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WarriorDome

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Had a great time last night at Nationwide...it was a great game to take in. The crowd was into it all night. I would agree that there were some goons last night in Sabres gear. I was in section 102 and we had 4 winners a couple rows in front of us.
Feb 7, 2010 9:16am
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ohiotiger33

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The jackets are 9 pts out of a spot. An epic run could be possible, if the guys believe it can happen. The talent is certainly there.
Feb 7, 2010 10:54am
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End of Line

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TedSheckler wrote: And I thought tonight, who was the asshat over on JJ at the beginning of the season that said that Russell doesn't deserve to be in the NHL? Said he was too small and he's not that good. Wonder what he has to say now. Russell has been probably our best D-man all year.
Wasn't his name like Hilliarddad or something like that? I remember defending Russell time after time from that ass clown.
Feb 7, 2010 11:35am
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TedSheckler wrote: And I thought tonight, who was the asshat over on JJ at the beginning of the season that said that Russell doesn't deserve to be in the NHL? Said he was too small and he's not that good. Wonder what he has to say now. Russell has been probably our best D-man all year.
I remember that. I also remember making the comparison between the slow development of Russell and Scott Niedermayer, drawing numerous parallels between the two.

And since early December, that's exactly who Russell has looked like.
Feb 7, 2010 12:35pm
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NNN wrote:
TedSheckler wrote: And I thought tonight, who was the asshat over on JJ at the beginning of the season that said that Russell doesn't deserve to be in the NHL? Said he was too small and he's not that good. Wonder what he has to say now. Russell has been probably our best D-man all year.
I remember that. I also remember making the comparison between the slow development of Russell and Scott Niedermayer, drawing numerous parallels between the two.

And since early December, that's exactly who Russell has looked like.
I remember that lol. Also great point about Russell.
Feb 7, 2010 12:53pm
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darbypitcher22

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no playoffs possible but at least we won
Feb 7, 2010 12:56pm
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LJ

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There are so many Buffalo transplants in Columbus and the surrounding area it's crazy. They consider Columbus "moving south" and a "climate change". My gf meets at least 1 person from Buffalo every week (she is from Buffalo herself) and OSU only takes 40 out of state vet students per year and 5 from her class alone are from Buffalo. Pretty crazy. Probably why you saw SO many Sabres fans.
Feb 7, 2010 12:58pm
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^^^^

Climate change? its about 10 degrees warmer on average and you don't have feet upon feet upon feet of snow
Feb 7, 2010 12:58pm
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darbypitcher22 wrote: ^^^^

Climate change? its about 10 degrees warmer on average and you don't have feet upon feet upon feet of snow
average snowfall for Buffalo is 91"
Columbus is 28"

Although my gf says that winter driving in Buffalo is much better than it is here. Her small town of 5,000 has more plows than the city of Columbus.
Feb 7, 2010 1:01pm
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ohiotiger33

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darbypitcher22 wrote: no playoffs possible but at least we won
22 games left, 9 points out. I think it is possible. Call me a dreamer, but there is a chance. Hope the team doesn't share your attitude.
Feb 7, 2010 1:29pm
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cat_lover

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Blue Jackets are playing more uptempo since Hitchcock's departure. Buffalo had a lot of fans there last night. Sold out crowd with plenty of energy.
Feb 7, 2010 2:33pm
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pkebker

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ohiotiger33 wrote:
darbypitcher22 wrote: no playoffs possible but at least we won
22 games left, 9 points out. I think it is possible. Call me a dreamer, but there is a chance. Hope the team doesn't share your attitude.
I'm not even sure I would want to make the playoffs at this point. We are in a really good position to get a solid draft pick. Even if we did make the playoffs, its not like we would win the whole thing. So I'd like to build on our future. We have the cornerstones in place. Lets build on this.
Feb 7, 2010 2:44pm
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Blue Jackets need to tank for a chance at Cam Fowler (sarcasm)
Feb 7, 2010 3:07pm
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rydawg5

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pkebker wrote:
ohiotiger33 wrote:
darbypitcher22 wrote: no playoffs possible but at least we won
22 games left, 9 points out. I think it is possible. Call me a dreamer, but there is a chance. Hope the team doesn't share your attitude.
I'm not even sure I would want to make the playoffs at this point. We are in a really good position to get a solid draft pick. Even if we did make the playoffs, its not like we would win the whole thing. So I'd like to build on our future. We have the cornerstones in place. Lets build on this.
Only losers think like that.
Feb 7, 2010 8:44pm
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Looked good last night. Hopefully they can continue the trend and rack up a few more wins before the Olympic break.
Feb 7, 2010 8:49pm
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^^^That and get rid of Modin.
Feb 7, 2010 9:59pm
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And keep Torres.
Feb 7, 2010 10:57pm