Today is a very exciting day at IPB because we’ve declared our very own fake holiday: Gentle Reader Appreciation Day. In honor of the day, we’re going to pretend we sent each and every one of you flowers and a modest gift card for Olive Garden.
Actual flower arrangement given to Schnookie at work for another fake holiday, Administrative Professionals Day
The reason for this celebration? Well, you, Gentle Reader and IPB Irregular, got some great press today, from David Lee over at Red And Black Hockey:
I highly, highly recommend the brilliant Interchangeable Parts blog for a Devils point of view. Not only are the authors of this blog very knowledgeable, but they possess a blistering wit. On top of all that, they and their readers have an uncommon levelheaded analysis of the game. Please give them a visit and take time to read the comments.
Clearly David Lee has no idea what he’s talking about when he says the authors of this blog are knowledgeable and/or brilliant, but he’s spot-on about you guys. So thanks, everyone, for making IPB such a fun (and uncommonly levelheaded) place to be. You all rawk!
Awww! I kind of feel I should be on my best behavior tonight, but I’m watching this game with Jack Edwards who’s extra douchy tonight, so “uncommonly levelheaded” might not be the first adjective that comes to mind.
FIRST!!!!1!!! LOLZ!!!
Sorry, I just couldn’t help it.
Then I wasn’t even first. That makes it better actually.
Then I wasn’t even first. That makes it better actually.
Sorry, andrew! ookies, delete my comment!
andrew, that makes it so much more genuine, the not being first. :D
And mcguffers, your uncommon levelheadedness is exactly what’s needed to combat Jack Edwards.
Sorry, andrew! ookies, delete my comment!
It’s cool. I was just laughing to myself about that would look if some random came over here looking for level-headed commentary and that was the first thing they saw.
andrew’s trying to sabotage you guys!
I was just laughing to myself about that would look if some random came over here looking for level-headed commentary and that was the first thing they saw.
We should tank their level headedness! Devilz sux ballz! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Sabrez rulz!!
And I admit, I might like the Bruins if I hadn’t already pledged my undying love to two other division teams, but they’re not the Red Wings. Is Edwards really going to get me to believe Lucic used “finesse”?? Really? Maybe the shampoo brand.
Awww for the double shoutout. And those flowers are absolutely gorgeous. I love the yellow roses.
I’m protecting IPB from outlanders!
Just kidding, I’m just being stupid, as per usual.
Anyways, I’m outta here. See you all later, wish me luck! By this time tomorrow I’ll be putting up with drunken Duck fans in some Anaheim dive bar. Woo!
Poor mcguffers, stuck with Jack Edwards… I’m happy to say I’ve miraculously avoided him since the beginning of this dreadful series.
I’ll be putting up with drunken Duck fans in some Anaheim dive bar.
That sounds like the beginning of a gory, horror movie. Good luck, andrew!
I was just laughing to myself about that would look if some random came over here looking for level-headed commentary and that was the first thing they saw.
I LOVE IT! :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Really? Maybe the shampoo brand.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Poor Milan. He’s out there finessing all over the place, and all you see is the brute. He just can’t win. (Lucky for him, neither can the Habs.)
Amy, I love yellow roses too! These flowers are SO fragrant. I’m totally delighted by them. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a floral arrangement with so many nice flowers and so few of the filler kind. Normally I just get, like, carnations and baby’s breath. Heh.
And congrats fo the deserved acknowledgement, Ookies. Champagne for everyone!
That sounds like the beginning of a gory, horror movie. Good luck, andrew!
If they’re lucky, that’s all it’ll be! (I’m a handful)
Later!
See ya, andrew! Have a great trip — have fun, and good luck! :D
He just can’t win. (Lucky for him, neither can the Habs.)
Ouch! Burn!!! Oh, it’s on!
Champagne for everyone!
I’d concur, but only if you’re ponying up for the champagne. I’m too cheap to give anything more than flowers and Olive Garden gift cards. :P
(Virtual Champagne that is)
That’s an important qualifier, Grrrreg. :P
Grrrreg, I was on the other channel and they did an opening with the most depressing music I’ve ever heard (some line about “hanging you up to die” or something like that) and clips of the Habs. So it was either Edwards or suicidal Habs. I’m still not sure I chose correctly.
Ouch! Burn!!! Oh, it’s on!
Yeah, yeah, whatever. I’m so afraid. :P
Yeah, yeah, whatever. I’m so afraid. :P
This is where having a good team would be helpful…
Go Pens!
This is where having a good team would be helpful…
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Shit. Again, a fluke goal after a period of solid play…
Dude. That Boston goal was so. bad. I’m beginning to feel like it might not be Montreal’s year.
Fuck that…. Every single time they have a chance they have to freaking score. Jeez.
I’m beginning to feel like it might not be Montreal’s year.
Yeah. I’m starting to think that too… :P
I’m beginning to feel like it might not be Montreal’s year.
Same here. I wonder how long after their elimination it will take Montreal to announce that Gainey has chosen to pursue other opportunities?
I’m beginning to feel like it might not be Montreal’s year.
There’s still Brahms to be played right? Like a minuet?
My computer tanked with about 5 minutes left but don’t worry, I got back on to hear Boston’s leading by two and O’Byrne did something dumb.
I wonder how long after their elimination it will take Montreal to announce that Gainey has chosen to pursue other opportunities?
That would reeeeally suck. I’m starting to maybe lean towards accepting the concept that it’s a possibility we won’t win the cup this season. But Gainey leaving? Please don’t let that happen.
I turned on Vs. because for some bizarre reason I thought the Bruins-Habs game was on Vs. But because I’m blacked out of the Rangers-Caps game that’s actually on the channel I got treated to some semi-homoerotic ultimate fighting instead. I was so confused. Isn’t it great that hockey is on Vs.?! Anyway…
Those flowers are gorgeous, Schnookie. Knowledgeable and witty sounds like the -Ookies to me. Nice try with the modesty though. :D
There’s still Brahms to be played right? Like a minuet?
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Of course, sweetie. And then the Habs will get to go live on a big farm, where they can run around all day and have lots of other Habs to play with…
Hey, did you guys know Danica Patrick is a chick in a male dominated sport. She didn’t go to prom cause she’s tough. Yeah, she gets in people’s faces, but just cause she’s a girl doesn’t me SHUT THE FUCK UP!! I don’t care!!
Of course, sweetie. And then the Habs will get to go live on a big farm, where they can run around all day and have lots of other Habs to play with…
Yeah!! And maybe they can play with my cats Sylvestor, and Bianca, and Katrina, and Rosencrantz, and…. hey, wait….
I got treated to some semi-homoerotic ultimate fighting instead. I was so confused. Isn’t it great that hockey is on Vs.?!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! There was some of that on when I flipped the tv on before the games started. Kinky, Blersus! It’s like when they had that weird Tapout show on instead of the Awards Show two years ago.
Knowledgeable and witty sounds like the -Ookies to me. Nice try with the modesty though. :D
*Blushes* Heh. Actually, we were just so delighted to see the comments here getting such good press! You guys really are the bestest!
But because I’m blacked out of the Rangers-Caps game that’s actually on the channel I got treated to some semi-homoerotic ultimate fighting instead.
same difference.
Actually, we were just so delighted to see the comments here getting such good press!
Hey, remember “cock”night? heh heh.
And maybe they can play with my cats Sylvestor, and Bianca, and Katrina, and Rosencrantz, and…. hey, wait….
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And that Danica Patrick commercial is so annoying. I’m like, “Oh, that’s Danica Patrick? I didn’t realize she made commercials where she left her clothes on.”
Nice try with the modesty though. :D
I was afraid it was tacky to post that, but I was just so pleased to see the community as a whole here getting recognized for being the bomdiggety! And yes, I do remember cock night. That was fun. And level-headed.
Hey, remember “cock”night? heh heh.
That was the very apex of uncommon levelheadedness. :D
And then the Habs will get to go live on a big farm, where they can run around all day and have lots of other Habs to play with…
The Tits: Sounds good as long as there’s women, and vodka and cars.
I know I’m way behind but what is this about my legendary tweets?
And this is the cutest post ever.
The Tits: Sounds good as long as there’s women, and vodka and cars.</i.
That kind of sums up the problem with the Habs right there, doesn’t it?
The Tits: Sounds good as long as there’s women, and vodka and cars.
Basically the farm is a lot like Carey Price’s house.
I know I’m way behind but what is this about my legendary tweets?
Something about making everyone hungry and then inspiring andrew to explain the Sharks key players in terms of what part of poutine they’d be. Hee! Congratulations on the sweep!
Is Looch back yet? I don’t have Center Ice, so I’m stuck watching the Capitals @ the Rangers instead of Bruins @ Montreal. Sam Rosen and Joe Michelleti are SO annoying.
Is Looch back yet?
yup
Were you drunk all day, alix? :D
The Tits: Sounds good as long as there’s women, and vodka and cars.
Basically the farm is a lot like Carey Price’s house.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to both of you!
Did anyone else see those crazy pictures that leaked on the internets after the All Star Break of Carey Price smoking? For some reason I just thought of that and started to giggle. He looked like such a tool. And his hair sticks straight up. It never moves. He creeps me out.
I can sum up this entire Habs/Broons round.
First period: Habs play really well, and give their fans the false hope that they might have a chance.
Second period: Slowly start drifting into hopelessness. Miss open nets. Take dumb penalties. Get outscored.
Third period: Turn tv off.
Did anyone else see those crazy pictures that leaked on the internets after the All Star Break of Carey Price smoking?
I didn’t. I hope they were as good as the ones a year or two ago of Phaneuf and Kiprusoff smoking in a place that looked rather less than family-friendly.
Hee! Congratulations on the sweep!
Thank you! WOOOOOOOO!
Were you drunk all day, alix? :D
Well, just until lunch time. :D
Great way to end a great season. This is not only going to be a sweep, but also a blowout. Cue the booing from the home crowd.
I hope Grrrreg’s gone to bed already.
I hope Grrrreg’s gone to bed already.
Not yet, but I have a feeling I won’t watch the third period! :)
Or not. Sorry Grrrreg, this is crappy to watch at 8:30pm, it’s gotta really suck at, what 2 am?
It looks like police cars in Montreal will be safe tonight. Thanks, Habs, for keeping the rioting hordes from menacing the local constabulary.
I hope they were as good as the ones a year or two ago of Phaneuf and Kiprusoff smoking in a place that looked rather less than family-friendly.
Yeah, they were equally shocking and horrifying, except I believe Price was smoking more than one cigarette at a time in one of the pictures. I have never clutched my pearls so hard. :P
I hope they were as good as the ones a year or two ago of Phaneuf and Kiprusoff smoking in a place that looked rather less than family-friendly.
I didn’t see the ones of Phaneuf and Kiprusoff, but the ones of Price make him look pretty toolish.
My favorite “scandalous” photo is still the one of Derek Roy getting his bits grabbed while out on the town.
Thanks, Habs, for keeping the rioting hordes from menacing the local constabulary.
They’re nothing if not conscientious citizens.
*sigh*
My favorite “scandalous” photo is still the one of Derek Roy getting his bits grabbed while out on the town.
That one is HILARIOUS!
I love Price carrying on the long tradition of toolish Montreal goaltenders, waving his arms at the jeering home fans. Heh.
My favorite “scandalous” photo is still the one of Derek Roy getting his bits grabbed while out on the town.
That one is HILARIOUS!
That is a great one. I also like the one of him lying on the ground with only one flip flop. Oh, Roy-z . . .
Isn’t he getting his bits grabbed by a teammate, too?
Not to defend the little meatballs, but I think most of the scandalous photos were taken in July in Mexico. If the only thing those little douche rockets do while their in Mexico is smoke cigarettes, I’ll sleep soundly. It’s when farm animals are abused that I’ll start worrying.
Yeah it sucks at 2:30am, but at the same time I’m too tired to really care anymore. :P Seriously, I’m completely indifferent now. The only thing I’m upset about is to see this once promising team ending its existence under the boos of its fans. This is the last time some of the habs are wearing this jersey, so it sucks that it will end like this. This team is gonna be very different next season.
If the only thing those little douche rockets do while their in Mexico is smoke cigarettes, I’ll sleep soundly.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, I really love when the Canadian sports media gets all het up about pictures of hockey players smoking. I mean, really? That’s a scandal? SURELY these guys can do better than that. :P
This team is gonna be very different next season.
I wanted to ask your predictions earlier. I know there’s a grocery list of UFA’s this year. I’m sure before his injury, Komi was a definate keeper, but I can’t really say the same now. And it kills me, cause I love the guy.
I’d almost be able to stomach this Habs game if I were getting it in HD. At least then I could see Kovalev.
Yeah, I really love when the Canadian sports media gets all het up about pictures of hockey players smoking. I mean, really? That’s a scandal? SURELY these guys can do better than that. :P
Yeah, they treat hockey players smoking kind of the way we treat football players, say, shooting themself in the leg.
“It’s when farm animals are abused that I’ll start worrying.”
I’m sorry, but I can’t stop laughing at this. That and ‘little douche rockets.’ You’re hilarious, mcguffers.
But I think the award for most scandalous photograph of anyone who ever played in the NHL goes to Jiri Tlusty of the Maple Leafs who took pictures of himself in his birthday suit and then posted it on the internet or something. God, could you imagine what Lou would do if any of his players did something like that? I don’t think anyone would ever hear from the kid again.
I’d almost be able to stomach this Habs game if I were getting it in HD. At least then I could see Kovalev.
I went in steps. First I was watching the Jack Edwards feed, then I muted him and listened to CJAD. Then I shut the game off and just listened. Now I’m in blissful ignorance. Tonight, I’m going to pretend the season ended with the Leafs game.
SURELY these guys can do better than that.
One of the Sabres blogs (damned if I can remember which one) had a photo last summer of some lovely ladies posing with Derek Roy, Chris Chelios, MA Fleury and what was later identified as a bareassed Maxime Talbot. The only scandalous part of the photo was that the women in the picture were young enough to be Cheli’s offspring and Talbot really needed to tan his ass if he was going to bare all for the camera.
Yeah, they treat hockey players smoking kind of the way we treat football players, say, shooting themself in the leg.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s so true! And then they also pretend that all the various pedophilia scandals that keep springing up out of Junior hockey never happened. Nope! Our sport is WAY cleaner than all those other professional sports!
<i.nd then they also pretend that all the various pedophilia scandals that keep springing up out of Junior hockey never happened. Nope! Our sport is WAY cleaner than all those other professional sports!
Well if smoking is such a big deal it must be!
Okay, the Bruins are NOT winning the Cup this year. NESN is spending this intermission running a retrospective… of their first three games of the playoffs.
Well if smoking is such a big deal it must be!
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Of course!
Hm. The alternative to watching the NESN “Bruins Ascendant” intermission show is to watch MSG’s intermission analysis provided by David Lee, Knicks forward. I guess I’ll be going soundless for the next few minutes.
Yeah, I really love when the Canadian sports media gets all het up about pictures of hockey players smoking. I mean, really? That’s a scandal? SURELY these guys can do better than that. :P
A friend sent me a youtube video that was pictures of their scandalous behavior. The funniest one was Komisarek, um, displeased with the blonde sitting on his lap. Another great one was a very drunk Markov with Ovie (I think). Neither of which made me grab my rosary.
Yeah, they treat hockey players smoking kind of the way we treat football players, say, shooting themself in the leg.
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Self-inflicted gun shot wounds by football players in nightclubs is never not funny.
Oh jeebus, the Canucks aren’t winning the Cup either. One of the Vancouver papers is running a “send us your Cup parade route” contest.
I wanted to ask your predictions earlier. I know there’s a grocery list of UFA’s this year. I’m sure before his injury, Komi was a definate keeper, but I can’t really say the same now. And it kills me, cause I love the guy.
I hope they keep Komisarek. He’s had an awful season, but the only positive of that is that he’s gonna be cheaper. I still believe he can go back to the player he was. Anyway, I’ll have all summer long to think about that!
Well well well, it’s time to call it a night. And a season too!
Hopefully, now I’ll be able to actually enjoy the rest of the playoffs! :P
You can just be sure that I’ll root hard for whoever plays Boston for the rest of the playoffs. (I’m gonna say it aloud: right now I’d easily root for the Rangers over the Bruins)
Thanks, Kellyn. I try to bring a touch of class to the place :D
Bonne nuit, Grrrreg! Rangers/Caps then Rangers/Bruins. The hockey gods are sick, sick, sick deities.
G’night, Grrrreg! And remember — it’ll be a beautiful day tomorrow!
Ok, this has nothing to do with hockey but I need to share. My sister is hiking the Appalachian Trail right now. Today she hiked 29 miles. With a full pack. My sister is a hiking machine!
Now I’m in blissful ignorance. Tonight, I’m going to pretend the season ended with the Leafs game.
Yeah, I’ve switched over to ANTM. It’s also annoying, but not as annoying as Jack Edwards and those darn habs. I will have to watch the part where Price gestured to the crowd. Poor lil guy…
Good night, Grrrreg!
Good night, Grrrreg!
I will have to watch the part where Price gestured to the crowd. Poor lil guy…
I was watching a rerun of Law and Order. I’d like to see the Price gesture. I also noticed Komi and Lucic fought again. I hope that ended well.
Meg, I’ve totally wanted to do that since I read about it in the 6th grade. I’m a procrastinator obviously. 29 miles is crazy!
the Canucks aren’t winning the Cup either. One of the Vancouver papers is running a “send us your Cup parade route” contest.
Sweet Swede on a meatball, I just dropped by here to comment about that. Fucking ass clowns. I can’t believe I eventually might want to be a sports journalist with these guys. I think I need to rethink this…
I missed Looch’s fight! I was watching the Caps/Rangers game. Bummer. I hope it was one of Looch’s one-punch knockouts. :P
And Meg, your sister is AMAZING! YEESH!
I can’t believe I eventually might want to be a sports journalist with these guys. I think I need to rethink this…
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It seems like such an OBVIOUS trap to not fall into. I just don’t get it!
Meg, I’ve totally wanted to do that since I read about it in the 6th grade. I’m a procrastinator obviously.
I’d love too do it, but I’m too lazy and out of shape. I promised I’d hike with her for four days or so when she gets up near NYC. We’ll be doing much less than 29 miles a day.
So thanks, everyone, for making IPB such a fun (and uncommonly levelheaded) place to be. You all rawk!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO! We’re number one! We’re number one!!!!1!!!!11!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO! We’re number one! We’re number one!!!!1!!!!11!
We are!! We really are!!! :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I hope it was one of Looch’s one-punch knockouts. :P
It was.
I hope it was one of Looch’s one-punch knockouts. :P
Most likely with his breath. And yes, I am getting infantile now :P
Most likely with his breath.
It doesn’t matter — I still think he’s dreeeeaaaammmmy. :D
I still think he’s dreeeeaaaammmmy. :D
Eeeewwww.
Oh, and:
Dear Sabres (including Kevin, Rob, Mike R, RJ, and Harry),
Don’t you even dare with that “it could have been us” bullhonky! You had just as many games as the Habs did to get into the playoffs and you effing blew it. So just console yourselves that you didn’t get humiliated by the Bruins and shut it.
Love,
mcguggs.
P.S. I still love you.
I just want the administrator of this blog to know that while I was reading the comments, I noticed an unpimped blog on the blogroll. My lawyer will be contacting you soon.
Frisby, if you want us to take you off, we can! :P (Actually, it was just the other night that Pookie was like, “Holy crap — we don’t have Frisby on our blogroll. How is that POSSIBLE?”)
This is too good not to share. Bruce Boudreau on his non-English speaking baby goaltender, Simeon Varlamov:
“[M]y level of communication with him is patting him on the butt or saying, ‘Go get ‘em.”’
Isn’t the realm of professional sports a glorious, slightly homerotic place?
I guess you can leave it up there, well as long as I don’t have to fill out the questionnaire that is.
I love how the shocked Sam Rosen and the other guy who calls the Rangers games actually manage to sound that Sean Avery has taken an incredibly stupid penalty that may cost his team their tenuous one goal lead. No. Way. I bet you eleven hours after this game is over John Tortorella will be caught trying to dump Avery’s lifeless, stupid-penalty-taking body into the Hudson River.
Ooops. Hey assholes, I wasn’t serious when I said pelt them with bottles. Don’t shoot em for the love of God. I was just kidding.
well as long as I don’t have to fill out the questionnaire that is.
Nah. There’s no paperwork. But there are massive administrative fees. I hope you don’t mind. :P
But there are massive administrative fees. I hope you don’t mind. :P
Don’t mind at all. I’m sure with all my google adds, pay per clicks, and pop-up adds that they will cover all of the administrative fees. :P
By the way, I’m sure that you must have gotten all of the emails that I did to join the Elias fan club. May I ask why you didn’t?
I’m sure with all my google adds, pay per clicks, and pop-up adds that they will cover all of the administrative fees. :P
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Blogging really is a lucrative venture, isn’t it? :P
We didn’t join the Patty fan club because we didn’t like the look of the little button thing you were supposed to put on your sidebar. We are VERY protective of the way IPB looks. That’s why we turned down SB Nation ages ago (before the current world-domination Martle incarnation), too. We’re aesthetes here. :P
WOOOO!!!1!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on the notoriety, IPB!
And this particular comment thread is fully living up to the fame.
We’re aesthetes here. :P
Demonic staring dogs are extremely aesthetically pleasing.
Hey, that’s all on you, Patty! You’re the uncommonly levelheaded one here!
Am I the only one who’s sitting around feeling bad for Carey Price?
Am I the only one who’s sitting around feeling bad for Carey Price?
Well I’m certainly not! :P
Well, I hope Carey has a few smokes tonight and enjoys a nice long summer, poor dear.
Am I the only one who’s sitting around feeling bad for Carey Price?
I would like to punch Bob Gainey in the face for his psychological destruction of a 21 year old goalie. Halak should have played at least one of these horrid games. And not because Halak would have won, but at least it would have taken some of the scapegoatery away from Price. (and yeah, I know scapegoatery isn’t a word, but I’m making it one tonight.)
Well I’m certainly not! :P
That’s because he stands erect and doesn’t look like his mom and dad were related before marriage. :P
Scapegoatery is my new favorite word. And that’s pretty much what I’m sitting around thinking. I just feel bad that a kid is going to shoulder a great deal of the blame for the Canadiens just being a shitty souless team. Scapegoatery indeed.
That’s because he stands erect and doesn’t look like his mom and dad were related before marriage. :P
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Patty, you’d be proud of me! I’ve been on my best behavior! Any mention of drugs, alcohol, and/or hookers has NOT been provoked by me!
Hey! Who you callin’ levelheaded?!
That’s because he stands erect and doesn’t look like his mom and dad were related before marriage. :P
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I just feel bad that a kid is going to shoulder a great deal of the blame for the Canadiens just being a shitty souless team.
Maybe Patrick Roy can have a chat with him in the off season.
Patty, you’d be proud of me! I’ve been on my best behavior!
Devilz sux ballz! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Sabrez rulz!!
Hmmm…
Speaking of which, don’t I get some hookers and blow for winning the AmazingLeague?
David Lee has obviously missed the threads where I drunkenly tell you guys to take a pantless Matty for a ride a cab. HAHAHA.
Hey! Who you callin’ levelheaded?!
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I knew that would get your dander up. :D
Speaking of which, don’t I get some hookers and blow for winning the AmazingLeague?
No, you get bragging rights. The hookers and blow are for the commish. You’ll have to talk to andrew about that. :P
David Lee has obviously missed the threads where I drunkenly tell you guys to take a pantless Matty for a ride a cab. HAHAHA.
If you don’t see how uncommonly levelheaded that sort of commentary is, you MUST be drunk! :P
Patty, you’d be proud of me! I’ve been on my best behavior!
Devilz sux ballz! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Sabrez rulz!!
Hmmm…
Oh. yeah. Well, when I said “best behavior” I was speaking comparatively.
David Lee has obviously missed the threads where I drunkenly tell you guys to take a pantless Matty for a ride a cab. HAHAHA.
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oh, and alix, I was gonna tell you how funny it looked to have that one guy leave a comment about having you on the radio after I left that oh so professional looking comment about you in fish nets dragging your drunk door-beating boyfriend home for bed.
Frisby, I was so sure I’d put your blog on our blogroll like two years ago; I was floored when I realized it wasn’t there. I’m so sorry! Also, I don’t think you get hookers and blows for winning. I think you get ten Larionov Bucks to use in the virtual IPB shop.
Also, I don’t think you get hookers and blows for winning.
*Collective sigh of relief from Montreal’s locker room*
*Collective sigh of relief from Montreal’s locker room*
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Hey guys! You’re famous! And Olive Garden? Yeehaw. I’ll have to try that place sometime.
Between that and the shoutout you gave us on your blog, Carol, this has been a VERY exciting week for us! :D
oh, and alix, I was gonna tell you how funny it looked to have that one guy leave a comment about having you on the radio after I left that oh so professional looking comment about you in fish nets dragging your drunk door-beating boyfriend home for bed.
HAHAHA! I meant to mention that to you too! I was giggling about that all week.
Oh yes. I’m sure all 6 of my readers checked in on the site. And only 2 of them are hockey fans.
I’m currently watching The Flames get beat. Something very satisfying about seeing Bertuzzi’s team stink it up but good.
And only 2 of them are hockey fans.
Hey, there’s always a chance to convert them, right?
Exactly Pookie! One hockey fan at a time :-)
No, you get bragging rights. The hookers and blow are for the commish.
Bragging rights? BRAGGING RIGHT!?! This whole season has been a farce!
I think I converted a hockey fan at the Home Depot today. I stopped to get a spare key made and had to give him my Stars key to use. He was telling me how he only had to see one game in person and he was hooked! “So I watch when I can.”
Dude. That’s not hooked. :D (I didn’t say that out loud though.)
Yeah, every hockey fan has to start somewhere. Why not here? :D
He was telling me how he only had to see one game in person and he was hooked! “So I watch when I can.”
Dude. That’s not hooked. :D
The way I figure if people aren’t saying things like, “Hockey is boring,” “I can’t follow the game,” and “you can’t see the puck,” it could be worse.
carol, I didn’t realize you were talking about real wax hands! For some reason I thought your nick name for Mats Daddy was old wax hands! HAHA.
Those Burr cupcakes look beautiful!
This whole season has been a farce!
Hasn’t it, though? :P
Dude. That’s not hooked.
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Is everyone else getting the current audio with video from the Rangers game or is that just me?
I thought your nick name for Mats Daddy was old wax hands!
Well it should be now! HAHAHAHAHAHA! “Ol’ Wax Hands” Sundin!
For some reason I thought your nick name for Mats Daddy was old wax hands!
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Oh, good, it just switched back. That was weird.
I have to admit, I was really offended when you guys totally failed to acknowledge Gentle Reader Appreciation Day last year, but this makes up for it. Those are really pretty flowers.
I was really offended when you guys totally failed to acknowledge Gentle Reader Appreciation Day last year, but this makes up for it.
Yeah, I felt terrible when I realized a week later that we’d missed it. I think you’ll really enjoy that gift card at Olive Garden — it’s for an extra order of bruschetta.
The way I figure if people aren’t saying things like, “Hockey is boring,” “I can’t follow the game,” and “you can’t see the puck,” it could be worse.
SO true!
He and I were commiserating a little about missing out on hockey as kids. Being in a hot state that worships stupid football and all.
Sorry, Kate! I feel terrible. Listen, for you, I’ll change the gift card from Olive Garden to Chef’s.
I feel bad for Carey Price. I just saw a picture of Mike Komisarek giving him a consoling pat on the head and it felt like watching someone in steel-toed boots kick a puppy with broken legs. But I’ll get over it.
it’s for an extra order of bruschetta.
Now it’s for an extra order of “block of cheese”.
Now it’s for an extra order of “block of cheese”.
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Today, a friend of mine who is originally from Seattle, decided he’s a Canucks fan. He can’t name a single player on the team, he likes Ovie, and has never heard of Vinny Lecavalier. True hockey fan in the making. He also never fails to remind me that Seattle has won more Stanley Cups than the Sabres. (and sadly, it’s true.)
it’s for an extra order of bruschetta.
Now it’s for an extra order of “block of cheese”.
With purchase of block of cheese, of course.
With purchase of block of cheese, of course.
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With purchase of block of cheese, of course.
This is Chef’s — with purchase of two blocks of cheese (with meat).
Mmmm. Meat cheese.
All this talk of meat cheese makes me want to drive up to Buffalo for a Chef’s dinner RIGHT NOW.
I accidentally drove past Chef’s on the way to the game this year. Not exactly where I’d expect it to be.
Where’s Patty? Do I want the Flames to win or the Blackhawks? Elisha Cuthbert’s boyfriend, or the dude from the Excessive Sweating commericals? Both goalies have kick ass names, so I can’t use that method.
Yeah, Chef’s is really in a bizarre location. The best was we were like, “We can walk to the arena from here. Waaait… Are we going to want to walk back here after dark? NO!”
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yeah, I had to wonder if that was Valet parking out front or a crack dealer.
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I kept expecting McNulty and Bunk to show up and stumble on some previously-hidden dead bodies.
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Rochester’s the same way. We were walking up to this fairly nice establishment when my friend asked if we should check with the crack whore standing across the street about the specials.
my friend asked if we should check with the crack whore standing across the street about the specials.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Nice! We’re shockingly short on crack whores here in stately IPB Manor’s neighborhood. However, we are only 20 minutes from Trenton…
My brother and I became suburban kids in high school, but we were raised in the not-so-nice section of Rochester. One of our friends was talking about the school he went to and we realized we were neighbors. The conversation went something like this:
Friend: “Wait, you lived near that corner store that the sold cigarettes to kids?”
Me: “which one?”
Friend: “The one with the Deli.”
Brother: Yeah! Across the street from the abandoned lot.”
Me: “Did you live next to the crack house that caught fire?
Friend: “No, the other side. Next to the house that never turned their lights on.”
Brother: “Dude, were you the ones who always cranked that damn music?”
Friend: “Yeah, bro, that was us!”
Me: “Can we have our soccer ball back?”
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“Can we have our soccer ball back?”
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“Cause of crack house fire: Fire Clown Attack”.
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they were never able to trace that furry cane back to Grams.
Rochester is famous for its crime-scene furry canes. It’s almost impossible to trace them back to the right owner.
Well, the furry part obscures a lot of the DNA.
I’ve heard they’re planning a new “CSI:Rochester.”
BOOOOOO! Stupid Flames.
I can’t believe Pierre was just talking up the goaltending. The score is 5-4. He’s such a nut.
Ooops. I decided 10 minutes ago that I wanted the Flames to win.
I will give the Flames every Sabre on the current roster minus Chris Butler for Jarome Iginla. Surely, that’s a good deal.
I will give the Flames every Sabre on the current roster minus Chris Butler for Jarome Iginla.
*cough*and minus Gaustad *cough*
Look, you’re NOT getting Iginla without giving up Gaustad. I mean, come on. Get real.
Roy-z will bring his bedazzler and put rhinestones on the flamey part of the uniform! What the hell would Goose do out there? I’ve never heard Calgary applauded for their environment! The oil industry would sicken him!
What the hell would Goose do out there? I’ve never heard Calgary applauded for their environment! The oil industry would sicken him!
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Look, I don’t know what Pierre’s smoking, but Iginla isn’t HALF the leader Beaker is. :P
Rats. I was hoping Chicago might tie that up at the end. Oh well! Oh, wait! I picked Calgary to win this in Frisby Bowl! There’s the silver lining. Heh.
And on that note, I’m outta here. Goodnight, everyone!
I’ll give up Goose! I will! Come on, I love Goose but Iginla is Goose WITH TALENT :P
What the heck? You guys are still up? I had to step out, but love Mats Sundin’s new nickname – Old Wax Hands. Thanks Alix!
What the heck? You guys are still up?
Heh. Not for long. Man, I’m pooped — if there hadn’t been hockey on tonight, I would have gone to bed at 8! G’night, y’all!
Good night! See you tomorrow!
Heather, I’m dying a little inside with that one!
Schnookie, if by leader you mean “one that needs the assistant coach to explain drills to him… repeatedly”, then yes, Beaker da man.
Oh, and due to the unexpected length of the hockey game, I’m cutting into the middle of the homo-erotic lovefest on Versus.
mcguffers, I felt a little bit bad after typing that. I love you Goose! I do! You can stay, okay?
I’m sure Goose understands it was just the pain of not being in the playoffs that made you say that. I’m sure he’s not one to hold grudges. Unless you’re Scott Nichol. Or an Ottawa Senator.
And I think it’s my bedtime too!
WOOOOO I’m freeeee! No more worrying and bitching about this freaking season! Cranky Grrrreg is dead with the 2008-09 habs. Welcome back, hockey-loving Grrrreg!
Now I can direct my bile towards the teams I will enjoy seeing losing. Schadenfreude is the best way I know to get past a disappointing season.
I will give the Flames every Sabre on the current roster minus Chris Butler for Jarome Iginla.
In addition to the Goose caveat that mcguffers proposed, I’d like to add the Crunchy caveat. The poor dear will freeze his scrawny behind off in Calgary. And he won’t do well playing second banana to Kiprusoff.
Schnookie, if by leader you mean “one that needs the assistant coach to explain drills to him… repeatedly”, then yes, Beaker da man.
Aw, come on! He’s not simple! He’s not stupid! It’s just easier if the assistant coach explains the drill fifteen times!
Welcome back, hockey-loving Grrrreg!
Welcome back, indeed! We’ve missed hockey-loving Grrreg! And as for schdenfreude, I think it’s the best way to get past anything.
And he won’t do well playing second banana to Kiprusoff.
Oooh, the death glares would be aplenty!
So, I have to pass on some serious cute from my two and half year old color commentator Max. He saw some hockey highlights this morning on the tele and said the following:
“He shoots! He scores! Now everybody hugs and say [sic], ‘Good Job! Good Job!’”
(I think I punctuated that right.)
The rest of the morning he kept running up to Liz and me and hugging us.
Good Job! Good Job!
Sorry if I’m uberdoting.
Oh, and as for the props to IPB? Too long in coming ladies, too long.
I’m so glad that playoff-cranky Grrrreg has been able to hang up his skates and concede the stage to playoff-schadenfreude Grrrreg! Welcome back! :D (And sorry about the Habs. You guys deserve better than that.)
Morgan, that is too cute!!
That’s so adorable, Morgan! I’ve heard color commentators tell me less!
And welcome back, Grrrreg! I’m so sorry about the Habs. There’s always next year!
Cribbage Alert on Fire and Ice!
http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2009/04/sutter-doesnt-rule-out-langenbrunner-return-later-in-series.html#more
I am LOVING how Zach and Travis are dragging cribbage into the mainstream. :D
Just a quick “thank you” for the pretend Olive Garden gift card. Natalie & I are taking a pretend flight over to the US tomorrow so we can use it to get a nice pretend pizza – we’re rather looking forward to the whole thing.
Iain, that sounds pretend delightful! I hope you guys have a fantastic pretend trip!
Morgan, that’s too cute from Max! Can we replace Chico with him?
Iain, I think I’ll do the reverse and take a nice pretend trip over to Europe for the rest of the afternoon. I’ll have to be back in the States for the hockey tonight. Unless the hockey tonight is pretend hockey? Please say the hockey tonight is pretend hockey!
You just know Zach is carefully keeping track of who owes who what money in these cribbage tournaments.
Morgan, that’s too cute from Max! Can we replace Chico with him?
At this point, I’d be willing to replace Chico with either one of my cats. They are as obsessed with food as Chico but would never try and excuse stupidity on the part of any of the Devils. And, they don’t wear a toupee.
Interchangeable Parts hockey blog is my new Twitter.
At this point, I’d be willing to replace Chico with either one of my cats.
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Poor Chico!
They are as obsessed with food as Chico but would never try and excuse stupidity on the part of any of the Devils. And, they don’t wear a toupee.
That’s as good a recommendation as I would be able to think of for a Chico replacement. Your cats are hired, Sue!
And Carol, that is the nicest thing anyone’s ever said about IPB! (And, actually, 100% of the reason I’m not twittering — my interwebal time is all spent here! :D)
Chico will always be the Devils fan’s crazy old uncle that we still just love to pieces.
No matter what, I think “Everybody Hug!” should be some play by play guy’s signature call, as in:
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
It would be awesome.
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
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You just know Zach is carefully keeping track of who owes who what money in these cribbage tournaments.
Nobody is going to pay Zach. They will pay everyone else, but not Zach.
So I went to urgent care last night with a blinding headache and a sore throat (possibly strep) and now I’m at home sick. :/ I hate being sick.
I’m so sorry you’re sick, KG! I had those same symptoms a few weeks ago — it turned into the weirdest slowly-developing flu-ish bug of all time. I kept thinking I was getting better, then I’d wake up with a new symptom. Not cook at all.
(If it makes you feel any better, I’m working on some endless and endlessly dull spreadsheets here at work. Fun!)
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
Isn’t there an earlier thread about the Devil’s group hug after a goal. One great thing about Hockey is that the goals are still a group celebration, with one exception. Of course the exception can only hit the post when the evil one gives them a great opportunity with a stupid late penalty. Now I hate guys on both teams. Can they both lose! Ok, old and unemployed has made me grumpy.
By the way, this does count as networking, doesn’t it.
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
Isn’t there an earlier thread about the Devil’s group hug after a goal. One great thing about Hockey is that the goals are still a group celebration, with one exception. Of course the exception can only hit the post when the evil one gives them a great opportunity with a stupid late penalty. Now I hate guys on both teams. Can they both lose! Ok, old and unemployed has made me grumpy.
By the way, this does count as networking, doesn’t it.
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This is TOTALLY networking! (Uhhh… right, everyone? :P)
I’m so sorry the work situation is still so gloomy! That’s just terrible. I’m keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you.
Of course the exception can only hit the post when the evil one gives them a great opportunity with a stupid late penalty. Now I hate guys on both teams. Can they both lose!
Heh. On the bright side, if the Rangers can finish the Caps off, they’re just going to be steamrolled in the next round, so essentially yes, they CAN both lose! :D
But the Devils are supposed to end the reign of evil and over-exposure. Now we will just have to decide on evil vs. ear pollution.
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
I love it! Hugfests would be breaking out at the arena, sports bars and in living rooms nationwide.
I’m cracking up right now because I was doing some filing in our magazine library and one of the pubs had a photoshopped picture of a Pittsburgh Penguin on the cover, and even though they blurred out the face and tried to blur out the logo on the sweater, you could clearly tell it was Sid. I’m just trying to figure out what Sid has to do with the automotive aftermarket. Any ideas?
I’m just trying to figure out what Sid has to do with the automotive aftermarket. Any ideas?
That’s so delightfully random! Maybe Sid is trying to expand his branding empire? :P
I’m just trying to figure out what Sid has to do with the automotive aftermarket. Any ideas?
Speaking as someone who has a few luxury auto companies as clients, I can tell you, sports figures own lots of cars and are seen with their cars, often. Now, was this car parts – or used cars and what kind of used cars – expensive ones?
I mean, Michael Jorden loved Corvettes and decided to get 23 of them just because he was #23. These idiots have lots of $$$.
Now, was this car parts
Yes. It’s a magazine for counterpeople at auto parts stores. I even flipped through the issue and there’s no mention of Sid or hockey or anything related to either. I wonder if the pub just liked the photo and used it?
It’s a magazine for counterpeople at auto parts stores.
Sid’s thinking, “Hey, it’s one step closer to ubiquity. Don’t knock it.” :P
I selfishly want the Caps to beat the Rangers ’cause if the Devils get by the ‘Canes I would much rather have them face the Caps then either the Pens or the Trannie Brides.
“He Shoots! Everybody Hug!!!!!!”
That’s rad!! I would add “and everybody ass grab a Swede!!!!!” but that might just be me :D
Sid wants to get people’s engines running? LOoooooools!
’cause if the Devils get by the ‘Canes I would much rather have them face the Caps then either the Pens or the Trannie Brides.
Hm. That makes a lot of sense. That said, I’ve been operating under the assumption that the Devils aren’t goign to get by the Canes… :P
I’m just trying to figure out what Sid has to do with the automotive aftermarket.
His heart is made out of old car parts? (Just kidding. I kid because I love. Sort of.)
By the way, this does count as networking, doesn’t it.
How awesome would that be?! (Seriously, though, I too am crossing all fingers and toes for you! Have you checked out if your local public library is offering any kind of job-ish stuff? I know here in NJ the Dept of Labor is hooking up with public libraries for job fairs and all kinds of stuff. I know your background is in a really specific area, but it’s just a thought.)
I love it! Hugfests would be breaking out at the arena, sports bars and in living rooms nationwide.
I love it! Maybe the guy in Florida could take it on for next season instead of those pop culture references!
“and everybody ass grab a Swede!!!!!”
“…. with your wax hands!!!”
I’ve been operating under the assumption that the Devils aren’t goign to get by the Canes…
A very, very, very safe assumption. There’s no ass making in that assuming.
There’s no ass making in that assuming.
Keep talking like that and you’ll lose Alix as a reader :D
“…. with your wax hands!!!”
Old Wax hands likes the ass grab the most out of anyone. He always asks Kes and Demo for an squeeze.
LOLLERSKATES! On the ass grab a Swede comment, Alix! With the wax hands made it that much better. Heehee.
Now, how can I locate a Swede to set up an ass grab shot with the wax hands? Hmmm…
Now, how can I locate a Swede to set up an ass grab shot with the wax hands? Hmmm…
HAHAHAHA!!! You should ask those lovely Sedin twins. One hand on each twin…
Keep talking like that and you’ll lose Alix as a reader :D
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