The all star captains have been named: Lidstrom and E. Staal. While I'm ok with the nod to Lidstrom based on oh I don't know his whole career, but Staal? Had this event been anywhere else, Staal isn't even in the running.
Which sort of leads nicely into this next bit of news. There is a story going around that Sid Crosby will sit out of the all star game in protest of the head shots. Look, I love Sid but he's vanilla. He's not going to sit out. Period. He'll go and if he can't play, he'll make nice just like he did in Montreal. He's the NHL corporate boy. He knows his role (plus he was voted in. He's bright enough to know that fans want to see him there; he will not disappoint). However I wonder if that rumor had anything to do with Crosby not being named one of the captains.
Or is the league *gasp* trying to expose other players? Say it's not so! What will all the haters do when Sid and Ovie are not "shoved down their throats"?
The Panthers coasted to a 2-0 lead over Atlanta only to watch the Thrash score two goals in the last two minutes of the game to push it to a shootout. Atlanta won. Florida is finding new and creative ways to lose games. If there is a case study in contraction, may I give you exhibit A.
Finally there are game on TV tonight that I actually care about. Granted I won't be able to see two of them (the wings play the pens so that will be blacked out and the Buffalo v Montreal game is on Versus) so that leaves me Colorado and Vancouver. Starting at 9 my time. Stupid time zones. My dog Max is a patient sort of guy but he won't wait that long for an end of the game potty break.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
It's Friday.....ooh and a three day weekend
You know, I work as a government lackey and while there are not many perks in my line of work, Federal holidays are. WOOOT.
I am an avid reader of Puck Daddy over at yahoo and there are days when I find gems. The Jersey Fouls can easily go into my top ten favorite reads of a week. Not just for the photos but for the words that describe them.
Total, unmitigated, without-a-second-thought PASS. If only because we're pretty sure this guy is going to die with his sneakers on, in a room of other cult followers while a comet passes overhead one day ...
That was said about some oddball Kings Poncho style....thing. I laughed out loud.
I feel like hockey tonight:
Vancouver v Washington - ugh, can't they both lose?
Detroit v Columbus - fans have put "money on the boards" for their favorite charities if Columbus gets a win tonight. Good luck on that.
New Jersey v Tampa Bay - most. boring. game. of. the. night.
Philadelphia v Atlanta - rumor has it Pronger is back. Hide the children.
Calgary v Ottawa - I'd watch but that would involve watching Ottawa.
Colorado v Minnesota - I'll catch this one when I get home (lets hear it for the gamecenter dvr feature!). If Minny plays Colorado like they played the Pens the other night, I might have to make this the most boring game of the night instead.
Speaking of Columbus (No, really, I did, up there).... there has been some general bitching about why Rick Nash doesn't call more penalties. Nash, who personally I wish could be moved to a better team, is a big dude. I've seen him in person and you really don't get the impression he's that big on the ice (which I can't explain because on ice he should look BIGGER). He's also a big dude with gobs of talent and decent speed. So why isn't he getting the calls? Because he's Rick Nash that's why. He's quiet and doesn't bitch much to the refs... not that I condone it but I gotta think it makes a difference. The old adage of squeaky wheel gets the grease and all. Maybe the squeak/cranky player gets the calls? For what ever reason, Ricky will still take the abuse and not get the calls. That is, until he's out of Ohio.
Also on Columbus: I can't put a rational meaning behind this but it tickles me to no end that Mike Commordore has cleared waivers and is in the AHL. I used to really like him but it seems that he's been a problem for Columbus from damn near day one. The GM was quoted as saying something about [very paraphrased] they look at the whole player, how he is on the ice and off the ice and in the room and we made our decision based on that. To me that screams a diplomatic way of saying Commie was a cancer type in the room. So be it.
Holy cow! The sabres won! Ok, that's not nice but you know what? I blame a certain goaltender's recent announcement for ALL OF IT. Derek Roy has nothing to do with their downfall (ok, missing your leading scorer and having to depend on the likes of Tim Connley will not get you wins but still). Crunchy, you know what I mean.
I am an avid reader of Puck Daddy over at yahoo and there are days when I find gems. The Jersey Fouls can easily go into my top ten favorite reads of a week. Not just for the photos but for the words that describe them.
Total, unmitigated, without-a-second-thought PASS. If only because we're pretty sure this guy is going to die with his sneakers on, in a room of other cult followers while a comet passes overhead one day ...
That was said about some oddball Kings Poncho style....thing. I laughed out loud.
I feel like hockey tonight:
Vancouver v Washington - ugh, can't they both lose?
Detroit v Columbus - fans have put "money on the boards" for their favorite charities if Columbus gets a win tonight. Good luck on that.
New Jersey v Tampa Bay - most. boring. game. of. the. night.
Philadelphia v Atlanta - rumor has it Pronger is back. Hide the children.
Calgary v Ottawa - I'd watch but that would involve watching Ottawa.
Colorado v Minnesota - I'll catch this one when I get home (lets hear it for the gamecenter dvr feature!). If Minny plays Colorado like they played the Pens the other night, I might have to make this the most boring game of the night instead.
Speaking of Columbus (No, really, I did, up there).... there has been some general bitching about why Rick Nash doesn't call more penalties. Nash, who personally I wish could be moved to a better team, is a big dude. I've seen him in person and you really don't get the impression he's that big on the ice (which I can't explain because on ice he should look BIGGER). He's also a big dude with gobs of talent and decent speed. So why isn't he getting the calls? Because he's Rick Nash that's why. He's quiet and doesn't bitch much to the refs... not that I condone it but I gotta think it makes a difference. The old adage of squeaky wheel gets the grease and all. Maybe the squeak/cranky player gets the calls? For what ever reason, Ricky will still take the abuse and not get the calls. That is, until he's out of Ohio.
Also on Columbus: I can't put a rational meaning behind this but it tickles me to no end that Mike Commordore has cleared waivers and is in the AHL. I used to really like him but it seems that he's been a problem for Columbus from damn near day one. The GM was quoted as saying something about [very paraphrased] they look at the whole player, how he is on the ice and off the ice and in the room and we made our decision based on that. To me that screams a diplomatic way of saying Commie was a cancer type in the room. So be it.
Holy cow! The sabres won! Ok, that's not nice but you know what? I blame a certain goaltender's recent announcement for ALL OF IT. Derek Roy has nothing to do with their downfall (ok, missing your leading scorer and having to depend on the likes of Tim Connley will not get you wins but still). Crunchy, you know what I mean.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Flu induced rambling
Had a great Christmas and then got the gift that keeps giving - the flu. I wanna cry I feel so blechy.
Is there some rule that there has to be balance in the NHL? For ever team like the Leafs for the Sabres, there has to be a team like Ottawa that they can't beat? At least the slugs took a point out of it. But then they managed to lose Derek Roy as well. Not sure it's a trade off they want to make.
Here's a team I just can't figure out: Colorado Avalanche. They are doing it with smoke and mirrors (and timely goal tending). I'm pleased they won on Adam Deadmarsh night.
Holy cow, Russia's Olympic team is downright scary. That is until you see Max A on the team.
Wow, I just checked the schedule - and there are more than two games tonight. I hate this new NHL schedule. It seems like everyone plays on Saturday leaving dud games (or worse, no games) on Sunday.
I think a lot of sports fans often wonder why sports. I mean why watch over paid people play a game for a living? But then I read something like this over on Goose's Roost and I remember. Go check it out please (there is a link in the above post); it's an excellent read.
I had more to say but it will have to wait as I need to go back to bed. Did I mention having the flu? AND I ever got a flu shot.
Is there some rule that there has to be balance in the NHL? For ever team like the Leafs for the Sabres, there has to be a team like Ottawa that they can't beat? At least the slugs took a point out of it. But then they managed to lose Derek Roy as well. Not sure it's a trade off they want to make.
Here's a team I just can't figure out: Colorado Avalanche. They are doing it with smoke and mirrors (and timely goal tending). I'm pleased they won on Adam Deadmarsh night.
Holy cow, Russia's Olympic team is downright scary. That is until you see Max A on the team.
Wow, I just checked the schedule - and there are more than two games tonight. I hate this new NHL schedule. It seems like everyone plays on Saturday leaving dud games (or worse, no games) on Sunday.
I think a lot of sports fans often wonder why sports. I mean why watch over paid people play a game for a living? But then I read something like this over on Goose's Roost and I remember. Go check it out please (there is a link in the above post); it's an excellent read.
I had more to say but it will have to wait as I need to go back to bed. Did I mention having the flu? AND I ever got a flu shot.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
"Brian Burke is everywhere"
That lovely tidbit comes from Chucker favorite Ryan Miller when asked if he was on top of his game in Toronto to make an impression. Really, does he have to perform well in Toronto to make an impression? Just look at the stats.
Plus he's a really good guy. In that game, Miller cleared the puck away and it ended up going through a hole in the glass cut out for photographers. Now this isn't a really big hole but he managed it not only get it through the hole, but smack the photographer in the cheek. OUCH!
But being the good guy that he is, he went over to see if the guy was ok at first and then at the end of the game, he gave the photographer his stick. Hey Ryan, I'll take a clearing attemtp in the face if I can get a stick out of it!
Then again, he probably felt pretty shitty for almost banging up the camera (being a photography guy himself).
I'll have more hockey stuff tomorrow because once again, the league scheduled everyone and their brother for games tonight and like no one I care about is playing tomorrow. And probably a run down of the latest rash of injuries.
Oh and if you are so inclined (and this really doesn't matter if you hate the leafs or not) but say a word for Jonas Gustavsson as he'll have more surgery for his ticker.
In a not hockey related note. Yesterday I went and was tested for bone marrow donation. It was easy to do and you know if I can maybe try to help save a life, it's worth it. But as part of my signing up, the information I got about what more can I do said I should encourage my friends to also sign up. So that's what I'm doing. Please consider becoming part of the bone marrow registry. You can get more information here at be the match.org. You never know until you try.
Plus he's a really good guy. In that game, Miller cleared the puck away and it ended up going through a hole in the glass cut out for photographers. Now this isn't a really big hole but he managed it not only get it through the hole, but smack the photographer in the cheek. OUCH!
But being the good guy that he is, he went over to see if the guy was ok at first and then at the end of the game, he gave the photographer his stick. Hey Ryan, I'll take a clearing attemtp in the face if I can get a stick out of it!
Then again, he probably felt pretty shitty for almost banging up the camera (being a photography guy himself).
I'll have more hockey stuff tomorrow because once again, the league scheduled everyone and their brother for games tonight and like no one I care about is playing tomorrow. And probably a run down of the latest rash of injuries.
Oh and if you are so inclined (and this really doesn't matter if you hate the leafs or not) but say a word for Jonas Gustavsson as he'll have more surgery for his ticker.
In a not hockey related note. Yesterday I went and was tested for bone marrow donation. It was easy to do and you know if I can maybe try to help save a life, it's worth it. But as part of my signing up, the information I got about what more can I do said I should encourage my friends to also sign up. So that's what I'm doing. Please consider becoming part of the bone marrow registry. You can get more information here at be the match.org. You never know until you try.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Testing.... testing... is this thing on?
Good morning campers... It's been a while since we've updated, and it's not for lack of trying; but real life seems to get in the way. lol However, today I had some time and a few things to post, so heeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go!
It's about 4 weeks until hockey returns to Everett with the annual Labor Day tournament that the Tips hold; and oh boy am I ready for it! It's nice to watch the playoff games on NHL Network; but it's never the same as it is in person. Two weeks after that we get a real treat when the Tampa Bay Bolts come to town with the Desert Dogs of Phoenix; and I am so so excited. I'm torn as to which bench I would like to be sitting behind; because as much as I would like to see Peter Mueller and Shaun Heshka I really really really want to see Vinny Lecavalier sitting six feet in front of me. lol
And speaking of the Tips, nepotism has hit Hooterville in the hiring of new head coach Craig Hartsburg's son Chris to take the assistant coach job that Mark LeRose gave up when he went to be an assistant with Kevin Constantine in Houston with the AHL. He coached a little in the IHL, which is a lower level pro league; and I'm sure having Dad being a coach for so long has rubbed off a little. We'll see how he does...it is also nice that he's pretty cute too. ;)
Last week as a little sad as two more players in Lisa and my generation retired. One was one of the few Winnipeg Jets left in the league, Teppo Numminen; and the other is one of the best American hockey players ever to be in the league, Jeremy Roenick.
JR is one of only four Americans to have scored at least 500 goals finishing with 513, 703 assists in 1,363 regular-season games with five teams; and his six goals in Game 7s is tied for second all time. He was also a nine-time All-Star and a two-time Olympian, helping team USA earn a silver medal in 2002. I hope that not winning a Cup doesn't keep him out of the Hall Of Fame because all that he has done not only for the NHL but the game of hockey in the States should be enough as it is a lot.
And last but not least is Sidney's day with the Cup on Friday; which was also his birthday. It just amazes me just what a star that boy is up in his native land when I see things like all of the press for his first trip west last year; then it was eclipsed tenfold on Friday for the Captain's Cup day-birthday party. National news and a bazillion people following him all over was just craziness! But luckily as captain, he gets a second day; so I would assume that he had a much more dialed down celebration on Saturday with his family and close friends.
There have been a bunch of videos chronicling Steve and Stanley's Excellent Adventure, but I love this one most of all because he gets to be himself while playing with his friends. He doesn't have to be Sidney Crosby, Captain; he can be Sid the lifelong friend of a few boys he used to play road hockey with. The look of pure joy on his face at the end of the game just makes me just love him even more than I already did...
It's about 4 weeks until hockey returns to Everett with the annual Labor Day tournament that the Tips hold; and oh boy am I ready for it! It's nice to watch the playoff games on NHL Network; but it's never the same as it is in person. Two weeks after that we get a real treat when the Tampa Bay Bolts come to town with the Desert Dogs of Phoenix; and I am so so excited. I'm torn as to which bench I would like to be sitting behind; because as much as I would like to see Peter Mueller and Shaun Heshka I really really really want to see Vinny Lecavalier sitting six feet in front of me. lol
And speaking of the Tips, nepotism has hit Hooterville in the hiring of new head coach Craig Hartsburg's son Chris to take the assistant coach job that Mark LeRose gave up when he went to be an assistant with Kevin Constantine in Houston with the AHL. He coached a little in the IHL, which is a lower level pro league; and I'm sure having Dad being a coach for so long has rubbed off a little. We'll see how he does...it is also nice that he's pretty cute too. ;)
Last week as a little sad as two more players in Lisa and my generation retired. One was one of the few Winnipeg Jets left in the league, Teppo Numminen; and the other is one of the best American hockey players ever to be in the league, Jeremy Roenick.
JR is one of only four Americans to have scored at least 500 goals finishing with 513, 703 assists in 1,363 regular-season games with five teams; and his six goals in Game 7s is tied for second all time. He was also a nine-time All-Star and a two-time Olympian, helping team USA earn a silver medal in 2002. I hope that not winning a Cup doesn't keep him out of the Hall Of Fame because all that he has done not only for the NHL but the game of hockey in the States should be enough as it is a lot.
And last but not least is Sidney's day with the Cup on Friday; which was also his birthday. It just amazes me just what a star that boy is up in his native land when I see things like all of the press for his first trip west last year; then it was eclipsed tenfold on Friday for the Captain's Cup day-birthday party. National news and a bazillion people following him all over was just craziness! But luckily as captain, he gets a second day; so I would assume that he had a much more dialed down celebration on Saturday with his family and close friends.
There have been a bunch of videos chronicling Steve and Stanley's Excellent Adventure, but I love this one most of all because he gets to be himself while playing with his friends. He doesn't have to be Sidney Crosby, Captain; he can be Sid the lifelong friend of a few boys he used to play road hockey with. The look of pure joy on his face at the end of the game just makes me just love him even more than I already did...
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wait.... what?
I really want to send a letter to the NHL and ask them what is the method of logic that they employ when they set up the schedule for each season. I mean, why is it that there are two games on one night, then the next two will have 11-12 games? I realize that there are folks that only root for one team, and I'm weird (shaddup!), but my thumb gets a cramp when I have to go back and forth between channels. Most Friday nights it's not an issue since I'm at the arena for games with my baby boys; but tonight I'm home and I'll need something to watch before I listen to them on the radio.
At least tonight there is a late game: and that is another thing that irritates me. What I mean by that is a lot of nights there are a bunch of games, which is great; but they all start before 6p Pacific, which is where I happen to reside. What this means is that being out here in Hooterville, if there are no late games, I have find something to watch on cable or something after 8pm. I mean, hello? There are 8 teams in the Pacific/Mountain time zones... can we not have ALL of them either off that night or all on the East coast at the same time??? Besides the fact, when they're on early, I miss at least the first period because I work for a living and don't even get home until 5; and that is not counting the days I have to go to the grocery store or have other errands to do.
Anyway... Tips are headed over the border for an evening at the PNE with the Giants, and hopefully they'll come back with some fuel in the tank for the last game at home tomorrow and the last one on Sunday down in Kent with the T-birds. Looks like we'll have everyone back tonight but one player, and he got to go back on the ice yesterday which is wonderful news. He's been off for about 3 weeks after getting an elbow to the head... fucking TriCities bitch! Grrrr!
I'm sure we'll have something good for the last few weeks of the season, especially with the emergence of a couple of teams that either have never made the playoffs or haven't since most of their roster has been alive. Stay tuned! Have a good one youse guys!
At least tonight there is a late game: and that is another thing that irritates me. What I mean by that is a lot of nights there are a bunch of games, which is great; but they all start before 6p Pacific, which is where I happen to reside. What this means is that being out here in Hooterville, if there are no late games, I have find something to watch on cable or something after 8pm. I mean, hello? There are 8 teams in the Pacific/Mountain time zones... can we not have ALL of them either off that night or all on the East coast at the same time??? Besides the fact, when they're on early, I miss at least the first period because I work for a living and don't even get home until 5; and that is not counting the days I have to go to the grocery store or have other errands to do.
Anyway... Tips are headed over the border for an evening at the PNE with the Giants, and hopefully they'll come back with some fuel in the tank for the last game at home tomorrow and the last one on Sunday down in Kent with the T-birds. Looks like we'll have everyone back tonight but one player, and he got to go back on the ice yesterday which is wonderful news. He's been off for about 3 weeks after getting an elbow to the head... fucking TriCities bitch! Grrrr!
I'm sure we'll have something good for the last few weeks of the season, especially with the emergence of a couple of teams that either have never made the playoffs or haven't since most of their roster has been alive. Stay tuned! Have a good one youse guys!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
When will this god forsaken season end?
Pop quiz time, who thinks that question in my title this morning? If you say the Colorado Avalanche or New York Islanders, I'd give partial credit (however if you said Ottawa Senators you'd get no credit, because seeing them have a crap season just warms my heart - despite them sticking it to the Sabres when ever they want, but I digress).
No the correct answer would have been...ME and the season I'm talking about is Winter. It snowed again last night. I realize it's March in the Mitten and I'm ok with that. But seriously, when I told a friend (in North Carolina) it had been 25 she asked f or c? I had to laugh. Sadly the answer there is f. As in fail.
Not a lot of puck action that I paid attention to last night (I'm sure Amy will talk about the Ducks and Nucks game as her heart is being repaired from being torn in 2), but tonight all but two teams play and some good games are to be had for the taking.
Panthers v Buffalo
I'm sure Lindy at some point this week has either called Ryan or stared him in the face and asked about his ankle. When Ryan said no go, I'm also fairly certain Lindy gave him the eyeball and said, "Are you positive?" Man, I think tonight is a tell tale game for the Slugs. They gotta start beating teams ahead of them (and beating teams behind them won't hurt either). I hate to say this but Lindy might be taping up Ryan's ankle and tossing him out there no matter what if they lose this game tonight.
Penguins v BlueJackets
Both teams are in 6th right now and both looking to move up before it's all over. I think they can do it if they keep playing the way they have been (well, not just showing up in the third might help the Pens more). Personally, I'd love to see the Jackets in the playoffs. They can finally shake that 'last team in the league to be in the playoffs' tag and depending on who they get, they could do some damage. I also think the same could be said for the Penguins. How entertaining would a Pens v Craps opening series look?
Carolina v Dallas
Oh gee, who to root against in that one. Can't they just skate to a tie and no one gets any points?
Speaking of points, an interesting thing has come up in the last couple of days on NHL Live (on the NHL network - if you don't have it, try to get it). Yesterday was sort of a continuation of a theory that a win should be two points and the other team gets nothing. No one point for getting it to a tie/shootout, nothing. Jimmy Dowd was all over it yesterday and I gotta say I agree. None of this three point game business. If the league is interested in scoring more, you might see a very different third period of games if its tied and there are two points on the line.
Another idea being tossed about is that for a tie breaker count regulation wins versus total wins. Kenny Holland brought that one to GMs meeting. I like this one as well. Then again I hate the shoot out and ties. There you have that.
Today there is an article in the Buffalo News about Richard Zednik's injury from last season. I saw him playing in the Pittsburgh game the other night and saw he doesn't wear neck protection. I was shocked. But I guess that's how he gets back on the ice - keeping that fear down.
And this is all I have. Until next time!
No the correct answer would have been...ME and the season I'm talking about is Winter. It snowed again last night. I realize it's March in the Mitten and I'm ok with that. But seriously, when I told a friend (in North Carolina) it had been 25 she asked f or c? I had to laugh. Sadly the answer there is f. As in fail.
Not a lot of puck action that I paid attention to last night (I'm sure Amy will talk about the Ducks and Nucks game as her heart is being repaired from being torn in 2), but tonight all but two teams play and some good games are to be had for the taking.
Panthers v Buffalo
I'm sure Lindy at some point this week has either called Ryan or stared him in the face and asked about his ankle. When Ryan said no go, I'm also fairly certain Lindy gave him the eyeball and said, "Are you positive?" Man, I think tonight is a tell tale game for the Slugs. They gotta start beating teams ahead of them (and beating teams behind them won't hurt either). I hate to say this but Lindy might be taping up Ryan's ankle and tossing him out there no matter what if they lose this game tonight.
Penguins v BlueJackets
Both teams are in 6th right now and both looking to move up before it's all over. I think they can do it if they keep playing the way they have been (well, not just showing up in the third might help the Pens more). Personally, I'd love to see the Jackets in the playoffs. They can finally shake that 'last team in the league to be in the playoffs' tag and depending on who they get, they could do some damage. I also think the same could be said for the Penguins. How entertaining would a Pens v Craps opening series look?
Carolina v Dallas
Oh gee, who to root against in that one. Can't they just skate to a tie and no one gets any points?
Speaking of points, an interesting thing has come up in the last couple of days on NHL Live (on the NHL network - if you don't have it, try to get it). Yesterday was sort of a continuation of a theory that a win should be two points and the other team gets nothing. No one point for getting it to a tie/shootout, nothing. Jimmy Dowd was all over it yesterday and I gotta say I agree. None of this three point game business. If the league is interested in scoring more, you might see a very different third period of games if its tied and there are two points on the line.
Another idea being tossed about is that for a tie breaker count regulation wins versus total wins. Kenny Holland brought that one to GMs meeting. I like this one as well. Then again I hate the shoot out and ties. There you have that.
Today there is an article in the Buffalo News about Richard Zednik's injury from last season. I saw him playing in the Pittsburgh game the other night and saw he doesn't wear neck protection. I was shocked. But I guess that's how he gets back on the ice - keeping that fear down.
And this is all I have. Until next time!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Greetings from the West!
It's sort of fun to be 3 hours behind Lisa because then I get to see what she has to say and either refute it or say "Rock on!"
The Pens start their new era this morning; and I'm going to have to follow the game via scoreboard since I'm part of the private sector and not able to watch it on TV. I don't know if Bylsma is going to get any better results than HCMT, but hey, it's worth a shot right? Besides, he's kind of hot and he used to be a Duck.
Speaking of Les Canards, what in the fuck was going on with Jiggy last night? I realize that Ilya is a great player, but Jesus....it's the Thrashers! Even with Teemu and some noob getting 3 points each it wasn't enough. I'm worried that if Jiggy doesn't get his shit together or whoever the hell is the GM today doesn't get another goalie, I don't see them getting out of the first round.
Some boys that may just get to round 2 are the Canucks. They've been on fire of late and had a great game against a Habs team that has been having just the opposite luck. The Sundin-Kesler-Demitra line has been crazy sauce, and they, along with the Sedin-Sedin-Burrows line might just be the answer for what ailed them during that horrific slump. They just need to keep this up since Mr. Playoffs aka my hockey husband will not be there for game 7 heroics this season.
I will hopefully get some news from the Major junior leagues tomorrow, especially my boys the Everett Silvertips.
And with the games that Misters Kovalchuk and Ovechkin had last night along with Malkin and some of their comrades, how fucking scary is Team Russia going to be next year in Vancouver??? Yikes!
Oh, and thank you NHL for scheduling a late game on a Monday... it may not be that big of a deal for anyone east of the Rockies, but for someone who doesn't watch a lot of network TV and basketball is on their All Star break, we need something to watch after 8pm! Even then, Mondays are usually crappy. I just don't get it. Why is it that some nights are 10 games and some are two; and then, of those 10, there are 3 that I want to watch and they're inevitably on Wednesday which is always a Tips game night. Bah!
I'm sure I had more to say, but the cold meds are making me all fuzzy. *grins*
Have a good day off if you are fortunate enough to have it off; and a good Monday to the rest of ya.
The Pens start their new era this morning; and I'm going to have to follow the game via scoreboard since I'm part of the private sector and not able to watch it on TV. I don't know if Bylsma is going to get any better results than HCMT, but hey, it's worth a shot right? Besides, he's kind of hot and he used to be a Duck.
Speaking of Les Canards, what in the fuck was going on with Jiggy last night? I realize that Ilya is a great player, but Jesus....it's the Thrashers! Even with Teemu and some noob getting 3 points each it wasn't enough. I'm worried that if Jiggy doesn't get his shit together or whoever the hell is the GM today doesn't get another goalie, I don't see them getting out of the first round.
Some boys that may just get to round 2 are the Canucks. They've been on fire of late and had a great game against a Habs team that has been having just the opposite luck. The Sundin-Kesler-Demitra line has been crazy sauce, and they, along with the Sedin-Sedin-Burrows line might just be the answer for what ailed them during that horrific slump. They just need to keep this up since Mr. Playoffs aka my hockey husband will not be there for game 7 heroics this season.
I will hopefully get some news from the Major junior leagues tomorrow, especially my boys the Everett Silvertips.
And with the games that Misters Kovalchuk and Ovechkin had last night along with Malkin and some of their comrades, how fucking scary is Team Russia going to be next year in Vancouver??? Yikes!
Oh, and thank you NHL for scheduling a late game on a Monday... it may not be that big of a deal for anyone east of the Rockies, but for someone who doesn't watch a lot of network TV and basketball is on their All Star break, we need something to watch after 8pm! Even then, Mondays are usually crappy. I just don't get it. Why is it that some nights are 10 games and some are two; and then, of those 10, there are 3 that I want to watch and they're inevitably on Wednesday which is always a Tips game night. Bah!
I'm sure I had more to say, but the cold meds are making me all fuzzy. *grins*
Have a good day off if you are fortunate enough to have it off; and a good Monday to the rest of ya.
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