As you’ve probably already noticed, Gentle Reader, we don’t have much enthusiasm for NHL participation in the Olympics. Also, we don’t have any regard for anything Brian Burke says. But we put all of that aside when we read the flattering things Burke had to say about the Devils with regards to naming Langer captain of the US Olympic team. We’re now willing to concede that he’s batshit crazy about every subject except the sheer awesomeness that is the Devils organization’s commitment to character. We love that Lou looks to draft and sign players who are the right fit for the team, rather than just the statistically best guys available. We love that the team develops complete players. And we love that the organization is getting that recognition at such a high level.
BUT. (There’s always a “but”, isn’t there?)
We can’t help but wonder if maybe that’s not the real story here. After all, it is Brian Burke. And if he’s batshit crazy about everything else, how likely is it that he’s not doing something crazy in naming Langer the USA captain? Highly unlikely. So what could be his motivation? Sure, naming Langer captain instead of the inexplicably-included Drury is a bit unexpected and off-the-board, but it’s not really batshit, per se. And Burke’s a guy who probably fancies himself a Machiavellian genius. No, there’s something more afoot here. Could it be that he gave Langer the “C” for another notable Devils-developed trait?
Could it be that he’s using Langer (and giving Zach and Rafalski “A”s, to boot) to coach-kill Ron Wilson during the Olympics?
Now that we’ve said it, it makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?
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In other news, we’ve realized with absolutely no sadness at all that our plans for tonight will require that we be getting to the Devils/Rangers game on Versus on a few hours’ tivo delay. Rats. We’re so broken up to be missing it. Try to soldier on without us in an open thread for it and all the other games on tonight’s docket. Spoilers are welcome!
WHEN THE HELL IS MARTY TAKING A GAME OFF!!!!!
WHEN THE HELL IS MARTY TAKING A GAME OFF!!!!!
Right after Sid Crosby turns into a Real Boy. That is to say, never.
Brashear’s played more than a thousand games? Really?
EJGRgunner
Brashear’s played more than a thousand games? Really?
Instead of ‘really?’ my comment would be ‘why?’…D
This game is weird. The Rangers seem to be spending a lot of time below the goal line.
Great job by the ref there.
So… tense…
Oh jeebus
Finally. Breathing. You grow to miss it.
Sorry to leave you all by yourself, gunner. We have been being masochistic and watching our Stars lose badly.
Exhibit A on why ties are OK.
Sorry you had to watch that game all alone, gunner! We got back in time to see the end (we completely forgot to TiVo the game tonight) and I gotta say, that game was insane… ly frustrating! What’s with all the stupid passes, Devils?! Also, a game like that should end in a tie. Even though it’s the Rangers. But, hey, I’ll take that fuck-you glove save from Marty followed by the fuck-you shot and understated celebration by Patty. Heh heh heh.
Sorry about the Stars, Myra!
Finally. Breathing. You grow to miss it.
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Exhibit A on why ties are OK.
No kidding! But… I suppose we can take the win. Heh. It’s always nice to know that Rangers fans had to watch Marty get a shutout in MSG. :D
And Myra, I’m so sorry about the Stars!
I kept flipping back and forth to this game. both goalies were on their games tonight. There were several nail-biting sequences and I kept thinking: surely the first goal will win.
I was both wrong and right…
surely the first goal will win.
I was both wrong and right…
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It was a nail-biter. The kind of nail-biter that makes you glad it’s only January and not, say, April.
Good morning, everybody! I got in to the office at the crack of dawn, only to find out my boss had canceled the meeting I came in for. Thanks, boss! I gave him an earful about it, and his reply was, “If you checked your email at three in the morning, you would have known about it.” So that was my mistake! (Coming in this early has given me reason to have a PB&Honey sandwich for breakfast, though. YUMMY!) (Oh, and now I have some extra down time this morning to read some Rangers blogs. Heh heh heh.)
It’s the second time Marty was involved in a 0-0 tie at the end of regulation and OT. (Last time was ’96 against the Sabres.) That’s a pretty nifty stat to have.
If you checked your email at three in the morning, you would have known about it.
Seriously? That’s going above and beyond the call of duty.
I’m bummed that i couldn’t watch it! What a game!
So, according to Fire & Ice: “**Premium, Full and Partial Season Ticket Holders* – need not return their Jan. 8 game ticket. Within two weeks, they will be mailed tickets for a future Devils’ game, equal to the number of seats in their account”
So if I sold my seats for that infamous game, will they still send me free tickets?
(Last time was ‘96 against the Sabres.)
Doc mentions this ALL. THE. TIME. I’m always like, “REALLY, Doc??? I’d never heard about that game! Do tell us more!” Heh. Maybe now he can move on and talk about this 0-0 tie for perpetuity (or at least until Marty ends up in another one).
I do love that Marty’s post-game comments included laughing at the scorekeeping at MSG, how his save totals were waaaay inflated in this game.
Seriously? That’s going above and beyond the call of duty.
Hee! My boss has a very dry sense of humor. :D
Is that the game for which Marty has half a puck? Think he’d split a puck with Hank?
Is that the game for which Marty has half a puck?
*Checks with Doc* Yes, that’s the one. :P
Think he’d split a puck with Hank?
Heh heh heh. I hope not.
*Checks with Doc* Yes, that’s the one. :P
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When I was brushing my teeth this morning I thought, “Huh, I wonder if Marty had the puck split in two for this game. Something tells me he wouldn’t bother to ask King Prawn before just absconding with the puck.” Heh heh heh.
Pam-
I’m in the same boat with selling my tix for the Lights Out game. Here’s the scoop directly from the Devils website:
*If a season ticket holder sold their tickets on TicketExchange the buyer of the ticket will receive the free ticket, not the season ticket holder. If the season ticket holder sold their ticket in any other fashion, they will receive the free ticket and the actual holder of the ticket for January 8 will need to seek recourse through their means of purchase. (ie: Stubhub, agent, scalper, etc)
I went through TicketExchange, so I will not be getting any freebies.
Think he’d split a puck with Hank?
Heh heh heh. I hope not.
Marty has officially offered. No idea if Henrik has replied or will reply.
Okay Morgan, thanks. Yea, I went through TicketExchange as well. Oh well, it’s not like I needed more tickets. I still have those other free ones (2 games remaining) that they sent me earlier this season. I have no use for them.
Sue, did he really?
Sue, did he really?
Apparently, it’s been in a few of the game articles. He’s offered to cut the puck in half.
He’s offered to cut the puck in half.
A goalie with a power saw sounds like something out of a horror movie.
I think I may have to re-think my “pro” stance for the shoot out in the regular game. I kind of hated it the last two shoot outs because it didn’t seem a fair way to determine the outcome of the game.
Meanwhile, I’ve been so busy with work, I’ve barely stopped by to say hello. Hello guys!
Are you sure you won’t have any teensy bit of interest in the Olympics? Even a smidge?
I kind of hated it the last two shoot outs because it didn’t seem a fair way to determine the outcome of the game.
Hear hear! It is the STUPIDEST way to determine the outcome of a game! We have another person on our side! WOO HOOO!
And sorry to have missed you, Carol. We’re ships passing in the night!
Are you sure you won’t have any teensy bit of interest in the Olympics? Even a smidge?
Absolutely positive. :D