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Sharks Gameday: Hide Your Honeycombs

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I would be remiss not to touch upon the travesty that was St. Louis-- the fact that a shorthanded goal was given up with six seconds remaining has probably been beaten to death in the game thread, but the truth is I didn't even bother to browse being in a pretty foul mood and all. My biggest issue during the last two minutes wasn't even the shorty, but the fact that the Sharks gave up a two on one roughly forty seconds beforehand. It was a great outlet pass sure, and you have to give credit to the Blues for busting their ass all game, but San Jose has to be aware the forwards are going to be creeping into the neutral zone well before they would usually. After that gets defused with an excellent save by Nabokov, the play heads the other way. And who gets off for a line change as the puck gets dumped into the offensive zone? Two players, Dan Boyle and Rob Blake. Joe Thornton gets a pass here as he was the requisite forechecker on the play (along with beating out the icing call), but Heatley and Marleau need to make a quick change so they don't get caught with tired legs in the defensive zone. Whether it was an honest mistake, competitive instinct, or a case of seeing that empty net opportunity to pad the stats a bit doesn't matter. That shift change needs to get done.

And now we move on.

Games against Calgary might be my favorite on the docket to watch. There's a good playoff rivalry, both teams have ties with the Sutter's, the personnel (in Calgary primarily) usually has it's fair share of common blood, and they've both been consistent regular season performers since the lockout with nothing to show for it when all the cards are on the table. San Jose hasn't made it out of the second round since these two teams squared up in 03-04-- the Flames haven't managed to break past the first.

Star-divide

That being said, the teams are built a little differently. Staying true to the family name, Darryl Sutter has built a tough squad with an exceptional blueline, while San Jose has a more skilled squad that's not going to throw around their weight as much. What's been surprising thus far is that Brent Sutter has managed to get his team to put the puck in the net (6th in the NHL), an element of their game that was supposed to be a concern; concurrently, San Jose has managed to keep the puck out of the net (8th in the NHL), an element of their game that was also supposed to be a concern going into the year. Standing by my original thoughts, I'm still not completely sold on the long term success of the defensive core, but it's still an interesting dichatomy between the two clubs.

The backend on Calgary is stacked (baby baybay)-- you have the well known Jay Bouwmeester and Robyn Regehr, premier shutdown defensemen who will likely see the lion's share of defensive zone draws against the HTML line*. Beyond that you get into the skilled yet overrated Dion Phaneuf, as well as the lesser known Cory Sarich (who probably won't fly under the radar tonight considering his brutally clean hit on Patrick Marleau two years ago). There's a lot of talent on that backend, and if San Jose is to bounce back from Thursday, it's going to be through a tireless cycle and a willingness to retrieve pucks off dump ins. That far-side winger is going to need to hit the blueline with speed in order for this to work.

*H/T to my buddy Kit Perkins for the nickname idea-- it's infinitely superior to the brutally uninteresting "Hamburger Line." No idea how that's catching on.

Vesce and Joslin were sent down yesterday. Hopefully Demers is getting the call up or Joslin is victim of another salary cap related move. Both know the system and have played and practiced with the team. Starting Jay Leach against the Flames a whole four days after claiming him off waivers would be a big time head scratcher.

In other news, Randy Hahn will be calling his 1,000th NHL game tonight so give him a warm welcome from the comfort of your couch. Also, be sure not to bring any Honeycomb cereal into The Tank if you're going to the game tonight. Little known fact: Olli Jokinen has a hat trick every time that stuff is in the building.

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Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Vlasic, McGinn, and Ortmeyer. Honeycomb crisis averted.

 

Go Sharks.

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Brad Staubitz

When Staubitz gets back give him ten minutes a night and I think shark fans will be pleasantly surprised. I watched him in junior and he can fill more of a roll on a hockey team than the enforcer gig. He can play a bit.I see superstars on other teams getting pushed around which wouldn’t happen if Staubitz was around. I’m guessing if he was exposed to waivers in the near future he might not be a shark for long.

by phinave9 on Dec 5, 2009 5:30 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't care how they do it.

Just f’in win. Puhleeze.

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Go Sharks

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

by BritShark on Dec 5, 2009 7:39 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Go Sharks!

Should be a good one.

by xarexerax on Dec 5, 2009 8:06 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's old, but funny ...

.
Here’s a link to “How to draw Olli Jokinen”.

/Good luck against the transplanted Atlantans tonight, lads and lasses.

Let's go Blues!!!

by Milo. on Dec 5, 2009 8:30 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Section 219 tonight

Top row… I’ll be dressed like this here profile picture.

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 5, 2009 9:09 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

221 for me

Row 16 (so, like, 3rd from the top). Definately excited for the game…Calgary games are always entertaining.

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

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 5, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I believe this is where I watched the lucky Game 7 against the Flames, top row as well.

by Ivano27 on Dec 5, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's a pretty good area

Doug Wilson and Mike Ricci are directly above me, albeit separated by a high white wall. Incidentally, I think I’ll be taping my “Time to Put Out the Flames” sign above our seats – Hockey Night in Canada, take notice.

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

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 5, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll be on the lookout!

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

:-D

Miss ya, girl!

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

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 5, 2009 4:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Cheerios

I guess it’s a good thing that I like those better than Honeycombs.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 5, 2009 9:20 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Play Tough

This gonna be a tough one. Hope the Sharks put a couple Flamers between them and the boards tonight. I’ve seen the Sharks play tough, They can do it…The will must be strong……Go Sharks!

by ReplicaJersey on Dec 5, 2009 10:01 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

GO SHARKS!

The first game I ever went to was against the Flames … so watching the Sharks vs Flames have always had a special place in my very cold heart. :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 10:04 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I thought people with cold hearts didn't have special places in them.

Also, your going to have a hard time convincing Ducks fans your not evil if you say you have a cold heart, which you don’t……………….right?

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

by Diamondback15 on Dec 5, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Sharks!

I think I might have to miss this game. ihatemylife

You guys could win without me!

by idunno723 on Dec 5, 2009 10:11 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Woooo

Just slept for 16 hours (what was supposed to be a nap turned into a lot more than that), so I’m good to go. Hopefully the Sharks are 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 "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 5, 2009 10:54 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow ...

That’s more sleep than I get on a typical weekend. ‘course, 11 hours in the office yesterday doesn’t help that …

by xarexerax on Dec 5, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I pulled an all-nighter the night before and yesterday was my last day of classes, so I felt I could get away with 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 "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 5, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah. Yeah … I think I’d do it, too, if I could get away with it. Just don’t get the chance, haha

by xarexerax on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Lucky.

I got about 8. For some reason I could only sleep for 10 max.

by idunno723 on Dec 5, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I remember college…16 hours sleep would be amazing!

These days I tend to get about 16 hours of sleep over the course of 3 mights, but such is life!

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

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 5, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

I love the Burger Line, but HTML is alright too.

And FYI, to say the “HTML line” is redundant because HTML stands for the Heatley Thornton Marleau Line. Basically you’re saying the Heatley Thornton Marleau Line line.

Anyway, Go Sharks!

by PNK on Dec 5, 2009 11:01 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

RAS Syndrome for sure. Like ‘ATM machine’ or ‘UPC code’.

by xarexerax on Dec 5, 2009 11:03 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

assuming I stop feeling sick by this afternoon

are we meeting up? I’m still all for falafel’s.

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 5, 2009 11:25 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I went to bed with about 10 left in the third the other night, with the 2-1 lead. Figured we had it in the bag because we were playing well. Woke up the next morning and checked the score only to feel like banging my head against the wall. Four shorties in three home games? Seriously, we’ve been giving up more goals on the PP than we’ve been scoring recently.

Here’s to a better effort late tonight. Go Sharks

by Chicago Shark on Dec 5, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, its best not to go to sleep when the game is still being played! Now we all know who to blame! :-P

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

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 5, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Heater might be out tonight with the flu…

WTC

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

by ZeroIndulgence on Dec 5, 2009 12:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

There goes my ability to conjure up Heater / Flames puns.

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

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 5, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know, they were made for each other.

by Mr Tea on Dec 5, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the recent success of our blue line can be attributed to two things – (1) Nabby’s outstanding shape, (2) relatively healthy defensive core, with the exception of Blake of course.

Take those two things out, and panic will return to Sharks fanland.

by Ivano27 on Dec 5, 2009 1:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Go Sharks!!!

I’ll be watching from up here in BC (while drinking a Molson) – can’t wait to see what HNIC has to say about my boys in teal…

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 2:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HNIC

Heatley’s Now in California!

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

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 5, 2009 4:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i loved HNIC when i lived in canada.

i didnt care what teams were playing. that theme music is absolutely comforting.

"I just looked across the huddle to see the guys in the huddle with me: great offensive line, great talent at wide receiver, great tight ends, great running backs. If we execute and play the way that we should, it should be tough to stop us."
-K.O.

by denver_diaspora on Dec 5, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NOT ANYMORE :(

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So...

we meeting up pregame or…?

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 5, 2009 2:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wish I was going to the game w/you guys

make sure you sing the Canadian Anthem extra loud for me, okay?

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ok!

O CANADA, AFRO’S HOME AND ADOPTED LAND….

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 5, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

God keep her land

Stan-leeee Cup freeeeee…. O Canada, we stand on guard ’gainst thee!

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

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Dec 5, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whelp

Mina and I will be eating at the Chipotle one the Alameda pregame. If folks want to meet up shoot me a text

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 5, 2009 3:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You're all on notice

I’m coming back for the game tonight.

Feel free to come join us at Japers’ Rink.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 4:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ugh, another sharks game I will probably miss

this is becoming a disturbing trend, how dare they schedule all their games when I can’t watch them.

by sharks on Dec 5, 2009 4:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I might be able to catch the end of it

I was able to do that for the ottawa game. Wish I could still DVR their games, man I loved being able to do that.

by sharks on Dec 5, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bruins are murdering the Laughs

McDonalds gave up 4 in the first 2 periods so they put in Tosk…

Tosk has given up 3 soft goals in the 3rd already.

It’s brutal…

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yeah … I know … watching the game … and chatting in PPP … feel bad for them … :(

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hah, 7-2

Two late goals for the Laughs late in the game…

This game is eerily similar to a game I saw the Sharks play not to long ago… only this one makes me smile.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Better than what happened in Philly

8-2, Caps. Ouch.

Oh, and also in news around the league: Craig Adams absolutely leveled Brian Campbell when Campbell was doing one of his trademarked spin-o-ramas in his own zone. So awesome.

"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 5, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m a bad person … but I can’t help but laugh … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

I was just thinking the same thing…

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I replayed that hit at least 5 times. It was pretty nice.

"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 5, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

link us! … is it on youtube yet??

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno, I was watching it on Gamecenter. It might be, so I’ll try to find it.

Oh, and NJ just beat Detroit in the shootout, after being up 3-1 at one point.

"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 5, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yep … heard bout that over at PPP’s

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Based on typical WTC comments

NJ won’t win the cup, they have no heart, can’t finish a game, no grit, weak goal tending that can’t get it done. etc. etc.

Sorry, happens every time we give up a lead.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, nevermind. Didn’t get that it was 7-0, thought it was still 6-0.

But still, the Flyers had a 9 minute PK. The only PK I could think of that’s worse is the 10 minute PK that Worcester had during the playoffs last year.

"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 5, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I must see this…

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Update on hit

At 15:20 in the second period. I’ll try to find some way to rip it off of 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 "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 5, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My ripping software sucks, and I can’t find it on youtube. It’ll probably be in the highlights later.

"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 5, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m hoping it ends up in the top 10 hits of the week, but worst case it’ll end up on youtube and the game highlights tonight.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

They just replayed it as the “hit of the game”.

So funny.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Glad to know that I’m not the only one who thought it was awesome.

"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 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I watched it maybe 10 times. Watching his head fling back on impact and him dazedly trying to pick up his glove brought a huge smile to my face.

Guess some people actually play the body like real defense-men should.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can’t wait to see that hit. Caps game was an absolute blast.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No game thread tonight?

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I thought the game started at 7 tonight?

mymclife!!!!!!!

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It does

Plank got it wrong. NHL.com has it at 7:00pm.

"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 5, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Plankdude is human afterall … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

CSN + also has the game starting at 7.

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Heatley with flu-like symptoms?

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, as per WTC today.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate when people say he’s out with flu-like symptoms. You either have the flu or not.

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

but in the early stages, you don’t really know if it’s the flu or not … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. It could be like, strep throat or something. And it’d be weird to have “strep throat-like symptoms.”

"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 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Between the Sharks game, Kings game, and Championship Sunday, I will be channel surfing like a mad man for about an hour.

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i need a live web stream for this game

by KENN on Dec 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

http://atdhe.net/watch-live-sports.php?i=14

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

let’s not go back to Thursday night thank you very much!

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not the Sharks feed tonight on Gamecenter – looks like HNIC. Hey, that means I’ll get to watch Coach’s Corner, right? Right?

"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 5, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yeah … while watching the Bruins / Leafs, they were saying the Flames / Sharks would be up next for HNIC

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I get to. Cherry has been harping on players not protecting the back of their legs and was showing Jumbo taping his skate (like he mentioned earlier in the night). Apparently he approves.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I find him annoying … especially after the Oilers game when he said “I was rooting for Edmonton” … and I could do was yell at the tv “fuck you!” … he just gets more and more annoying to me

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I can get behind that sentiment.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he’s a xenophobic Canadian with bad suits… Of course he was rooting for Edmonton.

He has entertaining moments though.

by Evilducks on Dec 5, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

I just think of him as a crazy, racist, annoying uncle who comes to family dinners but is sometimes amusing.

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

not even 10 seconds!

and GO SHARKS!!

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Game Day Thread?

Thought I might kick it with you on the Left Coast, if that’s OK?

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

welcome :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s bring some 8-2 fan luck to this party!

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, man.

Online streaming is a tough way to watch two games, though. Trying to finish off Pitt – Chi before picking up the Sharks

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too, at least until the SO.

Game. Versteeg.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh

Is it a JR field trip?

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We’re heading West to get out of the snow.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like it. We’ll see what our turnout looks like.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

All the popular kids are here, dude!

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True story.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Double true!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

68th and Broadway, step on it sucker…

"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 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha Yes! I was hoping someone would get it!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I will never pass up a Lonely Island reference.

"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 5, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They’re so a guilty pleasure of mine.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Totally understand. I constantly have their lyrics on my whiteboard in my dorm room.

"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 5, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Step 1- cut a hole in a box.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I got my swim trunks, and my flippy floppies.

"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 5, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A mini one. Just for the cool kids.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, wait up for me!

There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball

by Steck It Out on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hit the gas!

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks! Happy to be here!

There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball

by Steck It Out on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and welcome to you as well :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That reply was meant for you…oopsie daisy.

There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball

by Steck It Out on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OK did I miss it

Or no official game thread?

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Inmates running the asylum tonight.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

this is it until Plankdude puts up another … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Plank got confused and thought the game started at 7:30. So no 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 "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hey! :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome

I love the Flames jersey’s from the 80’s.

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s see how Huskins will piss us off tonight.

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

positive thoughts!

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Crankshafted

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

2-1 Hawks

on OT.

No extra point for you!

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Rejoice!

There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball

by Steck It Out on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Versteeg’s on my fantasy team. Super win!

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Gang's all here, man.

This is gonna be fun.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We get to mess up someone else’s stuff and we don’t even have to stick around to clean up!

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you at least brought beer … yes?

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

All the beer in the world. Whatever you want.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Does this mean you’re going to spam GIF’s and run away laughing maniacally?

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

…uh….no.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

F & B spammed some guy’s GIF once, but the prison time taught him to think twice before repeating the experiment

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it was bad news. I got a fake name for doing that shit now.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Darn

I’m sorry, but I wanted the Pens to win. Hawks are too close for comfort.

And I kind of hate them.

"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 5, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We are

just the opposite.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

The start of this game makes me think this should be an interesting one.

Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.

by marcello on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

games with the Flames is always interesting

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah

I both love and hate playing them.

Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.

by marcello on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Charging? Really?

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nabby

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

West Conf hockey is so much more aesthetically pleasing.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We have to do something to persuade east coasters to stay up to watch.

"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 5, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good hockey isn’t enough? Sad.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For the record, I’m a southerner now.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we are pretty cute

by AfroPuff on Dec 5, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

definitely!

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You ladies come here often?

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

all the time :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m just swinging through town, catch a drink? I brought beer…

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Captain Murphy with the smooth talk.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes... smooth

Let’s go with that.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Rink Rabbit’s do not approve.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I see what you did there.

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Now ladies, we can all be friends.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Smoooooth as Tennessee whiskey.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

On ice.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I keed! I keed!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oof Patty

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I’m still amazed that Jumbo plays on the PK.

"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 5, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I love teams that use skill guys on their PK.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We’re used to having Marleau and Pavelski on the PK, but Joe is a new development. As is Heatley.

I think it might be from the 10 simultaneously injured players we had last season, when the entire PK was wiped out.

"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 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh. I’ve actually been taking quite a bit of interest in your PK of late. I knew Marleau and Pavelski were mainstays but Heatley is a total shock.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

McLellan puts him out at the end of the PK so they can go right back and attack once they’re at even strength, or even get a shorty (which has happened already this year).

But yeah, I was surprised too when I first saw him.

"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 5, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like the way the Sharks PK, I want the Caps to copy that model.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn’t good enough for you today buddy?

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It was pretty good today. But I’m going to ignore that or it would ruin my FanPost in the works. Plus, today was domination, not a great game to be pulling examples from. Unless the example is “why Carcillo is a scum bag.”

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know, just in wake of the game today I couldn’t help but point that out.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

PK was real solid. I wasn’t watching with as much of a detailed eye though because I was reveling.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love that there are much fewer comments after wins, people have less to bitch about.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 5, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, a 9 minute PP? That’s crazy. The only one longer I’ve seen was a 10 minute PK the Worcester Sharks had to kill in the Calder Cup playoffs. They actually killed the whole thing and managed to get a shorty, but they were also trailing 5-1 or something at the time, so the other team wasn’t exactly trying.

"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 5, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here’s how he got it.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think McLaren lost that one.

Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.

by marcello on Dec 5, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ummm

I think the only time this game will have no one in the penalty boxes is the first 8 seconds.

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I really do like Not Kyle 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 "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Dec 5, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kipper

bummer

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Dec 5, 2009 7:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He was once a Shark, no?

There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball

by Steck It Out on Dec 5, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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

by 49er16 on Dec 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Traded him for the pick that became Vlasic, since we had Nabby and Toskala in the ranks at the time. Worked out pretty well for both teams, IMO.

"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 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely, and you got rid of Toskala for something that is better than Toskala.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Toskala was actually good at the time. People were actually wanting Nabokov to leave instead.

Which I think is a great problem to have.

"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 5, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he was good, but in hindsight Nabokov was the guy to keep. Sold Toskala high.

Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 5, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A free roster spot?

HI-YOOOOOO

Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.

by marcello on Dec 5, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ATTENTION

Gameday Thread here. Sorry for the tardiness!

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

by Mr. Plank on Dec 5, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ROAD TRIP!

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 5, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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