[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: The Sundin-Less Nucks'
by Mr. Plank on Dec 23, 2008 6:30 AM PST
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We've touched upon the debacle against the number one team in the Western Conference. We've analyzed the even-strength play over the last eight games, covered the Pacific division, seen how Jody Shelley has stacked up in dropping the gloves, been blessed with game recaps by Roman philosophers, and looked at ways we would engineer lines with injuries more prevalent than the questions about just where your tax dollars are headed.
The Sharks stroll into tonight well rested with two full days off. Travel is a moot point. Milan Michalek is still out with the ever-mysterious "upper-body injury", but Pavelski and Cheech will play. We're as full-throttle as we're going to be from here on out. Injuries will come and go. The 82-game schedule questions your depth, your will to win. Tonight will be yet another test in a series that will not stop until the 2008-2009 regular season ends as quickly as your first experience with a woman.
We need to generate even-strength scoring opportunities in a game that could be a prelude to a playoff matchup. The Nucks' are only going to get better in the coming weeks. It's inevitable. Sundin will make them dangerous, Luongo's return will make them scarier than that time you came home early on your mom and dad's day off. This is the game to re-establish trends set at the beginning of the year. It's where the Sharks can get back that swagger, that aura of invincibility.
Nuck the pucks. It's too damn pretty of a city to win tonight anyways,
Prediction: Sharks win 3-0. Goals by Cheechoo, McGinn, and the Gooch.
Go Sharks.
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i am pumped for this game
moreso that usual because i am going to it. years off watching online and in crappy saskatchewan bars and now i get to see it all in person. wowaweewa.
what is a must-see/ do? any suggestions?
GO SHARKS!
by Jay Fin Anderson on Dec 23, 2008 8:52 AM PST reply actions
oh
and i am not from SJ, and looking for a great place to eat. any suggestions?
by Jay Fin Anderson on Dec 23, 2008 10:37 AM PST reply actions
henry's hi life
i’m not saying the food is good, but it is an experience near the tank.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/henrys-world-famous-hi-life-san-jose
make sure you get there early. for a 7pm game, you probably want to be there by 5:15 or so. there’s a crazy method of ordering: you get there to the crowded bar, pick a number, they call your number, you give them your order and your name, they call your name and seat you, and your food is served. it’s not fast, the food isn’t all that great, but it’s relatively cheap and way crowded.
i’d probably recommend more the spaghetti factory (cheap food, big place):
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-spaghetti-factory-san-jose#hrid:qsWTR5ie83iNRctoGUgQvA/query:spaghetti
or the brit (owen nolan is an owner):
http://www.yelp.com/biz/britannia-arms-downtown-san-jose#hrid:R7dbu75dLwXAxtsmjb1PiA/query:brittania%20arms
by kelly_hirano on Dec 23, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
This Will Be A Great Game
There is some bad blood about these two teams. Well at least within my family. I’ll see you guys here during the game.
Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)
watch the game on yahoo! sports
for those who can’t watch the game on tv, it’s also being broadcasted by yahoo! sports. you can read the preview here and look for the link at the top of the page once the game starts.
Trying to steal my thunder?
Just kidding :)
Here at FTF we like to use the high quality, unofficial, and possibly illegal ATDHE.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Other games to keep an eye on tonight:
Boston @ New Jersey – definitely root for New Jersey (look at the league standings to see why…)
Dallas @ Toronto – a win for Dallas would help them in their slow journey back up the rankings… and potentially to a playoff spot again
St. Louis @ Detroit – pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease St. Louis (bear in mind – we play St. Louis on the 27th… our next game after tonight)
Anaheim @ Calgary – should I do another The Lesser of Two Evils? Nah – wouldn’t even be close.
Phoenix @ Colorado – yeah, this game matters, because Phoenix is closing in on a 5th seed in the standings. Seriously.
Here, I’ll make it easy for you. Root for the following teams tonight:
NEW JERSEY
TORONTO
ST. LOUIS
CALGARY (blech…)
COLORADO
And saving the best for last: SAN JOSE (duh)
Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.
hey ho
lets go Sharks. see you all at the rink.
i am soooo giddy. school girlish.
by Jay Fin Anderson on Dec 23, 2008 2:10 PM PST reply actions
OH WELL
its cool mr.plank im getting updates sent to my phone, even though we’ll prolly be hammered and ill forget to check up. see you at 8 bietch
go sharks
cant wait for the game tonight!!
i’m related to idunno if you all were wondering
by WhoseYourNabby? on Dec 23, 2008 4:06 PM PST reply actions
eww
internet weirdo alert
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
just kidding
Be nice everyone.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
idunno723 has kids!?!?! I thought you were in high school ;)
Welcome aboard relative. Sweet name by the way. Made me laugh.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
I got that t shirt
last year. And wear it proudly. ’Course it could be in Russian for all the recognition I get around here
by Dave Valentine on Dec 23, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions
Off topic
But take a look at this video on our antagonists’ website, about Mats Sundin. Who knew Hitler was a New York Rangers fan?
Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.
score update
Toskala has surrendered 4 goals already. And the Wings hold an early 2-0 advantage over the lowly Blues. Egads
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions
Well, so far tonight
the NHL isn’t cooperating with Mr.K and Sharks Fans Nation. The big bad Bruins are a monster of a club and Tim Thomas is ridiculous.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions
SHARKS!!!
Yay!!! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions
The Canucks didn't get to their hotel till 3:30am
So I hope to hell the Sharks can take advantage of a tired ’Nucks team. So far, so good.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions
ouch!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, no kiddin'
They played a tough game against the Ducks at home yesterday, then catch a late flight into Oakland, then bus over the SJ, check into their hotel, unpack, and finally crawl into bed before waking up bright and early to prep for a battle against the top team in the League.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
no flights into SJ? but not like other teams don’t go thru the same thing. they are professionals.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
The city of San Jose imposed a curfew
because of the residential housing in the area, if I recall correctly.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
wow! seriously? I did not know that. Was the airport or the residential housing there first? huh … think I’ll have to look into that. Funny.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
SHARKS!!!
I love when they score! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions
SHARKS!!!
I have a feeling this won’t be my last time screaming out SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions
THREE!
Three Sharks goals
mwah-ah-aaah
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions
very!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
I'm surprised the Sharks weren't able to pot another one
With that stretch of PP time, and the 2-man advantage
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 7:31 PM PST reply actions
Good start,this is the team I remember.
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
SHARKS!!!
yay!! (again!) and pizza!! lol
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions
omg!!! make that SHARKS x5!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions
Just got back from dinner with the GF's family...
OH MY GOD.
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
so this good game is due to you not being here? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions
one day :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, I wish I had that kind of an affect on the Sharks.
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 23, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
effect
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 23, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
OMG I Miss Two Periods
And its 5-0. Damn! What I miss?
Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)
a little blake,
thorton, gooch, marleau, plihal. cheech playing better gets on the score sheet as well
Patty didn't pass to Grier on the open net....
wonder why?
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
probably thought that would be expected
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions
I was joking, since Grier missed the empty net earlier this season.
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 23, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
oh! lol … okay now … mattman can’t harp at me bout “jinxing” comments, if some are still making Grier and empty net jokes … lol
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
Well,
I can do whatever I want ;).
Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.
by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 23, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
does your gf agree with that? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
raider fan huh
ouch man, I feel for ya. not a fan but hope they turn a corner someday. couple of my friends are fans.
uh no !! … lol … 49ers fan here … altho they aren’t doing so hot either, seeing where the raiders are makes me smile :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
(glares @ you!) it means I’m not stressing for once and yelling at the tv!!!! I swear my neighbors think I’m nuts
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
SHARKS!!
wooohooo!!!! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Dec 23, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions
Regular season stat
The Sharks have managed to pick up at least a point in every home game dating back to mid-Feb., roughly 10 months ago. Yeowzers.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Dec 23, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions
Someone buy me season tickets...
I’m good luck!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Not sure how the whole SPG thing is run,
but there were some incorrect entries for tonights game. Just thought that I would give the heads up. We scored in the second and took a penalty (I believe 2).
It probably wasn’t updated, because last few times during the game it said some incorrect info, but was later fixed
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
yeah its not updated. If you look here is says “Results not yet final”, so yeah its not updated.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I wouldn’t mind those three points though ; )
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Just heading to update em right now guys :)
What a game.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
wow
first game in years i saw live- wow. wow. wow.
great game by the sharks.
took it to the canyucks from the drop, dominated in every aspect. made the boys from vancouver look more tired than they probably were.
some thoughts
top line is truly amazing to watch when operating at full steam. the vision and movement away from the puck is what really separates them from the pack. i didnt see it as well on tv, but it is obvious live why they are so good at controlling the puck. bigger, stronger faster, and very smart off the puck. so fun to watch.
the d shut down mary-kate and ashley sedin. awesome job by the forwards on every shift backchecking. the play at mid ice really made this game impossible for the canucks.
jamie mcginn has a future in this league. despite a few miscues on dump-ins, he skates with a similar stride to marleau, and plays all out every shift. i would like to see him get some 2nd and 3rd line time at some point. maybe next year.
doug murray is a big mofo. his presence dissipates frisky forwards trying to start ruckus in front.
Vlasic doesnt hit. ever. and he is probably the best overall defensmen the sharks have. he is really really smart about positioning and has incredible skills with his stick.
the guys on this team really respect their captain. maybe they always have, but they look to him before every play, at every stoppage. he is a really good leader.
cheechoo looks gassed during and after every shift.
go sharks. what fun. you who get to watch these guys regularly are really lucky. this is a rare team.
by Jay Fin Anderson on Dec 24, 2008 12:06 AM PST reply actions
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