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Around SBN: Miikka Kiprusoff Wins 300th Game, Buffalo Crushes Boston

In case you weren't aware

The Sens are really good.

Jeff and I would like to welcome you all to join us in celebrating the best opening of an NHL season in history.  Well... except for Leaf fans of course.  Nothing ruins a good party like guests crying into their beers.  I'd uninvite Duck fans too, but technically you have to exist to be worth mentioning.

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fucking fuck
in a couple of years, the flyers will kill you guys..
FREE ADAM JONES

by dbroncos31 on Nov 6, 2007 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

but yeah,
congrats on a the best opening of alltime....

well beat you in the playoffs

FREE ADAM JONES

by dbroncos31 on Nov 6, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks
I have been really impressed with the Flyers turn around.  I didn't think that Briere would have that big of an impact, but it's nice to see him prove me wrong.  I've missed the days of the Sens-Flyers rivalry (poor Roman Cechmanek)

by ningwers on Nov 6, 2007 9:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I thought they were on strike?
When life gives you scurvy, make lemonade.

by Mariner John on Nov 6, 2007 9:36 PM PST reply actions  

No
Those are writers

by Robert on Nov 6, 2007 11:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Sounds like the '01 Mariners.
What do I look like, a guy who's not lazy?

by Rollo Tomasi on Nov 6, 2007 9:46 PM PST reply actions  

Wait
But you're a Mariners fan.
Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Nov 6, 2007 11:44 PM PST up reply actions  

The Mariners know what they're doing
what they're doing just happens to be stupid.

by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 6, 2007 11:48 PM PST up reply actions  

At the Sens-Rangers game I went to earlier
Whch was my first NHL game, the Sens scored 3 goals in 52 seconds, which was a team record. Even not being a hockey fan, I found it impressive.

by Fett42 on Nov 7, 2007 7:31 AM PST reply actions  

Gretzky did that by himself once.
I was so spoiled growing up near Edmonton.

by Llewdor on Nov 7, 2007 10:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Wayne Gretzky
at the peak of his career Wayne Gretzky was the best team-sport athlete ever, bar none.  And I include Michael Jordan in that.

I'm so jaded these days that I don't really passionately care about much, sporting-wise, but to this day I count myself fortunate that I got to see Wayne Gretzky play in person several times.

I also got to sit right next to the Coyote bench during his first year as coach there, which was almost cooler - there was WAYNE EFFING GRETZKY, about three feet from me.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 10:56 AM PST up reply actions  

I read an entertaining piece once about that.
It was written at the time of Michael Jordan's first retirement, discussion whether he warranted being included in the list of the very best atheletes of all time, and it was written in the style of thse existing members of the club discussing with MJ whether he was worthy.

At one point, Jordan turns to the little guy (Gretzky) and asks why HE deserves to be there if Jordan doesn't.

GRETZKY: Because I hold the records.
JORDAN: Which records?
GRETZKY: All of them.

There's a list of those records at http://www.nhl.com/history/gretzky.html.  It includes such amusing records as Most Assists in One Game by a Rookie...

Seven.

by Llewdor on Nov 7, 2007 11:38 AM PST up reply actions  

That's awesome
I wasn't aware that the NHL put this page together - flipping through some of those records is pretty amazing...
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 12:36 PM PST up reply actions  

The best part is the listing of who's next
Not necessarily second, but next.  For example:

Most Points in a Single Season: 215
Next (fifth): Mario Lemieux

Gretzky doesn't just hold the record; he holds spots 1, 2, 3, and 4.

by Llewdor on Nov 7, 2007 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Hockey???
When Canada is dead and gone, there'll be no more Celine Dion!
district = denmark

by MarinerintheDistrict on Nov 7, 2007 2:27 PM PST reply actions  

That's the best argument
for eliminating a nation that I've ever heard.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 2:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Unfortunately she won't be gone.
She'll just infect Las Vegas instead.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I know.
I was down there earlier this year, and her face was everywhere (ugh).
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 3:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I just wanted to make sure
that MarinerInTheDistrict was clear, so noone went off and bombed Ottawa in a Deon-driven rage.

by ningwers on Nov 7, 2007 3:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Good call.
It's a shame really. I love going to Vegas, but being constantly bombarded with images of people like Celine Dion, Rita Rudner and other losers takes some of the fun out of it.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Last time I stayed at the Luxor
I had to deal with a 40-foot tall billboard of Carrot Top.  Which may actually be worse than Celine Dion.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 4:16 PM PST up reply actions  

OUCH!
I think you might be right. That's pretty horrible.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

There was not only the massive billboard
but his pic was in ALL the elevators, and also on my room key.  I'm fairly sure he was also delivering room service and valet parking.  Or maybe it just seemed that way.

If it wasn't for the vast quantities of alcohol that were consumed that weekend, I would have been really annoyed at all the Carrot Topness.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 4:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I stayed at the New York New York.
All the posters there were thankfully for either their St. Patricks Day bash, or for the Cirque Du Soleil show Zumanity that plays there(which I saw, and it was awesome!).
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Just a tip
never ride the NYNY roller coaster at 11AM when you're hung over after 15+ hours of drinking.

Didn't actually puke, but I didn't feel right the rest of the day.  Until the booze started flowing again, that is.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Nov 7, 2007 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Speed the Ride is brutal
when you're hungover as well. But I found that hair of the dog cured that pretty well.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, MarinerInTheDistrict
I actually just moved out to the DC area.  Any recommendations for bars to watch M's games?

by ningwers on Nov 7, 2007 3:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I lived in DC
while I was at school, so for most of the time I couldn't go to bars. Then by the time I could, I had saved enough money through something the NCAA might frown on to buy a nice tv and the Extra Innings package, so I didn't go to the bars to watch the games. I never found a bar that was a Mariners bar, but depending on where you live, I could give you some tips for sports bars. What area do you live in?
district = denmark

by MarinerintheDistrict on Nov 8, 2007 3:01 AM PST up reply actions  

I live up in Rockville
But I work down at the World Bank, so anything on the Red Line would be great.

by ningwers on Nov 8, 2007 7:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Hey
So I asked some buddies back in DC and they said the place we went (when we did go to a bar) has closed. It was a good place called Willie and Reeds. I will ask around some more and figure out some new places. As for now, I would say ESPN zone is a good place. They have a bar area so you can go with a co-worker or friend and chill, you don't have to get a meal. Plus they got a ton of TVs. The only bad thing is the food is expensive.
district = denmark

by MarinerintheDistrict on Nov 10, 2007 2:14 AM PST up reply actions  

Hmmm.
And no Mike Myers, Pam Anderson...
"I restore a sense of childlike wonder to people's lives; you give them Zunes and Vista." -- Fake Steve Jobs to Borg employees

by PositivePaul on Nov 7, 2007 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

One of these things is not like the other.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:30 PM PST up reply actions  

One you can enjoy with your GF in the room,
the other, not so much?
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmm...
I don't know about you, but I can enjoy Pamela Anderson with my girlfriend in the room. I think I'd prefer it.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Librocrats GF, or Pam Anderson?
Just kidding. I don't think I'd go as far as to say hideous, but she's not in my top ten.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Not mine either
But I wouldn't turn her away.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't kick her out of bed
for eating crackers, that's for sure.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Especially if that was what I named it
...what?
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Buxom blondes really don't work for me
I don't udnerstand the fascination with them either.

by Graham MacAree on Nov 7, 2007 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Ha
I'm attracted to Chinese women, so I suppose I agree, but that doesn't mean I think she's hideous.  
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Meh
Over-exageration of all the things I find unattractive in a woman, more or less.

And weirdly, I'm half Chinese and yet not attracted to Asians at all.

by Graham MacAree on Nov 7, 2007 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

No cause for me
I don't hold any of those stupid stereotypes.  I just think they're hot.  People like Redheads, and I think they're awful looking.  Blonds... meh.  Depends. I don't think Pamela Anderson is ugly.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I seem to gravitate towards brunettes myself,
but that doesn't mean I don't find other women attractive. It's a package deal more than any one asset if you ask me.
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed
But I think that's true for most people.  It's like preferences.  I enjoy looking at Asian women more because I find them, on average, more attractive. Doesn't mean that an unattractive woman is attractive or that I'll pass over a hot caucasian woman or anything.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

I do know one guy who will only date blondes,
and they have to be between 21 - 31 years old.

Of course he's almost 50, out of shape, and not very well off, so he's very lonely.

I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Well
That statement excludes creepy old men, idiots, and perverts, I think.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:53 PM PST up reply actions  

That describes my buddy
pretty much to a "T".
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

You misspelled "Brilliant"
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 5:10 PM PST up reply actions  

ya
The hottest brunettes>>>>>the hottest blondes

by redwolf75 on Nov 7, 2007 5:09 PM PST up reply actions  

And my girlfriend was hot.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Umm.. Was??
As in "she used to be my girlfriend, and she's hot, but she's not my GF anymore", or as in "she's still my GF, but God has she turned ugly"?
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Option A
We broke up last August when she moved to Boston for graduate school. She's still hot.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Congrats she's still hot,
and sorry you broke up?
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:44 PM PST up reply actions  

It was my choice/idea
So no need. But thanks.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

By the way
I was hoping you'd make that joke, and I still found it funny.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Gig for Bean.
I left myself open for that one, didn't I?
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I am probably the only rangers fan
who found this absolutely hysterical.

"Marek Malik has back spasms..."

by PShwa on Nov 7, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

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