[Open Thread] Sharks Gameday: Hmmm, yeah. Time to get back to this "Hawk-eee" stuff.

by Mr. Plank on Dec 27, 2008 2:50 AM PST in Gameday Threads Comment 177 comments

	@ 5:30 PST
27-4-3, 57 points		13-18-3, 29 points
1st in Pacific Division		They're pretty bad

Television	CSN BA
Radio	98.5 KFOX, Sjsharks.com
Antagonists	St. Louis Game Time

It feels like the Sharks haven't played in three weeks. I am not on my game. Dustin (aka Mr. K) is sidelined with the flu and may not be doing a game recap.

All in all, shit's hitting the fan. But at least it smells nicer than your grandmother's house*.

* Ill-advised joke, dude.

So what do you do when that extra cup of hard apple cider looks more appealing than your keyboard? Throw out a little table filled with numbers. Let them do the talking.

This is what the Sharks have done their first game after the 25th of December the last four years:

Year	Opp.	Dec.	PP	PK	Shot Dif.	PIM
07-08	LAK	W, 3-2	0%	60%	0	24
06-07	ANA	L, 3-4	16.6%	100%	-9	13
05-06	LAK	L, 3-4	40%	66.6%	-5	23
03-04	LAK	W, 5-0	25%	100%	+1	29

Have fun with that useless information folks. Oh, and expect a lot of penalty minutes?

Prediction: Sharks win 4-3. Goals by Michalek (is he even playing), Roenick (he sure isn't), Mitchell (strike two) and Mark Bell (this post is pathetic).

Go Sharks.

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Just reading the name Mark Bell...

makes me sick to my stomach.

Fear the Fin: Where my signature is not the same as Mr. Plank's signature.

by That'll Cheech You on Dec 27, 2008 8:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

it must be because of mark bell's drugs

by serrapadre716 on Dec 27, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

uhh, goals scored by who?

i think you forgot about david beckam, barry bonds, vesa toskala and micheal jordan.

by serrapadre716 on Dec 27, 2008 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

STREAM

IS HERE IS HERE IS HERE IS HERE IS HERE,_____________________________________________________________ITS EVERYWHERE!!!

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 11:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Gross

I got some of the stream on me.

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I am so sorry

HERES SOME MORE STREAM (in case that one doesn’t work.)

Or an alternate stream here

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Antagonistic poem by St. Louis fan stuck in Chicago (found on the Blues' blog)

It was two days after Christmas and on the way to the rink,
the San Jose Sharks had some time to think.
With Christmas all done and in Sheraton beds,
visions of beaches had danced in their heads.When they arrived in St. Louis the weather was great,
‘Is this rain?" Blake exclaimed. "God, I hate this state!"Secure in a win, they took practice too light,
unaware that the Blues were ready to fight.
The game was a bloodbath and Cheechoo was purée,
when Cam Janssen came at him with some Eureka-fury.
’A left hook, a right hook, a shot to the head!’
John Kelly announce, as Cheechoo lay dead.
The Blues began flying and scoring at will,
and Legace stoned them with a performance that thrilled.
when the final horn sounded, the crowd was amused,
as the top Western team was lit up by the Blues.
6-2 read the scoreboard and the Sharks were a mess,
as they boarded their plane and headed back West.
so while I wait for my train, all sad for my plight, I say,
‘Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and to all a Good Night!’

Funny – though I couldn’t disagree more. Plus I always find it funny that people allude to beaches when it comes to San Jose… although by St. Louis standards, I guess we are pretty darn close.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 3:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah funny. But they are obviously dreaming. :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Enough

The stockings are empty. The grandkids have returned home. Everyone within a 5 mile radius is or has been sick. The weather sucks so bad I think I’m in Seattle.

Let’s play some hockey!

by Dave Valentine on Dec 27, 2008 4:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Damn

Straight ;-)

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The flu be damned...

I’m psyched for this game.

Proof – I’m in bed with my laptop resting on my gut, so I can join you cats while convalescing.

GO SHARKS.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

at least the flu isn’t catchy over the net .. GO SHARKS! … and hope you feel better soon!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 5:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

now thats commitment

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LETS GO SHARKS

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just a reminder

The Sharks have shutout the Blues 4 of the last 5 times they’ve been to the Scottrade Center.

BUT – do I need to remind anyone how close our last two meetings in San Jose were? Didn’t think so.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Won the faceoff

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOO

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ugh!

not the way to start a game!

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

26 seconds, Patrik Berglund

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Make that

David Perron.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Owie

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yikes

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blues power play

Marleau, interference

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OUR TURN

Hinote in the bin.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Worst Power Play Ever

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WPPE

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

well

that makes things easier

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Best

New acronym

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OUCH

some serious rust on that power play.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Anybody

Out there?

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yes

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yes...

but apparently there is a lot more to do out there than watch the sharks on an early saturday night

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

im watching too, its just tough to watch and chat with my current set up at the parents house.

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by Mr. Plank on Dec 27, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Glad

Someone’s with me ;-)

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YES

your not alone

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

make that you’re

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you saved being corrected by the teacher

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was

Just about to get him… detention avoided!

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Your a teacher?

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Third grade

We focus heavily on your / you’re / yore (ok, not that last one). I also suspend children for saying “brang.”

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Brang?

As in a twangy version of “Bring”?

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

When I say, “Don’t ever say brang!” they’ll usually say “brung,” like that’s correct. After I give them the evil eye, they wise up.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YOU'RE

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

almost didn’t catch that?

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

I’m sick… and I got caught up in answering your question.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have

An R. Kelly song in my brain now.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cheechoo...

The PUCK is supposed to go in… you’re a poor substitute.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good couple of shifts for the Sharks,

you have to be impressed with the play of Cananagh.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 6:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

But we’re losing the faceoffs (5-8) and shots on goal (3-6).

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats...

what happens when you are outplayed for the first 15 minutes of a period.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 6:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ex

actly

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess this is

the Blues version of Shark Byte

AND THE BLUES VERSION SUCKS

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

im watching on the stream by the way

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m watching on CSN, and commenting on FTF (obviously) as well as St. Louis Game Time (our antagonist’s site). Drew Remenda just interviewed Marleau, and told him straight up that it didn’t look like Sharks hockey out there. Marleau demurred a bit, but hopefully the message sinks in with our captain. I say that despite his awesome effort later in the period (too bad his breakaway didn’t amount to a goal).

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

really

I just watched a commercial with a “big bird like creature” advertising alcoholic beverages.

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Todd McLellan

Will probably be the head coach of the All-Star Game. Imagine his being able to direct both Sharks and Red Wings, while Claude Julien goes “Ah merde!”

Just heard Randy and Drew talking about it…

Plus, Todd can pick Sharks players to be on the lineup. Sweet…

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sharks

lose the faceoff

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Can we

Get anyone to receive those passes?

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blake

almost cost us there

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Shots

9-3, St. Louis… just saying.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ah crap

Cheech… penalty, hooking.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

crazy

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i got scared

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

In case anybody wants out of town scores...

The Bruins won today… a Sharks loss would mean we’d be just one point ahead of them (NOT GOOD).

Other bad news – Anaheim and Dallas are tied going into the third. Overtime is NOT our friend.

Now for good news – Colorado is up 2-0 against DETROIT. In the first period, though – lots of hockey left. At least they lost yesterday!

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

3-0 Colorado!

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

J.R. interview

apparently he texts

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We are

Being outshot by 4x (16-4).

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

YES!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!!

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Cheech and Joe

Together again…

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sniped

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's

3 points in 3 games for Cheech (2 assists).

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is skating overrated?

Just saying.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If I heard the story correctly

A bunch of Moose Factory citizens raised money to send Cheech to skating camp as a kid… anyone else hear that?

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Roenick is behind the Cheech goal

So he claims to Drew and Randy… little pep talk from the sharply dressed convalescent.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh wait...

He actually skated today.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey guys...

The St. Louis boards are MUCH more lively than this… c’mon!

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 6:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

uh sorry … watching the game, and making date plans :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SHARKS!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 6:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!!

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 6:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WOOT

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

New first line?

Cheechoo-Thornton-Grier

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Who woulda thunk 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

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mr. K, I hope that abuse of the English language doesn't explode your brain

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

only thing exploding with him right now is his stomach I believe

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's holding together

Though I’m not sure I’ll last through the third period… But it’s been calm through 40 minutes, thank goodness!

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

KA

BOOOOOM!!!!!

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

P.S.

I didn’t know explode was a transitive verb… colorful, though!

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What's a transitive?

Is that when a verb has a cosmetic procedure done to become an adverb?

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You get

An “A” for atrocious. ;-)

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

My mind has been in the gutter today.

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

they’re playing the Sharks foo fighter song

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

So far

Milan Michalek has 9+ minutes of ice time… welcome back, Milan.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Though you were on the ice for Perron's goal

No biggie though… Plihal and Goc didn’t help you out much.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sharks are

18-0-1 when leading entering the third period.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

funny the responses you’ve been getting over on the Blues site

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Buncha

Little bitches.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol … to put it mildly :)

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Out of town update

It went to OT in the Anaheim / Dallas game… thankfully (or should I be?) Dallas won.

Detroit is down 1-3 against the Avs late in the second.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

there go the Avs huh? (shrugs)

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else

Find it funny that Brad Winchester has 3 goals against us in 2 games… when San Jose has its own connection to Winchester?

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

shush! we no longer believe in signs or jinxing here :)

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOO!!!!!

Detroit tied the game with 2 quick goals!

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tkachuk is hurt...

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

quiet nite

here … everyone getting over the holidays?

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's on us, Angie

Time to liven up these here boards!

Though our antagonist’s site is impressively busy! They even have someone named “Henry Miller’s Used Penis!”

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah … who zinged himself lol

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by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go SHARKS!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn post jumped in the way!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hate posts

Except when they save us.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

same here

I hate goals

except when we score goals

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I second that

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OVERTIME

i don’t like it, i don’t like it, i don’t like it

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NABBY

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

My god they are playing at the wrong end!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Kinda scary

I find it super ironic how the worst team in the west has THREE TIMES THIS SEASON ended up with just a one-goal differential against the best in the west.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Shootouts

make me nervous!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

same here

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SHOOTOUT

i don’t like it, i don’t like it, i don’t like it

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

double damn

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

whew!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

YESS!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CLOWE!

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

by marcello on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

DAMN!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damnit :(

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's an official DAMMIT

Blues win.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well… That leaves a nasty taste in my mouth

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hate the blues

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well

We have to root for them tomorrow night. Anaheim comes to town.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh! … there’s a good reason to drop by that board again then … any reason to cheer against the ducks :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

My thinking.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that was a fun board

anyways … altho the results of tonight’s game was UGH!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 27, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great game tonight.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If the game is the last 30 minutes, then yes. It was

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

KindaFantastic!

What’s shaking, stranger?

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Tonight?

just a pit in my stomach from losing, but other than that life is good
might be going to the away boston game, so that makes me feel a little better

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait a moment

Are you in the New England area? I see you’re a Pats fan.

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by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

nope, California born and raised

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

almost

not KindaFantastic there

"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man

by idunno723 on Dec 27, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

true enough. That’s why I enjoy being a Sharks fan (for the most part… not so much tonight)

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DON'T BE FAIR WEATHER!!!!

NEVERNEVERNEVERNEVER OR I WILL DESTROY THEE!!!!

A little harsh? Ok, I relent! :-D

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just teasin’

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s alright, I have no idea why I said that! I’m sorry Sharks!

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You are forgiven, young Jedi

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

In that case

I’m jealous. The Bruins game is on a weekday, and I can’t go. I’ll be at the Vancouver game on January 10 (my b-day). I looooooooove road games.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’M EXCITED. I hope to be booed at a lot.
We might hop over for the entire away run. So my jersey will probably be stained with things thrown at me by the time I get back

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Boston fans, as you probably know (being a Pats fan)

Are a potent lot. I’m a Yankees fan, plus I was in the Big B while the NBA Finals were going on… not a good place to be wearing a Lakers hat (note – I am not a Lakers fan).

Just remember – the Bruins are now 2 points behind us in the league standings… that affects home ice come Stanley Cup time (there I go getting all proud and boastful).

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Proud and boastful

as you should be. I know it’ll be a rough ride, but I’ll be tough in my teal.
And if I actually go to the Buffalo game on that run, I know I wont be disappointed then (not that I’m implying anything)

on a side note, do you know what happened to McLellan’s face?

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No

WTF? I didn’t notice it – I blame the flu (how convenient!).

As for that Buffalo game – I would give both of my testicles to be at that game, because now I’m going to have to wait until 2010-11 (most likely) to see that matchup at the HSBC Arena. I was in Buffalo this summer, too, and longed for hockey season. When I saw the schedule, I cursed my brains out, realizing that it was the same day that I have to do a Valentines Day party in my class (not that those aren’t fun, but a road game in Buffalo? No contest!). In other words, no way I could get the day off.

BTW, I’m a bandwagon Sabres supporter… a VERY distant second to the Sharks, to the point that I don’t list it on my profile.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll see if I can take some pictures (not like that compares to actually being there…)
But yeah, McLellan looked like he had a busted lip or something. Which is never good

by KindaFantastic on Dec 27, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How

convenient to be a yankees fan, must be nice.

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Considering we got CC, AJ, and Tex., yeah – it’s pretty darn nice right now.

The only tricky part is figuring out if I can make it back to New York this coming year to see the new stadium – I made it back there this summer (against Boston – 2-2 in the series). I’ll probably be busy traveling elsewhere… but where there’s a will, there’s a way…

At the very least, there’s the series in August in Oakland – count me there.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

damn bandwagoner

by mattman on Dec 27, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was

Born into it. That’s my loophole. Growing up, my house was a shrine to Mickey Mantle – my dad actually donated some of his items to a museum (not Cooperstown, but they would have been interested in his stuff if he advertised it more). One piece I’m particularly miffed about losing, er, donating to posterity – a Boys Life Magazine with Mickey Sr. and Jr. on the cover, mutually autographed, with “Our best wishes” added. Both father and son are now deceased, making that signed magazine probably one of a kind.

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 27, 2008 10:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

never been to a road game … what’s it like??

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh it’s fun :) I’ve been to The Pond (Ducks), the Excel Center (Wild), Staples Center (Kings) and the Pepsi Center (Avalanche). you know those guys that you always yell at for wearing the opposing teams jersey to the game? That guy is you, and unfortunately, most crowds tend to be a little more boorish than the kind folks at HP Pavilion.

One of the experiences in Anaheim was probably my favorite. The Sharks clinched the division and I sat with a crowd of about 15 other Sharks fan. Good times :)

Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated

by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2008 2:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly like Mr. Plank said

I’m envious he’s been to see the Wild, Kings, and Avs’ home bases – still haven’t been to those (I know – the Kings are relatively local). I was at the same Ducks game last season – I was not (sniff) invited to sit with Jason (double sniff, blows nose). Just kidding ;-P

Other experiences = New York Rangers (rough fans), New York Islanders (I hate that arena… fans ok though), New Jersey Devils (at their new arena in Newark – magnificent palace of a place, but deserted), Philadelphia Flyers (fans threatened to kill me in my Sharks throw-rug, than meant it when I called them “Broad Street Pansies”), Pittsburgh Penguins (great experience, though pricey), Phoenix Coyotes (free parking!), the aforementioned Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers (more free parking!), and the Tampa Bay Lightning (decent crowd considering the World Series was going on that night).

Upcoming – Vancouver Cancucks vs. Sharks on January 10. Jury still out on Feb. 28 in Montreal (probably a no). I was supposed to be at the game tonight and on Monday… good thing I cancelled, considering the flu (which is keeping me strangely awake and alert at 3am). :-)

Fear the Fin: Because our day jobs are overrated.

by Mr. K. on Dec 28, 2008 3:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Went to Atlanta

Last season. I think there were as many Sharks fans as Thrashers. Most of us were sitting behind the Sharks bench. No one there was difficult to get along with. I got stopped on the main walk way several times by folks who used to live in the bay area.
All in all (Sharks won) a great experience. I did think that the crowd was generally not very knowledgable. Not ignorant. Very enthusiastic. Just didn’t know what was really happening

by Dave Valentine on Dec 28, 2008 7:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Its pretty fun. I was lucky enough to go to the Chicago game this year, and the fans there were pretty gracious (mainly because we were in the club section; according to the people we were sitting with, if we sat up in the cheap seats, by the end of the second we would have had beer poured on us). There was some jeering and ribbing, but overall Chicago fans were pretty nice. They told us about the wonders of Kane and Toews, while my dad warned them about Murray and Setoguchi. Oh, and the national anthem there just gives you chills – everyone cheers and applauds the entire time. Its a great way to start the game.

by mymclife on Dec 28, 2008 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs