[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: Where Is The Power Play?

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 1:32 AM PST in Gameday Threads Comment 191 comments

	@ 7:30 PST
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When Todd McLellan came over from Detroit, the consensus was that he would revamp the ever-frustrating power play.

Thus far it's been wishful thinking.

The Sharks come into tonight's game 19th in the league with the man advantage, posting a paltry 16.1% success rate. Not exactly the 20.7% Detroit put up last year with Sweeney Todd at the helm; nor is it even at Ron-Wilson era levels. Granted we're dealing with a much smaller sample size, but 17 games is enough elapsed time to rile up some level of concern.

Hold your breath, the sky isn't falling. Not yet at least.

Year	Coach	Home PP	Away PP	Total PP
08-09	Todd McLellan	7/54 13.0%	7/33 21.2%	14/87 16.1%
07-08	Ron Wilson	39/206 18.9%	31/168 18.4%	70/374 18.7%
06-07	Ron Wilson	53/223 23.8%	39/187 20.9%	92/410 22.4%
05-06	Ron Wilson	48/257 18.7%	43/243 17.7%	91/500 18.2%
03-04	Ron Wilson	29/172 16.8%	27/165 16.3%	56/337 16.6%

The home percentage is dreadful; but what jumps out at me is the rate at which the power play is firing away from HP Pavilion. If you care to think back to last year, the Sharks were the best road team in the NHL (in terms of overall record). Carry over or coincidence? I'll leave that one to you.

As for this season, the experiment of having Big Joe camped out in front of the net seems to have either been forgotten or scrapped for a more favorable model. Personally I'm not too beat up over the whole thing- the more time he spends with the puck looking for the open man, the better. Thornton has also ditched the idea that camping on the sideboards firing errant centering pass after errant centering pass is an effective strategy. Baby steps have never looked so good on such a big guy.

I mentioned this in the Nashville game wrap up, so excuse me for being repetitive and quoting myself. Nonetheless I feel it is a valid point.

Nashville was not loathe to pressure the point shooters (which is probably going to be opposing teams M.O. from here on out). I’m sure Boyle will help shore things up a bit against Calgary, but the Sharks were/are having trouble making a cross ice pass to the weak side forward. It’s frustrating to see what we saw last year on the man advantage. All our passes are vertically inclined.

If teams aren’t going to respect the lower end of the zone, by all means, make them pay for it. Pressure down low will open up the cannons from the point.

So how does this apply to tonight's game? In last year's playoffs, the Sharks power play was one of the many reasons we went the full seven with Calgary, bowed out at the hands of the Dallas Stars, and came up with the slogan "The Second Round Is Overrated". Both teams failed to respect our power play, and therefore were able to take liberties with our skilled players (see Morrow-Michalek; Sarich-Marleau). If San Jose is going to stay healthy this season, they need to make teams pay on the powerplay.

It's pretty apparent we know how to shoot the rubber- let's start putting some of those pucks in the back of the net.

Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Boyle, Blake, and The Gooch. All goals come on the powerplay; rest assured Todd McLellan reads this blog. Every. Single. Day.

Go Sharks.

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PP!!!

just like my earlier fanpost called “PP!!!”, the power play will take off. they just need to capitalize on their chances. they’ve had plenty, they just can’t finish, yet.

by serrapadre716 on Nov 13, 2008 7:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Diggin the stats my man...

Diggin the stats.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Let's not let this thing

go all the way to game 7 again tonight, okay boys?

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Although game seven turned out okay- JR’s due for a goal too :)

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm in...

and don’t be trying to blame me. On the other hand, if we win…

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 3:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

STREAM IS HERE

click here to watch the game

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

c = problem

if nobody got it

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"The Second Round Is Overrated"

Funny how you guys find a different reason each year to come up with the same slogan. :)

http://battleofcalifornia.blogspot.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 13, 2008 4:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

There’s nothing fun about broken dreams Sleek. Especially when you have an albums worth of ramblings that’s starting to look like a burgeoning country career.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ahaahaha.

by Amoc on Nov 13, 2008 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm..

If that’s the best you’ve got, then jeez, I’d hate to see what you’d have if we weren’t self-deprecating around these parts.

by Amoc on Nov 13, 2008 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

GO SHARKS GO!!!

by SwisherThresher on Nov 13, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

And...

I’m in.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

As am I sir.

Go Sharks.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Does Anyone Else Feel

Like there is a little more emotional investment in this one?

Who else do you get jacked up to play? I’d have to go with Dallas, Detroit, Anaheim, and Edmonton.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hey everyone,

Here we go…

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Glad to have ya Will

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Little bit of urgency in this one.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Lol

Super pass! Super special w/ sprinkles!

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

(read in your own lisp)

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Physicality

Me like.

Make them pay on this power play.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That would be a huge start to this game.

BTW, just sent you an email ;).

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Think it’s improved since last year’s playoffs?

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I do think the inclusion of physical play has improved with Staubitz in the line up. Shelley has also looked a lot better this year, faster almost.

Although Gooch and Thornton have taken their fair share of lumps in the game already.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Still not the biggest Staubitz fan...

but that’s just me.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah,

I meant the power play…But I love the Douggie Murray 2+ big hits a game like the one they just showed…

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Although having in the lineup is advantageous against a team like Calgary.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I would call 2/2 an improvement…haha

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha sounds about right to me

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

3/3 > 2/2 ?

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Jinx artist! Hold your tongue (or would it be fingers?)!!!!!!

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No worries,

I immediately knocked on my table. But yeah, I’ll take full responsibility for Calgary’s kill.

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You dodged a bullet there eh?

;)

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Whew!

See below for my comment about Todd reading and not wanting me to have to bear the burden of them not scoring.

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WOOT WOOT!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

*Cheers with beer*

Wooooooooooo

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Milan is fasttttttttt

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha awesome

by Netsky on Nov 13, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Lovin' Big Joe

So far…skating hard…hitting hard…

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MARLEAU!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Throw another one in to Patty's Pot o' Goals.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Patty’s getting close to last year’s total already eh?

That’s either discouraging or uplifting as hell. Can’t figure out which.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think it helps

That there are no trade rumors swirling around. For a team captain, that had to be rough.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

POWERPLAY'S

looking a little better tonight, eh? wo0o0o0o omgomg

goochaay

by carolinee on Nov 13, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Looks fantastic

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dave mentioned this above- Joe has looked really good tonight.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

See Exhibit C

Wooooooooo picking up the trash

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

JUMBO JOE!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

How long until Kipper gets pulled?

by Netsky on Nov 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I give him the period.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lightning fingers beat me to it over here.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Keenan will leave him in for the first, but he’s not coming out for the second. Guaranteed.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

great minds...

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wowww

goochaay

by carolinee on Nov 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I have been a little disappointed w/ Joe this year, but I’m thinking his preseason injury is probably still nagging. Remember when you said that McLellan reads this blog daily? Maybe he’s got a laptop on the bench like Wilson used to. “Hey Joe, Mr. Plank thinks you’re having a nice night. Lets give him a little bonus, eh? Maybe on the power play just for kicks.”

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If Todd McLellan listened to me we’d be 3-13-1 haha.

I agree with you on Joe- he hasn’t looked as sharp in year’s past. A lot of no look passes behind the net as well; can’t give up possession that easy.

I’d wager you’re correct in assuming his injury is still bugging him.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Round Table

Might want to rethink this “4 in the net” promotion.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great post at Battle of California on that.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

St. Louis Blues & Diary Queen have it set at 5 goals. Same with Nashville. Columbus has it set at 3. We’d get pizza all the time if that was the case!

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Great backcheck by Patty on Langkow’s break

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Best period of Sharks hockey

in years. And that’s saying alot.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

is this really happening?

3 power play goals? anyway im streaming on my computer so i could only talk during intermission

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Multiple browser windows?

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yep

tv is not available at the moment

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

sorry I'm late

At least I didnt miss anything so far…..

by Shark Man on Nov 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That's nice

about time we start making them pay (anyone) for the penalties. Love to see that power play working

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

One thing I love about the Sharks, is that they work hard and get lots of penalties drawn. Great to see them (Sharks) making them (Flames) pay.

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just a Shout Out To SB Nation here

How sweet is that live scoreboard they set up today? Some good stuff.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yeah i just noticed that

SB Nation is amazing

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Very amazing.

The site is getting stronger by the day.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mr.Plank

when is fear the fean going to have the favicon built in the the address. athleticsnation and goldenstateofmind have had it a long time

by Shark Man on Nov 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think

that a new icon is in the works… soon after I’d think.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ahh ok

thanks for the info

by Shark Man on Nov 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This game has been great, but

I really do miss Cheechoo

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the first period was great

3 PP Goals!
4 goals total
4 goals scored by four different people
but the only problem for me is, there hasnt been a FIGHT (i like fights if you cant tell)
the flames are looking to pick a fight so i hope shelley or staubitz can beat up a flame (does that sound right, a flame)?

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'd take Douglas in a fight any day.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah

havent seen one of those in a while. i love how he takes his visor off though

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, wish everyone would do that.

It’s classy in my book.

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Goalie change!

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

time to take a break

2nd period just about to start

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

5-0

Michalek again?

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

DUDE

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

so closee

by Shark Man on Nov 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Boyle is playing great.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

again

Michalek is all over the place

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He hasn't slowed down

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice face-off move

by Goc.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Grier doubtful to return

Just repeating what everyone else heard.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh.

Grier out for the game… gotta hope nothing long term here,

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone see what happened? I arrived late.

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I actually didnt, but its a “lower body injury”. They will probably show it at intermission.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I doubt it- Grier is a machine. With a 5 goal lead there’s no need to try and play through anything.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Good point.

It’s just hard to see another Shark go down. Injuries starting to pile up.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I suddenly feel an urge

to buy a new suit…

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and get another free?

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've Never Liked

The idea of interviewing players when they’re playing a game.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'll second that.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Especially when it’s such softball-esue questions. “What made you guys come out so good tonight there Christian? Did you work hard at practice???”

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You know what though? I would give CE my entire paycheck to have him to say “I crush you.”

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Guys

amazing game right now. I’ll admit it, i didn’t think we were gona come back from a loss this way

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Nov 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ye of Little Faith!

(I was in your same boat, who am I to talk)

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Chance to go 4-for-4

Someone tripped Michalek. #1 star of the game?

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think that’s reserved for Kipper ;)

Poor guy is either ON or wayyyy off whenever he comes to The Tank.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

More like Flipper, sounds like!

(Yes, I’m ashamed of myself)

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This may be a sign though...

He hasn’t been himself all year.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He put up a pretty poor performance last year as well- lemme get the stats.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

after the period

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kiprusoff Stats

2006-07: 2.46, 0.917
2007-08: 2.69, 0.906
2008-09: 3.31, 0.889

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

and that's before tonight.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lightning fingers once again eh?

;)

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kipper's Stats (before tonight)

08-09: 3.31 GAA, .889 SV %

07-08: 2.69 GAA, .906 SV %

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahaha

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So I guess it's more of a steady decline then, eh?

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like that would be the case.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

4 on 4 time

by Shark Man on Nov 13, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jody shelley

getting power play time, nice

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

pleased

but not overly impressed with the 2nd period

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They were throwing a lot of the lower lines out there though. As idunno723 mentioned, Shelley got some power play time. Smart move by McLellan to discourage the idea of taking a run at our stars.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And hey, us Sharks fans aren’t overly impressed with anything till we get past the second round right?

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Have to agree

with the Shelly on PP…nice to see him get the time…also noticed early that he was producing some good hustle, getting some chances. Not that he doesn’t hustle anyway, just seemed to notice a bit more. We didn’t seem to be hitting as hard in the 2nd

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

With the injuries...

don’t want to take any chances if with the 5 goal lead.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

need to be up by 7 or more after 2 to be impressed

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like a game plan- Todd, are you reading this?

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I MIGHT

breath easier then

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That is the most extreme replay music

EVER!

EXPLOZIONZ!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OHMG!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha that has to be photoshopped

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's what happens

when you try to make your own time traveling Delorean.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks to all for coming out tonight

Dave is on the East Coast staying up past his bedtime- talk about dedication.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

And i have pneumonia.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I'm an old guy

6 pm is past my bed time. I have to take a nap after dinner for these west coast games

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rob Blake is probably in the same situation as you :)

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

haha.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We love having you here.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rate Randy's Tie...

I give it a 4/10.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah....maybe a 4

for that tie….Drew’s sucks. They both had pretty good ones the other night. I’m waiting for my purple Hockey Fights Cancer tie at Xmas

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

7/10- he’s a bald guy, cut him some slack eh?

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I used to shave my head

and I wouldn’t have ever worn that tie

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

I’d have to say 4.5-5. Not his best work.

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Alright boys

let’s get ’em deep and keep the pressure on

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Drew Remenda: (in regards to Torrey Mitchell coming back) “He’s sick- I mean ph sick”

Nice try. You = Fail.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

EPIC FAIL

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahah

thats the only downside of actually being at the game, not hearing what shit comes out of drews mouth. but i sure did pick a good game to go to

by CoreyMulhair on Nov 14, 2008 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Power Play Post

Best thing I’ve done in awhile :)

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You're gonna get a call after

Todd’s gonna buy you a steak.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by WillR on Nov 13, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

6-0

Sharkshorse says GIMME 7!

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sharkshorse should be more specific in the future.

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

JOE PA!

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

NHL record for games with 40 shots, and only a fifth of the way into the season.

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

that's just crazy

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Nov 13, 2008 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If the Sharks score 8

Does everyone with a ticket get two pizzas? Just sayin’.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Holy Diverrrrrrrrr

Does Dustin Boyd warm up to Dio before every game?

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Can I give you two

for REACHING?

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know ...

without me having to look it up … what is the most goals a team has made in a game before … and what is the most the Sharks have done previously?

by ang6666 on Nov 13, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

From about.com

Question: What’s the highest scoring game in NHL history?

Answer: The most goals scored by one team in an NHL game was 16. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Quebec Bulldogs 16-3 on March 3, 1920.

by Netsky on Nov 13, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Netsky

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

16 ... wow!

And the highest for the Sharks? (saves me looking it up)

by ang6666 on Nov 13, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Murray

OUCH

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Easily the sharks best hitter...I love his toughness out there.

by mattman on Nov 13, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Another power play for the Sharks tonight,

thats 9 power plays on the night, can they get another?

by mattman on Nov 13, 2008 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

And yet another strong showing from FTF

great job Guys.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and gals

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

and all of those in between.

Ehhhh, time to stop drinking……

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh you sexy hermaphrodite ladies..

with your sexy lady bits, and your sexy man bits too. Even you must be in to you-oo-oooo

If you don’t know what I’m talking about… click

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm always in such a great mood

when the Sharks win!

especially against the Flames, Stars & most definitely the Ducks.

GO SHARKS!

by ang6666 on Nov 13, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

love it

scuffle with 3 secs left

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thankfully the Sharks are smart enough not to

give in to the mixing it up by the Flames and Stars this year.

by mattman on Nov 13, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ahhhhhhh

that feels good.

by senor_k on Nov 13, 2008 10:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

first goal horning

since i got the job

by idunno723 on Nov 13, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

VINDICATED!

Oh, you too Mr Plank

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

(Dashboard Confessional playing in the background)

Sounds good Mr. Valentine. See you Sunday night.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for coming out tonight everyone

Always a good time.

We will be instituting some prediction games starting with Sunday night’s game. Look for the announcement either tomorrow night or early Saturday.

GO SHARKS.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You too

I’ll be here….no nap on those road games

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 10:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just an extra cup of coffee eh?

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

After 5?

Not a chance for coffee

by Dave Valentine on Nov 13, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Night guys...

Look for an EXTREME Sharktistical Analysis later this week.

by That'll Cheech You on Nov 13, 2008 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

With EXPLOSIONSSSSSSSS

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 13, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

eastridge sharks shoes

saw a dude at the game last night with sharks logo’d out nikes. he said he got them at eastridge mall and i thought briefly about stealing them off his feet. then was deturred by reality.

by CoreyMulhair on Nov 14, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs