Sharks Gameday: It's Been Awhile
by Mr. Plank on Oct 28, 2009 6:30 AM PDT
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Pound for pound, this is probably the biggest game the Sharks and Kings have played against one another since, well, forever. At least what seems like forever.
Embellishment? Maybe. Then again, maybe not.
Los Angeles rolls into HP Pavilion tonight atop of the Pacific Division, thanks in part to a current four game winning streak that culminated in a 6-2 drubbing of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night. Goaltending has been an issue for the club in the past, but this season it hasn't mattered- despite a sub .900 SV% from both Jonathan Quick and Erik Ersberg, the Kings have managed to put the puck in the net at a 3.67 per game rate, good for third in the NHL.
Enter Anze Kopitar.
Fresh off a seven year $47.6 M dollar extension signed in October of last year, Kopitar has clicked with offseason acquisition Ryan Smyth. The formula is simple-- Smyth bangs in front of the net and uses his body to hold the puck down low, while Kopitar is able to rove between the circles and use his excellent vision to find holes where a wicked wrist shot can be unleashed. The formula is also working-- both find themselves amongst the top ten in the early Art Ross race, with Kopitar's 21 points leading the league.
"It's nice, real nice," the Kings center told Fear The Fin in an interview that obviously never occurred. "I've enjoyed my day in the sun thus far. Even if my complexion doesn't show it."
Any concerns that production may slide as the season progresses? "Sure, of course you think about it. You don't end up looking like a raccoon when you're sleeping well. I like to think I aesthetically represent the average Kings fan. [Forty years of] futility has a way of weighing on you, and insomnia probably isn't all too uncommon amongst the faithful."
Despite some first periods that can be described as anything but faithful, San Jose is coming off a successful East Coast road trip in which they posted a 4-2-0 record, picking up wins against notables such as the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. A regulation win at HP Pavilion tonight would put them back in the Pacific division lead. While not a must-have by any means at this stage of the season, the two organizations will be approaching the game with similar mind-sets. For the Kings, it's a litmus test. For the Sharks, it's an emphasis on traditional divisional roles.
For both, it's an opportunity to make a direct statement. And that's something we haven't been able to say for a long time.
Prediction: Sharks win 5-3. Goals by Marleau (x2), Ferriero, Boyle, and Demers. Frolov goes pointless and subsequently gets traded; Ryan Smyth cries about it because that's just what he does.
Go Sharks.
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Wonder if Seto will be back from his gooch injury?
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I remember reading somewhere that he was doubtful for tonight… but Pavs and Mitchell practiced with the team yesterday so they’re progressing
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by c.perez on Oct 28, 2009 8:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, neither Seto nor Vesce practiced yesterday, so I don’t expect them to be around. However, Seto’s injury seems like something he could just walk back from, so who knows.
Looks like we’ll have to deal with Bust #1 (Couture) and Bust #2 (McGinn) for another night.
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oh god not those two, we're doomed!
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought Petrecki was Bust #2? Or is he exempt because of his awesomeness?
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Fools and Sages
I think the bust comment was exacerbated by this article… (I can’t fu**ing believe I’m linking Garner) so if we go by the same logic…
OMG PETRECKI IZ DA BEZT PLAYA EVA!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
His recent fluff piece on Patty is straight ridiculous, especially considering how anti-Marleau he’s always been.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
He’s just trying to counteract the immense gravitational pull of negative Ray Ratto articles lest we all be destroyed. Little known fact: We do not always revolve around the sun. We actually revolve around Shanghai Dumpling King in San Francisco every weekday from 12-2.
There will be a day when Garner stops taking his meds. Until then, appreciate his help.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Speaking of Patty fluff pieces...
The Sharks homepage recently posted one about our Captain (still our captain in my book).
The guy is such a great teammate that he let Dany Heatley borrow his car when he first got here…
I think the bust comment was exacerbated by this article… (I can’t fu**ing believe I’m linking Garner) so if we go by the same logic…
Just because you relieve some of that cognitive dissonance by acknowledging what you’re doing doesn’t make it right.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Maybe I should take off that link from the sidebar. Out of sight, out of mind. Get you clean man, you gotta get clean.
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It’s like “with all due respect you’re an asshole.”
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 28, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a weird dream last night where Greiss started this game and the next
And Nabby wasn’t hurt or playing badly…………weird
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In what way?
That you are dreaming about Greiss, or the goalie rotation?
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
both.......
Well, more so that Greiss started instead of a healthy Nabby
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
(let’s send Rudy home crying)
:)
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions
“It’s nice, real nice,” the Kings center told Fear The Fin in an interview that obviously never occurred. “I’ve enjoyed my day in the sun thus far. Even if my complexion doesn’t show it.”
Golden… just like his complexion.
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 28, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions
I like him
I think he should probably have a few more early nights though. That or he should come out about being a Zombie.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
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For the Sharks, it’s an emphasis on traditional divisional roles.
i.e. L.A. is supposed to suck?
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 28, 2009 8:41 AM PDT reply actions
Exactly.
I don’t mind the Kings being a good team, or even a great one if it means them kicking the crap out of Anaheim periodically, but the Sharks need to show everyone they’re still top dog in California.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh boy, busy night for me
The Sacramento Kings begin their season at 5 on CSN California then the Sharks play at 7:30 on CSN California.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
lucky, you get a split
Sharks and Warriors both tip-off/faceoff at 7:30. I don’t really care about basketball (or the Warriors) anymore, but some other folks might.
GO SHARKS … IN THE RATINGS BATTLE!!!
CSNBA: Nabby was so good in goal against Minnesota, he could have saved everything but the Oakland Raiders’ season.
whats this game of Baskets and balls?
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s kinda like hockey without sticks, ice, skates, and a penalty box. The puck is orange, hollow, and must be bounced periodically. There’s still a net but it’s smaller and raised above everyone’s heads. Also there is no goalie allowed, apparently “goaltending” is frowned upon.
CSNBA: Nabby was so good in goal against Minnesota, he could have saved everything but the Oakland Raiders’ season.
Yeah, they don’t like checking either, and they got rid of the boards, so the giant orange puck is always flying into the stands. Dumb, huh?
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
And there’s no coaching. I mean, coaches are there, but they are afraid to say anything, lest they get "Sprewelled. And defense, not much of that either
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad, and the 2nd round can be bad on the heart
by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds retarded
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean a sport with no physical violence or goalies
lame sauce
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh and
the tats….don’t forget, lot’s of tats
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
my dad almost named me after Luc Robitaille
so i feel obligated to like the Kings
but GO SHARKS!
Probably cuz few folks are old enough to remember him
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Dave knows what’s up. I had no idea who he was until I checked Wikipedia. Which, coincidentally, turned up this:
He currently serves as a Royal Ambassador for the Kings organization.
You’re right- that stuff does write itself.
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I always felt bad for the guy. He always seemed like an Archie Manning type guy to me (without the stud progeny). No need to pile on.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally a home game
I always look forward to the walk to the Tank. Tonight’s game should be excellent, can’t remember the last time I anticipated a Sharks/Kings game this much.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
Aye- they always play us tight, but this has a different feel about it. Should be a good one.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Think we see Clowe get things going tonight?
It sure would be nice if our highly paid winger was playing like a highly paid winger. Especially with our better winger out, and our tiny little guy out, and…anyways, the best part of the Philly win is it showed that this team does indeed have some scoring depth. Even with Seto and Pavs and Vesce out, we still won 4-1. Its a comforting feeling, lets hope they keep it up.
Sadly, I won’t be at the game tonight in person, just in spirit. Friday night, though. Its on!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions
OMG! Frazer McLaren on Oldies 98.9 tomorrow at 7:30am!
Don’t even pretend you guys aren’t interested.
http://www.sharksahl.com/story.asp?story_id=1816
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
“The winner of tomorrows show will go on to the second round of our competition- ‘Are You Smarter Than A Fourth Grader Who Just Sustained A Tetherball Related Concussion.’”
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 28, 2009 3:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Just to let ya'll know...
I will be getting off my lazy ass tonight and sending those tickets.
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that reminds me … when do you need $$ for the buttons??
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
We need to figure out the design, first. Then I’ll let you know.
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yeah sorry
back on all that. the trainer course really filled my summer up like nobody’s business.
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And to think you and I were really excited about this over gchat two months ago. You’re letting us down here, and now making excuses? Shameful.
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I know, I suck
just don’t lock me in the dark room again. That place smells funny. Like feet.
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dark rooms can be fun tho … when not alone … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t even trying to go in that direction, but thanks guys :P
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anytime! :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course, we’d expect nothing less
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad, and the 2nd round can be bad on the heart
by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
concerned
at the very least
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Your mind is constantly in the gutter. It has set up a cardboard box, got some bean cans, and has set up a permanent residence.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
does it also have a bar of soap?
/largely unknown Jody Shelley reference
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In reference to the one thing Jody Shelley would take with him to a desert island?
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
3 things
and yes
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Sharks Practices
Anyone know if the Sharks are holding open practices? And are they free to get in?
by SharksFanTillDeath on Oct 28, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
Yes, the Sharks hold open practices. And yes, they are free to get in. They have been historically at least.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Should be open
Head over to Sharks ice for them and worst case grab a pizza and beer at Stanleys.
Might be able to watch practice and eat pizza, who knows.
Awesome idea
what time do they usually practice?
by SharksFanTillDeath on Oct 28, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
According to Rich Hammond, it looks like Setoguchi, Pavelski, Mitchell, and someone named Ryan Vescean are out tonight. Also, why does Ryane Clowe have “e’s” thrown in at the end of his first and last names? Is he a Beowulf character or something?
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Clowe’s from Newfoundland. It’s like the Alabama of Canada, or so Canadians say.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
Wait Wait
What is Saskatchewan then?
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HAHAHA
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 28, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh so very rec'd
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by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
yea some douche already fanshotted it.
and then bragged about it here. haha
I shouldn't have said anything.
by perkins.kit on Oct 28, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
An encouraging quote from Clowe there...
My role is to get to the net. That’s what I’ve been trying to do, and hopefully I can get one of those pucks that’s just laying there and tap it in.
That’s what we’ve been yelling for you to do all season!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My role is to get to the net. That’s what I’ve been trying to do
TRY HARDER!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
What a trooper. A left winger down in Worcester might mean Brandon Mashinter?
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A great way to endear yourself to your future teammates.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
It got worse at a party that night:
Mashinter: “…she was really nice, and I told her I was Mashinter.”
Boyle: (walks up) “That’s my wife you’re talking about you son of a bitch. Mash into her? How dare you say that!”
Mashinter: “Mashinter? I hardly know her!”
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
/facepalm
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by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Sucks to have 2 top 6 guys out, and one not performing.
That is a thin-ass lineup.
However, at least it’s encouraging that the Sharks are still 7-4-1 after that hell of a trip considering all the injuries. They are definitely a tougher team now than they were last year.
I was wondering what was up with Boyle’s shot…
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Gotta say, with the number of top guys injured, Clowe in a massive slump, plus all the new guys coming in (some that came with only a week of training camp left), the fact that the Sharks are doing this well is a very good sign. Shows more tenacity, especially because they keep having to come from behind almost every damn game. Yeah, first periods suck, and they’ve occasionally let their foot off the gas, but they’ve shown the drive to battle back.
"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
Bust
Why the hell is Couture on the 4th line and Nichol on the 3rd? That makes no sense, put him on the 3rd line with McGinn and Ortmeyer.
I whined about this on WTC as well
Agreed. Not sure what McLellan expects out of Couture in a fourth line role. He’s a playmaker, and setting Shelley or Staubitz up is just as likely to result in a puck off the glass than a shot on net.
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I'm trying to imagine
If Joe was a rookie and starting in the NHL and they lined him up with Jody and Brad… It could be 20 games before he manages a point.
Like I said at WTC, I think it’s a product of wanting to play Nichol more and play Shelley and Staubitz less. One center has to toil on that line, and since Nichol has shown that he’s a contributing part of this team, it’s on Couture to produce and knock Nichol back down.
It’s not the best situation for his long term success, though.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
Clowe likely to start tonight on Thornton-Heatley line
If he can’t score on that line….well, something’s wrong
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad, and the 2nd round can be bad on the heart
by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
that he is
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
damn our depth is hurting right now
i thought Pavelski and Mitchell would be back after the road trip?
i'll be at the tank
for my first game of the year.
sec 227
any FTF folks who’ll be at the game?
Go Sharks!
Where hockey injuries in San Diego are thumb blisters from playing too much NHL 09
I'll be there
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 28, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Ummm
Did I not see the announcement, or are the Sharks actually 5th in the EASTERN conference?
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funny! didn’t even catch that
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
MeThinksSports where the only semi-good thing is the poll...
by serrapadre716 on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
ZOMG!
I copy and paste the HTML code from the previous game, which explains the mix up.
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll fix it when I get home or TCY can if he sees this.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 28, 2009 3:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We're so good we play in both conferences.
I predict a Sharks vs. San Jose stanley cup series this year. Also, we’ll have three regular season banners to hang next year: President’s Cup, Western Conference Regular Season champs, and Eastern Conference Regular season champs. Take that Detroit!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Oh god its so funny, because its true
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
something's wrong
they forgot to include the new york rangers
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by serrapadre716 on Oct 28, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
“Prediction: Sharks win 5-3. Goals by Marleau (x2), Ferriero, Boyle, and Demers. Frolov goes pointless and subsequently gets traded; Ryan Smyth cries about it because that’s just what he does.”
EDIT
Prediction: Sharks win 5-3. Goals by Malhotra, Malhotra, Malhotra, Heatley, and Malhotra. Smyth sucks on Anze’s weiner, because that’s what he does.
SHARKS KEEP SHIT TOUGH AND DO THINGS HARD!
keep shit tough. do things hard.
Halloween inspired Sharks logo!
Wanted to pimp my g/f’s crafty pumpkin artwork on the site but didnt feel like making a fanpost… Anyone else doing anything sharks related for Halloween?
by SharksFanTillDeath on Oct 28, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Nicely done!
FTW!
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by workthecycle on Oct 28, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
Wish I did Halloween, that’d be the one to do.
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 28, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
there's the perfect reason to do Halloween
cutting a hollow gourd into the shark of the Sharks logo. Bound to scare away just a few of those 2nd round demons!
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right now
I am trying to decide: Shark type dude or this cool drawing I did to represent the Wings this year. It’s like if Cthulhu and Zoidberg had kids. As gross as the idea of Zoidberg mating is, that’s the best way to describe it.
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Crap!
Ok so what did I miss? Is the game on?! Oh thats right, the big eastern conference road trip is over.
Sacramento sucks tonight. Here’s to the Sharks kicking some ass.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
And that’s surprising because…?
"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
True. I just gathered from the fact that you decided to point out that they sucked that it was surprising. Otherwise, it could have easily been, “Sacramento played tonight. Here’s to the Sharks kicking some ass.”
"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
Ohhhh...
You meant the Kings. I thought you meant the city in general. Both are applicable after all.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Hey man
I live in this city and I think it’s Fucking great.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Sacramento???
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
well we all have to grow up somewhere … :)
(wondering if I"m getting a “screw you” as well … and if so, can I take that literally or not)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah you can
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Sorry
4 years at UC Davis left me with very little love for Sacramento
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
We'll STOMP 'em in the mud
Their Green will turn to blood
In our hour of VICTORY!!!
Go Ags!
But more importantly
GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
comfortbility
even I know that’s not real word Drew
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GO SHARKS!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
sorry … have it on tv … so don’t know if the streams are working or not
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
why???
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Team Teal's supposed to have it...
but Mr. Potatoes seems to be AFK. I’ll be relying on the play-by-play here.
"I watch the Wings a lot," says Thornton. "They're the NHL's second-best team."
by Quid Pro Clowe on Oct 28, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
"I watch the Wings a lot," says Thornton. "They're the NHL's second-best team."
by Quid Pro Clowe on Oct 28, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick is 11 years younger than Nabby?
Damn, forget about Nabby, I feel damn old. Nabby’s Calder season seems so far away.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
Grant Fucking Napear
I had to once had to sit next to you at a niners game over a decade ago, I have almost forgiven you for being an overall east coast fellating NEW YORK DOUCHEBAG! SHUT THE FUCK SHUT THE FUCK UP, kill the Kings post game and let me watch a WINNER YOU ARROGANT FUCK! I WILL BLOW MY BRAINS OUT IF I HAVE TO LISTEN TO ANOTHER SECOND OF YOU! I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU! GO KILL YOURSELF!
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wow!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason, a link to 4chan in your sig seems oddly appropriate.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 28, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You have failed
It is a link to 420chan, NOT 4chan, learn to read
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Idiot.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The captain
he is knowledge.
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Hey dude
Calm down and change your channel to CSN +. I live in Sacramento and the Sharks get pushed to CSN + when the Kings are playing.
Besides the Kings postgame should almost be over.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
If I had another 50$ a month
I’d have CSN plus too
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nope … that’s what I’m watching the game on
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They got rid of it for CSNBA
But CSNCA got it thanks to the inevitable Kings/Sharks conflicts.
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For a moment there, I thought you were KeepMarleau.
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seriously huh?
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn
I got so caught up in that fool, that I didn’t even see that the Sharks are now on the PK.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
re: Nichol's shot
Obviously it was deflected, but does anyone remember when Semenov put one in the netting last season off the rush? No deflection on that one.
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None of you
Have had to listen to that man IN PERSON when you were 8 years old, as he said “Joe Montana is a dirty stinking Jew, I hope he gets AIDS so the Giants can finally win the super bowl.” The man is an ASSHOLE.
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You need to upgrade
to one of them TVs with 2 channels.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey man
I’m with you. I’m a Kings fan and live in Sacramento. Napear is a douche. But save this rant for Ziller and Sactown Royalty.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Ourblog Saviorvillage idiot is here!
Fixed.
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You knew I was kidding right?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha of course. I can smell sarcasm from a mile away.
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There’s gotta be a David Caruso “like a shark smells blood in the water” joke in there but I’m too fucked up to put it together right now.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
OH
I smell blood. 49er16, make sure you listening to Carmichael Dave after the game, cause the fury is gonna be unleashed
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Slow start, probably.
They haven’t done much of note aside from the penalty kill. What’s there to discuss?
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Hope not
I’m here!
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nope … quiet over there
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
YAY Finally
The game is on CSN Cali!
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speaking of b-ball,
the Warriors also open tonight on CSN-BA.
…
crickets
….
What do the Golden State Warriors and Billy Granham have in common?
They can both make 20,000 people stand up and yell “Jesus Christ!”
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Ugh what makes me angry is
Channel 10 here used to cover the Kings games! What happened to their contract, that was a BROADCAST contract!?
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epic reference
to the NHL “room service” commercial
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OVECHKIN!!!
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As I listen to this game online
All I hear is “and a great save by Nabakov”
I would think the Sharks would be looking to pound the Kings tonight and show them they are still the team to beat in our division
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Kings have been all over San Jose on the forecheck. Their forwards are doing a good job of pinching off the clears up the boards.
They’re getting pretty deep and aggressive in the zone though, so if San Jose can hit that breakout pass to the middle of the ice they should get some good rushes going the other way. That’s one benefit to a slow start— sometimes teams will get stars in their eyes and overload below the circles.
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Why aren’t you coaching? I learn something new everyday from you.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
He's from Minny
they’re “The State of Hockey” even our own “backchecking foward” knows much more than us.
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I think he's holding out for an opening for head coach of the Swedish Women's U21 team
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At least the practices will be.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s what we call “off ice training.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Conditioning is important
Must be limber to be good
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Only when he has to "discipline" them
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Damn Elvis
They sure as hell aint getting this “coverage” at hockey night in canada!
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Specialist question,,,
Does anyone know why I can’t watch the Team Teal Channel feed in full screen? Whenever I try it the feed pauses, and I’m starting to get fucked off because I didn’t drag myself out of bed to watch this game in a tiny, tiny screen. Any ideas or options for another place to find the game live online? Cheers in advance…
Ah, that's better...
Thank you my friend, you’ve just prevented me throwing my girlfriend’s laptop at the wall!
Oh look, PP. Go Sharks!
England
is too small an island to escape the wrath of angry girlfriend, and unless you flee to china or Russia, the rest of europe may be too small as well!
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No goals for Logan Couture
BUST! CALL UP NICK PETRECKI!
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We can see why
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we??
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Even you can see the temptation!
You understand the male mind
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PP!!
come on Sharks!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
PP Time
Means GIN TIME!
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ugh can the Sharks pls get control of this game!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
on an added note, did the Sharks not see the FTF prediction that they win and the BoC prediction that the Kings lose???
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
First blog prediction I ever seen
that has their own team losing.
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oh yes! Kings penalty!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
As a possible starter to team Canada?
Dude is one of the top 5 defensemen in the league so far! DURRRR
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That’s a bit of a soft call. I hate when the far ref makes those calls.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
we all do
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice submarine impression Ortmeyer
But at least the Kings’ PP is wiped out
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“bleeding happens in hockey but it is not tolerated. You must stop bleeding now” Man, that is almost a classic!
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Good entry by Boyle
The Sharks have been missing that lately. Positive sign we hope?
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That was the problem late last year
Sharks couldn’t enter the zone, even on a PP.
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Amazing they won the President’s trophy, isn’t it?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It is considering how bad things were at the end of the year. Lots of injuries though.
Just shows how good the start was. I think at one point they were 27-3-4 or something ridiculous.
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Home scheduling
They also built a lot of that cushion on the strength of teams who played Anaheim the night before and flying in late on back to backs.
That’s why I take this roadtrip as a success. Lotsa travel. Some adversity. Quality bounceback. If they can sustain that, I’ll settle for some trophy other than the President’s.
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Agreed.
If they can come out and be in the top six of the West after November I’ll be really happy. December and January are pretty cushy and they only travel outside the state once in January. Once! Two of those games are in LA, and one in Phoenix.
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Yeah, I was mostly just busting balls and pointing out that 25 teams in the league would love to have the Sharks’ “problems.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I can’t smell sarcasm a mile away.
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It’s probably me. I’ve been heavily medicated for like 3 days now.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not as fun when it’s prescribed, that’s for sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
tsk tsk children!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
What? I said mine was legal.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
OHHHHHHHHHHH!
I thought you were a Caps fan in DC, and I thought you could only get legal green in Cali?
CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!
No, no, no. I’m not talking about that. I’m legally being prescribed pills for pain right now.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the heads up.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
like listening to my boys talk to each other
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
No Doubt
But man, we’re selfish. WE WANT IT ALL!!
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Nom nom nom, victory tastes good, nom nom nom…
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Oh dear god
That lady on the intermission report is freaking HORRIBLE!
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Looks like CSN-CA wanted to appeal to female viewers a bit with that new cam…
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I missed it … did it zoom down?? or something?
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
IDK723
Have you changed your picture to a white slab with a mark in the corner, or is your photo not working?
CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!
And the Yankees just lost Game one of the World Series. Cliff Lee dominated in this game for the Phillies.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Top 2 Lines
1 Shot by Benn Ferrerio, shots 13-5 for LA.
Yeah, that’s just bad.
Nabby for President!
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GO SHARKS!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Go Sharks!!!!
We have the Sharks had problems with the Kings this year?
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Marleau is a beautiful man. Nice feed by Blake there.
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Just a tad. Matt Greene took him from the dot to the boards without pivoting to look for the puck. Looks like the Ducks out there.
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Yeah, I don’t really mind it if it goes both ways. San Jose hasn’t learned how to do that though. Maybe I’m just biased, but do they ever run interference? I can’t think of anyone but Blake who does it effectively.
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All I want is in-game consistency, but it’s even difficult to get that. I could live with that Greene play as long as they don’t call that when SJS tries it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Douglas Murray
“Can’t make anything happen… and then he knocks Handzus down”
Classic
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I'm here now
Back from a lecture where this woman showed a video that talked about how great UCLA was and and how bad USC was. I go to USC. You couldn’t hear the video over the booing.
Anyways, GO SHARKS!
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She's right
Well UCLA is in a better location and better campus. And they play in the better football stadium. And I could go on about what’s wrong with U$C.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
The only thing that is wrong with U$C
is that the poor people cannot go there. /sarcasm
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I wasn't going to go there
But yeah. We don’t call that school University of Spoiled Children for no reason.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Comments like that piss me off
Out of my entire 8 person suite, I’m the only one who has to pay full tuition. For everyone else, it’s actually cheaper than all the public universities. One girl is only paying $500 per semester.
Yeah, their initial tuition is steep, but there are so many scholarship and grant opportunities that few people actually pay the full price.
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Fools and Sages
How good has Malhotra been lately? Nice little delay to wait for the forwards driving to the net, and good rip later on in that shift. Good man.
It’s a bummer we only have him (likely) for a year.
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Yeah, I don’t know how many Don Waddell contracts he’ll turn down. His agent must have been pissed. I can’t see him getting that offer again.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Huskins and Demers
They got pinned, but for the most part, kept the Kings outside. Would like to see more forward support. But decent showing for them.
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I think opposing teams M.O. from here on out is going to be work the cycle down low. The Sharks have had a lot of trouble with that thus far this season.
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DUDE
DOUGLAS MURRAY
Puckhandler extraordinaire
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FUCK!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
poop
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you live
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m carving pumpkins and my Frankenstein’s monster one took longer than I had anticipated.
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BOO
"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
Yeah, too much time down low
Plank’s analysis is solid again.
Damn you Plank!
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I said Frolov wasn’t going to score tonight in the prediction either.
Self loathing is at an all-time high.
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He must've had
THE GLOVE OF DOOOOOOOOOOOOM
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Vlasic definitely isn’t the first guy I’d pass to when I’m on a 3-on-2. I know, I know, there wasn’t exactly anyone else open, but still. His slapshot is kind of really pathetic.
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Fools and Sages
Much of his game this season has been pathetic
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Good chances for the Sharks
Maybe that LA goal was a wakeup call. Can’t believe Heatly missed that one-timer.
I don't know
any fast food placed that serve calamari. But man, now I want calamari, you nunchuck flailing ass!
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Fried Chicken is always good
Just pretend it’s fried squid
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Popeyes?
I’m a fan
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I prefer...
…SmokeEaters (formerly University Chicken) in downtown SJ. Great chicken fingers and wings.
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Yes, it was tough
Thank god for Murder Burger (or meal plans. I liked dorm food!)
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Ah
Ever heard of J&J Auto Service, it’s our family’s auto shop and is less than 500 feet from Murder Burger
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I can picture it
Forgot the name. I’m an ‘04 graduate, and I’ve only been back sparingly
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I am the only person who doesn't like Smoke Eaters
I prefer Wing Stop
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Haven't had them yet
but I’ve been meaning to try them out.
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Lotta people I know prefer BW3.
But given that Wing Stop is a mile from me, and BW3 is 45 miles, I prefer Wing Stop.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
It’s called BW3 because there was some other W in their name that they dropped because they don’t make whatever the W was anymore
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Waterydiarrhea?
/kidding, I like Wild Wings
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I wasn't really impressed by Smoke Eaters
and have yet to try Wing Stop.
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Can the Sharks pls score … and then again to win
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
I vote for the Sharks scoring 10 goals.
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Fools and Sages
PATTY!!!!
"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
GOAL!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
Frolov v. Marleau: Battle of the Scapegoats
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
WHOOO
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OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!!
I’m a little turned on right now!
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damn that was sweet too!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
Patty!
My beer trick worked again!!!!! I got up to grab a Coors Light, like I did against the Flyers and when I sat down the Sharks scored.
I will now shotgun this beer and grad another.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Dude me too.
Lets do it together. Ready? One. Two. Three!
How about the change of gears around the D?
Holy crap! What a move!
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Wow, Patty has double digits in goals just 13 games into the season. Freaking amazing.
"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
I never pegged him for the contract year type.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahhh! Patty contract! Do not mention do not mention!
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Lalalalalalalala
(with fingers in ears)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, the fact that Pavs has been out for so long he has less leverage this year, meaning that he probably won’t get as big of a contract, leaving more money for Patty! /optimism
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Fools and Sages
He's not
I can’t find the link right now, but stats-wise Marleau is one of the few players that traditionally doesn’t do better in contract years.
He’s just that awesome.
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Fools and Sages
I’m not really saying that. He’s an awesome player, probably my favorite non-Cap, definitely on the short list.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I know you're not
I just remembered that I read this report about how Patty was one of the few players that didn’t have the contract year stigma, and decided to share the knowledge.
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Fools and Sages
Gotcha. I’ve whipped out that “Patty in the Playoffs” post from this site on several occasions. Dude get a bum rap!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s really unfair. He gets tossed under the bus so often by the fanbase I think we’re (FTF as a general whole) the only one even watching the games anymore.
It might have to do with the fact he jumped over a point shot against Dallas two postseasons ago. Admittedly, that was hard to get over.
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Would that be the same post-season where he got up from two ridiculously brutal hits and helped the team win the series? I know I’m preaching to the choir, it just makes no sense to me. How many guys in the league can play all 3 forward positions, ES, PK, PP and skate like the wind?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, that would be the same postseason.
And yes, you can probably count those guys on one hand. Keep preaching baby!
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Or maybe...
I’ll help sandbag him. The Caps will need another top 2 line C next year…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Good followup shift by line 1
Clowe in particular looked good, he got involved and made things happen.
Good signs!
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And there’s the Ryan Smyth injury we all knew was coming eventually.
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Just like the Marion Gaborik injury. More of a question of “when” rather than “if.”
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Fools and Sages
Any update on the Gaborik injury? I knew he missed practice but didn’t see anything else today.
Damn shame too— he’s on one of my fantasy teams. I run that one like Glen Sather. Real loose and risky.
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He’s questionable for the Wild game on Friday, which means that he’s missing any game between now and then.
And I put Gaborik on my “do not draft” list. Way too risky for me (says the girl with Ellis and Niemi as her two starting goalies).
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Fools and Sages
Yeah
I learned that one last season. He was my first round pick.
I am so, so sorry.
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Fools and Sages
Believe it or not, I actually finished in second place last year. It took a lot of waiver work and even more luck, but I somehow pulled it off.
Nice. I’m currently 15th or so in the FTF 2 league. In my two person league, I’m first (I got 6 goals from my starters so far tonight!).
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Fools and Sages
Was that one on Yahoo?
I must have just missed it. Maybe I’ll join in next year.
He missed tonight.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. I’ll try not to shoot the messenger.
click
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Who can Brown get hit by for you?
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by ElvisVF101 on Oct 28, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think it was Dustin Brown
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See Elvis’ comment— Dustin Brown.
If he and Murray collided head on at full speed the world would likely end.
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No
That would be if Chuck Norris tried to roundhouse Douglas Murray
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Douglas Murray has never received an apology
“Sorry” is hard to say when all your teeth have been knocked out.
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by ElvisVF101 on Oct 28, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What if Murray, Brown, and Clutterbuck all collided simultaneously? Would that create a new universe?
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Fools and Sages
Crankbucks
Venti SMocha
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I know I’ve only been watching for about half a period, but Vlasic hasn’t been looking too good. Maybe his finger is broken too.
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Fools and Sages
He had a confidence tear in the playoffs last season. Been playing on it all summer and it hasn’t healed properly.
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Dude took his Pickle Spears WAAAAAAY to seriously
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Yeah, he’s more baby dill than anything right now.
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Dil Pickles?
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Fools and Sages
Just got back home in time to see Marleau score! Yay! Guess I need to be better at planning my time around Sharks games, since they were awful while I wasn’t in my house and only had the radio to tell me what’s up. Let’s hope the Sharks own the 3rd!
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I don't watch pre-game shows
I stick with FTF, where, after a few beers, even Plank looks good
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Desperation
It’s really the best solution
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Come on Plank
After a few Natty Lights you start looking real good.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
After a few Natty Lights I’m probably trying to fight someone, actually.
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We're hockey guys
That does it for us
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what bout us non-guys?
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
You're hockey gals
If it works for Robin Scherbatsky…
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http://forum.canucks.com/index.php?showtopic=212675&st=20&p=6353812&#entry6353812
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We've gone two whole periods without any references to Jarret Stoll and Rachel Hunter
Is this a good thing?
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Nice. Glad I could help.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
JODY SHELLEY
FACEOFF MACHINE!!!
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HAHAHA
He’s 100% on his faceoffs! Put him in for all of them!
I was going to say
He has politician hair
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God that would have been a pretty play from end to end. G’damn!
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I would feel less stressed if we were a few goals ahead
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
I'd like for this game to be won by the Sharks before OT is needed
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Man, Ortmeyer!
Great play by Johnson
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Manny would have finished that.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You gotta let Manny be Manny
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I’ve been really surprised by the third line this year. Ever since that Caps game they’ve done a damn good job of generating scoring opportunities and putting pucks in the net as well.
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They dominated that Flyers game, and they’ve been sharp tonight as well.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Hip check
Are you watching Steve Ott?
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Since you mentioned Ott
I absolutely hate “hip checks” when the checker is skating forward. All hip checks should be delivered skating backwards. I can’t understand why the NHL doesn’t outlaw those bush league Steve Ott hits.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
In that instance, it should be a body check.
Kyle Maclaren knew how to do it.
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His yellow visor started white— it gained it’s yellow shade after years of making opposing forwards piss their pants.
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But when you duck your shoulder into the hit like Ott does, and Darcy Tucker does, it’s not because of the physics of your approach. You can skate forward and put your shoulder into their chest. Those chickenshit agitators are afraid of getting run over like Adrian Peterson on that Steelers CB this weekend. Either throw the hit like a man or don’t throw it.
/rant over
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I concur. They’ll never admit it, and their fans will deny it, but they’re going for knees, groins and any other week spots.
Little guys can deliver hits (and Ott and Tucker aren’t exactly SMALL). Ott, Tucker and they like just sometimes choose not to. I understand Ott’s passionate defenders because there are times he WILL do it. Then he goes for the bush league stuff. Baffling.
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Yeah Ott throws just enough clean checks and fights just enough that you can’t call him a blanket cheap shot artist or say he won’t answer the bell. But after watching him enough nobody can convince me that he isn’t out there trying to injure people.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Kent Huskins
Just got reminded why he’s not supposed to rush the puck.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
Is it just me.........
……….or do the Sharks go through times when they seem disinterested.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
Nope, it's not just you
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I think we call that
the playoffs…
Okay, no, bitterness aside, I feel like every team has on and off days, though we may be more inconsistent than most.
Consistently inconsistent
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Given the earlier 4 on 4 action
I would really not like to go to OT.
GOAL FOR THE SHARKS PLEASE?
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Have we seen the 4th line this period?
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I have not. I don’t remember them all too much besides a shift in the second.
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I guess, to be fair, we haven't seen LAs 4th line either.
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Sharks need more goals
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Kings need fewer
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A little trust would be nice from McLellan, but I see where he’s coming from. No one’s going to fight (Shelley) and you can make the case that they’re not strong defensively (no way they get put out there for a defensive zone draw).
And like Elvis said, Murray hasn’t put his fourth line out there. No need to throw them out and risk giving up an opportunity.
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Whichs begs the question
why are you wasting a roster spot on a guy you don’t trust? The Flyers tried to play Cote against the Caps last night, even though the Caps don’t have an enforcer. Cote ended up playing 3 minutes. All game.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
How many teams use their 4th line in the 3rd period of a tied game?
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet most teams use their 3rd. The 4th probably varies from team to team. There are quite a few teams that have PK specialists on their 4th line so they aren’t afraid to use them.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The point being that I don’t think its a waste to have some bruisers on the 4th line who chew up minutes early in the game so the scoring players are fresher later in the game. And I don’t think its a waste of space to have a guy to throw in against teams who things get chippy with to keep things a little more honest, at least. Also, the Sharks have some injuries. I’m sure players like Shelley would be scratched a little more if we had more healthy depth right now.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I can buy the point about giving your 4th line minutes early in the period and then loading up on the guns late. I just don’t buy the value of an enforcer in today’s NHL. If you have a bunch of guys that are tough and willing to drop the mitts with hockey players I think that’s fine. You don’t need one Tough Guy.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I've tried to defend Jody Shelley at various times
Fact of the matter is, he IS a heavyweight. I think a lot of the fanbase here thinks Brad Staubitz or a guy like Frazer McClaren make him redundant, but it’s nice to have a legit guy like Shelley who is capable of stepping up to a Brashear or a Parros or a Laraque. Staubitz and McClaren are still Middleweights.
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Right, but what are Brashear and Parros really going to do if you don’t have Shelley? They can’t make anyone fight them, and they aren’t very good hockey players. If they tried to force a fight they’ll just put their team SH so I don’t know why they exist. I suspect it’s more a matter of inertia than actual contribution to the game of hockey.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I supose the argument is
If they are out there unchecked, they’ll just pound on your team. It’s nuclear weaponry. The threat is what keeps things in line.
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The problem is that they just pound on the other goon. There’s no accountability for the player who initially “stepped over the line.”
How does that make player X less likely to take a run at your star? I’m not sure that it really does with the instigator penalty in effect.
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Right. How many times has Matt Cooke fought? He doesn’t, but he’s the guy running the talent. Then the two goons meet and fight, but Cooke didn’t pay any price.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
They keep the other team in check.
If they play rough with the top lines, the enforcer says, hey don’t play like that or I’m after you.
/brief explanation OT hockey ya know
Yeah I got ya. I’ve just watched Brashear on the Caps for a couple years and everyone always says “he’s one of the toughtest guys around” but he never deters anything. I just don’t see a difference with or without him.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair point
I’m still a fan of Shelley because he does spark the team when he fights. No offense, but I thought Brashear was an arrogant jerk who mostly fought for himself. I still believe Shelley fights FOR the team.
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I’m not sure what the difference really is. I don’t think Brash likes fighting anymore but he does it when he has to because it’s the only way he has a job. Fights do spark the team, but the Caps got just as much spark from Matt Bradley fighting as they did from Brash.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's very subjective
Maybe it’s just me being a homer. But you’re right. Our other fighters provide pop as well.
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I don’t think it’s a homer thing. Everyone loves their enforcer. It’s a matter of whether you think you need one or not; that has nothing to do with who your guy is. After watching the Caps play with “one of the best in the business” for a few years now I just don’t think it matters. The turning point was a game against the Flyers. Brash was out (because he got knocked out by Wade Belak the day before) and everyone was afraid the Flyers were going to take liberties. The Caps won (a very exciting) 2-1 game. The Flyers couldn’t afford to take liberties; not because of Brash or an enforcer, but because it was a close game and they knew the Caps PP could burn them. So far this season the Caps have no enforcer and I don’t think it’s mattered at all.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
McLaren will make Shelley redundant next season, when Shelley’s contract is up, methinks.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Eeek
Vlasic does not look comfortable with the puck at the point
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Also
If you’re going to stand up for Dan Boyle, do MORE than tap the guy with your stick!
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Boyle not happy
You won’t like Boyle when he’s not happy.
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I wouldn’t be happy if I got cross checked in the face either, lol.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't liked most of his plays
He’s playing soft and timid.
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Do you guys think Clowe is injured?
I can’t think of any other reason the guy could be so ineffective so far.
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I'm sticking with Jamie Baker's take
It’s not physical. It’s mental. He’s playing slow and getting caught watching too many plays. He’s overthinking. He needs to simplify
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Sticking with Jamie Baker’s take is always a solid route to take. I really need to catch the radio feeds more often.
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Bakes is awesome, yes
Maybe he needs to personally sit down with Clowe and tell him that.
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How Nabby didn't get called for holding the stick...
yeesh
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One more good rush
GO BOYS!
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Wow Clowe…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions
There is Ryane Clowe's season in a nutshell
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Tonight was the absolute antithesis of two weeks ago. What a slow game.
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Win or lose...
I really hate the shootout.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
Its the closest thing to arbitrarily awarding a 2nd point that they can find. I mean, if things arent set after actual hockey has finished, then keep it a tie.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Its the closest thing to arbitrarily awarding a 2nd point that they can find. I mean, if things arent set after actual hockey has finished, then keep it a tie.
This. I don’t mind watching them persay, but damn, don’t divvy out standings points based off of it. A couple wins or losses in a skills competition can be the difference between a playoff berth or not.
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Now that there is a shootout
They can do away with the extra point. It was a good incentive to keep going for it. The shootout makes in unncessary
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And go to 10 minutes of 4 on 4. I’d bet most games don’t get through 10 minutes like that tied.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I like this idea.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll be around. (He)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Well played sir…er, ma’am…er, whatever. Well played.
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Anybody want to see Clowe get the nod here along with Marleau and Boyle? We’ve picked up a point, let’s see if we can get him going for later this year.
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It's a simple thing. Put the puck in the net with a move.
Perfect thing for him
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Clang…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
damn :(
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Oof he had him.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Wow
What a save
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We are awful at the shootout…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
this is not good
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
That was a real slick shot by Heater.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
yes ! still tied!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Oh thank god…
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
I can’t breath!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Ooooh Benn
I like
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Well
Not so much anymore
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puck sticking a bit for everyone?
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Lights out goaltender is LIGHTS OUT!!!
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YES!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
Fuck yes Clowe. Hope that gets you going baby.
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It’s so nice to see him finally figure it out!
by CenCalSharksFan on Oct 28, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
SHARKS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
SHARKS WIN!!!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
Who's your Nabby?
He’s your Nabby!
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SHARKS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by 49er16 on Oct 28, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
fantastic!
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by princessminako on Oct 28, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone vote
After each Sharks win, which one should I use.
The Big Lebowski, Colbert, or the Dancing kids?
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randomize it
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LEBOWSKI!!!!!!!!!
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by workthecycle on Oct 29, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
“we didn’t have a very good first, but that’s to be expected of the Sharks this season” is what he should have said … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 28, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
as long as we win
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 28, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Not in any reputable fantasy league.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 28, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
SHARKS WIN!!
I missed the last period/OT/shootout winning a free pizza party with my floor. I wrapped toilet paper around myself to look like a mummy, and then awkwardly danced to Thriller. I think it was a fair substitution, especially because it seems like the parts I missed weren’t anything special.
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Dear Joe Thornton
Maybe you should lobby for shootouts to let you behind the net. I’d like to tell you that your SO move was terrible, but you didn’t make any f*cking moves. WHathefrenchtoast?
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Oct 28, 2009 11:29 PM PDT reply actions
Nabby
like a wall.
I liked Logan Couture’s work on the 4th line. They had a few chances and even got good cycle going in the 2nd.
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