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I got it, if no one else did. I missed the entire game but it sounds like Huddie played well.

ditto. It's a media event, nothing more now.

it's been quite a while since the All Star game actually did that.

I hear he's good at physics, too.

uh oh.... Wings will prevail over a tired Edmonton. Ozzie back on his game, and the D playing well, I would say 5-2, Wings.

you'd be lucky if this is all you catch from Tootoo. Goon is the correct term for this guy, he is known for not fighting fairly. But I still prefer his brand of goonery - thug and mug the opponent - to the actions and excuses of Pronger, a player who should know better.

"hey, guys, I'm Steve." Wow. What a great story, and how wonderful for you, Hank! I am so happy for you, I almost forgot to be jealous for a minute. Just kidding, that is fantastic! I am so glad you got to meet Stevie. Awesome story, thanks for sharing!

I am not a block heater, but I sure as crikey know what one is! I lived in Iowa and Minnesota, so am familiar with the electrical plug hanging out from under the hood of the car. That, amongst other reasons, is why I now and forever live in Texas! TPBM has a secret crush on Chris Pronger.

Kronner, Ty, and Huddie = NHL stars 1, 2, and 3 tonight.

what a thrill for Ty Conklin. He was great when he had to be, and gave the Wings confidence. Great job tonight, that goes for all the Wings!

Mule rules!! What patience, what skill.

Huddie is hot!

excellent play by Papa Conklin.

Maybe. Babs ought to be able to handle that, though. I have faith in him.

players got Melrose fired according to this article, Melrose said player dissatisfaction with his coaching style got him fired. "And obviously, a lot of guys didn't like to be held accountable with this team, and obviously, they went to (owners) Oren (Koules) and Len (Barrie) and said they don't like this style of coaching and, 'Would you get rid of him?' "I don't think there was any secret about that." Koules responded to Melrose's comments in a text message to the St. Petersburg Times on Sunday: "It's absolutely not true." Melrose said "the players have the power, and they exercised that power" with his firing. Wow, is he ever bitter about it, too. Maybe it's kharma for dissing the Wings all these years, Barry.

Looking forward to this one, even though I will be late to join the fun. Go, Conks!!

Indeed, I can make lumpless gravy. The person below me was unaware that gravy doesn't only come in a jar or sauce mix packet.

I need someone to come help me throw things out and give away stuff. I've lost enough that I am "finding" lots of nice things I can wear again... but scared to get rid of the 'fat' clothes. That's not good, I need to do it and lose the security blanket/closet. I am not planning to go back, and didn't mean to this time around. Incorrectly prescribed medication made me gain 25 pounds. A change in meds + hiring a trainer and working out 6x a week have reversed that process. Yay! It occurs to me that the items I need to purge are really not 'fat' clothes. I used to wear 10's and 12's, and now I wear 6's and 8's again... but I realize wearing a size 12 doesn't mean the wearer is fat. I am not happy at that size, but that's just me. I know plenty of ladies who can wear the clothes I have un-grown, and they look fabulous!! I used to shop with a friend who struggles to maintain 100 pounds, and wears a petite size 0 or 2. We would pick up the same item, as we have similar tastes... and she would frown and say, "I love this, but the only one I can find is HUGE!" She would be holding a size 8. I would point out that I could wear it... therefore... I am huge? She never meant anything by it, for sure. But I realized then that what is big to one person is perfect for another. I try to base my happiness about my body on what looks good on me and how I feel best. But it is hard to ignore all the media which tells us all, we are not good enough because we don't look a certain way or wear a certain size. Periodically, I see articles where someone says that trend of perfectionism re: body image is reversing, but it's still pretty ingrained in North America, I'd say. I like the show "What Not to Wear," for a lot of reasons, but mainly because the hosts say, 'dress the body you own, not the one you plan to have or are wishing for." Those of us who are trying, daily, to maintain or attain certain goals regarding our health and fitness are ahead of the curve, so to speak. I wish everyone did this, but certainly not everyone does or physically is able to do what I do. I thank the maker everyday, that I am physically capable of working out and have just enough means to be able to afford to apply a couple of bucks to build and maintain my health. We've been pulling tires, and throwing them and doing all sort of outdoor stuff at my gym, sort of fitness boot camp. I love it! I am such a tom-boy, my trainer loves it that I don't care if I get filthy playing outside. We are blessed to have such wonderful weather, we can still go outside, even if it does get dark too soon. Hope you all are having a great weekend!! xo, looo

Good deal. I appreciate Babcock's "because I want him to" attitude. Get the job done, Babs! Congratulations to Ty and his wife, too.

true. I stopped at Starbucks on the way home tonight. TPBM drives more than 20 miles a day to and from work.

of course, I did. But I like my Etch-a-Sketch better. I still have one of those. I used to take it on plane trips with me, but it's too much trouble nowadays. The person below me loves green olives (with the leetle red middles). Yum!

32 (DET), 27 (FLA)

Conklin deserves at least 2nd star for this game. If for nothing else, he has a sv% over 90% for the game.

'course, silly me.

precious, aren't they? Isn't it time for another phantom penalty against the Wings...?