rubberdinghy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Awesome.....the guy I ride with to work in the morning is a Leafs fan...First thing he said to me..."There's always next year"I nearly shit myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 hmmmmm, this is a little interesting....hopefully this doesn't become a distraction. Senators coach John Paddock decided to give Emery the start against the Caps because, "it's his turn to play." But Paddock didn't give Emery a ringing endorsement when it came to discussing his work ethic in practice."I don't think (his work habits are) any different than last year," said Paddock. "That doesn't mean it's exactly where you want it. But each player has a right to prepare the way they want to prepare. It might not be what we want and it might not be the best, but, over time if you think there's a tweaking needed, you make (an adjustment)."I don't know when it was last year -- if it was in the playoffs or late in the season -- but we played Thursday and Saturday and (former coach) Bryan (Murray) made it a day off Friday and Saturday was optional. Emery didn't go out (either day) and we won. He's not the only player not practising like I might not like every day. He's no different than other guys. But, if they all practised like Zdeno Chara, they'd drive each other crazy because he's a perfectionist."You can expect Gerber to start against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday which would be a pretty strong indication of where Emery stands."(Gerber) has been unbelievable," said centre Mike Fisher. "The way (Gerber) practises, competes, his character and the way he works out in the room, I'm not really surprised." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Something that probably didn't make it to TV last night was an appearance at the game by Ricky of the Trailer Park Boys! He was hammered. They had him announce some useful information - upcoming concerts by Mellencamp and Blue Rodeo.... and was introduced by the blonde girl as Bubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's hilarious AD. I didn't catch that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 the '30 Games in 30 Nights' guy is a real moronThey call the matchup between Toronto and Ottawa the Battle Of Ontario, but tonight the Leafs looks like lambs led to slaughter as the Senators victimized them 5-1.Thousands of Leafs fans filled about a quarter of the arena, most of them in the 300 level, where they outnumbered Sens fans. It felt like a British soccer game, where visiting fans are only allowed to sit in a designated section of the stadium. The loudest cheer of the night came when the Leafs scored their lone goal, finally giving the blueclad fans a chance to rain abuse on the home team.Everyone had told me what a fantastic atmosphere this game would have, so maybe my expectations were too high. With two goals in the first few minutes, the Senators had this game in control from the start and the fans were relatively quiet on both sides.The Scotiabank Center is one of the few arenas that segregates the fans in the lower bowl from the rest of the levels. If you don't have a lower bowl ticket, you can't access that area. I'm not sure why they do that, as ushers do a fine job elsewhere to keep people from seat-hopping. I watched the first period from a great seat in the corner of the lower bowl behind goalie Martin Gerber, or "The Gerber Baby" as he was known in Carolina.Three or four of Ottawa's goals were scored on 2-on-1 breakaways, and the dirtiest player in the NHL, Chris Neil, had his own 2-on-1, although the puck was nowhere around. Late in the game, he got into a tussle with Mark Bell, and Bell started throwing punches. Neil, as usual, turtled (for the less than hard-core fan, turtling is when you cover your head and let the other guy hit you to try to draw a penalty), but as soon as another Senator grabbed Bell, only then did Neil began hitting him back. Hitting an defenseless opponent is a typical Chris Neil play, can you tell I don't like him!Now that I've been on the road for twelve days, some of the arenas are starting to look the same to me. Scotiabank Place has a few bars and restaurants (I checked out Frank Finnegan's and a BBQ place) that can be accessed from inside or outside the stadium, which makes sense, as the building is out in the suburbs with little to do within walking distance, unless you're in the market for a Toyota at the dealership next door!During the past few games, I've done a bunch of interviews during the intermissions, which I don't mind (OK, I enjoy them, actually), but they've been cutting into my ability to cruise the facility, browse the snack stands, and mix and mingle with the fans. So during the second period after a quick stop down by the Zamboni entrance, I took the up elevator to the top of the building and worked my way back down to my seat, stopping at the suites in the 400 level, the Leafs section in 300, and the 200 level seats.The Ottawa fans went way out of their way to make me feel welcome. My picture was on the cover of the sports section in the Ottawa Citizen, and lots of people came up to me to wish me well (and to tell me that the Leafs stink).Had one minor crisis at the game....I got ketchup on the sleeve! of my jersey! I've no idea how it got there....perhaps a Sens fan wanted me to wear red!I'm off to another battleground tonight, Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, site of The Battle Of Pennsylvania, as the Penguins host the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 im really hammered right now and couldn't read that.... but...CHRIST...did we somehow forget how to throw a body check...CMON! that was friggin brutal.... Also...Gerber is our #1....Say what you will about Emery but, man, he let in 2 weak ones.....I really don't know about this situation right now....... please help' wasted in Ottawa... $22 for a pitcher at Marshy's....you gotta be kidding me..... Scot....aka rubberbooche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 okay....I read it...this is 100% incorrect....The Scotiabank Center is one of the few arenas that segregates the fans in the lower bowl from the rest of the levels. If you don't have a lower bowl ticket, you can't access that area. I'm not sure why they do that, as ushers do a fine job elsewhere to keep people from seat-hopping. I watched the first period from a great seat in the corner of the lower bowl behind goalie Martin Gerber, or "The Gerber Baby" as he was known in Carolina.I have watched many games from the 100 level after buying only a standing room ticket...this guy is obviously a dummy...I'm going to his blog to tell him so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I didn't have the guts to write on his blog...someone else made a comment though....so that's good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I wish Dinghy had a drunken blog and he should obviously go to more games. His 'luck' will help the rest of the conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 ...and the dirtiest player in the NHL, Chris Neil...Oh god, what a moron. I thought this guy was a hockey fan.Shitty loss last night but at least the handful of cockroaches in the crowd enjoyed it. One even brought a Leafs FLAG to the game. Who's obsessed with whom now?'dinghy, how do you get to the 100s without a ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyC Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Oh god, what a moron. ya no kidding, how could he think Neil is a player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 'dinghy, how do you get to the 100s without a ticket?After the first starts you can just wander down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 [color:purple]Yeah, because there is always so many empty seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I've got a friend who serves in the 100's, she and the usher she works with keep an eye on empty seats. If they've got some in we go. I think I've only been turned down once. I treated Cyril to a game about 10 rows from the ice a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 FACK....I can't stop watching Matty's avatar...It's AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 So, you have a friend that works in the 100's and that somehow means buddy's point is incorrect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 My point is that I am able to walk down there anytime ticket or not, friend or no friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 ::calls security:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Seriously, It's not a big deal to go down there....If you get caught though, they'll just boot ya out of the seats.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 My point is that I am able to walk down there anytime ticket or not, friend or no friend.Isn't the only access to the 100s via the main entrance? And don't they check your tickets before you can get there? Are you saying they stop checking tickets after the puck drops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Good luck today Chappies... Happy Hockey Day in Canada! Leafs suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 That was a damn entertaining hockey game and a good road win for the Sens. They sure brought the heat in the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 FUCK YEAH!! Great game. You're funny Andre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 That 3rd period was some fantastic hockey! Too bad Chris Neil is such bum, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 how come the Sens can sell out but with different numbers....Thursday was a sell out at 19666. while sat was a sell out at over 20000, how does that work...I unfortunately did not see the game, so I cannot comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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