Phoenix Coyotes at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
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Practice
Stamkos is on ice for Practice, Erik Erlendsson says he looks OK to play but looks can certainly be deceiving.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
And just because he’s skating warmups doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll play in the game, either.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Bugsy out, Ohlie out, Stammer banged up, Marty banged up…Not much left besides Vinny…. Could make for some interesting line combinations.
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You know
…Ashton and Panik were assigned to Norfolk. Wouldn’t it be odd if they got called up to Tampa (are they even able to?)
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t see why they wouldn’t be able to. No rule that I know prohibits it. Carter has already signed his rookie contract. Maybe Panik can’t unless he signs, but that would be a formality, wouldn’t it?
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That might be a question best asked of Erik Erlendsson or somebody with a bit more inside information. I honestly don’t know the answer to that one. It would be interesting anyway.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Greetings
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
hey hey Hey
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Howdy!
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Zeke is also out tonight
Opening line will have Vinny centering Foster and Bochenski
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
Ouch.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammer will play
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Lundin, Smaby, Walker, Ohlund, Hedman… who am I missing?
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Defenseman?
Foster
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And before the game gets started and on a totally off of hockey topic....
Anybody (besides me) watch the A&E show “the First 48”? Or heard of it?
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Heard of, never watched
Always associated the shows with CBS old news series “48 Hours”
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to do that too. Well, we received e-mail from one of the deputy chiefs the other day that the First 48 will begin filming in Charlotte this spring. Apparently they’ve already met with production staff. They will have 2 videographers that will be embedded with the homicide unit for 1 yr and will follow all homicides that happen in Charlotte. Now I gotta be sure and stay the heck out of the way of the cameras so my ugly mug don’t wind up on TV….
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh man. Good opp there for MSL & Stammer
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
T5his has been mostly all Phoenix so far.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Lightning appear to be a bit discombobulated.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
to put it nicely
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t know if that’s the right word or not, but I love that word. It’s cool.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of town score: Boston 1 Carolina 0, end of 1.
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RFA I believe
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Indeed
or so says NHLNumbers.com
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Be nice to resign him. I think he was a good pickup.
He’s not expected to be a big scorer and he’s a good 3rd line guy. It would be nice if he could chip in occasionally though.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re a step behind everything right now.
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They seem to be easily discouraged, for some reason.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Morale is low with all the injuries
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Intensity isn't there.
Two high intensity games against Caps and Pens. Bit of a let down against Phoenix, and that’s not a good idea. Coyotes are an excellent defensive team.
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Excellent team PERIOD
Fourth in the West… Excuse me, fifth.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of town score: Montreal 1 NYRangers 0 about 5 min left in 1st.
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Keep me posted ont eh Canes please
I’m not just rooting for them because they are playing the B’s but because they could be the biggest cindarella story of the playoffs if they were to make it.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
OK. Still 1-0 Boston, 14 min left in 2nd.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Will the Lightning resign Zeke for next season?
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He’s on my list of “Must do’s”
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Foster is on my must list
Zeke… I don’t know.
The Bolts are going to be ravaged with FA departures as is, I think. Lawton really did go all in for this season…
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are the UFAs?
Fozzie, Tangs, Zeke, who else?
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Lundin, Craig, Parrish, Bochenski, Veilleux, Ranger (I very much doubt he’ll be tendered a qualifying offer), Niitty
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of middle fo the road guys
lots of opportunity slots.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well of all of that list, I’d make Fozzie and Lundin a priority. Veilleux is a good checking line player. The rest…meh..
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Beilleux hasn't really impressed me
Lundin is a priority, Fozzie as well. Niittymaki is a potential tank trap. Sign him long term and stunt development OR risk yourself to having to deal with his previous hip injuries resurfacing.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t have a problem with the Lightning resigning him, but not long term. I actually expect Smitty to be traded.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
But who would want him?
It’s like talking Tanguay — the fans crap on him left and right and expect him traded. Want him traded. NEED him traded and keep shit-talking about him.
Same thing with Smith. How does he have value in trade if no one on his own team wants him? He’ll be here until his contract expires after next season.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Then he's going to be an expensive backup. He'd have a heck of a time regaining #1
So does the team resign Frank and go with the same tandem as this year? Or let Niitty go and take chances with Tic or…who? make a trade? What if Tokarski blows up next year and Smitty is all there is? Then what? Lots of questions…. scary answers…
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
There are four netminders in the Bolts system
Five if you count another prospect in the KHL who was never signed. Forget his name but he has been a stats leader in Russia for years.
Ramo (in KHL now, but Lightning property), Tokarski, Janus and Zador (the other guy has never played in North America so I don’t list him as a legit candidate). It’s not just a qustion of Tokarski or re-signing Niitty.
And every young goalie needs to breka into the NHL at some point.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I know about the other ones, but I’m going on the assumption that Tokarski is the closest to “NHL ready” of any of the minor league guys. Bringing back Ramo is an option. He has had a good year in Russia and he wants to return to the States. I’m just not sure any of the other minor league kids is anywhere near ready to take over the Lightning net.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That will depend entirely upon who the new CEO hires as GM, I think.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Will there be a new GM? And if there is, will Tocchet survive as head coach, since he does have 1 more year on his contract?
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Tocchet's Walz tantrum and the team's mediocrity has sealed his fate
New leadership will want to be sold on Lawton… And Lawton will have to sell himself to new leadership… So anyone’s guess there.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Lawton doesn’t have a great reputation among the GMs in the league – they find him difficult. So I would think that he’s gone. It would expect it to be almost entirely new leadership from top to bottom.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That whole Wes Walz mess was a total cluster...
Lawton handled it badly and Tocchet acted like an angry 8 yr old that had his favorite toy taken away from him after the fact. Neither one impressed me on that one.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Still ongoing
Jim Johnson has yet to really be integrated into coaching.on the team.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And if Tocchet has anything to say about it, he won't ever be.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And that's why Tocchet should be out
Just from that management standpoint.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean...
You don’t want a yes-man coach but temper tantrums from a head coach like this just won’t do it. Sends a bad message to the players.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That one still has me scratching my head… I wonder if he’s being blocked not because he was Walz’ replacement, but Wilson’s… just my opinion
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
I don't think so.
I think it’s just a feud between Tocchet and Lawton. Lawton fired a very good friend of Tocchet’s (Walz) and put one of HIS good friends (Johnson) in place. Tocchet is pissed because Lawton undercut him, so he’s just not going to give the new guy a chance. That is a mistake.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
No… I meant now. Agree with you up to Walz’s situation but I think the greater goal was Wilson. Johnson’s a youth guy, but he’s worked primarily with the D in Norfolk.
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
I don't know...maybe
Wilson was supposed to be the end all of defensive coaches, if talk this past summer was to be believed, but I have not been impressed at all. There are a lot of times when it doesn’t appear the D has any kind of system. Sometimes they look kinda lost…
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The defense has consistently been the worst part of the team all season.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
And that is part of the problem with the goaltending too… There have been any number of games this season where Smitty and Frank both have been left to fend for themselves. Hung out to dry is a mild way of describing it…
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly… just to clarify what I mean… IMO Lawton saw how hot the Ad’s were and of course Johnson being his guy… wanted to bring him up. We had to have something of equal value from a coaching standpoint going back and I’d bet my Lemieux rookie card Lawton thought Wes would go to Norfolk. Once done, then Wilson gets the boot and Johnson takes over the D.
Now that Wes told him to shove it, and thus given the boot, Tocc wants no intrusion from a spy and so Johnson rots. To be honest, if they had to move a coaching body to Norfolk, Lawton should have sold the proposition in February instead of just doing it. Just one of those weird conspiracy theories I’ve pondered because one thing is certain… both squads will suffer for his decision (Lawton)
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
At this point, it doesn’t even matter what Lawton or Tocchet does. Typically with new ownership comes housecleaning, and I’m sure this time won’t be any exception. They’re both gone and they know it – and they’ve known it since February. So they’re really not hurting anyone but themselves when it comes to future job opportunities.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Lame duck coach and GM.
My sincere hope at this point is that Vinik puts a really good CEO in place quickly and they get the GM and coach issues worked out in time for the NEW GM to do something in the FA market this summer.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a likely scenario. Wes saying no thanks to Norfolk threw a monkey wrench into Lawton’s plans. At this point both teams have already suffered.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch... 13-8 Phoenix leads in shots
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Before the season
did anyone think Phoenix could possibly win 50 games this year?
42-27 through 69, so there’s a fine chance they could finish 8-5, giving them 50.
Nope
Same with the Avs being in contention at all.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
And I hope both of them do well in the playoffs.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
After one, Phoenix leads 2-0.
The Lightning are being out-shot 13-8; eight different players have a shot each. They are rocking the faceoff circle, tho, winning 77% of them; three players have won all of their faceoffs so far. Hits are even at five each; five different Lightning players have a hit each. Four different players have a turnover each, three different players have a steal, and five different players have a blocked shot each.
It’s very balanced, but it’s not getting them very far. Someone needs to step up and lead the way.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
First one of the game, I think….
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Phoenix penalty. Lightning PP.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Out of town scores:
Boston 2, Carolina 1 end of 2.
Habs and Rags tied at 1 about 14 min left in 2nd.
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Seconded.
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedoruk penalty. Coyotes PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Also out of town...
of interest..
Atl 3, Buf 2
Tor 3, Ott 0 (ouch)
Caps 4, Fla 1
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Hiya Sha-Sha.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hey hey Sha-Sha
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi, Sha-Sha. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet!
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Got Vinny playing with MSL and Stammer?
Boy that’s putting all your eggs (or goal scorers) in one basket…
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AAGGHHH....
talk about Gotta Finish!!
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A
Phoenix penalty. Lightning PP.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Hanzal?
wonder if they got a “Gretel” somewhere on the team?
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your imitation of the goal horn, John?
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedoruk scores! Phoenix 2-1.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
That team has serious firepower.
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by Tina Robinson on Mar 16, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston up 3-1 over Carolina, early in 3rd.
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Habs-Rags still 1-1 close to end of 2nd.
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Better period, intensity wise, I think.
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Halfing the lead is also a plus
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to disappear for a while. Hope I can be back before the end of the game.
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After two, Phoenix leads 2-1. The lone Lightning goal was scored by Fedoruk.
Tampa Bay now leads in shots 21-19; Lecavalier & Foster have three shots each. Faceoffs are still going strong with them having won 67% of them; Thompson is 7-2 (78%). They’re being out-hit 11-10; Foster & Thompson each have two hits. Parrish has two turnovers, Szczechura has two steals, and eight different players have a blocked shot each.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Tell her we say hi back from the game thread. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Cassie… would like to get your thoughts on something after the game if it is ok?
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Sounds ominous, but sure.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL… nah, I’m harmless. I just think it may be something that would be more time consuming and don’t want to interupt the game
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Not that that’s stopped anyone here before, but that’s alright. It’s all good.
There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever he says, if he offers you candy to get in a big white van….start running!
by Dani Toth on Mar 16, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
…towards the van? That’s my policy in those situations, anyways. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Dallas beating San Jose early
Coyotes are seven points behind the Sharks in the Paci
fic
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I was wondering this same thing a little earlier tonight
odds are unlikely, of course, but with the way Phoenix is playing, it’s worth pondering.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Not just Dallas "beating" San Jose
right now. It’s a white-washing.
4-0.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And Patrice Bergeron injured late in the game
as if the Bruins need anymore of their offense getting hurt.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Craptastic
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Phoenix penalty. Lightning PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
I'd ask Cassie that question now
We’ll still watch the game but have a lively conversation
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
Exactly.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait – are you John? Really? Because that doesn’t sound like John. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm barely paying attention tonight
More into the conversation here than the game.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
OK.
Please read this when you get a chance
http://boltprospects.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3501
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
I scanned it over, the candidates?
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I noticed that she had a following of the Seattle clubs (Seahawks, Sounders, etc) and thought maybe she could offer her thoughts on Tod Leiweke
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Leiweke is brilliant
but also in charge of both the Seahawks, and the business arm of the Sounders. This is no small feat, and he did it so well that he was the Puget Sound sports executive of the year.
On the Sounders side of thing he’s taken advantage of the perfect storm and taken an expansion team and turned it into gold. His treating this “minor league” sport as the real deal means that they have good TV/radio ratings, are the 50th most attended club in the world and will exceed their inaugural season by at least 5,000 (moving them to about 40th in the world).
For the Seahawks he is currently overseeing the post-Holmgren era as they transition to Pete Carroll. I don’t follow them as much, but he is the senior exec for an NFL side and the best launch of an expansion team of all time. I wouldn’t expect him to leave Vulcan, even though his first sport is hockey.
I am not a Supporter
I am not a Fan
I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
By brilliant I mean like up for Sports Exec of Year brilliant
by the Sports Business Journal even
Sounders are up for Team of Year on same list.
I am not a Supporter
I am not a Fan
I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
No… the unceremoniuos nickname given when you reach a certain post total.
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Yeah
There are a bunch of funny nicknames over there
I have “Steve Ludzik’s Leisure Suit” locked in by request. :D
9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve seen that list before. I don’t think Leiweke’s going anywhere – if that’s the question. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed it was… or part of it. Was wondering if you may have thought that TL would have been a good fit if Vinik chose him
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Yeah, I think so, but I don’t think he’ll want to leave the area. Not unless he’s a huge hockey fan. Tho Tampa Bay would seriously benefit from his experience. Have you seen what the Sounders have done in their first year?
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m trying to get the lead writer for Sounder at Heart over here to further discuss things…
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sort of leanign toward Liles in the same strain that
was picked up int he Experience column Campbell would work fine too but it’s Vinik’s choice, and he’ll want his guy.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
excuse me, Lites
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow!
The Hockey’s Future Rumor machine saying that the Ice Edge Holdings deal for Phoenix has fallen thru, as of an hour ago. I’ll pass the salt
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Ice Edge wrote a letter to fans just last week
It’s on Five For Howling and was part of our game preview today
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If it was in the Business of Hockey thread it’s like Eklund said it.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Hey travis
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi.
Just checking out the goings on over here. :)
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Good to see you around
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
HA
Just checked out the sequence of events on that. It’s a report on a rumor that “Rumors are swirling” HA. And the knuckleheads at HF are using it as fact. :P
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Now I recognize your name Travis. Forgive my ignorance
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No no.
Nothing against you. I just love how things get taken from rumor to fact on that board in about 5 seconds.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Meszaros to the box. Phoenix PP.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Time out by somebody.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
48 left
I wonder if the Lightnign are making a tactical mistake with hwo late they pull their goalie? I mean, it’s a risk regardless but…
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Whats the score?
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Of course
the timing got completely screwed up, so it’ll be less than 10.3 ticks.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
that is teh most ridiculous thing I have ever seen with a b-ball game
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
State wins
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
There was an even more ridiculous instance earlier this year
I caught the tail end of an A-10 game where a timing issue ended a game that previously had 1.2 seconds left in it.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
only seconds left
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
NC State wins 58-57
Can't we all just get along?
by St Longo Drew on Mar 16, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston & Atlanta won, but the Rangers & Florida lost. That puts the Lightning back to 6 points out of 8th, and in 11th place in the standings.
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, kids, I’m outta here. Need my beauty sleep. I’ll see you all on Thursday. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Mar 16, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Goodnight Cassie
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
So it ends… but on the bright side I’ll be sending you a PM tomorrow for a potential prospect watching party tomorrow nite
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OK, sounds like a plan
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ll call it St. Prospects Day !
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Who did… the Lightning Tailgate?
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
We all know that during the potato famine in Ireland
…Cuban Sandwiches were a mainstay
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And here is a prime example of why I hate the NHL point system
so Phoenix won their 43rd game of the season tonight. Overall, they’re 43-27, 43-22-5 in NHL terms (91 points).
The Sharks are getting crushed in Dallas tonight. 4-0 late in the 2nd period. Odds are they’re going to lose that game. Assuming they do, they’ll be 43-26, but in NHL terms, they’re 43-16-10, giving them 96 points.
In essence, the Sharks are being rewarded in the Pacific Division because they’ve been more adept at losing games in OT/Shootouts.
Stuff like this annoys me.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Right
The Bolts mediocrity was hidden by the points system. And Dallas is still breathing (are tehy) with contention because of the point system and being good with OT/Shootout losses.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If an Eastern Conference example is desired
it is all but a guarantee that the 8 seed will lose more than 41 games this year.
Bruins: 31-38
Rangers: 31-39
Lightning: 28-41
Thrashers: 29-40
Unless, of course, the Lightning have a 13-0 finish to the season in them…
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
...I have my doubts on that. :-)
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Colorado/St. Louis
intriguing game. 4-3 Colorado mid-way through the 3rd.
The Blues have one of the best road records in the league, yet have had an incredible inability to win home games this year. On the bright side, they’ve won 3 straight at home, so that might be changing.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
Sorta off topic and sorta on topic
Raw Charge’s first anniversary is tomorrow.
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Cool another reason to celebrate!~
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
No beer here though :(
Sorry folks, can’t offer anything
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Even just one year ago
we were still in the midst of the Karri Ramo era.
While not entirely his fault, the time Ramo was on the Lightning was pretty much the time when the Lightning went from a decent team to a complete disaster.
by FloridaownsFSU on Mar 16, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
YUeah
Everything broke down, went boom. Not his fault, but the timing was odd.
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Welp… I’m going to make sure the boys are in bed and do the same. Check your PM tomorrow say after 4 or so.
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Will do
Goodnight!
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for having me. Good night everyone.
I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise. - Joe McGrath
Good night
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by John Fontana on Mar 16, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
OK folks, I am calling this one
Time of death, 22:00 EDT.
Lightning lose 2-1 to the Coyotes. We’ll have the recap for you tomorrow. Take care everyone.
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