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Let’s Change Things Up!

March 1, 2012 by Schnookie

The Devils have been mired in what we really hope isn’t the beginning of the March Swoon. Maybe it was our previous post that was bringing them bad luck? Let’s see what happens if we freshen things up around here.

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on March 1, 2012 at 7:17 pm Schnookie

Okay, the start of this game seems to have been sucky. But now we’ve got a newer, lucky post! Go Devils!
on March 1, 2012 at 7:18 pm Schnookie

Also, I’m late to sit down in front of the TV here — why is Marty in goal?
on March 1, 2012 at 7:21 pm Tim

March Swoon 2: March Swoonier.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:22 pm Schnookie

Oh god, Tim — you’re probably right. It’s the March Swoon 2: Electric Boogaloo.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:23 pm Pookie

2 March 2 Swoon: The Zidlicky Story
on March 1, 2012 at 7:24 pm Tim

Handbags at ten paces seems to be the course of the day.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:26 pm Schnookie

2 March 2 Swoon: The Zidlicky Story

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And dude, Andy Greene is becoming the new Colin White.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:30 pm Tim

Transwooners: Revenge Of The Rolston
on March 1, 2012 at 7:32 pm Schnookie

Transwooners: Revenge Of The Rolston

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Or Transmarty 2: Dark of the Swoon.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:36 pm Tim

Aww, I misheard “Boulton” as “Zoltan” and got really excited for a moment.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:43 pm Pookie

Dark of the Swoon! Good one!
on March 1, 2012 at 7:43 pm Schnookie

Okay, I didn’t pay any attention to the end of the period there because that Papa John’s commercial made me seek out further description of what is on their “Five Sausage Pizza”. I was going to be very impressed if they had five different types of sausages that were available as toppings. Turns out the corporate definitions of “five” and “sausage” are a lot looser at Papa John’s than they would be if I was CEO.
on March 1, 2012 at 7:49 pm Myra's Hub

Why is she wearing a scarf with short sleeves?
on March 1, 2012 at 7:53 pm Schnookie

Why is she wearing a scarf with short sleeves?

Her arms run hot while her neck runs cold.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:03 pm Myra

We are watching the Devils/Bruins game in non-HD. We could watch it in HD but it would require listening to Jack Edwards.

Nuff said.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:07 pm Schnookie

We could watch it in HD but it would require listening to Jack Edwards.

Oooh, that’s a brutal trade-off. I think I’d make the same choice you did.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:09 pm Schnookie

Okay, THAT’S better. I’d do the “W” and “O” thing, but it still stinks of swoon in here. (Hey! Can’t spell “swoon” without “WOO!”)
on March 1, 2012 at 8:09 pm Pookie

Swoooooooooooon! (That’s my coded way to say “woo” without the Devils noticing. I’m very clever.)
on March 1, 2012 at 8:12 pm Myra's Hub

We could watch it in HD but it would require listening to Jack Edwards.

Even if the TV quality was early 70s (I know most of you don’t know what that is but just think game in a blizzard), that would be better than listening to JE.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:14 pm Myra

**whispers** Parise was kinda swoon worthy there. Shhhh….
on March 1, 2012 at 8:16 pm Myra

Earlier today some Pens fan was accusing Razor of being a homer announcer over the Nystrom/Letang hit last night. Razor’s response was basically, I’m not Jack Edwards. Heh.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:20 pm Amy

The fainting couches are going to get a workout with all of the swooning going on in here tonight.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:22 pm Myra's Hub

The fainting couches are going to get a workout with all of the swooning going on in here tonight.

The just show Luc, that should cure that.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:23 pm Pookie

The fainting couches are going to get a workout with all of the swooning going on in here tonight.

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on March 1, 2012 at 8:25 pm Pookie

sWOOn!
on March 1, 2012 at 8:26 pm Schnookie

Okay, I’ll WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! that one!
on March 1, 2012 at 8:30 pm Myra

Larsson doesn’t look so good. Very pale, but then that may be his normal state.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:32 pm Schnookie

Larsson (HBTN) totally has the pallor of a sickly Edwardian schoolboy. I think that’s why I love him. :P
on March 1, 2012 at 8:33 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 1, 2012 at 8:33 pm Myra

You sound like my bff from college. Her “type” was tall, skinny and anemic looking.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:33 pm Schnookie

Oh no — we all know what a successful Clarkaround means. Thousands of unsuccessful ones before he gives up and goes back to normal shooting.
on March 1, 2012 at 8:35 pm Schnookie

You sound like my bff from college. Her “type” was tall, skinny and anemic looking.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Add “the fruits of my team winning the draft lottery” to his list of attributes, and I completely agree with her. :P
on March 1, 2012 at 9:05 pm suenj97

I think I should have stayed behind at my book group. I get back just in time to find out that Boston has tied it up and Sykora is in the box. Bleh.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:05 pm Schnookie

My god. I get up for ONE minute, and it all falls to shit while I’m gone. I can’t trust you ANYWHERE, can I, Devils?
on March 1, 2012 at 9:08 pm suenj97

I can’t trust you ANYWHERE, can I, Devils?

It’s the 3rd. That should have been clear, I guess.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:10 pm Schnookie

GAAAAAAAAAAAASP! Careful with Henrique’s pretty face!
on March 1, 2012 at 9:10 pm suenj97

Who did Chara just try to decapitate?
on March 1, 2012 at 9:11 pm Schnookie

It’s the 3rd. That should have been clear, I guess.

Heh. I don’t know what I was thinking.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:11 pm suenj97

So, it was the cult leader. I wasn’t sure. Future sacrificial virgins will not be pleased.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:13 pm Pookie

Maybe your book club needs to read more hockey books, then the Devils will win. I’ll offer to lead the discussion of “The Sweater”. I could probably finish that by next month’s meeting…
on March 1, 2012 at 9:22 pm suenj97

My book club seems to be light on sports fans. Sometimes I wonder why I joined, then I remember that if I hadn’t I would read almost no fiction. I gravitate to NF.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:25 pm Schnookie

My book club seems to be light on sports fans. Sometimes I wonder why I joined

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I feel that way about all my real-life friends. Who ARE you people? :P (Seriously, though, that’s nice to have a built-in place to get exposed to fiction when you wouldn’t otherwise read it.)
on March 1, 2012 at 9:31 pm suenj97

When I first joined, they asked me the last 3 books I had read. Two were tomes about the financial crisis and one was a bio of the medieval queens of England. It wasn’t exactly what they were used to hearing. People don’t ask me for book recommendations.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:34 pm Myra

Dave, the dog and I all fell asleep. Apparently, the Devils did too.

Boo on overtime.

(Let it also be noted that while Dave is asleep, he still has a firm grasp on the remote.)
on March 1, 2012 at 9:36 pm Myra

Just in case I haven’t mentioned it lately. I HATE THE BRUINS.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:37 pm Schnookie

People don’t ask me for book recommendations.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Their loss! Non-fiction is where it’s at!

Dave, the dog and I all fell asleep. Apparently, the Devils did too.

It’s funny because it’s true. (I’m impressed with Dave’s iron grip on the remote. Heh heh. He’s probably just making sure you won’t switch to anything with Jack Edwards.)
on March 1, 2012 at 9:46 pm Amy

Dave, the dog and I all fell asleep.

I know I’m going to fall asleep in front of my game tonight. Me and my east coast bias are too old for these 1030pm starts.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:51 pm Myra

Oooph. Good luck with that Amy. I can’t stay awake for our west coast games and I’m an hour closer.
on March 1, 2012 at 9:54 pm Schnookie

Me and my east coast bias are too old for these 1030pm starts.

Dude, so true. I have been appalled at how I no longer have the capacity to stay up through the first period of the 10:30 starts. I remember back with quadruple overtime playoff games ended too early for my liking! When did I get so old??
on March 1, 2012 at 9:56 pm Pookie

People don’t ask me for book recommendations.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I never understood people who don’t like non-fiction. Good writing is good writing, yo!

Amy, I haven’t see a whole 10:30 game on a weeknight this year. Good luck!
on March 1, 2012 at 9:58 pm Myra

I remember back with quadruple overtime playoff games ended too early for my liking! When did I get so old??

Ahh. Those were the good old days.
on March 1, 2012 at 10:03 pm Schnookie

Ahh. Those were the good old days.

Weren’t they? Now, here in the home, I can’t stay up late enough to watch the end of any game later than a matinee. I get so tired yelling at kids to get off my lawn, you know.
on March 1, 2012 at 10:04 pm Amy

I haven’t see a whole 10:30 game on a weeknight this year.

I didn’t even make it through last night’s 10pm game. I fell asleep midway through the second and woke up to the Ducks turning into a goon squad in the final minute of the third.
on March 1, 2012 at 10:09 pm Myra

When’s the last time any of our teams had a really good run in the playoffs? I blame them! We’re not getting old! It’s just that our teams suck!
on March 1, 2012 at 10:16 pm Pookie

I think you’re onto something there, Myra.
on March 1, 2012 at 10:18 pm Schnookie

Amy, I stayed up for the end of last night’s Ducks/Sabres game and MAN did I have a hard time getting up this morning. Yeesh.

When’s the last time any of our teams had a really good run in the playoffs? I blame them!

Eureka! You’re SO right! We’re all just out of practice!
on March 1, 2012 at 10:32 pm Myra

We need motivation here, guys! Win. WIN. WIN!

Otherwise, I’m going to bed.

Now. Get off of my lawn….
on March 1, 2012 at 10:39 pm Schnookie

G’night, Myra!
on March 2, 2012 at 5:57 pm 40'sGuy

This isn’t my fault, right guys? I thought Zidlicky was supposed to help!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:12 pm Schnookie

This isn’t my fault, right guys? I thought Zidlicky was supposed to help!

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Stupid Zidlicky. Man, that guy blows.

And how’s everyone’s super-fun Friday of Devils/Caps going?
on March 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm suenj97

I’m unimpressed by the game so far. I just have this feeling that the Devils’ season died last night.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm Pookie

Woooooo!!!

Sue, I think the Devils season died in that Rangers game.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm EJGRgunner

And how’s everyone’s super-fun Friday of Devils/Caps going?

Getting better.

WOOOOO!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:28 pm suenj97

Well, it died sometime this week. And I’m too annoyed to give a eulogy.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:28 pm Tim

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm suenj97

Wait…NJ is Ponyless tonight???

Sulks.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:32 pm Schnookie

Well, it died sometime this week. And I’m too annoyed to give a eulogy.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: My eulogy would be “eff you, March Swoon.” That, and “Zidlicky, I’m not kidding — so far I’m really unimpressed.”

But, ever the optimist (HA!), now that they’ve scored first tonight (and on the PP, to boot!), I’m like, “Maybe they’ve shaken it off?”
on March 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm Pookie

Tune in for intermission for Part 1 of Gel-0′s 784-part series, “Better Know a Pony”.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:37 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:37 pm Tim

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Everyone somersault!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm Tim

Zubrus is Lithuanian for WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Either they’re trying to go out there and win one for the Pony tonight, or they’re like, “Pony? We don’t need no stinkin’ Pony!”

Zubrus is an unstoppable somersaulting machine!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:40 pm suenj97

“Zidlicky, I’m not kidding — so far I’m really unimpressed.”

What this has taught me is that although Lemaire is a great coach, his advice about players NJ is thinking of acquiring is useless. He recommended Zidlicky and O’Donnell.

3-0. Hmmmm. Maybe they realied Pookie and I said the season was dead.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:40 pm EJGRgunner

As nice as that goal was, I’m even more impressed by the celebration.
on March 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm Schnookie

I think Zubrus should go the Hall of Fame just for that tumbling routine. That was awesome. (Although I’m now imagining the kinds of injuries Clarkson could inflict upon himself trying to copy it…)
on March 2, 2012 at 7:48 pm Tim

I think Zubrus should go the Hall of Fame just for that tumbling routine. That was awesome. (Although I’m now imagining the kinds of injuries Clarkson could inflict upon himself trying to copy it…)

Yea, but imagine how amazing it will be when he tumbles all the way around the back of the net! Over and over and over ad infinitum!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:50 pm Pookie

he tumbles all the way around the back of the net

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on March 2, 2012 at 7:54 pm Schnookie

but imagine how amazing it will be when he tumbles all the way around the back of the net! Over and over and over ad infinitum!

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The best part is that I can very clearly see that happening.

Oooh, more from the Pony during intermission #2? I can’t wait!
on March 2, 2012 at 7:56 pm suenj97

but imagine how amazing it will be when he tumbles all the way around the back of the net! Over and over and over ad infinitum!

The Energizer Moron?
on March 2, 2012 at 7:58 pm Schnookie

The Energizer Moron?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:03 pm Tim

HATWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:03 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, Chico, sometimes you know just the right thing to say; hats AND boos raining on the ice? FANTASTIC!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:03 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! ::tosses top hat and monocle::
on March 2, 2012 at 8:04 pm EJGRgunner

http://www.ejerseyshop.com/images//NHL%20caps/NHL%20New%20Jersey%20Devils%20caps.jpg
on March 2, 2012 at 8:05 pm Schnookie

Oooh, nice digital hat trick response there, Gunner!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:07 pm Pookie

Clarkson, Josefson, and Zubrus were just like, “Look at us! We’re the A Line!”
on March 2, 2012 at 8:09 pm EJGRgunner

Danka. Though now I am absolutely fascinated by the bizarre, ugly, and inexplicable Devils hats i’m finding on google.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:12 pm EJGRgunner

EG:

http://www.fittedid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/minnesota-wild-new-jersey-devils-new-era-hat1.jpg

http://www.fittedid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/nj-state-and-new-jersey-devils-hats.jpg

http://www.craniumfitteds.com/images/New-Jersey-Devils-NHL-Team-Colors-The-Team-Trapper-New-Era-Winter-Hat-1.jpg

http://www.hatland.com/prodimg/ZRtopshelfnewdev-blkred.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsR_u02CNOC-1dChoVJ-NLfuYjEtvDVlJcMWhtUvKbTi7dgV8KYpk6ozV5Rg

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p12256069dt.jpg
on March 2, 2012 at 8:13 pm Tim

Throwing a ‘cap’, Gunner? I see what you did there.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:15 pm Schnookie

Though now I am absolutely fascinated by the bizarre, ugly, and inexplicable Devils hats i’m finding on google.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ah, the interwebs.

Okay, it’s henchman time now, isn’t it?
on March 2, 2012 at 8:16 pm EJGRgunner

Somebody hold back Boxworthy! He’s reaching for his dueling pistols!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:16 pm suenj97

Parise didn’t have the puck and it had been gone for more than a few seconds. How is that not interference?
on March 2, 2012 at 8:16 pm EJGRgunner

I have a comment awaiting moderation?
on March 2, 2012 at 8:17 pm Pookie

Oh no, Boxworthy, don’t reach for those pistols! ::subtlety nudges pistols closer to Boxworthy::
on March 2, 2012 at 8:17 pm Schnookie

Somebody hold back Boxworthy! He’s reaching for his dueling pistols!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That’s why Zach stayed down for so long — to give Boxworthy time to get off the bench.

And a comment in moderation? When did Senor Spam come back to life? The phonk??
on March 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm 40'sGuy

This is the best Friday night in weeks, the Devils are actually scoring tonight! I’m nervous…
on March 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm EJGRgunner

It must be because of all the links to weird Devils hats.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm Pookie

There, I seized the comment from Senor Spam — it’s back at 8:12. (That’s too many links for Senor Spam’s delicate sensibilities.)
on March 2, 2012 at 8:19 pm Pookie

What the fuck is that Devils hat done in Sharks teal?!?! My brain hurts.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:19 pm 40'sGuy

Sheesh wouldn’t ya know it as soon as I post that last comment Zach gets hurt…
on March 2, 2012 at 8:19 pm EJGRgunner

Here’s one: http://www.fittedid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/minnesota-wild-new-jersey-devils-new-era-hat1.jpg

And two: http://www.fittedid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/nj-state-and-new-jersey-devils-hats.jpg

The second one is weird for the state map with the star. I don’t think anyone really need a hat that says “HEY THIS IS WHERE NEWARK IS”
on March 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm Schnookie

Holy shit, Gunner, those hats are… well, there are no words. I honestly can’t pick my favorite. I think I genuinely like the one with the map of Jersey on it. And the Devils logo with the Devil face on it sort of charmed me with its stupidness. But the blue one? The furry arctic one? What’s going on here??
on March 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm suenj97

(That’s too many links for Senor Spam’s delicate sensibilities.)

Senor Spam needs to grow a pair.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:21 pm Pookie

(I do like the one with the state on it. It reminds me of the customer I met at work who had his knuckles tattooed with “N” on one finger, then “E”, then “W”, then on the fourth knuckle, he had a little outline of NJ. Awesome.)
on March 2, 2012 at 8:21 pm Schnookie

Sheesh wouldn’t ya know it as soon as I post that last comment Zach gets hurt…

Heh heh. Yeah, not that I’m blaming you, per se… (Just kidding. I think we’ve hit the point in the game, though, where the Devils are like, “Hey, we have a big lead — we can stop playing now, right?”)
on March 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm Pookie

I don’t think anyone really need a hat that says “HEY THIS IS WHERE NEWARK IS”

Apparently I do, so there! :D

Senor Spam needs to grow a pair.

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on March 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm EJGRgunner

Wunderbar. I’m particularly bothered by the “hockey sticks” hat that looks like someone refurbished zubaz pants into a hat.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:23 pm Schnookie

Does Ovechkin ever not leave his feet when he throws hits?
on March 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm Schnookie

I’m particularly bothered by the “hockey sticks” hat that looks like someone refurbished zubaz pants into a hat.

OMG — that one is PROFOUNDLY magnificent.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:25 pm suenj97

Does Ovechkin ever not leave his feet when he throws hits?

Nyet. But, I’ve been waiting for someone to excuse him by explaining that, actually, he doesn’t really touch the ice when he skates.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:26 pm Schnookie

But, I’ve been waiting for someone to excuse him by explaining that, actually, he doesn’t really touch the ice when he skates.

He skates on the wings of fun.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm Tim

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The world needs more teal. Teal and purple. Together.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm suenj97

OK, maybe now it’s safe for WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Oh, and it sounds like there needs to be a hockey cap episode of Project Runway.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! That star on that state hat? That’s not for Newark. That’s for Zubie.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:28 pm EJGRgunner

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love a shorty!!!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm Schnookie

The world needs more teal. Teal and purple. Together.

Heh heh. Well, those of us who are a certain age now do suffer from a certain ’90s nostalgia…
on March 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm EJGRgunner

Here’s a hat that I simply can’t explain:

http://www.snapbackhatsonsale.com/images/newjerseydevilshats/7.jpg

What do those symbols mean? Is it hieroglyphics? Is there some pop culture thing that I’m not aware of?

And a black and white plaid one: http://lf.hatworld.com/hwl?set=sku%5B20234760%5D,c%5B22%5D,w%5B400%5D,h%5B300%5D&load=url%5Bfile:product%5D
on March 2, 2012 at 8:31 pm EJGRgunner

Did someone say that they wanted purple?

http://www.craniumfitteds.com/cache_images/medium/New-Jersey-Devils-NHL-Hat-To-Match-Air-Jordan-7-VII-Raptors-Custom-New-Era-5950-Fitted-Cap-1.jpg

And more teal?

http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garden-state-new-jersey-devils-hats.jpg

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH001TWzA1MMqVdeUqlOBjVSMSko6ufUJt2PbbNww6zaB0WgDrhV623AFfNg
on March 2, 2012 at 8:33 pm EJGRgunner

I think my big problem with these hats is that no one ever actually looks good in that type of hat:

http://ak.buy.com/PI/0/1000/226534132.jpg

http://product.images.starstruck.com/64-14/64-14551-F.jpg

You invariably end up looking like you ate lead paint as a kid.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:33 pm 40'sGuy

oh good lord a purple Devils hat?!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:33 pm Tim

Maybe something’s supposed to happen if you say those symbols out loud. T Eye Dollar Triangle. No, nothing’s ha
on March 2, 2012 at 8:34 pm Pookie

Those symbols are so bizarre. The one of the very back looked like something from Zelda for a split-second there.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:34 pm suenj97

Breaking news: Ron Wilson fired.

Must have killed Burke to do it. They’ve been friends since college.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:35 pm EJGRgunner

…I …I have a linking problem. I need help.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:35 pm Tim

Brown, teal AND purple? Find that man and have him design my new house.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:35 pm Pookie

Brown, teal AND purple? Find that man and have him design my new house.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on March 2, 2012 at 8:36 pm Tim

…I …I have a linking problem. I need help.

http://images.wikia.com/zelda/images/2/2c/Navi_Artwork.png

HEY! LISTEN!
on March 2, 2012 at 8:44 pm suenj97

Ugh. They are showing our Pony with Leafs stink on him.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:45 pm suenj97

From Gulitti on Twitter: Devils’ PR puts out statement via email that reads, “Zach Parise is fine.”
on March 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm Tim

“Zach Parise is fine.”

“His foot always faced that way.”
on March 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm suenj97

“Zach Parise is fine.”

He’s a perfectly healthy corpse.

Yes, he’s always believed he was born in Australia.

He had two chins before.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:54 pm EJGRgunner

I can’t help myself! I must share the ugly!

http://www.newerahatsforsale.org/images/Product/4efe836b5c2dd.jpg

http://assets.karmaloop.com/vendor/AXFKB/zoom/DevilsReflectionStarterzoom1.JPG

This one seems grumpy, with it’s reluctant brim and frumpy bowl/pouch/headcase: http://product.images.starstruck.com/46-30/46-30165-F.jpg

Again do these hats ever look good? Aren’t 98% of them used for the wardrobe of the loser best friend in a Frankie and Annette movie?

http://www.bestsportsattire.com/img/nhl_home_files/new_jersey_devils/3.jpeg

http://www.shootshescores.com/images-products/NJ_Devils_hat.jpg
on March 2, 2012 at 8:54 pm EJGRgunner

I triggered Senor Spam again.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:55 pm Myra

Sooo. I hope the Stars respond as well to my little rant last night as the Sabres and the Devils have!

But maybe I shouldn’t start taking credit for too much until after the Devils win the game. Don’t want them to think I’m that happy yet.
on March 2, 2012 at 8:56 pm Tim

I triggered Senor Spam again.

That’s disgusting.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:01 pm Pookie

Zach always thought he has a turtle for a butler. No, really, he did.

I triggered Senor Spam again.

That’s disgusting.

And now I have to go clean up the mess. Sigh. (Just kidding. I think 5 links might be one link too many.)
on March 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm Schnookie

“Zach Parise is fine.”

“His foot always faced that way.”

He’s a perfectly healthy corpse.

Yes, he’s always believed he was born in Australia.

He had two chins before.

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::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Well played, both of you! And in the face of such adversity, witnessing that cavalcade of truly horrifying hats.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:04 pm Pookie

OK, that reflection hat might be the worst yet.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm Schnookie

That reflection hat is something I wish I could unsee. But I love the Frankie-and-Annette one! I wear a bucket hat with alarming frequency, but have an enormous head, so the only place I could find one that would fit me (during my admittedly brief bout of interweb searching) was a vendor called “Country Gentleman”. I look like a grandpa who’s missing the fishing flies he normally sticks in the brim of his hat when I’m out and about in it. (And frankly, considering how big my head is, I think the company should be called “Portly Country Gentleman”.)
on March 2, 2012 at 9:18 pm suenj97

How can you tell your team sucks? They can’t come back against NJ in the 3rd period.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:21 pm Pookie

How can you tell your team sucks? They can’t come back against NJ in the 3rd period.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
on March 2, 2012 at 9:22 pm Schnookie

How can you tell your team sucks? They can’t come back against NJ in the 3rd period.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I KNOW! The Caps are almost unbelievably shitty! I loved this game! EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF IT!
on March 2, 2012 at 9:22 pm Pookie

Well! That game was satisfying!
on March 2, 2012 at 9:22 pm Myra

Oh snap, Sue!
on March 2, 2012 at 9:28 pm Myra

Sleepover at the Lackey house tonight! Grace has a couple of friends over and they are having a dance party in the basement. (Thank God we have a basement.)

You are all invited!

Glow sticks and nerf swords for everyone!
on March 2, 2012 at 9:28 pm 40'sGuy

I kept waiting for the comeback, but it never came! I forgot we were allowed to win that way. Huh.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:31 pm Schnookie

I kept waiting for the comeback, but it never came! I forgot we were allowed to win that way.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, it was kind of shocking to me that there was such a thing as casually maintaining a massive lead. Who are these guys? And can they please keep playing for the Devils? (I’m sure the power of Zubrus’s somersault was the difference.)

And Myra, a basement dance party sleepover with glow sticks and nerf swords? I’ll be there ASAP!!! :P
on March 2, 2012 at 9:35 pm Myra

I forgot to mention they have a small airhorn as well. Yeah.

The dog is a nervous wreck.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:37 pm Schnookie

Whoa. You let them have an airhorn? Myra, you’re CRAZY.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm Myra

If I hear it after we go to bed, it will be mine.
on March 2, 2012 at 9:46 pm Schnookie

If I hear it after we go to bed, it will be mine.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: But MO-O-O-O-OM! You’re no fun at all! **stomps foot**
on March 3, 2012 at 11:29 pm carolbrowne

I’m watching Crunchy Miller and the Buffalo Slugs cream the Canucks. I’m sure Crunchy is smug in his goal right about now. They earned it!
on March 4, 2012 at 3:38 pm Schnookie

Awww, Carol, sorry Crunchy got to be so smug to you! Heh.

And hey, everyone! We’ve had a bit of a woodworking misadventure today (nothing bloody and exciting — just a lot of not having the tools we needed) and only just finished up. Have we missed anything exciting? ::sees it’s Devils/Islanders:: Oh, never mind.
on March 4, 2012 at 3:54 pm suenj97

NJ showed up for the first 5 minutes and then kind of forgot to play for the rest for the 1st period.
on March 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm Schnookie

Thanks, Sue. Now I’m not at all sorry to have missed it. And, more than that, now I’m sorry we quit on our garden-building when we did. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
on March 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm EJGRgunner

I had to work through the first period, so I’m now catching up on GCL. So far so good through the first ten minutes.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:07 pm suenj97

Looking back at Sykora’s first goal and his linemates, out of Butthead, Steve Thomas and Sykora, Sykora is by far the least annoying. That’s something, I guess.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:11 pm Schnookie

Looking back at Sykora’s first goal and his linemates, out of Butthead, Steve Thomas and Sykora, Sykora is by far the least annoying.

Because of extenuating circumstances, I have to disagree on that one. Very, very, very few hockey players are as annoying to me as Sykora. But again, I know that’s a personal thing. I don’t expect the rest of the world to understand. :P

Oh great — the Islanders haven’t scored on a 5-on-3 yet? That should change shortly.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:19 pm suenj97

Whatever his faults (and there are many), I don’t recall that Sykora badmouthed the team. Both Butthead and Thomas did. Thomas described his time in NJ as comparable to being in prison.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:21 pm Schnookie

Oh, I’m not disputing that Thomas and Butthead are awful. But again, there were major, major extenuating circumstances with Sykora and a former friend of ours. ::grits teeth:: I just… can’t… ever… forget.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:44 pm EJGRgunner

And now I’m caught up.
on March 4, 2012 at 4:49 pm Schnookie

Good to see you here, Gunner! How’s it going?
on March 4, 2012 at 5:08 pm EJGRgunner

I think the Islanders at this point have a disgustingly unfair home-ice advantage. Skating in Nassau all season means they’re pretty much inoculated against whatever molds and spores inhabit the bowls of that arena. The Devils look like they’re playing through a collective case of Black Lung.
on March 4, 2012 at 5:10 pm Schnookie

The Devils look like they’re playing through a collective case of Black Lung.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Islanders are probably like, “Only black lung? Well… consider yourselves lucky.”
on March 4, 2012 at 5:15 pm Myra

Whoa. Just turned on the game. What the heck are the Islanders wearing? When did they get those and how have I missed them until now?

Wow. Just. Wow.
on March 4, 2012 at 5:18 pm Schnookie

Wait, Myra, you don’t think those unis are cool? Because someone in the Islanders marketing department totally thought you would.
on March 4, 2012 at 5:21 pm Myra

Heh. It’s just another obvious sign that the Islanders need to more to KC. We have a brand new shiny arena and we would never make them wear something that hideous. **shudders*
on March 4, 2012 at 5:23 pm Pookie

If the Isalnders moved to KC, whoever would the Devils play soul-killing matinees against a million times a season?!
on March 4, 2012 at 5:23 pm Schnookie

What if it’s a package deal — if you want the Islanders, you get these hideous uniforms. Would you take them then? :P
on March 4, 2012 at 5:25 pm Schnookie

Welp, that was uncool.
on March 4, 2012 at 5:25 pm Myra

Rangers, Flyers, Bruins, take your pick. They are all sufficiently soul killing for me. Bleh.
on March 4, 2012 at 5:27 pm Myra

Their goalie is 12.
on March 4, 2012 at 7:52 pm Myra's Hub

What if it’s a package deal — if you want the Islanders, you get these hideous uniforms. Would you take them then?

Why yes, yes I would. I would take any team at this point.
on March 5, 2012 at 9:26 am Amy

We have a brand new shiny arena and we would never make them wear something that hideous.

And I’m sure that your brand new shiny arena doesn’t have a system where doors lock behind people, and thus trap unsuspecting newspaper reporters inside said arena with no way to get out. So I’m sure the media would fully support a move to KC for that reason alone.
on March 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm Mike in Idaho

So who are Thomas and Butthead? Is Thomas Steve Thomas who I recall did a little time in NJ several years back? Your glossary is woefully incomplete :P
on March 5, 2012 at 4:28 pm suenj97

So who are Thomas and Butthead? Is Thomas Steve Thomas who I recall did a little time in NJ several years back?

Yes, that’s him. Butthead is Bill Guerin.

And, as Thomas said once he got to Toronto, he did think of his time w/the Devils as doing a little time.
on March 5, 2012 at 5:39 pm Mike in Idaho

I am not surprised Steve Thomas would say something bad since as I recall he had a lot of Maple Leaf taint on him but I didn’t know Guerin had said bad stuff. Presumably being shipped to Edmonton was suitable punishment.
on March 6, 2012 at 10:40 am suenj97

Butthead not only bitched while he was in NJ (and then decided to stop trying until they sent him to Edmonton), but, when he didn’t immediately score 40 goals after leaving NJ, he blamed the Devils’ system. Yes, he was the original Gomez (except that Butthead eventually went on to have success elsewhere after blaming NJ for his own failures, unlike Gomez).

The other amazing thing about Butthead was that, after publically complaining that Lou used the old CBA against him (which is what GMs are supposed to do) and that it was unfair, Lou was a bad GM, etc., when he was on the negotiating committee during the lockout, Butthead had the nerve to say that the reason that so many teams were in trouble was that GMs didn’t do what Lou did and use the old CBA the way it was meant to be used.
on March 6, 2012 at 12:24 pm Mike in Idaho

What an idiot! I remember there was some incident in training camp too (might have been when he was with the Stars) where he cross checked someone in the head with extreme prejudice. Good riddance I say!
on March 6, 2012 at 7:05 pm Pookie

My favorite thing about Butthead was when he was a Devil he scored 29 goals and then announced “if I don’t get 30, I’m stupid.” Guess who has a butt for a head and finished the season with 29 goals? That guy!
on March 6, 2012 at 7:07 pm Schnookie

Guess who has a butt for a head

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And howdy, all! Who’s feeling good about tonight’s matchup? Anyone? Anyone? ::crickets::
on March 6, 2012 at 7:09 pm suenj97

I’ve witched over to the primary results, just out of morbid curiosity. That ought to tell you something.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:10 pm Schnookie

Whoa — Devils/Rangers AND primary results? Sue, you’re a glutton for punishment.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:12 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 7:12 pm Pookie

Primary results? My vote goes to Kovy! Thanks, I’ll be here all night. Unless the Rangers score. In which case, I’ll be… elsewhere.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:13 pm EJGRgunner

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 7:16 pm suenj97

Kovy would be much more interesting than any of these clowns, even if he is ineligible.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:17 pm Schnookie

Primary results? My vote goes to Kovy! Thanks, I’ll be here all night. Unless the Rangers score. In which case, I’ll be… elsewhere.

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

I liked Chico telling us the first goal was key, because the team that scored first went on to win each of the last two games between these teams. Then he doesn’t point out that both were essentially 1-0 games.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:19 pm suenj97

Actually, I could just see Kovy, “I could never run unless Zach was my running mate and, of course, Jacques was running my campaign”.

Hmmm…Jacques Lemaire as press secretary…no, no, no…
on March 6, 2012 at 7:32 pm suenj97

I guess I don’t understand why Dubinsky is supposed to be so irritating. He seems extremely bland. Maybe it’s the annoyance of the irrationally boring?
on March 6, 2012 at 7:33 pm Schnookie

Was Zach just trying to incorporate more somersaults into Devils gameplay?
on March 6, 2012 at 7:33 pm Pookie

Maybe it’s the annoyance of the irrationally boring?

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on March 6, 2012 at 7:37 pm Schnookie

Maybe it’s the annoyance of the irrationally boring?

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, I guess there are just a lot of NHLers who hate white bread.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:43 pm EJGRgunner

My GF have an ongoing conversation about her inability to properly say the word chutzpah. I’ve tried to explain that some people just can’t say it right. Chico Resch, you have proved my point.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:45 pm Schnookie

I’ve tried to explain that some people just can’t say it right. Chico Resch, you have proved my point.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: See also: Michele Bachmann.
on March 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm suenj97

Yeah, I grew up with one Jewish parent (and one Italian parent) in the northeast, so I sometimes forget that it isn’t ‘native’ to some people. Then again, my best friend (who came to NYC from Taiwan at 12) likes to tell people, “I’m not Chinese, I’m Jewish” and she cracks up when she hears people mispronounce Yiddish words.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:13 pm Nell

I spend my days in front of a room full of urban high school students, most of whom have never heard a Yiddish word in their lives. Anytime one escapes my mouth they look at me like I have two heads.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:19 pm EJGRgunner

Fooey
on March 6, 2012 at 8:19 pm Schnookie

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! This has not been my favorite period of the season. Do the Devils realize it’s not the third yet?
on March 6, 2012 at 8:21 pm Pookie

Anytime one escapes my mouth they look at me like I have two heads.

That’s awesome! I spend my days in an urban library where a majority of the customers speak Yiddish but sadly, I’ve only learned one new Yiddish word in the seven years I’ve worked there — “schmatta” (sp?). I was really hoping my vocabulary would be more exciting than that.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:32 pm Amy

This has not been my favorite period of the season. Do the Devils realize it’s not the third yet?

Blame me for that. I turned on the game and within five minutes, the Rangers scored. That’s what we all get for me attempting to find some palate cleansing, stress-free hockey.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:37 pm Schnookie

I should have known it was you, Amy! :P
on March 6, 2012 at 8:46 pm Amy

I should have known it was you, Amy!

Sorry. I’m just amazed that I’m getting this game. I’m normally blacked out of Rangers/Devils/Isles shenanigans.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:47 pm EJGRgunner

Goddamn you Ryan Carter for adding “battle level” to the hockey lexicon!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:02 pm Schnookie

I REFUSE “BATTLE LEVEL”! That, sir, is a bridge too far!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm EJGRgunner

WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:05 pm suenj97

Lundqvist is just stunned that NJ scored on him in the 3rd.
on March 6, 2012 at 9:06 pm Pookie

Wha-huh?! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:06 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait… do the Devils not realize that this is the third?
on March 6, 2012 at 9:07 pm suenj97

Ummm…Ryan Carter??? In the 3rd??? Do I dare??? wooooooo…..
on March 6, 2012 at 9:07 pm EJGRgunner

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOISTILLDONTFORGIVEYOUFORBATTLELEVELOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
on March 6, 2012 at 9:09 pm Schnookie

…OOOOOISTILLDONTFORGIVEYOUFORBATTLELEVELOOOO…

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I can only assume that Amy just decided to find something else to watch.
on March 6, 2012 at 9:31 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t believe this is the same team from Sunday afternoon’s game on the Island.
on March 6, 2012 at 9:34 pm Pookie

NO WAY! I can’t believe the Devils won! And so handily!
on March 7, 2012 at 12:31 am Nell

I totally helped, by the way – the only goal I was in the room for was the Rangers goal…once I went into the kitchen and started cleaning, it was mere minutes before the Devils started scoring again. I told my husband I wasn’t coming back into the room until the game was officially over, lest the Devils remembered it was the third period!

So I just cheered from the kitchen…
on March 7, 2012 at 10:29 am Amy

I can only assume that Amy just decided to find something else to watch.

Hahahaha. I did. I was watching Ice Loves Coco.
on March 7, 2012 at 1:53 pm suenj97

I thought the Rangers’ excuses for why they lost this one were kind of interesting. They lost Dubinsky (he adds that much scoring, or maybe he annoys Clarkson that much), and they just don’t hate the Devils as much as the Devils hate them.

They lost because they love too much and their pest broke his hand.
on March 7, 2012 at 2:25 pm Mike in Idaho

Is it safe to WOOOOOOO now? I am somewhat concerned that the Devils will still find a way to blow the lead in a game that has already ended.
on March 7, 2012 at 8:57 pm Schnookie

So I just cheered from the kitchen…

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The sacrifices we make! (I have spent almost entire playoff games in the bathroom, hoping I can trick the hockey gods into thinking I’m accidentally missing the game. It… doesn’t often work. :P)

They lost because they love too much and their pest broke his hand.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That’s too funny that the issue was that the Devils get more up for Rangers games than Rangers get up for Devils games. That’s not what I’ve been told about Prawn, but hey, if you really want to believe that, Rangers… :P Also, I have Dubinsky on my fantasy team; I can assure anyone who isn’t clear on what he brings to any given game that losing him is the opposite of a detriment.

Is it safe to WOOOOOOO now? I am somewhat concerned that the Devils will still find a way to blow the lead in a game that has already ended.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I know! It’s sort of scary, still wondering when the other shoe is going to drop.
on March 7, 2012 at 9:58 pm suenj97

That’s not what I’ve been told about Prawn, but hey, if you really want to believe that, Rangers

As far as I can tell, Henrik has a complex about Marty that will continue no matter how many times he wins against NJ (with or w/out Marty in net).

I think it has something to do with the times they were both nominated for the Vezina, and Marty won (and Marty also noted that Henrik wouldn’t even speak to him), and also that when Henrik was starting out, Marty was wrapping up all the records. It’s interesting that in the last few years Marty has made a point to be polite and even – yes, shock, horror – gracious about Prawn. I just laughed when someone on one of the broadcasts said something about the great respect the two goaltenders have for each other. I don’t believe Henrik respects Marty at all.