Blues At Canucks
by Brad Lee on Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM CST
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Hey look, the third period post is up before the third period starts.
I'll make one more plea for y'all to head down the page to the AM's Top 11 list about the Leafs. It's lonely down there at the bottom. A charity comment to boost his ego (ha!) would be a nice gesture.
Blues enter the third up 2-1. If wew weren't lazy we'd look up the stat covering their record with the lead after two.
Kelly: "As we said, this could be the most important game of the season." Really? Are you sure? It's big. But what if they win tonight and get blown out tomorrow night. Doesn't that make tomorrow night the most important game of the year?
And they're 14-0-1 when leading after two and the nucks 0-17-1 when behind after two. "That's really an amazing stat," Federko gushed. Mainly because it looks good for the Blues. That automatically makes me nervous.
19:31 If I have to hear about one of the Sedin's wives pushing out a big-headed Swedish ginger baby one more time, I'm going to puke up a red-colored hairball.
18:52 McKee, two minutes for tackling. And if you rewind, when they zoomed in on the goalie making the call, a guy in the front row bent down so he could see himself on the jumotron. Douche bag.
18:14 You can't stop Mattias Ohlund, you can only hope to contain him. 2-2 with a power play goal for Vancouver. "It's another strange pass,"Federko said. He also said Manny wasn't square again and the puck went in at a strange place. Like where Legace wasn't?
17:32 The Fry Guys almost snuck the puck past Luongo, but at least drew a penalty. That little waterbug Kariya almost swept it in from his stomach.
17:02 Lee Stempniak showed his most decisive move to the net in games. Then Perron on a spinning move put the puck out off a Canuck leg. Damn that looked good regardless the outcome.
16:19
Dooks Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:58 pm e
Blues PP is 1 for 2?? I don’t believe you
Soon to be 1-3, but I can take a picture of my TV to prove it to you.
15:24 And the Blues kill off another of their own power plays. And I hope the Canucks let Perron carry the puck untouched the length of the ice the rest of the game.
13:28 Boyes fans. Thought he might have another one. And does it bother anyone how small that line looks in the Blues' zone? Holy crap.
gallagher Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:02 pm e
I have to say that my obsession with Walker and his career zero NHL goals is becoming all-consuming.
If he ever scores, I might be more excited than him.Â
Gotta admit, that's kind of a weird thing to admit, even on the Internets.
12:01 Christian Freaking Backman alone in the slot and put it wide and then I think Tkachuk or Backes put the rebound wide. Dammit.
Tim Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:06 pm e
damn. Sister Christian Backman almost redeemed himself there.Â
Fair warning, I'm stealing this from now on. And I can't believe I didn't think of that sooner.
10:56 Time ticking away.
And the next You Write The Comedy will be with Emmanuel, sans mask.
9:57 Whenever the Sedins are on the ice and have the puck in the offensive zone, the whole arena gets a buzz to it.
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8:46 Isbister is a classic-sounding hockey name. Was there one in the league before him or has he been around for a long time or something? I'd research that, but I'm live blogging and can't be bothered with facts.
8:08 LUONGO COMMITS HIGHWAY ROBBERY ON OUR BOYES! That left me a little weak in the knees.
6:52 Brewer tried to turn the puck over all alone at his own blue line but was unsuccessful. Yeah!
5:30Â This is odd:
Chris D Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:18 pm e
legace will melt it down into the glove…how in did he do that john kelly????Â
 I guess he's referencing the fact that the puck is frozen and now it's in his glove...melting?
4:02 "And we're getting a penalty here, or is it a high stick. I'm not sure," Kelly staying on top of things. Sticky just took a stick up high from Naslund. All together now:
noshorthandedgoal....noshorthandedgoal.....noshorhandedgoal.
2:49 The refs did it again. Fuck me. They did it again. Tkachuk had the nice break-in, was moving the puck around, the Luongo went down, looked like he might have made the save, Tkachuk collided with him, the puck went in. The whistle sounded.
Sonofabitch.
2:38 The Canucks must feel bad because they just put the puck over the glass for a delay of game penalty and a two-man advantage for the Blues for just over half a minute. Holy crap.Â
2:18 It took 20 seconds to get any shot on net. Not a great one from McDonald but Tkachuk was there for the rebound. Didn't happen.
And now Luongo just made another save...or a defenseman. Fuck.
1:33 Kelly thinks Luongo's on his game. But he's giving up a fair number of rebounds. And the refs need to make sure he actually makes the save before they blow the fucking whistle.
:30 Power play done.
Chris D Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 pm e
the blues have the worst five on three conversion rate in the history of the nhl this year
I believe they've scored once with the 5-3 all year. That's a joke.
AND THIS ONE IS GOING TO OVERTIME.
Get used to these "Bud Light gives you the power to...." commericals. I heard one about breathing fire on the radio today that will air during the Super Bowl.
Anyone unhappy with the Blues' effort tonight? Probably their best game since the 1-0 shutout vs. Carolina.
4:44 "It almost went in off of Brewer on the near side." Gulp.
3:37 Daniel Sedin almost wins it. I forget, is he the one with closer eyes or farther apart eyes? Stick up or down?
2:57 Walker is out on the 4-4. You know what would be awesome...
FUCK this playoff push pack shit. What are you people thinking? You cancel the free beer game and then try to jinx them? Can't believe it.
2:15 Brewer almost, ALMOST took a killer penalty.
1:38 Manny, stay in net. Thanks.
1:17 No shots for the Blues in overtime. "It only takes one, John."
And they just got one. I think.
:40 Nucks just missed an open net.
SHOOTOUT
And again we renew the call for the D.J. King skate hard into the goalie elbow flying for the first shooter tactic.
Kesler first: fakes twice...NO GOAL.
Boyes first: shot, glvoe save...NO GOAL 0-0 after one.
Edler (a rookie defenseman) shoots it into Legace...NO GOAL
Kariya: some speed, kind of fakes, shoots....NO GOAL 0-0 after two
By the way, this is the fourth shootout of the year, still only one Blues shootout goal.
Pyat: Shot high NO GOAL
David Fucking Perron. 19. No pressure. Shot...OFF THE POST. 0-0 after three rounds.
D. Sedin: Big dekes, got Legace moving, barely got stick on neet and got the goal.
Tkachuk....Kchokes.
dammit.
3-2 Shootout win for Vancouver.
Apparently no one on the Blues knows how to deke because no one hardly tried it. It's almost like they're afraid the puck will get off their stick. Boy(e)s, you're not on DrinkScotch Center ice.
That's all she wrote. Keep the comments coming. We'll have fresh stuff tomorrow and another live blog as the Blues are in San Jose at 9:30 STL time.
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Vancouver has 0 wins when trailing after two. I like that stat
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions
he’s creepy and no brad might but we had students from countries and they didn’t speak english yet…much better targets bradly much better.
and gift yeah but at that time we were called the flyers…lol
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions
i believe the best description is “cautiously optimistic”
by Tim on Jan 23, 2008 10:53 PM CST reply actions
that’s weak.
again allow me to suggest canadian refs favor canadian teams
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 10:54 PM CST reply actions
“not sure if there’s a penalty called” but Bernie, the official put up his arm, that should be a sign that there was a penalty called.
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 10:54 PM CST reply actions
he wouldn’t be a ref if he didn’t make a bad call
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 10:54 PM CST reply actions
he wouldn’t be canadian if he weren’t half retarded
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions
Oh ok lol…..I’m just quoting the league website lol My bad
by Johnny Stats on Jan 23, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions
(of course i’m kidding i’m part french-canadian myself—the worst of the northern breed)
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions
Not only does it say BC Ferries on the dashers, but Smirnoff Ice is on the ice. Which Sedin is butch and which is femme?
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions
on the replay, it appeared if Legace had not put his glove up, the shot would’ve went wide
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions
apparently john kelly and bernie federko never learned that you’re supposed to say “nojinxnojinxnojinx” after quoting stats like the record when leading going into the third period.
by Jessica on Jan 23, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions
by Tim on Jan 23, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions
I have to say that my obsession with Walker and his career zero NHL goals is becoming all-consuming.
If he ever scores, I might be more excited than him.
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions
my high school set a record for most bomb threats though!
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:03 PM CST reply actions
gally if he scores he might think he’s getting a penalty or something
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:04 PM CST reply actions
Backman misses the net. Where have I heard that before?
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:05 PM CST reply actions
u know what gally he’ll look like one of those people receiving one those giant publisher clearing house checks and then he’ll start crying and doing the pujols to jesus or something
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:06 PM CST reply actions
damn. Sister Christian Backman almost redeemed himself there.
by Tim on Jan 23, 2008 11:06 PM CST reply actions
i once almost one the lottery that how close we’ll both be to those particular things again…me the lottery and backman—redemption
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:08 PM CST reply actions
equipment guy uses a scissors to screw/unscrew Legace’s Helmet. how ghetto
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:09 PM CST reply actions
No wonder Manny keeps his helmet on when he’s named one of the three stars.
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions
damn backes got a tear tattoo u know what that means
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions
think that was a multi-tool, dooks. Swiss-Army scissors.
by Tim on Jan 23, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions
thinking about the “Loouuuu” comments before…. and thinking back at Blues games I’ve attended, when Brewer’s name is announced, do you think the fans are chating “booooooo” or “Breeeewwww”?
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:15 PM CST reply actions
can’t tell if you’re joking or not Mr. Lee, but that’s the same Brad Isbister that played with Brewer on the Islanders
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions
legace will melt it down into the glove…how in did he do that john kelly????
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions
No joke. Just thought the name Isbister had been around a really long time. Like I said, during the live blog I’m trying to do about three things at once. And then every once in awhile I have to actually respond to my wife or something annoying like that.
by Brad Lee on Jan 23, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions
except dook they only played on the same team in edmonton there cheif
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions
kelly says hintoe has had a couple of good chances tonight…really john after all we’re talking about dan’i’ve never scored more than 6 goals in a season’ hinote
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions
Brad: You must not be obnoxious enough. My wife leaves the room when the Blues come on.
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions
It’s -30 wind chill outside. The wife wont open the front door!!
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions
She wasn’t here when the game started. Walked in. Saw the laptop.
“Are you live blogging…AGAIN?”
“Yes.”
“I’m going upstairs.”
by Brad Lee on Jan 23, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions
BULL SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions
Chris, they both played in Long Island during the 1999-2000 season. I just checked
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions
my boyfriend just tells me i need to calm the hell down when i’m screaming at the television. he does manage to stay in the same room, though. maybe if we ever get married it will be different!
by Jessica on Jan 23, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions
ACTUALLY THAT’S A GOAL…A WHISTLE AFTER IT WAS IN!!!!!!!!!
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions
remember the game against ottawa last year????
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions
The Canuck fans are chanting “bullshit”
Are they retarded?
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions
the blues killing the penalty for the other team once again
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions
Chris: thats not even funny. I nearly had a stroke.
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions
NOW I remember why I used to hate Vancouver so much – their fans are total fucking morons.
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions
the blues have the worst five on three conversion rate in the history of the nhl this year
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions
yeah gally actually the whole city’s like that
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions
It would be nice to win a faceoff in the offensive zone every once in awhile.
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions
well, at least both teams snap a long losing streak.
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions
doesn’t matter alll vancouver needed was a point
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions
jesus. 2 blues fell down during that sequence and Salvador wound up in legace’s gearbox during the play.
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:34 PM CST reply actions
wait walker’s out there and earlier am wouldn’t play erik johnson in ot…lmfao
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions
Idiot Canuck fans. Are they all new or something? They have no idea what is and what is not a penalty.
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:36 PM CST reply actions
brewer couldn’t go a game without the giveaway
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions
Was Luongo on the ice for overtime, I sure didn’t see much of him.
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 11:39 PM CST reply actions
oh yeah my bad rich i canucked myself—-hey gally what do you expect from a team named for a degrogatory word for a canadian?
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:40 PM CST reply actions
Actually I think I got it wrong. (Its what the Vancouver radio peoplesaid…but it sounds wrong. Maybe it just FEELS like 1-9)
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions
well there’s one thing to cheer about. a whole game without a Dobbs Skeletor commercial!
by Dooks on Jan 23, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions
man why didn’t we trade for louongo back then??
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:43 PM CST reply actions
If Kariya is the 2nd shooter, shouldn’t he be shooting from the grassy knoll?
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions
you got to go back to origal side of the deek on louongo then high
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions
Chris D,
I don’t know why Tkachuk wasn’t offered to Florida for Luongo when he went to Vancouver for Bertuzzi.
by Gift on Jan 23, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions
perron in the shootout has three posts and one miss
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:46 PM CST reply actions
What does the Banana Boat song gotta do with hockey???
by Johnny Stats on Jan 23, 2008 11:46 PM CST reply actions
well this is really going to cut into my productivity tomorrow morning.
by Jessica on Jan 23, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions
Man. How do I get that Playoff Push Pack again?
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions
tommorrow i’m starting my new fandom of the blackhawks and patrick kane—damn maybe we should have lost more games last year so we could have drafted him
by Chris D on Jan 23, 2008 11:48 PM CST reply actions
The Blues just aren’t winning the winnable games anymore. And 1 point just isn’t enough at this point.
by gallagher on Jan 23, 2008 11:50 PM CST reply actions
The OT play has to be addressed. We basically have no chance after regulation.
by Rich Horton on Jan 23, 2008 11:50 PM CST reply actions
This team is cursed when it comes to goalposts and shootouts. Did I mention that I hate fucking shootouts?
by The Goalie Guy on Jan 23, 2008 11:55 PM CST reply actions
We need to have someone, anyone, put a wicked hard slapper at the goalie’s head on the first shot of the SO …. either it goes in, or at least rattles his cage a little, setting up the next shooter.
by Tim on Jan 23, 2008 11:58 PM CST reply actions
a.k.a. Wideman
btw, I think we shattered the record for most comments in a GT blog.
this late at night even!
by Dooks on Jan 24, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions
Thanks to everyone for the comments. This is No. 146 in just the third period/overtime/suckout. Since the comments are a little unwieldy with this many, feel free to make good complaints about the Blues in the Manny Legace picture post thing at the top of the page. It’s the top post, well ahead of Answer Man’s post from earlier today.
by Brad Lee on Jan 24, 2008 12:01 AM CST reply actions
of all the whipping boys we have on the D …. why was EJ the healthy scratch? He sure would have been handy on that 5 on 3.
by Tim on Jan 24, 2008 12:02 AM CST reply actions
Thanks Brad. Phyllis has been non-stop all day and I couldn’t get to the gym. I have a game tonight so I’ll blow off some steam on some poor bastard. Man, the Blues have me bummed out but I gotta stay positively positive (great song).
I can only imagine what it was like trying to explain identical twin to Bernie. It bet it blew his mind. He probably thought they were chicks though.
by Answer Man on Jan 24, 2008 8:41 AM CST reply actions
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