Evening open thread
by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 7:04 PM EDT
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After the jump, a number of links and things.
Hoosier Hockey gives some thoughts on Steve Yzerman in Tampa, and who he should hire as head coach [Hoosier Hockey]
Tom Jones of the St. Pete Times brings up #1 comparison of this GM versus the last GM fo the Tampa Bay Lightning [Tom Jones 2 cents]
Don't Trade Vinny recaps the Yzerman hiring in simplicity, and with humor [ Don't Trade Vinny ]
Bolt Prospects user Wrong Net Paulie summarizes briefly Yzerman's appearence on 620 WDAE [Bolt Prospects]
...and another user summarizes his appearance on AM 1040 [Bolt Prospects]
Cassie, writing over at From the Rink, gets some quotes together from around the Net about the Yzerman hiring [From The Rink]
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Good evening
No mixed drinks spilled on the rug, please.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
Damn it. You had to tell me AFTER I spilled the red wine. Thanks.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re safe then Cassie. Last I checked, red wine is NOT a mixed drink. :)
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wine isn’t a mixed drink, is it?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on May 25, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, not pure wine, no.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll keep the margaritas in the glass then, John.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So…. Any thoughts on the Lightning hiring Mr. Yzerman as GM? Come now, don’t be shy. Feel free to share.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
Hello all. Long time no speak. SInce you asked for random thoughts here are mine:
Can’t think of anyone better, past or current. He has a good reputation on a sucessful team and it seems to be people believe he will bring this level of sucess to the Bolts.
I think we need to see results before judging. There is still the CEO and coach to sort out (as far as I am aware), the team needs compentent people in these roles to take the great players we have and turn them into a great team.
Also I am wondering what on earth the Lightning management did to get him to come over. He seemed like a fixture in the Red Wings.
Hiya Jon!
And good evening to John and Cassie as well. I think we just talked a few hours ago, didn’t we?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
We did, but now that we’ve all had time to process everything, we can talk about it. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So, does it look any different than it did a few hours ago?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It could. More importantly, tho – it’s after work hours. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So that means you can take a breath and not have to split your attention between what’s important—Lightning hockey and that other stuff—work.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. And my browser at work was acting up, anyways. So I couldn’t respond half the time even still.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that just makes a bad situation (having to work in the first place) even worse.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes indeedy. I was very frustrated when I left work.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I'm still trying to get my mind around it.
Almost like I’m afraid it’s going to disappear when I get up in the morning.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
My brain refuses to believe it’s real. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep reminding myself it’s NOT April Fools day.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello, Tina how are you?
Yes definately understand the balance between work and hockey. Unfortuately work seems to be winning (again).
Work so gets in the way of life!
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my life is still in its origional shrink wrap. One day it will be a collectors item.
Until then I find working helps me feed my dependency of stuff like food and power and clothing etc.
Darn that money thing anyways.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Very true. But I don’t get enough of it to get to places like the draft. Not that I could go even if I wanted to. I have a nephew getting married that weekend in Pennsylvania.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I am well Jon, thanks. How about you? Been a while since the last game. Hope all is well “over there”.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Wings owner Illitch wanted to move the current GM Holland into a different job so that Yzerman could GM the Wings, but Holland refused. Yzerman wanted to GM, but he wasn’t going to be able to in Detroit, so he looked elsewhere. How he was dragged into Tampa, tho, I have no idea. Your guess is a good as mine!
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t know what to expect. He did pretty well as an assistant GM with Detroit, and he managed to make the right choices in building a gold medal team (though some choices were obvious there). He’s on his on his own now, but he knows how to build a championship team. He could pretty much turn the Lightning around right away or just continue the rebuild with guys like Stamkos and Hedman (and other prospects).
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by Kevin Sellathamby on May 25, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing he repeated several times in the presser was that there is no quick fix. No magic wand to wave. The goal is to improve every year, but it’s a long term thing.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably because he reads sites like this one where fans think he’ll be some kind of savior. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you guys think that Yzerman pulled off a good press conference?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks, Su!
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I do.
He was a bit, um, stiff? early on, but he was very believable. Jon Jordan said that he spoke with him a few minutes after the press conference and one thing he noticed is that Steve made eye contact and didn’t seem like he was rushing to get away from you.
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St. Louis' Future
It just seems like now that Yzerman is here, St. Louis will no longer seek an exit from Tampa.
It certainly can’t hurt. And good for him and Fridge that they were at the presser this afternoon too.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
John found a couple of interview synopses that you guys might find interesting:
http://www.boltprospects.com/forum/showpost.php?p=70926&postcount=114
http://www.boltprospects.com/forum/showpost.php?p=70923&postcount=111
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
I saw those earlier. Excellent cliff notes version of the press conference. Very direct and to the point.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
We're nowhere near as chatty as we were this afternoon...
all chatted out maybe?
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This is sort of last minute. And i guess I need to feed people some topics. I’m slacking here, I guess.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s more like we’re out of practice with the game threads.
is it October yet?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
usually we have a topic though Tina
A game.
I was up, I jsut got back. I’ve been wasting too much time ont eh Computer covering things today.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t usually need a topic. I talk way too much as it is. Give me a topic and I can be deadly. LOL
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
A topic and an ear – or a forum. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
What about the coaching situation? Yzerman doesn’t want to go with an NHL coach, but he wants someone with head coaching experience. Where does that leave him?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
That opens up a wide range of possibilities. Europe. Minors. NHL assistant coaches. As I said in the thread this afternoon, I wouldn’t be surprised if they went with someone like Paul MacLean. I know Steve said he had no intention of raiding the Wings front office, but I also think that if the right guy is there, Yzerman will not hesitate to go after him either.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Uwe Krupp! :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse you.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I was actually going to say "Bless you"...
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Same reaction, different response
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
True :)
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know. Do you listen to Bread? That’s like a 60s band, right?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
70s actually.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
13 songs on the top 100 chart between '70 and '77.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think I want to know why you know that.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah. We’ll just let that one go….
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m on a mission to get him hired – by any NHL team, not necessarily the Lightning. But I’ve got to get his name out somehow, right? ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Have to start somewhere.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone see any great links to stories today
Concerning the hiring? You may have missed it but I posted a few after the jump on the thread.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
Saw the one by DTV and saw the collection of quotes. Haven’t had a chance to look at the others yet.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
See, Tina? We just needed John! How we’ve missed you, John! :o|
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
An off-topic comment here:
I am surpised at how good people are here. I checked out the San Jose / Red Wings boards during the playoffs and they seemed a lot more abarasive to other teams fans. And not in the friendly banter kind of way either.
Maybe was just the series but I do like the fact people here are friendly to pretty much anyone who turns up.
Thanks! I think that’s because John has this need for peace and order. Me, I’ll take what I can get – I’m easy that way.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Generally I see people try to defend themselves when they come over here and admit they are fans of an opposing team. I think that’s ridiculous. As long as you can post and behave yourself, there is no reason that anyone should feel threatened by an outsider commenting.
If someone comes in and deliberately trolls, that’s one thing, but it’s not like a fan from another team is destroying the sanctity of our lair or something….
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
and I never said it
Damn good to see you Jon.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Erik posted a quote from Marty
Regarding the Yzerman hire and the Canada snub: ‘I’m not going to let my emotions underestimate how good of a move this is for this franchise.’
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
Gee…bitter, much?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'm disappointed
Lightning have a collection of quotes from around the league/media aobu t"What they are saying.
No raw charge :(
http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=530172
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They just don’t know us like we do.
wait. What?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s because we’re special like that. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
“What do you want from us – blood?!”
Oh. Hmmm. Probably not suitable for a quote about Yzerman…huh?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Am guessing the quote:
%$#ing Steve %$#ing Yzerman you must be %$#@ing me! Is also not suitable for the general audience. (And ok its just what I though in my head when I saw the posts on Rawcharge)
Probably not suitable for all audiences, but I like the sentiment. And it’s pretty much what I said when I saw the news this morning.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I was like “It’s finally happened!” I totally expected Yzerman, personally. But then it was “Where’s John?! He’s totally missing out!” Like it was Christmas or something. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And like Christmas, I slept in until it was time to see what Santy Clause brought us. :-D
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
In all seriousness, I’d want something from Tina’s post.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else surprised
In th press conference and “Cliff notes” takes of radio interviews, no one brought up the secrecy of the search?
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
It was so secret that folks didn’t even realize it was secret….
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy, I’m just full of these little gems of wisdom tonight, ain’t I?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ms. Yogi Berra
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Make about as much sense as some of the stuff Yogi says too.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You should write for Reader’s Digest. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to this one: They really made it a non story in the end. It was a huge annoyance for so many members of the media and it became a story in itself… and yet they dropped it the moment the news came out.
Fickle media….
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s because it was Steve Yzerman. If it had been anybody else, they could still be trashing the Bolts. With Stevie Y as the GM, it’s going to be harder to do.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t that awesome? [Insert evil laugh here] :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I can tell in other blogs, the Bolts seem to have picked up a lot of “secondary fans” today too.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought John explained all of that in a post.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I did?
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah – how Vinik loathes publicity.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I did. But does the media read my stuff? Why would they? I just spelled it out for them WEEKS ago…
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I pointed out that the Lightning knew who they wanted all along. So I understand. I thought it was obvious, but apparently it wasn’t.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said…they don’t know us like we do. We coulda saved them a lot of trouble if they’d just asked us a few weeks ago.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Alix! :D
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oooh whoops
If you click on that box it will take you to how I feel.
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
You’re so awesome! LOVE THAT! :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That is cool!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiya Alix!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
John, Cassie and Tina :)
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by Alix on May 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hi, Alix! Long time no open thread! How’s it going?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m good. We’ll have to start up a regular open thread – just because. We’ll have to work on that.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way, do you want to be a guest on my radio show on Sunday?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought of this over dinner. Ought to do a link dump open thread like this every Tuesday.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, c'mon John...
no dumping in public. Gross.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So, you got to go horseback riding and didn’t fall off, huh?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahh you caught my
slight excitement about that, eh? Nope! Stayed fully upright! Can barely walk today but worth it :)
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
Yeah, kinda got the excited part. Good for you. Hope you had fun! I haven’t been riding in ages. Would love to go again.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
This story just went up at Winging It In Motown
Once a Red Wing, Always a Red Wing…
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Pretty good article. And some fans are thinking that Steve is just “on loan” to us and as soon as Holland does retire he’ll quit here and go back “home”. Hate to disappoint them, but….
Kinda like all those Habs fans thinking that Vinny and Marty were just “on loan” and they would come back “home” to play.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Once Yzerman makes a commitment, he’s good for at least 20 years, right? I mean, c’mon.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I kinda got that sentiment from the press conference. He said it was long term. I take that to mean him staying too. He seemed genuinely excited for the opportunity.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s “on loan” like Boyle right? We get Boyle back and then three years later they can have Yzerman back?
Yeah. That’s about right. :)
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Boyle did know that he couldn’t shoot on his own goalie during a Lightning game. So I’d say that he should come back. It’d bring his game back to where it was, anyways.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He has regressed since he’s been on the west coast.
I have come to a conclusion... Martin St Louis = waterbug on meth...
by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes he has. That’s what he gets for trusting his goaltender. Thinks the poor guy can stop even his shots. Tsk tsk.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
So everyone forgives Boyle for three own-goals durign the playoffs?
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I love these non Lightning fans that keep saying Vinny and Marty are just DYING to get out of Tampa as soon as their more superior teams come calling. Ummm nooo…
They’ve made it pretty damn clear they love it in Tampa for the most part.
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
I think Vinny pretty much ended the Montreal bid when he said he didn’t like the Canadiens. Too bad their fans didn’t get that memo.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
We can give them a link to the video or Meredith’s post. It’s clearly stated in both!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
discussion thread? what is this thing? :)
by Meredith Qualls on May 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s an “open thread” to revel in the good fortunes (finally/hopefully) of the Lightning landing Yzerman.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiya Meredith!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The lightning hired a GM Meredith.
Welcome to today. Not only is he the new GM but he’s a legend in the hockey world.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Who? ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ha awesome. finally the “who’s gonna be the GM?” discussion is over!
by Meredith Qualls on May 25, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope he loves
my cuz and calls him Goerge, and gives a home on the 3rd line, and lets me make noise at Ohlie…
:D
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by Alix on May 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
…And love him, and hug him, and squeeeeze him to pieces?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec’d for the George reference. LOL
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ditto.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I am in a minority who want to get a new interview with Killer, Alix :-(
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to, I just think we should do others first. We’ve already interviewed him, and then Tokarski. That’s it – just the two.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I’d have to make fresh contact with others in order to get interviews with them. Sorta tough knowing that they are not on a team right now. They could be anywhere.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Trackers, Jon. Trackers. Not stalkers... LOL
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I could find out where they are. If I wanted to.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but I could…er, make those. I don’t want to give away all of my secrets.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah. you can just turn Cassie loose, SHE’LL track ’em down.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to be a copyright editor – I had to track all kinds of people down for a living for permissions.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Whooops
I better skedaddle. I’m meeting Ryan in a bit…
Congrats again kittens! Go Go gadget Stevie Y!
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
Have a good evening Alix!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell him we say Hi, ok?
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for stopping in, Alix! Tell Ryan we say hi.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. No game on, and this thread’s going like there was one. Shows how much we actually watch games, huh?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
We multi-task well though.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes we do.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
told ya I don’t really need a topic. Get me started and it’s hard to get me to shut up!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
So Yzerman goes to Toronto tomorrow
Meets with scouting staff and attends the combine… I’d like to stress that is not the actions of a GM that’s going to deal the pick at #6.
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Nope, probably not. Not unless he can trade up, anyways.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Certainly doesn’t sound like it.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
For a team building long term, there is too much talent in this draft to pass on it for a veteran or other player that fills the roster at current.
Yzerman is not talking like Dudley did in 1999 either — about having to get assets, and moving assets.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but he could offload some veterans for picks.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds like Brian Burke’s strategy.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
So, let’s go there…
Who would you see as available on the roster? And what are they worth? Who’s untouchable (besides Stammer and Hedman)?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
People treat Downie as untouchable… I’m on the fence. Can he play on a team that is not run by Mr. Puck Mutt?
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think so. Tocchet did him a huge favor by giving him a chance. And Downie did himself a huge favor by listening to him. He did well enough at World Championships under a different coach.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Downie? Yeah, he had a problem with someone’s goaltender – I don’t remember who it was. But he didn’t do anything that deserved suspension. So that’s a step in the right direction. But even still, I think Vinny & Marty can help keep him in line.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Meszaros sort of comes to mind. Although, I think he can be a good defenseman with the right coach. He won’t ever live up to the contract that he has, tho.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Veilleux – particularly after the problems with Twitter earlier.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
UFA
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
See how much I’ve paid attention to that?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a UFA, if I'm not mistaken.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The guys who I find with value are UFA’s. The RFA’s — this was why I sort of stressed Kurvers could have handled it — are expendable in that they only nee dto be tendered qualifying offers to hold their rights another year. I’d like to see Lundin and Purcell back for sure…
It’s on defense where guys could be moved. Walker, Mezaros, and more. But that would have to show confidence in some of the Bolts prospects on D.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of prospects on D. Not many I’d say I have a lot of confidence in. Lundin absolutely. He’s becoming a good shut down type Dman. Tyrell? Mihalek (spelling?) then who? They kinda thin on the blue line in the minors.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Barberio on the Moncton Wildcats. Lashoff (groooooooan)
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yzerman wants depth – that includes the minor leagues. It wouldn’t do the team much good if he brought up prospects that aren’t ready. Just assessing the talent that they’ve got is going to be huge for him this summer.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He does have a pretty full plate headed at him this summer.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
And he’s got to have a reasonable talent assessment before heading into the draft, too.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yzerman goes to Toronto tomorrow?
Does that mean he is getting traded for Kessel already? ;-)
So you think he will keeps things pretty much where they are with the draft?
Scouting combine is going on in Toronto, but your remark still has me laughing.
I expect nothign different from teh tdraft. No pick acquitiions or what not.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Also saw a Twitter post from Jon Jordan that said the other GM candidates received a personal call from Mr. Vinik/Sperling this morning telling them the Lightning were going in a different direction. That’s another classy move.
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Which makes sense since the press conference announcement was emailed out around 8:30 am – but the press conference wasn’t until 3 o’clock. Gave the team some time to call people and for others to fly in, if necessary.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hadf to be early this morning. I would think Vinik would not want to be trumped by the media in reporting to the candidates the news.
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey hey Dani
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally
Nutso
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously.
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi! Back again, huh? :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
(eyes roll)
yeah. whatever. LOL
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, what is it?
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
(And, yes, I can see it in your signature.)
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Bay Blog Hockey.com
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgot THE
Whoops
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s in a name? If we were to call a Toth by any other would she not be just as awesome? ;-)
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll break 2000 visitors today on Sitemeter tracking
Which is a first, I think…
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Tampa Bay is the talk of the town. At least for a while! Publicity is good.
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, I’m outta here. It’s been fun! We’ll have to do this again soon. Thanks for stopping in, everyone. John, it’s your room now. Laterz!
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by Cassie McClellan on May 25, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
goodnight Cassie!
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Goodnight Cassie
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Um John, what is that post just above Cassie’s goodnight post?
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Spam, it's hidden now and the guy has been banned
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by John Fontana on May 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool.
that kinda threw me a curve….
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by Tina Robinson on May 25, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Are there any other thoughts that we haven't covered tonight?
Dani, I’m sorry you have not been around for this…. It was hopping earlier
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
I think I'm about chatted out. I'll check in with your guys later too.
Goodnight everybody!
I have come to a conclusion... Martin St Louis = waterbug on meth...
Same here
I’ve been on RC all day, I need to get time off for good behaviour.
I’ll see you when I see you, everyone. Take care.
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