Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens game thread
by John Fontana on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST
in Game Threads
Email
PrintTampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens, Nov 7, 2009 7:00 PM EST
337 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Reminder #1 -- Introduce yourself to Raw Charge
Get to know some of Raw Charge’s community
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Almost forgot that it’s a 7 pm start.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 PM EST reply actions
It just occurered to me who Steven Stamkos looks like
Bill S. Preston, Esquire — Alex Winter from the Bill and Ted’s movies:
(From “The Lost Boys” — he was playing a vampire :-p )
Most triumphant!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
You’re a sick, sick man, John. Although, you’re strangely dead-on with the resemblance. I think my head’s going to explode now.
Steven Stamkos, I hereby declare your new nickname to be…Bill. Wear it proudly. And, party on, dude.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly...
…I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before. I kept seeing Brett Hull every time I saw Stamkos but the truth was, that Brett didn’t quite fit.
I’m not even sure why WInter clicked. I think i saw something on the pre-game show with Stammer and it just hit me — the baffled dude look.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Will Montréal pull out the epileptic-inducing jerseys tonight? Let’s hope not. Please!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions
Sorry – that was epileptic seizure-inducing jerseys. Missed a word there.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
No, they are wearing
…this
More about it at Habs Eyes on the Prize
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Oh good. They’re playing Ottawa again. That’s nice.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Erlendsson reports...
….Tanguay – Lecavalier – St. Louis (the proverbial “French Connection” line) will be startign the game.
Kevin Lowe of the Edmonton Oilers is in attendance and scouting the Lightning. The Oilers have scouted all of the Bolts games this week.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
C’est magnifique! Or not. Makes one curious, non?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Just means we in Alberta have to listen to yet another press conference where he brags about how he almost acquired someone good.
We in Calgary typically get a big kick out of Lowe’s near misses. Especially when he starts talking through Tambellini, as if the GM has any power at all.
Who would the OIlers have to deal anyway
Lawton’s been rather shrewed as a GM (when ownership isn’t messing with him)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I’m so glad I’m not getting the HNIC feed!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Okay. Now I’m all ready. Done with the wine, and moved on to the hot chocolate. (Don’t ask….) Let the game begin!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions
We get both anthems! Hooray! I miss that. And I still really need to learn the French version of O Canada.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions
Although, I could’ve really done without the operatic soprano singing it….
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Guess Robert / I were wrong about the jersey's
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
How shocking. Whatever will happen now? :o|
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Price is letting up some huge rebounds. The Lightning need to capitalize on that.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions
Ack. I still need to do that Re-Draft writeup. Latendresse and Cammalleri have reminded me. Have them both on my team, along with Malone, Meszaros, Smaby, and Niittymaki.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions
The whole re-draft thing was cute in the offseason
…but honestly, IJames ought to drop it now. :-/
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
He just wants to wrap it up to a conclusion, I think. Which is understandable. I mean, why do it if there’s no point?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
High Sticking, Bolts going to the PP
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Malone from the slot scores a PP goal.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
From Lecavalier & St. Louis.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
The Habs came out hot to start the period
….but It feels like the Bolts are a step ahead in general.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Which is a nice change!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a lot of skating around purposefully with energy by both teams, but not a lot seems to be getting accomplished.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions
made it this time.
Missed the last game. Was at Checkers game. Should have stayed home and watched the Bolts/Sens.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
That good, huh?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Um, yeah…. 6-0 Florida Everblades. The Checkers were not skating, not shooting and not scoring (does that sound familiar?) They left that poor goaling hanging out to dry so often he looked like last week’s laundry. They gave the Everblades 4 2man advantages…. sheesh….
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, that should be "goalie" not "goaling"....
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
It’s all about the same, right? ;o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
We had a few people stop in for that one
But we missed you. Glad to have you around for this one :D
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Hey Tina. How’s it goin’?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Not bad for having to work on a Saturday. Nobody shot anybody today. That’s a good thing.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
That is definitely a good thing.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I freaked Cassie out with a resemblence
Besides that…
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
That one with Stammer? Yeah…kinda freaked me out too…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
It’s just twisted.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
I was scrolling through the thread pretty fast but when I got to those pictures, I had to stop and do a double take…. yikes!
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing really. They all look good doing it, tho.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Guess that galls the Habs fans just a bit…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Tanguay finally scores his first goal against the Canadiens. Tampa Bay 2-0.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions
From Lecavalier and Malone.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Now they need to get Marty going
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I’d like to see a couple of goals from Vinny tonight. You know, kinda stick that knife in and twist it a bit…..
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Business as usual in Montreal, eh? ;)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Be afraid. Be very, very afraid. The Lightning have outshot Montréal 10-7.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions
You really love those cliché turns of phrase, don’t you. :o|
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Malone has five shots on goal – so far – and has two hits to go with his goal and assist. Vinny is 4-0 on faceoffs, and has two hits as well. Foster has two blocked shots. And, weirdly, Niittymaki has two giveaways. So, there you go.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
and hi to our lurkers
You’re all welcome to participate
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
We like our lurkers. So stop in and say hi.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
I love that word…. Lurkers… it has a special meaning between me and my friend…. about her pain in the a$$ husband…he’s always “lurking” around when she’s on the computer….LOL
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Trust issues, huh? That’s not good.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
There are a lot of issues in that one. I try to stay out of it, but I still manage to stuck in the middle of it.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I know how that goes. People love to confide in me and tell me all kinds things – things that I’d rather not know or be a part of. And not just family and friends, but complete strangers have done that, too. Been that way all of my life.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
That’s that one team that used to be pretty good, eh?
Seriously, the Lightning need to start racking up the wins with all of the injuries in Washington right now. They could put themselves into a good position for playoffs later if they do. The Caps have still been doing alright, but still.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently, Cam Ward is injured?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Via Twitter….
@Yotesgurl Cam Ward struck by Rick Nash’s skate. Left in ambulance.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that’s not good for Carolina. Ward had been getting lit up a bit lately, but he’s still their man in goal. They do have a pretty decent backup though.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man,...
Now THAT I don’t like hearing about.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Bad, bad, bad….
@kuklaskorner Rick Nash was skating through the crease a. It appeared Nash might have nicked Ward in the groin area with a skate. CP- http://bit.ly/2P77eh
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Mason can't do it all for the BJ's
But here’s hoping that turns around ;-)
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
The Bolts need, in the 2nd...
Keep it up — be aggressive up front, and don’t hang Frank out to dry, k? Clear the zone….
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
And the defensemen need to be where they’re supposed to be, too.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
From Mike Green on Twitter:
@GreenLife52 Me and Ovie at the game tonight wishing we were out there playing with the boys… Let go caps http://moby.to/uwwuff
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
Bugsy
Has scored 10 goals at the fastest rate of his career this season. It usually takes him upwards of 30 games to get this tally.
He got there in 15 this season.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Good for him!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Krajieck (or however it's spelled-here we go again) lead the Bolts in ice time in the first...
there’s another Yikes!
Krajicek. :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
You had all the right letters, just not in the correct order. So you were very close.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Last time I was mixing up the “i” and the “j”, now it’s the “c” and the “e”…. (Hooked on Fonix werks for me….LOL)
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Lots of action
Lots of quality chances for Les Habs
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Je n’aime pa ça. Il est mauvais.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, I don’t do French. I discovered in high school that French with a Southern accent like mine just is not acceptable. And sounds really awful. So I took Spanish instead.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
I had seven years of French classes in school. I didn’t have much of a choice of languages when I started in elementary school, and just kept on with it when I hit high school. I’ve always meant to become fluent, but I have no one to practice with.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
I only had 3 years of Spanish
…but I spoke it with the proper spanish accent. Pronounced things like a native speaker and not flat as an American would
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Translation: I don’t like it. It’s bad.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Es muy malo. No me gusta.
Es mas triste :-(
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Cheater. ;o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yepper! :) But at least I can converse with you that way… sort of…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a little shaky with it myself, so I have to look things up to confirm that I’m writing it down correctly.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Je n’aime pas les Canadiens prend les chances.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Oui.
(didn’t need translate for that one).
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
When you get as big a jump on the puck...
…as marty did on that play, DRIVE TO THE NET. Don’t sit and wait for your line to catch up!
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Hello, looks liked I missed an interesting first period.
Do you know if the game is being broadcast on anything other than 620 WDAE? The site has decided us filthy foreigners should not be allowed to listen to the game :)
I know NHL used to do it, but cant find it on the site now.
Hi Jon
Don’t know about the feeds. Montreal is now on the power play
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
you may be able to get to it from the Lightning website.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Oui – absolument. C’est vrai.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
No more french, please?
Thanks… It’s all fun, I realize, but I’d like to follow the game and the conversation.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Tu n’es pas drôle.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Translation: You’re no fun.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Oui. Nous avons besoin d’arrêter de parler français.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
What's with the scrum?
Penalty going to be called?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I know there was a Montreal penalty, but not sure after the mixup if it’s going to be evened out.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I wish they would stop playing on their heels
It feels like they are letting Montreal run over them.
Looks like they are going to give the Habs a penalty here. PP for the Bolts
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Thank the hockey gods!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe we spoke too soon…?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
A man-donut (kinds with sprinkles) is the only kind to properly sacrifice.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Sigh. I love crullers – the cakey bar kind, not the eggy frou-frou kind. My favorite are the egg-custard filled ones with the chocolate icing on top.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
I prefer the jelly filled, sugar coated kind…
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Subjective
Look how they tripped over each other, leadign to that shrot handed opportunity for the Habs
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
But we’re not bowling!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
So a totally off the subject, late observation
Even with Hedman out, Smaby isn’t playing tonight, is he?
I see you don’t actually read our blog. ;o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
And you’re always welcome here – remember that. This isn’t just a one-time deal. Feel free to comment any time.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
They're playing horribly
It’s like they switched gears to complacent. “We have a lead… who cares?”
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
situation normal…Didn’t Cassie make the observation on the blog that they need to learn a game is 60 minutes?
Thanks for reading – and remembering! :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
DEEP trouble
And this is beign reviewed
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
That is correct.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
…And it’s good!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Sweet!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
So do I. But then, I’ve always like Halpern – even when he played for the Caps. And I despise the Caps.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry but I do not like Ovechkin. He’s a hot dog.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
I like Ovechkin, too. He seems like a good guy. He just gets a little too enthusiastic sometimes when he plays.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Put it in perspective though
How many players are just vanilla? Bland personalities with no flavor?
Ovie has fun doing what he does. He shows it. And it’s not just with hockey, it’s everything.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
I’m sure he is a good guy and yes he looks like he’s having fun. But he shows other players up and that I cannot stand. Like that f’n hot dog act when he scored against McKenna last year. I dearly want someone to whip the snot out of him one time good.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Ovechkin wasn’t out to piss anyone off with that. He’d just scored his 50th goal and wanted to celebrate. If he was out to really get people riled up, he would’ve done it either in front of McKenna (which he didn’t – he was behind and off to the side of the goal), or right in front of the Bolts’ bench. He’s not exactly shy, you know.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Shy is not a word that has ever been used to describe him.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Ovechkin is always very careful to not offend people – when it’d be so easy for him to do that and then pretend he didn’t understand because of the language barrier. Instead, he’s always apologizing for things people misunderstand. It’s a lot easier for him to say “don’t speak English” than “I’m sorry – i wasn’t trying to offend anybody.”
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Then my personal opinion is he needs to learn to tone it down before people get fed up with him and somebody takes a real cheap shot at him.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, that’s going to happen. I’m a little surprised that it hasn’t yet, frankly. But it probably will here sooner rather than later.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
And unfortunately there are quite a few in the NHL that would do it too. I do not like Ovechkin. I will never like him, but I don’t want to see anybody get a cheap shot that could cost a career.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
see, now I sort of have a similar feeling about Sidney Crosby. Although to be fair, it’s not all his fault. The league has so over-promoted him I don’t want to see his face again any time soon
Crosby really needs to take charge of his image, that’s for sure. The NHL has seriously over-exposed him.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
yes, they have. It’s sort of a shame, too, because without all of that pressure, he’d probably be a much better player
NHL marketing just sucks. Period. The league really needs to figure that out.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, that’s not Bettman’s fault. It’s whoever heads up the marketing department. Bet they’re Canadian, too.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t like Crosby either. He’s just too Mr Goody Two Shoes. The NHL’s poster boy.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Detroit/Toronto
Off topic…Leafs beating Detroit 3-0. Amazing
According to mirtle on twitter...
Cam Ward taken to hospital after being cut in the leg by a skate (from Nash, I think).
Let me try this again
Cassie will be appearing on Jabberhockey radio show on Sunday afternoon at 5:30.
Everyone’s invited to listen in.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
All is right with the world again. The Lightning are being outshot by Montréal 22-17. Carry on.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions
But how many games since the last shootout loss?
Assuming we don’t play like the end of the 2nd (in spite of the goal) I really think the Lightning can win this.
Tee hee hee hee hee.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
19-12; yes they are. But overall team faceoffs suck. The Canadiens are winning that 55% to 45%. Vinny’s the only one above 50% for the Lightning, winning 5-3 for 63%.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
And one last commercial
Remember introduce yourself to Raw Charge. Get to know the community
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Nag, nag, nag. :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Just posted it a few days ago Dawn
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Enzo's been real quiet
Sure he’s been at the center of a few scrums but I’d like to see him on the score sheet
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
He’s been everywhere but on the score sheet. I think he’s playing great. Except for the fact that he hasn’t shot much.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, look at the difference in size between Ohlund and one of the smurfs…. but I love it.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
“Almost” only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Watched the movie War Games lately?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
LOL...
A couple of weeks ago, as a matter of fact.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
That’s what I thought. ;o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
I read that as “Roll Aids”….
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe they could use that as a new marketing campaign?
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Ummm…. Yeah. I don’t know about that.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m just trying to think “outside the box”….LOL
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Always a commendable effort, in my opinion. :o)
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you. I’ll keep trying, anyway. Never know when that next stroke of brilliance will emerge. Or my first stroke of brilliance, for that matter.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Hey now – I’m sure you’ve had many previous moments of brilliance.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ohlund is such a beast.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Oh, definitely.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Roy?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
And the best part is he’s wearing a Lightning sweater. I hadn’t watched him a lot, being in the Western Conference, but he can hit. Hard.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
I watched him for years and years in Vancouver. Of course, I used to live/ go to college halfway between Vancouver and Seattle. I was always up in metro Vancouver to watch practice.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Good.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Rumor has it Tocchet’s decided to go with Niitty since he’s the hot hand. Likely if/when he cools off, Smitty will have his turn
That would make sense for me. “Frank” has been standing on his head for the last few games. There’s still a lot of hockey to be played. We need both of them at the top of their game.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Not wanting to jinx the team, in my opinion between Nitty and Smith the Lightning has found an answer to its previous goal tending worries.
If he keeps playing well, why stop?
No reason to, but then again, sometimes they do some things that just make you wonder WTH they are thinking too.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Often, in fact.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
The official team line right now is that Niitty and Smitty are splitting time. Tocchet’s been quoted as saying that you’ve got to go with the hot ’tender. So, yeah, pretty much.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
So does this mean it’s another 4 day break before the next game after tonight?
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Yes indeedy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Bummer. I hate those long breaks between games.
But I know the guys need the break to heal up a bit. They’ve been on a tight schedule for the past week or so.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
You and me, both! John and I need to start thinking about things to write about for the next four days. Any ideas?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
How about the surprises so far on the year? Good and bad.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Only 15 games in? Could do that, I guess.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Good: play of Hedman, Stammer. How good Ohlund is. Bad: Vinny's slow start. And Alex.
And the nose dive the power play has taken.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Very true.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Holding. Power play coming up for the Bolts
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
PP #3. They’re 1 of 2 so far tonight.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Vinny’s getting booed? By Montréallers? How funny!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions
I wondered about that, didn’t know if they were booing Vinny or the play back in the zone they thought should have been a penalty.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Win!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions
More goals but...
They have GOT to start clearing the zone more competantly. Niitty is the reason they have 2 points tonight.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Yes he is. Not exact stealing the points, but he is a very big reason they won (IN REGULATION!! WOOHOO! NO OT OR SO!!)
sorry, just had to express that.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
No OT is soo nice!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
They announce the three stars?
Who are yours?
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
- Malone, #2 Niittymaki, and #3 Ohlund
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
So the Lightning have ended their road trip going 2-1-1. Any thoughts about the road trip and/or the game?
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
They played a helluva lot better at the end than they did at the beginning.
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Very end, yes, very beginning, yes
They just were horrid at points in the middle and almost shot themselves in teh foot.
Niity is playing like an MVP right now
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Yes they did. It’s like they had to warm up with the first few games to hit their stride. And now they’ve got a four-day break to lose that again.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that the defense was better. They’ve been the most inconsistent of the bunch.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Thought they played worse tonight at times
Better at others. Terribly inconsistent
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
It’s about time, too. Seriously. But I’d rather have a slow start and a strong finish rather than the opposite.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
I like the line that Tocc put together with Vinny, Tangs and Bugsy. They seem to go well. But Marty and Stammer have almost disappeared (off the scoreboard, that is).
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like a bad puzzle. The same pieces fit in three different places. But you don’t have enough pieces to go around to cover it all. Malone works well with Vinny and Tangs, but"Bill" Stamkos and Marty do much better with Malone. Marty works well with Vinny and Stamkos, but he can’t play with them both. That part is just frustrating.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
That's a bright spot indeed
Now if Marty could get his act together too (no goals in 10 games)… This team could be formidable.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Another reminder
In case you missed it earlier, Cassie’s going to be on Jabberhockey Radio tomorrow afternoon at 5:30. We’d love for everyone to stop by and listen in.
To strive, to seek, to find, and to forever keep it Raw. Raw Charge.
Oh, and feel free – anyone – to post up your own blogs on this site. They won’t show up in the main list with John and mine, and will instead be in the left sidebar, but we welcome anyone who wants to participate. Feel free to talk about things you think we’ve missed or you think we aren’t covering.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
Sorry – the other left. They’ll be in the right sidebar. Yeah, I make maps for a living. Geez!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
How are you at giving driving directions? LOL… LEFT, LEFT, NO, NO THE OTHER LEFT…..
by Tina Robinson on Nov 7, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, I like that. Too bad it’d be lost on just about everyone I know. It’s a new inside joke!
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Hooray beer! :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I do do that. But then I’ll mean left and people think right and…. It’s not just me, okay! :oD
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning Blog. Calling shotgun in the clown car.
by Cassie McClellan on Nov 7, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. I do that a lot too.
Especially when I’m typing. It’s like my fingers are dyslexic or something.