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Yes Gary…We Stayed Up Again
by IwoCPO on 10/30/07 at 08:37 PM ET
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Welcome to the brilliance that only weary Wing fans can offer in the midst of a way West swing. Live blog will be confined to the comment section tonite. Remember my prediction: the hype that accompanied the Circus’ arrival in Edmonton can only mean an end to Hank’s point streak.
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Gabe, Downey and Ellis out; Franzen and Drake with a full shield are in.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 08:45 PM ET
Anyone happen to notice any mention among the diggers of Osgood’s illfated attempt to clear/score the other night in Vancouver?
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 08:52 PM ET
I haven’t, although Babcock mentioned it right after the game. Said he didn’t know what Osgood was thinking, but chuckled a little since the team won.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 08:56 PM ET
Even if Lilja didn’t make knee on knee contact there, it wouldn’t have been an issue if he’d hit Hemsky the way the play set up…right in the chest. He could have knocked him to next week and it would have been clean…but he either sidestepped him to avoid it, or moved to trip him. Pretty shady any way you look at it. Don’t even frigging tell me I’m the only one staying up to watch this game.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 08:58 PM ET
Just saw it again. Good hit. Sorry Andres.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 08:58 PM ET
Wow, that was a nice mullet that Drake sported in his younger days
Posted by Defenseman from Grand Rapids on 10/30/07 at 09:00 PM ET
I can vouch for the popularity of mullets in Marquette in the late 80’s dman.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:03 PM ET
The view looks so strange with the benches on the same side as the camera.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:05 PM ET
I hadn’t even noticed it Baroque. Maybe because I’ve had one too many Gatorinis.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:06 PM ET
And there is the required “Chelios is really old” reference.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:07 PM ET
Crappy pass, Sam. :(
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:11 PM ET
I can’t think of another pro athlete who goes by the given name of Dick. Like his coach and a helmetless existence, I think Tarnstrom may be the last of a dying breed.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:12 PM ET
Datsyuk never stops working.
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:13 PM ET
“I can vouch for the popularity of mullets in Marquette in the late 80’s dman.”
Did the Duke just own up to having a mullet..?
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/30/07 at 09:16 PM ET
Agreed Baroque. Speaking of odd video, it just me or do broadcasts from some arenas look like they’re fresh out of 1989?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 10/30/07 at 09:16 PM ET
Who’s spot did Franzen take?
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:18 PM ET
Franzen has looked excellent for his first game back. He’ll likely lose a little steam later on, though.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:18 PM ET
Yes Gramps, the Duke had a mullet. It was terrible.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:19 PM ET
Gabriel: Some of them are so dim it’s hard to watch. Rangers broadcasts always look bad to me, and Chicago is really ill-lit. They’d better improve things before November 11th and their first home broadcast of the century! In HD, no less.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:21 PM ET
Is Shareen Saski one of the twins Dave Rozema and Kirk Gibson married?
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:21 PM ET
Agree the games on MSG are terrible.
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:23 PM ET
Who’s spot did Franzen take?
Ellis, I think. I can’t keep track of who is on a line with whom most of the time.
Drake in for Downey is logical, though.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:25 PM ET
I don’t know where the put the cameras in MSG, either, but the players look like ants scittering around on a white plate. Ugh.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:27 PM ET
That should be “they” and probably “skittering.” Can’t spell when tired.
Stupid plate tectonics. :(
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:29 PM ET
Just updated the glossary a bit. Took out some terms that never really caught on (nicknames for Cleary, John Hahn), updated Datsyuk’s and added the Monty Babcock Flying Circus. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/A2Y/glossary/
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:33 PM ET
The Wild’s home jersey on HD look horrible, makes you want to go x-mas shopping.
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:34 PM ET
I like what Dallas Drake does for the team, but I’ve seen nothing…not a single shift or play…that indicates he brings anything to the table offensively. I know that’s not his role, but man.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:36 PM ET
The Wild’s home jersey on HD look horrible, makes you want to go x-mas shopping.
Walmart will be happy. They are already dropping prices on some toys in a desperate attempt to get customers to shop earlier, hoping that then they will spend more money.
I hate seeing a knee twist like that. Ouch.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:37 PM ET
You took out Buckets?? That was one of my favs.
And yet another point…the streak continues!
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 10/30/07 at 09:38 PM ET
You were wrong, Chief.
Posted by soft watch from ontario on 10/30/07 at 09:38 PM ET
Gotta love that passing, amazes me everytime
Posted by Defenseman from Grand Rapids on 10/30/07 at 09:38 PM ET
I frigging told you guys there was no way Edmonton would stop Zetterberg’s streak.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:38 PM ET
Zetterberg must have been tired of getting assists.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:38 PM ET
BING-BANG-GOAL!!!!!!
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:39 PM ET
Well, now I look stupid for agreeing with the prediction of Zetterberg’s streak ending tonight. Eh, I’ll take it, it’s worth it and I’m used to it.
Posted by Clark on 10/30/07 at 09:39 PM ET
Really Gabe? Damn. I should have asked you guys first. I don’t think I ever used it after I wrote it. I’ll try to get it back.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:40 PM ET
Pavel Datsyuk has got to be in the best condition of his life. Every shift is one hundred percent effort. Much like Robert Lang.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:41 PM ET
Nice shot.
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:42 PM ET
That was some rip from Staios.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:43 PM ET
How can there be that many players screening the OZ, without a too many men on the ice call..?
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/30/07 at 09:44 PM ET
How hot is that line!
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:46 PM ET
That was almost very, very bad.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:51 PM ET
Is it me or does Ozzy look relaxed?
Posted by BHinde from Toldeo,Ohio on 10/30/07 at 09:54 PM ET
He looks better than I’ve seen him in a long time. I’m telling you (again) we’re going to have ourselves a goalie controversy this season.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:56 PM ET
I’d say Ozzie looks relaxed all the time now. After coming to terms with being the backup, he seems to me to be the calmest I’ve ever seen him. Mentally tough, something he’s never really been known for.
Posted by Clark on 10/30/07 at 09:56 PM ET
He always seems relaxed. Every time I hear him talk after a game, I wonder if he’s narcoleptic and going to drop off at any minute.
This is a very scrambly, sloppy period.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/30/07 at 09:57 PM ET
Holy schnikees. 60 points his last 33 games.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/30/07 at 09:57 PM ET
That relaxed look is confidence, and it may come from being told he is no longer the back-up.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/30/07 at 09:58 PM ET
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Tuned in late and have to watch on mute for awhile…I see Franzen’s in, so who’s sitting out?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 10/30/07 at 08:44 PM ET