Lemaire back to Jersey?
Posted on June 9th, 2009 – 9:38 AMBy Michael Russo
The worst kept secret in hockey — or worst kept speculation in hockey — literally since last winter appears to be coming into fruition. According to CTV in Calgary, Brent Sutter will step down as the coach of the Devils today.
Sutter’s tenure there ended in devastating fashion. In Game 7 back in April, the Carolina Hurricanes went from being 1:20 away from their season ending to ending the season of the Devils with 32 seconds left.
I’d expect that Jacques Lemaire will at least get a phone call to see if he’s interested in returning to Jersey.
Lemaire, who has yet to sign on as a consultant in Tampa for some reason, made it crystal clear after he left Minnesota that he does want to coach again. But he also made it crystal clear that if he ever were to coach again, it has to be for a general manager he has a relationship with. And he said it has to be on the East coast.
Well, there aren’t a lot of options with so many limitations.
Lemaire coached the Devils from 1993-98, winning a Cup there in the lockout-shortened 1994-95 season. He and GM Lou Lamoriello still have great mutual respect for each other, proof by the hour they spent in the stands chatting each other up when the Wild was there in March.
Only time will tell, but this has been my gut feeling from the moment Lemaire said he wanted to coach again after the season finale in Columbus. Just to make clear, this is pure conjecture though.
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You have to wonder if anyone would really go down that road with Lemaire at this point though. Considering that it was costing us top free agent signings due to his style, GMs have to be thinking about that.
This would not be a suprise.
Hope you enjoyed your one season of easier practices Rolston!
More power to Jacque if he can land another head coaching job, although I find it interesting that he demands to coach an Eastern Conference team when his neutral zone trap will prove even more antiquated with eastern hockey than it did in Minnesota.
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Give the cup to jersey. How about a Minnesota New Jersey Lord Stanley ? I do think he will coach New Jersey
Well, stranger things have happened, that’s for sure. As Russo reported, JL and LL have a long-standing relantionship and apparently are tight personally. It would be interesting to see how the move, if it actually happens that is, would be recieved by the players and fans in Jersey. It would be equally interesting to see how future free-agency signings would or wouldn’t be affected for the Devils. Either way, get ready for a lot of snoozy, 2-1 hockey games Devil’s fans. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ………..
From the last blog entry I agree with Stoned’s post and comments about OJ up in Calgary. He sure ended up being a total bust, especially in the playoffs. And IIRC, I believe he had something like 47 points in 52 games for PHX before getting traded. Not bad by any stretch, but not exactly “tearin’ it up” stuff either. Maybe he can follow Iron Mike to his next short-lived, “why did we hire this clown” coaching stop to see if he can bust there as well.
One good thing for Wild fans would come out of a JL hire in Jersey. If it happens we would only have to worry about Gabby potentially signing with 28 other teams instead of 29. I think we could safely rule out the Devils as one of his potential destinations then.
Hey, the old MKVN is back again!! I was getting a tad bit concerned as his posts were sort of starting to look half-a**ed normal the past few days.
What the h*ll is a “Minnesota New Jersey Lord Stanley”?
No, wait….. Forget I asked.
UGH……
I keep thinking about what Ken Hitchcock said about Lemaire after the season finale, basically that if he ever got his hands on a team with some talent he’d win everything.
I think you can make the case that Jersey is that team.
–Geno says: Hey, the old MKVN is back again!! I was getting a tad bit concerned as his posts were sort of starting to look half-a**ed normal the past few days.
Nick in New York just tells him to take his lithium and it seems to work. For awhile.
Considering that it was costing us top free agent signings due to his style, GMs have to be thinking about that.
Lemaire “costing” a team free agents with DR as GM is different from Lemaire “costing” a team free agents with Lou as GM.
Good point Nick. It will be interesting to see.
I may be alone in this, but I often felt like the Wild - trap and all -would have been a top two or three team in the eastern conference the last couple seasons. Their record against the east this season (12-5-1) as an example.
Oh man, this is rich!
Granted I’m sure Eklund feels there’s no such thing as bad press, but it’s great that someone finally quantified what most people think: that the guy is an unscrupulous rumor monger.
At one point weren’t they 11-1 vs the east? Something ridiculous. JL played the way he did with the Wild because he had to in order to stay competitive. Give him a team with some scoring depth like the Devils and you will see more offense while they tend to their defensive responsibilities. Could be a winning combination.
Or maybe Parise and JL would get sideways and we could get the kid to come home.
For every 1 rumor Eklund gets correct, he gets approximately 30 incorrect (457 wrong, 15 right for 3.1%)
That is hilarious. What a doosh.
Thanks for the link Nick. Pretty funny. I mean, we all knew it was bad, but picking a team out of the hat bad? Wow.
Isn’t it the perception that the Devils is the most boring team in East because all they play is the trap? And, its been 14 years since Lemaire last coached there.
So, nothing really changes in New Jersey. Winning but boring hockey is probably better than fast paced losing hockey.
Sorry but I don’t see the point of suffering through 82 borefests a year to get trounced in the first round of the playoffs by more talented teams.
It would be interesting to see how the move, if it actually happens that is, would be recieved by the players and fans in Jersey
what all 15 fans? The devils don’t necessarily draw all that well and they have a brand new building to boot.
i’m with nick. not sure i’d be quick to say it was JL and JL alone that was causing FA’s to not sign here.
Green* and NiNY are correct.
No UFAs signed with the Wild because of the cheap ownership never spending to the cap.
Any other misconceptions I can continue to propagate?
according to ESPN, Dany Heatley wants out of his contract. How would that be for a Fletch’s first big trade?
…upon hearing this rumor, Marty’s GAA jumps for joy, while Brian Rolston mumbles obscenities and kicks a kitten.
gunslinger +1
Heatly would be a huge score for Fletcher, I would have to think.
More talented teams — that was our problem. we weren’t a talented team. We have a handful of talented players but really can’t roll 3 lines that can score at any time. Other teams have 3-4 lines that can score and added depth in the minors to help.
That’s why Fletcher was brought in — to field a more talented team.
Lemaire wrung out all the talent that was in those players and the result was what it was.
Agreed sunshine, Lemaire did the best he could with what we had. I don’t blame Lemaire for our problems but it was time for a change. Defensive hockey was just helping Risebrough keep a job he should have lost years ago and keeping us from drafting top end talent.
JMO - We are not even close to a team that can bid for Heatly. If that rumor is true then Ottawa is going to want the farm since Heatly is part of the big 3 and locked in to a long term contract. We need to be acquiring picks and prospects to rebuild our farm system not going to opposite direction. Look what the “win now” mentality did to Toronto.
Heatly would be a big feather in Fletcher’s hat, but OTT holds all the cards here. They have a high quality player with a long term contract, who (reportedly) wants a trade [I personally do not believe 90% of the hockey information ESPN throwns on their website becuase they have no vested interest in the sport]. The Sens can pretty much name their price, and we do not have enough assets to be the top bidder. A Harding and Pouls package will not get us Heatley.
Funny line over at Puck Daddy:
You could list every ailment from the last season of “House” and it still wouldn’t read as sadly as this rundown of the many injuries of Marian Gaborik(notes). “F-R-A-G-I-L-E … it must be French!”
Here is the website they were referring to:
Goon’s World
Gun: yikes. Sick talent. Star-crossed physiology, though.
A Harding and Pouls package will not get us Heatley.
What is we throw in all the Kuba All Star jerseys we have left 
6GS: lol…maybe the rest of the “Fight to the End” gear too?
What if we throw in all the Kuba All Star jerseys we have left
POTD
Wish I would have typed: What if we throw in all the Kuba All Star jerseys we have left? And yes, if we have to, toss in anything “Fight to the End” related but only as a last resort as we could use it if DR lands in Old Russoville.
Please, please, please, throw in Skoula into any package being shipped to Ottawa for Heatley.
For whatever it’s worth, TSN is also reporting that Heatley has asked for a trade.
While I am most definitely NOT a JL hater by any means, and I agree with Lucky that he did the best he could with what he was given here, I do feel that he and / or the system he played here had a part in why UFA’s chose not to sign here.
Yes, Smug & TooL, as well as the ownership and managment style / philosophy had a LOT to do with it, no question. But the style of play, or the perception of it, was also a part of the reason. That, coupled with the lack of depth and overall talent that a high-profile UFA would have to play with here did as well.
No fagola smiley this time? Umh? Umh?
I keep thinking about what Ken Hitchcock said about Lemaire after the season finale, basically that if he ever got his hands on a team with some talent he’d win everything.
Was thinking the same thing with this Jersey speculation.
Jordin…seriously…get over yourself. (PS: I’m only 34.)
One could look at that injury list for Gaby a bit differently. One might say that all of those injuries were really related to the same physiological issue, which has only recently been diagnosed and corrected.
Of course, one could be wrong. Only time will tell.
I’m gonna be “that” guy just because he deserves it…
Russo - Jordin 22 offends me. Can the powers that be get his IP address blocked?
For the record, Brian Rolston loves JL. And the feeling was, and still is, mutual. Brian leaving the Wild last year had nothing to do with JL. He left because he wanted to sign with the Wings, and would have if they didn’t land Hossa. Hossa was the Wings first choice, Rolston was the backup plan. Wouldn’t it be nice to have those kind of options if you were Fletcher?
Anyone bother to look up Heatley’s cap number yet?
$7.5M hit. Owed $8M per through ‘11-’12 season then $6M for a year, then $5M for a year.
39G, 33A, 82 games = .87 points per game
Just for comparison, Gaborik:
13G, 10A, 17 games = 1.35 points per game
As for Heatly, you sign a guy like that as a FA. It would be a huge mistake to go after Heatly and give up what little young talent (and first round picks) the Wild have. Fletcher will be looking to sign that type of FA in the future, but for now you are only going to see him trading low/mid level players and getting the same in return. I’m talking about the likes of PMB, Hards, Boogy, and Shep. What you get in return is probably much the same. Unless you have a guy like Garth Snows phone number. Then it’s like taking candy from a baby.
Unless you have a guy like Garth Snows phone number.
Or Doug Risebrough’s.
Just to add to the cap hit stats, average games per season:
Gaborik: 62.75 games per season
Heatley: 72.4 games per season
And Heatley missing 51 games in the 03-04 season was due to the car crash. If you take that season out, he’s at 79.3 games per season.
I checked out your website KJ. I love the playlist. I am going to have to check 100 Watt out this summer. You are playing about 5 minutes from my house this weekend, but I will be at the cabin.
I would take a Gabby resign in MN any day of the week, regardless of his injury history. I love to watch the guy.
Please don’t ban my IP Russo. I’ll behave. Kj, please accept my sincere apologies and use as many smileys as you see fit.
Gunslinger-thanks for showing me the error of my ways.
Nick- you too big guy. I’m definitely over myself now.
Good day all.
Keep in mind that if you want a player like Heatly you are going to pay big time, especially when he is under contract for another 5 years. We would have to give up something like Burns & Sheppard/Cuma (depending on which one Ottawa wants more)
Just our luck RET… 
(that one is for you Jordin).
Check us out at Minnesota Music Cafe on the 26th. It’s a great venue and we can use all the help we can get.
I’m finding the lines between the sane people and the crazy people in Russoville are becoming blurred. I feel a little like Alice in Wonderland. Kinda like it, to be honest. Trippy.
We would have to give up something like Burns & Sheppard/Cuma (depending on which one Ottawa wants more)
i dunno. If heatley wants out, then it would be in ottawa’s best interest to move him. doesn’t mean take the first offer through the door but I don’t believe it wise to hold out for the world. dump his salary and move on.
ms:c if it helps, you should always think I’m full of sh!t.
Hmm. If you’re full of sh!t, I’m not sure I wanna know what most everybody else is full of…
New coach yet? Anything?
The Wild could do a sign & trade; Heatly for Gaborik. They could also trade Bouchard and Johnsson for the Heater too…if Ottawa would do that. I wouldn’t personally but one never knows.
The Devs can have JL. I’d rather have a chance at high-end free agents.
Peter Laviolette for Head Coach of the Wild!!
Green,
We’re talking about an All-Star that has asked for a trade (or so the rumor goes) not some Parrish or Penner that a team really wants to dump. Ottawa will get quite a few offers.
Why would Gaby, a pending UFA, participate in a sign and trade deal when he can choose his own team all by himself?
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Hockeydad: because he’s grateful to the State of Hockey for giving him his first chance at the NHL? And because Minnesota is THE marquee destination for all hockey players, and he celebrates that and still feels some pangs of affection for it/us?
Like how Darth/Anakin wanted to look upon his son’s face with his own eyes one more time before he died?
Because he’s dumber than a bag of hammers?
Not saying he is, but that would be a reason.
Because he probably won’t get an equal salary or # of years out on the open market. If the Wild inks him for $7 to $7.5 mil/year for 6-7 years and then moves him to Ottawa, it washes out for both teams. The cap is going down at some point…probably after the 09-10 season. When it does, there will not be the kind of $ available to sign UFAs that there has been. Gabby had better get it while the getting is good.
I want to call for a ban on sign and trade deal discussions unless someone can actually give an example of one in recent NHL history. This is not basketball!
I can’t imagine that there are that many teams who can even consider Heatly. If he wants to go West, I can only think of a handful of teams that could do it, and most of those teams probably won’t give the Sens a stud for him. He has a NTC or NMC or whatever too, so he could be doubly prickish and say he doesn’t want to go to PHX for example.
I think we’re in the running. I would like to see him play with Butch. Not betting on it though.
Jordin: that was a reference to Return of the Jedi, a movie that was released in 1983.
Yes, the year after Uncle Rico lost at state and back before smilies even existed, let alone only applied to you younger set types.
As a matter of fact, “blogs” were called “journals” or, sometimes, “diaries” back then and you didn’t have to have access to electricity in order to read them. Just a trusting friend.
It was a simpler time, but an enriching one, nonetheless.
Michael - awesome work! Thanks.
Another blog site had references to one of my favorite movies “This is Spinal Tap”. Wow, the off-season really brings up odd recollections.
IF Gaby can get $7M (he was paid $7.5M this year) for next season, I can’t see how it will be fore 6-7 years.
Honestly, even allowing for the GM that’s willing to pay the “Rangers Premium” how in the world could you justify that kind of term for someone with the injury history Gaby has?
Did we ever determine if he will qualify for an incentive-based deal even though he’s not a rookie or 35-years old or whatever?
oops….golf on the brain apparently.
Two teams I can think of in the west that have the assets and the cap space -
Edmonton
Los Angeles
Just my thoughts but who knows, he might have a specific team he has requested. TSN did say he asked to be traded out west.
Ah, the good old days.
Re: JL. It has been too easy for folks to always tag him with the off side trap he invented. Truth is, he always had that in his bag but adapted to the players he had.
For some time we played as a very fast team with some talent. DR went for talented players. Then the Anaheim series, DR, TT etc decided we needed to be bigger and tougher. If you look, it was after those decisions that the draft choices disappeared in bad trades, that draft picks had not much to do with scoring or talent and the talent level on the team went down. We never became Philadelphia and certainly not the Wings. But JL did more than anyone could with the disappearing talent he had. If MG had played half a year I expect ownership would have had different feelings.
I know, kj, they ruled.
Because he’s dumber than a bag of hammers?
LOL - That’s about what it would take….
We’re talking about an All-Star
oh yeah, right. just like kuba or nick boynton.
heatley is a good player. if he wants out of ottawa then it would be in ottawa’s best interest to move him and not wait for a first round pick and and “all-star” in return. They could get that offer but as mentioned there are not that many in the cap era that can afford it.
Am I banned yet? Whew!
Thanks for the info nick. I’m not sure why you provided all that but who cares, right?
You guys here are alright by me!
What a fun group.
i don’t think the wild can trade for heatley but i also do not think ottawa will get a king clancey’s ransom for him either. they should get a number 1 and a 3rd liner.
ottawa might be motivated to accept a couple picks or a salary some team wants to move as they are in transition.
“oh yeah, right. just like kuba or nick boynton.”
Ha ha, wow just wow.
Yeah poor Ottawa. It’s going to be so hard to dump that albatross contract. Nobody wants a sniper with back to back 50 goal seasons.
TSN did say he asked to be traded out west.
without taking cap space into consideration, how scary would he be with the Sedins? They already cycle really well and with players considerably below Heatley’s calibre on the other wing….
or on a line with Iginla? Holy cow.
Nobody wants a sniper with back to back 50 goal seasons
geez i’m an idiot. here i thought heatly was some punk 3rd liner
when pronger wanted out of edmonton the ducks gave up a 1st, a conditional first, 2nd, smid and Lupol
the conditional pick was if the ducks made the cup finals. so it was really a 1st, 2nd and 2 players. non-all star caliber players
i think this is a fair comparison for what ottawa could expect for heatley. again, i don’t think DB and a 3rd will pry him out of ottawa.
Heh, maybe Heatley wants to play for Detroit, too.
“I would take a Gabby resign in MN any day of the week, regardless of his injury history. I love to watch the guy.”
Agreed, as long as we get the Gabby that played the final 10-15 (for his FA contract) and not the Diva that disappears when he gets bored (see last years playoffs)
Ok buddy.
Can I ask why you seem to think he has absolutely zero trade value? Just want to stir the pot?
….final 10-15 of this season (for his FA contract) and not the…
“Another blog site had references to one of my favorite movies “This is Spinal Tap”. ”
*Nigel Tufnel finishes playing a song on the piano*
Rob Reiner: That’s a lovely melody. What do you call it?
Nigel: It’s called Lick my Love Pump.
Wild on twitter:
Wild Assistant GM Tommy Thompson will talk about the NHL Draft with Gary Green Wednesday afternoon on XM Radio at 2:05 p.m. (CST).
Jordin
Glad to see you finally are fitting in
Thanks Jonsey… Will put that on my calendar to go sit in the car tomorrow at 2. 
will i care?
Anywhere but here, man.
NiNY and Kevin in PA: you both have mail…
Jordin: There are ways…and then there are ways. You’ll figure it all out soon enough. Be kind. We like hockey also.
Jonsey: Gary Green interviewing TT is going to be the biggest fluff piece of the summer. Softball tourney.
WRT: I’m just the messenger
I agree it don’t think it’ll have much substance.
Ian Faith: The Boston gig has been cancelled…
David St. Hubbins: What?
Ian Faith: Yeah. I wouldn’t worry about it though, it’s not a big college town.
SotB & Pewterschmidt: awesome. The blog writer had short video clips posted with his hockey blog. OOOOH. He owns the deluxe edition of the movie. What a guy!
cold sores. pods. exploding drummers.
one more thing then I am watching some game tonight. the game might be important. …knowing not all of you like AD, but the TIST reference is worth your time.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2009/06/08/odds-and-ends/
well ottawa needs a goalie, and he have a really good backup/young goalie….there is the main piece.
ottawa also needs some defensive help….we have kimmy or zidlicky readily available…trade them both…then they have about 7-8 mil in expiring contracts that turn into cap space(wont happen but a guy can dream)….I’m also pretty sure houston has a solid d-prospect we can part with (any one but cuma)…if they want another prospect instead….shep is expendable…certainly fletch would have to make another trade if that were the case.
next years draft is supposedly bad, so we can offer one from there (conditional on west finals…maybe)
I know Fletch likes his picks, and who doesn’t, but to get a really good forward in his prime…..that would be awesome…..
butch/Koivu/Heatly
Brunette/Koivu/Mittens
Nolan/Belanger/(insert solid f/a winger)
Fritzy/Shepard/Clutterbuck
the free agent has to have some speed, but it would be nice to have some power as well…..the team listed has some toughness issues (except for nolan and clutter)….i’d still love gionta…
Another terrible secret… Ray Emery has all but been announced as the new Flyers goalie.
News conference tomorrow.
You people are incredible. “It’s the system, it’s the system!” turns into “well, he did the best he could.” Make up your mind! We should sign Lemaire!!!!
Listen JL will be missed
When the team hits a low and neeeds to rebound
Injuries are at a high
The team is not playing as well as it could
Wow. Just sensational hockey tonight! I hope you all caught the game.
Hey Kev, go Pens!!!
Yes, I did. Heckuva game. Go Pens.
Amazing stuff, boys. Great hockey. Man, I love that we’re squeezing every last drop out of the season. Now if game 7 will just go to like 5 overtimes…
nah, go Wings!
Tonight was a good night for hockey. Guys, thanks for one more night of hockey.
incredible game……that end was tense…..
cooke is playing smart hockey…..I am thinking he might have finaly gotten the bertuzzi out of his system…..
either team could win, I don’t care who…..I just hope next game was as good as this one.
What the h*ll is a “Minnesota New Jersey Lord Stanley”?
You see, some teams DO IN FACT play past April. In fact, some really good teams not only play in May, but also into early to mid June…like right now.
—cooke is playing smart hockey—
CookeSux. I suppose you could call getting away with almost taking Datsyuk’s head off with an elbow smart.
Pierre Maguire If I hear him say Datsuk one more time, I’m going to urk. I had to mute half into the third.
Hossa Way to bring it in the finals stud. Must be a Slovak thing. Put ‘em with Gaby and Demitra and you might come up with half a heart.
Hockey can be over now. I’d hang around a few minutes to watch the Wings skate the SC, but if its the Pens and I’ll admit they would have earned it, the tube goes blank at the horn.
Happy Birthday G Bettman. He got his wish. Game 7. Too bad everybody is on summer vacation at the beach.
I am not impressed with Leopolds lack of respect for DR and JL. You made a change that was neccessary, great ! You did not back DR and I am sure he seen the writing on the wall and that effected his job performance
Mister Leopold I am sure DR worked his butt off and he did a good job. Respecting him is the right thing to do
Leipold: Obviously, it has been an interesting year, and it has been a lot of fun. Still, not making the playoffs is not acceptable. It’s not acceptable from a fan standpoint. We have too good a team. Once you’re in the playoffs, anything can happen.
Next year, that’s really our hope. In terms of how much more fun can it be, it can be a lot more fun. The kind of general manager that we have now, with Chuck, I think he’s going to go out and get the same kind of coach — one who believes in up-tempo, who has the kind of belief that we have, and you build the team around that.
[…] Jacques Lemaire could return to coach the Devils. Former Devil player, current assistant coach John MacLean is also in the coaching mix, which is kind of funny since MacLean didn’t get along with Lemaire when he played for him. A system-oriented coach like Lemaire would be a step back for a Devils team that often thrived under Sutter’s uptempo, aggressive system. I hate to see the Devils walk away from a coaching direction that seemed to be paying off. […]
Ah, there’s (at 12:07) the MKIA we all know and… um… yeeaaahh….
I had to sign on RE Devils’ coaching carousel redux: Laconic Lemaire joins mercurial Lamoriello with all the clamor of lilting l’s languishing on the lips of fans breathlessly longing for memories of past-wedded lives and the SC! While JL could win it again, it’s hard for me to see how JL would improve the GF and GAA under Suter the last two years. Also, will John MacLean ever get his coaching chance with NJ, a guy who won the cup in ’95 with JL and then another there in ’03? Probably not. I like the sound of Laviolette and Lamoriello even better. Don’t you?
Now if game 7 will just go to like 5 overtimes
indeed. that way i’ll get to see some of it.
Too bad everybody is on summer vacation at the beach.
isn’t the digital cutover on friday? the league will miss out on all those “challenged” TV users who can’t figure the conversion out.
Hossa Way to bring it in the finals stud. Must be a Slovak thing. Put ‘em with Gaby and Demitra and you might come up with half a heart.
And even less of a groin.
—the league will miss out on all those “challenged” TV users who can’t figure the conversion out.—
I wonder what G Bettman’s strategy is for that demographic.
KJ you raise a good point about Gaby and Hossa. Ironically both are available in free agency. For Detroit and Pitt they have stars already, but the Wild dont, so what do you do ?
Agreed with everyone who thought that was a great hockey game last night. Scintillanting back and forth, tons of skating, great goaltending…man would that game have been different if one of the teams had been this year’s Wild.
G*: The digital cutover is at 11:59 PM Friday night, so yes, if the game goes to 3 OT’s (or something like that) I suppose some will be so-o-o brain-dead as to forget that the change is coming. Of course, most hockey fans are already on satellite or cable, both of which are unaffected by the signal change.
Maybe Bettman will sponsor a ‘digitally challenged’ night where those not smart enough to have done it themselves will have the materials given to them…
Anyone willing to bet on the Slovakian Olympic hockey team in Vancouver next winter? (Yeah, right.)
NiNY: That game would have never happened if one of the teams had been this year’s Wild.
And, JMO, I don’t think we’ve seen the best of the Red Wings yet. They can still play better (the Pens played better than I have seen, BTW).
Game 7 Friday night should be something to see…
Question for everyone posting here. How do you guys get so, “hockey smart”? I thought i knew about hockey, but some of you are way over my head. Please throw me a bone here. I love the wild and hockey and want to be more involved. Where are you getting your information? Any great books I could read. What hockey websites should I be reading? Any help would be appreciated.
Entertaining game last night… not only for the game itself but for the fact that two jock loving dumbasses decided to get into a shouting match in the middle of the bar. It was pretty hilarious. The Pens fan was being loud and obnoxious and the Wings fan tried to ‘put him in his place’. I said to stop the talking and throw a punch… couple of pansies call themselves hockey fans… pshaw.
I said to stop the talking and throw a punch
good on ya, Austin! Way to keep ‘em honest…anything worth doing…
Well, MBS, it all started as a young girl growing up in East Texas, a big Ken Dryden poster on my wall…
Okay, no it didn’t.
Man, I’m itching to go play some puck this afternoon.
Spotted a Burnzie doppelganger at Chick-fil-a this morning. Looked just like him but with all his teeth. Couldn’t tear my eyes away from him. Rawr. Drove a mobile paper shredding truck. Hawt AND recycles. Sweet.
Hawt AND recycles.
LOL
Spotted a Burnzie doppelganger at Chick-fil-a this morning. Looked just like him but with all his teeth. Couldn’t tear my eyes away from him. Rawr. Drove a mobile paper shredding truck. Hawt AND recycles. Sweet.
Only you, Ms. C…only you. 
You know you love me…
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