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Get the f*** out of here. Seriously.

I was going to make this point. Obviously he should've started tinkering as far back as Game 2. But in the here and now, his seeming complacency about the lines does not necessarily mean he doesn't plan to mix things up tomorrow night. Dealing with the media is a game in and of itself in the playoffs.

His hair taught me the meaning of life.

This.

I met Fraser during the '97 finals. Super nice guy. True story.

When asked directly about Ovechkin's stick, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tried to be evasive, saying, "He's got a big curve. I really don't know. I don't know curves well enough to know what's illegal and what's not. "I don't have to change my stick in the third period or anything like that," No. 87 said. "I don't have to worry about the curve. He's got a big curve." Sidney Crosby is such a little s***. I'm sorry, but it's the honest-to-God truth.

I understand the "direct your anger at the team" argument. And true enough, the team played like s*** for most of the game and will need to play better if it's going to advance. But the team really picked it up in the third, stole back all the momentum, and ended up tying it. If that game goes to OT, the Wings probably tear the Ducks apart and go into 4 up 2-1. Yeah, the team needs to learn how to play a complete 60 minutes. But the refs also need to learn how to call a ******* game.

That's pushing it just a little, don't you think?

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So...never when it matters.

You've got an axe to grind with Hossa. I realize that. But you should realize that you're making yourself look stupid. I'm done with you. I promise this time.

Good decision. Even if you don't get assaulted, it's just not a nice atmosphere.

Right. Been nice talking with you.

Crosby pisses and moans all over the place all the time. People -- fans and players alike -- don't like it. This is the latest in a long line of pissfits. People are talking about it. It's really very simple.

1. The regular season means s***. 2. Wrong. We didn't add him with the expectation that he'd be our go-to guy. He's just another weapon in the top-6 arsenal, and right now that arsenal isn't getting the job done. I'm sorry that you've got an axe to grind with the guy. I hope it works out for you.

Yeah, I was just about to scratch that. He's got a funny nose, though.

Never when it matters, though.

No, I'm saying it because I think singling out any one payer who isn't named Chris Chelios is ridiculous at this point in time. I don't care about the regular season, it means nothing. So you can throw out all of your arguments pertaining to it. As for the only season that matters, the postseason, I like what Hossa has brought to the table overall. Is his point production (or lack thereof) unacceptable? Yes. So's Dats'. So's Hanks'. I could find fault with everyone on the roster. But I'm not so narrow minded that I'm gonna sit here and say, "NO POINTS = NO WORTH." Gimme a break. Hossa's hustle is outstanding. He creates chances. He backchecks like a madman. For being a soft Euro, he's had a pretty strong physical presence. It's unfortunate that he doesn't quite seem to "click" with Dats in the way that Z does. But I'm not gonna call for him to be burned at the stake for it.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: this Ducks team is much tougher than the 'nucks.

I heard he's secretly a Nazi too.

He's generally been pretty solid for us. I agree that he needs to convert and earn his paycheck in that respect. But to say he's been completely invisible is wrong.

Yeah, I learned a few seasons ago not to get overly invested in the regular season. As for this kind of thing...I just kinda drink and ramble on LGW.

Also, Hossa has NOT been a "ghost."

I wasn't happy to see ZDH broken up in the first place, so I'd have no problem seeing it reunited. Bump Hossa down with Mule and Hudler.

I'm at school here in NorCal. Over the last four years I've been to four Sharks games, two Ducks games. The difference between the fan bases is night and day -- the former being pretty damn classy on the whole, and the latter...well....