Dear Flyers,
You’re probably all really busy getting ready for this afternoon’s big win-and-you’re-in game, but we’d like to bug you for just one quick second. See, we have a problem. The Rangers have stolen all our marbles. What do we mean? Well, you know that foxy blogger up in Buffalo, Katebits? She once explained to us that sometimes you lose your marbles, but sometimes you let yourself give your marbles away. We know we’ve been guilty of that ourselves, like when we throw our marbles at the television set every time the Devils go on the power play, but this is different. The Rangers forcibly stole our marbles years ago.
Our precious, precious marbles.
We know at this point the Devils can’t play the Rangers in the first round and that helps a lot. But it would help a lot more if we knew they can’t play anyone in the first round. No one wins if the Rangers make the post-season. No one. Trust us. So that brings us to today. You’re our only hope. We’re counting on you to get some of our marbles back. Think of it like a big game of high-stakes Capture the Flag. That’s fun, right? Gagne, you can use your speed to dart behind the enemy lines to snag the marbles, while Beaks, you can use your wily ways to be a decoy, pretending you have the marbles, while Farts, you can use your good looks to distract the marble guards. Pronger, Carle, and Boucher? You guys, uh, just arrange the Gatorade and orange slices, m’kay? Just… don’t go on the playing field. Everyone else? Play the Capture the Marbles game of your life!
You’re our only hope.
Hugs and kisses,
The Ookies
I’ve been poking around this blog for a few days now just laughing my ass off. You guys are simply fantastical. I’ve been in love with hockey (and the Devils) since before I could walk, but honestly, I’m not sure it was ever quite as entertaining when it was simply a sport and not the bizarre soap opera your minds have come up with. (Really…that’s quite a talent.)
Oh and here’s hoping for a Flyers win today!
wraparounddostres (and honestly, does it even need to be said that that’s the BEST screen name ever? :D), thanks so much! I’m so glad that you’ve been enjoying the blog — the community here is just so much fun! Hanging out with the gang here takes being a hockey fan to the next level!
I think this might be the very best description of the Rangers situation EVER. Hats off to you, ladies.
Also, I can’t believe we’re depending on the FLYERS to get our marbles back (I am very selfishly inviting myself in to the group right now). Could you have imagined a less likely group of potential heroes?
Could you have imagined a less likely group of potential heroes?
No, no I really couldn’t. Or a less capable group of potential heroes. Heh.
Also, the “giving marbles away” description is fabulous for many situations; Katebits is a genius.
Could you have imagined a less likely group of potential heroes?
No. No I could not. It’s ridonk. And having watched a fair deal of their games this year, I can say with no small confidence that they are not a good group to be trying to put some faith in. They’re not winning today. They’re TERRIBLE. Heh.
And isn’t Katebits’s “giving away your marbles” phrase perfect? It just makes so much sense!
The “giving away your marbles” IS genius, because it gives me the power to not do it. But when they steal your marbles, well, there’s really nothing you can do. Except distract the guards and get them back. :D
Speaking of giving away my marbles, I’m SO happy that Ovechkin didn’t score another goal. Now Sid and little Stevie Stamkos have a chance to pass him. :D
The “giving away your marbles” IS genius, because it gives me the power to not do it.
I would agree, except I really don’t have the power not to do it. I have the power to realize I’m giving them away, but not the power to stop myself. :P
I have the power to realize I’m giving them away, but not the power to stop myself. :P
True. We have the power to not do it, but not the power to take advantage of that power.
We have the power to not do it, but not the power to take advantage of that power.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s exactly it. It’s such a terrible conundrum!
We have the power to not do it, but not the power to take advantage of that power.
You’re getting very philosophical about all of this. They’re just marbles for crying out loud!
And I’m sorry, all I can think of when someone mentions the word “power” is Spiderman.
Either way, the critical difference here is the legitimacy of the act. They’re aren’t taking your marbles from a point of authority, they have no LEGITIMATE power over you. They have sanctions, and force. In other words, ILLEGITIMATE power. There ought to be a higher authority to which we can protest. We are being abused!
Ovechcan’t! Heeheehee!
This letter is marvelous. I love the letter writing blog posts.
Ovechcan’t! Heeheehee!
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And hey, wraparounddostres! Nice to meet you!
There ought to be a higher authority to which we can protest. We are being abused!
Mags, you have a much better handle on the situation. :P
Ovechcan’t! Heeheehee!
BWUAHAHAHA. That is all.
Mags, you have a much better handle on the situation. :P
Erm, thanks. I’m going to tell my organisation theory professor you said that :D There’s no way he’ll fail me now!
There ought to be a higher authority to which we can protest. We are being abused!
If ever there was any doubt those university classes were coming in handy… :D (And :^::::::::::::::::::::::)
Speaking of giving away my marbles, I’m SO happy that Ovechkin didn’t score another goal. Now Sid and little Stevie Stamkos have a chance to pass him. :D
I KNOW!!! Yay! I really hope Stamkos goes up on both of ‘em.
GO FLYERS!!!!
A soft peeper is going to win the Art Ross. Unless Sid puts up nine points. This is magical. And strange.
Go Flyers!
alix, Sid’s playing the Islanders tonight. Don’t rule out those 9 points! :D Just kidding, congratulations to the soft pepper!
Hee! Thanks Pookie!
That’s so exciting, alix! I don’t think a Star has ever sniffed a scoring trophy.
oh, lord, this is awful!!!…as a devil fan i think it is better if the flyers lose, i’d much rather play montreal or boston in the first round…as a human being, i hate the rangers, they are evil incarnate…i may not be able to watch this game much longer…
Yeah, a Canuck has never won the Art ross either, Patty! YAY!
don, we are definitely stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one, aren’t we?
And alix, that’s so exciting for Canucks fans! How totally awesome!
Yeah, don, it’s the lesser of too weevils today.
On what authority do you take my marbles, Jody Shelley?
it’s the lesser of too weevils today.
*snort* I was watching Master and Commander today, so that’s way funnier than it should be.
You must be crazy to be rooting for the Devil’s Arch-rivals. The Flyers have owned the Devils this year. I don’t want to start the first round against a team that has beaten NJ 5 out of 6 times this season. The Rangers will be stuck with the Capitals if they win today. I’m sure we can take them in a 7 game series if they manage to sneak past Washington.
GO RANGERS!!!
…but only today!
I was watching Master and Commander today, so that’s way funnier than it should be.
Hee! Thanks.
Oooh, bold choice Eric! And… you make a good point about how badly the Devils have played against the Flyers this year. Hm. There are no winners here, are there? (The problem with the Rangers getting the Caps in the first round is that I can’t cheer for a first-round upset then. :P)
How’s this for a compromise?
The building collapses.
And hey, wraparounddostres! Nice to meet you!
(i’m not sure if that made it italics, but that was the intention) Anyway, hi Patty!
Also, this is completely random but…to anyone who lives in Indiana (or just knows): are MSG/MSG+ on regular cable packages out there?
How’s this for a compromise?
The building collapses.
Hee! That is ALWAYS the best choice.
On what authority do you take my marbles, Jody Shelley?
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Yeah, Jody.
I would suspect that you’d have to get some kind of regional sports package to get MSG/MSG+ in Indiana. MSG+ isn’t even part of the regular Comcast cable package for us here in Central Jersey!
On what authority do you take my marbles, Jody Shelley?
Yeah, Jody.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to both of you!
(I have to admit, I’m a lot more mellow about this game than I was about yesterday’s, now that I know we’re not drawing the Rangers. I was ready to jump in front of a speeding train yesterday. :P)
MSG+ isn’t even part of the regular Comcast cable package for us here in Central Jersey!
Really? I’m up in North Jersey and I get the whole MSG family as part of my regular cable. (I have Fios) But, I just came to the horrible realization that when I go off to college in the fall, I might not be able to watch all my games. Could be a deciding factor in where I wind up.
But, I just came to the horrible realization that when I go off to college in the fall, I might not be able to watch all my games. Could be a deciding factor in where I wind up.
Ack! That’s terrible! Pookie had that problem when she was in college. She got the games on MSG in her dorm, but when they were on that old Cablevision overflow channel (was that what it was called? I barely remember. It was waaaaay back in the day), she was stuck listening on the radio. That was back before they’d invented streaming games live online, back when we still communicated by writing with burnt sticks on rocks. :P
What schools are you considering?
You know, if the Devs just lose in regulation to the Sabres, we won’t have to worry about who wins the Rangers/Flyers game at all, matchup wise.
You know, if the Devs just lose in regulation to the Sabres, we won’t have to worry about who wins the Rangers/Flyers game at all, matchup wise.
Yeah, I had been considering that very real possibility. (I know, you’re surprised to discover that I would think the Devils are going to lose a game. :P)
You know, if the Devs just lose in regulation to the Sabres, we won’t have to worry about who wins the Rangers/Flyers game at all, matchup wise.
Would it be so wrong to maybe even cross our fingers for a Sabres win, forego the Flyers and the Rangers entirely, and go for the Bruins in round 1?
But, Schnookie, I’m between Notre Dame (all the way out there in Middle of Nowhere, Indiana, though some say it’s in South Bend) and TCNJ down in Ewing.
Oooh, that’s a tough call, wraparounddostres. TCNJ will definitely be more Devils-y, but I can’t speak for any other aspect of what the colleges have to offer. :D
Hey! The Flyers intermission show is talking about baby deer! Totally seriously! SHOUT OUT!
I’m between Notre Dame
Ooooh, I almost went to Notre Dame! But then I didn’t. Because I’d just taken a whole slew of exams and the prospect of also sitting SATs was extremely unappealing.
not to digress but the overflow channel for cablevision was called Metro, wasn’t it?
Our dad went to Notre Dame. And isn’t that where Tim is? Or am I making that up?
Actually, when I was in college, the Devils were on FSNY so I only ever saw their games when they played the Rangers. The weird overflow channel was PAX and I think I was the only person on the planet who got it. Heh. I’m all for choosing colleges based on watching the Devils. I mean, I bailed on the profession I majored in because it meant never watching any live sports. :D
Mags, took the SATs once and basically said screw that, I don’t care what my scores are I’m never doing that again, so I completely understand. ;)
I was down at TCNJ yesterday and I’ve actually never seen more Flyers gear in one place. There was so much obnoxious orange I nearly went blind.
not to digress but the overflow channel for cablevision was called Metro, wasn’t it?
Metro! Yes! That’s it! Thank you, don. That was driving me nuts.
I mean, I bailed on the profession I majored in because it meant never watching any live sports.
Now there’s dedication! Impressive.
I was down at TCNJ yesterday and I’ve actually never seen more Flyers gear in one place. There was so much obnoxious orange I nearly went blind.
We’re very near to Ewing, and I can vouch for this being Flyers country. But there’s at least some Devils presence. In us. Heh.
Hi Wraparound, welcome. Though as the guy who used to be the adored new guy until you showed up, I might try to smother you like a cat with a baby when nobody’s looking.
I’m a month away from getting my sweet ass out of Indiana, and I can tell you MSG/MSG+ do not exist out here, they’re a local channel. AT&T Uverse gave us FSTV Mid-west which once in a blue moon put Blues games on, but mostly blacked them out. Though I’m in Bloomington. South Bend will most likely carry whatever Chicago’s local station is so you can watch the ‘Hawks.
Though as the guy who used to be the adored new guy until you showed up, I might try to smother you like a cat with a baby when nobody’s looking.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, you’re SO yesterday’s news, Tim. You’re nowhere near as cute as you used to be. :P (And I’m sorry to have misplaced your school. You can see now how little attention I’m paying you now that we have a newer new person.)
Though as the guy who used to be the adored new guy until you showed up, I might try to smother you like a cat with a baby when nobody’s looking.
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PAX was the Metro overflow channel. NYU added FSNY to the cable package literally the last week of my senior year. Jerks.
Now there’s dedication!
Yup! And that’s why I start every job interview with “So, about that BFA… Lemme explain!”
I was down at TCNJ yesterday and I’ve actually never seen more Flyers gear in one place.
The choice seems made… Or you could go for the “Missionary Work” angle. Bringing enlightenment to the people and all. That’s what I’m doing!
There was so much obnoxious orange I nearly went blind.
One of the goalies at my field hockey club wears a Flyers jersey to practice, and I always have to look away. Not out of rage, but because I will laugh at him if I don’t.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, you’re SO yesterday’s news, Tim. You’re nowhere near as cute as you used to be. :P (And I’m sorry to have misplaced your school. You can see now how little attention I’m paying you now that we have a newer new person.)
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!
You’re nowhere near as cute as you used to be
Come on! He’s got a kilt! In filthy, filthy Hanover colours, BUT HE’S GOT A KILT.
Unless wraparounddostres has a kilt too… Then Tim’s done for. Sorry mate!
Wow, as unappealing as living among throngs of Flyers fans is, it’d probably worse to have to resort to spotty internet feeds for EVERY SINGLE Devs game.
Or you could go for the “Missionary Work” angle. Bringing enlightenment to the people and all. That’s what I’m doing!
Sign me up! No one can convert all of the Devil haters on their own, but I’ll gladly join the quest.
I think they used both PAX and Metro at different times and in different areas. They also used the TV Guide channel on occasion
Not out of rage, but because I will laugh at him if I don’t.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s what Flyers orange does to a girl. Reduces her to giggles at how pathetic it is. Heh.
In filthy, filthy Hanover colours, BUT HE’S GOT A KILT.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That is a definite point in Tim’s favor…
No one can convert all of the Devil haters on their own, but I’ll gladly join the quest.
It’s not easy, believe you me. We need all the help we can get! (We’ve been discussing here at stately IPB Manor how this part of the world has a really weird balance of fans. Our little burgh is definitely Flyers country, but ten miles away in Princeton it’s Rangers country. Whatever the case, though, all these people need serious help. :P)
Wow, as unappealing as living among throngs of Flyers fans is, it’d probably worse to have to resort to spotty internet feeds for EVERY SINGLE Devs game.
Or you could go for the “Missionary Work” angle. Bringing enlightenment to the people and all. That’s what I’m doing!
Sign me up! No one can convert all of the Devil haters on their own, but I’ll gladly join the quest.
I use online radio for the games, it’s crap compared to watching a game, but beats choppy online feeds.
I can’t speak for Notre Dame, which could very well be awash with proper hockey fans from Chicago, but IU is a hockey deadzone apart from Blackhawks bandwagoneers and the odd out-of-towner comme moi.
Unless wraparounddostres has a kilt too… Then Tim’s done for.
Well, girls don’t wear kilts…I don’t think, because that’d just be a skirt. So no kilts here, but I do have a car that talks to me! Okay, so maybe it’s just old and falling apart and the radio feeds get mixed into each other…but it sounds like it’s talking to me. And I’d venture to say that via awesome 80′s movies that makes me some kind of superhero. Just sayin…
Though as the guy who used to be the adored new guy until you showed up, I might try to smother you like a cat with a baby when nobody’s looking.
Wait, are you smothering a cat using a baby as a weapon, or is a cat smothering the baby? Or is the baby smothering the cat? In any case, I don’t ever want to leave you alone with a cat. Or a baby. And especially not both.
They also used the TV Guide channel on occasion
Heh. Good times, man. Good times. (I love how now I feel entitled to HD home broadcasts of every single Devils game, and it really wasn’t that long ago that it was really not a given on any night that your game would be on TV…)
I can’t speak for Notre Dame, which could very well be awash with proper hockey fans from Chicago, but IU is a hockey deadzone apart from Blackhawks bandwagoneers and the odd out-of-towner comme moi.
And from experience with family in NE Indiana (Trine U attendees) hockey is a foreign word, even though they’re in Red Wings country. I’m going to be a hot twitchy mess if the Sabres are still playing while I’m down there in a couple weeks (while wearing my Sabres gear, of course).
You all are sooooo sexist for assuming wraparounddostres was a man just because she likes hockey. Shame on you, you chauvinist pigs. There are women hockey fans too, you know.
In any case, I don’t ever want to leave you alone with a cat. Or a baby. And especially not both.
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Guys, I don’t think the Flyers are going to win this game. Just a hunch.
Tim, kilonetsports DOT com SLASH kilonet1 DOT shtml has the game today, and it’s rarely choppy (depending on your connection) but you’d have to run IE (or an IE tab add-on).
And I’d venture to say that via awesome 80’s movies that makes me some kind of superhero. Just sayin…
Wait, do you drive KITT????? :D
In any case, I don’t ever want to leave you alone with a cat. Or a baby. And especially not both.
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Wait, are you smothering a cat using a baby as a weapon, or is a cat smothering the baby? Or is the baby smothering the cat? In any case, I don’t ever want to leave you alone with a cat. Or a baby. And especially not both.
It’s a metaphor with me as the cat smothering the baby that is wraparounddostres. I’m perfectly safe around cats and I’ve smothered a statistically insignificant amount of babies. So no worries.
I do have a car that talks to me! Okay, so maybe it’s just old and falling apart and the radio feeds get mixed into each other…
Kilts, talking car, kilts, talking car. Kilts. Talking car. Do I have to choose?
As for kilts, I’ve been told (by my two very formidable Scottish friends) that it’s a kilt based on the way it’s made, regardless of who wears it. And that women aren’t even allowed to wear a proper kilt. Which hasn’t stopped me.
Wait, do you drive KITT?????
Pretty much, though he’d be ashamed of me if I didn’t point out that we actually call him LARRY (Living, Apathetic, Really Rowdy Yankee).
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I’ll try that, though my internet can barely handle the radio. We’ll see how it goes.
Ugh. The Star Ledger is reporting that Marty will be playing tonight.
I’m perfectly safe around cats and I’ve smothered a statistically insignificant amount of babies. So no worries.
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You all are sooooo sexist for assuming wraparounddostres was a man just because she likes hockey.
YOU SAID “NEW GUY”! YOU STARTED IT!
There are women hockey fans too, you know.
No way! But they’re all into looking at the players, not at the game, right?
I wonder what LARRY’s evil twin would be called… LORRY? It would be a big delivery truck with a flashing grill.
There are women hockey fans too, you know.
Pish posh. They just want to sleep with the players. EVERYONE knows that.
I’m perfectly safe around cats and I’ve smothered a statistically insignificant amount of babies. So no worries.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: We’ve always been fans of the old wives tale that cats suck the breath out of babies, and we’re fairly confident that our cranky, decrepit old cat would have been very good at that if he’d only been exposed to more babies.
Kilts, talking car, kilts, talking car. Kilts. Talking car. Do I have to choose?
I want a talking car that wears a kilt!
And wraparound, LARRY is an awesome name for a car!
I wonder what LARRY’s evil twin would be called… LORRY? It would be a big delivery truck with a flashing grill.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And it would have a goatee. Because it’s an evil twin.
Amy, maybe the Refinery Dot Com will be screening the games? You’d have to wear a boob hoodie but it would be worth it. Assuming the Refinery Dot Com is open for business, of course.
LARRY (Living, Apathetic, Really Rowdy Yankee).
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: You’re gonna fit in well around here :D
I want a talking car that wears a kilt!
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::: Paging Michael Bay, we’ve got another Transformers angle for you.
No way! But they’re all into looking at the players, not at the game, right?
And asking insufferable questions like “which colour are we?” “is that a good thing?” “what does that noise mean?” “can he do that?” “what do those lines mean?” before getting bored and trying to change over to the GODDAMN YANKEES GAME EVEN THOUGH SHE KNOWS VERY WELL IT’S THE PLAYOFFS AND WHO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT EARLY SEASON BASEBALL ANYWAY?!?! DAMMIT WOMAN!!!
Amy, maybe the Refinery Dot Com will be screening the games? You’d have to wear a boob hoodie but it would be worth it.
Oooh, excellent thinking! How could they not be screening their fearless leader’s games?
getting bored and trying to change over to the GODDAMN YANKEES GAME EVEN THOUGH SHE KNOWS VERY WELL IT’S THE PLAYOFFS AND WHO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT EARLY SEASON BASEBALL ANYWAY?!?! DAMMIT WOMAN!!!
Ahh, young love. :P
Anyone who chooses to watch non-playoff baseball when they’re already bored needs help.
How could they not be screening their fearless leader’s games?
Heh. I’m going to be nowhere near The Hipster Emporium. But it is funny to think of them not being aware of their fearless leaders accomplishments.
And asking insufferable questions like “which colour are we?” “is that a good thing?” “what does that noise mean?” “can he do that?” “what do those lines mean?”
I have a guy friend who’s a hockey virgin and he had free tickets to the Caps/CBJs game a couple weeks ago, and he had no idea what was going on, much like the lady in your example.
That was practice so I know how to yell like that for next year when I’m not separated from her by however far it is from here to Rhode Island.
I’m just happy she’s not a Rangers fan. Ick.
Anyone who chooses to watch non-playoff baseball when they’re already bored needs help.
They need to make friends with Chris “beige only” Drury, is what.
They need to make friends with Chris “beige only” Drury, is what.
He grew up two or three towns over from where I grew up! It’s like we’re best friends forever….
GODDAMN YANKEES GAME EVEN THOUGH SHE KNOWS VERY WELL IT’S THE PLAYOFFS AND WHO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT EARLY SEASON BASEBALL ANYWAY?!?! DAMMIT WOMAN!!!
I’m back to not trusting you around cats.
I wonder what LARRY’s evil twin would be called… LORRY? It would be a big delivery truck with a flashing grill.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And it would have a goatee. Because it’s an evil twin.
I’d imagine, that if not a goatee, he’d at least have a sassy monacle.
Anyone who chooses to watch non-playoff baseball when they’re already bored needs help.
A few days ago, through a VERY, VERY intelligent conversation mind you, I heard someone on the train prove to another passenger that badminton, was in fact more of a sport than baseball. He deserved high fives.
You guys, have fun with the Devils. I’m about to fall asleep and drool all over my strategy book. Considering what I paid for it, I’d rather go and drool all over my pillow instead.
Just remember two things: they don’t have to authority to take your marbles. And no matter what happens, the Devils will still be in the playoffs after the final buzzer.
I’m just happy she’s not a Rangers fan. Ick.
I believe that it’s a huge plus to have a significant other that’s a sports fan, but it’s a big risk that they might be a fan of the wrong thing.
Good night, Mags!
And :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to the whole convo y’all have been having.
Just remember two things: they don’t have to authority to take your marbles. And no matter what happens, the Devils will still be in the playoffs after the final buzzer.
*lifts kilt in defiance*
I’m just happy she’s not a Rangers fan. Ick.
I believe that it’s a huge plus to have a significant other that’s a sports fan, but it’s a big risk that they might be a fan of the wrong thing.
She doesn’t like MST3K though, so I’m going to need to *ahem* “re-educate” her on that point.
*lifts kilt in defiance*
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And g’night, Mags!
You’re right about that, Tim. I’m sure she’ll come around.
OK, next game! Devils rule, Sabres drool! I’m… so good at trash talking.
Yea, that Kilonet thing isn’t working, my internet is too stupid. Thanks though, gunner.
Devils rule, Sabres drool!
Yeah! That!
I’m going to miss all of the night games tonight, but here’s hoping that Stamkos gets a goal and Crosby doesn’t! And good luck to the Devils (maybe…if the Rangers win?)
I know it’s always fun to see the Rangers lose, but if the Flyers win, we have to endure a series against Washington… Not really something I’m hoping for.
On the other hand, if the Rangers win, my habs will face either the Sabres or the Devils. And that would make me the bad guy around here. Or, more probably, the guy whose team makes everyone laugh.
:|
I guess Langenbrunner is crossed off Roy-Z’s spangly Christmas card list.
Or, more probably, the guy whose team makes everyone laugh.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (I’m laughing now, but I can really see the Devils losing 4 games to Montreal without breaking a sweat.)
Amy, that was probably Langer’s motivation!
but if the Flyers win, we have to endure a series against Washington… Not really something I’m hoping for.
Yeah, that would suck. You’re kind of in a bad place no matter what happens, though, aren’t you Grrrreg? I mean, you either get the Caps (::shudder::) or you’re not allowed to gloat when your guys beat the Devils, or you’re playing the Sabres and you have to deal with the wrath of our Sabres fans Irregulars. Tough, tough choice.
I guess Langenbrunner is crossed off Roy-Z’s spangly Christmas card list.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, man, Langer looked like he did NOT like the spangly card Roy-Z sent him this year.
I don’t know which game to switch to! I want to see Stamkos get his, or Sid get his! Or the Sabres and Devils alternately ruling and drooling!
Gel-O is struggling to pronounce “Gaustad”. I wonder if that’s a lingering symptom of his bird flu?
Or the Sabres and Devils alternately ruling and drooling!
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: They’re in a bit of a drool/rule feeling-out period right now.
I can really see the Devils losing 4 games to Montreal without breaking a sweat.
The habs ended their season with 3 straight losses to the Isles, Canes and Leafs, although they badly needed a point to clinch. I’m not sure this indicates 4 wins against Brodeur are likely to follow. :)
But I’m loking forward to the reverse trash talking! :P
But I’m loking forward to the reverse trash talking! :P
:^::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s our specialty! People come to IPB for the hockey, but stay for the reverse trash-talk. :D
Gel-O is struggling to pronounce “Gaustad”. I wonder if that’s a lingering symptom of his bird flu?
RJ called him “Goose-Dad” for the longest time. And thus, the Goose was born. :)
Kovalchuk is fired.
I wish we could see the Flyers broadcast more on CI. Right now they’re showing fans biting their nails!
The Flyers broadcasts are almost 100% of the reason they became our tranny brides. I love their broadcasts.
And that’s my story.
Just realized the game started at 5:00 and I’m in the Southern Tier so I’m watching the Devils broadcast, and I’m a bit hung over. BRING ON THE HOCKEY, BITCHES!
Well. Phoenix is going to meet Detroit. It makes me root for the Coyotes even more, but it’s going to make me MUCH more upset if they lose.
Hmmm, Coyotes/Wings in the first round? That’s really putting all my eggs in one basket. Thanks for nothing, NHL.
Well. Phoenix is going to meet Detroit.
Sweet! It’s a win-win! :P
(I hate it when the only two teams I like in a conference end up playing each other in the first round.)
Sweet! It’s a win-win! :P
HA! Look at Pookie being an optimist. What is WRONG with her? :P
Oooohhhh. Newark, NJ really does have all the qualites I’m looking for! I think I shall transfer! Thanks MSG+!!
Sweet! It’s a win-win! :P
Mmfp mmfp mmfp. (Trying not to say anything. :P )
Hmmm, Coyotes/Wings in the first round? That’s really putting all my eggs in one basket. Thanks for nothing, NHL.
Sounds like a Western Omelette. Wakka wakka!
The Southern Tier doesn’t use the Buffalo broadcast? The eff?
I’m not paying any attention to that game till Flyers-Rangers is settled. This is TENSE. I feel kind of sick (could be the 8 cups of coffee too)
I hate it when the only two teams I like in a conference end up playing each other in the first round.
Wait… are we still talking about the Coyotes/Red Wings? Detroit Red Wings?
Ahaha, the rangers flyers are in SO, thus ensuring maximum pain for the fans of the losing team. I like this.
Mmmmmmmmmmm Detroit Red Wings… Getzi told me to cheer for them.
Apparently Kathleen. And they all like the Giants here. And Coors Lite. I feel like I’m in another country.
Sounds like a Western Omelette. Wakka wakka!
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Nice one!
Newark, NJ really does have all the qualites I’m looking for! I think I shall transfer! Thanks MSG+!!
MSG+ is like, “Whoa. It finally worked. We’ve been running that Newark spot for YEARS and no one’s ever bitten before…” (I’m so sorry you have to watch the Gel-O/Chico feed. Are they driving you nuts? :P)
Wait… are we still talking about the Coyotes/Red Wings? Detroit Red Wings?
Heh heh. You better believe it!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
It’s up to Ollie Jokinen! And he misses!
I hate the shootout SO MUCH! But I’m glad the Rangers are dead.
I love Brian Boucher
Oh god. We get the freaking Capitals…
Ahaha, the rangers flyers are in SO, thus ensuring maximum pain for the fans of the losing team.
So. Awesome. That could only be better if it was the Rangers/Bruins. Though I hate the Flyers almost as much.
I’m getting all the Roby dentist/cancer/cheese commercials too. Gel-O/Chico feed with Roby commercials. Now THIS is win-win!
Ooh, Grrreg. Bummer! I think they can do it, though! Ovie’s going to be pouting about losing the Ross and Richard trophies so he won’t be much help.
I could listen to Stan doing these Rangers/Flyers highlights ALL DAY. That’s hilarious, having him and Dano doing them. Stan’s all, “OH MY GOD, THIS IS TERRIBLE” and Dano’s all gleefully, “This must be a DEVASTATING loss for the Rangers, Stanley.” Oh, it’s DELICIOUS!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Look at the sad Prawn! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
That could only be better if it was the Rangers/Bruins. Though I hate the Flyers almost as much.
I hate the Flyers way more than the Rangers. I can’t wait to see the Devils/Sabres oust them in the first round.
Caps are going down and Halak’s gonna sucker punch Ovie instead of a handshake in the final line. I called it, and it shall be.
Grrrreg, I have faith. The Habs can TOTALLY expose the shitty defense and goaltending of the Caps. Totally.
Marty looked playoff-ready there.
Poop.
The Caps have so much potential to become the Sharks of the East. (Sorry andrew).
And they all like the Giants here. And Coors Lite
Weirdos.
I’ve got RJ and Harry Neale now. WTF is going on down here? I don’t get Gel-O and Chico, I only get Stan and the bald guy for intermissions. The Southern Tier is geographically neutral apparently.
Dano’s all gleefully, “This must be a DEVASTATING loss for the Rangers, Stanley
I snorted at that one. Way to rub salt in the wound.
And Sad Prawn damn near took out half his teammates with his stick. That’s not very nice, Prawnie.
Caps are going down and Halak’s gonna sucker punch Ovie instead of a handshake in the final line. I called it, and it shall be.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Oh, I hope it shall be.
Actually I’m pretty happy we got the Caps. We’re CLEARLY the underdog, but it could be fun.
Vanek is never going to not score again.
This game is so anticlimactic now that i know the Rangers are dead.
I think if Ovie loses the scoring trophies, he’ll finish his metamorphosis into Dr. Hook McKracken from Slap Shot, and cut someone’s eye out in the playoffs.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Acorns!
Butler’s playing, so I always want the Sabres to win (even more than usual) so he can beat out Sekera for the spot.
If Butler were on the ice, that never would have gone in.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
This game is so anticlimactic now that i know the Rangers are dead.
Seriously. I can’t focus at all on this game because I’m so busy happily imagining all the Rangers crying right now.
All the Sabres broadcasts are getting Devils pregame/intermission/postgame with RJ and Harry during the game. It’s been like that all season for the Devils and Rangers games. Something about using MSG’s HD broadcast. I dunno.
If Butler were on the ice, that never would have gone in.
Butler? More like BUTT-ler!
More like BUTT-ler!
Oooh, BURN! Sabres drool!
It’s been like that all season for the Devils and Rangers games. Something about using MSG’s HD broadcast.
So have I been missing Chuck the Duck because I change the channel during intermissions?? That is not cook.
The Southern Tier is still kind of creepy though…
mcguffers, I guess you have been! I don’t know, we usually change the channel during intermissions.
I think if Ovie loses the scoring trophies, he’ll finish his metamorphosis into Dr. Hook McKracken from Slap Shot, and cut someone’s eye out in the playoffs.
Well I hope he won’t, but if he really has to, I hope he picks Lapierre. Or Jacques Martin. That would be even better actually.
You guys are all getting an icy glare for making fun of Butts.
I think Chuck made the trip to Buffalo last time the Devils were there, so yeah, you guys probably did miss him!
Sid got his 51st, so Ovie is out! Now I hope Stamkos gets at least one more so Ovie comes in third. How humiliating for him! Heh.
Sid got his 51st, so Ovie is out!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! That’s great news!!!!
I think if Ovie loses the scoring trophies, he’ll finish his metamorphosis into Dr. Hook McKracken from Slap Shot, and cut someone’s eye out in the playoffs.
Well I hope he won’t, but if he really has to, I hope he picks Lapierre. Or Jacques Martin. That would be even better actually.
My vote is to take out the first “Ole”-er in the crowd, then Lapierre. (and only if the Ole-ing comes at an inappropriate time. I’ll start ole-ing if it’s apparent they’re going to win this.) First round rioting, indeed.
Sid got his 51st, so Ovie is out!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This is the best last day of the season ever!
My vote is to take out the first “Ole”-er in the crowd
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, that’s probably the best place to start.
And by “best last day of the season ever” I mean “since the Devils won the division in 2006″, of course.
Schnookie, I could have walked past Chuck on the way to class and probably not have noticed. I’m not the most observant person. Which is apparent seeing that it took an entire season for me to realize this whole intermission thing.
Hmmm. A Zajac interview and a Gaustad commercial. That was nice.
My lungs are gonna fall out.
A Zajac interview and a Gaustad commercial. That was nice.
Yeeeeeees. That’s a nice one-two punch. Very nice. (We didn’t get the Gaustad commercial. But I can imagine.)
Sid got his 51st, so Ovie is out!
Damn that Sidney! He can’t possibly get 8 points in 1 game, could he? UGH!
I really felt good about Henrik’s chances last night. Now? Not so much. Why is Sidney so good in a crunch? Blargh!
Yeeeeeees. That’s a nice one-two punch. Very nice.
Speaking of one-two punches, why did Marty feel the need to slap Gaustad upside the head with his blocker earlier tonight? That’s not very nice.
Don’t look, Carol. He’s got 5 points so far. I’m sure you’re right that he can’t get 8 points, but he’s trying. :D
By the way, why can’t I find the Pens game on CI? Am I just blind?
Hmmm. A Zajac interview and a Gaustad commercial. That was nice.
I got an interview with Josh Pauls of the gold-medal winning US paralympic sledge-hockey team. It was cool. The ad of some dick doing an English accent to sell mountain dew, that was painful.
Speaking of one-two punches, why did Marty feel the need to slap Gaustad upside the head with his blocker earlier tonight? That’s not very nice.
Sabres Drool! WOOOOO!!!!
why did Marty feel the need to slap Gaustad upside the head with his blocker earlier tonight?
Maybe he’s pissy about Vanek’s uncalled interference on him before the Sabres goal? Or pissy about the cheap shots Goose took against Paulie last season (that we still haven’t forgotten!!!!!)? DON’T GET ME STARTED! :P
Speaking of one-two punches, why did Marty feel the need to slap Gaustad upside the head with his blocker earlier tonight?
Why did Goose feel the need to crosscheck Paulie in the back last season?!? NO I WILL NEVER FORGIVE OR FORGET!!!!
I called it! I said last night that Sid was going to go nuts on the Island, just ask Boomer or Schnookie, they’ll tell you!
Don’t look, Carol. He’s got 5 points so far.
*hiding my eyes!*
just ask Boomer or Schnookie, they’ll tell you!
It’s true. She did.
Is the Pens game on NHL Network, Patty?
We’re watching the game in some non-HD channel right now. It’s not being shown in HD for some reason. And the picture is so terrible. My life is so hard. Regular TV is just awful.
Now that the Rangers are out, my playoff angst is in full drive:
“GAH! The Flyers beat us five times! DOUBLE GAH! Rask could win a series by himself! TRIPLE GAH! Flyers fans will sneak into the Rock for playoff games! QUADRUPLE GAH! The Bruins might pull a Willis Reed with Savard!”
This really has gotten anticlimatic for me. Flyers or Bruins. I can live with either. And Ovie’s going to be spending so much time drinking away his misery with the hot ladies of Montreal he loves so much, that the Habs should be fine.
No it’s not on NHL Network. I found it on the Pittsburgh channel but it’s blacked out. DirecTV couldn’t find me another one. I guess I’m not blind. But I’m kind of mad that I can’t watch it.
My life is so hard. Regular TV is just awful.
It is horrible! I’m so sorry!
And Patty, I thought the schedule said the Pens game was on NHL Network today. Maybe they’ve screwed up the local zip codes again, like the time they blacked out central and south Jersey for a Pens/Leafs game, only now they’re pretending Dallas is in the Pittsburgh market. :P
And gunner, I completely agree — I honestly can’t decide which matchup I dislike less of the Bruins or the Flyers.
Oh! Well I guess it is. The guide says it is a classic game. I never actually tried it. Crazy NHL!
I honestly can’t decide which matchup I dislike less of the Bruins or the Flyers.
Same team. Different ugly uniforms.
Goddamnit, boys. If you send this thing to overtime, you damn well better win it. Losing your way into second place and the “Hey We Beat NJ Five Times This Year” Flyers is not acceptable.
I’m beginning to think both the Sabres and the Devils are trying to end up with the Bruins.
Same team. Different ugly uniforms.
I like the Bruins uniforms…
Hmm… I like the Flyers uniforms.
I’m beginning to think a rock-paper-scissors match at Center Ice might be more entertaining than the “who wants to lose this game more” hockey game.
Same team. Different ugly uniforms.
Not true. Rask v. Boucher. Carter, Gagne, Richards, Briere vs Bergeron, Kreicji, Lucic, Ryder. Also, nobody plays dirty like Philly.
I feel like these two teams are as conflicted about the first-round matchups as their fans are.
C’mon Chico and Gel-O, there is no way that the hockey gods like the IPB irregulars enough to let both teams win a playoff series.
I’m beginning to think a rock-paper-scissors match at Center Ice might be more entertaining than the “who wants to lose this game more” hockey game.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, this one’s hardly been a doozy.
C’mon Chico and Gel-O, there is no way that the hockey gods like the IPB irregulars enough to let both teams win a playoff series.
Yeah, Chico and Gel-O are ON DRUGS.
WOOHOO!!! We get the Bruins!
That was the craziest fucking thing I’ve ever seen.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Ah, the old “screw up pulling the goalie” trick. Well played, Buffalo.
Well. That was… Um… Drooly?
That was the craziest fucking thing I’ve ever seen.
I’m gonna quickly make that not true anymore.
http://www.timecube.com/
I’ve had to go to the bathroom for awhile here, so my bladder wins! HOpefully we’ll see you guys again in the ECF. I’m going to dinner. Happy last day of regular season!
See ya, mcguffers! Enjoy dinner!
Getty Images has a picture of Zach and Langenbrunner posing with a member of the gold medal winning sled hockey team, and I swear that Zach is wearing Devils Crocs.
Now that I can see the Pens game, I wish I couldn’t HEAR it.
That Devils/Sabres game sounds crazy!
Vancouver VS. Shea Webber in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Oi Noi.
Now that I can see the Pens game, I wish I couldn’t HEAR it.
Ooooh, Pens feed? FUN!
Holy shit, how did the Islanders (almost) come back like that?? And Stamkos tied Sid! Woohoo!!!!
Tim, my mind has been blown. Thanks.
Holy shit, how did the Islanders (almost) come back like that?? And Stamkos tied Sid! Woohoo!!!!
Tim, my mind has been blown. Thanks.
Hooray on all fronts (except for Sid getting half the Richard)!
Well I guess since all of the playoff teams have been decided, it’s time to start making picks for Frisby Bowl III.
Woohoo Frisby! I hoped you’d do it again! I apparently can’t play in the pensblog big playoffs contest (because of where I live) and the yahoo fantasy leagues are over, so I needed something!
Good morning!
And I don’t know why anyone else would be excited about Frisby Bowl, considering I’m going to win it. But hey, if you like losing to me, fair enough. Heh.
I’m going to bring the same skillz that got me to 317 points in the Amazingleague so watch out other Frisby Bowlers! You’re going down!
Good morning!
Yay for Frisby Bowl 3! Now where did I put my crystal ball and tralalala feelingbits tea leaves?
I’m sad that my two-year streak of finishing in 5th place in the Amazing/Super League is over. But eighth place does have a nice ring to it. Heh.
I think I’ll let Dave go Frisby Bowling. My tenure as a GM did not go so well.
I’m firing me.
Fantasy hockey sucks this year. Not only did I lose my championship belt in the Amazing/Superleague, but I got robbed in another league as well. I was confortably winning the 1st place matchup, until my opponent traded half his team on saturday to get more guys playing on sunday. And thanks to one tiny little goal by Matt Carle, he tied me in our matchup and won the title because of an obscure tiebreaker. THIS STINKS!
Anyway, I know no one likes to hear about other people fantasy teams, but that’s my story. :)
Other than that, I’m hoping for an IPBers’ teams Grand Slam in the first round. Devils, Sabres, Canucks, Habs, and Sharks all need to get through the first round!
Now where did I put my crystal ball and tralalala feelingbits tea leaves?
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I love that mental image!
And I can’t check the SuperLeague here at work, but I think I was winning… Did I win? Was I just Too Orange to handle? Can we finally use the solid-gold champagne shower system I installed in the dressing room our first season??
Devils, Sabres, Canucks, Habs, and Sharks all need to get through the first round!
I think this is the year!
I’m firing me.
Awww, Myra, don’t fire you! Fire your scouting staff! CLEARLY it all boils down to the Yahoo auto-draft!
Oh, and Grrrreg, I am SO sorry you fell victim to some terrible fantasy hockey shenanigans. That’s awful.
Can we finally use the solid-gold champagne shower system I installed in the dressing room our first season??
Sorry, I’m not in your league so I can’t look it up, maybe Hub will happen by later. But I would love to see the solid gold champagne shower system in action. Awesome.
Sorry, Grrrreg! That was some serious fantasy hockey shenanigans! See, that would never have occurred to me. I just don’t have the “you-know-whats” to be a GM.
I just don’t have the “you-know-whats” to be a GM.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It MIGHT have occurred to me to dump everyone in favor of guys who were playing the last day, but that’s just way more effort than I would actually have wanted to spend on it. I’m too lazy to be a good GM. In short, I’m the Glen Sather of fantasy hockey.
The fact that I pretty much forgot I had a team for weeks at a time, probably didn’t bode well for my team either.
I bet Glen Sather does that too!
I was kinda thinking that too. Or rather, he wishes he could.
WOOOOOO!!! I didn’t finish last place in the Amazingleague!
It MIGHT have occurred to me to dump everyone in favor of guys who were playing the last day
I only did that with one player. But I will admit that I did use earlier in the season andrew’s strategy of running with a 0.00 GAA from a shutout and benching all other goalies for the rest of the week.
And if the league writes a story and calls your goalie “a boiling cauldron of intensity and commitment,” is it a positive thing, or are they saying he is cuckoo for cocoa puffs and could snap and cut a bitch at any moment?
“a boiling cauldron of intensity and commitment,”
Hm. That’s a tough call. The “intensity and commitment” part sounds good, but the “boiling cauldron” sounds bad…
Woohoo! The Beard of Bees came in dead last! To be honest, I forgot all about them. I’m a terrific GM. Almost as good as the Oilers’ GM! W00T! Happy golfing, B.O.B.!
Happy Monday morning everyone. Frisby Bowl is here! Woo! Prepare yourselves for crushing defeat! Or something!
until my opponent traded half his team on saturday to get more guys playing on sunday.
Grrrreg, I totally do that! It rarely makes a difference, but when it does, it’s certainly infuriating to the opposition.
But I will admit that I did use earlier in the season andrew’s strategy of running with a 0.00 GAA from a shutout and benching all other goalies for the rest of the week.
Amy, I’m so proud of you right now.
Wahoo! High Five, Carol! We are both tremendous GMs!!!
The Pot Roasters are looking forward to getting a little tan.
Happy golfing, B.O.B.!
The Beards of Bees are like, “Wait, we were supposed to be playing hockey this year? We thought we were a golf team from the start.”
Good morning, andrew! I also considered doing the “bench the goalie after a shoutout” thing a few times, but chickened out. Pookie said something about playing with honor, or some shit like that, and I fell for it. The moral of my story is that you should never listen to Pookie.
I think andrew pulled that “trade for a bunch of guys playing on Sunday” and beat me in the last week, but I still finished first so it was really a phyrric victory for him. Bwah-ha-ha!
Oh, and I just discovered today that one of my new coworkers is a hockey fan. He came down to my desk and was all, “So, are you a Flyers fan or a Devils fan?” I pointed to the picture of me in my Devils sweater hugging the Stanley Cup, and he looks at me blankly. “I’m a Devils fan,” I say. “Good,” he smirks, “Because I’m a Flyers fan. This should be a fun first round. Because the Devils and Flyers are playing each other.” I’m like, “Yes, I know that.” He’s all, “I don’t have season tickets, but I go to a few games a year.” I’m all, “Okay,” and start trying to engage in a little how-do-we-think-this-series-is-going-to-go talk, and he continues, “I haven’t always been a Flyers fan. I used to be an Avs fan when I lived in Denver.” And I’m all, yeah, whatever, and try to talk more about this series. And he’s all, “I go to five or six games a year.” And I suddenly realize that this coworker isn’t a hockey fan, he’s a “hockey fan”. Sigh. They’re the worst, because it’s such a tease.
Devils, Sabres, Canucks, Habs, and Sharks all need to get through the first round!
Make it so! Also, if it’s not too much to ask, I’d like to say let’s go Phoenix and Nashville too. Unfortunately, I can’t muster up a single shit to give to the Pens or the Sens for their series.
And I can’t check the SuperLeague here at work, but I think I was winning… Did I win? Was I just Too Orange to handle?
YES. You won, damnit. I left a post on the message board voicing my disdain for the charity point. (You won by the slim margin of a couple of ties [hmph, congrats, I guess])
Wahoo! High Five, Carol! We are both tremendous GMs!!!
The Pot Roasters are looking forward to getting a little tan.
Whoohoo! High five to you, too, Mags! Pot Roasts for everyone!
The Beards of Bees are like, “Wait, we were supposed to be playing hockey this year? We thought we were a golf team from the start.”
They were hoping to be a golf team after seeing all the hookers and blow that Tiger Woods received recently. B.O.B. were all, “Forget hockey! Let’s be golfers! More strippers in GolfLand.”
YES. You won, damnit. I left a post on the message board voicing my disdain for the charity point. (You won by the slim margin of a couple of ties [hmph, congrats, I guess])
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am SO AWESOME!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to work the fine print in the rulebook, Oranges! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! ::Fires up the solid-gold champagne sprinkler system:: Captain Getzi, make them all take off their shirts! AIEEEE!!! MY EYES!!! Not you Jovo. You keep your shirt on. And you too, Kiprusoff. Wait, okay, all of you, keep your shirts on… Dammit, this whole winning thing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Pookie said something about playing with honor, or some shit like that, and I fell for it. The moral of my story is that you should never listen to Pookie.
Haha! Sucker! As an aside, I was thinking that if you guys want to close that loophole next year we could go by Yahoo’s recommended league set-up and have a minimum 3 goalie starts per week. Food for thought.
I think andrew pulled that “trade for a bunch of guys playing on Sunday” and beat me in the last week, but I still finished first so it was really a phyrric victory for him.
I sure did, and phyrric it was not! I leapfrogged 2 or 3 people to actually place.
The moral of my story is that you should never listen to Pookie.
You mean, First Place Champion Winner of Everything Pookiesoxer?
Also, I should perhaps refresh the comments before typing mine, eh?
As an aside, I was thinking that if you guys want to close that loophole next year we could go by Yahoo’s recommended league set-up and have a minimum 3 goalie starts per week. Food for thought.
That is an interesting notion. Do we end up all having enough starting goalies that everyone gets three starts a week? How does that work?
The Pot Roasters are looking forward to getting a little tan.
More like browned, or perhaps carmelized. AmIright, Myra?!
Thank you, thank you….I’ll be here all week.
Do we end up all having enough starting goalies that everyone gets three starts a week? How does that work?
Yeah, there’s plenty of goalies to go around. If your team has 2 starters and a backup, you’re almost guaranteed 5 starts a week.
30 NHL teams. About 10 or so that split goalie starts 50-50. That’s 40 goalies or so in heavy rotation. 12 IPB teams in a league…no problem covering starts.
If your team has 2 starters and a backup, you’re almost guaranteed 5 starts a week.
But what if you’re like me and hate the thought of giving up precious, precious roster space to a third goalie? WHAT THEN???? :P
The Pot Roasters are looking forward to getting a little tan.
More like browned, or perhaps carmelized. AmIright, Myra?!
I can always count on andrew to respond to my bad jokes!
Thanks buddy!
How’s that baby doing?
I leave it up to the group to choose how we want to work the goalie stats next season. I’m not at all married to either option. I’m just whining because I fear change, and can only assume that andrew’s floating rule changes because I won and he wants to handicap me going forward. You guys are all looking for the fantasy hockey version of the trapezoid keeping Marty down. In fact, I think any rule changes we agree to for next season should henceforth be known as the Too Oranges Rule. Just because you’re all haters.
But what if you’re like me and hate the thought of giving up precious, precious roster space to a third goalie? WHAT THEN???? :P
You’d better start making the tough decisions! That’s what championship GMs do!!!! Ask yourself, what would Glen Sather do?
Just kidding, barring injury, you’d still be fine. I coasted through most of the year in my keeper league just on Huet and Miller.
Ask yourself, what would Glen Sather do?
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Aw, Slats. My hero.
I can always count on andrew to respond to my bad jokes!
Damn straight!
How’s that baby doing?
Pretty good, thanks! He’s kicking like crazy. Supposedly he’s about 2 lbs and 14 inches right now. I can’t verify that, but it sounds good to me.
I’m just whining because I fear change, and can only assume that andrew’s floating rule changes because I won and he wants to handicap me going forward.
Well…yeah. Of course.
If I were a good commish, I would set up some sort of group in Yahoo, or a blog where league participants could vote on rule changes. But I’m not, so we won’t.
In fact, I think any rule changes we agree to for next season should henceforth be known as the Too Oranges Rule. Just because you’re all haters.
HA! New rule: Winner of the Superleague has to become a Rangers fan for one year upon completion of competition. This will henceforth be known as the Too Oranges Rule.
There, it’s in writing on the interwebs! That means it’s true!
I remember when I tried fantasy hockey once, I was confused and afraid. I never figured out when one is supposed to change one’s roster. It’s way easier in fantasy football when games only happen on the weekend.
If I were a good commish, I would set up some sort of group in Yahoo, or a blog where league participants could vote on rule changes. But I’m not, so we won’t.
Please. Who can be bothered with BLOGGING? I think we’ll be able to reach some sort of consensus before the season starts next year, without having to go to outrageous lengths like setting up group discussions. Let laziness rule the day!
New rule: Winner of the Superleague has to become a Rangers fan for one year upon completion of competition. This will henceforth be known as the Too Oranges Rule.
Ack! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! First I saw Jovo without his shirt on during our locker room celebration, and now this??? Being a champion is the WORST THING EVER!
But what if you’re like me and hate the thought of giving up precious, precious roster space to a third goalie?
The trick is to pick up a third goalie who plays a lot of the time…like Ty Conklin. He bailed me out a couple of times when Luongo and Mason were doing unseemly things for my stats.
The trick is to pick up a third goalie who plays a lot of the time…
Dude, I had a hard enough time finding a SECOND goalie who played a lot of the time! :P
Dude, I had a hard enough time finding a SECOND goalie who played a lot of the time! :P
Me too. My goalies? They sucked. My team though? Typically mediocre. I’ve finished 6th twice and fifth once.
I’m hoping for a better Frisby Bowl performance though. I’m not picking San Jose again. I’ve learned my lesson.
My team though? Typically mediocre. I’ve finished 6th twice and fifth once.
Meg, that level of consistency is nothing to scoff at. You should be proud of your boys for holding onto a perfectly medium amount of intensity year after year.
I’m not picking San Jose again. I’ve learned my lesson.
Haha! That’ll teach you.
I vote yes for the minimum 3 goalie starts per week. But I am also very cranky and would like to file a formal objection against the Craig Andersoxers league victory. Their team name is false advertising since Craig Anderson was my property for the whole year and I feel I have been damaged materially by the public’s high expectations regarding anything Craig Anderson and my woeful failure to meet those expectations. My GM ability has been constantly questioned in the press due to this confusion and I am seeking damages including but not limited to the net profit the Ookies make from running Interchangeable Parts, Inc., their autographed Scott Clemmensen goalie stick that they keep in the attic and never tell anyone about and any spare Patrik Elias jerseys they may have.
Congratulations Pookie!
I’m not picking San Jose again. I’ve learned my lesson.
Dude, me too. Stupid losers. Oh, hi andrew! :P
My GM ability has been constantly questioned in the press due to this confusion and I am seeking damages including but not limited to the net profit the Ookies make from running Interchangeable Parts, Inc., their autographed Scott Clemmensen goalie stick that they keep in the attic and never tell anyone about and any spare Patrik Elias jerseys they may have.
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Dude, me too. Stupid losers. Oh, hi andrew! :P
Ha! Hey man, you won’t hear any objection from me. They’ve turned me into the west coast version of a Devils fan. I’m not expecting diddly. If they win I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Feeling the same way about the Sabres, but for different reasons. I just did not see them doing as well as they did this year. Back in October I thought we were in for another year of roster reshaping for sure. Whatever they do now is icing on the cake.
Happy Hank day everyone! Whooooooooo!
Happy Hank day everyone! Whooooooooo!
Congrats on the Art Ross for Hank! I bet it’s pandemonium in Peeperville today.
Happy Hank day everyone! Whooooooooo!
Congrats on the Art Ross for Hank! I bet it’s pandemonium in Peeperville today.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I can only assume that Vancouver is just a cacophany of soft peeping as the riots wear on… :D
They’ve turned me into the west coast version of a Devils fan. I’m not expecting diddly. If they win I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
I’m beginning to think that’s the only reasonable way to approach the playoffs when your team isn’t a shock to have finished with home ice in the early rounds. I mean, if you go in expecting to advance at all, you either get your heart broken or you become like a Wings fan. No thank you!
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It’s not my fault I named my team and then Yahoo didn’t draft accordingly!
I mean, if you go in expecting to advance at all, you either get your heart broken or you become like a Wings fan.
*shudder*
Ugh, a Wings fan…I’m counting on you guys to kill me if it ever gets to that point.
Yes, victorious peeping everywhere you turn!
Peeping chants, peeping songs, peeping haikus, peeping raps…
I’m counting on you guys to kill me if it ever gets to that point.
I will totally do that for you, because I care. (That said, yes, I am cheering for the Wings this year. Because it’s just not the playoffs for me without a really dirty, horrible, forbidden love. But a playoff tranny marriage to the Wings does NOT make a girl a Wings fan. I mean, I might be morally bankrupt, but I’m not THAT bad. :P)
Peeping chants, peeping songs, peeping haikus, peeping raps…
And peeping setting police cars on fire, I hope!
And peeping setting police cars on fire, I hope!
Peeping bricks through peepstore windows!
That said, yes, I am cheering for the Wings this year.
So I’ve heard. Hmm…
Face it Schnookie, no matter how you dress it up, you’re cheering for the Detroit f*cking Red Wings. But hey, as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror.
Face it Schnookie, no matter how you dress it up, you’re cheering for the Detroit f*cking Red Wings. But hey, as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror.
Is it better or worse than cheering for the Ducks in ’07, and the Flyers for… however long it’s been? :P
You know what I’m feeling an urge to do right now? I’m feeling an urge to go to Arizona to tell a bunch of Coyotes fans how superior a human being I am. Or, more importantly, how inferior they are. So… I guess I am a real Wings fan!
Why do I get the feeling that Schnookie has a red Koolaid mustache right now???
Why do I get the feeling that Schnookie has a red Koolaid mustache right now???
Dude, it’s really indelible. I’ve been trying to wipe it off for days, but there’s no losing that mark of evil.
Is it better or worse than cheering for the Ducks in ‘07, and the Flyers for… however long it’s been? :P
Good question. I guess I’d spot you the Ducks, even though I hate them, because they’re a California team. Arbitrary? Yes. but this is IPB, where arbitrary often rules the day.
As for the Flyers….that’s a tough one. But still, I’d think it’s worse to cheer for Detroit, simply because cheering for the Flyers is harmless. You know they’re gonna lose, so it’s all fun. But the Wings win all the time! Which makes them lame. It’s like cheering for the Patriots, or the Yankees.
I’m feeling an urge to go to Arizona to tell a bunch of Coyotes fans how superior a human being I am. So… I guess I am a real Wings fan!
HAHAHA!!! That’s awesome. Right now there are literally thousands of Red Wings fans searching fervently for a Coyotes blog to overrun and flame. No doubt searching in vain, but still searching none the less.
Right now there are literally thousands of Red Wings fans searching fervently for a Coyotes blog to overrun and flame. No doubt searching in vain, but still searching none the less.
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It’s like cheering for the Patriots, or the Yankees.
::Tiny voice:: If forced to cheer for a baseball team, I’d cheer for the Yankees. Heh. But anyway, my Wings fondness this year is almost completely identical to my fondness for the Ducks back when. With the Ducks, I loved Getzi and somehow that balanced out how much I hated the rest of the team, and with the Wings, it’s all Zetterberg. Take him out of the equation, and they can rot in hell for all I care. :P
They’re going to be stuck beating their chests and loudly proclaiming their own awesomeness on their own blogs.
Yeah, luckily they can head over to their nearest Maple Leafs Blog for some how-to tips.
Is it better or worse than cheering for the Ducks in ‘07, and the Flyers for… however long it’s been? :P
I’d say it’s worse than the Ducks, but not much. They still have the foul stink of Disney on them, even if they did stain their sweaters in pee.
So… I guess I am a real Wings fan!
How’s the tin foil hat fitting? GO
ZETTERBERGWINGS!Yeah, luckily they can head over to their nearest Maple Leafs Blog for some how-to tips.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::Shakes head in amazement:: Maple Leafs fans are a breed apart, aren’t they? Heh.
I’d say it’s worse than the Ducks, but not much.
See, I’m not sure about this. I think a lot of us are forgetting how vile those Ducks really were… :P
See, I’m not sure about this. I think a lot of us are forgetting how vile those Ducks really were… :P
They did have His Holy Beardness Neidermeyer the Great.
See, I’m not sure about this. I think a lot of us are forgetting how vile those Ducks really were… :P
What do you mean “were”? They’re the Ducks! They’re still vile. It’s just that the Wings are probably viler. Yes, I said viler.
until my opponent traded half his team on saturday to get more guys playing on sunday.
I was wondering what the heck andrew was doing!