Game Day Open Thread: Caps @ Leafs
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 5:27 PM EST
in Game Day Open Threads
345 comments
Next Game
Washington Capitals
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008, 7:00 PM EST
Air Canada Centre
Have at it, people.
0 recs |
345 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Post Road Pumpkin Ale
is my beverage of choice for this one. First sip….yes!
The keyboard is mightier.
by breed16 on Dec 6, 2008 6:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice call. I think I’ll crack a Sierra Nevada. Cheers!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bell’s Amber Ale. It’s very average. I’ll be moving on to the Bowmore 15 ASAP.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My roommate bought a box of red wine. BOX OF WINE, PEOPLE. :)
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ewwwww...
wine
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Dec 6, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on how this game goes, I might be hitting up the hard stuff next.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL yeah, I was thinking: Johnnie Walker Red is on deck.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice HNIC piece on Boudreau and his buddy John Anderson. They’re pretty much in love.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, UofF, for nailing that game shut before this one starts.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Karl is already better on TV than Al Koken is.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Toronto announcers: “Overchkin is probably the best one on one player in the league. Crosby is terrific and so are others, but Ovechkin is the player that makes fans sit on the edge of their seat because you expect something special to happen.”
Nice to hear that. Don’t disagree with that one iota.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now will they admit that 87 is the league’s whiniest diver….
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eh
i love Ovi and how he plays but i have to disagree on this one. there are definitely better one on one guys in the league. Ilya Kovalchuk, for example.
by ns on Dec 6, 2008 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got to agree. He’s become predictable one-on-one. Still elite, but there are other guys I’d be more scared of (maybe including Alex Semin).
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who’s CSN “HD” feed looks relatively crappy?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My regular CSN feed looks crappy. Is there some techie who can explain why the CSN feed a l w a y s looks crappy?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, these guys are all over us
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Were all over us
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I figured they’d come out all guns blazing to start to try and take advantage of the inexperienced D. Weather the storm, boys, weather the storm.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The forwards really need to help out the D. Already I’ve seen Alex and Donny not do that when they could/should.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JoeB: “They’re trying to spark 92 with this line combination.”
Me: “Or showcase him….”
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still don’t understand playing two playmakers with Alex…
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are VAN and STL scouts in the building?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce looks like he spilled a ton of mayo on his tie. Or white out.
by RickyRage on Dec 6, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or poutine
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ooooh, poutine. i could go for some of that right now
by ns on Dec 6, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If BJ1 plays against NYI, TOR, CAR: The over/under on number of shots he faces is 131.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jesus that would’ve been awesome
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, not at all.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice of CSN to take 30 minutes of the PP to tell us why there was a PP.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C’mon, Kozzy. Gotta bury that.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oops, I thought that was going to be holding the stick.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m tired of seeing 42 at a point. Why not try Alzner there?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m fine seeing 42 there on the PP. It’s 42 at even strength that scares the crap out of me.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I’d rather Alzner focus on his 5-on-5 and SH ice time and not have to worry about PP.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’d rather see Sami focus on, oh…… I don’t know…. clearing the D-zone….
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s proven to be worthless at that – why not keep using him where he’s actually proven useful?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m tired of seeing 42 at a point. Why not try Alzner there?
Because Lepisto has 3 PP points in 5 games.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I lose. I’m just not a fan in general, I guess.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are we not men we are Deveaux
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Note to Ryan Hollweg: a bad mustache does not make you George Parros
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What a dummy
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When Hollweg’s on he’s a good Matt Cooke/Jarkko Ruutu type but when he’s not he’s Sean Avery without the penchant for fashion.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno that I’ve seen that upside, but I certainly have seen the stupid.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Beauty block by Gordo
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eric Fehr should really stop shooting the puck from the places he shoots the puck. Little wristers from tops of the circles, etc. He’s got a big body, but he lurks on the perimter like a European 7-foot NBAer.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of all the times I thought Nylander would pass and not shoot, that was in the top three.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If it makes you feel better, he missed the net.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t recall the last time Nylander did anything that made me feel better
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. I was going to say “waiving his NMC”
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is a no-movement clause
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It definitely is. Tyler was joking that Tarik doesn’t know the difference (because he has never demonstrated that he does).
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(Tyler is very funny, just mostly to Tyler.)
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, gotcha. I was wondering what ‘TEB’ was.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he scored a goal back around Labor Day….
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Slapshot just got gang raped
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(It occurs to me that half of everything Laughlin says was said on HNIC last Saturday.)
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer that Sean Collins not step up on a guy when 19 is down low against Antropov — alone.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer that Sean Collins was in South Carolina
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Being in South Carolina isn’t a fate I’d wish on anyone. …except Sean Avery (but not on the stingrays)
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve had some fun in Charleston in my day. But other than those few nights, I could do without the state. Especially in the summer. Ugh. Makes August in D.C. feel dry.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Listening to these Toronto announcers, you’d think Washington completely dominated this first period.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If the Caps are tied at the end of this, I’ll feel like WSH did.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well they did outshoot the Leafs 14-6
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Game’s not on Center Ice, only NHLN
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Donald Brashear average shift: 70 seconds.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jurcina led all Caps in ice time.
Don’t read too much into that, though.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are the TBL wearing the LAK’s sweaters?!
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why are you watching Tampa?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because pretty much everyone else is at intermission.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good enough answer. ;)
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Raise your hand if you thought this game would be 0-0 after, say, three minutes much less 20.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TOR is not a good hockey team. Apparently they roughly equal the Bears. (So far.)
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG. I feel so stupid. CSN just ran an ad that sang “meet you at the turtle.”
I thought it was going to be about Andre Deveaux. Instead it was an ad for a bar.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good shift for that Hershey line of Laich-Gordo-Fehr
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woot!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s Alzner’s. But then again, I’m watching the CSN feed.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not that this has anything to do with anything, but Mike Green’s first NHL goal was against Toronto as well.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alzner was fighting a smile as play was about to re-start. A Canadian kid trying to play it cool after scoring his first NHL goal on HNIC. Heh.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We should have all known/guessed he’s score No. 1 on HNIC. It fits.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So far.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Johnny credited with a shot on goal on that clear early in this PP.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha – and a nice save against Blake.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly, great save on Blake.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I just heard Laughlin say, “The way Nylander controls the puck would be so important for a team like CHI or VAN.”
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Collins somehow scores, I’m heading to the bar and making one of these
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is a NASTY drink. Juniper juice with lemon.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t say I’d enjoy it.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Caps get the next one, they’ll win this game. The crowd’s already dead.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Schenn left the game for the Leafs and hasn’t returned yet….
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think he left TOR’s last game early too? Maybe? Anyone?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After AO blasted him, eh?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woot! x2
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Give Jason Blake a helper on that one
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fuckers
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Double sucks because the assists had been given to Gordo and Collins.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good. Fehr. Awesome. At least he’s not a D, I guess.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet – from 2-0 to 1-0 with Fehr injured
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a world of shit
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HNIC, Ovechkin “is not a good defensive player”
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a fairly ignorant and stereotyped comment
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In the next sentence they probably said that Sid is a courageous, never-complaining, strong-on-his-skates gamer.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was the color guy too. He really ought to know that’s wrong.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Laughlin: “The Leafs are not playing very well because of the Caps’ persistence.”
Uh, no, the Leafs aren’t playing very well because they’re not a very good team.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t know Joni Mitchell played hockey. I always liked that “Big Yellow Taxi” song.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys should let Mikhail Grabovski score it would be exciting, I promise.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Patience, laddie. Funny, our AHL D are usually pretty helpful when it comes to letting guys score.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s about time for Toronto’s solid offense so far to start their disappearing act.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Update from Hershey:
2-1 Bears at the end of two. 19 saves for Varlamov, goals by Bouchard and Lacroix.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Update from Grand Rapids: Chris Chelios took a terible penalty in OT last night and lost the game for the Griffins.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Update from Grand Rapids: Chris Chelios took a terible penalty in OT last night and lost the game for the Griffins.
Rookie mistake. It was his first AHL game, ya know.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He set the record for oldest person to ever play in the AHL. Take that Gordie Howe.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it travels by conestoga wagon.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think AO said he has the power of one of those, right JP?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AO: “I’m only 20, and I have a wagon and a carriage full of power.” Close.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schenn?
Hey PPP, what’s the word on Schenn?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
PPP doesn’t have the internet, you could ask me if you’d like.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schenn hurt his knee on that hit by Ovie, I think he’s in the locker room as a precautionary measure.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. He’ll be watching the rest of the game in the dressing room. Or the stands. Depends on how fast he changes.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Lower body injury, will not return.”
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else get a flashback with 39 carrying the puck in front of the BJ1 net? Gulp.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chemmy/PPP – how does Hollweg have a job?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Deveaux has played like four games and has been a decent fourth liner. He can fight which no one else on the Leafs can do.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He chickened on 87 earlier. Big chicken.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Would you fight Brashear?
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all very complicated you see, Ryan Hollw
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A very nice save my Toskala right there.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn. That was almost “The Goal, Pt. II”
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I almost recreated the goal and hit the #$@#$ post last season in my beer league.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Was Brian Boucher in net for that one too?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe Jim Carey was in net instead.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Liut
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe so, yes.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
While we have Leafs fans here… admit it – you guys designed the Sens’ thirds so they’d look particularly dumb, didn’t you?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Officially, the Lord works in mysterious ways.
Unofficially, yes.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, HNIC asked Alzner how it felt to score his first NHL goal and he said that as a defenseman he was just amazed it went in.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As a fan I’m amazed it went in. Thanks Vesa!
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Vesa Toskala is slightly above mediocre according to Howard Berger.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Test him: Ask him what he thinks of Hollweg. If he says that Hollweg is slightly above mediocre….
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that. Nice work by you shredding that (though it made me sad, as Jose Theodore isn’t quite mediocre either).
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Toronto Media is “great”
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As a Leafs fan, players scoring their first goal is pretty much a common occurrence. We’re like the village hag who shows every inexperienced boy their first notch.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bow chicka wow wait a minute that’s not sexy
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No it is not
It’s actually kinda depressing.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Important Announcement
Boston College suuuuuuuuucks
Boston University 2
Boston College 0 19:30 3rd
Goals: Trivino, Connolly (BU); Shots: BU- 19, BC- 11
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice. I hate BC.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I went to BU.
Go Terriers!
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which Leafs prospect is in BC? Jimmy Hayes?
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Russo reports Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler at the Preds/Wild game. That might be Option B right now on Center Ice…
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh, who are Carrie Underwood and Kelli Pickler?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two moderately attractive former American Idol finalists, the latter of whom was/is with Jordin Tootoo.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Carrie Milbank?
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on Dec 6, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally, the Bruins are ahead 2-0 over Florida after two. Big shocker, I’m sure.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I said Alzner has 15:31 TOI and leads the Caps D. That’s worthy of some contemplation, I think. Can the Caps win a game IN Toronto with a rookie in his third (fourth?) game leading the D in TOI?!?! Ugh.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see why not. He is an NHL caliber defenseman.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And he led them in ice time last game.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Road game. In TO. Just wouldn’t expect/consider ideal a guy in his third NHL game leading your D in TOI. (And winning, if they win.)
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I understand your concern, but don’t underestimate Alzner. I wouldn’t be all that worried about it. I have faith in Bruce is managing his ice time right.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Be more worried when Lepisto and Collins are out there. :)
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third? Try sixth NHL game – he’s a friggin’ veteran on this patchwork blueline.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Phil Kessel with another goal tonight. He’s on fire. (15-7-22 for the season)
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Any chance these guys mention Fehr again tonight?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But apparently Nik Hagman is not on the Leaf bench to start the third…
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be surprised if Hagman came back from the sounds of it.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A hometown special
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t you worry. Ian White is going to give another puck away to Ovechkin sooner or later. Again.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Locker just jinxed us.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a legit call.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BJ1 just reached for his groin. After the goal.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovie will get that one back. Book it.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuice!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When did 23 become an O-force?
When he started unleashing his 95+ mph shot
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s got a heavy shot, he just has an extremely slow wind up.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our D is stout! Good luck getting back in the lineup, Greenie!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alzner two-point night
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bigger Surprise:
Jurcina with a goal or Nylander with an assist?
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Neither. We all know the Leafs are proverbial slump buster.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, Alzner isn’t a fighter, but a Gordie Howe Hat Trick on HNIC? I say he has to go after the biggest pussy on the Leafs (pick one) and get it done.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, he’s got about 5 minutes to do it without getting a suspension.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toskala’s gotten beat on some shots from downtown, but still had the confidence to get beyond the blue point on Flash there. Schizo.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TEB has Fehr with a shoulder injury – better than the back, to be sure.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I swear I lipread Fehr say to the trainer: “I heard it pop.”
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I say he has to go after the biggest pussy on the Leafs (pick one) and get it done.
Too late. He’d have to spend the remaining time (and then some) deciding who that is.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pick Hollweg
Alzner gets the win, and we Leafs fans don’t get to see him and his ’stache in the lineup for a while.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mink
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, Sami sucks.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sami Lepisto is to puck-clearing what McDonald’s is to fine dining.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least he’s not to puck clearing what Bryan McCabe is to puck clearing…
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sami Lepisto is to puck-clearing what McDonald’s is to fine dining.
…a cheap alternative that leaves you feel a little bad afterward?
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, what was Jason Blake trying to do there, fly?
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caps look to o happy to clear, dump it in and change.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pimp
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And one super boring interview with Smokin’ Al
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. They shame us.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should comment there to bring the quality up. Problem solved!
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t want to come across as gloating. :)
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. The Caps are having a SINGLES NIGHT?!
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or, perhaps, gassy
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of D.C. yuppies on a singles night while there’s a hockey game going on that they’re not paying attention to? That sounds like my version of hell,
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That what she said
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Err, “That’s”
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AO raises his arms on non-goals more than any player in the League.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say, Mo’s having a great game.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this has been Morrisonn’s best game of the year. By far.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of players seem to have their best game against the Leafs. Sigh.
Damn you Brent Johnson.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great stop by Johnny.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WSH TO. I think I might have let TOR be tired.
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(Bears win 4-2 – team record 10th straight win with a D that probably is only slightly better than one that we could put together with people who’ve posted in this thread)
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, who the heck is playing D for the Stingrays now?
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell no
Keep him in Hershey. Would you want to face a guy like that coaching an NHL team that isn’t you?
by gotsparkly on Dec 7, 2008 12:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What a great win.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How Toronto only had 20 SOG is amazing (and, for them, horribly embarrassing).
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Leafs were just giving away the pucks at will tonight.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Road win. HNIC win. Hershey win (twice, kinda).
by TylerG on Dec 6, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good game Caps
I will admit it was a boring game, considering the Caps are one of the more exciting teams in the NHL. But I’m chalking that up to the injuries on both teams.
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, for real. We lost another guy (Fehr) and the Leafs lost two?
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jurcina getting that goal quickly after Antropov tied it up steadied what coudl have snowballed into trouble.
by marky narc on Dec 6, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, the way the Leafs have been playing lately, I will have to agree. (cries)
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, whereas the Leafs took no advantage of the momentum shift from Laich’s goal being wiped out
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, Huet’s pads are horribly ugly. Red and yellow?!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say, 20 million dollars and he’s getting his pads from the bargain bin?
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DMG – you need to hook yourself up with an avatar, my friend!
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DMG – you need to hook yourself up with an avatar, my friend!
Hey, if it’s one more thing to do to distract me from my job search, I’m on it.
by David M. Getz on Dec 6, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nicely, I might add.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s obviously spending the money trying to find his “game”. (snickers)
by bkblades on Dec 6, 2008 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck him and the horse he road out on.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 6, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One bright note of this busy ass site (I’d prefer the old one, in all honesty, JP, too much stuff going on here), having the more “Community” feel and more posts is good for when I have to miss games. Was good to read this wrap-up, although, damn, is there a way to cut back on how busy the site looks?
by Whiter Mage on Dec 7, 2008 4:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
A re-design is underway. By all means, let SBN know exactly how you feel, though – support@sbnation.com.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Dec 7, 2008 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recent FanShots
Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
59 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 88 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
57 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 61 |
|
Atlanta
|
57 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 58 |
|
Florida
|
58 | 24 | 25 | 9 | 57 |
|
Carolina
|
58 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 49 |
(updated 2.9.2010 at 4:15 AM EST)
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
