Preview: Maple Leafs In The Tank

by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 5:58 PM EST Comment 243 comments

Pre-Game: 10:00 p.m, Leafs TV
Broadcast: 10:30 p.m., Sportsnet Ontario, Leafs TV Interactive, AM640
Post-Game: 1:00 a.m., Leafs TV
Post Video: mapleleafs.com

SBNation Opposing Coverage: Fear The Fin

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Hey! Wasn't that the entire point of this season? Going in the tank? Well, in theory it was but tonight it's The Tank that will play host to the Leafs as they take on the league-leading San Jose Sharks. Seriously, take a look at them:

20 - 3 - 1

Streak: Won 7

That, my friends, is what the Leafs are up against tonight in the second of back-to-back games against teams from California. Look at that record and marvel at it. Hopefully, in a few years the Leafs will be knocking off all comers like that on route to a Stanley Cup. Right now, it looks like the Sharks only have to hold off injuries before playing the Wings in the pseudo-Stanley Cup Final in May.

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The biggest media story is obviously that it is Ron Wilson's return to San Jose. Last year's corresponding fixture highlighted the Leafs' inability to close out teams in teh third period as they miraculously racked up a 2-0 lead before falling apart completely. It was just one more step in the collapse that left the Leafs 7th from bottom. Tonight's game will hopefully provide a glimpse as to what the Leafs need to do to get to the elite level. Much like the Red Wings' game to open the year it's merely a snapshot but valuable nonetheless.

But what do Sharks fans think of the homecoming? Surprisingly, they wish him well:

So before the puck drops tonight, let's remember that Wilson is the winningest coach in Sharks history, that he was behind the bench when the Sharks became legitimate contenders for the Stanley Cup. Are we glad he's gone? Yes, it was time for a change. But should we forget what kind of success he brought to this fair city? Should we not show our gratitude for the man who sat behind the most successful period of Team Teal?

I hope The Tank can show due respect for our ex-coach tonight. He left on Doug Wilson's terms, not his own.

A standing ovation sounds just about right to me.

Mr. Plank, Fear the Fin

And have fond memories of his ability to get the most out of the least:

Still, you can’t take away the 2003-04 conference finals away from Wilson, and when you look at a roster filled with the Nils Ekmans and Alex Korolyuks of the world, it’s hard to figure out how that particular squad was so awesome to watch. And you won’t hear me criticizing Wilson on the defensive side of things; the team’s goals-against were always strong and for the most part, the penalty kill was solid. It’s just that after the team moved past the overachieving 03-04 squad, something was always off about the team, be it passion or toughness or chemistry.

Mike Chen, Battle of California

Usually you see no good feelings left after a coach leaves (see: Maurice, Paul) but Ronny seems to reciprocate the feelings:

"I enjoy watching them have success," said Wilson. "That's the honest truth. I spent a lot of time with a lot of those guys. They just continue to develop.

Jamal Mayers is out tonight with a broken hand and the Leafs' 6th ranked powerplay probably will not be enough to get them past the Sharks as they have the 7th ranked penalty kill. Oh, and the Leafs' 27th ranked penalty kill gets to tangle with their 5th rated powerplay. So is there any good news tonight? Well, there could be an end to the Sundin Saga:

That is because the Leafs' new president and general manager, Brian Burke, really has no intention of pursuing Sundin now that he is finally in office. Those close to Burke say he is only going through the motions, expressing a token interest in Sundin, because he would rather not offend a large segment of the Leafs' fans in the early days of his regime.

Dave Shoalts, The Globe and Mail

Burke's a smart man but after tonight he likely won't be an undefeated one.

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Jesus 7 wins in a row? Maybe they’ll lay an egg tonight.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 6:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the Sharks

are well rested and have no major injuries to deal with currently, so we’ve got that going for us….

who am i kidding? i’m scared. somebody hold me…

/sniffles

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Survey says we lose 20 to -1 tonight.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

C'mere you

Let Mabel hold you till the bad things go away.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

and have no major injuries to deal with currently

That’s the scary thing. We like saying “no major injuries”, but they are short a Jonathan Cheechoo and a Torrey Mitchell, and damn, those aren’t bad players.

Still, they’re killing most everybody, even with missing parts (see: Nabokov, E.).

http://battleofcalifornia.blogspot.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Leafs 3 Sharks 2

Thats right I said it!

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by JaredFromLondon on Dec 2, 2008 6:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You’ve also been drinking (or so I assume).

The Leafs will try really hard but the Sharks have only lost four games this year and I would be stunned if this was # 5.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

alas no

I work at 2am, thus i have to sleep during the game

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by JaredFromLondon on Dec 2, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

everyone watch pre and post!

To see me in the background!

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 6:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hold up a sign!

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll see what I can do

But I’ll be very visible… I’ve got a black and white argyle sweater and a Jays hat on

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I keep tellin ya

youtubes it or it didn’t happen. I got not cable, so I got no Arch. I haz a sad. :(

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take

another screencap

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yay!

I’m apparently easily pleased. And yes, that is what she said.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

nice!

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it takes a confident man

to pull off that kind of ensemble.

my hats off to your fashion sense good man.

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the key to it is...

I’m gorgeous

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well obviously.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

for some reason

I read that as a black eye and white argyl sweater.

by dare_ on Dec 2, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Who will hold down the thread this time?

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 6:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Everyone

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm gonna be late...

but i’ll be there.

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweetness. I know because of the west coastness some of the numbers tapered off.

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i'll keep you company...

cuz that’s how we do on the west coast.

represent!

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm here

no stupid project, or annoying life trauma to keep me away tonight!

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Talk about impressive – I’m guessing the Sens fan were hoping for something like this last year until we beat them @ 15-2 and derailed the rest of their dynasty.

It’s highly unlikely but something tells me the Leafs could pull it off.

by WildWolfdog on Dec 2, 2008 6:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good Point

They could surprise us.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Triple-P, if you want to see something hilarious check out what I have scheduled for tomorrow.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 6:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

breaking kayfabe!

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I just pissed myself. You guys have no idea what is coming.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that amazing or what

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stop teasing

okay, tease a little more, but then stop.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t decide if my favorite part is the pineapple or the bathroom.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, now I have to know! Please?

/pouts charmingly

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s the smile. The best part is the smile.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stop it, I can’t take any more!

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bow Chicka Wow wow

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by JaredFromLondon on Dec 2, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

aunt jemima!

Make me some pancakes!

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont do pancakes, just waffels

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by JaredFromLondon on Dec 2, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

if you can't be Aunt Jemima

could you be Uncle Jemima? http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/9734

(When it first aired, I had this skit memorized and I still remembered most of it today)

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What you swattin at?

hahaha

i want some

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by JaredFromLondon on Dec 2, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Very nice. I had forgotten about that one.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i love it

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Uncle Jemima's Mash Liquor!

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it is waffles...

pancakes makes a little sense…

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fan Post Contest Give-away (three out of four are gerunds)

If some clever soul is looking for a good fan post topic in order to help them qualify for one of the seventy-billion contests currently running on the site here’s an idea…

A PPP glossary of sorts: from TWSS and BCWW to Jared (alcohol abuse, of); from slutty moms and their couches to “emo” to calendar girls. Someone needs to write this stuff up so that we can all get in on the joke. And talk about what a classy lady your mother is.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm thinking of

doing a wiki of terms/references for the site, I’m just lazy

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

let me know if you need help with that. Work is s-l-o-w.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I’ve been meaning to set it up and such, just haven’t gotten around to it

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If you setup a wiki I will contribute like a mofo to that

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I suddenly feel like an 92 year old man – how does one set-up a wiki?

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There’s a few places probably, but the one I know of is pbwiki.

Really it’s just getting the title page and the seeds of a few articles going, along with a rabid user base, and the stuff writes itself!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

wikidot .com was also recommended to me from Joe of Mile High hockey, I’ll set it up

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah cool, also good.. you go girl!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LD: if you want, I can fire it up. I’ve been el slacko at work all day today and no signs of it changing :P

Just didn’t want to go do it then have someone else duplicating the effort, is all

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LD – let me know when it’s up and what I can do to help.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LD -

Marry me

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

I hadn’t given you an answer yet, but I guess the offer is off the table now, right?

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Open relationship!

I thought we covered this before babe!

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay

I was just checking. I want to know where I stand.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m at teh site right now, just let me set it up and if you wnat, edit like a mofo?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta wait for some sort of confirmation code, so this may take a while

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I maintain I brought in TWSS.

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i own the rights to

aunt jemima, make me some pancakes

and monkeys in chaps

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i also

fail..

/mumbles to self “it’s ‘waffles’ you doofus”

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You fail? Never.

You back for the evening now?

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

unfortunately no

i’m just dropping in, then dropping out.

followed later by dropping in.

dropping…funny word.

tired…

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
The Left Coast Lock

by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

‘mkay. You take care of yourself and keep in touch. I’ll be here, unless I’m washing the dye out of my hair.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dye...

sa-weet!

can i ask what color?

i’ve gone black, blue, red and platinum (not all at once, well, cept i did do blue highlights in black hair once…)

now i sound incredibly gay.

"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You can…

just a dark reddish mahogany. It’s my latest fave.

I’ve gone blonde, black, brown, purple, red, pink and electric blue.

And I’m not going to comment on the gay thing.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s only eleventy billion.

But that’s a great idea. They can still be fanposts until we sort out the wiki. Then you’ll get all of the jokes.

Don’t feel old MF37. I don’t get calendar girls either but I like the way that those two words go together.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you go back and read last night’s thread?

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not yet. There were over 700 comments!

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Howcome

Some “clever” TSM writer hasn’t thrown any darts at Wilson regarding the incredible performance of his ex-team? Are they just too scared that he will burn through them with his eye-lasers for asking such a loaded and stupid question? Or are they really smart enough to realize that is a stupid thing to ask? I have my doubts about that.

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They don’t want to get pantsed in front of the rest of the mittenstringers. That’s my guess.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it seems too obvious an idea for the media types to bait wilson with that I’m surprised it hasn’t been done yet.

I’m waiting for the backhanded reference to it in a Cox column, however.

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There was mention of it in today’s sun (I read it while waiting at the barber shop). The players in San Jose were all very grateful to Wilson saying he established the culture and foundation that they’re just building upon. I’ll see if I can’t dig out a link…

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m expecting something involving the words “tuned out” to be in the cox bulletin

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Or something resembling those words. Yeah. He really is out of ideas and doesn’t even want to try anymore, does he?

Do we know if he is counting the days till he can retire? Because that would explain a lot.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s been writing about the Leafs for 19 years and he’s now in his mid-40s so by my math we have to suffer at least 15 more years of this crap.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nooooooo!

Can we kill him? I don’t normally suggest such extreme measures, but I’m younger than him, and I can’t take it anymore.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps we’ll get lucky and Tennis will turn into more than just a nice sport so he can follow that and get away from hockey with their dumb fans and brutish players who fight like animals. ANIMALS!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

argh nice/niche

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I would pay cash money for that to happen. Please, I’m begging you guys. Start following tennis like madmen.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Star is a heavily unionized environment, perhaps Cox can work the math to get an early buyout, retirement package or a Jimmy Hoffa package.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My fingers are crossed for the Jimmy Hoffa package. And I’m okay with that.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sure you do

whatever you need to tell yourself to sleep at night, sunshine.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I have no doubt it will. Cox can bite me.

I know they want to, but I think they’d learned he’d kill them with his bare hands, and are wusses, so hide it in their lame articles instead (or at least, they will)

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The TSM

usually lay off when they’re in california. Busy being fat on the beach

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Or in Working Class Howard’s case he went to the Lakers’ game.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

wiki site is up

http://pensionplanpuppets.wikidot.com/start

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hawt

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh dang I need to be added or be an admin or whatever before I can meddle with it. Curses!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’’m trying to do that but it won’t let me, as I can’t find anything on it

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I knew it was going to be trouble when the language options were [ ] English [ ] Polish

Screen door submarine?

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, maybe it’s the alcohol?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Potato Vodka drinkin sumbitches!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean the the alcohol I was drinking

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey LD, whatcha drinkin?

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Appleton’s rum or vanilla vodka and Dr. Pepper for now

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Whudya mean OR?

I confused. I’m sticking with just good old gin and tonic. It never lets me down. Ever.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gin & Tonic

You just don’t stop getting better, do you?

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

I really don’t.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like variety, I like trying new things

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

G&T rocks.. One of those drinks that has been around forever for a reason – it’s awesome.

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s not that I don’t like G&T, I just like trying new stuff, that’s all

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

vodka and tonic?

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also tasty. But sadly, my freezer is no longer jam packed full of vodka, and someone topped up my gin stash. I have some good friends.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like new stuff, but gin has never steered me wrong, and I tend to not have bad mornings after.

One evening, I drank more gin than tonic, and was still awesome the next day.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Variety is good too, never said it wasn’t!

I need some drink involving alcohol, sugar, caffeine and fat that ISNT irish coffee though. No such thing exists!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

rum and coke?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No fat in it! And coke is not potent enough for my caffeine needs

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So can it include coffee? As long as it isn’t irished?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what you needed fat as well? Red Bull and vodka garnished with meth?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Meth has fat in it?

Do the starlets know this?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the redbull has fat in it…I think

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Redbull tastes like barfed up candy though..

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I see. Having never tried it, I wouldn’t know. It holds no appeal for me.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I have had it a few times and I don’t see the appeal

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Meth? Or Redbull?

Heh. You realize that not liking redbull makes you old or something. All the kids I’m in school with drink it like mother’s milk.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can understand the appeal of caffiene, but I just don’t like the taste

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Caffeine is totally my boyfriend, but the whole “energy drink” thing does nothing for me.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer the Sobes ones. Or I did, when I was in undergrad. Then I started getting worried about the heart palpatations and messed up dreams.

by dare_ on Dec 2, 2008 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I'm old fashioned

but I’ll stick with a ginormous pot of coffee, thanks very much. I can drink and drink, and no heart palps or dream issues. Awesome.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If you could somehow add caffeine to a hot rum & butter…

by Mirinov's Nose on Dec 2, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NOW we are getting somewhere!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Make a Red Bull cement mixer.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ewwww....

red bull cement mixer?that’s just mean

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

funky monkey hot chocolate?
hot chocolate with banana liquer and whipped cream

by Mirinov's Nose on Dec 2, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you seem to have bananas on the brain. Are you perhaps a monkey? And if so, would you be interested in being Jared or Blurr’s monkey butler?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel sick just thinking about it.

by Mirinov's Nose on Dec 2, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Um

I’m going feel stupid for asking, but what the hell is that?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

as far as I know, cement mixer is milk and lemon juice, so I’m assuming you add red bull to that

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh good god. I’m sorry I asked. And glad that I made to this age without knowing what that was.

/vomits

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s lime juice and bailey’s irish creme.

The citrus curdles the bailey’s into a big disgusting clot that gets stuck in your throat. CEMENT MIXER.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ARGH!!!!

That’s even worse. And I love baileys, and thought it could do no wrong.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I always thought it was milk and lemon, but hey, whatever

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That doesn’t contain alcohol.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

but it’s still disgusting and curdling

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No doubt.

And now, due to this thread, I think I’m off liquids for a week at least.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone see the latest nonsense from Avery?

It’s like he’s quoting from one of our late night threads:

I’m really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada," started Avery before smirking. “I just wanted to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don’t know what that’s about. But, enjoy the game tonight.”

Colin Campbell has already notified the Stars that Avery has been suspended indefinitely and a meeting with Betteman is pending (the severity of the suspension will likely come down to whether or not Betteman also dated Elisha Cuthbert).

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LFIV

Fanshot’d it. Hicks was pretty upset too.

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by PPP on Dec 2, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oops…heading over there now.

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by mf37 on Dec 2, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am sorry, but that is hilarious….

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok so the announcers are saying his statement objectifies women. And they are thinking he is done as a Star for saying it….

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by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course it does!

He’s talking about his ex, for crying out loud. Anyone talking about an ex-spouse or ex-S.O. ALWAYS makes some comments like that, even if it is normally out of character for them – and they regret it afterwards. I know I have said some nasty things after breakups that the guys did not deserve – and I’m not an Avery-level jerk.

Besides, the proliferation of ice-girls doesn’t objectify women? They might as well ask the ladies to send in pictures of their t & a for judging, and ignore anything else.

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by Baroque on Dec 2, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a problem with the whole ice girls thing too, so can I still be annoyed with the ‘sloppy seconds’ thing?

I’m going to be, but I want to know if I should just bite my tongue here.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also?

I only slag exes when they actually deserve it. I’ve had some doozy breakups that didn’t please me, but I was able to keep from being a total jackass about it. Especially in front of the media . In the bar with your friends? Not so nice, but understandable. When talking to the media and no one asked you about her? Douchey to the nth degree.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Forget that he should be nice, Sean Avery shouldn’t do stuff like this because he won’t be able to pull supermodel trim if they think he’ll ruin their lives after they break up.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

Biting off the nose to spite the face, person who I’m not naming or paying attention to anymore.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think it is tacky and childish as hell, and as I said in the other thread, he doesn’t consider himself sloppy seconds (or the chick he’s apparently with either) so it is either “I’m Avery and all important” or misogyny.

Done as a Star? Well, if Hicks wants him gone anyhow, this’d be as good a reason as any.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Was the stuff Avery said stupid? yes. Was it suspension stupid? probably not. Wrap and I were just chatting and it’s so annoying to me just how inconsistent suspension rules are—it’s like a total crapshoot. sometimes a highstick gets X games, saying stuff gets Y games, and a hit from behind gets Z games, all of which vary depending on what time of day it is and whether people have eaten or had naps or whatever. It’s really, REALLY annoying

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve already said this, but I’ll say it again. I don’t get suspending him, and think it makes the NHL look silly.

But. He’s a douche for saying it, and I’m not going to be okay with it.

As for him being done as a Star, again, only if you were only looking for an excuse to get rid of him anyhow. This isn’t a fireable offence, I don’t think.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not saying he isn’t a douche, I’m saying I don;t understand why the NHL is doing this. Bitchslap him, fine him, but suspension? I’m starting to agree with your “there were looking for an excuse to get rid of him” theory

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nobody gets the NHL suspension policy. Not even the NHL.

I said I’d have fined his ass, but then I’d do that any time he opens his gaping maw.

I think he’s just pissed people off too many times, and they don’t want to take his crap any more. Stuff that wouldn’t get other players in trouble is going to get him in trouble. And to that I say: you made your bed, now lie in it.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

It was a douche move to say something that crude – but he’s been like that for years, and no one in the NHL should be surprised. What did the Stars expect when they signed him? Jerks don’t suddenly turn into angels overnight – especially when being a jerk gets so much attention, and Avery is an attention whore.

It would have been best if everyone just ignored the idiot. Eventually they shut up when they notice they don’t have an audience watching the performance anymore.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Dec 2, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My theory?

They’ve all just reached their breaking point. They’ve alternately ignored or fined/disciplined him for years, and they decided they’d had enough. But instead of getting him for an on ice act of douchebaggery, they jumped at the first thing he did that they didn’t like, regardless of if it was something for them to get worked up over. They look stupid, but they felt they had to act.

The Stars shouldn’t be surprised, but it serves their purpose to act shocked, and so they are. Fake righteous indignation is better than nothing, they figure.

Ignoring him would be the way to go. And know what? I’ma start doing it. Right now.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They’re trying to protect the ‘hockey interview’. How many hockey players actually give interesting interviews? Not many. Hull and Roenick were always pretty outrageous but they were always getting in trouble. Hockey, more than most sports, prides itself in having class. Young guys have it pounded into them by their coaches to wear suits, act humble and give all the credit to their teammates. I think the NHL has it in for Avery because they see him lowering the bar and they don’t want to let that happen.

by Mirinov's Nose on Dec 2, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Avery is pretty much the least classy guy ever, so that could be right.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I could see fining him or something like that but an indefinite suspension? Maybe they’re going after him to make an example?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But who else would say something to the media that is so douchey?

No one.

They just hate him. And they aren’t alone.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the thing is, the NHL thinks of itself as classy, but the NHL is not considered classy AT ALL by other people—the only time it makes any news is when there’s some huge fight (Ottawa v Buffalo last year) or a terrible injury (Zednik anyone?) There’s still that gang of goons mentality out there

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You know that, I know that, most people know that.

But the NHL’s logic doesn’t resemble our earth logic.

Not saying it is right, just saying it probably is.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it’s just so frustrating to me. It’s headdessk inducing

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stop trying to understand them. You never will, and you’ll just end up with a headache.

Smile and nod. It’s what I do.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can still be frustrated, right?

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For sure. That’ll never go away. I’m frustrated, but I just drink to compensate.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

drinking to compensate

it’s how I live

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Then you’ll be fine. Just breathe, drink, and smile.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

…Bell’s suspension for being a drunk…

by dare_ on Dec 2, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

“And now a word from our sponsors”
FIND SOME HOT CHICKS AT THE COORS LIGHT MYSTERY MANSION!

by dare_ on Dec 2, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

TSM-Related

David Bastl got fired today

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Why?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Rogers

did a handfull of cutdowns. A bunch of people from every department got fired today, including a ridiculously large amoutn of people from the Blue Jays

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I see. Am I going to miss the Jays people? And why get rid of lots of Jays people?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ted Rogers death

Probably has a lot to do with the cutbacks on the Jays. Apparently, a good chunk of the Jays sales/marketing staff were laid off, too. Arch, you know if more are coming?

On another note, Bastl wasn’t bad guy. Or at least, he annoyed me far less than the other guys at Sportsnet. Unfortunate.

by bkblades on Dec 2, 2008 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

wiki up

Apologies in advance to LD but in my hyper caffeinated state I created a ppp wiki on pbwiki:

http://pensionplanpuppets.pbwiki.com

send me an email at priznatNOSPAM@gmail.com (remove the nospam part) and I’ll add you on as a writer or editor or whatever!

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ya know what?

that one looks easier to navigate than mine. but I do have a few pages up already

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oh snap, well I was just looking at this one and it does sort of lean heavily towards the “upgrade now to get this!” type of crap.. So perhaps wikidot is the way

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i dunno, we’ll see I guess. PPP is already on mine

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s cool, cancel the emails, every(no)body! :)

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

then again, I’m having trouble finding stuff on mine..

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i ♥ u LD

but i dig LFIV’s wiki setup…

nothing personal

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by blurr1974 on Dec 2, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

pbwiki is kinda sexy with the 2.0 goodness.. I just worry that any of the good features will be all “oh you want that, you gotta PAY!”

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Carter scored his second goal of the night to tie the league lead. Thank god Kaberle didn’t waive his NTC.

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You’re not letting that go any time soon, are you?

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

THE LEAGUE LEAD IN GOALS

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME.

And yeah, it might be nice to have him, but we don’t, so let’s live in the now.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like your style

"Holy crip!! He's a CRAPPLE!!!"

by MapleLeafs85 on Dec 2, 2008 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My style?

Thanks. I’m trying out this new thing where I don’t worry about stuff that should have happened but didn’t. I’m not sure how I like it, because it gives me less to whine about, but we’ll see.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The season’s still early!! Kabs will turn it on!!!

/sobs

by LeafFanInVan on Dec 2, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahahahahaha

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by Chemmy on Dec 2, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, he might. You don’t know.

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by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but if Tampa’s ownership hadn’t nixed the deal Quinn would’ve shipped Kaberle off for Lecavelier years ago.
If Burke somehow manages to not quite trade Kaberle for the next superstar scoring machine I don’t know what I’ll do.

by Mirinov's Nose on Dec 2, 2008 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

kaberle’s a lock for the rocket, slow start or not, everyone knows he is a late bloomer

by Johnny Thunder on Dec 2, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You know what this thread needs? More TWSS.

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

thats what she said

literally.

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by Archimedies on Dec 2, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it needs

MOAR SEXYTIME

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Man Candy!

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you know I was going to post pics of hot girls wearing Leafs jerseys

but they’re all a lotta risque and not worth getting in trouble over

"Holy crip!! He's a CRAPPLE!!!"

by MapleLeafs85 on Dec 2, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

at least

Even my Tlusty picture is less risque than some Leafs female fans photos I’ve seen

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, we did talk about a Girls of PPP calendar…

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by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that we did, so long as it’s the REAL colors and not oink jerseys I think I could sign onto it

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I hate wearing oink jerseys.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There was a girl I knew in high school who had a Detroit Red wings mini dress that just looked like she took a normal jersey and sucked it in for a dress. I loved it

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I really wish

they would make those for all teh teams, I’d so rock a Leafs minidress

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by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh baby, tasty tasty sexy time. I’m in!

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Aren’t they dreamyyyyyyyy

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by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They are dreamy. Barely legal, too young for Mabel dreamy man candy….

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Noooooo. Schenn is 19. Nothing wrong with that….

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by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I know he’s of age, but he’s just so young. And I like ‘em young, so when I’m saying that, you know there’s something wrong.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I seem to never like them my age. I tend to like them older or younger.

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too. But mostly, I seem to go for the younger ones. Don’t know why, except for their tasty, nubile flesh…. and I’m back.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Dec 2, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cuff me baby!

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Was that directed towards Hansen or Schenn ;)

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Dec 2, 2008 9:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Both.

Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.

by wrap around curl on Dec 2, 2008 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Geez you Leafers get pretty rowdy eh?

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by Mr. Plank on Dec 2, 2008 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Leafers get a lot of people rowdy

Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing

by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wendell Clark mustache ride anyone?

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Dec 2, 2008 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t tempt us.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I do! I do vant one!

Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing

by loser domi on Dec 2, 2008 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You better stop jumping on the bed first.

by bkblades on Dec 2, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ok, I’ll be good.

"Hootenanny? Well, it's chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny"

by Mabel on Dec 2, 2008 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey does anyone know where I can

find the Leafs logo in grayscale like a real nice one with shading and all?

"Holy crip!! He's a CRAPPLE!!!"

by MapleLeafs85 on Dec 2, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Greetings Internet Nerds!!!

PREPARE TO FEEL THE PAIN!!!

Seriously though, I’m a fan of Wilson, and I like what the Leafs have done this year. Schenn is a beast, you guys are winning games- a few shootout losses go the other way and a playoff spot isn’t that far out of reach.

Have fun staying up past your bedtime :)

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Dec 2, 2008 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs