Sharks Gameday: A December To Remember

by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 4:30 AM PST in Sharks Game Previews

	@ 7:30 PST
24-13-2, 50 points		23-8-7, 53 points
4th in Western Conference		2nd in Western Conference

Television	CSN-CA (HD)
Radio	98.5 KFOX, Sjsharks.com
Antagonists	Five For Howling

Before this month got underway, we came to the conclusion that these next two months of Sharks hockey were a prime opportunity for the team to load up on standings points in preparation for the last third of the year-- the vast amount of home games led one to assume that it was an achievable goal, a chance to pad the stats and acquire a thick layer of body fat to be used in case the team decided to hibernate once the premier players returned from their respective national teams.

Unfortunately, the case can be made that hibernation struck early. And I'm not quite sure there's a whole lot of sun melting the snow just yet.

What we have today is a look at the even strength play of the team as a whole over the course of this month, broken up by period. As always, penalties drawn/taken do not include coinciding minors, fighting majors, "too many men", and puck over the glass infractions.

Even Strength Goals (December)

	1ST PERIOD	2ND PERIOD	3RD PERIOD	TOTAL
Goals For	0.8 (8)	1.1 (11)	0.4 (4)	2.3 (23)
Goals Against	0.2 (2)	0.5 (5)	0.6 (6)	1.3 (13)
Differential	+0.6 (+6)	+0.6 (+6)	-0.2 (-2)	+1.0 (+1)

Even Strength Shots (December)

	1ST PERIOD	2ND PERIOD	3RD PERIOD	TOTAL
Shots For	8.1 (81)	6.5 (65)	7.0 (70)	21.6 (216)
Shots Against	9.0 (90)	8.0 (80)	9.1 (91)	26.1 (261)
Differential	-0.9 (-9)	-1.5 (-15)	-2.1 (-21)	-4.5 (-45)

Even Strength PIM's (December)

	1ST PERIOD	2ND PERIOD	3RD PERIOD	TOTAL
PIM's Drawn	2.0 (20)	1.8 (18)	2.2 (22)	6.0 (60)
PIM's Taken	3.6 (36)	3.2 (32)	2.8 (28)	9.6 (96)
Differential	-1.6 (-16)	-1.4 (-14)	-0.6 (-6)	-3.6 (-36)

There's not a whole lot of positives here, except where it counts (that being the scoreboard). Whether or not you take that as a good thing when looking forward to future results is completely up to you. In my opinion, San Jose doesn't have the personnel to be able to counterpunch to the extent that Anaheim did in last year's postseason-- at some point the lack of a premier shutdown defenseman will expose some gaudy shots against totals, causing more pucks to end up in the back of the net. You also have to wonder just how much the Sharks can continue to rely on Nabokov to remain nearly invincible as he has looked the past few games, what with his heavy workload, age, and the oft-cited effects of playing in Vancouver during the Winter Olympics.

However, what concerns me the most about December would have to be the penalties drawn vs. taken. Those are some pretty porous numbers, and seem to indicate a team that has (or had) forgotten to move their feet. A lot of this team's production is reliant on special teams, and if they're giving away opportunities left and right like they have during December, you're going to see them continue to turn in erratic game by game efforts for the rest of the year.

All that being said, the win against Anaheim was an excellent showing for a team who needed one. Here's to the next two games against top opponents producing more of the same.

*****

Phoenix is a team that really gives me the Sharks some issues, in large part to their ability to break the game down into manageable blocks. Dave Tippett's teams have always been a hallmark of the trap system which, while frustrating to watch, is extremely effective, especially with a goaltender who has the skill level of an Ilya Bryzgalov. It's likely going to be another low-event snoozefest tonight.

Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Heatley, Ortmeyer, and McGinn. The gameday open thread gets a little more traffic.

Go Sharks.

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Go Sharks!

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by 49er16 on Dec 28, 2009 7:52 AM PST reply actions

Looking at those records is a bit depressing

The charity point is working too hard for us. This team needs to win outright more. Especially more than the Coyotes.

Are you going to this game Plank? Or are you going to the Caps game?

They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn

by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 8:28 AM PST reply actions

I won’t be going tonight, and now the Caps game is looking 50-50 too— I’ll let you know by email what the plan ends up being.

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by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions

Drink your sorrows away.

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by 49er16 on Dec 28, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions

Go Sharks!

Gutted I couldn’t be at the FTF night, if you do it same time next year I’ll be there.

And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...

by BritShark on Dec 28, 2009 8:50 AM PST via mobile reply actions

I think we plan on making it a tradition the first game after Christmas. It will be our very own Boxing Day holiday without the noble cause of charity.

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions

im having my ftf night at the tank tonight

i’ll be at the tank, lets go sharks.

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Dec 28, 2009 8:55 AM PST reply actions

you live

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions

Took this whole week off, so I won’t have work to take my mind off a shitty Sharks performance. Get it done, boys.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 28, 2009 8:59 AM PST reply actions

anybody know how many minutes before gametime

the pregame show come on 98.5, i don’t live in san jose (30)?

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Dec 28, 2009 9:02 AM PST reply actions

At the start of the game.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 28, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions

Pretty sure the pregame show kicks off around 7? I could swear it’s 30 minutes before the game, because every now and then I’ll stream it from the KFOX website.

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by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions

Fearless leader knows all

Pregame is 30 minutes before the game.

They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn

by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions

I don’t know about non KNBR broadcasts, though. Only reason I say that is because I was once driving to Tahoe and I couldn’t find a feed until the start of the game.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 28, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions

Morti posted pictures of some of Gray's adventures...

So good.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 28, 2009 9:45 AM PST reply actions

I didn't even know I liked fried pickles

learn something new everyday!

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions

I've got some more

I’ll post them soon in a fanpost – including ones of drunk Ducks fans at our afterparty, and more.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions

It's Mina's photos Gray needs to worry about

Those are the incriminating ones.

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009

by Morti on Dec 28, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions

she better hurry up and post them then

so I can see if you all went as far as my imagination takes morti’s comment… ;)

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 4:02 PM PST up reply actions

I have my computer with me (don’t ask) but the internet connection here is a little sketch. I’ll try to get them up when I’m in a better place.

by princessminako on Dec 28, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions

GO SHARKS!!!

First I would like to thank the Hockey Gods and Santa Claus for giving me an awesome Christmas week! If it isn’t asking too much, I would like to top off that most excellent week with a great New Year’s week. So go Sharks!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 10:45 AM PST reply actions

What Angie wants, Angie gets.

Sharks win tonight

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by 49er16 on Dec 28, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting Fact

If we calculated the number of goals McGinn should have scored according to predictions by Plank, he should be leading the league in goals.

by Ivano M on Dec 28, 2009 11:14 AM PST reply actions

If only.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Dec 28, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions

McGinn isn't the one who is supposed to be leading the league in goals

That’d be Logan Couture.

BUST!

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by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

Boo! This game will be less fun than the last one! Sharks better make it happen, tonight. The Coyotes are getting too close for comfort.

Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 28, 2009 11:15 AM PST reply actions

That’s ok because the game after that against the Capitals should be the most entertaining of the year. Two top offensive teams in the league with top centers and top two goalscorers in all of hockey and both lacking good defense.. I predict we’ll see at least 12 goals.

by Ivano M on Dec 28, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions

Ah, but we said this before the game in Washington, and the final score ended up being 4-1…not a particularly high scoring affair. But it should be a good show either way. I will happen to be at that game (wouldn’t miss a Caps-Sharks game!), so that one should be more exciting!

Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 28, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions

Go Sharks!

It’s time to take the desert dogs to task … no excuses.

by xarexerax on Dec 28, 2009 11:56 AM PST reply actions

Go Sharks

I don’t like how the Yotes are good.

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Dec 28, 2009 1:06 PM PST reply actions

I don’t like how the Pacific division is good (except for the Ducks, which makes me smile)

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions

Same

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Dec 28, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions

In breaking news

Capitals trade their captain

They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn

by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 1:24 PM PST reply actions

For Chimera nonetheless.

Pretty crazy, but I think we got the better of the formerly Columbus third-liners.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 28, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions

I only say that as Chimera was rumored to be heading to SJ over the summer.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 28, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions

I remember that deal

Ehrhoff for Chimera would have been a steal for Columbus, but they seemed to have done okay, getting 2 for 1 for him anyway.

Really hope the JR crew crashes the thread tonight. I’d love to hear their take on it.

Also, Manny played top line in Columbus. But yeah, I like having Jody and Manny.

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by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions

He was on the top-line? My bad, I thought he was used in a third line role. Fail on my part.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 28, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions

He’s supposed to be a third liner, but he was put on the top line because of a lack of legit first line players.

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by mymclife on Dec 28, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions

Well...

Considering what we ended up with, I think Chimera would have been a steal in comparison to what we technically got for Error… (I’m ignoring the fact the cap space was used to fit Heatley).

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions

In departure of Error I see mostly arrival of Demers. In 4-5 years Demers has a potential to be the next Boyle.

by Ivano M on Dec 28, 2009 2:57 PM PST up reply actions

Don't get me wrong

No matter how well Error does in Vancouver I still don’t care that he’s gone. He drove me nuts on the ice.

Still, Chimera would have been a better return than an actual 1st round bust and a career minor leaguer.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 3:11 PM PST up reply actions

Soooooooooo, your saying you prefer Huskins then?

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

I'm saying

He annoys me about as much at half the cost.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions

Really? Really?!?! Because the fact that are blueline was great least year and is most decidedly not this year means that Erhoff sucked

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions

I want Mr. K to grade that statement for grammatical errors.

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 5:23 PM PST up reply actions

Losing Error and Luko

Isn’t really a problem for me. Really Demers is the replacement for Error and not Huskins and I’d rather see Demers on the ice every. single. night.

Huskins and Lukowich are a wash really.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions

I hate to say it, but the numbers disagree with you

And most people have mentioned at least once that are defense is not good this year. Now, understand that I agree we had no choice to let him go to free up cap space, but I don’t get why you think he wasn’t good. I don’t think he was bad at all, he did screw up at times (he did have -12 plus?minus last year) but I liked what he brought to the table. Last years defense is far superior to this years, and Erhoff was a part of it.

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

Last years defense was better than this years.

And I don’t think ED (hehe) said anything to doubt that.

Ehrhoff was part of last year’s D but that doesn’t necessarily make him a good player. Semenov was part of last years D for a bit but I wouldn’t call him a great player.

The notasgood defense this year has something to do with the Blake and Vlasic. Both were on the team last year, but Vlasic was playing out of character earlier (he’s been better now) and Blake is getting older and slower. They aren’t quite the shutdown pair they were last year.

Like ED said, Huskins and Luko are a wash and Demers > Ehrhoff + upside.

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Dec 28, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions

did not see that coming

and Jasper’s didn’t either, so I don’t feel too bad about being like WHA?!

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions

I went there when I first heard

and it’s crazy there. Between people just being totally floored to discussions over who should be the next captain (Knuble, Ovie, Brooks) – craziness especially since they’re playing so well. I know that the NHL (and it’s teams) are a business but ughhh

by AfroPuff on Dec 28, 2009 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

Wow, moving the Captain eh? Looks like they save a bit of coin with the deal, and that makes me think they’re getting ready to go after a blueliner at the deadline. It’s the only upgrade they really need provided Varlamov continues his pace.

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by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions

I agree. If they manage to add a shut down d-man to the mix, they’ll be nearly unstoppable.

Hopefully somewhere out there today DW is seeing this and starting to think little harder.

by Ivano M on Dec 28, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions

WTC update

Here.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 3:42 PM PST reply actions

Mystery Pucks

So… Being banished to Southern California I miss out on a lot of the fun stuff that Sharks fans in the bay area get to do and I’d really like to get a mystery puck.

Any chance I could paypal one of you for the puck and shipping? email me and we can work out details.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 4:24 PM PST reply actions

I think the mystery puck thing got moved to january 2nd and 4th

And I have tickets for January 6th and 9th.

BOOOOO!!!!!!! Sorry.

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009

by Morti on Dec 28, 2009 4:34 PM PST up reply actions

Dear Evilducks

Check your email.

Love, Mina

by princessminako on Dec 28, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

This may be the last game I can catch for a week

I’m going to Austin, Texas to visit relatives, so of course I’m going to take all my Sharks gear and try to piss off as many Stars fans as possible.
I’ll see if I can steal their internets, otherwise I won’t be able to watch or join you guys for the thread………………… I’ll be so lonely.

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 4:33 PM PST reply actions

Gray, have you recovered from your night of heavy frinking at the tank yet?

And I can’t believe you would let people touch you like that…………my image of you is ruined

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 4:35 PM PST reply actions

I liked that TCY was obviously just posing for the pick but Plank looked very interested in his activity.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

and anyone at TCY’s late night after game 5 last year knows why. ;)

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions

I have yet to see my doppleganger

but I assume she’s recovered by this point and hiding in a motel somewhere trying to scrub herself clean.

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions

She definitely ended up in a hotel room. Hiyo!

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Dec 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions

Mina took you in as soon as the game ended

She knew what was up.

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009

by Morti on Dec 29, 2009 8:49 AM PST up reply actions

that’s good to know. I was worried I was left in the back seat of someone’s car or in the bathroom. (I’m in the backseat of your car, aren’t I, Mina?)

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

by CTGray on Dec 29, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions

This just in

Kyle Calder is placed on waivers… it’s possible we all just saw his last game for Anaheim.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 5:00 PM PST reply actions

Damn, and he was doing such a good job for us too!

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!

by Diamondback15 on Dec 28, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions

Heh

Spade and Sleek get their holiday miracle a few days late.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions

that’s funny!! I don’t think they are too happy with us over here lately … (huge fucking smile)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions

They’re Ducks fans, they’re not suppose to be.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions

Carolina is pounding Washington right now

4-1 in the 2nd period.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 5:13 PM PST reply actions

yeah … seeing that … they aren’t taking the news of the day well

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions

It’s not over yet.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions

Uh oh

Puck Daddy’s bold prediction =

Bold Prediction: The Coyotes go into San Jose and beat the Sharks on the back of Ilya Bryzgalov.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions

ugh! I think someone needs to tell Puck Daddy that the Hockey Gods love us!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions

I’ll say what I said on his post.

How is it a bold prediction to predict the same thing that has happened every time the two teams have met so far this year?

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions

ouch!
the truth hurts sometimes ya know … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions

We only hurt because we care :)

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions

Going to watch Avatar with the GF

Hopefully I can catch the third period.

Go Sharks.

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 28, 2009 5:18 PM PST reply actions

you can watch it after the game ya know :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions

Fern Gully in Space!!!

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

Dont support the Hollywood Idiots.

- end mini rant.

\ Cook dinner for girlfriend instead, she will be impressed.

by Suisun Dan on Dec 28, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions

Oh, this begs for a much larger rant

What is wrong with supporting Hollywood idiots? I’ve had ample entertainment from them, especially Cameron, who has made several movies that are still very enjoyable to watch to this day.

Though I agree that a girlfriend won’t be much impressed with this movie, unless she’s a tech dork. The story is pretty blah.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions

Well right now I’m boycotting them due to the Polanski bullshit … and with Hollywood coming out in support of him. But hey, if you have no issue with actors and actresses supporting a child rapist, go for it. Me, I’m all for people boycotting Hollywood and letting their disgust with them be heard loud and clear thru the almighty dollar.

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 28, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions

I help my large multinational bank earn money by keeping my money with them. I give money to planet raping gas companies when I drive to work and back. I give money to the evil empire of Microsoft when I use their products for home and work purposes. I use horrible poisons to kill rodents that try to get into my home. I abuse underpaid and mistreated immigrants when I have them mow my lawn, clean towels in hotels and buy fruit at the grocery store.

I enjoy red meat, white meat, and fish. I wear leather. I understand why animal shelters put down animals and completely support it.

Yeah, I don’t really see the point in drawing the line against Hollywood when I ignore the line so many other places.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed on the story part. I had no idea what the movie was about before seeing it and I was able to predict the end and who dies and doesn’t die and everything. Oh, and the part where he goes around making all those inspirational speeches cracks me up, because it uses every cliche in the book. Seriously, I think he uses direct quotes from both Miracle and the Little Dictator.

So, yeah, not a fan of the movie.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 28, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

I haven’t seen Avatar yet but I already know I won’t like it. The people are blue! Seriously BLUE. Maybe if they were green or something but really? Blue?

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Dec 28, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

Any color is better than orange and black

They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn

by ElvisVF101 on Dec 28, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions

Dances with Smurfs?

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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.

by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 28, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions

that was a good ep of South Park btw.

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

by CTGray on Dec 28, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed. Loved Cartman as a Glenn Beck type. And the Casey Kasem character.

Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.

by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 28, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions

Dances with Smurfs

Synopsis:
Kevin Costner travels to space to help Pocahontas save Fern Gully.

Featuring: The Blue Man Group.

by Evilducks on Dec 28, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions

overall fun night at the tank for me long drive but worth it

good win sharks
neither team looked tremendously sharp
nabby made huge saves when we needed them
vlasic made some great plays / murray great hits
pavs great game obviously

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Dec 29, 2009 1:41 AM PST reply actions