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Yesterday was nice, but I'm not too gung ho about it honestly. The Sharks played well, but Dallas is pretty bad this year and banged up with a lot of injuries to boot. I can't wait for them to miss the playoffs. It's going to feel like that Christmas where my mom got me August & Everything After by Counting Crows along with NHL '94 for Genesis, except it's going to be ten times better and I won't have to share it with my brother.

As for yesterday, the first ten minutes are what's holding me back from applauding San Jose fully. Vlasic, Moen, and Ehrhoff all had superb plays to thwart three separate scoring opportunities (open nets in reality), and if Dallas buries two of those it's a completely different game. Throw in a good bounce off a skate (Michalek's) and an empty netter (Patty's), and it wasn't as resounding as I want to think it was.

I guess what I'm trying to say is not too high, not too low. It was a very solid all around effort, and the team as a whole has done a good job of responding after their team meeting on the 18th; but the fact is they need to continue that effort, and do so on the road against teams who are closer to them in the standings. It's really the only thing keeping me watching these last ten or so games without falling asleep.

Colorado is a must win in the sense that the 1 seed could be ours tomorrow outright, or at least for an hour or so. The injuries to Blake and Goc hurt a lot (Goc has played phenomenal along with that entire third line), but that's the nature of the beast. It's late enough in the season where those things become less of an excuse and more of an aspect that you just have to deal with.

Sorry for the short recap yesterday and the light gameday today- just finished finals and Mr. Walker is calling. Trivia goes up at 5 sharp for all those interested.

See ya in the thread ladies and gentlemen.

Prediction: Sharks win 3-1. Goals by Goc, Clowe, and Blake. Goals by Moen, Michalek, and Boyle, the last two coming on the power play.

 

Go Sharks.

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yeah

for some reason i don’t think goc clowe and blake will score, maybe grier will get a marker?

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Mar 22, 2009 7:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Maybe not Grier either.

How about Pepe Lemieux, Roenick, and Mitchell with the 3 tallies? ……

by Shiromori on Mar 22, 2009 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

WTC (Late Night) Update

Re: Blake and Goc:

Coach Todd McLellan said after the game it was too soon to provide much of an assessment in either case, though he did say both looked like "owies, not injuries."

Wow, if Goc’s knee-bending-the-wrong-way is just an owie (seriously, shoulda gone with “boo-boo”), I will be amazed. It looked horrible on the replays.

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 8:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Yea, that looked season ending to me.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

But remember when Staubitz hugged that one guy (on the Oilers, I think) down to the ice and the guy’s knee bent in a way it shouldn’t? If I remember correctly, the guy was only out for one or two games, if any. Everyone was predicting that he’d be out for months, but it turned out to be not bad at all.

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Right, right. It happens.

But it was more about when I saw Goc leave the ice, that guy looked like he was in a ton of pain. He could barely even walk on it.

I could be wrong, but I’m scared.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m trying to stay on the optimistic side of things. That, and McLellan’s assertion that its just an “owie,” makes me not as worried.

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it did look really bad. I’m not sure what McLellan could gain in terms of a physcological advantage by calling it “just an owie”, but it seems like the good ol’ playoff injury report is already in effect.

I was banking on that third line chipping in on the scoresheet a fair amount too. Drats.

Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated

by Mr. Plank on Mar 22, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well depending on how they hit, it could just be a really nasty bruise. Any hit to the knee is enough to make you want to cry, and one at speed is likely to smart enough to keep you from wanting to put weight on your leg. As was mentioned above, we already have precedent for really bad looking knee injuries being minor things in reality. I have to think if McLellan said “owie” it’s not a season ender, but it is enough to keep Goc on the sidelines for a few days.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

let’s just all cross our fingers that his definition of owie is the same as ours

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

anyone remember

the effect the closed door meeting(s) had last season?

by a10dency2ask on Mar 22, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Slightly related: Did anyone ever hear what was under the toilet cover in the locker room? I never heard any clarification.

In retrospect it was probably Wilson’s contract for next season. Ba-dump—psh!

Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated

by Mr. Plank on Mar 22, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think I prefer

your answer. I mean, if the shoe fits

Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad

by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually just read something about it, here. Its a bit of a ways down in the article.

Sharks got shut out, 2-0, by the Ducks. Wilson challenged them to do better. Had a 3-2 shootout loss to the Coyotes. Held a two-hour meeting. The next game, they lost 5-2 to the Ducks.

Very similar situations (loss to the Coyotes created a meeting), but the outcome was completely opposite – last year they lost badly, this year they first went to a shootout (and won) in a hard-fought game and then had a decisive victory over a division rival.

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kind of a general statement, but even Sharks fans have to admit that the sudden downfall of the Avs is a bit surprising, given their lineage.

by Donny Rivette on Mar 22, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

It is a little bit surprising, and I dont have the numbers in front of me, but it seems that the Av’s have gotten progressively worse every season since we dumped them out in the 2nd round a few years back.

Their goaltender situation also isnt great. First Roy retires, and since then we have seen a rotating door of goaltenders, and all have been in contention for the starting job:

Aebischer
Budaj
Raycroft
Theodore

None of which have struck confidence into the heart of anyone.

Compare that with the Sharks

Nabokov
Toskala
Schaefer
Greiss
Boucher

You could argue that Toskala made a run for the number one job, but aside from that, we have always known who our number one is, and the rest were definitely number 2. Having that confidence goes a long way.

Also, not putting your fingers in a snow blower helps too.

by Morti on Mar 22, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think its the lack of stability in goal that’s hurting them, just the lack of a goalie that can outright steal games for them. I mean, I don’t watch the Avs at all, but I’ve heard next to nothing about Budaj and Raycroft – and I’m generally pretty up-to-date on netminders around the league.

And I’m just speculating here, but it might also be the changing of the guard – the older players that were around in the Roy/Sakic/Forsberg years (including both Sakic and Forsberg) are starting to leave/have left, and its hard for a team to lose so many key players for so long in a short period of time. It’d be like Marleau, Thornton, and Nabokov all starting to retire around the same time, and Pavelski, Michalek, and Clowe have to step up and be the key guys on the team. Granted, its not a perfect comparison (especially since we’re so loaded with goaltending prospects), but it’ll do.

And, yeah, becoming an honorable mention candidate for the Darwin Awards tends to not help things.

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with the changing of the guard part. I think the future for the Av’s is decent if they can get and keep a number one goaltender, and also hang on to a guy like Stastny. I think they have proved this season that attempting to ride their franchise players (Sakic and Hejduk) to the playoffs was not going to work, and it’s maybe time to think about re-tooling without having to pull Forsberg off the long term injured list for a playoff push.

In the new NHL (I hate saying that, but it seems true for my argument) you have to have stability in net, and a goalie that can steal games when it seems that all fixtures are so closely contested (Does anyone know the percentage of victories by just one goal?).
It seems like the only safe lead is when you completely blow your opponent out of the water by 5 or more goals!

I think for Colorado it hasnt helped that they have had major injuries every season to key players. The injuries to those key players probably does have more to do with their slump than their below average goaltending.

Also, I’m fairly sure that sacrificing corn and images of Steven Seagal to the great Snowblower god wouldnt help their chances at this point in the season.

by Morti on Mar 22, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Latest WTC Update

Goc out at least a week (no doubt), Blake day-to-day, Cavanagh called up

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

According to WTC, Goc is out for at least a week and Blake is day to day. He won’t be playing tonight either. Cavanagh will take Goc’s place and Semenov will take Blake’s spot.

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

It was close, tho!

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fun fact for the day, followed by a sad note

No team so far this season has beaten the Sharks twice at home. The only two teams that have the possibility of doing so are the Colorado Avalanche and the Phoenix Coyotes, against whom we have two home games each. If the Sharks win today, then we just have to beat the Coyotes on Mar. 28 or Apr. 9 (preferably both!) to reach that (insignificant?) milestone.

I’m pretty sure the Sharks have never gone a season without at least one team beating them twice at home – feel free to confirm or deny this.

On a more personal note, I’m too sick to go to the game, plus I have loads of work to do (which is tricky when sick). I actually gave away my tickets (I’ve never given away a whole pair before), and I won’t be on the boards tonight. I WILL have the game on, but in the background while I work.

It’s a very dark day indeed for Mr. K. – keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Fear The Fin = Anyone who doesn’t like fighting in the NHL can go watch poker on ESPN. [Jamie Baker]

by Mr. K. on Mar 22, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Theraflu

It’s a lifesaver when you have to focus and are sick. Just don’t get the antihistamine one or you’ll pass out super quick.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, you're there...
It’s a very dark day indeed for Mr. K. – keep him in your thoughts and prayers.


Take it as easy as you can

Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad

by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I have no idea how that happened

but you get the message

Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad

by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Click the quotes button a lot. Than click preview.. It looks reallly really cool. I’d post it but I don’t want to spam FTF

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lines?

Pregame says Marleau on the third line

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Mr. Walker is calling

I’ll be starting with the Pyramid Hefeweizen; we can compare notes at intermission.

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

GO SHARKS !!!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Not that anyone asked, but:

Evgeni Nabokov just led the Sharks onto the ice for the pre-game warm-up. Pretty safe bet he’s playing against Colorado.
David Pollak

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

GO, SHARKS!

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Mar 22, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Never fear

Gray is here.
I’ll be in and out. It’s spring cleaning time and I’m covered in dust. Gonna be a good evening. Whoo!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

That was scary

but a great save. Thank you Nabby

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Did Randy Hahn just say

“TJ’d to the Maxx?”
Please tell me he didn’t.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

Which one? Galiardi or Hensick? I swear, the Avs and the double names – the McCodys and now two TJs…

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

That ref’s voice screamed NERD to me.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

here

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh the usual … stress level goes up during the games … until the big W … then stress level goes down … you?

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

here as well

idunno is trying to get on but firefox keeps closing on him hahah

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just had that problem … had four tabs open … when I went to nhl on one, it shut the whole thing down … it’s working now tho

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have several tabs open too. I’m here while it lasts!

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

hereish

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

hi-ish

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

HERE!

if firefox stops crashing…

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

In an out

Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad

by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh @ penalty

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

yep

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep

I don’t agree with how that was called. 4 would have been much more appropriate imo

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

if they were intent on calling more than 2, anyway. I could see it being 2 or 4

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Drew was right, the severity of the injury seems to determine the severity of the injury.

Shouldn’t be that way, but such is life.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

5 min?

and a misconduct?

Seems excessive. Boarding sure, but a misconduct?

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Just what we needed, another player out of the lineup.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

How can this be called "consistent"?

After that hit on Marleau (which was eventually given a SUSPENSION) was only given 2 minutes, how can a hit (that will most certainly NOT be given a suspension) warrant a misconduct?

If Marleau had cried on the ice a little longer, would’ve we gotten the call? Ridiculous.

by Very Serious Person on Mar 22, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

welcome to how penalties work for the Sharks

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

come on PK!!!

and shorties!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate it

when the other team has a 5 minute PP

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

at least the Sharks killed it

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

great PK!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Pickles to the dressing room? What’s going on?

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yea i heard that.

Bad news… real bad news.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

wait

what?!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’m praying to the hockey gods another person isn’t going to get hurt

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

crap

come back, Pickles!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Puck got him right in the wrist. Looks like it missed the glove too.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

GO TC!

BTW… I saw this dude in a Cavanagh jersey… pretty awesome.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, it was an interesting first...

if nothing else

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

i spy Vlasic back on the bench

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

red herb, green herb, back on ice

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

phew

Pickles is back

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

GO SHARKS!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I love finding xmas gifts I had forgotten about when cleaning :D Especially when they involve a tin of bacon strip bandages.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I found X-Mas money while cleaning today. Totally share the sentiment :)

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love when that happens! Found xmas money last month. It was such a pleasant surprise!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finding any money is awesome!

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never find $

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

it doesn’t happen that often anymore.

Sometimes at school me and my friends hunt for quarters in the vending machines

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Once I found $30 while walking to school. That was a pretty awesome day.

(And yes, I am here. Sort of, in a “watching the game in another room” manner).

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm jealous

I get happy when I find quarters! (four of those make a very delicious cinnamon roll)

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

truedat

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

not unless your a fan of eating whatever it is they make bandages out of…

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

GOAL!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I ran from the kitchen

and still managed to say goal first :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

first on my screen buddy! :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

That

is amazing :)

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go McGinn!

Go Kid!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Staubitz

may not be the most skilled player, but he can sure load up a shot quick.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

hiya Finners ....

+1 for the lead
+20 for Neil Young

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

You know Neil Young

he’s just out on the weekend, tryin to make it pay.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Scott Hannan

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Hannan Montana ???

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

We call him “The Hobbit” seeing as he looks like a Hobbit and all.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Really?

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I always get Merry and Pippin confused but he is one of the two.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

so do I. But that’s hilarious.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just made that up …. I’m winging it most of the time. It seemed sufficiently emasculating, though

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

We shouldn't say

“winging” around here, gives bad juju

by Tahoe on Mar 22, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

i understand....

I should have said “talking out of my ass” ???

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

s’all good. Don’t let it happen again. ;)

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

An SLGT’er using the verb “winging”??

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm secure enough

in my non-doucheyness, that I can say that without being confused for a HockeySlum fan

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

do the Av's not understand

IT IS time for them to tank for Tavares?

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Not when it’s a game against a top team, no.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooooh...

Liles should get 2… don’t see Brad getting a penalty for that.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

both it seems

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm w/ you on that.

I can’t stand either of them (Kate or Scott)…

"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda

by WillR on Mar 22, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea...

Scott kills me.

I know they make him do it, but I don’t think any of us want to see the in game interviews.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

she’s better than she was at the start of the season, which is a plus. Kinda. Not my fav though.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

She’s much better.

Amy Gutierrez for the Giants though, she’s the worst

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

she was terrible. Is she doing Giants stuff now? I knew she was doing A’s stuff for a bit.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

She was there all year. So grating.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven’t been able to watch any live Giants broadcasts in a loooooong time. =(

by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 22, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

WYN and I saw her in real life

at Sharks open practice. We don’t like her because she didn’t let us on tv. I guess only babies were allowed

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's just somethin'

about her teeth

Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad

by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

it’s distracting! when she talks its all i look at

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

McGinn

is having an epicly fantastic game.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m really liking McGinn

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

He somehow reminds of of an older Charlie from the Mighty Ducks (the movie, of course).

by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 22, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Emilo Estavez, how those movies destroyed you

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit

Wrong Milan… meaning not Hejduk.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Mar 22, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOLz

That was amazing.

Semmy, you’re good.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Semmy

with two assists….FOR US…in one game
Who’d a thunk THAT a couple months ago

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

GOAL!!!!!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa, two points for Semenov. Who would’ve thought he was capable of this at the start of the season?

Bay Area born and bred.

by Nael M. on Mar 22, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Semmy w/ the assist…That was…pretty? That felt weird saying…

"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda

by WillR on Mar 22, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Alexei Semenov has 2 assists. What is the world coming to?

by SpalWizzall on Mar 22, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

It's funny how bored DW always looks

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

hmm, you may be on to something there

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought of you

when Randy said Hannan hadn’t scored two goals in a game all year

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh

I grumbled about him bringing to doom when he said that. He totally brings the doom.

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

I could feel your squirming in your chair from all the way out here

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

my discontent is wildly felt, so vast is its reach

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

those tendrils

of discontent made it all the way out here…I could swear to it

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I wonder

will we face a team this year that (according to Drew) doesn’t have the most underrated, hardest working forward/defenseman/goalie in the league? Someone that Drew doesn’t just lovehis hard work and style of play.

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

probably not

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was that why he was chugging his water?

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just saw the segment about the first goal scored by a Sharks player …. what, no Golden Seals references??/

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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't know where that came from

but it sounds good

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by Dave Valentine on Mar 22, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

It came from my fridge/stove.

And I just felt like commenting on my dinner, haha.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmm

did you save any for me?

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gotta let me know earlier, we’ll make more!

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone notice

Joe’s skating much stronger as of late?

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yes he is

i still think he was hurt

by Tahoe on Mar 22, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently

Cheech does bad things when I’m on a train to Santa Barbara.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Definately ish

At least I can listen to the end of the game on my brother’s computer.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you need a link?

"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda

by WillR on Mar 22, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you sir

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

word

"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda

by WillR on Mar 22, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Sharks.

Let’s seal the deal.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

How bout,

Lets not blow the deal…

"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda

by WillR on Mar 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nabby!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you Nabby

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

where was that suppose to be?

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

ah … must be the ducks vs coyotes game … it’s now 4-2 .. ducks … ugh!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lots of Av’s pressure.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

too much … we are playing at the wrong end!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

Letting them shoot the puck more increase their chances of scoring

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think the sharks should score 2 more goals so we can get pizza!

by WhoseYourNabby? on Mar 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

You Know .....

he keeps getting thrown out that window ….. you’d think he’d learn to quit making that joke.

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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

damn too close

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Its so cool that y’all are slightly ahead of me … I know when to pay closer attention ….

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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's GO SHARKS!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

very

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

icing?

for serious?
guess interference doesn’t matter…

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Kill the zebra!

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

SETOOOOOOOOOOO!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

GOOCH!!!

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

An empty net goal is an empty net goal...

but Seto’s skill made that happen. Great skating.

by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wooohooo!!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

whoohoo

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice to see

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

bring out the Zambonis

this game’s over ….

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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOO!

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow Semi
  1. Star

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I meant #1

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Good for him.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Obviously

Semmy is not used to being 1st star. Did you see him throw the stick over the glass?

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

he didn’t throw it … he tossed it up so the guy could catch it

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he was gonna hurt the children!

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh please! lol

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was gonna say something along those lines!

by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

congrats Finsters …. good night from the midwest!

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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

nite :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

later mate!

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

POST GAME THREAD IS LIVE

Proof that I’m not playing hookie :-D Still sick, however :-(

Fear The Fin = Anyone who doesn’t like fighting in the NHL can go watch poker on ESPN. [Jamie Baker]

by Mr. K. on Mar 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

weren’t you sick not long ago?

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Mar 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

do eet

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

that should say

“Theraflu. Doo eet” but it ate the first part

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by CTGray on Mar 22, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

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