2009 NHL All Star Game Open Thread

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2009 NHL All Star Game Open Thread

January 25, 2009 by Pookie

The 2009 NHL Superskills was surprisingly fun (thanks to Chara, not Ovechkin, of course), so we have high hopes for the All Star game proper to not suck 100%. Join us in an open thread as we take in the sights and sounds of the mid-season classic on ice.

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on January 25, 2009 at 4:18 pm Schnookie

I hope everyone is watching the pregame stuff on NHL Network, because they just showed us the catering table for the Western team! Behind the curtain! Behind the curtain! WOOOO!
on January 25, 2009 at 4:21 pm KG

Oh man how is that for timing, I just turned on the television to NHL network right as they start the interview with Zach in the locker room. He looks pretty.
on January 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm Schnookie

They were totally waiting for you, KG! :D
on January 25, 2009 at 4:43 pm KG

Has Jonathan Toews already been interviewed?
on January 25, 2009 at 4:43 pm alix

Can I ask where you ladies are finding those fetching pictures of all the guys in their suits? All I can find is those boring on ice ones from Yahoo.
on January 25, 2009 at 4:44 pm Pookie

I don’t think so; I think they interviewed Kane, though.
on January 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm KG

Yeah I saw Kane’s interview. That kid needs a haircut, desperately.
on January 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm Myra

alix, I’ve been looking on Gettyimages.com for the player portraits. If that is what you are talking about.
on January 25, 2009 at 4:58 pm alix

Thanks, Myra!
on January 25, 2009 at 5:01 pm Myra

Mike Komisarek is such a cutie.

Kaner definitely needs a haircut. And Toews has not been interviewed yet.

Zach’s face changed completely when they mentioned his dad. Do they bring up his dad in every interview? That has to get very very old. Poor kid. I totally understand why y’all love the kid, he is everything y’all have built him up to be!
on January 25, 2009 at 5:02 pm Pookie

Sorry, alix, I totally missed your question! Yeah, Getty Images is the way to go. Yahoo has the same pictures without watermarks, but I find it easier to look through them on Getty.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm Schnookie

I love that they ask Zach about his dad all the time, because it’s constant fodder for our stories of his psychological profile. Poor, traumatized guy. :P

(You’re just lucky they haven’t actually interviewed his father yet. I strongly suspect we’re going to see him before the night is out. Well, we would if the Devils TV guys had any say in it…)
on January 25, 2009 at 5:04 pm Pookie

I totally understand why y’all love the kid, he is everything y’all have built him up to be!

EEE! I’m so glad you agree! :D And yeah, the Devils finally stopped bring up his dad in every interview (now, they only mention him in about a quarter of the games instead of all of them) but in a non-Devils environment, people seem to think it’s the most interesting point to bring up. It’s very tiresome. I don’t know if 35 years from now if Zach’s kid (scary thought) is in the League, if I’d want them to be bringing Zach up at every opportunity… Probably. Heh.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:04 pm Schnookie

Oh, and in an unrelated aside, you know what story I really don’t care about and hope stops getting any play? The “feud” between Malkin and Ovechkin. Unless it’s going to reach the soap opera levels of Kobe/Shaq, can people just not talk about it?
on January 25, 2009 at 5:10 pm Myra

Souray is a fox.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:12 pm Schnookie

Sheldon is a TOTAL fox.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:12 pm Pookie

Souray is a total fox. I remember one pre-season I was talking with Morgan about what the guys did in the off-season and Morgan put on his best Souray voice and said, “I spent my summer pleasuring the ladies of the Northern lands.” Heh.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:14 pm Myra

Dang, I’m not sure this old lady can handle all these locker room interviews. I’ve just seen Rick Nash’s bare legs. Oh, my!
on January 25, 2009 at 5:18 pm Schnookie

Nash was totally mellow about having the camera pan down his scantily-clad legs, wasn’t he? This is one reason I’d be a terrible pro athlete — I would be the one trotting around the dressing room in a muumuu.
on January 25, 2009 at 5:51 pm Amy

Getty Images is like bare legs galore (for those of us that don’t have the NHL Network, that is.)
on January 25, 2009 at 5:59 pm mcguffers

Well, I don’t have NHL Network, but the 2009 Tour Down Under is hella exciting. Who knew watching bike riding was better than seeing Sheldon Souray in the locker room? Not this little lady.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:08 pm Pookie

Look! It’s Katebits!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm Katebits

Um, what’s with the upsidedown violinist?!

That’s…INCREDIBLE WEIRD!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm Schnookie

Who knew watching bike riding was better than seeing Sheldon Souray in the locker room? Not this little lady.

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And I just have this to say to the Superbowl — you might have Springsteen, but we have upside-down violinists. SUCK ON THAT!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm Meg

Because why play violin right-side-up while you can do it spinning around in the air? Ok, then.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm Pookie

The BPO does do all their concerts on trapezes, right?
on January 25, 2009 at 6:10 pm Katebits

THIS ACT IS BLOWING MY MIND!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:10 pm Schnookie

Katebits, would your union let you play in those conditions? :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:11 pm Myra

Wow. I haven’t been to see the DSO in a while. I had no idea what orchestras were doing these days.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:11 pm Meg

Hula Hoop man’s chest decor is freaking me out a bit. It looks like a wound.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:12 pm Pookie

That goal payoff was… Um… Hey, is that Ottawa centurion available?
on January 25, 2009 at 6:12 pm Schnookie

Yeah, Myra, this is really par for the course. :D

(I hope the All Stars have to swoop down from giant swags of fabric hung from the ceiling…)
on January 25, 2009 at 6:12 pm Katebits

Katebits, would your union let you play in those conditions? :P

I suspect not. Heh.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:13 pm Schnookie

Hula Hoop man’s chest decor is freaking me out a bit. It looks like a wound.

Well, a gaping chest wound would explain why he fell out of the hula hoop… :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:15 pm Katebits

Rick Nash is so cuddly.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:15 pm Schnookie

Rick Nash is so cuddly.

He really is!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:16 pm Myra

Cuddly was not what I was thinking. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:16 pm KG

Awe Zach’s probably got Boxworthy hidden somewhere. Right? :p
on January 25, 2009 at 6:17 pm mcguffers

Paille’s all “WTF? That’s my number! Was I supposed to be there? Dude, Vanek, not cool.”
on January 25, 2009 at 6:18 pm Myra

Ok Savard is 31. He should not still be wearing his hair that way.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:19 pm KG

Does anyone else here like Jonathan Toews or am I alone in this?
on January 25, 2009 at 6:20 pm Myra

My Kid adores Toews or Toes as she calls him.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:21 pm mcguffers

Ok Savard is 31. He should not still be wearing his hair that way.

It looked like he was wearing lack eyeliner in the skills competition. He’s very Good Charlotte-y this weekend.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:21 pm Myra

Vinny’s Neck! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:21 pm mcguffers

“lack” is emo for black.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:26 pm Schnookie

“lack” is emo for black.

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And Myra, I think Vinny’s neck was winking at me. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:28 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I thought the game was on at 6! I came in just in time to see the home town players announced.

(I’ll go back and watch the rest on TiVo. I was watching the pregame stuff!)
on January 25, 2009 at 6:29 pm Schnookie

Wow, Patty, you are SO not in All-Star form!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:30 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m terrible, I know! It’s like when poor Brad Richards was playing with mono.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:31 pm mcguffers

I completely missed the reason a bunch of kids went out and skated in between the starters, but I don’t care. Seeing Mike Komisarek low-five and head tussle his two guys made me melt.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:31 pm Pookie

Patty, you should be suspended from watching the first game following the ASG break.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:31 pm Anne

If Thomas Vanek doesn’t score at least 6 goals tonight, I’m going to be very disappointed.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:31 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Rick Nash has jumped ahead in the standings this year. Like I say, shaving his neck has made all the diff.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:32 pm Cat

KG
Does anyone else here like Jonathan Toews or am I alone in this?

From a British Hawks fan whose managed to find a nice online stream of the game, no you’re not alone ;)

Btw, love the site, I’m just a bit of a lurker ;)
on January 25, 2009 at 6:32 pm Meg

Bouwmeester really looks better with his glasses.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:32 pm Patty (in Dallas)

But Pookie! I actually showed up!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:33 pm Schnookie

Like I say, shaving his neck has made all the diff.

Yeah. With the shaggy neck, he was very much my hockey cuddly BFF. Now that his neck is shorn, I’m suddenly wondering why I never thought my BFF was hot before. Our relationship has been getting awkward. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:33 pm Anne

Bouwmeester really looks better with his glasses.

Boumeester looks a lot foxier and more intimidating wearing a helmet. In his interviews yesterday I just got an “amish farmer” vibe from him.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:34 pm Katebits

I can’t believe Soupy is a STARTER!

Yay! I’m totally in the mood to watch NHLers skate around like little old ladies tonight! WOOOOOOO!!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:34 pm Schnookie

Hi Cat! Glad to hear from you! :D

Bouwmeester really looks better with his glasses.

He does, but I’m not complaining either way.

(Poor NHL Radio listeners there — we got to see Vinny, but they were stuck listening to Zach answer questions about his father.)
on January 25, 2009 at 6:35 pm Myra

Kid and I both squeed over Komisarek and the kids, but felt sorry for Carey Price because the kid completely ignored him for Komi.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:36 pm Pookie

Btw, love the site, I’m just a bit of a lurker ;)

Thanks, and that’s so cool that you’re watching from England!

Bouwmeester really looks better with his glasses.

Yeah, he looks sort of animatronic without them.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:36 pm Schnookie

In his interviews yesterday I just got an “amish farmer” vibe from him.

Hott Amish farmer, though.

I’m totally in the mood to watch NHLers skate around like little old ladies tonight!

I think that’s the best description I’ve ever heard of the ASG! :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 6:36 pm Grrrreg

Hi there! This crowd is dead.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:36 pm mcguffers

Reason #302 Why I don’t like Chris Simpson: She looks at the guys she’s interviewing like they’re mentally challenged toddlers learning to tie their shoes for the first time.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:37 pm Meg

In his interviews yesterday I just got an “amish farmer” vibe from him.

I kind of dig the amish farmer vibe. :)

He does, but I’m not complaining either way

No, true. Both are good.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:39 pm KG

Awe how cute, Zach and Vinny on a line together.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:39 pm Grrrreg

I’m watching this on versus, and the announcers apparently decided to chat instead of watching the game.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:39 pm Pookie

Wait, Vinny and Zach are on a line together?! Well, that’s all the proof I need that Vinny will be a Devil.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:40 pm Myra

she’s interviewing like they’re mentally challenged toddlers learning to tie their shoes for the first time.

I don’t know, if she is interviewing a Staal brother, that seems pretty appropriate.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:40 pm Meg

I’m watching this on versus, and the announcers apparently decided to chat instead of watching the game.

Yeah, they did that during the Young stars game yesterday too.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:41 pm mcguffers

I’m watching this on versus, and the announcers apparently decided to chat instead of watching the game.

I know! And seeing that I don’t know any of these guys by number just yet, a little play by play would be nice.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:42 pm Myra

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robi should have taken Ovie out.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:42 pm Grrrreg

And seeing that I don’t know any of these guys by number just yet, a little play by play would be nice.

Especially since they don’t wear their usual numbers!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:43 pm Meg

Robi should have taken Ovie out.

We’d be seeing replays of it for yeaaaars.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm mcguffers

I don’t know, if she is interviewing a Staal brother, that seems pretty appropriate.

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on January 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm Myra

What do you mean? Ovie is wearing his own number, what more do you need?

Argh.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm KG

Zach just really wanted to score so he decided to shoot on his own goalie.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Patrick Marleau knows how to avoid a shot! ZING!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:46 pm Schnookie

I was not expecting to be reminiscing tonight about Lyle Odelein’s habit of passing back to Marty. Thanks, Doc. Thanks a bunch. :P

What do you mean? Ovie is wearing his own number, what more do you need?

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on January 25, 2009 at 6:48 pm Pookie

I was expecting the announcer to say, following the ovation for Henri Richard, “Vinny Lecavalier, this could be you!”
on January 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm Schnookie

Future Devil Jay Bouwmeester looked good on that goal. He’s quite a hockey player for an Amish farmer… :D
on January 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm Meg

“Vinny Lecavalier, this could be you!”

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on January 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm Grrrreg

Kovy just did an all star giveaway.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm mcguffers

Wouldn’t it be funny if Vinny signed with Boston? And I mean in a not really funny at all kind of way.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:51 pm Myra

What happened to Edzo? I’ve been trying so hard to tune out the announcers that I actually missed something I wanted to hear.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm Grrrreg

Wouldn’t it be funny if Vinny signed with Boston?

I just threw up.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm nat

Not sure whats up with Edzo, but I think Bettman’s investigating the nature of his claim that he’s “banged up” and trying to decide whether or not to suspend him.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm mcguffers

Hahaha, sorry Grrrreg!
on January 25, 2009 at 6:54 pm Katebits

Future Devil Jay Bouwmeester looked good on that goal.

I’m pretty sure you mean “Future Sabre”.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm Grrrreg

I don’t really think he’ll actually come to Montreal, but if he could avoid the Bruins, that’d be nice.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm Katebits

Why is the crowd so eerily quiet? Is that just the Versus feed?
on January 25, 2009 at 6:56 pm Heather B.

Yeah, Bucky’s been harping on Bouwmeester forever. I’m pretty sure it’s a sure thing. We’re getting him for Connolly, Kotalik and Spacek. Beat that :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:56 pm Meg

I’m pretty sure you mean “Future Sabre”.

It was probably just a slip of the tongue.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:57 pm Pookie

If by “Future Sabre” you mean “Future Devil” then, yeah. That.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:57 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I think part of it is the hot ice sound. I was just noticing the puck is very clunky sounding. Very loud.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:57 pm Myra

But the blogs here say the Stars are going to get Bouwmeester! :P
on January 25, 2009 at 6:57 pm Grrrreg

Why is the crowd so eerily quiet? Is that just the Versus feed?

Yeah that’s weird. I’ve never seen such a quiet crowd in the bell center. I think they’re just not really rooting for either team.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:59 pm Katebits

I bet Patty’s right- the way the ice is so miced is making the crowd sound quieter.
on January 25, 2009 at 6:59 pm Myra

Pull Giggy!!! Ha!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:02 pm mcguffers

And there’s the Ovie/Malkin fight reference
on January 25, 2009 at 7:02 pm Grrrreg

That move by Malkin was sick…
on January 25, 2009 at 7:04 pm Schnookie

I bet Patty’s right- the way the ice is so miced is making the crowd sound quieter.

That’s definitely not helping. Of course, All-Star crowds are quiet just by nature, but yeah. I don’t think the sound design tonight is doing them any favors.

And there’s the Ovie/Malkin fight reference

And there’s my head exploding with sheer fucking boredom.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:06 pm Katebits

OMG, isn’t this the score that Greg W’s conspiracy theorist was talking about? Hee!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:06 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Wooo! The West scored!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:07 pm Schnookie

Wooo! The West scored!

Go East! East rules, West DROOLS! Yeah, I said it!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:07 pm KG

If we lose Savard does this mean now we can mic up Zach again?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:08 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Yeah, I said it!

You DROOLED it!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:10 pm Myra

If we lose Savard does this mean now we can mic up Zac again?

We want Zac! We want Zac! We want Zac!

Once we get rid of that seive, Giggy, the West is going to rule!!!

The Kid says, “Go West! West rules, East DROOLS! Yeah, I said it BETTER!”
on January 25, 2009 at 7:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Did you see the pic of Zach having his picture taken by the Tkachuck kids? Pretty cute. (I won’t say anything about where he decided to rest his stick.)
on January 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm Schnookie

The Kid says, “Go West! West rules, East DROOLS! Yeah, I said it BETTER!”

What does Kid know? Puh-lease!

Hello Sheldon! :D
on January 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm Katebits

Duuuude. Sheldon. He could be a movie star. Plus, his VOICE. Dang.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:13 pm Schnookie

(I won’t say anything about where he decided to rest his stick.)

Tsk, tsk, Patty. Such a dirty mind. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Mmmmmm. Sheldon. We should be overserved Sheldon, not Ovechkin.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:16 pm mcguffers

My father got Rochester Amerk tickets for us right near the opposing team’s penalty box for a game where we played the Albany River Rats. A very young defenseman named Sheldon Souray got into a fight with one of our guys and ended up in the box RIGHT NEXT TO ME and had to take off most of his clothing to adjust his equipment. I’ve had a school girl crush on him ever since.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:19 pm Myra

Duuuude. Sheldon. He could be a movie star. Plus, his VOICE. Dang.

AGREED!

Mmmmmm. Sheldon. We should be overserved Sheldon, not Ovechkin.

AGREED!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:21 pm Katebits

Ookie’s have you seen this LINK

That guy makes me laugh.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:21 pm Pookie

mcguffers, you are my hero. I don’t think I would have survived that game! :D
on January 25, 2009 at 7:23 pm Katebits

Dammit! That was SO not the picture i wanted you to see! How absurd!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:24 pm Pookie

Dammit! That was SO not the picture i wanted you to see! How absurd!

I know! I was like, “Well, Hooters Staal does make me laugh, especially now that Schnookie makes soft owl ‘hoot, hoot’ noises whenever he’s on the screen to mimic the ‘toot, toot’ cheer for Tootoo in Nashville. Gets me every time.”

But Stinger? Stinger is genuinely wonderful. He does loves brushing his teeth so much!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:24 pm Schnookie

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stinger! We actually dedicated huge swaths of SPECTRE to Stinger. Pookie even invented a new mascot that was basically Stinger in a P.I. fedora and trench coat. I love Stinger. (You can see his underwear in that picture… I’m not sure how I feel about mascot underwear.)
on January 25, 2009 at 7:24 pm Katebits

It’s a picture of the Blue Jackets mascot bug thing celebrating on the ice. I cant figure out how to link to it. You’ll just have to imagine, Stinger celebrating a goal.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:25 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Christine, he doesn’t know you’re kidding! Now he’s going to break the ribs of some unsuspecting Westerner. Better not be Mo or Robi!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:25 pm Schnookie

The link worked for me! You can’t keep me from Stinger!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:26 pm Katebits

Frankly, I’m surprised Stinger wears underwear at all.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:27 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That’s what I see, Katebits! Now I want to see the one that you thought we were seeing!

Did y’all see the one with Sharkie and Sabretooth together the other day? I sent it to andrew.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Savard just gets cuter every minute!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm mcguffers

Frankly, I’m surprised Stinger wears underwear at all.

He didn’t used to, but Paris Hilton gave him some much needed advise on how to avoid paparazzi photos
on January 25, 2009 at 7:29 pm Katebits

That link is acting all wonky!

I thought of andrew too when I saw Sabretooth and Sharkie together! That was a cutie. I love Sabretooth so much. At the beginning of every game he’s always in the same place in the arena banging against the glass and pretty much EVERY game I’m all, “Sabretooth’s ears could NOT be cuter.”
on January 25, 2009 at 7:30 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Giggy needs to give somebody else a turn!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm nat

So what do the pictures of Zach & Ovi together do for y’all? Do they alleviate the anti-Ovechkin feelings any?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm Katebits

He didn’t used to, but Paris Hilton gave him some much needed advise on how to avoid paparazzi photos

:^:::::::::::::::::: When you are taking underwear from Paris Hilton you know you’re in trouble.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm mcguffers

Zack!!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm KG

ZACH! YAY!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm Katebits

“underwear advice” that was supposed to say!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Either way, Katebits, you’re in trouble! :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm Katebits

The East seems to be MUCH better than the West. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:33 pm Myra

Hello Sheldon!!!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:33 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Souray looks good in his helmet, too.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:34 pm mcguffers

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Katebits, it’s funny both ways! You’re right, you should not be taking underwear or underwear advice from Paris Hilton
on January 25, 2009 at 7:34 pm Schnookie

The West could NOT be drooling any more than this!

Katebits, I agree about Sabretooth’s ears, too. They are hopelessly adorable. I think he might be the reason I fell for the Sabres back when they were my tranny team. :D

So what do the pictures of Zach & Ovi together do for y’all? Do they alleviate the anti-Ovechkin feelings any?

Nope. Heh. I was like, “Zach, I am so disappointed.” :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm Pookie

When I see pictures of Zach and Ovie together I can’t help but shout, “Zach! Run away! Run awaaaaaaaay!” :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The West is just lulling the East into a false sense of security!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm Myra

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Danny Boyle!!!

That feels so wrong to cheer a Shark.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:38 pm Myra

Robi interview!!!! WOOOO!!

NOBODY HIT ROBI!!!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:38 pm Pookie

The West is just lulling the East into a false sense of security!

You try to tell yourself that, drooler!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:39 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Poor Robi. He has a broken JAW. His nose is actually improved!

Everybody acts like they’re the first one to make the joke about his nose. Must be tough to keep from twisting off and punching one of those guys. I guess if he hasn’t punched Ric Renner yet, he’s not gonna punch anybody. :D
on January 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm nat

Schnookie, darn. I considered trying to convince you not hate Ovi, but I now realize that would take way more effort than college allows. Which is unfortunate, since its the only thing that disappoints me about the blog. ;D
on January 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm Patty (in Dallas)

You try to tell yourself that, drooler!

Watch it! At least all the West are wearing their teeth tonight!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm mcguffers

NHL.com has Carey Price scoring the first goal of the second period. I must have been lulled to sleep because I don’t remember that happening.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:42 pm Pookie

St. Louis keeps screwing up! He’s trying to sabotage Vinny and Zach!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:43 pm nat

Patty (in Dallas) Why do I feel like that was addressed to my All-Star representative?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:43 pm Pookie

Watch it! At least all the West are wearing their teeth tonight!

*narrows eyes* Hitting below the belt, eh? Is that how this is going to go?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:44 pm Schnookie

Which is unfortunate, since its the only thing that disappoints me about the blog. ;D

Hee! Thanks. And sorry — I guess you’ll just have to see it like the deliberate mistakes people weave into Persian rugs or sew into Amish quilts. :P (Lots of Amish going on around here tonight… It must be a sign that Bouwmeester is going to be a Devil soon.)
on January 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm KG

JP reference….seriously? Was that necessary at all?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm mcguffers

Watch it! At least all the West are wearing their teeth tonight!

Now their hair is a different story.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm Schnookie

This scoring run is happening because Lundqvist drools.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm Schnookie

JP reference….seriously? Was that necessary at all?

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And yes, it was necessary. It’s in Doc’s contract.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Sorry nat! Pookie called me a drooler, so I had to do something! :D
on January 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm Patty (in Dallas)

WOOOOO!!!!

The Stars are trading for Souray next week!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm Schnookie

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Lundqvist SUCKS! I wouldn’t call him King Henrik. I’d call him, like, um… what’s the opposite of King? Pawn?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm ted5th

Halfway through the period Hank’s goals against average is 30.00
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm Anne

Clearly both Boumeester and Lecavalier are Buffalo-bound. I mean, Darcy is SUCH a fan of splashy, headline making trades to bring players TO Buffalo. Right, Adam Mair? Toni Lydman! Woooooooooooo!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm Myra

Hello Sheldon, again! Look out, the West is coming back!!!

This game is so exciting! I totally think there should be more offense and less defense and no hitting or fighting in regular games.

(hope the sarcasm was obvious there)
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm Pookie

Pookie called me a drooler, so I had to do something! :D

I’d make some dig about how some WC All Stars maybe shouldn’t have their teeth in, but you know I can’t take digs at sweet, sweet Getzi!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm Schnookie

STINGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder if we threw in a draft pick, would the CBJs swap Stinger for NJ Devil?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm nat

Funny, I’ve never really been into Persian rugs or Amish quilts either. Must be the young upstart Caps fan in me. The Devils can have Bouwmeester, sooner rather than later, please! Just get him out of the SE division. And you guys can have Anderson, too.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:49 pm Amy

I wouldn’t call him King Henrik. I’d call him, like, um… what’s the opposite of King? Pawn?

I misread this at first and thought it said ‘prawn’, which oddly enough, kind of works.

And if we’re talking mascots, I’m finding Youppi weirdly adorable.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:50 pm Schnookie

I totally think there should be more offense and less defense and no hitting or fighting in regular games.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: You better be careful — the NHL is totally sarcasm-deaf. They’re going to find that comment and hold it up as evidence that the fans want more offense and less everything else. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:50 pm Pookie

I thought she said “prawn”, too, Amy! King Prawn!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:51 pm Schnookie

And if we’re talking mascots, I’m finding Youppi weirdly adorable.

You forgot his exclamation point! I believe his name is Youppi!, not Youppi. Heh. (And yes, he is WILDLY adorable.)

I am totally referring to Lundqvist as Prawn Henrik from now on.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:52 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I think the opposite of King is Peasant. Peasant Henry?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm Pookie

Serf Henrik!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Prawn Henry is best!
on January 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm Pookie

I don’t mean to alarm you, Yvan, but there’s a large bug behind you…
on January 25, 2009 at 7:54 pm Heather B.

Jester?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:55 pm Myra

Why even bother sending defensemen to the ASG?
on January 25, 2009 at 7:56 pm Schnookie

I don’t mean to alarm you, Yvan, but there’s a large bug behind you…

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

I think Prawn is the winner here. Serf, Peasant, and Jester are all good, but they’re no Prawn. Prawn really expresses the true lowliness of Henrik. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm Schnookie

Why even bother sending defensemen to the ASG?

Because someone needs to win the hardest shot contest.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm Amy

I believe his name is Youppi!

And his number is an exclamation point, too.

The score is totally going to be in the double digits for both sides by the time this game is over.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm Pookie

Yup, only the double digits on the EC side will be much bigger. Because they don’t drool.
on January 25, 2009 at 7:59 pm Myra

I wonder what they were all laughing about on the ice? Too bad the announcers were too busy chatting to tell us.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:00 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Prawn really expresses the true lowliness of Henrik. :P

Even peasants have dominion over prawns!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:01 pm Katebits

I love it when Henrik sucks.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:02 pm Katebits

Hey, who let Vanek on the ice?!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:03 pm Schnookie

Even peasants have dominion over prawns!

They do!

I love it when Henrik sucks.

Me too! I was so worried when Marty went down that this would be the year Prawn wins a Vezina, but it seems the mantle of Marty’s that he’s picking up is sucking in the ASG instead.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:03 pm Pookie

Nieder’s like, “Oh, is that who that was? Yeah, I wasn’t really paying attention.”
on January 25, 2009 at 8:03 pm mcguffers

I might be partial, but I think Crunchy would have done better.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:04 pm Katebits

Crunchy would have been the best professional All-star he could be.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm Amy

The mom unit just brought up a good question: can this game end in a tie or do we do the OT/shootout route like a normal game?
on January 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm Pookie

Crunchy’d be texting on the bench and we all know it! Prawn was texting from his net, that was his problem.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm Myra

Crunchy would have been so much better. I’m glad he isn’t there! :)
on January 25, 2009 at 8:06 pm Schnookie

Crunchy would have been the best professional All-star he could be.

Please. He was the one texting from the bench when he was at the game! He was a TERRIBLE professional All-Star! :P
on January 25, 2009 at 8:06 pm Katebits

WOuldn’t it be funny if both teams started trapping in a misguided effort to get to overtime for the extra point?
on January 25, 2009 at 8:07 pm Schnookie

Prawn was texting from his net, that was his problem.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

can this game end in a tie or do we do the OT/shootout route like a normal game?

Dude, Bettman is SALIVATING over the thought of this going to a shootout.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:09 pm Katebits

Prawn was texting from his net, that was his problem.

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on January 25, 2009 at 8:12 pm Katebits

Dude, PRAWN is SUCH a good nickname for Henrik. It’s weirdly perfect!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:13 pm Grrrreg

What’s wrong with that versus journalist interviewing Thomas? Did he really need to hear about his mom’s cancer right now?

Anyway, I’m going to sleep, goodnight everyone!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:14 pm Schnookie

I know! This All-Star weekend has brought such wonderful surprises — Chara’s ever-increasing adorableness, the apropriateness of the nickname Prawn for Lundqvist, and the news that Zach’s father was an all-star.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:14 pm mcguffers

ooooh. I hope Heather’s not watching…
on January 25, 2009 at 8:14 pm Heather B.

Awww, shit. I’d totally avoided that Ovie goal until just now.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm Schnookie

G’night, Grrrrreg!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm Katebits

Goodnight, Grrrreg!

Yeah, that goal is going to haunt Hank forevs.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:19 pm Heather B.

Yeah, that goal is going to haunt Hank forevs.

I mean, I know it was Ovie who, despite our criping, is very good at hockey, but damn. Wish I could unsee that one.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:19 pm Heather B.

I hope these Sports Soup spots aren’t supposed to be making me want to watch the show.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:20 pm Pookie

I hope these Sports Soup spots aren’t supposed to be making me want to watch the show.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: No kidding!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:22 pm Amy

Is Sports Soup supposed to be like E’s The Soup? I think it’s trying too hard.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:23 pm Heather B.

Amy, I think that’s the idea. But yeah, that dude needs to settle down.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:24 pm mcguffers

and be funny.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:25 pm Heather B.

and be funny.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::

Yes, that too.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:25 pm Schnookie

and be funny.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 8:26 pm Schnookie

Wow, the East really looked like they were bearing down there. Good call, Engblom.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:26 pm Heather B.

Those white gloves freak me out a little. They make me uncomfortable.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:26 pm Amy

Dude is no Joel McHale, that’s for sure.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:27 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Nice puck-juggling from Mo!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:27 pm Heather B.

Claude Julien is making trapping jokes! That was kind of cute.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:27 pm Myra

Guy!!!!!!!!!!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:28 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Dude is no Joel McHale, that’s for sure.

SO true! Times TEN.

I love Joel McHale and The (real) Soup!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:29 pm KG

Toews! He’s probably the only guy taking this game very seriously.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:29 pm Myra

Toes!!! (That was for the Kid.)
on January 25, 2009 at 8:32 pm mcguffers

If i was Carey Price, I would definately be rubbing it in that I only let two goals in.

They had a spot on The Soup where Joel McHale let Matt Eisman (?) do a promo, and at the end Joel says something like “Get your own idea!”
on January 25, 2009 at 8:33 pm Patty (in Dallas)

They’re already booing Vinny!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:33 pm Schnookie

The East is totally drooling right now. I’m so ashamed.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:34 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Joel says something like “Get your own idea!”

HAHAHA! I have a crush on Joel.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:37 pm mcguffers

I’ll give the ASG this: that commercial with Ovie, Savard, and the Yeti is actually pretty cute. How often do you see players from opposing teams doing promos together.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Kane: My nickname’s not “Patty.” It’s “Pete.”
on January 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm Anne

Thomas Vanek has a long way to go to score those 6 goals I predicted… he brings shame to the Sabres…. well, more shame than they already felt for losing to the Lightning AGAIN.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:40 pm Pookie

Kane: My nickname’s not “Patty.” It’s “Pete.”

Or, if you must, Petey.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:41 pm Anne

Also, Yay! for Iggy for finally scoring a goal in the All-Star game!! Joe Thornton… I’m looking at you…
on January 25, 2009 at 8:41 pm Myra

Kane: My nickname’s not “Patty.” It’s “Pete.”

I know, I was all “I didn’t think Patrick Sharp was there?”
on January 25, 2009 at 8:41 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I had almost forgotten Getzi was in the game. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 8:44 pm Myra

The cue card holder or the director for those commercials should be shot.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:44 pm Schnookie

I’ve kind of forgotten all the guys in this game. This period’s been a real snoozer! :P
on January 25, 2009 at 8:45 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I like this period!

All those little French-Canadian children in the crowd are adorable!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I agree, Myra! You’d think they’d learn from Mo’s!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:47 pm Myra

They are totally going for the shootout.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:50 pm Anne

I can’t handle the intensity! THIS GAME IS SO CLOSE! How could the East let that three goal lead slip away! This is a TRAVESTY!!!

I’m hoping by raising the stakes for this game, I’ll be able to be more invested in it. I’ve decided that whichever team loses has to go wait on an island somewhere until their respective head coaches can track them down based on an elaborate round the world Da Vinci Code style clue hunt.

Come on, Vanek! We can’t lose you! Lindy has better things to do than search the globe for you!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:52 pm Myra

Anne :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 8:53 pm Schnookie

Look at that future Devil go!

Anne, :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 8:54 pm Myra

I want an Amish farmer on our team.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:55 pm Anne

Yessss!! Jay Boumeester wanted to validate my Amish farmer comparison AND assure me he’ll be a Sabre for life. Thanks Jay!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:56 pm Schnookie

Get your own damn Amish farmer! That one’s ours!
on January 25, 2009 at 8:58 pm Anne

We in Buffalo have butter that needs to be churned and fields that need to be plowed….

… that’s what she said.
on January 25, 2009 at 8:58 pm mcguffers

Who plays goal? Or do they do this Devils-style and let the goalies change on the fly?
on January 25, 2009 at 9:00 pm Anne

Tim Thomas does NOT want to wait on an island for Claude Julien to come find him.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:01 pm Anne

aaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha Komisarek with a penalty.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:01 pm Schnookie

We in Buffalo have butter that needs to be churned and fields that need to be plowed….

… that’s what she said.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

And I think there should be goalie changing on the fly in EVERY game. :P
on January 25, 2009 at 9:02 pm mcguffers

oh Mikey. It’s a good thing you’re adorable.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:02 pm Meg

We in Buffalo have butter that needs to be churned and fields that need to be plowed….

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 9:04 pm Schnookie

Well, I’m not going to lie — that OT was pretty fun.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:05 pm Pookie

OK, that was actually really fun! Way to go, All Star Game! Now, let’s see accuracy shooting instead of a shootout!
on January 25, 2009 at 9:05 pm Myra

Hahahahaha!!!

They are going to a shootout!

Bettman is in heaven.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:06 pm Anne

So does this not go to a shootout? On NHL.com it says “1st OT”
on January 25, 2009 at 9:07 pm Anne

Ok nevermind. I had to change the channel for a few minutes, I see the shoot out now, lol.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:08 pm Schnookie

Chara doesn’t look very excited for the shootout. That was the biggest yawn I think I’ve ever seen from anything that wasn’t a cat.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:09 pm Anne

HA! Lu looked so confused on Kovalev’s goal.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm Meg

Ovechkin, damnit.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Crap. Of all the ways it could end.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm Anne

Wooooooooooo!!!!!! Have fun retrieving your Western All-Stars from their remote secret locations around the globe!
on January 25, 2009 at 9:11 pm Myra

They had to let Ovie score the winning goal. It’s in the script.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:12 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That was a fun OT, though.

I thought the whole game was pretty fun. Lots of scoring, yet close the whole way.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:12 pm Pookie

Oh thank goodness! Ovie scoring in the shootout means we can be blessed with another year of fun. If he hadn’t, fun would see its shadow and we’d not see it again until next year. Barf.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:13 pm Patty (in Dallas)

YAY! (I was hoping for Kovalev!)
on January 25, 2009 at 9:14 pm nat

I won’t rub it in. ;P
on January 25, 2009 at 9:15 pm Patty (in Dallas)

If he hadn’t, fun would see its shadow and we’d not see it again until next year. Barf.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on January 25, 2009 at 9:15 pm Amy

If he hadn’t, fun would see its shadow and we’d not see it again until next year.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

And whatever would we do without fun in the NHL?
on January 25, 2009 at 9:18 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Can I just say that I LOVE the NHL Network so much! It’s so great to have pre- and post-game stuff for the ASG!
on January 25, 2009 at 9:20 pm Pookie

Patty, take careful notes on the post-game stuff for me; we’re watching “Bourne Ultimatum” instead. I’m assuming they won’t have a panel discussion with Zach, Farter, and Getzi about the state of non-Ovie fun in the NHL.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm Myra

Well, that really was fun and I’m not being sarcastic this time. Gotta run the Kid to the store now so catch y’all later.
on January 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm Schnookie

Have fun retrieving your Western All-Stars from their remote secret locations around the globe!

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

I won’t rub it in. ;P

Rub what in? Thomas wasn’t going to let the next guy score anyway. (Nor was the next guy going to put his shot on net — we all heard Modano. They all wanted to go home. Heh.)

And speaking of fun, it’s time to watch The Bourne Ultimatum again! We watched it last night for the first time — how did I let myself go so long before seeing it???
on January 25, 2009 at 9:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Enjoy the movie!

I had to stop taking notes and cover my ears against the constant goal horn!
on January 25, 2009 at 9:24 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m in the west, so I see him all the time, but I like to think Shane Doan will be getting some attention after this weekend. He’s no slouch, that’s for sure.
on January 26, 2009 at 10:14 am Schnookie

Good morning, everyone! How are we all doing today? I’m frankly kind of shocked that I have to be at work, because All-Star Weekend totally makes me feel like it should be a holiday.
on January 26, 2009 at 11:11 am Pookie

Because I’m off today it does feel like a holiday!

So apparently Jeff Carter found out he was in the Fastest Skater when Glenn Healy texted him. I’m totally titillated by this. Was Farter just sitting there chilling out and then is all, “Oh, a new txt message. Let’s see who it’s from…” That’s just weird. Unless, do the guys get texts from the League offices often? Weirdness!
on January 26, 2009 at 11:20 am Myra

Good morning all!

I’m still basking in the afterglow of all that ASG squeeing.

Pookie, what are you talking about with Jeff Carter. Did they redo the times or something?
on January 26, 2009 at 11:34 am Schnookie

I think it was just that he found out he was participating in the contest thanks to a text from Healy.

And I’m so glad you enjoyed your first ASG, Myra! They really are fun, aren’t they? :D
on January 26, 2009 at 12:05 pm Myra

Ok, thanks!

It was fun getting to see all these players that I rarely get to see — to be able to put a face with a name. Especially Sheldon Souray. :)
on January 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm Schnookie

Especially Sheldon Souray. :)

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I think it was on the red carpet at the game in Dallas, he wore an Edwardian-style frock coat. I love the fact that he’s foxy enough that he can totally pull off dressing like a complete fop.
on January 26, 2009 at 12:28 pm Mags

So apparently Jeff Carter found out he was in the Fastest Skater when Glenn Healy texted him.

That’s really… odd.

So my mom and I have decided we need to get Sheldon Souray to read us the phone book. Anyone want to help make that happen?
on January 26, 2009 at 12:29 pm Pookie

And he’s got good hand-eye coordination! :P
on January 26, 2009 at 12:35 pm Myra

I’m in, Mags.
on January 26, 2009 at 1:07 pm Morgan

Call Marty, Mags. Souray & Brodeur own a pizza parlor together. I’m sure Marty’ll hook you up, he’s not doing anything right now.

P.S. I missed the entire All-Star Weekend with kid stuff. I really didn’t miss missing it. Is something amiss with me?
on January 26, 2009 at 1:21 pm Mags

Myra, deal.

Morgan to the rescue! Actually, I think if I (by some strange magic) got Marty on the phone I’d fricking pass out or something. That whole “talking to your heroes” thing was easier when I was 8.

I missed the entire All-Star Weekend with kid stuff. I really didn’t miss missing it. Is something amiss with me?

Do you miss that you don’t miss missing it? Because then something could be amiss. Otherwise, nah, you’re fine.
on January 26, 2009 at 1:43 pm Amy

I think if I (by some strange magic) got Marty on the phone I’d fricking pass out or something.

My aunt wants to know if my uncle will need to have smelling salts on hand when the two of us go to a Goose autograph signing next month. I just have to keep reminding myself that Goose is a nice, normal guy my own age and not some famous dude.
on January 26, 2009 at 2:04 pm Myra

The Stars sign autographs after most practices and we have been to many of them over the past year but I am only just now getting to where I can actually talk to them. And some are definitely easier to talk to than others. I’m sure Goose will be super nice and normal for you, Amy.
on January 26, 2009 at 4:03 pm Mags

I’m sure your experience with Goose will be nothing other than fabulous, Amy. He’s such a nice guy and all.

I’ve met my share of players, but no NHLers after we moved away from the US. And I’ve never been to an autograph session or anything like it. I just put those guys on such a pedestal, I don’t think I could ever get within 3m and remember to breathe. It’d take a LOT of getting used to to even think of talking. So kudos to you, Myra!
on January 26, 2009 at 6:14 pm Grrrreg

Hi there!

Oh boy, I’m just 5 days older than Gaustad. And he already played 248 more nhl games than me… Damn!

One more thing I liked during the ASG: the nice little Gary Bettman booing that took place when he entered the ice to announce the MVP of the game. Montreal is all about hockey traditions!