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October 15, 2011 by Pookie

… V.E. Mats passes the torch.

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Posted in Adam Larsson, Pommerdoodling!, Rawr!, We Don't Need The New Guy's Head On A Plate. We Just Ate. | 63 Comments

63 Responses

on October 15, 2011 at 7:42 pm Amy

Oh. My. Gravy. VSL is amazing.
on October 15, 2011 at 7:46 pm Schnookie

Hee hee! Thanks, Amy! VSL thinks he’s pretty splendid. (He has a bit of an ego on him. But can you blame him? :P)
on October 15, 2011 at 7:52 pm suenj97

I wonder if the NHL would allow NJ to wear helmets like that. I mean, they could call them Devil’s horns. Of course, then Clarkson would stop even pretending to play hockey and would spend his time trying to gore opponents.
on October 15, 2011 at 7:55 pm Schnookie

Of course, then Clarkson would stop even pretending to play hockey and would spend his time trying to gore opponents.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, that would just be a disaster waiting to happen. (Of course “Disaster Waiting To Happen” is Clarkson’s middle name…)
on October 15, 2011 at 7:58 pm Pookie

OMG, the Gorearound would be amazing!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:04 pm Schnookie

We should know better than to watch other games in HD before turning on the Devils on nights they’re on MSG+2. Ow, my eyes!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:09 pm suenj97

I’m used to it not being in HD, but this broadcast is ridiculous. The lighting is inadequate.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:12 pm EJGRgunner

I don’t think they turned on all the lights in Nashville. But you know what? We’re in a recession here, people!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:12 pm suenj97

That is not “good pressure”. That is two NJ players playing catch w/the puck on the perimeter during a futile PP.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm Pookie

The lighting is inadequate.

One of my co-workers recently came back from a vacation in France. She said, completely seriously, “I’m so glad I took those extra days in Nice.” I was like, “That has got to be the most ridiculously understatement ever. Like, who isn’t ever glad that they took extra days in Nice?!” Now I’m thinking saying, of this game, “The lighting is inadequate” might be even more of an understatement.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm Pookie

Someone get Frisby on the phone and tell him to turn the lights back on!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:16 pm EJGRgunner

I was trying to find a way to “Clarkify” a whiffing on an open net, but the phrase “Clarkmouth Scramble” got lodged in my head. For the sake of my sanity, I’m choosing to believe that this phrase ONLY sounds like something from a Canadian Denny’s menu, and not something much much more horrible that happens in his hotel room after the game.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:21 pm Pookie

Gunner, :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I think I’ll order a RuttiTuttiaround instead.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:21 pm Schnookie

Gunner, I’m going to try very hard to forget I ever heard the words “Clarkmouth Scramble”. ::shudder::

We’re on our second bottle of wine tonight, and coming out of commercial Pookie saw Elias on the screen and saw the text explaining the “ESP” options. She was just drunk enough, and has just low enough expectations for Patty that she honestly thought it meant Patty’s claiming now that he has ESP.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:22 pm EJGRgunner

Devils penalty – 2 minutes for Clarking
on October 15, 2011 at 8:23 pm suenj97

Clarkson’s truly an idiot. But we knew that.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm EJGRgunner

Oh shit. Five minute major?

Also, this might be the big disadvantage of Zach’s captaincy. Is he capable of arguing with a ref effectively? I feel like his Turtle of Affairs would find some very Jeevesian revenge if he did.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm Schnookie

Devils penalty – 2 minutes for Clarking

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I can’t believe I’m agreeing with Chico that I think that was a shitty call on Clarkson. Two minutes I get. Five, I don’t. I must be drunker than I thought if I’m thinking Chico’s complaining is valid.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:27 pm suenj97

I must be drunker than I thought if I’m thinking Chico’s complaining is valid.

Nah, I’m sober and it pains me to admit that I agreed with him…but wondered if Clarkson’s rep for careless/beligerance/stupidity may have hurt him w/the refs.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:29 pm EJGRgunner

Has anyone told the refs that they can’t win Three Stars of the Game?
on October 15, 2011 at 8:30 pm Schnookie

Nah, I’m sober and it pains me to admit that I agreed with him…

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Well, to gain back my wino cred, I would like to say that my initial response to this penalty shot call was, “Why is that a penalty shot???” Um, because the Predator got hauled down from behind on a breakaway, maybe? Me: “BULLSHIT!” Sigh.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:30 pm Schnookie

Has anyone told the refs that they can’t win Three Stars of the Game?

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Poop.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:30 pm suenj97

I think I’m going to need single malt to get through this game.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:31 pm EJGRgunner

Fudge.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:33 pm Pookie

Single malt fudge.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:33 pm Schnookie

This game blows. I hope Frisby starts a brawl.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:34 pm EJGRgunner

Gorram Clarkson.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:34 pm suenj97

I’m going to get the bottle. I’ll be back.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:36 pm Schnookie

Can you get me one while you’re up, Sue?
on October 15, 2011 at 8:39 pm EJGRgunner

You know, I’ve been a quiet Clarkson supporter for a while now, but I feel like this game, this penalty has pushed me over the edge. I want him traded now. Blagh! Back to Canadian Denny’s with you, Clarkson!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:39 pm Schnookie

Is this Kinkaid kid the future of Devils goaltending? Should we all be worried?
on October 15, 2011 at 8:40 pm EJGRgunner

Awwwww, look at the baby goalie! He’s such widdle guy. Look at this widdle shoulder pads!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:41 pm EJGRgunner

This might be the most boring hockey fight I’ve ever seen.
on October 15, 2011 at 8:42 pm Schnookie

I want him traded now. Blagh! Back to Canadian Denny’s with you, Clarkson!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Unfortunately for all of us, he’s DeBoer’s favorite, so… no Canadian Denny’s for him.

Ugh. I’m not one to normally cheer for anyone in a fight, but there’s just something special about Janssen that makes me rabidly support the guy punching him in the face. Hit him harder, McGrattan!
on October 15, 2011 at 8:44 pm suenj97

I want him traded now. Blagh! Back to Canadian Denny’s with you, Clarkson!
It’s times like these that it’s too bad Gainey isn’t running the Habs anymore. If Sather could get him to take Gomez…
on October 15, 2011 at 8:48 pm suenj97

If Clarkson got a 5-minute major, why wasn’t he tossed? And I ask this as in…if the refs were going to give him a 5-minute major and hand the Preds 2 goals, couldn’t they have gotten him out of the line-up as well?
on October 15, 2011 at 8:51 pm Schnookie

And I ask this as in…if the refs were going to give him a 5-minute major and hand the Preds 2 goals, couldn’t they have gotten him out of the line-up as well?

Heh heh. Clearly they’re not willing to do us ANY favors tonight.
on October 15, 2011 at 9:23 pm Schnookie

Look, I just spent half the period in the kitchen, and I’ve come back to find… nothing’s changed? This blows!
on October 15, 2011 at 9:25 pm suenj97

They’re throwing hats on the Island. Tavares scored into the empty net to complete the hat trick against the Rangers.
on October 15, 2011 at 9:28 pm Pookie

Way to go, Tavares!
on October 15, 2011 at 9:36 pm Schnookie

It warms the cockles of my heart to hear the Rangers lost!
on October 15, 2011 at 9:38 pm Myra's Hub

Yea Islanders (at least for tonight)!
on October 15, 2011 at 9:42 pm suenj97

Kings beat the Flyers in OT. Richards set up the winner.
on October 15, 2011 at 9:48 pm Pookie

Way to go, Beaks!
on October 15, 2011 at 9:55 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! for Beaks!!!!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm Schnookie

I don’t think this PP would look any better in HD.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I take it back!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:17 pm EJGRgunner

WOOOOOOOOO!!!11 CANADIAN DENNY’S FOR EVERYONE!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:19 pm Schnookie

Did I say I wanted Clarkson tossed from this game? No, I’m pretty sure I didn’t. ::shifty eyes::
on October 15, 2011 at 10:20 pm Pookie

I’m totally trading my single malt fudge for some Canadian Denny’s!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:30 pm EJGRgunner

Cool heads never prevail with Clarkson on the ice.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:37 pm Tim

Bah! I can’t find the game on the teevee! I want to see the new Nashville pee jerseys!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:38 pm EJGRgunner

Chico… that was NOT a legal play by Greene.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:39 pm Schnookie

Yikes. Was that the play that DeBoer drew up? Because I really hope it wasn’t.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:40 pm suenj97

Nah. That was the play Oates drew up.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:42 pm Schnookie

Nah. That was the play Oates drew up.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Burn!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:44 pm EJGRgunner

I believe Steve Cangiolosi temporarily lost control of his lips there.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:44 pm suenj97

Comes from spending too much time around Chico.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:46 pm suenj97

I love Elias, but I am tired of the little drop pass once he gets into the offensive zone.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:52 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! The Devils are so adorable!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Canadian Denny’s for everyone! Everyone’s smiley face pancakes must resemble Hedberg!
on October 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm EJGRgunner

Hooray!
on October 16, 2011 at 7:59 pm Patty (in Dallas)

VS Larsson is so cute! I can’t wait to see reports of his travels this season.