How We Spent Our Vacation: Day 2 -- Hanging Out With The Devils

How We Spent Our Vacation: Day 2 — Hanging Out With The Devils

October 20, 2009 by Schnookie

Boxworthy hanging out with Bernice the pigeon (or, as I just typed it, “Bernice the penguin”, which would have been pretty awesome) at Rockefeller Center. –Schn.

David Clarkson, spotted near Park Avenue. –Schn.

White, Greene, Martin, Zubrus, Parise, Egg, Maddog, and Rolston hang out in NYC. –Pk.

Sheldon Brookbank, Ken Daneyko, Scott Stevens, Colin White, Andy Greene, John Madden, and Brian Rolston, in hoity-toity roman numerals. –Schn.

Andrew Peters may suck at hockey, but he’s good at identifying street addresses. –Pk.

Marty. A very, very blurry Marty. –Pk.

We caught this building right after it attempted a wraparound. –Pk.

We saw Marty in the city and waved hello. –Pk.

Dano and Scotty keep 34th St clean. –Pk.

Applesauce! –Schn.

Zach, Zubrus, Paulie, Scottie and Dano, clockwise from the top. –Schn.

Travis showing off his Milford Academy education at work, as he blends in to this train departure board at Grand Central Station. –Schn.

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on October 20, 2009 at 11:16 pm Katebits

Gaaaasp! I should have known Travis was a Milford man. You can always tell a Milford Man.

This post is delightful. I’m soopy green jelly.
on October 20, 2009 at 11:22 pm Meg

I love the Roman numerals picture and the 30 Park Avenue picture.
on October 21, 2009 at 8:54 am Mags

I’m impressed with the way the Devils move around. You’d never guess from the way they act on the ice.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:07 am Amy

I kind of like the blurry Marty photo.

I’m impressed with the way the Devils move around.

And they’re so stealthy about making sure they always end up where the Ookies want them to be for a photo.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:13 am Pookie

I’m impressed with the way the Devils move around. You’d never guess from the way they act on the ice.I’m impressed with the way the Devils move around. You’d never guess from the way they act on the ice.

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

And yes, you can always tell a Milford Man. Hee!

Good morning, everyone!
on October 21, 2009 at 11:19 am Patty (in Dallas)

There were Devils everywhere! I saw some Stars, but they ducked out of sight before I could get a picture.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:44 am KenF

Thats Lemaire’s new line change tool. If the big hand points to you, you get on the ice. If the little hand points to you, you get off. If both hands… well, that would just be silly, wouldnt it?
on October 21, 2009 at 12:47 pm andrew

Good morning, everyone!

Good morning! Or not! I’m losing Savard and Gonchar to the IR in both IPB fantasy leagues. And one of my teams already has two guys on the IR! Woo. I was already off to a slow start this week, what with no one on either of my teams playing. Should make for a very emotional comeback.

Man, come to think of it. I have Gonchar on all 4 of my fantasy teams this year. That’s fantastic!
on October 21, 2009 at 1:20 pm mcguffers

I was already off to a slow start this week, what with no one on either of my teams playing. Should make for a very emotional comeback.

Well, well, well… I’d trade with you, but, ya know, that whole EC/WC thing. Heh heh heh.

*pause*

WTF did Ric Hards (in Dallas) do to his damn groin??
on October 21, 2009 at 1:21 pm Mags

I have Gonchar on all 4 of my fantasy teams this year. That’s fantastic!

YAY! Happy Andrew!

Or was that sarcasm? ;)
on October 21, 2009 at 1:25 pm Mags

WTF did Ric Hards (in Dallas) do to his damn groin??

Like you don’t know!
on October 21, 2009 at 1:26 pm andrew

Well, well, well… I’d trade with you, but, ya know, that whole EC/WC thing. Heh heh heh.

HAHAHA!!! Nice one McGuffers. Also, nice try….you can’t trick me into taking your players!

Seriously though, this was the reason I was looking to make some trades. So that I wouldn’t be hit so hard if someone got injured.

Or was that sarcasm? ;)

mmm hmm. Thanks Mags…
on October 21, 2009 at 2:53 pm carolbrowne

Hey guys! Most excellent photos. Love all the vivid colours. Did you use the Ricoh Suave for some of them. Those Devs (can I call them that? Or should only the locals say that?)
are good on the attempted wrap-around.
on October 21, 2009 at 3:33 pm mcguffers

Like you don’t know!

It was not me, I swear!! I’ve never even been to Dallas!

Also, nice try….you can’t trick me into taking your players!

Alright fine. You drive a hard bargain. How’s about I throw in that 26 cents and the grape Now and Later from Josh’s desk?
on October 21, 2009 at 4:25 pm andrew

Alright fine. You drive a hard bargain. How’s about I throw in that 26 cents and the grape Now and Later from Josh’s desk?

Hmm…candy and money. I forgot that you could tempt me with things that I want.

Wait? Didn’t I already “win” that stuff? Josh named his team the Cheap Bastards! That was my idea!

Damnit McGuffers! Trying to swindle me again! You’re a tricky one.
on October 21, 2009 at 4:26 pm Patty (in Dallas)

andrew, I was planning to offer a trade for Savard when I got back to town, but once again, my laziness pays off!
on October 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm andrew

I was planning to offer a trade for Savard when I got back to town, but once again, my laziness pays off!

Suuuurrre. I bet you were Patty! (thanks though for sort of, almost, trading with me.)
on October 21, 2009 at 4:46 pm mcguffers

Damnit McGuffers! Trying to swindle me again! You’re a tricky one.

Just wait til I start using reverse, reverse psychology!

I was planning to offer a trade for Savard when I got back to town, but once again, my laziness pays off!

Plus you’d have to negotiate his black eyeliner and hair gel allowance. That could take weeks.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:05 pm Schnookie

Thats Lemaire’s new line change tool. If the big hand points to you, you get on the ice. If the little hand points to you, you get off. If both hands… well, that would just be silly, wouldnt it?

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That Lemaire — always reinventing the wheel!

And good, er, evening everyone! Not quite morning anymore, is it? andrew, I can’t believe you’re having such a brutal fantasy season already. I mean, if things are that bad in October, just imagine what it’s going to be like in November! Good thing you’ve got that grape Now and Later to keep you warm.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:09 pm andrew

Just wait til I start using reverse, reverse psychology!

Oh yeah? Well as it turns out, I didn’t want to not want to not trade with you in the first place the second time! Howzat?

Also, completely unrelated to hockey, but funny regardless…

Ookies, I only share this because I know you have a penchant for silent comedy. Made me laugh my ass off, but I feel kinda bad for the guy, but at the same time, not. He reminds me of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, when they’re huffing ether at the carnival/casino.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:11 pm Pookie

I’m so not cut out for fantasy hockey — now I’m feeling bad about beating andrew 8-0 this week!
on October 21, 2009 at 5:20 pm andrew

I’m so not cut out for fantasy hockey — now I’m feeling bad about beating andrew 8-0 this week!

Why? Are you feeling bad because I currently have 4 players on IR or because I’ve had 4 total players suit up so far this week?

I’m feeling pretty good about my chances. Just when you think I’m not going to be able to ice a team….BOOM! I suit up three dudes (and a goalie! Finally!)! Bringin’ the thunder! You’re in deep trouble now, foo!
on October 21, 2009 at 5:22 pm andrew

Wait…nevermind. One of those three dudes is Savard. Crap.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:28 pm Pookie

Now you’re bringing the heat lightning. It sounds scary but it isn’t really. Sorry. I’m sure the Andersoxers will take pity on you by playing like crap. They usually do.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:34 pm Schnookie

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That drunk guy silent film is awesome! I have endeavored to not be like that while Patty is here. But as soon as she leaves, watch out!

BOOM! I suit up three dudes (and a goalie! Finally!)! Bringin’ the thunder! You’re in deep trouble now, foo!

Wait…nevermind. One of those three dudes is Savard. Crap.

Awww. Your fantasy team should have been called The Saddest Music In The World.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:44 pm mcguffers

Oh yeah? Well as it turns out, I didn’t want to not want to not trade with you in the first place the second time! Howzat?

You could be Brett Favre’s agent.

And that video is hysterical! It was nice of the convenience store owner to let you have it after you saved his bowl.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:48 pm andrew

I’m sure the Andersoxers will take pity on you by playing like crap. They usually do.

Psh! I don’t need the Pitysoxers to take it easy! I get Vanek back tonight! Woo!

Although I just read that he’s healthy enough to play today, and just took a puck to the teeth this morning. Way to go Tom.

Awww. Your fantasy team should have been called The Saddest Music In The World.

Screw that! I will make a respectable showing this week!

I have endeavored to not be like that while Patty is here. But as soon as she leaves, watch out!

Although that would make for a great evening of entertainment. Jenkins, I’ve been hoodwinked!
on October 21, 2009 at 5:52 pm Pookie

I don’t need the Pitysoxers to take it easy! I get Vanek back tonight!

:^::::::::::::::::::::: That’s right — I laugh at your Vanek! Also, correction — we’re the Craig Pity Andersoxers. Pity is our middle name.
on October 21, 2009 at 5:58 pm andrew

What? Nobody laughs at Vanek.

Except when people call him Vanek! At The Disco. That cracks me up every time.

Pity is our middle name.

That’s a surefire way to strike fear in the hearts of your enemies.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:01 pm mcguffers

That’s right — I laugh at your Vanek!

I wouldn’t unless you want your water bottles and stick racks to feel his rage!

Awww. Your fantasy team should have been called The Saddest Music In The World.

Or the Leafs, for short.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:03 pm carolbrowne

Awww. Your fantasy team should have been called The Saddest Music In The World.

Or the Leafs, for short.

SNORT!!! Good one, mcguffers!
on October 21, 2009 at 6:18 pm Schnookie

Or the Leafs, for short.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s funny because it’s true.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:19 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Or the Leafs, for short.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on October 21, 2009 at 6:20 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What? Nobody laughs at Vanek.

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

Oh, woops. Sorry.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:27 pm andrew

Oh, woops. Sorry.

Patty, are you apologizing for Pookie? Or did you dare laugh at my only decent fantasy LW as well?

So are you having fun in Joisey or what? Seems like you guys are having a pretty laid back vacation.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:32 pm Schnookie

I like to think that Patty’s having fun here, but I could be making that up. We pretty much ran ourselves into the ground yesterday in NYC, so we’re now going to spend the rest of the week pretending we’re not too tired to pursue our other plans. Today we went to the shore, and basically drove an hour to get there, ate lunch, bandied about the notion of wandering around the picturesque town, and decided we all just wanted to drive an hour back home to take naps. We’re such old ladies.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:33 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I was laughing at your telling me not to laugh.

We’re having a ton of fun so far! It’s half lots of walking and half laid-back. :D
on October 21, 2009 at 6:42 pm andrew

I was laughing at your telling me not to laugh.

Gotcha. That’s cool I guess. Man, I need to work on my Angry Commissioner routine. I’m about as menacing as Bettman over here.

Glad to hear you guys are having fun! Patty, how does the Jersey shore compare to the south coast? Aside from the drive probably being about 100 miles less.
on October 21, 2009 at 6:44 pm mcguffers

Or did you dare laugh at my only decent fantasy LW as well?

And to think… you could have had Ryaneee Cloweee.

Kind of a side question here. Does anyone think it’s coincidental that Vanek gets hit, goes batshit taking out a row of water bottles and a stick rack AND chops Paille’s stick, then the next thing we hear, Danny’s a Bruin? Did Danny hit Vanek? If so, does Vanek have the power to get someone traded? Hmmm…

Patty (in Jersey), I’m glad the Ookies are taking care of you! Well, I mean running you ragged all along the NE coast, but it sounds like you’re having fun! :)
on October 21, 2009 at 6:55 pm Grrrreg

Oooh, the Leafs is such a clever fantasy team name. It’s funny and self depreciating. I love it!
on October 21, 2009 at 7:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Patty, how does the Jersey shore compare to the south coast?

Of Texas? It’s similar, actually, sand- and water-wise. But I’m used to seawalls in the Gulf towns with the Victorian mansions up on higher land, instead of all along the boardwalk.
on October 21, 2009 at 7:04 pm andrew

Oooh, the Leafs is such a clever fantasy team name. It’s funny and self depreciating. I love it!

Aaaannnd grammatically incorrect, which is a requirement for anything typed on the internet.
on October 21, 2009 at 7:05 pm hg

Those photos are super awesome. Can I have them?
on October 21, 2009 at 7:14 pm Schnookie

Aaaannnd grammatically incorrect, which is a requirement for anything typed on the internet.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: So treu!

I think that’s fascinating that Vanek had Paille shipped out of town. I guess teammate veto power was part of that huge contract. Heh.

And thanks, hg! You can so have these pictures. :D
on October 21, 2009 at 7:40 pm mcguffers

Aaaannnd grammatically incorrect, which is a requirement for anything typed on the internet.

I made the mistake of asking a Leafs fan about that and got a 20 minute lecture involving WWI. Lesson learned: Don’t talk to Leafs fans.

I guess teammate veto power was part of that huge contract.

Oooh, maybe he’ll get jealous of Derek Roy for getting to wear an “A” one game and ship him off to Edmonton!! *fingers crossed*
on October 21, 2009 at 7:41 pm Amy

Oh, Clemmer. You had Mike Grier just make a fool of you.
on October 21, 2009 at 7:45 pm Amy

Clemmer has already been pulled from the game.

Ha Ha. [/Nelson Muntz]
on October 21, 2009 at 7:51 pm Schnookie

Well I ALWAYS love when Clemmer gets pulled! Well done, Sabres!
on October 21, 2009 at 7:52 pm mcguffers

Ha Ha. [/Nelson Muntz]

i missed the first four minutes trying to find the game, but this already looks like it’s going to be an interesting night!
on October 21, 2009 at 7:58 pm Schnookie

At this rate, I’m going to be VERY disappointed if the Sabres don’t win 24-0. (We’re getting the Panthers announcers and they’re devastated right now. It’s like they’ve never seen their team give up 4 goals in the first 10 minutes of a game.)
on October 21, 2009 at 7:59 pm mcguffers

Aaaaaaand it’s 4-0 only 10 minutes into the third period. If Boulton played for Florida, I would be predicting 73 penalty minutes for him tonight.
on October 21, 2009 at 8:02 pm mcguffers

It’s like they’ve never seen their team give up 4 goals in the first 10 minutes of a game.

To be fair, I wouldn’t watch too many Panthers games even if I was an announcer.
on October 21, 2009 at 8:07 pm Schnookie

To be fair, I wouldn’t watch too many Panthers games even if I was an announcer.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I guess I really can’t blame them. Meanwhile, we’ve had the Islanders/Canes game on too and the picture keeps blinking out, as if the camera is nodding off. And, considering it’s watching Islanders/Canes in person, also seems only fair.
on October 21, 2009 at 8:07 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Lesson learned: Don’t talk to Leafs fans.

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

(The extent of my contribution these days seems to be laughing out loud.)
on October 21, 2009 at 8:13 pm mcguffers

And, considering it’s watching Islanders/Canes in person, also seems only fair.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::: small gripe: I can watch the Islanders/Canes in HD and the Bruins/Preds in HD, but because I”m in Buffalo and the Sabres are not, I can’t get the Sabres game in HD. *eye roll*

(The extent of my contribution these days seems to be laughing out loud.)

It’s okay, you’re on vacation :D
on October 21, 2009 at 8:25 pm Schnookie

Okay, the Islanders are now up by two goals, and the camera is completely spazzing. So I guess it’s a Canes fan.

but because I”m in Buffalo and the Sabres are not, I can’t get the Sabres game in HD. *eye roll*

Oof. I hate that. I’m always like, “The home team has an HD feed going on, so why can’t the visitor just use their video?”
on October 21, 2009 at 8:47 pm mcguffers

“The home team has an HD feed going on, so why can’t the visitor just use their video?”

And if that means I don’t have to watch Derek Roy’s C & B commercial, well then win-win.
on October 21, 2009 at 8:49 pm Schnookie

And if that means I don’t have to watch Derek Roy’s C & B commercial, well then win-win.

Heh. Truer words were never spoken.

And we ordered pizza almost an hour ago. They said it would be 30 minutes. I wonder if they’ve forgotten about us?
on October 21, 2009 at 8:54 pm mcguffers

Call them and demand a free order of funfetti breadsticks!
on October 21, 2009 at 8:54 pm Amy

I wonder if they’ve forgotten about us?

I’d wait until it’s about an hour out and then call. Could your pizzeria have been overwhelmed by baseball fans wanting food in time for the Phillies game?
on October 21, 2009 at 9:08 pm Schnookie

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I called a few minutes ago and the guy showed up while they were checking on it. We’re in agreement that I should have called AGES ago. (The pizza place is about 90 seconds away, but could any of us be bothered to actually go out to get it? No. No we could not.)
on October 21, 2009 at 9:32 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Mmmm. Pizza. Yummy.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:03 pm Schnookie

Okay, Stars game — it’s time to start bringing the awesome! (And by “awesome” the Too Oranges mean “letting Getzi score a lot”.)
on October 21, 2009 at 10:06 pm Patty (in Dallas)

If that’s the awesome, they had better not bring it.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:09 pm Schnookie

I wish that they would. :P
on October 21, 2009 at 10:14 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Even if that’s not the awesome, I doubt they’ll bring it.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:14 pm Schnookie

Getzi: “BURN!”
on October 21, 2009 at 10:19 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Apparently Neal got his feelings hurt by all the joshing about how he never passes.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:33 pm Myra's Hub

Louiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on October 21, 2009 at 10:38 pm Schnookie

I would like for Loui to be more mindful of Getzi’s +/- going forward. Hmph.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:43 pm Myra's Hub

Loui, stop listening to Schnookie. Keep Grossman leading the +/- of the whole NHL.
on October 21, 2009 at 10:53 pm Schnookie

Getzi: “Please? Pretty please? With cherry on — oops. My shirt fell off.”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:03 pm Myra's Hub

Getzi: “Please? Pretty please? With cherry on — oops. My shirt fell off.”

Dude, they don’t play shirts and skins in Hockey. Not a guy thing.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:06 pm Schnookie

Getzi: “They do now. Heh. Heh heh. I crack myself up.”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:10 pm Myra's Hub

Getzi: “They do now. Heh. Heh heh. I crack myself up.”

Probably best if you don’t spend time in Andrew’s old haunts or Texas.

Morrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on October 21, 2009 at 11:10 pm Schnookie

Look, I have no problem whatsoever with the Stars beating the snot out of the Ducks. None. But MUST it be at Getzi’s expense? Come ON, Stars.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:16 pm Myra's Hub

I think you better talk to his teamates.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm Schnookie

See? You can TOTALLY score without making Getzi minus! I like that!
on October 21, 2009 at 11:20 pm Schnookie

I think you better talk to his teamates.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Getzi’s like, “Yeah! It’s THEIR fault!”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:20 pm mcguffers

And by “awesome” the Too Oranges mean “letting Getzi score a lot”.

The Fire Clowns would appreciate it if no one on the Ducks was allowed to score a lot, or at all in fact.

Hugs and kisses to the Stars announcers who just made that awesome sound during the replay of the Ducks running into each other. I don’t know how to spell it, but I think it’s something like “Whhhuuuunt”.

I’ve decided to keep the Stars for my WC tranny team this year. Morrow’s BMW commercial helps.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:23 pm mcguffers

Getzi’s like, “Yeah! It’s THEIR fault!”

Ducks D: “Maybe if we didn’t keep falling over your discarded shirts when we’re skating backwards, Jackass.”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:24 pm Myra's Hub

OK heart stopped with Turco behind the net and puck in front off the bounce.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:25 pm Schnookie

Morrow’s BMW commercial helps.

Yeah. I’m not the biggest Morrow fan in the world, but that BMW commercial is tasty.

“Maybe if we didn’t keep falling over your discarded shirts when we’re skating backwards, Jackass.”

Getzi: “That’s my name, don’t wear it out!”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:27 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m a BIG fan of Morrow and I think that commercial might push me over the edge. You don’t see forklift drivers drifting very often.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:29 pm Schnookie

I’m so distracted by Crawford’s hairplugs.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:30 pm mcguffers

You don’t see forklift drivers drifting very often.

Not since Nyquil added that “Don’t operate heavy machinery” in their list of cautions.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:32 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’m so distracted by Crawford’s hairplugs.

I KNOW! It’s mesmerizing!
on October 21, 2009 at 11:35 pm mcguffers

Loui Eriksson’s jaw structure has me distracted, but I think in a different way than hairplugs.

Dammit Getzlaf, you shutout wrecking hobo.
on October 21, 2009 at 11:36 pm Schnookie

Me: “WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GETZI!!!!!!!”

Crawford’s hairplugs: “BOOOOOOOOO!”
on October 21, 2009 at 11:37 pm Myra's Hub

Niskanen out from Artyukhin’s slew foot. He is on Myra’s bad list. If he sees a pot roast better run the other way.
on October 22, 2009 at 12:04 am Schnookie

Okay, my laptop is, like, a billion degrees — I think I need to shut it down now and really pay attention to the end of the game. G’night, everyone!
on October 22, 2009 at 12:31 am Myra's Hub

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Nice win and hopefully we haven’t alienated Schnookie since Gretzi got a goal.
on October 22, 2009 at 1:39 am carolbrowne

Crawford’s hairplugs: “BOOOOOOOOO!”

Hahahahahaha!!! His hairplugs! LOLLERSKATES!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on October 22, 2009 at 10:51 am SueNJ97

Well I ALWAYS love when Clemmer gets pulled! Well done, Sabres!

I tuned in after he was pulled last night, but, apparently, after Vokoun gave up another quick one, the FL announcers said Clemmer put his helmet back on.

Since it was Clemmer, we know it wasn’t out of shame. He really thought he might be going back in.
on October 22, 2009 at 10:54 am Amy

He really thought he might be going back in.

I think Stanley C. Panther and Darth Vader from the opening face off might have been put in the net before Clemmer would be allowed to return.
on October 22, 2009 at 11:10 am mcguffers

I think Stanley C. Panther and Darth Vader from the opening face off might have been put in the net before Clemmer would be allowed to return.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: *pictures Darth Vader using fake light saber to deflect pucks* ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on October 22, 2009 at 12:32 pm Mike in Idaho

Haha, it was great seeing Clemmer again last night finally getting the playing time he so richly deserves. I missed that about Clemmensen actually putting his helmet back on, that guy is beyond deluded.
on October 22, 2009 at 12:37 pm Mike in Idaho

Hey Buffalonians (I know there are a lot of you here), I have a hypothetical question for you. If you had the option between watching an MSG SD feed of a game or watching an HD feed with the other team’s announcers, which would you do? My wife is so in love with RJ that she insists on MSG every time, which annoys me to no end when this situation arises in games like last night’s. I like RJ too, but HD for me is most important, what do you Buffalonians think?
on October 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm Grrrreg

I’m not Buffalonian, and I can’t even watch my team on non-HD tv, so I’m clearly the most qualified person to answer your question. I’d say it depends on the other team’s announcers. If we’re talking about the Bruins and Jack Edwards, then I’d rather watch the game on a grainy black and white TV, with someone punching me in the face before each faceoff. But that’s just me.
on October 22, 2009 at 1:22 pm Mags

But that’s just me.

Nuh-uh. Not just you.

Mike, I, like Grrrreg, don’t get HD or any hockey on TV at all, but I have to agree with him. It really depends on the announcers when I’m picking sides. I suppose you’d have to weight the pros and cons of RJ love vs awesome picture.

Yeah, no help at all eh?
on October 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm andrew

If you had the option between watching an MSG SD feed of a game or watching an HD feed with the other team’s announcers, which would you do?

I’m no Buffalonian either, But I love the team and I’d take RJ 10 times out of 10 over HD. RJ is the man.

If we’re talking about the Bruins and Jack Edwards, then I’d rather watch the game on a grainy black and white TV, with someone punching me in the face before each faceoff.

HA! Awesome.
on October 22, 2009 at 2:41 pm Amy

I’d take RJ in a heartbeat. If you’re really feeling ambitious and have a DVR and a laptop, you can monkey around with the “live-ness” of the HD broadcast to sync up with the internet stream of RJ.
on October 22, 2009 at 2:41 pm mcguffers

I like RJ too, but HD for me is most important, what do you Buffalonians think?

Last season when the Sabres were on their road trip w/o MSG, I suffered through a few announcers, but found a few that weren’t bad. And now that I’ve been spoiled with HD, I’m more apt to try a different feed. RJ does the radio feed too, so if the computer is near, you could always listen to him online and watch the TV muted. (And you won’t have to miss the magnificent quotes from Harry Neale such as, “That’s about as pleasant as a stucco toilet seat.”)

If we’re talking about the Bruins and Jack Edwards, then I’d rather watch the game on a grainy black and white TV, with someone punching me in the face before each faceoff.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I actually improved my French last season by choosing a different language over Jack. For Habs games… that would just be silly for Sabres games. :D
on October 22, 2009 at 2:48 pm Amy

Also, it sounds like Mr. Gomez is making friends wherever he goes. According to TSN, Gomez and the misbehaving Tits brother allegedly got into a physical altercation after a night on the town in the preseason.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm mcguffers

Gomez and the misbehaving Tits brother allegedly got into a physical altercation after a night on the town in the preseason.

Well, he’s adjusting nicely to Montreal now isn’t he?
on October 22, 2009 at 3:04 pm Meg

I agree with those who say that it depends on the broadcasters in question (not that I have HD anyway). For example I’d prefer the Coyotes or Sharks broadcasters in HD to RJ any day. Some other broadcasters not so much.

Of course since RJ no longer goes on the big West Coast road trips it’s kind of irrelevant these days.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:15 pm Mike in Idaho

Thanks for responding everyone, I guess I’m the crazy one in the minority and not my wife :D
I wish I could do the internet streaming of RJ to go with an HD feed but in my time zone (Mountain) the games are on too early for us so we DVR everything to watch later in the evening and I don’t think I can DVR an internet stream.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:20 pm Mike in Idaho

I stand corrected about not being able to DVR RJ, some googling turned up the following awesome link http://sabres.nhl.com/club/RadioPlayer.htm?stream=/archives/buffalo
where the most recent game is made available and you can scan over the intermissions and everything. It works for any team too just by substituting the team name.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:21 pm mcguffers

I wish I could do the internet streaming of RJ to go with an HD feed but in my time zone (Mountain) the games are on too early for us so we DVR everything to watch later in the evening and I don’t think I can DVR an internet stream.

I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I always forget there are different time zones between Pacific and Eastern. :D
on October 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm Mike in Idaho

I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I always forget there are different time zones between Pacific and Eastern. :D

You and the rest of the country :)
on October 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm SueNJ97

Also, it sounds like Mr. Gomez is making friends wherever he goes. According to TSN, Gomez and the misbehaving Tits brother allegedly got into a physical altercation after a night on the town in the preseason.

Ah, the wonder of Gomer. Did he blame New Jersey for not allowing him to experience enough ‘nights on the town’ so that he could prevent this from ever happening? Because, remember, it’s their fault he isn’t a goal scorer and didn’t click with Jagr.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:30 pm Mike in Idaho

Is anyone else having trouble posting now? I am trying to post a great link I found (surprisingly an official link on the NHL website) where you can listen to the most recent game of your team and can even skip intermissions or whatever you want to do. I hit Submit Comment and everything seems to be OK except that the comment isn’t there. This works for every team too.
on October 22, 2009 at 3:55 pm mcguffers

Did he blame New Jersey for not allowing him to experience enough ‘nights on the town’ so that he could prevent this from ever happening?

If he’s smart, he’ll blame the Russian mob or Mike Komisarek. Habs fans aren’t keen on either. (Of course by starting out my sentence with “if he’s smart” I rendered the rest of the statement useless.)
on October 22, 2009 at 4:41 pm Pookie

Hey, sorry about that Mike, that was just Senor Spam being a bitch again. Heh. I restored your comment. It’s a few comments about this one (man, I wish we could get our numbers comments back!).

As for the HD vs. good announcer conundrum, that’s a toughie. We don’t ever get the option of watching the non-Devils feed of Devils games, but if we did, on nights when the Devs are on MSG2, I’d probably opt for the HD feed. Standard def is just that bad. ::shudder::