Sharks Gameday: Holy Moly Another "Opportunity" To Face Rolly?
by Mr. Plank on Jan 9, 2009 12:22 AM PST
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If Dwayne Roloson isn't between the pipes tonight Craig MacTavish should be fired. It's as simple as that. For other MacTavish news, check out Urban Dictionary. Just about as solid as it comes.
This gameday preview will be short, as last night's Sharktistical Analysis about getting back on the horse should be able to quench your thirst. If not, you need to see a doctor. Indulging too much is deadly. Pace yourselves.
Finally, remember your SPG Picks to win a super-slick Sharks banner from our good friends over at Carroll's Cove (we emailed once so I might even consider them my best friends), and as always, completely ignore the prediction portion of gameday.
Prediction: Ahem....hey, is anybody here? Damn.
Go Sharks.
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GO SHARKS!
and I might not be here tonight. It’s horrorfest weekend and will be sitting my ass watching horror shows tonight. Let’s hope tonight is a start of a win streak for the Sharks tho! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 8:31 AM PST reply actions
You realize, of course
That if it is the start a a winning streak (and one win is a start), that you must continue to do each game, what you did to start the streak?
Perhaps you wanna rethink missing the game to watch a horror movie. Hell, if you wanna see horrible, just rerun the first period of the last game.
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Perhaps you wanna rethink missing the game to watch a horror movie. Hell, if you wanna see horrible, just rerun the first period of the last game.
That’s going down in the Great Big Book of Funny.
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I have a (self-induced) mental block on that first period.
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by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Horrorfest?
Are they playing the Anaheim, Detroit, and Calgary games back to back?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Please don’t remind me! And the Flames game, I had to live thru that twice. Watching it, and then the next day when a friend (who is a Flames fan) was watching it a day late was sending me msgs with all his lovely comments. UGH! I would rather deal with nightmares than go thru any more “shoot me” games.
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by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
THAT
one goes down in the Great Big Book of Funny! Ahead of mine!
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Just for the record
I’ll be on the flight to Seattle when the game starts – if I get a moment tonight, I’ll hit the boards before going to bed. Tomorrow – Vancouver! I should have a game wrap up by 1am.
May the Sharks beat Roloson AND crush D. Sedin, H. Sedin, and M. Sundin. GO SHARKS.
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A note from the Oil
Ales Hemsky will likely sit this one out with an injury.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 11:36 AM PST reply actions
Thank god.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
I don't suppose
there’s any chance Rolo could trip or slip, or hang a nail, or something?
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
We absolutely need this win
this team is starting to slide down a very slippery slope and we need to win now or else i fear we may never get back.
"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God
I don't think
my own outlook for the team’s future is that bleak. But, now is certainly the time to get things back on track. If for no other reason than to make sure TM is the head coach of the West in the ASG.
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let's go sharks!!!
c’mon marleau and pavelski, i need spg points, mr. plank jinxed me. alright maybe it’s not all his fault, maybe i should change my picks. is anyone else putting semenov down fo the first penalty in each period?
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Yogi Berra
I'm just hoping
Semenov finds a way to get 5-minutes in the sin bin
(btw, Yogi said “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over!”)
i like my way better
and yea just changed it
'It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Jan 10, 2009 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
Semenov,
will probably get a “roughing” penalty sometime this game, those refs were crazy last game.
it’s a rough roughing :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Awesome look at what I learned how to do today
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
The somewhat similar line combinations are on for tonight:
Courtesy of WTC
Marleau-Thornton-Setoguchi
Michalek-Pavelski-Clowe
Grier-Goc-Cheechoo
Semenov-Plihal-Staubitz
Nabby will also be in net tonight for all you Bouch conspirators out there.
Patty on being left out of the All-Star Game:
"It’s just one of those things. I looked around the league — there’s some other guys like (Henrik) Zetterberg and (Marian) Hossa" who aren’t going," Marleau said. "That’s good company.
"It’s a nice honor, a nice little feather in the cap," he added, "but it’ll be nice to have four days with the family and the kid."
Finally, Shelley insisted that his “upper body injury” did not occur during his fight with boogard, but when he was checked behind the net
Conspirator?
Nabby will also be in net tonight for all you Bouch conspirators out there.
I think not. Just think Bouch oughta get more starts than once every 4 weeks.
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
I agree,
I assumed he would be starting one of these two back to backs, with him starting tonight though, that might not be the case.
It'd be nice to see him get a start or two in more regularly.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
There is really no reason not to,
it would be different if he wasn’t an outstanding goalie, but why not keep nabby fresh and give him a few days off?
So much for the line experiment
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Same here.
At least Raffi Torres isn’t on that team anymore.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
I feel my continuing optimism deserves a Sharks win. Tonight. And every night hereafter.
Just saying.
resident cartoonist @ couchtarts.blogspot.com
I second that.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
Hey Ang
Don’t you have a date with Jason, or something? You come to your senses and decide a hockey mask is a hockey mask….and hell, there’ll be two of ’em out there at the game (no chainsaws, but maybe a crankshaft)
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
I was gone … and looks like I came back to GREAT news!! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
This had better work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKh85Leq_g
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Ze Fin shall be feared amongst many across the land!
Will be in and out tonight, a lot of people over at my house and such. Play nice, I won’t be.
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HD
how hard is it to broadcast in HD.. i mean come on i bought the $1500 46 inch scree for this shittt.. GIVE ME HIGH DEF. OR GIVE ME DEATH
thats my new motto!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
If I can watch it in HD
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Comcast
is just too cheap to pick up the bandwidth to broadcast away games in HD.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
I have an interesting idea...
…If I drop Setoguchi, and Marleau from my fantasy team,
does that mean they would go on a huge scoring streak?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Only one way to find out.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Lucky there for Joslin
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Joslin's
having a tough game so far.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Daddy like. Some good effort thus far.
Of course the Calgary game is still fresh in my mind ha ha!
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Much better so far.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Let's get a few more now
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Wow
Semenov was a 2nd round pick? Really?
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Quote from wikipedia
Semenov is known for registering one of the hardest shots in the NHL, routinely clocking above 100 miles per hour.
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Oh he's got a hell of a shot.
He just needs to stop putting pucks into his own net.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Hmmm
Wonder what Iafrate thinks of that?
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
a while ago I posted the ol' scouting report on Semenov
It compared his thundering hits to Scott Stevens
seriously
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Somehow I doubt we'll see Semi in the HHOF someday.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
I was watching the game and thought of that when they mentioned the second round draft pick.
Do you still have it? I’m in the mood for a big laugh.
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Edmonton Oilers scouting report: Semenov
Plus: Semenov towers over the opposition with his imposing 6’6 frame. Skill-wise, Alexei surprised many last year with a stellar effort in the OHL, as he was rewarded for his efforts with the honour as the league’s top defenseman. Big, tough, aggressive, talented and inventive, Semenov has potential all-star written all over him. A bone-crunching open-ice hitter, Semenov earned a reputation as the junior version of Scott Stevens.
Minus: Semenov did his best to minimize on his weaknesses last year. He shot more and showed better offensive instincts on the ice. He has a hard shot, but will be required to quicken the release to transfer his goal-scoring prowess to the NHL level.
What to expect: The Oilers have great blueline depth, so Alexei might develop further in the AHL. He will need a solid pre-season showing to stick with the big club.
Overall Grade: A-
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Seriously?
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Ouchers
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
STAUBITZ!
First career
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Woooooo!
Douglas got a point!
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
haha
okay, so who picked Staubitz for 1st period goal
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by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
me neither
it wouldnt even have been wishful thinking if i had. but way to go brad. give the man his puck!
I picked him
for penalty
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Game Wrap Headline
Crankshaft gets 1st point!
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
PATTY PATTY PATTY!
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
I WANT PIZZA!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
This is so much better than the last game.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
congrats Blake!
That milestone should be shared with our neighbors over at BoC ;)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
I like the Oiler broadcast
the whole time they’ve been talking the whole time about the Sharks
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Looked a little flat immediately after the Edmonton goal, but that’s just me being a curmonger.
That was a bigger period since the week after your girlfriend said. “There’s something serious we need to talk about.”
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another Big Book of Laughs Entry
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
a few Edmonton fans requested
that the Sharks stomp the Oilers, because they believe MacTavish is on the brink of getting fired (finally). The funny thing is, they said he would have been long gone had it not been for…2006
The Oilers held an optional practice this morning. All the players showed. MacTavish did not. hmmm
I'm a happy seal
Pretty sad state of affairs
when the players show up for even an optional practice and the coach doesn’t.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
I was pretty happy
with that period, not withstanding the 3 goals. I particularly liked the physicality by the Sharks. Marleau specifically caught my eye. He was tossing the body around from the first shift
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Yeah
There was no intent there.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Yup
You missed Staubitz’s first goal, Murray’s first point of the year, a point for Semenov, and Blake’s 500th assist.
Those guys
are our new offensive powerhouse.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
“San Jose Sharks goal scored by Brad Staubitz, assisted by Douglas Murray and Alexei Semenov”
Yeah thats definitely weird
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Not only that
but they chased Roloson.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
3rd that
I wouldn’t mind
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Let's go power play
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Any one else doing the Chomp?
Or is it just me?
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
So do I.
Glad it wasn’t just me.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NABBY
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Absolutely.
But he’s happy with the time off with his family.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Play this song when appropriate
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Is this actually going to be 5?
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
So
how well do you guys think Semenov is filling in for Shelley?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Well...
Shelley’s a better skater and his fights aren’t boring or called as roughing.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
It's going to be great.
Three times awesome equals them.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Oh yeah...PIZZZAAAA
with Canadian bacon of course
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I'm getting a refill myself.
Had a Gordon Biersch FestBier in the first, a Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard in the second, and I’m going to start a Stone Ruination IPA for the third.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
It's good.
It’s a pretty smooth and tasty lager. It’s a little bit lighter than most Oktoberfests.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Sounds good
I started with Kettle One, so I’m there for the night…it’s been a good night so far, so I’m not gonna tempt fate
Oak Ridge
Lodi Zinfandel
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
Nice
Tons of fruit…typical hot weather fruit bomb, but without as much spice as you would expect in a Zin…
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by Dave Valentine on Jan 9, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
No let up in the third
Go Sharks!
Souray has been off the ice, apparently took a slash to the hand
I'm a happy seal
that was nabbylicious
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by SwisherThresher on Jan 9, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
NAB-BY NAB-BY NAB-BY
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Oh man
That’s not good.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Hoo boy
They gotta change that stupid hooking rule.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
The problem is
they removed the requirement for impeded progress. Darren Dreger hit on it back in November here. We’re on pace for a record number of hooking calls thanks to that one change. That’s not necessarily a good thing either since it’s been breaking up the flow of the game.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
From the Oilers broadcast
“Joe Thornton out there with Alexei Semenov and Devin Setoguchi on the first line”
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I'll need to check the team PIM stats on NHL.com
It seems unusual for the Sharks to be parading to the sin bin against an Alberta squad. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? seriooously
I'm a happy seal
I think so...
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Shot broke Garon's mask.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
WIN WIN WIN
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Woo hoo!
And TM’s the All Star head coach.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
also
there were no moderators tonight
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Things were kind of slow tonight.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Congrats to the Todd
Only the 2nd rookie coach in NHL history to become an all*star coach
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Way to go Todd.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
now let’s not win the next game only to come home to lose to the Lightning please! Certain patterns need to be broken
Hell, that sounds like a great idea! Let’s hope it works. I mean, it’s not like I’d mind winning the rest of our 43 season games. I think I’d prefer it actually ;)
by KindaFantastic on Jan 9, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Damn straight
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 9, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Quick thought...
Unlike in recent games, Setoguchi looked like a legitimate star tonight.
Great game for the Gooch.
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He did have a great game,
just glad to see him okay after that huge hit in the third period, it really got physical that last period great hockey though.
When everyone was all highstrung after Murray clobbered someone? That was one of the best parts of the game. Playing like an actually team and winning was a little bit more appreciated by me though ;)
by KindaFantastic on Jan 9, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
So say we all
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 9, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
YAY!!!
Like I said … start of a win streak here! woohooo!!! :) (now to try and find a replay of the game)
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by ang6666 on Jan 9, 2009 11:34 PM PST reply actions
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