Wednesday Open Thread: Singin' the internet blues edition

by Poor College Student on Jun 22, 2011 8:38 AM CDT

Sometimes the internets are a bitch. After returning from the ballgame last night to discover that Charter's internet service had (surprise!) crapped out again, I attempted to find a suitable taker for today's links to no avail. It's almost like we all have real lives or some shit.

At any rate, things are back to functional this morning and I've got enough time before heading to work to at least give you a place to discuss, debate, and otherwise interact.

Links should be back tomorrow, barring further catastrophe.

Topics:

Just how awkward will an unnamed Winnipeg franchise look when they make their picks? How do they announce it "The franchise in Winnipeg is proud to select...?" Maybe just a "Winnipeg picks..." Either way, it's gonna be weird.
Am I crazy when I think Sheldon Souray would be a decent solution as a blue line addition if the Oilers buy him out? By no means am I thinking he'd be THE guy, but he's been in the league for a bit (age 34), he wouldn't be around for too long even if it proved to be a bad idea, the power play cannon won't hurt, and he won't cost very much to add. I see it as a low risk move for a team that isn't about to contend for the cup with current ownership issues.
ZOMG WHEN R TEH BLUES GUNA SINE OSHIE!?!?!?! (hint: It'll get done. Relax.)
Over/Under on Blues announcing they've picked Backes as cap...I mean, whoever they pick as captain: September 15th. Place your bets, people.
Anybody else surprised that Baby Captain Serious looks...serious? And how 'bout Baby LEADERSHIP! looking so poised at a young age? [Hockey Players As Kids]

That should be enough topics, how 'bout a video and then I get the hell out of here. Sound good? Sounds good.

Video: (Thanks CCR)

Steve Dangle talks about funny soundbites and stuff

That'll do for now. See you tomorrow.

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Well any kid as a dinosaur is adorable. That's a fact.

How about Ruslan Fedotenko? That’s a serious face.

by hartigan on Jun 22, 2011 7:18 AM CDT reply actions

You think THAT'S a serious face?

"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."

-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851

http://futurenotes.blogspot.com

by Tomorrows Blues on Jun 22, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

that cat's not serious

That cat is stoned off a bowl of Mendocino countys best bud

St Louis Blues - Season Ticket Holder - Sec 106
SUTA
What Exactly is a God Wand?
Anyone who says "Nuff said" or "Need I say more?" needs to be elbowed in the cock.

by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Jun 22, 2011 12:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

nah

I recognize the Nepalese Hashish Finger glaze anywhere

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Jun 22, 2011 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey if you ever need someone to cover links last minute...

I can def do it for you I am almost always up past 2 AM and sometime before 9/10ish am so if you need me just send me a quick email and what not… (marvin.the.robot@sbcglobal.net)

WWTJD?

by RealBadRobot on Jun 22, 2011 7:25 AM CDT reply actions

The Hockey Players as Kids pic of Taylor Hall looks like it was taken a week ago.

Maybe it’s off of his driver’s license?

The photo of Logan Couture is unintentionally precious and stuck me as hilarious. “Logan? What face would you make if you thought Jeremy Roenick was sneaking up to slew-foot you?”

Let's Go Blues!
Support your local NAHL team. Seriously.

by Paperwork Ninja on Jun 22, 2011 8:54 AM CDT reply actions

Blues Player Development Cheif Tim Taylor

Connected to two Stanley Cups (he soldered himself to it twice)

Let's Go Blues!

by FlickAuVin on Jun 22, 2011 10:58 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

[joke thread starts here]

Let's Go Blues!

by FlickAuVin on Jun 22, 2011 10:59 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

well howdy doody neighbor

I don’t think so TIM

St Louis Blues - Season Ticket Holder - Sec 106
SUTA
What Exactly is a God Wand?
Anyone who says "Nuff said" or "Need I say more?" needs to be elbowed in the cock.

by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Jun 22, 2011 12:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Souray

IF he’s bought out by the Oilers, I would accept him in the ’Note under very specific conditions:

— He accepts a one-year deal, two years at maximum.

— No more than $2MM per year, again maximum.

— Mrs. Souray agrees to circulate among the crowd at every home game in her stripper hat.

"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."

-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851

http://futurenotes.blogspot.com

by Tomorrows Blues on Jun 22, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

I can't see it working.

Any team in the league could have claimed him for half-price ($2.25 million) last year, and nobody bit. He’s made Glass Jay McKee look like a freaking ironman the last couple years; and even when he’s been healthy, he’s been ineffective. For a guy who built a career as an offensive defenseman, 19 points in 40 games for an AHL team doesn’t tempt me to throw any kind of contract at him.

Add in the rumors that his primary beef with Edmonton was not wanting to play for a rebuilding team; and top it off with the fact that he’ll be 35 next month. That’s not a combination that adds up to any kind of deal in St. Louis, no matter how much money his wife could make in Sauget.

by BleedBlue42 on Jun 23, 2011 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions

No...

BaCkes will be named Captain during the lull in August. Free BaCkes signed jersey to all new season ticket accounts. You read it here 1st. Meanwhile, those of us who re-upped in March (or early April?) get fucked, yet again.

Loyalty breeds contempt.

PC Load Letter? What the fuck does that mean?

by DanGNR on Jun 22, 2011 11:23 AM CDT reply actions

i would be

willing to throw down jax gets the C because the blues never listen to the fans when it comes to that stuff and they been blowin jax for a while

going through the handshake line at my game the other night, guy says youre still a prick Evan...me: yep sure am next time stop me from scoring

by DESTROYER on Jun 22, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions

If not Backs

it’d have to be Jax.

No beer and no TV make Homer...something something.

by Poor College Student on Jun 22, 2011 7:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I would be surprisingly on board with SIR JAXX as my captain.

But if it’s not BaCkes, I will riot.

Donut King is conflicted.

Fight Club writer for the print edition of St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
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And I can also write things in 140 characters or fewer.

by Donut King on Jun 22, 2011 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Eventhough I have moved more that 10 times in my life

I still hate it, especially the muscle pain and the wondering how you accumulated so much shit.

St Louis Blues - Season Ticket Holder - Sec 106
SUTA
What Exactly is a God Wand?
Anyone who says "Nuff said" or "Need I say more?" needs to be elbowed in the cock.

by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Jun 22, 2011 12:53 PM CDT reply actions

Moving from west st louis county to Soulard

St Louis Blues - Season Ticket Holder - Sec 106
SUTA
What Exactly is a God Wand?
Anyone who says "Nuff said" or "Need I say more?" needs to be elbowed in the cock.

by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Jun 22, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions