Sharks Gameday: A Stepping Stone Towards Immortality
by Mr. Plank on Feb 10, 2009 12:00 AM PST
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Is this the game that makes or breaks the year? Could it be that one sixty minute effort renders all the previous showings inadequate, that a handful of red lights in the wrong direction sheds light on where this organization will go?
Tonight is as big as it gets in February. But in the grand scheme of things, it isn't Calgary, Anaheim, or Dallas. It's light years away from Detroit.
You have a Sharks team riddled with inconsistencies since the All Star Break, searching for their mojo. Where are the shots on goal that were in abundance to kick off the year? Can Nabokov manage to close a five hole that has seen more action than Eva Angelina's? How does McLellan drive home the point "clear the puck up the boards" when the team seems thrilled to give the opposition extra chances in the way of botched clears? Will the breakout ever reach the deadly form that caused the phrase "transition game" to elicit a metaphorical six to midnight when we were a younger version of our current selves?
So many questions, and yet, the answer isn't going to come out of the woods today. It requires constant vigilance, a bitch of a beast to track down. We may get a sighting in Boston, but only for a brief moment. April is where we see it in it's entirety, May is the long and grueling hunt, and June is where (God willing) the heavy ammunition comes out to play.
We're a fickle breed, us Sharks fans. So used to heartbreak, we seem to thrive in the situation. Three losses in a row sends us into a tailspin. We're grasping at straws, contemplating where things went wrong. Is it not time to enjoy the ride? Thirty games remain in the regular season seas, tides that have been navigated successfully for years in San Jose. Tonight is big yes, but do not mistake it as a defining act. Tonight's game is a mere mortal, destined to be lost in the sands of time by this date next month.
4 PM in Boston is just a stepping stone leading up to the Church of Lord Stanley. Many men have slipped on these stones, only to pick themselves up and find a way to reach the summit. A summit that is immortal; an expanse can be seen from all corners of this great country. A monument that shakes the foundation of cities, brings grown men to tears, provides prosperous rivers and streams while reducing others to a barren wasteland.
It's a road we have yet to traverse successfully, but gut instinct says tonight is where we find ourselves back on that trail. Yes the compass will cause conundrums in the future- bearings lost, maps misplaced. But only for a moment.
As for tonight? Tonight is where the big dogs show who has the bigger bite.
Go Sharks.
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LET'S GO SHARKS!
All I’m asking for tonight is 60 minutes of solid hockey. That and 2 points. The same things I ask for every game. And while this is just one more game, it’s one we’re going to be hearing about for the rest of the season. Win, lose or, well there aren’t any more draws in Gary Bettman’s NHL but you get the point.
SInce I sadly won’t be around for the rest of the day, here’s this. Hooray for DVRs.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
The K Man on the ball in the early morn. If only we got that kind of effort from the Sharks lately we’d be have a whole lot less to worry about.
Are you going to be in the thread today? Who else is going to be here? Why am I asking so many questions? Is it really time for my second expresso? Is anyone else pumped to see the Sharks throw down and break out of this slump?
Chyeahuhhh-HOOOOOOO
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Best time to have a slump is now. There were some problems with the Sharks play as of late, and it’s better to fix those problems before the playoffs start. I have a feeling Todd was pretty pissed at the team for their play in Columbus… he’s gotta figure out how to motivate this team down the stretch.
That being said, a nice point streak which started with 2 tonight would be awesome.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 10, 2009 7:33 AM PST up reply actions
I will try to be on the thread
But there’s a problem – I have to be at work for a stupid meeting tonight that previously wasn’t on our schedule! #%$@!!!!!!!
Sooooo… I’ll probably be unable to watch a single bit of the game. I’ll have on the live play tracker from NHL.com, but I might not even be able to do radio.
You have no idea how pissed I am about this.
Worst part – the game wrap. Open invitation to all and sundry – mymclife? Plank? TCY?
GO SHARKS.
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Who else is going to be here?
I’m going to be watching the game from work if there is a thread for it. Otherwise, I’m leaving work early. I hate early games! And will try to be here as well. But have to somehow look busy while watching the game and posting.
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
awesome! thx!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Give Semmy that confidence of not getting pulled after a horrible game,
he deserves it, he’s been playing great, I mean good.
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WILL our heroes win this battle of potential cup contenders?
CAN Matt Taylor convince his boss to let him leave work early to watch the game?
SHOULD Matt gloat incessantly in close proximity to his co-workers currently visiting from the Boston office?
Find out tonight, at 4:00. (UGH.)
Seriously though, last time there was a 4PM start that I had to miss because of the commute, the Sharks were down 4-0 to Detroit before I got to Milbrae. Hopefully that’s not a sign.
Go Sharks.
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Before I run off to school...
The amount of coverage this game is getting is INSANE. Watching the Devils/Rags game yesterday, the Versus announcers spent an entire intermission analyzing The Trade, including what each player involved in that brought to the table, and in the Bruins’ case, all the subsequent trades that they had to make afterwards.
Then, going to NHL.com, there is a flash tab reserved for each of the two teams, and has been for more than a day. There is a guy writing a freaking blog dedicated to talking about the lead-up to the game. The only comparable times where the NHL has dedicated this much attention to a regular season game were the Pens/Wings rematch and the Winter Freaking Classic.
But seriously, if this game draws huge ratings on Versus, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Sharks get more nationally televised games next year, as well as move up the list for teams to participate in the Winter Classic. The current argument is that the Sharks don’t have enough national appeal, and the fact that a large majority of non-Sharks hockey fans I’ve talked to are going to watch this game refutes that.
the Versus announcers spent an entire intermission analyzing The Trad
Ah, screw Versus. I watched the same thing on NHL Center Ice on Sunday night- they probably stole the script ;)
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P.S., Before I go...
DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR LOGAN COUTURE QUESTIONS.
There is a link in my signature. Seriously, the guy is taking time to answer YOUR questions… that doesn’t happen often. Be creative, he’ll appreciate it.
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Well, now there is a link. That works.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 10, 2009 7:38 AM PST up reply actions
Looks like I will be missing this one too, oh darn.
I think I’ll be able to catch some sort of radio feed on my way home from Sonoma State.
It its anything like how the sharks have played lately,
we won’t be missing much. But hey who knows maybe I’ll make it home in time to see them lose in the opening minutes of overtime.
I'll be watching
But Mina might not be. She’s in the hospital and I don’t know if they get Versus.
Sharks, win for Mina!
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Oh no!
I think I speak for all of FTF when we wish Mina the best.
Feel better, dudette.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 10, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
I'm home
had to work today, but all done. Have to run to the vet to pick up one of the dogs who had surgery today, but I’ll be back for the game/thread
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions
Hey, just letting you know I added this to a list of game previews. Hopefully this will help build up the hype for this game and get some cross-traffic between Sharks and Bs fans.
Here’s the link: http://bostonblueline.blogspot.com/2009/02/bruins-vs-sharks-preview-central.html
by bostonblueline.blogspot.com on Feb 10, 2009 1:04 PM PST reply actions
Thanks man! Enjoy the game.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 10, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
Lucky for me, my school just implemented a short Tuesday schedule (they call it a “half-day,” but its only 30 minutes different from any other day), and so I’m here and ready for some hockey :)
Drew on Fitz and Brooks, 2:05pm PT
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 10, 2009 2:12 PM PST reply actions
Nabokov in net tonight
<a href=“”http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2009/02/10/getting-close-to-game-time-in-boston-and-how-nabokov-sees-his-play-in-recent-games/" >" >From WTC
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sorry
screwed that up. Interesting conversation with Nabby about his recent play. I’m sure everyone knows the address without my jerk off attempt at a link
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Good thing about unpaid work furloughs
I can catch those early east coast 4pm big games!
(The lack of a paycheck hurts a lot though :| )
gotta look at the positive somehow huh?
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
According to Dan Rosen at NHL.com
Tonight’s refs are Chris Rooney and Don Van Massenhoven. Rooney, known primarily for trying to thwart Ferris Bueller’s various school-ditching efforts, is also famous for being the ref that issued the game misconduct to a certain Mr. Thornton about five minutes into the game.
Is the NHL trying to hype this game or what?
I suppose it could be worse
could be Frasier and Van Massenhoven
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
Although
The game that Thornton got ejected in, the Sharks ended up winning 6-2. If that’s what it takes to beat the Bruins by that large of a margin, I can’t say that I would be too opposed to it.
I believe Langfeld had two goals
I think that says more about that game than JT’s early departure lol
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 10, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
I think this is a good test for the team AND the fans
It’s like a small sampling of what it might be like if the Sharks and B’s met in the SCF. I’m somewhat annoyed with the excessive coverage, primarily focusing on Joe Thornton with a Bruins bias. However, I need to be able to sweep all that nonsense aside and just try and enjoy the game for what it is…a mid-February regular season match between two really good teams.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 10, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, for serious
I could get the hype for the Winter Classic. The NHL spent millions on their ice truck thing, there were new/old jerseys, playing at Wrigley Field, etc. I could get the hype for a Stanley Cup Finals rematch. But two (admittedly very good) teams linked only by a trade that happened late 2005? Yeah, I think they might want to hold off on the crazy amount of coverage.
Plus, hearing Bruins fans/random members of the media try to justify the lopsided Thornton trade was amusing at first, but now is just annoying. Seriously, trading Thornton did not lead to Chara, they had enough cap room to sign him before that. Savard? Sure, but that’s because of the need for a #1 center. The B’s could have just as easily had the same lineup only with Thornton instead of Savard, even with the cap. And I know that I’d much rather have Thornton than Savard any day of the week.
Sorry about that. The amount of justification I’m hearing is getting to the “absurd” level.
Sorry about that. The amount of justification I’m hearing is getting to the "absurd" level.
It’s funny too, because if the Bruins weren’t playing excellent hockey this year the game wouldn’t get hype at all. Tim Thomas is probably the biggest reason Boston is where they are at this point in the year.
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Which, coincidentally, had nothing to do with the Thornton trade- the guy may be a douche (anyone see those clips of him taking shots at opposing forwards?), but you can’t doubt his talent and relatively insane rise to the top.
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just got home and in time for the game!
GO SHARKS!!!!!
by WhoseYourNabby? on Feb 10, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions
GOOOOOO SHARKS!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 3:59 PM PST reply actions
Finished work just in time
will be texting updates to Mina.
I am way too nervous about a non playoff game.
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it’s the 3 loss streak that is doing this to us
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
damn :(
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:15 PM PST reply actions
Well shit
Saw that one coming- Nabby was bailing us out in the first five.few minutes.
Doesn’t help that we can’t seem to cycle the puck down low- Boston is surprisingly physical.
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Alright
LETS GET THIS GOING BOYS. POWER PLAY TIMEEEEEE.
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GOAL!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:20 PM PST reply actions
Just got here
Hooray for mid-afternoon dentist appointments. Walked in during the powerplay. That was a flukey goal. Get it out of the zone already!
by lttlredhairdgrl on Feb 10, 2009 4:24 PM PST reply actions
Damn x2
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:34 PM PST reply actions
Nabby made a good save
too bad they got that in on the rebound
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I thought I would stop by and see how things were going over here
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:38 PM PST reply actions
Ey fack ya!
Just kidding man, nice to have you around. Boston looks good man, real good.
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I’m just glad all the hype for this game is over
I love the tagline “where the second round is overrated”….i guess that would apply in Boston too
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
it’s early … so we are a bit quiet (some of us are watchign while working)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
must be weird to have games at 4:00 and 10:00 in the morning
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
that doesn't look good
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions
For sure- the infamous “Go to Toronto feed.”
Thankfully we’ve been here before.
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no penalty???
huh??
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:45 PM PST reply actions
not that I’m complaining … but … huh?
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
That was a break for the Sharks….should have been 4 mins….I think that qualifies as an injury
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
though
no one on the ice saw the event, so they cant make the call.
unlike against cheech the other night, where the linesman saw the HS, and made the call once the play had stopped.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
okies ... heading home
will catch part of the 2nd period on the road … GO SHARKS!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 4:47 PM PST reply actions
How has Claude Lemieux looked since he got called up? I still don’t understand the logic there
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:49 PM PST reply actions
brings energy
a few shifts a game he shelley and plihal will start banging bodies and squandering scoring chances with steak-hands. he almost always finishes his checks, skates pretty well, and seems to be a precense in the room.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
hmmmm
Not all that disappointed in the boys play that period. Lot’s of finishing of checks, good effort all around. Too many turnovers, but alot of that is due to Boston’s play.
Plain and simple, that first goal is a result of Nabby being waaaaay out of postion. Everytime he runs around behind the net he reminds me of Irby. He needs a tether that will keep him closer.
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sounds a lot like Tim Thomas. That guy still makes me nervous.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
Detroit in 07 has had me on edge whenever Nabby plays the puck. A tether sounds like a good plan to me Dave.
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1) Pavelski has had trouble clearing the zone lately- I’m pretty sure that led to a goal against Carolina as well, but my pessimism just may be out of control right now.
2) Setoguchi, while not producing on the scoresheet, has been really ramping up the physical play. He delivered a nice smack to Chara on the forecheck, and while it didn’t lead to a goal, it did lead to a chance.
3) Nabokov needs some fucking help down low- we’re not boxing out people at all, failing to tie up sticks. It’s almost embarassing how many botched clears there have been. Blake’s effort on the second goal is not worth five million dollars- he makes a half assed attempt to get the puck out of the zone (avoiding a hit mind you), and then gets absolutely burned by Lucic to set up the goal. Vomit blog.
4) Whatever the shot total is, it’s a goddamn liar. Boston has looked hands down better than us.
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baker said it
i agree, being outskated. first period jitters in a over-hyped game. these west coast boys dont get this much attention all year, bound to grip their sticks a little hard.
i ALSO agree that blake looks off, hasnt quite played great since his injury.
neutral zone turnovers on the linechanges are killing us in the last 3-4 games.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
cycle skating and puck control
seems like they are gripping their sticks a bit, lots of pucks bouncing off.
thornton seems to be playing with a game on his shoulders, i look for him to step up and start smashing kids in the 2nd and beyond.
pavs-mich-clowe should get another tally tonight, seem to be back on.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions
As shitty as Versus is
Their commercials have been pretty excellent the last two years.
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actually
except not replaying either of the penalties or really giving good video of the pavs goal, the commentary has been at least a B grade. no where near sharks broadies.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions
exactly.
how would we know?
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
Hey guys, just poking my head in here from Stanley Cup of Chowder. Nabby’s made some stellar saves – I’d still pick him for the Vezina over Thomas. (hi, Mr. Plank!)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
ha
he breaks our hearts.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions
I’m sure Thomas (or Manny) will do the same to us this year. :D
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Nabby’s made some stellar saves – I’d still pick him for the Vezina over Thomas.
Yeah he’s been good tonight, but like diaspora said, he breaks our goddamn hearts.
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I’m still pushing for a Shark in the net to be worth 2 and a guy in the Sharks net to be worth 4. I doubt that day will ever come.
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If Bettman allows us to go to Europe
I shit the bed and cry myself to sleep. Not much will have changed in my day to day life, but I’ll be less happy.
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Danny Boy
Is there a cute girl sitting behind the penalty box or something? You’ve been itching to get in there all night…..
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Doesn’t matter if it is 5 on 3, you still have to get traffic in front or the goalie’s going to save that every time.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Getting the shot on net would help, too.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
I think he was talking about the Chara shot, but to-may-to, to-maw-to
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Oh
Excellent play by Pavelski to get that first clear btw.
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Word- Milan has really been an underrated part of the PK this whole year. Nice job on the backcheck right there.
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Good period thus far
Sweeney Todd must have thrown around some garbage cans at intermission.
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Shots are now Boston 19, SJ 10.
Just saying…
by lttlredhairdgrl on Feb 10, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions
Ok, I'm here
Time for the Sharks to tie and then win. ;-)
I saw the replay of Lucic’s 2nd goal – if he gets a hat trick, I’ll puke. Only our Milan should be allowed to do that.
Haven’t seen the other goals – was ours any good? Saw it’s now Blake’s instead of Pavs’.
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It deflected in off of Wideman’s skate.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Blake’s was about as flukey as you get. Nice to have you here- we need our good luck charm!
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When I started watching
the first thing they were talking about was HD tv
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
just got here
The good luck is here so don’t worry.
Have the Sharks been playing good?
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Better this period, but the first was pretty one-sided.
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Alright, K's here
We’re good to go. 7-3 Sharks final score. Bank on it.
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More like
11-1
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Are they disallowing legitimate goals now?
Bettman’s new rule to increase parity in the league…..
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this season he really has become no goal grier. poor guy
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"No Goal Grier"
I laughed then I cried. Regardless, it elicited some emotion haha.
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Hmmm...
Versus doesn’t know Nabby was born in Kazakhstan. They put up “Russia,” not even the USSR.
Minor beef – I’m looking for any extra excuse to hate Versucks.
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the great export of potassium….greatest nation in the world….al the other countries are run by little girls
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Sustained pressure
Good. But now they’re out.
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Anyone else notice
We haven’t been getting shots through from the point?
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And then the Versus guy says the same thig. I’m sort of warming up to them….
Nah.
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Are you guys watching it live?
I’m on a delay apparently with the stream… still at work.
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I've got a couple minutes left...
Is it done already?
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Nice face block by Stuart- that was going in the net.
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Intermission Entertainment
http://i43.tinypic.com/2cpokyr.jpg
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It’s a little mean, but oh so funny. And this is sort of related.
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That first one
Is brutal… if it’s real. VERY pathetic.
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That second one
Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George is pursued by Kristin Davis.
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You know what would make this broadcast really enjoyable?
If they didn’t show any replays ever.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
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What Engblom doesn't realize
Is that Joe faces that sort of defensive gameplan every freaking night.
A solid period for us I thought- Milan has impressed me a lot tonight. He seems to be one of the only guys that realizes just clearing the zone and not attempting to make a great breakout play should be attempted every once in awhile.
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Is the knock on Thornton still that he does shoot enough and likes to hang out on the half wall?
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Half right- he does need to shoot more, but the half wall thing is long gone. Last year yes (you should have seen our powerplay, it was atrocious), but this year he’s done a great job of getting to the net.
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I noticed he got to the front of the net a few times tonight
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
hes
he shoots more this season than under R wilson, but still has a pass first metality most nights. Joe has a nifty backhand play that has found the crossbar a few times, but he is playing in front of the net a lot more than the halfboards under MC’s new system.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
joe
takes 2 guys every time they are in the zone. gooch or marleau (money is on gooch, sorry cappy, i have your jersey, but you are sleepy lately) should find some space and find the net. once or twice a game joe gains a little space and teleports a pass to someone cross ice. hopefully not NG Grier.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions
Completely agree on Marleau- he’s avoided a couple hits tonight that have given up possession in our zone.
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OKay
I’m pretty happy with our play, if not the score during that period. My mantra, use the body, seems to have gotten through. I see lots of hard work, if nothing else.
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sharks definitely were throwing around the body in the 2nd
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
Agree with ya Dave- not looking ahead, but are you pumped to see Brian “I Got A Better Glove Save Than OJ” Boucher out there tomorrow?
Second period was solid enough for me. Now about this whole scoring thing…..
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I am SO ready
to see Bouch tomorrow. Personally, I’d have started him tonite. But hey, you see what my opinion counts for. Good news is that he’s starting tomorrow when my house is invaded by Pens fans
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Count me in on that as well
Boucher is honestly one of my favorite players, if only because he’s so freaking hilarious (same reason why I like Lukowich so much). The fact that he totally rocks at goaltending doesn’t hurt either.
Yeah, that Christmas video was pure gold. Luko doing his best metal impression and Boucher pretending to be a Ruskie? Love it.
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Boucher’s requirements for being a “Finatic” were pretty awesome as well. “You have to know all their injuries, ever. And none of that upper-body, lower-body. Follow them to Starbucks, if you have to.”
And the Lukowich when he was mic’d up a practice was pretty funny as well – “Blocked shot! Blocked shot!”
Definitely. Like you mentioned before, Luko needs to come back soon. JR too- I think we tend to forget that two amazing depth players have been out of the lineup for what seems like forever.
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I could swallow
(careful Plank) a loss if we play like this…..it’s that shitty play in Colombus that KILLED me. We are going into the 3rd with a chance. They just need to keep it up…keep shooting, keep possession in the offensive zone, keep hitting.
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
So I guess we could call you a swallower not a spitter?
Har har, but in all seriousness, I tend to agree with you. I’m not settling for a loss obviously, but if the third is the same as the second I’ll be content. Pissed yes, but content. It’s only February after all…..
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I was spittin'
against Colombus
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Peter Goc Pan
is out? oh well. mini-ovechkin cant lose the puck behind the net and bounce off medium sized defenders.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions
I was just about to comment on that – I don’t think he was playing for a large majority of the second period. Oh great, more offensively-challenged Grier. So fun.
How much offense do the Sharks expect from Grier? From what I’ve seen, his strengths lie in his defensive awareness and penalty killing.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
It’s not that we expect him to create, we expect him to finish his chances.
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Fair enough, I just feel like he’s more valuable preventing goals than he is scoring them.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Oh definitely- I guess you just have to see the types of opportunities he gets. We don’t expect him to create goals, but when he misses tap ins it gets painful.
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Not much
Like you said, he’s mainly the PK/defensive guy. But he gets all these amazing chances and just cannot seem to hit the net.
Like, failing to score on an empty netter. Nobody was there defending him, he had a clear shot, and he hit the post.
I knew someone would bring that up! But they seem to forget he’s not the only one incapable of scoring on an empty net. :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
win the period
tie or win the game. lets go fins.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 5:53 PM PST reply actions
SHARKS!!!
yes I’m back
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 5:53 PM PST reply actions
You know how the Sharks keep shooting the puck high and/or wide? I think they forgot that every team doesn’t have a Semenov to knock in the puck with his glove of doom.
I was so close to flying out for this game
but then remembered I have kids
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions
yeah well … I was pretending I wasn’t broke … due to having to feed and clothe kids … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Shit, GM is flush
Compared to me….I’m like Country Wide
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
GOAL!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 5:59 PM PST reply actions
WEE GOOALLL!!!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
lower body
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
scratch the yikes bit :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
Patty dragging that to the backhand was unreal. If he buries that, goal of the year.
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Well maybe not, but it would have been pretty as hell.
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Solid Play In The Last Thirty Minutes
Night and day from the first period.
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GOAL!!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions
ME LIKE GOALS!!!
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
He better bury that. Wide open in the slot.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
What a drop pass by Boyle
About as solid as it gets.
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YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAWWWW
I’ve been watching with former students, so forgive the comment tardiness!
GO SHARKS.
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wow! you are in a game thread … during a game
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
Not sure if anyone mentioned this
But kindafantastic is at this game!
Jealousy – rising.
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GOAL!!!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions
GOALL!!!1
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Ah - delay!
Thanks for the heads up!
I’m wearing my lucky Joe Thornton shirt!
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If they disallow that goal
I destroy my television set.
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no you won’t
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
it's good
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions
FYI
3 goals while I’ve been away from the computer. I shall remain away for the remainder of the game. Go, Sharks.
GO AWAY!!!
We still like you though
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
See what happens when Joe sticks around for more than five minutes in the game? :D
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funny!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t seen any of the those ads in Boston….maybe hockey fans in San Jose have samll wieners?
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
I’m more concerned that they feel men need them
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
By the way (not to be a downer)
But Detroit is up 3-0 against Nashville.
VERY good thing we’re back in this game.
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as the Blues like to say … FUCK DETROIT!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
I think
everybody likes to say that
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
yeah but they even have it as their signature
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Alrighty then
I’ll go with the more family friendly “DETROIT SUCKS”
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
that’s cause you are young :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
wait
So when I’m older life is so horrible I’ll have the need to use profane language???
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
has nothing to do with life being horrible … it’s seeing how being all PC is all crap
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I catch myself saying that alot
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
I don't wanna grow up
I’m a Toy’s R Us kid
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
Clowe has had three assists? Honestly, they were all probably the second assist type, I don’t think he’s had an especially great game…..
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Not to say he’s looked atrocious, but I wouldn’t say he’s been the difference maker tonight.
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I just checked
And you’re correct – all secondary assists.
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It sort of makes you wonder if the Versus guys are even watching the same game. Whatever. Just more fuel for our fire.
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Crap, gotta go to a meeting in 5 minutes
C’mon Sharks – finish this quickly with insurance goals!
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be late
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
Another block by Vlasic
That’ll Cheech You sent me a text saying he’s been a shot blocking machine tonight. Makes sense considering we’ve been on the PK for God knows how long tonight.
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Ok, I need a spoiler (I have a delay)
Is the game over yet?
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one minute left
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Fans seem to be clearing out
Guess they’re going home to catch the Patriots offseason TV show.
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I don’t get that … I’ve been to games where it was clear we were going to lose … I NEVER leave a game early … EVER!
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
It really is pretty hacky- I understand if it’s 6-0 or something (I still wouldn’t do it but it’s not a crime to me). But 4-2 against a game as heavily hyped as this? Joke.
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GRIER
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
The demon is
exorcised!
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
ha
the curse is broken!
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 10, 2009 6:30 PM PST reply actions
woooohooooo!!
I love the Sharks winning !!!! :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions
YEEEEEEHAAAAAAHAAAAAAA!!!!!
Mike Grier – thanks buddy!
See you guys later – go Sharks!
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Thanks for letting me hang out here for some of the game. :)
Your blog smells pretty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
anytime :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 10, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
No problem man, wish we could play you guys more than once a year. Boston’s a good freaking team.
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First loss for Boston when leading after the third period.
Sh-wingggg!
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Thank you!!
Never come here again…ever
Just kidding
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Thanks for letting me crash the open thread. Hopefully the Bruins will see the Sharks in the Cup.
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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 10, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions
Everybody calm down
It’s Oregon Ducks
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
I was waiting for that, lol.
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by KingofDucks1987 on Feb 10, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
I remembered
that from another post haha
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Ya, I don’t get to post here a lot because well…its not easy to follow them in Eugene, Oregon. But I finally got to watch a game, rather than reading about it on SFGate.com the next day, lol.
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by KingofDucks1987 on Feb 10, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
You know
You could watch the games on a stream from this website called atdhe.net. It’s really good quality and it’s not the kind of stream that would get you virus’s
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No problem
I was amazed when I found that website too
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Oops, I woke Mina up
when I called to say the Sharks won
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she’s doing better btw, hopefully they’ll let her out soon. It’s a pain (literally) when your insides turn against you
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Good to hear
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by Lurker Shark on Feb 10, 2009 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
Good win
First period was damn near impossible to stomach, but the Sharks played great in the last forty.
Cheers guys, have a good night.
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Nice
The effort was really nice to see. Lot’s of second effort and working hard to get to the puck, something that has been missing lately. And as I said before, I really liked the physical nature of the play. We ARE the bigger team and tonite we used it to our advantage.
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Three Stars:
1. Ryan Clowe
2. Milan Lucic
3. Patrick Marleau
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
Quite the Game
So anyone know when the Vs. television contract ends? I felt the announcers were impeding the game rather than accenting it.
My favorite
when Cheech took that penalty he said “he got a reach around.”
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by Dave Valentine on Feb 10, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
I missed the entire game... poo.
What I took from ESPN mobile updates and Plank’s text commentary.
1. Vlasic can block shots good.
2. I think I communicated telepathically with Milan Michalek… we agreed he’d score.
3. San Jose connected on a ton of hits throughout the last two periods.
4. Tim Thomas officially sucks cheese.
That is all.
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Just saw the highlights on NHL Network,
looked like an exciting game, I’m an idiot, I didn’t record it.
game will be replayed tomorrow I believe
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 10, 2009 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
It should be at 2 PM tomorrow on versus
"Gotta suck for the other teams. You finally catch the Sharks on an off night and you still lose." -Shark Man
but is that eastern or pacific?
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 10, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Good thing my friends recorded that one.
Pretty solid effort for the first half, dominant second half, and two points. Add in a physical game and I got what I wanted and then some. Good on Mikey hitting the empty net.
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