Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators open thread
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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Cincy at USF and TB at Ottawa
I’ll be tryign to watch both — both are starting at the same time. Soem probably light commenting.
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TB @ Ottawa and Phillies @ Dodgers
I will be following both of these. More interest in the TB game though. I find myself in the uncomfortable position of having to root for the Dodgers…. Actually hoping the Angels take the whole enchilada though.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think it ends up being Dodgers/Yankees in the end
Not that I don’t think the Angels coudl take it. I just have a feeling Torre and Mattingly are going to beat up on Steinbrenner in the end.
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if the Angels can’t do it, then I’ll pull for the Dodgers, much to my chagrin. I will not pull for the Phillies in any circumstances. And there are only 2 teams I hate worse than the Phillies and that’s both NY teams.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves fan, right?
I grew up a Mets fan thank-you-very-much. :-p :)
I hate the Yankees though, that’s compounded by being in TB now and having them stuffed down our throats while we have our own team…
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
How’d you guess? Yes, I’ve been a Braves fan since way before it was cool to be a Braves fan. It would be OK for the Dodgers to win it though. I like Joe Torre. Classy guy. Always has been.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And unlike a lot of folks around here, I really do despise the Yankees. Hate the “Evil Empire”….I’m not an American League fan, so don’t have to deal with it that much during the season, but I know TB Rays fans hate them with a passion. Not too fond of the Red Sox either, I don’t think.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Rays but...
….I’m an NL boy. Hate the DH.
Yeah, we’ve got Steinbrenner living here, we’ve got corrupt politicians kissing his ass, we’ve got spring training here, Jeter has built a huge mansion not far from the arena…
We get the basebqall team and the Tampa Tribune gives preference to the Yankees in print because they have a minor league team that plays in Tampa and they train in Tampa. There is a local radio station that carries Yankee games because of those links to. It’s disgraceful.
…But then again, so is having a baseball team so far removed from the bulk of the population (St. Petersburg is a pain in the ass to reach)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I guess it’s not so much who I’m pulling for as who I’m pulling against. Don’t see a tie as a viable option, no matter what….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Rays-Phillies in the WS last year
damnit, why couldn’t they have left that game a tie?!
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping the Rays could pull that one out, and not just because they were playing the Phillies (but that did help). I like the Rays. They didn’t do so good this year though….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I’m just here for the hockey. Nothing else to distract me from it. Which is probably good since I’ll have to write something up about the game later. ;o)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought you were out tonight
hi! :)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no – no tickets, remember? I still think that’s the funniest thing. :oD
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot the GAME was tonight
Just figured you two were hanging out. ;)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s tomorrow. He’s at that game tonight. Right now, in fact. Caps are up 1-0 against the Sharks.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait – what game is this again? Am I on the right game thread? I was over at Japers’ Rink a while ago, so excuse me if I’m a bit confused.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confused is an acceptable state of mind to be in. For me, anyway.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ARE coming off medication after all... ;)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m either confused or confusing. So we’re all normal here. Whatever “normal” means.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ale vs. Beer game at Oktoberfest Arena
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not THAT again…. ;o)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And I much prefer hockey to baseball. I’ll have the bb game on in the other room. I’m sitting where I can see the TV. Will be watching the hockey game on computer.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heya hinch
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And on a totally different thought train….. Didn’t “Chief” shave his mustache?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes he did. That’s going to take some getting used to.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. He looked weird, as compared to last year. Trying to figure out why. Now I know.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Lightning on HD?
BrightHouse tells me it isn’t to be…
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got it in HD in pinellas. 719 on BH
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You overachiever!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
If I had a higher HD to show much achievement level, I’d be a banned substance in the US. :)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh huh. :o|
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My deepest sympathies….
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I’m getting the game. HD or not. It’s still hockey to me!
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not HD after all
Just on the HD station. DAMNIT!
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love my NHL.com Gamecenter Live.
Only way I can follow the Lightning. Unless they playing the ’Canes or Thrashers. Then I get it on their networks. Maybe.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Four Letter is taking forever
…to get to teh Football telecast. And we’re abotu to be underway in Ottawa
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Canadian National Anthem, In French, by a RPP, in Ottowa.
This Is Hockey!
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Canadian National Anthem is SO much easier to sing than ours….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ours is set to the tune of an English drinking song. So of course it is. I like it when both anthems are sung. :o)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not very good flow so far….
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Possesion, the naked-lipped Chief says
Nice shift.
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All at one end
Looked like they were on the PP most of the shift… And then some
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ottawa’s first shot on goal goes in. Ottawa 1-0.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Other, Less Important Game
has started
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can't let that affect them.
Just keep on playing like they were. I think Marty made a bad pass on that giveaway.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was just about to say an early goal would help give Smitty some confidence.
I meant to say LIGHTNING goal…. But Smitty has made a couple of good saves so far.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the question is…if Smitty has a poor game – or the team plays poorly in front of him – do they stick with Smith for the next start(s)?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question. Don’t want to mess up his confidence but can’t afford to let him “play himself out of it” either. The longer it goes before Smitty gets them a win, the more the “goalie controversy” will keep coming up in conversation.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kings lead Wings 1-0. SJ and Caps tied at 1.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the update Tina
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lightning PP. And one of the better guys for Ottawa off the ice. Kovalev sits.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we may see Niitty quicker than we think….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew their PK unit was good but cripes
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s the first SH goal we’ve scored, I think. Hadn’t looked that good before tonight.
by PeterR on Oct 15, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Peter
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I walk out of the room for five minutes and see what happens…?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
Then you better just stay where your are….just in case…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope that gets Malone stirred up....
Bugsy can play mean when he gets pissed. Somebody needs to light a fire under them.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just saw a TV ad for SAW IV...
Coming to a theater near you on Oct 23….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL! So are we getting new Saw movies that may help the team...
or is the team forcing new Saw movies?
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm. Interesting question. That’s like the chicken and the egg, right?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So call me sick. Or weird. Or whatever. But I like those movies. I’ve got all 5 on DVD so far, and I guess I’ll go see this one when it comes out too.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soo not into horror or suspense. If I want horror, I’ll read up on political news. And I get enough suspense from sports, thanks.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I hate politics (of any kind) so I’ll have to get my horror from theaters.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shots are 14-6 Ottawa. That’s a problem. No one’s shooting.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
‘Well, they came out like gangbusters in the opening minutes, most of the play in the Sen’s end of the ice then Ottawa’s first shot goes in and the Lightning hit the wall since then…..
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the horror that Oren Koules money is on
let alone another Saw….
“LIGHTNING BEING OUTSHOT — in theaters October 3rd 2009 thru April 2010” :-/
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noooooooooo……..! :oO
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-0 Local College Football Team in Tampa, Florida...
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and the TV folks say the ice is bad because of the U2 concert
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
slip?
I have a friend ON FIELD at this game. I have no clue how this happened. I am looking for him
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sidelines I mean
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps have jumped out to a 3-1 lead
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin has now scored a goal against all 29 NHL teams.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
@washcaps COL, DAL, EDM, LA, MIN on notice — the only teams Ovi hasn’t scored two goals against in his career (via the Washington Capitals’ Twitter)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin also has 10 SOG…and they’re not even halfway thru the game.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
That also does not surprise me… he ain’t scared to shoot the puck. From anywhere….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why he’s scoring tons of goals from everywhere. He’s like the Ichiro of hockey – he’ll swing at anything.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to overdo this,
but The Local College Team has the other College Team a bit discombobled
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then good for the local college team! Yay team!
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I despise all three of the major Florida schools – I have for a long, long time. USF I can accept, tho. And perhaps even like at times.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So. Lightning are being outshot 14-6. Veilleux and Meszaros are the leading shot takers with two each. Malone, Stamkos, and St. Louis are all -2. And the score is 0-2 Ottawa after one period.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(I’m quietly sitting here all by myself until the period starts because Hinch & John are watching football, while Tina’s watching baseball. Maybe I should go get my book and start reading until hockey starts again?)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still here
But I’m being quiet so as to not jinx anything.
by PeterR on Oct 15, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slumming? ;o)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? Beer?
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not true!
Well, OK, it IS true. But I’m doin’ Picture in Picture! It’s just that the f-ball game picture is…a little bigger right now.
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s alright. It’s intermission. I totally understand.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
Not watching baseball, was watching interview w/ Brian Lawton and Paul Kennedy. 5 questions for Lawton and not a single one about trading Vinny…..what a difference a year makes….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're the ones who are keeping that alive
You don’t know how many comments I have seen today about that.
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then I say let that trail die a quiet death…No more trade Vinny questions.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we can’t start speculating as to when Vinny will ask to be traded then? Where’s the fun in that?!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the difference being if there is trade talk, it’ll be because Vinny asked, not because everybody thinks Vinny’s going to Montreal whether he wants to or not.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t want to play in Montreal. ’Cuz if he did, he would be. Years ago, in fact.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I totally agree. But the media (mostly MTL media) just wouldn’t let that dog die.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t watch. The questions are usually so softball. Seriously. Ask something meaningful every once in a while.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was asked about James Wright and Victor Hedman.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahwn… Huh? I thought I heard a question that Lawton’s already been asked 20 times this season.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would you ask this time around, Cassie?
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know. I’d have to think about it. And thinking is hard right now. :o\
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But just as update
end of 1st inning, Dodgers-Phillies, no score…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings have tied the score vs Kings. 1-1
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was a bad pick. Ha ha. Lightning PP coming up.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this? Tackle hockey? C’mon.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They must have snuck in some new rules on us…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he should be playing for that Local College Team that’s playing tonight?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this Vinny. He needs to play more often. But we need the old Marty back, ’kay?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was not a welcome turn of events.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s two shorties against them tonight., right?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five shots against them shorthanded, too.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Smitty giving the job to Niitty here?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smitty's better than this
Or at least he used to be…
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not all Smitty’s fault. The defense has been pretty invisible tonight. And the forwards have been out of position.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only we could!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to the official stats, the Lightning do not have a shot on goal this period so far.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Malone, Stamkos, and St. Louis are now all -3. Lecavalier, Foster, and Meszaros are all -2.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well. Walker not Konopka?
Saw that fight coming a long way off. Now just have to see if it does something.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shot on goal! (However accidental….)
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right about now, we’ll take it.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm distracted by another thing besides FB
A new SBN blogger was showign me the logo concept given to him… And he hates it (for good reason)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soccer?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ja
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No short handed goal. That’s an improvement over the past 2 PP
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray no shorty! :oD
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No goal – but there was no kicking motion!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kicked it in. or at least that’s what the “review” said.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looked deflected to me, not intentionally kicked in.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was the right call. His foot was moving forward when the puck went in off of it. It was incidental, probably, but I think that’s still the rule.
by PeterR on Oct 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that was existing momentum, not intentionally directing the puck into the net.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was no kicking motion. only forward momentum
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the coaching staff is taking the philosophy of “you made your bed and now you get to lie in it” when it comes to goaltending?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately. The Lightning don’t seem to understand the concept of defense tonight.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to TSN, Tocchet hasn’t looked at Niittymaki, so I don’t think he’s going to get a shot. Ottawa’s had Niitty’s number most of the time, anyway, so he wouldn’t fare much better.
by PeterR on Oct 15, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It might wake up the rest of the team, even if Niitty may not be any better on his own.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
We’ve lulled ’em into a false sense of security!
by Hinch on Oct 15, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The defense is giving up FAR too many breakaways.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is the point that you pull the goalie to prevent embarrassment? The Sens are quick, but let’s be honest, the Lightning haven’t done much to slow them down.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really think Tocchet is going to leave the starting goalie in the game no matter what happens. He’s done that to Smith once already this season.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, finally! Malone scores. 5-1 Ottawa.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Lightning have scored 16 goals this season so far. The Malone-St Louis-Stamkos line has accounted for 12 of them. Ouch.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously – Tanguay and Lecavalier have no chemistry together.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly don’t think it’s no chemistry as much as they are both trying too hard. Gripping the stick a bit too tightly. They pop a few in the back of the net and loosen up, that could help a lot.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s more than just that.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. As much as I’d hate to see the Stamkos line broken up, I think moving MSL up to Vinny’s line could be the catalyst.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was think more Halpern’s line. They’re not connecting that well, either.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better. Not good, but better.
It would really be nice if the guys in the white sweaters would hit somebody in a red sweater. Might help.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Chicago Blackhawks will inspire them.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Methinks Toc forgot to shave before the game...
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he’s growing a beard?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Hair on his face to compensate for the lack of hair on his head?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps. Stranger things have happened.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dogpile on the goalie! Oh. Wait. Tackle hockey again?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Headlock!
We’ve gone from football to wrestling…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To recap…guys need to start being in position. I think that covers it. Anyone have anything to add?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That about says it all. other than just Shoot the puck….from anywhere and everywhere.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike, what the HELL is wrong when you are One-on-One?
Vinny? Tangers? SHOOT!
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's mental with Smitty.
Kinda like that NY Mets catcher some years ago (since you grew up a Mets fan John)…what was his name? Mackey Sasser? The one that had a serious problem throwing the ball back to the pitcher? Couldn’t do it to save his life…..
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Macky Sasser
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your Spelling was probably right
never played catcher again, was moved to the Outfield and eventually had to retire
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t sure about the spelling of the first name. But that was the darndest thing… Don’t know what caused it to start but I felt really bad for him.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They parodied it in Major League 2 and 3
…where there own catcher couldn’t throw back to the mound
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, and the defense needs to start playing defense. Okay. I think that’s about it. Was that as good for you as it was for me?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
out of town scoreboard.
Caps 4 SJ 1,,,. Det 2 LA 1.,,, Col 2 Mtl 1.,,, Chi 2 Nsh 1…. St Louis/Phx starts at 10
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cincy 17 USF 7
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not very good, either.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime. 17-10
I need some food. Will be back gals.
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So over on the Silver Sevens blog, they’re hoping that Ottawa doesn’t pull a Calgary….
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would have been a real fear
…if they had scored all five shorties in the 1st.
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meszaros has 4 SOG; which is what you’d expect, since he used to play for Ottawa. But it really tells you something when a defenseman is leading all the skaters on your team – by two shots.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like I said earlier…. SHOOT THE PUCK! I can still hear my old coach screaming that at us in practice….’course his way of saying it was a little bit more colorful, but since this is a family blog….. you get the idea…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the Lightning to come out and win the 3rd period. They do that and who knows what can happen…..
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez….the whole 4th line is in the penalty box…..
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen the penalty box so full. Used to happen all the time when I watch junior hockey. It was standing room only, upon occasion.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seen a couple of games like that with Charlotte in the ECHL too. When there are more people in the box than on the bench.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. One game I was at, there were literally six guys on the ice, and seven guys on the bench – including the backup goalie. No joke.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatcha wanna bet that locker room was not a good place to be in that second intermission?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tocchet probably didn’t have to say a word. Just give the floor to Smitty and let him do all the talking. I’m sure he has LOTS to say.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of all the goals, I can only think of 1 that Smitty should have had. The others were breakdowns somewhere that gave the opportunity to Ottawa.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had never realized how good of a player Mattias Ohlund is. (my bad..one of those East Coast-West Coast things) Ohlund isn’t flashy but he’s very good.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes he is. Which is why I was very happy when he signed with Tampa Bay. I watched him for years and years in Vancouver.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he’s had a couple of good hits so far this year too. He’ll put somebody on their keister in a minute if they don’t watch out.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can be a very physical player. And mean if someone pisses him off. But he’s almost always in position, doing what he should be doing. Although, tonight, he’s a bit invisible.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um guys...
this is not an Ottawa PP…..is it?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This whole game is shades of last season. This isn’t last season still, is it? Groundhog’s Day?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it. I know that a stinker is going to come along now and then, just the nature of the game, but still… it stinks when it happens. As long as they keep them to a minimum, I’ll be happy.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They play like this Sat night in Pittsburgh and it’ll be another very long night.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um…yes. It certainly will be if that happens.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and another uh oh....
Phillies lead the Dodgers 5-1 in the top of the 5th….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ottawa score on their PP this time. Way to be original. Or something.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well.
that’s the way this night has gone so far. why change it now.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much. It’s really getting hard to watch the rest of this game. Especiallly when I’m so tired.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Niitty back in goal Sat night?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I were the coach, yes. But since Tocchet has repeatedly said that Smith is the number one guy, probably not. They’ll give Smitty a chance to redeem himself. Against Pittsburgh. Woo.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. But they cannot allow an extensive “play his way out of it” stretch. They have to go with the hot goalie. And right now, that’s Frank.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree. But Tocchet’s all about personal loyalty. Even when it works against the best interest of the team.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he better be careful that don’t come back and bite him in the a@@. I appreciate loyalty as much as anyone but it could cost the Bolts their season. And him his job.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been saying that for months now.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is pretty predictable, really.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Downie was a bit outsized in that fight….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick on someone your own size?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but to his credit, Downie didn’t back down. Carkner was trying to do that all night long.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 minute misconducts with less than 10 min left is a good way to get the more aggressive pugilists out of the way.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Despite the fact that Vinny doesn’t have any shots on, he’s really the only guy on the ice – other than Konopka and Downie – to show that he really cares whether they win or lose. For once, he’s actually angry about it. (Like he should be.) And trying to do something about it. (Like he should be.) Wish he was like this more often. (Like he should be.)
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Agree on all points. He's acting like a captain. (like he should be).
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I was saying before – I like this new Vinny.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. Hope he sticks around.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Fight for what you want. And if it’s not going the way you’d hoped, then you fight harder. That’s what he’s doing – and that’s long overdue.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Det 4 LA 2…..Col 3 Mtl 2….Chi 2 Nsh 1.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John 1 Food 0
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re just in time!
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With what, may I ask?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know. With whatever you want, I guess. It just seemed like the thing to say.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You're just in time, I am serving Sundae's with extra whipped creame!"
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah – here in Virginia….
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to self: Head for Virginia
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the time you get here, the ice cream will have melted, and the whipped cream will be all gone. Sorry. You snooze you lose, Bucko.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said I'd be going for Ice Cream?
I want to get in line early for Richmond Braves tickets. Silly…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That team is long gone. What year are you living in?
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is playing in Richmond now?
Bah, I guess I will have to go to Virginia just to pester you.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get in line! :oD
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know, I know, I know... :-/
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then you can stop on the way up and pick me up….I’m about half way there.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tina, we should seriously think about going to see a game in Raleigh together. Let John mind the store in our absence. Of course, money’s the limiting factor, but maybe we can work something out at some point.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'll just... um... yeah...
You ladies go have fun and I’ll… um.. looking at the ground and shuffling my feet Do things here… mind the store and… uh… yeah…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave for the night, John. ;o)
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be cool.
About as far for you to come south as for me to go northeast. Meet in the middle.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes indeedy. That’s what I was thinking.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one’s playing in Richmond right now – much to the disappointment of the City of Richmond, Virginia.
Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember riding on I-95 in drives with my family
….and passing the ballpark along the way… Along with that stupid cigarette standing in front of offices or soemthing.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
then you better stop in Ga for those tix dude. Like just outside of Atlanta.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay John. You certainly haven’t missed much here…. with the game, that is.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
…Intermission was probably miserable (as you said earlier) but the plane to Pittsburgh is going to be worse
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what else is new....
Ottawa goal.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any guesses as to what Smiths GAA and SV% will be by Christmas?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not good. At least with many more games like this one under his belt….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the hockey Mendoza line
Tina will understand, you on the other hand… :-p :-)
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And not sure that Smitty's save percentage was much above .200 tonight either.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he only let in seven goals on 25 shots. So that means it’s at .200, right? Working out the SV% always confuses me. I’m good with theory, but not so good with mathematical application of said theory.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any guesses as to who will be the #1 goalie by Christmas?
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I plead the fifth.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
yes, I understand. and I’m afraid Smitty is under that line, at least for now….
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mercifully the game is almost over.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The losing is over, but the crying is about to begin.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this "About" which you speak?
they’ve been playing like they had tears in their eyes all game
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by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Practice tomorrow might not be so pleasant…
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they’ve had plenty of days off leading up to it, so they should be okay.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final scores: Det 5 LA 2,,,,Col 3 Mtl 2…midway thru 3rd, Chi 3 Nsh 1.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the final here is 7-1 Ottawa. Any last thoughts? Parting shots? Annoyances?
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grief
So much as for having a share of 1st place…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you mean about the hockey game?
Well, the score doesn’t show it, but I liked the way the “new Vinny” played. Hope he’s back for more.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do, too.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I hope the whole team comes out playing pissed off Saturday night.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But why do they have to be embarrassed in one game order to have a good game in the next? They need a consistent effort, game in and game out. Grrr….
Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox now.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every coach at every level shares that soapbox with ya. I agree too. Effort doesn’t have a switch that you can just turn on and off. You either got it, or you don’t. And tonight, they didn’t have it at all.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…And they should’ve.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A disgruntled Leafs’ fan posted up on his blog the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I never got past stage 2 (anger) last season. And I’m still kind of there, I have to admit. So seeing a game like this really makes me not happy.
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um,,,, Dodgers making a comeback?
its 5-4 now. About the only good news for the night.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay. I need to go be unconscious for a while. Tomorrow’s going to be a long and interesting day. Later!
Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Oct 15, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adieu
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a need a beer or three to calm me down after that nasty effort. Later folks.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
take it easy Tina
and I’ll turn out the lights…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Oct 15, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks John.
G’night. See you guys Saturday and we all hope for a better effort.
by TB_hockey_fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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