Sharks Gameday: Chris Pronger, Defenseman
by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 3:00 AM PDT
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He's been Public Enemy Number One, labeled a menace to society, voted the dirtiest player in the NHL, been booed at 30 arenas in the league (even including one he played for), and cursed every organization that traded him. He's terrorized the Sharks for a decade, first with St. Louis, then with Edmonton, then with Anaheim.
And yet, I love the guy.
Call me a turncoat. Go ahead. I'll elbow you right in the mouth, stomp on your buddy, pulverize your star forward and defend my crease like lives are on the line. I'll play 30 minutes a night, make my below average partner look like a goddamn magician, kill penalties while skipping the shift change and thread a pass to spring a breakaway. I'll spit, I'll scowl, I'll swear, I'll flash a cocky grin.
Then I'll rip home a howitzer in the second overtime. And you will rue the day that I was ever born.
Impeccable reach. Impeccable. Next time you see Pronger get burned by a forward off the rush buy a Lotto ticket because it's your lucky day. 220 pounds on a 6'6 frame, size that is used to it's fullest potential. A will to win, a refusal to lose, a moral compass that went awry years ago. A moral compass that always points to the benefit of his teammates. Of his family.
The Sharks haven't had that presence on the backend lately. They haven't had a team that would punch you right in the goddamn mouth and laugh in your face. I sincerly hope Nick Petrecki can become that type of player down the line, because if there's one thing the Sharks have lacked throughout the last four years, it is a shutdown defenseman who is chomping at the bit to go up against the best players in the world, a guy who thrives in that situation. A guy who wakes up each morning and chews on some sheet metal before he heads to the rink. San Jose has routinely been criticized for a lack of heart, a lack of toughness, a lack of caring. And while I don't buy into that bullshit at face value, ask yourself a simple question- are they family? Do they look as if they live and die together with every loss? Do they stand up for one another, fight for one another, push the boundaries of right and wrong for one another? Pronger brings that to a team. He instills that in a team. He turns a team on the borderline into a Cup contender every time he hits the ice.
It's a damn shame he doesn't play in the division anymore. Not because I get a sick kick out of him shutting down San Jose, and it's sure as hell not because I think he looks good in an Anaheim sweater. It's because it would have been an honor to watch him for eighty two plus.
And something tells me we wouldn't be bitching about what kind of banners get hung up in the rafters at HP.
Quick shoutout to FTF favorite Brian Boucher. Love the man and hope he gets to see some success in Philly. Except tonight of course, as he's probably getting the keys to the car after Emery played against Florida. Does the same go for Greiss? Time will tell. Regardless, here's a classic shop for the road:
Boucher with the glove save
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Thornton, Vlasic, and Clowe. Pronger gets booed The blog gets booed.
Go Sharks.
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"first with St. Louis, then with Edmonton, then with San Jose."
say what?
Rinse your mouth out with soap, young man.
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What happened to Setoguchi last night? I saw he had 3:30 of ice, but I can’t find an injury report anywhere.
I hope he’s alright and not just for my fantasy team – I like his game and you never want to see guys hurt.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 AM PDT reply actions
Our beat reporter had nothing for us, but feel free to refresh his page throughout the day. Should get you where you want to go.
I was watching HNIC during the Oilers-Flames game last night and PJ Stock or Ron MacLean reported that he walked out of the arena on his own and looked fine. Take that for what you will.
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Yeah, I checked the SJ Mercury before I asked, but I didn’t see anything. I’ll keep an eye on that link. Thanks much.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 25, 2009 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d be that guy chomping at the bit, eating sheet metal for breakfast, etc. I just don’t think coach Mclellan would let me smoke on the bench. F- that noise.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 7:12 AM PDT reply actions
Did anyone notice the camera work on the ATL game?
I think the camera operator was drunk. Half the time, I didn’t know if Atlanta even had defensemen on their PP, Zoom in, zoom out. Can’t follow the puck. And now that I live in AZ, it’s safe to say that the Coyotes have at leat 10 times the amount of fans as the Thrashers. Which, I think would equal about……..75.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 AM PDT reply actions
Is the camera guy drunk tonight? Terrible.
Here’s the link. I like the way you think sir.
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Great minds think alike. Eheeh!
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking something similar
The guy was terrible. I could tell a few times that Randy seemed like he wanted to say something, but he’s too nice. Poor guy is probably used to covering NASCAR, where the “players” only go in a predictable circle.
That being said, I hate Pronger, but I see your point. When I played soccer, I prided myself on being a clean, stand-up, respectable player, but there’s something to be said for having a guy like Pronger on a team. I agree that the Sharks are lacking someone like that, the heart-and-soul guy who will do whatever it takes to win, even if that may be disregarding the rule book every once in a while. I still don’t like him.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 25, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Plank, we're home
How’d we do?
Conico and Lurker don’t fly out for another 7 hours. We left them in bed dreaming of sugar plums or whatever and hauled ass for home early.
Y’all really ought to come out next week for the Carolina game.
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Hahaha
We totally missed the free breakfast, too! We got up after 10 and had chicken and waffles down at Gladys Knight’s place.
And Dave is right – all of ya need to stow away in my bags for the game next week. Lurker’s looking into it.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 25, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
All right, the 49ers and Sharks play the same day. This could be a great day or a really bad day.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Some more Niner talk here...
Now I know they lost, but DAMN, Alex Smith? Who would have thought? Just makes you wonder how the game would have gone if he’d been in all game…
Also, Crabtree looked really good and Vernon Davis had a career day.
Anyone else see
the Richards hit on David Booth yesterday? Holy shit, that was brutal.
Interesting discussion about it in the comments. Usual bs artists arguing that there should be no suspension because the hit was clean (which, according to the rules it was), but disregarding the fact that it was a HIT TO THE HEAD, resulting in a player being knocked unconscious and taken immediately to the hospital. I wouldn’t be upset if Richards weren’t playing tonight. GO SHARKS
Oh by the way Mr. Plank
Time to pay up on that opening goal.
One soul please…
- The Devil
by skilletboy on Oct 25, 2009 10:00 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I love Pronger, but..
last time I saw him play was against the Caps couple of weeks ago and nothing brought me more hockey excitement and pleasure than to see my fellow Ovechkin make clown out of Pronger on just about every shift, scoring an easy hat trick. For the first time in my life, I felt pity on Pronger.
Whatever Canada does, they’ll be smart not to line up Pronger against Ovechkin at the Olympics. But then who is capable anyway?
I hope Heatley will put up the similar kind of show tonight.
Guess who's making their NHL debut today?
Hint: he’s a bust.
Also, Vesce is out and McGinn is in. Not because of performance, but because Vesce was also hurt.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s better.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Let me guess – Beatlemania? Or is it more like Couturemania?
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Yep. And yep.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!!
And not to point anything out in the post, but for the antagonists – you usually make that a link, and it’s not. :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 10:25 AM PDT reply actions
PLEASE LET COUTURE PLAY ON LINE ONE TONIGHT
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions
I don’t think he will, as they will probably let him center a line.
Nothing like a 5 game point streak and 10 pts in your first seven AHL games to get you noticed.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
What if he gets to center Marleau and Clowe/McGinn? That would be awesome.
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Don't quote me on this, but if I had to guess how the lines will shake out...
Heatley-Thornton-Marleau
Clowe-Couture-McGinn
Ortmeyer-Malhotra-Ferriero
Shelley-Nichol-Staubitz
I’m guessing that Todd will load up the top line. That opens up a spot for McGinn on line two to play with Couture, which works in two ways.
1. There’s the familiarity between the two players.
2. The bottom two lines (the third, especially) are working so well, you don’t want to screw that chemistry up.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I really do think it’s amazing that our bottom two lines work so well, especially after the rotating door that was last year. And how awesome the new acquisitions have been, completely exceeding expectations.
But, anyways, I could see it going that way, except that the second line is really slow, which is why I originally pictured Marleau there to give it some speed. Clowe could go on the first line to (hopefully) stand in front of the net and knock home the rebounds that Heatley and Thornton are sure to create.
Really, either way would work. I just hope Couture and McGinn stay together, because that’s ready-made chemistry.
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McGinn and Couture are pretty quick, but Clowe does slow them. I guess you could move him up to line one. That works too.
And Clowe standing in front of the net? Who have you been watching?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, it could happen again!
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Yeah, I agree with mymclife. There’s no need to load up one offensive line with three guys who haven’t scored an NHL goal this year. Philly puts their shutdown line out there and you’re scrambling. Spread the wealth.
Heatley-Thornton-Clowe
Marleau-Couture-McGinn
Ortmeyer-Malhotra-Ferriero
Shelley-Nichol-Staubitz
You leave the third line together because they’ve been playing well and hopefully get Clowe going by putting him on Thornton’s line. I know this goes against McLellan’s whole mantra of, “You produce you get rewarded,” but if I’m HC I don’t give a shit because this gives you the best opportunity to win the hockey game.
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Very true, but I was considering the fact that Marleau has played on that top line before and has played well in his minutes there. Clowe is making me scratch my head right now… this would be a much easier decision to make if he was playing at least marginally well.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Clowe on line one in this situation
He needs to get out of this slump he’s in. What better way to do that than putting him up with Jumbo and Heater?
Who knows, if he scores tonight that may give him confidence going into the next games on the second line and start scoring again.
Although, a Marleau, Jumbo, Heater line would be awesome!
Sorry if I've been distant, guys...
Busy life the last three days. I should be around, though, for this one.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
yeah I noticed that … was bout to point it out last night … but figured you were busy … life gets like that at times … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Its cool. I haven’t been the most active either. For some reason, people keep scheduling stuff during Sharks games. Not very considerate, those people.
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Oh heck yes
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I just realized that this is the first time Matt Carle will play the Sharks since he got traded. Because he first got traded to the Lightening, and while he was with them the Sharks played both their games against Philly. After that, he got traded to Philly, before the Sharks had a chance to play the Lightning.
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he first got traded to the Lightening
Was it enlightening?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Ugh, I can never spell that word right.
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Good luck tonight guys.
Lemme know when you get the pics from last night’s game up, looking forward to reading your thoughts about Atlanta.
Hope y’all enjoyed your stay down here. I’m one of the guys that actually has always liked the Sharks, y’all’ve never just been able to get over the hump. Ruin my Stanley Cup Playoff Pick’em’s nearly every year. :D
-Patrick
Hey folks, Boosh is most certainly playing tonight.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1000
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 25, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
49ers lost, so here’s to the Sharks winning and Chris Pronger getting Staubitilized.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Sucks about the Niners :(
I left my house after the first TD for the Niners to get some food, then I came back right before that final drive where Smith threw the INT. I think I’m bad luck or something. They sucked when I was watching, and played well when I wasn’t.
I’m suddenly liking Alex Smith more though. I was wanting him in after the second loss, and now I’m thinking we give him a shot at QB again. What do you think?
He looked great today
I’ve always been sympathetic to Smith, but he doesn’t have the best track record. He played great today, but this was possibly the best game of his career. His b iggest problem is mental, and coming in losing 21-0, he didn’t have anything to lose so i think we were seeing him play to his potential today.
My worry is that he can’t maintain this level of play. Personally, I would give him the start next week against the Colts and see what he does. I hope he keep splaying like he played today, but to be honest, based upon past performances, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him just meltdown.
I guess we’ll see…
Yeah true
but when was the last time we saw him in a regular season game…? It was November 12, 2007!
Yeah he was injured, but maybe all that time off and being beaten out for the starting job by Shaun Hill was good for him.
I feel like Hill will start next week, but they’re playing Indy, so I’m a little worried. I want to see Smith start though. After today, I feel a little more comfortable with him over Hill. And especially against a team like Indy, we don’t need inconsistency. We need someone who can throw more than 15 yards… Next week is going to be tough though!
I think he wants to play given that he hasn’t for a couple of years now. And we could use some of that right now. Especially from our QB. I think Smith finally started living up to his potential. And with Crabtree, Bruce and Davis, I’m starting to like our offense more with Smith under center.
Our O-line though? That’s another story….
Yeah, Chilo Rachal looked terrible today.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
don’t get me started…
We need some new, good o-linemen. Frank Gore can’t run well inside if they cant open anything for him. And Hill/Smith cant survive long in the pocket when the d-line breaks through in 1-2 seconds… We cant keep having our QB’s scramble around all the time.
I’m liking Crabtree though. He looked good in his first game.
Houston normally gives up 125 yards/game in rushing...
Today, we had 59 yards on the ground… That isn’t Frank Gore’s fault…
When you give up a sack...
2 steps into a 3-step drop, you know it’s bad… The Oline has to get its act together sooner or later, right? Right?!
Excited about Smith to Crabtree, Morgan and Davis. Hopefully Morgan and Crabtree start next week.
"I watch the Wings a lot," says Thornton. "They're the NHL's second-best team."
by Quid Pro Clowe on Oct 25, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Smith looked really good today
And Vernon Davis continues to prove my skepticism wrong.
Really didn’t expect Crabtree to be pretty solid this early on. Already passed DHB’s 1-6 totals in one game (admittedly wouldn’t take much).
I think you still have to start Hill (I don’t think you can abandon him yet), but if Indy opens up any sizable lead, you need a bigger arm to hit Davis and Crabtree, so Smith might see time next week too. Who knows.
Hopefully they’ll get a good o-lineman outta the next draft.
CSNBA: Nabby was so good in goal against Minnesota, he could have saved everything but the Oakland Raiders’ season.
If Couture does not score 6 goals tonight, he is a bust.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Oct 25, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
They should also cut him if he doesn’t score six goals.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Definitely.
Or be demoted to the China Sharks.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Oct 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
That’s how much of a bust he would be – demoted to a team that no longer exists.
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Wait, they folded? I just did a quick wiki search and they are now referred to as China Dragon, WHAT HAS THE WORLD COME TO?
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Oct 25, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, the Sharks just ended their affiliation with them, so they changed their name.
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Dang, I guess the whole bring hockey to China experiment failed.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Oct 25, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It was really because of the Chinese government – they were mandating that players that high-ranking officials liked/were related to had to be on the team, instead of letting the China Sharks decide which players to play. It led to the team being bad, and the organization didn’t want to deal with that.
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What do you mean “if”? He was called up after 11 whole games. That’s like, a full season of football. BUST.
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I’d put a dollar that Fairy-O will be on line 1 instead of marlea or Clowe, solely to put Marleau’s depth on line 2 with Couture. Makes a bit more sense, and a lot more incentive for Couture to step up. That, And Ferrierierrieeirrieeerio would put a right-handed stick to crash the net, a la Seto.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
GO SHARKS!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions
Go Sharks!
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YES! Gamecenter has the Sharks broadcast again!
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No sir, get to watch this bad boy live. East Coast start times are rough during the week but weekends are gravy.
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GREISS!
Battle of the backups!
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For our most dangerous game of the road trip, Greiss is in goal? I think I’ll go cover my head with pillows before game even begins.
This is going to be brutal, my friends.
is it too early
to pur myself a glass of wine for this game?
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wow! talk bout being negative
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
he's in net
they trust him in front of the Flyers. I’m going to assume they have a good reason for that and assume he’ll do well.
Still a little nervous though!
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nervous because
he’s still very untested. But, I suppose, trial by fire is how the NHL works.
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I’m not too worried. Obviously McLellan has a plan, and I’ve decided to trust McLellan.
Side note: Greiss, please play well. I know you can do it.
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Malhotra’s centering the second line, and Ferrari was skating with the top line.
And Drew is just mentioning this so ignore me.
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Yeah, weird. Doesn’t scream, “checking line player” to me.
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I was thinking that too
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He did have that fight, once.
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Yeah, I honestly didn’t expect that.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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And Pronger’s pic makes him look like Lorenzo Lamos.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
that’s unfair to Lorenzo
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I’d never thought that Vesce would be considered a key player.
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Nice poke check by Heatley to keep the puck in the zone.
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So … yes or no to Sharks scoring first?
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions
maybe?
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that wasn’t an option :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that was interference by the ref. Not cool.
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Hi folks
I missed last night’s game but I’m here now so if we start losing I’m just gonna leave for good luck’s sake.
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PP!
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PP!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions
powah play!
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PP!
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
HEATER!!!!
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GOAL!
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GOAL!!!
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Nice start by the Sharks here.
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Chris Pronger is to Fear the Fin as Russell Martin is to McCovey Chronicles.
Suck it Pronger
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Russell Martin:McCovey Chronicles::Chris Pronger:all teams except his own
There’s a reason his unofficial nickname is Captain Elbows.
But, yeah. Suck it Chris Pronger.
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I have to amend that: there is a grudging respect for Pronger, since he is one of the NHL’s premier defensemen. Russel Martin isn’t one of the premier catchers, so there is no chance for that kind of respect.
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I think Randy and Drew are the only ones who would spend this much time talking about Brian Boucher.
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we all did love Boosh
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I think we all do.
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haha
well we miss him!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn it!
Direct TV is telling me I haven’t purchased the package….grrrrr
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we are playing too much at our end and not enough at theirs … ugh!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
agreed
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree...
Philly is a good team, and you have to expect that they are going to get some offense going. Sharks look good to me, so far.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah … but we are good too … so you would expect it to be equal … just seems it’s too one-sided to me
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Philly has definitely carried the play thus far.
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FUCK!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
Darn it
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yeah
eff that noise
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Fucking Philly has the same goal song as Anaheim. Fact.
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Pronger must feel right at home.
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His wife demanded they trade their old song for this new one.
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ha ha!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
HOLY CRAP
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Hey Greiss...
That was neiss.
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holy cow!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions
GREISS!!!
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holy balls!
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Greisha Storms
That is a anagram for Thomas Greiss that SwisherThresher helped me find. Is it a suitable nickname? I don’t know but it sounds funny.
Technically, it was Geisha Storms.
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That
was awesome.
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Hahaha interference much? Go get em Jody.
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Ah, there’s the PIMs I picked up Shelley for :)
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
Wait, not that extra 2...
That was complete BS. He was the one interfered with!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
shelley!
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So, Shelley won that one.
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Wait what the fuck?
PK?
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BULLSHIT!
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As Sharks fans, we’re pretty used to it.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Sharks!
Sorry, I just got here and just started watching.
Good fight?
Yeah.
Shelley definitely got the better of that one, but I don’t think that fight was that “special”
Greis looking sexy!
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*Greiss
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Only Sexsmith can look “sexy”.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I stand corrected
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Greiss is looking Greiss-y.
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Nice glove, Greiss
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WHAT THE FUCK?
One of our guys gets destroyed and the refs call nothing.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
We’ve been getting pretty boned by the ref’s, as of late.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The Sharks ALWAYS get boned by the refs.
This is nothing new.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed
also crap PK AGAIN
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
East coast bias.
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Flyers have been running people the last three minutes. Someone needs to respond.
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I choose you, Staubitzchoo.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there are guys that are supposed to punish players for dirty hits. The referees, I think they’re called?
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ooooooooooooooh burn.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Bitch about the refs all you want, but if they’re not calling anything they’re not calling anything. Just sayin’.
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Except that they’re calling stuff on the Sharks. That’s what’s getting me steamed.
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The threat of physical violence in the parking lot probably has a lot to do with it.
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If there’s a possible riot, I gotta get all hopped up on riot juice.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That was holding?
did they change the definition and forget to tell us?
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2 for butt pushing.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I have to rec that
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They're playing by the unwritten
“sharks rules”
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sharks operate under a different, stricter rulebook apparently.
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Good PK!
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Haha now Randy and Drew are coaching the refs too!
Head on a swivel! Move your feet!
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Randy Hahn just said:
“Know your role”
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Didn’t he throw down a Rock reference earlier this year as well?
Pretty soon he’s going to be doing interviews in a boiler room.
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Refs just really aren’t good tonight. Call- or skating-wise.
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Looks to me like Logan just got promoted.
Nichol just C’d line 4.
Still, though. He should be line 1 by now. Bust.
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total bust
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Not only that, but he should have already scored two goals.
Bust.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m on it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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gah
Laggy photos! May I kindly ask people to put something in the subject line when they post photos so we could collapse it. It could just be a dot. Thanks in advance!
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, my bad.
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He doesn't even have a goal yet.
I wanna see Nick Petrecki. Now he’s a real hockey player and not a softie.
Note to Drew: Next time you interview Shelley, please don’t provide his ice time.
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I laughed. Then I cried a bit, but I laughed initially.
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Haha, when Jamie is teeing up: “This could be the greatest shot in Sharks history.”
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“Who would leave here?”
Brian freaking Campbell. But I’m kind of glad he did.
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I know
I have an irrational hatred of him – more so than Guerin or other rent-a-players that we’ve gotten and then left.
I don’t hate him too much, because I credit him with convincing DW to go after Boyle.
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DW wanted Boyle before he wanted Campbell though- IIRC he tried to make a deal with the Lightning and Campbell was his backup plan.
If that convinced him just a little bit more though, I’m in.
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Yeah, I think it just convinced him to go after Boyle even more, hence the signing of Blake just a few days before.
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Especially at the tune of $7.1 M a year. Joke.
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At least they have Cristobal Huet at the reasonable sum of 5.25 per to make up for all his mistakes…
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Completely agreed. What a signing. Thank God their team salary isn’t going to be in dire straits next year or anything with some big RFA’s coming up for contract.
Wait, what?
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It’s really a great model under the new CBA. You draft young talent, develop that talent, and allocate your cap space to keep the nucleus together. Gone are the days of high-priced free agent hunting by the traditionally rich markets.
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invisible charge
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Anybody complaining about the refs now?
Woooo I’ll take it.
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I’ll take the PP, but the refs still suck.
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PP!
But that was not a charge, I’m sorry.
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crap!
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PK
Darn it.
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BUST
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Okay, I know they explained it earlier and I was listening then, but I forgot, so who is Pow?
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Or is that his name and I’m just stupid.
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I'm pretty sure that's his name
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
POW!
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Darroll Powe scored Philly's goal.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It is Darroll Powe. His last name is pronounced Pow.
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been pretty damn good this year, I think he has 3-4 goals or so.
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love it
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That's awesome
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You know, I’m still surprised whenever Murray touches up on an icing. I’m still used to him being so slow.
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
That's just Manny
Being motherf&*ing Manny.
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GOAL!
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GOAL!!!!
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Try atdhe.net. Haven’t used it in awhile, but from what I remember it was very reliable.
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They don’t always have the feeds, especially the Sharks feed.
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YEAH!
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Damn!
I go to grab another beer and the Sharks score.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Hey, can you go get another beer? Maybe?
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Go get another one…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
you couldn’t wait till a commercial?
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha! the other one was empty huh?
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
this means you need to grab beer more often
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The Flyers sure ice the puck a ton.
That’s four in the period.
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I hate that center ice Pittsburgh lady.
She can suck one.
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Can she? That sounds like talent to me…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
GOAL!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
GOALLLLLLLLLL
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GOAL!!!!!
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MANNY!!
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Hey Manny...
Keep being Manny.
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YES!!
I didn’t even finish my beer yet.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
MANNY BEING MANNY AGAIN!!
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I was just going to request that
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess what...
I went to go get a beer, and Manny scored.
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Quick! Someone else go get a beer!
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if this works a third time, we’ll all start drinking (more)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm on it.
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Anytime we need a goal, the entire thread goes to get a beer. Malhotra will heed our call.
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I only have wine
does that count?
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sweet
picking up some beer later this week
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MY SIGNAL!
JUST CRAPPED OUT!
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still good here
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For some reason all I see is the HD part (the middle is out but the sides work).
WTF?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s really weird. Really, really weird.
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So Hahn is talking about how everyone that plays with Marleau has chemistry with him. Doesn’t that just mean Patty is an awesome hockey player?
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Yup. Just like always.
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We always talk about the Thornton effect, but it looks like it’s Marleau too.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Malhotra goes to the net
and Marleau shoots the puck, so its bound to happen with the both of them
I think the way Marleau skates, plays D, and his hockey sense just make him really easy to play with. Full disclosure: I’ve had a hockey-crush on Marleau for a long time and it pisses me off that he’s never on Team Canada. Chris Draper? Really?
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If he’s still tied for the lead in goal scoring in December, it’ll be hard to keep him off of it.
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Yeah it would. But don’t worry, Ovechkin will have the Richard pretty close to locked up by then. It’ll probably take until mid-January to put the final nail in the coffin though.
Honestly, with Marleau’s all around game and ability to play any F position, ES, PK, PP I just don’t see how you keep him off.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Marleau is the man. It’s a damn shame a part of the fanbase throws him under the bus year in year out.
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I dont’ get that myself … other than they need a target and use him … but really, I don’t understand it … (shrugs)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what the dynamic is that leads to guys being scapegoated.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I’d go with the eyebrows. They’re just so, eyebrowsy.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
So the Baltimore Ravens fans should hate Joe Flacco?
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I do.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
In all seriousness...
Maybe you’re on to something. Not eyebrows per se, but prominent facial features. Jeff Schultz is the Caps fans’ whipping boy and he has giant ears and a generally goofy face.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
it’s part of human nature – just like when minority groups (NO I’m not starting that discussion again) hate eachother or even sub-groups within groups hate eachother (light skinned v dark sknned, etc.)
I’m an honorary member of Robin’s people. :D
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er
Afro’s!
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YOU AND ROBIN ARE THE SAME PERSON!?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, thanks.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
sadly no
I’m just an honorary minority. You have to support me now.
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I am a pale beacon.
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Of justice?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
super justice
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K outed my name last season
Soz!
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It’s ok, Mike.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
My name has yet to be outed. I’m a little proud of that.
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Fools and Sages
I know it, too.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Facebook has provided me this information as well.
So waddya say TCY, bribery and blackmail? Mymclife gives us three photoshops a week and we offer her protection.
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Hahahaha. 3 per week? It’s not like she’s a college student at a prestigious university or anything.
One per day. Final Offer.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
(also glad you are back, TCY)
but your name is better than mine. At least yours obviously defines your sex, mymclife :P
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It’s really not that big of a deal, Horatio. I like your name.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
at least Horatio has flare
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A million times more flare than mine, that’s for sure.
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You do want to express yourself, don’t you?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
always wanted a cool name that makes a girl seem even more awesome. Instead, I have one that is spelled oddly and makes people think I’m a dude.
Oh well. I’m keeping it at this point.
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Wait, you’re not a dude?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
SURPRISE!
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/mindblown.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, I’m a dude?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I do
haha!
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Cept me.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Between your site and that Facebook who’s who thread, I know I do.
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I’m not sure if people know mine or not…not that it matters.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Same, but you can call me the future Mrs. Pavelski
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 25, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to be a homewrecker, are you?
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Ahh, okay. Carry on, then.
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I think it’s mostly a frustration with playoff failures, and since he wore the C for those years and isn’t very outspoken (to say the least) he’s an easy guy to finger.
The fact that he’s been our best player almost every run seems to escape people.
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Yeah that partially explains Marleau. I was talking more big picture. There always seems to be a guy fan bases hate but it’s never entirely rational. Tom Poti is nothing special but I don’t think he ever deserved the ire that the New York fans (Rags and Pisles) directed at him.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
2nd overall pick (after Joe Thornton), longest-tenured player on the team. The team hasn’t won the Cup while he was on the team, so obviously, it’s his fault. Nevermind that they didn’t win the Cup before he was on the team either.
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Every fan base has a guy like that. Marleau is just more talented than normal to be hated on. I, for one, would love the opportunity to throw Marleau under the Caps’ bus. Don’t see it happening though.
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Those, and pucks from the blue line.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Shot by players on the Minnesota Wild.
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I would love to talk to Boucher about Global Warming.
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Oh by the way
I’m liking this whole score first thing. Anyone else??
scoring first, second, third, and last … and of course, winning … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Greiss really likes challenging the shooter. I dig the confidence, but he’s left some gaping holes after the first shot.
/think cerise mentioned this earlier as well
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Yep.
Sometimes I’d like to see him just make the safe save, although some have been pretty to watch.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
holy burritos
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Agh
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Hartnell has always been a little B...
by skilletboy on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Word up. Ever since that hit on Cheech a couple years back I’ve hated his guts. That Bozo The Clown esque hair doesn’t help his case.
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Does anyone else think
that Scott Hartnell is just the east coast Corey Perry?
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yes
that is the perfect way to describe him.
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Douchery, coast to coast.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think Greiss knew he got that save.
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I don’t think Greiss knows where he is right now.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes that’s best for a goalie. Varlamov’s best games last year were when he seemed like he wasn’t really sure what was going on.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I just have this image of Greiss going to the locker room, screaming.
“WHERE AM I?! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME!?”
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Turns out Greiss was never told he was drafted, and was never taught any English.
All he knows is that he was taken from his home country, is made to dress up in pads, and then held hostage on a bench.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Minimu wage
sure sounds a lot better when it’s NHL minimum wage.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Yeah, thats what I was thinking too
Good save though!
I liked that period
And if I could give one sentence as a description of that period, it would be, “Manny being Manny.”
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It could be a compound sentence
“Manny being Manny and Hartnell being smashed.”
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I hate how Drew always praises Correy Fucking Perry.
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same here
he’s a goalie seeking missile Drew. And a poop.
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tee hee….“poop”
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It was about young guys, so unfortunately he couldn’t. That also excluded his favorite goalie, Marty Turco.
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Haha
Yes, it’s been a while he mentioned Turco in any kind of praise sentence..
Speaking of Stars, odd that we don’t play them for three more weeks.
It’s probably because we haven’t played them in a while. But just wait, he will.
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I'm glad i don't live in Philadelphia.
It looks f***ing COLD as balls in Philadelphia.
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This.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
But it’s always sunny in Philadelphia! TV told me so!
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The best thing to come from Philadelphia ever is that show
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I have a feeling our relationship would be a “homerun”.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I like cheesesteaks, myself. But I haven’t actually seen the show.
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I tried watching one episode, got bored, and went back to watching Whose Line.
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I have a feeling it’s not for you, anyways.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I have a weird taste in TV shows.
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It’s Always Sunny is a very specific type of humor. You either love it or you hate it.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s actually a cheesesteak shop in san jose i like better than anything ive ever had in Philly.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
I have never had a cheesesteak
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Then you are missing out!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Never had a cheesteak? You are missing something special.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Heart disease.
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yep.
Being a bit of a health nut, I have avoided them. I feel like I should try one once, at least, though
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Go to Amato’s. Its over on Saratoga Ave in San Jose. They’re amazing.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Not the Amato’s in Almaden, though. That’s a pizzeria, and I don’t think they have cheesesteaks.
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looks like it’s in Maple Leaf Plaza
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Right.
This is Amato’s Cheesesteaks on Saratoga Ave. Pretty awesome.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
alright
I think I’ll be trying on tonight!
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With which comment? The Sharks are my west coast team, I definitely wasn’t trying to slight them.
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GO SHARKS!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Haha, Greiss was totally surprised at that shot.
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PP!
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Does anyone else think that Vlasic 's play hasn't been very Vlasic-like so far?
I just feel his play has been a little weak.
Thoughts on Logan so far?
He hasn’t really stood out to me. By that I don’t mean he’s having a bad game, I just haven’t really noticed him.
I liked that delay play.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
And that was a great shift for his line.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Rayne?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Bust
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[pic]
I know this isn’t technically a bust, but Couture isn’t either. That’s how I;m justifying this anyways.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
He’s a work of art. Let him hang free!
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I’m with you on that!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad that you covered up the naughty bits. I don’t know what I would have done if you didn’t.
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Didn’t want FTF to turn into one of those slash fiction sites.
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Haha, remember when I led that discussion about hockey slash? Good times.
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two Michalek’s one cup?
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Haha that’s why I replied with that. Still shaken.
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Hahahhaa.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Average that out by his EV ice time per game though and it’s not pretty.
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Technicality
How dare you point out simple evidence that destroys our pre-conceived notions. Next thing you know somebody will tell me that Blake hasn’t taken a hooking penalty in the closing minutes of every game.
PK time
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I like that the Sharks don’t look as Chichenwiththeirheadcutoffy as they did in the third period last night.
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One thing I've really noticed about Heatley lately...
His wrists are very, very strong. He gets a ton of power on that puck even when he’s tied up.
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/masturbation joke.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t going to go there, but I am glad someone said something so I don’t feel bad about thinking it
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Hey, if it gets the job done…
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That Pavelski commercial is great...
until the second part.
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GOAL!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions
GOAL
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GOAL!!
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Goal!
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Don’t need eyebrows to look like Patty! WOooooooooooo
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Return of The Jed
-i?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn’t call it a return really. He’s drawing near to his career high goal scoring totals haha.
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Clever
also I’m being a Jedi for Hallow’s eve so +1
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I like this new trend
Score first, win the game. We should do this more often.
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seriously
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Hand this one to the beers. Gotsta do it.
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tell ya … this is a great way to end a road trip … with a WIN!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions
Ending the road trip with a win! woo hoo
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 25, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions
Stephen Colbert says, "Suck it Pronger"
Sharks Win! Dance!!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Nicely done, boys. And Greiss!
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WIN!
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Cue Ray Ratto:
“The Sharks will be lucky of they go 2-4 on this road trip.”
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I kinda just wanted people to rail on Ratto for a while.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ray Ratto eats everything up.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
he needs to be banned from ever giving Sharks news!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m so tempted to throw down some one-liners from gmail chat, but I’d probably have to ban myself.
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Hahaha. We had a good back and forth there, yes we did.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Manny's got hair, but he chooses to be bald.
He’s just that awesome.
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Besides crapping the bed in Washington and Tampa Bay, that was a successful road trip for the Sharks.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Caps get no credit? Sad.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Sorry. Even my Caps friend roommate said the Sharks shit the bed in that one, lol.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I can give you that but the Caps didn’t. They skated hard and had one of their best performances of the season. The Sharks can (and I’m sure have) shit the bed and won or at least been competitive with lots of other teams.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
But it was like, Game 4-level shitting the bed. That’s bad.
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Small sample size but I thought Greiss played pretty well and Logan played terrible because he didn’t score 14 goals.
Too early to tell I think. I thought Greiss got lucky with a couple of bounces and his defense bailing him out, but was solid enough to get the win. Couture probably is a short term solution and won’t stick with the big club unless he’s going to play in the top six. Not exactly a checking line forward, and I don’t think you keep him on as such unless he can slide to the wing if Ferriero takes a nose dive in production.
I’d give Greiss a B and Couture a C.
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I’ll take it!
CSNBA: Nabby was so good in goal against Minnesota, he could have saved everything but the Oakland Raiders’ season.
I think his future is a second line center, strong on the penalty kill, 60-80 points a year.
Think Joe Pavelski.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Joe Pavelski seems like a good example. As long as the organization sticks to their gameplan of being able to teach kids how to skate, his hands will serve him well.
Not going to be a world beater with his size and skating, but as long as Big Joe is around the Sharks won’t be looking for a number one pivot.
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So how would you rate this road trip?
I was hoping they’ll get half the points. They exceeded my expectations.
Agreed. I figured they’d win 3. They got 4, so better than expected. Although losing to TB was rough.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Digging themselves into early holes still concern me, but I’m happy with how it ended up. 4-2 is damn good and more than I expected as well.
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I'm happy
the effort I saw tonight was 100 times what we saw last night
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If you showed up in Philly Bouch throws down a shutout. Guaranteed.
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Aw, Christ
now you make me life with this….I won’t sleep for a week
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 25, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
MY NAME IS RAY RATTO AND THE SHARKS STINK NOW FEED MY MOUSTACHE OM NOMNOMNOM
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 25, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Perfect
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 25, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Greiss was very good today. (I only saw the 2nd and 3rd period. BTW, the Sharks have not yet lost a game I watched this year. My TV watching record, 5-0). He is agressive on the puck carrier. but compared to Nabby he’s much more athletic, which keeps him from having to go into a double pad stack all the time like Nabby has the past couple years. Honestly, if his technique improves a bit, Greiss could be very good and is IMO should more than adequate for a team of the Sharks’ caliber. I’d be perfectly happy with a Stalock-Greiss tandem next year. They should do reasonably well, and then we trade one for picks and prospects a la Toskala. Stat of the day: Greiss’ SVPCT=0.974.
We finally saw the Malhotra that was advertised. Good two-way forward that is utterly dominant on faceoffs.
No cheesesteaks tonight
got there right as they closed up shop. So I made chicken stir fry full of veggies instead
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Boooo!
I usually go for lunch. Place is packed then, though.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I WAS AT THIS GAME. FUCKING CAME IN MY PANTS TWICE. THEN SOMEONE POURED BEER ON MY HEAD CAUSE I WAS WEARING A JOE THORNTON JERSEY! SHARKS KEEP SHIT TOUGH AND DO SHIT HARD.
keep shit tough. do things hard.
I know I'm late
I was out of town today and couldn’t post, but I followed the game and just got done watching my TiVo and all I have to say is…
How could they start Greiss? He’s terrible, can’t stop a beach ball. No movement, no confidence, terrible terrible goalie.
Wait, we won? Convincingly? I didn’t think that was possible, no NHL goalie lets in a goal like he did against the Kings. Wait, Boucher did the exact same thing tonight? You sure they didn’t just swap jerseys?
God I love beating the Flyers… also, how terrible are Timmonen and Coburn? They were on the ice for every single Sharks goal…
Greiss looked good to me. Quick, a little out of position at times, but overall confident in his reflexes. And I know I’ll get raped for saying this, but Greiss made Nabby look…. ‘older’? Don’t get me wrong, I love Nabby. But I think after this season, signing Nabby might be a dangerous move, especially for the money he’ll be demanding.
BTW – Does anyone have video of the hit on Scott Hartnell ( I think it was Hartnell?) from last night’s game? I’ve been looking all over for it, as someone in orange got absolutely mauled towards the end of the 1st period.
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 26, 2009 8:09 AM PDT reply actions
There’s a hit on Hartnell by Boyle in the game highlights. (It actually looks more like Boyle physically thew him off the puck. It was really impressive.)
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