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Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes, Nov 21, 2009 7:00 PM EST


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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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Helloooooo…? Wait – is that my empty head that’s echoing? Or is it just quiet here, too?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now batting for Detroit... #19 Enricco Pallatzo...

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh look. Someone to play with me. Hi, Tina and John.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I gave some serious thought to driving down to Raleigh to go to this game tonight.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey, that’s what hockey is for!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We've had no TV in the TB market all week

Missed the f’n stamkos goal! BASTARDS!

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Watch your language or we’ll have to ban you, mister!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

bah, bumhug

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Game on

Everyone’s welcome to the discussion! Don’t be shy!

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

(He means that voyeurs and lurkers are welcome to write in.)

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nope. Goonies was filmed in Oregon – Canon Beach. Neither Pittsburgh or Atlanta are on the coast. Sorry.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There’s no one at this game, either.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah. That makes sense. But UNC isn’t that good at football, right?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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….

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, sorry. Wrong info.

VaTech beat NC State…. UNC (the “tarholes” as my mom not so affectionately called them…) beat BC.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I just saw that. Okay. Good.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tanguay-Stamkos-St. Louis

Seem to have a lot of jump — but it keeps getting plays broken up.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They’re about the only ones. The team as a whole doesn’t seem to have much energy. But maybe that’s just me.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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!)

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

’cuz he can?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just wondered if there was a reason.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Instead of relying on other people's media clips

Rarely do I find replays of what I want to see again. Or highlight.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lightning PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This isn’t a good PP for them. They can’t seem to keep it in the zone.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Smitty looks good, tho.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I suggested this somewhere in the past, but can we decline the penalty the next time?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And I still like that rule change!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

AKA

“How to succeed in wasting two minutes with a man advantage”

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You think Smith got hurt on that?

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

His reaction says yes

But he perservered

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Still stopped the puck when it mattered.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lightning’s second PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like Smitty is awake.

The rest of the guys better wake the heck up… 10 shots against Smitty already.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another PP here

Lets convert this time boys…

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

San Looooooooooooooooooooouie!!!

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now THAT was luck!

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Marty scores! PP goal. 1-0 Lightning.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

woohoo!

there’s the goal Marty thought he had on the west coast….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

Marty St. Louis pretty much rocks :)

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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why, yes he does. :oD

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lecavalier's had more opportunities

But of course, passed instead of shot. The daily annoyance of this team…

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tonight’s game is on GameCenter for me.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that. Yeah, I’m in Caps territory. Hooray. :o|

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Blackout restrictions.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Malone to the box – Carolina PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The broke an oh-fer-23 streak

Tie game

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hurricanes score, PP goal. 1-1.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lightning PP.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

And we go back to the PP

The Bolts 3rd chance tonight

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

And back to the PK

groan

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

But this is so much fun! Right? RIGHT?! :o\

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. Okay. Well, if you’re going to be THAT way about it….

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

…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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Something Wilson needs to correct.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely!!!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

On a minor league note…tough guy Mitch Fritz scored for Norforlk tonight! you go big man…

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big shot, big save

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That was a spectacular save by Legace on Fedoruk.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Todd Fedoruk: You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him

And Legace did just that….

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

When Fridge gets a head of steam up, he’s hard to contain….LOL

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He’s thinking it’s better to be safe than sorry, where shots are concerned…. good idea.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

From listening to Mishkin, they puck just isn’t cooperating… bad ice maybe?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, should be “the” puck.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They’re being out-worked. It’s that second period lull. That Fedoruk shot is their only SOG this period.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

’Canes score. 2-1 Carolina.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You can tell how interesting this period has been by all of the witty commentary about it.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Go back to sleep, Tina. I’ll wake you up when it gets interesting. Or something. Might end up being tomorrow, tho.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL… Thanks Cassie, I knew I could count on you! If they do something good, just give me a poke…

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sure. Assuming I’m awake, too, of course.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Did we lose John too?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe. He was having computer problems earlier. He typically gives me a heads up whenever he goes.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh joy… Is there ever a “good” time for computer problems I wonder?

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m still thinking about giving up technology and going to go live in a cave.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Personally I’m looking for a sandy beach on a deserted island somewhere in the caribbean….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

With my pearly white skin? Don’t be silly. I’d fry.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Game on!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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!

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Or – make your teammates give you a nice birthday gift and have them win this game for you!

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that’ll work ok too.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

UH OH...Mishkin just said NO TV coverage tomorrow

for either the Lightning OR Thrashers. Radio only. Great….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Another brilliant “marketing” decision I guess. It’s Sunday, guess they figure everyone will be watching the late NFL games.

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just trying to do their part to stimulate the economy… you know, create as many jobs as possible…..

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Only if they’re hiring Americans. ;o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

OK. No problem with that stipulation. :)

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They’re playing better – which is good. But they’re running out of time – which is bad. I see another OT coming on.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

4:23 left and Carolina just scored. 3-1 Hurricanes. Maybe no overtime after all.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Totally different thought track… Any word on how much longer Ohlund will be out? He’s sorely missed….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Walker is slow

That is all.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh

and Smith continues to be an enigma.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Why bench the guy with the best save percentage and goals against in the league? That’s what I want to know.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Assuming Niitty starts tomorrow. I’ll believe that when I see it. Tocchet has a distinct preference for Smith, I’ve noticed.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Immense talent. Incredible saves. And brainfarts.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They’re tired from that cross-country travel. Eastern Conference teams don’t take that well. Mostly because they don’t have to.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking that exact same thing.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not blaming Walker for the loss

His skating is a liability. It’s beyond ugly. I can’t help but comment on it.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Better get used to it though…. They paid too much to sign him then sit him or send him to Norfolk…

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And we’re done here. Lightning lose 3-1.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Like non-alcoholic beer or fat-free dessert? Yeah, I’d have to agree.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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)

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not holding my breath.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Any last thoughts about this game?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Either the Canes are back

Or we just got humiliated. It’s subjective which answer you choose.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

From an ego perspective, they’re back. From a motivational perspective, I’d say they just got humiliated.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I’ll go with the second choice there….

by TB_hockey_fan on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

28 shots, in my second example, was too many

It’s more like 32-16

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ads lose to Portland, 4-2

Yeah, after we raided them again…

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Atlanta lost to Pittsburgh tonight at home.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good news, then

We didn’t lose ground. Well, what did Florida do?? Donny was in a good mood (they were playing the Rags)

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Panthers won. The Caps are in OT right now, so they’ve got another point.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Florida is now tied for 3rd.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Leafs and Caps have gone to a shootout.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I am not rooting for the Leafs

sorry, just not my thing… If they win, good for them. I’d prefer they didn’t….

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Leafs won in the SO, by the way.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO! :*(

Well, at least the Caps only got a point, but… Man… :(

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Needed: Top 6 W

Sorry Chewie. You’re just the latest in a string of of bottom-6 wingers to occupy this slot.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah, we have nothign to give up but draft picks.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That's too much to give up

Especially with what we paid to GET Mes in the first place (a #1, Kuba, Picard)

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Depends what you're getting

Lawton didn’t acquire Meszaros. The egg is on the face of the Koules-Barrie tandem.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That is true.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Interestingly enough, Tanguay, Stamkos, and St. Louis were all a -2.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And three of the six penalties taken by the Lightning were by defensemen.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You know...

…the way you phrased that, I’d almost think you are trying to point out a trend?

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

…Because maybe I am…?

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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…

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Craziness, I know. But I’m like that sometimes. You know how I hate being predictable.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, time to put this thread out of its misery. I’m leaving. Have a good night, everyone.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well if you're going to get lost...

…make sure you bring your GPS. It gets lonely when you get lost :-/

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Cassie McClellan on Nov 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not when you're low on gas

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Sons of Thor on Nov 21, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Take it easy!

Hope you’re around tomorrow.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by John Fontana on Nov 21, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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