I think we’re living the same life.

Hmm.

Does it involve watching, studying and fretting about hockey 99.7% of your free time then trying to cram actual quality work into that .3%?

(Well, that and copious amounts of Molsons, PBRs and mail order helper children from third world countries.)

And no, not nearly as gay as Gabe(!)‘s new, guaranteed-Wings-goal rituals.

Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/08/09 at 05:54 PM ET

I guess it’s time to delete half the posts here.

oh, wait, wrong blog…sorry.

Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/08/09 at 05:57 PM ET

Some tool at Puck Daddy who isn’t Wyshysnski

Whatever.  They need to generate hits.

Right now there are only two things I care about, and here they are:

Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 06/08/09 at 05:59 PM ET

One win. All eyes on the prize.
1 to 12. Plain and simple.

Damn straight.

Sawchuk to Abel.

Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 06/08/09 at 06:00 PM ET

I am about as un-PC as one can be…

You forgot the part about being a sanctimonious hypocrite.  I guess when it’s more than just a few hundred people reading, as was the case back in the old days, mounting the high horse and piling-on serves a useful purpose, particularly if one’s motivation is to try and present yourself as something you are not.

(I’d link back to the San Jose series thread at this point, but you and I both know that the really low-brow stuff got deleted).

The link and avatar is simply how I identify myself around the net

Seriously, you’re not important enough in the blogging world for that.  Just plain old Matt would suffice.  Leave the linking/avatar thing to the big shooters.

Posted by O-Joe on 06/08/09 at 06:05 PM ET

You forgot the part about being a sanctimonious hypocrite.

Wow, you’ve lost your *#$%@& mind.

Link away if it makes you feel better, I’m done with your nonsense.

Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/08/09 at 06:08 PM ET

In ninety minutes we’re less than 24 hours from the biggest game of the year.

Time to refocus.

More Jager and Blue
To calm playoff neurosis
Less Whining Bitches

Posted by FatEric2000 from From Game 7 at the Shart Tank on 06/08/09 at 06:10 PM ET

Is that the rule? I feel kind of ashamed admitting this, but I’ve never donated blood… mainly because I didn’t think I was allowed to.

@ Incognetis - I’m a regular blood donor and, unless the Red Cross has changed its eligibility very recently, you do qualify to donate. Typically they require a prospective donor to wait a mandated period of time after he or she has returned from overseas; you have exceeded that period of time. Additionally, the Red Cross measures time overseas cumulatively. This link can provide you with more information: Red Cross Eligibility. Also, check to see if the Red Cross handles blood donation in your state. For example, in Colorado blood donations are handled by Bonfils. Not to sound like a PSA, but I encourage you to donate if you can. Most, if not all, areas really need more donors.

Back to the Wings…1 to 12, my Band of Bitches.

Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 06/08/09 at 06:11 PM ET

I’ve lost my mind? 

That San Jose stuff got pretty dirty.  And you were right there wallowing in the middle of the mud pit.

But, hey, no problem.  Apparently you have a certain “image” you’re now trying to maintain.  Your secret is safe with me.

Posted by O-Joe on 06/08/09 at 06:15 PM ET

I’ve lost my mind?

That San Jose stuff got pretty dirty.  And you were right there wallowing in the middle of the mud pit.

But, hey, no problem.  Apparently you have a certain “image” you’re now trying to maintain.  Your secret is safe with me.

Oh yeah, that was great! Remember all those times we wished cancer survivors got cancer again?!

That was AWESOME!

I have no “image” to maintain you *#$%@& delusional retard, it’s just that wishing someone cancer isn’t funny.

I’m not really sure why you can’t seem to comprehend the distinction, but whatever.

Now I really am done, have fun making yourself look even more idiotic.

Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 06/08/09 at 06:18 PM ET

Seriously, you’re not important enough in the blogging world for that.  Just plain old Matt would suffice.  Leave the linking/avatar thing to the big shooters.

Wrong again O-Joe.
Like Matt said ‘Accountability’.
You lay your mouse on his name, and you are instantly reminded that he is somebody, and with a few clicks of the mouse you know what he was saying 2 years ago, plus…. he is accessible.  Not only that you can disagree with him in the comments for the world to see.  The years that I blogged, I disagreed many times and never was a comment deleted.  He is a class act.
On the other hand…
Run that mouse over your name….well…..could be a nobody, or even someone who assumes a different name on each site…

Just sayin’

Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 06/08/09 at 06:20 PM ET

anyway….someone finally put this up on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG0UAS3CMg8

Posted by Itrusteddrrahmani from Nyc by way of A2 on 06/08/09 at 06:27 PM ET

I’m not really sure why you can’t seem to comprehend the distinction, but whatever.

Translation: Swinging for the nuts is bad (except when I do it).  . 

As I said, sanctimonious hypocrite…

Posted by O-Joe on 06/08/09 at 06:29 PM ET

Hey!!  Who’s the@sshole that hi-jacked this thread?  Oops!  That was me… my sincere apologies to the 19.  I didn’t intend this to be a pissing contest.

O-Joe, one last time I extend my hand to end this.  Please accept so we can go back to being juvenile and a Band of Bitches.  Thanks

Posted by calquake on 06/08/09 at 06:29 PM ET

monkey that second photo is frightening and amazing all at once.  Simply amazing.

Posted by HockeyJoe from Upstate New York on 06/08/09 at 06:32 PM ET

I’m going to start my own blog so I, too, can be filled with an over-reaching sense of self-importance.

(

Posted by O-Joe on 06/08/09 at 06:35 PM ET

Jeez, dude, when you are standing chin deep in shit, you might want to consider keeping your mouth shut.

Posted by dougie on 06/08/09 at 06:37 PM ET

So ... how ‘bout those Red Wings?

Posted by Bella on 06/08/09 at 06:42 PM ET

Jesus, Chief, you leave for a few hours and look what happens!!

Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/08/09 at 06:47 PM ET

And I seriously can’t get enough of that Happy photoshop.  Every time I look at it I laugh out loud for at least 30 seconds.

Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/08/09 at 06:47 PM ET

And I seriously can’t get enough of that Happy photoshop.  Every time I look at it I laugh out loud for at least 30 seconds

+1. It’s like we’ve entered Talbot’s nightmare. (I think Crosby has similar nightmares, only with Zata’s head being on everyone he sees.)

Posted by Bella on 06/08/09 at 06:50 PM ET

And I seriously can’t get enough of that Happy photoshop.  Every time I look at it I laugh out loud for at least 30 seconds.

I sent that to at least 25 people today. We see a lot of incredible Photoshop work here, but this is a new high water mark. I hope I don’t have “scary clowns trying to eat me” nightmares tonight.

Posted by dougie on 06/08/09 at 06:51 PM ET

Let it go, O-Joe.

With each comment you make, you’re just making a bigger ass of yourself.

Maybe it is a generational thing (as a 70’s high school grad) but the character of a person becomes evident with the person’s consideration for what is and what is not “out of bounds”.

This is a fan site, a Detroit Red Wings fan site. Any & all are welcome to join-in, state their mind, have an opinion, give their 2-cents, with an unwritten understanding that we talk about and defend our Wings but, while being juvenile, we don’t attack the non-hockey pains of life that some may have had or are dealing with. For some, A2Y is the escape from the pains for a time while being involed in a common passion - hockey, Detroit Red Wing hockey.  If someone who is a fan of another team stops by, they’re welcome (but have the smarts enough to expect taking a ribb’n for being a supporter of another team, all in the spirit of hockey etiquette .) But I’ve never seen any of the A2Y 19 “Band of Bitches” go “out of bounds”.

With due respect, be a fan, stick to hockey and keep things “in bounds”.

GO WINGS!!!

1 to 12

Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 06/08/09 at 06:52 PM ET

Is it Tuesday yet?

Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 06/08/09 at 06:56 PM ET

So ... how ‘bout those Red Wings?

Posted by Bella on 06/08/09 at 07:42 PM ET

I think they’re fantastic - but then again, I’m biased.

How are you doing, Bella?  Nice weather?

I have a tornado watch until 10:00 pm.  I’m watching and watching, but not seeing anything.  :(

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 07:01 PM ET

I hope I don’t have “scary clowns trying to eat me” nightmares tonight.

Bart Simpson:

“Can’t sleep - clown’ll eat me.  Can’t sleep - clown’ll eat me.”

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 07:02 PM ET

So ... how ‘bout those Red Wings?

Rumor has it there is an important game tomorrow night.  I’m already starting down the road to complete mental meltdown.  It isn’t going to be pretty in about 15 hours.

Posted by Aimee in Austin on 06/08/09 at 07:06 PM ET

Miss B., I’m also quite partial to the Red Wings.

We had thunderstorms last night in Illinois, so you’re probably getting that weather now. But it didn’t amount to much (other than a loud thunderclap scaring the stuffing out of my poor dog at about 4 am.) But it looks like it’s clearing up, which is good ... I’m terrified that one day bad weather will screw up my TV satellite reception during a big game. Hasn’t happened yet, fortunately.

Posted by Bella on 06/08/09 at 07:08 PM ET

I think they’re fantastic.

God I hate Red Wings fans (smiley face to denote sarcasm).

And if “how bout those Wings?” doesn’t catch on, then how ‘bout those Tigers?  I don’t think they’ve beaten the White Sox in Chicago since I was in middle school.

Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 06/08/09 at 07:09 PM ET

I’m already starting down the road to complete mental meltdown.  It isn’t going to be pretty in about 15 hours.

I had a brief panic attack last night, but have been fairly calm today. Tomorrow, no doubt, I’ll be beside myself. And if there is a game on Friday (please sweet dimpled beautiful baby J. let it not be so), I think I may spontaneously combust.

Posted by Bella on 06/08/09 at 07:10 PM ET

The thought of me watching anything other than an on-demand movie on Friday night makes me want to vomit.

Posted by Aimee in Austin on 06/08/09 at 07:13 PM ET

how ‘bout those Tigers?

I like an outfield of Anderson, Granderson, and Thomas.  Although Clete should smile more - he is so incredibly serious, when he hit a grand slam yesterday, he didn’t even go out for a curtain call.  He looked terrified at the prospect.

He couldn’t escape the ovation when he went to his position in the outfield, though.  You can’t hide in the dugout forever, kiddo. 

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 07:21 PM ET

He looked terrified

Agreed, he seems self-conscious about being respectful, humble, etc.  I like that about him though.  On the other hand, If I hit a grand slam like that and the crowd wanted a curtain call, I’d break my neck trying to do a back flip off the dugout rail.

The thought of me watching anything other than an on-demand movie on Friday night makes me want to vomit.

That made me laugh.  And similarly, I hope that I’m at work Friday night around 8 o’clock.  The other scenario might leave me unemployed.

Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 06/08/09 at 07:28 PM ET

Take it from a Leafs fan - Red Wings fans have nothing on us in terms of being hated on. I say ignore the hate with the best way possible, which is to revel in the multiple Stanley Cups (and the potential for one more) that your team has been awarded recently.

For me, my few escapes from the Leafs hate (aside from arrogantly thinking the world is all about Blue & White ) is Roy Halladay.

Posted by bkblades on 06/08/09 at 07:28 PM ET

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Posted by pgoody on 06/08/09 at 07:34 PM ET

I say ignore the hate with the best way possible, which is to revel in the multiple Stanley Cups (and the potential for one more) that your team has been awarded recently.

Amen to that!

I can remember growing up watching the Wings wondering if Stevie and crew would ever reach the promised land. Then they had Fight Night at the Joe during spring term of my sophomore year in AA and managed to clinch the Cup that summer and the following summer. What a great time to be in college in SE Michigan.

Thanks for stopping bkblades.

Posted by thethirdcoast from Rottenchester on 06/08/09 at 07:40 PM ET

monkey that second photo is frightening and amazing all at once.  Simply amazing.

The first was posted by Nate A last night.  The second was posted by WFIBL, who, I believe, found it on LetsGoWings.

It is amazing.  Every time I see that picture I giggle like a school girl.

Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 06/08/09 at 07:40 PM ET

Roy Halladay.

If I were a guy, I wonder if I’d have a man crush.  As it is, I am simply in awe of his talent.  What. A. Pitcher.

And I think Montreal fans are pretty hated, too.

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 07:51 PM ET

The other scenario might leave me unemployed.

Running down the street naked and disheveled and screaming random epithets at the cruel, cruel hockey gods?

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 07:53 PM ET

Posted by Aaron from Phoenix on 06/08/09 at 07:59 PM ET

Still can’t stop laughing at that Talbot pic. Pure genius.

Posted by Alan from Atlanta on 06/08/09 at 08:06 PM ET

I’m terrified that one day bad weather will screw up my TV satellite reception during a big game. Hasn’t happened yet, fortunately.

We’re scheduled for a helluva storm tomorrow night.  I was thinking about that listening to the forecast.  Oh shit Oh shit Oh shit.

hospital lab - Baroque

JHU?  UMB?

I laughed out loud for a good 15 seconds at that happy pic… then I noticed the ref and laughed a lot more.

Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/08/09 at 08:13 PM ET

@calquake - you have nothing to apologize for and you’ve been the bigger person. Seems like that doesn’t get anywhere though. But you have my respect.

@Bella, Baroque and Aimee - Yeah, the Wings are pretty cool. I dig ‘em. And YES I think I’m already aboard the stress train. I say “I think” because I’ve already had glasses of wine tonight. I’d hate to see me tomorrow.

@bkblades - thanks for your comment. Come back anytime. If the Wings ever play the Leafs again (thanks Gary. Ass.), come for the LB. I’ll share all my Wings/Leafs rivalry stories.

@monkey - That Happy photo is the freaking best ever. I’m still laughing about it.

Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/08/09 at 08:14 PM ET

Hey, if anyone wants to barf, Game 5 from last year is on NHL Network right now.

Count me out.

Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/08/09 at 08:17 PM ET

Well, barfing was a good luck charm for Jacques Plante, right?  Or was it Ken Dryden?  I don’t remember…

Glenn Hall?

Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 06/08/09 at 08:19 PM ET

Let it go, O-Joe.

With each comment you make, you’re just making a bigger ass of yourself.

Maybe it is a generational thing (as a 70’s high school grad) but the character of a person becomes evident with the person’s consideration for what is and what is not “out of bounds”.

And this is the point where you assume that anyone who posts on the internet is revealing his or her true character—as though their internet persona must, by definition, also be their real world persona. 

Here’s a clue for you—just because you and the majority of others chose to do that doesn’t mean everyone does. 

The fact is, you don’t know me.  You know nothing about me or how I conduct myself any place other than “on the internet.”  So, for you to make some sort of determination about me based upon only what you read, is, at best, presumptions on your part and, at worst, exceedingly ignorant. 

People have entirely different uses for the internet, particularly on message boards or in the comments sections of blogs—be it for serious contemplation of issues that affect them, erstwhile discussions of current events (like sports or politics) or just for laughs (yuks that perhaps come when certain tight-assed individuals are so full of sanctimony and pompousness they can’t for even a moment suspect that someone else may be just playing out the string on an old shtick).

As I mentioned earlier, this place use to be a blast, mainly because it was so over-the-top in its juvenile-ness and lack of proper decorum.  And here’s the key – everybody (well, most everybody, I guess) knew it was over-the-top and purposely so—nothing said to be taken seriously or treated like the proverbial fart in church.  Lines were crossed on occasion but, unlike now, no one—except a few opposing fans, maybe—got butt-hurt over it.  (At least no one mentioned they were butt-hurt). 

Now, we have a majority here who see this place as though it’s an extension of society as normal, like this is their home or favorite coffeehouse and don’t like it when a guest doesn’t conform to their version of what the rules should be. This being the price of A2Y becoming successful and more mainstream, I guess. 

Eh.

Unlike most of you apparently, I’m perfectly capable of ignoring anyone who I feel makes no significant contribution to what I choose to use the internet for.  That said, if IWO prefers this place as it is now as opposed to the way it was when he first started, he can post or PM me asking me to leave.  I’ll gladly comply.  That is his right because this is his house.  He sets the rules, not you or anyone else.

Posted by O-Joe on 06/08/09 at 08:22 PM ET

hospital lab - Baroque

JHU?  UMB?

KKI.

And the rain is horizontal right now.  Supposed to clear up tomorrow - although I’m debating whether or not to show up for the liveblog or go to the ball game and watch on the television while trying to pretend not to notice what is going on (as I did for game five).

Ah, who am I kidding.  It’s more fun to show up here.  And the Wings have lost plenty of games I’ve missed, so it isn’t as though there is a one-to-one correspondence.

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/08/09 at 08:32 PM ET

So anyways…

Hossa is handed the Cup from The Perfect Human, in Pittsburgh.

Ozzy wins the Smythe, unless the final score is 12-10, Wings.  In that case, Z.

Several people believe that if it goes to a game 7, regardless of the winner there may be no helping Crosby or Malkin getting the Smythe.  Thoughts?

Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/08/09 at 08:32 PM ET

@Baroque - I sympathize about the weather issues. Our satellite is so temperamental that it will go out in a light breeze sometimes.

Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/08/09 at 08:34 PM ET

KKI.

I was pretty close, location-wise

I decided on a place in Ellicott City. Going to be good times.  Just found out it ranks somewhere on “best places to live in the US”

Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/08/09 at 08:35 PM ET