Off the Post - October 14th

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 14, 2009 5:00 AM PDT Comment 37 comments

Plank debates the Western Conference Regular Season Champions banner, which has split the FTF community almost cleanly in two.
Anaheim Calling has officially entered the SBN universe, and Earl Sleek of Battle of California provides a little Q & A for Arthur and Daniel.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still winless after losing to Colorado (that Darcy Tucker...), their teal-bred goaltender is injured (update - here's the "real story"), and some coach named Ron is under premature attack.
[UPDATE] - Behind the Net has a couple "Do the Leafs suck" articles - and this is a statistics oriented site, people!
The Buffalo Sabres do us all a favor by defeating (nay - pounding) the Detroit Red Wings for the first time since 2002; unfortunately, the win came at the loss of sniper Thomas Vanek, who will be out "weeks."
The Sharks plan for their "business trip" to the East Coast for 6 straight games.
Drew pesters Dan Boyle with 20 questions - worth the look.
The Sharks' next game is Thursday in D.C., and with that in mind, here are 3 problems with the Washington Capitals.
Chris Chelios won't rest until he's back in the NHL, even if all 30 teams have said "no."
Dany Heatley was named the NHL's first star last week - TSN users offer fine words of encouragement.
[UPDATE, 4:45pm] = Ask Manny Malhotra that burning question that troubles your soul.
[UPDATE, 4:55pm] = The New York Islanders / Charles Wang / Town of Hempstead / Gary Bettman (I dunno, just seems right to list him) have abandoned the Lighthouse Project. Kansas City, here we come...

[UPDATE] - Joining Daniel Sedin on the injured Canucks list is Sami Salo, who will similarly be out 4-6 weeks.

[UPDATE] - Mirtle gives the low down on the reality of the neo-Quebec Nordiques.

[UPDATE] - While Alex Ovechkin is at the top of the points race (12), Anze Kopitar has joined Backstrom, Thornton, and Heatley in the second place bottleneck.

[UPDATE] - Marleau, Moreau... Copper & Blue debates stripping Ethan of the captaincy.

[UPDATE] - Lighthouse Hockey approves of John Tavares after 10 days.

[TCY UPDATE] - If you haven't received your tickets for "FTF's Night at the Tank", well, that's because I haven't sent them yet (me=lazy ass). I'll be addressing them tonight and they will be on their way by Saturday at the latest.

[UPDATE] - I know standings mean little this early in the season, but if the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers tonight, they'll be number one in the Western Conference (spot currently held by the Colorado Avalanche).

(More to come soon)

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I love Vanek… but that guy just cannot stay healthy.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 7:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Me on Toronto Maple Leafs

“I can’t say I was rooting against them, although there was a part of me that was,” said idunno723. “To be perfectly honest with you, though, I did feel good when they failed miserably in opening their season.”

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Oct 14, 2009 7:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If I haven't said it before

I love this segment. Thanks for putting everything together for us Conico.

Seriously, I think all of us were thinking that when Murray scored three goals. I stepped in my doomsday bomb shelter for a while…

by Chicago Shark on Oct 14, 2009 7:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

We do all appreciate it, Dustin.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks guys!

I appreciate the positive feedback.

Fear the Fin: If you're a Fin, you're family.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 14, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

we all do!

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Oct 14, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O/U when Toronto fires Wilson?

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 14, 2009 8:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Depends. If they hover around a 25% winning percentage, he probably doesn’t last all season. Anything over that, I’d assume he’s safe.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

“At what age should kids start dating?”
“Seven.”

And then of course, the disaster on ice that is the Leafs is always fun to watch. The best part about it is that they don’t even have tanking to fall back on, since they traded away their first round picks.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Oct 14, 2009 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of the Night At The Tank...

what section have you guys purchased tickets for again? Going to see if I can purchase tickets myself that night.

Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.

by Nael M. on Oct 14, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

God, I know we’re in the upper deck, but I don’t have the tickets on me right now. I’ll let you know as soon as I get home.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

IIRC, section 215. I used a lottery pick to get tickets to that game, but I’m in a different section. Can you check on the row/rows?

Jon Casey fan since '84

by stufflife on Oct 14, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good!

My sister and I are going to get tickets too! (This is for the Anaheim game on Dec 26th right?)

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Oct 14, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Editing note

Sorry all the links are on the front page, and none are after the jump – SBN is having a hiccup right now on the story structuring (at least on my computer…). This should be fixed shortly.

Fear the Fin: If you're a Fin, you're family.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 14, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is this why

I couldn’t log in all day? I was just now able to feed my FTF fix….I blame the new Duck’s blog…

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Oct 14, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, they’re currently working on the issue. It’s been spotty all across the board.

Blame the Ducks new blog though. I know I did.

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Oct 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now I really blame them

I see that their logo shows up at the top of the page, while our hungry orange-toothed stick muncher is missing…

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Oct 14, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I blame the Ducks

as a personal rule

by Evilducks on Oct 14, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's terrible about the Islanders.

But there still seem to be some options elsewhere on the Island where the could play. I’m hoping that they stay in New York, but I’m not getting my hopes up.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So this probably belongs in the OT fanpost

and i doubt anyone’s even on here but my beloved Ticos are playing the US right now for a spot in the World Cup and we’re up 2-0 at halftime. I know probably 99.9% are either cheering for the US or don’t care at all but it doesn’t feel right to be sweating out a must-win and not be on FTF.

Btw, the US already qualified so if they lose it’s not a big deal. Don’t hate on the foreign guy.

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Oct 14, 2009 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DOWN WITH COSTA RICANS!

YOU AND YOUR IMPOSTER SAN JOSE!!!!
:-D

Fear the Fin: If you're a Fin, you're family.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 14, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

A formidable opponent! How do you like being down 2-0?

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Oct 14, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh

and no love for a san jose from a different mother (country)?

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Just kidding – I’ll get there someday (maybe next summer).

Fear the Fin: If you're a Fin, you're family.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 14, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope you love humidity

"..." - unknown
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 14, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Costa Rica is my most favoritest place ever.

Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.

by That'll Cheech You on Oct 14, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

It is a pretty awesome place… So I’ve heard… But I also heard that it is not conducive to the “sweatingly” (not a word) challenged. hahah.. Just giving an FYI.

"..." - unknown
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 16, 2009 1:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs