Game Day Open Thread - Stars @ Bears, Game 6
by J.P. on Jun 14, 2010 5:45 PM EDT
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Here’s hoping this is the last meaningful hockey game until October.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Lost 3 in a row?
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Tim Leone:
Goalie Brent Krahn (concussion), who hasn’t played yet in the series, exited before Matt Climie. However, that happened at the Game 5 morning skate and Climie still started, with Krahn backing up.
Krahn did look sharp during drills.
My money’s on Climie starting, but figured I’d throw Krahn’s line out there.
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Sort of a Philly scenario without the goaltending fail. Tough call; do you stick with the guy that brought you and has played pretty darn well, or go with the guy who’s supposed to have been there? Psychologically, might it help them to throw a guy out there that Hershey hasn’t seen yet?
"It's always good to have vikings."
My cable box is telling me that CSN is showing a replay of a Caps/Flyers game at 7. Anyone else seeing this? Please tell me it’s a mistake. I want HD!
I waited all year for this?
I was just going to say that.
but it’s not like the game is actually being broadcast in HD, is it? It hasn’t been.
"It's always good to have vikings."
However, CSN will give the night’s lineup at the end of Sportsnite.
"It's always good to have vikings."
It's going to be on CSN
Souldrummer stands alone for Miguel Batista. Many want to see Capps save games. Dream big! MOAR RUNZ!!! MOAR BATISTA!!!!
What’s the deal with Krahn v. Climie? Has one of them been injured?
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krahn was concussed in the last series.
Souldrummer stands alone for Miguel Batista. Many want to see Capps save games. Dream big! MOAR RUNZ!!! MOAR BATISTA!!!!
I felt a little bad when he was with Knuble at a military thing recently; presumably they were the only ones still in town because of school age .
"It's always good to have vikings."
Sad that injury was the major concern. He stayed healthy for the most part and still didn’t get it done.
Souldrummer stands alone for Miguel Batista. Many want to see Capps save games. Dream big! MOAR RUNZ!!! MOAR BATISTA!!!!
Turning the page.
A good thing. Now would be a time for an inspired series daggering performance Matty P!
Souldrummer stands alone for Miguel Batista. Many want to see Capps save games. Dream big! MOAR RUNZ!!! MOAR BATISTA!!!!
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
Hope he lands on his feet somewhere.
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Jun 14, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
GO BEARS GO!!!!
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I think it was the CSN guy, Jenkins(?) who said it looks like when Peter from Family Guy had a beard that birds nested in.
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
I think its more like this:
#NeedsMoreBradley
by Addison H. on Jun 14, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Eakin, borin in 1991.”
Jesus, that makes me feel old.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
I wasn’t old enough to be boring, yet, in 1991.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not get into a discussion of how old we were in 1991. I’ll be pulling out my gray hairs.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Except 1991 did happen. I gave birth to my younger daughter. Plus, for any Braves fans out there, that was the year they went from Worst to First. (I’m married to a Braves fan but now he’s a Nats fan,)
Carlson was a 1 year old baby boy then.
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That’s really the oddest request I’ve seen on here in a while. Have a gray hair fetish?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
No, but that’s a hefty wager for a man with gray hairs :-P.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit, that was close. I don’t think it got in, though.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone who can take a puck to the face and come away with little more than a nosebleed is kinda scary.
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
Patriot News – Greg Amadio reacts after being told that Cody Eakin was born in 1991
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Oh, Joudrey. Okay, couldn’t understand him.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. Unreal pressure.
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Already not pleased I did not take the trip up 270 this evening. Damn.
Vance
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This is getting very ugly, very fast. I love it.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
So — big question – is Carlson shaving or does he just have zero growth?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
If I’m the Stars coach, I’m seriously thinking time out.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
yup
If I’m the Stars coach, I’m seriously thinking, why the hell did I start Krahn?
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by BanginPanger on Jun 14, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That was my next point. What a crazy decision.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
What do I win Bob?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
I’d like door number two instead.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Will you please focus on the hockey and stop worrying about a meaningless college baseball game?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Isn’t this the first time this series that the Bears have led at the end of a period?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Not counting the third, I believe so. (yeah, I couldn’t resist the snark)
"It's always good to have vikings."
Has anyone noticed that Neuvirth has a SHUTOUT?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
haha I love seeing how many people you piss off with this, you’ve convinced me to drop most of my hockey superstitions
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
By the way, has anyone reported on whether Bruce Boudreau is there or not?
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved how they used Carlson on the PP. Not playing the point exclusively, but allowing him to roam. He got his goal from freelancing to the slot and pouncing a loose puck. I’d love to see BB let our two most frequent point men do that on the PP.
Alzner has been the best Bear so far, IMO. He has been moving great and reading the play exceptionally well. You can see his commitment to being more offensively aggressive on that goal. Normally he’s not the kind of guy that will pinch down to the top of the face off circle but he saw that he had the room and took advantage of it.
TEX is definitely collapsing hard down low, that is leaving a ton of space up at the points and the Bears seem to be using it well. Aside from the pure point totals, that’s another huge reason to have D that are competent with the puck. It makes the cycle much more dangerous and allows a team to keep offensive zone pressure for much longer. Hopefully when Carlznerson join the ranks we’ll have D that can make better use of the puck in the offensive zone. It would have been really helpful against MON, that’s for sure.
I’m not trying to scam on Jordan’s Kool-Aid (although he keeps trying to take my rightful spot as the Founder, President, and CEO of the MP Lobby), but McNeil looks pretty good too. The guy can definitely skate and looks like a decent player. He may end up being a great bottom pair D for us in a couple years, but I doubt he’s ready by next season.
I waited all year for this?
by Rob Parker on Jun 14, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Appreciate your analysis. It’s going to be interesting to see how Carlzerson merges with the PP next year.
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I’m flattered, but I doubt BB has anything to learn from me. He knows plenty, it’s a matter of making the adjustments. He likes who he likes and that’s about all there is to it sometimes, it seems.
I waited all year for this?
I doubt Alzner sees any PP time, at least not without injury. I would hope that Carlson would be a fixture by the end of the year but I bet BB stays with AO/Green as the top unit on the points and that leaves Carlson to get scrap PPTOI. I’d rather use Green and Carlson on the points and move AO to the LW, but BB seems very attached to using AO on the point. I hate it.
I waited all year for this?
Totally agree with that. Ovie can turn it over sometimes and it can leave the other guys to become spectators. You’d like to see something a bit more fluid.
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AO also has to worry about getting beat for a breakaway on the point and I’d rather he not have that concern/risk over him. He’s a shark in the offensive zone and basically tying him to the one corner of the ice negates that. I’d rather let him float down low and find open lanes and pounce loose pucks. The closer he is to the net, the better.
I waited all year for this?
Yep he can be aggressive and offensive but sometimes his creativity seemed to lead to shorthanded chances for the opposition.
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From Calder Cup coverage to commercial from Redskins Live — going from the sublime to the ridiculous
Who was Walton referring to when he spoke about a player who would be getting a good look in Washington due to his defensive play but also for “that” (something he did on the ice). Also mentioned they attended RIT.
Pinizzotto? Only mention of RIT I see from a quick scan of the media guide.
Pinner, yeah. But I thought someone said that Walton thinks he needs another year in the AHL before he can go to the NHL.
I waited all year for this?
I un-muted the TV during that comment so I think I missed a good bit of it. I did catch Pinner going after Jamie Benn late in the period. I definitely love to see that. I don’t know whether Benn is tired or what, but he hasn’t stood out at all in this game, except for his size.
I waited all year for this?
They keep talking about how much hockey he’s played. I don’t know what kind of ice time he’s getting, but I’ll bet the Stars are depending on him way more than Dallas did and it’s gotten to him.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Well TEX is definitely depending on him more heavily, and he has played a lot of hockey, but he was still playing extremely well even through the HAM series so it’s odd that he suddenly fell off the cliff this series. I want to believe it has more to do with Carlznerson than anything else.
I waited all year for this?
Leone said that, not Walton if I’m not mistaken
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Good lookin’ out. I don’t think 2010-11 will be when the Bears become our checkers, probably the year after. They’ll get looks next season to see what we have and then they’ll need to start using some of the cheap Bears instead of higher priced veterans. We can’t afford too many Million Dollar 4th Liners for much longer.
I waited all year for this?
Cap goes up every year. $1 Million ain’t too much for a quality player. Matt Brads earned his Mill last year.
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Right. But if we are going to keep Carlznerson, Green, Schultz for the long term we’re going to have to start cutting money somewhere. That’s not mentioning finding a 2C and raises to the guys that are RFA on the current squad.
I waited all year for this?
Next summer is going to be fascinating. The #3, #4, #5, and #6 salaries on the team (Semin, Poti, Knuble and Laich) will all be UFA. That’s a lot of flexibility to remake the team with. The D is pretty much set (Green, Schultz, Alzner, Carlson), but the Caps currently have only 4 forwards signed for ‘11-’12, and only another one or two who will be RFA.
Enjoy watching the young Bears forwards tonight everyone. A lot of them may be Caps in two years.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re right — I accidentally listed him as part of the D instead of as a wingaarrrrr
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I accidentally listed him as part of the D that is signed through ‘11-’12, instead of as a wingaarrrrr
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
This game so far is awesome. The atmosphere is electric and everyone in the building is going nuts.
Also I saw the scratches while getting a soda, who has long blonde hair?
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by Ovechwin on Jun 14, 2010 8:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well whoever it is, I shook his hand. Help me out yo!
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by Ovechwin on Jun 14, 2010 8:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t know where to find head shots of the team. Or even a list of the healthy scratches. I might be able to go by process of elimination if I knew the scratch list.
I waited all year for this?
Walton is reviewing Texas’s journey to finals — in game 7 of a previous series, they were outshot in period 1, and gave up the first two goals. However….they won the game to advance.
I’d like to see a replay of that trip. Looked like bad luck for JC. I think the guy just stepped on his blade.
I waited all year for this?
Is that a beard on RAHHJC or does he just have a fuzzy chinstrap?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
He has a bit of a beard, not much though.
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by Ovechwin on Jun 14, 2010 8:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You know that guy from the Stars purposely pushed the glove at Matty. I know that’s a penalty, but tough to make the call.
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GOAL!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
I think that’s probably all she wrote. 3 goals from the D? I don’t think anyone would have expected that. How about those contributions from the D?
I waited all year for this?
Howdy i12
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey F&B.. Lately I have been overworked and overheated but survibibg…how are things on your end?
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Overworked and sick. Just took a vacation with the family (where I got sick) but it only made my over-worked problem exponentially worse.
I waited all year for this?
Where was the vacation?
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet. Hear it’s beautiful up that way. I’ve never been
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Just wanted to chip in this conversation and say I’m jealous of your Alaska cruise. Alaska has been on my list of places to visit for forever.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Good evening GFC…I saw the Paddy Mack goal but I missed the first two.
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
There may be more good stuff yet.
Hopefully handshakes…
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Good to see you Gould..have any trips to more far-off places coming up soon?
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If I keep mentioning handshakes and SHUTOUTs in the 2nd period, I suspect some folks will wish I did.
Nah, I’m at home for a while. It’s nice. Very, very nice.
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I can imagine…..though truth be told I wouldn’t mind leaving town for a few days….well besides going to Ottawa this weekend
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
My dad and stepmom live there so making the trip up. Ottawa is a nice city. The Rideau is nice and the Parliament is impressive. If you are into military history, the Canadian Military Museum has been redone in the last 5 years to stunning effect and The National Art Gallery is a real treat if you like the Arts
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Boutros,,Miss you too..Work has been keeping me hostage lately
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Suckage. Sorry to hear that.
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Good evening Adingo..good to see you as always
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening – you still planning to head out this way?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Hey StL..still hoping on it…Right now work is throwing a wrench in those plans..but I will let you know if I am able to swing it as I really want to head there
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me know. We’ve got a few trips planned this summer, including one back to Rehoboth/Bethany, but we’re generally around.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Definitely will do.
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Big Boutros..good to see you mate
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a Texas Feed? I’m stuck at work and would love it if there were a (legal) streaming feed out there I could use.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
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I've often thought of becoming a golf club
It’ll be huge if you guys score here.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Darn reeces sponsored replays are making me hungry.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
The Air Supply song that never was
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Question: Watching Neuvy play has made me acutely aware of my deficit in goaltending understanding - can anyone point me towards any good resources (on or off-line) that might help address this? I can talk about other aspects of the game with a pretty high level of confidence (if not articulately), but really don’t have that same feel for goalies…
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
And my prediliction for using dashes to set off clauses smacks me in the formatting face.
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
Believe I saw your brother there. He was the guy wearing the Bears Carlson jersey, right?
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That’s all right. I wish they’d done a better job of like announcing some of the key bloggers who were there. I met Homer McFanboy by accident and now I see he’s doing some posting at SBNation DC.
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I don’t know any off the top of my head but if I think of one I’ll make sure to mention it to you.
I waited all year for this?
I haven’t read it yet, but I’ve heard Dryden’s book is a good place to start. Anyone have any opinions on it?
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by Gould Old Days on Jun 14, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Great book…Dryden is an extremely intelligent guy
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
F&B is right. It isn’t specifically goalie-centric. But it touches on all aspects to the game and does it well
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d recommend it for background on hockey in general and insight into the Montreal hockey culture. He talks a bit about the psychology of being a goal tender, but it’s not the focus of the book.
I’m reading The Physics of Hockey by Alain Hache. A lot of math, but very interesting.
ssshhh...don't offend the hockey gods
These seems like awesome reads. I’m going to have to pick them up.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The Goaltender Home Page looks like an extensive collection of links. Don’t know how up to date it is, but it might have some leads.
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Awesome, thanks!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe I should read it. I did get B+ in HS Physics and actually survived college physics.. (A review said it’s for any hockey fan with at least a B in HS Physics.)
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Does a B in University Acoustics count?
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by Whiter Mage on Jun 14, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha Puck Head seems chill.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s do this thing! 20 minutes to glory!
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by Ovechwin on Jun 14, 2010 8:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Think so. He should just give in to the Karlzerson…
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
Is anybody DVRing this? Hopefully CSN will stay with the ceremony rather than cutting to a fluff piece on Straskins….
Is there a conn smythe equivalent inthe ahl playoffs?
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Jack Butterworth
Neuvy won it last year. I hope he goes for two in a row.
I waited all year for this?
Ha! Was about to compliment his wife's syrup. Thanks.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Jun 14, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone beat me to the pancake jokes. :(
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Jun 14, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
If there were a best blogger it would be him hands down, But he has played very well this playoffs as well, or Possibly Bourqe
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Gordo’s contributions were clearest when he was out with his LBI. The top two lines totally floundered, and the pp fell apart.
Since he came back from injury, he’s been on the ice for all 3 gwg’s in Texas, as well as the GTG in Game Two. If the Stars finish scoreless, Gordo has an assist on today’s GWG as well.
But how many games did he miss? Only 2 or 3 right? I’m sure it hurt but you had to expect MAN to put up a fight so I can’t put it all on AGord being out of the lineup.
I waited all year for this?
Why? Because of the personality? I don’t really see how he’s earned it. He’s been good but he hasn’t been relied upon as much as some other guys and doesn’t have the same points as a few. Neuvirth has been outstanding the entire time and when you look at how he outplayed Bernier in the ECF and the OT record I think he’s got to be the guy. Plus, he only lost 4 games.
I waited all year for this?
I do
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
From wikipedia
Each year, at the conclusion of the final game of the Stanley Cup finals, members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association vote to elect the player deserving of the trophy.
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Just the facts ma’am
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by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok – anyone laughing at the Geno commercial? He must have had that written out phonetically.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Hmm. I have borders on my NHLN.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
So do I. :(
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Not blacked out?
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Me, I was laughing haha.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Big save by Neuvirth. He hasn’t been tested much but has come up with the big saves when they are called for. MVP MVP MVP.
I waited all year for this?
I’v’e been really impressed how unflappable he’s been in a high pressure situation like this. Always good to see a (seemingly) psychologically resilient player.
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
It’s the Bjork genes
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the more he plays the more he shows mental toughness. As a young kid (18) from the Czech Republic he went to the OHL and led an undermanned team to an OHL championship. He went to the ECHL, then Czech league, then AHL, then NHL, then AHL last year, and won the CC MVP. I like him.
I waited all year for this?
by Rob Parker on Jun 14, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ok. 6:50 to go. You are shorthanded and down 3-0.
How early do you pull the goalie?
I’m thinking the instant the penalty is killed.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
As the Stars coach, yes.
It’s kind of like the coach of a team down by 3 in hoops saying “When Kobe makes the second free throw . . . .”
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
Hey — it was an idea.
By the way – I pull the goalie right now.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
wowwwww, hell of a play by the D-men for hershey in this one
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Mack Paddy!!!!!!!!!
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Jun 14, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, all 4 goals? That’s crazy.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Give the stars their credit, they are not giving up, trying to take away Neuvys shutout.
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
And Neuvith knows it and looks damn sharp. Great kick save and he follows it up with the glove.
I waited all year for this?
Question....
Do you think CSN will show more Bears games now that we have shown we will watch them?
"If I was being paid thirty-thousand dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400." - Ted Williams
God I hope so, Or Ted gets his own network and sneaks bears games in there. That would be the best possible option.
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Brainstorm:
Names and abbreviations of the network… for example NBC, CBS, ABC.
"If I was being paid thirty-thousand dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400." - Ted Williams
As long as it shows outside the immediate Metro DC area, I will not miss the year-round Redskins coverage.
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
They have a lot ontheir plate during the regular season, but I would hope so. My questionis with Ted in control of the vc, will he invite the bears to play a game there?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Jun 14, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see one or two games
"If I was being paid thirty-thousand dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400." - Ted Williams
Congrats you guys!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 14, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
I mean, John Carlson’s old enough to win two major youth based championships (one for his country) but he’s not old enough to drink?
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
With the highest legal drinking age.
My elder daughter always used to complain about that (along with the fact that kids in some other countries could see certain movies with R rated content before American kids could.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Having bounced between the US and Germany growing up, I hate the principal of a minimum drinking age on most levels. And I’ve never been a heavy drinker.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Jun 14, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
My daughter’s not really much of a drinker. She’s more annoyed by the legal drinking age on general principle. as well
Rocking the Red since 1975
Kids in Germany really don’t drink to get drunk, and beer is freaking everywhere. It’s a matter of culture, for one, but the principal difference (in one person’s opinion) is that parents introduce alcohol to the kids in Germany, who then think “Oh, it’s just this. I could get drunk, but whatever.” whereas in America we rely on other people (not pointing fingers at you, just as a culture) to raise our children, which leads to a society of “WHY THE HELL IS THIS ON MY TELEVISION?” instead of “Thank God I have a remote.”
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Jun 14, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know that full well. I still disagree with it, and John Carlson’s American. He can’t point at that.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Jun 15, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Congrates to Borque, Sad for Neuvy but I hope he is winning a different playoff MVP trophy next year
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
That would definitely get him a 10 from me.
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Jun 14, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray bourque with a playoff beard on his chest. So cool that he is there and that they let the families on the ice with the players.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
I am really looking forward to seeing some of these guys with the Caps come October. Good stuff.
Looks like I picked the wrong season to stop sniffing glue.
On my short list of guys I wouldn’t mind seeing in RWB, A. Gordon, Smith, Neuvirth, Carlson, Alzner, MP, Pinner.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
Congrats to the Bears on the Calder Cup victory
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 14, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Actually, you can just call me Kevin. I’m going legit for my work at ILWT
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 14, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
probably should use that, my last name is unpronounceable anyways.
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 14, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it one of those impossible to spell (and pronounce) Slavic names?
It almost seems like when the Poles came to America, they had a choice of changing the spelling of their name to preserve the pronunciation or preserving the spelling and the pronunciation totally mangled up.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Damn straight Emily
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 14, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
god ammo’s voice really throws me, that really should be lower
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
What am I going to do with no GDT or hockey until October :(?
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
Free Agency. Development Camp. Endless Speculation…
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate free agency. It’s my least favorite part of hockey. Not a fan of seeing my favorites leave our team. (I know, I’m not emotionally stable.)
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
Love Theo, but it wasn’t specific to him, just a general statement. I wonder why they haven’t announced that they’re not re-signing him if they’ve announced BMo, Corvo, and Walker.
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
Hoping for a home town discount, or maybe to flip him at the deadline for a late draft pick.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Jun 14, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think we have anyone who’s a real, real threat to leave (whom we’d want to stay), so I’m not too worried.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He has personal favorites, though. I’ll be upset to see Erskine leave when he does, but I know it’ll improve the team. It’s double edged.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
Because Sloan stays for another year?
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really, just because I know that there’s better guys for cheap.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Jun 14, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course, the moves we make are supposed to improve our team, so generally I’m not too worried. Sometimes I get too emotionally attached to some of the guys though. I feel bad when really classy and likeable guys leave, even if it’s best for our team. I’m weak.
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
True: I still hate that Clark isn’t here, anymore.
by DrinkingPartner on Jun 14, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the truth. Clark was one of those guys who I really liked even when I knew that he seemed to be losing his role on the team.
(I just had this feeling after the game of Superbowl Sunday in 2009 that he was losing his role when he was scratched two days in a row. But we found out that he wasn’t a healthy scratch after all but getting season ending surgery.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Time to be careful. Don’t wanna get anyone in trouble on national TV for drinking in public underaged.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
Y’know, I just counted. Since April, I’ve written six League- and or Conference-final preview posts. OHL. WHL. CHL. SJHL. ECF preview, AHL.
This one paid off, and we’ll have pretty pictures of shiney things to post. Wooo.
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Florida
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53 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 61 |
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Washington
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54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 |
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Winnipeg
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56 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 58 |
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Tampa Bay
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53 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 52 |
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Carolina
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55 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 50 |
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