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by IwoCPO on 11/21/07 at 06:33 PM ET
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So, yeah, I was considering NOT live-blogging the game tonite. But the faithful A2Y nineteen would probably just push forward without me anyway. So, it’s on. 1920. It seems that it’s much more effective to just LB via the comment section rather than update the original post, so we’ll just pile on this post and away we go. Crack ‘em if you got ‘em. Back in 45.
To get you ready for tonite’s tilt with the bitter Blues? I give you Gramps.
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If you’re looking to watch the game online, but the Yahoo! feed is blacked out, try this.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 07:38 PM ET
22 secs… good job for Monty Babcock’s Flying Circus
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 07:40 PM ET
Dammit Matt. I was reading your comment and missed Hank’s goal. Great pass from Homer.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 07:40 PM ET
Evenin’ lads and lassies - a preemptive happy Thanksgiving to you all.
I smell a crushing defeat for the Blues this evening, Hank with a trick, #13 with 4 assists.
Legace cries openly for the last 12 minutes of the 3rd, Kariya is seen rocking him gently and caressing his hair during whistles.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 07:43 PM ET
Woops. Another power play. Evening Dub. I sense the same thing. In fact, I’m guessing Legace’s not in the game to start the third.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 07:44 PM ET
In fact, I’m guessing Legace’s not in the game to start the third.
Wouldn’t shock me in the least.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 07:52 PM ET
I’ve been thinking - we need a friggin’ chat room up in this joint.
Maybe I’ll create an unofficial one…
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 07:52 PM ET
Sorry, Bill. If it makes you feel any better, I missed it too because I was walking between the computer room and the family room after posting the comment.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 07:53 PM ET
Oh, and a huge shout-out to my parents, who upgraded to a fatty HD flat screen TV and gave us their “old” TV, a 36” Sony Wega.
Looks great in the garage with a PBR in hand, even if it does weigh 260 pounds.
It’s a friggin’ beast, but the best non-HD picture I’ve ever seen.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 07:54 PM ET
Nice pickup. Weight’s still looking for his first goal.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 07:55 PM ET
It’d sure be nice to see Filppula get going…
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 07:56 PM ET
Wasn’t McKee one of those guys mentioned in off-season wishlists?
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 07:57 PM ET
Oh, and all I want for Christmas is a crushing hit on Kariya from Kronwall.
I want a clean hit to knock that little shit cold with no lasting injury.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 07:58 PM ET
Not so hot, Pavel. Owes Osgood a “ginger ale” for that one.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 07:58 PM ET
I’d like to see a little Kariya/Chelios action Dub. I know Cheli hates that little girl but it’s been a while since he inflicted any real pain on him.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 07:59 PM ET
Hooo boy, that would be even better.
I just drooled a tiny bit.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:00 PM ET
Hey Dub.....I’m with your parents, trying to find a good home for a 40” Wega(250 plus pounds, floor is sagging), I don’t need any electronic devices I can’t lift!
First goal. Candy.Baby. Long night for Manny.
Why am I listening to the game on the TV in the other room while I’m typing this?
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 08:01 PM ET
I would have failed that Chelios quiz, too.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 08:01 PM ET
Dub, if we ever have the first annual A2Y drunkfest it’s going to have to be in your garage.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:03 PM ET
Hmm, where ya live Doug? I can always use an addition to the redneck multimedia garage…
Seriously though, those Wegas have great pictures, don’t they?
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:04 PM ET
Oh Chief, it’s on.
Perhaps a poker tourney on my ‘Wings poker table?
And I promise the dreaded webcam won’t make an appearance until at least 30 games in - I’m still finding my groove.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:06 PM ET
‘Slinger - they have great pictures, but they are ridiculously heavy. It felt more like 400 pounds, we came really, really close to dropping it. Of course it was the night after I shredded a fingertip with a rogue phillips head bit, but still - heavy and bulky.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:11 PM ET
Found this on The Checking Line, a blog written by Dwayne Klessel groupie Chris Degroat.
“Eklund is reporting that Dallas Drake has signed a contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Dally… how could you do this to us? I know the Blues bought out your contract and pretty much kicked you to the curb, but of all teams did you have to go to Detroit? Sure it’s where your career started, but for the last 5 years you’ve hated Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby. Now you share a locker room with those turtles. This is how you wanted to end your career? Oh well, even though it’s a stab right into the back of Blues fans everywhere I guess in the end it’s a good thing for the Blues. As much as we love you, I just don’t think your body has anything left. Good luck in Motown! (Well, not really)”
Dally? Nice to see Degroat’s been reading S.E. Hinton in his spare time.
http://www.checkingline.com/2007/07/09/drake-returns-to-the-dark-side/
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:13 PM ET
Wings may have problems if the refs decide to even up the penalties. 3-0
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs don’t live up to my expectations on 11/21/07 at 08:20 PM ET
Dub, Those damn bits will getcha everytime! ‘took one on the middle finger tip just this past summer. DeWalt brands have teeth!
yeah, I don’t think my wall could hold anything that heavy!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 08:22 PM ET
‘Sup all…
Homer should have had that one late or at least gotten a PP out of it. Oh well.
Just got a date with a hotty set up for Sunday so I’m happy with most things right now.
Yea, Raffy’s an early ager but I think he would make a great color commentator. He should also give hair tips to Murph…
Legace looks like he’s settled a bit. We win by one (as per usual); gwg scored by Fil.
Posted by srt on 11/21/07 at 08:23 PM ET
Just submitted yet another question to Ken and Mick. Here it is: “Is there any truth to the rumor that Team Dub actually drinks wine spritzers in his garage?”
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:24 PM ET
“dougie, watch it online.”
Thanks for the link , Matt, but I’m a Luddite on these matters. 52 inch rear projection home theater, or 17 inch laptop with cheeseoid speakers. I won’t read books on the ‘puter, either:-)
“Hmm, where ya live Doug?”
Near Raleigh, NC
“dougie, how much?”
Oh, I figure I’ll just make mention of it to my two stepsons at Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, and watch them argue about it the rest of the day!
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 08:25 PM ET
Oh, I figure I’ll just make mention of it to my two stepsons at Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, and watch them argue about it the rest of the day!
That alone is priceless!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 08:29 PM ET
ANY STORE THAT IS PLAYING &$#$%^&$##@ING CHRISTMAS MUSIC ALREADY MAKES ME WANT TO JAM AN ICEPICK INTO BOTH EARS TO STOP THE “PA-RUM-PUM-PUM” BEFORE MY HEAD EXPLODES!!! THANKSGIVING ISN’T UNTIL TOMORROW FOR THE LOVE OF @#$%^^#@!!!
...Now I feel better. 
And I was only picking up some groceries because I know tomorrow is going to be insane. I shudder to think what the malls are going to be like.
Good start so far. I’d feel better if Detroit scores another one real quick here.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 08:30 PM ET
Well, Ozzy is no Hasek. Nice SH save break!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 08:33 PM ET
I wonder who put the major hex on Franzen.
I suspect he’d miss an empty net from meter in front right now.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 08:35 PM ET
I’m guessing, based on the comments I’ve read here and elsewhere plus my observations of a few games since I’ve been back, that Brian Rafalski is not meeting the admittedly high expectations we had of him.
Offensively, yes. Defensively not so much.
Holy...another penalty.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:35 PM ET
Holy… another goal. Nice one Sammy!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 08:38 PM ET
Excuse me but can we get Raffy some lessons on how to get the puck through to the net. He constantly shoots too high or right into players.
Yay Sammy!!!! boo hexes!
code word: 52 each --> of whom does the magic 8 ball code speak?
Posted by srt on 11/21/07 at 08:39 PM ET
Anyone see who just pulled up on Kariya as he glided inside the blue line? Dammit. Drill his ass.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:40 PM ET
Rafalski’s no Lidstrom defensively, but who is? He’s gotten better as the season has gone on, though he’s still not great at handling turnover coverage.
He’s one of the best passers on the team, which is nice, and is steady enough in the defensive end.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 08:40 PM ET
their coach looks like a skeleton… I hope the man isn’t sick but my god…
Posted by srt on 11/21/07 at 08:41 PM ET
Rafalski was billed as “better defensively” than Schneids - haven’t seen that myself.
Oh, and Chief? The only way I’d drink a spritzer is if Tila Tequila commanded me to.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/tila_tequila/series.jhtml
Yeah, it’s a guilty pleasure for the little woman and myself…
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:41 PM ET
First post EVER
IWO you may remember me from the stupid title of my email to ya (A2K..A2Y...WTF...too much to drink that night..), but I’m the shmuck from Dearborn relocated to...geh...Atlanta.
LET’S GO RED WINGS!!!
woot...up two. Can’t watch the live feed on the mac...will I boot up another machine? No. I have the NHL Network...who were just talking about the nonspeakablegoliefromcolaradowhoveronandosgoodbeatthesh!toutof...geh again.
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 11/21/07 at 08:42 PM ET
To be fair, Rafalski himself said at the beginning of the season that it would take some time to fit in since he’d played his entire career and would have to adjust to a new style and new players.
At least he’s working out offensively so far, so it isn’t as though he is struggling at everything.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 08:42 PM ET
While we’re on the subject of streaky players, Draper hasn’t scored in the last thirteen games since potting five in Detroit’s first 7.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:43 PM ET
I stopped by the gas station and the liquor store this afternoon. That’s exactly how long it took me to get sick of Xmas songs piped in over the speakers. Bah, Humbug!
Hey, my wife just showed me how to disconnect her laptop, and use it in the other room, where the tube is. It’s called “wireless”:-) Didn’t know she had all that going on. Does this make me a geek? Geez, next thing ya know, I’ll be attending Decemberist concerts.
Samuelsson GOAL! Two words we don’t get to use in the same sentence often enough
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 08:45 PM ET
Yeah, but it’s Kris Draper. Scoring’s generally been a bonus from him over the majority of his career. I’m more concerned with Filppula, who’s been silent most of the season and should be lighting it up.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 08:46 PM ET
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