Daily Cupcakes- July 12th, 2011
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 12, 2011 6:01 AM MDT
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Hockey's Future takes a look at who the Avalanche drafted this offseason.
Following a 29th place finish in 2010-11, the Colorado Avalanche were awarded the second overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft - their highest draft pick since the now-defunct Quebec Nordiques selected Eric Lindros with the first overall pick in 1991. A midseason trade with the St. Louis Blues saw general manager Greg Sherman acquire another early first-round selection. In addition to the two picks in the first, the Avalanche had just four more picks over the remaining six rounds.
An update on ex-Avalanche Ian Laperriere. He is in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and is acting as a mentor for some of the young guys in the Flyers organization.
Unlikely to play again, Laperriere, 37, was offered a position as a mentor to the Flyers' young prospects. He has spent this week working with the organization's newest players, schooling them on the importance of fitness, dedication and the ability to put the team's needs ahead of their own."With my experience I think I know the right way to do it,"'Laperriere said. "If you don't believe me, it's your loss because I have no other agenda than to make these guys better players.
If you are in Oakville (Ontario) this Saturday, you can meet Matt Duchene.
- Hockey megastore retailer Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. today announced the opening of its new megastore in Oakville, Ontario on Saturday, July 16, 2011. To celebrate the occasion, Pro Hockey Life in collaboration with Reebok bring special NHL guest Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche.
Born in Haliburton, Ontario, Duchene was drafted third overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The rookie sensation will visit the megastore on July 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 p.m. to sign autographs and meet with local hockey fans.
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Strange
You’d think Duchene would only do interviews at fishing stores.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Errr Sandie
It’s only the 12th today :-)
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Thank you. I was so confused.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Sandie’s a big fan of Back to the Future
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
moar lyke Early Edition
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:35 AM MDT up reply actions
There you are.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Been busy, yo.
I have a lot of content coming out in the next week. Just updating and refining all of it. Haven’t had as much regular thread time. Sappenin, playa?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Is one of the articles about how bad the division got this year except for the Avs?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
OR
How I go to capgeek and look at the Calgary Flames and I still can’t figure out how their salary is so high.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
It is indeed.
It’s my feature, after all. But it’s done in parts.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:44 AM MDT up reply actions
And then something else entirely.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Like a make your own adventure novel?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
IT BETTER BE A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE ARTICLE
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
IT ISN'T
But this is summertime. We could do something cool.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:46 AM MDT up reply actions
If we do, one of the wrong paths should be entering Dan’s basement and being shot.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
There would have to be some kind of reward for making it as far as the basement….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Just steal Purple Row's idea
A few years ago, one of their games got blacked out and nobody could follow it on MLB.com’s gamecast or the radio or TV. Nothing. Like a 4 hour Video Lock Error. So what they did is came up with their own game and everybody was posting what was “happening” in the game. It was actually pretty awesome to read later on. Rockies won, of course, so it wasn’t very realistic but the concept was sweet.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Pretty sure we did one of those recaps already.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Lawinengefahr or that recap. What was a better creation of ours Randy?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’m kind of emotionally tied to Lawinengefahr.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Hail!
Well Languished.
Semyon says: "Let's win the Cup!"
by niwotsblessing on Jul 12, 2011 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions
We did that MHH recap in the spring which was pretty fun.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
But it was a recap.
This was an entire game thread. Beginning to end they came up with their entire game and commented about everything happening. SO TAKE THAT.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:51 AM MDT up reply actions
I feel so “bammed”.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
twss
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Yeah..we did that during the GDT. Mike made a recap out of it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I forgot to add that to his Final Grade. Damnit.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
“Ya win some, ya lose some.” Inspirational quotes by Brian Elliott.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
“Ya win none, you lose all.” Life motto of Andrew Raycroft.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I thought Elliott’s quote was “You lose some, lose some more”
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Really?
God damn that’s awesome.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhh yeah.
I wasn’t around much about that time. Stupid lifes.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Indeed. It was fun. Of course we were saying anything to make ourselves laugh just because the season was so damn depressing.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Colorado sports
Almost entirely depressing. Except the Rapids last season.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:56 AM MDT up reply actions
There’s just times where ya gotta grab some brews and cheer on the peewee hockey games.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
But that’s soccer; its existence is inherently depressing.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
I like soccer a lot, but the MLS is well, pretty awful, relatively anway. They’re getting better though.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Thine “links” befuddle the king.
Defeat is mine.
by THEKINGOFHOCKEY on Jul 12, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Heheheh I know, the other day I saw a headline that said “Sakic may come back” and thought “WHAT?” then I saw the date was about 3 years ago…
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
This day is going to end in disappointment.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Well, he did come back. But he wears a suit now instead of a unipron.
Do you think he would mind if we stitched “Sakic” and a 19 on the back of his suit jackets, just for old-times’ sake?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
That would have been an awesome stunt for an introductory press conference.
"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.
by Busted Twigg on Jul 12, 2011 8:57 AM MDT up reply actions
I went through Dater’s DP chat log from last night. He think Johnson will be captain. Take that for what it’s worth.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I agree with him.
But it makes too much sense to actually happen.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 6:50 AM MDT up reply actions
He also thought Stastny would be traded too.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
9.8 percent of 10 percent.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Well we can safely strike johnson off the list for captaincy then.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 7:57 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
He also reiterated that he thought Lefebvreverferver would be named head coach if Sacco got fired during the season.
He said he hadn’t heard anything about who the new video coach would be (even though we all know because it was announced last month).
He said Lindstrom’s role would be as a faceoff guy. Couldn’t tell if he was serious or joking.
He said he had computer problems on Free Agent Frenzy day which prevented him from posting to Twitter as much as he would have liked.
Near the end of the chat, there was liberal use of the Arnason pic.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 12, 2011 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Head coach or interim coach?
They really need to look at all the best candidates and not just hire whoever the hell is next in line.
The impression I got was that it would be interim through the end of the season.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 12, 2011 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions
That was my question on lindstrom, and I’m still pretty sure he’s a wing.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 12, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions
He said he had computer problems on Free Agent Frenzy day which prevented him from posting to Twitter as much as he would have liked.
LOL.
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 12, 2011 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions
When is Winnipeg going to reveal their damn logo and jerseys? The NHL shield in place of the logo on NHL.com is so lol.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Supposedly next month…still, I mean it’s not like they didn’t know they were getting a team. You would think it’d be ready by now
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
Apparently some “insiders” say it’s been ready for a while now, they are just not able to release anything. I love that there’s a new jersey/logo coming out. Can’t wait to see it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I was disappointed that they went with the Jets. If they go with the old logo, I’ll be even more disappointed. This is supposed to be a whole “new” team. I’d like to see some originality for a change.
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
Higher ups have already said they’re not going retro at all. It’s modern. The Winnipeg faithful wanted the Jets name back, although I agree, it would have been nice to see a new name. New identity, new staff, etc.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
More like this.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
by Randy Time on Jul 12, 2011 7:53 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
It will look like that in January. But by that time Hawerchuk will have already found a math equation while working in the dungeons of his nerd palace that explains it is just bad luck that the Jets suck.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
If X-Y=A/5, then clearly your team is terrible.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
SHIT!!!! A stands for Avalanche?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Well duh…
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
by Randy Time on Jul 12, 2011 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think that they didn't want to go with the whole Jets thing in the first place
Because people won’t buy new jerseys, they will rock their old ones. I think that management would have very much liked to have all new gear.
However, ownership re-thought it after it became apparent that if they didn’t call their team the Jets, they would have been hauled out of their offices and strung up from the nearest lamp post.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
I saw a potential "leaked" version last month.
It was pretty sweet.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Annnnnd that’s all you’re giving us?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’d have to remember where I saw it, and dig it up, and probably be wrong about it…
It sounds like a ton of work.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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It sounds like you better get started.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yes.
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 12, 2011 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Icethetics and Hockey Jersey Concepts is where I find most stuff.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
This was a twitpic somewhere, I think…
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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There was a Twitpic of Byfuglien in a Jets jersey but it was a vintage one. Everyone thought it was the new one. It wasn’t
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
Not the one I was thinking of...
This one had a very modern jet flying towards you. I think it was blue or green?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Found it:
That’s it right? ;)
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
by Randy Time on Jul 12, 2011 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes! Thank you!
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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That’s great. i saw a potential “leaked” picture of Hope Solo naked. It was pretty sweet. Take my word for it though. ;)
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
You want to see Harrison Ford nekkid? Different strokes for different folks, I guess
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Hope Solo > Han Solo. Also, Star Wars is awful.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I used to like you so much, man….
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Sorry…I just happen to think that Captain Kirk hookin up with green women is better than a story about some dude who kissed his sister. Of course parental influence big time since I grew up in a Trek household.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Original Star Wars is good, but I am definitely on the Trekkie side of things.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Sounds like a Monday morning Open thread topic :)
I liked Star Trek. It was my favourite show when I was growing up. TNG wasn’t bad, DS9 was where I got off the train, but I liked the adult subtext of holocausts, Nazis and xenophobia. Maybe it was a spiritual precursor to BSG?
Hate that part..brother/sister didn’t add anything except toe-curling cringing. No no no. Wrong wrong wrong.
As a counterpoint though, I would offer Princess Leia in a gold bikini
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
I have honestly enjoyed just about every Star Trek show I’ve seen. I enjoy them immensely. Of course I’m a huge sucker for the ships. Easily my favorite part. Voyager kinda lost me, but I still liked it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I haven’t like anything after TNG. I gave them all a shot, but nothing worked. Big fan of Data and Whorf, and they had the blonde security chick for a while.
And low points of TNG – Wesley the simpering ninny Crusher, and Deanna Troy. I hated Counselor Troy.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
you really should give DS9 a shot. it was extremely weak to start, it really got good when they got the defiant and had that whole giant war thing.
i keep hearing that I should go back to DS9. That was my problem, it was a very slow start and then I just stopped watching.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions
do it. you’ll thank me, if you enjoyed TNG. DS9 has some fantastic story telling.
and while we’re at it, if you haven’t, watch battlestar galactica. best show on tv in the last 10 years, maybe ever.
This is framed on my wall at home
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Pretty sure Randy needs one of these hanging on the line.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
Yes!
C-17’s, C-5’s, and the random KC-10 get really boring after a while.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Always had you pegged for a frakking toaster.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
When the toasters look like this....
…who doesn’t mind doing a little undercarriage work?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 13, 2011 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL
I loved the new BSG (I’ve only caught a couple episodes of the old one and was thrown for a loop by the sex changedness of Starbuck). I have both BSG and B5’s complete series on DVD.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 13, 2011 11:42 PM MDT up reply actions
+1 for BSG. I’m a latecomer to it, but utterly great. Like the best science fiction, the science fiction is only a rack to hang a great story on.
(I appreciate that sentence may not make sense, but it did in my head).
Oh, doc, about what point does DS9 heat up?
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Growing up I watched the “Original” BSG. The new BSG was good, but Babylon 5 killed BSG.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Were Starbuck and Apollo cut out of this photo, or was this photo taken from the brief spinoff “After Galactica?”
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Starbuck and Apollo are on the right side of the photo. Starbuck is the guy on the far right, and Apollo is the second guy from the right.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
I really despised Troy.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions
I really despised her and Wesley. Seriously the worst ever. Love and I mean absolutely love Abrams take on the Trek universe. Can’t wait for the next one.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I couldn’t agree with you more. Absolutely loved the reboot. Everything was spot on and it looked fantastic on blu-ray
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
It was spectacular. I would have to watch it very closely in order to find anything I didn’t like.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
My God, I just realized I might hate TNG after all: Guinan.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
I choose to ignore that she ever existed.
To counter. Seven of Nine.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Whoopi Goldberg with shaved eyebrows is always bad. This is Star Trek not Sister Act.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I actually kind of liked her facing down Q like a little punk.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions
You know..this is true. A pretty good moment of hers. I will say I liked her a fuck ton better than Troi as Picard’s confidant.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Dr. Crusher was more Picard’s confidant than Troi.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 12, 2011 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I like the original series and TNG and to my surprise, started watching Voyager on Netflix with the wife and we both like it a lot.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Mike and I are big fans of the Trek shows. I love TNG and DS9. I got bored pretty quickly with Voyager. Anybody here like Enterprise? I thought it was pretty neat.
Got really really good at the end. Slow start killed it though.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
This exactly.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings
Mike pointed this out to me the other day; thought I’d share. There’s only the one issue and a bio of the captain, but it’s pretty funny:
annnd RSS’d. Thank you much.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Like this one?
http://football-miami-n-beyond.blogspot.com/2011/03/hope-solo-welcome-to-south-florida.html
Sorry, I can’t post pictures…I click on the pic icon here, enter the url and nothing…just a lil red cross
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Nice!
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I will take one of those please…one of each displayed in each picture if you don’t mind. Dad always said 2 is better than 1…haha
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 8:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Dead to me
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 9:08 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
If ever there was a chance for a rant
Please post your thoughts as to why Stars Wars is better than Star Trek or the very least why you disagree with Randy’s comments.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Lightsabers are just giant neon dildos.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Haha..never heard it like that before.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 12, 2011 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
You say that like its a bad thing.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 9:48 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
If it were two chicks fighting with giant neon dildos, I’d be more interested. Instead there are epic battles (won’t lie, I do actually like the duels) with dudes wielding them. Speaking of duels, I’m wanting to watch The Princess Bride…Montoya and The Dread Pirate Roberts sword fight is one of my favorites.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Don’t get us going down this path. So many good characters in that movie.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Princess Bride is easily on my top 5 for movies. Doesn’t get much better.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I have not seen it
It is one of those pop culture movies that everyone quotes lines from, yet, I have no clue from whence it came. Also on my list of “Iconic movies I’ve never seen:”
Withnail & I
Spinal Tap
Taxi Driver
The Mighty Ducks
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Never heard of Withnail & I. I’ll have to look into it.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
ugh, it was weird and not all that entertaining. Maybe you have to be British?
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Only the British have to be British. The rest of us are more fortunate.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Who said that – Gandhi?
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions
All I know is that it’s about two blokes who say “Fuck” a lot and drink a lot. People go nuts for it. Having said that, people go nuts for the X Factor
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions
So, it’s a Scorsese movie?
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Tarantino needs to have a quiet word with himself.
That word is stop.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Nah, I liked Goodfellas. Any movie that has that opening sequence and the wildest use of Layla in a movie deserves to be lauded.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
It was like a cluster-f*ck of Catcher in the Rye, Animal House, On the Road and Brideshead Revisited — except somehow not good.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
you had me sold there for a second. Then you killed it.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Anybody want a peanut?
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 10:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
No more rhyming, I mean it!
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
I do not mean to pry, but you don’t by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
No, but I’ve just beaten back an R.O.U.S.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well, I accept.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Do you hear that?
It’s all those lines flying over my head
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions
You’ve bested my Giant, which means you are very strong.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Seriously.
Watch the damn movie. You’ll thank us.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
You want to know a secret? I am not left handed either.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
I will add it to my Blockbuster list, but I am prepared for it not to live up to the hype.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Watch while enjoying an MLT. A mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean…
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
LIAR! LIAR! LIIAAAARR!
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I’m not a witch! I’m your wife!
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I am so watching this after work..lunch is almost over. It’s gonna be a good day.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
My daughter found this movie last week in my video collection…she loved it and she’s 8.
Seriously though, how have I never bought this on DVD?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Need an update on that collection.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 12, 2011 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Inigo Montoya: Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
Count Rugen: Stop saying that!
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions
Now, if we only had a wheelbarrow, that would be something.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 12, 2011 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Where did we leave that wheel barrow the albino had?
Under the albino.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
This is my favorite
Inigo Montoya: That Vizzini, he can fuss.
Fezzik: Fuss, fuss… I think he like to scream at us.
Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no harm.
Fezzik: He’s really very short on charm.
Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme.
Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time.
Vizzini: Enough of that.
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead?
Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead.
Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.
Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?
Vizzini: DYEEAAHHHHHH.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Star Wars is better than Star Trek because:
A) I like big ships shooting the crap out of each other
B) With the evil Empire trying to crush the upstart Rebellion, it really touched a chord with my “underdog complex”
C) Terrific character design and mythology
D) Darth Vader (before he was a simpering buffoon….“NOOOOOOO” indeed)
E) Combat scenes (battle of Hoth anyone?) Attack on the original Death Star had a WW2 aerial combat feel to it, (as Lucas intended).
F) Star Trek had too much navel gazing. Not enough lasers.
G) Wesley Crusher
H) In Star Trek, the Federation WAS the evil Empire
I) Never could get over the fact that LaForge wore half an air filter on his eyes.
J) Lightsabres
K) The good guys didn’t always win (Empire Strikes Back)
L) Never liked the time travelling thing. I totally loved the concept, but I always found the execution lacking.
I think that will do for now….oh, by the way, am not defending any of the “prequels” although parts of Episode 3 felt like it was Star Wars.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Ewan McGregor was a kick ass Obi-wan though. Single best thing from the new 3.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
He was good. Really nailed his Alec Guinness impression.
Random things I hate about the prequels:
Trade disputes – dull as ditchwater…boooooring
Midichlorians – don’t break the illusion
Jar Jar Binks – ’nuff said
In Darth Maul, a million kids had a picture of him on their lunchboxes. He was completely badass and the lightsabre duel was terrific. Then (SPOILER ALERT)
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They killed him off.
The one interesting baddie in the whole thing.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Grievous was cool
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
I like both, but counterpoint anyway:
A) I like big ships shooting the crap out of each other
B) Luke is a whiny bitch, just like his father
C) Jar Jar and his entire race of goofy fish people (I think this makes me a fictitious racist)
D) Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
E) Picard’s Moby Dick complex
F) Data
G) Data as Sherlock Holmes specifically
H) Damnit Jim
I) Those little bugs Khan put in Chekov’s ear haunted me forever for their supreme.. ugh shudder.. I can’t even finish this sentence
J) In Star Trek, the Federation was the Empire and everyone was pretty nice to each other. People can’t really do that, can they?
K) I don’t even like Enterprise, but am going to go ahead and count Jolene Blalock as a plus
L) Live long and prosper
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Did you see Sir Patrick Stewart at the British Grand Prix? He was awesome.
Martin Brundle (ex F1 driver and commentator) “Sir Patrick, nice of you to have a word with us”
SPS – “NO PRRROBLEMM”
MB- “Who do you think will win today?”
SPS – “FORCE INDDDIAAAAAA”
MB – “We would love to have you in the commentary box today”
SPS – “HA – MAKE IT SOOOO”
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions
MB- "Who do you think will win today?"
SPS – "FORCE INDDDIAAAAAA"
What’s wrong with him?
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
by StiflersMom on Jul 12, 2011 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s the way he talks – well, shouts in a Shakespearean Pronounciation. He emphasizes every syllable
Well, he did work in the Royal Shakespeare Company for years….
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Are we all forgetting his episode on “Extras”? Pure genius.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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I would actually listen to him reading the telephone directory. He is brilliant
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s not what I meant. Who expects Force India to win a race?
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
by StiflersMom on Jul 12, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
Well, he was a guest of Force India, so, y’know…
If I was Adrian Sutil, I would be looking at the job pages now, because DiResta is showing him up good and proper
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions
RSC’s Hamlet with PS and David Tennant is absolutely brilliant. It’s done so well that it’s easy to forget it’s in Bard Speak.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 12, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Wrath of Khan
The vilest Star Trek snuff movie ever made
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
You forgot to add: Q. He’s amazing.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I was going to mention him. Love him. And the Borg are awesome.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
I have a mental black hole as far as Q goes….don’t think I have seen any episodes with him in.
The Borg are great, because they are almost invincible. One of my favourite episodes is after Picard gets borgified (technical term) and then comes back and he is having trouble adusting.
Brilliant on so many levels
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Q
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Ohhhh, I vaguely remember him. I don’t recall what happened in the episodes, but I do know who you are on about.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
He screws shit up just for the fun of it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
The Q continuum, I recall. Has something to do with infinity, time not existing. Something like that.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Yeah. I wonder if Q will make an appearance in Abrams universe.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I think he could make it very cool.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Q without the interaction with Picard might kind of suck. You’d have to go through the whole introduction thing again.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Seeing how Picard was very diplomatic, and Kirk is of the shoot first ask questions later variety, it could provide quite the dialogue.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Considering that Q hated the barbaric human species from the beginning and only favored the parts of humanity that got past the shoot-first aspect, I think Kirk would be killed in his first 10 seconds interacting with Q.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Star Trekkin’ across the universe….. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCARADb9asE
Just win, bitches!
"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." ~ Ron White
I like both a lot and, other than raging place in space, think they are too different to really compare. Different styles. Ones pragmatic & practical, the other seat of the pants cowboyesque.
But Star Wars is awesome, regardless of Trek.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 9:45 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Well put sir. There is enough space (pun intended) for both to co-exist happily
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
There is enough space for them to both co-exist about 19 × 10^bajillion times over with several multi-dimensional interpretations on top of that.
Somewhere out there… Luke really is a bitch.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree…they’re two totally different takes and do have some great plots. It’s hard for me to say, but there’s always been something about Star Wars that just has thrown me off. Granted, I will watch the movies and thoroughly enjoy the original trilogy, but I just like the Trek better…personal preference I suppose.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I just have the childhood connection with star Wars that I didn’t have with Trek. I watched the movies in the theater as a kid, and all my toys were X-Wings and Millennium Falcons. Also, I was able to mentally block out the stupidity of the Ewoks. Somehow.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
There is a bit at the end of ROTJ, during the Endor land battle and an AT-ST blitzes these trees and a couple of Ewoks.
One gets up, groggy from the explosion and shakes the other one. After a few seconds, he realises that the other one is dead and starts sobbing over the body.
If you still hate the Ewoks after that, you must be dead inside :-)
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Nope, still hate Ewoks. That’s one of my favorite scenes, btw.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
You are pure evil…..with a heart that is black and cold
I will see your Ewoks and raise you a Gungan
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Gingan is the new Ewok. Bad all around.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
I want to hurt Jar Jar Binks.
A lot
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions
I meant Gungan, of course. There is nothing worse than Jar Jar Binks. Nothing.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
How about that he was a prequel fixture and Darth Maul was killed off? You can make annoying characters, that’s fine. But for Roy’s sake kill them off!
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 10:28 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Exactly.
“Yousa gonna cut me with that lightsabre?”
“Yes.”
“Mesa soooo scared, mesa gonna poodooo”
Slice
Problem sorted.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
KidHouse would have been like D: whaaaaaa? But AdultHouse would have stood and applauded.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 10:35 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
There’s a need among Lucas and Cameron and the other sad sack Hollywood elites to destroy any positive image of manliness in their pieces. Men who take decisive action are the bad guys and get killed off. Men who talk, talk, talk and go all in for negotiations all day long while crying to their women are the good guys. And in the middle of all that, ridiculous characters of no value, like Jar Jar, are elevated to some shamefully credible status. It’s why men are becoming scarce in this country, and why soccer is getting more popular. Zing!
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
That’s way different than saying “Also, Star Wars is awful.”, my good sir. You’re on your way back, being raised from the dead.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
When I think of Star Wars, it is awful to me because I don’t enjoy it nearly as much as Star Trek. It’s not the absolute worst sci-fi out there though. Star Trek I’ll watch over and over, have every movie on Blu Ray. I own zero Star Wars stuff, unless you count the Family Guy iterations.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Family Guy?
Still dead
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 10:20 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Family Guy isn’t as good as it once was. As far as cartoons go, Archer and Futurama are my favorites.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Agreed it’s way better. However I still enjoy the FG satire once in a while. Southpark is even better than that.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Star Wars has three really good movies and a big asshole named George Lucas perverting the rest of the timeline and galaxy.
Star Trek has had multiple men at the helm and still holds together nicely when combining all the segments of the franchise.
If another Trek movie comes out, my reaction is “Sweet!” If another Star Wars movie/cartoon comes out, my reaction is “Aw, not this shit again.”
My only exception is video games. I’m really looking forward to the Old Republic MMO and wish to holy fucking christ that they would release a Battlefront 3 for a next gen system.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
George Lucas needs a restraining order
FFS, the new movies were pretty bad. George Lucas couldn’t direct traffic. The best SW movies are those where George is not the director.
With the constant revisions (Greedo does not shoot first, goddamnit), his constant pillaging of the source material and his pointless fucking about (Star Wars 3D!!) he should not be allowed to touch it.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh and he fucked up Indiana Jones
Aliens – really?
Shia Leboef – charisma vacuum. The guy couldn’t act his way out of a paper bag
Shame on you Steven Spielberg for letting Lucas anywhere near your film
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Ditto the games. KOTOR was fantastic, first RPG I actually liked, and only DA:O has joined it.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 10:37 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
KOTOR is one of the best games of the last 15 years
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Yes, but Lucas didn’t take heed. KOTOR had the perfect balance of Star Wars. All new, but with enough subtle references to SW happenings/items.
Not the need to insert C-3PO and R2-D2 in the prequels just to provide some tenuous link to the original trilogy.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I liked the 2nd DA a ton. You MUST play as the saucy lady assassin. It makes a world of difference.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Never got around to it. It looks pretty dec though aside from the whole “errybody bisexual” thing.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
I’m not going to lie… my assassin “o’the swaying hips” totally did it with the blood mage elf chick. And then the pirate lady. A lot. And then the elf chick again. Then the pirate lady. Then got married to the blood mage.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
DA:O had great combat, but i thought the story was pretty weak. i never connected with it. formulaic fantasy tripe.
have you played mass effect? it’s the real successor to KOTOR. GREAT story, GREAT system of interaction…weaker combat though.
Does no one remember the old Xwing & TIE fighter games? Must have games.
I also enjoyed Force Unleashed
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 11:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I bought a freakin’ ridiculous joystick just for Rogue Squadron. Worth every penny.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
ROGUE SQUADRON :D
I loved that game when I was a kid, but i was a kid, so it got too hard for me.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
I still love that game, just upset that mine was stolen…along with all the other star wars games I had :(
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
I would love to get that back..harder than hell to find the original now ……so sad
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I might just have to break that out on the ole gamecube.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
I still have my X-wing and tie fighter disks…..I wonder if hey would even still work. Probably not…….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah probably not…I am going to nerd out and play the new Star Wars MMO when it comes out…..my wife is disappointed. HAHA
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
ditto
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Then if you like Mass Effect and KOTOR, try playing Dragon AGE Origins
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions
But only play Origins, not II. DA II just seemed to have no flow to it. The storyline was meh. I know that this was basically the big setup game that opens the whole mythlogy of the world and future games to come (the end was very kickass), but it was very slowpaced unlike Origins. I played Origins through like 5 or six times with different moral and character styles. Wish I never sold it. But DA III should be killer giving the end of II, just wish they added a little more, idk, excitement instead of the repetitive missions/quest.
by Hobbes Hiltz on Jul 12, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I see. I still have not played DA2, i am just starting Origins as per a friend told me it was awesome. So i just started this weekend..but I am already hooked.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions
I really liked DA2 still. DA:O had a better cast of supporting characters, but DA2 had a lot better character development for your protagonist, at the cost of some flexibility.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions
oh…well if its anywhere close to the length of mass effect or longer I think I will be ok. I like long games like that. Now I just can’t wait for Mass Effect 3…gunna kill me some Geth
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions
If your like me and have this obsessive compulsive knack for doing EVERY damn quest in a game, both can be VERY long, especially DA:O. OMG the mage tower and the dwarven town are the best!
by Hobbes Hiltz on Jul 12, 2011 11:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Pffft. Everyone knows you only read/play formulaic fantasy tripe so you can tell us all how bad it is and how wonderful the sci-fi alternative is.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m actually reading ADWD right now. There’s fantasy I can get behind, absolutely fantastic books. I just got LOTR on blu ray as well, great stuff. I like some of the stuff Guy Gavriel Kay writes too.
I do find most fantasy to be tripe though. The genre is weaker than scifi imo.
Just giving you hard time for the sake of it.
I have ADWD open on my desk right now. Went over to the Tattered Cover this morning to buy a copy with a ticket for Martin’s signing later this month.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
ADWD?
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions
A Dance With Dragons – George RR Martin
The new HBO series is pretty awesome
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I haven’t started A Dance With Dragons, but I am looking forward to doing so. The HBO series is Awesome.
by some white guy on Jul 12, 2011 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Wish I had HBO, but I don’t.
He’s certainly on my list for reading (it’s a long list)
Right now I’m working my way through Count of Monte Cristo. Long, but so far pretty good.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions
My brother conveniently ponies up for HBO. We don’t even have basic cable. Just bought an antenna a month ago…
Martin is generally considered a great introduction to fantasy for people that haven’t read it before.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah
I’ve steered away from fantasy since the last fantasy book I read (The Dwarves, by Heitz). Same ol same ol:
Plucky underdog hero finds that he is the chosen one to go find the Magical McHuff n’Puff from the dangerous land that no one’s ever come back alive from in order to defeat the great evil that will plunge the land into darkness. Along the way, he picks picks up a colorful bunch of castoffs, and they battle and claw and at the last second use the magic to defeat that Evil
Pretty much every fantasy plot since Tolkein (minus Martin, it sounds like)
since then I’ve read “1861” by Gooheart
“How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming” by Dr Mike Brown
Blood on the Ice by Ian Healy (an Avs fan)
4-5 national geographics
All of which I enjoyed immensely more than the Dwarves
As for fantasy, the only ones that have peaked my interest at all lately are the Martin Series, and The Dark Tower series.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Personally, I like Robert Jordan way better than GRRM. The styles of the series are different; Martin is, in a lot of ways, lowest common denominator, shock-based writing. Jordan is very fluid; rough, but in an elegant sort of way. Martin tends to leave a bad taste in my mouth, and a disdain for humankind. Jordan leaves me joyous, for reasons I can’t quite articulate.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I haven’t read too much Jordan yet, but can still agree with this. I have read a lot of Sanderson though (he finished off Jordan’s work for those who don’t know) and I would contrast his writing to Martin in the same way. Still enjoy all three though.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 13, 2011 5:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Jordan and Martin are two of my favourite fantasy writers, but yeah, very different writing styles.
by some white guy on Jul 13, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
He takes some work for the most part, but I’ve found Gene Wolfe’s stuff (fantasy mostly) to be the most rewarding books I’ve read. Also, I’m not sure how anyone could not enjoy Gaiman if you haven’t read any of his.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 13, 2011 5:35 AM MDT up reply actions
What did your boss say?
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 12, 2011 8:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Minor rant..
This is something that bugged me the last couple of seasons. The Avs website. Not as bad as say, the Flames, but it’s outclassed by just about every other team in the league. There’s a few areas that really bother me (no hi-def video being one), but I think one of the biggest offenders for me personally is the lack of wallpaper. All season long they only had 6 selections. I’m pretty positive they had the same 6 before that as well. Even the Flames have better choices, as do the Wild, Oilers, and Canucks. I know not everyone has a monitor with a 1920×1200 or 1920×1080 resolution, but it’s an option on so far every other site that I’ve looked at (Flames highest res is 1680×1050, Jets just have nothing). Last time I remember them having any player specific wallpapers, was a Joe Sakic one that I had used for the season that shall not be named. Most teams have an archive to go to to even find previous seasons images, not the Avs (not that I’ve found anyway). Just something I’d really like to see updated. /end rant
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
They had some player ones at the end of last year, but they pulled them and have had those 6 ever since
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
The end of the 09-10 season? Must have missed those. I know they constantly pull the “good” ones off the site.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I’ve really only gone to the Avs website for radio feeds recently, so went over to see if I could find something to complain about with you. First and only thing I noticed, Varlamov looks sharp in an Avs jersey. The gut says good things are coming with this kid. Someone hire him a full-time groin massage therapist, stat.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 8:06 AM MDT up reply actions
For the most part, I actually like the Avs site with their layout and they do have some good links up. My two biggest gripes are the wallpaper and the video quality. Could be a lot worse.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
You call that a rant. meh.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions
He did say minor.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Does anyone think this is odd?
I think I know the right way to do it,"’Laperriere said. "If you don’t believe me, it’s your loss because I have no other agenda than to make these guys better players.
Now, with text, you can’t see the context, inflection or tone of voice, but it seems like Lappy sounded a bit defensive here.
Gods know why, because if there was anyone who kids should learn from, I would point them to Lappy
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
Mildly OT
The fact that Vokoun was pre-named the starter for Washington is curious for a few reason.
- It shows some lack of faith in Holtby/Neuv
- That begs the question as to whether Boudreau/GMGM trusted Varly less than those two or was he just selling high on the highest of his three.
- I wonder if this signing and subsequent naming of Vokoun starter will seriously hurt those prospects.
- I also wonder if this gives Varly even more encouragement and motivation: Washington traded him a way because he thought he wasn’t good enough to start there when it turns out the tandem he thought would take his place aren’t good enough either.
Just curious.
I still like this trade™
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I have been wondering, how do you get that Trademark sign in your post?
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions
More importantly, let me just steal your name first Avalanchefan86™.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Jul 12, 2011 9:18 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Now that I am the first one to use it in the stream of commerce, just add ( t m ), with no spaced
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Glad you like the name…..no can I have it back..haha. And thanks for telling me how to do that.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Noobs ©
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions
If you’re on a Mac, opt-2 works too.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Or on PC:
type on number pad while holding down “alt”:
0169 = ©
0174 = ®
0153 = ™
0248 =ø
0216 =Ø
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
FYI
IT has to be the left alt
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 12, 2011 10:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Funny, my desktop works with both “alt”
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 11:04 PM MDT up reply actions
When I glanced around Caps board, it seems that Caps fans doesn’t like the way Brodeau handling his goalies. And it almost sounds that Varly isn’t fan of BB either.
I gotta say, just like Wilson in SJ, sometimes team has to change their coach to bring the team to the next level.
Just watched 24/7 again. Boudreau seems a little, well, lost.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Yeah, just watched last night. He really does. Bylsma on the Caps would be freakin deadly.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Yeah I was pretty impressed with Bylsma. Just professional all the way. BB seems like he can never quite figure out what to say, so he just throws some hockey terms into a constant stream of profanity. Not that it isn’t entertaining, but I’m not sure about how that makes him a good coach. But then again, like one of the guys (McPhee?) says, “the truth is, if they knew anything about the game, they’d be in it”. And I ain’t in it.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Indeed. However, despite what GMGM says, it just seems like there are better option than BB. He has passion for the game for sure which I like. Just seems like can’t quite express what he really wants. Especially with how the Caps PP was “working”.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I think he’d make a good XO. Knock down a few doors. Jump up a few asses. Call it a day’s work.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
If you give 110% only 60% of the time then you… then you… Of f**k it! Just go out there and skate your f**king asses off.
"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.
by Busted Twigg on Jul 12, 2011 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
The majority of Caps fans want Boudreau fired and replaced. They think he is a bad playoff coach, he doesn’t adjust well. He’s proven to be an excellent regular season coach. He is really good at developing young guys, such as turning Mike Green into offensive stud, and last year with Marcus Johansson. Where he lacks is handling the super stars such as Ovie and Semin. Ovie could have used some serious coaching last year that he didn’t get or he got it but didn’t listen.
The big debate with Caps fans is whether Boudreau knows what to do and he can’t get the players to follow through, or he doesn’t know what to do. Either way, he’s ineffective. It seems that McPhee has decided the players were the problem and not Boudreau as McPhee is remaking the roster this off season and keeping Boudreau. Eric Fehr was Boudreau’s red headed stepchild for some reason. Semin infuriates him as well. BB seems to play favorites (Laich and Flash, etc). He loved Flash over Fehr. This was one reason Caps fans were glad to trade away Flash and remove the temptation from him.
All I got from this
BeauaeaueueadreaeuueUeaeau can’t handle his Semin.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 3:04 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
gdi stupid fat fingers… anyways as I was saying…..Boudreau IS a shitty playoff coach. There is absolutely no reason the Capitals couldn’t have stumbled into at least 1 SCF in the last few years. The Bolts made the Caps look like the Oilers in the playoffs this year. He never once adjusted to Guy’s coaching schemes, and honestly he should have been fired this season. 24/7 said it all, he looked more loss the Elliot looked in net.
by Hobbes Hiltz on Jul 13, 2011 12:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Anyone seriously following the Caps knows Holtby is best served with another year in Hershey getting the majority of the starts. He is very raw still and had a bad playoffs last season in Hershey. He did well in his limited call ups last season but isn’t quite ready for full time prime time. Better to let him start in Hershey than sit on the bench in DC.
Boudreau naming Vokoun the starter now isn’t a surprise. He did the same thing after the 2009 playoffs where Varly came out of nowhere and was amazing. Theo came to camp as the starter due to his veteran status. Boudreau really doesn’t name #1 goalies so much. He is more into letting the hot hand play and then running them into the ground until they crack and their groin dies. He seems to arbitrarily switch back and forth, it’s never exactly clear what he is looking for. He pissed off Olie Kolzig big time his last season with the Caps, but they repaired things and now Kolzig is assistant goalie coach.
Vokoun is only signed for one season. It’s clear that he is the best goalie. He didn’t come to DC to sit on the bench. I don’t think this hurts Neuvy or Holtby long term. Neuvy probably idolizes Vokoun and can learn from him and speak Czech about goalie stuff. I suspect Neuvy still gets a fair number of starts. Holtby knows he still needs more development. Vokoun might be #1 right now, but the minute he falters during the season, Boudreau will bench him so fast his head spins.
Not a fan of BB goalie management, although the Vokoun signing in itself isn’t a problem for the reasons you are suggesting.
Totally OT
I have little work and CSPAN will suck until about 3pm.
So, lets have fun. Go to Google Maps.
Type in this address:
31 15’15.53N, 24 15’30.53W
Make sure you’re on satellite mode.
Discuss.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
ummmm….we are in the ocean. Guess I will be the first to say that….then there is the idea that there is a Terrace out in the ocean??
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah. Some engineer found it on Google Earth. For 3 months google had the image down but now it’s back up.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
…ok then. Not much more can be said about that.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm still lost with this.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
It's Atlantis, dude.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah. Some engineer found it on Google Earth.
Datsyuk found it first.
Anyway, this looks weird.
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
Datsyuk may have found it first but Forsberg was the one who put it out there.
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 12, 2011 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s pretty close to the Canary Islands, were I lived for two years…
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Seems like it’s residual sonar tracks? Other wise those are some damn big streets.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
GaunceGaunceGaunceGaunceGaunce
I’m buying that jeerrrsseeeyyyyyy
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
I have to say, of all our players, this is the guy I know the least about as far as what his potential is and what his strengths and weaknesses are.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Oh, is this a hockey blog?
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
by Nemesis44UK on Jul 12, 2011 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
He's Awesome.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I believe that he plays defense.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
How awesome is Cameron Awesome – Damn awesome. Want to see more of this kid
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
I love our nickname for him. You know you’re doing something right when the fans have replaced your last name with “Awesome”
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 13, 2011 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Helped you out there
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 13, 2011 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for the notification about Duchene. I am going to a family get-together on the other side of Toronto saturday afternoon, so I should be able to stop by Oakville.
by some white guy on Jul 12, 2011 10:21 AM MDT reply actions
Yay
Good luck, I’m thinking of maybe going over there too.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 12, 2011 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions
Why o why
Does HF use Internet filler info for their articles so much? They don’t cater to the average fan so they should be able to flesh out their articles more. It’s not a bad article but it is basically the same info replayed from other articles or inferred by looking at basic info. Landeskog doesn’t score mostly dirty goals, he just is willing to follow through and get dirty. Meurs shoots a lot but had issues with hitting the post like crazy (as his coach has even mentioned)… Similar to Duchene at times. His size will not hold him back any more than any other player his size seeing that he is not 5’10. Just needs to fill out (like most kids his age). It’s still a solid article of compiled info but Continuing to do those results in incorrect or old info.
Ok rant done
Languishing for Landeskog
And
Detroit is going to the other Conference next year.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
For serious?
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
source?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371566
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Would make sense.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 12, 2011 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions
There you go. Less games with the WIld too.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I like this.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings
Is it zero? Because if not, it’s still too many.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Well actually there are zero games versus the Wild. “game” indicated that there is hockey played and that “hockey” does not exist in games with the Wild.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
with sticks….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
No real confirmation, just the same speculation we’ve heard all summer.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings
TSN is not really in the game of making shit up.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Oh, I know. BUt there’s a reason the headline is titled “REPORT:”
There’s no confirmation of it yet.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings
Sounds like it’s second hand info on the NHL’s current plans, which could change? I’m all for the Wild getting out of our division, but it would be kind of weird seeing Detroit out east. There’s so much hate for them in the west. Where would it all go?
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
I’d like to see the more physical teams of the east like the Bruins beat on them and form a hatred.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I’d like the Avs to get back in to form, and then beat on the goddamn red wings.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Well over all....
The Avs have a pretty good record against the redwings during these dismal times (last three seasons).
08-09:
Dec 15 – Avs 3-2
Dec 27 – Avs 4-3 (SO)
Feb 15 – Avs 6-5 (SO)
Mar 4 – wings 2-3
09-10:
Oct 17 – Avs4-3 (SO)
Oct 24 – Avs 3-1
Dec 31 wings 2-4
Mar 1 wings 2-3
10-11:
Oct 12 – Avs 5-4 (SO)
Nov 3 – wings 1-3
Dec 27 – wings 3-4 (OT)
Jan 10 – Avs 5-4
Avs record = 7-4-1…..detroit 5-3-4
Granted I would love to see the Avs win more game outright and not give detroit a loser point.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Fucking Loser Point.
Maybe concussions are so frequent lately because players are skating around all pissed off about the loser point, and they just want to hurt somebody until it goes away.
When this year becomes last year, next year will be looking pretty good.
Yeah, but I’m talking about playoffs, too. Although I agree, the regular season moppings of Detroit have been some of the lone bright spots.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Wow, 5 minutes. I thought it would take longer.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said as much on Monday, telling Minneapolis radion station, KFAN that the Wild would be playing in the Central Division against the Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars and possibly the Columbus Blue Jackets.
So it could be legit, but isn’t there always the possibility that the Adjectives’ owner just doesn’t know who’s in what division?
Landeskog + Siemens :D
“said as much” = supposition at best
Until the NHL says “this is what it is” I’m holding off on believing anything.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 12, 2011 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, that should eliminate any chance for the Avs to ever see the Winter Classic.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Yeah, but it means the possibility of an Avs/Wings Stanley Cup series. Which, given our set of players that loved the Avs from the golden years, might be a killer one to watch.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Stanley Cup Finals > Winter Classic this is true.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Besides, do you think the NHL will really give a team out west the winter classic? I actually think we might have a better shot at it now – especially if we come back to form and still hate the Wings.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
especially if we.. ..still hate the Wings.
We will hate them still, until our dying days. You are the next generation Andi. You must pass the tradition on.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
No, I meant the players on the team. I think there are enough second generation players (Duchene, Landeskog, Varly) that the disdain for the evil winged wheel will still burn strong in the locker room, but I’m not 100% on that. I hope so. I hate those god damn dead things and just wish they’d all die. Preferably from picking a fight with the ghost of Roy, but that’s just me.
Random question – do you think Varly will ever get in a goalie fight? I sure hope so. Goalie fights are awesome.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Eh, the hate already isn’t the same thing for the players these days. The hate back then was personal and it left with the players. It’s on the fan bases to continue it now.
It’s odd though. In some sports, thinking college football or World Cup soccer, teams really can step it up in a game just b/c of the jerseys worn by the other side. I don’t really think you see that much in the NHL. Least not now-a-days.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Rivalries in the NHL are born from the playoffs. If the Avs hadn’t tanked and made the playoffs again, it’s likely they could have faced the Sharks once more and things could have really heated up.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
To the last, I will grapple with thee… from Hell’s heart, I stab at thee! For hate’s sake, I spit my last breath at thee!
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
by Dixomatic on Jul 12, 2011 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
That makes the second Melville reference today. See also reason E) Picard’s Moby Dick complex
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s also a Wrath of Khan reference.
"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.
by Busted Twigg on Jul 12, 2011 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions
I guess technically Detroit and chicago were in the west, but I get ya. Personally, after the weather issues the last few years, it’s a longshot for Denver. January 1 in Denver can be either Arctic or downright tropical. Too iffy.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Well if you look at the Winter Classic now, it looks like they’re giving previous teams that were the road team the chance at being the home team. Which means for the 2012-2013 season, Detroit would be next in line. If Detroit really does move east, that allows the NHL to keep the WC in the east for the 4th year in a row.
Year Site Home team Away team Score Attendance
2008 Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Buffalo Sabres Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 (SO) 71,217
2009 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings 6–4 40,818
2010 Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts Boston Bruins Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 (OT) 38,112
2011 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals 3–1 68,111
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Washington was promised a Winter Classic at home in the next couple years, although there is some debate amongst Caps fans because they are considering using the Raven’s stadium in Baltimore as well as FedEx field and Nats stadium. RFK is a dump practically falling down so I don’t think they will pick it.
That would be epic!
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Off topic (is there a topic?)
my girlfriend has started her own business. She makes custom greeting cards, and other artwork. They’re less expensive than most Hallmark cards, so check ’em out. Her website is AllyBStudio.com or you can check it at etsy.com and search “AllyBStudio”.
For the female Avs fans she does wedding invites, and babyshower save the date cards too.
Help a fellow Avs fan out. The sooner she starts making money off this, the sooner I can stop paying for all our dates! (whipped you say? Perhaps, but at least I’m getting some on a regular basis )
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
Does she make a
“You’ve been traded to the Maple Leafs” card?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Jul 12, 2011 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can we get it personalized with a “For the Tyler Bozak” added onto that?
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I’ve been asking her to make a series of Bernie (that’s the dogs name right?) pissing on different team emblems. LIke the Calvin bumper stuicker.
Picture it, Bernie pissing on the winged wheel. Now that is a greeting card I would buy!
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
that’s THE Tyler Bozak, just so we get the emphasis right.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
HAHAHA. She takes custom requests. She can make anything you need. I’m going to request all my future cards from her begin with a 19 jersey on the front, then I wno’t even bother to see the inside of the card.
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions
flagged for “inappropriate truthfulness”
Mile High Hockey - No Tanks.
by CrankyPete on Jul 12, 2011 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
That’s the truth, truth
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
What?
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Groupon just made it a lot harder to say no to Forsberg night. $99 for one night at the Loews Hotel. Is that a decent place to stay?
I’m already in. Not at Loews, though. Except that might be a pretty cool idea for me and the wifey – drop kids off at grandparents’ house and crash at the hotel after the game.
I'll be at the Pepsi Center October 8th. Who's coming with me?
Oh I should have added “for me” to say no. We’re still in that column, but this deal makes it harder…
@Mrs, @cush, @amit:
Haven’t been to Loews, but it has a pretty decent rep. Not really near the Can, but can be relatively easily reached via the light rail stop right outside the Can to the Broadway & I-25 stop, from there probably a 2 mile cab ride to Loews.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
I can’t tell what you’re trying to say, but if you have a problem with my post, I’ll have to appologize.
I’m sorry was I taking away the attention from Stars Wars vs Star Trek debate?
God knows there is so much hockey talk going on, we can’t spare three posts about something unrelated, right? I mean obviously 98 posts about Star Wars vs Star Trek were all very pertinent to the Avalanche, right?
If, however, I’m not reading your comments correctly, then ignore my tirade.
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
jibbled.
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions
CrankyPete was flagging SeeSix’ comment re: Liles being traded to the Leafs b/c it pains our cold, cold hearts. No worries.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks, MC.
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I don’t have any problems with it and don’t think/hope anyone else does. It’s not like you’re spamming everything.
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
I can’t tell if that is sarcasam or not (when are they going to create a sarcasm font) but out of my 200+ comments mabe 5 have been unrelated to the avalanche…
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions
I have another idea for a card for your girlfriend's company
“Learn to read sarcasm”
It works on many levels.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Are you going to get weepy again because Jibblescripts calls you out?
Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 12, 2011 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions
I hate you all
p.s. I’m hyper-sensitive. And hyper-caffeinated. Soon I will hyper-intoxicated.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Landeskog and Nermark were invited to Sweden WJC camp.
Landy is expected but this Nermark choice really intrigues me. He reminds me, and I have no idea why, of Hejduk. To justify my wild comparisons, Hejduk was the 87th pick and Nermark was the 93.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Wow
They’re practically the same person.
I'll be at the Pepsi Center October 8th. Who's coming with me?
I flagged this for “excessive mocking”.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Because 87 is different from 93?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Nermark led Team Sweden in scoring last year at the Ivan Hlinka Tournament, led the whole thing in scoring iirc. Another example of Pracey’s brilliance.
Well Languished.
Semyon says: "Let's win the Cup!"
by niwotsblessing on Jul 12, 2011 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Time for another Varly update:
SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud
Varly played golf 4 the 1st time this weekend. “Been here for 10 minutes, still trying to hit the ball.” I suggested to use his goalie stick
So much for that natural athleticism crap. He’s a scrub.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Keep him away from the f*cking golf cart pedal
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions
He’s not in a foursome with EJ, I hope.
I'll be at the Pepsi Center October 8th. Who's coming with me?
Ball golf, not mini or disc. :)
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
But yeah, which two girls? Is Hope Solo there?
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Massive gif but worth it.
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
by StiflersMom on Jul 12, 2011 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
There needs to be a new rule that this or something very similar should be in every thread, ever.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yeah, can this be the new “goal girl”. It is really quite appropriate.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Would be more appropriate for nice saves. I say we use it for both.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Not gonna lie, I’d have no problem with this being the only pic allowed in GDT’s. THen it’d have to be posted for everything!
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
I wouldn’t mine going 5-hole.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
A solo foursome? Is that masterbation using both hands and a foot?
by cush52 on Jul 12, 2011 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well Goalie Guild did recommend that Varly get vision therapy. Maybe help him track the golf ball better along with pucks.
On a serious note, I had to do vision therapy for a while due to an eye condition (no I’m not a pro athlete). My eye doctor also treated a Nats player and military pilots who were just looking to improve their vision. He previously worked with Larry Fitzgerald’s grandfather who was a eye doctor, and he gave his grandson vision therapy. It really does help athletes.
So how long until you just comment here instead of Japers?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I have 7 posts on Japers today. So far they are ahead, but maybe that won’t last long. I actually can’t comment very intelligently on most things you discuss here since I am not very familiar with your team, outside of Varly, Flash, and Hannan. But I could start commenting unintelligently if you like.
I find following the Caps rather stressful with their annual playoff crash and burn. I either need to adjust my expectations as long as Boudreau remains coach or take up following another, less stressful team. One that doesn’t torture you with constant playoff failure. One that doesn’t even make the playoffs perhaps:)
But I could start commenting unintelligently if you like.
Join the club! We can get T-shirts!!!
Slightly Tasteful Fudge Underpants
Check the MHH store.
Well you could if the link worked…are we out of t-shirts?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jul 12, 2011 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Actually I probably know more about the Broncos than the Avs. I love Eddie Royal, he went to my college, so I started following the Broncos when they drafted Royal. His rookie season was fun to watch with Cutler and Marshall and the whole contingent of injured running backs. The offense was fun to watch (the Redskins are not exactly offensively skilled and Shanny managed to kill their previously good defense), until Sweatshirt Junior showed up and destroyed it.
Well that depends
Does VT stand for Vermont? If so, you can join me and DDC as New Englanders and thats fun.
Does VT stand for Very Truculent? If so, you’ll fit right in until Jibs yells at you.
Does VT stand for Violent Temperment? If so, Dan will like you.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I thought we established that VT meant Varlamov Truly. Originally VT meant Virginia Tech. I live in the DC area now, so I can’t join the New Englander club. I don’t even know what truculent means exactly. I’m female so I don’t have a violent tendency in me at all, unless someone insults Varly.
He’s a bum and the Avs overpaid by giving anything more than a 7th round pick.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
keep it up and I’ll borrow Varly’s golf club that he doesn’t know how to use and…..do nothing. But I might cry eventually.
Tears are passive violence.
"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.
by Busted Twigg on Jul 12, 2011 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions
haha, so true
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions
you don’t have to worry we rarely discuss hockey here. It is mostly video games, Star Wars vs Star Trek and sometimes other suggestive topics. Sports is only 10% of the time
GDT’s are pretty much mostly hockey. It’s just the offseason where we don’t have much to talk about other than the scraps Dater feeds us.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
During intermissions we bitch about Altitude and talk about whether Sandie should offer her cupcakes to her next morning’s class.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
pretty much mostly
Operative words there. I’ve seen some wicked tangents
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Pension Plan Puppets
Matchsticks and Gasoline
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 12, 2011 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
Ok so I went to the matchsticks link because I didn’t know what team that was for, and I saw the post on Luongo then combining with site name gave me: Luongo+Matchsticks+gasoline= Vancouver Canucks, but they actually cause more playoff pain than the Caps, so I knew that couldn’t be right. It took awhile to figure out it was the Flames. To eastern conference teams, the Flames don’t really exist. Other than that is Mike Green’s hometown team that he is happy to play every couple years.
I’m somewhat familiar with Leafs fans, some of them adopt the Caps to cheer for in the playoffs and show up in droves at Japers. They really liked the Caps one year ago when the Caps, as the president trophy winner, were supposed to crush the lowly Habs for them. That didn’t work out so well.
The Flames don’t even really exist to Western conference teams either so there’s that. Really the whole Northwest Division is about as thrilling and competitive as the Southeast used to be before the Lightning became good.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Why do you hate the Avalanche?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Well at least last season it was true when all the injuries started happening. Let’s see, the Wild aren’t contenders, the Flames aren’t either, there’s the Oilers who may be contenders in a couple years, the Canucks who have been pretty solid in the regular season, and our beloved Avs. Really the Avs and Nucks are the most competitive teams in the NW.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Avs and Nucks being two totally different teams, of course. One had no chance of winning any Cup last year, and the other’s the Avs.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 12, 2011 4:58 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Seriously, before the injuries, who was it that was competing with the Nucks? Not the damn Wild, Oil, or Flames. Would I expect this team to make a SCF appearance in the next year or two? Nope. I do think they’re pushin for serious playoff contention though.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Apparently we’re a lottery pick this year…and we’re second to only the Oilers in the league…
But hey, who doesn’t love a good “TOLD YOU SO!” at the end of the season, amirite?!! GO AVS!!!!!
Pretty much. Love that this team is so underrated. The outsiders looking in who don’t know the team will see.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I came here because it had a fan base that is more intelligent than HFBoards. Less headache inducing too that’s for sure.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
That board, I swear is what happens when you have conversations and throw logic and sound reasoning out the window.
I came here because it had a fan base that is more intelligent than HFBoards.
MHH: Striving for excellence since…. ah fuck it, gimme some o dat single malt!
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
mmmmm……. single malt…….
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
I just got a new bottle of Talisker the other day. Happiness incarnate.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 13, 2011 5:37 AM MDT up reply actions
General observation based on recent research.
Glenlivet, though pretty good <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Macallan.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
Yeah, Glenlivet seems to be an entry scotch for folks. Not sure it compares well enough to anything after that though.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 13, 2011 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions
What the H?
First off let me say I understand the difference between fantasy sports and real sports. Being good or bad at one does not mean a player or team is always good or bad that other.
I was looking at ESPN.com’s ratings for fantasy hockey and I saw 3 interesting things.
1. Varly was rated as the 25th best goalie. I thought that was a little low, but I suppose I could see someone thinking that.
2. Shattenkirk was rated slightly higher then EJ and EJ was in the mid 30s. I was a little surprised that it is thought Shatty was going to have better stats than EJ.
3. (The best one) Jagr was rated 10+ spots better than any Avs forward, he was in the mid 40s and Duchene was best in the mid 50s, Landy and Stats were in the 60’s. What the H, Jagr is going score more than Duchene, the guys is 57 years old and going to be 73 by seasons end.
I was looking at ESPN.com’s ratings
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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by Muzia on Jul 12, 2011 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
gg
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 12, 2011 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions
You’re obviously not taking into account the ESPN scoring formula of dividing any number that has to cross the Mississippi by 4. Numbers that can take the Acela Express train are given a +8.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
by Dixomatic on Jul 12, 2011 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought it was just that only used stats from the last time they broadcast hockey games. Or maybe that’s just explaining Jagr
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Acela Express train is awesome! Much better than flying or driving or taking the Chinatown bus from DC to New York.
Agreed. I still am not sure how they charge 600 dollars a ticket but it is great.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Bissonnette cracks me up.
Dallas Stars have signed Eric Godard to a 2 year contract. Thats bad news for my face.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
by Randy Time on Jul 12, 2011 11:46 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s damn funny. What’s Bissonnette’s twitter?
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
http://twitter.com/#!/biznasty2point0
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Cheechoo gets a deal:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=569185&navid=mod-rr-headlines
1 year 2 way with the Blues.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
WILL THEY NEVER GIVE HENSICK A FAIR SHAKE!!??!?!?!?!?!?!!!?!?
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 12, 2011 11:55 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 13, 2011 7:20 AM MDT up reply actions
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