Kiss Cam couple for 7th Fan Update and un-good math
Inside of last weekend’s Sunday Thrasherville Times, I mentioned the elderly couple that so often appears on the Kiss Cam during the game and suggested they be the ones who are awarded this year’s 7th Fan Award. Since then, many of you have posted comments, send e-mails to me and have stopped me at Philips prior to the Coyotes game to express your support for this concept…and I thank you very much for your support in this endeavor.
Recently, even the boys over at the Blueland Chronicle have climbed aboard this movement and have voiced their opinions in favor of seeing this lovely couple given such an honor.
Well, here’s an “Operation Kiss Cam Couple” update for you…I have obtained the names of the two. They are T.R. and Maria Benning.
Now, from what I understand, in order for them…or anyone else, for that matter…to win the award, they have to write an essay explaining why. Here is a link that you can use to get all the info on that. I’ve been told essays can be written on the behalf of others, but I’m wiling to bet those two wouldn’t seek such spotlight for themselves. Therefore, it has to be done by others…that would be me and that would be you.
So, if you are one of the many who have told me you like the idea of them being this year’s winner…well, you know what to do.
I thank you in advance for your efforts and support. Let’s make this happen gang and give us all something special to look forward to on April 10.
And Speaking of April 10…
That of course is the 82nd and final game on this season’s Thrashers schedule and the Pittsburgh Penguins will be in town that night. This will also be the last game the Thrashers will play, in my opinion, until the 2010-11 campaign gets under way next fall.
They currently sit in 10th place on the Eastern Conference with 69 points and have 13 games left to play. Boston currently holds the 8th and final playoff spot in the east with 74…they also have 13 games remaining.
Now, despite this…a few of you have told me that there is still a chance that, if the Thrashers get hot, they could still squeak in to the playoffs. And while I admire such enthusiasm and “never-say-die” spirit…let me sit you down in a nice, comfy chair, put on some, soothing music, pour you a warm cup of herbal tea, light some mood candles and see if I can’t talk you down in a way that’ll soften the landing.
See, the Bruins are currently playing at a rate that would land them at 88 points. So, since we lose any tiebreaker with them, we would need to set the benchmark at 89 points to qualify for post-season play. That would mean Atlanta would have to go 10-3 the rest of the way to top Boston…assuming they go only 7-5 in their remaining games.
Oh…and the Rangers, who are currently between the Thrashers and the Bruins, would also have to finish with no more than 89 points. That would mean they couldn’t play any better than 9-2-1 in their final 12…which I don’t think would be an issue. But again, that is all predicated on the Thrashers going 10-3.
Therefore, as you can see…the math simply paints a very un-good picture for Thrasherville.
Now…let me take this a step in the opposite direction. Right now, with the team at 69 points, they have to earn more than 7 in their last 13 matches in order to better their 76-point performances of the last to seasons. If they go only 3-9-1 down the stretch…that’s exactly where they would wind up.
Look at the schedule folks…the five games in April will see us play Pittsburgh twice, Washington twice and New Jersey. Between now and then there are a pair of games with Philly, who are currently jockeying for playoff position and could land anywhere from 5th through 8th…one with the Bruins, who we have already discussed…and tonight’s matchup with Ottawa, who at this time sit in fifth place in the east with a record of 37-28-5 but are only 3 points behind Buffalo for the Northeast Division lead.
There are but four “softies” left of the schedule. Two with Toronto, who we beat 4-3 in the last matchup but spanked us 5-2 the last time faced off in Toronto…and two with Carolina, who completely shut us down 4-0 two Sunday’s ago. If I’m not mistaken, in the six games played between Atlanta and Carolina, the road team has always come out with the win.
Finding eight points in that pack in and of itself could be a tall order…finding 20 would be even tougher.
Go on now…sit back and sip on your tea. I’ll turn up the music and leave you to deal with this.
And Finally…
Sunday the Thrashers play the tail end of their back-to-back weekend series with the Philadelphia Flyers…and that might be a nice evening to get on out to TJ’s to view the game. Also, let me know if you’re interested in doing the same on Friday night April 9 when they play up in D.C. It’ll be the last away game of the year.
TJ’s is located at 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, located just north of the River in Fulton County. Their phone number is 770-552-7700.
Hope to see you all there before we begin out 6-month long offseason.
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Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
9:59 am
Rawhide, while I am in the pessimist camp like you, I must correct you on a couple o’ things. We currently reside in 10th place one silly point ahead of Tampa. Also, last time we played Toronta, we beat them in dramatic fashion by a count of 4 to 3. Although they did beat us soundly at the ACC by a resounding 5 to 2 margin. Oh yeah, we probably wouldn’t have beaten TOR if not for the heroics of some guy named Ko-VAL-chook. Lastly, I think we have a good shot at beating Ottawa as they could not be playing any worse…no worse than us even. 1 – 5 – 1 in their last 7 games with only 9 GF and 22 GA. Must be the Andy Sutton factor dragging them back down into the depths of futility!
BTW, did any one happen to see Andy out around town last night? He was probably painting the town BLUE!
Paul Culpepper
March 18th, 2010
10:01 am
Currently in 10th, not 11th
TableHockey
March 18th, 2010
10:01 am
[setting down my tea] I fully agree with you Rawhide.
Kills me because on paper this team should have made the post-season – but the last skid cost the team dearly. The Bruins, Flyers and even Ranger’s schedules aren’t too bad the rest of the way. Just not enough room to make up the gap.
Oh and for the next time – I prefer two cubes of sugar in my tea.
Savannah Blueland Fan
March 18th, 2010
10:10 am
If the herbal tea and mood candles do not work, break out the bullhorn and the taser. We’re done. Period. But that doesn’t mean I will stop watching and hoping for a win.
Rawhide
March 18th, 2010
10:14 am
Smoothie & Paul Culpepper - Thanks, I just caught those when I was re-reading and self-editing….post has been corrected.
TableHockey – Two cubes? So noted and logged, sir.
Sara
March 18th, 2010
10:16 am
For the record according to the rules you can NOT nominate another person … only yourself. I had a Twitter discussion with Ben about this just the other day.
BenThrashers: Technically you can’t nominate somebody else & anyone that enters is supposed to live within 75 miles. GA contest rules are strict.
Russian
March 18th, 2010
10:25 am
We have to be ready to next season. Hopefully NHL will review our situation again and help us to create Smart and Professional Managment, Expirience Coaching Staff and Plears that want to play for Atlanta. I think we have to go down and pick other Lottery.
I did not see any possible way to make PO on this year. Yes. It is a MIRACLE. But miracle for Atlanta this year should be 10 times BIGGER than USA won USSR at 1980.
rob
March 18th, 2010
10:49 am
NJ can be BOO the BUM night. Pick the BUM you want to BOO and have at it! LOL There are a few to pick from. Home and home w Philly should be entertaining….seems like the last game with them had some good action in it. I just wish Kane was still in line up to make ole Pronger look like another concrete pylon attached to the ground! HAHA Maybe instead of going around him, Arty can go through him!
DWTOO
March 18th, 2010
10:50 am
Too bad about not being able to nominate someone. Think that is better than blowing your own horn.
TJ’s sounds like a winner. Knock back a couple on a sunday night.
rob
March 18th, 2010
10:50 am
If we can’t get into the playoffs might as well play hard, cheer hard, and enjoy the games left this year right?
Somaatl95
March 18th, 2010
10:51 am
Don’t know about you guys but I need a laugh, so here we go:
Thursday March 4, 2010 \ 4:20PM \ NHL
For Immediate Release
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed south of the border. Sources close to the Leafs have leaked the information out over time and somehow the leaks have been mistaken for the Atlanta Thrashers being moved to Winnipeg, which was not the case.
The new team, The New Orleans Vampires, will be ready for the 2010-11 NHL season according to recently named GM, Pierre “Frenchy” LeGrenouille.
“We named the team based on the recent surge of Vampire-mania sweeping the United States and beyond and think it’s the time to pull the trigger on making Hockey a more American Sport”
The Vampires will be playing in the New Orleans Arena along side their NBA counterparts, The New Orleans Hornets. “We’ve been in numerous discussions with Gary Bettman about where to move the Leafs to and because of his rich history with the NBA we decided that most NHL Teams should partner up with NBA Franchises in a soon to be announced ‘Cross League Profit Sharing’ system” LeGrenouille said. “It’s a win-win for the United States, who will now hold 25 of the NHL’s 30 teams. Since most hardcore hockey fans in Canada act as if fan base is what is most important and moving teams from markets they consider ‘experiments’ to Canada are the only way for ‘their sport’ to survive we figure a cross promotional deal with the NBA is necessary. This way the sport will be available to grow out to the hundreds of millions of potential fans (and potential Dollars) in the US. Since Canada has a population the size of California the NHL may actually flourish if more people follow the sport and are given a chance to learn how amazing a game it can be. That is how you make a fan base. Not by being xenophobes and treating potential fans as a nuisance”
The Vampires will have the motto “Come watch us SUCK!” When asked why they would choose such an ambiguous motto that could be open to ridicule LeGrenouille replied “Well, the team should be used to it. Toronto has sucked for years.”
Potential promotions will be “Mardi Gras Beads Night” and “Hersheys Presents: Chocolate City on Ice”
LeGrenouille expects the forthcoming press conference to be announced first to the Winnipeg Free Press so they can make the flight to a city that “Can actually get the job done when it comes to ‘stealing’ a team, and then report to their citizens what actual sportsmanship is”
rob
March 18th, 2010
10:51 am
Who thought up the “nominate yourself” rule anyway? DW?
Stooge of Bluesland
March 18th, 2010
10:56 am
Rawhide, there you go again, painting everything rosy. How can you and your sheep keep seeing only the positive in everything? Wake up, get real and join the boycott!
World Be Free
March 18th, 2010
10:59 am
My wife and I commented the other night that the “old guy” seems tired of the Kiss Cam thing. I think they should leave the old couple alone, we’ve seen them kiss enough.
What if he flipped the bird like the Ranger fans?
Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
11:08 am
World – that would be too funny if he flipped off the camera and then mouthed the words: FIRE WADDELL!! Or Todd White sux!
Bluenote
March 18th, 2010
11:25 am
The only thing keeping me interested how this season ends is the prospect of Rawhide consuming an entire box of Lucky Charms through his nose if we somehow squeak in.
Great post Somaatl95. You clearly have too much time on your hands…but a lot of creativity.
The only thing missing was Jeff Schultz’s multi-year contract as Vampire’s team mascot.
Everett
March 18th, 2010
11:26 am
Oh those dreaded Georgia contest rules… I can be a season ticket holder who drives 140 miles each way to games, but I can’t register to be the 7th man. I can also buy lottery tickets while in Georgia to put your kids through college, but I just can’t be a big fan of this team.
rob
March 18th, 2010
11:27 am
boycott the boycott and make some noise BAAAAAA!!!
Rawhide
March 18th, 2010
11:31 am
The only thing keeping me interested how this season ends is the prospect of Rawhide consuming an entire box of Lucky Charms through his nose if we somehow squeak in.
Bluenote – Holy crap…I forgot about that. %$#@! Time for them to TANK!!
Sara – yeah…I saw those rules, but I also remember having a chat w/ someone high up in the organ-I-zation about it, and nominating them was given as an option. I’m trying to gain some further insight to the matter.
Maybe it is what it is…shrugs
Everett – See in my book…that would be even more reason for someone like you to be considered as well. That’s a heckuva haul to see a Thrashers game.
Pittsburgh Pirate Fan
March 18th, 2010
11:43 am
The boycott thing creates a hockey conflict.
Boycotting is not going to facilitate a change in management. So if you think staying away is going to change things, you are wrong. Many people have already spoken with their feet. You can bet Ottawa will not fill the house tonight, which will create plenty of fodder for the idiots in the Canadian media.
I choose NOT to boycott because I am a hockey fan. I go to games because I love hockey more than any other sport. I’ll watch any game on TV, have attended junior, midget and bantam games forever. I am not happy with the product or the direction of the Thrashers, but like so many others, I am a hockey fan.
Some you call us “sheep” for continuing to attend games. You have the right to boycott the team if you wish, but that’s your decision not mine. If you don’t want me to attend games, then come to the arena and stand in my way. Betcha you won’t be standing there too long.
One final note – I like and respect LAC’s opinions-he’s very clear with why he dislikes the team and won’t attend games until changes are made. Good for him.
Badger Bob
March 18th, 2010
12:03 pm
rob – rock on! (or bleat on…) PPF – I think rob and Stooge are with you, not against you. Boycott the boycott, indeed! All real hockey fans stand up. LAC, you are excused due to illness.
Everett
March 18th, 2010
12:04 pm
I used to always think that I had a small chance as the rules used to be for Georgia residents and I could use a relative’s address, now that they added the whole 75 mile thing, I’m SOL. Doesn’t stop me from supporting the team, but it does seem weird knowing I can be a fan, but not the most loyal because of legal reasons. The no nominations rule is an odd one, because I certainly think several have gone this route in the past, although I’m sure the eventual winners submitted something as well.
Pittsburgh Pirate Fan
March 18th, 2010
12:09 pm
You know Badger, I have no problem with people’s opinions. But critisizing fans for going to games because you do like management and want to boycott the team is narrow minded. Heck, Braves’ fans could do the same thing, based on the most recent performance of Braves’ management and ownership. That won’t change anything.
World Be Free
March 18th, 2010
12:20 pm
Smoothie-put the old couple in Thrashers’ jerseys and let them do “Unleash The Fury”!
Do you think Matt Cooke slept well last night? Brunes and Pens tonight. This should be fun.
I don’t have the numbers, but it looks like Colorado’s attendance is similar to the Thrashers. Why isn’t the Canadian media going after the Avalanche to move back to Quebec City?
Buffalo media is all over the Sabres for losing to the Thrashers!
Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
12:31 pm
Badger Bob – I’ll be there tonight bleating on the Thrashers! I’ll be sure to wear my dark blue Thrashers t-shirt so I blend in with the seat and look like one of the sage boycotters of this regime! I’ll play for both sides just like Dennis Kucinich!
A27
March 18th, 2010
12:46 pm
This is off topic and kind of a stupid question. But can anyone tell me why we don’t blow the horn at the end game’s that we win? I noticed that were the only team that does not do this. I know it’s a stupid question.
kracker
March 18th, 2010
1:06 pm
I would suggest confirming how the old couple feels about being nominated. Their feelings could be like this: “If nominated, we will not run. If elected, we will not serve.” (Paraphrasing LBJ)
Or perhaps they would be enthusiastic about it or at least not mind participating in the contest. (My apologies if their consent has already been obtained.)
Savannah Blueland Fan
March 18th, 2010
1:06 pm
Probably because the hornblower is so stunned by the win that he doesn’t know what to do.
whitaker77
March 18th, 2010
1:37 pm
Pittsburgh Pirate Fan – I could not agree more. If I am a “sheep” then I am a sheep. My passion for the game overshadows my issues with the front office. I find that no matter how bad my day at work is, as long as I have a game to look forward to my day ends on a good note.
I think major changes need to happen, but I cannot stop supporting the players on the ice.
Random question-where is a good place to get autographs from visiting players?
Somaatl95
March 18th, 2010
1:46 pm
Bluenote – “The only thing missing was Jeff Schultz’s multi-year contract as Vampire’s team mascot.”
You saying Schultz “Sucks”?
I actually posted that on makeitfour.blogspot.com my nice way of telling all the media up north to leave the Thrash alone. And yes, I had A LOT of time during the Olympics – Team USA wasn’t on all the time, so I got creative.
DWTOO
March 18th, 2010
2:09 pm
PPF/Whittake/etal – Thanks for sticking up for those who continue to attend games. I’ve said this on C Viv’s blog also. I attend because I like hockey and the Thrashers are my team. I’m really disgusted with the management/ownership/etc. and wish it would change. But staying home is like a child holding his breath. The proverbial cutting off your nose to spite your face.
docsbro
March 18th, 2010
2:17 pm
Leave it to the Thrashers to screw up the 7th fan award too. Yeah right a nice essay about yourself and what a great fan you are….ridiculous.
Pittsburgh Pirate Fan
March 18th, 2010
2:22 pm
Whitaker and DWTOO-it is unamerican to try and tell people what to do or critisize them for doing what they want within the law. We get enough of that garbage from the government and its Socialist tendencies. I folks don’t like management (like me) but choose to stay home, that’s their decision.
Questioning our intelligence because we go to games and enjoy the sport is another matter. You really need to do that to someone’s face. Some of these chickens won’t do that.
Hockey Biltong
March 18th, 2010
2:23 pm
Damn right I’m going to the game!
I love hockey, followed by International Rugby followed by American football.
The game is too good to miss.If the Trash left town, I’d hate the trek to Tampon Bay or Nashvegas or Raleigh. That would suck out loud.
Rawhide
March 18th, 2010
2:34 pm
Probably because the hornblower is so stunned by the win that he doesn’t know what to do.
Scotty
March 18th, 2010
2:50 pm
Those seventh fan award rules suck, pardon me for saying. So you have to write in saying what a great fan you are, vote for ME? Puh-leeze!
If I remember correctly didn’t a lady win that award a few years ago who had donated a kindey? Are you telling me that SHE wrote an essay bragging on herself saying, “Vote for me because I gave up my kidney for someone”. I doubt it.
Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
3:09 pm
Scotty – so right, dumb contest rules for sure. Isn’t this our 10th anniversary season? What better way to celebrate it than to honor the lower bowl’s most esteemed and endeared couple!
C’mon ASG, show us that you have a heart!!
DWTOO
March 18th, 2010
3:24 pm
Just thought of something – if Waddell gets fired I’ll have to change my name. Maybe the REMAININGDW? LEFTOVERDW?
Badger Bob
March 18th, 2010
3:29 pm
DWTOO/PPF/HB – Amen! Hence the boycott of the boycott! I will see you at the games, enjoy the hockey even if my team doesn’t show up, and thoroughly enjoy knowing Sage isn’t anywhere around! I’ll look for you, too, camo-Smoothie…
Rawhide, I’m working on my 7th man essay as one of hopefully many ghost writers for the Queen of England and her prince (i.e., the right honorable T.R. and Maria Benning).
rob
March 18th, 2010
3:34 pm
Badger,
LMAO you got it….as long as someone got it I guess. Now if only we could get this kind of excitement to run ASG outta here!!!
Smoothie,
you dont really think ASG would get ANYTHING right do you? LOL
Toby,
SHOOT THE F-ING PUCK TONIGHT AT LEAST 4 TIMES!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!
toby, clap clap clap shoot the puck clap clap clap toby clap clap clap shoot the puck clap clap clap.
Maybe the blue crew can cheer this during the PP?
Rawhide
March 18th, 2010
3:35 pm
Just thought of something – if Waddell gets fired I’ll have to change my name. Maybe the REMAININGDW? LEFTOVERDW?
DWTOO – How about you use…”Married to one of the prettiest, sweetest, nicest ladies in Thrasherville”…or is that too long?
Rawhide, I’m working on my 7th man essay as one of hopefully many ghost writers for the Queen of England and her prince (i.e., the right honorable T.R. and Maria Benning).
Badger Bob – Good to hear…regardless, of how it turns out I think that’s a great thought.
rob
March 18th, 2010
3:35 pm
DWTOO DW-DW
rob
March 18th, 2010
3:39 pm
maybe I will personalize my Thrashers jersey. how about “FOR SALE” ?
Bob
March 18th, 2010
3:45 pm
“Boycott the boycott”
lol. I appreciate the sentiment but horse, barn door and all that.
You fellas going will probably be shocked at how empty the barn is tonight on what should be a packed house psyched for a playoff run, but on the upside you’ll all have a great chance to get on Kiss Cam tonight!
Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
3:49 pm
Badger Bob – I’ll be “incognito” in the second row of Section 317 if you should ever happen into that wonderful section. I sit a few chairs down from the “Chief” if that means anything to you. If I make it out to the viewing party Sunday night (doubtful), perhaps I’ll meet a few more of the “regulars” round these here parts.
Go Thrashers! Impeach the Senators!!
J.B.
March 18th, 2010
3:53 pm
A jersey with ‘for sale’ on the back would make yahoo’s puck daddy site in a heartbeat.
Smoothie
March 18th, 2010
3:58 pm
Bob – You can’t beat Thrashers hockey for discounted tkt prices and lots of extra leg room on a weeknight! Perhaps they should just eliminate every other row and sell renewals to STH’s for the leg room!
World Be Free
March 18th, 2010
4:00 pm
My cholesterol is sky high because of those hockey games, I have been to so many this season. It’s not the tension of the game or the action-those darn Maytag blue cheese fries in Club! My wife hates when I put ketchup on the sides, for those fries that don’t get fair share of blue cheese.
Can’t make it tonight, but I’ll be there Saturday to cheer against those funny boys in orange. Who the heck would want an orange jersey!
Boycott! This is my social life for crying out loud! I am boycotting the Braves regular season until they dump bird brain Frank Wren. Nice trade for Nate McLouth!
Puckhead
March 18th, 2010
4:24 pm
Bob – you forget – the smaller crowd helps my chances of winning the 50-50 for the 3rd time this year.
Badger Bob
March 18th, 2010
5:28 pm
Smoothie – I’ll catch you next Tuesday – gotta give some tix to clients seeing as they are a tax write-off. Wait, there aren’t any IRS agent here, are there?
Ice Daddy
March 18th, 2010
6:06 pm
Random stream of consciousness…..
Kiss Cam couple – Rawhide, you need to go converse with them and see if they would want such an honor. If so, get all the pertinent info you need from them for the form and tell them you will write the essay and see if they had anything they wanted included. Then get it submitted. After that, everyone with a ticket rep needs to email them and tell them we want them to win. Maybe include your own essay for them in the email. That seems to be the best we can do at this point. I don’t get to go to every game, but every game I am at, they are usually there. I doubt they just coincidentally show up for the same games as me so they must try to go to them all. I remember a few years ago, they weren’t at the games for awhile and I actually got worried about them. Then I discovered that they had moved from their old seats to the top of the aisle handicap seats. They are as much a part of Thrashers tradition and lore as Braveheart, the beer-chugging metalheads and Rabid Fan. The only difference is all of them are gone except for the kisscam couple.
I too am a hockey fan and will attend as many games as I can so I guess you can call me a sheep as well. I remember when Atlanta had NO hockey and I would wait every year like it was Christmas for the pre-season exhibition game that the Bruins used to bring us every year. I grew up an Islanders fan but briefly flirted with the Bruins for this very reason. I am not satisfied with the Thrashers product at this point either, but their are two teams on the ice and we get to see all of the other stars in this great league. We even get to light them up (Ryan Miller) every now and then. I would rather see Ovechkin or even Crosby over the big stars in any other sport I can name. It’s unfortunate that there are not more fans at the games because I really think a full barn can impact the outcome. Sometimes the chicken comes before the egg and sometimes the egg comes before the chicken. If we DO start to win (next season, too late for this year), I think our crowds will grow and the crowd and the team will build and feed off of each other.
While many of us are writing off this year, I really like our team going into next year. We have no big stars which I see as a good thing. I’m still not sure if the system we run is what we need to run, but I don’t think we need to try to get some big free agent in the off-season unless it is a goaltender. The guys are playing for each other most nights (excluding the recent skid where they looked like they were meeting each other for the first time).
Let’s take it to the Senators tonight. Kill the Bill!!! (Oh wait, wrong Senators)….
Badger Bob
March 18th, 2010
6:06 pm
More insight into why Winterpeg doesn’t have a team, but no one there will listen:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/364898-if-the-nhl-believed-in-winnipeg-theyd-already-have-a-team
Diego from Lilburn
March 18th, 2010
6:21 pm
This tea sucks.
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
6:50 pm
I nominated the “time of death” of the playoff berth during that 1-7-4 stretch of season. This team just isn’t deep enough to ovecome any stretch like that. But I’ll make a friendly wager about the outcome of those Penguins and Devils games.
I say … we win. Ohh, maybe not all of them. But at least one against the Pens and one against the Devils. For this is what the STH’s will use as their gauge about renewal. They’ll see a win over Kovalchuk and then Crosby, and think missing the playoffs is merely an unfortunate happenstance of an otherwise fantastic season. And that, if only there were 86 games, instead of 82, then the Thrashers would be in. That’s how it goes.
So, count on some victories. The last 10 games … are what the season tickets remember most about the season. Hopefully, that’s a false statement. But what if it isn’t?
Ice Daddy
March 18th, 2010
7:14 pm
That’s the Andy Sutton I remember. Thrashers, 1-0. Way to go, Arty.
IRS Agent
March 18th, 2010
8:08 pm
Badger Bob: a few gentlemen will be paying you a visit in just a moment.
Sage of Bluesland
March 18th, 2010
8:11 pm
“…For this is what the STH’s will use as their gauge about renewal. They’ll see a win over Kovalchuk and then Crosby, and think missing the playoffs is merely an unfortunate happenstance of an otherwise fantastic season….”
Indeed, Brendan–so true, so true…Then Donny will bluster about how we’re in better shape than the Flyers…and the poor souls will want to bewieve so badly….so badly!
Tom
March 18th, 2010
8:56 pm
We either have to take a nice hard shot at Ruutu, the ref who blew that call, or start taking liberties with their goalie Elliot until the refs make a call.
That was bulltwinkies what happened out there.
A27
March 18th, 2010
9:41 pm
Great job by the boy’s in blue tonight. Huge win!!! Also it was nice to hear the horn at the end of the game. Thank’s Rawhide you the man!!! LOL!!!
Bob
March 18th, 2010
9:55 pm
“That was bulltwinkies what happened out there.”
Yes it was. It was great to see the boys step and respond in the 3rd where it counts.
The Stars beat Philly in regulation tonight and we win the sweep the Flyers in the 2 games this weekend, not only is Tuesday’s game against the Bruins for the 8th seed, it could tie us for the 7th that night as well. How bout that for some new math?
stendek
March 18th, 2010
10:00 pm
Hi Bill. What in the Wide World Of Sports were the officials looking at while Mr Johan Moose Hedberg was being mugged in the Thrasher goal crease? Pitiful. That said…Those three third period goals were for Johan Hedberg! Moose is the heart and soul of the Thrashers. The zebras allowed the Sineaters to take liberties with the Thrasher netminder all night long! Incompetent buffoons. Moose let loose vocally after being assaulted in the crease in the second period! The jerks from Ottawa plus the zebras got inside the head of Hedberg after the home guys jumped on top 3-1. The Thrasher goaltender was hot as lava at the end of the second period with the score deadlocked. Moose took matters into his own hands in the final 20 minutes. One spectacular save which immediately preceded a Thrasher goal turned the tide! Losing streak probably cost Thrashers playoff berth. That is what is so blasted aggravating! When the Thrashers play they can compete with any NHL team. ANY NHL TEAM! When they figure skate around they cannot outscore the Boom Boom Jeff-Ree-On Ice Hockey Academy For Blind! Nice game guys. Thanks Moose. You are still my hero. Fiery exhibition demonstrated to everyone that you still care! ++STENDEK++
Buford J. Faithful
March 18th, 2010
10:54 pm
Two tickets to the game tonite = $100
Dinner for two at Taco Mac = $30
Beer and Peanuts = $30
Meeting Rawhide AND shaking his hand = $$PRICELESS
Bill….I was the guy you met right before the start. You’re words to me were “Let’s win a hockey game tonight.” It was a pleasure to meet the man behind the blog!!
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
10:55 pm
Ranallo warning?
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
10:59 pm
Bob, it is the ineptness of the playoff field in the East that props up the Thrashers playoff berth. It’s the truth. Are the Bruins “great?” No. They’ve fallen from the perch of the #1 seed, from just a season ago. Are the NY Rangers “great?” No. In fact, I think we just leapfrogged them. Is Montreal “great?” Hardly. And right now, Ottawa is imploding. Last time Ottawa was imploding, they lost, BADLY, to the Thrashers, giving up six goals, after which … they FIRED their goalie coach. Remember that? Uh-huh. It’s all coming back to you know. Then Ottawa went on a tear, headed into the Olympic break.
Well, like game and every win from this point forward, “This was a huge game.” Here’s your boxscore. http://www.nhl.com/ice/boxscore.htm?id=2009021045
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
11:16 pm
Let’s break-it-down. Here’s how our D-minutes went.
1. Hainsey, 24:56, +1
2. Kubina, 22:28, -2
3. Oduya, 20:58, +2
4. Enstrom, 19:22, -2
5. Bogosian, 18:46, +1
6. Popovic, 14:15, +2
At +3: Todd White, who had two (2) assists, Armstrong, who had two (2) goals and a helper (1), Jim Slater, who had one (1) goal and one (1) assist.
At +2: Popovic, Oduya.
At +1: Bogosian, Hainsey
Even: Bryan Little, MacArthur Park, Peverley
At -1: Bergfors, Reasoner, Boulton, Finny, R2Kin, Antropov
At -2: Toby Enstrom and Pavel Kubina
Finny had two (2) helpers. Antropov had two (2) goals.
It’s a big win. In a big game. But that’s ALWAYS the case, at this time of season. Every game is huge. Every point is huge. And it’s huge … PRECISELY … because of the ineptitude of the teams fighting for 7th and 8th spots. Normally, it would take 93-94 points to make the playoffs. This year, it might only take 88 or so points. That’s what’s propping up the playoff talk. It’s not over ’til it’s over, but Atlanta’s 0-5-1 streak, just prior to this 2-0-1 run, is responsible for why they are NOT among the playoff field now. It’s called, “consequences.” Atlanta’s bid is an uphill one. As I understand it, however, Atlanta is in 9th spot, 3-points back of Boston. The NY Rangers are now behind us, as are Tampa Bay, who lost to Buffalo tonight.
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
11:34 pm
Tonight, the Florida Panthers lost to Phoenix, in one of the better shootouts I’ve seen. TB lost to Buffalo in regulation time. The NYR lost to St. Louis, 4-3, in regulation time. The Marc Savard-less Bruins lost to Pittsburgh, 3-0. Montreal did not play.
Carolina won, again, over Washington, sans the suspended Ovechkin. Are there any bartenders reading this blog? Ever make an “Ovechkin?” Ever get a request for “an Ovechkin?” How do you make … “an Ovechkin?” Simple, add a completely UNNECESSARY shot of VODKA to any existing cocktail. That’s an “Ovechkin.”
Toronto won, too. They beat New Jersey in a shootout.
Okay, bartenders. One more. Ever make a “Kovalchuk?” No, you haven’t. Wanna know how? You make a Seven and Seven, then pick out the cherry. (Seagrams and 7-up. It usually comes with a cherry.)
Brendan
March 18th, 2010
11:35 pm
Testing, 1…2….3. Posts aren’t taking? Trixie? Oh well.
R. Stroz
March 18th, 2010
11:45 pm
Did the lady that donated her kidney nominate herself for the seventh man award? I doubt it. She donated her kidney for the best interest of another human being. People who behave in this manner don’t turn around and toot their own horn, instead, they usually truely believe anyone else would do the same thing if they could. These people represent everything that is right with the world.
Most people with any degree of intregity don’t raise their own hand to receive an award, and when they do receive an award, defer the award to others that they deem more or equally worthy.
That said, can anyone truely, sincerely believe that the elderly couple shouldn’t be nominated for the seventh man award. This couple has attended games for season after season. Does anyone else get concerned if the couple isn’t at the game. I do. Last season, they missed numerous games, and the next time I saw them, instead of walking hand in hand, the gentlemen was wheeling his wife in on a wheelchair. Ladies and gentlemen that is devotion, compassion, passion for life, and marriage at its best.
Despite obstacles, they continue to attend games and have won the hearts of many fans. Why? Because they represent all that is right with marriage: longevity, a passion for life, and compassion. How many of you hope that your life/marriage weathers the test of time like theirs has.
As fans, they continue to support the team through thick or thin.
So I say nominate those who don’t promote themselves but promote devotion to the team and devotion to one another as human beings.
To me, the lady who donated her kidney and the elderly couple inspire the rest of us to be better people. Those type of individuals deserve awards, not self promoters.
Quite frankly, I don’t see how anyone could nominate themselves for any award. I have been nominated for awards year after year for volunteer work in my community. I always turn the award down unless those that have assisted “the cause” are equally recognized.
Rawhide
March 18th, 2010
11:58 pm
stendek – They must have been looking at the Blue Crew girls…otherwise, I can’t explain what they were looking at.
Buford J. Faithful – The pleasure was all mine my friend. Thank you for taking time to say “howdy”.
Brendan – Working on it right now…Ranallo Warning to come.
RStroz – Very well put…very well put, indeed.
Hockey Biltong
March 19th, 2010
12:08 am
woohoo!!!
Rawhide
March 19th, 2010
12:42 am
Brendan – Sorry…no Ranallo Warning, but here is the new blog anyway.
jwizzle
March 22nd, 2010
1:00 pm
So, did we ever get clarification on the “rules” of the 7th man/fan? I submitted my entry for this fabulous idea. Bill, thanks for posting this to the blog! I like most every other true fan look forward to seeing this couple at most every game. I also get worried when I don’t see them… They are true, true fans and deserve this recognition. I only read your post this morning and have already submitted my request/entry for Operation Kiss Cam Couple.