Around the NHL: Part IV

[Edge]

just awful

Anything dealing with your children, both before and after they’re born, is so difficult to put into words.

I’d never believed in love at first sight until I saw my children in their first seconds of life. But I was in love immediately and knew that my heart would never fully be mine ever again.

I will admit that while you’re expecting, there was a certain weird defense I’d put up. You don’t want to get too excited, you know your heart is on the line, and you know that there are risks that can come out of nowhere. You try not to think about the future, but it does happen.

And anything involving your kids is a different kind of pain. It’s different than your parents or your siblings or your friends. It’s even different than your spouse.

I think that kind of pain will always be there. The magnitude fades with time, you do your best to pursue happiness in other areas of your life, but it never fully goes away. You’ll always wonder, at least a little. And your heart hurts knowing that someone is going through it.

Because it’s a different kind of pain.

 

[aufheben]

f*** off Buffalo no one invited you to this goddamn party.

Remember when Chayka was the greatest thing since sliced bread?

I mean ... this isn't looking all that inaccurate at the moment.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Anything dealing with your children, both before and after they’re born, is so difficult to put into words.

I’d never believed in love at first sight until I saw my children in their first seconds of life. But I was in love immediately and knew that my heart would never fully be mine ever again.

I will admit that while you’re expecting, there was a certain weird defense I’d put up. You don’t want to get too excited, you know your heart is on the line, and you know that there are risks that can come out of nowhere. You try not to think about the future, but it does happen.

And anything involving your kids is a different kind of pain. It’s different than your parents or your siblings or your friends. It’s even different than your spouse.

I think that kind of pain will always be there. The magnitude fades with time, you do your best to pursue happiness in other areas of your life, but it never fully goes away. You’ll always wonder, at least a little. And your heart hurts knowing that someone is going through it.

Because it’s a different kind of pain.

This, word for word, is the truth. I’ve been meaning to ask. How is your son doing?

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Met Dave Schultz last night.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Kuch 115 points Tampa 112.

Detroit man, up 3-0 and still manage to lose. They take the tank to another level.

 

[Edge]

This, word for word, is the truth. I’ve been meaning to ask. How is your son doing?

He’s doing good. We had our annual week-long hospital stay in early February, due to pneumonia, but other than that we’re on schedule.

Should have his final active treatment in November.

 

[Ghost of jas]

He’s doing good. We had our annual week-long hospital stay in early February, due to pneumonia, but other than that we’re on schedule.

Should have his final active treatment in November.

Wonderful. I will continue praying for you.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

TB 112 Kuch 115

 

[RangerBoy]

Kuch 115 points Tampa 112.

Detroit man, up 3-0 and still manage to lose. They take the tank to another level.

Detroit’s last win came against the Rangers. Their win before the Rangers was on February 14 against Ottawa. Detroit played without their best player against the Rangers.

 

[I Eat Crow]

NJ and Detroit are basement dwelling because they don't have much talent to begin with, but the talent they do have has been injured for a long time. NJ with Hall, and Detroit with Larkin. Both teams are also ravaged with injuries with their supporting cast. Ottawa and Anaheim are just plain bad. LA doesn't have any excuse. They had Quick and Carter out with injuries, but they're hurt every year. f*** them.

 

[McRanger]

Anything dealing with your children, both before and after they’re born, is so difficult to put into words.

I’d never believed in love at first sight until I saw my children in their first seconds of life. But I was in love immediately and knew that my heart would never fully be mine ever again.

I will admit that while you’re expecting, there was a certain weird defense I’d put up. You don’t want to get too excited, you know your heart is on the line, and you know that there are risks that can come out of nowhere. You try not to think about the future, but it does happen.

And anything involving your kids is a different kind of pain. It’s different than your parents or your siblings or your friends. It’s even different than your spouse.

I think that kind of pain will always be there. The magnitude fades with time, you do your best to pursue happiness in other areas of your life, but it never fully goes away. You’ll always wonder, at least a little. And your heart hurts knowing that someone is going through it.

Because it’s a different kind of pain.

BRB I need to drive to my daughters daycare to give her a hug.

 

[Edge]

BRB I need to drive to my daughters daycare to give her a hug.

This is my Homer Simpson-like "Do it for Them" photo that follows me around the globe:

 

[Trxjw]

Not gonna lie. From the thumbnail I thought that tree topper was an angry Santa Claus head with light up eyes and a crown.

More coffee.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Just wait until you all have grandchildren.

 

[Inferno]

Just wait until you all have grandchildren.

My first daughter turned 2 in December. .. my 2md was born in Feb.

It's gonna be a while.


Question is which happens first...I become a grandfather, or the rangers win the cup.

 

[Edge]

Not gonna lie. From the thumbnail I thought that tree topper was an angry Santa Claus head with light up eyes and a crown.

More coffee.

We save that one for the tree in the living room.

 

[McRanger]

This is my Homer Simpson-like "Do it for Them" photo that follows me around the globe:

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Love it. Adorable.

Check out this portly Rangers fan.

She has her fathers giant Irish head and poor choice in sports teams.

 

[I Eat Crow]

My first daughter turned 2 in December. .. my 2md was born in Feb.

It's gonna be a while.


Question is which happens first...I become a grandfather, or the rangers win the cup.

I'm thinking I'll be a great grandfather by the time the Rangers win a Cup again if I live to see it again.

 

[Bluenote13]

My first daughter turned 2 in December. .. my 2md was born in Feb.

It's gonna be a while.


Question is which happens first...I become a grandfather, or the rangers win the cup.

All this baby talk is really hitting home for me as well.

My daughter turned 2 in October, and two weeks ago found out we have a 2038 first rounder on the way !

Edge, so happy to hear your little guy is doing good

 

[I Eat Crow]

All of your little ones are too cute. I can't believe that we'll be celebrating my little guy's 1st birthday in just over 6 weeks from now.

Congratulations to those expecting. I'm very happy to hear that your little guy is doing well, @Edge. You have a beautiful family.

 

[Inferno]

Well...since we're sharing...

 

[Inferno]

She was about 9 months old..back before she could run around and argue with me.


I miss those days.

 

[Shadowtron]

You guys talking about I can't believe my baby is 1 already lol! My baby just started her first job last week and is getting her driver's license in 3 months. We need to stop the clock for a minute because by first born baby is growing up too fast!

 

[NYR Viper]

So many of us are around the same age range in here. My first is due any day (wife is due on the 21st). Crazy how so many of us have really grown up (or lack thereof) on these boards

 

[Leonardo87]

Wonderful family and baby pictures. Congrats to the soon to be expecting folks.