GDT: Game 41: New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils, 7pm ET, MSG

[Machinehead]

A reason why Finns almost always speak such a broken English, that in Finnish there is exactly one way of spelling each letter. The A (or any other letter) doesn't sound different depending on the word. English is actually not an easy language to learn, there are so many exceptions and rules that make zero sense. It's easy to learn, because you are exposed to it everywhere.

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

 

[mike14]

We scored. We looked ok. We are still sketchy defensively. We pass up too many shots for seemingly low percentage plays

 

[Machinehead]

Is he still playing? If yes, is it too late to complete the circle and trade Mika for him?

He retired

 

[RangerLifer]

I don't care what Igor does. His contract is an abomination.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Ok boys we won the first period, let's all log off now and take the W

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

barkov

 

[Kane One]

He retired

Love that guy. f***ing legend.

 

[Machinehead]

barkov

He's not a real Finn

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

No B phoneme in Finnish.

Finnish phonology - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Boris Zubov]

Did Rempe play more than one shift?

 

[mike14]

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

 

[RangerLifer]

What's with this new look website now?

 

[mrmovies779]

We have to lead the league in most passed up shots.its maddening how badly we always force an unnecessary extra pass

 

[DanielBrassard]

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

No, he’s Russian.

 

[Machinehead]

No B phoneme in Finnish.

Finnish phonology - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

They sure as hell have K's

 

[Bob Richards]

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

Yes but I think his parents were both Russian and his name is insanely Russian lol

 

[Kane One]

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

That name must be super Russian in origin, especially since they border.

 

[Machinehead]

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

He was born and raised in Finland but he's not ethically Finnish, so he wouldn't concern the rules of the language.

They probably made from of him in school for having a B.

 

[mike14]

Yes but I think his parents were both Russian and his name is insanely Russian lol

Ah, that'd explain it!

 

[LOFIN]

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

Not really in Finnish, no. There are those with names descending from Swedish, but in traditional Finnish naming fashion? No, I can't really think of first or last names that have that much of B's involved.

 

[Kane One]

He was born and raised in Finland but he's not ethically Finnish, so he wouldn't concern the rules of the language.

They probably made from of him in school for having a B.

What a world

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Don't you mean @bobbop

When I was home for Xmas, I went with my sister to pick up his prescriptions.

Pharmacy Tech: "Date of birth?"

My Sister: "2/25/25"

Pharmacy Tech: "That can't be right.'"

My Sister: "No - it's right. 2/25/25"

Pharmacy Tech (with a bit of attitude): "Ma'am, 2/25/25 hasn't happened yet."

My Sister: "NINETEEN twenty five."

Pharmacy Tech:

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Isn't Barkov Finnish?

Russian descent, I believe. Have you ever seen a Finn otherwise with ov in his name?

 

[Boris Zubov]

When I was home for Xmas, I went with my sister to pick up his prescriptions.

Pharmacy Tech: "Date of birth?"

My Sister: "2/25/25"

Pharmacy Tech: "That can't be right.'"

My Sister: "No - it's right. 2/25/25"

Pharmacy Tech (with a bit of attitude): "Ma'am, 2/25/25 hasn't happened yet."

My Sister: "NINETEEN twenty five."

Pharmacy Tech:

Another rocket scientist. The school system really churns them out.

 

[TheDirtyH]

Why is it that in all the time I've watched hockey, I don't remember any Finns with a B in their name?

Do they not do B's?

No B phoneme in Finnish.

Finnish phonology - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

What about the SeBastian Ahos of the world?