[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: Home Sweet Home
by Mr. Plank on Nov 11, 2008 3:58 AM PST
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If there was ever a gameday post chock-full of bad karma, this has to take the cake.
The Sharks bring a 9-0-0 home record into the tilt, and it's safe to say HP Pavilion has been an unhinged beast for opposing teams this season. In fact, tonight holds special significance due to the fact that Patty & Co. will be looking to become the first team since the 1963-64' Blackhawks (and only the second overall) to string off ten home wins in a row at the beginning of a season.
There's not a team more fitting to fly into San Jose tonight than the Nashville Predators. Oh how I love the proverbial whipping boy of postseason's past.
Nashville boasts their usual roster of hard-working personnel, a team that makes up for their lack in skill by doing the little things right under the tutelage of Head Coach Barry Trotz. Jason Arnott just may be the most underrated Captain in today's NHL; coupled with young defenceman Shea Weber (who is having a monster year thus far with seven goals and seven assists), Nashville has the pieces to finagle their way into a lower seed playoff berth. Those lil hellions always seem to find a way, eh?
Tonight will be a good test for the Sharks coming off a lackluster effort in Phoenix. You can make a case San Jose hasn't played a solid period of hockey in 80 minutes (the final twenty against Dallas, along with the entire Phoenix game), but that case gets closed when we're at The Tank. Bad karma posts be damned. Tonight the Sharks turn the Predators into prey.
"I guarantee it."
Prediction: Sharks win 4-1. Goals by Patty (x2), Pavelski, and Ehrhoff. Men's Warehouse immediately offers me a job after the game; I get the ax two days later for constantly predicting the number of times George Zimmer looks in the mirror each morning and doesn't like way he looks. Turns out it's three.
Go Sharks.
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I hate playing the Preds...
simply because I hate looking at that logo. God-awful. Quite possibly the worst logo in the NHL, and I don’t think it’s close.
Pot, meet kettle
Seriously? Someone from the Pacific division slamming a team’s logo?
I don’t like our cartoon-ish old 3rd Jersey logo, but the main one works pretty well (The Wild liked it well enough to practically copy it).
Gimme the Preds’ sabertooth over a shark-shaped airplane (or is it a kite?), a sideways version of the Star Trek logo, a purple chess piece, or a decapitated dog (which is admittedly better than the old 2nd grade art project). The Stars’ logo doesn’t completely suck, but it’s pretty hard to get that wrong.
At least none of us have to look at the Buffaslug too often.
Now if only the Predators team had as much teeth as their logo…..
Although in looking at the black on the end Sharks logo, it’s eerily similar to the Ducks. Damn Reebok
Edge.
At least none of us have to look at the Buffaslug too often.
That god-forsaken logo lends me to consider quitting the day job and taking a trip on the Azalai. Horrendous.
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Back to Vampire mode
for me. I’m actually getting used to sleeping for a couple hours after dinner then staying up ‘till 1:30 or so to watch the game. I’m thinking Clowe scores tonite.
My Predictions
1. Barry Trotz gets knocked out by an errant puck.
2. I squeal with glee.
I do no like Barry Trotz.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Nabby
Anyone hear anything about his status for tonite?
by Dave Valentine on Nov 11, 2008 12:15 PM PST reply actions
Pollak is reporting he skated at practice, but nothing more. I highly doubt he’ll play.
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I heard (on KNBR) that Nabby is unlikely to play.
Which is good. Boucher has been decent, and we don’t need a serious injury to hit Nabokov.
"Nabby skated yesterday, he’s getting better…..won’t dress tonight and it will remain a day to day sitaution. Cheech skated today, he won’t play tonight and he is probably even closer than Nabby is, so we’re almost there with both of em.
- Todd McLellan (@ today’s morning skate)
Boucher’s been very exciting to watch, done his part to keep us in games, and frankly has played just as well (if not a tad better) than Nabby has. We’ll be alright for the next week or so.
What concerns me is Cheechoo’s upper body injury. He was banged up at the end of last year (remember when Kunitz took a shot at him in the dying seconds of a game last March? I sure do). Hopefully it’s not a recurring problem.
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Boyle Could Be Out Tonight
On the daddy front, Dan Boyle missed the morning skate so he could be with his wife, Amber, for the arrival of their first child, a girl. Eastin Sky was born at 10:21 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Don’t now whether Boyle will be in the lineup tonight, but if he’s not, that’s why.
Congrats to Dan on their baby girl. Eastin Sky Boyle has a nice ring to it.
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Congrats Mr. Plank,
on the new digs and for making me create an account just to keep talking to you. (Seriously dude, you can’t just send me flowers and hope all the issues go away. My therapist says we need at least 2 more years of open communication before we can mend our broken relationship. Changing your address and then your phone number? Mixed signals man, mixed signals…) I feel the same way as you about tonight. I’m mad about losing to a .500 team and beating the Preds like we did every time we saw them last year would go a long way towards me accepting that we don’t have to win every game every night.
Thanks for signing up!
The losses never come easy, so it’s been nice to avoid most of them up until now. Oh, and nice video. Always love the pop culture references.
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thanks
I just caught up to David Pollack’s blog.
Has anyone else noticed that Boucher seems to be ‘calmer’ in the net? I know it’s just a style difference. But he just seems to limit any extraneous moves, yet is always (almost) right where he needs to be. I agree with Mr Plank, we’re fine with Boucher in the nets for now. Damned fine pickup by DW
You make a good point Dave, and I think we’re going to be seeing less of that aggressive, coming out to challenge you style from Evgeni Nabokov in his first couple games back. Groin/knee/hamstring problems can be a real issue for goaltenders; he’ll probably be a little more reserved a la Boucher.
Sort of a side note, but did anyone else notice (I believe it was the Florida game) the Panthers shooting the puck wide a fair amount on Nabby, looking for a rebound off the backboards? Could just be a lack of ability (hiyo!), but I’m gravitating towards another idea. As I mentioned before Nabokov loves to come out and challenge, sometimes a good five feet above the crease.
Briere pocketed a goal like that in one of the Philly games- possibly a new tactic for opposing shooters?
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Similarily,
I don’t remember what game it was, maybe Dallas, but Boucher was way out of the net and they hit one off the boards then the rebound in, makes sense against Nabby though.
on aggressiveness
and the fact that Nabby seems to be more so than Bouch….of course you noticed that the only goal scored before Phoenix was when he was waaaaay out front. I can’t say either way is better. I played goalie for nearly 30 years and was a stay in the net type of guy. Of course that was more a result of my lack of ability to skate backwards in a consistent manner. But both of those guys have had excellent results with their differing styles of play. I really don’t care what they do, as long as they both remain stellar.
Thanks idunno723.
Do you mind doing this for every game thread (at least the ones you are available)?
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I think Link fits
Plus you get to carry around a super sweet sword. Movin’ on up!
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Nothing like a one-timer.
“Back in my day you had to tap seven buttons at the same time to do a one-timer; you darn kids have it way too easy”
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Ah Geez
That wasn’t even close to deserving of being blown dead.
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UGH
And i see you are putting www.rimshot.com into good use. Just wait till I let you in on the sad trombone site.
It seems to me I’m the only one putting the rimshot link to good use. Nice broken link Cheech You.
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Sounds like “Shock and Not So Much Awe” tactics. Who had the nerve to utter that Dave?
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You guys are great
Just wanted to let you all know, I’m a displaced Sharks fan (studying in Australia) and the internet here is way too crappy to stream the game, and the audio is hit-or-miss, so you guys are keeping me alive. Also, glad to see 21 shots through the first 20 minutes…
by In Doug We Trust on Nov 11, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions
Hahaha i’m about to shut down this comment thread, it’s getting out of hand
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did you see that kid dancing?
i went to two games and i saw him dancing on the big screen. it was hilarious with his inappropriate dance moves
chicken,
kinda cacciatore style with eggplant parmesan….several hours ago. It’s almost midnight here. I think I’ll look for a snack
Nashville blows
they can’t keep an offensive drive to last long enough to cause any kind of scoring opportunities. Shark’s are dominating after the first. WOO BABY!
Cross that one out- Blake takes a penalty. Standard, he gets about two ill-advised penalties a game.
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Arnott with 50 career points against the Sharks (49 games). Yikes.
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The car on fire, no. The shots? Yes.
Should be 3-1 anyways.
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That photo is incredible.
Love the flame decals
by GoldenStateGuerrero on Nov 11, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
Crap
I was too late.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
There’s something hilarious about a car with flames painted on it catching on fire.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
I wonder if the guy even noticed the fire when he looked out his window.
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He probably just thought his car looked particularly sweet that day.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Hahaha
A guy who drives a car like that would think that too. Too funny.
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Boucher?
More like Doucher. amirite?
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
I think the Bouch has been doing a very good job this year- he’s looked pretty sharp tonight.
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Oh, no doubt, that goal was just frustrating. He’s been money all year though.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Got it, I thought you were talking about his play in general. It’s been a longgggg day.
On a side note, I’ve always loved the quote above your name. Now I just sound creepy. Don’t post this Jason…..
Post.
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Hahaha, thanks!
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Big UFC fan? Every game thread you’ve been clamoring for one :)
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Well Now
Couldn’t you just feel THAT coming?!?!?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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see above: Vlasic got the puck and tried to clear it all the way around the boards on the PK. Later in the play the Preds put one home on the rebound.
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Fiances- Great cooks; unfortunately, they have to watch Rachel Ray during Sharks games in order to keep the meals up to par ;)
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Nothing of the sort.
She is a huge #44 fan. Sadly, our power went out in our ghetto apartment complex.
Ah, no good on the power situation. Thumbs up on nabbing a cool woman :)
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goin to go watch the warriors in ot now
took them holding the t wolves scoreless for the last 4 and half mins to force ot
Oi
Rough loss. Not to whine too much, but we had a goal taken away and we should have been on the power play to end regulation and start OT.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Boush played a solid game
he just couldn’t make the save he needed to in the end. Shark’s dominating in most aspects of the game, with an exception of face offs which they lost 32-21 i believe.
garbageee
57 shots! @#$&$!!!! oh well, still top of the food chain for now. ellis was shockingly outstanding, but the sharks did a poor job screening him.
i somehow think this game would have turned out differently with boyle playing. FINE TIME TO POP OUT A KID, WIFE OF D BOYLE. keeeding. it will be lovely to have him back though.
and no hatty for goochay tonight, but it’s coming, i can feeeel it.
also, i don’t think we get good winning vibes when comcast sportsnet whores those WE COULD TOTALLY BREAK THIS RECORD TONIGHT IF… at every other stoppage in play.
oh well. entertaining game. time to put out the flames. oh lolz.
oh and, det/pitts rematch tonight was so insane.
goochaay
Wow 140 comments
thats a great response considering at webleedteal you MIGHT get 2 or 3 haha. great game day post Plank but i think you might have jinxed it haha. All kidding aside, its really nice to see you flourish.
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