OT Hockey 12/4/11

As Tim Leone points out on twitter:

Hershey currently has the top points percentage in the East (.614).

With a win Sunday at Bridgeport, Hershey would move into a tie for first in the East. WBS and Norfolk are idle.

From Scott Stuccio via twitter:

Sound Tigers scratches: Howes, Langkow, Olson, Gillies.

Sound Tigers start Kevin Poulin (6-6-0, 3.39 GAA, 891 sv%) coming off of a great game last night vs. Albany. [of note, since he played last night, but the game was at home for Bridgeport]

BEARS scratches: Flemming (healthy), Miskovic (healthy), Mink (veteran), Greentree (injury), King (injury)

Mitchell & Richmond in today. Nino Niederreiter up with NYI; Rhett Rakhshani will play for 1st time this season against BEARS. Calvin de Haan also in on D for 1st time.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 2:42 PM EST reply actions

I find it weird that Hershey has the highest Pts Pct because I’ve heard so much about Holtby struggling mightily.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 4, 2011 6:05 PM EST up reply actions

He’s been splitting time pretty evenly with Sabourin is why.

Though French says the rotation is over and Holts is the #1. They had a 3-in-3 this weekend so it went H-S-H

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions

and the link to the game summary

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 2:57 PM EST reply actions

Aucoin with back to back goals in the second period. Second one an unassisted shorthanded goal. Bridgeport scored in the first resulting in teddy bears heading to the ice. Kundratek has points in 3 straight games.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

I’m working with a couple of other folks, wearing headphones. I came close to screaming when he scored the shorthanded goal, but caught myself.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 4:11 PM EST up reply actions

I’m guessing Flemming is bummed he’s not playing today given his former junior teammate, Cizikas, is on Bridgeport. Of course, they did play against each other once already this season.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

Hey I’m bummed they’re not facing each other.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

3 straight for Matt Pope, too

plenty of other streaks, esp. for Bourque as is being noted on twitter

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Listening to the game. No one else is, huh?

Bears 2-1 on an Aucoin shorty.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 4:09 PM EST reply actions

I’m listening.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

Same; middle of the day and football games are on so not expecting that many will be listening and on here.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

lucky people up in the Hershey area can actually watch this one on tv

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, that’s got to be cool for them. Wish it could be streamed. OTOH, I’m distracted enough.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

Perhaps Micflikier didn’t like being tied with Aucoin in goal scoring…

Bears up 3-1

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:29 PM EST reply actions

oh wait, my bad, he was still ahead of Aucoin, the 6 goals I was looking at included the 2 today for Aucoin.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

Micflickier! 3-1 Bears.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 4:29 PM EST reply actions

No surprise that Buffalo sent FInley back to Rochester since he didn’t play much and Buffalo has a short break (and cap issues.) Reports were he was going to play in Rochester’s game today, but just looked at the boxscore and he isn’t in the line-up. Perhaps an issue of getting there in time since Rochester is playing 2 players short today from my read of the game summary.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 4:40 PM EST reply actions

Oh boy, Holtby gets a slashing penalty. Gotta keep that temper under control.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 4:40 PM EST reply actions

Really, Braden? A slashing penalty with 3 seconds in the period?

Gotta pick your spots, man.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 4:59 PM EST up reply actions

He’s been ornery this year. Looks like the they don’t have PIM in the goalie stats on the Bears’ website, but I’d guess he’s taken at least four penalties already.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions

How many teams need to keep goalie PIM stats? Heehee.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:04 PM EST up reply actions

Valid point. ;)

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions

10/15 roughing
10/28 2 roughing penalties 4 PIMs total
11/19 Interference
11/25 10 minutes Misconduct – Unsportsmanlike conduct
12/4 slashing

Note, I pulled this together quickly so I may have missed one.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:09 PM EST up reply actions

I was going to write five, but that didn’t feel right. Turned out it was.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

so that would be 20 PIMs on the season by my count, including the 2 today.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

Penalty killed.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

afternoon!

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 4:54 PM EST reply actions

Hey there (as it’s getting dark outside)

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

Do you have a twitter account?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions

no.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions

We need to change that, is redbirdie taken?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

oh, it is, Arkansas…

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:04 PM EST up reply actions

@redredrobin is available.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions

yes, it is.

maybe I should just dive in. rockingredbirdie or TheRedBirdFlies?

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:06 PM EST up reply actions

I like @rockingredbirdie.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

had to drop the “g”. I am now a member of the twitterati, @rockinredbirdie

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions

welcome

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions

it used to be ‘you have mail’ now it’s ‘_ is following you’

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

yay, I have a follower :) thank you!

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Some day I will be able to say I was her first follower…just don’t lead me down the wrong path :)

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions

Can’t find you yet. Can you follow @weagleeye?

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

done

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions

Can’t find you either.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions

OK, found you.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions

not that I have anything to say right now

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, you will. You can start sniping at the beat reporters, Whyno in particular.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions

Birdies chirp, right?

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions

birdies can chirp and tweet

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone know if this is the real DET RW Jimmy Howard?

JimmyHoward35

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:01 PM EST reply actions

I asked Mr. B, but he can’t confirm because he doesn’t have any clue about Wings players and Twitter

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Bears really need to stay out of the box.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:08 PM EST reply actions

Interference on Collins. Gah.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

Aaaand a 5 on 3.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

Oh boy.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions

Bears perfect on the PK so far. Really playing with fire. Getting the impression, however, that there’s some unhappiness with the referee, too.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:26 PM EST up reply actions

@timleone

That’s a season-best 8-8 on PK for Hershey so far (and counting?). #jamiekoharski

Heh.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

And I think Leone’s not even at the game, right?

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

Nope; he doesn’t travel to many of the away games during the regular season from what I have observed. Appreciate that he is honest in his reporting about whether he’s there or not.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

That’s what I gathered.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

That’s why that tweet is so entertaining.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions

Micflikier’s 2nd GWG of the season.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

Aieeeeeeee! Tiggers score with one minute to go.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:32 PM EST reply actions

@abbotsfordheat

Captain Quintin Laing tips a shot from Brendan Mikkelson to give the lead back to #Abbotsford 2-1 with 7:35 left in the period

:)

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:37 PM EST reply actions

B-E-A-R-S Bears Bears Bears! Woooooooo!

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:38 PM EST reply actions

Nice weekend for the Bears

as Leone notes:

Hershey wins 3 in a row for first time since first 3 games of season. Moves into tie for 1st in East with Norfolk, WBS

Plus plenty of individual stat lines looking good, some scoring streaks, and special teams play.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

Glad to have Potulny back.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions

Potulny and Ford, yes. Plus Pope is fitting in well so far.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

South Carolina scoring does NOT agree.

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

yup

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

Andrew Miller (the beat writer) and some of the fans recognized he wasn’t going to last the season on the Stingrays with the way he was playing.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions

I looked at the Hershey roster this morning – not much in the way of real Caps prospects there right now. Holtby, Mitchell. Maybe McNeill, but I’m guessing he’s approaching his expiration date.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions

With the graduation of prospects, plus Eakin and Orlov up with the Caps right now, then some trades, Sjogren heading back to Sweden, and some other prospects not panning out, it’s definitely an older roster in Hershey.

As far as Caps prospects playing pro hockey, the 2 goalies, Holtby and Grubauer (in SC).

Kundratek, the dman acquired in the Bouchard/NYR trade, turns 22yo later this month and has this year and next season remaining on his ELC.

Flemming and Mitchell it’s wait and see but if I was forced to say, my reaction is that Flemming has more NHL upside than Mitchell from what I have seen of the two in juniors, camps and with Hershey, so far.

As far as McNeill, it depends on how you define a prospect, but he’s under contract for this season and next so still worth keeping an eye on, IMO.

(as far as SC, the Washington contracts are Grubauer, Paquette and Stevenson; don’t think I’m leaving anyone off)

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

Oops, forgot about Flemming and Kundratek (being a trade, I forgot he’s on his ELC). But, yes, I was mostly thinking about the fact that Eakin and Orlov are currently in DC. And that Grubauer is in SC. I was looking at upside in Hershey. They’re in it to win every year, I’m sure they’re not concerned about the lack of Caps prospects as long as they win.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions

1. HER – K. Aucoin
2. BRI – T. Frischmon
3. HER – B. Holtby

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Some nice pix of the Bears’ warmup from Kyle.

http://www.sweetesthockeyonearth.com/2011/12/04/photos-bears-warm-up-in-bridgeport/

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions

really love those throwback sweaters

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Why does Braden have to be so photogenic?

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by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, that pic looking right up his nose is really charming.

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 4, 2011 8:13 PM EST up reply actions

Why do some people say “photogenic” when they mean “hot?”

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by Gould Old Days on Dec 4, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

seriously

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Who is Kyle?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

tonight’s schedule:
Detroit at Colorado, 8 pm
Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 pm
Calgary at Vancouver, 9 pm

go Detroit, go Anaheim, and I don’t care.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 6:55 PM EST reply actions

Go Calgary. Not that I care, but I hate Vancouver.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

Go Detroit, Bruce, Inginla …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

Hey RB … I had the mis/fortune to be graced with Docciavelli’s presence during the Pens-Caps game. Unfortunately, I only had one chance to tell a nearby Pens fan to “Eat a Fucking Porcupine”, which to give Docc and his father credit, they laughed at. Several round of beers on them and taking one of my tickets … it was, dare I say, pretty fun. Except losing to the Pens part.

Anyways, we were just shooting the shit and wondering whether a Rink pick-up game could be a platform to help out with your fundraising efforts. Was thinking of throwing in there a couple of pairs of tickets to help out as well. Tried getting in touch with you about it …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

got your message, sorry I haven’t gotten back to you. busy at work and then slacking all weekend.

Anyways, yes, I’m sure we could do a combo Rink pick-up/fundraising! I’ve been hoping to pull something together (happy hour and raffle?) but haven’t had the time or resourced to pull it off alone.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Just posted a FanShot to gauge interest. Note: I retired from any organizational duties

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

Pre-mature post -a-reply FAIL. FWIW, I’m poor on the time department but … resources, I can chip in. Rally up your fellow Rink Rabbits and try to come up with something. Docc said he pitch in

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:57 PM EST up reply actions

check your email. let me know if those could help your fundraiser

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

also: Docciavelli is good peeps. he tries very hard to donate lots of money, and then the Pens lay a turd.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 7:35 PM EST up reply actions

Docc is fun to banter with … Doesn’t mean I’ll pass up the opportunity to shove it in his face when his Pens lay a turd.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

docc is good people.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 4, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

i know, SME, I know … How’s your Japanese holding up these days?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

It’s probably pretty rusty. I try to at least write in it every now and then, or think, or just really use it in any manner to try and stay on top of it. But it’s not where I’d like it to be; though it could probably be picked back up pretty easily. Unfortunately I don’t get many real chances to use it.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 4, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions

That’s what happened to me after my 5th year studying it in high school. It’s a shame … still keep in contact with your host fam?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:06 PM EST up reply actions

Send letters back and forth every now and then. Not a ton of contact, but still keep in touch.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 4, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions

Bruce vs. the Trap. I have no idea how this could possibly go terribly, terribly wrong.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:13 PM EST reply actions

Seems like the pendulum is swinging back to “the trap” these days across the league. Maybe it’s just me …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions

I have noticed the same thing. Perhaps CBA adjustment can reset things again, without the need for a lockout this time.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

I blame it on the the NHL’s tacit acceptance of obstruction and interference

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

Ditto

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions

Hey guys. Anyone have a feed of any game? I went to atdhe.tv, but it requires a plug-in, which I’m not crazy about downloading.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:18 PM EST reply actions

DET-COL

http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=73193&tid=226636&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

Do they have one there for Ducks-Wild?

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

Yep. All hockey currently being televised in the world is linked there.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

Also, links for all hockey games: http://www.lshunter.tv/hockey-live-streaming-video.html

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

That worked.

Has anyone downloaded the plug-in for the atdhe site?

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

I did, long ago, on a former computer, but now I try to avoid having to dl such things, unless the video is going to be way better.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

~~I tried …~~ What Aliceanna said below

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

I got the same one … I just waited for the annoying ad to close, then for some reason it’s working. Think it’s Link 2.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, Ducks score!

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:19 PM EST reply actions

As I have to stream, I chose to start with DET-COL, so I wasn’t watching, but OTF tells me Bruce’s team has scored one to take the 1-0 lead.

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hello, Alice! I finally joined twitter, what’s your handle?

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

Hiya Birdie!

Ha! Yay! The allure of nonstop hockey information got you, eh? ;)

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by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions

no, I’m @rockinredbirdie.
sk8 finally got me to break down and join 2011.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah that took a lot of arm-twisting :)

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t like it when I’m the last person to find out Chris Clark is at Kettler because I’m not on twitter :)

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

Twitter is a fantabulous news source. There is a lot of “I’m putting on my underwear” type crap, but you’ll figure out who to follow and who not to.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

I think I’ll be using Twitter for hockey and only hockey. My facebook is already full of “I’m putting on my underwear” crap.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t do Facebook. I don’t really need to know who’s going on a date, who’s kids pooped for the first time, etc.

Nice guys finish first, but sometimes the season is awfully long.
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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t really need to know who’s going on a date, who’s kids pooped for the first time, etc.

Just like here, you can skip the crap and ignore it. It’s been a good networking platform for me from a professional standpoint.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions

Facebook is better than LinkedIn?

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn’t necessarily say that, but then again I don’t use LinkedIn as extensively as Facebook. I reserve LinkedIn for those I really want to connect with professionally. It’s the social aspect of Facebook that (has) and still opens doors for me. Someone knows someone who knows someone, etc, etc …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

LinkedIn can get obnoxious too. Lately it seems to be trying to be like Facebook.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

the unfortunately result of allowing my former gymnasts, a couple of old high school friends, and some cousins to friend me. I never knew I had so many drama queens in my life. facebook eliminates the distance that makes friendship possible.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

heh

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

It’s all about the lists … Choose your lists wisely and I think it’s a phenomenal resource for news — similar to the Rink’s morning Caps’ clips with links, etc.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t use the lists effectively, although I actually created a new one today; not sure how it will go and whether I will keep or delete. Do you have any recommendations as to lists to follow?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions

I have my own hockey list, and since I’ve had to start following a ton of people for work, the hockey list is all I read. I need to trim it because I’ve added a lot of people indiscriminately, but I like it so much better than my standard timeline.

I haven’t checked other people’s hockey lists, but I’m sure that’s a worthwhile endeavor to find new follows.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions

I follow too many people but seem to have added 2 more today (thanks to this thread, ha ha)

I definitely looked at some lists early on; there are some media lists I used at the beginning but didn’t follow them and lost track.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions

I warn that if you follow me, there’s 2-5 work tweets every night (which can be useful to learn what’s coming on TV ;) ). Other than that, my tweets tend to be Caps related and then not very frequent.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

What is your Twitter ID?

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

@glendaglamazon, I follow you, so you can find me that way pretty easily. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

What’s the etymology of the name?

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions

It was a character I created back in the stone age of the ’90s when I had a zine—the Glamazine. A friend and I created the Glamazon Movement in 1994ish (before the term was used primarily to describe supermodels), to combine feminism with stereotypical “girly-ness.” Our mantra was that a girl could learn a lot from a drag queen.

Anyway, I wrote under that name for a long time, and when the Internet came along, I migrated that handle to my Internet identity. I’ve considered changing my twitter handle, but it’s more trouble than it’s worth at this point.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions

See that’s the thing. I try to limit the amount of people I follow. Rule of thumb for me I guess, is to not have such a huge differential between whom I follow and those following me, lest I come across as a stalker.

I dunno …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions

On the hockey side of things? Not really … I come straight here for my news. My guess is to start with JP’s if he has any …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks, wasn’t looking for guesses, was curious if you knew of any you’d recommend. Appreciate the reply.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve been relatively inactive on the Twitter-sphere actually … Not quite up to speed with things as of late

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

My hockey list is all the beat writers, a few other beat writers, nhl.com writers, local bloggers, players/coaches, and my hockey-tweeting friends (whether from here, random twitter discoveries, or people I know in person who tweet about hockey).

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions

If I had known you needed that info. asap, I would have emailed you the news :)

Seriously, as others have noted, pros and cons, but I think the pros outweigh the cons.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions

Well, if I had been READING my twitter instead of talking to you, we both would have known! ;)

I did see Brooks and someone else talking to someone (who I later learned was him), but, yeah, Sk8 would have told us. Also, we would have realized Sk8 was there and could have joined her!

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions

Um, wait, you 2 were at practice? where were you, up on the balcony?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions

It wasn’t that crowded and I didn’t see you 2.

Bummed to not say hello and if I missed out on joining you all for some food afterwards.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

I will definitely tweet you in future if we do that again.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions

Yes! We were on the balcony, and I usually check twitter while I’m there, both to find out who else is about, and to learn if I need to be watching anything. I went back and checked my timeline later, and I stopped reading RIGHT before your tweet about Clark. :-/

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

yeah, balcony. Didn’t see you

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

because I was below you all on the glass…I don’t go often but when I do, I usually watch from the balcony unless I have my camera. Funny thing from time to time I can hear people talking up there and I know both of your voices, but didn’t hear either of you. bummer

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions

We were being very quiet, as we were being inappropriate. ;)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions

the balcony was Snarksville, and we were it’s two co-presidents!

also, I figure if I can clearly hear the players from the balcony, it is best that I not loudly say things like “Brooks would look better in bubbles”

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions

Back in the Kolzig days, nowhere better to be than on the balcony.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

from the texts Mr. B was sending me Tuesday, when he watching from the balcony, there were a lot of really choice comments being thrown about

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions

Always are. Balcony is best location, IMO, except when taking pictures.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:46 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, the netting gets in the way. I’m more interested in hearing than taking pics, though, so I’m usually up there.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

no question; when I do go I usually split my time btwn the 2 locations.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions

Snarksville uber alles! :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

I can’t find you. Tweet at me, so I can add you.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions

Hello Boudreau hockey

2-0 Ducks

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:21 PM EST reply actions

Damn. I’ve missed that. I guess I should switch to that game…

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

Debated and decided to watch the first of this game. May switch over to DET COL for the 2nd period.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

I miss vintage Boudreau hockey. I’ve missed it for far too lone

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

It’s a far cry from being just as mesmerizing and sublime, but Brooks’ attempt at channeling his inner-Datsyuk magic at least netted the winner last night.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:24 PM EST reply actions

those 12 seconds were positively goalgasmic. the faceoff. the pass. the goal. oh. my. god.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

Right after Ottawa netted the tying goal to send the game to OT, my better half started her usual rant that the Caps lose every time she goes to a game with me. For some reason I had a feeling the outcome would be different and told her it was her first game this season (FINALLY) and thus she was starting on a clean slate.

Call me superstitious, but she is ABSOLUTELY going to every freakin’ home game from now on. No ifs, ands or buts.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Blink and you missed it.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

I relished the joy on her face when Brooks finished it … slowly, she is converting. soon she’ll join the dark side. mwuhahahaha!

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

What’s going on in the Detroit game other than the goal? Worth watching?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:38 PM EST reply actions

Heatley gets one back for the Wild. 2-1 Ducks after 1.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:44 PM EST reply actions

Not a shocker, given the penalties at the end of the period.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions

still on the 5 on 3 portion, correct?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:46 PM EST up reply actions

He scored in the 5-3. Powerplay time is left when 2P begins.

Nice guys finish first, but sometimes the season is awfully long.
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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 8:46 PM EST up reply actions

thanks, the game summary I was looking at finally caught up with the stats.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:04 PM EST up reply actions

Great, another penalty fest? Bruce is probably ready to throw daggers.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

O’Reilly converts a turnover early in the 2nd to tie it up for Colo.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Dec 4, 2011 8:57 PM EST reply actions

the wings committed a turnover and gave up a goal? FIRE BABCOCK!

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions

Are they still calling for his head in Motown?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:58 PM EST up reply actions

if they’re not, I’m hoping to encourage them. I want them to get a shitty coach, suck it up, and send their fans back into whatever dark holes they crawled out of.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:01 PM EST up reply actions

Not that she has strong opinions on this, or anything. ;)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

the day the Wings finally miss the playoffs, I’m throwing a party

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:05 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll be delighted to attend! Mr. B will be the surly one in the corner, I’m guessing?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

we’ll get him a whiskey to cry into.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

But, what have they done to YOU personally?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions

because of them I have to hear “Our banners go to ELEVEN!” and “SWEEP!” they deserve to suffer, and suffer they will

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

"Our banners go to ELEVEN!" and "SWEEP!"

Courtesy of Mr. RB, I gather?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

HB Banners go to 11, too !

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

You’re hilarious

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions

He looks pretty steamed right now about something.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Dec 4, 2011 8:58 PM EST up reply actions

and that ain’t gonna help. Duchene sticks another behind Howard, from Stats

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Dec 4, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

Conklin, not Howard.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:00 PM EST up reply actions

ah, my bad. : )

Good evening, Aa

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Dec 4, 2011 9:01 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening, bot. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

Now that I see Conklin is in goal, I’m ok with Colorado goals, but rooting for Detroit to win.

and there’s another one, on the PP

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

woo, Stastny, even better

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

Amazing that Lidstrom didn’t manage to clear that puck out of the crease. He’s clearly over the hill and lost it!

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:01 PM EST up reply actions

2-1 Colorado

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 8:59 PM EST reply actions

Man that could have been really bad for Quincey. Accidental headlong into the boards. Looks OK though

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Dec 4, 2011 9:03 PM EST reply actions

Had me cringing there.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:04 PM EST up reply actions

Wow, I went to one of the feeds referenced above. I have NHLN on the TV. The computer feed is about five seconds ahead of my HD TV feed. Probably because of the delay through the DVR, but usually the internet feed is way behind.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:04 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, I have an SD TV on NHLN, and the stream is on my computer. My TV is ahead of the computer stream by a few seconds.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

Wow, almost 10 seconds.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

Weird montage of Bruce’s bleep-laden rant from 24/7 intercut with Semin’s mistakes and Ovi miscues on OTF’s weekly lookback. Way to build a narrative OTF.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:20 PM EST reply actions

I figured it was leading into the Ducks game highlights.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Nope, the weekly review. But really harsh on Semin, especially.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions

considering OTF is an NHL property, it seems to be in astonishingly bad taste.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

I was watching it, I meant in real time it made sense that would be what they were leading in to.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, that’s what I thought at first, too, which is why it took me a sec to wonder what they were showing.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening all.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:21 PM EST reply actions

Hello there, RB!

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Hello Alice!

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening, gf.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

good evening fellow RB

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening fellow RB

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

Wellman ties it up 2-2 for MIN vs ANH

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions

hey RB (or what you said)

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

and again now 3-2 Wild

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening sk8.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

Whoa! Bruce better juice up the firewagon.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

Evening Signore RB

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Good evening Monsieur Christoph

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

Minny just scored tie game in the second

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions

Ovi hit on one of the Sabres was the #2 hit of the week on OTF. (Missed exactly whom the hit was on.)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions

And Bouchard puts up Minny 3-2

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:26 PM EST reply actions

dammit

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

Bruce took a timeout, and looked remarkably composed in talking to the team. Not a lot of F-bombs.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:28 PM EST reply actions

you underestimate Bruce’s ability to work f-bombs into every conversation

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

Well, from the lip-reading I could do, I didn’t see a lot. He’s still trying to make a good impression. ;)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

Evening, ladies and gents! Can’t believe I went looking for an ANA game to watch, and then remembered the patented BB second period collapse.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions

Good evening alex.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

It’s a regular influx! Hi Alex!

Gotta say, as much as I want Bruce to do well, I’m not unhappy to see said collapses happening to a different team.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

Whaddup Alex_k?

Hi. My name is Christoph J. I'm a Caps fan.

by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

Howzit?

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by Gould Old Days on Dec 4, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions

Hey Gouldie.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

’Sup Gouldie.

Hi. My name is Christoph J. I'm a Caps fan.

by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

evening all. or night. or whatever it is

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by Gould Old Days on Dec 4, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

Hello!

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

Pandora just gave me “Carefree Highway” — a song I have not thought about since WMAL played music.

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by Gould Old Days on Dec 4, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

Hello peeps. I’m so mad that hockey is not readily available on TV pretty much every night. Annoying. It really should be.

So I’m watching the Saints/Lions. Go Saints.

by bigeugene on Dec 4, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions

Hello gene

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

’Sup Big?

Hi. My name is Christoph J. I'm a Caps fan.

by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Howdy! You can stream hockey, that’s what the rest of us are doing.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I had GameCenterLive last year so got spoiled by the HD. I think I’m going to have to renew it. Thought I wouldn’t miss it this much.

Plus w/ GCL I could stream it from my PS3, so watch on the big TV.

by bigeugene on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, yes, we po’ folk muddle through with very muddy, tiny streams. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

I can approve of that rooting interest.

Meanwhile, if I didn’t already think the BCS was a joke, I would now. Son and I were texting during the Big Ten game last night. I can’t repeat his last tweet. Wisco is going to be insufferable tomorrow; I will have to avoid the OT thread

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, I’m a Wisconsin alum, but clearly too mature to be as insufferable as Wisco. :)

by bigeugene on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

Heh.

That roughing the kicker penalty hurt. Next play would have been a touchdown without it.

I have to imagine what pisses everyone as much as losing is watching Michigan getting a better bowl. There’s no excuse for that.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

oh. my. GAWD! have you seen the splash page for the Panthers website?

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions

That’s what I was describing to you yesterday! Bizarre, isn’t it?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

beyond bizarre! besides, I don’t think tomorrow is really “battle for first.” Caps are still too far behind

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, as someone pointed out, unless tomorrow’s game is worth 6 points, the Kitties pretty much have a guarantee of being in 1st afterwards, no matter what happens.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

but, you know, I won’t complain too much about Theo’s eyes….

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

They are lovely, if in a jarringly out-of-place-seeming helmet.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

there was a helmet?
;-)

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

My only issue was the part you pointed out, not exactly a battle for first directly, but it adds up.

It’s not like the Caps marketing crew avoided this type of stuff in the old days. Don’t pay attention anymore, so no idea what they do now.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

They still need to fill the arena.

And it’s a great narrative.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone else have non-caps sweaters? I blame my mom for the plethora of Bruins + Habs jerseys …

Gretzky (Oilers + Kings + Rangers), Robitaille (Kings), Blake (Kings), Messier (Oilers + Rangers), Kurri (Oilers + Kings), Coffey (Oilers), Orr (Bruins), Esposito (Bruins), Cheevers (Bruins), Hull (Chicago), Lafleur (Montreal), Dryden (Montreal) Eruzione (USA), Selanne (Jets), Clark (Toronto), Stevens (NJ), Bure (Vancouver), Larianov (Wings), Probert (Wing), Datsyuk (Wings), McCarthy (Wings), Howe (Wings), Federov (Wings)

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST reply actions

holy shit, that’s a nice sweater collection. I only have one: Kolzig

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Like I said. Blame it on my mother.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

That is a serious fucking collection, Christoph.

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

My mom was/is a FANATIC … I suppose being a Canadian contributes to that. In all seriousness, it was her who really planted the seed for the love of the game that my brother and I have. It was her who dragged our little behinds to the Capital Centre regularly and watch every freakin Caps game on TV.

I heart her. She’s the definition of hockey mom in my book …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Come on folks … ‘Fess up. There’s gotta be at least a few Caps’ fans here that have other teams’ sweaters …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

I have a lightning sweater I bought in the early 90s because I liked the design and they were new to the league. Haven’t worn it in a long time.

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by Gould Old Days on Dec 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

Those were all the rage at my high school, especially amongst the wiggers.

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t have any sweaters yet, can’t afford them. I have a long list of those I want, though.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

Team USA?

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 4, 2011 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Sure, why not?

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

My sweater collection is a little odd

Caps, Team USA (1998ish), Zamboni, and this:

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

That’s pretty! Who are the team?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions

It’s not a real team. Just something the Walt Disney Corporation made up.

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 4, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, probably explains the nice design then! :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions

Classy jeans

I intended to post this last night, but game night is too hyped up…

What does it say about our team that you might have to think for a few minutes to identify the player wearing these bedazzled jeans?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:41 PM EST reply actions

pic fail?

I don’t know why the pic didn’t show up…

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

that there is more than 1 Russian on the team.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

The wearer of those jeans isn’t Russian. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

ha, Czech? Swedish?

You will only shock me if it is one of the Americans or Canadians

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Not a North American, you are correct. I think our NA players would all about die before wearing such things. Although I do seem to recall some story about Hendy and/or Brads putting on Ovi’s bizarre sweat/jeans in the locker room, on a dare.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Now it makes sense why Sjogren went home.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

He didn’t like his perfectly sensible European fashion sense being mocked?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:53 PM EST up reply actions

All I get is a red X.

But I’m guessing the wearer is under 23.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

nope.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

God, not Backstrom… I know he has some questionable taste in clothing but that is just painful, not to mention unflattering.

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

nope. wearer was born in a country that no longer exists.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

And not North American.

You’re going to freak me out if it’s Hamrlik. Or Vokoun.

I started to set the bar at 25, which would have made a big difference. I see alex is scared it’s Backstrom.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Where is Queer Eye for the Straight Guy when you need it?

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Ding Ding Ding!

That is the sparkly rear of our #1 goalie.

And, like I said, it’s amazing that, on our team, it took that long to figure out. I like to think it bespeaks an adventurousness in dress seldom seen in an NHL club. ;)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

and I just want everyone to know that when Alice and I first saw what Vokoun was wearing, we were doubled over in laughter for at least a minute.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

And I still haven’t seen the photo.

Actually, if you think about it.. Vokoun’s a chatty guy. I could see him having the type of personality that would dress a bit, um, trendy?

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t know why it didn’t show up in the first post, but it did for me in the second post. Maybe refresh the page?

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

It showed up for me in both posts. Thank you for that, Alice. ;)

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

Oops! I guess i should have heeded my own advice about refreshing before I reposted. Ah well, at least I put in a subject line for easy collapsing. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

Good sjuggestion, it worked.

Eh, not nearly as bad as I was expecting. But… interesting.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions

Who the heck took that picture?

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

I did. But Birdie was an instigator. All penalties go to her. ;)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Alzner

by Rather Bengt on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, man, if Karl had been wearing these jeans, along with the salmon cardie and the uggs, well, his saintliness would have protected him, I’m sure.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

we really should have gotten a picture of that outfit.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

don’t blame this on me! You have to learn to control yourself when someone goads you into taking pictures of bedazzled rears.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Heh, this is true. And I’m sitting here annoyed that I didn’t think to snap Karl’s getup. I think I need to start a blog tracking the fashion choices of our players. It would surely be amusing (to me, at least).

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Green

by bigeugene on Dec 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Green was dressed pretty similarly, but his jeans were bedazzle-free.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

link

Maybe I don’t pay close enough attention, but it surprised me to see Suter speaking out like this.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:42 PM EST reply actions

oh, poor baby, he had to switch his d partner. poor poor thing. and “We’re going to have to have a little talk with [the coaches] and figure it out.”??? If I’m Barry Trotz, I’d tell Suter where he can shove that idea.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Surprises me to hear a hockey player speak that explicitly about dissatisfaction with coaching decisions.

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Me, too, especially this player.

RB, fwiw, I took it more to be about reacting to the impact on the whole group more so than him specifically.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

http://video.canadiens.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=66&id=139770

ok, wow, just wow, all convo about the Florida splash page after you see this.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST reply actions

That linked me to something that I wish I could unsee. Conversation about what I saw would be clumsily articulated shrieks of pain (and/or horrified laughter).

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

Someone tweeted it at Hal Gill; I saw it when he commented back to the person.

Skillsy75 Hal Gill
"@ctdcurrie: @Skillsy75 bit.ly/tNRJMl Please make sure to give Price his due over this!"

Gill’s reply: “I just threw up in my mouth a little bit”

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions

that’s not helping me like Carey Price

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

ha, that comment made no sense; it should have read all convo about the Florida splash page will end after you see this.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, man. That’s somethin’ else!

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions

nice screen

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:59 PM EST reply actions

Varly had no chance on that …

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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Ducks tie the game; about time given the zone time this period

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions

Minnesota has the lead again.

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:17 PM EST reply actions

Fluky goal to put the opposition ahead? It’s how Bruce rolls…

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 10:17 PM EST reply actions

At least the Ducks are scoring goals.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions

I just finished watching Amazing Race. Thanks to Wisco, I knew who got eliminated before I turned it on. You should never ever tweet reality television. Ugh.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions

Especially TAR, since it airs at different times everywhere depending on football. We had to stop having TAR WatchParties because there was no way for everyone to watch at the same time.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

I have the DVR set to record an hour after finish to ensure I never miss it.

Nice guys finish first, but sometimes the season is awfully long.
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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

That’s wise.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

same it’s a pain with that show

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Please don’t say anymore

I recorded to watch later tonight.

thanks in advance

by sk84fun_dc on Dec 4, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

I would never.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

If you don’t want spoilers, you have to avoid twitter.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve been on twitter for nearly a year and have never seen a reality tv spoiler. That’s probably a result of whom I follow, but I think it’s an unwritten rule.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

And that’s why people should WatchParty rather than Twitter if they want to discuss their shows. :D

/shameless work promotion

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Just out of curiosity, is WP kind of like Television Without Pity only in the moment? Because that site is a hotbed of internet wankery.

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

And that question reads pretty bitchy, but it wasn’t meant that way.

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by alex_k on Dec 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

No offense taken, I love TWoP (or, I used to, back when I had time to read other TV-related things), and I love that some of our WPs get pretty snarkalicious. But I also have a great time in wholly positive WPs.

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

Depends on the show and the people in the WP. Sometimes we’re snarky, but we’re usually fans of the show, so we’re not downright mean. Except this summer when I was forced to do The Bachelorette. I warned everyone that it was going to get really mean, and it was hilarious. :)

by Aliceanna on Dec 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

Probably true. Since I don’t watch reality tv, I don’t have to care.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 10:27 PM EST up reply actions

I get enough reality TV with hockey.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

This.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 4, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

I find myself rooting for the Wild. I want Boudreau to have the same record as Hunter did after two games. I don’t want it to look like the Caps fired the wrong guy.

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by STLSpidey on Dec 4, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions