Devils vs. Thrashers, 12/28/09: Argh! Tivo Delay!

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Devils vs. Thrashers, 12/28/09: Argh! Tivo Delay!

December 28, 2009 by Schnookie

It feels like it’s been a thousand years since we last saw the Devils, and it’s going to be a couple extra hours beyond that for us tonight, as we’re on tivo delay. We’ll try to post our increasingly incoherent thoughts, though, as we watch the game in the increasingly late, late night tonight. It should be fun!

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on December 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm andrew

Man, I haven’t watched a hockey game in over a week. Holy crap.

Hope the Sharks put on a good show tonight.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:08 pm Schnookie

OVER A WEEK? How do you survive like that? (Did you have a good week, despite the lack of hockey? Good holiday?)
on December 28, 2009 at 7:09 pm EJGRgunner

Does this mean we shouldn’t tell you about the Clarkback?
on December 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm Schnookie

I’m watching the Wings/BJs game on Blersus, so I’m assuming I won’t be able to avoid reports on the glorious Clarkback. Because it is going to be the top story of the night, right? :P
on December 28, 2009 at 7:17 pm EJGRgunner

Does this mean I can comment on the game? Because wow, I’ve just witnessed a new level of facepalm-worthy behavior.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:18 pm Schnookie

Oh dear… I’m almost afraid to ask!
on December 28, 2009 at 7:20 pm Frisby

a new level of facepalm-worthy behavior.

I couldn’t describe it any better. (if you are talking about what I think you are)
on December 28, 2009 at 7:20 pm Amy

Schnookie, you’re better off not knowing.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:21 pm andrew

(Did you have a good week, despite the lack of hockey? Good holiday?)

Yeah, not too shabby. I was out on the road, working for the first half of the week, then visiting family for Christmas until yesterday.

You guys have a nice holiday out there? I see Marty got number 104. That had to be pretty damn exciting for everyone.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:23 pm EJGRgunner

Peters just got a game misconduct. For not having his jersey tied down properly.

Game misconduct.

For a wardrobe malfunction.

All players are required to have the jersey strapped to the pants in the back, especially when entering a fight.

http://www.10000ftdrop.com/sigs/phoenix_jersey_02.jpg

Peters had removed his fight strap completely.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:25 pm EJGRgunner

… did a trainer just have Clarkson on a leash?
on December 28, 2009 at 7:26 pm Schnookie

You guys have a nice holiday out there? I see Marty got number 104. That had to be pretty damn exciting for everyone.

It definitely was! I’m glad that you had a good Christmas, andrew! (Although I should never assume that “visiting family” means “good”, should I? :P) Things were lazy and grand here, the way they always are. I’m sorry to have to get back to normal.

As for Peters, I bet his teammates have his tie-downs removed from his sweaters, just to get him booted out of games.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:26 pm EJGRgunner

Ok, this game is officially the weirdest of 2009. Doc just used the word “dumb.”
on December 28, 2009 at 7:30 pm Frisby

I’ve heard of coaches keeping players on a leash, but never thought they meant it literally. Must be to stop him from causing a too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:32 pm EJGRgunner

I’m finding it just incredibly difficult to enjoy this match without making comments.

And when I try to covertly comment, it takes too long.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:34 pm Schnookie

That good, eh Gunner? :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on December 28, 2009 at 7:34 pm EJGRgunner

It would be just like Jacques to use a paratrooper style strap system to keep his players on the bench.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:39 pm EJGRgunner

Lemaire: “Ya know, back in Montreal, Scotty Bowman would use barbed wire to, you know, keep players on the-the bench.”
on December 28, 2009 at 7:42 pm EJGRgunner

I’m doing a crossword. Anyone know a three letter word for “Sweet talk”?
on December 28, 2009 at 7:43 pm Patty (in Dallas)

How’s the BJ game going? I’m rooting for them (I had to check the standings first and, um… yeah it’s okay for me to root for them). :P

Can this be their breakout? By beating the Wings?
on December 28, 2009 at 7:48 pm Myra

Interesting first period. Hmm.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:50 pm EJGRgunner

Jeebus. Stan Fischler hasn’t ever met a silver lining that he couldn’t cloud up.
on December 28, 2009 at 7:53 pm Schnookie

Stan Fischler hasn’t ever met a silver lining that he couldn’t cloud up.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Except where the Rangers are concerned.

(And :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to the barbed wire player leash!)

Patty, the BJs/Wings game is scoreless. I’m kind of nodding off a bit, so I’m not sure how the play’s been. :P
on December 28, 2009 at 7:55 pm EJGRgunner

I’m kind of nodding off a bit, so I’m not sure how the play’s been.

One would assume less than riveting.
on December 28, 2009 at 8:00 pm Schnookie

One would assume less than riveting.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Normally that would be an indicator that the game’s a snoozer, but today was my first day back at work after vacation, so I’ve got a bad case of the Mondays. Heh. And whenever Pookie works the late shift, Boomer and I just sit here nodding off until she gets home (we’re such old ladies), so we have to factor that in as well. For all I know, the game is actually scintillating! :P
on December 28, 2009 at 8:20 pm Patty (in Dallas)

For all I know, the game is actually scintillating! :P

Probably not. :D
on December 28, 2009 at 8:38 pm Kathleen

Petey is an idiot.
on December 28, 2009 at 8:38 pm Kathleen

As for Peters, I bet his teammates have his tie-downs removed from his sweaters, just to get him booted out of games.

Or that. Hah.
on December 28, 2009 at 8:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

They just showed the giant Devils with teensy heads! I’ve been there!
on December 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm SueNJ97

I’m doing a crossword. Anyone know a three letter word for “Sweet talk”?

Does woo fit? As in woo someone?
on December 28, 2009 at 8:59 pm SueNJ97

Doc just used the word “dumb.”

Yes, but he was right. The trapezoid is dumb.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:02 pm carolbrowne

Hey guys! I still like Detroit, even if Bertuzzi plays on the team. I decided if I bought the Red Wings, I’d fire Bertuzzi anyway.

I hope you are all doing well. We had a very healthy McChicken and fries for dinner. Yum.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:05 pm Schnookie

I decided if I bought the Red Wings, I’d fire Bertuzzi anyway.

The one Wings fan I know wouldn’t complain if that came to pass. :D

I would love a McChicken and fries right about now. We’re waiting for Pookie to get home before having dinner (hot open-face turkey sandwiches leftover from the Christmas turkey dinner), and I’m starving. And I made stock with the turkey carcass tonight, so the whole house smells like roast turkey, and that’s just not helping me not think about how hungry I am. And that’s my story.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:10 pm carolbrowne

EW. You both had to work today? Not us. We got the day off in lieu of Boxing Day falling on a Saturday. Also, Canada is a bunch of slackers between Christmas and New Years. Nobody gets back to normal work hours until the first full week back to work in January.

You guys are Saints for waiting for Pookie. Who could wait for hot open face turkey sandwiches this late at night? Saints. That’s who.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:12 pm Frisby

Looks like Gordie Howe brought his imaginary friend to the Rock.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:15 pm Frisby

I’m off all week because they closed the plant to do inventory. Woo for a week off!
on December 28, 2009 at 9:27 pm carolbrowne

Not hockey related, but look at #65 on the banned twitter password list – http://www.techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Twitter-banned-passwords.txt

65. boomer

Sorry, Boomer. You can’t use your name as a password on twitter. It’s banned.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:29 pm Kathleen

why would a password be banned? too easy to guess?
on December 28, 2009 at 9:32 pm carolbrowne

Yup. I think there’s 340 of them – things like “password” or “123456″ “angela” and then “boomer”. I don’t know how they decide what’s too easy.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:38 pm Schnookie

Oh, EVERYONE uses “boomer” as their password. How do you think Boomer got her name? :P (Actually, she got her name because one day she said to us, “I wish I had a cool nickname. Like ‘Boomer’.” We were like, “Okay!”)

And to say that I worked today would be a bit of a stretch. Everyone in my company takes this week off (maybe they’re all Canadian? :P), so I got into the office around 9:30, tooled around the interwebs until 3:30, and packed up and left. It was extremely rigorous.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:38 pm Schnookie

OH MY GOD, THE BLUE JACKETS ACTUALLY WON! I didn’t think that would ever happen again. Heh heh.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:40 pm Kathleen

No one scored until OT? Hummm.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:43 pm Kathleen

Oh sweet… Hurricanes over Caps 6-3.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:43 pm carolbrowne

Everyone in my company takes this week off (maybe they’re all Canadian? :P)

Hehehehehe! :^::::::::::::::::::::::::teehee:::::::::::
on December 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm Frisby

2 goals and 3 assists tonight for Eric Staal! And Cam Ward got the W. The Loopholes are off to a great start this week.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:47 pm Frisby

The Craig Andersoxers are goin down. DOWN I say!
on December 28, 2009 at 9:53 pm Myra

Ok, I just read a story on Flower and it said he went as CatWoman for the players Halloween party one year. I thought, well of course he did.

I wonder if Margee already knew that?

And that is my story.
on December 28, 2009 at 9:54 pm Schnookie

Hey, everything in Margee’s Cindy Crosby stories is God’s honest truth. :P
on December 28, 2009 at 9:54 pm Schnookie

And that is FANTASTIC news about the Canes/Caps game! Heh heh heh…
on December 28, 2009 at 9:58 pm Kathleen

Maybe they are devastated by the loss of their captain and shall never be the same again.

I hope…
on December 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Columbus beat Detroit?! WOOO HOO!

Detroit got a point? Dang it.
on December 28, 2009 at 10:02 pm Schnookie

Maybe they are devastated by the loss of their captain and shall never be the same again.

Yeah. That, and there’s just a giant leadership void now that Ovie’s getting the C.
on December 28, 2009 at 10:05 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That, and there’s just a giant leadership void now that Ovie’s getting the C.

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

I saw that Coyotes blogger tweet that he couldn’t understand why everybody was so up in arms that Ovie might get the C. His justification is that hey, Sid has the C!

Hard to argue with that. But not for the usual reasons.
on December 28, 2009 at 10:09 pm Kathleen

he is for sure? oh boy
on December 28, 2009 at 10:21 pm Schnookie

I can’t imagine that they WOULDN’T give him the C. I would if I was them. I mean, they gave him max salary for 13 years — why not toss in the C, too?
on December 28, 2009 at 10:27 pm Schnookie

Okay, we just saw the Peters game misconduct. I think this is a PERFECT use for him — have him get tossed every night after just a few minutes. If we MUST have him in the lineup, this is how I want him deployed. :P
on December 28, 2009 at 10:27 pm Kathleen

They probably will, but Captain Ovie just does not compute. (Neither does Captain Sid, really.) I think it’s smarter to give the C to whomever is the most captainly, not whomever is the hottest hot shot. But that isn’t what the fans (certainly not capital-type fans, anyway) would want.
on December 28, 2009 at 10:33 pm Pookie

Hey, anything to get more blame put on Ovechkin when they lose! :D

Frisby, I believe the Craig Andersoxers are not capable of losing. Based on all my prior experience with them, you might as well just forfeit this week.
on December 28, 2009 at 10:36 pm Schnookie

I tend to fluctuate between the school of thought that the captaincy is vastly overrated and the belief that good teams only win because of their epic, brilliant captainly leadership, depending on what argument I’m making at the moment. Like, say, when people criticize the failings of this year’s Flyers, I’m all like, “Well it’s not Beaks’s fault! There are plenty of other guys who are supposed to be providing leadership on the roster!” But then I’m also like, “Ovechkin? As captain? That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard!”
on December 29, 2009 at 10:35 am Myra

Hello? Anyone out there today? I’m stuck at the office, by myself. I can’t decide if this a good thing or bad thing. If I have to be a work, by myself might not be that bad. Hmm.
on December 29, 2009 at 10:40 am Schnookie

Hi Myra! I’m at the office all by myself too! I’m about to open up a box of chocolates for breakfast. :D
on December 29, 2009 at 10:43 am Schnookie

I think, now that I’ve denuded it of its coconut cremes, I might be able to consume this entire Russell Stover gift box in one day. By myself. Heh. (If I spoke with my boss on the phone for ten minutes this morning, does that count as a full day of work?)
on December 29, 2009 at 10:46 am Schnookie

By the way, there are THREE coconut cremes in a Russell Stover gift box. That’s DISGUSTING!

(I was just amusing myself by reading the comment threads at Japer’s Rink; those are always very entertaining after Caps losses [yes, I'm petty]. There was a moment when a Devils fan popped up to say that one bad game isn’t anything to get too upset over, and said that they weren’t getting bummed about the Devils crapping the bed against the Caps on Saturday, for example. To which a moron Caps fan insisted that the Devils losing to the Caps is indicative of the Devils being an inferior team, while the Caps losing to the Canes is just “one of those games”. I am perfectly willing to admit that I have willfully given all my marbles to the Caps, and I find it very satisfying to discover over there that there are a few Caps fans who have perhaps not quite realized yet that they’ve given all their marbles to the Devils. And that’s my story.)
on December 29, 2009 at 10:47 am Myra

That completely counts as a full day of work. I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do today. It’s dead here.

Oh, and I think Ovie with the C is a horrible idea. Which of course this means they will do it.
on December 29, 2009 at 10:50 am Schnookie

Oh, and I think Ovie with the C is a horrible idea. Which of course this means they will do it.

Heh. Whatever they do, it probably won’t fail enough to make me happy. *Tosses some more marbles to the Caps* :P
on December 29, 2009 at 11:00 am Amy

I think Ovie with the C is a horrible idea. Which of course this means they will do it.

Captain FunFunFun! is going to be a trainwreck of epic proportions.

I’m also amused that the Pens bus got stuck in a snowbank last night in Buffalo and the coaching staff had to push them out.
on December 29, 2009 at 11:04 am Myra

I’m also amused that the Pens bus got stuck in a snowbank last night in Buffalo and the coaching staff had to push them out.

Hee. That is pretty good, especially that the coaching staff had to push them out. Can’t risk any of those high priced players getting hurt!
on December 29, 2009 at 11:33 am mcguffers

To which a moron Caps fan insisted that the Devils losing to the Caps is indicative of the Devils being an inferior team, while the Caps losing to the Canes is just “one of those games”.

Didn’t the Caps lose to the Leafs, too? I mean, just sayin.
on December 29, 2009 at 11:33 am Schnookie

That’s awesome! I hope Sid was really imperious, all, “Coach! Get out and push the bus!” And Bylsma was like, “I think the bus can get out of the snow fine on its own…” and Sid cut him off, “NOW!” So the coaches got out and pushed. :P
on December 29, 2009 at 11:40 am Pookie

Wow, Sid’s like junior Getzi only worse! All Getzi wanted was to have the movie changed.
on December 29, 2009 at 11:41 am Mags

I’m also amused that the Pens bus got stuck in a snowbank last night in Buffalo and the coaching staff had to push them out.

I had to help my Dad dig his car out before he could go to work and that SUCKED. I can’t imagine pushing a whole bus.

Didn’t the Caps lose to the Leafs, too? I mean, just sayin.

Hehehehe. Man, they just don’t know, do they? And what they don’t know, is really gonna bite them in the ass :D
on December 29, 2009 at 11:42 am Schnookie

Didn’t the Caps lose to the Leafs, too? I mean, just sayin.

Hehehehe. Man, they just don’t know, do they? And what they don’t know, is really gonna bite them in the ass

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Here’s hoping! :D
on December 29, 2009 at 11:45 am Myra

I was thinking more along the lines of the players (kids) all pile out of the bus to have snowball fights on the side of the road while the coaches (grown-ups) tried to figure out what to do to fix things and get back on the road.
on December 29, 2009 at 11:48 am Kathleen

I’m less amused, because it just reminds me how terrible Buffalo is about plowing high traffic parts of the city (I’m assuming they were downtown.) Last year we got about a foot of snow and the plows didn’t come for 2 1/2 days. *grumble grumble*

That’s awesome! I hope Sid was really imperious, all, “Coach! Get out and push the bus!” And Bylsma was like, “I think the bus can get out of the snow fine on its own…” and Sid cut him off, “NOW!” So the coaches got out and pushed. :P

Aaaaaaaahahahahahah. Okay, that makes me feel a little better.
on December 29, 2009 at 12:12 pm Mike in Idaho

I’m Yann Denis. Have you seen me?
on December 29, 2009 at 12:18 pm douglas96

We were at the game last night. To talk about important things, hot dogs were on sale for $1 each last night. That is, when you could get them. The demand for the hot dogs vastly outstripped the arena’s ability to cook them, or at least, manage their delivery. There were huge lines and irate fans on the upper level. And then, when the hot dogs did finally arrive, they were lukewarm. The whole thing was badly run. Our advice for the day: Never plan to attend a game on the strength of a Nathan’s hot dog night. And if you do attend the game that night, figure on buying something else.
on December 29, 2009 at 12:21 pm mcguffers

I’m less amused, because it just reminds me how terrible Buffalo is about plowing high traffic parts of the city

I’ve noticed. I was grumbling to myself about having to make sure I park my car on the right side of the road so they can plow only so they can just not plow.

Man, they just don’t know, do they? And what they don’t know, is really gonna bite them in the ass

*fingers crossed*
on December 29, 2009 at 12:27 pm Schnookie

And if you do attend the game that night, figure on buying something else.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::: Sounds like good advice! (Not being a hot dog person myself, I think I’m safe from the horrors of a poorly-run Dollar Dog Night, but really, that can affect anyone, can’t it? :P)

I’m Yann Denis. Have you seen me?

Marty: “Who now?”
Lemaire: “Get over yourself. You got the win in Atlanta, remember? Isn’t that enough for you?” :P
on December 29, 2009 at 12:38 pm andrew

Yann Danis is the Devils’ back up this year? I had absolutely no idea….and seriously I’m not kidding!

If Yahoo is right, Marty’s played 23 straight games. What a beast.
on December 29, 2009 at 12:45 pm Mags

Marty’s played 23 straight games. What a beast.

A beast, yes. But what sort of beast?
on December 29, 2009 at 12:51 pm Schnookie

If Yahoo is right, Marty’s played 23 straight games. What a beast.

They had that stat up during the MSG+ feed last night, and I was like, “Ah, it’s Marty being Marty”. That doesn’t even seem remarkable to me! :D (He also only played one period of one of those games, so that 23 should come with an asterisk. :P)
on December 29, 2009 at 12:54 pm Amy

An arena hot dog sounds good right about now.

If Yahoo is right, Marty’s played 23 straight games. What a beast.

Damn. When does Marty get a night off?
on December 29, 2009 at 12:58 pm andrew

But what sort of beast?

…of burden, apparently.

They had that stat up during the MSG+ feed last night, and I was like, “Ah, it’s Marty being Marty”.

Spoken like a true Devils fan!

Nabokov is trying to keep pace with Marty’s games played this year. I think Griess has only played like 2 games. Hell, even Lalime has played like 5 or 6.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:01 pm Schnookie

Nabokov is trying to keep pace with Marty’s games played this year. I think Griess has only played like 2 games.

Yeah, I was going to say that I didn’t think Marty was the league-leading workhorse this season, but I haven’t been paying that close attention to the games played stats so far. But Sharks fans would definitely know the feeling of “pencil him in for 75 starts. *Shrug*” as well as Devils fans do! :D

(And when does he get a night off? He just had a Christmas break, and took the night off when they came back to play the Caps! BURN! :P)
on December 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm Amy

He just had a Christmas break, and took the night off when they came back to play the Caps! BURN!

Good point. :p
on December 29, 2009 at 1:33 pm Schnookie

How can it only be 1:30? I got into the office at 9:45 today, and I still feel like I’ve been here forever.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:42 pm andrew

But Sharks fans would definitely know the feeling of “pencil him in for 75 starts. *Shrug*” as well as Devils fans do!

Yeah, anymore anyway. We used to have Kipper and Toskala to keep Nabby down around 50 games. Not anymore!

How can it only be 1:30? I got into the office at 9:45 today, and I still feel like I’ve been here forever.

Could be worse. Could be 10:40…like it is here.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:45 pm Schnookie

Could be 10:40…like it is here.

How do you SURVIVE???

We used to have Kipper and Toskala to keep Nabby down around 50 games.

I can’t even imagine what that’s like.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm andrew

How do you SURVIVE???

I guess I did technically sleep 3 hours later than you did, so that helps!

I can’t even imagine what that’s like.

It was good! Keeps your goalie honest. Although Marty doesn’t seem to need anyone threating to take his job. I’m still convinced that’s why Turco shat the bed. When Smith was traded there was no one there to push him. I dunno, I’m probably wrong. Maybe Patty or Myra can confirm or deny.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm Myra

How can it only be 1:30? I got into the office at 9:45 today, and I still feel like I’ve been here forever.

Same here. I got here at 9, left at 11:30 to get some lunch and run an errand and it is still only 12:45. Shish.

If it were only 10:40, I’d be putting my head in the oven, if we had an oven here to put it in.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:51 pm Schnookie

still convinced that’s why Turco shat the bed. When Smith was traded there was no one there to push him.

Ooooh, that makes a LOT of sense. Even if Myra or Patty refutes it, I’m gonna take it as fact.

If it were only 10:40, I’d be putting my head in the oven, if we had an oven here to put it in.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on December 29, 2009 at 1:52 pm Myra

When Smith was traded there was no one there to push him. I dunno, I’m probably wrong. Maybe Patty or Myra can confirm or deny.

I would tend to agree with you, andrew. I think Marty needs someone to push him. Auld is doing a servicable job but not like Smitty.
on December 29, 2009 at 1:56 pm Myra

And Hello, andrew! Seems like forever since I’ve been able to be here when you were here. How goes it in CA?
on December 29, 2009 at 1:56 pm andrew

I would tend to agree with you, andrew. I think Marty needs someone to push him. Auld is doing a servicable job but not like Smitty.

I like Auld, but he’s streaky. He reminds me of Brian Boucher. When he’s hot he’s really good, but the rest of the time he’s just ‘meh’.

So anyways, not to totally derail the thread (sorry Ookies!), but I gotta share with everyone….Tracie and I are having a baby! Isn’t that crazy?!
on December 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm Schnookie

CONGRATULATIONS, ANDREW!!! That’s WONDERFUL news! When’s the due date?
on December 29, 2009 at 1:58 pm Myra

WHAT!!! OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW AND TRACIE!!!

I need details! Due date, etc…
on December 29, 2009 at 2:00 pm andrew

And Hello, andrew! Seems like forever since I’ve been able to be here when you were here.

Hello to you too Myra! I know! It’s actually been several days since I’ve been around at all. The holidays and all that.

How goes it in CA?

See above post.

How are you!? Besides wanting to put the ole’ noggin in an oven?
on December 29, 2009 at 2:01 pm andrew

Thanks guys!

Baby’s due on July 7th. We’ll be at 12 weeks tomorrow. It’s been a whirlwind, to say the least.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:03 pm andrew

Whoops, I mean 13 weeks tomorrow. I’m already forgetting the important dates! I’m in deep trouble.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:06 pm Amy

Congrats, andrew! Best wishes to you, Tracie and the little one!
on December 29, 2009 at 2:07 pm Myra

So, you are going to have to keep us up to date on all the plans, nursery, if it’s going to be pink or blue (hint, hint), etc.

How is Tracie feeling?
on December 29, 2009 at 2:09 pm Schnookie

I’m already forgetting the important dates! I’m in deep trouble.

You’re a terrible father ALREADY! :P
on December 29, 2009 at 2:12 pm Pookie

CONGRATULATOINS, ANDREW AND TRACIE!!!!!

I wish I could code giant letters to say that! HOW EXCITING!!!
on December 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm andrew

Thanks Amy!

So, you are going to have to keep us up to date on all the plans, nursery, if it’s going to be pink or blue (hint, hint), etc

Will do. We already got a little digital camcorder for Christmas from her mom. I was like, “the hell is this thing for?” She was not amused.

How is Tracie feeling?

Getting better. Although she did throw up in the kitchen sink last night (couldn’t make it to the bathroom in time!). So that was awesome.

The last 6-8 weeks have been pretty rough. I don’t think they should call it morning sickness. I think the more appropriate term would be 24-hour sickness.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:16 pm andrew

Thanks Pookie! Needless to say, we’re pumped.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:16 pm Pookie

July 7th seems like a great birthday. Kids born on/near holiday weekends are the best. Especially Labor Day. But if it has to be July 4th, that’s cool too.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:21 pm Myra

I think the more appropriate term would be 24-hour sickness.

Agreed. That is the way it was for us, too. And don’t tell Tracie this but it can last well into the 2nd trimester. Bleh.

I hope you are better with cameras than we are. Twelve years and we still can’t video worth a darn. The Kid’s not going to have any decent footage of her growing up years.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:22 pm andrew

Especially Labor Day.

Heeey…that birthday weekend sounds slightly familiar.

But if it has to be July 4th, that’s cool too.

Haha..I know.

We’re very close friends with my cousin and his wife. They’ve been trying for 2 years. So when I called them a few weeks ago with the news, the last thing I expected to hear is that they’re having one too…due on the 4th! Crazy. It’s gonna be a fun weekend when the kids get a little older.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:28 pm andrew

The Kid’s not going to have any decent footage of her growing up years.

The Kid’s gonna put in a tape and be like, “Sweet, Cloverfield! I love this movie!”
on December 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm Schnookie

So when I called them a few weeks ago with the news, the last thing I expected to hear is that they’re having one too…due on the 4th!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: There was something in the air!

The Kid’s gonna put in a tape and be like, “Sweet, Cloverfield! I love this movie!”

HAHAHAHA! And just for the record, we have NO video of our childhoods. There were films, but being of the generation that kind of straddled between actual film and video, by the time we were old enough to want to watch them, there was really no way to. So we all have to just rely on hazy, golden memories of being tormented to pose and perform on command when the camera came out. So obviously you can turn out perfectly normal and sane without having childhood videos for your parents to embarrass you with. :P
on December 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm Pookie

It’s gonna be a fun weekend when the kids get a little older.

That’s awesome! Our friends’ 4-year old was born on the 5th (they joked before he was born that they were going to name him Liberty and then call him Bert) and it seems like a very fun birthday. Everyone playing outdoors and having BBQs. And there’s no playoff hockey to be distracted by. :D
on December 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm Patty (in Dallas)

OMG OMG OMG!

I can’t believe it! How EXCITING! I’m so happy for you and Tracie, andrew!!

We’ll need regular updates until the kid is in the fourth grade.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm Amy

Did you guys also hear that Greg W. of Puck Daddy is expecting a little one?

So obviously you can turn out perfectly normal and sane without having childhood videos for your parents to embarrass you with.

Agreed. I just have photos. And now, thanks to the wonder that is Facebook, the relatives photos are now online. Let’s just say the “untag this photo” option is a good thing.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:39 pm Schnookie

We’ll need regular updates until the kid is in the fourth grade.

Definitely. But as soon as fourth grade starts, stop telling us about the kid. Because he/she just isn’t cute anymore. Sorry to be so blunt, but you have to hear it. :P
on December 29, 2009 at 2:41 pm Patty (in Dallas)

My sister’s birthday is July 4th and I was ALWAYS jealous of her for that. Dad was off work that day, we often had relatives in town, there were fireworks to go see, and several times, her birthday cake had SPARKLERS stuck in it!

Your baby’s gonna LOVE that birthday.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:43 pm Patty (in Dallas)

But as soon as fourth grade starts, stop telling us about the kid. Because he/she just isn’t cute anymore. Sorry to be so blunt, but you have to hear it.

*stage whispers* Ixnay, Schnookie! I was leaving that part out for now.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:45 pm andrew

And just for the record, we have NO video of our childhoods.

Ditto. And if I have anything to say about it, mine won’t either. I feel like pictures are much more effective in turning memories into something special. I could be wrong though…I usually am.

And there’s no playoff hockey to be distracted by.

No worries there. The way the Sharks and Sabres have been rolling for the past couple of years, the kid could be born in April. We could throw a two month birthday party and it wouldn’t matter.

We’ll need regular updates until the kid is in the fourth grade.

HAHA!! Thanks Patty. I gotcha covered.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:46 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Our friends’ 4-year old was born on the 5th (they joked before he was born that they were going to name him Liberty and then call him Bert)

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

My grandma tried to get my mom to name my sister Julie Fourthy.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:46 pm Schnookie

The way the Sharks and Sabres have been rolling for the past couple of years, the kid could be born in April. We could throw a two month birthday party and it wouldn’t matter.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Wait, no, I didn’t mean to laugh. Um… *Shifty eyes*
on December 29, 2009 at 2:48 pm andrew

Sorry to be so blunt, but you have to hear it. :P

HAHA!!! That’s what I count on you all for. The God’s honest truth. Whether I like it or not.

her birthday cake had SPARKLERS stuck in it!

That alone is worth the price of admission!

I hear ya on the holiday/birthday combo. My birthday is the day after St. Patricks Day, so once I turned 18 or so, it became something pretty damn awesome.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:49 pm Myra

…were going to name him Liberty and then call him Bert.

…to name my sister Julie Fourthy.

I see you are already getting some fine ideas for names. My sister was going to be named Lemuel Leo if she was a boy. It has nothing to do with the July 4th but I just felt like sharing.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm Pookie

Someone left an “Exotic Baby Names” book on the reference desk last night and it passed several boring hours for me. andrew, may I suggest Galaxia for a girl or Unicorn for a boy?
on December 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm andrew

It has nothing to do with the July 4th but I just felt like sharing.

Haha!! Nice.

Yeah, I think July 7th is far enough removed from the holiday that we can steer safely clear of the liberty themed names.

Speaking of names and dates, had I been born one day earlier, my middle name was going to be Patrick.
on December 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm andrew

andrew, may I suggest Galaxia for a girl or Unicorn for a boy?

AHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Uh, you may not. But thank you for your suggestion!
on December 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm Amy

may I suggest Galaxia for a girl or Unicorn for a boy?

And Sparklepony as a middle name.
on December 29, 2009 at 3:03 pm Schnookie

The exotic baby name book seemed long on the suffix “-emoon”. Like, that a totally legit name for a girl could be Nikemoon. Or Andremoon. Or, presumably, Schnookemoon. I think you and Tracie should take that into consideration, andrew.
on December 29, 2009 at 3:03 pm Myra

Wooo! I think I’m going to sneak out of here! Y’all have a good one and congratulations again, andrew!
on December 29, 2009 at 3:06 pm andrew

Like, that a totally legit name for a girl could be Nikemoon. Or Andremoon. Or, presumably, Schnookemoon.

But not Pookemoon. Because that would get confusing. And there could be lawsuits for copyright infringement.
on December 29, 2009 at 3:07 pm andrew

Y’all have a good one and congratulations again, andrew!

Later! Thanks again, Myra!
on December 29, 2009 at 3:22 pm Mike in Idaho

But Sharks fans would definitely know the feeling of “pencil him in for 75 starts. *Shrug*” as well as Devils fans do!
The way the Sharks and Sabres have been rolling for the past couple of years, the kid could be born in April. We could throw a two month birthday party and it wouldn’t matter.

Good points, when I think about it the Sharks and Devils have had something in common the last few years…absolutely fabulous May Day parties to celebrate the end of the season! maybe starting your goalie 75 games a season isn’t such a good idea *rushes to NHL record books to look up games played for Stanley Cup winners*
on December 29, 2009 at 3:42 pm Schnookie

Man, what was UO with having some work to do here? Madness, I tells ya! But I’m going to take a page out of Myra’s book and sneak out now, too. Have a great afternoon, everyone, and congrats, andrew! :D
on December 29, 2009 at 3:45 pm mcguffers

Congratulations andrew!!! I don’t know how to do bold OR big letters so I’ll go set a cop car on fire and celebrate the Montreal way!
on December 29, 2009 at 4:01 pm andrew

Later Shnookie! Thanks!

I don’t know how to do bold OR big letters so I’ll go set a cop car on fire and celebrate the Montreal way!

That’s what I’m fucking talking about, mcguggs! Finally, someone who knows the traditional way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby.
on December 29, 2009 at 4:09 pm Mags

(ok, I’m so totally late, but anyway)

andrew, that is absolutely wonderful news! Congratulations to you and Tracie! Yay for a little behbeh!

May I suggest Elvendork? It’s unisex!
on December 29, 2009 at 4:26 pm Pookie

so I’ll go set a cop car on fire and celebrate the Montreal way!

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

And finally it’s my turn to sneak out of here! So I’ll add to the “once again, congratulations andrew and Tracie!” chorus!
on December 29, 2009 at 4:57 pm andrew

Congratulations to you and Tracie! Yay for a little behbeh!

Thanks Mags! I appreciate it.

May I suggest Elvendork? It’s unisex!

It certainly is!

So is that Dutch, or Tolkien?
on December 29, 2009 at 5:09 pm Mags

So is that Dutch, or Tolkien?

Rowling.
on December 29, 2009 at 5:24 pm andrew

Rowling.

I should have known!
on December 29, 2009 at 5:38 pm Mags

I should have known!

Yeah, you should. Elvendork isn’t highbrow enough for Tolkien!
on December 29, 2009 at 5:44 pm Schnookie

Elvendork isn’t highbrow enough for Tolkien!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: But how about Elvendorkemoon?
on December 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm andrew

Elvendork isn’t highbrow enough for Tolkien!

Sure isn’t. Sounds like a name Dan Brown would use if he wrote fantasy novels.
on December 29, 2009 at 5:51 pm Mags

But how about Elvendorkemoon?

:^::::::::::::::::::: Elvendorkiel or something :D

Sounds like a name Dan Brown would use if he wrote fantasy novels.

I’d resent the implication that Rowling is anything like Brown, but the name was from a little Black/Potter short she did for charity so I suppose it’s fair. It’s not like it was a well thought out piece of writing.
on December 29, 2009 at 6:02 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I guess Myra and co. and I are going to brave the elements to see the Stars game tonight.

Congrats again, andrew! (I hope this doesn’t mean you won’t have time to run fantasy leagues now.)
on December 29, 2009 at 6:11 pm andrew

I’d resent the implication that Rowling is anything like Brown

Eep…sorry. I don’t mean to poopoo on anyone’s favs. I don’t read either author, I just thought the name itself was a spectacular fail. Now, Elvindorkemoonenkiel is something I can work with!

Have fun at the game Patty. Tell Road Spikes to rack up a couple of points for my keeper league team.

I hope this doesn’t mean you won’t have time to run fantasy leagues now

As long as I have to keep coming into work everyday there will always be time for the Amazing/Superleagues!
on December 29, 2009 at 6:18 pm Schnookie

As long as I have to keep coming into work everyday there will always be time for the Amazing/Superleagues!

It’s that kind of dedication that makes you such a great commish! (This is also why I’m really hoping you never retire or anything… :P)
on December 29, 2009 at 7:17 pm Amy

As long as I have to keep coming into work everyday there will always be time for the Amazing/Superleagues!

It’s also never too early to start teaching the little one all about fantasy hockey and the spoils of being the commish.
on December 29, 2009 at 7:18 pm Schnookie

Oooh, you’re so right, Amy! No one’s EVER too young for hookers and blow!