Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks game thread
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Well. Another night, another game. And how has everyone’s weekend gone?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:39 PM EST reply actions
Yep – like a couple of days ago. Ah, the joys of an 82-game schedule! Just wait until we hit the end of January.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Could be worse… Could be a west coast game and I have to get up early in the morning….
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
And just think of it
You couldn’t stand the layoffs between games in October/November… Now they’re all right on top of each other!
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Stupid schedule makers....
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Wait until the season’s over. We’ll all be so used to this thread thing that we’ll be going nuts by May. Hockey withdrawals and all that.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Guess that’s when we’ll really need a non-game night chat, just to ease the withdrawal symptoms. But then again, if the Bolts get this thing straightened out, they could be playing til some time in June….
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
We going to get the SunSports broadcast or we stuck with the home team’s broadcast tonight?
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With Chicago's record of homerism
with TV broadcasts, I feel bad if you do end up with the Chicago feed. I just pray it’s not as bad as a Cubs or White Sox game for you
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
That be the case, I’ll just cut the sound off and turn on Mishkin….
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
I hate it when there’s a delay between the audio and the video, tho. So I’ll probably just suffer thru the homerism.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Depends on how bad the homerism is. It gets really pathetic, I’ll put up with the delay.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
Hooray! It’s the Lightning feed!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
And just as a totally random aside....
To answer the question in the title of this game thread…. I prefer regular or crispy crust…don’t like deep dish..too much dough.
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Mmmm! I love thick crust. The crust and sauce are the best parts. I don’t like a lot of cheese on my pizza.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t have too much cheese!
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
See, I think you can’t have too much red sauce.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll do without the sauce, unless I have garlic bread to dip in it. Like with pasta and sauce. Strange, because I love tomatoes.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
I like both.
Personally I prefer a chewy pizza so hand tossed or deep dish are fine with me – though I have not had an authentic Chicago deep dish before.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Hello everyone, and i like both deep dish (which I tried in chicago for the first time this summer) as well as ny style, but fav has to be italy from rome….
Never had a european pizza, it's supposed to be very different from what we do in the States
How are you Sha-sha?
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Hiya!
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Italian pizza is good. Not that I’ve been to Italy, but I’ve had some.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
That may be the problem then. The deep dish pizza I’ve had around here is just way too doughy. And the crust is too done on the outside and not done enough on the inside. Don’t like burnt crust….
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Not fully cooked crust sucks. I completely agree. That should be illegal somehow.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
We in luck. Get the Bolts broadcast.
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So Frank's in net,
any pre game thoughts?
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Yeah – Andreychuk needs to work on his TV manner. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
I think Dinger’s got him so far in the broadcast booth. Bit smoother delivery. Better comedian too.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
He’s just starting out with this, so give him some time. Might take him a bit to get into the swing of things.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Now if the Bolts want to play in a full barn, this is their chance…. That rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is enough to say “let’s play hockey!”
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So what the heck is the hold up?
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No clue.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
So why take Downie off of the top line with Vinny and Marty if they were doing so well the last game? Why do that? Why change around something that works?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions
So there are two Finns in goal… Does that mean this game is “Finnish-ed” before it starts?
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You’re so punny, Tina. :o|
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Just as you like it
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry... :D
Couldn’t resist that one…
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
We’ve had 10 stoppages in play, and we haven’t even broken the 2-minute mark.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions
I’m attemping to make dinner at the same time as watching, so i have my laptop in the kitchen….not working out as well as i had thought….
Okay – good luck!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Stamkos was oh-for-two with faceoffs. Didn't see who handled the last one.
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Lightning PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions
And nothing going there
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
There were a few close ones now
The first the defense covered for Niitty, the second everyone collapsed around Frank
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Why are Stamkos and Malone playing? Must be because putting them on the IR automatically limits how soon they can come back. But jeez. Way to risk your players’ health.
Can’t watch tonight, but go Lightning. Try not to lose in overtime. 11-11-10 won’t look good on you.
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We were asking that same question last game too.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
We discussed that the last game when they both played. i think we all agreed that it wasn’t a smart move. Well, most of us, anyways.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
This is SO last season
And “the Mandate” from Brian Lawton. “If you’re ready to go, you’re going”
Thing is, someone needs to use judgement and realize the guys are NOT ready to go.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
And to not automatically believe the players when they say that they’re ready to go.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
hockey player mentality. Want to play no matter what. That’s commendable, but not smart all the time.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
All athletes are like that. “No, really – coach I can play. The limp? It’s nothing. I’m fine. Just put me in, okay?”
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Cross sports for a minute
Playoffs in baseball a few years ago… Boston versus the Yankees… Pedro Martinez was able to judge if he was able to go or not for another inning of baseball and his manager believed him and kept him in.
And the Red Sox collapsed in that next inning.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t care what sport it is. I still call it a hockey player mentality because they’re most likely to do it. And it’s still not smart.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
I did it when I played basketball in high school. And softball. And flag football. And hockey – which I played after high school.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
There is a peer pressure when you're in school
And there is a peer pressure on playing on a team — not just a peer pressure but a pressure on the organizational level. You could lose your roster spot if you do not play.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Szczechura sure loves those clichés, doesn’t he?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions
Goal Chicago – and what kind of goal music is that?!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions
Frank's not playing like normal
One goal but have you noticed his is coming out further than normal?
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Lightning penalty – Hedman, I think. Blackhawks PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
Another penalty – third in a row. Second 5-on-3.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions
Chief is fiesty tonight.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions
What happened to Twenty Cent?
Did Dime Pair Patrick get robbed by a cabbie?
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Little whiney boy fell down and got a booboo….
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Awww! The poor thing! He should have coach kiss it and make all better.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome kill
I was up – read the damage report from Cassie’s comemnts. They killed of TWO five on threes ultimately? Nice.
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Chicago get Vinny fired up they may regret it.
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Yeah, you don’t want to piss Vinny off – which they already have. Hope he gets a hat trick because of it. Heck, I’d be happy with a Gordie Howe hat trick from him.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Vinny’s been dumped several times already. He’ seems to be having a problem with Byfuglien already.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
He needs to increase his speed when passing
And when passed two. THAT’s the problem with scoring – it’s nto the shots, it’s not the screens, it’s not too much passing. It’s the speed of passes. If a goalie can follow the puck, it’s never going to get by him.
This goes for Marty, Alex, and everyone else. They have slowed down with passes too much before shooting. Back-and-fourth, slow like a hypnotist with a watch. Yet no one is being snoozed into giving up a goal.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree with Tanguay, but I think Vinny and Marty are doing alright.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Tangs just need to shoot more...never mind the passing so much.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Tanguay has ALWAYS been horrible with # of shots
I don’t expect more shots from him as so much as for overall production.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Which is silly, because he has a very good shot.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Killer’s going to be interviewed by Andreychuk at the end of the period. Where’s Alix?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions
She’s been away for the weekend. Normally we’d be watching this together.
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by Ryan Classic on Dec 13, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, okay. I thought she’d be around for this. We were chatting about crayons on Twitter earlier.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
How did the exam go?
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Friday’s went pretty well. The one tomorrow’s killing me more. But thanks for asking!
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by Ryan Classic on Dec 13, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh. Monday exams can be brutal. Good luck with it too.
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Got one the next Monday as well, then off to Ottawa the next day.
4:07 of consecutive penalty kill time without a single goal against? Wow.
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by Ryan Classic on Dec 13, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Not a bad period but
The breaks in action really ruined continuity and made it tougher to follow than it should have.
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@EE's talking about how lucky the Lightning are
4:07 of continious power play time and 1:53 of 5-on-3. Yeah, they’re lucky… And they can’t keep playing like that all game — they’ll wear the PK unit down.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Lightning are down 1-0 after one.
They’re being out-shot 11-5; St. Louis has two shots. They’re losing in the faceoff circle, having only won 40%; despite Lecavalier being 4-2 for (67%). Konopka has two hits, Walker has three blocked shots, and Downie has one turnover.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions
Players returning to the ice and the bench
We’re about to get back underway
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Lightning PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
Good for Downie that he just skated away from someone in his face.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Kudos to Downie
For whatever he did to get that shove in the crease. More Kudos for skating away.
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With ham?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ooo! Yummy. I haven’t had split pea soup in years. My grandmother used to make it all the time.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
When I lived with my girlfriends a couple of years ago, one of my friends made it whenever it got cold…so I learned her grandmothers recipe
Would you email the recipe to me?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you, thank you! :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Please disperse, nothing to see here.... please disperse...
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What?! No one saw?!
i thought it was Stamkos shooting. From near point blank, middle fo the slot…
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
I heard, I didn’t see. I almost said something, but didn’t. You and I repeat things enough as it is.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
You say that like it's a bad thing
Besides looking ridiculous, is it bad?
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Another Lightning PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions
Especially if they go in.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Yet another Lightning PP – and a very brief 5-on-3, too.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions
Lightning time out first, tho.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
They've been so close
They do need to get it together…
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Great PP going on
Great PK too for the most part.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Someone piped it.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Stammer
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Is it just me, or are a lot of Lightning players pretending they’re on a slip-n-slide? Lots of slipping and sliding going on.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
2-0 Chicago.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions
Total defensive break down.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Great job abandoning the slot guys
Absolutely fantastic job there. You only focus on the puick carrier and look what happens.
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"Puck good. Get puck. Now. Puck good..."
“Ugg Ugg.”
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Where did that fight come from?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions
No? Was that the “hit” that caused him to go down a while ago?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
I was up when it happened
I just saw him skating to the bench and thought he fell down. Ice on his jersey
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Another do-nothing opportunity
or will the Lightning do something?
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Going to be on phone for a while. Cousin has a computer problem.
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Oh, so you’re the IT dept for your family. Nice. I’ve successfully avoided that so far.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I’m the IT dept. Kinda by default. I was the first in the family with a computer and have been able to talk folks thru stuff on the phone, so I’m sorta “on call”…. LOL
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by Tina Robinson on Dec 13, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Was Ohlund actually taking some swings? Awesome. Good for him.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions
I thought Smaby’s hit was a bit high myself.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
4-on4 right now.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions
3-0 Chicago.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions
Wow. That was an ineffective period, wasn’t it?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions
Yup
A nothing effort really. They showed flashes and ultimately only dug a little deeper of a hole.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
The defense hasn’t been very good in front of Niittymaki. They’ve been alright elsewhere on the ice, but not right in front of him. They need to work on their positioning in the third.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
The Lightning are now down 3-0 after two.
They’re being out-shot 18-14; Foster & St. Louis each have three shots. They’re not doing well in faceoffs still, winning only 42% of them overall; three players are now at 50%. Meszaros has three hits, Lecavalier two turnovers, Malone two steals, and Ohlund & Walker each have three blocked shots.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions
Kane isn’t returning, apparently.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Such a lively thread tonight!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Got any nine's?
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Food?! At a time like this?! Good for you.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Probably a good decision. You haven’t missed much.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. Go fish. Got any queens?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, they're currently on defense...
.. gimmie a minute and I will hand them over.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Stupefied by the mediocrity that we’re seeing on the ice. How are you?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Hi danny
Lulled into submission by choices, decisions and gameplay.
Besides that, lovely. You?
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Where'd you sit?
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
-With all the deals and 107 paid up front?
Yikes! You could have probably gotten from a scalper mid ice, lower bowl for that much.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Understandable.
I don’t do it myself. though I do have friends who have gotten good seats through that.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Probalby a good choice. I usually get tickets at the box office whenever possible. That way, I can sit where I want. Hate Ticketmaster – it’s evil.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
It's so arcane too
“Best possible seats” aren’t the seats with the higher price. It’s location, and you don’t have much of a location choice with those guys who keep tacking on different charges to make an extra profit.
Monopoly.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Not to mention those stupid fees. But then, the Lightning do that, too. They have a base price that they advertise and then add fees on top of that. It’s so misleading. Every other arena I’ve been to advertise the price including fees – what they advertise is what you get.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. Even if you buy tickets at the box office. They pull the Ticketmaster treatment on you.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
BC pays like 14% in taxes. But that’s rolled up into the ticket prices already.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
That’s what I meant – 14% sales tax.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
4-0 Chicago.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Stick a fork in'em
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
So, now that this game’s over, what should we talk about?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
Tocchet: Yea or Nay
Up or down vote… Roll Call vote.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nay.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I like and respect Tocchet, and I think he can go far as a head coach, but with how this team is going I think he’s in over his head. He needs to apprentice under a head coach some more. So, nay.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
So that's three Nays
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Four
lurkers, you’re encouraged to vote
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
No, no, no. No MacTavish. I’ll bail if he gets hired.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
The suggestion of MacTavish sounds like a cruel joke
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Carboneau
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
And yes, I probably mispelled that
The guy who was fired by Gainey in Montreal last year.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
The team collapsed and I think he was given a raw deal
Because a lot of it was Gainey’s doing — player singings that led to sideshow stuff, and of course the rumors witha club in the south…
Distractions that undermined Guy.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Gainey just fired him because he has to do something. But then they didn’t get better. Fans started cheering Carbon-yes! at the games
I just remember when the Habs inched into the playoffs
…and then lost to Boston, fans started blaming Tanguay for FAKING his shoulder injury. WTF….? This is why Vinny hasn’t signed in Montreal or requested a trade there. Who needs THAT?!
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Too bad Lemaire decided to pass up on the Lightning’s offer to be a “consultant”. Otherwise, he’d be next in line. The only assistants that I’d feel okay with being promoted is Wes Walz and maybe Rick Wilson.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
But I like Lemaire….
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
(it just means your name will be next to your vote, peeps :-p )
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
That's just a distraction in the media.
You know, the bright, shiny object to send you away from everything of substnce you should worry about.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ooo – shiny? Where? Where?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Nah – old news. And it’s been done ad naseum.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I'm a guy and have no interest.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
I just looked that up, and um no. Why? If you want to watch football, watch football. Or Rugby, or Aussie Rules. If you want to watch girls, there is always the Victoria Secret fashion show or a strip bar.
Exactly
NFL, CFL, NCAA, Arena Football… Traditional, Aussie, rugby… But women in undewear playing? Uh, no.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Even women in full football gear would be better. It’d be like watching football being played by men in loin cloths like sumo wrestlers wear. And who wants to see that?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I missed something here...
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, by bringing the league up?
It’s not a problem. We gave serious answers though. Too serious, huh? Maybe WE should be apologizing to YOU? :-)
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutey not
The LFL IS a horrible idea just like Hooters. Greasy, disgusting food supported by dirty old men.
I'm sorry
We did ruin your joke mention of it :)
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
So, other than Carbonneau & (shudder) MacTavish, what other NHL head coaches are available?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions
Barry Melrose! :-p
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
:o|
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly my reaction when the rumors surfaced in 2008
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
I think that was most people’s.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Someone on Twitter suggest Mike Keenan. Yikes.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Chicago gets a penalty shot.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
…And is denied!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
To be Frank...
…is to stop the puck.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Nice call, my friend.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
He loves those guys
and blames anyone with a skill besides fistcuffs first.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Probably because it seemed harmless with them being down 4-0. What’s one or two more goals, after all?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, but they’re not eve there to try to play out the rest of the game. They’re just looking to be goons at this point
I’m sure he’s thinking that he’s punishing guys by benching them and letting the grinder take up their ice time.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
No Respect
Quenville sends Eager and Madden out on the powerplay to show respect to the Bolts and Tocchet sends out a bunch of goons with a minute and a half left.
Stay classy Tocchet.
Ridiculous, and I’m becoming convinced that ‘hawks fans are a bunch of babies from all the crying I’m seeing this morning.
by boltsfan222 on Dec 14, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
Funny
I see that from the Bolts in Tocchet’s insistance for more grit, dog the puck, blah blah blah.
Yeah, I admittedly have tunnel vision here… But when Is ee Tocchet complimenting the 3rd and 4th line with no clue what to do with the top guys…
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
But he’s also pissing off the other team by throwing out goons at the end because you are losing. He should have just stuck to the 2nd and 3rd line if you want to do that.
Because what could have happened was a possible fight, and a game misconduct for starting it in the 3rd period
by Dani Toth on Dec 13, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What is with these ridiculous accusations? The top line is getting saved for the next game or getting benched due to lack of effort & people whine whine whine that we’re throwing our (non-existent) goons out. Grow up, seriously.
by boltsfan222 on Dec 14, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
"Non existent goons"
So what are Zenon Konopka and Todd Fedoruk? thoroughly skilled, finesse scoring wingers?
Rick Tocchet has been doing a lot of “Saving” of the top liners for the next game… Benching them with plenty of time left. You then see comments in the media about a benching — not a "saving them " or "resting them.
I invite you to coem to our next game thread as comments happen instead of replying to remarks after the game has finished.
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by John Fontana on Dec 14, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
And now the game is officially over.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions
So it’s not just me anymore, huh? I’m not the only one who’s seeing a continuation of last season here? You can’t blame the players when it’s half the team that’s not doing well – the veteran half, no less.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions
You can't.
I coudl give tocchet the benefit of the doubt for last season, but now he doesn’t have the excuses.
He loves the young guys, he loves the lower lines, he doesn’t seem to know what to do with anyone else.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
I just don't see an end to this perimeter attack
someone needs to play the slot at all times and not just play from the point. Also, Ranger I empathize if you have had loss in your family, but your team needs you. Get back to work!
I’m a little afraid to see what kind of shape Ranger will be in when he comes back. IF he comes back.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Two weeks of conditioning ain't going to cut it
(a stint in the AHL)
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
It's not just the shooting
It’s passing issues, it’s attitude from the top down. The sense of urgency. There’s the recklessness that seems to creep in all too oftent hat results in bad penalties
Zero discipline.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t say “zero”, but discipline disappears at inappropriate times, certainly.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Let's see...1)bad passing 2)shooting condidence issues 3) refuse to rush the net
Is Ziggy Palfy up for the Job?
Likewise
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Have a good night, Sha-Sha.
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
What about Therrien?
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions
I don't know much about him
Didn’t look him up after you posted. I know him by name but not the story off the top of my head.
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by John Fontana on Dec 13, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
All right, if anyone is still here
I’m calling it a thread. So long everyone and we’ll game chat again reeeeeeeeeeeal soon.
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Yeah – what he said. Later!
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by Cassie McClellan on Dec 13, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
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