The Luongo/Schneider Tandem In The Post Season
by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 1:29 PM PST
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PrintI had a conversation this morning with Bart Byl regarding our goalie tandem, which started with an open-ended question: would the Canucks pull Roberto Luongo in favor of Cory Schneider in the playoffs if Luongo got into trouble?
This is different from asking should the Canucks pull Lui if he gets in trouble. I'd like to think most fans (and management) are on the same page there. They should put the Sedins in Manitoba, Kesler in the press box and Rome as the first line center if that makes them a better team.
However Gillis has a lot riding on Luongo. Dating back to when Gillis started he stressed the importance that he and his netminder were on the same page. He's the one who slapped the C on that lid and then had to wrangle it off. Then of course there's that hefty contract (that the NHL brass has no problem with!). Gillis has gone to bat for Luongo through thick and thin; they're married to each other.
Vigneault is a different matter. His job is to ice the most competitive mix capable of winning. So far this season anyway, Schneider has shown he's a cut above Sabourin, Sanford, LaBarbera and Raycroft. From a simple asset management perspective, how could you not at least float the idea of a goalie switch if Luongo struggles (think Boston last year with Thomas/Rask)? Besides, the Canucks may only have this strong (and financially viable) tandem for a little while longer.
As luck would have it ESPN's daily debate (I had no idea there was such a thing) between LeBrun and Burnside touched on the same topic:
LeBrun: ...The Canucks haven't been shy to use Schneider in big games this season, and I think that gives them confidence that he could pull it off come playoff time should he have to start.
Burnside: ...I want some of what you're having if you think the Canucks will ever decide Schneider is a better option at any point in the playoffs this spring. Take this to the bank: If Schneider appears for anything other than mop-up duty in the postseason, the Canucks are cooked...
...and as you know, Mr. Burnside is never ever wrong. Ever.
It poses an interesting question. Say it's the second round (again!), we're up against Chicago (again!) and the Canucks drop two straight to the Hawks with Luongo coughing up five goals per game. No one's happy, he looks overwhelmed. Do you make the switch? At what point would you feel comfortable pushing Luongo aside or is that - as Burnside suggests - not an option at all, instead hoping he can pull himself together at the risk of flushing away another post season while a viable alternative sat on the bench watching?
Or, as Byl concluded, let's hope we don't have this discussion at all.
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I have a simple formula. If we lose two games in a row that can be blamed on Lu, you put in CoSchneids. That hasn’t happened once since the first month of the season, though.
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 1:35 PM PST reply actions
So if he gets shelled but it’s not totally his fault we stay the course?
The Monday morning quaterbacking on Vigneault if he gets it wrong will be unfathomable.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
Of course we do, same as the regular season. If goals are Lu’s fault and he gets shaken for an extended period of time, you bring in Schneider. If a team doesn’t do this to give themselves a chance in the playoffs, I could not be a fan of that team.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
Him and Cox
must be sharing the pills.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
Let the Ginger play!
Schneids has proven he can handle the intensity that can happen in the post season. Just look at his performance of last night. And if Lui knows he can get booted to backup, it’ll light a fire under his ass, just like the one thats been smoldering there all season. Look at what it’s done to him so far!
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good christ how is this even a question?
Of course u put in schneider if luongo is faltering. Heck, u put him in if the defense is faltering too, cuz i’d suggest i’m not the only one who’s noticed that the whole team plays better defense when GJ is between the pipes. If we get into a situation where a team seems to have us figured out and has our number, put in the schnieds to change things up a bit…this is just common sense.
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Since when does common sense rule the day?
I think you may be underestimating what would be a tough decision for management at least. The second you take Luongo out and sit him you’ll create a small shitstorm that has ramifications outside of the playoffs and, as I said above, the second guessing will be disgusting.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
yes
my question was rhetorical, not directed at your article. :)
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
no Twitchy
this is just common sense.
No, not when you have an Italian goalie and Italian ownership. Common sense goes out the window, haha. Seriously though, Schneider rides the pine until injury or a blowout relief situation in the playoffs
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
well, as has been said
lets hope we never need to find out. Somehow, I feel that if starting GJ is the obvious difference to winning or losing a series, GMMG and AV will make it happen
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if Lou shits the bed 3 games in a row I would hope so but even then…..it’s the mafia man. They defy logic
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
I just don't think you can be that quick to go to a guy with no playoff
experience. Luongo has seen it all at this point and knows what to expect. CS doesn’t. Not to mention the distraction it would create if you went to CS with the reporters trying to get the skaters to comment on Luongo and CS and who should start next game and what did they think of the decision and blah blah blah. You have a number 1 for a reason. It is great having a good backup tender don’t get me wrong. But Luongo is the man and in the playoffs he plays.
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by Section 312 on Mar 11, 2011 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not disagreeing with you, I think it’s a tough call to make. My bigger question (which no one can truly answer) is how much shorter is AV’s hook. He at least knows he can put a guy in there who can handle pressure and play well, playoff experience aside. I’m not sure he had that in previous years so if there’s a team that gets under Luongo’s skin or he just flatly doesn’t play well, I’m curious if AV will have a itchy trigger finger.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
Doesn’t AV always pride himself in playing the guy who’s playing best? Look, there’s some jealousy and ego involved in a situation where your top goalie is pulled and the backup succeeds beautifully, but I believe Lou would outwardly applaud any move that makes the team win. He’s a pro. How did Brodeur react when Lou replaced him in the Olympics and helped bring them gold?
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by Bobby Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
We haven’t see Lou take a backseat ever, have we? Fact is we don’t know, but presumably you’d think he’d be cool with it. Athletes are competitive, it should only serve to drive him to improve.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
The players' comments would all be
“Obviously, no comment.”
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by Bobby Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Random side note
LOL at CGY reporter on TEAM 1040 actually insinuating the Canucks would be scared to play the Flames in the 1st round. Bitch please.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
LOL it's actually Pratt & Taylor
on TEAM 1040. I used to like Pratt a lot but his I hate Bettman tirades are way too repetitive. It’s him half the time bashing the commish.
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cuz the fLames
would magically sprout talent?
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My thoughts exactly.
They probably look at us as their best rivalry. Their not even on our radar. To me our best rivalry is obviously Chi-town. Awesome first round match up for me though would be CGY vs. CHI.
That would be lovely. Two teams I equally hate playing each other with one guaranteed to be knocked out. I’d love it.
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meh
i don’t hate chicago, nor do i fear them in the playoffs. I’d love to see calgary and detroit in the first…that’s two teams i’d love to see beat each other up. If both could lose it would be awesome. I’d add the Anaheim Mighty Douches too, but they’re not gonna be playing the second season.
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I would LOVE
love love love to play Calgary in the first round. And I am sure the players would too. Short travel and a short series. The perfect way to kick off a long playoff run.
Of course the fLames would actually have to make the dance for that to happen and it is FAR from certain. Every team below them with playoff hopes has games in hand on the fLames. They lose one or two more in a row and they are on the outside looking in.
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by Section 312 on Mar 11, 2011 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
This. A relatively simple series, a short one, with minimal travel.
Against a bruised and battered team that fought for 4 months to barely scrape into the playoffs if they can even manage it? Perfect opponents.
Kippur doesn’t scare me nearly as much as some of the other guys out here in the West.
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by Vancouverguy on Mar 11, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
.909 and 2.56
sure as hell doesn’t scare me.
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by Section 312 on Mar 11, 2011 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
It’s not even worth discussing and the Canucks will show her why on Sat. They are simply not as good and the proof is Morrison couldn’t make our team and he was their first line center.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
and I’m not saying that cause I think the canucks are unbeatable, i’ve said in other threads who scares me and why, Calgary just isn’t close.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
Oh god this guy is Eric Francis on the TEAM 1040 right now
is pumping the Flames’ tires. Oh nobody wants to play Calgary in the first round blah blah blah. Puh-leaaaaase. They get hot for 2/6 months of the season and I’m supposed to be impressed? Their playoff spot isn’t even a lock. There’s a reason why they’re fighting for their playoff lives.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
They have also won a ridiculous 8 Shootout games
And their shootout record is 8-6. That’s 14 games going to shootouts, or 20% of the games they’ve played! Guess what doesn’t exist in the playoffs, Flames fans
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They get hot for 2/6 months of the season and I’m supposed to be impressed?
That matters not. Look at all the Cinderella stories nearly every playoff year. Look at the Oilers in 2006. The Canucks of 1994…
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
You’d have to do the numbers on it, but would you be more afraid of a powerhouse team or a cinderella team? There’s nothing to be impressed about yet, and although the Flames may surprise in the playoffs, it matters greatly that they’ve only played well recently.
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What really matters
is that they suck. Other than Iggy and Kipper they don’t really have any other ‘elite’ players. They also have several guys who are noted for disappearing in the playoffs.
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by Section 312 on Mar 11, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
yeah yeah I’ve heard this shit before as the season winds down and then a team gets hot and rolls over everybody to make it to the Finals. How about those Habs last season? No, not the Finals but suck damage they created. Have any of them in your pools? No you didn’t. There are ALWAYS surprises. Regular season be damned
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
There aren't ALWAYS
surprises. Sometimes there are no surprised. Even if there are surprises the Lames won’t be one. They don’t have the team to upset us or Detroit or San Jose.
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by Section 312 on Mar 11, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
Remember the years the Canucks would get hot down the stretch and then every year lose in the first two rounds because they either had nothing left or their game didn’t have another gear. This seems like that.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
Not to mention
That in the two meetings we’ve had with the Flames while they have been hot, we’ve won one and Calgary won a shootout.
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and that’s them playing for a lot more then the Nucks. I mean anything can happen but to suggest the Canucks don’t wanna play them makes no sense. Why wouldn’t they?
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t get technical, Section :) YOU DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE that the Flames are going to stank it up
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Is this a reference to me being a dink in the other thread? I feel like it is and if indeed it is then all I can say is…I deserve it.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
who are you replying to, Canucklehead?
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
I am confused
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You
I made a comment in the other thread about Section not knowing for a fact that the poster could not lift more then Hamhuis and then I got kinda undeservedly snippy at Jevant. But, clearly you weren’t referencing that and now I have proven once again that I think the world revolves around me ;)
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
ah yes! Yeah, Section believes the same thing. FIGHT!
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
I’m starting to get a sneaking suspicion that me and section are more alike then i’d like to admit. I’m sure I’m better looking though.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Keep at it, and he’ll grow to love you. I speak from experience.
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Well played
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by Section 312 on Mar 12, 2011 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
Let Luie backstop us to the promised land
if he gives us two terrible games then put the Ginger in.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 2:23 PM PST reply actions
Hilarious! I was just having this conversation with a friend today. I would go with the best goalie but that just isn’t happening here with the commitment to Luongo. Can you see him sitting on the bench while Schneider closes out a series? Luongo is supposed to be that elite goalie that bounces back after a rough outing. I do have faith that he can do that. Or do I? The way he’s playing this season I do.
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"Can you see him sitting on the bench while Schneider closes out a series?"
Sure, and it would be tough on him and us fans would feel for him, but the only thing is winning.
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by Bobby Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
thanks!
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
If I ever see Rome at 1C I will flip the channel to bowling and never switch back
The fuck? You’re in serious need of an attitude adjustment! :)
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Fuck it Dude
Lets go bowling
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
haha!
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
It was a tough call but I chose if Rome is the #1 C I’ll switch to bowling. Some pains are to much to handle.
2 ways could I see ginger starting. 1 if LU lets in 5 goals 3 times in a row and the canucks go down 0-3, or 2, if the canucks win a series where LU is terrible the entire time letting in softies every game, and then LU stinks it up for 2 games in a row to start the next series putting us down 2-0.
Other then that I think its LU all the way, or we’ll be out of the playoffs before a choice needs to be made.
Rome playing any position in the playoffs
would be painful
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Christ
If Lu “is not at his best” in the playoffs and we have to play Schneider you might as well waive Lu next season, because there’s no way that ends well if Lu becomes another Huet, except with a lifetime contract
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Of course
I don’t believe that will happen
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Who’s been talking about Pearl Harbor?
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Twitter’s and some other links that I saw….. Not here, mind you, I would hope no one here is as dense as that.
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by Vancouverguy on Mar 12, 2011 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Bah
I’m just going to assume some people are trolling until I actually meet someone who believes it.
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by thelastjohnny on Mar 11, 2011 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
On a kinda related note
Do you think Luongo would ever waive his no trade? Imagine the cap room that could free up and if management thinks he would, wouldn’t you still have to play him win or lose this playoffs to protect his value? Cause if they lose and they pull him it’s his fault, if they lose and he stays in it’s the teams fault and he holds more value.
If he wins a Cup here he might waive it.
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
In fact, I’d bet his wife would give him the gears to go back to Florida or somewhere closer :)
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
That’s what I was kinda thinking. Tampa? It’s all just useless speculation obviously but it just seems like such a waste to give up Schnieder, who has really shown he might be as good as Lou although the playoffs are a different animal as Luongo knows. Keeping one of the highest paid players in the league when there’s a player we could probably sign for significantly less in the cap era seems like a shame. Especially when there’s that rare #1 Dman (Webber) maybe coming up in free agency. I guess if he wins the cup it’s all moot because we would have essentially the same team to defend with since I’m sure they’ll be riding Luongo win or lose.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
We will give up Schneider and Canuck nation will mourn. But…the latest we’ll lose him is Feb 2012 so you have time to brace yourself!
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
I guess we still have the joy of speculating who wants him and what we’ll get for him.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 11, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
you bet!
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by Sean Zandberg on Mar 11, 2011 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
This is not a diss on Roberto. I love him. But it seems to me that GJ has fewer hockey related psychological issues (or ticks) than Luongo, which might be a plus for Schneider.
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by Bobby Canuck on Mar 11, 2011 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
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by Vancouverguy on Mar 12, 2011 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
O/T, but I HAVE to share this...
Okay, so there is this app on facebook called ‘honesty box’, where you basically ask some question that you’d like your friends to answer and then they post anonymously. That way you can ask crazy stuff and they can tell you without risk of embarrassment.
Anyways, I had the question “If you hired me to tutor you in a subject, what would it be?” Nothing outrageous, just a question that I saw someone else ask. I got this reply (and I quote verbatim):
MATH – substract clothes, devide legs, add a bone, and multiply !!! hahaha
It just blew my mind. From subsequent messages, she apparently thinks that I am the bomb. I have no idea who it is though, not even the slightest clue; I just know that she lives a few hours’ drive away from here. Honestly though, isn’t that like the raddest way a girl could answer that question? (and yes, you know the gender of the person who posts, just not their identity).
[/braces for ridicule]
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She spelled ‘divide’ wrong. Toss her.
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by thelastjohnny on Mar 11, 2011 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
Also, “Substract,” really?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Mar 11, 2011 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
She also mentions the multiply part.
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yeah
just kinda stroked the ego, y’ know? anywho, there’s no way she’d reveal who she is after what she said.
how else would you say it instead of multiply, though? i just find the whole statement so fucking sexy.
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Multiply? We’re taking that to mean “make babies,” right? You leave that part of the equation entirely! Sure, the joke is less funny, but egads, babies!
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I don’t think that’s what she meant by multiply. Come on guys isn’t there something else in that statement she might want to grow?
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Yes, I assume that’s what she means by “multiply”. It makes sense to me, though, because that’s what the sexual act is ultimately designed to accomplish.
But yes I agree, definitely no babies. Not when I don’t even know who she is. :P
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here's how the statement traditionally is:
substract the clothes, add the bed, divide the legs, and pray you don’t multiply.
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:(
I thought this was a totally original thing; it sucks that it’s a “traditional” saying.
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nah, i’ve heard it many times.
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lol
I probably said it before either of u were even born…and trust me it wasn’t new or unique then. I’m guessing it may even be from smoboy’s era (the forties or so…)
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yeah, i know it as the explanation for how sex is like math.
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and that would make sense since you’re like majoring in math or something, right?
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no, just a well-known joke.
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I bet you get that alot.
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by Vancouverguy on Mar 12, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
not really. it was a few times like a few years ago. back in high school and 1st year res.
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wanna help me lift
this rock i’ve been living under? geez, i feel so outdated.
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"All your faceoffs are belong to us." - Semi_Colon
Also, "Substract," really?
Yeah, I noticed them too. I’m willing to overlook them based on her ingenuity and the fact that she caught me completely off guard with that answer.
It’s all just fantasy anyways, but fun to engage in nonetheless.
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so let me get this straight
someone says a joke and an oldie at that, on a cheesy fb app, and you figure it means she wants to bump uglies? Good god if I shagged every chick that ever made a dirty joke or double entendre to me in any forum, and I hate to make the same type of reference twice in a week, but I’d be ron fucking jeremy.
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yeah, well...
it was new to me, it was the first time it’s happened, i’m young, blah blah. it just felt good to have someone think i’m ‘sexy’, as all i ever get is “cute” (baby-face i suppose).
i’m not dating right now because my life is a mess, and i don’t wanna drag someone into it until i have it sorted out. my standards are pretty high, so i wanna make sure i have a lot to offer as well. and now i’m just sounding like a dick. meh, feel good inc.
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oooo
Nucklord gonna get some!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
As long as we're off topic
Who else is training to be a scab player in the 2011 NFL season? I have NFL training camp for wii so i figure I’m pretty much a shoe in.
It's me and Canuckelhead.
I’m on the left.
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I'm pretty decent
At Madden 09 for the Wii
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The NFL training camp is a whole other deal and I recommend it, pretty fun.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 12, 2011 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
I say start GJ in round #1, game #1
Just kidding.
But the fact that this is even being discussed shows limited faith in Lu so I think that answers the question right there.
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I don't think
it necessarily shows limited faith in Lu. It’s just that we’ve never had a backup that was this good, and all of our faith doesn’t have to rest on just one goalie. It’s a pretty awesome ‘situation’ to be in.
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So apparently Doughty got hit into the turnbuckle by Umberger. Anyone have a video?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
Doesn’t look too bad, but if I recall correctly, Doughty did have a concussion earlier this season.
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by thelastjohnny on Mar 11, 2011 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
It’s an injury, and it’s a hockey play. The same people better be calling for suspensions, and there’d better not be one.
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Certainly. The background and team history is entirely different. But the underlying actions are similar and the ramifications of a slightly quicker version of the play could be the same. If we’re attempting to compare the Chara incident to the Bertuzzi incident, which is ridiculous, we can at least compare these two.
People called for a suspension based on a lot of different things. Some said intent, which was difficult to prove. Some said injury, which did happen here to a much lesser extent. And some said negligence, which Umberger, you could argue if you felt that way about Chara, was guilty of. The major differences appear to be Doughty not putting himself in as dangerous a position and the interference call in Chara’s case. But a lot of people called for suspension based on one or two factors that are similar here. I’d just like to seem them justify that. Not in a snarky way, but in an interested neanderthal way.
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And I think it’s interesting to note that a change to how the rink is built could solve both incidents.
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Yeah, put glass on the benches as well, like they have for the penalty box.
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by thelastjohnny on Mar 11, 2011 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yep
A change in the rink building could solve it – but as long as it’s there I think the players should know checks around it are dangerous and disciplined accordingly.
There won’t be a suspension, but I don’t see why plays like that couldn’t become suspendable. Head shots were never suspension worthy until this year – they used to be just “a hockey play” as well. But if the league wants to cut down on head injuries they’re going to have to look at all plays were head injuries occur, and a check along the bench close to the stanchion is a play that will most definitely end in the head hitting the stanchion, and therefore is dangerous
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Got me. I think Umberger should get a suspension for this. Were the results as bad? Not at all. Did he put Doughtry into that post on purpose? No doubt in my mind, looking at the angle he uses. Is that needlessly dangerous? yes.
It’s hard to imagine this being suspension-worthy last week. If the Chara hit hadn’t happened, this wouldn’t even be considered. And yet the danger would be exactly the same (that is, the danger in this hit, whether the Chara hit happened or not).
See, I still don’t agree, but I’m glad that you feel the same way now as you did before. Thanks for your input.
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I don’t like the idea of “suspend for the injury.” The words “dangerous” or “reckless” don’t mean something bad did happen. Its reckless of me to drive through a school zone at 140 on a school day whether I hit a kid or not. Thus, you suspend for this type of hit and you reduce the likelihood of of a Chara type hit which does cause very serious injury.
It would get too crazy...imagine. Different opinions on everything. Players with lawyers arguing their suspension cases...
I thought you were joking!
Doughty hit not at all like the Chara one. Umberger hit him away from stanchion, pushed him the opposite way. Doughty’s momentum pushed him that way a bit. Just had a bloody nose anyhow…
Shit, you could argue Umberger tried to prevent injury to Doughty there…
Which would fall into neither dangerous or reckless categories…
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Not only should Umberger be suspended for 10 for games this, but doughty could now sue the player, the league and your gramma over it. I’ll wait to see those people scream for suspension, but like shifty, I doubt i will (other than NS_Cix).
Anyone who says this isn’t the EXACT same play as chara is being an idiot; the only difference is the speed, and the player history…but it’s still player A ramming player B into the turnbuckle. And for those of you who freaked on chara and couldn’t understand why some of us didn’t, maybe seeing the same act a few days later with less detrimental results will help you see some reason.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 11, 2011 7:54 PM PST reply actions
Whaaaaa?
I love that this has no context what so ever given to it
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It doesn't need context
its awesome
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 12, 2011 10:21 AM PST up reply actions
Patying with Hunter S Thompson
Is all the context you need
by Canuckelhead on Mar 12, 2011 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like Charlie Sheen
on the far right to me.
Charlie Sheen wouldn't be invited
To party with these guys. Charlie Sheen isn’t even on the same level, he has a group of people writing these stupid diatribes so that he can look bad ass and sell t-shirts. Charlie Sheen is a chump and a loser who should get his shit together.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 12, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Charlie Sheen is about the lamest addict there’s ever been. Ever. How can you be a functioning cokehead millionaire at that age and not be at least somewhat cool? Like Josh Homme prior to marriage, or Downey prior to rehab.
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Cause he's all marketing
He’s consumerism incarnate.
by Canuckelhead on Mar 12, 2011 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
Im convinced
Downey is still on coke.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 12, 2011 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t know. He seems to have that look of a wizened old recoverer, but with a childlike energy that may be drugs.
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The latter
the latter makes me think he’s on the yayo like Maradona.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 13, 2011 12:38 AM PST up reply actions
Not sure if it's mentioned above
but I’d play Schneids ever third or fourth game, except elimination games. Give Lou a night off every week. I think he’s played exceptionally well with Schneider giving him the odd night off, so why mess with that?
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