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March 28, 2009 by Pookie

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on March 28, 2009 at 7:03 pm Josh

I was kinda hoping you guys were diarizing tonight, I needed to hear the response to the Zach/Blobby graphic.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:05 pm Amy

Go Devils! Go Sabres! Go Stars!

Does that cover everyone?
on March 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm Pookie

Sorry, Josh! I worked today and Schnookie’s still making dinner so no diary. The trade off is we diarize the Rangers game on Monday, which we weren’t really planning on. As for that graphic… Stash & Bash? More like “Star & Shit-headed Asshole Who I Wish Sutter Would Just Fucking Bench Already”. See? We really shouldn’t be diarizing tonight. Hee!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm EJGRgunner

Gamecenter has Doc and Chico. It feels like forever since I’ve had them for a game.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm Pookie

Amy, what, no Tranny Brides? (Just kidding. Honest.)
on March 28, 2009 at 7:08 pm Josh

Works for me!

Terribly sorry I haven’t been keeping up ’round here lately. I’ll be better now!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:10 pm Pookie

Another reason we shouldn’t be diarizing — I’m clearly not on my A game as the remote control operator. Schnookie’s here ranting all about how the game isn’t in HD — only I was just on the wrong channel! Oops! I should be benched!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:10 pm Schnookie

Me: “Okay, so we’re not in HD tonight, and neither are the Trannies on the Islanders feed?”

Pookie: “Um, the Knicks are?”

Me: “The Rangers played earlier today. SO WHY ARE WE NOT IN HD????”

Pookie: “Oops. Because I’m not on the HD channel.”

We’re in no kind of shape tonight for a diary!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:11 pm Amy

what, no Tranny Brides?

Oh, why the heck not? Go Trannies!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:13 pm Pookie

That’s the spirit, Amy!

Josh, you’re missed around here! You need to tell school/work/etc. to back off and give you some IPB space! :D
on March 28, 2009 at 7:14 pm EJGRgunner

Know what else I hate about Blobby aside from the penalties? He shoots from EVERYWHERE. That wouldn’t be a problem, except every shot is straight at the goalie. He sucks at it.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:16 pm Pookie

Know what else I hate about Blobby? EVERYTHING!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:18 pm EJGRgunner

Oy. Doc’s Stu Barnes comment made me groan. Did he really need to bring that up?
on March 28, 2009 at 7:20 pm Schnookie

Chico: “Remember back when you’d put a checking line against the other team’s top line?”

Pando, forlornly: “Yes.”
on March 28, 2009 at 7:22 pm EJGRgunner

Doc said Bobby has a heavy shot. Is heavy a euphemism for “slow”?
on March 28, 2009 at 7:22 pm Schnookie

We are currently wondering how much Blobby pays Doc and Chico.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:24 pm EJGRgunner

I’m guessing he pays Chico in hot dogs. And Doc in new pets.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:26 pm EJGRgunner

Fun game: imagine Bobby Holik ordering a hot dog. Or even just saying “sauerkraut.”

You have to give Bobby that: his accent is hilarious.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:29 pm Schnookie

You have to give Bobby that: his accent is hilarious.

It would be, except I associate it with Blobby. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 7:31 pm Schnookie

Okay, so we’ve just settled down with dinner, and hear Chico going on about how Marty’s being spazzy tonight, but he’ll settle down as the evening progresses. Hm. I’ve just lost my appetite.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:35 pm Schnookie

Sutter is probably DELIGHTED at Doc’s suggestion of taking a switch to the next guy who doesn’t “keep his hands to himself.” Heh.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:35 pm EJGRgunner

I think Havelid needs a new nickname. The Iron Filing maybe?
on March 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm Amy

Remind me to cross the street if I see an angry Craig Rivet heading my way. He just dropped Kostopolous and is still yelling at him in the penalty box.

And Doc in new pets.

Or Pirates tickets.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm Schnookie

Heh. Iron Filing. Heh heh. I’m still partial to Talc Macho, but that might just be because I like llamas. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:39 pm EJGRgunner

PATTY! WOOOOOOOOO!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:40 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

How about Chico’s review of that play: “And here’s Havelid under pressure…” Cue: Havelid turning the puck over. Talc Filings, maybe.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:41 pm Schnookie

Talc Filings, maybe.

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He just dropped Kostopolous and is still yelling at him in the penalty box.

I love it when captains get all angry like that. *Flashes back to Stevens tearing down the penalty box in 2001 when Tie Domi elbowed Niedermayer* Mmmmm… Angry captain.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:44 pm Pookie

It is a source of constant disappointment me to me that that Stevens clip isn’t on You Tube.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:44 pm Amy

Sutter is probably DELIGHTED at Doc’s suggestion of taking a switch to the next guy who doesn’t “keep his hands to himself.”

Is such kink allowed in the CBA? Heh.

I love it when captains get all angry like that.

Same here. We were told that it’s part of the protecting Crunchy routine that the team has fallen into.
on March 28, 2009 at 7:52 pm Schnookie

ACK! Why are they showing us Marty’s injury again? STOP IT, MSG!
on March 28, 2009 at 7:57 pm EJGRgunner

I think MSG is trying to gently nudge us into not whining. Boo hoo. You lost three in a row. Remember when Marty went down? STFU.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:00 pm Schnookie

You’re probably right, EJGRgunner. But I say to MSG, “Since when have I NOT whined?” Heh. (I’ve spent today slowly developing a full-blown head cold. I’m going to whine however much I damn well please, and most of that whining is going to be about the Devils, dammit! :P)
on March 28, 2009 at 8:00 pm Schnookie

Zach wants five shots a night, and he’s already got four? We guess he’s going to take most of the rest of the night off now.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:02 pm Schnookie

Zach is never going to score again.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:05 pm EJGRgunner

Sometimes it amazes me that given how tall Zubie is, so many things are just out of his reach.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:18 pm EJGRgunner

Zach is never scoring again
on March 28, 2009 at 8:18 pm Schnookie

Poor Zach! He is NEVER going to score again!
on March 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm EJGRgunner

Poor Zach! He is NEVER going to score again!

Gifted skates have got not rhythmn.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Sure he will! No matter how many he scores, it won’t keep the Paddlers out of last place, so I predict a scoring binge down the stretch. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm Schnookie

No matter how many he scores, it won’t keep the Paddlers out of last place, so I predict a scoring binge down the stretch. :P

I’m going to hold you to that. If it doesn’t happen, I’m blaming you. :P

(I have gotten markedly sicker since the Devils game started. There is a clear correlation between my deteriorating health and this team.)
on March 28, 2009 at 8:44 pm Josh

Poor Zach! He is NEVER going to score again!

Gifted skates have got not rhythmn.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::(deep breath):::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

That. Was. AWESOME.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What’s with you and the Devils games, Schnookie? Is your immune system just too disgusted with them to watch? Thereby leaving you unprotected for three hours?

(It’s not a good theory.)
on March 28, 2009 at 8:48 pm Schnookie

Is your immune system just too disgusted with them to watch? Thereby leaving you unprotected for three hours?

Oh my god — is my immune system a Rangers fan? Worst autoimmune disorder EVER!
on March 28, 2009 at 8:50 pm Amy

I hope the Sabres charter flight is well stocked with ice and ibuprofen. Rivet took a stick to the wrist, Roy is singing soprano after taking a stick in the abdomen, Hank took a puck to the head, Crunchy’s going to cut a bitch as he’s given up three goals this period, and Kaleta got boarded in the first period and hasn’t returned.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:50 pm EJGRgunner

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on March 28, 2009 at 8:50 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Worst autoimmune disorder EVER!

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You need to find a bubble to watch games from!
on March 28, 2009 at 8:51 pm Schnookie

I think this Rangers fan theory is probably true. I mean, I felt fit as a fiddle during the game this afternoon, although there was a faint sense of sadness coming from my immune system. It was at least engaged and working then. Hmph.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:51 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Yikes, Amy! That sounds like a Stars game!

I heard Hank got hit by a puck! Is he gonna be okay?
on March 28, 2009 at 8:52 pm Josh

Toronto’s getting bitchslapped by Boston…7-3 in the second. Ouch.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:53 pm Pookie

You need to find a bubble to watch games from!

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on March 28, 2009 at 8:54 pm EJGRgunner

Do does Ranger AutoImmune Disorder mean that your immune system is constantly going out and getting the fanciest most expensive antibodies that will never actually help? Is there a SARS antibody floating around your system?
on March 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm Pookie

constantly going out and getting the fanciest most expensive antibodies that will never actually help?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Totally!

OK, here’s what I want to know about this game — why hasn’t Oduya gone coast-to-coast yet?!
on March 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Inevitable injury for tonight’s game: Mark Fistric.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm Amy

I heard Hank got hit by a puck! Is he gonna be okay?

He’s stitched up and back in.

Does Ranger AutoImmune Disorder mean that your immune system is constantly going out and getting the fanciest most expensive antibodies that will never actually help?

That is brilliant.
on March 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm Schnookie

Do does Ranger AutoImmune Disorder mean that your immune system is constantly going out and getting the fanciest most expensive antibodies that will never actually help? Is there a SARS antibody floating around your system?

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: You bet it does! (I actually felt better as soon as the intermission show started. It was the sight of Ron Duguay, I bet.)

That Sabres game sounds like a nightmare!
on March 28, 2009 at 8:58 pm Josh

RAID is the new Mad Cow.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Wow, the Boston-Toronto game really turned. It was 4-3 Toronto when I last checked.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm Schnookie

That was a really strange call on Rupp, but my immune system loved it.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:01 pm Schnookie

Oh, that makes much more sense when they show the replay of the actual penalty. Heh.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

RAID!! HAHAHAHAHA!
on March 28, 2009 at 9:06 pm Amy

That Sabres game sounds like a nightmare!

I’m really wishing I picked up some vodka at the duty free today, let’s put it that way.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm Pookie

Poop! Now I’m wishing for some duty-free vodka, too.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm Schnookie

Poopity poop poop. I was getting MAJOR shutout vibes.

But on the bright side, my sinuses just cleared up.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm Josh

Clarkson’s fired.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:18 pm Schnookie

Stupid, stupid Clarkson. Sigh.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm Pookie

Ohhh, Paulie! *wails*
on March 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm Schnookie

Paulie is doubly fired. (Chico — that was TOTALLY a penalty.)
on March 28, 2009 at 9:22 pm Pookie

I can’t believe Paulie’s fired. This is the worst game ever!
on March 28, 2009 at 9:23 pm Schnookie

Wow, the Devils really look like a team that’s gearing up for a long playoff run. Here’s hoping we don’t have to kill penalties in the postseason! *Crosses fingers, squeezes eyes shut, and wishes*
on March 28, 2009 at 9:24 pm Schnookie

There’s no call on that takedown in front????
on March 28, 2009 at 9:30 pm Schnookie

Well THAT was craptastic! (And quit whining about the penalty, Chico. It wasn’t called. And if the Devils really wanted to win, perhaps they should have PLAYED BETTER.)
on March 28, 2009 at 9:31 pm Pookie

Gah. Stupid Devils. Do they realize how few games are left?
on March 28, 2009 at 9:31 pm mcguffers

It’s nice of the Habs and Sabres to give me a nice, close, highly irritating game here. Jerks.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:37 pm Schnookie

Oh, so speaking of color guys whining about bad calls, did anyone here watch the Rangers/Pens game this afternoon? I think Sam Rosen has finally snapped. Micheletti was losing his mind about a major they called against the Rangers, and was just repeating over and over, in an hysterical screech, “You can’t call that! You can’t! You can’t call that a penalty! YOU JUST CAN’T! You can’t call that!” Over and over and over. And finally Sam just said, “Well, they did, Joe.” HAHAHAHAHA!
on March 28, 2009 at 9:39 pm mcguffers

Maybe the Devils are trying to lose their last few games so they can catch their opponent off guard in the playoffs. (which, might I remind you, the Devils are definately in.)
on March 28, 2009 at 9:41 pm Schnookie

(which, might I remind you, the Devils are definately in.)

You don’t need to remind me. I was sitting there watching the last few pathetic minutes clicking off the clock here tonight and thinking, “There’s still hope, right? There’s still a chance we could miss, right?” :P
on March 28, 2009 at 9:41 pm Jeff in Hoboken

Welp, we’re officially in a nose dive. Smells like last season. We seem to have lost an awful amount of steam since 552.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:41 pm Pookie

(which, might I remind you, the Devils are definately in.)

I meant, “Do they realize they don’t have enough games to turn their bad habits around” not that they don’t have enough games to squeak in. :PPPPPP
on March 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm Schnookie

Oh, and I meant to say that there is no “catching the opponent off guard” when we’re facing the Rangers. I just… can’t… I can’t do that again. :(

I’m such a baby.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm Patty (in Dallas)

You think the Devils are stupid!? The Stars were ahead and gave up two stupid goals in the last stupid minute of the stupid second stupid period!

I guess it’s not impossible that they’re both stupid. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 9:44 pm Schnookie

Welp, we’re officially in a nose dive. Smells like last season. We seem to have lost an awful amount of steam since 552.

Yeah, it feels a lot like the second-round loss in 2006 after beating the Rangers. Like, everyone’s all “We did what we wanted this year.” Sigh.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:44 pm Pookie

I guess it’s not impossible that they’re both stupid. :P

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

If a=b and c=b, a=c.

Welp, we’re officially in a nose dive. Smells like last season.

Jeff, I could not agree more.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm Schnookie

You think the Devils are stupid!? The Stars were ahead and gave up two stupid goals in the last stupid minute of the stupid second stupid period!

At least it was the second period. The Devils were up 1-0 with 7 minutes left IN THE THIRD. And lost in regulation. You think that’s not stupid??? (And yeah, only one of our teams can be stupid. :P)
on March 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm mcguffers

I meant, “Do they realize they don’t have enough games to turn their bad habits around” not that they don’t have enough games to squeak in. :PPPPPP

That was just me whining about my teams being trainwrecks and leaving me worried about the playoffs.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m so sorry that the Devils’ wheels are falling off. Why did they wait until now if they were gonna do that?
on March 28, 2009 at 9:47 pm Amy

I think we all can agree that the stupidity is running rampant within our teams tonight.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:48 pm Pookie

Why did they wait until now if they were gonna do that?

Because as much as I love them, they hate me. And yet I come back year after year after year… :D

That was just me whining

Sorry, mcguffers, this is a whining-free zone.

[pause]

[pause]

[pause]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!
on March 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm Schnookie

Why did they wait until now if they were gonna do that?

That’s been their MO in the last couple of years. And by “last couple of years” I mean “as long as I’ve been a Devils fan”. :P

I think we all can agree that the stupidity is running rampant within our teams tonight.

Yeah, there is definitely no shortage of stupidity in the air.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm Schnookie

Sorry, mcguffers, this is a whining-free zone.

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on March 28, 2009 at 9:50 pm mcguffers

Sorry, mcguffers, this is a whining-free zone.

[pause]

[pause]

[pause]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Before I saw the HAHA’s, I was like WHHHHAAATTTTT????
on March 28, 2009 at 9:51 pm Schnookie

So no action for any games behind the barn tonight, eh?
on March 28, 2009 at 9:52 pm Pookie

Before I saw the HAHA’s, I was like WHHHHAAATTTTT????

It’s opposite day! It’s all smiles and sunshine here at IPB tonight! I love the Devils! Blobby Holik’s penalties are just a result of him caring too much! Scott Clemmensen is my favorite player of all time! And I never ever whine!
on March 28, 2009 at 9:52 pm Jeff in Hoboken

I will say this though: we definitely have a more solid squad compared to ’08. That said, I’ve never gone from such extreme confidence to such nervous uncertainty in so quick of a time period.

Something’s going on–the chemistry just isn’t there. I wasn’t a fan of bringing Zubrus back up to Gio/Elias, but I refuse to believe that’s the only reason for this kind of a let down.

They’ve got 7 games to turn this funk around and head into the playoffs strong. If nothing changes, a hot team like Pittsburgh is just going to walk all over us.

/rant
on March 28, 2009 at 9:53 pm Amy

Scott Clemmensen is my favorite player of all time!

Now you’ve just gone too far.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:53 pm mcguffers

Okay, this face off is nucking futs. There’s a minute left on the clock with a face off right in front of Price. So the Sabs pull Miller, get the extra guy then both teams line up. Defense all in front of Price, Sabres offense in front of them. Harry Neale pointed out it looked more like football.
on March 28, 2009 at 9:57 pm Pookie

That said, I’ve never gone from such extreme confidence to such nervous uncertainty in so quick of a time period.

I was just saying the same thing to Schnookie earlier this week. Of course, I don’t usually feel extreme confidence, so maybe that’s why I’ve never had such a quick turn-around… But seriously, I really did think two weeks ago that the team was a juggernaut. After Monday night’s game, I’m now resigned to knowing that they’ve got some serious issues. The fact that Zach’s goal-scoring has dried up is troubling. Although maybe he’s just in a down streak and he’ll turn it on with two games to go and the rest of the guys will feed off it? Nah. Who am I kidding. We’ll still have Blobby taking stupid penalties and Havelid giving pucks up and Whitey being shockingly injury-prone.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm Schnookie

That said, I’ve never gone from such extreme confidence to such nervous uncertainty in so quick of a time period.

Me neither! It’s INSANE! Two weeks ago I seriously believed there wasn’t a single team in hockey that could beat us. I was like, “Is this what it feels like to be a Red Wings fan?” I’ve NEVER been so confident in a Devils team as I was in this one. This is a really impressive wheels-falling-off, I gotta say. But that’s the Devils — they’re always inventing new and subtle ways to break my heart. Heh.

I find the Zubrus/Gio/Patty line weird. I really, really like Zubrus (because I expect nothing from him other than being very tall), and when they’re working well, I think he’s a good fit for Patty (what with Patty being a puck-possession winger and Zubrus being a puck-averse center), but when it’s not quite going… sheesh.

I think I’m going to start blaming this season on Rolston. Where the hell has he been during all of this? :P
on March 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm mcguffers

Fucking Shootout.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm Pookie

Scott Clemmensen is my favorite player of all time!

Now you’ve just gone too far.

I know! I was a little shocked that my computer even let me write that. I blame the new laptop. It wasn’t around for the Clemmer Reign of Terror.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:02 pm mcguffers

Scott Clemmensen is my favorite player of all time!

Now you’ve just gone too far.

So why do you have a Shanahan jersey?
on March 28, 2009 at 10:02 pm mcguffers

Ugh. We really need the Stars to win.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The Devils were up 1-0 with 7 minutes left IN THE THIRD.

That is bad. Last season we were up 4-0 with 6 minutes left against the frickin’ KINGS, and lost that game.

This season we lose them all a lot sooner.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Ugh. We really need the Stars to win.

Love to help you, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:04 pm Jeff in Hoboken

Hah, OK, maybe “extreme confidence” is an overstatement. How bout “feelin good?”
on March 28, 2009 at 10:06 pm mcguffers

Love to help you, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

I stopped breathing with 5 minutes left in the third.

Seriously. Another round of fucking shootout.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:07 pm Patty (in Dallas)

So no action for any games behind the barn tonight, eh?

No, and it’s been way too long. I’m tempted to lower my standards.

I could say if nobody left with an injury I’d take it behind the barn, but that ship has sailed.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:08 pm Heather B.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That game was almost worth it to see Toni Lydman win the shootout.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:08 pm Amy

Sweet Finn in a cab. Toni Lydman wins for Buffalo in the shootout.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:10 pm mcguffers

So no action for any games behind the barn tonight, eh?

No. This game and I just broke up. I’m about to go hook up with his best friend.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:10 pm Pookie

I actually did feel extreme confidence, though! Come to think of it, the last time I felt that confident was the afternoon before Game 7 in 2001. That should have been my first warning.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm Pookie

Toni Lydman is a shootout-winning monster!
on March 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm Meg

That game was almost worth it to see Toni Lydman win the shootout.

I’m pretty sure the end times are now upon us.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:12 pm mcguffers

Is Lydman dressed as the black Power Ranger right now?
on March 28, 2009 at 10:13 pm Amy

mcguffers, I think so.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:14 pm Heather B.

Kevin Sylvester: Can you explain your move to us?
Toni: Well, the key was, there was no move.

Seriously, if that point we gave Montreal pushed us out, at least I can see I was happy at the time.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:16 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Yay, Sabres! Do y’all still need us to win? Cuz… um… don’t bank on it.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:18 pm Meg

Patty, the Sabres are 3 behind Florida, so yeah, the Stars winning would be helpful.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:19 pm Heather B.

Patty, we need to win all of our games, we need the Panthers and Canadiens to lose as much as possible and we need Jupiter and Mars to switch places during a full moon on a Thursday evening.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:20 pm mcguffers

Patty, we don’t need you to beat them. We need you to shoot their plane down.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:24 pm Amy

we need to win all of our games, we need the Panthers and Canadiens to lose as much as possible and we need Jupiter and Mars to switch places during a full moon on a Thursday evening.

Only that? Glad to see slaying the dragon was removed from the list.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:24 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Now, shooting their plane down and/or switching Jupiter and Mars might be doable. The Stars winning another game? Ever? Not doable.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:25 pm Schnookie

Now, shooting their plane down and/or switching Jupiter and Mars might be doable. The Stars winning another game? Ever? Not doable.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s the spirit Patty. You can come sit over here with me. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 10:29 pm Patty (in Dallas)

DUDE! Robidas just had to leave the game with the trainer.

I hate hockey SO MUCH.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:30 pm Patty (in Dallas)

You can come sit over here with me. :P

Thanks, Schnookie. *sniffle*
on March 28, 2009 at 10:33 pm mcguffers

Jeebis Patty! Seriously, who do you guys have left?? Get those guys some Flintstones vitamens!

I read some of the comments on Four Habs Fans… apparently Miller’s gay cause he owns a clothing store, Roy is a diving “twat” and Rivet’s a douche. ROY DOESN’T DIVE!!
on March 28, 2009 at 10:35 pm mcguffers

Only that? Glad to see slaying the dragon was removed from the list.

Only cause we’ve tried that already.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:35 pm Schnookie

apparently Miller’s gay cause he owns a clothing store, Roy is a diving “twat” and Rivet’s a douche. ROY DOESN’T DIVE!!

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on March 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm Meg

apparently Miller’s gay cause he owns a clothing store, Roy is a diving “twat” and Rivet’s a douche. ROY DOESN’T DIVE!!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: He can’t help being small!
on March 28, 2009 at 10:44 pm Heather B.

You guys, if the Sabres season could just end right here, I might be happy. I feel like ending it with that Toni postgame interview would be fine. Maybe I won’t watch everyone tear their hair out over the next 7 games.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:48 pm mcguffers

Heather, I totally agree. They did the same thing last season, where it wasn’t until the last game that we actually had some peace. (and then they won.)
on March 28, 2009 at 10:52 pm KG

1. Zach is never going to score again.
2. The Devils are going to lose in the first round at this rate.
3. I hate Devils hockey right now.
4. Travis is still sexy.

I’m done.
on March 28, 2009 at 10:55 pm Pookie

KG, I could not agree more! :D
on March 28, 2009 at 11:00 pm Schnookie

KG, that’s about where I’m at, too. Except for “5. The Devils are literally making me sick.”
on March 28, 2009 at 11:02 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The thing that irks Tippett, he said, was, “We work hard for our goals, and the other team doesn’t.”
on March 28, 2009 at 11:03 pm Schnookie

“We work hard for our goals, and the other team doesn’t.”

OUCH. That’s… harsh.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:04 pm Pookie

Wow. Tippett, not mincing words.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:06 pm Heather B.

I love Tippett. If we fire Lindy, I want to steal him.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:06 pm Myra

“We work hard for our goals, and the other team doesn’t.”

OUCH. That’s… harsh.

Harsh, but true. Sigh.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:09 pm Myra

I love Tippett. If we fire Lindy, I want to steal him.

Hands off, Heather! Hey, wait, they aren’t talking about firing Lindy are they? He’s an institution.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:10 pm kristin

Good evening everyone! What are we doing to drown our sorrows tonight?
on March 28, 2009 at 11:18 pm Meg

Hey, wait, they aren’t talking about firing Lindy are they? He’s an institution.

If by “they” you mean fans, yes. If by “they” you mean the people who actually have the power to fire him, no.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:22 pm kristin

dude, I love when you guys lepore me!
on March 28, 2009 at 11:24 pm Pookie

Sorry, Kristin! We’re actually watching the last 8 minutes of the Flyers game on TiVo delay. We don’t know how it ends, so we’re going to assume you were talking about the Habs. Heh.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:26 pm kristin

Oh, the Flyers game. I didn’t see that one so I can’t ruin it for you…
on March 28, 2009 at 11:28 pm Pookie

It’s been fun. A little wild, but fun.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:31 pm Schnookie

Oh, the Flyers game. I didn’t see that one so I can’t ruin it for you…

HAHAHAHAHA! I kind of suspected as much. :P
on March 28, 2009 at 11:31 pm kristin

I was banished to the upstairs tv for the Habs game, while Rod watched the Flyers downstairs on the plasma. I hate when they play on the same day, but at least I didn’t have to watch on Tivo!
on March 28, 2009 at 11:48 pm Pookie

Hm, all you missed was a shootout. Stupid shootout.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:53 pm Pookie

I stand corrected — all you missed was Beaker going skate-first into the goalie’s groin to score in the shootout!
on March 28, 2009 at 11:55 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Yikes! I’m sorry I missed that one, myself!
on March 28, 2009 at 11:55 pm Schnookie

Beaker’s a genius. He distracts the goalie with a skate to the nuts, and then slips the puck into the net when the guy’s not looking.
on March 28, 2009 at 11:57 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Dumb Yahoo told me that Nik Hagman wasn’t going to play in today’s game. Instead, he DOES play and he scores! From the Paddler bench! GRR!
on March 28, 2009 at 11:58 pm Patty (in Dallas)

when the guy’s not looking

That’s putting it mildly. :D
on March 29, 2009 at 1:05 am Caitlin

And to think I was so happy that Robidas signed my birthday card. Sigh. …Poor Stars. Sort of. Tippett is going to have a stroke at this rate.

(Ooh, -Ookies! Guess what I got for my birthday? Cooking lessons!)
on March 29, 2009 at 1:12 am Patty (in Dallas)

Happy Birthday, Caitlin!

Robi signed your card? That’s so cool. Poor guy. They’re dropping like flies out there.
on March 29, 2009 at 7:45 am Grrrreg

Hi everyone!

I haven’t watched the sabres and the habs, because I was too busy throwing up all over the place this night. But that’s ok, because I’m sure I had more fun that way. It’s really a miracle we’re still 8th at this point!

Oh, and don’t be sad devils fans. I’m sure this is just a case of “let’s relax a bit before the playoffs start and we return to kicking everyone’s ass”. It’s always nerve-wracking when that happens, but I’m not sure you should worry too much. Since they’ve lost to the bruins, they know they probably won’t finish first, so those remaining games are pretty meaningless to them.

And there’s still hope for you guys, you could always end up playing the habs in the first round.
*runs in circles screaming noooooooooooooo!*
on March 29, 2009 at 11:25 am Douglas

For the sake of the team, I think I should stop going to Devils’ games this year. We went last night. That was the fourth game we’ve been to this year. The Devils lost three out of the four. And the one they won, Marty got hurt.
on March 29, 2009 at 11:32 am Douglas

I blame the defensemen for the skid, by the way. They’ves got to get tougher and stronger. Opponents are getting to pucks in front and crashing into Marty. He’s getting minimal protection. Stevens would never let this nonsense happen.
on March 29, 2009 at 1:27 pm Schnookie

Good morning, everyone, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAITLIN!!!! Cooking lessons sounds like a great gift — what kind are they? Is it a specific oeuvre? How awesome!
on March 29, 2009 at 1:40 pm Pookie

Happy birthday, Caitlin! Cooking lessons?! What a great gift! You’ll have to tell us how they go!

As for the Devils, they all showing signs of being fat and lazy — I’m not blaming any one aspect of the team. They’ll all to blame, they all need to shape up!
on March 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm Schnookie

They’ll all to blame, they all need to shape up!

Word! (And we shouldn’t forget that Scott Stevens himself presided over many a March Swoon. So he’s not blameless either! :PPPPP)
on March 30, 2009 at 1:28 pm KenF

wtf? (i finally got to watch the Carolina game late last night, took my little girl to a bday party Saturday)

I blame Doc. and the Hockey Gods. and the Unseen Hand connected to the arms of the Hockey Gods.

All was fine in the universe until Doc said “Forth shots on Marty and Marty stopped all 40″ – very sneaky Doc, as if the Hockey Gods cant figure that one out. You might as well taunt them with “Marty has a shutout going – Marty has a shutout going” while dancing in your nickers and waving a flag.

They really need a fan to stand behind their booth and any time Doc or Chico mentions anything even remotely associated with a shutout the fan gets to slap them in the back of the noggin. or flick their ears – which could be difficult with headsets and all – ok, 2 fans, one to move the headset and the other to flick ear. ok, 3 fans, one mans the headset, one flicks, the other hits them with a plastic beer bottle.
on March 30, 2009 at 1:30 pm KenF

and another fan to run down and junk punch Steve C, and when he screams “why?!?!” say “You Know Why” and run away.

(hehe. stole that from ‘What Happens in Vegas’)