Open Thread 2: Sharks vs. Kings
by idunno723 on Oct 6, 2009 8:29 PM PDT
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(Photo Credits to that OdinMercer dude at Five for Howling)
Sharks down 1-0 heading into the second period. FTF provides second period luck with new thread mojo because the other one was gross.
LET'S GO SHARKS (AND SCORES SOME GOALS MORE THEN THE OTHER TEAM IN ORDER TO WIN THE GAME! filler) GO SHARKS GO SHARKS GO SHARKS GO SHARKS GO SHARKS A LOT 3 more words....
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Sixth
I knew it!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
that is quite the subtle snub by Odin there…
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GO SHARKS!!
Hopefully this thread has more Sharks goals in it.
"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
a jinx is this post
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I'm sorry
I’ll go cry in a corner over there…
"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
BOOO
"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
Sounded like Randy was surprised that Huskins blocked the shot, lol
"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
As much as I enjoy conversing with you wonderful people...
Bad things are happening when I’m in here so I’m going to go do some teacher things and hope the game gets better when I’m not here.
Giguere surrenders a weak 5-hole goal
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Oct 6, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hey, and Edmonton just netted the equalizer vs Dallas
Now 4-4 with 13min left
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Oct 6, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Sharks are having problems passing to players in white sweaters.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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They’re doing just fine passing to players in black sweaters, however.
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Fools and Sages
Score a damn goal Sharks
Please don’t get shutout by Quick and the Kings
SJ also currently being outshot 18-15
I'm a happy seal
Agh, nice chance for Marleau. Freaking Quick.
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Fools and Sages
sad times!
Try it again, Patty! Try it again!
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Sharks Goal Time
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Conflicting information time
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He first said the Sharks were on a PK, and then he said the Sharks would go on the power play.
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Fools and Sages
looks like we'll need to do the same...
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 6, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK FUCK FUCK
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uh … what’s going on with the Sharks? … teams we should be playing good against … we aren’t!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
I'll say it again
The Kings are better this year!
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and the Avs???
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Sakic’s right nut.
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also better
they didn’t just beat the Sharks
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I am now extremely glad I did not spend the $7.50 to go to this game.
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Fools and Sages
FUCK!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK
Greiss time…
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Fools and Sages
Epic Nabby fail there...
This team blows.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
man, you guys are on the shitting train early this year. It’s GAME 3!
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I know Nabby-Haters aren't the most popular around here
but I have to say, whatever the defensive errors may be, it’s been really getting a little frustrating seeing him outplayed by the opposing goaltender on a daily basis for a while now.
only one goal was his fault
the rest are on the guys in front of him.
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that
is only for clarification. Otherwise, I understand where you’re coming from.
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it's game 3!
call me at game 50, and I;ll probably agree.
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but this isn't last season
I don’t judge them based off what they did last year because it was a different group of guys. And to not find fault with the rest of the team would be short sighted. I know where you’re coming from, but Nabby can’t save them from themselves. believe me, I call him on playing poorly when he does, and on the 4th goal, he did.
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well all I'm saying
is apparently Quick can save them from themselves, and I’m getting fed up with seeing that happen to the Sharks so frequently
and all I am saying is
it’s too damn early to be shitting ourselves over how the Sharks are doing THIS season.
I doubt we’ll agree on this tonight, but I respect your opinion on it. I just chose to not see it the same way at this time.
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I'll drink that with you
clink!
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I'm going to have to avoid a few 'friends' tomorrow
I know a few Kings fans and they were heckling me prior to tonight – and I can only imagine what they have in store after this abomination : /
I'm a happy seal
I can just see Rudy doing a fucking happy dance too … UGH!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
Sharks really need to learn how to pass to their own teammates again.
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Fools and Sages
BRAWL!!
"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
I really don’t think Shelley needs to fight for Staubitz.
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Fools and Sages
someone is missing some teeth!
that looks rather painful
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That's Ivanans
He’s probably used to it by now.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
in that case
I doubt he felt it
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Ivanans could withstand getting hit with a horse tranquilizer in the fucking jugular.
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You got a fucking dart in your neck maaaaan
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
...
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
???
How come they show on my thread?
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The image was cached on your system.
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Ah
I see… Photobucket FAIL
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
No
not my pics.. .just a quick search on photobucket and a copied link
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
“Account inactive”
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Damn
DW can have his “rink rats”. But I miss seeing skill players who can skate and pass. This team looks slow and uninterested.
by ArrogantBstrd17 on Oct 6, 2009 8:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This team looks slow and uninterested.
A little early to be saying this about the team, don’t you think?
If they keep playing like this for another 10-15 games, I’d agree with you.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
this
yes. I agree, Nael.
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Seriously. Sharks fans are insane sometimes.
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sometimes?? :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
and I think it’s cause we can taste victory so often … just see it … just to have it vanish before we can savor the flavor … it’s bound to make everyone a little crazy at times … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
can we fucking score already … and lots … pls … (hockey gods are you listening at all??)
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
I think
Plank was right about that 4th line… All 3 like to cause trouble… It’s amazing we don’t have a 5 on 3 right now…
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
I like the aggressiveness, just not the fact that they shot from bad spots.
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
SETO!!!!!!!!!!
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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okay … 3 more before the end of 2nd pls … (not asking for alot really)
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
Goooooch!!!!
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
three?
how about 10!
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Just thinking that.
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PP!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Double minor!
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GOAL!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
BLAKE!!!!!!!!
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and still another PP to go!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
Yes!
And we still get the last 2 mins!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
GOAL!!!!!!
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Fools and Sages
I came home and the Sharks were down 4-0, now their only down by two goals.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Stay home
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I also missed the ending of the Twins-Tigers game ;-(
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
I did too. Stupid French.
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Fools and Sages
Oh captain my captain!
…Nah, that just doesn’t sound right.
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Oilers beat the Stars 5-4 in the SO thanks to Hemsky
GO SHARKS GO!
cont. w/ epic comeback nao kthx
I'm a happy seal
just saw
that sucks. And not just because he’s on my fantasy team.
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awwww no … first I heard
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
hope he’s okay – didn’t know you could get someone to take your penalty shot if you get hurt (makes sense, just didn’t know)
I didn’t either
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Hey he could chip it off the goalie and score on the deflection.
It happened once before, it could always happen again.
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I was at that game
It was awesome.
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Fools and Sages
Nuts for him and the Sens.
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Hey, I'm back from Karate and ..........................hey............................ wow...............
What the F**k?!?!?!?!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
At least you didn’t come back from karate 30 minutes ago when it was 4-0.
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So.................. were rallying? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
What the hell happened to the SHarks???????????
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Well, they temporarily forgot that black jerseys=bad and kept passing to them.
"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
GOAL!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
SETO!!!!!!!!!
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GOAL!!!!!!!
"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
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Have Thornton and Heatley switched numbers and names?
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Why was Nabby pulled?
From the replays it looked like there was nothing he could on the goals.
Or was it more of a message sender?
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Message-sender, likely
Going down 4-0 is never a good thing.
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dear hockey gods,
thank you for listening to my pleas back earlier. please let the Sharks tie this up and then pull ahead.
thank you very much,
yours faithfully,
angie
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
Heatley has taken over the playmaking role from Thornton, lol
And yes, I know this has been said dozens of times already. But it’s hilarious.
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For nicknames
I always like to take a look at anagrams
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Oct 6, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
very!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Ouch
I wouldn’t wish a puck in the face on anybody.*
*Anybody does not include Corey Perry or Chris Pronger.
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I was just going to say that I hope Seto has that kind of accuracy when those two are on the ice
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
ah … he’s just a prick … nothing more than that really
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ehh, Sean Avery is a punk, but he doesn’t incite feelings of pure hatred from me.
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douche fight!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was funny that he got an indefinite suspension for that.
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See
If you clone Marleau, he could totally play every position.
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Fools and Sages
I'd put him as a back-up, I'm a bit of a Nabby fan
plus, as long as there is a Marleau on the ice, its like we’ve got two goalies!!!!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
okay .. I’ve checked several times … the Kings are not on a PP … so why the hell are they down at our end????
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
they can be tired at the other end too!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Not just you
It has been pretty bad. They keep turning the puck over and making ill-advised plays.
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They were pretty good in Anaheim
It’s just growing pains. Two roster players weren’t part of the team until the last week of training camp, the second line center is injured, there are two new defensemen, and the third and fourth lines were almost completely re-made. It’ll take some time for them to get clicking.
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Yeah I understand
I know it’ll start clicking soon!
come on PK!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions
come on shortie!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions
I think there’s this one guy that’s supposed to be pretty good at getting assists – Bornton? Thorntall?
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thorntonne?
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, thus far Clowe hasn’t really impressed me, especially considering his new contract.
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PP!!!
come on boys!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
PP!
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I think Huskins has been pretty good tonight.
Any thoughts?
Better than expected. Ish.
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Fools and Sages
Seto wants that hatty.
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GOAL!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions
HEATLEY!
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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he’s swearing up a storm … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
scratch that … he’s laughing his freaking head off I’m sure
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, nice hop Seto.
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okay … let’s win this now!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
OH FUCK!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU************K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Too early to tell bro. I haven’t liked what I’ve seen in preseason etc., but it’s way too early to tell.
Let him get three starts and re-evaluate.
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can someone please shoot me now! ugh!
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
I would love it
if I got a chance to see Sexsmith start a game. I haven’t had the chance to see him play but I’ve heard nothing but good things.
by SJbornandraised. on Oct 6, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
wow Greiss
that was EPIC FAIL SIR!
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That was just horrible. I mean, Greiss had been pretty solid up until that point.
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Oh, and I totally blame my roommates who have been banging and shaking this door for the past five minutes. It distracted me, and therefore, it distracted Greiss.
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we need a goal period
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, this.
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That last shift was like, the first time I heard Kings fans boo Blake. I knew the game was missing something.
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DAMN!
there’s the game … :(
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK
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That was NOT the right time to pull Greiss.
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i thought the same thing
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 6, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Pickles HAS to get to that puck though
you can’t wait much longer to pull Greiss
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The defense and play in their own zone wasn’t impressing me. And you can only play your top two lines so much.
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Yeah, I’m really, really glad I didn’t end up going to the game.
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that's ok
I didn’t even realize he was playing in this one
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
I’m starting to get kind of pissed at him.
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i was getting those feelings last year
that’s why I thought his resigning was a bit high, even though it wasn’t really
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
In fact, right now I’d rather wish we did not resign him and kept Error.
Never thought I’d say this .
Ehhh
I’d rather they’d just sign Clowe to a $2M deal instead.
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Clowe is pissed. Did you guys see him throw down his helmet?
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 6, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
It’s not just on him. Yeah, he let up that softie, but he wasn’t the one that made the Sharks have to come back from a 4-0 deficit. He played well enough to let them tie up the game, which is admirable for a guy that hasn’t played in the NHL since 07-08.
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Still..
No NHL goalie should ever give up a goal like this.
Ever.
This was right up there with Boucher’s butterfly.
Vesa let in the bouncer from the other side of the ice. It happens. No excuses for it, but it happens.
*Vesa isn’t the best example, is he? Poor guy.
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Shit happens
There are unlucky bounces, pucks finding holes, and all sorts of crazy stuff that shouldn’t happen. Remember, Tim Thomas let in an 80ft slap shot last year, and he won the Vezina.
Oh, and Thomas also let in that last-second game-tying goal against the Blues, and that crazy Blake pinball goal… Goals that he should have stopped, but didn’t. And yet, Vezina winner.
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i agree
I thought he played decently, he’ll improve I hope
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not bad
Now that ive found the streaming channels online. Im not sure if firestones gets center ice or not…or if they get csn california
I think Spike’s might be getting center ice.
by SJbornandraised. on Oct 6, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Please Sharks … win your 1st home game … cause 1) I’ll be there … 2) I want you to win every game going forward including the playoffs … thank you kindly … ~ me !
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by ang6666 on Oct 6, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
Really?
It could’ve been 4-0 – they came back and didn’t give up – I would’ve loved a win, but I don’t think it was completely horrible
me either
it was disappointing, but they could have folded early on, and they came back.
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I was completely horrible
Everyone points out that it is the beginning of the season and it may take time to click, and that is true. But all we’ve seen so far is a complete and total lack of goaltending. That is something will will need for the post season.
by SJbornandraised. on Oct 6, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh
The first 3 goals were on the Sharks NOT Nabby. How is that bad goaltending?
Greiss let in a TERRIBLE goal, and Nabby let in the one bad one, but he played well otherwise.
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i thought it was a good game too
although I want to see more contributions from the lower lines from now on
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I second that...
Did Malhotra play tonight…?
Ehh, I noticed the lower lines. They didn’t do much, but they were noticeable.
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Same here
I’m mad that they lost, no question, but the fact that they were down 4-0 and managed to tie the game shows that they can overcome those types of situations in the future.
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I didn't know there were other Sharks fans in SLO.
by SJbornandraised. on Oct 6, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it sucks. I miss being up in Davis.
by SJbornandraised. on Oct 6, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, Greiss effed up BIG
but why is everyone blaming the goalies and ignoring the obvious defensive issues? Nabby wasn’t to blame for most of those goals.
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OR
lack of energy on the 5-on-5
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D is gonna be the problem this year, we don’t even really have a solid top 4
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Murray, Blake and Pickles are solid
And Boyle isn’t a defensive player. I think we need to make a move for a good D man…
Exactly
It isn’t Nabby’s fault the skaters left him high and dry by not being able to cover the Kings’ attackers
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This
Besides maybe two goals, the skaters were to blame for the loss.
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The 5 on 5 play was an issue last season too. It’s something that needs to be worked on, big time. Especially in the defensive end.
But look at it this way. Last season we owned the fuck out of the beginning of the season, and fell flat on our faces late and into the playoffs. Maybe this is for the best…
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Since I don't think this was on him
I’d put him in to start.
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right
which is why I’d hardly call it a short at redemption. Not for Nabby, anyway.
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I'd actually support Griess
I’m not opposed to Nabby, but I want to see him earn his starts this season and I’d also like to see what we can expect from Griess so we know if that situation needs to be addressed or not
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
how is he going to earn his starts without playing?
I bet he’s in on Thursday, especially after Greiss’ f@#$ up.
i bet he is
I’m just wary of Nabby getting start after start. I’d say he’s been average so far, and there’s no urgent need to keep getting him starts at the moment
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He needs to get into his groove.
Nabby only does it by playing a lot. During His Vezina worthy season he played tons.
Devil's advocate
He played lots the following season, to much less effect
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he played tons last season too
like it or not, it’s time the organization started readying the next era, and I think this season has to be a big part of that
by a10dency2ask on Oct 6, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
What I'm wondering is..
Would DW have the balls to trade for the goalie if things keep going south in the GK department?
Fun fact!
In his deserved-to-win-the-Vezina-but-was-shafted-by-the-east-coast-media-that-has-a-hard-on-for-Broduer year, he played only one fewer game than Marleau, who only missed 4 games. Yeah.
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Its the home opener...
They’ll start Nabby.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 6, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, forgot it was the home opener
So they definitely will start Nabby, just because of that. I’d like Greiss to get a start soon, though.
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Is anyone still watching postgame coverage?
I don’t like this Ray Ratto guy…
He's a Niner's guy for the Chronicle
Tells you what you need to know
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I would hardly call him the “niner’s guy” as he throws them under the god damn bus every chance he gets… I hate that fuckin guy
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 7, 2009 3:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Point taken
By “Niner’s guys” I meant his job is primarily to write about them, and they are what he supposedly knows.
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I think he is just an all around sports writer with the SF Chronicle… Has no real loyalty to any one team… Which is why they probably bring his fat ass on Chronicle Live to give the most pessimistic view of every god damn team in the bay area…
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 7, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
RAY FATTO
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/MCC’d
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Wysh just don’t know anything about the Sharks, other than the whole media stereotype of playoff chokers.
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I don’t think he understands the team though. Or if he does, he choose not to show it.
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Let's face it folks
The best Sharks coverage there is gets posted on Fear The Fin
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I don’t really like those guys.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 6, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh
And Marleau should be traded for Drury…
People keep mentioning this
Are we sure that wasn’t one of his sarcasting HFBoards perfect trade of the week?
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It was real
He had an entire post outlining why it would be “perfect” for each team.
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I'll also add
that we are playoff chockers.
And right now we’re a team with a losing records, with two losses from teams that didn’t make playoffs last season.
last I checked the season wasn’t over yet. How soon we forget that we didn’t always win the first half of the season from the start. (Ron Wilson years, anyone? Anyone?)
I think the wounds from last season are still a little too fresh. It feels like people are still seeing that team and reacting to it.
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not at you Ivano, specifically
at that attitude in general
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Exactly
So far my biggest concern is our defense or lack thereof. Not sure why – I never thought Luko and Error were big factors.
I didn't either
I guess we misjudged?
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I'm not really happy with Vlasic's playing...
He seems very rusty and he’s not playing his normal game. A -4 is not going to cut it…
He’s been the worst player on the ice the last few games.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 6, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean… the first three games.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 6, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
he's bene looking really slow
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He struggled for a while now. Bad playoffs, terrible WC for Canada, now this..
Must be his confidence that’s messing with him.
he'll pick back up
I’m not too worries about him atm
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Overreacting peoples!
It’s 3 games into the season. Nabby’s gonna need some games to find his groove. Also people are really impatient with Greiss. Yeah, he let in a shitty goal. I guarantee you that he won’t ever let in a goal like that again. I don’t see how a learning goaltender already has a doomed career.
This is a very different team then last year. They’re going to struggle but once they find there game they’re going to be good. Really really good.
I think you're right about the overreacting
but it’s still fair to criticize for poor puck control though… I understand that the defense needs more time to get used to each other, and that will eventually happen. I just think they need to get their game working earlier like in the Anaheim game.
Ay ay ay
I get back home from work for THIS GARBAGE? OMG Sharks are 1-2! Fire TM! Demote EVERYONE! THE SEASON IS OVER! I’m going to bed, and simply looking forward to the home opener.
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Really?
Alright, it’s been a fun 5 days, see you guys next October!
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little known fact
the season was changed from 82 to 3 games last week, so the season is over for the sharks. No playoffs, no Stanley Cup, not even a chance to make an early exit again…
Boy were we spoiled last year during the first half of the season. With all these changes on the roster, we can’t expect everyone to jell right away. Greiss looked solid from what I saw, minus that shit goal. Also, the fact that we were able to come back from 4-0 and tie it with 5 minutes left because of 4 PP goals…I’ll take that as a positive. Now, the fact that we gave up 4 unanswered goals to the Kings…yikes.
Lots of season left, I’m still stoked.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 6, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You know
Maybe a little adversity would actually help rather than hurt… Unlike last year where this invincible mantra was adopted and when the injury bug hit, the wheels fell off… I think this is exactly what TM could have wished for.
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 7, 2009 3:56 AM PDT up reply actions
At least Huskins had a decent game. And the powerplay is 100% superwonderful.
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It’s nice to be so productive on the powerplay, but we need a bit more 5 on 5 energy.
by CenCalSharksFan on Oct 6, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The good
There is a lot of good to take from this game. They Sharks fought back from being down 4-0. The powerplay was on fire. Heater got his first goal, continues to rack up the A’s. The team played physical (eventually) and stood up for each other (even if Shelley got destroyed by Ivanans).
Demers still looks pretty solid out there to me. Ferriero continues to improve and get to the net and create chances.
Somebody needs to figure out what is wrong with Pickles.
What I'm wondering is..
Why McLellan is not using Boyle more. The guy only spent 23:29 on ice today. Why not use him ala Pronger/Niedermeyer/JBo and let him be out there for 30 minutes?
It’s a different offense with him on the ice.
Good question
but I think its early in the season and TM doesn’t want to wear him out just yet.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 6, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s fair to say that it’ll likely be a long season for the other three with Olympics and playoff run etc.
I was under the impression that Boyle’s minutes will increase with departure of error, but instead we’re seeing Demers log in 18 minutes of play.
The kid’s done nothing but work for those minutes, so I’m in favor of him seeing an increase. If that keeps Boyle healthy all season and relatively fresh for the playoffs, then we’ll cheering for TM’s genius.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 6, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed. I thought Demers was playing pretty well out there, creating scoring chances as well as being somewhat defensively responsible – he did end up even at the end of the night. He was one of the best defensemen of the night, which is a good sign.
Oh, and how Vlasic got 22:04 minutes of ice time is beyond me.
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I’d be surprised if Vlasic’s playing time doesn’t go down in the near future.
He needs to wake up or something.
Hopefully. I wouldn’t be adverse to increasing Demers’s minutes, or even Murray’s by one or two to decrease Vlasic’s.
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A gripe about Demers I have is that he keeps his head down- watch his breakout passes. Always goes to the safe man and never tries to stretch the D. Likes to watch himself carry the puck.
Whatevs though. He’s a young kid, and there’s only room for improvement. Someone needs to step up on the bottom pairing, but it’s too early too judge I think.
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The trouble is..
Vlasic plays both on PP and PK, although I’m seeing his PP time decrease this season and that’s probably why he’s no longer leading the team in PT.
Demers is taking over Vlasic’s PP time, which is an interesting twist, especially seeing how Vlasic recorded 30 points last season.
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Demers seems more naturally offensively-oriented than Vlasic, which might be why. He seems much more willing to jump up into the play, while Vlasic likes to stay near the blueline – which doesn’t help when Vlasic’s slap shot is kind of pathetic.
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honestly... after 3 games
Demers looks like a better fit for the PP than Vlasic. Offensively he shows more creativity and guile. That pinch in the Ducks game led to the 1st goal. He kept the puck in w/ a wise pinch.
Pickles, on the other hand, either doesn’t have as strong offensive capabilities or lacks confidence or both.
by IsThisTheYear? on Oct 6, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it’s just me, but I think the Sharks are going to struggle like hell through the end of November. Lots of road games, and a good amount of tough teams. December and January seem like the months to stockpile points.
I’m not analyzing too much right now, and honestly I’m just trying to appreciate the start of the year. Three games seems like a small enough sample size to give them the benefit of the doubt. There’s really no need to start taking a deep look into the team until this upcoming home stand is over.
Let the boys play. We’ve got six months to see where they’re headed. 1-2-0 now is just a number. It doesn’t mean shit until we get further in. Let the sample size expand and then let’s take a deeper look. Everyone seems to be on pins and needles, and I completely understand that, but there’s a whole lot of the season left to be played.
Do they improve? Hopefully. Are they a playoff team? Yes. Let’s watch the PK distribution with Pavs out, see how they manage to score goals with a depleted top six. It’s a top heavy team, and the blueline’s longevity concerns me, but goddamn it’s early. No need to be hasty.
Go Sharks.
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It’s far too early in the year to worry.
There are plenty of things going right for the Sharks and still a lot of guys learning the new system and that haven’t really skated together until this year. Everything clicked fast last year, but it was mostly the same team as the year before.
We had a lot of turnover this year and people need to take that into account.
I think the Sharks are going to struggle like hell through the end of November
I haven’t looked at the schedule very closely, so I’ll defer to your judgment. I agree with the rest, especially the small sample size thing (I just got a job as a researcher, so I should know better than to extrapolate from insufficient data). There are a bunch of games left, we still have some guys that need to jell, and our 2nd line center is already out with an injury.
I hope you’re right and we struggle through November. I’d rather get that ugly out of the way early in the season than see it happen in March.
Many of the good teams struggle early...
Look no further than last years Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins to see that.
In addition, Vancouver is 0-3, Detroit is 0-2, and Anaheim is 0-2. These things happen.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Oct 7, 2009 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
well that makes me feel better … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 7, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm definitely not worried
But the fact that my fantasy team (or “fancy team” as the girlfriend calls it) is doing better than the Sharks is a little unsettling. Like everyone is saying, tons of games left, tons of season left, and lots of upside once our boys start rolling like they should.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 7, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
That's why it's called "fantasy"
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Oct 7, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Ryane Clowe
I posted in a thread no one cares about; typical of me.
It’s early in the season but it seems to me that Mr. Clowe is invisible. He just seems flat when compared to his capabilities. Maybe I huffed too much Trader Joe’s cheap beer but this camper is not pleased.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
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- Renney will not return as coach of Oilers
- U.S. loses to Finland late in game, ousted from Worlds
