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by Bob Wage on May 21, 2009 1:45 AM EDT
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PrintCory and I will be in here for our lunch hour again, ready to get fired up for Game 2 tonight. Do you think Ruutu or Cole will play? If they can't, who should?
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It really depends on what Mo wants to bring to the ice, both Cole and Rutuu are very physical players and are scorers (even though during the playoffs they’ve been pretty quite).
I still want to know where all the “Mo must go” folks are?? :)
Where are the "Mo must go" folks?
have you checked under my tires?
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Surely you jest! He’s has some of the most memorable lines ever, from “he’s no Nick Wallin” when asked about Ronnie Francis’ OT GWG in Game one SCF 2002 against the Wings. Classic. Mo gives good face.
Smug and sarcastic would be Linda Ruff.
Go Canes!
The whole “he’s no Nick Wallin” line is very smug and sarcastic. I meant it as a compliment. I love it.
I love his sound-bytes
I think it’s easy for the national press to misinterpret Mo if they haven’t heard how often he uses his wit to respond to difficult or stupid questions. The Sore Knuckles reply he made when asked about Scott Walker after the A-Ward punch got Mo demonized because it wasn’t apologetic in tone. He’s got to be careful on a national stage.
But then, who cares what the press thinks? Let’s just keep our guys believing and know that, in addtion to knowing how to play the game and set the lines, Mo is apparently a pretty decent sports shrink.
Go Mo!
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
As far as the sore knuckles comment goes...
I think Mo was a little peeved at how no one reported once how Ward and especially Chara were beating the crap out of Canes players after the play but after this one punch they were all over Walker.
certainly
I watched that press conference lafter Game 5 live on NHL channel and the question from the reporter (which never got replayed later) had a very nasty insinuating tone to it, clearly loving that the Canes had made this kind of mistake and taking the chance to rub Mo’s face in it. I’m sure this was about as nice as response as Mo could muster and given what we know now about Scotty’s wife, I think it was excellent and intended more for Scotty’s ears than the National media.
And really, like I said above, Mo’s job is to take care of the team and win games. He’s not trying to get elected to anything or even win popularity contests. For that, I take my hat off to him.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I liked the one where they were having problems with the mic (forget if was in NJ or BOS) and were testing it by saying 1, 2, 3 and Mo jokingling asked if the guy was counting the number of opportunties the Canes gave up that night.
How many coaches in the league would joke about a bad lose like that?
after Game 1 in Boston
Tech crew guys were counting into the teens before Mo came to the mike, He told the press that he wondered if maybe they were counting the turnovers the Canes gave up. I agree – how can you not love this guy?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
The smuggest coach in all of sports is Mike Krzyzewski
Smug is not a good thing and Mike Krzyzewski is the definition of smug. Paul Maurice is tongue-in-cheek. He’s very good natured and looking to make everyone laugh, or to get under the opposing teams skin with his comments. Krzyzewski teaches his players to maim through clandestinely intentional elbows and something looks to always stink, like his upper lip.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
That is the most biased baseless comment I have read on this blog and it has nothing to do with hockey. Haha. Take your Tarheel ignorance to a college basketball blog please. Coach K is a great basketball coach, one of the biggest philanthropists in all of basketball, and a good mentor. Just ask any of the NBA players who won gold medals under his tutelage. I’d say you could ask Duke players as well, but you’d probably rather lynch them.
Yeah, lets just keep this to hockey. Rather lynch them? WTF are you talking about?
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know any basketball players who could last a minute in a hockey game…. so let’s end that discussion….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 21, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Dude...
Not biased, not baseless.
The reason it’s not baseless? Someone said Coach Mo was smug. He is not smug. I was giving an example of smugness. Krzyzewski is all the things you say AND all the things I say. His players have proven time and again to be dirty with intentional elbows and using their feet to stomp opposing players laid out on the court. These actions are accepted by him. Not baseless not bias. Just the truth.
I wasn’t upset. You are the one talking about “everybody just needs to chill,” and lynching players (which is a rather racist comment).
I’m not trying to change the subject to college basketball and rivalries inside that sport. You did that. I was talking about smug coaches. Quit bringing basketball into it.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a chat question...
I plan on standing naked in my room slapping my chest over and over again while listening to “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins on loop for 4 hours prior to opening faceoff.
Good idea/bad idea?
I don't think
he can get close enough from the visual I got.
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Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Unfortunately,
yes.
My imagination and ability to visualize in 3 dimensions is very valuable for my work.
In conversation, not so much.
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
I want more details
before I respond. (You said you’re 22 eh? good place to start)
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL
What, this isn’t how any of you get pumped up before a game?
As for you hockeymomof2, if you keep up that flirting someone will have to give me a 2 minute minor for high sticking. Hah.
Hey,
wait a minute, I get to flirt with her first.
OBTW, I’m 45 and run 3 miles almost everyday.
So there.
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Please send recent photograph and clean bill-of-health to PO Box……
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
PO Box?
how ’bout “The Melting Pot”, starting off with a glass of ’01 Rieussec….
Wait, they know me and the wife there…..
Give me a minute and I’ll think of somewhere the wife and I don’t go.
Got it.
Flying Saucer, a pint of Bass in one hand and a Guinness in another
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Just make sure to shut the blinds….
your superstitions are yours… do what you will wit them….
I’m wearing my game day belt and hat… and I must eat at the little junky mexican joint down the street from my job in exactly 13 minutes from how….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 21, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just thinking the same thing.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
’nother revenue source for us … dating.canescountry.com
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
probably better stick with T-shirts and banner ads
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
blackmail also works
but hey, I won’t use it against you guys and gals
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
If I were to judge you based solely on your blog comments on this site...
I would say you were a crazy hermit that somehow has internet access.
Yeah...
He’s borrowed a line or two in the past… :-)
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Tech Support:
Blog question: How do you get the link to read as a title rather than just the URL?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
when you type a post, where it hays the bold, italics, and strikethrough icons, the little chain link icon is something to click on to add a link.
(a href=“urlhere” )What you want the link to say(/a) will be the format, except <> instead of (). if i had typed it with <> it wouldve thought it was a link. hope that helps.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
TYVM
Sounds simple enough (ahem) but I’ll have to try it next time.
Might as well have the most technically slick blog as well as the most intelligent and well-spoken post-ers in the NHL
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
speaking of,
bubba, is there a pool of pictures you have to select from now?
it seems that the pictures are sometimes (not usually)but sometimes not as applicable as they once were before you franchised with yahoo. maybe like you are having to pick from yahoo’s selcetion of pictures.
just curious. not criticizing.
I dunno.
That pic above is hilarious. It looks like Mo is calling up his minions from hell.
the Snarl
It made me think of Staal’s locker room statement before heading to Pittsburgh Sunday that this time the Canes needed to come out in Game 1 with a “little more Snarl.” From him it sounded like a line in a Frosted Flakes commercial.
Our guys (thinking our current poster boys like Staal, Whitney, Jussi, Ward, LaRose, even smiley face Ruutu) are just too nice to make that statement seem threatening. If Gleason or Pitkanen had said it……..still a push.
At least that’s how it struck me.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
we now have access to Associated Press photos. They’re part of our admin tool.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Shock at the Rock
Didn’t that show here first after Game 7 NJD?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I heard Shock at the Rock on 850 the buzz at about 7:30 am.
by hotchipsnsalsa on May 21, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I love how.....
you can make a small insignificant comment like where are all the “Mo must go” folks now, and it totally changes the topic of the discussion. It’s great.
hockeymom, thanks for the help about Mos joke about the turnovers, can’t believe I forgot the the details, guess it’s old age or something….(note I am not flirting with you :)
It was memorable to me because it was Mo’s introduction to the Boston press and so captured the right attitude after that Game 1 vs Boston (right on the tails of the Game 7 vs NJD). Lead with humility and respect is always the way to go.
And I so appreciate the “let’s just be friends” comment.;)
Much fun to have this blog when the Canes are making this kind of run. Woooooooooo!
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
You must be kidding !
Chip Alexander may be a great guy, but he is mediocre as a hockey scribe. He is the master of stating the obvious, with little feel or passion for the sport. Chip writes what is essentially an UPI recap after every game.
Luke has covered hockey (and the Canes) for a long time. He clearly enjoys the sport
and has thoughtful insight to our team and larger NHL topics. It was one of the many N & O
mistakes made during the past 18 months to change his assignment. He is on a par with better known hockey writers such as Tim Pannacio (covers Philadelphia).
So, how’s everyone feeling for tonight?
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
A little frustrated that two of our most physical players have been taken out of the series for now.
After such an amazing run it is a little anticlimactic to have that happen in Game 1
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Worried...
This run has been magic but those injuries came at the worst possible time. We need this game 2 or its almost over.
See Montreal series' in 02, 06
Not over at 0-2
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
hi all, I see the topics have had a broad range this morning
John Forslund is saying on Canes Now that Ruutu is probably out, but Cole might be in
GM of CanesCountry.com
Could we see another round of redemption
from Cole tonight. Thought last game was his best of the playoffs. He needs to create havoc on Staal’s line
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to have Ruutu for his hits...
But Cole is pretty useless if he doesn’t have his speed. Lord knows his shot alone isn’t why he’s in the NHL
a little better now..
that we heard Cole skated this am
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
Have we heard what line Rod the Bod is going to be anchoring yet?
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
I don’t think anyone will know until the opening shift. JR has done a great job at having guys who can play mult. positions, so it allows for options.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
with Cole skating this morning, that’s a good question
he might still be centering Jokinen and Samsonov
depends if Mo wants to play Helminen or Dwyer, or even Conboy.
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I wonder what Cole we get tho … a tentative Cole is a not a good Cole.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions
I have a feeling if Cole is on the ice, it won’t be tentative Cole.
Call me crazy, but he is going to REALLY want it against the Pens now.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He is such a competitor. He will figure out how to give the most he can even if he’s hurting.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides his hustle...
Besides his hustle and hits, he’s killing me with his hands of stone.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
More worried about Whitney and Staal
I feel those two need a big game tonight.
Love, love, love the Canes!
LaRose was one of the 3 Stars Monday – with him on their line, things should get interesting.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's taken
two games each series so far for Staal to really get going
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
The way I see it, we always need big games from them. It’d be nice if they stepped up BIG TIME, but we need other guys to bring it in Ruutu/Cole’s absence.
Eaves, LaRose, Jokinen again. take your pick of just about anyone.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course...
But Whitney is whiffing at pucks and Staal is not scoring goals. Any point production tonight would be big.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it comes down to patience, not panic. They do what they need to to win. That’s why we’re here.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me?
Or is anyone else really excited about LaRose playing with Staal and Whitney. I think that’s a perfect fit.
I'm excited anytime
LaRose is playing
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I expect Whitney to break out soon. he’s too good a player to be quiet for long
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Whits and Staal both
tend to score in bunches. We need the start of scoring bunches tonight!
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Think you have to bang the Pens D tonight … even if it means dumping and chasing some, I’d make Gonchar pay every time he retrieved the puck.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
I think I’ve seen enough of Conboy getting his ass kicked this post season.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d like to see Orpik with snowy pants too.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd one
Cam will stop most of the time
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
seems to be the consensus that Ward would like that one back. BUt talk about a competitor – Ward will be doing handstands tonight, guaranteed.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe just a big save early to get the team fired up and then he can rest a little while the guys out front do their job
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Boucher’s … Malkin’s was a nice backhand. Those are hard to pick up for a goalie.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Malkin's
shot gets by every goaltender save Roy in prime
by SouthernHockeyFan on May 21, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Cole...
But when he shoots it’s usually wide, over the crossbar, or in the goalies chest. He has a hard time controlling the puck at times too. Hands of stone. I’m cussing most the time when he’s losing control these days.
Love, love, love the Canes!
2 Days
2 days between games sucks, I’m ready to sit n watch the game tonight…..but looking even more forward to Saturday nights game, sitting in my seat behind MAF and watchin the Cane fire pucks at him all night
Yea there was a good article over on NHL.com about the wait in between games. They also said the SC Finals might have the 1st 2 games back to back…………….BOO
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
Hot Day in Pittsburgh.........
Look for the ice to be even softer than game 1
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
Mike M. from 99.9 said yesterday they had run the zambonie over the ice about 50 times already after the concert
Who's the hero in tonights game?
Hopefully it’s a Cane. : /
with Jokinen moving to wing, my guess is that Helminen will play because they will need someone to center the fourth line.
the alternative would be to play 7 defenseman and have babchuk on the powerplay, if the Canes are awarded any. :-)
This is if Cole plays tonight
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I’d rather have a 7th D than have Helminen in tonight.
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
Can anyone see...
A huge game from Staal and Crosby? Like the dueling hat tricks Crosby and Ovechkin had that one game?
Love, love, love the Canes!
speaking of duels
Do you see a Staal Staal sibling-duel with J Staal having a break out game?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
gosh no
hope not
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I thihk Eric would love a big game to embarrass his little brother – and would do it with an extra big smile (if they’re like my boys)
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
All for Eric
having a big one. I’d love to see him go big tonight.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Pens PK will allow shots from the point … Babchuk could be useful.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
Canes will come out fast …I expect a hook from a Pens d-man.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
sweet!
or interference?
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
we need more than one...
to make up for that crap game 1
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Won't happen.
Do we know who’s in the stripes tonight?
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
I’ve never seen a site that has the information more than an hour or two before the game. Does anyone know of one that shows it earlier?
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
didn't help
but make up calls or not, ‘Canes will have to gut this out as usual and beat both ref’s and Pens I imagine…
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, I hope not. That was an awful start to the game officiating wise the other night.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
no
they (coaches) seem to be very grounded and analytical
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Mo’s more a postgame or btwn. periods speaker.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
so if Cole is in the lineup, the lines could look like this
Staal-Whitney-LaRose
Cullen-Cole-Walker
Brind’Amour-Jokinen-Samsonov
Eaves-Bayda-?
maybe they trade Cole with LaRose, have him with Staal again?
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I think LaRose will be effective wherever he is put. Cole is a little bit of a bigger body.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Another Truman Loses moment
Yahoo’s NHL main page has a headline link on their front page (all morning) saying
Canes look to avoid 0-3 hole vs Pens
Fuel for the conpiracy theorists among us.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions
am I the only one who thought this was only the 2nd game tonight?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Moi?
I didn’t describe myself standing naked for hours listening to Phil collins and then ask the world at large to advise you on the wisdom of it…..
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I was the only girl wasting time blogging this morning. Or maybe you were looking for another sort of interest??? (Again – this all started with you, and then the high-sticking comment)
Besides, I don’t like Coach K. Sorry.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
believe it or not, a couple of years ago the final scores would be posted on the Canes homepage, before the game was completed. Good thing the scores were wrong. :-)
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let’s hope this jinx has a similar effect.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the expectations for LaRose shouldn’t be for him to score. Any of that he does is gravy. He just needs to be a pest and forecheck like mad.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions
I’d take Ward any night over about anyone in the postseason.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Always have to go with Ward, MAFs game the other nite was incredible, but I don’t think it’s what the Pens are accustomed to.
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
Is this about Miro?
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This may have been said before, but how bad is Ruutu hurt? If he doesnt play tonight, is he almost definite for game 3?
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
high ankle sprains are tough … I’m assuming that’s what it is.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand how teams do not want to release injury information, but personally, I think it would be better for the fans if they were forced to release more info, and probably worse for the players cause they would really know where to hit each other.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
morning skate
I just left the morning skate Cole looked fine he just has a bruised knee I got that info from Chuck Kaiton. The Canes seemed very loose there was a lot of woo woo when someone scored during the drills. Everyone was flying up and down the ice. I’ve been to a several practices and pregame skates this year and this was the most energy I have seen. Look for a solid effort tonight from the boys. Go Canes!!!!
Where was their morning skate at? Is it open to the public?
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That makes me happy.
I think the two dirty plays and injuries are going to motivate them.
So say we all
And I hope he puts another CLEAN, Legal and oh so up “yours” hit on Orpik tonight, several times.
No I don’t want to see Orpik of Cooke hurt.
I think taking the wind out of their lungs 3 or 4 times is far better
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Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Gosh Darn Upgrades
go to upgrade the infrastructure switches, one hangs, fix it and now there’s 115 new messages
Work is really cutting into my hockey time
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
I totally expect a lot of jump. Does that mean they win? I dunno… but Canes still haven’t lost when scoring first, so that would go a long way.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions
I really don’t think I can stomach another 2-0 deficit tonight.
by Iggy Reilly on May 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh- that would be terrible- Canes really need a win tonight. The local media up here is in a frenzy. Yesterday fans were calling into the radio show talking about how they would rather play Chicago, but think they will get stuck with Detroit- little early for that conversation.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Let them gloat
and bring down the ire of the Hockey Gods
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
+1
Humility and Respect are the path to success. (surely that was said in a Star Wars episode?)
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lol- it is a little ridiculous though- they have completely written us off, after only losing 1 ROAD game! A split away from home would be a victory, then they come to the RBC where we have only lost what…3 times in the past 3 months?
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like Boston, yes? (hee hee hee )
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
exellent point- I think it just bothers me more up here because I am snag in the middle of hearing my favorite team get bashed every 5 minutes- sucks.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Patience – you’ll be the one smiling if we can pull it out in a couple weeks.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
So
how many paddawons(sp?) do you have Master Yoda?
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
smart is hockeymomof2..smart she is.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!!! A crushing defeat for the both of us
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey,
I’m 45, working on my CCIE, I run/weight lift and I still play DnD with co-workers and my daughters are in the game I run.
In the dictionary, under the word “NERD”, you’ll see my picture.
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
HAHAHAHA!!!! running and weightlifting to avoid the bullies and wedgies eh? JK!
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop
My feelings are hurt
Wait, I don’t have them
Carry on!
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
i was shooting for yoda, albeit apparantly poorly- who is smeagal?
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Pulling out is the least effective form of contraception
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
WITH A BRAND NEW CANES T-SHIRT ON!!!! I will be order so much crap from the eye that Rutherford may personally sign my box.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember that vs. the Bruins
Some were even hoping that the ’Canes won 1 so they could finish us off in Boston before the home crowd
I see you beat me to it milady
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
because thats how Pittsburgh fans are. I dont think it is because they intend to be like that, its just that they love their teams that much and truly believe that they are the best in every sport (except baseball :))
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it was only last year when they won the Eastern Conference Finals…that probably has something to do with it.
yep. Some fans kinda realize with the salary cap, their time might be past (last year) but now see it as a second chance with an expensive loaded team.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I would suspect if Cole is at the skate, he should play tonight unless something weird happens this afternoon, like a soccer accident
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Also think special teams will play a big part in this series. It wasn’t that big a deal vs. NJ and BOS b/c the Canes’ PP was struggling and the PK was so good … but we already saw in Game 1 that both can convert.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
I am looking for
as many shorties vs any Pen’s PP provided by that waterbug himself, LaRose, Assisted by #8, Matt Cullen
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real close. In fact, I thought it was in for a second.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this the Coca-cola 600 chat??
I think Jimmie Johnson has the best chance to win, but watch out for Dale Earnhardt Jr.!!
Still not a crook!
What’s a coca cola 600? is that like Pepsi Max?
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
NASCRAP
Only fun if you’re there for the party. Otherwise it blows.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares?
It’s not hockey. I don’t see any relevance.
Love, love, love the Canes!
by Caniac Jack on May 21, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
No relevance
It’s what we’re going to be watching after June 15th in any case.
Or so say some blogs I’ve seen.
Actually some wonder if we have two wide screens in our trailers, one on NASCAR and one on Hockey
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not what I'll be watching...
i’ll watch paint dry first. i don’t think it’s a sport. i think it’s crazy the amount of money they spend on one race car. i think it’s only interesting when you’re in the pits connected to a team and you have a headset on as a spotter. i think i could get drunk enough to make anything fun so i’m sure i could go to the worst race and have a great time. just not gonna waste an afternoon watching it on tv. not gonna happen.
i don’t know what TrickyD26 is talking about. I was complimenting being there for a race.
Love, love, love the Canes!
Naw
It’s just the only racer name I remember. Are they called racers????
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
I know this doesnt count, but it's cool anyway
He autographed the stick of one of my son’s team-mates at the Garner ice house Friday evening. His mom asked if he minded blessing it for him The boy got a few goals over the weekend too.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
if he giveth than he shall receive.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
'Canes win
They will have at least one more point than the Pens
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Ouch
now that one hurt
I guess the honeymoon’s over, eh?
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So sensitive!
I thought that was an intentional Tripp slam . ALong the lines of his typical:
If the Caps hadn’t scored that last goal to make it 3-2, it’s still be a tie game.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want to make sure his #1 job shutting down their hot shots.Anything else is too much I think.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Staalsy with the hatty! ~~it would be awesome~~~~~
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
back to the fans gloating..
Have they published their Stanley cup winning parade route yet? Vancouver’s came out sometime in Round 1 I heard.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I am sure the mayor will plan it out- the man/kids name is RavenStahl…last year he claimed to have changed his name to steelerstahl during the AFC championship.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably
I think it’s going down some river now.
:-D
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lucky them with three to choose from. Funny part is a bunch of these fans wear steeler jerseys instead of pens jerseys- it is the universal jersey of pittsburgh- look for it on tv tonight- you will get a kick out of it.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know what happened last game, and if it can continue- but Crosby was shut down.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
A lil off topic, but yesterday I emailed the canes folks and got on them for asking fans to stand during the game on the jumbo tron….hope others did the same
Yeah, I remember seeing that at game 6. The whole nobody sits tonight thing can’t be overplayed. It was a special special night at game 7 3 years ago. I was there. (tear)
I was in Iraq at the time but was watching live a 2am, my wife took a co-woker, and I still hate the co-woker :)
forgive the child – he’s into macho diplays of dominance. Symptom of his young age….
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
no way, we beat Montreal four straight games in 2006, the same could happen again
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and did it when losing first two at home. Pens are supposed to hold serve … if they lose tonight, the talk will be about how they lost home ice.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Cole
is better than advertised
And I thinks he wants a few pounds of flesh, legal and clean of course
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Cole has not been the impact player that I expected him to be during the playoffs- Ruu being out hurts
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not over till the clock reads 0:00 (or if it’s overtime and a Cane just potted one)
So much for my succinct slogans
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you need to add another 0….0.000….still time for the canes in that last millisecond :)
by PittsburghCaniac on May 21, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Cole with Brindy?????
While Canes coach Paul Maurice and the staff still are looking at line combinations, there’s a good chance Cole could be on Rod Brind’Amour’s line with Sergei Samsonov.
“He’s a big fast forward and we can really use him,” Walker said. “He looks like he’s skating as good as ever but there’s a difference between skating and getting hit and putting pressure on it.”
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s been fun, I still have to get the game preview up.
thanks for coming and see you soon!
Cory you’re in charge…ha!
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c’mon – you’re always a star over here!
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Predictions
Any more predictions from coach Lavi?? We need him to pick the Pens like he did NJ. Does he even still live around here>
not that I’ve heard … but I saw him over at Dunkin Donuts on Capital Blvd. this past weekend. Us Massachusetts boys love our DD.
by Cory Lavalette on May 21, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Really early Saturday? My son’s team’s appointed snack mom saw his there about 6am too.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Do not mock those who brought your team glory
remember 2006 and the Coach who did it.
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another Lord of the Rings quote? ;)
You’re on a roll.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so
It could be something from somewhere though
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I have all lot of respect for coach, we talked to him the night before he got fired as a matter of fact (skate with the Canes) and don’t think he deserved to get fired….but, he showed some sour grapes with that prediction, he would have been better off staying nuetral
It seems he has his
heart on his sleeve which I think was his undoing
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go check out Puck Daddy's most recent post
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy
More silliness with NASCAR – but I think he’s smart enough to know it’s funny not legit.
by Carolyn Christians on May 21, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
That's funny
but now my employer wants to see, ugh, WORK outa me
Back to the salt mines, er lab
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Not me
sold my tickets to some coworkers (gave first chance to my friends who are Pens fans but he can’t go either).
I have a previous scheduled event that I’ve already put off 5 times. I should’ve done it during the regular season but C’est la vie.
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