First of all, we’d like to wish a giant Happy Birthday to the one, the only, Boomer! (We celebrated her half-birthday in May because November 1st is way too close to Christmas for gift giving, but we couldn’t exactly let her birthday-birthday pass without cake, could we?)
In a few hours we’ll know how much the Devils appreciate Boomer’s years of dedication and sacrifice for her love of the team. Dedication in driving 90 minutes one-way to 41+ games for all our years as season-ticket holders and sacrifice in letting herself get hit in the head with a puck shot by Wayne Gretzky (or Sheldon Souray depending on how much you want to embellish the story). And no, we’ll not let the long IR list excuse them when if they lose; we’ll just know that they don’t love Boomer as much as they should. Shame on them.
Secondly, we’ll be offering up some woolgathering and/or post-game reaction (most likely the latter, since we’re all a little fried after battling a tough corn maze this afternoon — we can only assume navigating a corn maze is a lot like trying to coach the Devils d-corps), but in the meantime, please enjoy an open thread!
7:40 p.m. We spend most of the first 15 minutes of the first period being more interested in watching one of our cats chase her tail underneath a sheet of tissue paper than we are in the game. By the time we’re paying attention to the game, we’re all a little tipsy from our wine and the Devils’ fourth line is on the ice. When Bergfors’s name is mentioned in the play-by-play, we start with our old Simpsons joke from the Berglund days, and Pookie says, “Bergfors is the new Boogerlund.” Schnookie retorts, “You mean Boogerfors.” Bergfors promptly scores from an atrocious angle, and Pookie cheers tipsily, “Way to go, Air Force Boogerlund!” Maybe you had to be there.
7:45 p.m. Oh, we haven’t mentioned yet how peeved we are that the Rangers and Islanders are both playing tonight, so of course it’s the Devils who aren’t in HD. But because it doesn’t suck enough that Cablevision has shunted us to the Crap Channel, they’ve given us an especially horrible picture. It’s a good thing we’re not diarizing, because we can’t tell all these guys apart. Hell, we can’t even see the puck. Yes, we’re glad the game’s on TV, and we’re glad we’ve got Doc and Chico calling it, but with this poor quality picture, we might as well be watching it on the radio.
8:05 p.m. We go to a commercial break with the Devils holding a 3-0 lead and Marty down in his crease, clearly in pain. Look, it’s one thing for the Devils to not want Boomer to have a happy birthday, but the Hockey Gods too? Not cool. What did she ever do to you, Hockey Gods?
8:21 p.m. It’s no secret that we are not fans of defensemen leaving their feet to block shots, and as soon as Weekes comes in for Marty, the Devils d-corps immediately starts doing that left and right. This makes it pretty clear to us that going down to block shots is a definite statement by a defender that he doesn’t trust his goalie.
8:38 p.m. It’s 6-0 at the second intermission, and really, you can’t help but feel bad for the Thrashers. We just looked up “fantastically atrocious” in the dictionary, and sure enough, there’s a picture of them. Poor things.
8:54 p.m. Our intermission show features a pitch from Al for some sort of post-game show (we’re not sure what the actual thing was, because we don’t pay attention to Al) on which Stan Fischler will be telling viewers about how Jacques Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask. Wha-huh????? Since when???? Why have we never heard about this before??? Gah. Stan.
9:32 p.m. Well that’s a bit more like it! Scoring 6 is a lot more enjoyable when the Devils aren’t also giving up 6. And while we’re hardly confident with him in net, we’re so happy for Weekes to have played well, especially in the same week that he cemented his place in the All-Time Most Favorite Devil pantheon by dressing as Arlette for Halloween. See, Weekesie? We love you. So don’t take it personally that we’re going to spend the next two days sending “happy elbow” vibes Marty’s way.
Happy Birthday to Boomer! The cake looks delish.
Also, has some kind of consensus developed that Fleury is one of the top goalies in the league? Have I just been paying that little attention.
Awe, Bergfors seemed really shy during that interview.
Oh, and Happy Birthday, Boomer!
Also, has some kind of consensus developed that Fleury is one of the top goalies in the league? Have I just been paying that little attention.
I have no idea when that happened, but I’m not on board with it either. You and I can be the iconoclasts, Meg. :P
Air Force Booger (or A.F. Boog) does seem very shy! How endearing! (He also seems to have Patty’s accent. How strange.)
Meg, I was contemplating which players taken in the 2003 Draft that I’d trade Parise for and I got to Fleury and just didn’t know what to say. My kneejerk is to say he’s a pile of puke, but when I actually think about which NHL goalies are actually better than Fleury and… Well, it’s a pretty bleak scene.
Pookie, that’s how I feel about Tim Thomas. I want to say he’s a shitty goalie, but the numbers just don’t seem to support me on that.
Oooh! I see the Sabres are having their way with the Caps! How delightful!
You know, the more that I look at Gionta’s career stats, the more I believe that 2005-06 was a fluke. I’m hopping in the Trade-Gionta-Wagon. He’s a twentysomething goal scorer at best.
Happy Birthday Boomer!
Happy birthday, Boomer! For the happy day the rest of us have been gifted with the return of the good Sabres.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
This feed is so bad this line looks like the Small, Medium, and Large Line rather than Gio, Elias, and Zubrus. Go Medium! Go!
we can only assume navigating a corn maze is a lot like trying to coach the Devils d-corps
Is it like herding cats through a corn maze? We have similar problems lately with the d.
I’m hopping in the Trade-Gionta-Wagon.
Welcome aboard!
You know, the more that I look at Gionta’s career stats, the more I believe that 2005-06 was a fluke. I’m hopping in the Trade-Gionta-Wagon. He’s a twentysomething goal scorer at best.
Eventually that’s the conclusion every Devils fan is going to reach. I’m happy to welcome you aboard the Trade-Gionta-Wagon, Frisby! And just think — his huge contact is up this year! Yay!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! (Is that allowed to count? With Langer on top of the goalie? I wouldn’t like that if I was a Thrashers fan. Of course, Thrashers fans have much bigger things to be unhappy about than just that goal…)
Oooh! I see the Sabres are having their way with the Caps! How delightful!
It is delightful . . . hopefully they can keep it up.
It’s also a reminder of the fact that Connolly’s actually useful for the 5 games a year he’s healthy. If only he wasn’t made of papier mache.
For the happy day the rest of us have been gifted with the return of the good Sabres.
Maybe they needed that sound thrashing during practice yesterday.
Is it like herding cats through a corn maze? We have similar problems lately with the d.
Dude, herding -ookies and Boomer through a corn maze is probably just as hard as herding cats would be. We are corn maze morons.
I’m surprised that counted with Langs running into the goaltender and all.
Happy Real Birthday, Boomer!! Woo hoo!
I’m sure the Devils love you enough to win!
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.
Oh man. This had better be Drama Queen Marty who makes us all flip out for nothing.
And just think — his huge contact is up this year! Yay
I was just about to look that up. Hopefully Lou can get something for him before other GM’s figure that out. But maybe they already have, which is why he is still here.
Amy, they totally needed the thrashing. I’m honestly a little surprised it seems to have taken so well. The huddle with Captain Craig probably helped too. I like the idea of him going over “some issues” with the team.
Hopefully Lou can get something for him before other GM’s figure that out.
I am so hopeful that some idiot GM will give us tons of prospects and draft picks for Rental Gionta.
More than that, I am so hopeful that Marty is not seriously hurt.
Is Weekes sporting a new mask too?
What happened to Marty?
Heather, I liked hearing about Lindy ripping Vanek, Kotalik and Roy for finishing part of the bag skate after Peters! Nothing against Peters, but the three of them should be able to skate faster than him.
Happy Birthday, Boomer! That cake does look ridiculously delicious.
And hello IPB! Hope you guys are having a wonderful Hockey Night. The Tampa versus. Senators game is literally not on TV anywhere.
Amy, we loved that story too. We joked about Lindy screaming, “THERE’S NO FUCKING WAY PETERS IS THE FASTEST GUY!” and Andrew not really knowing how to respond to that. “Uh… thanks, coach?”
I can only be relieved that my GM is too smart to go for Rental Gionta.
Sherry, I just do not understand the fact that so many Lightning games haven’t been televised so far this season. You’d think the #1 best thing about having Hollywood producers owning the team would be that they would get that it’s all about entertaining the fans, you know? *shakes head in bewilderment* Anyway, how’s your job with the Blarlies going? Still having fun?
That sucks, Sherry. I’m so sorry. I know I’m a miserable person to be around when the Devils are not on TV. Although sometimes after I see the final score, I think it was a blessing.
What happened to Marty?
His arm seemed to explode without any obvious reason. He waved his glove at a wide shot and got increasingly gimpy as a result, before finally leaving the game. This is, I think, only the second time since I’ve been a Devils fan that I’ve seen him take himself out of a game with an injury. I’m puking in my own mouth.
And hey, Sherry! Good to see you! I can’t believe your game isn’t on TV at all. I can see the Lightning not televising it, but the Sens too? The hell?
Oh, and wooooo for the Gio goal. I’m still reeling too much from Marty leaving to be able to cheer harder. That, and Pookie’s called a 5-4 Thrashers final, thanks to Chico declaring a four-goal lead “insurmountable”. I’m inclined to agree with her. :P
I guess Chico didn’t get the memo three years ago, “This is the new NHL! No lead is insurmountable!”
His arm seemed to explode without any obvious reason. He waved his glove at a wide shot and got increasingly gimpy as a result, before finally leaving the game.
Here’s to hoping its nothing major.
And speaking of gimpy goalies, Pretty Ricky is out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery.
When it comes to “a two goal lead being the worst lead in hockey”, four is the new two!
I’m beginning to question whether Pretty Ricky is going to make it 15 years.
And speaking of gimpy goalies, Pretty Ricky is out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery.
Or so the Islanders say! Heh.
When it comes to “a two goal lead being the worst lead in hockey”, four is the new two!
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I’m beginning to question whether Pretty Ricky is going to make it 15 years.
Hee! I love that the increasing popularity of idiotically long contracts had all the Islanders fans saying, “See? Pretty Ricky’s contract isn’t so stupid after all!” but now Pretty Ricky’s like, “Um, actually… it is.”
When it comes to “a two goal lead being the worst lead in hockey”, four is the new two!
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And speaking of gimpy goalies, Pretty Ricky is out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery.
I can’t wait for the All-Star Superskills next year! “Aw, I fucked up my knee!” HAHAHAHAHA!
That sucks, Sherry. I’m so sorry. I know I’m a miserable person to be around when the Devils are not on TV.
It seriously sucks. Sens game on TV is the highlight of my week!
I can see the Lightning not televising it, but the Sens too? The hell?
I have no idea why that is. Maybe because it’s actually in Tampa, it’s not in the budget. Hard economic times and all…blah blah blah.
Anyway, how’s your job with the Blarlies going? Still having fun?
My job with the Blarlies is actually kind of seriously awesome. Even though I’m working for the enemy, it’s been really great so far. I also have some interesting stories about some of the players. In case you didn’t know, some hockey players? Yeah, not that bright.
Oh, I kept meaning to tell you guys! We had Worms in Dirt at lunch at school yesterday!
WTF? Zubrus just got double teamed. There better be two penalties on the Thrashers.
I’m so glad your job is going well, Sherry! And I’m shocked — shocked — that hockey players aren’t rocket surgeons. That’s stunning news.
Heather, I’m so jealous of your worms in dirt!
Not that Zubrus shouldn’t have got 5 or 10 for leaving his feet, but still. Nevermind.
WTF? Zubrus just got double teamed. There better be two penalties on the Thrashers.
I love that the Thrashers are in such bad shape that when they have a guy get hit by a flying elbow, they end up with the extra penalty.
That. Goal. Was. BEAUTIFUL! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Now that was a pretty fuckin goal! Wooooooooo!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that goal shook me out of my “Marty’s injured” doldrums!
Did the Thrashers just get a penalty for sucking?
I feel bad saying this, but… WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I’m beginning to question whether Pretty Ricky is going to make it 15 years.
He’ll be playing in net on one of those hoverround chairs in the near future.
OMG!
*faints*
Can we play the Thrashers every night?
That goal was almost unfair!
Poor, poor Thrashers. I say that knowing full well that they’ll probably end up winning, but still…
Did Chico just say, “Zach knew that Parise would give the puck to him”? Travis is like, “I am NOT Zach! I’m Robin! I mean, I’m Batman! Gah! I mean, I’m Travis! Oh, nevermind.”
Did the Thrashers just get a penalty for sucking?
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That should totally be a penalty offense.
And I’m shocked — shocked — that hockey players aren’t rocket surgeons. That’s stunning news.
It is, isn’t it? I thought it was just an urban legend at first. I’ve actually only talked to a couple of players but my favourite so far has been Jamie Sifers. He asked me to help him send in his vote for the Presidential Election last week! How responsible.
Guys, I’m kind of glad this game isn’t on TV anywhere because it seriously sucks balls.
Travis is like, “I am NOT Zach! I’m Robin! I mean, I’m Batman! Gah! I mean, I’m Travis! Oh, nevermind.”
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And what are we to make of “bruised elbow”? That… doesn’t sound serious. But then, neither did “shifted bits”, and that kept Pando out for half of last season.
Sherry, that’s so sweet about young Sifers! What a cutie! (I’m so sorry your game is sucking.)
He asked me to help him send in his vote for the Presidential Election last week! How responsible.
Good for him. I mean, absentee voting isn’t exactly complicated and I’m not sure why one would need assistance, but good for him anyway.
The radio broadcast just said Marty has a bruised elbow.
Which I’m sure will be a small bruise that will clear up with a kiss from his mum.
Won’t it?
Please?
I love Zachary Parise. :)
I’m scared for Marty. :(
But then, neither did “shifted bits”, and that kept Pando out for half of last season.
That actually sounds like it would be quite painful. Bits should probably rarely be shifted…if you’re talking about what I think you’re talking about. Which I think you are. Are you?
(I’m so sorry your game is sucking.)
Well, we finally scored. It’s not that we’re losing terribly, it’s just that game sounds like it’s hideously boring.
Good for him. I mean, absentee voting isn’t exactly complicated and I’m not sure why one would need assistance, but good for him anyway.
Haha, no he had the paper work done up and sealed and everything, he just wanted me to help him send it out and make sure it got there on time.
The radio broadcast just said Marty has a bruised elbow.
Which I’m sure will be a small bruise that will clear up with a kiss from his mum.
Won’t it?
Please?
Bits should probably rarely be shifted…if you’re talking about what I think you’re talking about. Which I think you are. Are you?
Hee! I think it was technically something involving the pelvis or something like that. I’ve blacked it all out. I just remember Katebits calling it a shifted-bits injury, and that’s all I want to know about it. Poor Pando. PandoNation gets all teary just thinking about it. :P
Whoops. Way to make a redundant post, me.
Which I’m sure will be a small bruise that will clear up with a kiss from his mum.
Won’t it?
Please?
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I’m sure that’s it! That’s got to be it. Please, please, please, please, please let that be it.
Which I’m sure will be a small bruise that will clear up with a kiss from his mum.
Here’s hoping! :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Sherry, I hope your game gets more interesting soon!
KG, agreed all around!
don’t you love the all 9 NY area sports teams in HD comercials that cablevision does all the devils games in HD my a$$ thanks cable vision
Anthony, I can’t believe how spoiled I am by HD. At this point last season I would just be happy to get one or two games a month in HD. Now I am furious at any game that I have to watch in low def!
Maybe I need to start smoking cigars, those idiots at the table (Danyko excluded) make me sick.
Maybe I need to start smoking cigars, those idiots at the table (Danyko excluded) make me sick.
I’m with you, Frisby. I feel like Cablevision should have to pay you for your cigars.
Oh, dammit. Darn you Vinnie!
Maybe I need to start smoking cigars, those idiots at the table (Danyko excluded) make me sick.
You could always just drink more :D (Yes, that’s my answer to everything).
HEATLEY!
I think they heard my kvetching. This game finally has some excitement to it.
That was a weak call.
You could always just drink more :D (Yes, that’s my answer to everything).
I like the way you think. ;)
I hope Doc and Chico are happy for all that talk of shutouts. :P
Speaking of commercials, for anybody wondering where those awesome riffs on the car commercial are from, I totally endorse listening to HUM.
Damn you, Doc and Chico, I wanted to see who would get credit for the shutout. Actually, I blame Myra.
Yippee Paille, motherbleeper! That was a gorgeous pass-pass-shoot play with Kaleta on that goal.
Way to kick some arse, Brookbank!
Yippee Paille, motherbleeper!
My tender ears! :D
Damn you, Doc and Chico, I wanted to see who would get credit for the shutout. Actually, I blame Myra.
Hey, what did I do?
Actually, I blame Myra.
That’s generally a safe tack to take. I blame her for everything. :P
Oh, Myra! I didn’t see you there!
Ott and Avery have spent several penalties together in the box. Razor just called them the Ritalin Twins. :D
Way to hit a girl while she’s down. I don’t think you have anything to worry about this week, Frisby. My Ice Trolls are playing like my real team.
Hey, what did I do?
Well speak of the Devil (no pun intended). Just look at your trash talk in the Amazing League.
I think Hub is going to kick Barch’s arse for getting into fight. Ott and Avery are on my bad side as well. Things are not happy at L2L Headquarters.
Yippee Paille, motherbleeper!
I much prefer [maternal expletive] but that’s hilarious too.
CRUNCHY GOT A SHUTOUT! CRUNCHY GOT A SHUTOUT!
Welp. There it is. Only one more goal-against to go.
AND I JUST ADDED HIM TO MY OTHER FANTASY TEAM!
Sweet :)
And while I’m grinning, can I also point out the simultaneous 4-goal collapses for 2 of our Atlantic division brethren?
Iain, as a warning, don’t expect many shutouts :P
CRUNCHY GOT A SHUTOUT! CRUNCHY GOT A SHUTOUT!
Wheee!!
Both NJ and Buffalo did well on the scoreboard tonight. So that means that Monday will be a 1-0 affair, right?
Hell, he’s got to be a better bet than Osgood (who he replaced) – how can you suck that badly in front of such a powerful team?
So that means that Monday will be a 1-0 affair, right?
After a lengthy shoot-out? Or the old fashioned way.
And while I’m grinning, can I also point out the simultaneous 4-goal collapses for 2 of our Atlantic division brethren?
DEEEEEEEEE-licious! :D
Razor just called them the Ritalin Twins.
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So that means that Monday will be a 1-0 affair, right?
With a goalie tandem of Weekes and Clemmensen? I think not. :D
It has to be a shootout. A shootout that ends in a completely ridiculous, possibly embarrassing, way.
Woooo!
Unbelievable… what a comeback for the habs. I’m glad I stayed up to see that!
Ott and Avery are on my bad side as well.
Whew, I just tuned into this and the NESN guys are probably even unhappier with them. Pissy.
It has to be a shootout
There’s no question about it. Sigh. Still, good for Crunchy and the Sabres!
And WHEEEEEEEEE for the Devils! I’m sorry Zach couldn’t get his hat trick, but that’s ok. I’ll forgive him. :D
Patty, are you watching this? I can’t believe this, Niskie fighting? I was glad to see the guys go to a teammate’s defense. I can’t believe the way they piled on Avery.
Unbelievable… what a comeback for the habs. I’m glad I stayed up to see that!
Yeah both New York teams totally screwed the pooch tonight. The Leafs got 3 goals in 3 minutes! What the phonk?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I don’t think I like “I played tonight Weekes” as much as “I just watched you guys from the bench, Weekes”. He’s not slapping all of his teammates on the chest and jumping up and down.
Do we have enough players left to play? Does this mean Avery will be suspended for getting another misconduct?
I don’t think I like “I played tonight Weekes” as much as “I just watched you guys from the bench, Weekes”. He’s not slapping all of his teammates on the chest and jumping up and down.
Yeah, he’s not quite as adorable when he’s our actual goalie. And how disappointing that he tries to act like he’s been there before when he’s the guy who’s playing. Be spunkier, Weekesie! That’s what we love about you!
Morrow, Morrow, Morrow what are you doing?
I really should go to bed now, but I’m just too excited to sleep after this…
I don’t think you have anything to worry about this week, Frisby.
Um, according to stattracker, we are currently tied at 5-5.
Aaaannnd there it is. Took ‘em long enough.
Listening to Mike Robitaille talk about Roy-Z’s supple hands is making me feel a little uncomfortable.
I really should go to bed now, but I’m just too excited to sleep after this…
It’s what, nearly 4 where you are? No point now, right? ;)
Hey, Myra. Unfortunately, I am watching it. Since he only got a misconduct and not a GAME misconduct, I don’t think Avery will be suspended.
I blame it all on Avery. Ott is out, Niskanen is fighting and Morrow is acting like an idiot.
But on the plus side, I have Morrow & Avery, and they’re racking up the PIMs for me. Glass half full, and all that.
It’s what, nearly 4 where you are? No point now, right? ;)
No, it’s “only” 2.50 AM, thanks to Daylight saving time. We changed our clocks one week ago here.
Congrats to Crunchy on his shutout. I like Crunchy even if he would never let me in his store and I hate boob hoodies.
(Patty, I had to hide my eyes when Niskie was fighting.)
Wow, Modano looks really mad.
No, it’s “only” 2.50 AM, thanks to Daylight saving time. We changed our clocks one week ago here.
Tell me about it – I’m only an hour behind you, but I thought I’d take advantage of only being four hours away from the game and listen to the whole thing. Glad I did, but getting sleeeepy….
Okay, the last thing I need is for this game to go into OT.
Need more beer.
I didn’t like Nisky fighting one bit. I don’t think he intended for that guy to take out all his Avery hate on him.
I agree that Avery is to blame. It’s like a low-grade virus. Things are wrong, but they haven’t put their finger on why yet. It’s Avery.
getting sleeeepy…
yeah, me too. It’s time to go. Good night everyone!
That was the biggest pile of poop I’ve seen in long while. Razor keeps saying it was fun to watch. I DON’T THINK SO! It was awful.
Congrats to the Devils and Sabres! And the Habs! And probably the Sens eventually!
Must be nice. :P
Good night, Grrrreg!
My hat’s off to you, Grrrreg and Iain! I’m always pissed when I have to sit up until 1 am watching the Devils on Wednesdays and on West Coast roadtrips. You’re hardcore!
Must be nice. :P
Awww. I’m so sorry, Stars fans! But it’s always darkest before the dawn, right? Right?
Maybe the Stars are just waiting for the time change? Maybe they’ve been totally thrown off by it not happening until this weekend? I’m so sorry.
What? Mason is in net for the Blues? I thought he was out a couple of months for surgery or something.
Time for beddy-byes for me too.
See, it’s words like “beddy-byes” that will always preclude me from being properly hardcore. Ah well.
Enjoy the rest of the evening’s hockey, folks.
G’night Iain and Grrrreg!
Dammit, the Predators game is not on tv either.
Nightie-Night Iain and Grrreg.
G’night, Iain! (And I think “beddy-byes” is plenty hardcore! :P)
What the hell is with all the non-televised games? First Tampa/Ottawa, then Nashville/Florida, and now Minnesota/Phoenix. What is going on here?
When I was a kid living in Edmonton, my father and I used to call listening to Rod Phillips call the game on 630 CHED “watching in black and white.”
Was there also a picture of Sean Avery next to that of the Thrashers? I caught the third period of the Bruins-Stars game. UGLY.
Gah! Marty’s elbow!
And we don’t do the time changy thing here in AZ, so I always get confused as to what time it is in my native land.
Oh, and it is a well known fact that the NHL hates letting its fans see games.
Night!
Yeah, us “tech-savy” fans are supposed to know how to hack into government video surveillance cameras to see the games we want to watch. :P
When I was a kid living in Edmonton, my father and I used to call listening to Rod Phillips call the game on 630 CHED “watching in black and white.”
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And we don’t do the time changy thing here in AZ, so I always get confused as to what time it is in my native land.
When we lived out there, I loved the non-Daylight Savings thing in the winter, but it sucked so bad that as soon as the playoffs started, the Devils games would start at 4. SO. AWFUL.
Yeah, us “tech-savy” fans are supposed to know how to hack into government video surveillance cameras to see the games we want to watch.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Of course! Why didn’t I think of that?
It’s a big conspiracy really, to get us to order Center Ice, Centre Ice, and Game Center. :P
Center Ice, Centre Ice, and Game Center.
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EEEEE!! The Canucks finally put my blog up on their website!
The free tickets are going to start rolling in now, right?
YAY Devils! I`m sending good elbow vibes Marty`s way. I know too well that sickening feeling when your superstar goalie appears to have lost a limb. It`s the worst.
alix, that is SO AWESOME! Pommerdoodling! That picture of you is so cute!
CONGRATS, alix!!!! You’re such a superstar! I just wish they’d used a picture of you in your slutty nerd costume. :P
And thanks for the Marty commiseration. :D
Thanks, Pookie. :)
HA HA HA! Thanks, Schnookie! ;)
Okay, we’re watching the Calgary/LA game, and I have to say, as I always do when I’m watching him, I just don’t understand Celine Dion. Not one bit.
I was thinking the same thing, Schnookie.
And that’s SO COOL, alix!! You’re like a famous person now! Next stop, locker room interviews!
I can’t wait to read alix’s locker room interviews with the Canucks! They’re going to RAWK!
Is PJ Stock speaking in English? I haven’t understood a single word he’s said in this scoreboard segment.
Oh.
My.
Goodness.
This is a commercial for male girdles! AMAZING! The NHL really draws the big advertisers, doesn’t it?
But he said it real fast!
This is a commercial for male girdles!
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When they say “sagging chest muscles,” of course they mean, “man boobs.”
But he said it real fast!
What he lacked in clarity, he hoped to make up for in speed. :P
(Dude, that Flame is riding the bike while still wearing skates! Between that and the girdles, my mind has been blown!)
When they say “sagging chest muscles,” of course they mean, “man boobs.”
Hee hee! But when you’re advertising male girdles, you have to be very delicate. :D
Did you see Keenan leaning on a player’s head when he was talking to a ref? That’s a little disrespectful, isn’t it?
Keenan’s like, “Wait, my players are human beings? Really? I don’t believe you.”
But when you’re advertising male girdles, you have to be very delicate. :D
I notice they never said, “girdle,” either. They’re good. Real good.
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Okay, we’re watching the Calgary/LA game, and I have to say, as I always do when I’m watching him, I just don’t understand Celine Dion. Not one bit.
Thank you! It boggles my mind that he was a finalist for the Norris last season. He does the flashy in your face stuff well, but if you look at his actual defence, it’s pretty weak. Why does no one else see this?
And that’s SO COOL, alix!! You’re like a famous person now! Next stop, locker room interviews!
Hee! Thanks, Patty!
Keenan strokes Celine Dion’s head, but everyone else gets the elbow. :P
When he strokes Celine’s head, his back paw twitches, doesn’t it? :P
To combat all the overrating of Phaneuf, I’m doing the exact opposite. I mentioned he’s a BoxPanner and Boomer and Schnookie asked if he’s good. “He’s good for getting minuses. If you like minus, you’ll like Phaneuf!” Then I actually looked at his stats and had to eat my words. But still, I’m so with you, alix. He’s just not that good.
As for the leaning on players, Larry Robinson used to drape himself all over all the Devils (especially Sykora) to the point where I had to add “personal space issues with respect to the not wanting to have a coach draped all over me” to the very, very long list of reasons why I’d never make it in the NHL.
When he strokes Celine’s head, his back paw twitches, doesn’t it? :P
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And as for Celine being a finalist for the Norris, I’ve given up trying to figure out how conventional wisdom is developed for NHL defensemen. I mean, sometimes all it takes is a lot of offense for everyone to decide a guy’s awesome (like Soupy), sometimes all it takes is a moderate amount of offense and really, really good d partners (like Rafalski), sometimes all it takes is being Canadian (like Celine), and sometimes all it takes is a single shift on which you manage to hit three guys (like Orpik — I still can’t believe people were comparing him to Scott Stevens just for that. I mean, have some self-respect, people!). Nowhere in there does “actually playing good defense” ever seem to come into play.
Did you hear that Toronto got their 5 goals in 5 minutes? I kind of wish I had seen that.
Did you hear that Toronto got their 5 goals in 5 minutes?
It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. :D
Anze’s English is great, isn’t it? I love seeing the improvement in a kid’s English over the seasons. Loui Eriksson was interviewed in the second intermission tonight and it’s amazing how much better his is this year. Last year we could barely understand him.
Maybe it’ll turn the Rangers’ season around, Schnookie!
Maybe it’ll turn the Rangers’ season around, Schnookie!
I’m sending up offerings to the Hockey Gods as we speak! (I think Valiquette was in goal, though, so it makes it slightly less sweet.)
I was just thinking that Kopitar’s English is amazing! He can’t be a European superstar speaking English that well. The current way to be a Euro star is to have English we can all laugh at.
When he said, “I know it sounds like a cliché, but…” I was pretty impressed.
I looooove Kopitar so much. I wish the league would talk that kid up more.
Hello everyone!
I have a small question for you. Do any of you understand french?
I’m thinking to start my own hockey blog, but I’m not really confident enough to write it in english. My english is good enough to discuss or post comments here, but I’m afraid it would really take me too much time to regularly write something funny and interesting in english. (Especially the funny part I guess… Trust me I’m much funnier in french!)
But it would be a bit disappointing if nobody here can read it. What do you think?
Re the “I played tonight Weekes” vs the “I just watched you guys from the bench, Weekes”, I think Weekes was just so thrilled to have (a) gotten into a game and (b) not to have had disater strike while he was in there that he was in shock.
I’m not sure what to think about the Marty situation. I can’t see how it could be a bruised elbow. He didn’t fall on it. More likely to be hyperextension or other issue with the joint or some issue w/the arm itself. I’m also not sure what to think about the fact that he was able to drive himself to the hospital, I have had serious shoulder issues that have required surgery and, well, I could drive. I was driving a week after my right shoulder surgery, it was part of the recovery. Yuck. I am dealing with a ‘frozen’ left shoulder now and I drive.
However, he could just need a cortisone injection, a week of no playing and a few physical therapy sessions. Who knows.
Grrrrreg (sp), I understand francais about as well or a bit less as you do anglais, I suspect. I’d give it the ol university try though!
Grrreg, I can read a petite peu of french. But I say go for it! I’ve been wanting to practice my francais, so this might be the perfect thing!
Grrreg, unless your blog consists of the phrases “I do not speak French” and “I am an American”, I think I’m outta luck for reading it! :D (I’m shocked to hear you say English isn’t your first language. All this time I figured you were a Canadian or American living in France based on your writing!)
Grrrreg, I think writing your blog in French is a BRILLIANT idea, because we’ll want to look all multi-cultural and classy by putting you on our blogroll, and meanwhile, you’d be able to say all kinds of nasty things behind our backs without us knowing it! (I am very impressed that you’ve been operating in your second language in these here parts. My hat’s off to you!)
Thank you for the kind words. I think I’ll give it a try then. And I’ll probably write a few posts in english too, to reach a wider readership! :^)
Bonne chance, Grrreg! (Ooh, I know more French than I thought! Woo-hoo!) Let us know when you get it started so we can add it to the blog and try to learn how to say “Paulie Martin was putrid tonight” en francais!
Go for it Greg! English is my first language and I suck at it, but I blog anyway! Besides, maybe you can turn a whole legion of french people onto Hockey. NHL European expansion anyone?
I wonder what Paris’ team would be named…
Alright so I’m catching up on Devils’ news since I’ve been busy this last week. And read this about voting on Tuesday:
Finally, there is Zach Parise, who is from Minnesota.
“I don’t vote,” he said. “I never registered to vote. No one has really caught my attention anyway. There is no clear-cut guy.”
I think this might be the first time I’m truly truly disappointed in little Zach.
I think this might be the first time I’m truly truly disappointed in little Zach.
Me too. Hopefully little Boxworthy will help rectify this situation.
And I just read on ESPN that Marty is out for tomorrow. Nothing more will be said until the results are in from the tests he’s undergoing.
Hi guys, how are we all this weekend?
I had a SERIOUS moment of panic this morning when I woke up in my hotel room, loaded NHL.com on my phone and read “Brodeur leaves game with injury”. I almost asked Coach to play Backup instead of me because the %*$(#&@ page wouldn’t load and all I had was that title! (I’m glad I didn’t though, we won 6-0. Easiest shutout ever).
Also, Grrrreg, I know the rest has already told you it’s a great idea (and it is!), but I speak French. So you’ll have at least one reader for your Frenchy posts :)
“I don’t vote,” he said. “I never registered to vote. No one has really caught my attention anyway. There is no clear-cut guy.”
I think this might be the first time I’m truly truly disappointed in little Zach.
Yeah. Me too. Weak, Zach. Weak.
“Yeah. Me too. Weak, Zach. Weak.”
And to think, he’s never registered. Not just that he doesn’t want to vote in this election, but he’s never voted. And he’s had the chance before.
I think this might be the first time I’m truly truly disappointed in little Zach.
Zach, Zach, Zach. That is HUGELY disappointing.
Oh, Zach. That’s… Sigh. We should all send him absentee ballots c/o The Devils.
I’m trying really hard not to be in a complete state of panic about Marty, by the way. I’m like, “It’s the weekend. I can’t panic when I’m off from work. I’ll save my panicking for the workweek, and for now, I’m just going to enjoy that I’m sitting around stitching and drinking hot cocoa.” (I’m not sure I’m convincing myself.)
“We should all send him absentee ballots c/o The Devils.”
Hahahaha!! I definitely think we should. Maybe he’s secretly trying to figure out how to live in Canada soon…
We should all send him absentee ballots c/o The Devils.
Yes! We should. Urgh, lazy Zach.
I’m trying really hard not to be in a complete state of panic about Marty, by the way.
I’ve given up. I’ve embraced my panic . It goes well with the exam panic. Any minute now, my primal side will take over and I’ll jump off a cliff or something. (Figuratively speaking, of course)
Any minute now, my primal side will take over and I’ll jump off a cliff or something.
Hee hee! I think I’m veering more toward the SportsCenter Y2K panic commercial, where Charley Steiner was wearing his tie around his head like a headband and screaming, “Follow me! Follow me to freedom!”
Happy Birthday Boomer! I love you! All of you!
Boomer says thanks, Tom! We love you too!
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