LINCICOME: Weirdness prevails at Joe Louis Arena
By Bernie Lincicome, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published April 24, 2008 at 11:21 p.m.
Game on. And was it ever.
Or games on, to be more precise, since there could be six more of these. This one was lost early and nearly won late, a point-blank shot from John-Michael Liles turned back with 8.4 seconds left, allowing the Red Wings to escape the Avalanche 4-3.
"We battled back," said the Avs' Joe Sakic, "but we're still down one-nothing."
"The bottom line," said Ryan Smyth, "is we fell short."
No moral victories, then, except for an awareness that, without one of their legends, with a sick goaltender in net and the loss early of one of their young studs, the Avs gave as good as they got.
No one said it was going to be easy, but neither was it supposed to be weird.
To start the evening, I almost spilled my drink - Diet Coke, lots of ice - on Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. My apology was sincere. His response was dismissive.
Next, after a torturous journey up and past ancient Red Wings artifacts to my press box stool, the news arrived in my left ear: "Forsberg is out with a groin injury. He will not play."
This was in itself ominous, not that an absent Peter Forsberg severely diminished the Avs, though his absence obviously did, but that so precise a medical account was given. The NHL's injury vagueness is legendary, as if the team doctors are either auto mechanics or entirely unfamiliar with human geography.
A groin injury is generally identified as "lower trunk" or "someplace secret."
Similar information would arrive later on young Avs winger Wojtek Wolski, who left in the first period with an "upper- body injury," which could be anything from a broken neck to a bad haircut.
Both Forsberg and Wolski are listed as day to day, though which calendar is being used is not entirely clear.
After the game seemed lost, the Red Wings up 4-1, those four goals coming on just 16 shots, goalie Jose Theodore would return to the hotel because he was "sick" - another imprecise term that could mean anything from double pneumonia to dizziness caused by watching the puck fly past.
There was that familiar Theodore pose, not seen of late, of him bending back to look over his shoulder at the puck in the net.
Theodore's illness seemed to come as news in the postgame locker room, his teammates, as did the rest of us, assuming this was just an off night, certainly something Theodore is entitled to after such recent excellence.
And, in fact, the last playoff game here for the Avs, Patrick Roy was lifted after he gave up five goals in a 7-0 loss, there being no excuse of illness for Roy.
"I guess he's a little under the weather," said Smyth of his goalie, "but it's not his fault. He's covered for us. We should have covered for him."
"We didn't help 'Theo' out much," said Liles. "And he has been huge in the playoffs. Obviously, we have to take a lot of the blame for that."
And, bear with me on this additional weirdness: Blocking my view each time he stood to cheer a Detroit charge, in front of me loomed in an extra-large Red Wings fan, his Yzerman jersey insufficient to cover his entire backside, leaving a disgusting view.
Let's not forget the pride of the place, the octopus. The first octopus - roughly the size of a preschooler - hit the ice almost before "the home of the brave" had faded from Joe Louis Arena, hardly the way to punctuate the national anthem.
So, with legends and omens and injuries, tool-belt cleavage and flying sea creatures, it was obvious early that this was going to be an interesting night.
And so it was, with neither goalie covering himself with glory, not Theodore or Chris Osgood of the Red Wings. More like they covered themselves with camouflage, each disguised as a colander.
After the Avs scored first, as they have in each playoff game, this goal a dandy dash across the goal mouth from Paul Stastny, they played like a team in search of a tourniquet.
Lifting Theodore, the recent hero of the Avs, was not so much to stop the bleeding as to stop the blushing.
Forsberg's injury, the same one that caused him to miss seven games in his short season, resulted from the morning skate. What this means is obvious. Forsberg should only play, not practice.
"Obviously, you're going to miss the talent of Peter," said coach Joel Quenne- ville.
"Miss" is a clear, if unintentional, understatement. It is more like trying to paint without one of the primary colors.
And still, the Avs almost came up with a work of art. Not including the octopi.
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April 25, 2008
2:16 a.m.
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Big_D_in_LV writes:
Do they seriuosly pay you to write this dribble. Your pre-occupation with finding ways to insult an entire city distracts you from writing about sports. I can't wait to see what excuses you try to write after the Wings sweep the Avs. Also, in regards to your previous failed attempt to raise the intrest of the Avs fans. All you did was insite an army of Red Wing fans. I noticed not a single Avs fan had your back. The entire state of Colorado must hate you as much as the city of Detroit....I pitty you more than thowth you.
P.S. I read alot of sports articles and you are by far the worst writer I have ever came across.
April 25, 2008
4:32 a.m.
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ADKWingsFan writes:
OK, I get it now. You're just a very unhappy man trying to sound witty. Good luck with that!
April 25, 2008
6:48 a.m.
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Pete_Gonzalez writes:
Hey guys if you think this guy is terrible come check out my column, and personal destruction of him at the link below, you're guaranteed to love it:
http://sportsreviewmagazine.com/index...
And Lincicome if you actually read your comments, I think you should check it out, you may learn a thing or two.
April 25, 2008
7:11 a.m.
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Motown writes:
If your team can't stay healthy, which is the obvious excuse of the day, hire better players. A player's value is a combination of talent, endurance, strength, mental capacity, and toughness (an attribute that your Forsberg doesn't have).
The fact that you spend more time bashing Detroit than discussing Colorado is obvious, even to your readers (do you have those?). I guess you have nothing good to say about the Av and must be satisfied with belittling the fans and traditions of a superior team. Little man syndrome...dribble dribble
April 25, 2008
8:25 a.m.
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WitchKing writes:
Gordie Howe could still kick Bernie's lame ass
April 25, 2008
9:07 a.m.
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delanch writes:
The writing skills of these Red Wings fans does not reflect well on the Detroit school system. Way to showcase your ignorance guys.
Getting upset because Bernie rips Detroit the city more than he talks about the Avs just proves his point. Being touchy about that shows you know Detoit is a hell hole. Having a good (but perpetual underachieving) hockey team doesn't change that. I'd take the Rocky Mountains next door instead of abandoned auto plants any day.
Finally, the reason the Red Wings suck is because they have consistently had the best teams talent-wise for the last several years but they always find a way to piss the season away, losing to far inferior teams. They have no heart. Hit them hard, and they wilt - Anaheim in 03, Calgary in 04, Edmonton in 06, Anaheim in 07. No doubt Detroit has more talent than any other team this year. But no doubt they will blow it again. It's a tall order for the Avs, but even if they don't, San Jose will.
Go AVS! Red Wings suck!
April 25, 2008
9:32 a.m.
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eam0415 writes:
AVS Suck!! Always have always will.
April 25, 2008
9:37 a.m.
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Motown writes:
delanch-If you want to discuss writing skills, look up 'irony' and read your post.
Education in Denver is a joke. UM need not compare itself to whatever university it is out there...CU? UC? It doesn't matter. There is no comparison. Perhaps that is why so many 'flock' to Denver. You need to import the skills.
As for 'the Red Wings suck,' you just destroyed all of your credibility as a tier-one blogger...dang. Wings in three is more believable than that.
April 25, 2008
9:40 a.m.
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lincicomes_wrinkled_sac writes:
Lincicome "sucks" and writes "weak articles" and "overuses" "quotation marks." Bernie, do do the little quote thing with your fingers when you talk too? I feel bad for the guy that has to write your headlines. You give them nothing to work with. I bet they cry when they see your name in the byline of the next article that comes across their desk. Good luck with that "upper body injury" on top of your head.
April 25, 2008
9:47 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Yo Linicome...I'd like to see you stand on a street corner in Detroit and read your columns over a loud speaker! lol! Forget the Octopus... the new tradition would be throwing you on the ice! AVS suck
April 25, 2008
9:53 a.m.
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Ashley writes:
I fail to see why any of you Detroit fans waste your time typing this inane garbage. Let's just suppose for a minute that you might be reading a Denver sportswriter's column in a Denver newspaper. Do you honestly believe there's going to be any complimentary writing about your darling decrepit Wings? Let me break it down for you: Denver doesn't like Detroit. Haven't since 1996. Won't anytime soon. Column writing is by definition opinionated. Hence: Bernie is perfectly within his rights to write about how the Red Wing fans are too fat to fit into their Yzerman sweaters and flying octopi are kind of gross. Go read Detroit papers if you want fawning praise over a game where they just about blew a 3-goal lead. Go Avs.
April 25, 2008
10 a.m.
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Motown writes:
We like a challenge. Unfortunately your columnist will not provide an objective challenge. That is the point. Discuss hockey, not fat men.
April 25, 2008
10:01 a.m.
eam0415 writes:
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April 25, 2008
10:01 a.m.
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lincicomes_wrinkled_sac writes:
Hey Ashley, Column writing can be opinionated, but it does have to be bad. No one's looking for praise of Detroit here, we're just making fun of a hack "journalist." You guys should stand up for yourselves and demand some quality writing over there. (Sorry, Bernie asked me to add those quote marks.)
April 25, 2008
10:11 a.m.
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April 25, 2008
10:15 a.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Ashley's face probably looks worse than the potholes in Detroit anyways
April 25, 2008
10:18 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
lol! earn0415 has my vote for president!
April 25, 2008
10:19 a.m.
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HockeyHak writes:
As for Floppa not playing last night: What does anyone expect from Forsberg? Historically he's one of the whimpiest players in the NHL when it comes to "injuries". He'll take himself out for a freakin hangnail. But who knows the real extent of his injury? Could it be his foot AGAIN? Speaking of foot, Adam Foote was hoorible last night. Good luck Av's and to you Threesberg.
April 25, 2008
10:20 a.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Octi_puss, will you be my VP??
April 25, 2008
10:23 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
but of course!
April 25, 2008
10:27 a.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Since Ashley like to talk about how we're all "fat" in Detroit, let's talk about how her behind probably looks like two cats fighting in a knapsack when she walks.
April 25, 2008
10:48 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Does Bernie go both ways???
April 25, 2008
11:03 a.m.
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Motown writes:
HAHA! Someone's angry and is in need of a change! The Wings' fans must have hit a nerve...
You have EVERY reason to feel helpless and insecure.
April 25, 2008
11:05 a.m.
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lincicomes_wrinkled_sac writes:
Quotations? Faggottown? Weak arguments? I guess we all know who AvsIn6 is now... It's Bernie!!!!
April 25, 2008
11:07 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
No wrinkled_sac...you're wrong! Avsln6 in Bernie's boy toy!
April 25, 2008
11:15 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
The only thing you'll be standin' by is your man.. Bernie! wink wink...go get him tiger!
April 25, 2008
11:18 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Were you and Bernie in Brokeback Mountain? I thought that was you! You silly boys are so cute together!
April 25, 2008
11:24 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
gotta get back to the man huh? have a good time and don't hurt yourself when you're bobbin on his knob
April 25, 2008
11:27 a.m.
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Avs_Blow writes:
AvsIn6...I love how you and every other avs fan talks about how the wings ALMOST lost a 4-1 lead....ALMOST...when the avs are playing golf in two weeks at least you avs fans can feel good that they ALMOST made it past the 2nd round.
April 25, 2008
11:27 a.m.
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Motown writes:
If things are so great in Denver, why are you so angry? HAHA! It really makes it worth it to get such strong reaction over so small a thing!
April 25, 2008
11:28 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
this is my job and your mom's payin me
April 25, 2008
11:29 a.m.
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lincicomes_wrinkled_sac writes:
Yeah, we're immature. Stink-ville? Faggottown? You better get off the internet and get ready for work tonight. There's a lot of guys in Denver that are gonna need a hand job to calm down after the Wings go up 2-0 tonight!
April 25, 2008
11:31 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
you knew you were gay in the fith grade???
April 25, 2008
11:35 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
so much for marrried...your wife's sitting right here
April 25, 2008
11:37 a.m.
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motard_city writes:
Street walker? Two cats fighting in a knapsack? Who are any of you Detroit fans to criticize anyone's writing when reading your comments is like reading a transcript from an episode of "Wild 'n Out"? What next, a line about her momma's teeth being so yellow that cars slow down when she smiles?
If you were actually reading Ashley's comment beyond the word fat, you would realize she didn't call you fat. She was defending Lincicome's right to write about whatever he wants. Not all sports writers need to be in-depth analysts. Jim Rome makes a living replaying old audio clips and reading emails about how great his interviewing skills are, but he's somehow part of the sports media. I think she just baffled you simpletons with an intelligent and well-written comment.
And yes, they do pay him to write this “dribble.” Drivel maybe? Dribble is a basketball/infant/Detroit fan term. Speaking of Detroit fans (I’d put quotes around fans, but I’m afraid of the horrible punctuation wrath I might receive), I can honestly say I’ve never seen a quieter bunch of half-empty stands for a second round PLAYOFF game. I mean, come on. At least cheer a little. You probably spent a couple hundred bucks for the seats and 30 more on the seafood to throw. Put down your beer and clap, Hockeytown. You could learn something from the geniuses in Minnesota who cheered a player’s injury. At least they cheered for something.
And to both Wings and Avs fans: Nice job turning a sports article comments section into another avenue for gay bashing. When in doubt, turn to homophobia. Maybe you should save your hate speech for your next service at the Westboro Baptist Church. When you have a sign-up sheet for picketing the next gay person’s funeral, don’t pass it to me.
April 25, 2008
11:37 a.m.
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rodney writes:
HEY AVSIN6 YOU`LL STAND BY IT ? WILL YOU WAGER A FEW THOUSAND ON IT ? I WILL TAKE THE BET. BUT OF COURSE YOU WILL SAY WHAT ODDS WILL YOU GIVE ME RIGHT ? I LOVE HOCKEY PLAYED A BIT WHEN I WAS YOUNG. THE WINGS ARE JUST A BETTER HOCKEY TEAM. AS FAR AS PEOPLE KNOCKING THE DETROITERS: DETROITERS CAN EASILY SURVIVE IN DENVER. LET`S SEE A DENVERITE SURVIVE IN DETROIT. FORGET 8 MILE THAT IS LIKE A SUBURB COMPARED TO HARPER AND VAN DYKE OR BELLVIEW AND MACK. AVS IN 6 PLEASE WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING /
April 25, 2008
11:40 a.m.
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lincicomes_wrinkled_sac writes:
Sorry, I just wanted you to get a head start on all the work you're gonna have to do. Don't worry dude, a hand job is still a job.
April 25, 2008
11:44 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
I think we scared them off? oops
April 25, 2008
11:46 a.m.
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Motown writes:
Dribble...as in 'weak, unsteady stream.' It was a jo...never mind. We will make our jokes more simply for you. You should go play with a ball of string too.
PS We will cheer when the Av's can put together a tough enough game to force the Wings to play offense outside of the first period.
April 25, 2008
11:51 a.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
lighten up dude
April 25, 2008
11:57 a.m.
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Motown writes:
Avsln6-Your posts insult Denver better than I ever could.
Thanks...I guess. Job well done!
Wings in five (I am anticipating that the wings will not play game three because Denver is sooo awesome and avsln6 will probably have a party).
April 25, 2008
11:59 a.m.
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Avs_Blow writes:
AvsIn6...all of these immature comments, which i agree there are a lot of em from BOTH sides, are a reaction to one of many immature articles in Denver papers. The point is this is a sport, a game, bashing a city is just a poor excuse to make avs fans feel better. I highly doubt anyone from detroit will disagree with the fact that detroit has issues as a city, but what does that have to do with its hockey team? I work in social work, am from detroit, and have worked there as well as seattle, chicago, and now denver. They are all great cities, but none are without there issues...trust me, I see them first hand. So before you Avs fans decide to bash the city of detroit, take a look around your city, open your eyes, and maybe take that anger and wasted energy and use it to help in your communities...contact me, I have plenty of connections for you to do some volunteer work. But this is just one opinion from a Detroiter and Wings fan trying to make the world a little better, not just detroit, chicago, seattle, or denver. Ill be at game 4 and game 6 if there is one, and I know the pepsi center will be at least 40% wings fans, so lets GO WINGS and lets stick to bashing each others teams, not cities.
April 25, 2008
12:04 p.m.
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Motown writes:
It won't do you any good Avsln6. I won't hire you. Besides, you would not last one day with a mouth like that in this town.
April 25, 2008
12:17 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city, I just reacted to what she was saying because she was commenting on how the city of Detroit is. For one thing, if you've never been there, how can you sit there and talk crap about a city you know nothing of. Everyone on here os bashing each other and you know what, that's our rights as Americans. We're allowed to be passionate about what we love and if people get out of line and say things that are rude and vulgar, that's just love for our team.
One thing though, keep the church out of this. I'm not a Baptist nor do I choose to go to your church. I'll say and do whatever I want because I'm a tax paying citizen and it's my American right!!! Go Wings!! Go USA.
April 25, 2008
12:20 p.m.
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rodney writes:
avs in 6 - i wouldn`t pay ? you are right i wouldn`t have to pay because i would win. and you know it. How about a wager of pride. IF THE AVS WIN I BUY A AVS SHIRT AND WEAR IT TO A DINNER AT DELFRISCO`S (diner for four You, your lady. me and my bride) if the wings win you do the same. (YOU BUY AND WEAR A WINGS SHIRT AND WEAR IT TO DINNER AT DELFRISCO`S) OF COURSE THE LOOSER PICKS UP THE DINNER TAB. ( figure a hundred bucks a person) Detroit is a nasty place but alot of good people grew up there and i know many who you`d be proud to know.
April 25, 2008
12:22 p.m.
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Leiha406 writes:
Go figure, someone with the username Avs_Blow talks about the immature articles in Denver's papers. Irony at its best.
And, by the way, one of the reasons why there are so many Detroit "fans" at the Pepsi Center is because they jumped on the bandwagon. You'll probably see them at Coors Field wearing a Red Sox hat or at a Nuggets game wearing a Lakers jersey.
You're also quick to chastise Avs fans for bashing the city of Detroit while your fellow Detroit fans are busy calling an Avs fan a tramp, fat, etc. But I guess that's ok because they're Detroit fans.
April 25, 2008
12:26 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Leiha406, shut the "f" up
April 25, 2008
12:44 p.m.
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rodney writes:
avsin6 YES AND I HAVE FOR 35 YEARS. I HAVE ATTENDED MANY AV`S GAMES AND MANY WINGS GAMES IN DETROIT. LOVE IT. ALL I`M SAYING IS THEY WON`T BEAT THE RED WINGS. ARE WE ON FOR A SOCIAL WAGER? WE COULD INVITE BERNIE. IT WOULD BE FUN TO VERBALY SPAR WITH THIS OBVIOUS IDIOT. MAYBE WE COULD DRINK TO MANY CROWN ROYALS AND INVITE HIM TO THE RINK FOR A LITTLE SCRIMAGE. CAN BERNIE SKATE ? I CAN.
April 25, 2008
12:45 p.m.
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Motown writes:
Who thinks Theodore was actually sick? ..Was sick, got on the ice, gave up four goals, and then realized that his game was off..
April 25, 2008
12:56 p.m.
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Motown writes:
Avsln6, dude, I thought you were done? Just couldn't stay away huh? I see that you are getting nice and mature now that the fire you lit started to heat up. Are none of the fans you insulted willing to be your buddy now? You crossed the line with your first post! In fact, I believe more of your posts have been deleted in recent days than anyone else on the Rocky Mountain News!
Oh crap, I almost forgot! Red Wings rock!
April 25, 2008
1:08 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
Motown - Yes, please make them "simply." I'll continue to make them "intelligently" and "coherently." Why don't we make every word an adverb? That'd be awesomely!
And you'll cheer for your team when the other team plays better? That makes sense. Red Wing fan sense. Like wasting everyone's time while the linesmen have to clean octopus guts off the ice. How about you show some of that Detroit fan attitude when you come to Pepsi Center. Stay seated and keep your mouth shut.
AVSWALLOW - Hockey is a man's game! I'm macho! There are plenty of Red Wing bandwagon fans in Denver for precisely the reason you say there wouldn't be. "Hey look Denver fans, I'm wearing a Wings jersey! I'm such a rebel! Everyone gives me dirty looks! I'm so persecuted! I'm surrounded by "whore-like" fans for the home team!Did we just hit the post? No, it was just the puck bouncing off of Chelios' replacement hip."
April 25, 2008
1:08 p.m.
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Motown writes:
That really hurts dude. Now the series victory won't be as sweet. Wait. Yes it will.
But seriously, you can't hide it. You actually care more about these posts than anybody else, and that's what makes it so funny to say:
The Red Wings are better.
ooooooo I can just picture the fist shaking! Curse you Red Baron! I mean...Red Wings!
April 25, 2008
1:09 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
Red wings suck! Go Avs. The Avs didn't play too bad for a couple of guys being hurt and sick. They will get it together tomorrow.
April 25, 2008
1:17 p.m.
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Motown writes:
haha I hit the 'y' instead of the 'e' and that must make my point baseless! Is that the logic defying rhetoric that got you a PhD from Colorado?
I can't believe I have to explain this to you, but I will. When the Avs play better, the game will be more exciting. This will likely lead to more cheering by the fans. Do you get it?
Do you still have your ball of string? You can use it to keep yourself occupied when the Wings run up the score and the Pepsi Center empties out halfway through the third period.
April 25, 2008
1:20 p.m.
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Motown writes:
ii aam soo maaadd, i cann''t typpe...
April 25, 2008
1:26 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
AvsIn6, watch your comments about U of M
April 25, 2008
1:27 p.m.
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Motown writes:
What happened to humor? huh? Everybody gets so angry.
Avsln6-Some of those comments weren't directed to you. I was talking about the series too.
Also, that's the kind of eduction one gets from MSU.
April 25, 2008
1:33 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
Motown - Misspelling education=classic.
eam0415 - I like the veiled threat. Very clever. "If you don't respect my alma mater, I'm going to comment-fight you!" Everyone take cover! Soon he'll be using all CAPS! (That means he's yelling.)
April 25, 2008
1:36 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city, you're nothing but a stupid b#tch. For one thing, I wasn't threatening anyone. I was just saying to back off the school. I'm not going to "comment fight" anyone you retarded homo. I also like how you think that everyone on this is a man by the way. You must be a sexist pig to think that women don't get heated about sports. Get bent!!
April 25, 2008
1:40 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
SWALLOW - I never said you were a bandwagon fan, but thanks for the history of your love affair with the Wings. Can we hear about your first homecoming dance next?
April 25, 2008
1:40 p.m.
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Leiha406 writes:
Gee, I was unaware that hockey is a man's game. I didn't know I needed those special parts to enjoy the game of hockey. I didn't know I needed to talk like a neanderthal and spew lame insults to watch hockey. If you're such a man, watching your manly sport, why are you whining about the "abuse" Red Wing fans get at the Pepsi Center? Frickin suck it up, and I don't know, take it like a man.
April 25, 2008
1:44 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
eam0415 - I wholeheartedly apologize for using "he." I should have known from your gender-specific "eam0145." Great insult though, "retarded homo." Nice to know a woman can be as ignorant as a man too.
April 25, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city, Go "f" yourself
April 25, 2008
1:46 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
LETS GO RED WINGS!! LETS GO!!
April 25, 2008
1:51 p.m.
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Motown writes:
The masses have it motard. You are an idiot, and I can't type. Shouldn't you be in school or something? They can teach you to formulate a position with substance as a method to criticize academic works...such as my posts.
Also, why do you hate women? Did you get out-skated at the coed Olympics?
April 25, 2008
1:54 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
I think the problem with motard_city is he didn't receive enough hugs when he was a child. Do you need a hug buddy?
April 25, 2008
1:54 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
He hates women because he secretly wants to be one
April 25, 2008
1:55 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
Hey ja - don't you have a cow to tip down there?
April 25, 2008
1:56 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
With the exception of Ohio State, Ohio has not one good sports team.
April 25, 2008
2 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/a...
I figured this would get a smile out of you sour pusses
April 25, 2008
2 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
Hey ja - we're here to talk hockey. Take your lame a$$ to another site.
April 25, 2008
2:02 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
ja_king37, good one. You're the "queen" of the burns.
April 25, 2008
2:02 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
Ja - nice comeback. Get a life loser.
April 25, 2008
2:04 p.m.
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Motown writes:
Yeah. Ohio is pretty bad. I did like the Indians' team that was in Major League. Does that count?
April 25, 2008
2:04 p.m.
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DetroitSportsNut writes:
What is the obsession with laughing and mocking a city that is struggling in this country? Seriously, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I would never wish what is happening in Michigan on anyone from any state. Get a grip!!!
...and what the H does Ohio State have to do with anything?
April 25, 2008
2:05 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
Things are getting awfully tense in here! This is some funny s--t
April 25, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
I'm not going to lie. The streets in Detroit are horrible. It's run by a POS thug. I just want everyone to understand that not everyone from that area is like that.
April 25, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
You guys (and GIRLS) have it all wrong. I love women. In fact, I love you eam0415. Hold me.
April 25, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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Motown writes:
Hey Ja_king, OSU hates UM way more than UM hates OSU. Think about that. Its kinda like MSU hating UM. They have good cause sense they are horrible. The sweater era will end very soon. That said, I understand why you need to jump on a hockey post to get your digs in while you can.
April 25, 2008
2:09 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
I would love to hold you, but I'm terrified of catching body lice.
April 25, 2008
2:10 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
DetroitSportsNut thank you. These people don't have a clue what is going on in this state. Make fun all you want. But it's a domino effect. Our state was the first to suffer now others are. People are losing their houses here, children are suffering, and pets are even being left behind in foreclosed houses to starve to death. Lets stick to hockey...or bashing eachother.
April 25, 2008
2:14 p.m.
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Motown writes:
Man this is tiring. We are gonna have to do this blogging over again on another newspapers website in the next round. I should get some pre-typed responses to the typical "you're all poor" comments. Hehe Peace out Den-troit!
April 25, 2008
2:19 p.m.
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motard_city writes:
And...we're back to lame comebacks. Ok! I'm over this. This discussion makes me cringe only slightly more than the horrible commentators on Versus.
Everyone can STFU and "F" off and get the H out of here and other censored swear words. I had an excellent time conversing with you "retarded homos" and other fans of the "man's game." When I see you bandwagon Wings fans on the street, please give me an eduction on why you don't cheer and why you need to spin squid. On second thought, just keep your mouths shut.
April 25, 2008
2:19 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
I'm back AVS! Oh wait...nothin's changed...you still suck
April 25, 2008
2:21 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city, I think I love you
April 25, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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rodney writes:
HEY AVS IN 6 DO WE HAVE A WAGER ?
April 25, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city, I want to have your children
April 25, 2008
2:23 p.m.
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DetroitSportsNut writes:
I'd be happy to run into you on the street Motard...big man behind a computer aren't you.
April 25, 2008
2:24 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
The Red Wings Rock!!
April 25, 2008
2:24 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
LOL LOL! I will see all you DORKS again when the series is over and the WINGS prevail right? Or will you be too ashamed???
April 25, 2008
2:25 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Is there a love connection here???
April 25, 2008
2:25 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Gary Coleman was on Divorce Court
April 25, 2008
2:26 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
MOTARD! You rock my ghetto Detroit socks my man!!!!
April 25, 2008
2:28 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
RED WINGS! RED WINGS! RED WINGS! RED WINGS! C'mon Colorado...lets all start the chant...we're going to hear it later anyway!Get on the wagon LOSERS!!!!
April 25, 2008
2:29 p.m.
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Avs_Blow writes:
Hey Leiha406 ....if you read my post, you might notice I said BOTH sides were being immature. My screen name is bashing the team not the city, thats my point that you proved...immaturity is bashing a city or person over a game..thanks for the help
April 25, 2008
2:29 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
motard_city and I are going to get married and have lots of Red Wing fan babies.
April 25, 2008
2:33 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
We're going to name the first one McCarty
April 25, 2008
2:33 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
CAN I COME TO THE WEDDING???
April 25, 2008
2:35 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Octi_puss, you better go to the wedding. Mickey Redmond is going to marries us at the Joe
April 25, 2008
2:36 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
SWEET! octopus confetti for sure!!!! CONGRATS
April 25, 2008
2:37 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Bernie??? Is that you?
April 25, 2008
2:39 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
I think the Colorodo fans finally got a clue. They suck just like their dumb Avs.
April 25, 2008
2:43 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
LOL guess our work is done here...we'll finish in game 4!
April 25, 2008
2:46 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Game 4 y'all
April 25, 2008
2:48 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
WHOO WHOOP!
April 25, 2008
3:41 p.m.
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Right2Protest writes:
Wings in 8 it should be a close one though. Last night ROCKED!!!
April 25, 2008
3:44 p.m.
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Right2Protest writes:
JA Your Octopussy Smells!!! Water and Vinigar Please:(
April 25, 2008
3:48 p.m.
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Right2Protest writes:
Suck my dirty ass hair!!
April 25, 2008
3:50 p.m.
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Right2Protest writes:
My old lady don't smell to good,,, but I am going to slap you my ball smagma.
April 25, 2008
4:30 p.m.
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AvalancheSuck writes:
AvsIn6, you have more criminals at your universities than all of Detroit. They're the real pride of Colorado, eh?
Ashley'ho - we have the right to respond to Lici cici or whatever his lame name is as much as he has the right to write. What's your point?
Fact is, the Wings are MUCH better. Unless you unload a different team off the bus the Flabalanche has no chance. Game 1 was more one sided than the score indicates. You got your behinds smacked.
April 25, 2008
4:51 p.m.
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rodney writes:
THE LAST 9 MEETINGS THE AVS ARE 1 WIN AND 8 LOSSES OUT SCORED 28 TO 14 NOT VERY IMPRESSIVE. THE DETROIT RED WINGS IN 4 EASY
April 25, 2008
5:27 p.m.
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coloradoWINGSFAN writes:
Such whining from a professional journalist. No wonder Gordie treated you with contempt, your diaper was showing. By the way, he isn't just a Detroit legend, he's a NHL legend. Why don't you come back to Colorado since you had such a terrible experience in Hockey Town. Want to talk memorable experiences? Game 2, round 2, May 9, 1999. In route a Wings victory I get spit on by a drunk 'lanche supporting bimbo. I'll take plumbers butt over that any day. As for potholes in Detroit, I'll put the ones here in Colorado Springs against anything in Detroit. 'lanche sucks.
April 26, 2008
10:01 a.m.
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schwerepunkt writes:
I'm an Avalanche fan. I was a Denver Spurs fan and then a Colorado Rockies fan before the Avs arrived on the scene. I've been a hockey fan most of my life, despite being born in the great state of Colorado. I live in Ontario now. On paper, there is no doubt that Detroit is the better team but, the last time I checked, hockey is properly played on ice.
So all this drivel (yes, it's drivel, not "dribble" or whatever has been used here) is just that. I agree Bernie is not a top-tier writer, but he too does not carry the puck for the Avs.
Detroit may be better, but they have underachieved over the last few years. Colorado is a patchwork at the moment and bruised and banged-up, but they certainly can beat the Wings. The whole point of sport is competition and the possibility that either team can win a game or a series.
The insults are pointless. Just watch the game, root for your team, and try to enjoy some good hockey. At this point, I am hoping for the Avs in seven, but expecting the Wings in six.
Having said all that nice stuff, I'll add the following: I'd like to see the Sherriff (Scott Parker) walk the beat and show Detroit's girlie-men (Lidstrom, Datsyuk and Zetterberg) that hockey is a contact sport. Those guys never get touched and need to have their chops busted. And Osgood is an overachiever who is one 10-minute Avs goalfest away from melting into milquetoast.
Go Avs!
April 26, 2008
12:28 p.m.
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eam0415 writes:
Just an FYI: The Wings are gonna win today.
April 26, 2008
2:21 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
3-0 baby!!! Go Wings!!!
April 26, 2008
2:27 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
Theodore must still be under the weather. This isn't fair we shouldn't count this game.
April 26, 2008
2:49 p.m.
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AML128 writes:
Um, yeah. I believe the score is now 4-0. What's up now, beeotches!!
April 26, 2008
3:21 p.m.
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Octi_puss writes:
That Frazen guy is pretty good. The Avalanche have no idea what is going on right now. Wings are going to sweep. The only thing the Avalanche have going for them is that they play in the PEPSI CENTER!!!!
April 26, 2008
3:39 p.m.
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ozzy writes:
Wings rock!
There is a reason the Avs don't hit Zetterburg and Datsyuk -- they aren't fast enough or agile enough.
Wings in five!
Bernie is an idiot.
April 26, 2008
3:42 p.m.
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ozzy writes:
"Having said all that nice stuff, I'll add the following: I'd like to see the Sherriff (Scott Parker) walk the beat and show Detroit's girlie-men (Lidstrom, Datsyuk and Zetterberg) that hockey is a contact sport. Those guys never get touched and need to have their chops busted."
There is a reason the Parker doesn't hit Zetterburg and Datsyuk -- he can't he is not fast enough or agile enough.
April 26, 2008
9:21 p.m.
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mayorofhockeytown writes:
How's this working out for you, Bernie? Your prediction, Avs in six, is still good. I'm sure once Floppa is back the ship will be righted, and as soon as Jose shakes this latest round of polio he will be as sharp as ever. Too bad his playoff reputation was earned against the Wild, one of the least offensive teams in the NHL. Now he faces the most offensive team in the NHL and the results are painfully obvious. Don't worry--this will be over much sooner than you ever feared. Keep your chin up--in fact keep both of them up. (By the by--nice comb over.)
April 27, 2008
9:59 p.m.
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eboro writes:
Making remarks about a fans physical appearance to cover for your teams ineptitude is WEAK!
Everybody click his name at the top of the article for a picture of this gem. Yellow teeth, huge ears, and warts on his face. How dare he. But yeah Bernie the Avs almost won.