Super Saturday Open Thread

October 31, 2009 by Schnookie

Okay, we know today isn’t one of the league’s dumb “official” Super Saturdays, because there are only 11 games instead of 15. But unlike the ones the league pats themselves on the back about, this Saturday features wall-to-wall hockey. That’s right, NHL scheduler, 11 games spread out over the day is way, way better than 15 games played all at the same time. Because it means we can watch hockey all day. It’s not rocket surgery, scheduler. Anyway, we would do something fun like write a Devils game diary, or woolgather all day, or come up with an actual blog post, but we spent yesterday hiking all over New York City and have been looking forward to a lazy, lazy day of stitching in front of the TV. So why don’t we all just hang out together here and enjoy and open thread?

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on October 31, 2009 at 1:14 pm Mags

Shit, there’s hockey on already? I haven’t set my fantasy line up yet! Damn NHL!
on October 31, 2009 at 1:16 pm Myra

What villany is this that has me has me rooting for the Flyers over Jussi and Cam?

Oh, that’s right it’s fantasy hockey and The Pot Roasters who have way too many Flyers on the team. I’m even lamenting that I hadn’t picked up Hartnell for that penalty. I’m mean “Hartnell”.

Bleh, I feel dirty.

But YEAH for wall-to-wall hockey and me still in my jammies!!!
on October 31, 2009 at 1:20 pm Schnookie

Hurry up, Mags! :D

Myra, hockey + still being in jammies = heaven, doesn’t it? I’d say I’m sorry fantasy hockey is turning you into a Flyers fan, but, well… You know. Heh.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:20 pm Pookie

If you got extra points for stupid penalties, Fartsmell would be the hottest commodity in fantasy hockey! :D
on October 31, 2009 at 1:21 pm Schnookie

I’m not saying it. But I’m thinking it. It rhymes with “BOOOOOOOOOOOO!” but starts with a “W”. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 1:22 pm Myra

Yeah, I’m not saying it either but, you know…
on October 31, 2009 at 1:23 pm Myra

And Farter and Fartsmell are confusing the Hub.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:25 pm Mags

I’m done, Schnookie!

I agree, hockey in your jammies is pretty excellent. Actually, life in your jammies is pretty excellent. I’ve spent all day studying, so I had a serious case of life and clothing ennui and actually considered going to the supermarket in my PJ bottoms, but it was cold. So I put on jeans. It was very disappointing.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:26 pm Mags

And Farter and Fartsmell are confusing the Hub.

Hub is not alone in this.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:27 pm Pookie

And Farter and Fartsmell are confusing the Hub.

Yeah, I can see that. You have to just go by context. “What a stupid penalty by Fartsmell” = Hartnell. “What a shot by Farts!” = Carter. :D
on October 31, 2009 at 1:29 pm Myra

Ah, I always love it when a kid gets his first NHL goal, but Lawhatever didn’t really look like a kid there.

Pretty goal.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:30 pm Myra

Hub stating the obvious, “No wonder the Flyers smell.”
on October 31, 2009 at 1:33 pm Mags

Lawhatever didn’t really look like a kid there.

Laliberte (the freedom, the heck?). And he’s 23. So he totally doesn’t count as a kid.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:35 pm Schnookie

Actually, life in your jammies is pretty excellent.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Hear, hear! And what a shame that it’s too cold to go out in jammies. I’m so sorry you had to wear jeans today, Mags. You have my deepest sympathy.

And no, I guess 23 means Laliberte doesn’t really qualify as a “kid”, but first goals by old coots is pretty charming, too.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:35 pm Pookie

Hub stating the obvious, “No wonder the Flyers smell.”

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on October 31, 2009 at 1:41 pm Mags

first goals by old coots is pretty charming, too.

Oh totes. First goals are usually pretty charming.

I do need the Canes to score at least one goal. Preferably Jokinen or something.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:43 pm mcguffers

Hub stating the obvious, “No wonder the Flyers smell.”

I was trying to find scary movies to watch all day as I camp out on the sofa with a textbook and all I found were 105 different Halloweens, the whole Debbie Reynolds series of Halloweentown, and Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Then I realized it was half-assed Super Saturday! (Spooky Saturday maybe?) So I’m as happy as a girl who’s team almost lost to the Leafs last night!! Oh, wait…
on October 31, 2009 at 1:44 pm mcguffers

Oh, there was supposed to be a :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::: under Hub’s comment.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:51 pm Schnookie

So I’m as happy as a girl who’s team almost lost to the Leafs last night!!

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Is anybody getting the Flyers feed of this game? My mind was just blown by the “behind the scenes” feature about the Flyers Wives carnival.
on October 31, 2009 at 1:56 pm Myra

Hub says thank you for the milk snorts.

I have some promising news and am asking for all good vibes to be sent our way. Hub has an interview with a company HERE on Tuesday afternoon!!! It’s a plastics company and the job is actually in his field in an actual plastics lab!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! The job hasn’t been posted anywhere yet, they called him directly. This is the most promising job lead we have had!!!
on October 31, 2009 at 1:57 pm mcguffers

My mind was just blown by the “behind the scenes” feature about the Flyers Wives carnival.

I was going to make a joke about Hartnell being married to the bearded lady, but then I figure you meant a different type of carnival.

Lindy Ruff says it’s going to be a low energy game tonight because everyone’s got the flu. Wow. I hope no one in the Islanders organization can read, Lindy, cause I’d hate for them to see know our strategy. I’m as happy as a girl who’s team is going to lose to the Islanders!!
on October 31, 2009 at 1:57 pm Schnookie

Myra, that is SO exciting for Hub! I’m not only keeping my fingers crossed for him, but I’m going to figure out how to get the cats to cross their fingers too. (Although I’m sort of sad you guys won’t be moving in next door to us… :P)
on October 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm Schnookie

I was going to make a joke about Hartnell being married to the bearded lady, but then I figure you meant a different type of carnival.

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I’m as happy as a girl who’s team is going to lose to the Islanders!!

HAHAHA! And low-energy games against the Islanders are so much fun. It’s like watching paint play chess!
on October 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm mcguffers

The job hasn’t been posted anywhere yet, they called him directly. This is the most promising job lead we have had!!!

That’s awesome!!! I mean, sure Texas is no New Jersey, but you take what you can get right? (just kidding Ookies! I live in Buffalo, so who am I to talk?)
on October 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm Mags

Myra, that’s so exciting! Wish Hub luck from me!

I was going to make a joke about Hartnell being married to the bearded lady, but then I figure you meant a different type of carnival.

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on October 31, 2009 at 2:01 pm Myra

Cool. We just got 2 free Stars tickets in the mail for Nov 19th game against the Blue Jackets. I get to see the China Doll Cheeks in person.
on October 31, 2009 at 2:03 pm Mags

the China Doll Cheeks

The WHO?
on October 31, 2009 at 2:03 pm Pookie

That’s SUCH great news about the interview! Everyone, send your positive thoughts to Dallas on Tuesday!

I figure you meant a different type of carnival.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Coatsey asked Mrs. Cote what new things they are adding for this year’s carnival.
on October 31, 2009 at 2:04 pm Schnookie

(just kidding Ookies! I live in Buffalo, so who am I to talk?)

Heh. Be careful what you say about NJ — our foxy mayor might come and kick your ass! :P

Myra, that’s awesome about the free tickets! Stupid Devils never give us free tickets (in the club seats) for anything. Hmph. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 2:13 pm Myra

China Doll Cheeks is my name for Steve Mason, the BJ’s cute little (big) goalie.

I’m feeling positivity all around.
on October 31, 2009 at 2:14 pm mcguffers

Heh. Be careful what you say about NJ — our foxy mayor might come and kick your ass! :P

Oh, your foxy mayor can come here, but I have something a bit different than kicking my ass in mind…

Coatsey asked Mrs. Cote what new things they are adding for this year’s carnival.

Please tell me there is going to be a dunk Farter in a tank of water booth.

Hmm. The Phantom of the Opera is singing the Star Spangled Banner right now. I’ve seen Darth Vader drop the puck and now this. I can’t wait till Sponge Bob starts doing play by play.
on October 31, 2009 at 2:18 pm Mags

China Doll Cheeks is my name for Steve Mason, the BJ’s cute little (big) goalie.

Aha! I thought that might be it, but wanted to check. Merci!
on October 31, 2009 at 2:33 pm redank

Is it too early to talk about the Devils’ game? My wife went hiking and brought home three huge acorns. So I’m hoping Zajac gets the hint and scores a hattie.

Wouldn’t it be great if Travis Zajac suddenly went all Travis Bickle: “Here is an acorn who would not take it anymore.”
on October 31, 2009 at 2:36 pm Schnookie

Wouldn’t it be great if Travis Zajac suddenly went all Travis Bickle: “Here is an acorn who would not take it anymore.”

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And there is NO WAY your wife’s acorn haul isn’t a sign. NO WAY!
on October 31, 2009 at 2:37 pm Pookie

Wouldn’t it be great if Travis Zajac suddenly went all Travis Bickle: “Here is an acorn who would not take it anymore.”

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on October 31, 2009 at 2:53 pm Schnookie

Okay, for the sake of having a full day of hockey to watch, we’re going to be catching up to the Devils later, as we’re starting on a tivo delay. So we’re going under some radio silence for the time being. Feel free to talk about Travis’s hat trick in our absence! :D
on October 31, 2009 at 2:57 pm carolbrowne

Hey guys. I’m in the united states! We’re heading over to Seattle Centre to see the Day of the Dead exhibit. Cannot wait.

I’m not sure when we’ll be squeezing hockey in today, but we were very sad to see the 7-2 score from last night. Ah BOO!
on October 31, 2009 at 3:04 pm redank

Well, I’ll honor your radio silence. Just heard Murphy will be in, so SOMEONE has to score a hat trick. Damnit.
on October 31, 2009 at 3:08 pm Mags

Have fun in Seattle, Carol! It’s a great place.

Just heard Murphy will be in, so SOMEONE has to score a hat trick. Damnit.

Murphy’s in? Oh piss it. I’m going back to my studying.
on October 31, 2009 at 3:14 pm redank

Yes! Murphy would be a great spokesman for one of those “Kids, this is why you stay in school” commercials.
on October 31, 2009 at 3:42 pm Mags

Langer is fired.
on October 31, 2009 at 3:59 pm KG

Awe Paulie was cute talking about Stevens. I miss Paulie already :(
on October 31, 2009 at 4:04 pm redank

wow, the ice is still wet at the beginning of the second period…
on October 31, 2009 at 4:05 pm redank

works for us. nevermind.
on October 31, 2009 at 4:59 pm Amy

Happy Halloween! And Happy Super Saturday. I’m totally taking Center Ice out for a drive.
on October 31, 2009 at 5:57 pm Mags

Oooh, we won! That’s a relief.
on October 31, 2009 at 6:07 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! We’re back! And, well, it was a win, so I guess that’s what we should leave it at, eh? Sigh. I love when Chico spends the entire second period of a game talking about how shockingly, unbearably, unprecedentedly HORRIBLE the other team is playing, then neglects to point out that the Devils only have a 1-0 lead. Chico, you’re just setting us up to be that much more disgusted when the inevitable game-tying goal gets punched in past Marty by Langer.

Anyway, what I’m taking away from this game is that David Clarkson is dreamy!
on October 31, 2009 at 6:08 pm Schnookie

Oh, and redank, I want my money back for that hat trick prediction! :P
on October 31, 2009 at 6:29 pm don

and i’m going out and will tivo the montreal-toronto game cause it is in hi def and hopefully when i return and i see the the game the habs will win 4-3 but the gomez-gionta-cammalleri line will have no points but will have been out there for all three leaf goals :D
on October 31, 2009 at 6:41 pm Schnookie

don, that sounds like a perfect game! Heh.
on October 31, 2009 at 7:27 pm mcguffers

The Habs are wearing their extremely annoying striped pajamas. Not only do these things give me a massive headache, the Habs are also 0-213 while wearing them. Apparently they’re retrying them out tonight. If losing tonight means that they burn those suckers, I’m praying for a Leafs win. Yup. That’s how much these unis suck.
on October 31, 2009 at 7:29 pm Amy

Your pictures from the Intrepid are so freaking cool! I’ve definitely added that to my list of places to visit when/if I get to NYC.
on October 31, 2009 at 7:40 pm Schnookie

mcguggs, I don’t blame you for feeling that way about those sweaters. *Shudder* Those things are such a disaster, and I even agree with the Uni Watch theory that stripes are always good. Those unis are the exception to that rule.

Thanks, Amy! The Intrepid is pretty cool. We didn’t really have a ton of time while we were there, so we didn’t go into the submarine, or the concorde, or try out any of the, like, g-force simulators (Pookie, who gets motion sick very easily, suggested that she was going to throw up just thinking about it). I think it’s wild that they’ve got all that stuff right there, with the NYC skyline behind it. And the Chinese Consulate right across the street. If you need it. :D
on October 31, 2009 at 7:53 pm mcguffers

The uniforms have a Magic Eye effect going on here. If I relax my gaze I can see a sailboat pass to a bullfrog. It also doesn’t help that the logos on the jersey are nearly identical.
on October 31, 2009 at 7:57 pm Schnookie

The uniforms have a Magic Eye effect going on here. If I relax my gaze I can see a sailboat pass to a bullfrog.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: See, I can never make those things work, so I just find those sweaters annoying. (Am I the stupid redheaded Ice Girl for not being able to make Magic Eyes work?)
on October 31, 2009 at 8:10 pm mcguffers

Am I the stupid redheaded Ice Girl for not being able to make Magic Eyes work?

Ummm, noooooo, of course not. *shifty eyes*
on October 31, 2009 at 8:12 pm Schnookie

Ummm, noooooo, of course not. *shifty eyes*

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Maybe what we need is to break down barriers in the Ice Girl world by pioneering the use of TWO stupid redheads on one squad.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:19 pm Schnookie

Hee hee! We’re getting Ralph and Razor without commercials tonight!
on October 31, 2009 at 8:25 pm mcguffers

Maybe what we need is to break down barriers in the Ice Girl world by pioneering the use of TWO stupid redheads on one squad.

I’m down with that.

Apparently the Habs hate the barber shop poles just as much as I do.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:27 pm Schnookie

Apparently the Habs hate the barber shop poles just as much as I do.

Oof. I’m so sorry!
on October 31, 2009 at 8:28 pm Amy

The Sabres suck. I don’t know if they’re just tired, ill or pissed that their Halloween party was canceled due to the swine, but they’re losing 3-0 to the Islanders.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:29 pm Amy

Alright, make that 4-0.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:33 pm Pookie

Oof, 4-0? Remember, it’s the Islanders. There’s always hope!
on October 31, 2009 at 8:36 pm Schnookie

Oh my god, Amy, that’s dreadful! I’m so sorry! Maybe it’s a situation where they’ve been really hot, and you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop, and instead of going from a hot streak to a down streak, they’re just going to get the entire crappy streak over in just one game?
on October 31, 2009 at 8:38 pm mcguffers

I had a pretty good idea the Sabres were going to suck tonight, but not 4-0 suck. Amy, you might want to switch to the Leafs/Habs game and watch the Sabres game later. These guys are going bat shit! In a hilariously awesome way! Cammi gets a stick to the head and the stick is still dangling from his ear loop but is a penalty on Orr called? No, but Cammi gets a retaliatory.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:38 pm Schnookie

Argh! Too many “T”s in “Ott-toberfest”! TOO MANY “T”S!!!!
on October 31, 2009 at 8:48 pm Patty (in Dallas)

What do you get instead of commercials, Schnookie? You’re really missing out on the closeups of Mexican food on the On the Border commercials. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 8:49 pm Amy

they’re just going to get the entire crappy streak over in just one game?

That has to be it. Or they’re all just blinded by Lindy’s apparel tonight. He looks like he got dressed in the dark this morning.
on October 31, 2009 at 8:53 pm Schnookie

What do you get instead of commercials, Schnookie?

We’re getting live shots of the arena with Ralph and Razor talking to the guys in the truck. It hasn’t been very interesting yet, but you never know! (Actually, we’re turning to the Coyotes/Ducks game in a few minutes, so someone else will have to keep watch to see if they say anything exciting. Heh.)
on October 31, 2009 at 9:00 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Let us know if you see any great coaching from the Phoenix side. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 9:02 pm Schnookie

Hee! I will let you know, Patty! (Against the Ducks it’s hard to tell whether it’s good coaching or just that the Ducks are terrible.)

And that was nice of Sid to get his fight in with a Too Orange before we changed over to the Getzi game. Sid’s so thoughtful.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:03 pm Amy

Sid fought? Like threw punches and a five minute major fight?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:04 pm Myra's Hub

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sutherby and the 3rd line is smoking.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:05 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOO! No commercials on the Ducks feed, either! I hope they talk a lot about Getzi behind his back.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:09 pm Pookie

Yup, Amy, like throwing punches! The other guy can-opener-ed him behind the net, so he came back slashing and swinging. The other guy didn’t really fight back.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:09 pm Schnookie

Sid fought? Like threw punches and a five minute major fight?

You bet! And he didn’t hit the other guy in the nuts once!
on October 31, 2009 at 9:09 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Sid fought?!?!?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The other guy didn’t really fight back.

Nobody wants to be the one that kills the Golden Goose. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 9:23 pm Schnookie

Nobody wants to be the one that kills the Golden Goose. :P

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on October 31, 2009 at 9:26 pm Kathleen

Five??? FIVE?!?!!?!?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:27 pm Amy

It’s now 5-0, Islanders and the Islanders Ice Girls look like rejects from a bad version of Annie (orange dresses and orange wigs).
on October 31, 2009 at 9:33 pm Patty (in Dallas)

So sorry about the Islanders! Hey, we almost lost to the Leafs, too, so I know how you feel there, mcguffers. :D

Coming back from a break they showed a couple with mullets and sleeveless shirts and raggedy ball caps. Ralphie said, “We’re taking bets: Costume or not a costume?” :P
on October 31, 2009 at 9:33 pm Schnookie

Ouch! No offense, but how do you lose 5-0 to the Islanders???
on October 31, 2009 at 9:37 pm Myra

Can someone tell me who Razor is supposed to be?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:38 pm Myra

Ouch. I just saw the Buffalo/Islanders score. So sorry Sabres. I feel your pain.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:38 pm Amy

but how do you lose 5-0 to the Islanders???

I’d say hard work and talent, but it appears those two came down with the swine and were left behind in Buffalo.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:40 pm Pookie

I’d say hard work and talent, but it appears those two came down with the swine and were left behind in Buffalo.

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on October 31, 2009 at 9:45 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Can someone tell me who Razor is supposed to be?

I don’t get it, either.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:46 pm mcguffers

Wow! This night is so awesome I’m gonna puke! The worst thing about the Montreal Canadiens is Montreal. They started singing the Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye song, and the Leafs scored. It most definitely makes me feel like less of a Habs fan to admit this, but I totally laughed my ass off.

I’d say hard work and talent, but it appears those two came down with the swine and were left behind in Buffalo.

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on October 31, 2009 at 9:46 pm Kathleen

Figuring out what tonight is going to do to Crunchy’s stats is way too mathy for me and my giant glass of wine, but oh do I pity the poor soul who gets to sit next to him on the plane.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:47 pm mcguffers

Holy Ugly Striped Jerseys, Batman! The Leafs just tied the game with a minute left!! Hey Montreal, why don’t you start Ole-ing now?! Freaks!!
on October 31, 2009 at 9:48 pm Myra's Hub

Can someone tell me who Razor is supposed to be?

Maybe Geraldo Rivera, but it took me all the intermission to decide maybe that is who he is.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:50 pm Grrrreg

The habs just blew a two goals lead with four freaking minutes to go in the 3rd. The leafs scored just as the habs morons fans were singing “nanananana hey hey goodbye”. I’m SO pissed.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:51 pm Grrrreg

I didn’t see your comments mcguffers, sorry about that!
on October 31, 2009 at 9:53 pm Pookie

Kathleen, Saturday night hockey is always better with a giant glass of wine, isn’t it? It makes the 5-0 go down easier. Heh.

Hey Montreal, why don’t you start Ole-ing now?! Freaks!!

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I hate, hate, HATE that the Habs fans have no respect for when to sign “Hey Hey, Na Na”. It’s not that hard, people!

I’m sorry we missed Razor’s costume! It sounds… um… look at that hobo?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:54 pm Myra

It’s not a very good costume if you can’t figure out who it is, right?
on October 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm Myra

The Preds just tied it. I don’t know if I can watch this.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm Schnookie

It’s not a very good costume if you can’t figure out who it is, right?

Yeeeeeeeeeah, it sounds like a bit of a failure for Razor. Heh.

And I’m not going to lie, Habs fans here, but I ALWAYS laugh uproariously when the Canadien fans start Ole-ing and na-na-ing before the game is won. Because they ALWAYS get smote for it. Heh.
on October 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm mcguffers

It’s alright, Grrrreg! How you doin’? Cause I’m kicking myself in the face for thinking, “Hey wouldn’t it be funny if Komi scored the winning goal in overtime on a breakaway like he did against the Leafs?”
on October 31, 2009 at 9:58 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Ugh. The Leafs tied it? (Was any of that from Hagman?)
on October 31, 2009 at 9:59 pm Pookie

Hey, there’s TONS of Brahms left to be played in the Dallas game!
on October 31, 2009 at 9:59 pm Grrrreg

I don’t really have the same thoughts right now about Komi. I just hope the habs don’t embarass themselves further. Seriously, even if they win, I’ll be pissed.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:00 pm Myra

I know, Pookie, I’m just afraid I won’t like the arrangement they’ll be playing.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:00 pm Myra's Hub

Ugh. The Leafs tied it? (Was any of that from Hagman?)

Sorry Patty, I picked Hagman up for the Broken Noses. He won’t be doing much for awhile.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:01 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Oh no! Ponikarovski?! (Or however it’s spelled.)

I benched him! He got two goals!? Stupid Leafs.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:01 pm Schnookie

I’m just afraid I won’t like the arrangement they’ll be playing.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Well played, Myra! (No pun intended…)
on October 31, 2009 at 10:02 pm Grrrreg

And I’m not going to lie, Habs fans here, but I ALWAYS laugh uproariously when the Canadien fans start Ole-ing and na-na-ing before the game is won. Because they ALWAYS get smote for it. Heh.

Of course, I hate when that happens to my team, but those morons totally had it coming. But it seems they’ll never learn…

And we’re going to the SO.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:03 pm mcguffers

I just hope the habs don’t embarass themselves further. Seriously, even if they win, I’ll be pissed.

You mean like losing 0-5 against the Islanders. *whines* My teams suuuuck.

Fire up the soldering irons…. We’re going to a shootout!!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:04 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Thanks a LOT, Hub! :P

I apologize, mcguffers and Grrrreg. It’s my fault, because I benched that Leaf. If I had him on the ice, he’d be zeroes all across except for some minuses in the +/- column.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:05 pm Kathleen

WTF are the Canadiens thinking? I always admired their home jerseys; they’re so red and dashing and red….
on October 31, 2009 at 10:05 pm Myra

It’s ok, mcguffers, Buffalo is just a little under the weather and will be back to fine form in no time.

And Montreal….hmm…well…Sorry, I got nothin.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:08 pm mcguffers

I apologize, mcguffers and Grrrreg. It’s my fault, because I benched that Leaf.

Oh, that’s the best part. Kaberle has single handedly KILLED the Fire Clowns this week. Alix!!

Halak makes Magic Eye jerseys sexy. Toskala, thanks for sucking dude!!

That game was balls and I’m gonna do myself a favor and NOT watch the Sabres game now.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:08 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Ugh. I was hoping the premature celebrating from Dumont would be enough karma to keep the puck out of the net.

Blecch.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:09 pm Grrrreg

Well, at least they won in the shootout. Toskala can’t make a freaking save, it’s almost sad.

As for the habs, they did everything they could to piss the hockey gods tonight (the jerseys, the premature chants) and they still won. That’s gotta be a positive…

Alright, I’m off to bed!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:10 pm Schnookie

WTF are the Canadiens thinking? I always admired their home jerseys; they’re so red and dashing and red….

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: They’re trying to win over the Magic Eye enthusiast demographic, of course!

mcguggs, if you’re looking for something other than the Sabres to watch now, I recommend the Ducks/Coyotes game. It’s bizonkers! And it comes pre-muted during the commercial breaks (during which they don’t show commercials).
on October 31, 2009 at 10:10 pm Patty (in Dallas)

This game SUCKS! I hate Nashville’s goal song in real life, and I’m sure not enjoying hearing it now.

How’s the Coyotes game going?
on October 31, 2009 at 10:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Good night, Grrrreg!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:13 pm Myra

Good night, Grrrreg, glad you still got a win out of that mess.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, things aren’t going so well.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm mcguffers

G’night Grrrreg! Can’t wait til February. Cause they’re really good then!

Oh no! Ponikarovski?! (Or however it’s spelled.)

I benched him! He got two goals!? Stupid Leafs.

So did Alix. heh.

Schnookie, I was thinking of watching the Flames/Wings on HNiC because after the Magic Eye jerseys I’m feeling a little trippy, so an underwater Canadian broadcast should complete my non-drug induced high.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm Schnookie

G’night, Grrrreg!

I hate Nashville’s goal song in real life, and I’m sure not enjoying hearing it now.

There is NOTHING worse than losing on the road to a team with an annoying goal song. That’s just barfy.

The Coyotes game is what an announcer might call “chippy”, or as the Ducks guys said, “loosey-goosey”.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm Schnookie

after the Magic Eye jerseys I’m feeling a little trippy, so an underwater Canadian broadcast should complete my non-drug induced high.

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on October 31, 2009 at 10:19 pm mcguffers

I need Daymond Langkow and Dion Phaneuf to score on Chris Osgood like he’s… Chris Osgood.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:24 pm Pookie

I need Daymond Langkow and Dion Phaneuf to score on Chris Osgood like he’s… Chris Osgood.

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on October 31, 2009 at 10:26 pm Kathleen

They’re trying to win over the Magic Eye enthusiast demographic, of course!

I thought it was the Hurricanes who were going for that demographic. I can’t think of any other reason for that stupid swirly thing.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:28 pm Schnookie

I can’t think of any other reason for that stupid swirly thing.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Hurricanes are all sagging right now and saying sadly, “So our logo didn’t rock you like a — Oh, never mind.”
on October 31, 2009 at 10:29 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The one good thing about seeing the Preds 3 times already is that we only have one more to go.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:29 pm Myra

Well, that was a stinker.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:30 pm Schnookie

Oof. I’m so sorry, Stars fans!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:31 pm mcguffers

I thought it was the Hurricanes who were going for that demographic. I can’t think of any other reason for that stupid swirly thing.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s the Evil Red Eye demographic. It’s the American version.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:37 pm mcguffers

The Hurricanes are all sagging right now and saying sadly, “So our logo didn’t rock you like a — Oh, never mind.”

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Sorry Patty, Myra, and Hub! Tonight there were far less treats than tricks. It’s like every house was handing out raisins. :(
on October 31, 2009 at 10:39 pm Myra

I hate raisins.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:42 pm Schnookie

It’s like every house was handing out raisins. :(

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Those of us who did our trick or treating earlier in the day got all sorts of chocolates and bon bons and cash. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 10:42 pm Myra

I’m watching Yotes/Ducks. I figure I can count on Tipp for some decent defense. Plus I love watching baby goalies. Hiller’s in, right?
on October 31, 2009 at 10:45 pm mcguffers

I think IPB manor needs to get tp’d.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:48 pm Schnookie

I think IPB manor needs to get tp’d.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Well, to be fair, the Devils won stupidly, but at least they didn’t lose 4-0 or 5-0. Heh.

Myra, Hiller is in. He hasn’t been called on much that I can think of, but he’s there, being his baby goalie self. Just for you. :D
on October 31, 2009 at 10:48 pm Pookie

Yup, chocolates, bon bons, cash, regular-sized candy bars instead of miniature ones — no rocks, no pennies, no apples, no raisins, no Mounds/Almond Joys. Good times, good times!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:52 pm Myra

Those of us who did our trick or treating earlier in the day got all sorts of chocolates and bon bons and cash. :P

I think IPB manor needs to get tp’d.

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mcguffers, I got the shrubs, you are taller, you have to get the trees.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:53 pm Schnookie

Myra, I’m calling the police! You’ll regret that!

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on October 31, 2009 at 10:53 pm Pookie

Myra, :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s going to take HOURS to clean all that up! Darn kids!
on October 31, 2009 at 10:55 pm mcguffers

Trees, check. I brought bologna for the cars and eggs for the garage. I also brought about 20 cans of tuna because a yard full of cats is never not funny.
on October 31, 2009 at 10:59 pm Myra

Wow. mcguff, you are hard core.

Let’s give’em a break with the bologna and eggs. But the tuna cans, definitely the tuna cans!
on October 31, 2009 at 11:01 pm mcguffers

You’re a better person than I, Myra. But we should give them a break. Because if I remember correctly, Langer helped score the Bolts tying goal. :P
on October 31, 2009 at 11:02 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I would have been thrilled with Mounds/Almond Joys! The tuna can thing? GENIUS!

(Hopefully it’ll rain while the tp is still in the trees.)
on October 31, 2009 at 11:03 pm Schnookie

I also brought about 20 cans of tuna because a yard full of cats is never not funny.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: You’re diabolical, mcguggs.

But we should give them a break. Because if I remember correctly, Langer helped score the Bolts tying goal. :P

Yeeeeeeeeeeah. That should have been Marty’s record-breaking shutout. Stupid fucking Langer.
on October 31, 2009 at 11:19 pm mcguffers

That should have been Marty’s record-breaking shutout.

Yeah, but why waste it on the Bolts when there’s the Rangers!
on October 31, 2009 at 11:37 pm Schnookie

Yeah, but why waste it on the Bolts when there’s the Rangers!

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: There’s no place on this blog for that kind of optimism! :P