Pavel Datsyuk of the Red Wings AND
Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) It's pretty obvious, but yeah don't you think Pavel looks a bit Vulcan? (aside from the fact that he's a bit smilier than most Vulcans..)
Separated at Birth? You be the judge.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
What do you think?
So, we need a Hockey SAB for this week- and it gets its own entry because my game recap is getting out of control. Here ya go:
Pavel Datsyuk of the Red Wings AND
Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) It's pretty obvious, but yeah don't you think Pavel looks a bit Vulcan? (aside from the fact that he's a bit smilier than most Vulcans..)
Separated at Birth? You be the judge.
Pavel Datsyuk of the Red Wings AND
Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) It's pretty obvious, but yeah don't you think Pavel looks a bit Vulcan? (aside from the fact that he's a bit smilier than most Vulcans..)
Separated at Birth? You be the judge.
WHAT is Don CHerry wearing?
Watching on CBC tonight- I can't take the VS crew (even if it is on nbc or wherever.)
OH MY WORD that has the be the worst suit I have EVER seen! It literally hurts my eyes. yeeesh. And then there is Ron McLean who actually looks like a person. Whoa. THey showerd Zetterberg and I was like ahhhhhh he's SO LOVELY and then they cut to Grapes and my eyes just started to bleed!
He is such a windbag. I'm so tired of listening to Cherry blab about whatever. He is better than the VS loons but only because he actullay talks about hockey. He's still a bit of a buffoon.
Oh and just to note, Canadian SUBWAY commercials are weird!
THen again, I may have to check out the NBC broadcast just to compare. Just switched-that Love Guru movie looks stupid.
Oh yeah and Pittsburgh (finally) scored! It was a good goal, and Detroit just gave away the puck with the missed pass. BUt Osgood did have some bustin saves right there at the end. This may be a good game!
The Pens are flying early in the 2nd period. Oh Puke, Cros scored on a PP. That was a bullshit penalty, by the way. Osgood didn't have a chance on that one, Sid was sneakily posted right beside the net.
Wow, I forget who said this, but I agree, Andreas (what a great name) Lilja is LOVELY! Mmmmhmmm ANd he's 32! An older man. that doesn't happen often with me and hockey players these days. Word.
C'mon Pittsburgh, take some penalties. We like that.
Oooh Ovie, the suit with a plain white tshirt? That's so scrappy and a little hot. But that's Ovie for ya, scrappy and a little hot. and a damn fine goal scorer. ;)
Duuuude. Holmy is ready to go. He's gettin mauled out there. WOOOOOHHOOOOO WHat a nifty goal! Franzen just muscled his way through traffic and stuck with it until the puck was in the net. Sweeeeeet! 2-1. ;)
oooohhhhkkkaayy I don't know which is more disturbing, the sumo wrestler car wash commercial or Don CHerry's suit. And those Viagara commercials are bothering me.
Hellllo Trevor Linden- he is lookin fine! Dear sweet Trevor Linden was my first Captain- from the Canucks of 1994, my first hockey team love. Haven't seen 'im in a while and I like what I see. That is a mad hot jacket too.
I am completely loving the Hockey Hall of Fame commercials. So amazing!!
3rd period--- ooooh Malts and Cros mixing it up a bit. Don't even pretend Sid. Malts is so out of your league in scrappiness. Hoooooo good job Ozzie! nice grab on the line! Argh now it's 3-1 pitt. Missed the goal since I was doing laundry.
Woooo then the WIngs scored! We have a game after all. BUt it's actually okay if Pittsburgh wins because we need at least 6 games for 'Nee to be able to see a game (She thinks she'll be home Tuesday!!!!) so she can see some Red Wings hockey then!! It's all going according to plan.
Hmm Ray SHero looks like a cross between Jagr and Lemieux. Oh man after the Malkin call Michel looked like he had some mad indigestion going on. Poor guy. I'm sorry they keep saying your name wrong, homey. I FEEL YA!!!
So Pittsburgh gets the win. Just like we planned. It's okay Wings, y'all played well so there is nothing to be ashamed of. It's all good.
Now I need a shower and some sleep. Catch y'all on the flipside.
OH MY WORD that has the be the worst suit I have EVER seen! It literally hurts my eyes. yeeesh. And then there is Ron McLean who actually looks like a person. Whoa. THey showerd Zetterberg and I was like ahhhhhh he's SO LOVELY and then they cut to Grapes and my eyes just started to bleed!
He is such a windbag. I'm so tired of listening to Cherry blab about whatever. He is better than the VS loons but only because he actullay talks about hockey. He's still a bit of a buffoon.
Oh and just to note, Canadian SUBWAY commercials are weird!
THen again, I may have to check out the NBC broadcast just to compare. Just switched-that Love Guru movie looks stupid.
Oh yeah and Pittsburgh (finally) scored! It was a good goal, and Detroit just gave away the puck with the missed pass. BUt Osgood did have some bustin saves right there at the end. This may be a good game!
The Pens are flying early in the 2nd period. Oh Puke, Cros scored on a PP. That was a bullshit penalty, by the way. Osgood didn't have a chance on that one, Sid was sneakily posted right beside the net.
Wow, I forget who said this, but I agree, Andreas (what a great name) Lilja is LOVELY! Mmmmhmmm ANd he's 32! An older man. that doesn't happen often with me and hockey players these days. Word.
C'mon Pittsburgh, take some penalties. We like that.
Oooh Ovie, the suit with a plain white tshirt? That's so scrappy and a little hot. But that's Ovie for ya, scrappy and a little hot. and a damn fine goal scorer. ;)
Duuuude. Holmy is ready to go. He's gettin mauled out there. WOOOOOHHOOOOO WHat a nifty goal! Franzen just muscled his way through traffic and stuck with it until the puck was in the net. Sweeeeeet! 2-1. ;)
oooohhhhkkkaayy I don't know which is more disturbing, the sumo wrestler car wash commercial or Don CHerry's suit. And those Viagara commercials are bothering me.
Hellllo Trevor Linden- he is lookin fine! Dear sweet Trevor Linden was my first Captain- from the Canucks of 1994, my first hockey team love. Haven't seen 'im in a while and I like what I see. That is a mad hot jacket too.
I am completely loving the Hockey Hall of Fame commercials. So amazing!!
3rd period--- ooooh Malts and Cros mixing it up a bit. Don't even pretend Sid. Malts is so out of your league in scrappiness. Hoooooo good job Ozzie! nice grab on the line! Argh now it's 3-1 pitt. Missed the goal since I was doing laundry.
Woooo then the WIngs scored! We have a game after all. BUt it's actually okay if Pittsburgh wins because we need at least 6 games for 'Nee to be able to see a game (She thinks she'll be home Tuesday!!!!) so she can see some Red Wings hockey then!! It's all going according to plan.
Hmm Ray SHero looks like a cross between Jagr and Lemieux. Oh man after the Malkin call Michel looked like he had some mad indigestion going on. Poor guy. I'm sorry they keep saying your name wrong, homey. I FEEL YA!!!
So Pittsburgh gets the win. Just like we planned. It's okay Wings, y'all played well so there is nothing to be ashamed of. It's all good.
Now I need a shower and some sleep. Catch y'all on the flipside.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
and while we're at it
While I'm in annoyacnce-mode-
WHY do the VS announcers insist on calling Michel Therrien MichAel? Yes, I understand that Michel is french for Michael but the man's name is MICHEL not michael! Get it straight peeps.
(And if anyone can feel that, it's me, since Michel is my last name and it's always being mispronounced!) So what I'm trying to figure out is if they are idiots and don't realize that it's Michel and just call him Michael, or they're trying to Americanize the dude. Either way it's ANNOYING!
Sorry, had to get that out. I forgot it in my last 2 game recitations.
Time for bed.
WHY do the VS announcers insist on calling Michel Therrien MichAel? Yes, I understand that Michel is french for Michael but the man's name is MICHEL not michael! Get it straight peeps.
(And if anyone can feel that, it's me, since Michel is my last name and it's always being mispronounced!) So what I'm trying to figure out is if they are idiots and don't realize that it's Michel and just call him Michael, or they're trying to Americanize the dude. Either way it's ANNOYING!
Sorry, had to get that out. I forgot it in my last 2 game recitations.
Time for bed.
Give me a break
whine whine whinwe-
an excerpt:
"If you give us a break, we'll play defense like they do and people will laugh at them," Talbot said. "It's not an excuse, but if we got a bounce this series could be different. In Philly we took the lead and against the Rangers we took the lead. Ask them how good we were defensively. It's tough to catch up when you're trailing all the time."
Pittsburgh, shut your collective yaps and start playing some damn hockey. You know why you're not getting any breaks? because you miss the net when it's wide open and you're getting SMOKED by Detroit's D while yours, and your goalie for that matter, rather resemble swiss cheese of the moment. Sorry to tell youse guys (as they say in PA), but you are NOT as good as the Wings! YOu may have some sick offence (that seems to have been rather absent thus fun in the series) but that's about it. Show me something else and then you can whine with a little bit of justification. And playing defense shouldn't be about getting "breaks".. you could be frustrated about hitting posts or missing nets, cuz that kind of stuff just tends to happen on the offensive side of thigns, but good D is good D and you DON'T HAVE IT RIGHT NOW!
And as for the crap about Osgood being a diver, save it. Keep in mind that he's tiny and when you get up in his grill, he tends to fall down. YOU'RE the one who got caught doing it so shut it. Don't screw with the goalies. Besides, you can't seem to score on him even when he's down. that must be a bit tough to swallow, eh?
I'm not impressed. I thought they would be better than this. But then again I was pretty sure they weren't up to Detroit's level. And the Pens didn't have to take on anyone as talented and DEEP as the Red Wings thus far in the playoffs either. So yeah. I hope they squeeze out a win or 2 just to keep things interesting, but at the same time I would love it if Detroit just mopped the floor with those whiners. THen maybe all those yokels at NHL.com would stop calling Pittsburgh the new Edmonton Dynasty. They haven't won a Stanley Cup yet, how in the world can they be a dynasty? I'm mystified.
an excerpt:
"If you give us a break, we'll play defense like they do and people will laugh at them," Talbot said. "It's not an excuse, but if we got a bounce this series could be different. In Philly we took the lead and against the Rangers we took the lead. Ask them how good we were defensively. It's tough to catch up when you're trailing all the time."
Pittsburgh, shut your collective yaps and start playing some damn hockey. You know why you're not getting any breaks? because you miss the net when it's wide open and you're getting SMOKED by Detroit's D while yours, and your goalie for that matter, rather resemble swiss cheese of the moment. Sorry to tell youse guys (as they say in PA), but you are NOT as good as the Wings! YOu may have some sick offence (that seems to have been rather absent thus fun in the series) but that's about it. Show me something else and then you can whine with a little bit of justification. And playing defense shouldn't be about getting "breaks".. you could be frustrated about hitting posts or missing nets, cuz that kind of stuff just tends to happen on the offensive side of thigns, but good D is good D and you DON'T HAVE IT RIGHT NOW!
And as for the crap about Osgood being a diver, save it. Keep in mind that he's tiny and when you get up in his grill, he tends to fall down. YOU'RE the one who got caught doing it so shut it. Don't screw with the goalies. Besides, you can't seem to score on him even when he's down. that must be a bit tough to swallow, eh?
I'm not impressed. I thought they would be better than this. But then again I was pretty sure they weren't up to Detroit's level. And the Pens didn't have to take on anyone as talented and DEEP as the Red Wings thus far in the playoffs either. So yeah. I hope they squeeze out a win or 2 just to keep things interesting, but at the same time I would love it if Detroit just mopped the floor with those whiners. THen maybe all those yokels at NHL.com would stop calling Pittsburgh the new Edmonton Dynasty. They haven't won a Stanley Cup yet, how in the world can they be a dynasty? I'm mystified.
Monday, May 26, 2008
The Great Oz has spoken
YAY Osgood got another shutout. He's SO the man. The Pens are getting owned all over the ice and I LOOOOVE it!
After reading all that blahblah about how they are the next Oilers dynasty (Hello, don't you have to win a coupla Cups to start being thought of as a dynasty?) on NHL.com today it was kinda nice to see that.
Oooh wee were those some sweet goals. I love the Wings. They just get it done. Who thinks they are boring? Their transition game is one of the best in the league, they are fast and furious and have some sick moves. They can hit, they can score, their goalie is a beast. They are just awesome. (they are evertying Pittsburgh should be but somehow isn't doing)
I think the Pens were more organized tonight but they could not get past OSGOOD because he is the man. Last time a goalie started the finals with 2 shutouts? I believe it was Marty Brodeur in 2003 on his way to Cup #3 with the Devils. :):) GOOD JOB OZZIE!
Oh and this has been bothering me, but I could swear that Chris Osgood doesn't have any eyebrows. I watched his interview tonight and every time I see him it's like there is something strage going on with his face (besides the fact that he still looks like he's 12 LOL) and I finally realized it- if he does have eyebrows, they are so light that you can't see 'em. But I was looking hard and could not tell. Then I remembered about a teacher I had in high school who had this weird condition where the hair on his body (except his head) started falling out- he had no eyelashes or eyebrows. We didn't notice till he pointed it out because he had blonde hair anyway but then it was SO STRANGE. So now I'm wondering about Ozzie. I must research.
But I also need some sleep. I had a busy day and I've got to be up early tomorrow so peace out homies.
After reading all that blahblah about how they are the next Oilers dynasty (Hello, don't you have to win a coupla Cups to start being thought of as a dynasty?) on NHL.com today it was kinda nice to see that.
Oooh wee were those some sweet goals. I love the Wings. They just get it done. Who thinks they are boring? Their transition game is one of the best in the league, they are fast and furious and have some sick moves. They can hit, they can score, their goalie is a beast. They are just awesome. (they are evertying Pittsburgh should be but somehow isn't doing)
I think the Pens were more organized tonight but they could not get past OSGOOD because he is the man. Last time a goalie started the finals with 2 shutouts? I believe it was Marty Brodeur in 2003 on his way to Cup #3 with the Devils. :):) GOOD JOB OZZIE!
Oh and this has been bothering me, but I could swear that Chris Osgood doesn't have any eyebrows. I watched his interview tonight and every time I see him it's like there is something strage going on with his face (besides the fact that he still looks like he's 12 LOL) and I finally realized it- if he does have eyebrows, they are so light that you can't see 'em. But I was looking hard and could not tell. Then I remembered about a teacher I had in high school who had this weird condition where the hair on his body (except his head) started falling out- he had no eyelashes or eyebrows. We didn't notice till he pointed it out because he had blonde hair anyway but then it was SO STRANGE. So now I'm wondering about Ozzie. I must research.
But I also need some sleep. I had a busy day and I've got to be up early tomorrow so peace out homies.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I need to go be productive but...
I was wandering my google analytics page, and found a lot about Travis Rycroft again, so I thought I'd search his name and see how far in my page was- page 3 of my search. Wow that's pretty serious. Anyway I found this funny article about the Grizzlies and playoff beards. It's an amusing read-
http://www.sltrib.com/grizzlies/ci_9156174
take that NHL and your stupid ideas of getting rid of playoff beards! Sacrilege, I say!
http://www.sltrib.com/grizzlies/ci_9156174
take that NHL and your stupid ideas of getting rid of playoff beards! Sacrilege, I say!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
here we go again
yay I stole the laptop so I can blog and watch the game at the same time. Wheee!
Pre-game thoughts:
-I can't believe the Wings and Pens did not play even ONCE all year. WTF is up with that?
-I loooooved that Mario and Stevie did the ceremonial puck drop. I almost cried. I love Stevie so much. and he looked SOOOO tiny next to Mario. Weird. which means that either Mario is HUGE or Stevie is tiny or both. LOL
-I also enjoy that Messier is in the studio. he may have captained the Rangers to the theft of Stanley in my first hockey season but I dunno, he's just great. I can't seem to hate him. so woo.
-WHY do the announcers have to yell all thetime? Guys, we can hear you, I promise.
-Crosby looked totally annoyed that Chris Simpson was harassing him right before faceoff. I would be too. Totally rude.
-What is up with Lidstrom's 'C' being on the right side? It goes on the left, over the heart. That makes no sense! Somebody help answer this question..
First Period:
The Wings are taking a lot of penalties. How strange.
Ossie is bustin! Good job my boy!
I can't believe that goal was disallowed. Seriously that was a dumb penalty. Grrrrr at that. Fleury was NOT in the crease. That means he was fair game!
Oh and has anyone noticed that Draper has been the Dockers player of the game for about 20938495 games now? It's weird cuz they act like it's something new every time. no clue about that. but in case you didn't know, Kris Draper likes golf. and wearing jeans and t-shirts.
Oh and can they PLEASE stop taking to the players in the middle of the game? that is so distracting and annoying. Why do they do that?
Intermission:
not much to talk about. I read in the Hockey NEws that the NHL is not advocating playoff beards- because they think that ad agencies won't want pictures of scruffy players. WTF yo? Have they ever watched playoff hockey? A full, bustin beard (unless you're Sid, who can't grow one, or Ovie who sprouts overnight) means you have stood the test of several rounds. It's like a badge of honour. And it's mad tradition. I think it's absurd.
Honestly, I don't know why no one has told Brian Engblom that the mullet has to go? It's horrid. Worse than horrid. You think I would get used to it but I just can't seem to. Yeugh.
Second period:
Some good chances. Pittsburgh doesn't have much defence.
I like the crowd. Good ole hockeytown!
Sweet action Detroit scores!!! wraparound even. That was solid. and Fleury was sllooooow on the uptake there. WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!
They have been better than usual about the constant Crosby reminders. That's refreshing.
Fleury has had some nice stops since the goal.
Kronwall is a BEAST. I love it!
Lets talk about commercials...
Can VS. please get some new ones?
I am so sick of the same stupid Touch of Gray, Enterprise, Extreme Cagefighting matchup, Edge shaving gel blah blahblah. I just hate stupid commercials, if they were good, I wouldn't mind. BUt these SUCK! Although the Bud Light carpet one is pretty funny.
enough of that.
3rd Period- Detroit still up 1-0:
Samuelson with #2 for the night.. WOOOOOOHOOOO baby.
Whenever they show Thierren, he looks like he's about to cry. Maybe that's cuz they show him after Detroit goals but man. that's rough.
Sorry Fleur, you screwed up there.
I think that 'ricochet' is Mike Emrick's favorite word. lol
*I need a beverage* .... ahh Mt. Dew- Yummy.
They just showed some Army dude who worked with the Pens and is in Afganistan- I should get a pic of my sis the Red Wings fan from Iraq and sent it to VS..
Woooo Osgood stops the Kid with 9 mins left to keep it scoreless for the Pens.
The Wings are SO GOOD on the transition. They are amazingly fast.
Like Lidstrom really had 2 penalties tonight? I don't think he had 2 penalties all season?
Happy B-day Draper.
WOOOOOOOOOO! 3-0. Cleary. :) That was supreme. What a headsup play to pounce on that puck. Oooh no way! Zetterberg- it's 4-0 with 12 seconds left. Bring it on baby!
Aaaaaaand Osgood with the SHUTOUT!!! :) Brilliant.
GOOD JOB WINGS! Osgood is 5-0 in the finals in his career. That's great. :)
**and the Cincinnati Cyclones won tonight in their ECHL Kelly Cup final game 1 too. Well done boys!**
I'm outta here.
P.S. Babcock is no Lindy Ruff, but he is kinda being pissy at the press conference. He was mad about that call on the disallowed goal, "you're trying to set me up. His stick was in the crease? Is that against the rules? Did they change it when I wasn't watching?" but that's not as good as Lindy's "Wake up, geezus, Wake UP!". ANd Babcock has a weird voice.
ANd WHOA but that placed cleared out really fast!
Pre-game thoughts:
-I can't believe the Wings and Pens did not play even ONCE all year. WTF is up with that?
-I loooooved that Mario and Stevie did the ceremonial puck drop. I almost cried. I love Stevie so much. and he looked SOOOO tiny next to Mario. Weird. which means that either Mario is HUGE or Stevie is tiny or both. LOL
-I also enjoy that Messier is in the studio. he may have captained the Rangers to the theft of Stanley in my first hockey season but I dunno, he's just great. I can't seem to hate him. so woo.
-WHY do the announcers have to yell all thetime? Guys, we can hear you, I promise.
-Crosby looked totally annoyed that Chris Simpson was harassing him right before faceoff. I would be too. Totally rude.
-What is up with Lidstrom's 'C' being on the right side? It goes on the left, over the heart. That makes no sense! Somebody help answer this question..
First Period:
The Wings are taking a lot of penalties. How strange.
Ossie is bustin! Good job my boy!
I can't believe that goal was disallowed. Seriously that was a dumb penalty. Grrrrr at that. Fleury was NOT in the crease. That means he was fair game!
Oh and has anyone noticed that Draper has been the Dockers player of the game for about 20938495 games now? It's weird cuz they act like it's something new every time. no clue about that. but in case you didn't know, Kris Draper likes golf. and wearing jeans and t-shirts.
Oh and can they PLEASE stop taking to the players in the middle of the game? that is so distracting and annoying. Why do they do that?
Intermission:
not much to talk about. I read in the Hockey NEws that the NHL is not advocating playoff beards- because they think that ad agencies won't want pictures of scruffy players. WTF yo? Have they ever watched playoff hockey? A full, bustin beard (unless you're Sid, who can't grow one, or Ovie who sprouts overnight) means you have stood the test of several rounds. It's like a badge of honour. And it's mad tradition. I think it's absurd.
Honestly, I don't know why no one has told Brian Engblom that the mullet has to go? It's horrid. Worse than horrid. You think I would get used to it but I just can't seem to. Yeugh.
Second period:
Some good chances. Pittsburgh doesn't have much defence.
I like the crowd. Good ole hockeytown!
Sweet action Detroit scores!!! wraparound even. That was solid. and Fleury was sllooooow on the uptake there. WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!
They have been better than usual about the constant Crosby reminders. That's refreshing.
Fleury has had some nice stops since the goal.
Kronwall is a BEAST. I love it!
Lets talk about commercials...
Can VS. please get some new ones?
I am so sick of the same stupid Touch of Gray, Enterprise, Extreme Cagefighting matchup, Edge shaving gel blah blahblah. I just hate stupid commercials, if they were good, I wouldn't mind. BUt these SUCK! Although the Bud Light carpet one is pretty funny.
enough of that.
3rd Period- Detroit still up 1-0:
Samuelson with #2 for the night.. WOOOOOOHOOOO baby.
Whenever they show Thierren, he looks like he's about to cry. Maybe that's cuz they show him after Detroit goals but man. that's rough.
Sorry Fleur, you screwed up there.
I think that 'ricochet' is Mike Emrick's favorite word. lol
*I need a beverage* .... ahh Mt. Dew- Yummy.
They just showed some Army dude who worked with the Pens and is in Afganistan- I should get a pic of my sis the Red Wings fan from Iraq and sent it to VS..
Woooo Osgood stops the Kid with 9 mins left to keep it scoreless for the Pens.
The Wings are SO GOOD on the transition. They are amazingly fast.
Like Lidstrom really had 2 penalties tonight? I don't think he had 2 penalties all season?
Happy B-day Draper.
WOOOOOOOOOO! 3-0. Cleary. :) That was supreme. What a headsup play to pounce on that puck. Oooh no way! Zetterberg- it's 4-0 with 12 seconds left. Bring it on baby!
Aaaaaaand Osgood with the SHUTOUT!!! :) Brilliant.
GOOD JOB WINGS! Osgood is 5-0 in the finals in his career. That's great. :)
**and the Cincinnati Cyclones won tonight in their ECHL Kelly Cup final game 1 too. Well done boys!**
I'm outta here.
P.S. Babcock is no Lindy Ruff, but he is kinda being pissy at the press conference. He was mad about that call on the disallowed goal, "you're trying to set me up. His stick was in the crease? Is that against the rules? Did they change it when I wasn't watching?" but that's not as good as Lindy's "Wake up, geezus, Wake UP!". ANd Babcock has a weird voice.
ANd WHOA but that placed cleared out really fast!
Can Stanley come out to play?
Ahh it's that time! It FINALLY feels like Spring in Buffalo and it is also (at long last) time for the FINALS! :) And even though it's not our beloved Sabres, the Red Wings are playing for Lord Stanley, and I have been a Red Wings fan since I've been a hockey fan. (14 years now) so I think it's okay for me to get excited about the idea of them winning! They are not my #1 team- truth be told, they never were #1- that honor belonged to whichever team Pavel Bure was playing for because he's my main man- but they have always been my 'other' team. We have endured some really lame times along the way, the Wings and I, with some poor showings and early round exits, and of course the loss to the Devils in 95 (which started a slow burning passion for Marty Brodeur that took some years to flower itself..) and then we got to feel the GLORY of Winning- in 1997, ending the drought of the half-century, and see Stevie Y lift the Grail over his head. Ahh that was magic. Then I was IN Detroit a couple of weeks later, to see the banners everywhere, and the statues wearing Red Wings jerseys, it was SO COOL!
Then we got to do it again in 1998. And 2002.
But now it's 2008 and there are a whole new corps of Wings who haven't tasted Stanley's champagne yet. It's their turn. And I'm cheering for them!
I actually don't really have anything against Pittsburgh. I prefer the Wings but if the Pens win, I won't be too upset. At least it's not the Rangers or the Flyers, thank heavens.
Looking at it from a talent/stats point of view, I think the Wings have the better deal. If I was a Pens fan, I'd be worried about Fleury's ability to stand up to the Wings offence. He has been VERY good thus far, but the Penguins have not been tested by a true offensive juggernaut. It will be interesting. I also think Detroit has better defence. They are going to have their hands full with Sid, Geno and Hossa for sure, but I think that they are up to the task. And Osgood knows what it takes and he is ready. :)
This should be an exciting series. I'm looking forward to it. But I think Wings in 6. 7 would be even cooler.
GAME ON!
Then we got to do it again in 1998. And 2002.
But now it's 2008 and there are a whole new corps of Wings who haven't tasted Stanley's champagne yet. It's their turn. And I'm cheering for them!
I actually don't really have anything against Pittsburgh. I prefer the Wings but if the Pens win, I won't be too upset. At least it's not the Rangers or the Flyers, thank heavens.
Looking at it from a talent/stats point of view, I think the Wings have the better deal. If I was a Pens fan, I'd be worried about Fleury's ability to stand up to the Wings offence. He has been VERY good thus far, but the Penguins have not been tested by a true offensive juggernaut. It will be interesting. I also think Detroit has better defence. They are going to have their hands full with Sid, Geno and Hossa for sure, but I think that they are up to the task. And Osgood knows what it takes and he is ready. :)
This should be an exciting series. I'm looking forward to it. But I think Wings in 6. 7 would be even cooler.
GAME ON!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
wednesday again?
Where do the weeks go? I can't believe there's no hockey until Saturday! Yeeks. Oh well, it actually works out well for me with the schedule that I have going, I can actually watch game 1 now! Yay!
I must admit, as I did in the last entry- to a little crush on Brendan Morrow. He's cute. And he's a great player. He might even be a decent person, who knows? I will probably take some time to read about him soon but not right now. For now I will just give you this week's separated at Birth- with a little help from my sis Brett, who thought of it in the first place. ;)
Brendan Morrow of the Stars (go figure)
AND
Country Singer Dierks Bentley.
The pics don't do it justice, but there is some definite SAB going on there. ;)
and then, there is this picture. I found it randomly while searching for Mr. Morrow and it is just HOT. I can't really even explain the attraction, but I LIKE it. I have a similar picture of Pavel Bure from the back of a hockey card and it just does something to me. I love well formed hands and arms so I guess that's it. Yeah, more pics like that please! ;)
and that's all for tonight. Goodnight friends. Stay tuned for a google analytics update.. ;)
I must admit, as I did in the last entry- to a little crush on Brendan Morrow. He's cute. And he's a great player. He might even be a decent person, who knows? I will probably take some time to read about him soon but not right now. For now I will just give you this week's separated at Birth- with a little help from my sis Brett, who thought of it in the first place. ;)
Brendan Morrow of the Stars (go figure)
AND
Country Singer Dierks Bentley.
The pics don't do it justice, but there is some definite SAB going on there. ;)
and then, there is this picture. I found it randomly while searching for Mr. Morrow and it is just HOT. I can't really even explain the attraction, but I LIKE it. I have a similar picture of Pavel Bure from the back of a hockey card and it just does something to me. I love well formed hands and arms so I guess that's it. Yeah, more pics like that please! ;)
and that's all for tonight. Goodnight friends. Stay tuned for a google analytics update.. ;)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
YAY!
And the Wings are victorious! Dallas gave them a good run for the money, but Detroit is just unstoppable!
It should be a fun final- Detroit and Pittsburgh. I think Detriot will win- Pit doesn't have the defence to stand up to the Wings' constant onslaught. But we may see some seriously high scoring games, which would be fun. (Now, I don't mind a goaltending duel either, I just like hockey!!) I want this series to go the full 7 games- it would make hockey go as long as possible (though geez, but the finals are early this year!) AND if it goes to 7, then my sis Renee' will get to see game 7 (and maybe 6, it just depeneds on when she gets home) so that would be grand. Plus, I like the Wings and I want them to win, but it's not really a do or die thing for me so 7 will be slightly stressful but it won't be crazy. ;)
Yippie!
And, as an aside, Brendan Morrow (when I can remember what he looks like) is kinda hot. And he's good. I'd like him on my team, but I don't think he's going anywhere. Rats.
It should be a fun final- Detroit and Pittsburgh. I think Detriot will win- Pit doesn't have the defence to stand up to the Wings' constant onslaught. But we may see some seriously high scoring games, which would be fun. (Now, I don't mind a goaltending duel either, I just like hockey!!) I want this series to go the full 7 games- it would make hockey go as long as possible (though geez, but the finals are early this year!) AND if it goes to 7, then my sis Renee' will get to see game 7 (and maybe 6, it just depeneds on when she gets home) so that would be grand. Plus, I like the Wings and I want them to win, but it's not really a do or die thing for me so 7 will be slightly stressful but it won't be crazy. ;)
Yippie!
And, as an aside, Brendan Morrow (when I can remember what he looks like) is kinda hot. And he's good. I'd like him on my team, but I don't think he's going anywhere. Rats.
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