Third Period Open Thread
The teams trade goals and... Karl Alzner fought? Friday the 13th indeed. Third period ahead...
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KILL TB!
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Alzner ought to get the star treatment. I.e., someone skates over and cross checks Downie in the nose.
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I hope Hunter puts cash on the board to the tune of a game-check for whoever either runs Downie through the glass, or punches Stamkos in the face.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Didn’t see what Stamkos did, but you know I agree with you 100% regarding Downie.
Simply can’t stand around while a guy like Downie goads a guy like Alzner into a fight. The 5 minutes alone makes it a bad deal, and the message it sends to the rest of the league is crippling.
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No, gotta be retaliation against Downie. And brutal retaliation.
I’m pretty sure something will go down.
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Oh, right. Gotcha.
I understand now.
Stamkos can be a bit liberal with his stick sometimes, which is what I figured had happened. Thanks for the explanation.
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Yeah, an eye-for-an-eye type thing. I don’t think a filthy little sociopath like Downie will be deterred by a little rough stuff. Gotta hit ‘em where it hurts when they go after Alzner – Downie isn’t sufficiently important to make anything they do to him worth it.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Downie could get along in the league without his ratbastard agitating shit, which makes said shit even more aggravating to the viewer. I would enjoy someone teaching some perspective to him.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
Sounds just like another shithea, named Carcillo.
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by RedBirdie on Jan 13, 2012 8:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Downie might have more talent. Guys like that, you wonder why they have to be assholes.
"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."
Downie is definitely a better hockey player than Carcillo, but neither of those guys would disappear to the AHL if they didn’t play as dirty as they do.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
I love Alan May’s tweets.
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Folks just know that they edited out all the parts where I beat @MayHockeyCSN down!
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by discuit on Jan 13, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
alzner's fight
already on hockeyfights:
http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/108727
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Shit, that was a scary sight, Alzner fighting Downie.
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 8:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m glad he didn’t take his helmet off. And he landed a good punch on Downie’s chin. That’s good for a first fight.
by brazilianbeast on Jan 13, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Holy Shit. Wizards down 92-58 to the 76ers.
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You seem surprised.
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92-58 at the end of the third quarter. I know they are bad, but that’s just ridiculous.
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Is that good or bad,, I feel for Ivan Carter
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 8:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
“hopefully they played to win” thanks marty turco
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At the risk of being accused of sucking up, can I say that Laich is one of my favorite players in the NHL. I wrote a piece about how he should have been the Ducks number 1 target if he hit the open market. I also said I’d trade Bobby Ryan for him straight up. I just love the way he plays the game.
Hmmm. Ryan for Laich straight up? I might do that.
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Sign me up for that trade! Hard work is all well and good, but Ryan is a lot more talented. Laich is also signed for 6 years at 4.5. Lots of risk for the holder of that contract, IMO.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but he’s the type of player the Ducks really need. A solid two way forward who can put up 50+ points and set a good example every night.
I don’t think Laich alone gets you Ryan, but I think I’d ask for Laich in any deal for Bobby Ryan. Then again, it’s not like fleecing Bob Murray is a monumental task.
I know you don’t want to lose Getzlaf, but what, in your opinion, would it take to get Getzlaf if Laich was in the return package?
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
I value Getzlaf way more than I value Bobby. Probably Laich, Carlsson at least one first round pick and I’d probably ask for Johanssen. If I’m a gm. That’s where I have to start the negotiation.
Getzlaf is a top center, who plays a physical game. He’ll frustrate the shit out of every team in the east. You’re talking about a guy who will get physical with Chara. He’ll fight when he has to. He’s almost a Point per game guy in the post season. It’s been a rough season, but the guy could definitely lead you to a cup.
I worry that Mike Babcock would hunt down and kill everyone on the team that trades for him. Babbles loves Getzlaf more than Boudreau loves Laich.
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Really? I haven’t paid much attention to Babcock since he went to Detroit, because I hate Detroit. I’ve never noticed much of what he said about Getzlaf.
The Detroit players said Babcock absolutely loves Getzlaf. There was a lot of chatter about it leading up to the Olympics.
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But he’s coached against him a few playoff series, right?
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. I firmly believe if the Ducks survive that Detroit series, then Sidney Crosby is still Cupless. I don’t wish career ending injury on anyone that isn’t Niclas Kronwall, but I got very tired of having to hear about Crosby.
If Nik Lidstrom hadn’t had testicle surgery from the Chicago series and Datsyuk wasn’t skating on one foot, Crosby doesn’t have a Cup.
How I wish.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
fuck, pens got some many questionable calls go their way that series. Fucking gift wrapped for them. my husband is a Detroit fan, so there is a deep an abiding hatred of that particular series in our house.
While I wouldn’t exactly wish career-ending injury on the guy, Sid is a) a fucking hypocritical asshole; b) just plain not a nice person, and apparently never has been. Fuck him.
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You mean like an uncalled TMM for 30 seconds?
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
don’t get me all riled up! Fucking fucking fucking Penguins. FUCK!
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I knew the f-bombs would start. Glad to see them.
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I’m really kind of feel bad for tossing so many. i can take them to twitter.
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okay :) more like myself, less morose and depressing and threatening to move back to Duluth.
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I watched one of the games when he came back, and he gave someone a two hander right in front of the net as the play was going the other way. That dude is no angel. I hate how sports stars in general are sanctified, but only some of them. As a comm scholar, sports rhetoric fascinates me.
Crosby is a dirty player with his stick. When Cherry called him out on HNIC, my jaw about dropped, because a Canadian actually said it. They just don’t see that stuff when The Anointed One does it.
Malkin’s actually even dirtier. I can’t understand why no one ever talks about his slew foots, or his elbows, or kicking Lecavalier in the helmet.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
I have borderline players on my team. Perry does some dirty shit from time to time, but I’m a firm believer that almost every player does it. For me the line is always intent to injure. Slashing a dude hurts, but it takes a lot to break a shin.
Ha, calling Perry borderline is very generous. That guy is flat out dirty.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 13, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think Corey is dirty. I think he does what everyone else does, only more often. He’s definitely crossed the line a few times. But, he’s an agitator. As I said, it’s stuff everybody does, he just does it more often.
Not everybody throws blatant elbows or knee drops goalies in the spine. He does do a lot of other shit that other agitators do, but he often goes above and beyond the call of duty. He has been better the past year or so, but that guy is still a scumbag.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 13, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Need a reason to hate a Shark?
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I get so tired of “Caps are Sharks East!” please, bitches, Caps were underachieving in the playoffs before the Sharks were even a twinge in the NHL’s groin.
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Olie the Goalie makes me sad. I loved that team that went to the Finals. Also, Peter fucking Bondra, man. Damn that guy could play!
I have but on jersey, and it’s an Olie. Love that guy.
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yeah, and Peter Fucking Bondra is the fucking man. Watching him play in the alumni game last year was fucking orgasmic.
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the only guy who gets called out for being a dirty fucker on that team is Cooke and everyone is always so thrilled to recite the “He’s reformed!” narrative. team full of dirty guys.
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I do, too. You wouldn’t get Laich and Johansson, simply because the Caps can’t afford to lose any more Cs with Backstrom out after Bourque’s elbow.
I don’t think I’d give up Carlson, pending contract negotiations. If he wants too much money, which GMGM certainly knows by now, then that changes my stance. He’s probably a deal-breaker for just about anything the Ducks want to put together.
Caps have COL’s 1st and their own, so they may not mind parting with one of the picks to get a second bonafide 1C on a value contract, but all of those together isn’t going to fly, I don’t think.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
The Ducks have a few extra centers they could package in the deal. I think it becomes more doable if Backstrom comes back. I could see it as an overpay, but after watching Murray give up Lupul and Gardiner for a player he should have been able to sign as a UFA, Beauchemin, I have to start thinking about making teams overpay and then being talked down. I just don’t trust my GM.
If you’re talking about Backstrom going to Anaheim, that ain’t gonna happen on a 10 year 6.7 AAV deal. In terms of productivity, Backstrom and Getzlaf are roughly equivalent, but Backstrom’s been more durable up to this point. We’ll see what happens with this don’t-say-the-word-its-a-week-long-migraine-not-a-concussion-dammit going forward, but that’s as close to a one-for-one trade as you’re going to come up with.
Given that Backstrom is three years younger, I think I’d take him at this point.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
No, I meant that parting with Laich and Johanssen becomes easier when you have Backstrom and Getzlaf in the line up.
Oh, yeah. I wouldn’t bat an eye if that were the return and Backstrom weren’t looking like he’s concussed.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Bruce Boudreau absolutely loves the guy. “He completes us.” Bruce is president-for-life of the Brooks Laich fan club. We can’t get the guy to shut up at our weekly worship sessions.
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by RedBirdie on Jan 13, 2012 9:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh you’ll see some real sucking up if the Ducks get Laich while BB is coaching them.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 13, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
come on.. more goals! more pressure! MORE WINS!
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MOAR GOALS! MOAR WINS! MOAR FURY!
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by RedBirdie on Jan 13, 2012 9:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Could decide their season? Their season is decided – they’re headed for the lottery or right outside it. I’m hoping for right outside it.
In fact, just far enough down to miss Galchenyuk.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:01 PM EST reply actions
I wish the Ducks would take the “Fail for Nail” campaign a little more seriously. Although, I wish I would have seen more of him at the World Juniors so I’d know what I was getting myself into.
He was creating scoring chances as an underager at that tournament, so that’s a big positive. He projects as an above-average 1st overall pick, as best I can tell.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
We’re finally heading for a top pick and I can’t help but feel that there might not be that standout #1 guy. You know where I can catch some Major Junior games. I read scouting reports, but I really need to watch more of these kids play.
You can find feeds occasionally, and the Memorial Cup is usually on NHL Network.
Corey Promman (@coreypronman) thinks that this draft is loaded in the lottery and not so great after that. Anything in the top 6 is going to be pretty good with one of Yakupov, Grigorenko, Murray, Dumba, Galchenyuk, and Forsberg.
Other than that, it’s all about reading up as much as you can and trying to put together the pieces for yourself.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Pomminville. 3-2 Sabres over Leafs.
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Has our anaheim friend seen the Andrew Gordon first goal GIF yet?
But still.. where did the lighter fluid come from?
Best first goal celebration EVAH.
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by RedBirdie on Jan 13, 2012 9:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Here You Go.
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by STLSpidey on Jan 13, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
wasn’t Lil’Gordo’s first NHL game the Miracle of 34th Street?
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I mean that in a “Andrew Gordon is all sorts of awesome” not in a “you have the wrong game” way.
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Nope. It was at home. He’s in red, dontcha know.
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You meant first game, not first game with a goal. My bad.
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I wasn’t clear in the first place. trying to do too many things.
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wash
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Icing after a shift mostly spent in their own zone with Kundratek on the ice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Kundratek moves it along. Good one kid.
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Huh? He didn’t have to ice it there, and he got himself into that situation trying to skate it out.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
I just meant he cleared it when they had pressure. Finally cleared it.
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1 SOG in the last 18 minutes.
Not a way to keep a lead.
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2-0 Pens. Malkin catches up to Ovi with his 18th.
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The Bolts tiredness should be showing now. This is where we have to jump on them. Jump! Jump, I say!
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Sorry I’m late. I was at a friend’s house who has no tv.
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Good evening and – who the heck doesn’t have a tv in 2012?
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But, but, they can’t watch Swamp People or Moonshiners.
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Lots of people my age don’t have TVs and watch stuff on laptops only. Not the mega sports fans, of course.
my brother has a TV, but won’t pay for cable. and no HD antenna, so they only watch DVDs and whatever can stream over Xbox. I find this absurdly odd, but that’s because I pay all sorts of money so I can watch CSN and MASN. Cannot live without my local sports!
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red solo cup on the organ. nice.
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come on with the fucking shots!
get in the damn TBL zone.
Am I alone here with the angst? Should be 5-1. Can’t sit back and learn how to be soft again.
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Yotes pull to within 1. 4-3 Jackets. Vrbata with his 22nd!! His fucking 22nd!!
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remember when Ovie would hit 22 by December? Le Sigh.
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Hey, a SOG. And I’m okay with something that vanilla hoping from a rebound from Rolo.
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Jeebus. Semin is snakebit.
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No no no. He’s “enigmatic” so he’s supposed to tease you like that.
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Sashacares meter reading: Robert Downie Jr.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Someone here has a sig line along the lines of: “Don’t try to understand Sahsa. Just ride the wave.” I find it is the only way to deal with watching him.
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Yeah, it took me forever to realize why people were calling MoJo ‘Mackan’. Same deal.
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The Caps have been an Eastern Conference favorite of mine for a while, so I appreciate learning these things.
You’re quite welcome. :-)
We also call Cody Eakin Squeaks.
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REALLY?! Capitals have nicknames for everyone, some of the strangest ones. Sometimes multiple ones. Jeff Schultz is Sarge, Mr. Nasty, Giraffe…..
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I want capitals goals.make it happen.
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don’t tempt me. It was a terrible day and I am doing my best not to unleash my bad mood (and the strong of f-bombs that come with it) on my understanding and caring Rink friends.
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::fucking hug::
But really, sorry to hear that. Hopefully a Caps win will lead into a good 3 day weekend for you.
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no, really, thanks guys. Having some personal and professional meltdowns right now. and hockey is my escape. everyone here has always been SO incredibly supportive of me and my various dramas, but I don’t want to take things out ob your guys, or dump everything in my life on you.
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STAY IN THE FUCKING CREASE!
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Orlov just saved a goal by slightly tipping that puck.
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Ha, Orlov is , fuck I got this crease.
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ha, Orlov is , fuck I got this crease.
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ATTA BOY TROY!
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:24 PM EST reply actions
You fuck with Alzner with a vile piece of shit like Downie, run their stars. It’s a totally different game if he has to look at Stamkos or MSL beat to shit afterwards.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
If you aren’t following Jeremy Roenick, start. He’s off on some sort of a rant that I can’t yet figure out.
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Damn ,St Louis is tiny
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hate the current personnel, from GM on down. but I don’t hate them quite the same way I hate Pittsburgh. no matter who plays for Pittsburgh, no matter how badly the deliberately fucking tank their fucking season so they can have a better chance at the fucking #1 fucking overall pick, I fucking hate them.
/Bruce Moment.
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The only Pittsburgh player who is immune and still someone I care about is Brent Johnson.
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okay, I like Johnny and always will.
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Yes, if St Louis wasn’t a garden gnome he wouldn’t have gone flying
by Beakers Lab on Jan 13, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
To be fair, stater ws just looking after his teammate
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That’s what happens when a little guy goes shoulder to shoulder with a big guy. I don’t know if that’s interference.
St. Stecks was cleared of wrongdoing upon his arrival in Toronto.
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Well – silver lining, no Stamkos on the PP.
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Stamkos only got 2, Brouwer got 4.
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So…shouldn’t it be 4-on-4 and then 5-4?
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Seems that way, doesn’t it?
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Called boarding clearly that was not a board since if anything he hit him away from the wall. Really wish the NHL would make the refs have to answer for horrible calls like that
I was just thinking that. Are the refs ever held accountable?
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Depends. Supposedly these college basketball refs will face punishment…. While missing a TMM call happens occasionally in hockey, it’s pretty rare in basketball.
I could have sworn Joe just said “on this ice cheek.”
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Fuck
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yes, it should nt be a minor
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I still don’t understand how TB20 gets a fucking roughing call when he get’s jumped by Stamkos, who ALREADY HAS HIS GLOVES OFF. just an embarrasment for the officials on that one
In more good news, it’s 3-0 Pens. Kennedy.
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If I’m Boucher, I’m pulling the goalie right now.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions
Hamrlik is like fucking Poti with less offensive upside. Fuck.
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NO GOAL MOTHERFUCKERS!
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Sorry. That’s a goal my friend.
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Should be a fun final 3 minutes.
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All started with fucking refs pulling an Edmonton on us
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Wouldn’t have scored that if he had be appropriately tossed for instigating…
RAMPAGE
by JediChewbacca on Jan 13, 2012 9:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No worries. We got this.
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Malone can fucking kiss my ass. Douchebag.
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Who the fuck cares?
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I said I want some FUCKING Capitals goals and I want to see them right FUCKING now and I don’t know what this is so FUCKING hard to understand you FUCKING shitbums! Pull your FUCKING asses out of your FUCKING heads and score some FUCKING goals!
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by RedBirdie on Jan 13, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Troy FUCKING Brouwer is the FUCKING man. He scored that FUCKING goal tr put this FUCKING game away. FUCK YEAH!
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and I am totally the FFP champ at the Rink. hands down. I own FPP like T.Slo owned NCC/60 last season.
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Man, seriously, fuck that mulleted beak-nose beadyeyed static zap.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions
KHTD is fucking right. Stamkos is goal scoring machine, but his fucking limp dicked instigating ass wipe also.
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all sorts of awesome. fucking awesome.
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brouwer should have turned and said something to him right there. picked up a hat and gave it to him, woulda been epic
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Hahahahaa, I would have died laughing.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
With that big stretch mark?
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Except for the scar, and the “can’t touch St Louis” look he gives the refs.
New rule: can’t touch French Canadien dwarves (St Loius; Briere)
by ShootTheBullets on Jan 13, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
ok TB20 with the empty netter for the hat-trick
by Beakers Lab on Jan 13, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Fuck and yes. More predictions like this, please.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Wait – I’m supposed to do the predicting.
(Nice pull!!)
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i can’t see! What happened?
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Brooksie pressured MSL along the boards, got the puck and shot it to TB, who scored EN from the blue line.
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MUTHAFUCKIN’ HATTRICK!
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Dammit locker playing the system
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i still cant believe Semin hit the post and crossbar on consecutive shots. Both of them were great curl and drag shots, too
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Someone tell fucking Whyno to just report the game; no fucking predictions
He cannot have played sports before not to know the jinx rule-STFU if things are going well.
by ShootTheBullets on Jan 13, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions
/throws packers hat across bedroom
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Can Brouwer get his 4th?
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The palpitations continues
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dude. Hold on. 10 seconds.
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well, that was a little too fucking heart attacking inducing for my fucking liking.
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Motherfucker
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And, you know, CAN SOMEONE NAIL VOKES’ ASS TO THE CREASE PLEASE?
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Not Dale Hunter, apparently.
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wooo! hey they got there.
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No excuse for letting Tampa score three.
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Amen. Can’t coast with a lead, and clear the fucking zone.
by ShootTheBullets on Jan 13, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, Vokoun got third, I guess the list was in ink a few seconds before the game ended
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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 13, 2012 9:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fuck everyone.
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I was told there would be no math…terbathion
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, I closed my drapes so I’m out
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Um. Somehow JP has the recap up already.
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No kidding.
Here’s the recap
http://www.japersrink.com/2012/1/13/2705986/recap-caps-4-bolts-3#comments
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At the end of regulation our FPP stands at an even 100. nice work everyone
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I’m self appointing myself as the fuck stat keeper.
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I hate that they scored 3. I won’t want to watch Stamkos’ fucking ratso face as he scores a goal he shouldn’t even be on the fucking ice for.
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Birds are majestic, but he just looks like the only thing he does is molt feathers, spill millet out of the side of his mouth, and soil Damien Cox columns.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 13, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Is there any recourse for epic fuck-ups by officials? I mean, obviously, if Tampa had pulled out the win, we’d be screwed. But I’m so very, very angry that they even let that beady-eyed, mullet-wearing ratface on the ice, I want his goal number stripped from him.
nope. At least the nHL hasn’t demonstrated any recourse. these guys keep fucking up and keep officiating.
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Steven Stamkos vs Troy Brouwer scrum
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