Hockey > August Filler

I could come here and run another Dany Heatley piece or two. Take a swing at some proposed trades. Get all involved and brush up on the Captaincy issues, write a song, go through the salary cap figures for the upteenth time, maybe sneak a peek at the UFA market.
Blah.
October 1st is going to be like watching Gary Busey punch Corey Perry in the face repeatedly while "Jackie Wilson Said" by Van Morrison plays on some high end speakers. Real top of the line stuff.
[Plank Update 8/27]: New sjsharks.com homepage which means a new poll. Also, per Jeff Marek on Twitter, Heatley is playing with Thornton and Marleau today during Team Canada's orientation camp. Too funny.
Boyle is paired with Pronger, making it the second straight day they have skated together.
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I totally think this is what Jack will be doing when he’s decided he’s done with acting. He’ll be that man on the park bench who randomly yells at people and flips them off. I have a feeling he will be happier than he’s ever been.
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by CTGray on Aug 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that picture is going on facebook
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by serrapadre716 on Aug 26, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just want some news, I do not care what, just something to help the team. (A la Pyatt or Chimera)
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Aug 26, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe the team is fine the way it is and anything that happens could damage rather than improve them … (shrugs)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Aug 27, 2009 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Except for the whole Salary Cap thing. That’s what’s got my angst machine going in high gear and sometimes makes me think stupid things like “We should trade Patty, Joe and Nabby.”
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Aug 27, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was me earlier this offseason
and still is to a smaller extent. But I’ve recently realized that there are more important things worth stressing about, i.e. finding a job, things that you actually have control over. Speculation and rosterbation can be fun, but can be hazardous to your health (mental and physical).
by Chicago Shark on Aug 27, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks like the guy that lives in the dumpster @ my apartment complex…
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 4:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now son you know better than to bother me when I am "working"
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Aug 27, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the preseason is fast approaching.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
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by Lurker Shark on Aug 27, 2009 6:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't care for the background
As much as I like Danny and Joe, I don’t like singling them out in a sports so reliant on team play. I prefer those rotating player cards on the right side of the previous layout.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
by Teas on Aug 27, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The "redesign"
honestly looks like they just changed the background from teal to black with teal slashes. I think it looks pretty sharp, but basically the same.
by Chicago Shark on Aug 27, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dearly Ambivilent
Heck at least something happened! Upon further review…I think I justified your ambivalence.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
by theneverman on Aug 27, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's better
but not by much. I prefer the larger news boxes used by Boston or St. Louis’s sites better. But now if some actual news could show up in this new box…
Oh my Goc!!!
by DownRUpLYB on Aug 27, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how the ticket buying area is more prominent, maybe I won’t have to walk my dad through it over the phone every time he wants to buy a ticket… thats a big maybe.
by maggie01 on Aug 27, 2009 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s better than before, but the nit-picky web designer in me is annoyed by the banner that doesn’t line up with the background image.
Oh, and the huge image of McLellan always freaks me out a bit.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s amusing, although between that and the Mike Singletary billboards the Niners have put up, I hope it doesn’t inspire the other Bay Area teams to promote ticket sales with their coaches. Could you imagine Tom Cable hawking Raiders tickets?
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by Nael M. on Aug 27, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but still. Its like a third of Todd’s face blown up and placed right in the middle of the screen. Its kind of creepy how he just stares at you, with that weird quote, “We’d like to sign you to a ten-game contract.” BTW, isn’t that Doug Wilson’s job?
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it...
Seems pretty sharp to me. Although, I could care less about looks most of the time. As long as its functional and readable and easy to navigate, I’m a happy camper.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Aug 27, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
Boyle is gaining ground to be one of the faces of the franchise… I like the new look… But people are going to be PISSED that it’s Boyle and not Marleau opposite Jumbo on the main page… Thoughts?
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw that too
can’t say I’m happy about it, but it is an interesting switch. It does seem like they’re pushing him into the franchise spotlight.
by Chicago Shark on Aug 27, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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I don’t think it’s that BIG of a deal
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I think that some people would beg to differ… You know how touchy people get when they read too far into things…
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
First, it’s just a website. Second, if you take the average hockey fan (not necessarily a Sharks fan) and ask them who the most popular Sharks are, they’d probably say Thornton and Boyle. I don’t really see it as the organization looking down on Patty. That’s just my opinion though.
-The dude responsible for this mess
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point
I was just counting in those people who fail to use critical thinking in these types of situations… It’s not that big a deal, but some people will freak the hell out about it.
"..." - unknown
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patty's jersey
is also not on the top row of jerseys in the store. Joe, Boyle, Blake. Shelley and Nichol are. iirc. That got some comments yesterday, but I don’t know if Patty’s was hanging up there before to be honest. We’re all going to be reading into stuff right now, but i was curious about the selection of players featured on the site as well.
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by CTGray on Aug 27, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember going on the NHL online store a month ago and the only jerseys that were pre-customized were Thornton and Cheechoo. That definitely freaked me out a bit, since that was at the height of all the Marleau for Heatley rumors.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Cheechoo and Thornton are the only one’s to have pre-customized jerseys is because they have super-star status. Well Cheechoo not so much anymore…
Last few times I’ve been to the Sharks store they’ve had several racks of Cheechoo jerseys. How sad.
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I still see a ton of Cheechoo jerseys for sale, which is kind of odd. Then again, I saw Matt Holiday shirts and jerseys for sale for a good week after he was traded away.
But Pavelski and Setoguchi are definitely gaining steam in the mall outlet sector, which is good.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheech
Is my brother’s favorite player… But then again he did get his jersey on clearance… blah!
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by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 27, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
because someone bought it!
-The dude responsible for this mess
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmm....
hockey.
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Team White scored. Perry…with the primary assist to Boyle!
(my eyes! they burn)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gross.
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by idunno723 on Aug 27, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heresy.
How was the chemistry of Heatley-Thornton-Marleau.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Aug 27, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My feed keeps cutting out
But I believe Thornton just fed Heatley for a goal – that was disallowed.
Also, Boyle appears to be paired with…Pronger.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It now appears as though they're going to have a Team Canada shootout
oooh this should be good
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the tail end of the Heatley/Thornton goal was all I saw before I got fed up with having to refresh the feed every five seconds. It looked like Marleau also got off the ice with them.
And I believe Boyle has been paired with Pronger the past few days.
Wooo, Patty and Joe! (For no reason other than I saw them standing).
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*hears massive cheering when Iginla's name is announced*
Hmmmm, I wonder where the camp might be held?
And Marleau scored in the shootout (I think)! Joe did not.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a pretty sick shootout goal by Crosby.
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful goal by Marleau
Thornton almost squeaked it 5-hole. Nice snipe by Heatley…
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed all of Marleau’s shootout attempt except for the part where the spotlight went on him, after which I guessed he made it.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol at Fleury patting the post.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyle, Marleau, and Thornton were all on screen at the same time in the handshake line. It made me happy.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
And Big Joe truly is just a big kid. Even though my feed was not the greatest I could still make out that goofy grin as he shook hands and patted guys on the back.
Oh how I’ve missed hockey and more specifically, our SHARKS!
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Just watching Joe, he looked like he was having so much fun out there. Marleau looked pretty serious (but what else is new?), and he was playing pretty well in the bits I was able to see. I saw almost nothing of Boyle, but I’m sure he’s as kick-ass as always. He’s probably also the closest thing to a lock the Sharks have on Team Canada, so it doesn’t matter as much.
And seeing that scrimmage makes me so excited for the new season, to see how much the guys want it and how the team will look together with all the new faces and Mitchell actually playing.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 27, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not working for me
and the other machine is occupado. Sad times. >:(
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by CTGray on Aug 27, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bummer : (
Well, you can always go to TSN for full coverage. Right now it’s just a mega-shootout with all players participating. The crowd is going crazy!
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they are
but apparently moonlight for linux is not as up to date as the stream prefers. I’ve bene hunting for coverage I can actually see, but nothing doing.
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by CTGray on Aug 27, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or silverlight, whatever
found a new version too late!
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by CTGray on Aug 27, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a photo from the 2nd period
Seabrook introduces Patty to Cam
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole thing (or most of it) looks like a big advertisement, for tickets, for jerseys, for corporate sponsorship, yada, yada, yada…
I prefer news, and not the stuff filtered by the Sharks media relations
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by Dave Valentine on Aug 28, 2009 6:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I've just been out of it...
but when did we get Jed Ortmeyer. Feel free to let me know I’m retarded…
by SharksFanTillDeath on Aug 28, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A while ago, back when they re-signed Vesce and signed a bunch of AHL-level depth (it was like five signings in one day).
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 28, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Second Thought
God I hate to admit I am wrong, but I was..Now that I really start to think about this deal, I like it more and more..Not only for the cap space, but more opportunities for the young guys..
The vets haven’t won squat, so go with the kids and lets see what they can do..
by The Sear on Aug 28, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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