[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: Ron Returns
by Mr. Plank
on Dec 2, 2008 6:30 AM PST
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Ron Wilson. That name has so many different connotations doesn't it? For all intents and purposes it's synonymous with San Jose Sharks hockey, much like Chris Pronger's relationship to the Broadway musical STOMP.
Everyone (including your humble author) is really high on Todd McLellan right now. But remember we haven't gone to battle in the playoffs with the man. We haven't even gotten halfway through a season with him at the helm. Hell, we haven't even hit our first losing streak. Things have been smooth sailing. Carefree. The best start you could wish for.
From a fanbase point of view, you enter a game knowing what you're going to see- a team that skates and shoots the puck. There's no wondering which San Jose team is going to show up, no wondering what sort of barb is going to be thrown in the media following a loss.
Something we saw all too much the last few seasons.
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But emotions aside (and there's going to be a fair share of them tonight) let us remember results. The following is Wilson's record for when he was the Sharks Head Coach for the entire season:
| Year | W | L | T | O | Pts | Division | Playoffs |
| 2003-04 | 43 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 104 | 1st (from 5th yr before) | Lost Conf. Finals (CGY) |
| 2005-06 | 44 | 27 | N/A | 11 | 99 | 2nd | Lost Conf. Semis (EDM) |
| 2006-07 | 51 | 26 | N/A | 5 | 107 | 2nd | Lost Conf. Semis (DET) |
| 2007-08 | 49 | 23 | N/A | 10 | 108 | 1st | Lost Conf. Semis (DAL) |
| Totals | 187 | 97 | 12 | 32 | 418 | N/A (Top 2 each yr.) | Heartbreak |
That's a helluva list. About 28 franchises would take that performance (including all the heart-wrenching second round losses) and give him a shot the next season.
So before the puck drops tonight, let's remember that Wilson is the winningest coach in Sharks history, that he was behind the bench when the Sharks became legitimate contenders for the Stanley Cup. Are we glad he's gone? Yes, it was time for a change. But should we forget what kind of success he brought to this fair city? Should we not show our gratitude for the man who sat behind the most successful period of Team Teal?
I hope The Tank can show due respect for our ex-coach tonight. He left on Doug Wilson's terms, not his own.
A standing ovation sounds just about right to me.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-1. Share any Wilson stories/opinions in the comments.
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Nice
I agree. RW made the Sharks contenders all the way into April. That’s more than you can say about Alou or Botchy.
by Dave Valentine on
Dec 2, 2008 7:18 AM PST
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I'm really excited for this game...
Ron Wilson was always a great coach, but his teams never had the passion that I see in this new, McLellan led team.
I will cheer Ron, but I’m glad the franchise has moved on.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:34 AM PST
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Opposite
Meanwhile, in Toronto, his team so far has a passion that hasn’t been seen since the playoffs under Pat Quinn or the Pat Burns-led team.
I think a guy like Wilson, as good of a coach as he may be, is the kind that can eventually be tuned out once a team has reached a stage like where the Sharks are where the team is pretty much set. The incentive to respond to his brand of coaching gets lost at that point.
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by PPP on
Dec 2, 2008 9:21 AM PST
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Yeah, when you’re in a fued with the Captain (Marleau) and don’t speak to him for a rumored six months, your time is just about finished.
How many fights can we expect to see tonight PPP? Burke seems to have the cattle prod glowing red since he came into town.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 9:52 AM PST
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I don't know about that...
I’d agree that Wilson is a good coach, but here’s the issue I have with your comment
If the Sharks players had tuned out Wilson, why the heck would they listen to McLellan? Wilson is an experienced coach and a proven winner, where McLellan is a young guy with no NHL head coaching experience. I don’t know if it’s the change of faces that has resulted in this increased intensity, or the fact that the Sharks are just so good that they would make me look like a competent head coach.
I’m just saying that I didn’t see this kind of play (i.e. heart, grit, and finish) with Wilson on our bench… I’ll attribute the change to McLellan until he proves me wrong.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:59 AM PST
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It’s not his coaching record, it’s his personality. He’s definitely an old school type guy, willing to throw darts through the media to motivate his players.
That sort of thing has a short shelf life, especially on teams filled with a lot of skilled players.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:16 AM PST
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Still, it says alot to me that the team is playing so well for a first year coach.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:22 AM PST
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Definitely- but that’s my point. Wilson is going to get the most out of lower-tier guys (who the Leafs currently employ), but the fire and brimstone routine won’t be as affective for a more star studded lineup.
As for the Leafs playing well (and Wilson’s involvement with that), I couldn’t agree with you more.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:30 AM PST
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True, and I get your point. It is suprising to me, though, that the young players like Setoguchi, Plihal, Vlassic, etc are playing better under McLellan than they were under Wilson. I’ve heard often (in the media, blech) that they were often too afraid to make a mistake under Wilson, and therefore didn’t play up to their potential. That’s interesting to hear… especially when it’s said that Wilson gets more out of the lower level / rookie players.
I think we can end the debate here though, since I think we all agree that Wilson is a good coach… but it was probably time for him to move on. There may be alot of different factors that determine how the Sharks are playing (and how the Leafs are playing as well), but it’s easiest to attribute these changes to different coaches… it usually isn’t that simple.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:43 AM PST
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I think it goes to the mentality of the player. I remember Plank and Chen (I think) telling me when the Leafs hired Wilson that he will put those kids in positions to contribute but he won’t just give it to them. Some people don’t respond well to knowing that a mistake will cause a demotion.
Others will realize that what they have to do is cut out the mistakes. Where I can see people start tuning Wilson out is when the team is really good like the Sharks were last year and Wilson is left having to nitpick at things because they do almost everything well. At that point it goes from “God I gotta cut out mistakes or Ronny will kill me” to “Are you serious? THAT’s what you’re bitching about? Go eff yourself”
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by PPP on
Dec 2, 2008 2:03 PM PST
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Good point.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 2:09 PM PST
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Classy...
I’m a Leafs fan, who, living in CA, doesn’t get many chances to see my team. I was in LA last night enduring some painful heckling (and some very hysterical heckling) but your post here reminded me why I prefer games at the tank.
Classier fans.
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:01 AM PST
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Except when we boo "Star"
in the National Anthem when playing the Stars.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:20 AM PST
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Hmmm…that’s kind of funny actually although I can see people not liking it.
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by PPP on
Dec 2, 2008 9:22 AM PST
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Also when we booed Oh Canada against Edmonton in the playoffs. For the record, I love that we boo the word ‘star’ in the national anthem when we play Dallas and I also thought the Edmonton thing was funny. Although, it was pretty stupid considering, at the time, we had something like 50% Canadian players. Really, I just don’t care much for national anthems.
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 9:33 AM PST
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I think it's hillarious...
I just don’t think it’s all that classy. But, hey, it’s hockey.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:35 AM PST
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Agreed
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 10:01 AM PST
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About the Canadian national anthem booing
If I remember correctly, hat was retaliation for a supposed Edmonton booing of the U.S. national anthem. They were booing something else, but the TV editor made it seem like they were booing the Stars and Stripes.
by Mr. K. on
Dec 2, 2008 9:39 AM PST
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Huh, I never heard about that.
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 10:02 AM PST
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Three years ago, game five Conference Semis. Should be on Youtube, I’m too sleepy ta look for eet.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:04 AM PST
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meh...
it’s a song. Sorry, if it bothers other people, but boo away. Whatever…
the booing of Star when playing the Stars is very cerebral. Original take on hating a division rival…
I also enjoy the fact that Sharks fans like to do the wave, an the whole Jaws thing for the power play. Games are fun at the tank, and I’d feel OK taking my daughtyer there in a Leafs jersey, knowing the heckling wouldn’t be too bad.
Now, LA. I was told to “go make some waffles Aunt Jemima” last night. What does that even mean…?
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on
Dec 2, 2008 10:02 AM PST
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Waffles? Everyone knows she’s the pancake lady. Stupid Kings fans…..
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:12 AM PST
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I’m not sure we’re original, sadly. I think it started because the Dallas fans scream ‘Stars’ at that point in the song. Since we can’t point and laugh at them to their face when they do it (you know, since they’re in Dallas), we have to boo when given the chance.
As for the Aunt Jemima comment, I can’t see any way that makes any sense.
Haha, just as I was writing that Aunt Jemima goes on pancakes, not waffles, Mr. Plank beats me to it. /shakes fist
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 10:13 AM PST
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I’m thinking its the “Maple Leafs – Maple Syrup” angle… very weak.
Also weak for Kings fans to be taunting anyone…
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:14 AM PST
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Ah geez, that completely flew over my head. Good call. Stupid Shark fan….. (/grabs dunce cap)
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:18 AM PST
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ya…he got pretty quiet in the last ten minutes of the game. might have passed out though…
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on
Dec 2, 2008 10:49 AM PST
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It's Log Cabin for me...
No doobt aboot it.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:20 AM PST
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I apologize in advance for that one.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:20 AM PST
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Not saying it was right, but it got overblown in the (Canadian) press
by Mr. K. on
Dec 2, 2008 9:40 AM PST
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Still makes it pretty unclassy- what’s that they teach you on the playground? An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind?
;)
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 9:53 AM PST
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Canadian press blowing things way out of proportion? Never!
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 9:59 AM PST
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Oh! Canada!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 10:00 AM PST
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east coast press...
is still trying to figure out what time games come on out here, and whether or not they should stay up late to report on them…
if it’s the Habs and Sharks in the Finals, Montreal press will be in for a rude awakening…
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
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by blurr1974 on
Dec 2, 2008 10:04 AM PST
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Where Pierre McGuire and Bob McKenzie set their respective ties on fire every time Mats Sundin picks up the phone.
“Breaking news! Mats has called his mother! Does this mean he’s headed to Montreal? Our 30 minute roundtable discusses this shocking turn of events.”
“Turns out he just wanted that recipe for meatloaf Bob.”
“New York is known for it’s meatloaf. Is this is a sign?”
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 10:08 AM PST
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Ron Wilson quote about tonight
“How many times have you been fired? If you haven’t, you don’t know what I’m talking about. Don’t assume you know what I’m thinking. Obviously, I have great friendships there. I think I have a lot of good relationships with a lot of the players. It’s going to be fun to see them.”
Click HERE for the whole article.
by Mr. K. on
Dec 2, 2008 11:50 AM PST
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Welcome back Ron.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 12:07 PM PST
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I still think the boo birds might be out tonight. I wouldn’t boo RW, but I wouldn’t have booed Campbell, either.
by CTGray on
Dec 2, 2008 3:13 PM PST
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Welcome to the fray...
CTGray.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 3:17 PM PST
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Like a possum?
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 3:46 PM PST
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You mean it?
Well why don’t you just admit,
that my rhymes are just legit,
and you’re out of wit.
Courtesy of RhymeZone
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST
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I don't think that rhymes.
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 6:11 PM PST
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I'VE GOT THE LINK
HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 3:20 PM PST
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oohhh I made it a challenge to get the right “here”
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 3:21 PM PST
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It took me 9 clicks to get it right (I tried some a few times just to make sure they weren’t it).
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 3:45 PM PST
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BTW... Sean Avery
is a massive tool.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 3:53 PM PST
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Now that's classy.
For the record, I’d take his sloppy seconds. Elisha Cuthbert and Rachel Hunter? Yes please.
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 6:21 PM PST
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Sure they look good but...
what did they do to lower their standards for Sean Avery
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 7:19 PM PST
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No clue
My only hope is that they’ll keep lowering them so I have a shot.
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
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by marcello on
Dec 2, 2008 7:57 PM PST
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How badly do you think Dallas wants to dump Avery and his contract right now?
by CTGray on
Dec 2, 2008 4:24 PM PST
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Off to the game...
… Look for the following signs:
“2005 – 2008: Three Years of Jumbo Joe”
“Ron had his run, but Todd’s getting it done.”
That’s yours truly!
by Mr. K. on
Dec 2, 2008 6:16 PM PST
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Helloooooooooooooo
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:33 PM PST
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“Geez Jason you’re so funny when you drop Seinfeld references.”
“Oh stop it, you’re making me blush.”
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:35 PM PST
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I'm starting to see what it would be like
if it was just you here. ;)
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:36 PM PST
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Haha it would be a problem.
Anybody else really pumped for this game? It feels like ages since the Sharks played.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:37 PM PST
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I haven't seen a full game since last week
STUPID ANNIVERSARY!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:37 PM PST
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I was just about to make a pro-Shark comment
but I didn’t want to jinx us.
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 7:36 PM PST
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Wow
The Leafs look really good. Big test for the Sharks.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:36 PM PST
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Are you ahead of my feed? The puck is just about to get dropped……
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:38 PM PST
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No no,
I was anti-jinxing.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:39 PM PST
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SETOGUCHI!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:40 PM PST
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:45 PM PST
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Wow...
bigger than intended.
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Dec 2, 2008 7:45 PM PST
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GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:46 PM PST
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How did that get in?!?!?!
WE’LL TAKE IT
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:46 PM PST
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question no goal of ours and all of theirs … lol
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 7:47 PM PST
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Can't enjoy this as much as I would like...
A pyrex dish just exploded in my oven.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:47 PM PST
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EXPLOZIONZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:48 PM PST
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Definitely not as cool as I would like...
I was looking forward to food.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:50 PM PST
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:54 PM PST
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MY PORK CHOPS!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:57 PM PST
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hahaha wooooo
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 8:00 PM PST
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From reading Pension Plan Puppets, it seems as if Toskala has been very inconsistent this year.
Now I see what they were saying. Those were two weak goals.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:48 PM PST
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The second one was kind of a fluke, though.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:51 PM PST
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Touche.
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 7:55 PM PST
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Ok guys, I'll be back...
I have to go pick up dinner so I can eat… I’ll listen in the car and be back by period 2.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 7:58 PM PST
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The lady is hungry haha.
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Dec 2, 2008 7:58 PM PST
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I love having Marleau and Setoguchi on my fantasy team
I added them before the season because I wanted Sharks on my team I knew they were going to be awesome
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Dec 2, 2008 8:03 PM PST
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Yeah I picked Patty up in one of the late rounds- you just knew he was going to get off to a hot start.
Although I dropped Cheech two days ago :(
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 8:04 PM PST
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setoguchi pretty much runs my fantasy team
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:18 PM PST
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I picked up the Gooch in free agency during the third week. Best move I’ve ever made.
Did you have the foresight to draft him or was it a FA pick up as well?
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by Mr. Plank on
Dec 2, 2008 8:20 PM PST
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Marleau was a thrown in for a Brodeur trade and i picked up Setoguchi as a FA because I needed a left wing
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 8:22 PM PST
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FA no doubt
but I had my eye on him after his preseason
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:24 PM PST
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and I tried trading for merlot
but the dude who has him wanted setoguchi in return. that and he wanted setoguchi for parise straight up…take a hike was my response
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Dec 2, 2008 8:25 PM PST
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like my wine reference there?
I’m such a tool…but not as much as sean “barbie” avery
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:28 PM PST
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woohoo!!!!
is it too soon to celebrate?? :)
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Dec 2, 2008 8:05 PM PST
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no its still a close game
I hope this jinxing “won’t work”
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Dec 2, 2008 8:07 PM PST
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This
could get ugly.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:06 PM PST
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Mmk
This could get really ugly.
What a pass by Joe, though.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:08 PM PST
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Thorton
4 points in this period, 3 assists and that goal (think he scored it but they might review it later), anyway huge period for Joe and the Sharks.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:10 PM PST
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It will still be 4 points at least. He’d probably get the assist.
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
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Dec 2, 2008 8:20 PM PST
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Game is pretty much over. Everyone can go to bed early tonight.
by mattman on
Dec 2, 2008 8:12 PM PST
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Go to bed early tonight
because its such a close game and we’re too nervous to find out what happens
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Dec 2, 2008 8:14 PM PST
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Ohhh, Roenick's Dad
This should be good.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:16 PM PST
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Any better goal scorers?
If you want to “show” Ron Wilson, could these goal scorers be any more perfect? Setoguchi, and two defenseman. And Joe with a ton of points. If Marleau adds a goal, Ron’s head might explode.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:35 PM PST
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Uh Oh
This is where it all caves in!!!
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Dec 2, 2008 8:44 PM PST
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No worries
Just a little mental mistake there in the zone, we have a good cushion.
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Dec 2, 2008 8:48 PM PST
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Back...
Whad I miss? Haha
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 8:50 PM PST
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is this team so good its actually boring to watch them?
…………….naaaah! let the beatings ensue!
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:50 PM PST
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this was a poorly executed joke
i honestly frickin love rooting for this team
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:52 PM PST
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how bad my jokes are….or that I love the sharks? lol
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Dec 2, 2008 8:55 PM PST
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well you know that answer to that … re: jokes … lol
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 8:56 PM PST
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technically
I’m glad I can admit I love the sharks…..not so much the other thing
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Dec 2, 2008 9:00 PM PST
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LIFETIME BAN!
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Dec 2, 2008 8:55 PM PST
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check check
sweet, apparently it hasn’t kicked in yet
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 8:59 PM PST
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hahah
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:00 PM PST
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FIGHT I NEED FIGHTS
haven’t seen a fight in a while
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 8:54 PM PST
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Send in a quick text to Murray or Shelley.
by mattman on
Dec 2, 2008 8:55 PM PST
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maybe
you could get them to fight each other…you know, just to spice things up a little
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Dec 2, 2008 9:05 PM PST
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usually you pay double for that kind of action
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Dec 2, 2008 9:12 PM PST
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5 on 3 for 5 minutes would be brutal
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Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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I was just typing something on how they would penalize them
beat me to it
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Dec 2, 2008 9:14 PM PST
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They dont call me lightning fingers for nothing.
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I thought it was lightning...
nevermind.
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No, that would be Big Thunder.
Just kidding. It’s actually “Cloudy with a chance of Rain’er”.
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Hahaha.
I refuse to disclose my nickname. Given to me by my hockey coach… I hate it, it’s stupid, and everyone on my team still calls me by it. Grrr.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:19 PM PST
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booooo
tell us, we wont laugh I promise
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Dec 2, 2008 9:20 PM PST
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I second the “tell us” but not the promise.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:21 PM PST
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Alright...
It started as T-Bone (My last name is Taylor). It then became the T-Boner. It now stands at T-Bonerific. Very mature. Haha.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:23 PM PST
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Whatever
My AIM SN is plankthetank1 and I picked that one.
T-Bonerific is pretty bush league thought.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:25 PM PST
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It's a term of endearment...
I guess.
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Definitely. Just don’t get too attached to anything bonerific. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:26 PM PST
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T-Bonerific? … (ggls) … I am SO going to behave … (sits on hands) … too funny!
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:27 PM PST
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Calm down kiddies.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:29 PM PST
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Blood flow makes me giddy what can I say
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Dec 2, 2008 9:30 PM PST
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Uh … is this a PG-rated site?? LOL I’m behaving … I’m still behaving … my mind may not be, but my fingers still are. bonerific … too funny … LOL
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:31 PM PST
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damn
I’m on fire tonight with the bad jokes
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:18 PM PST
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En FUEGO!
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Dec 2, 2008 9:18 PM PST
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Finger and Shelly
will have a go in the 3rd
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Dec 2, 2008 9:07 PM PST
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I hope so. I have Shelley getting the first penalty in the 3rd in my SPG picks. =)
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Dec 2, 2008 9:11 PM PST
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Looked like they were going to mix it up in the first...
So the refs have to be watching for it. If they do go at it, I think it’ll be late.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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I have Shelley for the 1st penalty in each period. I like to play it safe. I also suck.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:15 PM PST
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I’m surprised they haven’t gone after each other sooner- when Burke came in he said he wanted more fights and physicality.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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murray checking someone trying to check him = awesome
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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He's like a mobile wall.
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Don't know if anyone is still watching the Sharks telecast.
Drew just flipped off the camera when he was pointing to his head, (regarding Murray using his brains rather that total speed).
by mattman on
Dec 2, 2008 9:14 PM PST
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I point with my middle finger too :)
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Dec 2, 2008 9:16 PM PST
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FAIL
I would give you a lifetime ban, but I used it already.
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OOOOOOOOH DARK KNIGHT COMMERCIAL!
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:18 PM PST
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What a movie
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Dec 2, 2008 9:21 PM PST
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still havent seen it
yeah I know I know.. lifetime ban…..
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:22 PM PST
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how can you not have seen it???? get with the program!
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:22 PM PST
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Like you would listen anyways
;)
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Oh Riley...
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Joeeeeeee
PAVELSKIIIIIIIIIII
Sixth shortie this year for SJ?
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Dec 2, 2008 9:26 PM PST
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In his first week as Head Coach, Todd McLellan was appalled by the offseason conditioning program the San Jose Sharks had in place……
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Dec 2, 2008 9:29 PM PST
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LOLZ
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JOE PA
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I like Stepniak
Simply because his name is fun to say.
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looks like not SPG points for me tonight :(
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Dec 2, 2008 9:29 PM PST
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FTF Staff going strong.
T-Bonerific putting up a solid 3 points today.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:31 PM PST
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Im assuming
the coach made it T-Bone, but the rest was up to the teammates, no?
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:33 PM PST
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You would be correct sir.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:34 PM PST
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But that isn’t even the most lewd nickname on the team.
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In good time...
Maybe I’ll get a few of them to join up, then we can annoy it out of them.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:36 PM PST
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Don't play anymore
College days are long past.
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by That'll Cheech You on
Dec 2, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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I play
with a guy whose last name is seamen, no modifications needed
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:36 PM PST
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beer league softball though
but we make it pretty competitive.
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:37 PM PST
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You guys suck
I’m supposed to be writing up a quiz for my students, but this thread is too entertaining.
by schtimpy27 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:40 PM PST
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bonus question:
Whats the most inappropriate nickname you’ve ever been given?
by sharks on
Dec 2, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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Hahaha
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Dec 2, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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a teacher?
where do you teach so we could find you too :)
by idunno723 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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I can't say
especially after admitting my quizzes are too easy. The department is going to be pissed. =)
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Dec 2, 2008 9:49 PM PST
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do we apologize to you or to the students? :)
by ang6666 on
Dec 2, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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actually, they may thank you. The longer I wait to make them up, the easier they tend to be.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:48 PM PST
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Make it a
Joe Pa-p Quiz
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Dec 2, 2008 9:49 PM PST
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Oh, the beauty of the floating roster spot.
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Riley, got called up two games ago.
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damn
well, guess we know how much I pay attention
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That's why you have us.
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heard his name earlier
but thought he was on the other team
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theyll just have to get it back
That way they’ll have 6.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:52 PM PST
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Ugh
I hate those
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Remenda might not like it...
But GO GOC GO.
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Dec 2, 2008 9:52 PM PST
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W
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For me too.
Planky owes me a beer.
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leafs scored 2!
i’m counting that as a win
Aunt Jemima!
Make me some waffles!
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
The Left Coast Lock
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Dec 2, 2008 10:29 PM PST
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