Game 64: Sens v. Leafs
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 1:30 PM EDT
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators, Mar 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
He's back, everyone! Martin Gerber is back! I say we give him a welcome as warm as that we gave Patrick Lalime on Saturday night. (EDIT: Damn, apparently he'll be backup tonight. At least he'll be used to it, even if it'll be the other bench.)
Seriously, though, isn't this the most messed up situation we could have imagined for Gerber? I would have been less surprised if he had been demoted to Elmira of the ECHL. I would have been less surprised if he was traded to Calgary for a fourth-round draft pick. I would have been less surprised if he got in a fight with Binghamton's equipment manager after he was offered a baseball cap. So messed up.
That picture, though, is almost rewarding. I hope he keeps his Sens mask and equipment all season long.
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Sounds like Schubert is dressing tonight
and Kuba is game time with a flu.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, really?
Effing flu. Neil probaby gave it to him…
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schubert on defense, this is going to be fun...
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha...
One bad Schubie pinch, and Toronto scores. This guy’s unlucky.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good news, from my POV, is that if we win,
yay, we beat Toronto. If we lose, yay, better draft pick for us and worse draft pick for the Leafs.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts too.
Unfortunately it’s the same for Toronto fans.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh thank god, 1200 is back.
Couldn’t take listening to the Leaf feed much longer.
Ahhh, comforting commercials.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These are without a doubt the worst announcers I've ever heard
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in hockey, right?
I mean, Steve Physioc? Hawk Harrelson?
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MORTGAGE BROKERS OTTAWA... DOT COM
—sigh— I have every radio ad memorized
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First period was terrible.
So was the first 15 minutes of the second.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEATLEY NEEDS TO AIM BETTER!
…what?
He does.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's time to put the game on mute...
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I'm basically talking to myself here, but man,
skiing on fresh powder and skating on fresh ice are two of the greatest feelings in the world. I find nothing like traveling at 20+ mph with absolutely no sound or appreciable friction.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly's valuable?
He’s got some things to work on. Like getting away from coverage.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foligno has looked a lot better since Clouston came in.
His development should really help out next year.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree whole-heartedly.
I think he wasn’t quite getting a full shot under Paddock or Hartsburg; Clouston’s come in and he’s giving new guys a shot. Maybe Nikulin’s criticisms from last year were slightly adept.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leafs won't fall for the spin-a-rama, Gord?
Well, our PP is screwed then.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it legal to maim Leaf fans booing Alfie in SBP?
If not, why?
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Four words that always make me happy
Hit on Darcy Tucker
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AAAALLLLLFFFFIIIIIEEEEE!!!!!
Suck it, haters!
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
SUCK UTERUS LEAFS
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Line juggle, Alfie down to 2nd line with Fisher and Foligno, Shannon up to first line.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a seat and enjoy the penalty, Winchester
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You got a problem with Winnie?
That was a stupid play on the guy who turned; Winnie was committed to that hit long before, and it could have been a lot more devastating.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I love Winnie
I just didn’t want him to run over and punch the Leaf after we’d already got the PP
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another lazy assist from Spezza.
God I cannot wait for him to be traded.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Through 2, Schubert with 4 hits and 4 shots (0 on goal)
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still think that with a name like that
He should be fronting a boy band or something
by Graham on Mar 9, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schubert's so frustrating...
He’s a good skater, a good shooter, and a good hitter, he just makes poor decisions and can’t hit the net.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that one good goal he scored once
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I remember what it looked like but I don't remember when where or if it happened
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First goal of NHL career was scored against Gerber.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After this season is over, do you think we can hire Gerber to play goal for a SSS/LL hockey meet up?
How cathartic would that be?
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up there with getting to elbow Chris Pronger in the head repeatedly
In fact I assume that’s a lot like heaven
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MURDER MURDER MURDER MURDER POWERDRILL
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going more eye for an eye
but that’s good too
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching a replay of Game 3 the other day and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do replays of championship losses never lose their resonance,
but replays of victory will?
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It better be the Sens of Ms first.
If my first championship is the Seahawks, that would be the lamest possible.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sens or Ms*
Because football is my least favorite sport among sports that I have a rooting interest in.
It would be great, don’t get me wrong, but it would be satisfying. Ms win and it’s vindication for two decades of toil. Sens win and I just flip out because I wouldn’t have to cover it day-to-day.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We won that game and it's the only game I choose to remember
FUCK PRONGER’S FUCK
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Rangers, come back and then lose in OT.
I want 2 points for the Whalers and 1 for the Rangers.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better odds the Habs miss the playoffs, then.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My goals for the rest of the season, in order of importance:
1. High draft pick for Sens
2. Habs miss playoffs
3. Ducks miss playoffs
4. Leafs finish 9th in East
5. Pens miss playoffs
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to tell Comrie that a proper hit has both a first and a second half
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Hillary Duff would appreciate that advice.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to tell Comrie to get in the freakin' game
If Kelly-Regin-Comrie is going to have success, Comrie needs to be more dynamic.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ran into a Leafs fan at Fry's yesterday who told me to burn my Ottawa shirt
This came two weeks after a homeless Ducks fan made fun of my jersey.
Who knew San Diego was such a hockey hotbed?
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Phillips : offense :: this analogy : complete
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear the announcers get off on discussing the Sens' flaws
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you could combine Ryan Shannon and Brian Lee you'd have a pretty good player
I don’t mean combine their talents. I mean actually combine them.
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What? Just because they're both Americans they should be combined into one person?
I’m tired of you marginalizing the talents of US-born hockey players, Jeff.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like beating the Leafs
Missing playoffs sucks as much as a referee getting hurt.
I got nothing today except for this:
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The M's maybe
Not this year for the Sens though. Don’t make me get my hopes up
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no room on this wagon for wet blankets
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually that could be pretty useful in case of fire
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The wagon is made of wet blankets
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another thing we seem to not be in danger of
>:(
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt the Sens wagon is in danger of catching fire...
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that it will result in Robert burning down Scotia Bank Place?
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else see the sign last game?
“NEVER GIVE IN! NEVER SURRENDER!”
I didn’t understand the sign; why stir up old memories?
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Auger down!
That’s what you get for hating on the Sens.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Kelly hits like he's pushing a bookcase
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The comeback AI in this game is annoying
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anything happened in this period?
I feel like my life just skipped 15 minutes.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first witnessed illegal stick penalty
I’m excited.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kelly needs to take his shot aim off manual.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly should set his shot aim to Alfredsson
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw that feature.
Everyone should change their shot settings to the Alfredsson setting.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I set the shot settings to Phillips one time but I kept scoring on myself by accident
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
>:(
I see you’ve learned to laugh through the tears
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I set the shot settings to Jason Smith and the game went to practice mode without a puck on the ice
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that game. My daughter was born that day
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird, I had a thought not 4 hours ago
that I could name my first son Daniel Alfred, and then my grandson would be Daniel Alfred’s son.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He could name his son Hugo or Loui.
… because he’d be Daniel Alfred’s son’s son.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually have and play that game according to season b/c I no longer have time to play marathon sessions
I’m in 13th place after the 2nd patch (game got harder) and I might miss the playoffs.
Pathetic, I know.
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have never loved a video game more
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite part is all the high ratings for players that I dislike.
Goodbye Gerber, Mez, Schubert
Hello Chara, Sedin, Sedin
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the way they talk about Gerber in that game
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't know.
He lasted 0 games as part of my franchise.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gerber for Leclaire
Seriously, I did that a few months ago in 2K9.
I also traded Heatley for Lidstrom and the Mule.
by PeterR on Mar 9, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's awesome, the patch made it so much better
Binghampton will make the playoffs for me this year for sure. I can play through while I watch Kenji Johjima pop out to third all April.
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, I worked out my new best case scenario.
Phoenix fails and they move to Hamilton, then Nashville finally drops below 14K in attendance and get bought up by Ballmer and associates, who renovate the Key and move the Preds to Seattle.
THEREBY MAKING OUR AHL TEAM THE ALMIGHTY ADMIRALS!!
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer they just take over the T-Birds moniker
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHL, not NHL.
Also, The T-Birds aren’t going anywhere.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how that works considering New York.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops a doodle
May’s stick has seemed awfully illegal tonight.
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Kelly really wanted that empty netter
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel cheated the game I bought tickets for at the 2010 Olympics here turned out to be
Germany vs Finland
by Tony S on Mar 9, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's still a win against the Leafs.
There may not be a cherry on top, but this sundae is delicious.
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like cherries anyway
Clouston for Jesus!
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does that mesh with Alfie, theologically speaking?
by ningwers on Mar 9, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I humbly request that Tony S be banned
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spez with a TK, 0 giveaways.
I cannot find any site that tallies them over the season though, but I have the feeling that his whoopsiness is overstated.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spezza has 57 takeaways (12th in NHL) and 71 giveaways (t6th in NHL)
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you get this?
And yeah, that doesn’t seem too bad to me.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch, Jason Smith.
In fact, ow, our whole defense except Campoli and Android.
by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Corvo has more takes than gives
I don’t get it.
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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