http://blog.the-jdh.com/ I graduated highschool for a reason, and it wasn't to go to college. en Copyright 2008 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:38:09 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Usually when we lose, even if it's just by a goal, it's due to the fact we completely and totally came apart for pretty much the entire game. Last night, at least, we were able to keep it relatively together–well, except for about a 42 second stretch wherein both goals were scored. Okay, I admit it–I watched that game, in spite of Mike telling me not to, seeing as he was going to be there. That's what I get for pointing out my theory on the corelation between Leafs losses and my having paid attention to any particular aspect of the game. Still, it can't be too bad… I mean, it wasn't 7 1, unlike certain other games I made the unfortunate mistake of sitting partway through. Personally, I'll take a loss in a shootout, if only because it still means we walked away with 3 out of a possible 4 points. And… c'mon, it's the Leafs. I love the team and all, but they've only one back to back games once this year. and never a shootout. At least, never a shootout with Toskala in net. Which begs the question, and it's a question I can't be the only one asking… would the score be any different with Raycroft in net? And, can we find out next time?

]]> Usually when we lose, even if it's just by a goal, it's due to the fact we completely and totally came apart for pretty much the entire game. Last night, at least, we were able to keep it relatively together–well, except for about a 42 second stretch wherein both goals were scored. Okay, I admit it–I watched that game, in spite of Mike telling me not to, seeing as he was going to be there. That's what I get for pointing out my theory on the corelation between Leafs losses and my having paid attention to any particular aspect of the game. Still, it can't be too bad… I mean, it wasn't 7 1, unlike certain other games I made the unfortunate mistake of sitting partway through. Personally, I'll take a loss in a shootout, if only because it still means we walked away with 3 out of a possible 4 points. And… c'mon, it's the Leafs. I love the team and all, but they've only one back to back games once this year. and never a shootout. At least, never a shootout with Toskala in net. Which begs the question, and it's a question I can't be the only one asking… would the score be any different with Raycroft in net? And, can we find out next time?

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/11/11/at_least_we_didnt_suck.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/11/11/at_least_we_didnt_suck.html James Of course, any game where the good guys come out and win 4 1 like that is a good game in my books. That it happened to be their second win in a row, though? For the first time this season? Can't go wrong. I mean, granted, it was against New York and, well, if they *didn't* beat that team I'd be supremely pissed, but apparently that doesn't matter. Thank God. Now, they take their 4-4-3 record back to Toronto to get picked apart by Washington. Note to self: try to stay awake for that game. Someone may need to remind me.

]]> Of course, any game where the good guys come out and win 4 1 like that is a good game in my books. That it happened to be their second win in a row, though? For the first time this season? Can't go wrong. I mean, granted, it was against New York and, well, if they *didn't* beat that team I'd be supremely pissed, but apparently that doesn't matter. Thank God. Now, they take their 4-4-3 record back to Toronto to get picked apart by Washington. Note to self: try to stay awake for that game. Someone may need to remind me.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/10/28/the_best_hockey_game_i_ever_slept_through.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/10/28/the_best_hockey_game_i_ever_slept_through.html James Neither team was really awake during the first period and a half or so… but after that, well, again, things started to get interesting. Unfortunately for my Leafs, they were apparently still tired after last night's game (see: Blue Jackets, beating of), and ended up coughing up a lead. Then giving them the lead. Then dying in the shootout. But, I suppose, they got a point, if nothing else. They've played, now, a total of 9 games, and all except the first one, they've managed at least a point. The good thing… we get Ottawa on Tuesday. Ordinarily I'd cringe, particularly after last year–in how many languages can you say "creamed"? But, so far at least, we don't seem to be doing too… uh, well, terribly. Of course, by that, I mean we've managed to come away with a pretty even record against them so far this year. Granted it's only been two games, but… still. That's one more than we won against them last year. And about 6 games earlier than we won it last year. That's promising, if absolutely nothing else. I love that philosophy. Get pissed off we couldn't beat New York, even though we came damn close at times, and take it out on Ottawa. I only wish I could see the game. Hey, anyone wanna toss a couple tickets my way?

]]> Neither team was really awake during the first period and a half or so… but after that, well, again, things started to get interesting. Unfortunately for my Leafs, they were apparently still tired after last night's game (see: Blue Jackets, beating of), and ended up coughing up a lead. Then giving them the lead. Then dying in the shootout. But, I suppose, they got a point, if nothing else. They've played, now, a total of 9 games, and all except the first one, they've managed at least a point. The good thing… we get Ottawa on Tuesday. Ordinarily I'd cringe, particularly after last year–in how many languages can you say "creamed"? But, so far at least, we don't seem to be doing too… uh, well, terribly. Of course, by that, I mean we've managed to come away with a pretty even record against them so far this year. Granted it's only been two games, but… still. That's one more than we won against them last year. And about 6 games earlier than we won it last year. That's promising, if absolutely nothing else. I love that philosophy. Get pissed off we couldn't beat New York, even though we came damn close at times, and take it out on Ottawa. I only wish I could see the game. Hey, anyone wanna toss a couple tickets my way?

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/21/an_almost_good_hockey_game.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/21/an_almost_good_hockey_game.html James