Sharks Gameday: Put on Your Pants, It's The World Champs
by Mr. Plank on Nov 7, 2009 3:00 AM PST
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Anytime the defending champs roll into town you gotta take notice. Enter it on the ol' palm pilot and settle in.
Then the day comes and you realize both squads are hurting more than John Goodman at an all you can eat buffet. Setoguchi, Pavelski, Blake, Malkin, Gonchar. Some big-time cogs in the lineup right there. Chances are your mother will call you on the phone and say she heard it's a statement game for the team, or something of that sort. Remind you not to miss church in the morning and chastise you for leaving the seat up.
But at the end of the day, what we've got here is two points on the table against an Eastern Conference team we play once a season. Doesn't mean it's not a big game, doesn't mean we shouldn't get a little chubs when 6:30 rolls around. It just means that two points are the only thing that matters tonight. If the Sharks win, don't make out with your sister. If the Sharks lose, don't jump off the Golden Gate. We're in for a long road if we start flying off the handle 17 games in. The performance on Thursday was the best they've looked in Joe Louis for years, and if not for a pocketed whistle we're sitting with an extra point in the bag. No excuses, but that's a fact. Mark it down as such and move on.
On a relevant side note, how bad does Thomas Greiss feel right now? He puts up a 37 save performance in Philadelphia and hasn't seen the light of day since. With Nabokov playing two back to backs that went to the skills competition and then traveling halfway across the country, does anyone else think it would be a good idea to give him the keys to the car tonight? I understand that a Saturday night home game against the defending champions is probably a good way to destroy his career if he lets in a few softies (hell, I remember sitting at the Vancouver preseason game and people were booing him), but McLellan had to have seen this as a possible outcome. I'm sure the team didn't even come close to touching the ice yesterday and probably just watched some video, but damn-- one start for the backup in seventeen games during an Olympic year when Nabokov is one of the favorites (if not the favorite) to start for Team Russia? Questionable.
Chris Kunitz waddles his way back to The Tank tonight. Does anyone remember that time he went Chuck Norris on Cheech's head two years ago in the waning seconds of the third period when the Sharks had the game in the bag? Pretty sure the Ducks hadn't even registered a shot in the third at that point. At any rate, there's one guy who should get a nice chorus of boos tonight.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-1. Goals by Boyle, Heatley, and Marleau.
Go Sharks.
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I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 AM PST reply actions
yes
MeThinksSports where the only semi-good thing is the poll...
by serrapadre716 on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
seriously though… Crosby has been red hot lately, but with Malkin out I don’t expect he will get very far by Joe tonight. The way Marleau has been playing on home ice I think patty will get a star…
by skilletboy on Nov 7, 2009 7:29 AM PST reply actions
uh
Crosby has been sad lately not red hot.
Rumour has it he may be injured too but not badly enough to miss games.
0 assists on the PP for the season
no goals and no assists, -2 for the last week of play…
Here's to the second round!
Any news on Heatley?
He was roughed up a bit and I haven’t heard anything yet.
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He played in OT, like three or four shifts. He’s fine.
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Yeah, I know that he did. However, Randy and Drew were talking after the game, saying that he looked hurt. Hope it’s minor.
Skating after an injury doesn’t mean it’s not bad, either. Just ask Joe Pavs.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Nov 7, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Or torrey Mitchell, right?................. right??
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, you keep playing this Heatley is injured angle. He got lit up along the boards and was probably just shaken up, maybe dealing with a light concussion.
I’m not sure what Randy and Drew said, but it’s obviously something minor if anything at all. He’ll be out there tonight.
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Pants optional zone, except today. Gotta put our best foot forward for the champs.
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Not that this changes much
But the Sharks site indicates Vesce is now on the IR.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
poopy
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Here’s a video of the Kunitz hit, taken from the stands, complete with an epic “DUCKS SUCK” chant. Here’s a better view of the hit taken from the broadcast.
Cheech may not be with the team anymore, but Chris Kunitz is still a dirty player who deserved to be booed, Crankshafted, and Staubtized.
"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 hated that hit. FUCK KUNITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Waering a ducks Jersey turns you into a goon!!!!!!!! ALL CURRENT AND FORMER DUCKS PLAYERS NEED TO BE STAUBITIZED!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
I’d like to see more of Greiss too, but there is no longer any doubt that Nabby earned his starts now. I’d play him tonight and rest him the next game. I think mentally it’s important for Nabby to win the game like tonight’s, especially if my some luck we’ll be facing Penguins again this season.
By the way, some good stuff in Nabby’s interview I dug up to Russian newspaper where he talks about that concept of earning his starts and what that means to him. We’ll publish it tomorrow, I think.
Griess will get a start someday, I assume. But I’ll agree with you, Nabby should start tonight, and then give Griess the start on Tuesday against Nashville. Gries definately proved he deserves some more looks with his play against Philly, and I think he’ll get them. Probably not any more than Boucher got when Nabby was healthy, though.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 7, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO LETS DO THIS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Apparently the SBNation ad reps thought this would interest me today...
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I can see it
you need a diamond studded cougar to go with the crystal cats
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
BUT THEN HOW will YOu Be Part OF the CorpORATE MONEY SYSTEM?!?!?!?!
YOU NEED TO BE plugged in man!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!
My day is complete.
"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
JOE PA!!!!!
Now for Blake, Torreh, Gooch, and the Ewok to come back……..
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Nov 7, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
YES!!!!
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by serrapadre716 on Nov 7, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
Stalock
So, I was reading the Sharkspage recap of the last WorSharks game (2-1 shootout win) against the Monarchs. Apparently Stalock is a very animated goalie because I’ve never even heard of anything like this being done:
Most hockey fans are familiar with the so called “Sean Avery rule”, the rule that prevents an offensive player from facing the goaltender in an attempt to screen him. Well, we may eventually hear of the “Alex Stalock rule”, as several times during the game Stalock was making jumping jack like motions and waving his arms while standing in the crease in front of fore-checkers standing in front of him as Worcester defenders stood behind the net with the puck. It didn’t appear to be very effective, but it was humorous to watch.
WTC: Pavelski starting tonight on second line with Eyebrows and Manny!
Praise the hockey gods, folks.
by OtherKid on Nov 7, 2009 1:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Nabby & Burning Out Players During The Season
Great insight into the fact that for some stupid reason the Sharks coaches want to play this guy 75 games..You can’t put all the blame on the players for the choke jobs in the playoffs..
DW addressed all of our other issues in the off season, but getting a backup goalie that the coaches will trust and play at least 25 to 30 games, to give Nabby some chance of being a little fresh for the grind of the playoffs..
GET A CLUE SHARKS FRONT OFFICE AND STOP BURNING OUT THE PLAYERS DURING THE SEASON..
THE SEASON DOESN’T MEAN CRAP UNLESS YOU MISS THE PLAYOFFS..
Play Greiss, before we end up with another first round flameout..
Any FTFers want to meet up during the game or afterwards?
I’ll be wearing my Pens jersey that’s been gathering dust in my closet for awhile, so I’m expecting some raspberries at the Tank.
Great to hear Pavs will be back in the lineup.
Where hockey injuries in San Diego are thumb blisters from playing too much NHL 09
Pensburgh misinformation
Has anyone else taken a look at the post Pensburgh put up about this game. What bugged me the most was how they mentioned to look out for Seto. Uh…. last time I check Seto’s been out for a while and isn’t coming back soon. Reporting FAIL. The east coast just doesn’t know anything. They aren’t the only team dealing with injuries.
doesn't surprise me
Their writers have made several errors. Big Pens fan, but I hate the writing on Pensburgh. Pens Blog is far superior.
“Through four seasons now they’ve [Crosby and Ovechkin] won three scoring titles (with Evgeni Malkin, the Russian Penguin alway in the background getting the fourth).” http://www.pensburgh.com/2009/9/1/1010447/sidney-crosby-vs-alex-ovechkin#20559369
I merely pointed out that Jumbo won the 06 scoring title and was subsequently ignored. It still hasn’t been corrected.
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by Will Bulldozer on Nov 7, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry about earlier today, yeah, I ussually stay way from blogging when my meds aren't working yet.
I apologize for that and I will be going to rehab for the 47th time to correct my problems.
Although, I must say I was surprised that some people thought I did it on a regular basis, I think this is the first time I’ve done it. Are you sure your not confusing me with someone else? I get a little wound up during games, but I don’t think I act nearly that bad.
So, again I apologize for the………….um……psychoness, I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.
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I’ll be there. And like I said, if I see you, I’m punching you.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Nov 7, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Alright.
It’ll be a bit of a challenge since you don’t know what I look like but just punch every male you see and ask if they’re idunno723.
No son of mine has to ask that question!
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by Dave Valentine on Nov 7, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
For what’s it worth, I was watching the SJ/Det game the other night and really think the refs botched that call where Nabokov clearly froze the puck under his pad. Doesn’t mean I want your prediction to be right tonight though, but there’s a good chance it will be.
Noted Penguins injuries in addition to Malkin/Gonchar: Tyler Kennedy and Alex Goligoski. Pens just called up a 7th d-man from the minors in case GoGo is a NoGo tonight (see what I did there?). Technically, Deryk Engelland is more like an 8th defenseman, since Martini Skoula has been logging more minutes in the wake of Gonchar’s injury.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com and twitter.
Who are those n00bs? XD
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 7, 2009 4:30 PM PST reply actions
So, I’m off getting wasted in the sacramento valley this weekend, and won’t be able to watch the Sharks game for the first time this season. Sad times. However, I’ll be following along with my Blackberry for internet updates.
To those of you attending tonight, give that ass Kunitz hell for me. And rock the crap out of the Tank! Time to send those Pens back to the East Coast worried about seeing us in June!
And, finally, Pavs being back rules. Here’s to hoping he’s actually ready to be back!
GO SHARKS!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 7, 2009 4:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
FTF crew
Cal’s Jahvid Best needs your thoughts and prayers after a brutal injury against Oregon State.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
What happened to Jahvid?!
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM PST reply actions
He scored..
As he was broke the plane of the end zone with a leap, an OSU punk pushed him up higher and future than he aimed with his jumped. Supposedly it was reported he only suffered an concussion from what looked like a horrible landing that could have been far worse.
Out of town scores some might be interested in
Tor 3 Det 0
Min 2 Dal 1
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I love watching Detroit lose
Toronto just scored to make it 5-1………….. Wait a minute……… Oh my god Toronto is on its way to the Stanley Cup.
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Toronto beats Detroit 5-1
Former Shark Wayne Primeau scored the first goal for the leafs.
Michalek scored for the Sens too.
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what?!
for serious?
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Yep
And were all doomed, Toronto is going to win the cup. They are unstoppable!
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Man, I have to miss probably the entire first period
because of the Kings game!? :-(
Ugh that sucks!
Go Sharks though! Glad to see Pavs is going to be back.
Pavelski sighting!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Nov 7, 2009 7:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I love your new signature qoute or whatever its called, so funny
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone have the stream from the Detroit game, was that a red wings feed only?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
The one on Thursday???
If so, Hulu might have it up in a couple of days condensed down to 20 minutes or so.
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, the stream from thursday
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Since the feed on Hulu will probably be the one that’s in the Gamecenter archive, it will be the Detroit feed.
So don’t watch it. Seriously, it was painful.
"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
What I meant was is that stream available for tonights game, as atdhe is down, but I found where team teal moved
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Goals are awesome
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I hope the Sharks can improve on their passing as the game goes on, funny goal by Mcginn, but I'll take it
Where is everybody?
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Well, I’m in the game thread.
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Fools and Sages
I can see that, it just seems kind of empty though
glad that your here though
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by Diamondback15 on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, thanks
But yeah, I think a lot of people are at the game, or can’t watch the game yet, or have a social life on a Saturday night.
"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 is the game thread bruva. We open up a new one for in-game talk now.
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Great first period! Lets keep it up Sharks!!!
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Pavelski with a unreal return
Fear the 8!!!!!!!
Pavelski closing in, Pavelski fires, HE SCOOORES!! 5 games not enough! The Sharks have another date in the Lone Star State!
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