Tuesday Night Link Dump & Open Thread
by Meredith Qualls on Jun 14, 2011 7:30 PM EDT
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- Lightning close to signing Brett Connolly. Close as in the deal is "done," just not signed. [Bolts Prospects & @LightningTimes]
- Brad Richards on the Tampa Bay Lightning: "If they're going to talk to me, I'd definitely be interested."
- Jeff Vinik and Guy Boucher attended Tampa's inaugural Sneaker Soiree (video). [Tampa Bay Lightning]
- Tampa mourns former sports writer Tom McEwen, who was, among many things, a major advocate of bringing hockey to Tampa. [tampabay.com]
- Mike Vernace was re-signed by the club yesterday [Tampabay.com]
- Final depth rankings of the Tampa Bay Lightning system for the 2010-11 season [Bolt Prospects]
- More outreach into the Orlando market for the Bolts? [@victorialim via Twitter]
- None of the seating at the St. Pete Times Forum that is being replaced will be made available to the public [@victorialim]
Playoffs
- Canuckspiration. [The Star]
- Hear Vancouver's reaction to Max Lapierre's game-winning goal during Game 5 (video). [Puck Daddy]
- Scott Burnside's question to Lapierre: "Max, looked like you were mortally wounded when you had that encounter with Zdeno Chara. I wondered how you were able to carry on after that." [Puck Daddy]
- Burrows on hatred for the Canucks: "Obviously, we probably are." [The Bruins Blog]
NHL, et al
- Remember Sidney Crosby? Rob Rossi reports that Crosby is getting his off-ice workout on. [Chipped Ice]
- New York Rangers' Chris Drury is on the market. [Puck Daddy]
- The QMJHL is going to require teams to draft American players [Puck Daddy]
- Bruce Arthur says that NHL discipline is as consistent as the rorschach inkblot test. [The National Post]
- Trash talking and getting vicious: The Hockey Internet and the Death of Civility. [Kukla's Korner]
- Jim Balsillie is playing Gary Bettman's game with NHL's Blackberry sponsorship. [Forbes]
- Why sports fans care about TV ratings. Do you care? [Business Insider]
- I was able to catch up on the newly launched Grantland.com this weekend. Definitely worth your perusing. [Grantland]
- Dan Snyder's Atlanta Thrashers legacy will continue in Winnipeg. [Pro Hockey Talk | NBC Sports]
- Speaking of the Thrash -- was there a Half-Billion dollar bid to keep the team in Atlanta? [Bird Watchers Anonymous]
- In random and irrelevant, "while on the kiss cam at a hockey game" is listed as one of the worst places to have an emotional breakdown. [Listgeeks]
- Intelligent analysis and discussion of injuries in the NHL[That Pucking Hurts]
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Whooopie! Go Bolts!
Is it the firsties day of fall training yet?
Not yet.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Good evening, Ladies and gents
…If anyone actually is around on this non-hockey, dear-God-it’s-summer Tuesday night thread.
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That’s subjective.
Blair Jones was thrilling Guy Boucher back in training camp and almost made the team. He’s likely going to be on the roster (depending on off-season moves).
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Am I supposed to give a damn about LBron James? Cuz the Media seems to think so…
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I want him to fail
in part because the media keeps shoving him in my face. Who does he think he is? Sidney Crosby? Alex Ovechkin? Tim Tebow?
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Michael Jordan?
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
you're right
those other guys at least played in interesting leagues
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, where is everyone? :oO
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 7:37 PM EDT reply actions
No slobbering. :o|
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
With his medical issues, I sort of doubt it.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently link dump threads like to coincide with Gold Cup matches
Watching Canada/Panama right now (which I actually care about, because of the epic USA choke against Panama), followed by USA/Guadeloupe (which actually matters, because of the epic USA choke against Panama).
So. . . free agents? Draft (about which I know nothing)?
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
it's actually kinda entertaining listening to the Spanish announcers talking about "cah-nooks"
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Story just posted by Jon Jordan
Inevitable Change for the Lightning this off season
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site theme: Raw Change
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I have not watched the SCFs
There. I said it.
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seconded
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Now here's the kicker question
Why?
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
although I have watched a season and a half of Fringe in the last few days
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I am catching up on a few years of movies on Netflix. I will also need to go back adn edit a friends book which I abandoned during the season.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What a coincidence – neither have I. Tho, I might have to watch the end of the game tomorrow night. But only if the Canucks are winning.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
PPP proves you right about the Canada hate for the Canucks.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I know. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
…as does Twitter. Jeepers.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
They are the SE Division team equivalent of Canada.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh
Cassie. You’re a shining beacon and breath of fresh air from the rapid Canucks hate. I knew I could count on you.
I kind of wish I didn’t have to watch game 7. Imma gonna stroke out!
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Hi Alix, sorry I invited you and then brought the series up. I know this is a REAL tense time for you.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
No worries! It’s the SCF. Just cause I’m miserable about the whole situation recently doesn’t mean you guys can’t talk about it :)
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I’m alright. Not the greatest day. Still steaming about the NHL’s lack of consistency with the Raymond situation. But hey what else is new, eh? Tomorrow will be better ( I hope)
How are you Mr.John?
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Yeah, basically after how they handled Horton/Burrows/Rome, I swore off the series becasue of how messed up their consistency with enforcing rules are. Horton should have ben out of the ECF game 7 — but was alloweed to score the GWG instead. Burrows? Should have been out for Game 2, same thing happens. And then Rome gets the book thrown at him becasue Horton fell down funny.
Club Two-Minutes is a joke.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, making it up as they go along and they look TERRIBLE for it.
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Rules are optional.
It also bugs me that McKenzie is defending non-suspensions because the games mean more. That’s why the RULES should mean more and guys should pay the price for breaking the rules.
I’m not saying crackdown on everything. I’m just saying be consistent with the rest of the season.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
the Canucks hate is fast?
I’m trying to figure out whether you meant “rabid” or “vapid.” Both work.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
She meant peresteronic
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
that's quite a typo
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It happens. I mean, look at me! ;-)
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you know, it's a bit ironic that there aren't any typos in your sig
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
SHHHH!!! Don’t explain the irony to everyone! The plebeians aren’t supposed to know! :-/
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
apologies
my lips are sealed fingers are. . . paralyzed?
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I did grow up around there, you know. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I ought to write a post
…lobbying for Tampa to host the 2012 NHL draft.
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Now you’re just being silly.
Seriously, Tampa already has hosted an All-Star game, and I believe Miami hosted the draft in the past. I’d think it would be really cool to be the host city for the 2012 NHL entry draft. There’s a lot to do around here besides the beach.
Sadly, it’s not as enjoyable in the summer :-/ Too hot.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, suppositories help with heat?
I thought they had a rather different purpose
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who is thinking a trade with the flyers?
hi all…..
if they’re going to sign bryzgalov then they’re going to be well over the cap
With who we have to sign, we could end up over the cap easily too. Hey tony.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m probably alone in this but If I were Yzerman I wouldn’t be offering Bergenheim much of an increase in salary…….regular season alone his numbers weren’t that great…sure the effort was there and he played his role well….but you can’t over pay for 3rd line guys they’re plenty of capable replacements
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard somebody throw out 1.5
and that seems fair. Once you get over 2, it’s getting a bit crazy
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
1.5 per
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
that is a good number to me…but if he signs for more elsewhere good for him…and good bye
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
these are my thoughts too
but I’m a bit new to NHL free agency, so I don’t have a good sense of what numbers mean what
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I have seen that, and it's helpful
it’s more the market values of given skill sets that’s throwing me. Are we seriously overpaying for Kubina, Ohlund, and Malone? Is Brewer going to angle for a raise, or can we keep him at this number? That kind of stuff.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
that might do it
will have to look through it
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I fully expect him to Walk. TB can’t afford a bidding war on a 3rd line winger.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you’ll see Purcell given the top 6 role to start the year…in place of Gagne.
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Purcell already has a top 6 role
But he’ll keep it, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Gagne walk
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
at least in the playoffs
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m part of the fan base who thinks with a cap increase it is possible…seeing as though smith roloson come back both cheap, smith because hes smith, and roloson because hes old and wants a shot at the cup..Also Gagne would have to go
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t want to see Smith back. He needs a fresh start, as do the fans.
Desjardins is recovering from surgery though. So that makes everything awkward.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
or Gagne would have to take a mega discount… which he may not have a choice on with his injury history anywhere
i doubt he’ll HAVE to take a discount look at teams like LA or montreal NYR if they dont get richards even dallas
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he will, I dont think anyone other than Sather or Millbury is crazy enough to pay full value for someone whos been dealing with concussion like issues for 2 seasons in a row
If Gagne gets more than 5 a season next season, Iw ill be surprised. Not to knock him.
I could see Brad taking Gagne money in a long term contract to come back.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s going to be tight. $5.25-5.75. Little more, maybe.
But if his contract pays him less as his career progresses, hey, that works.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
we have some cap worries of our own
and he’ll demand a high salary
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone else realize how poor the Canucks GD is this postseason?
Look at these numbers:
vs. Chicago: -6
vs. Nashville: + 3
vs. San Jose: + 7
vs. Boston: -11
That’s a -7 goal differential this postseason! For reference, the worst GD for a Cup winner is tied between the ‘06 Canes and ’07 Ducks at +13 (courtesy a commenter at Japers’ Rink).
That is brutal to think a team in the red may very well win the Cup. Damn.
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they've been on the wrong end of some laughers
but, if I recall correctly, all occurred when the Canucks had a lead in the series as a whole. Complacency? Games 4 and 5 against Chicago and all the road games against Boston
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see that maybe with the Blackhawks, though being complacent against a team that has been a total nightmare the previous two postseasons is very dangerous.
But if they were complacent last night with a chance to win the Cup, then I dunno what to say about those guys. That is unfathomable.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
that is true
probably doesn’t explain all of it, but perhaps some. sometimes you just run into another team having a really good night. at least three of those five games were played with a 2+ lead in the series (3-0, 3-1, and 2-0)
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
But all three games in Boston?
Yikes. I think a general consensus of objective hockey fans would reveal that most believe the Canucks are a better team than the Lightning are, but in the Conference Finals, in a building that has always been a nightmare for this franchise, the Lightning represented themselves very well there.
The Canucks have looked spineless, by comparison.
I felt like it was going to linger with me for a while that I thought the Lightning could’ve beaten the Canucks for the Cup, and this series has only strengthened my belief.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
game six is the real shocker. game three could be complacency, and game four could be negative momentum (we have seen two blowout losses in a row before; the ‘Nucks don’t seem to bounce back quickly). But game six. . . the Bolts definitely acquitted themselves much better in Boston.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
What would you say the problem is, if it’s not complacency. Is it the defense, like Bourne, suggested?
Goaleez R weerd.
I think it might be that the Bruins were really energized from their home crowd. Boston is a much more physical team than Vancouver is, and I think Vancouver’s tried to answer the physicality as a result, which has taken them out of their game and, as a result, played right into Boston’s hand.
We’ve seen it with the Lightning as well. I don’t remember when this was posted, but the Lightning have suffered in their overall play every time they try to make the game overly physical as a result of the opposition. The Canucks should try to stay within their element, and at the Garden, they have really done anything but that.
There is also the more to-the-point thing about the Bruins being a better team. Better goaltender, better defense, and there is more balanced scoring throughout. They obviously have no answer for the Sedin’s or Kesler, but there are plenty of players on that team capable of slipping one through Luongo at a given moment. Luongo’s shakiness at the Garden has also contributed to this.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, a team in the red almost went to the finals in the East (Tampa Bay). Or one that was in the red for most of the season.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Our crazy blowouts on the road REALLY skew that for the Chicago and Boston series. If you take out those we’re in the pluses again. Canucks are great at winning close games but when we lose we lose BAAADDD.
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wasn't one of those at home?
still, this was my thought as well
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I was referring to game five against Chicago
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I would find this easier to take and what not, but the Canucks have had, what, one game that they won by 3+ goals, while having five games they’ve lost by 3+ goals.
That might as well have been the Moose playing at the Garden in this series. Completely uncompetitive, and only by eeking out the home games will the Canucks have a chance to win this series.
And believe me, I hope like hell they do.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
playing Tim Thomas who we can’t seem to crack very much and the brick wall triangle of doom that was Pekke Rinne, Shea Weber, and Ryan Suter. Shudder. But yeah it’s not that pretty.
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By law, I am required to agree with you
But I was 9an still am) most impressed with Kesler. Still fighting even though he’s hurt, isn’t he, and not taking dumb O’Brian-esque penalties.
Goaleez R weerd.
Yeah, you can tell he’s basically skating on one leg at this point but he’s still trying his ass off. Love that guy. Shame he hasn’t been able to score on Thomas or the Conn Smythe would probably be his.
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Agreed
Though, I must let you know that, as a goalie freak, I REALLY like Thomas. (Truth in advertising and all). I really want him to win the Conn Smythe, if he can’t win the Cup.
Goaleez R weerd.
This.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
He’s driving me into a murderous rage right now so that probably speaks to how much he deserves it. Didn’t think he looked that great against Tampa but definitely deserves it here.
Also helps that the Canucks haven’t really had ONE guy that has been the MVP. They’ve played a solid team game for the most part.
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Ahhh, sorry about the rage thing
The positive side to not having any of “my guys” in the mix right now is that I don’t have to cope with that. We can talk about something else, if you need a break.
And you’re right, the Bolts did light him up a couple of times. It’s doable, if you can confound his defense. He relies on them enormously (has to, the way he plays) and sometimes trusts them without checking beforehand. (see Burrows, game2).
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Nah!
No worries. Just a comment on how good he’s been. The Canucks started to get Thomas moving in the second and third. Hank did score a gorgeous backhand on him. Hopefully that will continue tomorrow night.
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Quick (obtuse) question
How many of you are facing change right now in yoru lives? Something big going on? Jay, you just bought a huse… But Alix? Mike? Tony? Everyoneelse?
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yep, just bought a house (in a new state) and am starting a new (PhD) program in August
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
not me personally but everyone around me has recently gotten pregnant, divorced, or been diagnosed with cancer
by TBL Fat Tony on Jun 14, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m dealing with personal issues, the Raw Charge staff is in flux a bit, can’t go into it all but Cassie was remarking how everyone is in transition right now.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And reader “learn something about hockey!” hate :-p ;-)
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant to respond
to this and then forgot. I’m going back to school in the fall. That’s about it.
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That’s something.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Tis. I’ve tried going twice and never finished so this is like my last hurrah. Gotta finish it this time. And then I can write for a living and be poor.
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You need to follow my friend @OILF (Catherine Robinson). She’s mostly writing for a livign now I think. Went there on her own. But she does have a college education.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Skip an English degree – possibly even skip the journalism degree – and instead do marketing or communications. More jobs to apply for. Not only that, but you learn how to write, and not critiquing literature (like you would in English). Journalism’s good for ethics, but that’s about it. At least, that was my personal experience and the experience of friends of mine in college. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
not interested in journalism anymore. Creative writing! We’ll see how that goes. Had a job this year in marketing/research that was fun and interesting. I’d love to write kids books. But need to figure out a 9-5 job probably as well.
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Marketing is the best writing thing to do, I think. And it helps – hugely – if you have some mapping experience. That way, you can play with demographics stuff and know where your market is.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay, how did the shirt turn out, btw?
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I like it
the blue is lighter than either the old or new jerseys though.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It fades too. I have the Stamkosis-91 shirt. It doesn’t hold up, the colors.
I specifically used the new blue on the shirt, your shirt, the Roloson shirt. So for it to come off lighter… Ugh.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to sell the product! :-)
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
ah, that's no good then
comes off as more of an aqua
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi, all
Am I the only one thinking that we were one win short of a Cup, what with Luongo’s, er, issues this series?
And also, it’s freakin’ hot outside tonight!
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Don’t even go there on beign so close. Horton should have been sitting in Game 7 to begin with. F’n Club Two-Minutes…
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear ya. But still.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
I'm not convinced he should have been...
…but still. He’s a former freakin’, stinkin’ Panther.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
You attack the fans
You break that invisible barrier. Call me a hard ass, but that’s non negotiable territory.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
The only suspensions I’ve seen and/or remembered about interacting with the fans involved physical interaction, rather than just water.
As much as I despise the Bruins and thugs in general, part of me believes the fan deserved part of it.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
torts was suspended for doing the same thing to a fan during a Rags / Caps playoff game last season.
And the fan said “Pack your bags”. Does that REALLY make him deserving?
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If I can be salty for a minute...
that series re-affirmed my hate for that motherfucker.
Nathan Horton has been crushing this team ever since he was drafted by Florida. They finally trade him out of the division, making his appearances against this team less frequent, and as fate would have it, he faces this team again in the playoffs and has the series of his life, ultimately scoring the only goal in the deciding game.
No one liked seeing him get laid out last week. All of us wish he never would’ve been in that position in the first place.
Cripes.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I had had similar thoughts
they depressed me
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
Perhaps Luongo is just more comfortable at home, to a fault, but something tells me more and more by the day that the Lightning would’ve won this series if the Canucks had wound up playing the same way as they have against the B’s.
The Lightning were lighting up TT in four of the games against Boston. Anomalous, yes. But also a sign that the Lightning could absolutely defeat better goaltending.
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by FloridaownsFSU on Jun 14, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So, um...
What is this NHL Draft thing they are holding in Minnesota? :-/
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I heard a member of the RC community wrote an insightful article about it.
X-D
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
You REALLY want a kick out of this?
Go do a Google News search for your user name
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny thing is...
…someone else is using my handle. What’s worse is they’re a football fan (SD Chargers, to be specific). Ugh. I might have to change my handle. :-)
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
What does the MT stand for anyway? Military —Something?
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I had always assumed Montana, which seemed strange
and probably isn’t right.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Good guess
I’ll give you marks for the guess, but take them away for second-guessing yourself. :-)
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
fair enough
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
MONTANA!
Born and bred, baby!
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
oh hey, my guess was right
I doubted it when you talked about going to games in person, but I guess there is moving. lol
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Moving
It’s the downside of the military. In a year or 18 months, I’ll no longer be able to go to Bolt games in person. :-(
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Do you know your next duty station yet?
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No; probably not until spring time.
But regardless, I’ll be depending largely on Center Ice and GCL to feel like a Bolt local.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
that's no good
I’m glad my Dad retired when I was born. although I’ve still lived in seven states in 23 years, if you count college
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, jeez, color me ignorant. I should have thought…
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
No worries
There are only about 400,000 people in the whole state—that’s the size of what, Valrico? :-)
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
I was in NYC once, and I’d said something about Montana to someone and the reply was, “That’s up near Canada, isn’t it?” :o|
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
True story
I told a friend of one of my WA-based cousins that I was from Montana, and he said, “what state is that in?”
He looked shocked when I looked offended.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
That scares me. Missoula’s only a 10-hour drive from Seattle on I-90. I know, because I’ve done it. I bet if you’d told him over by Coeur d’Alene he would’ve figured that out.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
hey, CDA
I’ve been there. my ex-fiancee lived right on the state line
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I made that drive every summer with my folks
Helena to Olympia, 13 hours (the way my dad drove). Lunch in Ritzville.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
This one truck stop in Ritzville has the best food!
Dude, I went to high school 20 miles from Oly. How’s that for scary? My family’s from Tacoma-Puyallup, tho.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
We've talked about that...remember?
:-)
My aunt was the counselor at Shelton High. My mom was the head of the Puyallup High math department.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
That’s right. Sorry. It’s been an interesting couple of weeks – and not all in a good way. The car dying / buying a new car thing really took a lot out of me in particular.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Understandable.
No worries. At my age, I always remember memory is the second thing to go.
I can’t remember what the first thing to go is…
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
I’m 38 years old, so I can’t believe that you’re that much older than me. In fact, you’re probably younger than me, I bet. “My age” my foot! :oÞ
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
No way.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Reply fail.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
:-D
Sounds about appropriate of an answer :)
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello, everybody! :o\
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, I updated everyone that you were having issues.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw that. I always have issues. Oh, and my computer needs help, too.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much
On both accounts. ;-)
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just about every kind imaginable. It’s six years old, tho. So I guess that’s to be expected.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Get a Mac.
Full disclosure: I own Apple stock. But they make freakin’ awesome tech geek gear!
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
You shouldn’t have said that.
Sic him, Cassie.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck no. I avoid Apple products like the plague. That whole closed system thing annoys me to no end. But good choice in stock, tho, I’m sure.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Life cycle costs are lower.
All 6 of the viruses for the Mac have to ask me for permission to install.
I haven’t run an anti-virus program for 6 years.
These are but a few of the things I love about my Macs. Yes, plural. :-)
Your mileage, of course may vary.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
and proud of it.
X-D
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Title of the Mag ought to tell you something
Mac Defender takes advantage of the paranoid and uneducated. The rest of us, not so much.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Except you have no choice but to buy their overpriced stuff that wears out in about a year. Which is okay, since they come out with shiny new stuff on a yearly basis. So it’s a very nice business model that they’ve got. For them. Not so great for the consumer, however.
I know that they have a fanatical following, but I like having different merchandise options from different makers to choose from so I can get the best deal. Not to mention software options as well. I like lots and lots of choices. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Not true
I’ve had the same laptop since 2004. I’ve had the same iMac since 2007. The only reason I had to replace my iPhone was I dropped it into the pool reaching to grab my daughter.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Then you’re an exception, from the people I’ve talked with.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a Mac
it’s not been that much better than my Dell, but had been much better than my HP. still, their support is top notch
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I did support at a company that had Macs and Windows systems, And the Macs really wernt that special, not when compared to a Windows system of the same price… (other than the Macs striking a coolness factor with out clients)
their advantage so far has been support and propensity to avoid viruses at streaming sites
there’s been much more random weirdness though. also, it had an advantage over HP in that HP is awful. my motherboard fried after 18 months, and Best Buy said “well, HP’s motherboards do tend to fry after 18 months”
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
lol… depends.. if you get their higher end systems (esp their workstations) HPs are really really good… but their cheap systems are well, cheap…
I got the same HP laptop that everyone was getting in christmas of 2007
and it was a piece of junk. don’t remember how pricey it was.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Windows Based laptops are pretty much the same across all companies, there arnt very many different companies that make the various components for laptops… so often HP, Dell, Etc will have very similar systems ‘under the hood’ price level to price level
well, the Dell lasted a lot longer
and they did say that particular HP model had a lot of issues 1.5 yr out
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Mine’s an HP, and I’ve had it for almost six years. The only major problem I had with it was Norton Security corrupting my hard drive, which had to be replace. HP’s customer service was awesome, in my experience. The problems that I have now are mostly due to the fact that it’s simply out-of-date.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
HP really went downhill when they bought out Compaq, IMHO.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
The moon looks sick.
I mean ill. Orangeish red, on the rise to the southeast.
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If you were outside in this heat you’d look orangeish red, too.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
by MTBoltFan on Jun 14, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
and ill.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
This. Cripes it’s disgusting outside.
Rec’d
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
we had a high in the mid-80s today
after a week in the mid-90s, it was quite lovely
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Did the humidity abate a bit?
There’s no rain here right now. Low chance of it for the next week. And so much sun, so much heat.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it's still stickier than I'd like
but I’m used to moderate elevation cutting it a bit, so it might’ve gone down.
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Heat Index right now
95. at 8:50pm. Horrible.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
It’s beautiful here. But it was far too hot last week. Yuck. :o(
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
you, my friend, are insane
high 60s with a slight breeze is perfect. except during ski season
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
or October
October should be low to mid-50s with a slight breeze and leaves changing. Because it’s October, and it’s awesome
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer 75ºF and partly cloudy with a light breeze, myself.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Mid-day in early fall with the smell of salt water coming in from the Sound, the sight of the Mountain just over the hill, and the alder trees turning yellow scattered among the hillsides of the evergreens. With just a slight nip in the air. And being on a ferry couldn’t hurt, either. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as the ferry stops before the dock, then I absolutely agree. :-)
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
They do. Mostly. There hasn’t been a serious ferry accident in like months. Or something. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
THIS.
My happy place is something like that.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
mine too
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
This.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
How about 120 with 60%
I’ve been there. Not pleasant.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
I dealt with 117 adn dry, wearing a black shirt.
California during a 2001 heat wave. Yikes. 98 degrees on Fishermans harf at 8 PM. Ugh.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Mine was Qatar. In July.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Didn’t know the humidity got so high there.
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
All along the gulf it’s bad. Well, at least on the western coast of it—since we can’t go on the eastern coast…
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
ATTENTION CANADA:
Nobody likes you. Jerks.
Heel for school, Vol for life!
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by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Ditto! Tho, I like quite a few Canadians. But there are some really ugly people out there, no matter what country, and Canada’s no exception.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
But we love "your" national sport.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Ya slimey hoser, eh?!?! Imma gonna take my poutine and my lacrosse and ride my moose right inter yer house! How boot that!
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
by Alix on Jun 14, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you could've had my eternal (by which I mean temporary) affection
had you just beaten Panama. But no, you have to give up a stoppage time equalizer. I take it all the people agreeing with my have different motivations, but we all came to one conclusion
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Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I've not had good poutine in quite some time.
You can keep the ketchup-flavored potato chips, though. Ew.
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Later! Thanks for hanging out with us. Have a good night.
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Take care
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
z
I like these chats we have. Really, I do. I know not all of you come in here on Tuesday nights, but I do want to thank those who do make the trip over.
Typing is an adventure, and reading should be, too!
Raw Charge.
I want to thank people for doing Fan Posts. Those things are awesome. Keep up the good work! And maybe you’ll inspire me to write more. ;o)
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to get yoru tutorial post up
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by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I need to rewrite it from scratch, to be honest.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll try to stop in
but probably won’t be every week. I really, really enjoy this site as a whole, though.
Much better than other SBN pages (especially hockey-related).
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Gotta put the kiddos in bed
I’m out.
See you all next time!
"[The Lightning] are uncanny. When they want to get a goal, it's like they just snap their fingers or hit a button. They just dial it up. You can see it. It's like they flip a switch. When they are down, it's just like they think, 'we know we are going to score.' I don't know what it is, it leaves [the opposition] flabbergasted." - Mike Knuble, 3 May 2011
Take care!
Typing is an adventure, and reading should be, too!
Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me try that again (since my comment was hidden)…see ya, MT! ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
To those who are still here:
GOLAZO GOLAZO GOLAZOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! JOZY ALTIDORE!!!!!!
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
yes, that'd be a yay
USA needs a win or draw to advance. Jozy Altidore is American. I have no idea how “golazo” translates, but I think it means something like “freaking spectacular goal.”
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
should've made the drive to KC
:-p
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, yeah
I hear ya
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Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Er…congrats. I think.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
I’m heading out for the night. But thanks for reminding me there’s nice corners of the internet out there still :)
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
You are always welcome here, Alix. Always remember that.
Take care!
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Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Say hi to Stanley for me when you see him tomorrow. Good luck, and have a good night, Alix.
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going to take off too, guys.
See everyone next week! And, of course, on comments on different stories through the week ahead.
Take care, all.
Typing is an adventure, and reading should be, too!
Raw Charge.
Later, John!
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
night
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Must’ve been the drugs John’s on. ;o)
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I really just miss the thread by 10 minutes?
you're not defending him are you?
are you his mom?
by toppleprone on Jun 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT
Yep. We’re pretty much just winding down at this point. We always start at 7:30 pm Eastern on Tuesdays, if you can make it then.
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah... I got stuck at a different hockey forum and forgot about the open thread.
Oh well, maybe next week.
you're not defending him are you?
are you his mom?
by toppleprone on Jun 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT
hows youre week treating you?
Think Richards is gonna be ‘All-In’ and at what cap hit?
What’s your favorite weather?
Do all Canadians and everyone hate the Canucks?
Thomas for Venzia win or lose?
Mac or PC?
Gagne goes where for what sorta cap hit?
At what Cap Hit do we keep Isberg?
(think that will integrate you into most threads :) )
there you go
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 14, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys can keep going if you’d like, but I’ve got to be up at 5:40 am tomorrow, so I’m going to go. Thanks for keeping us company, and hope to see you next week. Have a good night, everybody!
Win or lose, I'm proud of these guys.
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community. Follow me on Twitter: @dagmar27.
by Cassie McClellan on Jun 14, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
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