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The Legend? It Lives On From The Chippewa On Down. In Its Honor? An NHL Awards Show Live Blog
by IwoCPO on 06/12/08 at 05:47 PM ET
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I’ll be editing this as we move along.
Gordie Howe, Lifetime Achievement Award? Could it have gone to anyone else?
Lidstrom, Norris? Check. Legendary. 2nd Best Ever? Maybe. Maybe Better.
Datsyuk, Selke? Check. “Long speech, but English is little.”
Zetterberg, Selke? Denied, but with a big old consolation trophy.
Datsyuk, Byng? Check. There was no doubt.
Chelios, Masterson? Denied, but with a Cup, and still with a job…allegedly.
Uncle Mike Babcock, Adams? Denied, but there is no doubt, none, who the best coach in the NHL is.
It’s a dynastic Live Blog.
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No point in making everybody wait. There was no suspense.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/12/08 at 07:22 PM ET
Last live blog, guys… glad to be here for it.
“The Octopus tradition started back in 1952, Gary”
Thanks Gary. Ass.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 06/12/08 at 07:22 PM ET
The kid’s jersey has Nick’s name spelled wrong on it.
Wow.
LINDSTROM
Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 06/12/08 at 07:22 PM ET
Love how they had his name spelled wrong on that kid’s sweater…
Screencap, anyone?
Thanks, Gary… ass.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/12/08 at 07:23 PM ET
Another Red Wing—another classy individual!!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:23 PM ET
It’s a Dynasty of an award show. Dominating.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 06/12/08 at 07:24 PM ET
I’m glad I’m not the only one that saw that. There was definitely an ‘n’ in Lidstrom on the kids jersey.
Posted by Bethany on 06/12/08 at 07:24 PM ET
Malkin…don’t know about you guys, but I was more wary of Hossa during the Finals.
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 06/12/08 at 07:24 PM ET
Next stop for Nick, HHOF!!!
16 seasons, 16 playoffs, 4 Cups!!!
oh,and 6 straight Norris Trophies!!!
Somebody in the MSM or maybe it was Babs’ called Nick the “perfect human” not only for his play on the ice, but his class and composure off the ice!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:25 PM ET
I agree Chief, he might be the best ever, but Orr won 8 Norris, and changed the way “D” played the game.
Nick may not be the best ever, but he damn sure is a very close 2nd, and certainly the best this generation has ever seen.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:28 PM ET
freaking a, I’m so happy for Nick. And I’m sure Nick probably feels that they can spell his name Stanley for all he cares.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:28 PM ET
Oh and Gabe this link is for you. Just TRY and get that out of your head after you hear it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pod4jIKT_kA
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:29 PM ET
Somebody get Sean Avery to get up there and wave a stick in his face during his speech!
Then, have somebody kick Avery’s ass for it.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/12/08 at 07:31 PM ET
SIX Norris and can’t spell his name right?
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 06/12/08 at 07:33 PM ET
Oh, almost forgot…
The Alicia Keyes concert was pretty damn good, and she even gave the ‘Wings a shout out!
“I heard something about a hockey team in this town! The Detroit Red Wings! The Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings!”
Then belted out a song… ‘twas great.
Extremely personable.
The wifet forced me to pixelate her mug, something about zits or something… I no longer question.
I knew I shoulda worn my jersey…
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/12/08 at 07:34 PM ET
Now there’s the surprise of the night.
He should be wearing that t-shirt.
Posted by dare on 06/12/08 at 07:34 PM ET
A.O. wins Hart and Pearson. Good on him, nice kid!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:35 PM ET
Somebody get Sean Avery to get up there and wave a stick in his face during his speech!
Then, have somebody kick Avery’s ass for it.
Ha!
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:35 PM ET
Geez… that was over fast, eh?
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:36 PM ET
So…what’s next on the liveblogging horizon?
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 06/12/08 at 07:36 PM ET
He should be wearing that t-shirt.
It would have been hilarious if he had it on under his suit.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:37 PM ET
OMG Who was that hot blonde on Pavel’s left arm? She looks like that half alien girl in the movie “Species”.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 06/12/08 at 07:37 PM ET
Hank yakking with Gordie—
Gordie probably telling him to sign that extension in July!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:38 PM ET
Oh and Gabe this link is for you.
Awww C’MON people…when did love die?
crap. Thanks a lot, Jenn. 
...beetis.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/12/08 at 07:38 PM ET
RWBill… that was (in Species) Natasha Henstridge…
Loved her. A lot.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/12/08 at 07:38 PM ET
And right to a show about Crosby. Anybody surprised?
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:38 PM ET
Geez… that was over fast, eh?
Ron MacLean only has so many jokes; they’ve got to motor on through or he just stands there with his mouth partially open and a little bit of drool beginning to dribble on down his chin.
Posted by dare on 06/12/08 at 07:39 PM ET
crap. Thanks a lot, Jenn. wink
...beetis.
The first time I heard that was like 2 years ago and to this day I can’t hear someone say Diabetes without singing… “the beetis, the beetis” in my head.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/12/08 at 07:40 PM ET
Hell, we’d probably have a good time LBing the f’ing Masters…
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/12/08 at 07:40 PM ET
Dub(!), my imagination, or does the lovely, nubian Miss Keyes have orange tanner on?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/12/08 at 07:42 PM ET
Yeah, she was a bit full O makeup, it was right before the show. We got to meet her in the Caesers Club at the palace.
Kinda cool.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/12/08 at 07:43 PM ET
RWBill… that was (in Species) Natasha Henstridge…
Loved her. A lot.
Posted by TeamDub from Probably the garage, doing things I shouldn’t. on 06/12 at 08:38 PM
H-O-T Hot!! Legs up to here!
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 06/12/08 at 07:45 PM ET
RW, I think that hot blonde is Pav’s wife.
Alanah posted a note from Shoalts at the Globe and Mail about Pavel afterwards answering a question about the Wings Cup party.
He said he remembered going, but not returning, you’d have to ask his wife.
She is fine!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/12/08 at 07:46 PM ET
Hey RWBill can I use that picture for my blog??
Posted by BethanyM85 on 06/12 at 08:41 PM
Sure sure, I didn’t have time to crop it. Be my guest!
Gary.Ass.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 06/12/08 at 07:46 PM ET
Sure sure, I didn’t have time to crop it. Be my guest!
Gary.Ass.
Posted by RWBill from my sofa downing India Pale Ales on 06/12 at 08:46 PM
You are awesome!
Posted by Bethany on 06/12/08 at 07:48 PM ET
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Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 06/12/08 at 07:22 PM ET