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Dallas Stars @ Minnesota Wild 3rd period GDT

Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild, Apr 7, 2009 7:00 PM CDT


[UPDATE: IMPROMPTU FIELD TRIP!!] Welcome back!

I sincerely apologize for the lack of updates today on the site. Sometimes when you're in the Navy you find yourself locked in a office in a neverending meeting with no way out, like I was today. But we still have a hockey game tonight and it should be a good one.

The Stars head into the third period down 3-0 and are fighting penalties and the inability to keep the Wild out of the net on PK. Climie has looked decent, but has not had any support from the defensemen in front of him.

This is your open thread to discuss the game.

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Checking in.

Holy hell that was a long day at work today.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure is

nice to be on vacation!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh.

If only you knew what went down today at the 571.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Glad

that I don’t. :-) Much better to be Trident Tough again! :-)

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Once again.....

Another interesting choice for Versus to keep this game.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

True.

Chicago/Nashville actually has some playoff implications.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Glad to see

that Razor is doing the color commentary tonight. It should ease the pain of listening to Joe Beninati.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

At some point this game will start.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Adrian Petersen? Really?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

FAIL!

He totally screwed it up

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

And. Here. We. Go!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Man

It’s nice to see so many Minnesotans on the ice for Dallas

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice hit on Gaborik.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Checking in.

Brilliant game by Neal so far.

by viralphrame on Apr 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone:

The guys from Hockey Wilderness are going to take a trip over here to DBD for an impromptu road trip.

We’ll head over to their place for the second period.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounds good.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very true.

We’ll be doing much more of these next season…..probably not with the Blues guys though.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...just one guy really.

It’s kind of a joke around here. We had our site pretty much attacked by one stupid regular from over there and it soured the relationship a bit. But for the most part I really enjoy most of those guys’ company.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

That St. Louis experiment was a disaster..

I’d like to do some with the Florida Panthers guys. Totally classy dudes.

by viralphrame on Apr 7, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup.

Whale4Ever is great. He’s been trumpeting the glory of DBD for a while. He’s helps us out a lot behind the scene.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ouch

What was Price thinking on that play for the Habs?

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Not sure he was.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

hand pass

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Man

These guys need to show a little effort if they want to keep their very slim playoff chances alive

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Good back check!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Where did the Panthers come from?!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice stop by Climie

THought that was going to sneak through

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

He was squeezing those pads together and praying!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good ol’ poke check.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

On both sides.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh

Again, way too many shots coming in from bad angles. Nobody on this team drives to the net. So annoying.

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

WOw

Carolina up 6-0 on the Isles. Staal with the hattie

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

So.....apparently.....

Guys who watch hockey are in desperate need of “enhancement”.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

LMAO!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

ZING!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mike Modano is coming back?!

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....he's still under contract next season.

But he could retire.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is my favorite player and I want to see him before he ritires!

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

He’s said he has to think hard about it over the summer, but said that if the Stars want him and need him then he’s coming back.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wait a sec

Is Modano not retiring this year?

by nathaneide on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

If Mo comes back...

then Super Joe Sakic better come back!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

hope they play in D.C.!

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

He just said on Versus

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, Derek:

So, they had me playing center on Sunday night. I was almost completely lost most of the game.

I’m definitely going to be playing goalie again soon.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

Nice. How’s the knee?

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holding up.

But I’m more comfortable between the pipes. I need new pads though, your were right the ones I have are too small.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice hand/eye by Ribeiro!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

what a play. left the high man all alone.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn......

That was sick.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

No chance for Climie.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope.

That was on the defense. He over committed a bit though.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still

has to get his NHL legs under him. Nice save there!!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

mietinnen is a traitor!

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. Almost got that pass through.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Who knew he had that in him?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very true.

He is adept at staying upright with the puck while fighting off defensemen. So naturally, he could deliver some hits as well.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lol.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow.

I didn’t know that Turks had started 73 games this year!! Holy moly!!!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah.

Let’s just say that the backup goaltender position was grossly mishandled this season.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great shift by Dallas right now!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

yes, nice shot by Jere!

by Robertsfan on Apr 7, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great defensive play right in front.

Backstrom wasn’t ready for that quick wraparound.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta love

that great Northern tradition!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sloppy period

by both. Should be better in the second. Hoping the trap doesn’t come into play as this game gets further along. I know Lemaire has the ability to coach that style of a game, especially since the Wild need this game BAD!

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by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Welcome back to the third period.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Heres to hoping for a better 3rd!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding.

Check this out:

À Dallas, Mike Ribeiro serait mon choix pour le Hart devant Loui Eriksson même si celui-ci connaît une saison étonnante. Grossman pour le Norris devant Robidas???

Famed French-Candien newspaper La Presse has called out my decision to put Eriksson and Grossman ahead of Ribeiro and Robidas, in our team awards picks.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow. that is funny!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let’s go Stars!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Two shows taping at once on the DVR..

So I’m now listening to Strangis on WBAP.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Gabby back in the game.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Climie standing tall!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow....Ralph has a completely different play by play going

When he knows he’s just on the radio. This is where he really shines.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

GREAT SAVE!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

THERE YA GO!!!!!

FABIAN!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

BRUNNSTROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice!!

What a great freaking save by Climie, leading to a great pass by Ribs.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

The Stars are finally applying some steady pressure...

Too little too late?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup.

Especially after that pick was set at the blue line.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn.

Missed that.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow....that was a weak Int. call.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Stars are getting a ton of pressure....

Just can’t solve this Backstrom fella.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....here we go.

Can our anemic PP come through for us in the clutch?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Another PP coming up.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Or not.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah yeah you're right.

I thought they said on the radio it was over. That’s what I get for listening to them.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Begin with the nifty pass breakup

And Climie with a few big stops. He’s been good in the third period.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 7, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Insult to injury.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Cheers!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Apr 7, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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