Sharks Gameday: Dear Brian Boucher
by Mr. Plank on Jan 3, 2009 6:00 AM PST
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Dear Brian Boucher,
Last year I saw my life flash before my eyes. When Nabby went down against the Islanders after being hit in the face with a puck, I thought the Sharks season was kaput. The road trip was horrible, we were wading in the middle of the pack in regards to the playoff hunt, and I had just learned that dealing with losses by hurtling water balloons filled with urine at random passerby was grounds for arrest.
It was the worst of times.
But then you came around and changed all that. Sure, everyone thinks that Brian Campbell was the reason for the Sharks turnaround last year. But isn't it funny that you showed up on the same day? We didn't have a capable backup until you came along- Thomas Greiss' glove hand was as slippery as grease. Did you like that homophone? I made it just for you.
I was there when you won the division title in Anaheim last year. You looked so good on the ice; challenging shooters when you needed to, but not making the mistake of getting out of position. A perfect blend of brash confidence and humble servitude. This year you've continued where you left off- dealing out shutouts like they were your birthright, putting up numbers that once had you amongst the top of the NHL goaltending leaders. You kick more ass than Samuel L. Jackson- just be sure not to tell him I said that.
I guess the reason I'm writing to you is because I'm no longer concerned about the Sharks goaltending situation. Last year, the season could have been over if Nabokov went down against the Islanders. Now I know that we have a more than capable backup if he ever needs a day of rest.
Cheers,
Jason Plank
ps I'm thinking you guys win 3-1 tonight while you get all the goals. That would make me really happy. I'm counting on you mister!
Go Sharks.
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boucher is starting tonight?
whatever, jt snow could be in goal and we’d still win.
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
Not that I know of- it was just my way of tying in the Islanders. I don’t know their team all that much besides the fact that Doug Weight scored his 1000th point last night, Rick DiPietro has a 15 year contract, and they haven’t been very good for awhile now.
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well here's what i know about them
they suck.
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't seen
anything official on Bouch starting tonite. I still think he might. But haven’t heard if he will.
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Why do you think he will? Get some work in against a team that the Sharks (in theory) should handle?
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Not really sure....
mostly just a feeling I guess. As I said last night, Nabby seems a bit off lately. At least at the start of the games. TM seemed to make a point last time he started Bouch that he wasn’t just going to use him in back to backs. Personally I think we could use a Bouch shutout to ramp things up a bit. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a Nabby hater…but I am a Bouch fan.
Also…I don’t think Dipietro will start for the Islanders tonite. He looked like crap last night. Macdonald hasn’t been that much better. But that was the gazillion dollar man’s first start in quite a while, and it’s back to back for them. So, I think it’s Mac for them tonite.
Lastly….I really hate that “team we should handle” thing. i.e. St Louis…Minnesota.
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I can’t fight this feeling anymore…
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
I’m not a Nabby hater…but I am a Bouch fan.
You and me both Mr. Valentine. I’d love to see him get the start tonight and more in the future; around 20 total by the time the season wraps up. Rest Nabby and keep Bouch ready in the unfortunate case Nabby can’t get it done towards the end of the year.
Lastly….I really hate that "team we should handle" thing. i.e. St Louis…Minnesota.
Yeah, I know what you mean. It’s been relatively rough lately compared to the beginning of the year- we’re not blowing teams out like we used to do. We’re definitely spoiled, but it’s not like it’s been a one game isolated incident. It’s been a trend with our even strength play for the last ten games or so.
That being said, I think the Islanders are a whole other can of worms. Minnesota needed a big win and was a playoff team last season. The Blues always seem to play us well and do have some good young talent mixed in with some vets who can still produce (Tkachuk comes to mind). It would be a damn shame to drop one at home to these guys, especially with them coming off a long travel from Phoenix last night.
I’m not looking past it. Hopefully our skaters aren’t either.
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Agreed, the Islanders are a whole different level of “team you should handle.”
Not that, as a partisan, I think they are quite as awful as their record (Heaven’s no, never! But really, the constant rotating injuries have deleted any margin of error for them). Just that even when the Isles are playing the style Gordon intends to a ‘T’, that style plays right into the hands of the higher-skilled teams. It is a style that is fun to watch but sorely awaits better personnel.
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
Exactly
I watched last night’s game against the ‘Yotes and I’d dare to say, that given some goaltending of value, (hell, even half the value of monies paid) the Isles would be a far better team.
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
For those of you like Jason that have a Boucher-fetish...
You can get yer autographs at the Sharks Store on Monday, January 12, 4:30-6:00pm. Line shouldn’t be as long as Dan Boyle’s, but will still be impressive. See you there!
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Damn it!
I’d stand in line for that one too….
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
So, I’m watching the Panthers @ Penguins game (Gamecenter is free today), and holy crap. Its 6-1, Panthers. Apparently, the Pens are on a 4-game home losing streak. An announcer just said, “This is rock bottom.” Its crazy quiet at the Igloo. Oh, and Crosby got 21 PIMs, which is probably one of the reasons why they’re sucking so much.
So, yeah. Compare that slump with our own little “slump.” Makes me feel a whole lot better.
With that in mind
I’d say we’re doing a-o.k.
Also – Buffalo finally cracked Boston’s win streak, winning 4-2 @ Boston. AAAHHH – you got it in before I could finish, mymclife.
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I = Fail
Also = Boston is going to be a few games ahead of us for awhile. I consulted our mutual schedules, and we’ll have to observe our games in hand when comparing points.
But still = a win tonight would put us back at the top of the NHL by one point, with a game in hand over Boston (us – 38 games, them – 39).
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wow, I guess you might say Buffalo has Boston's number
I do believe one of the very few regulations losses for the B’s prior to today, was back on Nov.26th, a 2-3 loss to…the Sabres
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by SwisherThresher on Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
Almost
They lost in December at Washington, but that was their ONLY game in December that they didn’t receive 2 points. The loss at Buffalo was the only regulation loss in November (they also lost in OT to the Rangers).
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Their October was much shakier
They only had 5 wins in 11 regular season games in October.
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The Penguins' goalies (Fleury and Sabourin)
Each let in 3 goals on 12 shots. 75% save percentage for each… ouch. On the other hand, Craig Anderson made 29 saves on 30 shots… pesky Panthers.
Pittsburgh has now dropped to 9th place, as Buffalo’s win brings them in the top 8 just barely. The Panthers are breathing down the Pens’ necks at 10th place, with one game in hand, and just 3 less points.
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It makes that regulation loss we had to the Panthers earlier in the season feel a little less, “Oh jeez, we lost to the freaking Panthers,” that’s for sure.
And Pittsburgh… I’ve been watching some of their past few games. They’re having a hard time just controlling the puck. And when they do control the puck, they’re trying to make all these pretty passes instead of settling for garbage goals (hey, sound a little familiar?). Both Malkin and Crosby are hitting slumps right now too, which probably doesn’t help any, but its really exposing their weaknesses as a one-line team.
Have Malkin and Crosby been on the same line?
I remember Michel Terrien saying that he preferred when they anchored the first and second lines… no wonder they’re losing if they’re on the same line! Look at the C.A.S.H. line and Ottawa – Ottawa is in the dumps! One line does not a good team make (you can say the same for Columbus and Nash-Umberger-Huselius).
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For a while, yeah
Their lines haven’t been constant at all this year, but at one point I believe there was a Malkin-Crosby-Satan(??) line. One of the problems that they have is that they don’t have any wingers who are of the “shoot first, ask questions later” mentality like Setoguchi and Cheechoo are for us. Everyone tries to pull off Joe Thornton-esque passes, which tend to result in turnovers.
And Columbus is actually doing better than anyone expected – they’re in a playoff spot right now (largely due to Steve Mason).
Hmmm...
You’re right about Columbus – 6-3-1 in their last ten (not too shabby). I knew Steve Mason was getting shutouts (against Anaheim for one), but I will have to watch this new development.
As for Pittsburgh – that seems like a reasonable assessment (fancy passes = more turnovers). Can’t say I’ve seen too much of Pittsburgh lately (I caught a bit of their game against Buffalo a week ago, but that’s it).
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I think Mason got something like three shutouts in a row, which is amazing for a rookie goaltender. He’s probably the frontrunner for the Calder right now.
I’ve been watching parts of Pittsburgh’s games recently, partially because I wanted them to win at least one in their home and home against the Bruins. It has just been turnover city. The players just sort of pass into the open, expecting someone to be there, and more often than not its the other team. I’m not seeing a lot of chemistry between the players either.
Their power play has been a huge problem too, I think they’re something like 0 for their last 20.
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Sorry guys...
I’ll be at the game tonight. Here’s hoping for a big Sharks win!
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Guys and gals that is...
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
I'll be busy myself...
Hold the fort down without me (though I’m obviously a fan of the pregame comments).
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I'll be there too.
But then I usually am.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
no wonder your TOTALLY UNAPPRECIATED
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
OH - How could we miss this?
Yesterday was Brian Boucher’s 32nd birthday! C’MON MR. PLANK – you should add that to your memo. :-D
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Aw, crap
Its official: tonight, Semenov is playing as a forward (Jody Shelley is day-to-day with upper body soreness).
Joslin is in, because Murray is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Line combos from practice:
Marleau-Thornton-Setoguchi
Michalek-Pavelski-Clowe
Grier-Goc-Cheechoo
Semenov-Cavanagh-Plihal
H/T to DP at WTC.
I will make sure to give a full report of how Semenov is playing while I’m at the game. This is… remarkable?
Why not call up Kaspar? Or McGinn?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
They just sent down McGinn, and according to DP:
McLellan termed the position switch "an experiment we wanted to try somewhere along the line so we’ll see what we can get out of it."
It's one hell of an experiment.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
well it's only the islanders
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
Oh boy...
Well it could make the game interesting at least. I just hope this means he doesn’t get close to our net and doesn’t see much ice time.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
That is one good thing about Semenov as a fourth line forward. The fourth line, barring a huge lead, gets about 5 minutes a game. The third defensive pairing gets, at the very least, 15 minutes per game.
Good Call
I guess if you are going to try this against any team, why not the Islanders?
No offense to the Isles…
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
Semenov’s played as a forward already this season- anybody remember which game?
McGinn was sent down because he has a two way contract. We can’t afford to scratch Semenov (with limited roster space, ie waiting for Mitchell and Roenick to return), so hence the “experiment”. He’s going to see like 5 minutes of ice time anyways…..
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I'm thinking
the 4th line isn’t going to see a whole lot of ice time
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Guess
We’re thinking alike. I posted right behind you.
I like the way you think about the ice time…and at least this way Semenov isn’t SUPPOSED to be in front of our net..
So, let’s look upon the positives here. (Since it appears no one really cares what we think in relation to setting the lineup)
His size is an adequate replacement for Murray’s hitting ability.
In theory, he won’t be trying to block shots on our net.
Um….
His size is an adequate….Oh…yeah. Well, there is the thing about him being further
from our net.
Shit. I don’t like the looks of this.
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I don’t either.
I’d rather have Erhoff playing forward, since he seems to be wanting to do that anyways ;).
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 3:37 PM PST up reply actions
aw...
you made me spew wine all over my keyboard!
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
I spilled a beer on my computer in college once. It caught on fire the next day and my dorm had to be evacuated.
I’m thinking those two occurrences were completely unrelated.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno.
Evacuating a dorm when there’s a fire in it? Sounds related to me.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
HA.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
That'd work for me.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Sounds like we are.
And as far as it being the Isles, well teams like that always seem to give the Sharks problems. Tonight could get painful.
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Yep
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
The thing is
The teams that give the Sharks problems tend to have a good defense, great goaltending, and just grind it out. The Islanders have none of those. They have the worst goal differential in the league (-39), bad goaltending, and only two players with a positive +/-. Doesn’t seem like a team that really grinds out their victories.
what about the flames?
they grind EVERYTHING out and we destroyed them.
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think they were grinding that much when we played them – if I recall correctly, they were pretty much already in vacation mode. And Kiprusoff and McElhinney weren’t doing so well, either – wasn’t it like 3 goals on 5 shots or some other ridiculous thing like that?
Yeah, the Flames goaltending is really inconsistent. Kipper will string together five games where he shows why he was considered an elite goalie, then throw up a stinker.
Ahhh, how much can change from game one to seven :)
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Usually, yes.
But the Kings have been giving us far more trouble this season than they should. So have the Coyotes over the past couple seasons. Although they have the same record as the Ducks right now.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Semenov as a forward
Not a bad move! I say post him in front of the net and have him screening shots! He makes a better door than a window!
and how much fun would it be to shoot directly at Semenov!
Also, in terms of all star balloting, as of yesterday Semenov had received more votes (102) than the following Sharks:
Plihal (90 Something)
McGinn
Cavanagh
Kaspar
It’s purely academic because I think the only player in the group (Semenov included!) to play the requisite 20+ games is Plihal.
and how much fun would it be to shoot directly at Semenov!
I remember earlier this year he hit Grier in the face with a slapshot. Payback’s a bitch Alexei- you best watch yourself.
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Schadenfreude
Corey Perry got himself a 4 game suspension for an elbowing incident against the Flyers.
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Just watching
the Leafs and Senators….Poor RW. Twice on a 5 on 3 the Leafs couldn’t hold it in on the point. After twice being stood up trying to gain the zone, they just dumped it to the corner…FIVE ON THREE!
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That’s utterly atrocious. I bet Ron Wilson is happy though- he seems to thrive in situations where he can throw his players under the bus.
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What do you guys think about the Russia/Canada game going on right now?
This is the first time I’ve watched a jr game, and I’m pretty impressed by the Russian goalie at the moment. (but then again that’s probably my biased opinion)
Dude, this game has been amazing. Pulled goalie, a minute left.
Huge faceoff coming up with the goalie pulled. Tavares pull through son.
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Insanity
If this carries on through the first period of the Sharks game I just may have to put my Tivo into use.
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Haha which one would be watched in real time?
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, definitely this game. I’ve watched enough Sharks games over the years to realize where I should direct my time. There’s something magical about two countries going toe to toe, especially Canada and Russia.
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Aight KF
Who do you have winning in the shootout? My money’s on The Motherland.
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Scratch that. Damn there have been some heartbreakers for Russia against our Northern neighbors.
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TEN MINUTES OF OVERTIME?
Are you kidding me?
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
I’d have to thin Russia has the advantage in OT- four on four seems to suit their finesse style a lot better.
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International rules suck. Only thing I like is automatic icing, and even that is give or take.
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STREAM
I have limited access to a computer so I’ll probably won’t post so much
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I was just going to say, it feels a little strange with no stream from idunno running on my face.
Ah, the joys of sexual deviance.
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That
doesn’t look the way I expected it to. I’m shutting up now.
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For all those interested
Derek Joslin turns into a monster in NHL 09 about three years into franchise mode.
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I got
Macdonald right…for half a point Alex
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty good hit for Semenov- this honestly might stick.
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Our top line just eats those lower tiered teams alive.
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If the Sharks don’t win this game I would be immensely surprised.
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And today, I won't even give Grier crap if he misses an empty netter
but hey, make it Mike, just for kicks
Hahaha
One play does not a player make, and I’m standing by that. Dick.
;)
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fair enough
but i’ve still got faith in the big guy, and i guess weve got half a season plus some playoffs to see how he does hahah
Oh for sure- it’s just the first forty haven’t been all that great. I’m not throwing him under the bus just yet.
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BTW
For all your real-time statistical needs:
Game Summary: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020575.htm
Event Summary: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/ES020575.HTM
Faceoffs: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/FC020575.HTM
Play-by-Play: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/PL020575.HTM
TOI Islanders: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/TV020575.HTM
TOI Sharks: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/TH020575.HTM
Rosters: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/RO020575.HTM
Shot Summary: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/SS020575.HTM
ooohhh
I’ll make a Trippe Dropping The Gloves now
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Nice screen by Big Joe there.
Damn we look good tonight.
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But
what’s with us giving up a scoring opportunity after every goal?
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Hahaha, touche.
I guess it’s just this makeup I have on- it goes well with my complexion.
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BOYLE
errryone knows how much i love boyle, specially you jason. so that ones for you bud, that ones for you..
Where's Drew?
Joined the game late, does anyone know why Baker doing color on tv?
Oh Darn,
we won’t have to get our daily dose of “that was a terrible call”, “parallel to the ice on the body”
That’s what I love about Drew and Jamie- they’re the biggest homers in the world, but it works with Dan and Randy being fairly neutral. Don’t have a problem with calling the Sharks out either.
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But somehow
When Bakes does it, I don’t mind.
Drew follows with a discussion on his wardrobe for the road trip
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
And always talking about his lack of hair. We get it Drew- you’re bald.
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I don’t recognize the voice, and haven’t heard a name. Interesting…..
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NOOOO
I just realized I forgot to pick my SPG
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Yeah,
Just a little
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
4 on 3!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
better late than never
and only one thread??
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:40 PM PST reply actions
We’ve streamlined this one. No more 150 comments about Pikachu ;)
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ah and here I thought maybe people were hung over from New Year’s still
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
Also a good hypothesis, though my guess is that a lot of people are at the game.
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SHARKS!!
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:48 PM PST reply actions
GRIER
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Great play
by Cheechoo
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
grrr! poor Grier
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
Grier Synthesizer?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Haha you make it out like I just rip on him all the time. I just think he’s regressed a lot the last two seasons, and this year it really has showed up.
Though he’s making a good case that I’m an idiot tonight…..
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So.........
Semenov has been making some decent plays tonight. Nothing extraordinary, but he does fit that checking line well. If he sticks I guess you scratch Cavanugh?
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I have to
give you that….he hasn’t been BAD….I have noticed him standing around too much though
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
Darn
:(
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:56 PM PST reply actions
Shit!
Is that the first time we’ve been scored on during a power play?
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no
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
i forget
but i remember the sharks giving one up
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
If I remember correctly we did
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
yay
i’m right!!!
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
I really think it has been, I haven’t remembered us giving up a shortie all season.
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we have
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
I really didn’t remember that.
Selective memory, I guess.
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booo!!!
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
well
at least the islanders might pull the goalie late, giving grier a chance at an empty netter
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No way!
ugh!
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 9:59 PM PST reply actions
Wow!
Before you can blink, the Islanders put a pair in.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 9:59 PM PST reply actions
Trouble Time
Another little glove hand assist.
Funny thing is, no one is going to throw Joe Pavs under the bus…….
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because
he’s our shootout guy and he saved game 5 against the stars last year
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Whats “sh”?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
He’s just making sure he doesn’t get in trouble for language violations.
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what violations?!?!
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by serrapadre716 on Jan 3, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
All the goddamn violations I don’t give a shit about enforcing ;)
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im a gentleman
not a douche bag. but okay maybe not a gentleman
by CoreyMulhair on Jan 3, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
Great
Great, I will now miss the start of That ’70s Show because of this.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 10:01 PM PST reply actions
Yeah
Yeah, I know. This episode rules! I love Jackie.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha all of the characters are great. My favorite would have to be Red, Kitty, and their run-ins with the Pincotti’s. Too funny.
By the way, is your sn paying homage to Edge?
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Indeed
Edge is my favorite superstar the one of the few reasons I actually tune in to watch it anymore.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Sick. I just picked up WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 for 360 and was amazed to see all the new faces. I was a huge fan during the Stone Cold/Rock/Mankind days. The Attitude era was badass.
What’s the deal with Kane not having a mask? That’s probably a good reason not to watch anymore, although I do tune in from time to time. I’ve always liked the Hardys, and he’s been getting some good time as a face lately. Jericho has always had my heart as well. Perfect heel.
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WWE
I think the state of the WWE has been declining every year since about 2002. Jericho isn’t even as good as he used to be. The WWE doesn’t establish new stars and they just recycle old storylines. It’s just not what it used to be in the back in the day when there were legitimate tag teams, the Intercontinental Championship meant something, and the women could wrestle.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I loved The New Age Outlaws, The Dudleyz, Hardys etc.
I remember the Dudleys and Hardys would have the most epic table matches. Some real solid performances. In your opinion (if you even care enough to expound), what brought it down? I haven’t seen enough lately to know…..
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WWE
After Vince McMahon purchased WCW, he created two brands: Raw and SmackDown. Later on, ECW was added to make three. There weren’t enough new stars created. When everything was happening in about 1997 to 2001, it was all fresh and new. Fresh and new things aren’t developing. It’s all recycled. A lot of people are sad to see the young stars get pushed aside for superstars that are just old now. A lot of young, new blood isn’t getting pushed. Edge won his first World Championship in 2006 and since then, from what I recall, only one superstar has won the World Championship belt for the first time in his career. It’s just the same things over and over and over again.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Bah, thats no good. This one dude in the game named Kofi Kingston is super sweet though.
And wtf was up with that Undertaker storyline? I played Road To Wrestlemania, and that mode allows you to follow the exact storyline of the specific superstar. He was fueding with two jobbers (Santiago and some Irish dude I believe), then some witch doctor dude started controlling them etc. I thought it was pretty much filth.
The Game has always had my heart though. I really like how they developed that character- willing to sacrifice anything and side with anyone to get to the top.
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WWE
Yeah, character development was much more thorough back in the day. John Cena’s character has developed, most men hate the guy. Although, Cena’s merchandise sales were amazing in 2008, behind single year marks set by only Hogan and Austin. Undertaker’s storyline was pretty stupid in the game. I was bitter about Edge not having one. I haven’t played the game in a while. I have it for PS3. But yeah, character development isn’t as thorough as it was in the WWE. Kofi Kingston is really athletic and fun to watch, but he’ll never amount to anything legitimate. Shelton Benjamin and CM Punk are some more young guys that are exciting. CM Punk briefly had the World Heavyweight Championship, but I doubt he’ll ever get pushed to the top again.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
Mclellan needs to implement some system of corporal punishment; next Shark to redirect a puck into his own net with a glove gets his hand chopped off.
he’ll be useless then
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
That might be detrimental to free agent signings in the future.
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Ah...
That pretty much makes Semenov a non starter with only one hand….
Damn…I was getting used to the idea of him on the checking line
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 3, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
SHARKS!
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 10:04 PM PST reply actions
We can’t be this bad at scoring on empty nets, can we?
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
see! not just Grier! so you guys lay off him!
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
Yes!
That’s the game, folks!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 3, 2009 10:04 PM PST reply actions
woohoo!!
Sharks win!!!
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by ang6666 on Jan 3, 2009 10:05 PM PST reply actions
I feel a bit vindicated
after my crash on the Bouch prediction
Mac did start for the Isles
and this was not a push over game
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Great game..
got a little scary towards the end there, but solid play by the Sharks for 45/60 mins.
I loved the way the 3rd line looked tonight.
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3rd line was great, McLellan totally ripped on the whole team after the game though
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
Not that they didn't deserve it
They just stopped trying after they were up 3-0/4-1. The fact that it took three guys to get a puck into an empty net is worrisome. Especially against the Islanders.
The first period showed that the Sharks still know how to be that October/November team – the second and third periods showed that they would rather take the easy way out. I’d be pissed if I was McLellan as well.
Yup
The boys let it get closer than they should have, but otherwise it was a good showing. Was nice to see Mikey have a good game.
And Jesus Christ crushed into paste and smeared on toast, do not do the wave at a hockey game people.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
The wave is the low point at the Shark Tank, followed very closely by Sharkie himself. I’ve been there multiple times when some fan sitting around me will go bonkers and start yelling at Sharkie while we’re trying to kill a penalty, in a tight game etc.
Lame.
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At least they didn't give up a goal after it got started.
They usually do.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
Just got home (long drive)
and was gonna comment on the stupidity of the wave at a friggin hockey game!
Why bother telling everyone to sit down when the puck is on the ice, then tell everyone to stand up in unison? HATE IT!
At least
there were quite a few people where I sit yelling at the morons doing it to sit down.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
Good
I was one of the only ones in my section yelling, good to hear that there were others.
Friggin cheap seats, I gotta upgrade one of these years! =)
Hey there's nothing wrong with the upper bowl.
Except when it does the wave.
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by Lurker Shark on Jan 4, 2009 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
aww
That was supposed to be a humorous part of the Dropping the Gloves I was working on.
You beat me grrrrr.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I'm sorry (not really)
But that was freaking amazing. I fell out of my seat the first time I saw it (and I think I’ve seen it… 14 times so far?) Today was just a strange fighting day all around: Semin turned bitchy lady, Semenov manhandling people, and Erhoff with a temper!
If only there wasn’t a glove of doom that seems to bite us in the butt a lot.
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
yes yes its okay I accept your apology
But yes it was in fact hilarious
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Hissy fit
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
Hey don't try to start fights over the internet...
because I will dominate you
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Are you gonna pull a Semin, Alexi, or a Christian?
any of the three would be entertaining
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
Or Crosby
He dropped the gloves today too. Completely blindsided a guy off a faceoff and sort of tackled him. It was a little sad. Got him 21 minutes too.
After the game he said the guy wanted to go, but it sure as hell didn’t look like it. Pulled his jersey over his head right off the faceoff and started pounding on him.
A talented guy for sure, but he’s been doing some shady stuff this year. Anybody else see that punch to the groin he delivered a little while back?
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That's one thing he doesn't do well.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah
Cheap shot, third man in; it really should have gotten a penalty (or a bigger one, if he did get a minor off that – I forget exactly what happened).
Yeah, I don’t think he even received a fine. There’s just something about that guy…….
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Ugh. Overrated and no one ever does anything about it.
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Haha yeah, couldn’t think of the more appropriate word to say. Talented, but I don’t really need to see him in every hockey commercial
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah they could have done better with that.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
True, but when he was drafted the league needed to market a young star because they were coming right out of the lockout. Sort of forced their hand prematurely.
Now though, I definitely think the general NHL fan realizes that he’s in the top twenty of players, but guys like Ovy, Malkin, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Thornton, Kovalchuk, Iginla (just to name a few) are just as good if not superior.
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You just listed
most of the guys I’d pick ahead of him in a fantasy draft.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
Using him to promote the nhl attracts more girls to watch also. I know a lot of girls watch hockey just because of him.
by WhoseYourNabby? on Jan 3, 2009 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
couldn't have said it any better,
he’s good but there are just as good and better out there. My favorite by far is ovy.
Yeah, his physicality, speed, and pure love for the game sure is something to watch. Doesn’t hurt that he can score 50 goals a year at the drop of a hat either.
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some of the goals he scores are just sick,
he had a good goal tonight. And the deke datsyuk put on in the shootout was incredible.
I think that definitely applies to how the league handles his situations, but I’m talking more about his actions/comments to the press. The “face” of the NHL definitely has a lot to do with it (possibly getting to his head, making him feel superior, above the law etc.), but he seems sort of smug almost, like he knows he can’t be touched so he exploits it.
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If only we didn't have the instigator penalty...
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
I was commenting on the fight…
But don’t start dissing me, buddy. I’ll start pulling out the ban card again. (JK)
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
oh yeah
I know some harsh words that aren’t banable (and no, they aren’t as pathetic as the word “banable”
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
“Banable” sounds like a strange animal from the Africa. Predatory in nature, sort of like a lion but no mane. Climbs the shit out of trees and hunts in packs of five.
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YOU DON'T KNOW THAT
too…much…candy…ughh
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Looks like someone had a little too much to drink at The Tank tonight.
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At $7.75 a beer?
The Tank’s one place don’t have to worry about having too much to drink.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Someone
needs to share with us on how to sneak in stuff.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I saw
people sneak drinks in for one game this season. They got thrown out for it in the first. I hope their tallboys of Natty were worth it.
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by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha they tried to sneak in Tallboys? Huge mistake.
I’d definitely go for a water bottle of rum and buy a coke and make a stiffy. Gets the job done when you pregame near the guy who plays the horn on Santa Clara street. Always a good time.
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It's all about...
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
They do just check bags.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
Just put it at the bottom of your bag, smile and look innocent when they tell you to open it, and you’re good to go!
by KindaFantastic on Jan 3, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
Even if I had a purse,
I doubt that’d work for me. Although I’ve frequented the beer cart behind 209 that the ladies that usually work it don’t card me anymore.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
You know,
you could always do like they do at Lookout Landing and hand out 2 minute minors.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
You don’t want to give me that much power. Anyways, I love you guys.
It’s been established before that I take alot of s&*%. I’m used to it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
And
as one of the people who’s been dealing said crap, I’d probably come to regret that suggestion.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
Mmmm, some realpolitik going on tonight. Loving it.
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Some NHL09ing happening later? I’d love that.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
I actually need to hit the sack, getting up at 9 tomorrow. No bueno, I do need my beauty sleep (and a lot of it too- have to make up for what genetics skimped out on).
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awwwww manana maybe.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
That's a hockey fight?
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by Lurker Shark on Jan 3, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
This bad boy is lugging, and I’m going to bed. There’s a woeful recap up if anyone wants to chat about the game or how they manage to drink underage at The Tank.
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