Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of Hockey Tweets of the Week, where we all sit around the fire and watch the snow fall while we all read hockey tweets for Santa Claus. Except for one thing: There’s no snow. In fact, on Christmas Eve it was 71 degrees here. I wore shorts, and Santa is wearing a Johnny Gaudreau t-shirt and Nike performance shorts while distributing presents. So forget the fire, and get the skateboards out.
But first, let’s look at how some of hockey’s luminaries mark the holiday season:
Hey @MGaborik12 how do you get your face sooo smooth? Just curious. @Burnzie88 @LAKings @SanJoseSharks pic.twitter.com/EeAZxaQ4o4
— Dave Joseph (@the_davejoseph) December 23, 2015
One day, Marian Gaborik will ask himself … “Was it worth it? The Cup … was it worth these candy cane warmups?
Hates Christmas. Loves Hockey. #TheGrinch pic.twitter.com/j39gfnUEm3
— NHL (@NHL) December 20, 2015
They say his heart grew three sizes that day … well past the size limit for goalie pads.
All I want for Christmas is those f'ing NHL offsides reviews to STOP!! That and an Eichel jersey. That is all.
— Amerk_Andy88 (@Amerk_Andy88) December 24, 2015
You have a better chance of getting Jack Eichel himself to play in your backyard than for the offside reviews to stop.
https://twitter.com/LA_hockey_chick/status/679897182703497217
Martin Jones exists in your heart. Especially during the holidays.
@Darren_Eliot proving that drinking & dressing DO go together. Couldve used this during #Thrashhockey days! pic.twitter.com/l8lb5PZYtL
— Billy Jaffe (@BJaffe) December 23, 2015
Darren was never the same after the snow vomited all over him.
Happy #Festivus! Today doesn't end until someone pins us. pic.twitter.com/yjEir3hqBs
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) December 23, 2015
It’s a hockey game about nothing.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are Falling Apart
The Penguins thought that changing coaches would save their season. Instead, it took them a week and a half to get Mike Sullivan his first win. Here’s how their season has gone:
oops pic.twitter.com/kMTMsbS3X9
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) December 22, 2015
Pittsburgh Penguins at risk of relegation.
— RMNB (@rmnb) December 22, 2015
This would make the AHL more interesting.
Steve Harvey
It’s been a heck of a week for Family Feud host Steve Harvey, who announced the wrong winner of the Miss Universe pageant. Unsuprisingly, the hockey world opened their arms to welcome Harvey into their world:
If Steve Harvey hosts the next NHL Awards show I'll watch.
— James Crampton 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 (@JimCramptonWPG) December 21, 2015
Steve Harvey MUST host the NHL awards. If we can make John Scott an all-star, we can make this happen too.
— Puck Rocker (@puckrocker) December 21, 2015
Maybe Steve Harvey is the secret guy who's been in charge of the Toronto War Room. Since he gets all the calls wrong all the time. #NHL
— Kayla Martz (@Kayluvsredwings) December 21, 2015
BREAKING: #NHL hires #SteveHarvey as head of Player Safety effective immediately.
— Lance Cote-Tenasco ™ (@Lancecote) December 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/AndyCole84/status/679475821279461376
Steve Harvey to host 2016 NHL Draft.#EmbraceTheTank @TronArmy pic.twitter.com/DUoo4qzezI
— Christopher Bailey (@ctbails) December 22, 2015
One hour til puck drop! #GoDevils pic.twitter.com/Am1aHbUOHj
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 22, 2015
We have to apologize…we hope tonight's FIRST RUNNER-UP* is the @NHLDevils #GoWings pic.twitter.com/PWbtVKsJDf
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 22, 2015
Well played, Detroit.
The Roberto Luongo Tweet Of The Week
Just noticed Sacha Baron Cohen's Facebook profiles pic is of Roberto Luongo. Awesome. #LUUUUUU pic.twitter.com/dtROeQMeOj
— Ed Garcia (@edgarseeya) December 22, 2015
No, it’s not a photoshop. This is absolutely true.
And Finally …
All he wants for Christmas …
Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas 🙂 it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :))) pic.twitter.com/mifGcolCdP
— Jaromir Jagr (@68Jagr) December 23, 2015
@68Jagr sorry about your teeth but now you finally look like a hockey player!!! You may lose you teeth but not your smile 👏👏👏-passion👍💪
— Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) December 23, 2015
Actually Teemu, I think Jagr looks more like a Bond villain now.
Happy Holidays, everyone.
