A Bit of Texas
by missy on Dec 30, 2010 1:33 PM PST
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Well, tomorrow night is a pretty fun game. A New Year's Eve matchup against the Stars? How can it go wrong? These two teams have a bit of history, particularily from the 2007 playoffs. Our last meeting against Dallas was last January, and I still vividly recall Alexandre Burrows embarrassing ex-Canuck Alex Auld (who was filling in for Marty Turco that evening). This time around, Kari Lehtonen and ex-Canuck Andrew Raycroft are the Texan goalies. Word from Defending Big D is that Lehtonen will be in net for Dallas. Damn, we won't get to see Rayzor vs Cory Schneider. Also of note is that the Stars played horribly last night, losing 7-3 to the Red Wings with a 0% PP and 0% PK. Is this the beginning of a bad streak for them, or will they bounce back against us?
- Added (4:39 pm PST): Pass It to Bulis rounds out their top 50 series with the top 10 Canucks goals of 2010.
- Wednesday's results, Thursday's progress, and Friday's schedule. Yes, it's true, the Islanders shut down Sidney Crosby's point streak last night.
- Conference standings. And Detroit keeps their lead on the West....
- Well, here's a bit of news: Sami Salo has returned to full practice. And so has Mason Raymond.
- Trevor Linden has been awarded the Order of Canada. Congrats, Trevor! (h/t eightyseven)
- Some early scouting thoughts from the World Junior Hockey Championships in Buffalo.
- A quick recap (relax, not enough specific details for spoilers) of last night's HBO "24/7" episode. As Wysh tweeted last night (and I agree with this): "Hey, @NHL and @HBO - Take 1 game every month. Do what you did for Capitals/Penguins. We will watch it. Promise."
- Speaking of the Winter Classic, it isn't just another Sid vs Ovi battle.
- Puck Daddy ranks the top 10 jersey fouls of 2010.
- Puck Daddy also ranks the top 10 hockey goals of 2010. I was there for #2.
- Tanner Glass talks about the holidays.
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Once a month HBO special at different games? Hell yeah I’m in too!
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Columbus/Nashville?
Sure you will.
two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm shitfaced, just laid to waste.
by Smoboy41 on Dec 30, 2010 2:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yep!
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by Sean Zandberg on Dec 30, 2010 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck yeah I would
I would love it if they did a thing like this for the Canucks.
Why the f**k would I want a caravan thats got no wheels?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Dec 30, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
They would never include a Canadian team, CC.
two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm shitfaced, just laid to waste.
by Smoboy41 on Dec 30, 2010 2:49 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
True that smo...
however HBO Canada or CTV/CBC might (well, maybe not cbc they got no money)… my g/f is friends with a guy who is a producer (he did that train wreck reality show at whistler last year) and the networks are all over this type of thing if u can get rights… I suggest they do something slightly different…take a half dozen prospects from different teams and follow them for a season…call ups, jrs, the whole bit…that would be interesting tv…specially if u got a kid who plays and has some options…
"You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
"Just because we've been playing tonsil hockey
Doesn't mean you get to score the goal in my jockeys" FotC
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yep
just to see SOB partying.
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Wheee
New hi-def tv just arrived…just in time to watch the Dallas game in glorious 1080p! Now, to finish setting that shit up and kick into some NHL 11 on X-Box…
"You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
"Just because we've been playing tonsil hockey
Doesn't mean you get to score the goal in my jockeys" FotC
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Which brings me to my next note...
anyone in need of a perfectly fine 34 inch toshiba non-hd CRT TV? It’s in fine condition, wide screen, basically brand new (I don’t watch a whole lot)…it’s free for the taking if u can take it today…otherwise it goes into the apartment laundry room for one of my neighbours…comes with remote too…
"You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
"Just because we've been playing tonsil hockey
Doesn't mean you get to score the goal in my jockeys" FotC
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Probably not, but do you live in Victoria?
by sfont on Dec 30, 2010 3:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Its actually broadcast in 720, I think it is. When I got hooked up with Telus, they were like, well, this, when I uttered the same phrase. I guess we won’t be obsolete for a bit!
You are going to love it. I just watched Ep 3 online on Youtube. Holee, when that gets replayed on my PVR, its getting recorded into the never erase file just to watch again. They make hockey look soooo sexy. I like the jr idea, I think their was a show on CBC or something that tried that, or something similar.
But yeah, watching hockey in HD is one of the big reasons its getting popular in the U.S. We knew how to follow the game instinctively, but now they are starting to.
Smo….I’d watch Florida/ New Jersey/Columbus?Nashville/Atlanta/Phoenix. Any and all.
Hell, they could do a great show of just the AHL environment. Tell me that following the guys like Hodgson ( young guy on way up), and Baumgartner ( older guy on way down? ) would not make compelling television.
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It would be great for hockey fans such as us, but would it draw more fans into hockey? I have my doubts.
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by Smoboy41 on Dec 30, 2010 4:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well, of course the rivalry aspect of Wash/Pitt and the fact they are great teams helps.
But its making big waves down south because its pulling in the casual fan with the visually arresting nature, and the inherent toughness and nobility of the game that we love being the drama that keeps them watching.
So yeah, I think the casual fan would keep watching, as long as you kept up the drama quotient. The game would provide part, the teams would have to provide the rest.
But yeah, I think the casual fans would view it as appointment television. The current 24/7, even though its the game I love, is one of the best things I have seen on TV in years.
Nuck’s Misconduct Reverend/ Church of the kesLORD. Mask musing and goaltender defending since 1994... "Goaltending is to hockey like putting is to golf. It really has no relationship to the rest of the game." ~ Harry Sinden
Again
I think it’s because we’re fans. It may be catching casual fans’ attention down south for the present, but can it be sustained? Modern society has such a short attention span these days.
two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm shitfaced, just laid to waste.
by Smoboy41 on Dec 30, 2010 4:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
No Smo….I think you misunderstood me. I was giving you reasons why they would stay.
It looks awesome, it has visually arresting moments. Violence and drama?
Throw in a little sex and BOOM! LOL
I get what you are saying about the “next thing”, and all that. The quality is what has gotten them coming to look already. Keep giving them that ( and in all seriousness, you would need more than some Col/Nash matchup )…
But keep giving them the drama, and yeah. Its a hit already down there. The smart people running it. or making it, can surely sustain that…
Nuck’s Misconduct Reverend/ Church of the kesLORD. Mask musing and goaltender defending since 1994... "Goaltending is to hockey like putting is to golf. It really has no relationship to the rest of the game." ~ Harry Sinden
Modern society has such a short attention span these days.
Yes you are right but that’s not the point. Milk it while you can!!! Honestly, I’d watch it for quite a while and then probably get bored with it.
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"What are you? 'I'm an otter'. And what do you do? 'I swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands.' You're free to go. And what you? 'I'm a cow." Get in the ****ing truck, ok pal? 'But I'm an animal!' You're a baseball glove get on that truck!" -Dennis Leary
by Sean Zandberg on Dec 30, 2010 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
You watch thoses ‘Real Housewives’ shows, don’t you?
two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm shitfaced, just laid to waste.
Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but he watches Kendra and the Kardashian b2b most every night.
Makes some popcorn and does his nails…calls it “me” time.
Whatever floats your boat I guess.
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Haven't you heard?
Guys can get manicures nowadays!! Commonly accepted social practice. :P
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
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And pedicures too.
Not too many metrosexuals in Fort St John though.
Sean’s a trendsetter up there…
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I thought he was up at Smithers?
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
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by eightyseven on Dec 31, 2010 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
Does it really matter? LOL
(jk…I think its Section in FSJ, and you are right about Sean )
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Lies
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Let’s see your cuticles.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
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just added
PITB rounds out their top 50 Canucks goals of 2010 segment with the final 10.
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"Do you know of Dr. Freud, Mr. Ismay? His ideas about the male preoccupation with size might be of particular interest to you." Rose from Titanic.
I won’t be around tomorrow for the game (work then off to NYE party) so I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy NYE.
See y’all in the new year.
Poutine & Meatballs
Happy New Years!
Nucks Misconduct
"What are you? 'I'm an otter'. And what do you do? 'I swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands.' You're free to go. And what you? 'I'm a cow." Get in the ****ing truck, ok pal? 'But I'm an animal!' You're a baseball glove get on that truck!" -Dennis Leary
by Sean Zandberg on Dec 30, 2010 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
a swede in texas...
…albeit in the opposite end of texas (el paso), will be watching and hoping we slaughter the stars!
TV or live???
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
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A Swede in Texas.. are you related to Loui Eriksson?
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"What are you? 'I'm an otter'. And what do you do? 'I swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands.' You're free to go. And what you? 'I'm a cow." Get in the ****ing truck, ok pal? 'But I'm an animal!' You're a baseball glove get on that truck!" -Dennis Leary
by Sean Zandberg on Dec 30, 2010 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
I originally had plans to a NYE party
but now the host isn’t actually the host anymore.
Oh well, comfort food and hockey for me.
Might go out later, might not...
But definitely watching the game first. Game’s at 5 our time anyhow…just about perfect!
And a happy and safe New Years to one and all of the tremendous NM community.
A thanks to our bartenders too, for all their hard work.
Nuck’s Misconduct Reverend/ Church of the kesLORD. Mask musing and goaltender defending since 1994... "Goaltending is to hockey like putting is to golf. It really has no relationship to the rest of the game." ~ Harry Sinden
How much do we have to pony up
to get AV to run some shot-blocking practices the first day Salo is back? Is there any way they can injure him until the playoffs? Or is this one of those things where he only gets injured at the worse possible time?
Since I hate spending money.
Homemade feast at home at drankkssss at m’house. Game night too…makes me happy.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
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Going out to a bar/club/whatever for NYE
Waaaaay too expensive, and totally not worth it. House parties are where it’s at
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
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Amen to that!
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"What are you? 'I'm an otter'. And what do you do? 'I swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands.' You're free to go. And what you? 'I'm a cow." Get in the ****ing truck, ok pal? 'But I'm an animal!' You're a baseball glove get on that truck!" -Dennis Leary
by Sean Zandberg on Dec 30, 2010 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
yep
gonna watch the game with my boyfriend, then we’re heading to a party his friend is having. it’s not just for new year’s, it’s also for my boyfriend’s birthday (his real birthday was december 24th)
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Tell him happy birthday from everyone here at NM.
And if he breaks your heart Sean and I will personally see to it that he steps in a flaming bag of dog poop!
He has been warned.
Why the f**k would I want a caravan thats got no wheels?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Dec 31, 2010 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
We’ve been doing house or hotel parties the last 4-5 years. It is better in terms of cost and being around friends/people you know. But I do like to meet new people which is pretty limited at house/hotel parties.
Poutine & Meatballs
Gonna go out to either Havanas/Stella's (Its called Biercraft now) on Commercial Drive, or
Steffos on Davie St for a nice New Years dinner with the girlfriend.
Happy New Years to everyone here at NM! Seriously, this blog has made the past year one of the best in my 22 years upon this earth.
Why the f**k would I want a caravan thats got no wheels?
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner.
Nucks Misconduct's official black guy and first line center.
by Chuckles Canuckles on Dec 31, 2010 1:34 PM PST reply actions
Happy New Year Chuckles!
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
NM's Chief Lady Pleaser. Just ask eightyseven
You too Semi!
Keep on truckin and keep on lady-pleasin!
Why the f**k would I want a caravan thats got no wheels?
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner.
Nucks Misconduct's official black guy and first line center.
by Chuckles Canuckles on Dec 31, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
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