Off the Post - End of the Year edition
I'm going to be updating this as the Olympic rosters stories come in, so check back occasionally in the next 72 hours.
[UPDATE] - Pat Sajak is one helluva hockey fan, by game show host standards.
[UPDATE] - Norway, Latvia, and Slovakia have each named their Olympic rosters.
[UPDATE] - Logan Couture and Danny Groulx have been selected to attend the AHL All-Star Game.
[UPDATE] - Douglas Murray will be taking your questions, while Rob Blake already has your answers.
[UPDATE] - Puck Daddy lists the goalie saves of the decade... and unfortunately the #1 happened against the Sharks just a few games ago.
- Devin Setoguchi may have scored last night, but he's far from off the hook =
"It’s no secret he has been sent a message from the coaching staff," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said of Setoguchi. "He needs to pick up his game. He played pretty well the other night against Anaheim but we didn’t think he deserved a promotion. This time he came and had a couple of good early shifts. Now it’s up to him. I don’t care where he plays but we need him to play."
- Mirtle has your calendar of Olympic roster announcements - Belarus and Russia were first out of the gate. Canada et al (except the US) to follow on Wednesday.
- Douglas Murray cracks Sweden's roster, while former Shark / Red Wing and current Canuck Mikael Samuelsson had some choice words regarding his snub.
Notably absent from the list is Detroit's Johan Franzen, who is currently nursing a knee injury. Another notable absentee is Vancouver's Mikael Samuelsson, who pulled no punches in discussing the snub.
"Probably going to get in trouble for this, but they can go (expletive deleted) themselves," was his reaction following the Canucks win over Calgary Sunday night.
- Jason Chimera heads to the Capitals while the Blue Jackets acquire Washington's captain Chris Clark and Milan Jurcina.
- Phoenix's AHL team to potentially move to Canada... sounds strangely familiar.
- Own goals - the quick path back to the AHL.
- Injuries - Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is out 4-6 weeks, the Kings' Jason Williams is out with a broken leg and Minnesota's Chuck Kobasew is out with a sprained MCL. Vaclav Prospal is also out due to knee surgery.
- Paul Kariya had to stay a night in the hospital after being elbowed in the head by a Sabre.
- The Ducks had Kyle Calder placed on waivers yesterday - he has until this morning to get picked up.
- Mike Cammalleri pots the 20,000th goal in the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
- Chris Chelios' heart - and AHL contract - goes on. So does his chili, we presume.
Ex-Sharks - where are they now?
- Marcel Goc has 8 points in his last six games with Nashville... he also has twice as many goals in December than he did all of last season.
- After scoring twice in San Jose, Milan Michalek has just 2 points in his last 13 games, while teammate for life Jonathan Cheechoo has 3 points in his last 5 games (none of them goals, however).
- Christian Ehrhoff currently leads all NHL defensemen in plus / minus... what a difference a year will make.
- Don't look now, but Mike Grier has 7 points in his last 6 games, including 3 on Sunday night.
- In his last 7 games, the only team that Brian Campbell didn't notch a point against was San Jose - ha ha!
- Matt Carle is still plugging away, as is Vesa Toskala, who is seeing more W's lately.
- A lawsuit possibly coming to an irresponsible blogger... nope, it ain't me.
- More on unfounded hearsay, this time on how team relocation rumors can hurt contract talks with players.
- The Nashville Predators are looking to get in the playoffs, mostly just to get more butts in the seats to qualify for revenue sharing.
- Rudy Kelly is an expert at Facebook etiquette.
- A classic joke - St. Peter and the devil have a discussion about hockey.
- Always nice to see the Kipper give one up an ugly one...
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WTF SWEDEN
I have always been able to snag Mikael Samuelsson in the late rounds of fantasy drafts every year, and that guy has always been, in the words of Randy Moss, “STRAIGHT CASH HOMEY!”. However, Sweden is pretty banged up, and I’m sure at least one of their forwards named to the roster isn’t going to be ready for Vancouver, so hopefully he’ll get in. After the little tirade on display here, though, nothing is certain.
CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!
by joe579 on Dec 29, 2009 12:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
For those interested
The Sharks currently have 3,917 goals in the history of the franchise (regular season, not counting the shootout) – this is assuming my painstaking math during a bout of insomnia is correct. Needless to say, chasing the Habs is an act of futility.
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 6:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I demand a recount!
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
by theneverman on Dec 29, 2009 9:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. What do the Habs have? 20,000 and 1?
by shark94112 on Dec 29, 2009 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Some of links ain’t be working. Looks like you got yerself some rogue code in yer href
by Section223 on Dec 29, 2009 9:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Samuelsson. Awesome statement!
by shark94112 on Dec 29, 2009 11:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
What an ugly goal
sorry Kipper, I kinda smirked.
As for Samuelsson, I’d be pissed too! At least he’s showing some emotion over not getting picked. I doubt that will help him, but it’s better than “oh, it’s ok. It’s an honor just to be considered,” which we all know is the lie to hide disappointment in anything like this. (or award ceremonies)
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 11:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Couture and Danny Groulx named in AHL All-Star game
http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=511489
And Logan continues to disappoint – can’t believe we wasted a top 10 draft pick on this bum.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
by Teas on Dec 29, 2009 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Both were participate on the Canadian team, with the PlanetUSA team to be named tomorrow.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
by Teas on Dec 29, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Couture was named a starter too
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
by Teas on Dec 29, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He should have VERY starting slot. A bus.
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 29, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fail.
I mean every and a bust. I’m tired damn it!
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 29, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He should be coaching the team.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Dec 29, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with the bus’ tires?
Jon Casey fan since '84
by stufflife on Dec 30, 2009 1:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious why we haven't seen Groulx in the big club this year
by Evilducks on Dec 29, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s 28 and if I remember correctly he’d had to clear waivers because of his age – it seems like he was signed more for the benefit of Worcester.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
by Teas on Dec 29, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your Links is broken.
I shouldn't have said anything.
by perkins.kit on Dec 29, 2009 1:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Shit
Hold on guys – SBN has fucked me up again (when you edit a page, which I did before I posted it, everything gets FUBAR).
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 1:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Full credit, Dave!
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
DA LINKS IS FIXED
Sorry for the confusion.
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 1:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
In Soviet Russia
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Dec 29, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Random
But did anyone else that watched Avatar think that Sam Worthington looked exactly like Sean Avery? I was thinking that throughout the movie last night, and now Puck Daddy actually has a thing about it.
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
AND NOT ONEMENTION OF PALIN MASK
6-0 , PLANK! DO YOU HEAR ME? I AM TYPING IN CAPS SO YOU CAN TELL I’M YELLING! 6 AND FREAKING 0 !
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Dec 29, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm only counting 5
Not that I’m complaining….
Well, I complain about the Palin mask frequently, not about the winning streak.
by Evilducks on Dec 29, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I’m counting 5 as well
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Dec 29, 2009 10:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
EVILDUCKS=
GOING ROGUE
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Dec 29, 2009 9:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate this whole theme.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Dec 29, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Note to all
Please check out the Sajak link at the top – worth your time. New level of respect for Wheel of Fortune.
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 10:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
“To tell the truth, I would rather watch a hockey game between two teams I don’t have a rooting interest in than the Super Bowl,” he told NHL.com.
That’s amazing.
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 29, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We're not worthy!

Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not going to put this up above
But it’s worth noting that Phoenix is the 6th best team in the NHL right now. So, starting tomorrow, we face the 4th and 6th best teams in the NHL in 24 hours. We’re #3, after New Jersey and Chicago, for reference.
Fear the Fin: "I'm gonna fuckin' kill you, lake!" - ZeroIndulgence, 11/15/09 in Chicago
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 29, 2009 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
another way of putting it is that the 4th & 6th best team will be facing the 3rd best team this week … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Dec 29, 2009 10:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Super excited
they’re announcing the Canadian Olympic Team tomorrow and it’s pretty exciting. It’ll be on a bunch of different channels and all the newspapers will have special sections devoted to it. Kind of cool to be in a country that loves the sport that I love, eh?
Yay Canada!
by AfroPuff on Dec 29, 2009 10:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m so excited as well. I’m also glad, for once, that I live in a time zone that’s three hours behind – means less of a wait after I wake up, lol.
I really hope all four Sharks make it. And that it gives them an extra jump for the game tomorrow.
"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 29, 2009 10:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear that potential top line is pretty good.
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 29, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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