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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by jwizzle241 on Oct 25, 2009 4:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously a typo. Fixed.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Is the camera guy drunk tonight? Terrible.
Here’s the link. I like the way you think sir.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by Dave Valentine on Oct 25, 2009 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
Fear the Fin: "Hope you bitches brought your guns! I’m always packing heat!" - Mr. Plank, 10/15/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 25, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PNK on Oct 25, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Chicago Shark on Oct 25, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s better.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess – Beatlemania? Or is it more like Couturemania?
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. And yep.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG LOGAN!!!!!!!!!!
I love you! (in a non-weird way)
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if he gets to center Marleau and Clowe/McGinn? That would be awesome.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it could happen again!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh heck yes
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he first got traded to the Lightening
Was it enlightening?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, I can never spell that word right.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by chipperboy1 on Oct 25, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey folks, Boosh is most certainly playing tonight.
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by Travis Hughes on Oct 25, 2009 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boooooosh
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Fools and Sages
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 0 recs
49ers lost, so here’s to the Sharks winning and Chris Pronger getting Staubitilized.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by PNK on Oct 25, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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….
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Chilo Rachal looked terrible today.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston normally gives up 125 yards/game in rushing...
Today, we had 59 yards on the ground… That isn’t Frank Gore’s fault…
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send him back to USC.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
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by DownRUpLYB on Oct 25, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
They should also cut him if he doesn’t score six goals.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yup
That’s how much of a bust he would be – demoted to a team that no longer exists.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nah, the Sharks just ended their affiliation with them, so they changed their name.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I thought,
they’re the far east so they must really, really like hockey.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean “if”? He was called up after 11 whole games. That’s like, a full season of football. BUST.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't scored an NHL goal yet.
What a bust.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
GO SHARKS!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Sharks!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Sharks!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, I hope they start Bouch. I miss that guy.
-Probably the only dude with a Boucher jersey
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are. So be happy.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So totally happy! 8)
This is the game that shows that we shouldn’t have let him walk in favor of Greiss.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much respect for picking up a Boucher jersey. Much respect.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won my hockey-loving heart with this save when he first came up.
I’m still pissed off that I missed catching him at the Sharks store and seeing him play because of an ex-girlfriend.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he’s starting.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m next. Just gotta garner some change
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 25, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should get a Philly one too.
Only player’s jersey I own.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES! Gamecenter has the Sharks broadcast again!
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greiss sighting!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GREISS IS ALIVE!!!
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tivo for you tonight?
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREISS!
Battle of the backups!
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Exclamation points!
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is it too early
to pur myself a glass of wine for this game?
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, it will most likely dull the pain
by SLOSharks on Oct 25, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow! talk bout being negative
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nervous because
he’s still very untested. But, I suppose, trial by fire is how the NHL works.
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess i havent seen him start in a while, but if he coughs up rebounds like he used to, its going to be a long night
by SLOSharks on Oct 25, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been drinking beer since the 49ers game started this mourning, so it’s never too early to start drinking.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hellz yes you should drink!
drinking during daylight is the best
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, weird. Doesn’t scream, “checking line player” to me.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking that too
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did have that fight, once.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I honestly didn’t expect that.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Pronger’s pic makes him look like Lorenzo Lamos.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s unfair to Lorenzo
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d never thought that Vesce would be considered a key player.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice poke check by Heatley to keep the puck in the zone.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So … yes or no to Sharks scoring first?
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe?
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that wasn’t an option :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was interference by the ref. Not cool.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PP!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PP!!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PP!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
powah play!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PP!
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
please don’t be another sucky camera guy.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooooooooooooo
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HEATER!!!!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY! First goal again!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start by the Sharks here.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Randy and Drew are the only ones who would spend this much time talking about Brian Boucher.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we all did love Boosh
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we all do.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will say this much.
You buy a Setoguchi jersey — and people look at you, think you’re a Sharks fan, and ignore you.
You buy a jersey and put your own name on it and every Sharks fan hates you.
You buy a Boucher jersey and people either ignore you or, if they know who he is, they go out of your way to tell you how awesome it is.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
well we miss him!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing then that no one hires me as a commentator.
This is a hard game to watch for me, but hey — first goal for the Sharks!
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s actually Daniel Briere.
But he pronounces his name like a girl.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
Direct TV is telling me I haven’t purchased the package….grrrrr
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
agreed
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Philly has definitely carried the play thus far.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think it's weird
to hear Dan say “Greiss with the glove save”
by Chicago Shark on Oct 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn it
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
eff that noise
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking Philly has the same goal song as Anaheim. Fact.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronger must feel right at home.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His wife demanded they trade their old song for this new one.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Greiss...
That was neiss.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap Greiss!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow!
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by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! Ok, Greiss just redeemed himself in my book.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GREISS!!!
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy balls!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Save of the year
Still don’t know how Greiss just did it.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he misplayed the first shot, stretched for the second shot which went off the post and caromed out, and then stayed down and hoped to hell no one roofed it.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Technically, it was Geisha Storms.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
was awesome.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha interference much? Go get em Jody.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That a boy, Shelley.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, there’s the PIMs I picked up Shelley for :)
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, not that extra 2...
That was complete BS. He was the one interfered with!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laperierrerrererere (sp?)
“Hold me Jody”
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shelley!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats BULLSHIT.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is serious bullshit. I wish I saw what the refs thought they saw.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, Shelley won that one.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait what the fuck?
PK?
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BULLSHIT!
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As Sharks fans, we’re pretty used to it.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Sharks!
Sorry, I just got here and just started watching.
Good fight?
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s looking OK. Every single one-timer catches him off guard because he focuses on playing the shooter.
A lot of the heroics, IMO, should have been things he saw coming.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I really need to stop hating on the guy.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dizzam, Thomas.
WTF is up!
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greis looking sexy!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*Greiss
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Sexsmith can look “sexy”.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Greiss is looking Greiss-y.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice glove, Greiss
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This has been Greiss saying “yo, whats up, play me more!”
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK?
One of our guys gets destroyed and the refs call nothing.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ve been getting pretty boned by the ref’s, as of late.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Indeed
also crap PK AGAIN
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
East coast bias.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flyers have been running people the last three minutes. Someone needs to respond.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I choose you, Staubitzchoo.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger’s playbook titled “San Jose Sharks”
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooooooooooooooh burn.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except that they’re calling stuff on the Sharks. That’s what’s getting me steamed.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The threat of physical violence in the parking lot probably has a lot to do with it.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there’s a possible riot, I gotta get all hopped up on riot juice.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grain alcohol baby.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great episode.
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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was holding?
did they change the definition and forget to tell us?
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 for butt pushing.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I have to rec that
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sharks operate under a different, stricter rulebook apparently.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good PK!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These refs need to pull their heads out of their asses.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That one lineman who’s been in the play 2x especially
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha now Randy and Drew are coaching the refs too!
Head on a swivel! Move your feet!
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Hahn just said:
“Know your role”
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Refs just really aren’t good tonight. Call- or skating-wise.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s with the booing on that save? Do they have something against Ortmeyer?
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re yelling “BOOOOOOOOSH!”
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boooooucheeeeee.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AWESOME!
I’m going to see a game in Philly this year when Boucher’s playing.
Now I just have to work out when he’s playing.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it seems like just yesterday we were saying Booooosh…sniff, sniff
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
total bust
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that, but he should have already scored two goals.
Bust.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone photoshop his face to it!
Quickly now!
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m on it.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No big deal.
It’s not a well known thing, but it’s helpful!
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't even have a goal yet.
I wanna see Nick Petrecki. Now he’s a real hockey player and not a softie.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Drew: Next time you interview Shelley, please don’t provide his ice time.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
that was a cold joke from Ricci..
“They had plenty of time to practice [golf] last summer”
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I laughed. Then I cried a bit, but I laughed initially.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, when Jamie is teeing up: “This could be the greatest shot in Sharks history.”
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronger could have been a Shark? How could I have hated him then?
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“Who would leave here?”
Brian freaking Campbell. But I’m kind of glad he did.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Campbell is dead to me.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t hate him too much, because I credit him with convincing DW to go after Boyle.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially at the tune of $7.1 M a year. Joke.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they have Cristobal Huet at the reasonable sum of 5.25 per to make up for all his mistakes…
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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
invisible charge
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody complaining about the refs now?
Woooo I’ll take it.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just scrolling up to find that thread and say that.
Good man, Plank.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take the PP, but the refs still suck.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird! We actually got a call?
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PP!
But that was not a charge, I’m sorry.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i find muting, listening to Jamie & Dan on the radio and drinking helps immensely
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the Sharks allowed to receive calls?
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crap!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PK…trip :(
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PK
Darn it.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Couture with one penalty and no goals.
Bust!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUST
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I know they explained it earlier and I was listening then, but I forgot, so who is Pow?
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or is that his name and I’m just stupid.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
POW!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darroll Powe scored Philly's goal.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is Darroll Powe. His last name is pronounced Pow.
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been pretty damn good this year, I think he has 3-4 goals or so.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What! Couture took a penalty!?
by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
love it
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I’m still surprised whenever Murray touches up on an icing. I’m still used to him being so slow.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MANNY!!!!!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's just Manny
Being motherf&*ing Manny.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
team teal channel is sucking it up right now
by SLOSharks on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Try atdhe.net. Haven’t used it in awhile, but from what I remember it was very reliable.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think its just the feed from csnca that is shitty both channels are chopping like crazy
by SLOSharks on Oct 25, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t always have the feeds, especially the Sharks feed.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woooooooooooooooo
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
I go to grab another beer and the Sharks score.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, can you go get another beer? Maybe?
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping you mean root beer
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You say that like you mind them scoring. ; )
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go get another one…
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you couldn’t wait till a commercial?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was an emergency.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha! the other one was empty huh?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this means you need to grab beer more often
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to shotgun this one and grab another.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Flyers sure ice the puck a ton.
That’s four in the period.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate that center ice Pittsburgh lady.
She can suck one.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Gotta be an upgrade from the Pittburgh CI “douche in a glass box” from last year.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MANNY AGAIN!!!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOALLLLLLLLLL
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FIREEEEEEEEEEEE
ME UPPPPPPPPPPPP
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!!!!!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MANNY!!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Manny...
Keep being Manny.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha. He was pissed that the last one had to go off a Flyer so he figured he’d get a legit one.
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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!
I didn’t even finish my beer yet.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s a lucky beer. Nurse it all night.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to call it the Manny Beer!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MANNY BEING MANNY AGAIN!!
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to request that
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess what...
I went to go get a beer, and Manny scored.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick! Someone else go get a beer!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if this works a third time, we’ll all start drinking (more)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on it.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girl just got up to get one for me.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime we need a goal, the entire thread goes to get a beer. Malhotra will heed our call.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only have wine
does that count?
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it works I have no issues with it.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
picking up some beer later this week
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where drinking the Manny Six-Pack
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok,
i’m going to grab a beer right now
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MY SIGNAL!
JUST CRAPPED OUT!
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
still good here
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Call me if you want some play by play.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason all I see is the HD part (the middle is out but the sides work).
WTF?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s really weird. Really, really weird.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Just like always.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We always talk about the Thornton effect, but it looks like it’s Marleau too.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Malhotra goes to the net
and Marleau shoots the puck, so its bound to happen with the both of them
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I wonder what the dynamic is that leads to guys being scapegoated.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d go with the eyebrows. They’re just so, eyebrowsy.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the Baltimore Ravens fans should hate Joe Flacco?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do too but I’m a Steelers fan so it’s in my blood.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.)
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m an honorary member of Robin’s people. :D
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
er
Afro’s!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn – now they know my real name! Traitor!!!!
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU AND ROBIN ARE THE SAME PERSON!?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the secret is out
ps – glad to have you around again
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, thanks.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sadly no
I’m just an honorary minority. You have to support me now.
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
being devoid of all color is pretty minority-istic
by AfroPuff on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a pale beacon.
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of justice?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
super justice
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K outed my name last season
Soz!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s ok, Mike.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My name has yet to be outed. I’m a little proud of that.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it, too.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s really not that big of a deal, Horatio. I like your name.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least Horatio has flare
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A million times more flare than mine, that’s for sure.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do want to express yourself, don’t you?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you’re not a dude?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SURPRISE!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/mindblown.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, I’m a dude?
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little gender confusion goin on over here?
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referencing Office Space. I can’t hear “flare” without thinking of that scene.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
haha!
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cept me.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Between your site and that Facebook who’s who thread, I know I do.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure if people know mine or not…not that it matters.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same, but you can call me the future Mrs. Pavelski
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 25, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to be a homewrecker, are you?
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, okay. Carry on, then.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
x3. Whatever — he’s been better without the C.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny = Boucher Kryponite
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those, and pucks from the blue line.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shot by players on the Minnesota Wild.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to talk to Boucher about Global Warming.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh by the way
I’m liking this whole score first thing. Anyone else??
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially on that one lucky sequence where he misread a pass as a shot and left the back of the net open.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed it. I’d hate to sound bitter.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy burritos
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! This was bound to happen… Rough game!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok — is anyone else loving Demers pushing Tollefson into the Philly bench?
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
he showed some real fire there.
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by workthecycle on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was pretty awesome. I was just waiting for someone on the bench to throw a punch and get ejected!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last few games I've noticed that Demers play hard and rough
He throws his body around!
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aye
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agh
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck it Pronger
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
by 49er16 on Oct 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heatley=Beastly.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What? No PP??? Ugh…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hartnell has always been a little B...
by skilletboy on Oct 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else think
that Scott Hartnell is just the east coast Corey Perry?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
that is the perfect way to describe him.
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by CTGray on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Douchery, coast to coast.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ambiguously gay douche-oh
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't seen enough of him,
but it seems like it!
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perry is probably more skilled. But there are a lot of parallels.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent description.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Greiss knew he got that save.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Greiss knows where he is right now.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All his parents wanted was Thomas to live the American dream…
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minimu wage
sure sounds a lot better when it’s NHL minimum wage.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, thats what I was thinking too
Good save though!
by Tim Weiss on Oct 25, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seems to be his MO. Get out as far as you can to look as big as possible. Cover the percentages by covering the bottom of the net. Hope it hits you.
If it gets passed around you, fly like the wind and hope it hits you.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, he’s looked pretty good going post to post so far.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the lateral speed has been impressive, and I like the movement on the knees.
However, he’s set himself up for trouble on the second chance. He’s not gonna be that lucky forever.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, this discussion sounds so much like Varlamov. He makes all these acrobatic saves but he only has to make them because his aggressiveness took him out of position in the first place. I didn’t really know anything about Greiss until this game.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, I only saw Varlamov during the playoffs last season, so I can’t really agree or disagree.
That said, there’s more than one goalie in the NHL who follows that mode. It covers the percentages and stops most of the shots.
Still, from what I’ve seen, I’m a bigger fan of Varly than I am of Greiss.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Varlamov is probably more athletic, but that goes for almost every goalie.
Varlamov is definitely not a “cover the percentages” type of goalie. Technique is his biggest problem. He just challenges shooters aggressively to beat him but that leaves him extremely vulnerable to lateral movement.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 or something like that. I’m not sure what you mean by “easy.” Do you think I’m being too hard on him or pumping him up too much? He’s got a ton of talent but a long way to go. I think that’s a fair assessment of him.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re talking about him like he’s already a developed player with a reputation. He’s far from that. Nabokov wasn’t even a started in Russia at that time.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I must have just come off unclear. I’m really not that high on Varlamov. I’m just talking about the ability to scramble back to cover your ass when you’re out of position. The Caps have another young goalie, Michal Neuvirth, and I actually think he’s the goalie of the future. Varlamov has a lot of problems that worry me and I’m not sold on him despite his playoff series against the Rags.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(I was comparing him to Greiss after all; not Nabokov or any established goalie)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same thing with us and Greiss – he’s okay for now, but we have Stalock, Sexsmith, Sateri, and Karlsson in the wings that look like they will be better than him.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Varlamov and Neuvirth are very interesting because they were both taken in the same draft. Varlamov was a first round pick and Neuvirth was a second. Varlamov is a flashy athletic goalie that wows but Neuvirth is very quiet and fundamentally sound. Just stays in position, keeps his rebounds to the outside and usually the puck just sticks to him when it hits him. Completely opposite goalies but both have been very successful (Neuvirth won the AHL playoff MVP last year).
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and if Stalock continues to play strongly (1.93 GAA, .922 save %, 1 SO, 4-0), Greiss may be expendable after the season.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOF
Not ideal for a team with Cup aspirations.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is assuming,
Nabby becomes an A-hole and demands a whole bunch of money, or suddenly starts sucking.
Just interesting to think about.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cam Ward
How much do you think Nabokov’s and Turco’s agents were licking their lips at that contract. If Nabokov wants to stay put I’m sure he can get a deal that makes him keeps him plenty rich. If he wants top dollar I don’t know if SJS can give it to him. If they do it basically guarantees Marleau is gone.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… I’d much rather have Marleau than Nabokov.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay,
If they do it basically guarantees Marleau is gone.
Not interesting to think about anymore!
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, yeah. The question is who DW would rather have (and if there is a suitable replacement for Nabokov). The goalie market seems flooded right now, and SJS has enough talent that they don’t need a 6+ mill. goalie, I don’t think.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nabby's aging.
And one of the Sharks goaltender prospects has to be good. I think one of the kids can do it.
by idunno723 on Oct 25, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think is the key word. A legitimate Cup contender can’t afford to go into the playoffs not knowing they have a guy they can rely on. I could see them auditioning a guy for the first 2/3 of the season but if it doesn’t work out then they need to make a deadline deal; and those are always more costly. It’s generally best to address those things in the off-season, IMO.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m in favor of letting Nabokov walk this offseason. He’s at the point in his career where he’s looking for a 3-4 year deal, and there’s no way San Jose can afford to give that to him.
Unless he takes a pretty big paycut he’s going to walk.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Has he said or done anything to make you guys think he may give a hometown discount?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in my mind. Before this offseason I thought Patty might go that route, but I’m not sure anymore. Something tells me he’s going to demand around 6.5 million on a multi-year again.
Next offseason is going to suck with Pavelski and Setoguchi up for contract. I really don’t even want to think about it.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, that recent interview had him saying that he wants to retire with the Sharks.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Undertone...
if they pay me 6.5 MM a year.
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by That'll Cheech You on Oct 25, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always read the fine print.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, unless you’re Kovalev you don’t openly say you wish you were with another team (or you plan on/want to go to another team).
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t take much stock into what a player says in an interview. It’s nice to hear, and I’m sure he’ll make an effort, but at the end of the day money talks.
And that likely means Nabokov walks.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the cap goes up and we don’t have to worry about this.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wishful thinking :( A HNIC Hockey Hot Stove two weeks ago said it might not drop as far as originally anticipated, but it’s going to stagnate at best.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling it will stay the same again.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How likely do you think it is that he walks to the KHL? Part of me thinks that if he doesn’t have a solid playoffs he may not get the offers he wants; but the other part of me knows that there are enough dumb GMs to offer him a ton of money to keep him in the NHL.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps have Semin and Backstrom up for contract. Pain is on the horizon.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch. When does Theo come off the books?
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After this season!
Great job by GMGM. Theo comes off this year and Huet has two more years @ about a million more than Theo makes. I bet the Caps start next year with Varlamov and Neuvirth, both on ELC deals so that saves a bit of money.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily we dont have to think about the offseason until late June.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given how he’s playing, he’s either hoping to catch some eyes or he’s happy to be rid of the C. Take your pick.
I like the latter.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping Sexsmith and/or Stalock step up in the AHL this season and look like potential NHL starters. That would make the decision a lot easier.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 25, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s to that.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m really liking Stalock right now. Plus, there’s that whole Brodeur comparison that Corey Schwab did.
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by mymclife on Oct 25, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus side is that he’s got a two year deal at $.500 IIRC. If he can prove to be a decent backup you don’t have to hit the free agent market for a higher-priced backup.
Has to be done with the salary structure the way it is.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 25, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah — I hear that. If we could do that, we’d have kept Boucher.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Varlamov is the next Nabokov, although I think he’ll win more than Nabby because he’s lucky to be on the same team with Ovechkin.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really agree with that, but I can’t really articulate why. I just plain haven’t seen Varly enough.
by cerise on Oct 25, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could be, but he has a ways to go. He has some serious mental lapses still and that’s not a good sign for a goalie. I’d put even money down that Varlamov’s future isn’t even with the Caps because Neuvirth may beat him out. Nabokov is really a high bar to set.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing is..
Nabokov spent quite a few years playing for Dynamo where he matured and won championships. I use to boo him right behind the goal because he played for the rival.
Varlamov might have made jump to NHL too early.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know. Varlamov was pretty awesome his last year in the RSL. He took an over-matched team to the finals so he could handle the pressure and high competition. He spent most of the first year in North America in the AHL and was pretty dominant there as well. At some point you just gotta let the kid see what he can do against the best. Playing him against inferior competition wasn’t going to help him much more.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But RSL is not KHL. Nabokov on the other hand was playing in what used to be the highest league in Russian hockey.
by Ivano27 on Oct 25, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RSL was what preceded the KHL. RSL was the best European league so it’s not like he wasn’t facing the top competition around.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 25, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs