Friday links: Getting out of the way to let Casper drive edition

by averagejoe on May 21, 2010 5:00 AM CDT

Friday. I'm off work. Let's celebrate.

Blues news

The Worlds are over for the Blues. [Blues]
Chris Mason didn't have a very good World Championship. [National Post]

Hockey news

Montreal beat Philly 5-1 to get back into the series. [TSN]
Henrik Sedin is the Sporting News player of the year. [TSN]
The Blackhawks are staying in hotels at home. No word if Patrick Kane is going out shirtless in limos to really recreate the road atmosphere. [ESPN]
Based on an article by James Mirtle, a look at Canadian goalies. [Behind the Net]
The turmoil in the front office in Tampa has taken the joy out of the summer for some Lightning fans. [Raw Charge]
What do you do when your team is out of the playoffs? Get really, really bitter. [From the Rink]

Other links

The guide to taking a better nap. [The High Definite]
Kid's books meant to warp kids are really the only kid's books you should have. [io9]
If you're on Facebook, you should have privacy settings. If you don't you're a moron. [Buzzfeed]

Videos

Dan wants some music for Friday. I can dig.

Lastly, my two best friends (Nate and the Red Wings fan) are in town this weekend. Shit's gonna go down.

That's all from me. PCS has the weekend shift. Send him stuff to gametimelinks(at)gmail.com

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Mason, meanwhile, allowed some untimely goals, just as he did against the Swiss and Swedes

Wow doesn’t that sound familiar. I’m not sure if I’m glad he played the same way as he did for the Blues; or sad because this may be what we have next year.

Hockey players wear numbers because you can't always identify the body with dental records.

It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. Laura Ingalls Wilder

by luvhockey on May 21, 2010 7:10 AM CDT reply actions

I was looking at the UFA list, seeing who I want my Penguins to get on defense this year. I know Colaiacovo had a good year for the Blues, and I just wanted to get a Blues perspective on what type of player he is. Are the Blues going to try to re-sign him?

by Link_Gaetz on May 21, 2010 9:13 AM CDT reply actions

My guess is that they would try to, but with other defensemen in the pipeline it may be more feasible to let him go.

He’s an offensive-minded defenseman who doesn’t mind working the backcheck, even if he doesn’t do it as well as the rest of the defense corps. He’s a better-than-average long-range passer but seems to do well at pinching in when needed. His wrist and slap shots are anywhere from just below average to just above average in accuracy and speed. He skates well when healthy. And checking is not his strong suit, but it’s not like he’s horrible at it.

St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.

by Donut King on May 21, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

When he's healthy, he's an assit.

I’d equate him to a poor-man’s Kris Letang, but I don’t see a lot of the East usually so I might be off base there – anyone feel free to tell me I’m an idiot.

I know it's time for hockey because I've started singing "Don't Stop Believing" with the words "...born and raised in FUCK DETRIOT!!!"

by J-Mill on May 22, 2010 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions

BLACK KEYS = FUCK YESS

Their new music video for Tighten Up is even better

Look I'm sure youre a nice person and everything but that Redwings jersey you're wearing makes me want to cave your face in with my fist...it's not you it's me and the fact that you're a fucking Redwings fan

by RFJCC on May 21, 2010 11:01 AM CDT reply actions