tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post1364500091616836804..comments2023-11-03T09:36:40.604-04:00Comments on Top Shelf: The Wheels on the Bus Fall Off in the Third PeriodHeather B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-71789517240118882782008-02-10T15:44:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:44:00.000-05:00Oh, Becky, I forgot - I think Vanek is always pret...Oh, Becky, I forgot - I think Vanek is always pretty articulate on the ice. There was a game last season where they mentioned Vanek was mic'd up but then we never saw any footage of it. I'm convinced it's because they couldn't find a three second clip that didn't involve an F bomb or two. And that was back when he didn't have the weight of his current contract on his shoulders.Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-66270356628682230732008-02-10T15:42:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:42:00.000-05:00Becky, I think the problem with sudden death OT du...Becky, I think the problem with sudden death OT during the season is that you can end up with marathon games. I can understand players not wanting to play 3 OT games during an already too long (IMO) season. Then again, maybe wanting to get the game over with with lead to teams really pushing for a goal instead of sitting back and playing for the shootout like they seem to be doing now. I don't know.<BR/><BR/>Patty, I definitely thing that part of the problem is that the shootout has just lost it's novelty. <BR/><BR/>anonymous, thanks for the compliment! Glad <I>you're</I> enjoying my time on IR at least ;-)Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-64031911067924978262008-02-10T14:52:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:52:00.000-05:00the upside to more time off your feet is more blog...the upside to more time off your feet is more blog posts. this site is great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-61446304176343382312008-02-10T12:04:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:04:00.000-05:00Back when they were thinking of going to the shoot...Back when they were thinking of going to the shootout, I counted the number of games that ended in a tie in a week, and I knew then that it was going to get boring fast. (I wish I had been blogging then, so I could quote myself. :P )<BR/><BR/>And when it started, I thought it was kinda fun, and wondered if I was just too hard on it. But now I'm bored with it, AND penalty shots are now boring, too. <BR/><BR/>Whenever you think something new would be good for everybody, you have to think about what would happen if EVERYBODY did it. Lotta times, it'll be worse than you think.<BR/><BR/>Great scar!Patty (in Dallas)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764005549776620439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-26816335452238667922008-02-09T20:13:00.000-05:002008-02-09T20:13:00.000-05:00Wicked cool scar, Heather. I'm glad you got the ca...Wicked cool scar, Heather. I'm glad you got the cast off at least. <BR/><BR/>Zot, that toe is creeeeepy! <BR/><BR/>I don't have any cool scars really. I have a very small indention on my shin from a hockey puck but it's not impressive just kind of cool because it came from playing hockey, LOL. And I once had a bruise that covered my whole upper arm, that was gross but of course they don't leave scars either. I had a pic, maybe I can find it and gross people out. heh<BR/><BR/>On to the game. yikes. I missed the game, caught an update at the end of the 2nd when things were 2-0 and looking good, then spent an hour on the phone with my best friend. I came back to see the end of the ot and the shootout and grrr. I'm sure it wasn't much to see. I hate it when they give away games and I really dislike the Bruins so grrr all around. <BR/><BR/>I think Vanek has been playing better lately, he's been much better in his own zone for one thing and starting to show some of what we know he can do. (And this is huge coming from me because usually I have nothing nice to say about him.) <BR/><BR/>I want Campbell outta here so fast we won't remember his name. I am sick and tired of him and I hope the Sabres can milk his (random and rather un-deserved) reputation as an amazing D-man and get something for him. That'd be great. <BR/><BR/>As for shootouts, I think they are lame. But you don't see many fans leaving when there's a shootout going on, or many sitting, for that matter. I was familiar with the shootout for several years of minor league hockey watching and while I personally would prefer marathon OT periods (a la playoff hockey) it's a way to pick a winner. ANd people tend to get into it... at least in the ECHL. I think if they're going to choose a winner on some random superskill, then they should vary it. It'd be like a mini-all star skills comp every time a game is tied. One night it's the shootout, then the accuracy, then the fastest skater, etc. Random but interesting at least. OR after the 5 mins of 4-on-4, switch to 3-on-3. <BR/><BR/>Now I'm getting a little silly, I'll wrap this up. :)S.A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17506479286542011522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-83772454561133131102008-02-09T12:37:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:37:00.000-05:00That's a very nice scar, Heather. The staple marks...That's a very nice scar, Heather. The staple marks get it an extra +1.3 in coolness ratings. Welcome to the hardware club!<BR/><BR/>(after years of it, I'm still not tired of rubbing my fingers over the screws in my arm...)Bowl of Porkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000803188691037580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-40427629803643220362008-02-09T11:49:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:49:00.000-05:00When the NHL announced that a shootout would decid...When the NHL announced that a shootout would decide games tied after the overtime period prior to the 05-06 season, I was excited. For two reasons: 1)I hate ties 2)Penalty shots were always one of the most exciting moments at games.<BR/><BR/>But it's gotten old for me. Like you mentioned in your post, it doesn't really prove anything and luck wins it more often than not. Kessel's goal last night comes to mind. Yes, Boston was the better team and deserved the extra point but it doesn't always work out that way.<BR/><BR/>I think they should go to your 10 minute four on four and then if still tied go 5 minutes of 3 on 3. Someone would have to score by then. But on the rare times it is still tied, then you can leave it in the standings as a tie, one point for each team. It would be as rare as a tie in football. I just wonder if the networks would be happy having an extra 10 to 15 minutes of hockey? Eh, it's not hockey is a TV cash cow anyway!Mark Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495690715950782958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-19725746093431987982008-02-09T10:59:00.000-05:002008-02-09T10:59:00.000-05:00I forgot to mention that I thought Vanek worked pr...I forgot to mention that I thought Vanek worked pretty hard last night. He showed a lot of emotion too, and it was nice of him to speak clearly on ice so we could read his lips and all.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129097564605705248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-67665380518157540932008-02-09T10:56:00.000-05:002008-02-09T10:56:00.000-05:00I really thought that when you wrote about Vanek:"...I really thought that when you wrote about Vanek:<BR/><BR/>"You wanna know why he looks slow? Do you?! BECAUSE HE'S SLOW! BECAUSE HE'S NOT FAST!"<BR/><BR/>that you were going to end it with "he's half-fast"..<BR/><BR/>They should play the games in OT until someone scores, no time limit, just one long OT period. Someone's gonna get tired sooner or later. 2 points, no ties. Probably against the union contract.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129097564605705248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-11790717346104829982008-02-09T10:55:00.000-05:002008-02-09T10:55:00.000-05:00Heather, I've called Vanek 'Lazy Tom' dating back ...Heather, I've called Vanek 'Lazy Tom' dating back to his rookie year when he would floated around the neutral zone looking for a quick break up ice. It has just stuck since even though I realize he works pretty hard all over the ice now. Besides, I wouldn't have those "I'm-too-cheap-to-buy-a-jersey-but-i-want-to-support-this-player-by-sporting-a-tshirt-with-his-number" t-shirts if I really believed that (Though to be fair my sister bought it for me).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-32888215344537477472008-02-09T06:54:00.000-05:002008-02-09T06:54:00.000-05:00zot, yeah, that's dead skin. It's cleaned up much...zot, yeah, that's dead skin. It's cleaned up much better now. And that toe is <I>disgusting</I> but kind of cool :D<BR/><BR/>Meg, I think I spent the first five minutes after the cast came off scratching. Sweet relief!Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-78144360676050697492008-02-09T02:53:00.000-05:002008-02-09T02:53:00.000-05:00That's an awesome scar, Heather! Although it all l...That's an awesome scar, Heather! Although it all looks very itchy so I'm glad you have the cast off now and are into the more comfortable moon boot.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694504731204384103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-27961409402684215052008-02-09T02:38:00.000-05:002008-02-09T02:38:00.000-05:00Heather, that is an awesome looking scar. Is that...Heather, that is an awesome looking scar. Is that all dead skin around it? Cooool. :)<BR/><BR/>You might have seen this already, but I love showing <A HREF="http://picasaweb.google.com/roguezot2/Random/photo#5096826210055652578" REL="nofollow"><BR/>this</A> off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com