[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: If A Tree Falls On Center Ice In Columbus, Does Anyone See It?
by Mr. Plank on Dec 17, 2008 6:30 AM PST
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Non-televised games are a joke. It might be for the best. Consider:
- We're battling with some injuries to key cogs in the machine.
- Back to backs with Columbus tonight and Detroit tomorrow.
- The Rangers have been winning games all season.
- Travel. The team got into Columbus yesterday at 6:30 AM, play tonight, head to Detroit on Thursday, then cover three time zones again to come home and play New York.
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I'm fairly wary to play the Jackets tonight. Two weeks ago they jumped on us hard in the first period, and if it wasn't for Evgeni Nabokov we could have suffered a damn near rout. Ken Hitchcock has his boys banging bodies on the forecheck, Rick Nash always seems to generate at least one excellent scoring opportunity for himself per night, and their transition game has given us problems. I remember last year there was a game in The Tank (we won 2-1 I believe) where Nabby had to stop a fistful of odd man rushes; it's a different season yes, but it just adds to my concern.
Coupled with the travel, Detroit on the horizon, and various injuries, the Sharks need to bring their "A" game for sixty minutes. A performance like Monday night's isn't going to cut it.
Light that fire Sweeney Todd.
Prediction: Sharks win 2-1. Please let Joe Pavs be out on the ice tonight. Well shit, Joe Pavs isn't on the ice tonight.
[Update 1:36 PM]: Per David Pollak of Working the Corners:
No Joe Pavelski, no Jonathan Cheechoo. Both skated today, but Coach Todd McLellan said neither was ready to go just yet.
I'm expecting Pavelski to go tomorrow against the Big Red Machine (with about a 75% chance for Cheech as well). Here's my starting line up for Columbus. As is the usual, feel free to flame me and offer your own opinions in the comments.
On the Pavelski and Cheech note: I have a feeling they're healthy enough to go tonight, but McLellan is loathe to start them in back to back games. It's all speculation but it makes sense considering Columbus is going to be physical as all hell during the entire 60 minutes. No need in re-aggravating an injury at this point in the year.
Go Sharks.
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"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
ugh!
another no tv game? at least my work laptop is home with me tonight … so I won’t be hopping back and forth … will stream it on one and chat on the other. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 17, 2008 8:39 AM PST reply actions
I know, back-to-back no tv games? I call shenanigans.
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
Rob Blake...
just had a great interview with Rome, not sure if anyone had a chance to catch it. Was that you Plank with the first email?
Can you post the link if you find one?
I’ll look for it myself eventually, I was just wondering if you/someone had already found it somewhere.
According to Pollak...
No Joe Pavelski, no Jonathan Cheechoo. Both skated today, but Coach Todd McLellan said neither was ready to go just yet.
Nice stuff
Hitchcock had to say about the team.
by Dave Valentine on Dec 17, 2008 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
man that traveling kills
"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God
No TV sucks...
… for everyone but me.
I don’t have cable, so the only way I get any hockey is through the NHL Game Center (the other feeds just never work for consistently for me). So for no TV games, NHL Game Center doesn’t black out the SJ games from the other stations. This is the only time I actually get to see the Sharks live, unless I go to my parents house.
There’s always a future in that business. Make money money, make money monayyy!
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well if that's the case
I’ll do it!
I see… the Sharks winning tonight
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
Probably going to be a slow night here with the 4 o’clock start. Everyone’s link working?
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I’ll take a look see at the next commercial break and see if I can find another one.
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Patty with Thornton and Gooch. We’ll see if that sticks throughout the course of the game.
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idunno
Do you have that justin.tv link for those that are having trouble with the other ones?
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For anyone else, channelsurfing.net has the game as well. Looks like it’s a try em all sort of affair tonight.
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if you don’t want to copy and paste..
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
HIGH QUALTIY STREAM WORKS NOW
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
oh...
uhhhh
HIGH QUALITY STREAM WORKS FOR ME NOW
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
you mean it didn't work before?
aand, how are your finals going?
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions
for me at least
and finals aren’t as scary as teachers say they are, so far i guess
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
that's good
right now i only have 2 finals left over the next 2 days. thank god.
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
I have 4 more finals, two a day
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
i had 4 over today and yesterday
but my toughest one chemistry is tommorow
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
warning: the following mood swings may be due to finals week
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, I know the feeling. Energy drinks, all-nighters, it makes ya crazyyy.
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That pairing of Boyle and Lukowich look soooo good together. It’s brother-like.
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I saw that shot and Nabby look back. And wow… that was unnerving
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
I’ll update SPG right now, thanks for keeping me on my toes.
Give a piece of candy and you might the whole store eh? ;)
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just wondering
is it marleau, i came in late.
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions
This has been a very exciting game thus far- I have to admit, I thought the Sharks might come out a little flat.
Glad they proved me wrong :)
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Farmersonly.com?!?!?!?!
Too funny
did anyone else see that?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I DID
we should go check it out.
It’s the little jingle that got me
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed- all our lines are rolling well (Columbus too). There hasn’t been a break all game!
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Boyle spin move > Campbell spin move
or at least in my opinion
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
if only
there was a goal. but it def was pretty
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
Nice commentater...
dingle dangle bingle bangle
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I like them, they actually have nice things to say about the sharks
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
Same here
I think they have said more stuff about the Sharks then the Blue Jackets
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Nice vocal fluctuations as well, some real solid stuff.
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Don’t forget he was bing-bangling too!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Hide your women and children Cheech You’s in town!
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some guy just said this in the stream chat
the agility of the sharks players is incredible. Like a living organism, perfectly automated.
I read "orgasm"
I’d agree with that statement too.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
either way works!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Hahaha let that be the last time we mention that around here okay?
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okie dokie artichokie
let that be the last time anyone says that
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
I would agree, but I’m not sure if I know what the hell that means haha.
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You should probably mention FTF
in the stream chat.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
Try not to be a spam-bot though- not saying you will, but we don’t want to cheapen the oh so respected Fear The Fin name. Hardy har har.
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I’m game for some victimization Mr. Announcer Man.
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another quote from Mr. Announcer Man
Vuh-lassic
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Anyone up for some between periods
NHL 09?
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After the game, but I can play like two games max.
Mattman and I went on a huge win streak last night, won like seventeen in a row.
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yes!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
I’m completely kidding, we lost one game and I went to sleep haha.
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I was gonna say...
You won 17 without your star center? PSSHA.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
Haha...
how are we 7-14 still then?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
wow, i'm getting owned
damn blue jackets
by serrapadre716 on Dec 17, 2008 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
Good morning?
Sharks are playing well, same with Columbus. Back and forth action, both goalies look good. Exciting game, funny commercials in Columbus.
AND, the Sharks just scored!
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GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I’d have to agree with the Columbus faithful here- that’s a terrible call.
You don’t see me complaining though.
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If the Jackets kill this off they’ll be dangerous- this is the liveliest the crowd has been all night.
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Indeed sir.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
NO NO NO
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
CHOMP CHOMP MOTHATRUCKAS
Let’s get this power play rolling!
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Marleau Goal...
I’m callin it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
The refs must have read what Roenick said
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Hey guys,
I just started watching. Saw the Columbus goal. How have they been playing? They said something about a lot of shots on goal? Are we dominating play or are they?
It’s been very back and forth, an exciting game. Both teams have played very well, along with the goaltenders.
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We're outshooting them 44-30
Buy the Jackets have played well
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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 17, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, there hasn’t been any “Wilson-esue” moments where the team looks flat. I’ve been impressed with our play*.
* Especially with the injuries mounting.
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I take all of them when I can :)
Seriously though, there were a lot of times last year the team came out flat and couldn’t generate anything. Not a knock against his system necessarily, but it might be a product of his relationship with the players.
I wasn’t attempting to beat a dead horse, it was more of a general observation put into terms we can all relate to.
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Half assed pass by Kaspar about half way through on the power play- looked like he was attempting to avoid a hit, and it led to an easy clear by CBJ.
I dunno, I’m not too impressed with him. Anyone feel differently? I could be dead wrong. It’s happened before.
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sorry
is there something wrong with me?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Just a different set of eyes sir.
Any reasons why you’re high on him? I’d like to look for some positives :)
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Jury is still out for me but..
I saw that particular play you referenced and thought the exact same thing.
It could be a product of over-analyzing his play. For example, I see Joe Thornton make the same play and completely disregard it.
Who knows. Jury’s still out in my book, but the evidence is mounting.
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NOOOOOOOOOO
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Shucky darn and schlop the chickens
lsiavbdlevacjbvjwdav
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Not at all. Go back to ten minutes of 5 on 5 and get rid of the shootout.
I’m a cranky old man though, so what do I know?
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ditto
minus the cranky old man part, i mean im only 20 and jasons got a good 6 months on me
by CoreyMulhair on Dec 17, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
I really don’t think that’ll lessen the blow
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of points
How about we pick some up online?
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Congrats to Columbus and their fans
Mason continues to impress. That guy’s a monster.
I hope the Sharks can win convincingly tomorrow (something they haven’t really done since the Leafs match). I’m not sure if the Sharks are becoming complacent, tired, banged up, etc and/or each team they face are now bringing their A++ game against the ‘top team in the League’. I keep reading quotes from the opposition stating “we consider this game to be a measuring stick…”
These squeakers are stressing me out lol. Osgood is out with a sore groin, so the Sharks should be facing Conklin tomorrow
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 17, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions
I agree. It’s saddening to see the Sharks play so well, but slipping at times. Is it because of their lead?
Well if it is, I haven’t seen them play their hardest, especially when other teams will play because San Jose is the team to beat.
And you can see how that turns out. 50-50 games when in reality, by how we have seen them play, should be at least 60-40.
Now I’m not saying that the Sharks should play 100% all the time, but when they have the ability to win, they need to capitalize on it! Today I did not see anyone shift into a second gear to get the 2 points, I saw some questionably plays mixed with some amazing ones (even the one that didn’t work… Boyle)
Hopefully they can get out of this funk and start playing how we’ve seen them play.
by KindaFantastic on Dec 17, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
What gives??
I don’t make it here for one game and you guys go and let the Sharks lose in OT?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 17, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions
calgary minnesota is on the same stream as the sharks right now
tied in the third with 3 mnutes left
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