Sharks Gameday: Keep The Car Running
by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 3:00 AM PDT
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Try this one on for size- player X makes the roster out of camp, gets sent down after one game, and then is recalled in time for the home opener. Apparently management decided that skating Staubitz and Shelley for a combined 9:32 of ice time wasn't going to do a whole lot of good in the way of winning hockey games with Joe Pavelski out.
As for the Sharks as a whole, they've been heavily outplayed in the defensive end of the ice; while I'm not a big Nabokov apologist by any means, he has been hung out to dry a lot thus far this season due to some very soft plays in front of the net. I may have labeled the blueline a weakness before the season began, but there was no expectation for it to be this poor at even strength. Learn something new every day.
Three games is a small sample size to be certain, and I've refrained from delving into a significant amount of analysis due to that fact. However, in looking at the roster, there's really only two guys you can expect to make notable strides from where they were last season- Vlasic and Demers. Boyle has never been a defensive dynamo, Blake may regress if anything, Murray has likely hit his expected ceiling, and Huskins is at the point in his career where becoming a bonafide top-four defensive defenseman is not in the cards.
This isn't to say things won't improve- I think they will eventually, but it won't be without the requisite growing pains every team goes through at the start of the year (face it- we're spoiled from 2008). October has it's fair share of road games, and November looks to be a very difficult month as well. With the extreme roster turnover this offseason, I'm betting on more Jekkyl & Hyde affairs in the coming months. Toss in the fact that Pavelski's injury is going to hurt the team defensively (especially on the PK) along with the lack of cap space Wilson has to work with (read: good luck finding an upgrade on the blueline outside of the organization), and well, it's probably best to get ready for a tumultuous ride before we hit December.
Keep the car running indeed. You can think of me when you forget your seatbelt.
At any rate, with Ken Hitchock and his three chins bouncing their way into town tonight, how the Sharks move the puck at even strength will likely to determine where this one ends up in the standing column. Columbus is going to do an excellent job of clogging the neutral zone, funnel the puck carriers towards a specific side, and then stand them up at the blueline. David Pollak of Working The Corners reported that the team worked on battling in tight corners during practice yesterday, and hopefully that preparation pays off tonight. Generate speed in the neutral zone, dump the puck into the far corner where your streaking wingers can retrieve it, and then win the possession battle. It's not going to be a pretty plan of attack, but that's what this team needs to do- grind it out at even strength and not rely on powerplay production to keep them in games.
McLellan will likely use the last change to make sure Rick Nash sees a healthy dose of Vlasic-Blake all night. It would be nice to see Pickles rebound after some pretty porous outings thus far this season, and a solid game against one of the best power forwards in the league will hopefully get his legs going. We need him desperately back there.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Heatley, McGinn, and Blake, all coming at even strength. Manny Malhotra misses an empty net opportunity at the end of the game on purpose, spoiling his former coach's dinner plans.
Go Sharks.
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GO SHARKS!
Damn am I looking forward to this.
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I'd give almost anything to be at this game!
GO SHARKS!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Is that what you call a getaway?
Tell me what you got away with.
Musical stylings of Brand New aside, I’m stoked to see Heatley doing well and scoring points. He’s actually a decent setup man, and that PP goal showed us how he earns a living. Here’s to hoping Nabby pulls his head out of his we-all-know-what and turns in a recognizable performance in net. I know he’s been hung out to dry, but he’s supposed to be an elite goaltender for crying out loud.
Let’s get back on track, Nabby,
Sincerely, SJ Sharks fans everywhere
this game is a MUST win
we are STRUGGLING for a playoff spot now. 12th place!? The Playoffs are only a few months away!
lol
let’s get the 5-on-5 back on track.
i’m heading out of town, but i’ll try to swing by the Shark’s Cage in SJC to catch some of it.
go sharks.
Puck Daddy: "You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?"
Joe Pavelski: "Yeah, definitely."
GO SHARKS!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 AM PDT reply actions
im not worried about this team
i don’t think any of us were expecting to see a start to the season like the one last year
GO SHARKS!
wow, no pp goals?
Planky, you ever predict a game where the Sharks lose? ;-)
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
That would just be so… negative!
Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.
Ah Teas, you break my heart. Here I thought you’ve been a reader of mine for the last three seasons…
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 11:03 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
no way dude!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 8, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I would like the Jackets alot more, if it wasn’t for their craptastic logos.
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It would be a lot cooler if it were a cannon or something. This is going off the assumption that “Bluejackets” refers to civil war soldiers. Or even something like this:
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
damn dude, I was just about to post the exact same thing
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
My bad
that’s the first time I’ve seen this logo, and it completely blows away the Ohio flag one. I still like cannons though. Maybe if they had a third jersey they could do a cannon. BOOM, that’s the sound a cannon makes.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
no problem at all – I was previewing my post to make sure the pic loaded correctly and then suddenly I see it appear twice and tweaked for a second. They have a lot of cool options, but they go with the most generic crap.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
Idea… go with the same oval ring, make it a circle, take the emblems off the hat and turn them into the Star over the Crossed hockey sticks in the middle. Might look a little skull and cross boney, but I think it’s better than what they’ve got.
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Civil War Nostalgia
I also assume it’s an old school military reference, but just color me one of those people who thinks nostalgia for the civil war is not the greatest thing considering what a dark chapter it was on our history on BOTH sides.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
It was dark
but a lot of good came out of it. Not being a soldier, war sounds terrible, but there are some things worth fighting for. Dark as it was, I think it was necessary.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
and it’s important to remember and respect our history, for better or worse.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
Fair points all around
I mean, we have the New England Patriots, the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ole Miss Rebels. The Blue Jackets is not terribly offensive like, say, the Redskins or anything.
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Redskins isn’t offensive, it’s a sign of respect as far as I’m concerned…
Or at least no more offensive than Vikings, Fighting Irish, Trojans, Spartans, etc.
Coincidentally, my seminar today covered this very issue.
We decided that if the group of people that the team was named after voted that it was too offensive, then the team should change its name/mascot. If not? They’re good.
"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
Right, I’ll go ahead and poll the Trojan’s about the use of their name.
I think this is fair use, I don’t believe they copywrited the name.
Never said my seminar was full of geniuses. A couple of guys apparently are only going to USC so they can raise their value in the MLB draft (no, seriously).
But, if it is a historical name like Trojans, Spartans, VIkings, etc., then that doesn’t create undue strife and whatnot to an existing group of people. American Indian tribes still do exist, and therefore if they are unhappy about a mascot, they probably should have some say in it. Same with the Irish, although I don’t think any of them object to Notre Dame.
Then again, if there are any groups that object to the Blackhawks’s logo (aka the best logo in sports), they’re just stupid.
"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
Well, the Trojans really don’t have any decendents, the rest still do.
Vikings are Sweedish/Norsemen (we should rename the Redwings to the Vikings…)
Spartans are just a subset of Greeks
Celtics are just a subset of the English
Irish are self explanitory
And there were groups that protested the Blackhawks, but I had read somewhere (and I could be wrong) that most native americans don’t have any problems with the names. It’s another case of the vocal minority ruining it for everybody else.
Again, most of the people that protest this bother me. What’s wrong with having a huge group of people worship your ancestors and have people that root for their rivals hate them?
Being from Irish ancestry I love that my ethnic group has a famous mascot out there. Makes me proud. Even if the English did abuse us for centuries. I’ll also order Irish Car Bombs at a bar without whining about it.
Oh, I’m in total agreement. I mean, I don’t exactly have one unified ancestry to be proud of (my family has traced their lineage back to 9 different countries), so I don’t get that pleasure, and so maybe I don’t have that feeling of entitlement. But still, to have a team named after your people is pretty awesome – it means that somebody thinks enough of you to compete under your name.
PC groups can go suck it.
"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 didn't mean to blow up the thread with politics again
But it is an interesting question. I do draw a distinction between the Blackhawks and the Redskins. Blackhawks refers to a very specific tribe by a title of their choosing, much in the same manner as Irish, Trojan, Viking or Spartan.
But we would find it in pretty poor taste to refer to a team as the “brownskins,” “yellowskins,” or “whiteskins.”
Anyway, that’s my $0.02. I’d make more arguments, but Michael Silver makes most of them for me:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-trippintuesday051909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Anyway, thanks to everyone for the good discussion. I’m happy to civilly continue any and all discussions.
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I don't mean to interrupt this conversation
but I will.
I just found the “I didn’t meant to blow up the thread…” comment funny because in class today we were reading Benjamin Franklin and he often mocks the people that say “Without vanity” and continue by saying something very vane.
Just found it interesting… and that I remembered something from class.
I am nothing if not vain
But I’m pretty sure I’m not a weather vane!
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I see what you’re saying. If something was a slang derogatory term you could have a case. I’m half Irish and half Polish and I’m trying to think how I’d respond to a team being named the Pollocks.
Still, I’d be amused. I’ve always found it’s easier to embrace names than to try and fight them. The more you fight them the more people will use them against you. I don’t think the Redskins is trying to be insulting, they’re trying to depict a culture that struck fear in their enemies.
Look past the name and look at the intent.
Look past the name and look at the intent.
I’m generally with you on that.
I suppose where you and I might disagree on this is that all attempts at honoring aside, I always found a bit of ill intent in the name. I can totally see how some people would find respect in the term based on intent, but for me personally, I think it’s worth CORRECTING a mistake of using such a name and going with something more appropriate that better CAPTURES the intent (i.e. Warriors or something like it).
I’m also just personally not for “embracing” names as it were I suppose. I think people have a right to identify themselves rather than have someone else identify them. It’s why I personally am not a fan of the name “Redskin.” And I’m also of the view that you don’t have to “try” to insult someone. It just happens sometimes. And it takes mature responses on both parties part to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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If they were just naming the team then I’d agree, but they’ve been around the better part of a century and you’re going to create a lot more problems changing the name, even if you do changing it to something like the Apache or Comanche etc. People will still whine that you’re insulting their culture or some other garbage, you’ll irritate your already dedicated fans and if you go with something entirely different you’ll look like a bunch of cowards in the long run afraid to stand up for themselves.
They’re going to stick with that name at this point, good or bad.
It’s not like schools that have changed their mascots have had the best reactions to the change anyway.
I disagree. The fact that these names came about in a time when casual and virulent racism was the norm in mainstream society makes it even more bizarre that they’ve survived. The worst offender is “Redskins”, by far.
Stanford is the Cardinal now with no ill effects. I haven’t heard anyone mistakenly refer to DC’s basketball team as the Bullets, or mourn that name (even though “Wizards” is a pretty awful team name).
I don’t think tradition is a good enough reason to continue team names and mascots.
I don’t care if these conversations take place every now and then, as long as the subject of hockey is what people come here for.
If that changes (not expecting it to) then we might have to engage in my worst nightmare and start regulating comments.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Let me qualify that a bit- this issue is relevant to sport, and therefore relevant to this blog.
If you come in here campaigning for a specific politician you’re going to get your online ass kicked.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 5:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think most people who don’t see the controversy over the team name “Redskins” probably weren’t subject to national policies that aimed to eliminate their ethnic group. Having that happen to your ancestors, and then having a bunch of douches insist that their caricatures and warpaint and tomahawk chops are signs of respect would make me pretty mad.
That said, changing sports mascots is not number one on my priority list for when I’m named Grand Poobah of the world.
Apropos of this, I recently received this bit of awesomeness:
My favorite detail? The Izod alligator below the left collar.
Being Irish I fully support teams using my ancestry as a mascot. Celtics and Fighting Irish both do to some extent. Both have been subject to being conquered and controlled by the English, which are the ones that settled here. Doesn’t really bother me.
Some team wants to call themselves the Caucasians, then awesome, though I think he should have a bowler hat instead of the dollar sign as that doesn’t really fit, even in caricature. The alligator is awesome.
Come on, how insulting is it to have my people characterized as a leprechaun trying to punch somebody? Because all Irish people look like midgets trying to punch you in the face right?
No, I totally agree that it doesn’t really bother me, and I’m part Irish. But I bet it would bother people in Ireland if an English soccer club was called the “Paddies,” had a similar mascot to Notre Dame, and their fans dressed up as leprechauns.
The fact that we’re not bothered is surely related to the fact that our relatively recent ancestors weren’t cleared from their homeland and killed as a matter of policy by the US government. If you were still feeling the effects of England’s control of Ireland, you’d likely feel differently about how English people stereotype you.
According to Roman mythology (Virgil)
the Romans were the descendants of Aeneas and the Trojans, so there would be plenty of “Trojans” running around today.
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone else smell
BANHAMMER!!!!????
I heard that there were some seriously pissed off Sharks right off the coast when it was announced that San Jose would be taking the name Sharks , but they turned out to be Pathetic…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathetic_Sharks
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Does anyone smell banhammer?
Nah, I think idunno just forgot to shower.
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Down here
It’s not called the Civil War…rather it is referred to as the War of Northern Aggression
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 8, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I do like that ALT logo, and I enjoy the cannons. But the CBJ is terrible, as is the Ohio flag logo.
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I don’t even really like the hat. Any team thats logo is a piece of clothing is pretty bad. I like the text and ring around the hat, maybe the shape of Ohio in the midde? I don’t know.
Fear the Fin: Where Dany Heatley finally started scoring in game two.
at least they never put this guy on their jersey
I like the current Star/Flag logo. Classier, definitely better than the old CBJ crap.
I do find it strange how the Ohio flag is facing the opposite direction though.
Puck Daddy: "You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?"
Joe Pavelski: "Yeah, definitely."
I thought
That Blue Jackets were the revolutionary war soldiers? You know, they lined up against the Red Coats?
Whatever…
It might be both.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
It’s pretty misleading. The revolutionary army was pretty poor, so I doubt they had a nice standard uniform, although I think they were technically blue (as opposed to the Red Coats like you said). Then again, Columbus was not really a major factor in the revolution, being part of France and all.
by CenCalSharksFan on Oct 8, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, Blue Jackets were for the Civil War. The Union soldiers fought while wearing blue coats, while the Confederates fought with gray coats. I remember reading somewhere that Ohio had the largest amount of Union soldiers coming from it as well.
"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
That sounds right. Blue Jackets is another term for sailors
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 8, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll vote for that one, over all the rest
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by Dave Valentine on Oct 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like the Jackets too
If they weren’t an NHL team other than the San Jose Sharks.
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This
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by workthecycle on Oct 8, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Sharks!
Lol I’m actually a major bandwagon fan of Steve Mason :p
He shares the same birthday as me. And he’s cute!
But in tonight’s game, it’s all about the Sharks :)
Staubitz is suspended for one game because of the hit after the icing in the Kings game.
So, we found out why McGinn was called up.
"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
Just caught this too...
Now it makes even more sense why McGinn is up. Although Pavs being out made it make sense too. Either way, Staubitz being out isn’t particularly a loss for us tonight.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for linking
If they send McGinn down after tonight’s game Ill be pissed. There’s no need to have Staubitz and Shelley out there together.
I’m thinking the fact that McLellan can’t get more than ten minutes out of the duo (or any PK help) is the main reason Mcginn was called up, and not the possibility of a Staubitz suspension.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 1:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
made me laugh!
Puck Daddy: "You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?"
Joe Pavelski: "Yeah, definitely."
I can’t provide a link because I’m on my phone, but it looks like Staubitz has been suspended for one game after his hit against the Kings on Tuesday. Boll also got double teamed a few nights ago, and I’m sure that has something to do with it.
Not too surprised.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 1:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
With Staubitz news (which isn’t news anymore), but also:
- 3 new banners tonight
- TV crew sits behind section 218
- Relocating the Shark head?!
I expected two banners – I didn’t know that they would do one for the Western Conference as well. But still, that’s pretty cool. Of course, I’d trade all of them for one (actually, two – can’t forget about the Campbell Bowl winners banner, which is needed for the more important other banner).
"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
Also, I think the Sharks are raising the most banners in the league this year – Detroit just has Central division and Campbell Bowl, and Pittsburgh has Stanley Cup and Prince of Wales.
"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
doesn’t really make sense to have a western conference banner when we did not, in fact, in the western conference – that’d be Detroit.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
Was thinking the same thing
Division banner and President’s Trophy banner… is there a “head of the Western Conference” banner? Because we didn’t WIN the conference (like Teas said, that was Detroit).
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 8, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Its selectively double dipping in order to create an increased sense of accomplishment. The nature of winning a Presidents’ Trophy ensures that you were the best regular season team in the Conference due to the fact you were the best team in the league.
Rather bush league if you ask me.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 2:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
A team like Montreal would scoff at this – they don’t put up anything but the actual Stanley Cup banner (of which they have 24, obviously). Their rafters would be flooded if they added in all the division and conference banners over the years.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 8, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, a team like Montreal is uniquely positioned to do this.
Most teams will put up the division and presidents cup and conference champs (from the playoffs at least) banners. They are accomplishments. Winning the division is an accomplishment. Winning the Presidents Cup is a huge accomplishment, even if it didn’t lead to post season success (and I’m kinda tired of hearing people talking about how they shouldn’t even honor it…not directed specifically at anyone here, maybe I just read WTC comments more than is mentally healthy). They should have banners up for that.
The Western Conference Champs banner is quite redundant, and a wee bit misleading, though. So I’ll agree that it would probably be better to leave that one out. Although I’m not sure anyone leaguewide will care. And if they don’t care, and it fills out our rafters a bit, so be it. If it helps marketing of the team to have a few more banners up, no matter how redundant they are, by all means they should put them up.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 8, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Personally I can’t believe they’re doing a Western Conference banner. Not sure if it’s done league-wide for teams who win their Conference in the regular season, but it really shouldn’t be. The Presidents and division should have been enough.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 2:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Seconded
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 8, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
But whatever, the rafters were pretty barren…this should fill them out a bit more.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 8, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that, unfortunately, is what they were going for
By redundantly awarding us (again!) as an excuse for interior decorating.
Fear the Fin: If you're a Fin, you're family.
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 8, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
At least they’re not arbitrarily retiring numbers. Because, IMO, that’s worse than putting up a Western Conference champs banner – they can always take a banner down, but it’s hard to unretire a number.
"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 respectfully disagree
The only thing worse than celebrating mediocrity is redundantly celebrating mediocrity.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 8, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree, but just because one thing is better than another doesn’t mean it’s tasteful.
“The government may have taken away my right to peaceful protest, but thank the stars for this free speech zone!”
/overlybroadpoliticalexamplethatismuchmoreextreme
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 2:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
WTC Update re: banners
Folks at WTC are having the same conversation as FTF.
In the comments, from DP:
A,
If there are only two new banners tonight, that means they’ve taken one down as they were on display at the morning skate.
Let me hedge a little bit, though: the one in question might have said Western Conference Regular Season Champions. I didn’t take notes and there might have been that distinction. Can’t recall.
David
Thanks for the update. No matter what management decides to do, it will make for a good Friday morning poll.
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by Mr. Plank on Oct 8, 2009 3:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
whatever. I’ll enjoy watching the banners go up regardless.
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Just found out I'm going to Saturday's game!!!
My friend surprised me with tickets! Now I’ve even more pumped for tonight!!! GO SHARKS!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
And only 70 mins away from the drop of the puck, no less!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Yo Yo Yo
Fear the 8 is here!
I’m smellin’ a shutout, 5-0 Sharks!!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Hey there
Anyone else in here? Am I the only person NOT going to the tank tonight???
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
On the couch
GO SHARKS!!!!
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My sister thought it would be better to sell the tickets than let me go hmph
by WhoseYourNabby? on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
At work
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I am so sorry.
Can you at least get away with an internet feed?
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Yeah, trying to find a worthwhile stream right now… the internet here at work sucks
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Oct 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The Randy and Drew mojo
It’s GUUUUUUUY LOOOOOOVE!!!
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Ok
We’re officially underway… Randy and Drew made a joke about getting a condo together
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Only it wasn’t a joke
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 8, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I object to the poll question
“Who will lead the Sharks in goals”
Douglas Murray is not listed as an option
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That intro was pretty solid- dig the song.
Go Sharks wooooooooo
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Not really a song I guess, more like mood music.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Freaking 5-3
Still gives me goosebumps
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Holy Crap!
I just got goosebumps from that entrance.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
The shark mouth has to be one of the best – if not the best- into in the NHL.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
LOVE THE BIGGEST ROAR FOR PATTY!!!!
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Nabby’s already got his game face on… I like it.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
You still on for thread duty yeah? I gotta jam, some buddies just got here for the game.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Was it just me, or did I hear some boos for Nabby?
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
There are always haters
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I got a hint of "ooooo" in there
Trying to ignore it //buries head in sand//
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Wow
That regular season conference champs banner is real. Goddamn.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
It's also ugly and a bit desperate
Bad mojo
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On the other hand
It could shame the team into playing better.
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Or allow them to rest on their laurels and be content with regular season success.
/pessimism
/devilsadvocate
/maditsupthere
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Unbelievable. I’m going to put up a poll for tomorrow morning.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Can we get a banner for
“best regular season without playoff success”
Well, I guess that’s what the Western Conference Regular Season Champs banner is
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That banner current belongs to the Red Wings
124 points in ‘05-’06 and KO’d in the first round by Edmonton.
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Thank goodness...
Now we can follow it up with a Stanley Cup!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Raffi Torres
Did anyone else just throw up a little?
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PLAY DEFENSE PLEASE
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
Nice change of speeds by Heater there
He looked slow, and then was gone
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Never did get set up
Credit Columbus, lotta jump on their PK
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Good PK shift for Ortmeyer
Lots of range
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They should be shorthanded the whole game
The BUMS!
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Drew quotes the Rock
That is all
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One of the keys to the game:
“Know your role”
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Drew’s got millions (and millions) of fans.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
If ya smellllllllalalalala...
..what the Drew …is… cookin’.
Goddamn do I miss the Rock. John Cena is not an acceptable replacement.
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Steve Mason
Jerkface
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Rookie mistake
It’s only his fourth game, man.
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Agreed
He’s been solid so far, he’ll learn to avoid those turnovers
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Someone has to talk to him
They left him out to dry
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The Wanda Sykes one was funnier
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Or so “Emma and Julia,” whatever the case may be
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Our D
I’m still trying to find it.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
He's been missing
Think he’s hurt? He’s a heart and soul sort of guy. I’d really hate if he became lazy
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Malhotra and Feirreo are hustling at least
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
McGinn is hustling too
Trying to prove he should stay up here
by Chicago Shark on Oct 8, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The term applies though
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Blake and Vlasic are supposed to be our shutdown pair
But that was just poor.
Also don’t like Nabby staring at that puck.
Someone was leaning on him I know, but Nabby didn’t move all that well.
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Sharks:
The puck is your friend, don’t fight the puck, be nice to it and it will be nice to you. Oh and stop playing like poop.
Sincerely,
The city of San Jose
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
I finally get what Shelley's role on the team is
He’s Nichol’s bodyguard
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by Ivano M on Oct 8, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Scotty held his own there
Got a PP. I’ll take it.
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Columbus keeps bringing pressure on the PK
Someone has to move off the puck and open them up
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Clowe
SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!SHOOT THE PUCK!!!
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Question
Would you guys rather see Thornton take the wraparound or the pass?
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Wraparound
He’s known as a pass-first guy, so it’s always a bit of a “surprise” when he shoots, as well as it creating possible rebound changes. Unless there is an obvious pass for a great scoring chance, why not take it to the net?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Agreed
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Mike Bibby would like to have a word with you
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Drew's cheating on Randy with Rick Nash
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
You would too
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Never!!!
My heart belongs to crankshaft
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
So's Pronger's wife
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I made the point last year
every team we play, no matter who, Drew thinks someone on that team is the absolute best player in the NHL…
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 8, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what bugs me?
When people say “shoot the puck.”
These guys are professionals and they know what to do. If they don’t shoot the puck there’s a reason for it. Whether he its a shot he knows he can’t make or he thinks passing would be the better play.
If the pass did go through, easy goal for McGinn and he’d Clowe would get praise. If his instinct was to pass, he obviously didn’t see the dude going down to block it.
Given what we're expecting from Clowe (fairly or unfairly)
You’d like him to shoot.
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Key word: Sometimes
Now this goes down to the thing where we are fans and don’t know what the hell goes on.
Do you really think McLellan would say to Clowe good job on that play?
Many times McL said to this team, when in doubt, shoot the puck.
Clowe overthought that play and as a result, here we are, trailing to a shit team.
True, but there's rebound
Gotta make something happen ugly if it’s not going pretty
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Ehh, its been a crazy beginning of the season. Good teams are sucking, bad teams are dominating, and somehow the Blue Jackets and Avalanche are perfect.
"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
Here, finally
I was technically done with French at 6:30, but my professor wouldn’t let us out until 8pm.
…And of course I have to come back as soon as the period ends. And why are we losing? That’s not cool.
"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
Well, it wouldn't take long
“Rick, we’re not gonna play D and have minimal zone presence. You guys should press us.”
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Also, I really dislike how Gamecenter automatically assumes that everyone watching will want to hear CBJ’s guys. I’M PAYING $20 A MONTH, I WANT ME SOME RANDY AND DREW GOD DAMNIT!
"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 have no cable, so my laptop is my only means of watching television. Hence shelling out for Gamecenter.
"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
USC doesn't give you cable?
Or are you off campus
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
We have cable, I just can’t hook up my TV to it for some reason. And my TV is actually smaller than my laptop, which makes me question why I brought it in the first place, but I digress.
"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
They ARE quick
Also, we’re slow
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
On the one hand, it's nice to see Boston get blown out.
On the other hand, did it have to be the Ducks?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
That collision summed up the 1st period for me.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
That was the third teammate interference instance I can remember from the first period
Demers was trying to get around someone when Nash picked his pocket, and Shelly and Nichol had a tangle up too.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Didn’t McGinn have a big hit on Boyle last season too?
"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
Live fast, die young
And leave a well tanned corpse
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Did you guys see that?
They had the A’s logo across from the Shark’s logo when they went to commercial
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
yeah, that
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
First hockey/baseball dual-use arena?
Also: easiest park to hit a home run in, or does that honor still belong to the new Yankee’s stadium?
"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
Many would argue
It belonged to Pac Bell (Or Barry hit it here) Park
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Actually, AT&T Park is considered a pitcher’s park and generally hard to hit in.
"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, CSN fail
Also, the AVS logo you meant
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Well, now that I'm here, of course they will!
"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
Commercial
I really like the new Sharks commercials (Marriage Counselor and Ventriloquist). Not quite as good as the Bruins commercials, but solid none-the-less
Ok
Lets dominate period two, boys
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
You may be bitter
but you’re also right
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What the crap
we keep running into our own guys
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
It’s all the new guys, I bet.
"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
Well, the last one
was seto and thorton… so???
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
A sign that the team is playing sans a system and sans defined responsibilities
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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
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
FINALLY!!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Indeed
He’s been contributing more than just goals… assists, screens, etc.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
So, Drew doesn’t like Roberto Luongo. That’s like, the only player that he doesn’t like.
"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 don't like Luongo either
For what it’s worth
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I’m not a fan of everyone worshiping him as the best goalie since Brodeur in his prime (or Roy in his prime), but he’s definitely a decent goalie. Just hasn’t proved that he can play well in pressure situations.
"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 think Price was just overrated by Montreal – not many others consider him to be a world-class goalie, at least nobody that I’ve seen.
"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
Oh, and hey, Murray got his first point of the regular season! When did he get it last season – January or February?
"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 like this new Murray
he decided he likes points
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Goalz
They taste funny
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Know your role
Drew’s favorite line now.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
GOAL!!!!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
HEATER!!!!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
heater!!!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
HEATLEY!!!!!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
I’m still wondering how we got him without trading away Marleau…
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Shhhh....
don’t tell anyone… we basically gave up a lot on the 3rd and 4th lines
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Wilson is good at blockbuster trades
I mean, a GM probably makes less than one per year, but if your team does make one, you want DW in charge of that.
"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 concur
He’s never been afraid to pull the trigger on a big move and you really have to credit him for not resting on his laurels.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Seriously
Joe Thornton, Dan Boyle, and Dany Heatley all within four years. That’s impressive.
"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
Please leave the stupid Giants cliches over at McC.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Apologies
Especially since that hope is now defunct
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
ROENICK!!!!
"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
This just made my day
"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
Nice job, Murray!
"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've still gotta make sure my wife loves me at the end of the day."
We’ll love him no matter what.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
LOL
Clowe remembered to take off the helmet this time.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
by Nael M. on Oct 8, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Unlike in my sig ;)
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Oct 8, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fight!
WOW clowe just jacked him up bad
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
UNLEASH THE BEAST!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Hey, do what you have to to get back into your game
Hell yes Ryane
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7 out of 10
easy victory to clowe
wait this isn’t hockeyfights.com?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
JR is actually doing pretty well with the color commentary. Talking a bit too much, but its better than that one time he did last year.
So, NBC?
"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
MCLAREN!
"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
“Give that kid a lollipop, he looked good!” Haha, JR.
"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
Go McLaren!
Did you guys see Dorsett tap Frazer after the fight? I love when enforcers do that stuff. It’s all business.
That was one long fight!
Looked like he was turtling at first…but he was just trying to get his arm free, NICE!
Haha, Roenick couldn't believe that hit the crossbar
"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
He really wanted Seto to score that goal.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Or the crossbar.
"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
yes but we also had the 1st shot off the crossbar that nabby covered up
so… 4-3?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Ehh, I didn’t see that, therefore, it doesn’t count.
"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'm here!!!!
And were leading!!! Yes!!! No Karate curse.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Quite the opposite
more like boxing that karate but we’ve been kicking ass, two beatdowns in fights already
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
I came just in time to see the two fights, personally, I don't think it belongs in hockey, but that's just me.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
As one of the prosecutors on Lewis Black's THe Root of All Evil once said
“The problem with boxing is you have the post apocalypse entertainment, without out having the actual apocalypse”
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you guys think of Brodie Brazil?
I remember him a few years ago on that high school sports thingy on KTVU . It’s like growing up with him. Actually not really…
Could be worse
Kate Longworth could come back.
Now, you can follow my uninteresting life on Twitter.
Your lucky
You could watch Amy G for 82 games stumbling her way through interviews.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
I don't know...
Amy G>Kate Longworth
"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
The Kate Longworth of the Giants, only with better questions.
"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
OMG
Jamie had to take the year off….she got a truck stuck in that gap in her front teeth. She’ll be back after the dental work is done
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 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I take that back
I meant Kate Longworth
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 8, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF?
"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
JR sounds so deflated.
"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
But then he was instantly cheered up by the telestrator, lol
"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
Nabby!
This got sloppy again… wtf.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
NAAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Agh, Marleau almost had that.
"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
The Warriors could always use another player…………..
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
yeah, he'd be the shortest center in the NBA otherwise
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
idunno
might i suggest some new thread mojo for the 3rd?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Yes
But I like this thread.
"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
No lag here
and with the 2 goals late in the 2nd we should stay right here! //supersticious
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Haha, Drew and Randy acting Canadian
"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
VLASIC!!!!
"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
Well that's a heckuva pickle they're in
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Thornton has a Joe Thornton hat trick!
"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
Never underestimate the power of a good fight
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
HEATLEY!!!
"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
An example of a good pass by Clowe
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Also, an example of a good goal by Heatley
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Score some goalz
LIKE A BAWSS!!!!!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
The change of speeds he has is really impressive
We’ve know about the scoring, the skating is really impressing me tonight
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I love hearing out of town announcers give props to San Jose as a hockey town
It makes me feel proud.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
San Jose tends to get props from people around the team. And it’s always funny hearing guys from the eastern conference comment about how they didn’t expect the Tank to be that loud.
"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
did you mean around the league?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that would make more sense.
"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
Okay we sure don't need the mojo
and i’m not lagging, but if we do need a new thread we should do it now, right?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Wow, the Blue Jackets feed must be really lagging, everyone started typing goal but the puck was still in Sharks zone
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Pour it on boys!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
Have the Sharks even had a PP yet? Because I’m just remembering some 4-on-4 play and shorthanded time.
"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
we had 2 or 3 in the 1st
no pp goals though
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Ehh, we went 4-for-4 on Tuesday. That’s pretty good.
"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
Thanks
I knew it was at least 2… I’m getting kind of drunk over here so all i’ll care about in 30 mins is the win we’re gonna get
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
I say no new thread bc i'm not lagging
but i’m a supersticious mofo that doesn’t know anything so if others are lagging let’s do it!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Something tells me
.. this won’t be the last night Joe has 4 assists this season.
God bless my fantasy team.
Next year
I’m taking the plunge and playing fantasy hockey… the only sport i follow closely enough to possibly not suck at fantasy
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
I have joe on 2 of my teams and Heater on one of them (and boyle and Marleau… basically, one of my fantasy teams is the Sharks + Pronger…)
That’s like one of my fantasy teams, only with Malkin and Kovalchuk as well.
"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
All of his blockbuster acquisitions are kicking some ass tonight.
"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
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