hockey intellect. :P)
Especially since Gary Roberts is old enough to know better about the shots to the head.
It’s too bad his ‘roid rage is so bad that his aged wisdom can’t overcome it. Or maybe he’s just an old thug. Or maybe it’s a combination of both.
I have never thought it was boring. I just wanted someone to beat them after they beat us! Sour grapes, you know!
You know, I have a hard time in my life remembering when I didn’t hate the Red Wings. I mean, really. So for me, it’s a natural “I hope you lose” kneejerk kind of reaction.
Plus, Osgood’s diving is starting to get on my last. flipping. nerve.
If they don’t show up, I’m going to be PISSED.
And I will be pissed on your behalf, damnit! Hey Pens, you’d better play hockey somewhat decently tonight!
After grocery shopping I have to clean out my closet. The entire right side collapsed, shelves, pole and all. Yikes.
Wow. I’m sorry! That sounds awful!
Does this make us superior fans?
Of course it does!
Plus, Osgood’s diving is starting to get on my last. flipping. nerve.
Seriously, I was talking to my mom about this (who takes a sort of “meh” stance on all things diving) and even she was annoyed with. I can’t believe no one has called him on it!
Happy Birthday, Schnookie!
Being a Devils or a Stars fan is TRULY the mark of a higher hockey intellect.
Obviously!
On the Roberts thing, is it just me or do the older players seem to resort back to their old ways towards the end of the game when they are getting frustrated? It always seemed like Mo or Norstrom would end up in the box in last few minutes for hooking or the like.
For Franzen’s sake I kinda wish they would keep him out. It’s not like they need him. I know he probably really wants to play because it’s the finals but for his future’s sake, after they have seen what the Pens might/could do to him, it might be safest not to let him play.
Thanks, alix! :D
And Myra, that BLOWS about your closet! I’m so sorry!
Myra, eek on the closet! Good luck with that…
Happy Birthday again, Schnookie!
I can’t believe no one has called him on it!
I spent the entire Stars/Ducks series royally pissed about the amount of dives Giguere was taking, and Osgood’s turned out to be a way, way worse diver. Seriously. I can’t believe I have to hear about his “feel-good comeback story” and watch him pull that crap.
I mean, I know every player tries to pull penalties to some degree. But there’s a line you cross, I think, where it just becomes really unsportsmanlike and gross. And Osgood is dead to me as far as I’m concerned.
I’m hoping Malkin will actually reanimate himself tonight and I can watch him score on Osgood. That would be…very nice.
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Schnooookiiiieeeee, happy birthday to you!
Oh, today is the 28th! Happy Official Birthday, Schnookie!
Plus, Osgood’s diving is starting to get on my last. flipping. nerve.
Agreed! I guess it is so engrained in him but I keep thinking, Dude! Stop! It’s not like you really need another power play!
I guess I haven’t watched enough to have developed a deep deep hatred of any team. I’m sure my time will come.
I guess I haven’t watched enough to have developed a deep deep hatred of any team. I’m sure my time will come.
I think it does for everyone. Don’t worry. My hatred of the Red Wings, I can’t even remember how it started. You’d think with the Russian Five and everything, I’d be a lot more fond of them, but … no. (Sergei Fedorov still doesn’t have the Red Wing stink off of him totally for me.)
Thanks for the official birthday wishes, everyone! :D
Myra, you should enjoy this time in your life, when you don’t hate everyone. My first playoff year was my happiest one — I so wish I could go back to just liking almost everybody. It’s so much harder when you’re wallowing in constant, bitter hatred of everyone.
It’s so much harder when you’re wallowing in constant, bitter hatred of everyone.
*CLANK!*
Happy birthday, Schnookie.
(Sergei Fedorov still doesn’t have the Red Wing stink off of him totally for me.)
Well if that ever wears off there’s always the dated-a-fifteen-year-old stink.
Well if that ever wears off there’s always the dated-a-fifteen-year-old stink.
Yikes. Well, I’m off to the store. Catch ya’ll later.
It’s so much harder when you’re wallowing in constant, bitter hatred of everyone.
This is true! Enjoy it while it lasts.
Well if that ever wears off there’s always the dated-a-fifteen-year-old stink.
Oh, ew, yeah. I had kinda forgotten about that. The Red Wings history is at the front of my mind. I just kind of … forget about everything else.
God, that’s gross.
Thanks, Meg!
Well if that ever wears off there’s always the dated-a-fifteen-year-old stink.
Ahhh, Fedorov. It’s like he’s the gift of dislikability that keeps on giving. I’ve never understood how a person could cheer for him, even while recognizing how great a player he was back in the day.
Well if that ever wears off there’s always the dated-a-fifteen-year-old stink.
Oh, ew, yeah. I had kinda forgotten about that.
Gah, me too. It just… YUCK.
It’s like he’s the gift of dislikability that keeps on giving. I’ve never understood how a person could cheer for him, even while recognizing how great a player he was back in the day.
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As soon as I start to be like, “Hmm, he might be alright” he does something heinously douchey that snaps me back to why I hated him in the first place.
Although the schadenfreude of whats-her-face leaving him for Enrique Iglesias of all people was pretty funny.
But still. Ick.
Man, I can’t believe these playoffs have been so bad that on the day of G3 of the SCF, we’re talking about Anna Kournikova. What a rough year it’s been!
Man, I can’t believe these playoffs have been so bad that on the day of G3 of the SCF, we’re talking about Anna Kournikova. What a rough year it’s been!
No lie, no lie, Schnookie. Whereas normally I’d be digesting the day’s hockey news, today I’m digging through my library’s online catalogue trying to find things to read. I’m so unimaginative. (Seriously, everything they have on modern Germany I’ve already read. This is how dorky I am.)
You should make your library go through its paces and start inter-library loaning books on modern Germany that you haven’t already read!
I can’t believe these playoffs have been so bad that on the day of G3 of the SCF, we’re talking about Anna Kournikova. What a rough year it’s been!
When the most exciting thing to come out of these finals is “Whack a Penguin,” you know something is wrong.
Schnookie, I had forgotten about inter-library loaning! Awesome! Now I just have to figure out some decent fiction to pick up and I’m all set!
Also….Whack a Penguin?
Yeah, “Whack a Penguin” just isn’t quite what I was hoping for from this postseason…
Also….Whack a Penguin?
The Detroit Free Press posted this flash game on their website. The object of the game is to get the Yeti to whack the penguin as far as possible with his little billy club. Its really addicting to play. The link to the game is in my blog.
The Detroit Free Press posted this flash game on their website. The object of the game is to get the Yeti to whack the penguin as far as possible with his little billy club.
Oh man, thanks for posting that, Amy. That game takes me waaaay back. I haven’t played the yeti game in years! Still highly addicting.
Caitlin, interlibrary loan was invented for readers like you! I was so excited when I finally got to process the ILLs that came in here for a week and the books were the coolest selection of stuff from old Hardy Boys to how-to guides for sausage making. It was awesome!
Happy Birthday, Schnookie!!!
Whack a Penguin sounds awesome! Can I whack Roberts in the head while he’s not looking?
Pookie, that’s so exciting! I don’t know that my librarians will be as thrilled, heh, but you never know!
Maybe I can finally get my damn Watch books now too!
The object of the game is to get the Yeti to whack the penguin as far as possible with his little billy club.
Oh man, that is awesome! But I feel bad for jumping on the Penguins so much now. It’s like we don’t even need to do anything and they’re suffering enough.
Happy Birthday Schnookie!
Whack a Penguin sounds awesome! Can I whack Roberts in the head while he’s not looking?
Why not? I’m sure Rent-a-Yeti will be able to help you with that.
Happy Actual Birthday, Schnookie!
Thanks for the birthday wishes, y’all! To celebrate it, I get to go spend the next 90 minutes in a meeting. Zzzzzz….
For the Stars fans that are in town (of course, everybody’s a Stars fan, but this is just for those in Ticket range), Brenden Morrow is going to be in the studio on BaD Radio at 1 today. Hopefully he’ll hang around a long time and not just the 5-minute interview they usually have.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, y’all! To celebrate it, I get to go spend the next 90 minutes in a meeting. Zzzzzz….
You mean you don’t get the day off for your birthday?
My brother asked to have his birthday off and his manager passive-aggressively ‘accidentally’ gave him the day after his birthday off.
Thanks for the head’s up, Patty. He’s already there.
Brenden Morrow is going to be in the studio on BaD Radio at 1 today.
Damn, I’m going to miss it. You’ll have to let me know what he says!
Also, have we stooped so low in society that we must now issue PIN numbers with library cards for security’s sake? Seriously? REALLY? Stolen library cards are an issue? I’m so bummed – this is really hampering my online library…ing.
Caitlin, you PIN is probably the last four digits of the phone number you used to open your library card account.
Brenden is so adorable, but Bob, the host, spends the whole segment asking his question! By the time he finally gets to the end of it, all the guest can say is, “Exactly.”
Or if they start to say something more complicated, he’ll jump in before they’re done. He drives me crazy.
The last time I listened to a sports talk radio interview with a player, Mad Dog of Mike & The Mad Dog fame asked Scott Stevens if we worked out.
Caitlin, you PIN is probably the last four digits of the phone number you used to open your library card account.
Have I mentioned recently how incredibly awesome you are? Amazing!
He drives me crazy.
I can’t stand the Ticket. They’re too hopped up on themselves to pay attention to half their guests, especially if they’re regulars.
Have I mentioned recently how incredibly awesome you are? Amazing!
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Glad to help!
Guys, I’m so flagging here. I shouldn’t have to work a full day after having days off! How am I ever going to make it through the next 2+ hours?! It’s BRUTAL!
Have I mentioned recently how incredibly awesome you are? Amazing!
That’s exactly what Bob said to Brenden!! :P
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCHNOOKIE!!! It’s your 21st, right? Enjoy that first legal beer ;)
Oh, and I think any concerns about the apocalypse being nigh can be put to rest because I’ve found something to disagree with you (and everyone else) about – Sergei Fedorov.
Honestly I used to hate him too but it literally took me 5 minutes to get over that. I keep waiting for him to do something douchebaggy that will remind me why I used to hate him, but he’s been the most humble, smiley, adorable, productive guy since he arrived; I just love him and I’m not embarrassed to admit it.
Word from Ovie is that he wants to stay here, too, so luckily for you guys he’s still on a team you hate! Works nicely, doesn’t it?
I’m flagging a bit here, too.
How am I ever going to make it through the next 2+ hours?! It’s BRUTAL!
Hey, at least you’ve only got 2+ hours, right?
Oh, man, it’s been a weird day so far.
so luckily for you guys he’s still on a team you hate! Works nicely, doesn’t it?
Er, I like the Caps, myself, but the closer I get to liking Fedorov, the more scared I get. As nice as it is to see him not being a total d-bag, I’m wary of being suckered in and then being confronted with more jerkfacedness.
That being said, he’s been totally polite and gracious as a Cap, but still. I don’t think I’m going to take any chances.
It’s your 21st, right? Enjoy that first legal beer ;)
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I think any concerns about the apocalypse being nigh can be put to rest because I’ve found something to disagree with you (and everyone else) about
Oh thank goodness! I was worried there! I think if the Devils brought Fedorov in, he’d have to win the Conn Smythe for me to give in even a tiny bit. Even since the Devils brought in Doug Gilmour I’ve been gunshy about big stars coming late to the team.
I hear the Pens are going to play Darryl Sydor tonight. They are really grasping at straws, aren’t they? He’s been a healthy scratch for 2 months.
Er, I like the Caps, myself, but the closer I get to liking Fedorov, the more scared I get. As nice as it is to see him not being a total d-bag, I’m wary of being suckered in and then being confronted with more jerkfacedness.
I remember that you like the Caps – you’re one of the few here who does ;)
I think the only way I was able to fall in love with him so quickly was to forget everything I hated about him and everything I knew about him. I focused on how happy he was here and how we kind of “rescued” him from Columbus and how talented he still was and how cute he was with Ovechkin and Semin at the World Championships (seriously, adorable).
But no worries! I’m happy to be his lone supporter in IPBLand :P
They are really grasping at straws, aren’t they? He’s been a healthy scratch for 2 months.
It does smack a bit of desperation doesn’t it? Aren’t they sitting Letang for him? Woah.
I remember that you like the Caps – you’re one of the few here who does ;)
Yes, well, you know why I cannot resist the Capitals. They’re my guilty pleasure of hockey, what can I say?
My upstairs neighbor in college was a die hard Wings fan. She absolutely loved Fedorov. Never understood it. Then again, never understood Wings fans in general.
I hear ya guys about the everlasting workday. It’s not even noon here. Yikes.
Luckily heavy construction on I-5 is going to block my path to work for the next 90 days. Starting Monday, I’m working two days a week from home and the rest from 9:00am to 3:30!!! I’m am unbelievably excited.
I think if the Devils brought Fedorov in, he’d have to win the Conn Smythe for me to give in even a tiny bit. Even since the Devils brought in Doug Gilmour I’ve been gunshy about big stars coming late to the team.
Honestly? I was a bit wary myself. It’s been awhile since we brought in a big name via trade (um, think Jagr the asshat), and I really can’t remember the last one we brought one in so late. Frankly I was a bit confused why they traded for a washed-up 38 year old who I hated. But after seeing interviews with him and watching how quickly he fit in with the team I fell pretty fast…
Plus all the guys had this star struck air about them when he got here, it was totally adorable. Brooks Laich had Fedorov’s poster on his wall as a kid. Come on, how cute is that??
They’re my guilty pleasure of hockey, what can I say?
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Dude, andrew, that rocks! I wish they’d start doing construction on the highway I commut on! Oh wait. They do. Every night in the summertime. Only they wait unitl normal work hours are done, so all that happens is that I get delayed driving home on my late night. Stupid good planning!
andrew, that’s awesome! I’m so jealous. Of course, since I live in the city my commute is usually only delayed by some idiot leaping onto the tracks during rush hour (and yes, I know that makes me sound like a heartless bitch, but come on – it’s RUSH HOUR! Save the suicide for off-peak travel times, please).
They are really grasping at straws, aren’t they? He’s been a healthy scratch for 2 months.
It does smack a bit of desperation doesn’t it? Aren’t they sitting Letang for him? Woah.
Heh. Hehehehe. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Ahem. Sorry, couldn’t resist :P
Dude, andrew, that rocks!
It does! Telecommuting is undoubtedly going to be the greatest thing ever.
Only they wait unitl normal work hours are done, so all that happens is that I get delayed driving home on my late night.
That’s a drag. I guess this project is going to go 24/7 to get it done as quickly as possible, since they’re effing up like 10,000 commuters. Good times.
Starting Monday, I’m working two days a week from home and the rest from 9:00am to 3:30!!! I’m am unbelievably excited.
I’m so envious! They’re doing construction work all through my town and I don’t get to telecommute.
I’ll take it! When we face you guys in the Finals next year you can start to develop a healthy dislike for them like everyone else, don’t worry ;)
Tracking back, but you have what, four? five? Russians on your team. There is no such thing in CaitlinLand as “dislike”. Maybe something along the lines of “I would really rather not play you, good sirs, in this Stanley Cup Final” but no such thing as “dislike”.
Man, I come back from my dreary meeting and find out andrew gets to work from home all summer? Life is so unfair!
And even worse than that is that I’ve made the horrifying discovery that someone I consider a friend has, over the last two hours, described Sergei Fedorov as “cute” more than once. That man is many, many things, but “cute” is not now and never has been one of them. :P
And even worse than that is that I’ve discovered that someone I consider a friend has, over the last two hours, described Sergei Fedorov as “cute” more than once. That man is many, many things, but “cute” is not now and never has been one of them. :P
The only time I’ve thought of Fedorov as cute was when he was younger and on the Red Wings wearing a helmet so you can’t REALLY tell what he looks like. He does feature in two of my favourite commercials though.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Z10ZFSQ6Q-g
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=S7LEvSqD8pQ
But after seeing interviews with him and watching how quickly he fit in with the team I fell pretty fast…
And it sounds like he left Columbus on reasonably good terms, as well. (Unlike Adam Foote.)
I come back from my dreary meeting and find out andrew gets to work from home all summer? Life is so unfair!
Then I suppose I shouldn’t tell you that my co-workers brought me back ice cream from lunch? Vanilla soft serve put in the freezer for a couple of hours is quite yummy.
someone I consider a friend has, over the last two hours, described Sergei Fedorov as “cute” more than once.
I may have my Russian goggles firmly on, but Fedorov used to be cute. Nowadays, not so much. He looks haggard, like he should be sitting outside a subway stop in New York, half-pickled in vodka and yelling at tourists half in Russian, half in English.
Then I suppose I shouldn’t tell you that my co-workers brought me back ice cream from lunch?
No! You should keep that kind of talk to yourself! Now I’m jealous of working at home AND of ice cream! WAAAAH!
He looks haggard, like he should be sitting outside a subway stop in New York, half-pickled in vodka and yelling at tourists half in Russian, half in English.
And that’s on a GOOD day. :P
And even worse than that is that I’ve discovered that someone I consider a friend has, over the last two hours, described Sergei Fedorov as “cute” more than once. That man is many, many things, but “cute” is not now and never has been one of them. :P
He IS!! I can’t help it! The man wears a little red white and blue toque during his intermission and postgame interviews – that absolutely kills me and I don’t know why.
And for the ultimate cuteness, you should watch the video I posted last week on my blog of the Russian team celebrating in their locker room…*sigh* I will not be embarrassed, he’s CUTE dammit!
And that’s on a GOOD day. :P
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Word that that. Plus he’s always had ugly hair.
Guys, it cannot only be 3:32 Central Time. That feels wrong. It feels like it should be later.
I come back from my dreary meeting and find out andrew gets to work from home all summer? Life is so unfair!
Sorry! If it makes you feel any better, a month and a half is approx. half of a summer around these parts. I’ll still be miserable in the heat loooong after you guys are enjoying nice fall weather!
And hey! Happy birthday!
And for the ultimate cuteness, you should watch the video I posted last week on my blog of the Russian team celebrating in their locker room…*sigh*
Ohhh, believe me, I did. I’d like to thank you for that, by the way!
I’ll still be miserable in the heat loooong after you guys are enjoying nice fall weather!
I seriously can’t believe you get to telecommute. I am so freakishly envious that it’s not even funny! And the days when you’re in the office, you get to leave at 3:30? I’m just going to sulk now. Hmph.
Thanks, andrew. That all makes me feel much better. :D
And the days when you’re in the office, you get to leave at 3:30?
And get to come in at 9:00!! Don’t forget that part!
Seriously, I was weirded out by the idea of telecommuting. It’s a totally foreign concept to me, but Arnold bascially came out and said that the State wants as many people telecommuting as possible. What do I do? I can’t say no to Arnie…Mr. Freeze.
…Clearly I have a soft spot for “Batman and Robin.”
…Clearly I have a soft spot for “Batman and Robin.”
That movie makes my brain hurt, but at least your action-star governor is attempting to do something nice for you. ;)
Ack! The Stars just resigned Trevor Daley, so hey, that’s good.
Sadly, there is probably a 99.5% chance they will not resign Mittens, which is depressing.
That movie makes my brain hurt, but at least your action-star governor is attempting to do something nice for you. ;)
It makes everyone’s head hurt.
Yeah, my governer may be a formerly not-so-impressive actor turned current puppet for the Republican party, but damnit, he’s letting me work from home! That’s okay in my book!
Yeah, my governer may be a formerly not-so-impressive actor turned current puppet for the Republican party, but damnit, he’s letting me work from home! That’s okay in my book!
Your governor is also featured in some California tourism commercials that have apparently worked on my family cause we’ll be there next week :P
Sadly, there is probably a 99.5% chance they will not resign Mittens, which is depressing.
What??? But…but…they HAVE to sign Mittens! :(
But…but…they HAVE to sign Mittens! :(
By all accounts, he is at the bottom of the list in terms of priority resigning. He had to go to arbitration last season to iron out his contract and I don’t think anyone’s particularly keen on keeping him.
Russian, of course, is staying, so I’m perfectly fine otherwise. I’ll just root for wherever Mittens goes as well. Unless, of course, it’s Detroit. Or Philly.
my governer may be a formerly not-so-impressive actor
Hey, he was awesome in Predator! And the Terminator movies! (Save for the third.) And don’t forget Commando!
Hey, he was awesome in Predator! And the Terminator movies! (Save for the third.) And don’t forget Commando!
For some reason I have seen ‘True Lies’ at least 5 times and I don’t know why.
Your governor is also featured in some California tourism commercials that have apparently worked on my family cause we’ll be there next week :P
I’ve seen the commercials. Kinda lame, but with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit to make up…those tourism dollars are looking pretty sweet to Arnie.
Glad to hear that Teri Hatcher isn’t scaring Canadians away from California.
And don’t forget Commando!
Oh, make no mistake…I didn’t forget it. Or any of the other flicks he’s been in. I like to think that the movies he’s been in are awesome despite his performances, not necessarily because of them.
For some reason I have seen ‘True Lies’ at least 5 times and I don’t know why.
True Lies is an awesome movie! I love it. I own it…somewhere.
Glad to hear that Teri Hatcher isn’t scaring Canadians away from California.
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Same for Maria Shriver. I mean, have you looked at her recently?
Where’s the love for Kindergarten Cop? ;)
“It’s not a tumah!” Brilliant. Understated. Nuanced.
Where’s the love for Kindergarten Cop? ;)
“It’s not a tumah!” Brilliant. Understated. Nuanced.
“We ahh going to play a game. It’s called ‘Who is My Daddy, and What Does He Do?’” I love Kindergarten Cop.
I like to think that the movies he’s been in are awesome despite his performances, not necessarily because of them.
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Well, come on. You have to admit, the Terminator wouldn’t be the same without Arnold. And while he’s not the greatest actor, he does excel at delivering cheesy one-liners in a manner that makes you grin.
…Clearly I have a soft spot for “Batman and Robin.”
We all have our faults, andrew :P
Same for Maria Shriver. I mean, have you looked at her recently?
I hate to say it but what happened? She used to be such a beautiful lady!
True Lies is an awesome movie! I love it. I own it…somewhere.
I’m pretty sure we stop to watch it everytime it’s on TV for some reason. I too also loved Kindergarten Cop. And also “Jingle All the Way”, I hate to admit.
Sherry, I think becoming the Governatrix just sucked all the life right out of Maria Shriver or something.
And I can’t say I’ve ever seen Jingle All The Way, but I’ve seen both True Lies and Kindergarten Cop an embarrassing number of times.
Kindergarten Cop is one of those movies that I will always sit down and watch when it comes on TV. I don’t know why, but I’ve now seen it about 3250 times – and it’s full of lovely quotable lines, isn’t it? That “who’s your daddy” game is the best part!
Second favorite line after the tumor part? “Our mom says our dad is a real sex machine.”
And while he’s not the greatest actor, he does excel at delivering cheesy one-liners in a manner that makes you grin.
Of course. The problem is that he can’t deliver one-liner speeches. We would be all set.
Speaking of movies, I’ve begun my annual post-hockey ritual (recording every movie I haven’t seen that plays on IFC) early this year. The finals are not getting me pumped. Not in the least. I watched “Paranoia 1.0″ last night. Anyone seen it? It was not bad at all.
it’s full of lovely quotable lines, isn’t it?
It really, really is! And the idea of any Arnold Schwarzenegger character owning a ferret is hilarious.
Not in the least. I watched “Paranoia 1.0″ last night. Anyone seen it? It was not bad at all.
With Jeremy Sisto? I actually haven’t seen it…you record everything off IFC that you’ve missed? I need to start doing that.
With Jeremy Sisto? I actually haven’t seen it…you record everything off IFC that you’ve missed? I need to start doing that.
I haven’t seen Paranoia but speaking of Jeremy Sisto, I’ve been catching up on this season’s Law&Order and it was amazing. I also watched all of the short-lived show “Kidnapped” that Sisto was on. It’s actually pretty good and a little disappointing that it got canceled after just one season.
With Jeremy Sisto? I actually haven’t seen it…you record everything off IFC that you’ve missed? I need to start doing that.
And Udo Kier, Deborah Unger, AND Lance Henriksen! Yeah, that’s the one.
It works out pretty good. It’s like a never ending stream of new movies. Like Netflix, but with the work already done for me. Just have to sit through a couple of stinkers every now and then (which I happily do ). But I’ve discovered some favorites too.
andrew, that’s so neat!
I have Netflix and that stupid Watch Instantly feature has ruined me for good. I can’t think of the last time I watched television, aside from watching hockey, ha.
I have Netflix and that stupid Watch Instantly feature has ruined me for good.
I LOOOOOOOVE that feature! Also, thank you for reminding me that I have to drop my Netflix movies in the mail before heading to Best Buy to pick up my iPod. Hopefully this time I won’t run into a surly, alligator-owning Russian hockey player.
I have Netflix and that stupid Watch Instantly feature has ruined me for good. I can’t think of the last time I watched television, aside from watching hockey, ha.
Modern technology is great isn’t it?
Modern technology is great isn’t it?
It really is! It’s amazing!
Cat, you’re quite welcome. And I sincerely hope you do not run into a surly, alligator-owning Russian hockey player, either.
You’ll probably just run into Brett Hull or something.
I literally have Netflix DVDs from December sitting in my room. Love that I’m paying a monthly fee for movies and then I sit on them forever…brilliant.
But I do love that Watch Instantly feature, too. I’ve watched some incredibly dorky things using that (um, America’s Castles, anyone? :D)
(um, America’s Castles, anyone? :D)
America’s Castles was so totally awesome! I loved that mini-series thing — it originally aired on The History Channel, right?
You’ll probably just run into Brett Hull or something.
Mental note: Do not go to Arby’s on the way home, despite how delicious a roast beef sandwich sounds right about now.
I’m upset that they don’t have “The Donner Party: American Experience” on Netflix. I may have to buy it from the PBS website, or whatever channel it aired on. I just remember really loving it.
Yup! It’s fantastic, I loved that show. I think I’ve seen the one with the Winchester Mystery House about 10 times. I also love that every single one seemed to feature either a Rockefeller or a Vanderbilt :P