Sharks Gameday: Game 82
by Mr. Plank on Apr 11, 2009 4:00 AM PDT
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That number doesn't even seem real right now. 82 freaking tilts. So many emotions that are bubbling to the surface. I'm not going to even attempt to form coherent sentences.
Possible playoff opponents. Presidents' Trophy still up for grabs. Lot's of questions, a lot of hand wringing.
In reality, none of this matters. What matters is Wednesday. A win tonight would be great; it is to be expected, and yearned for with the white hot passion of a thousand burning suns. A loss? Not the end of the world. Endlessly worrying about who we may face in the first round, who we match up well with, they're all good ways to get your jollies. At the end of the day however? Nothing but a recipe for gray hairs and the first sign of developing a nasty drug habit.
Last game thread of the regular season. Knock yourself out folks.
Prediction: FTF is shutting down the prediction portion for the playoffs. Might as well start now.
Go Sharks.
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yee
final preseason game. cant wait till wednesday.
"I want this team to be tough, smart and prepared to play well under pressure...Everybody here in this organization is going to be held accountable to do their job — their piece of the puzzle to make this team a competitor for a championship every season." J-Mac
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 7:59 AM PDT reply actions
from stlouisgametime.com
Who do you want first in the playoffs?
22%Detroit. If you want to kill the beast, you gotta face the beast. 24 votes
71%San Jose. Payback is a motherfucker.76 votes
1%Cal and Gary. Those dudes are a paper tiger.2 votes
4%Vancouver. We fear no Swede.5 votes
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
Guess they are still mad about 2000. Hehehe I still remember that fondly.
I imagine we are going to hear a lot of that from the media if we do face them.
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
they said they could face detroit in the second round
IE after beating us
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
This season has just been so magical
This is the greatest season I’ve ever seen as a 12 year Sharks fan. It does bring up so many emotions. I’m actually a little sad its over. But the playoffs are beckoning and I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GENTLEMEN………. TO THE CUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last game of the season
AND IT’S AT ONE O’CLOCK???!?!?!?!
So FTF help me make a decision. Get text updates from somebody without the joy of watching the game or watching the game later on demand and avoiding all media.
Do everything in your power to watch the game live!
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
That will be tough
I gotta lie to my parents, play with my puppy, take a plane ride somewhere, save children from a burning building, etc. You know… Just the usual
That's the usual?!?!?!?!
Please, try leading an organization composed of 100,000 members dedicated to the destruction of evil, flying in a classified aircraft at 150 ft at over a 1000 mph, and saving an island nation from fascism, and saving hundreds of children and elderly from an exploding building
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
although, in your defense, my teleporter shaves a lot of wasted time of my schedule.
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Sad thing is
I get in the car at 12:00. Arrive at tennis at 12:30. Leave around 3:00 to 3:30. Very inconvenient :(
Dude
You’re just gonna hafta man up here and make a decision. Tennis (white shorts, cute socks) or hockey! Need I say more?
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually wear black shorts...
I have a tournament next week so I have to be prepared.
I want to watch hockey! I’m so lost right now
Damn it!
I’ll try watching the Earthquakes game at the same time, I don’t know if they have a radio station.
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
i think they have one this season
one that isn’t spanish-only i mean. check out the website
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
due to work hating me....
im going to have to watch this game after its all said and done :(
Thus, i hope they win, i really really do.
by animadiversion on Apr 11, 2009 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
GO SHARKS!!!
and unfortunately it’s unlikely I’ll be watching this last game. might be able to catch tidbits in the car, but my cousin is visiting (again) and so we’ll be out and about. but seeing how I’m not concerned if we get the President’s Trophy or not, the outcome of this game (as much as I would love the Sharks to win every single game) will not guide my mood. now come next week will be an entirely different matter.
again … GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions
Representing the FTF brotherhood at Staples
Drove down to LA yesterday to visit my sister, snagged a few tickets for the game. Hoping Ill get to witness the Sharks win the Presidents Trophy (yes it’s not the most important thing, but anyone who says they don’t care is lying). It should be fun, but I want home-field through the cup so we can party at the Tank in game 1 of the Finals.
Me too
‘course I’m jealous of everyone, since I haven’t been able to go to a game all year. Next year though, whooooohooo. They’ll be back in Hotlanta and I’ll be there!
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
I forgot the arena the Kings play at is Staples Center, and so I had this odd picture of someone in a Sharks jersey cheering while in a Staples.
could you
pick me up some blank paper for my printer and a 3-hole punch while you’re there?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Very nice dude.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
whoops
that should’ve been a reply. Anyways, Im rocking my Boyle jersey and blackhat, my sister’s wearing an original era teal jersey, and her bf is wearing a Marleau, 2nd era teal jersey. If you there and you see the three of us, say hello, as long as you aren’t a Kings fan.
Beat LA!
I hope the Sharks treat this game similar (but not completely the same) to a Game 7 situation. Because, chances are, if they lose this game they lose the President’s Trophy. Yeah, its not everything, but it will get them into the “must win” mentality needed for the playoffs.
Last year, the Sharks dropped their two games on the road to the Ducks and Stars. The games didn’t matter in the point standings (as they had already locked up the #2 seed in the West and overall in the league, and the Wings clinched the President’s Trophy), and so the Sharks pretty much took them off, outside of a certain player punching a certain pest (any excuse to post that video, lol). But, anyways, they went into the playoffs cold and not needing to win. So what happened? The Calgary series went to 7 games, and then they went down 3-0 to Dallas before clawing back to that 4OT Game 6.
IMO, if they go into the playoffs already in a must-win mentality, rather than waiting to switch it on, the team will be better for it.
And on another note, I just got my Sharks Pacific Division Champs tshirt yesterday. It made me all happy that they included Torrey Mitchell on the list of players on the back.
Woooo
Last game of the season, here’s hoping to this game being treated like a tune-up and they come out and play (and not have the Kings shot-block like crazy).
Since I want to see a Presidents’ Trophy and not see Anaheim in the first round, my rooting interests are as follows:
GO SHARKS!
LETS GO BUFFALO!
go ducks
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Ken Holland
answered one question about what the Wings were going to do with their roster after this season. Franzen signed an 11-year deal.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
So
Either no Hossa, or they’re going to be seriously screwed cap-wise the next few years.
Win-win for us, IMO ;)
Holy Shit!
11 years? That’s amazing with all the doubt about the salary cap
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I know.
I’m really curious about the dollar value with it. They could be really screwed by the cap in a year or two.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking…but then again, Holland isn’t known for screwing up his roster too often
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. I’m not quite sure how I feel about it just yet- two players under contract for 10+ years? No matter how good they may be now, you don’t know what can happen down the road.
Risky, if not unprecedented in the modern NHL.
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Freaking insane. They’re really screwed cap wise, unless Franzen signed at like 1mil a year. Unlikely though.
$44 millon for the whole shebang according to a Swedish newspaper, so $4 million/year
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Wow
That is one hell of a deal if that’s accurate.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard its front-loaded, but still. That’s completely insane. And the Wings are seriously going to be screwed cap-wise; it’ll be close to impossible to re-sign Hossa (he’s $7 million per and already took a discount), they already have no goaltending to speak of, and with the physical game Franzen plays his game might seriously deteriorate in the next 11 years (not to mention he’ll be 40 at the end of the deal).
Probably why they front-loaded it.
But yeah, they’re going to be in a Hossa or goaltending pinch. They might be able to get by with decent netminding, but that’s a hell of a risk. But as Dave said, Holland’s not known for screwing his roster. It’ll be interesting to watch what he does next at least.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Will be watching with my Kings buddy at his place- gotta jam and make my way over before he decides to kick me out.
I’ll probably see you guys by the end of the first.
Go Sharks.
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Have a good time, big guy!
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
A big win
would be much appreciated. Get to it Sharks.
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GO SHARKS!!
here briefly
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
I was just bout the say the same … we keep saying two … they insist on one
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
you would think they would have of anyone
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I think they might still be going off of the head-to-head tiebreaker, which the Sharks would have won except they throw it out if there is an uneven number of games played (which there was).
Let's do this.
GO SHARKS
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
GO, SHARKS!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
I have
a grilled cheese sandwich, and apple, my sketchbook, water color pencils and a water brush. I am set.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Sounds like
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a laptop
and a beer. I ,too, am set.
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Beer, computer, TV here
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Aww
Just saw that Cvik is one of the linesmen. I now expect to see Pavelski get a WTF? phantom call.
Buffalo just scored
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Its Miller Time!
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn thief of a post
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Eugh, widescreen standard def.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Sucks don't it.
I’m in the same boat.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I can trade you all for my tv. It weighs like 200 pounds and isn’t HD ready.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
That's ok.
The tv’s just fine. I just need an HD feed.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
But I like my tv...
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
hehehe
I like mine too, actually, but I wouldn’t mind a flat screen one of these days.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Fry's website on Black Friday.
That’s how you do it.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
That works too.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Or you could just pick a computer monitor from NewEgg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014181
Same res as a decent HDTV, and at a decent price
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Ask me about my 52 inch LCD from Best Buy, for free!
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
What'd you do?
Hold the place up?
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love that lemon law thing when you buy the extended warranty. 3 service calls on my Mitsubishi DLP and I got me a new Samsung LCD…no questions asked.
No firearms needed
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice
I love my Samsung LCD.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
'nother PP!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
GOAL!!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
GOAL!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dang it !!!
Beat me to it!
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes we are, lets keep it up
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Shots are 8-1 already!!!!!
Is this the team that’s been missing since December?
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don’t start that already! … Sharks have maintained their #1 spot even with their slump … :)
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes I know
I’m just saying I miss the team that would outshoot opponents 45 to 22 and would outscore 5-1
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Drew encourages him
He won’t stop now…
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
All the team I'm rooting for are leading 1-0 right now
If this keeps up, this will be a great day!
Sharks1-0 Sabres 1 Bruins 0 Earthquakes 1 Fire 0
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Wait there's no stream.................. then what am I watching?????????/
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to break down and get cable
Anyone know the absolute cheapest way to get Comcast with the Center Ice package? Can I get the basic cable plus the add on, or do I have to get the premium cable in order to add a package?
I have digital basic, which they forced me onto . You could probably do that and add on center ice but you’ll have to call them and ask. If you’re lucky your on demand will work.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
well, I guess $30 a month isn’t horrible, and Center Ice would just replace what I pay for Game Center. But still, $30 a month I’d rather not pay. I already increased the cellphone charges by $15-30 a month with the new iPhone. I should be cutting costs, not adding them. =(
$30 for 6, then it goes to $60. They wouldn’t let me take the new customer rate, despite being a new and rather reluctant digital customer. I was so annoyed.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Why don't you just stream then????
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you want a stream feed?
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you can still come hang out here though.
We’ll keep you updated. And you can get the radio feed here
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS
(i’m a little late, i know)
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Sabre 2 -0
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
thank you, craig rivet
i’m sure he must have something to do with it
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
he must miss being a Shark
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Primary assist
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Nice
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Nabokov's puckhandling has to be the most underated aspect of his game
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uh, really?
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Sabres go
2-0
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
sh*t
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
damn!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/team-teal-channel
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
PP, lets get it back
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
And another PP
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Yeah
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed. Classy.
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Wow. Sabres 3-0
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
horray for backing into the president's cup!
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
And the shots are 14-7 Buffalo
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
4-0
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
3 minutes left in 1st
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
That game is getting out of hand.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, guess the Bruins really don't want the Presidents trophy
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like the Sharks don't either.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and sh*t again
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
bitch!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions
come on sharks!
don’t rely on boston losing
by WhoseYourNabby? on Apr 11, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
PK time
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Craig Rivet
helpin’ the Sharks from the east coast.
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sometimes the ther team is in the middle of ganing momentum
other times it’s just random
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh, why do the Sharks do this on the road?
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more so on the road
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Every game...
except the 53 that they have won. Calm down people.
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no it happened some of those too
they just pulled it out in the end, which they can stil do. But they frequetly started well and then let the games get way too close
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I know...
we’ve just been seeing a few more chicken little’s around these parts lately.
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THE SKY IS FALLING!!!! IT'S ALL OVER!!! WILL WE EVEN MAKE THE PLAYOFFS?
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it my fault I want to see a little more effort
I’m not being a party pooper, I just don’t like the Sharks being outworked this much
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We're in the playoffs with a top seed.
They play like this next week, then I may start hitting the panic button. Until then, I’m just gonna enjoy the ride. Looks at these games as scrimmages. The results don’t really matter now.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Look, the playoffs start in less than a week, I'm not freaking out.....
but the Sharks seem to have a lot of stuff to work on
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Another cable question
So Comcast will end up being $60 a month for basic enough cable to add the Center Ice package. Anyone have cheaper alternatives?
Satellite any cheaper?
I already found out that the new AT&T U-verse does not have Center Ice available.
I think satellite can be cheaper.
I’ve got Comcast, but my friends with DirecTV have been very happy with it.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
don’t you have to pay for the dish too? so it ends up about the same?
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Dunno.
All their ads say the equipment’s free though. But who knows if you can trust them.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I have Direct TV
Used to have Dish. The dish, etc is free. HD and DVR rcvrs cost you more. But the cost is better with Direct than Dish, and better than our cable out here
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
someone recommended another cable company
Astoud. They had a good deal for 12 months, not sure what center ice would cost to add on. They’re only in certain areas though, mostly peninsula, which is why I haven’t switched.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Comcast has the market cornered in Oakland.
When are cable companies going to be classified as organized crime groups?
in San Bruno it’s just San Bruno Cable we have … unless you go dish
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, and how ’bout these apples NHL:
I’ve got one option to follow my team: getting cable. If I break down and do that, I will have to take that $720 a year needed for the subscription out of the other “fun stuff” monies I have set away, which is usually used for, drum roll, tickets to Sharks games!
So, by giving in to the bully that is the cable companies and blacking out local game, I end up giving the money I would be giving directly to YOU to the cable company instead.
2-1 NOW!!!!!!!!!
We have the lead back
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/team-teal-channel
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabers?
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Typo… so sew me.
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by TCY on Apr 11, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It wassupposed to be a joke :(
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Meh.
Offensively good.
Defensive lapses. Nabby needs to be stronger.
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Nabby couldn't do anything on those two goals
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, not bad
started bright, lost the momentum
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Just so long as the bring the Sabrekittens
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone is a Britney Spears fan
she’s at Valley Fair right now supposedly!!!
by WhoseYourNabby? on Apr 11, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
uh … let’s just rush over there right now and see the bimbo … :)
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
even though she’s crazy I still love her and will be seeing her in concert tomorrow!
by WhoseYourNabby? on Apr 11, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
ah … so you lack taste in music huh?? ;)
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
hey there's nothing wrong with b spears
it’s harmless
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
gee thaaanks! I lacked good taste in music since first grade then
by WhoseYourNabby? on Apr 11, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
anytime!!
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m 30 years old, and I like her two. Sure, not a great musician, but it’s catchy and makes me move. Great stuff for the gym.
she puts out some catchy beats. I’m not a fan, but I am not opposed either. Sometimes empty pop is exactly what you need.
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hey at least it isn't pretentious
as far as i’m concerned
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i always pictured her
as more of a great mall girl
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, 5-0 Buffalo
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
I think I'll stop watching now
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
nice
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
GO, SHARKS!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Well that's something.
I watched opening night and might go tomorrow, but baseball’s playing second fiddle till June.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
we should gets ome folks together
and go watch an A’s game from the cheap seats this season. I rarely get to games in person.
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Likewise.
This is a good idea.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
was that on Mt. Davis or am I making that up? Maybe that was just the $2 seats
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I think it was up in the third deck
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
back before they closed it? I went to one game last year and sat in the bleachers, so…yeah…
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They took some of the tarps off for it I believe.
I only went to one game last year so I don’t really know.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions
They don't call interference when they see it.
Why would they call it when they do it?
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Vigilante justice?
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't that be a player interfering with a zebra?
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more subtle
Or maybe Toronto?
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice job breaking up the pass there by the Kings
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this period, Sharks
how about improving your
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
BORING!
Punch, one of you two!
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Ivanans had Jody tied up pretty good there.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Just finished watching the first
Not bad, the Sharks had a lot of jump early on, even though the Kings sort of took over the rest of the period. The passes seem to be connecting more, there’s more work in the corners, and fewer stupid decisions are made. The play in the defensive zone is lacking, but not amazingly bad like some games this season.
Overall, I have more confidence that the Sharks will score again several times, in comparison to the last few games when I thought they would never, ever get the puck in the net.
Apparently
Randy and Drew can’t hear themselves.
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damn!!!
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by ang6666 on Apr 11, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
i've been not panicking for too long
now i’s time to be annoyed!
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously, if they do this every game
I have a right to worry, especially since the Playoffs start next Wednesday
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Its a good thing Boston is getting the crap beaten out of them
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I finally got that one
and have yet to play it.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Luko with the save.
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He's appropriately named for a goalie.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
let's get some quick goals
Police Fucking Hate Me, Trying To Relocate Me To LA, But Like The Raiders, I' ma Bring It Back To The Bay! - Nump
Make that 4-2
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
wow that fell apart quickly
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry to be chicken little guys
but i’m pretty disgusted right now that the sharks woudl let this happen again
PP time again
and we’re lucky it didn’t go the other way
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PP...
please score…thnx
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
There we go
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
GOAL!
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Yup
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
30 assists
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The didn't like the penalty
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Bench Lemieux
That turnover was stupid.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
me neither!
but haven’t you noticed that a lot of people think he’s been awful?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably
partly because of his history and partly because we’ve got better skaters. I like him and he’s a great story, but I would rather see JR or McGinn suited up.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
now we're getting some better 5-on-5 play
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maybe?
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
the slo-mo on that shot was wicked
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awesome
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
And no penalties
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No, but i smell a fight coming
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
Couver clinched their division.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Yup.
Hawks-Flames will be a bloodbath, and that’s a good thing.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Yeah I'm looking forward to that one.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know...
It might be a little easy for Chicago, because the Flamers are so injured, they can only dress like 16-17 players because their up against the cap
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Cap doesn’t apply in the playoffs, the Flames will be able to fill out their roster again.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Oh, really
Well then, I retract my earlier statement, I still think Chicago will win though because Calgary is missing so many important players
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Possibly
But Calgary still won’t go down easy.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
No, they won't, we learned that last year
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i certainly have a bad feeling
about chicago this postseason
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Calgary-Chicago is going to be a beast of a series
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
BEAT LA, BEAT LA
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Howdy folks- decided to cut out and watch at home.
Go Sharks.
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now that you’re here maybe you’ll give the sharks some luck!
by WhoseYourNabby? on Apr 11, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Or not...
ugh
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Ugh. I’m considering breaking out the ban hammer on myself right now haha.
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That'd be kind of epic
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha yeah.
“Carry on in the fanpost sections folks. We’re shutting it down for April.”
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Rob Blake should disguise himself as a King
so maybe the Kings will pass it to him
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little late for that
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Just when you get your hopes up
The Sharks/Kings crush them
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thanks Drew
That is why I said “bench Lemieux”.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
lemieux
is not the reason the sharks are losing
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
for the reg. season anyway, I think his playoff experience is useful
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
he needs a game before the playoffs, that’s why he’s in and JR is on the bench. Good, bad or ugly, that’s how it is.
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Yup
Gotta get everyone one last game if you can.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not either
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 11, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Listening to the radio right now.
Jamie put things in a bit of perspective.
Color me concerned, but I’m not freaking yet. There’s gonna be enough of that this week.
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Was talking about how the big guns are all limping down the stretch- Detroit, Boston today etc. Went into how it’s tough as a player to a) play hard b) try and not get hurt c) prepare for the playoffs.
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if bakes isn't worried
then i am not either
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds good to me.
As nice as a win would be here, I’d rather the guys take it easy and not get hurt.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
these f-ing Budweiser commercials are pissing me off
best hops on earth? thats some serious bulls*it
I always thought it was hop, singular, with Budweiser.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hiyo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji-cT58rgNc
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
wtf? PK?
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
If it can fix the space shuttle, it can fix Nabby.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
no idea
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Open freaking net!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
5-1 Buffalo: 5:30 left
Can we call it?
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
But
you could probably put a fork in the B’s at this point.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he's still in.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
he's fine, no worries
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
NHL.com has free radio feeds.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Aye. It’s what that box at the top of the page is for.
By the way Gray, I’ve been completely abusing “Aye” lately. I blame you.
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Look what you did
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
aye
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of which, weren’t you pissed at the ending of LOST last week? Won’t spill the beans for anyone who hasn’t seen it, but I was a little murfed that they went that route.
Seemed sort of cheesy for me. Have they jumped the shark?
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Yeah it was kinda out there.
Hopefully they know where they’re going with that.
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
No way that one character wasn’t sticking around. At least not until he tries to betray folks again. And he will.
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yep
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
aye
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
nice touch I thought. Makes me wonder if Smokey is Ammit/Ammut/that demon that would eat heavy souls
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Thought it cerberus?
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
for the Greeks. And he ate folks trying to escape from whatever their hell was (I forget the name atm) I thought
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I also don’t think he judged souls, just made them into lunch
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BUT
I guess that is what it was labled on the hatch map
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yep
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
can we give him a negative star?
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
RIGHT!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Let's get a shorty!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
finthink
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
we're not very good 4-4
i just hope we don’t give one up
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Oh fantastic...
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Nabby!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
Penalty mass-murder. Good stuff.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
6-1 Buffalo final
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Yeah!!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
congratulations sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
now BEAT LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
woo prez trophy win!
now if only week could score
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we*
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by workthecycle on Apr 11, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
zomg get in the net dammit!!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
OUR FIRST PRESIDENT'S TROPHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh man...
So damn close…
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once again
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
win or lose
I like the way we played this period… good note to end on, even if it’s not a W
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
Yeah, they picked it up there at the end.
That’s something. And we got the President’s even if we backed into it.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s what has me still feeling pretty good despite the loss. Picking it up in the 3rd was a big big plus
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i just hope they were lying about how motivated they were today
becuase if that’s their playoff motivation, we’ve got probs
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Aye
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
considering howmuch I'll be worrying in the playoffs
I’m not worrying right now
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Yeah there's a time and place for mashing the panic button
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by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty good 3rd
they just need to stop setting themselves up to lose by getting behind the 8 ball, so to speak
by a10dency2ask on Apr 11, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
salmon steve skin roll
mmmmm
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
well
that sucked.
big problems on d. that was not a matter of hustle, they just were terrible. not communicating, not covering correctly. they look like theyve never skated together.
first round exit anyone?
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions
Like Bakes
I’m concerned. Not freaking. But concerned
What team comes out this week in game one? The fast, big, powerful team, or the tenative one that can’t connect two passes in a row.
And I’m sorry….but Nabby is not sharp. Yes, he make some good saves, even a spectacular one or two. But he’s not sharp and I dare say he doesn’t look comfortable. We all know a team can ride a hot goalie a long ways into the playoffs (Pittsburgh and Fleury). I just hope he becomes Super Nabby, because right now, I’m not a confident guy here.
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i agree about nabby
not hard to lose when the other team only needs 3 shots to win a game.
and meanwhile every shot the sharks take is off over or blocked.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
notice
i am not drinking the teal kool-aid.
this team has been out of sorts half the season. could it catch up with them in the playoffs? the team i have watched for the last 3 months isnt going deep.
"I want this team to be tough, smart and prepared to play well under pressure...Everybody here in this organization is going to be held accountable to do their job — their piece of the puzzle to make this team a competitor for a championship every season." J-Mac
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions
that may be
but I have a self imposed rule about enjoying the parts of the season I can. And overall, it was a great ride, so I’m happy. Maybe I won’t be in two weeks, but that’s for then.
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I totally understand where you’re coming from…but I feel like I need to say “don’t let the sand get in your eyes.” Not really, but the last week has concerned me.
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
thats the problem.
i havent enjoyed much of the second part of this season.
which leads me to not look forward to this upcoming part of the season.
"I want this team to be tough, smart and prepared to play well under pressure...Everybody here in this organization is going to be held accountable to do their job — their piece of the puzzle to make this team a competitor for a championship every season." J-Mac
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m looking forward to it. Hell, we’ve never been here in this position before…
I just wish we had some momentum
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
or some reason as fans
to believe this team has what it takes when they have shown they have not year in and year out?
"I want this team to be tough, smart and prepared to play well under pressure...Everybody here in this organization is going to be held accountable to do their job — their piece of the puzzle to make this team a competitor for a championship every season." J-Mac
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 11, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm very very aware of what could go wrong
I’ve had first round jitters since…well, a long time ago. But I’m trying to save that panic for when it’s useful. And when comparing this season to last season, I find I can’t complain too much.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
for me
I look at it like this. You can come in firing on all cylinders and lose in round one. You can back in and lose in round one. You can come in anywhere in between and lose. You can also come in on any of the above scenarios and win. So, I’ll panic when I need to panic. I try to keep things in perspective.
Did they play as well as I would have liked all season? No,but they weren’t bottom feeders either. So I’m alright.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
Well said
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you are looking at it in the right way. And, you’re right, there is no comparing this season to last. I think my (and others) apprehension comes from the difference in the first half of the season and that last. I think we got pretty pumped about how it went in ‘08 and when the league adjusted to us (and the injuries piled up) it looked like a bad second half. I don’t know if that’s actually the case, or just an excuse.
I’m just worried.
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
And I’m gonna be worried even if we are up 3-1 in the finals…I’ll be worried until we win the entire freaking thing.
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm definitely not in panic.
If you’re hysterical right now, I suggest you guys not watch and save yourself some heart attacks and what not.
Maybe drinking some kool-aid, but I’m really happy where we’ve come so far.
So either we lost our game, or other teams really picked up theirs. A season’s a long time, things change. Heck, one week can change things a lot. I really liked the way we played the final few in Calgary, Edmonton, Anaheim. That put us in the position we are in right now, winning the President’s Trophy. And one week we lose against Phoenix and LA, and don’t put one on goal in Colorado. Is it practice? Maybe. It’s all in their heads now.
We’ll see come Wednesday/Thursday. Might be same, might be different.
But this is where we’d all know where we’d be in the beginning of the season. If anyone asked where we’d want to be after season’s over, isn’t it here? Tops in the NHL?
Thing is
they’ve rolled into the playoffs on hot streaks before and gave us a reason to believe, only to disappoint us anyway.
As I’ve said on another board, I don’t buy the “how they play in the last week is how they’ll play in the playoffs” mantra some folks are believing. The regular season and playoffs are two different kinds of animals.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
Whatever the case may be, I’m worrying about all that shit on Monday.
The playoffs are stressful enough. I’m just getting ready for the ride.
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Exactly
No more shaving for me…for at least a week
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm waiting till things get underway for that.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, here’s the deal. I worked today, and don’t work again ‘till Thursday (being retired and taking a lucrative part time job is nice). I don’t normally shave on my days off, so….I’m on by default
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes sense.
I don’t shave everyday either.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
by Lurker Shark on Apr 11, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Very interesting
This season, the Sharks have lost every day that they clinched something. Pacific Division? Lost to Phoenix. Western Conference? Lost to Phoenix. President’s Trophy? Lost to LA. Thing is, they can’t back into a Stanley Cup.
I liked how things were going in the third period with scoring chance after glorious scoring chance, but the fact that they gave up four goals is always concerning. And the lack of 5 on 5 scoring is worrisome, especially since things won’t be called as often in the playoffs. But still – 3 goals from Setoguchi, Pavelski, and Marleau means that the top two lines are starting to heat up again, and those near misses by Clowe is showing he’s getting back to game form again as well.
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