San Jose vs. Anaheim: A First Round First Look
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 5:01 PM PDT
in 2009 Playoffs
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Greetings from a playoff bound California, Kevin Lowe- do hope you enjoy watching from the couch.
| Date | Time | Location | Television |
| Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM | @ San Jose | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Sunday, April 19 | 7:00 PM | @ San Jose | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Tuesday, April 21 | 7:30 PM | @ Anaheim | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 PM | @ Anaheim | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Saturday, April 25* | 7:00 PM | @ San Jose | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Monday, April 27* | TBD | @ Anaheim | Versus, CBC, RDS |
| Wednesday, April 29* | TBD | @ San Jose | Versus, CBC, RDS |
* If Necessary
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Three Things To Like
1) Finally breaking ground on the rivalry (that travel thing is nice too). The Ducks have always been a funny team to play, because for all the geographic proximity the two squads are blessed with, it's never felt like something immense was on the line. Yes, the Pacific division has been tight the last few seasons, and there is definitely something to be said for coming out on top of that heap; however, at times it has felt like something of a formality. The playoffs make those 82 games seem like a morning skate.
In terms of travel, San Jose won't have very far to go- one hour flights will be a blessing later on, provided they make it out of the first round.
* Oh, and if someone tells you, "This is the first playoff series in California history," go ahead and shoot the messenger. In 1969 the Oakland Seals lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Kings.
2) Relative success in the Honda Center. Since the lockout the Sharks have gone 8-4-3 at the Pond, including a 2-1-0 mark this season. While that may not be all too convincing in the modern NHL (shootout anyone?), it's safe to say there isn't a mental block of Joe Louis proportions when it comes to sunny Southern California. They clinched the Pacific there last year. Coupled with the ludicrous home record San Jose has compiled this season, the venue advantage seems to have tilted in San Jose's favor.
3) Let's get physical, let me hear those bodies talk. A lot is going to be made of the Ducks perceived physical advantage, but I'm just not buying it. Ever since Trade Deadline '09, the Anaheim team I have seen has drastically changed their philosophy. Instead of generating offense through their forecheck they have begun to rely on stickhandling and passing to produce scoring opportunities.
It's not the same style that won them the Cup in 2007. This isn't to say that the new Ducks team doesn't have enough skill to scare me (or lacks physicality)- they most definitely do. However, as we saw in the first game of the season (my oh my we're taking a trip through memory lane here), a Sharks team dedicated to the forecheck can impose their will on Anaheim.
I guess being one of the biggest teams in the league will do that for you.
Wildcard City: Jonathan Cheechoo, notorious Duck-killer extraordinaire.
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Three Things Not To Like
1) Chris Pronger. Love him or hate him, the former cast member of the hit Broadway musical STOMP is arguably in the top three defensemen in the league today. Jiminy Cricket never paid a visit to this man, and it sure as hell shows. He's going to log big PK minutes, he's going to put missiles on net from the point. He's going to beat the tar out of any Shark in front of the netminder, he's going to crosscheck our skilled guys in the corner. His murky sense of wrong and right is what makes him so damn effective.
It's also what makes him so much fun to hate.
2) Rogaine and his friends. Ryan Getzlaf's line has been ridiculous down the stretch- between him, Bobby Ryan, and Corey Perry, they have amassed a whopping 38 points (17 G, 21 A) in the regular season's final ten games. Quite impressive, especially considering that Teemu Selanne has enough gas in the tank to cause headaches for Nabokov.
Look for former teammate Travis Moen to draw this assignment on a nightly basis, with Grier and Goc providing support. This matchup is absolutely essential for San Jose.
3) The Calgary Effect. The Western Conference has been brutal in years past in the sense that nearly every team has a viable shot of advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. The same is true this season.
However, some team's are more suited for a long run- Detroit and San Jose fit this bill obviously, but what about Anaheim? They're two years removed from a Cup, have a pair of the best blueliners in the NHL today. Embarrassed last season by the Dallas Stars in the first round, it's a given that they are hungry. Could this be the Calgary Effect all over again, where a seven game series is the most likely route these two teams will take?
Only time will tell.
Wildcard City: Jean-Sebastien Giguere. Jiggy hasn't been able to put the jigsaw puzzle together the entire season, but has been lights out in playoffs past. If Hiller (who I assume has the keys to the car) struggles early, it will be interesting to see which JS Giguere decides to suit up.
Also, and this bears mentioning- the Sharks have the most to lose in this series.
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San Jose skidded into the playoffs and the one-seed, while Anaheim has been one of the hottest teams since the break. We'll take a look at some numbers later this week, but please do keep in mind there is a reason the Sharks amassed a league-leading 117 points this season.
It's the NHL playoffs people. Do you want to take your chances with Ken Hitchcock? How about one of the hottest teams since January? You're going to have to beat tough teams on the road to the Cup, there's no easy draws. Do you honestly think that the Ducks are ecstatic they drew the Presidents' Trophy winners? Get real.
Teams are going to be scared to play us- it's sure as hell not the other way around.
Go Sharks.
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Bring em on
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 12, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GO SHARKS!!
this will be a fun series!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We're ready
Go Sharks!
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this will be awesome
we all know anaheim so well, i think this series scares us more for that reason. I know I’m scared but I’m excited too. Let’s make it happen sharks! I hate soCal already, and this won’t help! beat ’em up!!!!
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm READY!!!
Spoiler: The Officials………..Anaheim loves stick work, obstruction, and holding. The Sharks have a MASSIVE power play. If the refs call the series tight, that is definitely in our favor.
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it doesn’t seem that refs ever do call playoff games tight.
by Merope on Apr 12, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am pumped
This series will be epic. Already so much hatred between the teams, and they’ve only met in the regular season. The playoffs will make the hatred go up exponentially. Plus, very little travel, and no time zone crossing to be worried about. Best matchup in that regard, IMO.
On a business of hockey note, people were already saying after the last Sharks/Ducks game (remember, the one where Perry ran Boucher and 64 PIMs were handed out at the end?) that they would love to see a matchup between the two. I don’t think it would be too much of a stretch to assume that the ratings for the series would far surpass any of the networks’ expectations, and will help get both teams more national attention, because apparently the President’s Trophy and a Stanley Cup isn’t good enough. Maybe we’ll actually have a game on NBC next season!
And, well, I’m going down to Anaheim next weekend to check out UC Irvine and USC. So while I might have to suffer through Brian Hayward, I at least won’t have to miss it. Plus, my dad and I are planning to go to the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney for one of the games. That’ll be even more fun.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we’ll actually have a game on NBC next season!
Let’s not get carried away in the hope category here. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Hey, it could happen.
And with the Bruins getting the Winter Classic next year at Fenway, the Sharks have an outside (very, very, very outside) shot for getting that as well, if only because of the Joe Thornton connection plus being the two best teams this season.
Do I expect either? No. But it doesn’t hurt to dream.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
winter classic
what do you think about the sharks playing in at&t park or monster park?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
First of all, I doubt the Sharks would host the Winter Classic this soon in its inception; seems to me like the NHL would want to exhaust all the traditional markets first. And even then, who knows.
But, IF the A’s to San Jose happens and Cisco Stadium is built a few blocks from the Tank, and IF the NHL chooses San Jose for the Winter Classic, I would want it to be there. Having a Sharks-hosted Winter Classic in San Francisco isn’t exactly my favorite idea (plus, the wind in Monster Park is brutal).
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
the wind in chicago is brutal too. i wouldn’t be surprised if the wind took the puck into the bay
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would find it easier to believe that the Lightning would win this year's cup.......
more than San Jose getting any media attention even if we won it all.
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 12, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d put my money on a California Winter Classic happening around Lake Tahoe, myself. Want to put it in an area that gets snow.
Hell, the 2010 game could’ve been in Squaw Valley to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the US hockey team getting gold at the 1960 Olympics.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
by Nael M. on Apr 12, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
READY FOR EPIC SERIES
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 4:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woot! I've got a ticket for game 3
And I will be wearing my teal colors!
- Hockey-less, San Diego resident (San Jose native)
Any other Sharks fans who will be in Anaheim?
by Will Bulldozer on Apr 12, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes sir, game six if it’s necessary. I’ll pop you an email and we can hopefully work something out.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing
Tickets still available for the games in Anaheim. I don’t remember playoff tickets ever being available more than 10 minutes after they open up for sale here in San Jose except the VIP ones. Wish I had a few days off to invade the enemy’s base!
by ruben398 on Apr 12, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
i just checked and i cant believe they still have tickets for game 3 and 4. id rather save my money and fly back to san jose though. I go to UC irvine so it should be an interesting couple of weeks with all the hate towards us sharks fans.. i cant stand it. i cant stand their commentators either. so its tv with radio for me!
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man is that tempting...
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 12, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as soon as I know the dates, it may be too tempting to pass up
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that's what I'm thinking.
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 12, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great
If things are anything like today, getting a game 6 ticket should be relatively easy— unlike getting a Lakers ticket!
by Will Bulldozer on Apr 12, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else going to Game A?
I’m going to be super nervous but also super excited.
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game B for me. Let’s get a post and pregame fest going on if anyone is interested.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice- I’ll be sure to throw something up this week in the Fanpost section for a place to meet etc.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're for sure going already?
how you getting up?
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game B for me
2-0 heading south sounds good to me
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by adragon on Apr 14, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A and B here.
So much for passing my classes this quarter.
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 12, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A through P
and I I wanna use them all godammit!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
by Section223 on Apr 12, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight.
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 12, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'd enjoy it more
if he didn’t have his head on a swivel so he doesn’t see the hit from Shelley coming.
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 12, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, screw it
I didn’t want the 1st round to be against the quackers, if for no other reason than the physical beating that is coming.
But this is what we drew. We’re the best team in the league, let’s go do it.
Oh, and can someone just freaking nail Corey Perry early and often and get it over with?
I say, let’s bring up Staubitz for this series. A little Tootoo magic, eh?
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 12, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is probably the one series where I would like either Shelley or Staubitz to play in most (if not all) of the games.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, much as I didn't wanna play the Ducks
given the other choice which was St. Louis which is 9-1 in their last 10 games, Bring On The Ducks
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I Say Is
Perry better watch his back. He’s gonna have a price on his head if he keeps his dirty play up.
by Sharks In Your Mouth on Apr 12, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
to hell with his back
He just better watch his back, his front, his sides, and his teeth
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey Perry
must be dealt with on his first shift of the first game. Crush him and send a message ASAP.
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
by Section223 on Apr 12, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shelley-Lemieux-Staubitz sounds good to me
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the proximity
the fan support should be awesome
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN has a breakdown of the playoff matchups here.
We’ll be running a playoff prediction tournament later this week, for anyone interested.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Count me in.
One season sweep and two splits? Should make for some fun series.
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 12, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all over it
another 2nd place finish for me!
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 12, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait
is there still going to be spg picks in the playoffs or is that over? not like it matters, i’m out of first place by like 30 points and the closest person behind me is 25 points back.
will there be a prize for the playoff prediction tournament?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damndamndamndamndamn DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!
The last team I wanted to face was the Ducks. I wanted nothing more than the two teams I hate the most to beat the shit out of each other. Now, Pronger Physics is thrust right where I don’t want it. I’m already having nightmares about the roster being decimated by injuries. This series will exhaust the Sharks, so when we probably advance to the second round, we’ll be tired and banged up like last year.
If you think I’m freaking out too much, consult the history books (also, see Red Wings 2007)
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Apr 12, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
do you ever say anything positive??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
define positive
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen numerous playoffs......
a lot of my positivity died long ago, plus I’m not saying we won’t win, I think we will, but the cost will be high. Although, I should be fair, the Sharks did great during the regular season when decimated by injuries, and the Sharks have had success when bringing up rookies in the playoffs (Goc for one), however, this does not remedy the fact that this is the playoffs, and experience is better than youthful exuberance. I have had a rough day, so my reaction was a little much, but still, Anaheim has historically done whatever it takes to win, if that means elbow a guy in the head, stomp on someone, attack a goalie, or purposefully injure someone, they will. I’m worried.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Apr 12, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that means elbow a guy in the head, stomp on someone, attack a goalie, or purposefully injure someone
calling brad staubitz, where are you? if you can hear me, would you mind taking care of the ducks? just use the same method you used to abuse tootoo
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A better matchup than the Blues
The best we could’ve done, I believe, was the Blue Jackets. Ducks fit right in the middle between the BJ’s and the Blues. Those Blues games have all been bitter fought one-goal victories. And at least the Sharks don’t have to fly across 2 time zones to play the other team.
Where hockey injuries in San Diego are the thumb blisters from your XBox controller.
by Will Bulldozer on Apr 12, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why
did something happen last year?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking more about 2007
When a certain player injured and knocked out two opposing players (ask Detroit and Ottawa fans, they remember) and the Ducks won the cup. They were and still are a very brutal team. Last year I think a few Stars players were knocked out against them, but I’m not sure.
Look what happened when we faced Calgary last year, it went to seven games, and we were pretty beat up.
It was an overreaction, but facing this team worries me. I’m not saying the sky is falling, I’m just a little worried.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Apr 12, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The big difference
between this season and last is that this team is standing up for itself. I think that from what we’ve seen from the Sharks this season, the Ducks are going to have to answer for any runs or dirty shots they take. And I think The Todd will dress Shelley and/or Staubitz if he thinks we need them. Hopefully we see one of them in game 1 just to put the Ducks on notice.
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 12, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
but more importantly make them pay with our power play which has been impressive lately and through out the season.
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only problem with that is
refs tend to hide their whistles in the post season. Kinda why I was hoping our 5-on-5 play would pick up a bit toward the end, but it is what it is.
But if/when we do get the man advantage, we have to make them pay for it.
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
by Section223 on Apr 12, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well heres to the refs
calling it like they have all season, especially those stomping penalties we are sure to see from Mr. Pronger
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the elbows
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 12, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Capn' Elbows here to pester you!
I should just draw a shark biting an elbow for this match up because, really…
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do eet
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 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, not trying to be a downer, but
That’s great and really important, but it still won’t help the guy lying on the ice because Pronger “forgot” where his elbows were.
A quick and merciless dispatching of the Ducks would do wonders for my ailing heart.
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by Diamondback15 on Apr 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you can't mock what you fear
you’re doing it wrong
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lovin it
duck calls and camo.
solid post as always jason
by CoreyMulhair on Apr 12, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions the guys might like
Habs Eyes on the Prize has posted some predictions that some here might like – First Round Predictions For NHL Playoffs 2009.
Me … I just rolled my eyes as usual.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's funny
that lots of people are saying this playoffs depends on whether big joe can carry the team. He certainly didn’t carry the team alone in the regular season, so I’m happy to say I don’t think the burden rests solely on his shoulders
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
In the past, the Sharks have never had two, consistent quality scoring lines. This year it’s different. We no longer rely on Big Joe to do the bulk of the scoring. We’ve got 6 20-goal scorers, and a former Rocket Richard winner to add some punch on the 3rd line. Our defense is the best in the Sharks’ history, with four guys with 30 assists or more who are serious offensive threats. And some guy named Claude Lemieux to get under the skin of the Ducks. I think more than ever, Nabby is our difference maker this playoffs.
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by Will Bulldozer on Apr 12, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe hasn't been bad in the postseason, either.
He hasn’t been great, but he’s been good.
2006: 9 points in 11 games
2007: 11 points in 11 games
2008: 10 points in 13 games
I don’t think people will give Joe any credit until a team he’s on wins the cup. He always shoulders the blame, his fault or not. I understand he’s expected to carry the team as it’s star, but other guys have to step up too. They playoffs have definitely not been his “prison” as HEOTP would like to suggest.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*its star. Call me Gray.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:P
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Queen of the typos?
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 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do I get a crown for that?
I may have to steal it from TCY
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never wore said crown....
but I will photoshop one for you.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That could possibly be arranged.
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 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here...
Have it, it smells anyways.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eww. I don’t want one with old world smell! Bleh!
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's a good thing Morti's back across the pond.
So something new then, possibly with lasers?
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 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha. I seriously just googled “laser crown” as you were posting that.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
something awesome without that old musty smell would be fine.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll get to it.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's that finthink again.
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 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and here I thought I was the only one in your head. Getting a little crowded, don’t you think?
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The three of us should probably stop hanging out.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or hang out more, get really tired of each other and vacate each others minds that way. One of the two.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your way sounds like more fun.
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 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reigning Overlord of the TYPOS.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I'm going to be queen or overlord
I feel that I need a stylish crown. You can’t truly rule until you have a crown. That’s a fact I just made up to support my argument, but a fact nonetheless.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Made up facts
are the best kind.
Fear the Fin: Approved by ESPN and Logan Couture
by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like
a true story you just made 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 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
those are the best kind of true stories
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True story!
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my mind!
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want to make your life better with zero work on your part?
Start lying. About everything in your life.
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 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
keeping track of the lies is work. It’s better if you make them so good even YOU buy into them.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to Anaheim?
Pretend you’re going to Hawaii. And just like that your life is better.
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 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
until you get there
and find yourself disappointed
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The reason
why you see so many forms of ice girls or ducks powerplayers now a days at the games.. so unnecessary.
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like those predictions
they look pretty good
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides the Ducks taking the Sharks to seven, that is.
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I laughed at that bit
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i could picture that happening
i wouldn’t be surprised.
i think it’ll last 5 games. and since i think it’ll last 5 games, it’ll probably last 6. i think they lose once in anaheim and win the other 4
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Sharks are good enough to sweep...
But that probably won’t happen. I see a five game series, like you.
Fear the Fin: Approved by ESPN and Logan Couture
by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ditto … Sharks in 5 is what I’m thinking
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHO SAID YOU COULD HAVE A PARTY WITHOUT ME!
hold up I need to catch up on the comments
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WYN did it
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s only Gray having a thee-some with Lurker and TCY … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and IM-ing Mina on the side. I am a busy lass.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah...
I need your permission to party now?
I guess I gotta fight, for my right, to parrrrrtay.
Fear the Fin: Approved by ESPN and Logan Couture
by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
VROOM VROOM
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 12, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh yes?
whatever keeps your self esteem high
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't remind me
that I’m an obese child… :(
*I’m not really obese
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh are you now?
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by That'll Cheech You on Apr 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about
that plank dude?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was TCY?
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 12, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez I come back from dinner and my old WBT partner has turned his back on me.
Real friends stab each other in the chest, you know.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
idunno instigated
you can thank him
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep trying to warn you about what happens when you leave us alone 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 12, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've made it very clear
that a sitter is not optional!
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad
by Dave Valentine on Apr 12, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yet he still doesn't listen to us.
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 12, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still want to go to the game with you! haha
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So after reading...
Sharks = good
Ducks = bad
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it took you that long
to chose sides?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think bad is too nice a word.
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 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
evil, demonic things
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much for my efforts to corrupt today's youth 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 12, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't describe them
don’t bother typing
they aren’t worth our energy
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be back in ten
I stink. Beating 8 year olds at basketball is tiresome
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
beating 8 year olds?
your moving up aren’t you?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beating babies (that sounds so, so wrong) gets boring after awhile.
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beating 8 year olds at basketball is tiresome
You sure that’s not what you really meant? You know you don’t have to lie to us. We won’t judge. Much.
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 12, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could judge better if I had that crown I’ve been asking for…
Powdered wigs and/or crowns make you a better judge. Fact.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this work?
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 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perfect!
it’s even adjustable!
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you want a toy with that?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on the toy. I’ve been looking for the Catscratch ones for awhile, but I forget who had those.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAFFLE!!!
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SPLEEEEE!
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a one of a kind awesome stand up Gordon in storage. One of these days he’ll be displayed some place proper.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do they give those out anymore?
I frequent BK, never see them :(
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t been to BK in years, so i don’t know
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by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know
i think you have to ask. they have them at hillsdale mall, i see them all the time
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
but when I was five everyday was my birthday!
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire!
So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky
by Section223 on Apr 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YES!
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 12, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
silly wabbit
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know...
when game A is? Or has it not been posted yet…
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 12, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not posted yet.
But I’d assume Wednesday. Then they can have B on Friday and avoid a conflict with the Jeff Dunham show Saturday.
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 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the phone with Tank staff Can’t we boot him out? It’s hockey! Come on!
Oh, you mean…people already have tickets? Well can’t we send them to…no? Oh. Are you sure?
Ok. Ok. Wednesday then. fine click
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'd rather have it Wed/Fri instead of Thu/Sat.
Less waiting that way. And hey, if Saturday ends up being a travel day, then I could actually go see 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 Apr 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
him or them?
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunham
Only reason I didn’t already get tickets was the playoff schedule. Priorities and all 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 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
his special didn't wow me
is he funnier in person?
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno haven't seen him live yet.
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 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering if his stuff works better live Farther away, can’t see his lips move, etc. The camera on his up close kinda ruins the illusion.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I imagine that'd help.
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 12, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just read WTC
and he mentioned the same show being on the 18th… so doesn’t that kind of decide things. I’m putting my money on Wed/Fri
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so who is actually going down to Anaheim for the playoffs?
I wonder if the Sharks will get pretty good representation?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I went there when they clinched the Pacific last season- we sat next to a group of probably ten Sharks fans who we didn’t know beforehand.
I’m guessing lots of people will be making the trip up and down the coast for the weekend games. This should be amazing.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm wondering specifically
because everyone is saying there’s a lot of playoff tix still available. Are sharks fans buying them up!?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what took so long
it’s not like we weren’t going to make it
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may go.
Depends on when the games down there are.
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 12, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking game six would be solid- we’ll wait for the schedule to come out of course (doesn’t today remind anyone a little bit like Christmas?), but count me way in. Lots available, and I’m ready to do it tonight. Anyone can crash at my pad too.
In fact, I’ll gladly purchase them tonight. Anybody and everybody should email me (fearthefin@gmail.com) if you’re 100% committed to it.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if there is a Fri / Sat game down that way I would be in … and a couch would be lovely!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta think about it
53 bucks plus fees is steep. Oh for a second job that paid. Ah well.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
will let you know, plank/lurker
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well now it's mid week
until game 5
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that throws a scrooge in my pants. I might have to do game four.
Dammit.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it does save me 50 bucks
which is a plus. But I was hoping for Wed/Fri
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sure does doesn't it.
I don’t think I could make game 4.
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 12, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judging by the last Sharks/Ducks game
In which I could clearly hear the boos for Pronger on TV, I’m guessing there will be a fair amount of representation.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I could afford a hotel room
and the stress, I’d go.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hotel room ain’t necessary lady- we’ve got a home base only two hours from Anaheim. Comfy couch.
Oh, and I’ve got candyyyyy.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that van looks a little sketchy...
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you talking about?
you can’t judge a car by it’s cover
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to go, I can drive.
And my Jeep looks nothing like 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 12, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
it’s uglier
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
zactly
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 12, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ohhh
what kind?!?!
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
none of that cheap sugar stuff. Give me the chocolate
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
give me
a chocolate fountain
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Brooks Orpik?
And, on an unrelated note, I think I read the Pensblog too much.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, you and me both.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look for him every time I see that photo
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
winner winner chicken parm dinner
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 12, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one on the right
eww, that’s one ugly baby
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 12, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooooooooo
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are killing me
I SO wish I was back there with you now
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by Dave Valentine on Apr 12, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Planning on flying out for a game? Expensive as hell, but for a latter round game (provided we make it that far) it could be worth it. Beer would be on me bro.
Fear The Fin: Where The Second Round Is Overrated
by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone
listening to chomptalk in 15mins?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
schedules are set
check over at NHL.com
we have Thursday/sunday
by animadiversion on Apr 12, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oooh you guys ^^ are wrong! Here’s the whole thing. Block quotes? I’ll put them anyways cause they’re cool
Thursday, April 16 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m
Sunday, April 19 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m
Thursday, April 23 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.
*Saturday, April 25 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.
*Monday, April 27 at Anaheim,
*Wednesday, April 29 at San Jose, TBD
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the tip man. Front page city.
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by Mr. Plank on Apr 12, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thursday, April 16 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m
Sunday, April 19 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m
Thursday, April 23 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.
*Saturday, April 25 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.
*Monday, April 27 at Anaheim, TBD
*Wednesday, April 29 at San Jose, TBD
All are on Versus, CBC, and RDS, which is kind of surprising. No NBC coverage, which isn’t surprising at all.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
assisted by “animadiversion” of course
by idunno723 on Apr 12, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Psh
I have a link, plus the info about the networks.
And I would have been earlier if I didn’t try to post a screencap of NHL.com that said the Sharks were playing the Blues in the first round right next to the Ducks logo. Unfortunately, Photoshop quit on me.
by mymclife on Apr 12, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo all beat me to it. no CSN at all?
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Sharks site it said that they would announce the CSN coverage a bit later.
by SpalWizzall on Apr 12, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, thanks!
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, TV channels on the official NHL announcements are national only. It’s up to the local station to announce what and when they’ll do broadcasts.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
by Nael M. on Apr 12, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow amazing
every game on versus? that’s new
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the bad thing about that
is that we gotta put up with 9,821,033 commercials for Monster Truck Pulls and other adventurous shows on Versus
I think I will bring my Sirius radio into the house and listen to the radio broadcasts while watching on Versus
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who else isn't surprised
NBC only picked up Caps/Rangers and Pens/Flyers?
This whole Thursday/Sunday thing is kind of stupid. Dammit, I don’t want to wait that long.
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 12, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They announced that today after the hawk /wings game I was disappointed but not surprised.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Versus for the whole series is kinda neat though.
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 12, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that Rangers v Rangers one is still my fav
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers playing with themselves.
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 12, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pick the Rangers in the second east matchup
call it a hunch
"AN, Reducing Work Productivity since 2003", connie mack 11/06/08
by adragon on Apr 12, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 versus 7 in the East
is a no-win situation
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Au contrair
It’s literally a win-win situation as far as I can see.
I has good practice. Mike Grier keep shooting puck at me, and my confidence boosted very more. - "Evgeni Nabokov"
by Nael M. on Apr 12, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey at least I have the weekends to myself :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blood in the water
I am going to have roast duck all week long, (& please no Aflack jokes).
"AN, Reducing Work Productivity since 2003", connie mack 11/06/08
by adragon on Apr 12, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I seriously can’t wait until Thursday. This week is gonna drag. =[
by SpalWizzall on Apr 12, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wednesday
was far enough… now thursday… o my this week is gonna be long
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty amped for Wednesday as well, to tell you the truth…esp for the Philly/Pitt & Vancouver/St.Louis…Too many games, not enough tuners to record them on!
"Got my teal underwear on and everything." - Drew Remenda
by WillR on Apr 12, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo
good showing on Chomptalk, I heard ya
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's plank i'm referring to
since it didn’t seem like i was addressing anyone…
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contest
Can someone let me know when the contest will be posted? I am traveling Monday through Wednesday and wanna make sure I get entered. Thanks!
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GO SHARKS!
Bring on the Ducks!
One roast duck from my personal collection.
by Shiromori on Apr 12, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think this is more appropriate
El Spade-o
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 13, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck you
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 13, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder (randomly)
if everyone on FTF found each other on facebook, would people have unexpected mutual friends!?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
i think that’s my cue to go to sleep
by a10dency2ask on Apr 12, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
some of us shun such social networking crap!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 12, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's parking like at the Honda Center?
It’ll be my first time at the pond. Is there free parking available nearby? And how congested does Katella Ave and the 57 get on game days?
Where hockey injuries in San Diego are the thumb blisters from your XBox controller.
by Will Bulldozer on Apr 12, 2009 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't know about the free parking
but traffic is bad there….check and see if the angels are playing at home as well
by Tahoe on Apr 12, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
katella was always bad on games days
57 varied, but it backed up around the exits from what I recall.
I’ll echo Tahoe’s suggestion and check to see if there’s an Angels game that day as well. If there is, leave extra early. You can get there on surface streets, but anything going by Angel stadium on a game day will be slow. (assuming they also have a game)
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 12, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not too bad.. ive been there a couple times now and parking is around 5 bucks and not too bad of a walk. similar if not closer than the san pedro parking.
by Alfred Au on Apr 12, 2009 10:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Road Trip!!!!
I bought 4 tix to the Sharks vs. Ducks game in Anaheim 4/21 Tuesday now I am having trouble finding any of my buddies to go with they cant get out of work,wife wont let them etc…
So road trip on a weekday,I will supply tix and drive my idea is to find 3 Sharks fans who can do a
Male or female are welcome to respond
I am a 40 year old male never been to an away game and jumped the gun buying the tix but I really want to go!
So anyone interested let me know
Paul
by Shizark on Apr 13, 2009 2:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gonna be a sick ass game
heres to a good series….still think we got a chance….but to be honest…this is all gravey even making the playoffs…..
hopefully its entertaining
p.s. hope perry takes and early run at nabby hehe…
GO DUCKS!!!
El Spade-o
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And I hope Shelley rearranges Perry's face early.
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 13, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its exactly that
kind of attitude that isnt welcome ANYWHERE. Even ducks fans would hate you, you give their fans a worse name than they already have.
I cant believe you would think coming here, and saying you hope a player goes after a goaltender is going to be met with anything more than animosity. That is simply stupid and childish. Do you get a rise out of trying to piss people off, because if you do, i can surely find some places that will happily medicate you into a functional part of society, rather than the sociopath you so clearly are.
by animadiversion on Apr 13, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy there.
He’s one of the BoC denizens and that’s just the regular kind of crap flinging that goes on over there. Head on over there, have a few laughs at Rudy’s writing and Sleek’s state rape cartoons, and take a few cheap shots at the Ducks fans. Rogaine’s always a good place to start.
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 13, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah … I was just bout to say the same … but I don’t think too many of the new peeps here have taken the walk over to BoC
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 13, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a joke…jeez…easy tiger….way different blog over here…holy cow
El Spade-o
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 14, 2009 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no … it’s not a different blog over here … just a few new peeps that aren’t aware of how things works yet … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 14, 2009 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmk…ill stick around….maybe i just wont mention the name that rhymes with “Lorrey Jerry” right off the bat….might too much too soon
El Spade-o
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 14, 2009 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’m going to refer to him that from now on. “Hey Lorrey Jerry, YOU SUCK!” has a nice ring to it.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 14, 2009 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it!
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad
by Dave Valentine on Apr 14, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you
Just kidding. I thought “hehe” was a universal sign for a bad joke? Or at least for me…
by idunno723 on Apr 14, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
getzlaf being bald in his early twenties, bryan adams, and our PK are better examples of bad jokes
El Spade-o
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 14, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently
so is the Sharks second half 5 on 5 play
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com
by CTGray on Apr 14, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure they are addressing that very issue as we speak! (type)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Apr 14, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUCH
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad
by Dave Valentine on Apr 14, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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