Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes game thread
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 6:30 PM EST
in Game Threads
Email
PrintTampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes, Nov 21, 2009 7:00 PM EST
193 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I’m here before John? What’s the world coming to!
I think I need to get some white fudge covered oreos to fortify myself first. I’ll be back. And probably sooner rather than later, too.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions
Helloooooo…? Wait – is that my empty head that’s echoing? Or is it just quiet here, too?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions
Now batting for Detroit... #19 Enricco Pallatzo...
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oh look. Someone to play with me. Hi, Tina and John.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
I gave some serious thought to driving down to Raleigh to go to this game tonight.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions
So much for watching the game anywhere tonight....
I get a stupid blooper show on FoxSports Carolina instead of the game…. sheesh… like I need to see stupid people make fools of themselves on tv….
Hey, that’s what hockey is for!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
We've had no TV in the TB market all week
Missed the f’n stamkos goal! BASTARDS!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
With gamecenter live I got to see the Phoenix game. Didn’t stay up for the Anaheim game though… those west coast games when I’m on the east coast don’t work for me too well….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Watch your language or we’ll have to ban you, mister!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
bah, bumhug
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Game on
Everyone’s welcome to the discussion! Don’t be shy!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
(He means that voyeurs and lurkers are welcome to write in.)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I have a choice if I want to have the TV on…I can watch the Pit/Atl game OR Goonies…. hmmmmm…. are they the same thing?
Nope. Goonies was filmed in Oregon – Canon Beach. Neither Pittsburgh or Atlanta are on the coast. Sorry.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
I loved the movie Goonies...
Pit/Atl not so much….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
There’s no one at this game, either.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions
That's because the Tarheels played a home football game today....
too much beer and wings at the tailgate parties… or they haven’t made it out of the parking lot at Chapel Hill yet…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Ah. That makes sense. But UNC isn’t that good at football, right?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
they aren't too bad this season.
They beat VaTech today. Not that the party boyz in Chapel Hill need any real reason to have a party…. Football is just an excuse to waste time until the ACC basketball season starts….
They beat Tech? I see that work won’t be a happy place on Monday. I’ll have to remember to not say anything about college football….
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, sorry. Wrong info.
VaTech beat NC State…. UNC (the “tarholes” as my mom not so affectionately called them…) beat BC.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I just saw that. Okay. Good.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Hokies beat Wolfpack 38-10, Miami beat the Dukies 34-16 and UNC beat BC 31-13. Clemson beat UVA 34-21… The Tigers are headed to the ACC championship game vs GaTech…in Tampa!
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Tanguay-Stamkos-St. Louis
Seem to have a lot of jump — but it keeps getting plays broken up.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
They’re about the only ones. The team as a whole doesn’t seem to have much energy. But maybe that’s just me.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Always seems to be a problem on a game on the east coast after a long flight back from west coast and not much of a break.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
HA! I got the TV Wonder to work
I have the game on the computer AND on the TV. I could record this thing (AND SHOULD!)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Why?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Just wondered if there was a reason.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Instead of relying on other people's media clips
Rarely do I find replays of what I want to see again. Or highlight.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Lightning PP.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions
This isn’t a good PP for them. They can’t seem to keep it in the zone.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Smitty looks good, tho.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
I think I suggested this somewhere in the past, but can we decline the penalty the next time?
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
And I still like that rule change!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Wouldn't that be interesting...
If you had the chance for 2 minutes of PP time, a penalty shot, or declining the penalty all together?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
AKA
“How to succeed in wasting two minutes with a man advantage”
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
You think Smith got hurt on that?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
His reaction says yes
But he perservered
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't sound like it, from the way Mishkin is describing it...
Smitty just stopped a 2 on 0 after Tanguay had a giveaway.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Still stopped the puck when it mattered.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions
Lightning’s second PP.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions
Sounds like Smitty is awake.
The rest of the guys better wake the heck up… 10 shots against Smitty already.
Another PP here
Lets convert this time boys…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
San Looooooooooooooooooooouie!!!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Now THAT was luck!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
Marty scores! PP goal. 1-0 Lightning.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions
woohoo!
there’s the goal Marty thought he had on the west coast….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
End of One
1-0
Vinny’s had a few moments but it’s been mostly Tanguay-Stamkos-St. Louis. I’m fine with that… Though I’d like to see Malone notch a redirect
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Sounds like that St Louis-Stamkos-Tanguay line is finding some chemistry. And Vinny-Bugsy work pretty well together. Hope they can find somebody…ANYBODY….to play on that other side with them….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...
Marty St. Louis pretty much rocks :)
Dallas Stars 4 Life: Stars Blogging From Hockeyville, Iowa
by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions
Why, yes he does. :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
So. The Lighting are being outshot 10-9; St. Louis has three shots, while Meszaros and Lecavalier each have two. They’re also dominating in the faceoff circle, the team having won 74% of all faceoffs; Stamkos is 4-0 (100%) and Konopka is 4-1 (80%). Downie has three hits. Walker has three blocked shots.
Good stuff so far.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions
Lecavalier's had more opportunities
But of course, passed instead of shot. The daily annoyance of this team…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Still has two shots, tho. He’s playing well. There was a time or two I thought I saw a shot where he didn’t, but I’m not on the ice and he is, you know?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
stopped recording
Decided I better just focus on the game. I can record the Thrashers game tomorrow. And hope like hell nothing shocking happens in this game.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I am seriously hoping SportSouth is carrying the game so I can see it tomorrow too. It’s not on gamecenter, just like tonight’s isn’t. Well it is, but I’m in the “home territory” of both Hurricanes and Thrashers (Not sure how the heck THAT happened….) so they don’t show them, even if the network doesn’t either.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight’s game is on GameCenter for me.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Because you’re not in the Hurricanes “territory” up there in VA…. I am, so I get the little message saying to watch in on your local network. But my “Network” is showing that stupid blooper show.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
I hate that. Yeah, I’m in Caps territory. Hooray. :o|
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
So you don’t get Bolts-Caps games on Gamecenter then. But I’m thinking the Caps probably have a more consistent broadcast for games than the haphazard approach FS South has. They don’t know whether they want to show hockey, football, basketball or “other” crap…LOL
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
I get Lightning-Caps games on TV – only that’s pretty much a guarantee on TV. The Caps are very popular around here. Although, going to a game in DC is very similar to going to a game in Nashville. Weird, but true.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Malone to the box – Carolina PP.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions
The broke an oh-fer-23 streak
Tie game
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hurricanes score, PP goal. 1-1.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Lightning PP.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions
And we go back to the PP
The Bolts 3rd chance tonight
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
But this is so much fun! Right? RIGHT?! :o\
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Oh. Okay. Well, if you’re going to be THAT way about it….
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
I knew that the Bolts had been penalized a lot, but I saw on ’net that they are the second most penalized team in the league…. OUCH!
…And Carolina’s right there with them. The worst part about that statistic is that, for the Lightning at least, most of those penalties are being called on defensemen.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Something Wilson needs to correct.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
That shouldn't have been a problem this far into the season.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely!!!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
That was a spectacular save by Legace on Fedoruk.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
Todd Fedoruk: You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him
And Legace did just that….
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
When Fridge gets a head of steam up, he’s hard to contain….LOL
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
The truth is, that puck wasn’t going in. That glove save was far too high – that puck was headed over the net. Legace didn’t have to make a move, but he may not have realized that at the time.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
He’s thinking it’s better to be safe than sorry, where shots are concerned…. good idea.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
They’re being out-worked. It’s that second period lull. That Fedoruk shot is their only SOG this period.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
’Canes score. 2-1 Carolina.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
You can tell how interesting this period has been by all of the witty commentary about it.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
zzzzzzzz.....wha? oh, is the period over?
wow….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Go back to sleep, Tina. I’ll wake you up when it gets interesting. Or something. Might end up being tomorrow, tho.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
LOL… Thanks Cassie, I knew I could count on you! If they do something good, just give me a poke…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Sure. Assuming I’m awake, too, of course.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe. He was having computer problems earlier. He typically gives me a heads up whenever he goes.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Oh joy… Is there ever a “good” time for computer problems I wonder?
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
I’m still thinking about giving up technology and going to go live in a cave.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Personally I’m looking for a sandy beach on a deserted island somewhere in the caribbean….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
With my pearly white skin? Don’t be silly. I’d fry.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
heh...
That’s what sunblock is for… or 50spf sunscreen. I don’t have that problem, though. I have an olive complexion anyway and I tend to tan not burn. Well, I burn, then peel, then tan…. (well, that was TMI…)
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
I come from a family of redheads and blondes. I’m whiter than even the redheads. I’m literally a half-shade darker than an albino. I know because I’ve compared.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Almost all of the females in my family are blonde when children, then the hair gets darker brown or auburn but olive or ruddy complexions, not pale skin. Mine is auburn, but no pale skin or freckles for me. Thank goodness.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
After two periods, Carolina is beating Tampa Bay 2-1. St. Louis is the lone goal scorer for the Lightning. Assists on that are Lecavalier and Foster.
The Lightning are being outshot 20-14; St. Louis & Lecavalier each have three shots. The team is still winning the majority of faceoffs (54%); Konopka’s still 4-1 (80%) & Halpern’s 5-2 (71%). Malone & Downie have five hits each. Walker still has three blocked shots.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
Game on!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions
Well, lost in this bad (so far anyway) game is that it's Alex Tanguay's birthday!
Happy Birthday Alex! Give all of us Lightning fans a birthday present and score us a goal!
Or – make your teammates give you a nice birthday gift and have them win this game for you!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
UH OH...Mishkin just said NO TV coverage tomorrow
for either the Lightning OR Thrashers. Radio only. Great….
Who’s the brainiac who thought that that was a good idea? Isn’t that the third game in four that the Lightning haven’t been televised in their home market in a week? Idiots.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Another brilliant “marketing” decision I guess. It’s Sunday, guess they figure everyone will be watching the late NFL games.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
So it just occurred to me. The Lightning have a defense coach, they have a goaltending coach, they have a power play coach. So who covers the forwards – Walz? And if he does that, then what does Tocchet do?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Never heard the answer to that one. I was under the impression that Walz changes out the forwards. I guess Tocchet’s job is to stand there and glower at the refs when they make questionable calls?
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Are they taking the football approach to coaching? Next thing you know, there’ll be a centers coach, and LW coach, and a RW coach. You don’t need that many coaches in hockey.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Just trying to do their part to stimulate the economy… you know, create as many jobs as possible…..
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Only if they’re hiring Americans. ;o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
OK. No problem with that stipulation. :)
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
They’re playing better – which is good. But they’re running out of time – which is bad. I see another OT coming on.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Exactly.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
4:23 left and Carolina just scored. 3-1 Hurricanes. Maybe no overtime after all.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions
Totally different thought track… Any word on how much longer Ohlund will be out? He’s sorely missed….
Ohlund is still listed as day-to-day. It’s not supposed to be a bad injury to his foot/ankle, but it’s lingering. Probably a sprain or bone-bruise is what it is.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
I figured that he would not be back until the Wednesday game at the earliest. I think it’s a case of no reason to push it, but if it was the playoffs, he’d probably give it a go.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
and Smith continues to be an enigma.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Why bench the guy with the best save percentage and goals against in the league? That’s what I want to know.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
It was a logical decision
Nitty is facing the better team tomorrow. There’s that. And Smith played a solid game Thursday. This was partially throwing him a bone.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Assuming Niitty starts tomorrow. I’ll believe that when I see it. Tocchet has a distinct preference for Smith, I’ve noticed.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
I agree here
Smith was playing horrible against good teams earlier this season, how can you build his confidence up? You give him a chance to play against poor teams and get his mojo back.
It’s not consistent though. Brilliant one day, ill the other. It’s like I’m watching John grahame.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Immense talent. Incredible saves. And brainfarts.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
They’re tired from that cross-country travel. Eastern Conference teams don’t take that well. Mostly because they don’t have to.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Travel has nothing to do with Walker's stegosaurus-like stride
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
The whole team has been flat except for a brief stretch in the 1st period after they scored that first goal. This is a team loss, no one person is directly responsible for this one.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
I was just thinking that exact same thing.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Not blaming Walker for the loss
His skating is a liability. It’s beyond ugly. I can’t help but comment on it.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Better get used to it though…. They paid too much to sign him then sit him or send him to Norfolk…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Eh
Walker compensates for his skating by solid positioning and conservative play.
On the third goal, he wasn’t playing to his strengths. Trying to pinch, caught reaching while off-balance after barely managing to push the puck forward with one hand.
He shouldn’t have been out there. And this is how the absence of Ohlund and Ranger hurts. Walker shouldn’t see more than 15:00 min a night.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Like Krajicek last year
Lukas was getting too much ice time and made to look like a fool. And Krajicek reminded me of Cory Cross from the past — a bottom pair D man playing in the top pairing.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
And we’re done here. Lightning lose 3-1.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Well, that was just a totally unsatisfying experience....
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Like non-alcoholic beer or fat-free dessert? Yeah, I’d have to agree.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
only Carolina's second regulation win of the season
I’d rip the team a new one if I was Tocchet, but they have plenty of new ones already (or should)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Any doubt Frank starts back at home this week as well as tomorrow night?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I’m not holding my breath.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
People tell me to get lost all the time :-/
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Any last thoughts about this game?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions
Either the Canes are back
Or we just got humiliated. It’s subjective which answer you choose.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
From an ego perspective, they’re back. From a motivational perspective, I’d say they just got humiliated.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
I think I’ll go with the second choice there….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously. They’re on their fourth starting goaltender this season. Yes, that’s right. Fourth. It’d be like last season’s Bolts beating them at this point.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
We got humliated.
They didn’t have their franchise goalie or center.
Tired or not, the offense was offensive. They are getting outshot on a nightly basis.
Something’s gotta give.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
The outshot part is what bugs me the most
They also leave their goalies out to dry. It’s one thing to get outshot 17-16, it’s another to get outshot 32-28 or whatever. They’re not limiting the opposition and they are not taking chances on their own.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
28 shots, in my second example, was too many
It’s more like 32-16
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Ads lose to Portland, 4-2
Yeah, after we raided them again…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Atlanta lost to Pittsburgh tonight at home.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
Good news, then
We didn’t lose ground. Well, what did Florida do?? Donny was in a good mood (they were playing the Rags)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
(for those not in the know, Donny is Whale4ever from Litter Box Cats)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Panthers won. The Caps are in OT right now, so they’ve got another point.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
I think Florida is now tied for 3rd.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Leafs and Caps have gone to a shootout.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
I am not rooting for the Leafs
sorry, just not my thing… If they win, good for them. I’d prefer they didn’t….
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Leafs won in the SO, by the way.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO! :*(
Well, at least the Caps only got a point, but… Man… :(
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Needed: Top 6 W
Sorry Chewie. You’re just the latest in a string of of bottom-6 wingers to occupy this slot.
4, 26, 91, 77
not that i expect this remedied
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, we have nothign to give up but draft picks.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
meszaros + 1st for...?
don’t really want to trade 14 but it’s either him or ranger in the offseason. assuming ranger returns, he might be a more affordable option with similar or even better productivity. just thought.
on the other hand…you have have talent waiting in the wings. ashton, harju and panik will get long looks next season. maybe Tyrell. there’s a real opportunity to be had if this hole is not filled via trade or free agency.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
That's too much to give up
Especially with what we paid to GET Mes in the first place (a #1, Kuba, Picard)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
Depends what you're getting
Lawton didn’t acquire Meszaros. The egg is on the face of the Koules-Barrie tandem.
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
That is true.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Interestingly enough, Tanguay, Stamkos, and St. Louis were all a -2.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
And three of the six penalties taken by the Lightning were by defensemen.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
You know...
…the way you phrased that, I’d almost think you are trying to point out a trend?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
…Because maybe I am…?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
No...! You couldn't be! Not YOU....?!
That just isn’t your thing! Telling people a fact, or trying to lead them to connect the dots…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Craziness, I know. But I’m like that sometimes. You know how I hate being predictable.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
Two of those three were by Lukas Krajicek
4, 26, 91, 77
by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, time to put this thread out of its misery. I’m leaving. Have a good night, everyone.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
Well if you're going to get lost...
…make sure you bring your GPS. It gets lonely when you get lost :-/
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
I only use GPS when I’m collecting map data. I don’t bother with it otherwise. Where’s the challenge in that? Besides, taking a wrong turn makes a drive into an adventure.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Not when you're low on gas
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Well
at least they’ll get a chance to get past this one tomorrow. Odds are we are going to outshot/outchanced. Hope Nitty brings the nifty mitty. Night doods.
4, 26, 91, 77
Take it easy!
Hope you’re around tomorrow.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
And this concludes our broadcast
Humiliated at the RBC Center, the Bolts now head to Atlanta to face off against the Thrashers tomorrow at 5. See you at the next game thread.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Pages
Raw Charge on the Web
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Sunday’s Three Stars: Perry tricks Blue Jackets; another shutout for Halak
- Shut up about asterisks and Red Wings’ NHL home wins record chase
- The Phoenix Coyotes continue to complicate everything by winning
- As West playoff race gets tighter, Kings’ scoring woes far from disappearing
- Evan Trupp scores behind the net goal, stuns Las Vegas in ECHL (Video)
SBNation.com Recent Stories
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
