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Undercard open thread: Lightning at Flyers

Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers, Nov 2, 2009 5:00 PM EST


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Telecast is underway….

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

And I even made it home in time. Can you imagine that? And no, I didn’t see any more deer, John.

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions  

Deer? What? Beer?

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Lukas Krajicek in, Foster Out tonight

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions  

No Niitty going against his former team. That’s too bad.

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions  

I think the demotion of Vinny’s got everyone a bit on edge.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Walker waits and gets decked from behind.

Funny.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions  

Dare I say it? I like this line of Tanguay, Halpern, and Wright. So far, anyways.

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions  

production is the key on an line's success

hint, hint @VL4… Grumble…

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I think people are blowing that all out of proportion. But I know that I’m in the minority on that.

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Flyers strike first

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions  

The Lightning were looking for the breakout pass instead of covering back on defense. Philly goal: 1-0 Flyers.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions  

Hello. This is a bit random in the middle of a game, but thought you may want to know there are fans who read Raw Charge and use it to find out how the Lightning are going in their games. (Particualarty in hockey deprived countries on the other side of the world).

Anyway thanks for posting and commenting on every game. I enjoy your comments and knowing how the team is going as the game progresses.

by Sidicus on Nov 2, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions  

Keep commenting! Really, we like people to jump in. Any time. Seriously – it’s all good. :oD

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Feel free to ask questions, too, if you’re not watching the game.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks

We welcome input (commenting) from everyone, everywhere — so please don’t be a stranger

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m also starting to like Lecavalier with Miller and Veilleux so far.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

Ohlund’s in the box for holding, by the way.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

And the penalty was killed off

Credit Smith and a lack of shots by the Flyers. But smith stopped what did come his way…

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Philly O-fer on the PP. But they’re still ahead in shots 9-4 so far.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions  

For those reading along with our commentary

Look for a few changes tomorrow with the site design

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions  

Shhh…! That was supposed to be a surprise….

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Sounds exciting. Will make sure I take a look. Any hints on the shiny changes to be made?

Whats the point in making it a surpise if you don’t tell anyone :)

by Sidicus on Nov 2, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

You’ll have to ask John that question. They don’t tell me anything. And I sort of like it best that way. ;o)

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Downie with Stamkos and Malone generated some good chances. Too bad it was the middle of a line change and not an actual line. Still, something to think about.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions  

Walker with a penalty. Two Lightning penalties = two Lightning defensemen. Philly PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

Another Power Play for the Flyers

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

Flyers score. Scratch 2

45 seconds left in the period

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions  

Meszaros tries to block and shot and instead deflects it into his net. Flyers PP goal.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions  

Hartnell goal, Flyers 2-0.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

you know...

…we gotta time our replies better. I say it and then you say it…

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Sure – you say it than I say it. That’s why my posts go up before yours, right? ;o)

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Bolts may have managed 4 shots but...

…were outshot 10-1 over the final 13 minutes of the period. WTF?!

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions  

2-0 Flyers; they’re also 1-2 on the power play, and shots on goal are 12-5 Philly. Wright has three hits so far, Walker has two blocked shots, faceoffs are good except for Halpern who’s 1-4 (20%), and Hale has three giveaways. The overall defense – particularly for the defensemen – is just sloppy for the Lightning.

And for those of you who were wondering, Lecavalier is truly on the third line. It is not a case of his line is the top line no matter who he’s playing with simply because he’s centering that line. His ice time is half of what it normally is – and half of what St. Louis’ is.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions  

Getting underway again now

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions  

You know, this isn't the most important thing going on on the ice...

But I HATE these Flyer sweaters. Absolutely ABHORE them

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions  

Really? I kinda like them

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, really

Traffic cones.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Another call on the Bolts

Hale goes to the sin bin

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

Yet another Lightning penalty, and another defenseman. This time it’s Hale. Flyers PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

Correction, 4-on-4

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

That was just a well-executed play by the Flyers. 3-0 Philadelphia.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

Scratch 3 for the flyers

And you watch the Bolts reaction — hanging their head and sulking off… The body language doesn’t just suggest FAIL and SULK, it’s like they’re not even sure what they are supposed to be doing

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

Konopka dropped them

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

The entire team just isn’t playing well. Seven shots for the entire game? C’mon.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions  

Seen Stamkos?!

Bolts on the board

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions  

Oh, boy…. Must you? :o|

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes

Because fans cheer, sorry to surprise you with that fact.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Stamkos scores. Goals in six consecutive games. 3-1 Flyers.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions  

FUDGE

and no sooner do I hit enter do they post #5

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

One more for the Flyers. 5-1.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions  

Goalie change? Really? Why? That’s not Tocchet’s MO.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions  

Smith has been chased

“Frank” Niittymaki taking stretches and coming in

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions  

Now the team seems to have picked things up a bit. It only took five goals and a goalie getting pulled.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions  

Heys from the Czech

Is it really that bad as it sounds on the radio? ://

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions  

Probably worse, actually. Of course, it depends on who you’re rooting for. ;o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey what question is that? I know I have a big soft spot for the Flyers, it’s not that big to make me to root against the Lightning though :D Lightning #1 forever :P

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay. Good. ;o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Close enough

The only line with consistent fire is Malone – Stamkos – St. Louis. They can’t do EVERYTHING.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

And even they haven’t been that consistent.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Hi, Kat! Thanks for coming! :oD

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

So do the Lightning have some sympathy power plays coming, you think?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions  

Is Vinny playin’ with different wings again?

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

Not just different wings

He’s on the third line Kat… Playing with Veilleux and Miller.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions  

With third line ice time, too. He’s not playing much. And he hasn’t been on any penalty kills, either.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions  

3rd line??? Vinny? Are we talkin’ about the same Vinny? Lecavalier? The captain?

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes ma’am. Mr. One-goal-in-11-games.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

yes ma'am

Shocking, I know.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Jinx!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Lightning PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions  

Oh my goodness… that is a motivation. Put him on the third line and shorther his ice-time… :/ don’t get it

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions  

So when does Gagne come back?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

6-8 weeks

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh… really? Didn’t know

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, saw it over at www.broadstreethockey.com

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn! 6-8 weeks??? criesss :’(

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I have no idea :( Even the team can’t tell… they don’t even know if he needs a surgery or not..

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

They just don’t look at all confident. That PP was dreadful.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:33 PM EST reply actions  

most don't show confidence when down 5-1

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

It was pretty much from the beginning, tho.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s what I was thinking of when watchin’ their game against Devils…

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:34 PM EST reply actions  

What about Smitty? Those five goals… I mean, is he that bad?

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions  

Inconsistent

His defense is not clearign the puck or clearing it out of the crease

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

He can’t be that bad. He was fantastic last season with no defense. The only thing I can figure is that he can’t figure out how to play with a decent defense in front of him.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmmm… the thing is I didn’t get to see him yet. I only saw Nitty in the net… and he was the only positive thing in the game I watched.

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

That's been a repeating factor

Frank comes off more stable than Mike. Mike is on edge when he plays… I used to see that in John Grahame when he was with the Bolts. Can be incredible and can go and make horrid mistakes — fans are on edge while not sure which goalie will show up — the cool and confident character or the basket-case.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Can we blame it on the concussion?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Confidence in general, yeah

He may be worried himself if he’ll be ok or not. or perhaps he’s just a different person now…

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, Niitty did very well against his former team. So far, at least.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions  

I got nothing

If I had to make a suggestion for next period, it would be to resign. I can’t express any more shame.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:40 PM EST reply actions  

“Shame” is a little strong, don’t you think?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

With their record on the road and the efforts they've shown?

No, not strong… Fitting, sadly.

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay. Well. They Bolts are catching up on shots – it’s now 16-22 Flyers. Konopka is again leading the way in the faceoff circle winning 4-3 for 57%, but overall team faceoffs is down from usual and is at 45%. Lecavalier is leading the team with three shots on goal, and has caught up a bit of time being on the power play. Both Veileux and Wright have three hits each. Ohlund and Walker both have two blocked shots. And Hale hasn’t had any more giveaways since the first when he had three.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions  

Does anyone of you think they could do something with this one? The thing is I have a school in 7 hours… so I’d better go to bed then listening to this horror :D

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions  

I think they could come back, but if this season has shown us anything thus far, it’d be to lose in a shootout.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha… true. I think I’ll go anyway… and I’ll be hoping for a miracle. :)

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks, they need one!

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I think sleep is more important than anything else. Probably because I don’t do sleeping very well. then So if you’re tired, then you should go.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay… good night you two! Hope things get better ;)

by Katchis on Nov 2, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for stopping in! You’re welcome any time. :o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they need to stop thinking about winning and start thinking about how to get the “small” victories that will help the team play better next game. Shooting the puck more, winning face offs etc.

There are a few positives if you look for them.:

1: Its not Ottawa 7 – TBL 0
2: Gives the lower lines a chance for more ice time
3: Means its not going to be lost in a shootout (again)

by Sidicus on Nov 2, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions  

Ummm…I wouldn’t necessarily discount a shootout at this point….

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

You know, I think the last time I saw a game at the Wachovia Center was probably three years ago now.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:52 PM EST reply actions  

No – it was four. I was living in Tallahassee at the time.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Watching hockey, of course. Ask a silly question…!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

That was a great shift by Halpern’s line.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions  

PP Lightning, by the way.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions  

It looked better than the last, but the Bolts couldn’t convert. Still 5-1 Flyers.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Lightning penalty. Philadelphia power play.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions  

That was RIDICULOUS

Looked like the Flyers were on the PP. WTF? CLEAR THE DAMNED ZONE! It doesn’t mean you have to carry it all the way out of the zone, just break up the play and move it out of your own end!

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions  

Oh look. Philly PP goal. How strange.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions  

St. Louis point streak is in Jeopardy

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

O noez!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Hedman vs Mike Richards? Seriously?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

Hedman 4 minutes, Richards 2 – which seems fair to me since Hedman mugged Richards.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

So who’s still watching this game?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions  

I turned it off. I just... ugh...

Midway through that PP after the fight (we gotta get the video of that)

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

You just missed Halpern’s goal then.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh? A's go to who?

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Wright & Tanguay.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Marty's point streak is going to end

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Everything ends.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

and begins again

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by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Everything in life is cyclical, after all. Every ending is always a beginning.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Did I mention that I liked that Wright, Halpern, Tanguay line? 6-2 Flyers.

Cassie
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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions  

Uh…is that a rhetorical question?

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

And the horror has ended. The Lightning lost 6-2. Any parting shots? I mean, any last thoughts?

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

Stay in Philadelhia tonight. Right across the parking lot you're actually going to see a winner tonight.

But if it’s the yankees, you gotta leave town before they get to their hotel. You don’t deserve to be in the same building as champions.

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

…Ouch….

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

and I am no Yankee fan

nor am I routing for the Yanks. The Bolts are staying in the same hotel as the Yankees and that means players paths will cross.

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Tomorrow they play the Laughs – I mean, Leafs. That should be a competitive game, right?

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

They do?

I got the schedule mixed up. I knew they were playign Ottawa on Thursday. Didn’t know they had the Leafs to deal with too..

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes indeedy. 7:30 start at the NHL head offices. I mean, the NHL War Room. Okay, the Air Canada Centre. Geez.

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Air-head-NHL-War-Offices-Centre-room

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

in Canada

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Where?

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

The Great white north

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope – still doesn’t sound familiar.

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

But I thought that was at Albuquerque….

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. That kind. What you said. :oD

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

And on that note, I think we’re done here. I’ve got the lights, John. See you all tomorrow.

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions  

goodnight Cassie, goodnight lurkers

To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey – be nice to my stalkers.

Cassie
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.

by Cassie McClellan on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

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