We’re reporting from the belly of the beast here tonight — watching the Devils vs. Stars in Dallas with Patty (in Dallas) of Penalty Killing. We’re pretending to be reasonable adults who can socialize nicely while watching our favorite teams but… Look at that hobo! Seriously, though, this situation is far too stressful to allow for the full game diary treatment, so we’ll be checking in with periodic woolgathering about the game and the experience of watching from behind enemy lines. Wish us luck! Or wish Patty luck. Depending on the score, of course.
6:10 PM Just for the record, we’re only getting this on the Dallas feed (and it’s not in HD). If Doc and Chico say anything interesting, be sure to let us know. Whose great idea was it to fly to Dallas to watch the Stars play in Newark, anyway?
6:12 PM Langer scores on what seems to have been a pretty stoppable backhand. Schnookie: “WOOOOOO!!!! YES!!!!” Patty: “*Stony silence*” Schnookie: “I’ll pack my bags…”
6:19 PM Things are awkward here when Patty flubs a pass to Paulie at the point on the PP. We sigh aggrievedly at his ineptitude, mutter something about him being fired, then realize we need to add an “Elias” every time we talk directly to the Patty on the TV.
6:23 PM Just when we’re not so sure about this Letourneau-Leblond kid (maybe he’d be more comfortable if he wasn’t being forced to cut the Letourneau so the Devils can save on their sweater letter budget), and have written off the fourth line of him, Rupper, and Clarkson, Rupper has a snazzy shift of smart defensive plays, sassy offensive plays and adroit skating. Does this mean he’s good, or does it mean that Clarkson and Leblond are just so bad that he looks good?
And as we’re pondering Rupper’s abilities, Ralph and Razor are talking about the Langenbrunner trade (seven years ago!); in their reminiscence, they mention Langer scoring from center ice for the Stars agains Osgood. Patty: “I remember that! I was such a new fan then that I didn’t realize it was bad to let goals in from there.” Heh. We all seem to have learned about that from Osgood.
6:38 PM The Devils are on the PP again and are repeatedly firing long shots directly into the penalty killers standing motionless in front of them. Razor says something about how great the shot blocking for the Stars has been this period, and we can only assume the Stars players are thinking, “We get credit for blocks on those? The guys are literally just tossing pucks straight into us.” Meanwhile, the Devils are thinking, “How are we supposed to tell the difference between the white sweaters and the white ice?”
7:06 PM We are deeply immersed in the important business of eating crudites and dip for dinner, but we notice when Razor breaks down a Stars offensive chance that involved all three forwards collapsing behind the net and then coughing up the puck when there turns out to be no one in the crease to receive the inevitable pass out in front. The play is apparently very characteristic of the Stars, and happens to be one we Devils fans know all too well. Razor posits that if they ever turn the nets around to face the end boards, there will be a lot of guys who will end up scoring a lot more goals. We can actually really get behind this idea.
7:09 PM The Devils have a genius new strategy — send two guys with no finish (i.e. Madden and Paulie) barreling down the ice at the goalie. The goalie will sit back thinking neither one could possibly score! Then… Voila! Devils score!
7:12 PM Someone doesn’t like us saying he doesn’t have finish and puts another away. 3-0 Devils. Hm… This has us thinking of a genius new strategy. That Parise kid? He’s got no finish.
7:13 PM Rats. The Stars pull Turco. The Devils never score on the second goalie to enter a game. Poop.
7:30 PM The payoff for not getting the Devils feed tonight is hearing Razor refer to Travis Zajac as an “alpha male”. Travis Zajac. Our Travis Zajac. Yeah.
7:54 PM Oddly enough, the zany, wild, crazy play that ended the second period did not pick up where it left off when the puck was dropped for the third.
8:06 PM Zach’s like, “Who’s the Alpha Male now, Robin?!” Travis: “I’m Batman.” We’re pretty sure that goal was a direct response to the highlight reel of “the future superstar, Parise” on the Stars pre-game show that featured shots of Zach scoring on an empty net and clips of Brylin chipping the puck off-sides.
8:07 PM Clarkson’s added a new shot to his repertoire — a long shot from the face-off dots. It’s the anti-Clarkaround, and it’s (so far this season) a zillion times more effective.
8:30 PM Wowza! We were not expecting anyone other than Elias and Parise to score this season. We were not expecting a 5-0 beat down tonight. We were not expecting to ever see Marty get within 5 shutouts of the record. Dare we say it? We’re pleasantly surprised all around!
And so our vacation (in Dallas) is pretty much at an end. We’d like to thank Caitlin, Myra (& Hub and Kid) and especially Patty, for making our time here so fabulous!
Good luck, everybody. Inqiring minds want to know, which feed are you watching? Will you be switching feeds at intermission?
We’re
stuck withwatching the Dallas feed because the Devils are blacked out here tonight.Oh, and, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
(For the record I should say if I have to watch any other team’s broadcast team, Razor and Ralph would be very high on the list.)
What a shame. Doc’s commentary on the crowd’s reactions is priceless.
What’s Doc saying? (I hope he agrees with me and wishes the fans wouldn’t feed Avery’s ego and would just ignore him.)
By his tone I think that he agrees. He totally played it off, “…as the crowd chants something about Avery…”
And also, bad Clarkson, Bad! Bad! Bad!
Good for Doc! I really wish the fans would follow his suit. And Marty’s. And the rest of the team’s. Clarkson, too. Gah!
Whose great idea was it to fly to Dallas to watch the Stars play in Newark, anyway?
It was probably that darn hobo’s.
I guess Clarkson didn’t learn anything from the penalty he took against Holik last year.
It was probably that darn hobo’s.
I think you’re probably right!
Amy, :^::::::::::::::::::::::
Frisby, Clarkson doesn’t strike me as the type that often learns from his bad penalties. But at least the boys killed it off. Those stupid penalties can be such trouble!
I’m just happy that Dallas didn’t start Tobias Stephan .
Hm. I guess Pando’s no longer in a contract year.
Its like 12 minutes into the Sharks/ Flyers game, and 4 goals have already been scored. We all know the Flyers “d” is weak, but didn’t Coach McLellan just declare the Sharks had the best defense in the league…..?
Well the good thing about the Dallas feed, no Stan Fischler and his mancrush on Avery.
Oh, great point, Frisby! I might fly out to Dallas for all games that might feature Stan’s mancrush on Avery!
Frisby, I’m not going to lie — when Patty first told us that we wouldn’t get to see any of the Devils feed, my first reaction was disappointment, but I almost immediately realized that we’d have less Avery slurping on the Dallas feed than on our own one. It was such a relief. :D
Sarah Palin is dropping the puck at YET ANOTHER NHL game. WTF? It was odd enough the first time, isn’t doing it again just overkill on the whole “hockey mom” thing?
Damn! I’m trying to hate my team right now, but then they decide to post a video podcast of little baby Edler teaching me how to say and spell faceoff in Swedish. Little baby Edler just out of the shower with wet hair + Swedish = love. That’s just fighting dirty.
Which team is it this time, Anne?
alix, that’s not fair! You’re team is so sneaky! How are you supposed to defend yourself against that?
Hmm. Patty has been awfully quiet. Y’all haven’t locked her in a closet or anything have you?
Pookie- the Blues are doomed this time.
Ok this is just getting ridiculous, its the end of the 1st and the score is already 4-3 in the Sharks/Flyers game.
You’re team is so sneaky! How are you supposed to defend yourself against that?
I know! They know me too well! And I have no idea. Clearly I need more willpower.
MADDOG! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Chico is now getting on Doc’s case about Michigan Football.
This is going from crappy day to sucky day pretty fast.
Bummer.
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And, um, we TOTALLY haven’t locked Patty in a closet. She has voluntarily relinquished her laptop, all like, “Let me make room for our crudites…” She’s just trying to make us look bad!
Aw, Myra, I’m so sorry you’re having such a crappy day! I’d say I hope the game here makes you feel better, but… that would be a lie. :P
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
And, um, we TOTALLY haven’t locked Patty in a closet. She has voluntarily relinquished her laptop, all like, “Let me make room for our crudites…” She’s just trying to make us look bad!
Surrrre. Hmm. I wonder if I should call 911.
Is there a 911 for my Stars? Maybe I shouldn’t be watching this by myself.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP! I didn’t know Madden could do that! Sharp angles kind of aren’t his strong suit and all…
(Razor just said that Madden’s foot speed is what won the day on that goal there. I’m like, “Foot speed? I don’t think that means what Razor thinks it means.”)
Poor Marty. It’s not like he was getting any help out there.
You’re by yourself, Myra? Where are Kid and Hub? (Now I feel TERRIBLE that we couldn’t get over to your place for the game!)
Patty’s going to have you two sleeping in the driveway at this rate :P
apparently taco bell is giving out a free taco to everyone in America if a base is stolen during tonight’s Phillies/Rays game
No worries. Kid should be home shortly. Hub is at a business meeting/dinner.
apparently taco bell is giving out a free taco to everyone in America if a base is stolen during tonight’s Phillies/Rays game
HA! That’s the greatest thing I’ve heard in ages! (Well, ever since I heard that Swedish dildo story)
Patty’s going to have you two sleeping in the driveway at this rate :P
I’m trying to insist to her right now that it’s not OUR fault the Stars haven’t shown up to play yet. (Should I not have phrased it like that? I figured it was gentler than saying flat-out that her team sucks. :P)
And check out alix, fishing for more comments from Greg! :PPP
check it out:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fan_forum/tacobell/
Dear MLB,
I don’t like Taco Bell. Can we have coupons redeemable for other things, too?
Love,
Schnookie
I’ve eaten at taco bell like 3 times in my entire life but you better believe I’ll be partaking.
GOOD GOD.
Of all the nights for Blime Blarner to screw up! Maybe they just don’t want me to pitch myself right off the High Five, huh?
GOD.
(Should I not have phrased it like that? I figured it was gentler than saying flat-out that her team sucks. :P)
Hee! I don’t think that subject can be phrased well at all!
And check out alix, fishing for more comments from Greg! :PPP
What can I say, Greg and his Puck Daddy nickname just get my motor running. And you know how I feel about Sweden. And dildos. :D
This has us thinking of a genius new strategy. That Parise kid? He’s got no finish.
Hmmm. That sounds very similar to Heather’s Hockey Gods strategy.
I prefer the Canadian Taco Time, but if I actually liked baseball, and actually ate meat, I would be all over that like Sean Avery at a Prada shoe sale.
Caitlin — I know what the High Five is now! I’m like, “Yay! High Five! No, wait, don’t pitch yourself off it!” Stupid Blime Blarner!
Of all the nights for Blime Blarner to screw up! Maybe they just don’t want me to pitch myself right off the High Five, huh?
Consider it a blessing, Caitlin. I’ve been watching from almost the beginning and I do want to through myself right off the High Five.
OMG! Did I just see three straight point shots make it on net?
Hahaa, Pookie! Yay, you get my High Five joke!
Although I suspect I’d really want to pitch myself off it if I could actually see this game besides the neon pixellation that’s currently on my television.
We took a too many men penalty? Is that a joke?!
Face, meet palm. Repeatedly.
And Chico has to correct himself as he was giving Marty credit for that last clear when it was really Colin White.
Consider it a blessing, Caitlin. I’ve been watching from almost the beginning and I do want to through myself right off the High Five.
I heart you, Myra. Don’t throw yourself off the High Five! It’ll be okay.
…Eventually.
…Hopefully.
We took a too many men penalty? Is that a joke?!
Those are SO annoying! The Canucks took one like every game last season, I swear. Which led me to screeching that my team was so dumb they couldn’t count to 5 in my bitchiest and drunkest moments.
Well, at least we get a Toby Petersen interview where we get to hear about his newborn.
Razor,
Please just talk about the baby and skip the game.
Thanks,
Myra
Toby Petersen has a newborn? Isn’t he like 10 years old? I better snag me a hockey player while I have the chance. :D
Guys I really wish I was watching any hockey game, but particularly this showcase of putrid goaltending and what can only be assumed to be Swiss cheese-like defense, going on in Philly. Nittymaki has allowed 5 goals on 18 shots, thats like a .722 save %.
I better snag me a hockey player while I have the chance. :D
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And Myra and Caitlin, don’t hurl yourselves off the High Five! I love the High Five, and if you killed yourselves there, that would kind of ruin my memories of it. Maybe there’s a tall building somewhere you could use instead? :P
Maybe there’s a tall building somewhere you could use instead? :P
Reunion Tower should serve nicely, no?
And Myra and Caitlin, don’t hurl yourselves off the High Five! I love the High Five, and if you killed yourselves there, that would kind of ruin my memories of it. Maybe there’s a tall building somewhere you could use instead? :P
Uh. Gee. Okay, Schnookie, I’ll keep that in mind. How do you feel about Reunion Tower? :P
and the flyers pulled marty biron which causes concern…i hope that this is not a long term thing (as in ‘beyond tonight’)…he is the only goalie in the league the devils can score against seeming at will…they should get a life sized color cardboard image of him made so they use it when they are practicing…lol
Jinx, Caitlin!
Ugh.
Pretty pathetic, huh, Patty.
oops..they pulled nittymaki and replaced him with biron…how pathetic is that?
I had to come into the back room because there’s veggies and chips and dips everywhere. Yet Pookie and Schnookie are still being so MEAN!
Reunion Tower should serve nicely, no?
Me and the Roomie might join you. *sigh*
Maybe there’s a tall building somewhere you could use instead?
I’m disappointed in you, Schnookie, I mean would expect something like from Pookie, but you… :P
things are looking awfully bleak for the Flyers early in this season.
Wait, don, you mean they pulled Biron and put in Nittymaki and now they have pulled Nittymaki to put Biron back in?
That is crazy.
It really is, Myra. I think the Ookies need one more look at the High Five, if they like it so much. :P
Patty, Myra, do you think it’s really like Sweater Vest said and they only pulled Turco to kick the team in the ass, or was Marty just really blowing chunks?
I know I shouldn’t be hitting the panic button, but I’m hitting the damn panic button…repeatedly.
What the hell.
I think the Ookies need one more look at the High Five, if they like it so much. :P
I hate the High Five because I had to drive in N. Dallas traffic when they were building it, morning, noon and night. I once got stuck for two and a half hours at 12:30 a.m. trying to get home where the construction crews wouldn’t let anyone through.
Haha no, Myra, Nittymaki started, allowed 5 goals on 18 shots and they replaced him with Biron. but with Marty’s stats this regular season, it might happen.
I have no idea, Caitlin. They looked stoppable to me, but what do I know? I was hoping he’d snapped out of it, but it doesn’t look like it. It’s possible it’s to smack the D out of it, but who knows.
He should have pulled him in earlier games.
I hate the High Five because I had to drive in N. Dallas traffic when they were building it, morning, noon and night. I once got stuck for two and a half hours at 12:30 a.m. trying to get home where the construction crews wouldn’t let anyone through.
Oh god I remember those days. It was AWFUL.
oops..they pulled nittymaki and replaced him with biron…how pathetic is that?
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s as low as it gets, pretty much.
I think the Ookies need one more look at the High Five, if they like it so much. :P
Touche!
Yet Pookie and Schnookie are still being so MEAN!
Do I need to come over there and give those girls a good talking to?
**wags finger in front of Pookie and Schnookie’s faces in typical motherly fashion**
the boxscore says that they have each played 20 minutes and that nittymaki has given up four goals and biron gave up one…so i’m assuming that biron was the one who got pulled..hard to get made at nittymaki when biron gave up four of the goals….
He should have pulled him in earlier games.
WORD. I kept hoping during some of the games Tipp would just pull his ass.
I love Marty but whatever’s going on in his head needs to get fixed.
Fun fact: I just remembered the High Five is where I saw my first not-in-a-casket dead body. Motorcycle accident. :( That was shocking, let me tell you. :( That’s also probably why I hate it.
Do I need to come over there and give those girls a good talking to?
**wags finger in front of Pookie and Schnookie’s faces in typical motherly fashion**
Ouch! (And we’re not being mean! Patty’s just hypersensitive!) (Okay, that was mean when I suggested you guys not jump off the High Five. Frisby’s right. That’s the sort of classless thing Pookie would say. :P)
I mean would expect something like from Pookie, but you… :P
Watch it, Frisby! I wield a mean sledgehammer! :D
Yet Pookie and Schnookie are still being so MEAN!
I am not! I am not! I am not! :PPPPPPPPPPP
I just remembered the High Five is where I saw my first not-in-a-casket dead body. Motorcycle accident.
How awful!
How awful!
Much like this game!
Iron Boar!
Much like this game!
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Ow. That would cause me to not think fondly of the High Five, Caitlin.
As far as Turco goes. The defense has blown hugemoungus chunks and Turco has just blown chunks. If that makes sense. We’ve got nothing all the way around.
The Iron Boar was just throwing those Iron Boar fists of his.
Who knew the Iron Boar had that in him? Those little iron boar feet can sure fly! (I can’t say I like Neal leaving his feet to hit Paulie in the face…)
Zubrus is not quite as deft on the spinarama as he thinks he is. Heh.
I wield a mean sledgehammer! :D
Oh yeah, well I wield a mean typewriter! ;)
I love Marty but whatever’s going on in his head needs to get fixed.
Maybe getting pulled tonight will go a long way towards getting things fixed?
The defense has blown hugemoungus chunks and Turco has just blown chunks. If that makes sense. We’ve got nothing all the way around.
I’m going to go stand outside Russian’s window and pull a Marlon Brando. “RUSSIIIIIIAAAAAANNNNNN!”
*tears*
(I can’t say I like Neal leaving his feet to hit Paulie in the face…)
He did? Neal, no! That’s sucky. From the few games I’ve seen he normally hits pretty clean. Same with Fistric and Grossman. Hell, everyone usually hits cleanly, save for someone.
…Avery.
Maybe getting pulled tonight will go a long way towards getting things fixed?
So does that mean we need to pull the whole damn defense?
I thought Turco needed to be pulled against the Avs. I’m with Amy that it’ll help him straighten himself out. Consider it a medicinal pulling!
I’m going to go stand outside Russian’s window and pull a Marlon Brando. “RUSSIIIIIIAAAAAANNNNNN!”
We tried that for you at the practice rink the other day! I think he was impressed.
Hell, everyone usually hits cleanly, save for someone.
Well, I don’t think you can exactly include Ott in that group. :P
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And, um, sorry, Stars fans. (Patty’s fallen very silent here. I’m going to have to bake some cookies or something.)
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Save something for the Flyers, boys!
Wow. Just. Wow.
CLARKSON!!! Good boy! Good, good boy!
Well, I don’t think you can exactly include Ott in that group. :P
Just Avery. HISS.
We tried that for you at the practice rink the other day! I think he was impressed.
More like, “People know I am Russian? I must speak to Hull about this. This is unacceptable. PEOPLE CANNOT KNOW THINGS ABOUT ME.”
Mr. KGB Man is serious business.
Aw, FUCK.
Wow. Just. Wow.
Yeah, this one’s getting ugly. I feel kind of bad for Patty, because now she’s stuck watching the end. Or rather, she’s stuck listening to us enjoying the game while she’s cleaning up the kitchen.
Excuse me while I go crawl in a hole somewhere.
I don’t kind of feel bad for Patty — I really feel bad. I’m like, looking shiftily around wondering if she’s already packing my bags for me.
You left Patty alone in the kitchen with KNIVES.
The kitchen is open to the den! Patty’s being fully monitored right now!
You left Patty alone in the kitchen with KNIVES.
PATTY COME BACK OMG PATTY.
Myra, is there space for two in that hole? *whimper*
Sure, come on in Caitlin.
On the bright side, though, the Devils look really good tonight! :P
5 goals?! Seriously? Who the hell are these Devils?
On the bright side, though, the Devils look really good tonight! :P
*throws self off Reunion Tower*
Who the hell are these Devils?
I have no idea!
*throws self off Reunion Tower*
It’s gonna be a beautiful day tomorrow! Literally. Aren’t you guys playing the Isles?
Myra, is there space for two in that hole? *whimper*
Or three…Four, including my Roomie. I mean…Whimper.
On a lighter note, I like the way Razor says “Nissan”.
On the bright side, though, the Devils look really good tonight! :P
No offense, but that hobo would look good against us tonight.
Of course the only Devil who hasn’t scored any points tonight is Elias and he’s on my fantasy team. At least I have Broduer as my goalie, so I’ll get something good out of this.
Where is the Devils next road game? Cause I’m paying your way there. :D
Uhm you guys don’t have the Devils feed right?
Come on in Cat. Everyone assume the fetal position.
This is so depressing. So. Depressing.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
WOOO! :) I love it when they win, and score more than 3 goals.
**throws large heavy object at Frisby’s head**
Oops, sorry about that.
Where is the Devils next road game? Cause I’m paying your way there.
Gas to Philly isn’t that much, but the security detail I would demand might be pricey!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! That was INSANE!
I am truly sorry, Stars fans. Honestly though, the Isles are a really great feel-good team to play.
**throws large heavy object at Frisby’s head**
Oops, sorry about that.
Watch out — he’s got a typewriter!
Where is the Devils next road game? Cause I’m paying your way there. :D
It’s a deal! :P
And WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was AWESOME! If we have to never go back to NJ again in order for them to win, I’m cool with that! Heh. (I think the problem for the Stars was that I had to buy a long-sleeved t-shirt when we were at the practice rink because I hadn’t brought enough cool weather clothes [THANKS, Myra and Patty, for telling me not to pack anything for cool weather :P]. And of course, I had to wear it tonight. It’s CLEARLY either lucky for the Devils, or unlucky for the Stars.)
Watch out — he’s got a typewriter?
Yeah, I better be careful. Those IBM Selectrics weigh a ton.
**turns too late to see heavy object**
Ow! That’s ok, it’s just a flesh wound.
Sorry about that, Frisby. I apparently have a hair trigger temper today.
Pssst. Patty! Can you get that shirt away from Schnookie and burn it. Thanks.
Pssst. Patty! Can you get that shirt away from Schnookie and burn it. Thanks.
NOOOOOOO! I love my Stars shirt!
I just deleted the game from my DVR. It was very satisfying.
Y’all need any laundry done?
Y’all need any laundry done?
You’re going to be there “mistakenly” dumping chocolate-Kahlua dip all over Schnookie’s shirt.
I’m really REALLY pissed right now. And I feel guilty for making Pookie and Schnookie uncomfortable. But mostly I’m pissed. (Sorry, Pookie and Schnookie.)
dumping chocolate-Kahlua dip all over Schnookie’s shirt.
Chocolate-Kahlua dip?!?! That sounds divine! I would lick it right of the shirt!
Why, Pookie. I have no idea what you’re talking about. *shifty eyes*
It is good. There’s no chocolate, though. Just cream cheese and Kahlua. And some other stuff.
Nice try, Patty. (just wait until they are asleep, next time)
Awwwww! I just watched an interview with Matty and little Baby Edler and Edler called Matty his mentor. Cutest defensive pairing ever. This interview was just bursting with cuteness, y’all.
Don’t worry, Patty! You didn’t make me uncomfortable. I was just saying that to be nice. :P
(We just saw a prolonged interview in HD with Clarkson. That’s made all the bad feelings here just fall away.)
Aww, you guys are dolls.
I’m sorry to see you leave ESPECIALLY since I totally forgot to bring your scones AND YOUR GIFT to the restaurant.
I’m a ditz!
Caitlin, we’ll just have to come back someday! :D
Mmm. Cake. I think I’ll be okay, but as soon as Schnookie and Pookie get on the plane, I’ll break down crying about the Stars’ lost season.
Patty, I’m so sorry, please don’t take any agression out on the ookies. I want them around longer so they can take me to more Devils games. Wait, what’s that, Boomer is still in New Jersey? Ok, nevermind Patty, go ahead and do your worst. :P
Thanks, Frisby. I guess I won’t try to ruin Schnookie’s stupid shirt after all. :D
Frisby, Patty, :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I have to say, if I were in Patty’s shoes, if the situation were reversed, I’d be in such a bad place!
I’m sorry to see you leave ESPECIALLY since I totally forgot to bring your scones AND YOUR GIFT to the restaurant.
You know, I wasn’t going to say anything, but this has been a WOEFULLY sconeless trip. :P
Wait, what’s that, Boomer is still in New Jersey? Ok, nevermind Patty, go ahead and do your worst. :P
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I guess I won’t try to ruin Schnookie’s stupid shirt after all.
What is it that you think is stupid about it? The fact that it’s a STARS shirt? Is that the stupid part? :PPPP
I still have time, though.
You know, I wasn’t going to say anything, but this has been a WOEFULLY sconeless trip. :P
I shall just have to FedEx you some with some coldpacks shoved inside!
Le sigh.
What an awesome and unexpected game. Just what i needed after a miserable day at work…For clarification, these are perhaps the Avery chants you heard:
Avery sucks (after each goal and sometimes in between)
AAAA-VRY (in that “sing song voice”)
Avery’s a homo (in 3rd period)
probably didn’t hear but funny (camptown races tune):
Avery plays with Barbie Dolls, do dah, do dah
He tries on dresses at the mall….etc…
plus the usual, Rangers suck, Avery Swallows chant…
Good times for the fans…
I shall just have to FedEx you some with some coldpacks shoved inside!
Hee! We’ll SURELY be back in Dallas before too much longer! :D
Avery’s a homo
That’s pretty disappointing.
By “pretty”, I think you mean “very”.
I hope there weren’t any little kids there.
Or any members of the GLBTQ community, or their friends and family members.
Well, I suppose Avery was happy, since all he wants is to be the center of attention, and Devils fans tonight were apparently happy to comply.
We needed to place a kindergarten teacher/teacher’s aide at every row to remind everyone that ignoring the attention hound bully is the only solution! :D
chocolate-Kahlua dip
That sounds like it would be really good with strawberries or maybe even pretzels. It does not sound like it would be good dumped onto a shirt.
Anything with the word “Kahlua” in it is probably worth my time.
Morning, IPB!
How sad, the -Ookies are leaving today. :(
Yea, we never said it was a classy place in the 230′s. Definitely not for children, or the GLBTQ community.
Also, just for the record, Val and I are not “chanters” for the most part. (We did engage in a little “Tuuuuur-co” after he got pulled). We observe. Constant chanting takes too much energy, and you lose your voice quickly.
Good morning from DFW!
Amy, the dip was tastier on berries than on a shirt.
Pam, a good goalie taunting is never a bad idea!
Well. I couldn’t talk the Ookies into moving here, so they’re winging their way homeward now.
I was tempted to do a little Tuuuuur-co chanting myself.
Well for Patty, Myra, and Caitlin (am I leaving any Stars’ fans out?)…here’s to hoping they rebound against the Islanders!
Thanks, Pam!
Thanks, Pam!
That’s awfully kind of you.
If we lose to the Islanders…I will sob.
I’m with Pam, I’m sure you can beat the Isles. And otherwise, I’ll send you cookies. Promise.
Yes yes, let it be known that we sit by a large group of jerks, and A-holes. It’s not a family friendly section.
We sent a flyers fan in our place to a pre-season game, and she admitted it was worse their than being in philly…
Tonight…Go stars Go!!
Add me to the list of those that think the Stars can beat the Isles. Neither one of the Isles goalies has been confidence inspiring.
And by “their” Val means “there”
Neither one of the Isles goalies has been confidence inspiring.
How about either of the Stars goalies? :P
Thanks for the pep talk, y’all. I have my fingers crossed! Maybe this was the “Turning-Point Game”.
Maybe this was the “Turning-Point Game”.
One can only hope.
I really, really hope this season turns around for you guys. Because seriously, the things that are going to happen to your livers if it doesn’t are just not pretty.
I second Patty’s thanks for the pep talk. I just don’t know what to think about it. If they don’t snap out of this, the team I watched last night couldn’t beat anybody.
Thirded on the pep talk. Thanks, guys. Hopefully my cable will be working by tonight!
If your cable isn’t fixed, I know it is a long haul for you, Caitlin, but you are welcome to come over to watch. Call me if you want to.
If your cable isn’t fixed, I know it is a long haul for you, Caitlin, but you are welcome to come over to watch. Call me if you want to.
Awww, Myra! I love you. :D We shall see. Blime Blarner was going to come check on it today, I think. It’s usually all their fault anyways. :P (It’s why I didn’t buy Center Ice this year – what’s the point of buying it if you can’t see it 35% of the time?!)
Ookies! Did you make it home alright?
Kid has her first Band Concert tonight as First Chair flute! So we will be leaving shortly. Just wanted to stop in to say welcome home to the Ookies and Go Stars.
Also, Brenden Morrow has shaved off almost all his lovely hair. I’m glad I didn’t see that last night. :(
Hello! We’re back in the friendly confines of stately IPB Manor! Thanks again, everyone in Dallas, for the awesome vacation! We got back to NJ to discover it’s well and truly fall. All our beans were ready for picking, the heat is on, the leaves are either turned or gone!
Wahoo for fresh beans!
Oooh, break a leg at the concert, Kid!
And thanks to everyone in Dallas — that was really one of our bestest vacations EVER!!
If there’s anyone else here watching the Stars game — WOOOOOOOO!!!!!! We told you they’d get well against the Isles! :D
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! again! (And I don’t care if no one else is here! I can talk to myself. I’m cook with that. :P)
I’m here! WOOOOOOOO!!!
WOOOOO!! 2 goals in the same style.
Congrats to Kid for being first chair! How exciting!
Thanks, Ookies, for bringing some fall weather with you. I’m enjoying it even as we speak.
Awwww! Tippett was just giving Brunnstrom some fatherly advice! It was so cute.
You’re welcome for the weather, Patty! It’s even fall-ier here — I had to put another blanket on my bed for my nap. So cozy!
Of course, while we were in the airport we saw reports of people getting snow in the midwest and upstate NY. So now I’m like, “fall isn’t good enough! I want snow!”
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
See? We told you guys the Islanders blow and that the Stars would rebound! I would have felt a lot worse about the game yesterday if I didn’t know you all were playing them tonight!
WOOOOOOO!!!
Ribs is EN FUEGO!
You’ll be happy to know that the Islanders announcers are literally spluttering with frustration at how awful the Isles are right now, and how outclassed they are by the Stars. It’s like a wonderful reversal of how the Stars announcers were last night.
Barch just tripped and fell. I’m not sure that guy’s much help.
I’m glad to hear it, Schnookie. I hope the Stars don’t decide this is easy and start slacking again.
while we were in the airport we saw reports of people getting snow in the midwest and upstate NY.
I had on and off snow flurries on my drive in to work yesterday morning. Nothing stuck to the ground, but it served as that subtle reminder to put the emergency kit in the car and make sure the snow brush is handy.
You had snow flurries?!? I’m so jealous!
It was 82 on Wednesday afternoon. We went into a store, a wind blew through, and when we came out, it was 62.
That was the craziest thing ever!
Yeah, that temperature drop was INSANE. I’ve never seen anything like that!
You had snow flurries?!? I’m so jealous!
Its fun now, but I’ll be complaining about them once the flurries get more and more frequent.
Its fun now, but I’ll be complaining about them once the flurries get more and more frequent.
That’s a good point. Heh.
I can NOT believe the Islanders weren’t able to score there.
That’s how bad they are! It’s incredible! I bet they figure their shit out by the next time they play us.
I think the Stars are just finally showing what they have.
I don’t think the Islanders have enough talent to be able to figure their shit out. You’re probably safe.
Seriously, though. That’s a long set of power plays to waste.
From the point of view of someone that loves the Stars and loves penalty killing, that. Was. Awesome.
Glad to hear you made it back safely, Schnookie!
The officiating is messed up in Nashville tonight. Langkow highsticked Nichols but they let Calgary keep playing the puck and taking shots. After Ellis finally froze the puck, they called a 4:00 high sticking penalty.
Here we go.
Frisby, that’s just nutty! It’s like the officials were all thinking like those announcers who can never figure out who the penalty was on even though it’s (usually) pretty clear based on who has the puck when the whistle’s blown.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This game is crazy!
WOOOOOOO!!! (Sorry about that earlier crack, Barch.)
Nice tip-in.
Barch showed you, Patty! :P
Oh, hi Pookie! I guess I’m happy that you made it back too. :P
The worst part was that the Flames took another penalty in the middle of it and yet the Preds still couldn’t score. It’s like the Predators are the new Devils!
Oh, hi Pookie! I guess I’m happy that you made it back too. :P
DAMMIT! I thought I shook her at the Dallas Airport!
It’s like the Predators are the new Devils!
Wow, you get to be a fan of TWO Devilses? You’re so lucky!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Who’s got Ribeiro?!?!
Now they just hit the post and the puck bounced straight back in front of a wide open net, and they shoot it wide. Awesome.
I’m so glad Ribs didn’t remember how to score until AFTER his breakaway against the Devils.
What are the Islanders guys saying now?
The Islanders guys are basically sitting in disgusted silence. :P
If the Islanders are giving points away, can you tell Boucher to get in on some of that? kthx
The Islanders guys are basically sitting in disgusted silence. :P
Are they making their houseguests uncomfortable?
Are they making their houseguests uncomfortable?
Oh, TERRIBLY. I’m like, “I have to sit through ANOTHER night of this?” :P
WWWWWWWWWwwOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boo.
Wow! Amy is going to stomp me in the Amazing League, but I don’t care!!! (She has Ribeiro)
Of course, I get home and the Isles score. Do I need to leave?
Hey, it turns out it wasn’t my Stars shirt that was unlucky for the Stars. It was Myra!
Is the Lovely Mr. Boucher, okay?
Hey, it turns out it wasn’t my Stars shirt that was unlucky for the Stars. It was Myra!
Un-uh. :(
Zannon! WOOOOOOO!
and Tootoo 19 seconds later! WOOOOOOOO!!!
Un-uh. :(
Heh. :PPPP
Wow, it sounds like everyone’s having a good hockey night tonight!
Thank God.
Ralph called Bergenheim “Guggenheim” and they spent the rest of the segment laughing about it. :D
“And he passes it to Smithsonian!”
Boucher is back out there, so I think he’s okay. I wish I knew where I could find a box score that shows the blocked shots. Razor said the Stars have 14. I bet Bouche has 10 of those.
“And he passes it to Smithsonian!”
National Building Museum is my favorite player; he’s been a beast this season!
Arnott!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Legwand to Dumont to Arnott, tic-tac-toe!
Those nasty Stars fans, we are just so mean, can’t take us anywhere.
Man, I could see that coming a mile away. They were just counting down the seconds and forgot to play.
Still, WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! We won!
Terry Crisp informs us that that was the fastest 3 goals scored by the Preds at home in franchise history.
Yay, Ribeiro has a five point game! Pretty Loui scores two goals!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Go Stars!!!! Every team should get a date with the Islanders whenever things are looking grim. WOOOO!!!!
And go Preds! That’s awesome about the rapid-fire goals!
Well I see that Boucher picked up a couple more PIMS. And being a +1 with 5 shots, I guess I’ll let him stay on my non-IPB team a little bit longer.
Nice job by the Preds!
It’s too bad you don’t track blocked shots, Frisby. Bouche was having a clinic out there!
Oh. Crunchy. Poor Crunchy. He just basically scored an own goal (technically it was tipped by a Wild). I’m sorry, Sabres fans!
Yikes! Turco usually gives to an opponent to shoot into his net. :P
I shouldn’t be saying this, but that Crunchy own goal was one of the BEST THINGS I’VE EVER SEEN.
Crunchy likes to think he’s more efficient than Turco.
I shouldn’t be saying this, but that Crunchy own goal was one of the BEST THINGS I’VE EVER SEEN.
Heather! I’m appalled!
(I wish I’d seen it.)
Patty, we weren’t winning tonight anyway. We’ve forgotten how to play defense. May as well lose in a funny way.
Oh crap, two quick goals by the Flames, it’s all tied up. 11:50 to go.
You’re team’s just trying to make the game interesting, Frisby!
That’s very philosophical of you, Heather. :D
Umm… that thing about us not winning? Hold that thought.
And now Calgary has taken the lead. The Preds are blowing a 3-0 lead. Still 7:02 to go.
Getting at least a point makes that own goal even more fabulous. I mean, Crunchy is probably pretty cranky about it but goalie own goals are inherently funny and it’s not like it totally screwed the team over.
Ellis goes to bench for extra attacker…
Empty netter disallowed because it was offsides…
That was hysterical.
And Hank had the pretty primary! And Lindy just said he did a great job! And OMG, I LOVE Derek Roy’s goofy shoulder pads. Those things are hilarious.
Looks like Iginla scores with 2.5 seconds left. Waiting for review.
And it’s over, Flames win 5-3. Iginla owners should be happy.
Bummer, Frisby. I’m sorry!
I’m so sorry, Frisby! Next game! Are they playing the Islanders by any chance?
Heh, I wish. Next game is against the Kings, but they are the Islanders of the West, right?
Oh, totally! They’re like the bad Islanders of the West!
Good morning, everyone!
Every team should get a date with the Islanders whenever things are looking grim.
Hee. There goes the balanced schedule.
Morning, everyone! I spent all of last evening shaking my fist in anger at Blime Blarner.
GAHHHH. You know what? I think it might be time to start e-mailing higher-ups. Or something. This is getting ridiculous.
Good morning, guys. I didn’t realize until I read BfloBlog this morning that the Islanders aren’t actually in last place in the league. The fact that there have been teams worse than the Islanders is hilarious.
The fact that there have been teams worse than the Islanders is hilarious.
I can’t believe the Flyers haven’t won a game yet.
I can’t believe the Flyers haven’t won a game yet.
Neither can I! I’m worried about poor Braydon’s psyche. :D
Oh, don’t worry about the Flyers. We have a home-and-home with them starting tonight. We’re looking at a classic let-down game anyway after Wednesday’s game against [redacted]. :D
I can’t believe the Flyers haven’t won a game yet.
Neither can I, but I’m delighted!
Neither can I, but I’m delighted!
I feel bad for Marty and that’s about it.
How do you go from being in the Easten Final to not winning a game yet? Crazy.
Maybe they need to work on their teknings. That’s Swedish for faceoff :)
Wow, suddenly the Flyers are making be feel a lot better about the Stars. I do feel bad for Biron and Braydon, but that is about it.
How do you go from being in the Easten Final to not winning a game yet? Crazy.
The Flyers were really not that good last year, Eastern Conference final or no.
And you should be glad the Stars don’t do this to you every year, Myra. *Cough* Canucks.
The Flyers were really not that good last year, Eastern Conference final or no.
That would explain things. I don’t think I watched the Flyers until the playoffs.
The Flyers were really not that good last year, Eastern Conference final or no.
True, it was just that the rest of the conference was so bad.
I don’t think I watched the Flyers until the playoffs.
Good, clever thing to do.
I see the Sens aren’t doing that much better than the Flyers, either. That makes me a little joyful.
Maybe they need to work on their teknings. That’s Swedish for faceoffPersonally, I think they need to work on their Nittymakki. That’s Finnish for “goaltender who kicks ass in the Olympics, but looks like a giant chuck of Finlandia Swiss cheese in the NHL.”
redank, :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
redank, :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Amy, I laughed and laughed when I saw the Sens lost to the Panthers. (Sorry, Sherry)
But then I cried when karma reminded me the Canucks lost to the Blue Jackets.
redank, :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::
And ZOMG! The World Juniors are coming to Buffalo in two years! That’s such a big coup for our little town!
Oooh, the WJC in Buffalo sounds like a blast! What fun for you all!
Oooh tasty jailbait!
It’s going to be in Saskatoon in next year! I’m all over it like Matty in a cab with multiple people. I can’t wait!