Isles at Cats - Open Thread
New York Islanders at Florida Panthers, Feb 5, 2009 7:30 PM EST

It's my blog, my birthday, and I'll post whatever I darned well please. Thanks for stopping in, and enjoy the game!
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Hi all!
Hoping for a real grudge-match type of victory here at the BAC.
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Tell me that is you behind the drums. That is a glorious kit.
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and i want that whale practice jersey
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
there’s a fishstick in there as well
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
as an Isles’ fan, what’s your take on the “fishstick” thing? I’ve been asked over and over about “pucky the whale”.
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In a word, inexcusable.
If they’d been an expansion team starting from scratch, then it’s a nice concept. But not after what we’d been through, all that tradition. It was just one of many short-sighted moves by a series of here-for-a-buck owners.
Confession: I liked the wavy theme, wild numbers, and attempt at lighthouse iconography. But I knew that couldn’t last either.
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LOVED the Lighthouse
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Jay-Bo!!!!!!!!!!!
12th of the year. Give him up for nothing? I think not….
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Saw an Isles fan saying he was “overrated.” Tried to set them straight.
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saw that on pointblank. Well done.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Heh, half the info I pulled from you! I should have added a “my sources say.”
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The State of Connecticut Development Authority, no doubt.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Ever do the internet radio thing before, Dom? Totally new to me. And can’t thank you enough for getting me in there. Big thanks, bro.
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No, that was new to me. I’ve listened to that show here and there when I can — they’ve been doing it a surprisingly long time, and very regularly. Had the Isles beat writer on, Kuklas, an Isles radio announcer.
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Paul Kukla…as in THAT Kukla?
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed – the week before us, for the All-Star Game.
I imagine they thought we’re the only ones who could follow a guest like that. Naturally.
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I’m on the floor!
Nicely done!
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
He runs a helluva ship with his site. Two hours don’t go by before I’m back on it.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yes. His twitter feed helps me manage. With all this goin’ on, I’m in information overload. But I can’t seem to stop.
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My friend, the words you just typed couldn’t be a more accurate representation of my situation. It’s never-ending. And all I do is throw up links and pictures with corny comments. Can’t imagine how it is with someone like yourself or JP, Frank, Earl, etc. who actually write….
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Aww... I can't write? :'-(
j/k How goes the blogger v blogger gamethread?
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Five For Howling
Good to have ya nonetheless. Old Dave emailed me yesterday…please tell him I said hi and thanks for coming to The Box when you see him next.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Islanders feed just showed all the players’ dads on this trip — 25 in all. What a great concept, that’s gotta be a blast.
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They do that annually, right? Great move.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Makes for a cheaper A/C bill atthe BAC…one less thing to worry us into relocation oblivion.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
They’re also on about how Horton came to bring it tonight and how that’s been the problem with him. Agreed (so far) and agreed. They’re right on about how the team needs him to bring it every night. Nice that they get it.
Wish Nate would get it. See the comments by him I posted earlier?
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Dad's trip
When is Garth going to let the Mother’s go????
Hi all! Hey Litterbox! Your twitterfeed worked as it brought me here! Mind if I join in?
C'mon in, Woman
Great to have ya! What’s your poison for tonight?
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
Hey 7th Woman! Glad you made it.
Of course — now my ride’s here, so I have to run. But of course the Mother’s trip is overdue!
{waves} Bye all. Have fun. Go Islanders, hee hee hee.
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Believe it or not…same here. Until I empty it – it is my B-day (yes we’ve already heard it) and I go for the Burgundy.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Have a very healthy and happy year then! Nothing better sitting and watching hockey and drinking wine on your birthday.
EXACTLY what I wanted! Thanks 7W!
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yikes…finally gave up the rummy a year ago. Fun? Yes. Bad news the next day? Definitely. For me at least. Love the taste…hate the after-effects. May I ask the brand?
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Let me look… Flor de Cana, 5 year old. ‘Twas a gift. Usually I drink Gosling, with ginger beer. This I’m drinking straight on ice.
It’s the vodka I avoid these days.
We both pulled a 180.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
"and someone else cleaning it up"
Quote of the night. Could apply to many situations.
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There are waivers…
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Those aren’t Thrasher fans
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny...
…best home game of the season? Your take?
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For Wednesday.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Enjoy the tails…
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Cats up 2-0…
sorry for the lag, Odin, was off the keyboard.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Still love that logo design
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yes yes yes — a misunderstood classic.
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bad clear
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
If she's a mom...
…then I’m Alan Shepard.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions

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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
38 years ago today Shep walked on the moon. Salute!
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yikes
2-1. We need some McCabe nastiness.
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Ahhhh. Master DeBoer has an answer.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
The thought crossed my mind as well. We’ve got a wall goin’ here. So far.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Another highlighter!!!!!!!!! By Zednik!
Enough exclamations yet?
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I’ve never seen photos thown into a live blog before! I’m back. I’d like to know why the hell MacDonald is in net? No… REALLY SCOTTY… WHY???
I’ll post facto* second that. I think Danis hurt Go-Go in a previous life.
*not a lawyer
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Need twins? The Panthers Confederacy can find them.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Mike better watch his left hand, there…
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
No reason why she shouldn’t. I protest.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Weirdo-rama. Unfortunately we see it too much!
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Hey MJ…!
This’ll be a battle. Right to the buzzer.
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That’s my call.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Any guess why the Cats took a chance on flu-ridden Vokoun rather than Andy?
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Kinda weird.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t win the last one…you’re absolutely right
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
But then again…he DID win the last one. My bad.
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
One of those “I’ll dress our sick starter if you dress your injured starter” agreements?
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That’s a Cat who filed his taxes…
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 5, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome!
I’m out, peeps. All the best to ya.
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