Abel to Yzerman
Give Me A Midget, A Stress Train, Some PBR and A Live Blog
by IwoCPO on 10/10/12 at 05:36 PM ET
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I don't remember the last elimination game that really stressed me out.
Actually, Gary? I can't remember the last elimination game I cared about. And when I say "elimination game", I mean that in the positive, like one that if Baby Jesus' favorite team won, there would be joy in Hockeytown because that's a damn decree is what it is you midget peckerhead.
What decree? Joy in Hockeytown, I mean. The last time the Wings were on the verge of a series victory was 2011 against Phoenix, but I don't remember stressing one bit that series. No Gary, you felon, you stealer of fun, wrecker of my sport, no. We even went 7 games the year before and that didn't stress me out because, shrew, we were playing one of your invented tropical fantasy teams.
Nope, I dig stress, Gary. The right kind. The traditional kind. I dig the kind a Detroit fan has when we're on the verge of some serious cheddar, the night after our souls were crushed. I dig the kind of stress that comes with anticipating a game a whole lot of assholes think we'll lose.
Now, does that mean I don’t have confidence that the Wings will take the Cup tonite? I do. I actually believe they will, when I allow myself to think logically instead of emotionally. But that is so rare. It’s happened so little since 5. I can’t stop thinking of Osgood’s skate and that little opening. I’ve got one of the greatest hockey games ever played on my DVR right now, but I may never watch it. Even if the Wings win, I don’t know that I can ever look at Game 5.
Well? Remember that? Remember that kind of stress? We're not there yet, as Tiger fans. We're just not. The expectations of the Tiger franchise are not nearly what we hold for the Wings. So, crushing losses don't...they can't...bring the kind of pain we've seen with Detroit's Only Dynasty (post 1955).
It's been a while since Little Gary the Midget Street Clown and League Wrecker, the worst commissioner in the history of sport, let us stress the way we--Wing fans--are used to. But, you get the feeling we may be headed there soon with these Tigers. The signs are there. The pets are scared. The neighbors are hiding their flammables.
It's only the ALDS, not the LCS and certainly not the Series. But the Lawn Dwarf with the painted rosey cheeks won't let me think about hockey right now so my stress needs an outlet and I'm a Tiger fan second, a Wing fan first but second is first now because of, well you know...Gary.ass.
I don’t even know where I’m going with this post. I truely have no idea. No one but us knows what it’s like to be 34.7 seconds (and I frankly don’t give a shit if it was 34.3, it’s 34.7 to me so 34.7 it will stay) away only to lose it.
I’m gonna watch Game 6 and we’re gonna live blog that bitch. Gordon Lightfoot’s making a return appearance and I think good things will happen. I believe it could be an evening of fire trucks and puppies, sunshine and hookers. All the good things in life.
But I’ll tell you this. I’m not looking forward to it. Not one bit. I know I have to watch it and I will. But it’s gonna suck right up until the end.
Unless the Wings blow them out. Sweet Little Adorable Baby Jesus, please make it so.
You do remember that, right? Tiger stress may not be Wing stress but it's getting pretty damn close.
It's a Live Blog bitches. A Tigers-better-win-this-one and we're setting the stage four hours early LB.
Because a Tiger win would be great, especially since fucho won't let us have our hockey back.
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Cheddar. It’s what’s for dinner.
Tigers have the best hitter in baseball, another guy who hits 30 Home Runs and .310, a lead off batter who hits .300 and another guy who hits .320, and they can’t score runs.
Kinda reminds you of the Red Wings the last couple of playoffs. FML.
Posted by RWBill from the open bar on The Hasek. on 10/10/12 at 06:39 PM ET
I try to watch baseball, I really do. Maybe if the Tigers get to the WS I can watch with some interest and excitement. Until then, Id rather watch a four-part PBS documentary on the invention of the Dewey Decimal System.
And, then tomorrow it really hits home that Gary F’d us again, as the season should be underway.
Nope, to damn depressed to care about much right now.
Carry on.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 10/10/12 at 07:38 PM ET
Just because I can’t wait for the game and only have three beers left somehow and I don’t want to drive to get more…
here’s some Dewey Decimal reference material
796.9620284 Ice hockey—equipment
796.962068 Hockey arenas (Ice sports)
796.962075 Hockey cards
796.962092 Hockey players (Ice sports)
796.9622 Strategy and tactics
796.9623 Refereeing
796.9626 Specific types of ice hockey
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 08:17 PM ET
Looking at my post…isn’t it fitting that there’s two 96’s in the hockey category? As in two giant Homer cheeks?
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 08:17 PM ET
Because a Tiger win would be great, especially since fucho won’t let us have our hockey back.
Hey bitches. It’s been too long since we’ve had an LB. Thanks Master Chief.
Thanks for Fucho. That is my kid brothers other name. Richard, of course, being the first other name. His birth name is Tim.
Go Tigers!!!!!
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!! In’13?
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 10/10/12 at 09:20 PM ET
Gooooo Tigers!
See that Gary? When a season ISN’T cancelled due to a bunch of idiots…the fans are HAPPY.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:22 PM ET
I miss all of you bitches.
Go Tigers!!!!!
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!! In’13?
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 10/10/12 at 09:22 PM ET
I’m thinking POTG is Pav from Homer and Z.
Homer has fourteen goals waved off and Kronwall will inevitably leave his feet and kill somebody.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:26 PM ET
Aloha bitches. Go Tigers. Fuch off midget shrew. And line ‘em up Voox. I got a feeling tonite’s gonna be a bioootch.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/10/12 at 09:33 PM ET
VooX, I’ll take a white russian. That should be good on coco <strike>puffs</strike> crisp cereal. Damn, he already made one catch
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 09:41 PM ET
True Dennis…but you know his non-catch from two games ago is always going to be on his mind.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:45 PM ET
here’s some Dewey Decimal reference material
796.9609696 Ice hockey—equipment—pants
796.9620284 Ice hockey—equipment
796.179101219 Ice hockey—retired numbers
796.3637435052545597980208 Ice hockey—dynasties
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 09:47 PM ET
What’s that for? The NL games are done for the day. Granted the Yankees are playing and those games are always grueling…but we’re NOT watching them. THank god,
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:49 PM ET
True Dennis…but you know his non-catch from two games ago is always going to be on his mind.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:45 PM ET
I was hoping it was a little more on his mind, you know, like Cloutier.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 09:52 PM ET
Jeffrey, Jeffrey….you know I don’t respond well to “squid”. Now I’ll have to drink more. Are you back stateside yet?
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/10/12 at 09:54 PM ET
lolz,,.indeed
Well first inning over. Uneventful but QB sure ate up some pitches.
Time for intermission yet?
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:54 PM ET
Yeah Heading off to the SNCO academy in a couple weeks at Maxwell AFB. Then supposed to head off to Korea in February. HOWEVER comma…my knees are wrecked and have been for a while so I have an impending MEB coming my way which will disqualify me from Korea. Can’t say I’m too upset about that.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 09:56 PM ET
Well there goes Griffin’s no hitter. Let’s work on that shut out now.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:02 PM ET
wow…just discovered my feed was REALLY behind
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:05 PM ET
wow…just discovered my feed was REALLY behind
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:05 PM ET
Tigers score four in the top of the third.
J/K 
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:09 PM ET
lol.z..not quite THAT behind…though thanks for the hope 
Right now for me Max is pitching to whoever was after Reddick
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:11 PM ET
Max is off to a great start. 4 K’s through two. Now, if the rest of the gang can score some runs…
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:15 PM ET
Go Orioles! Top of the 9th and leading 2-1
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:16 PM ET
Wow, a big leaguer that can and does bunt? Color me impressed!
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:19 PM ET
What what what!??! Avila? What’s he do? Oh wait he just hit a double. Go AA!
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:20 PM ET
Go Omar! Look at that the Tigers playing smallball!
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:21 PM ET
Get Miggy wit it. Go Miggy!
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:23 PM ET
Ok, I was off by 3 runs, but they are on the board!
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:26 PM ET
Well one is better than nothing. I’m watching Miggy bat right now…. :/
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:27 PM ET
Sorry, I’ll try and delay my comments
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:28 PM ET
oh don’t hold back on my account. Just let em fly ... it gives me something to look forward to
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:29 PM ET
Hey this Scherzer cat is pretty good, no?
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 10/10/12 at 10:32 PM ET
Coco pops up to Prince and Max is out of the inning throwing only 9 pitches
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/10/12 at 10:32 PM ET
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