Off the Post, Sept. 10

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 1:01 AM PDT Comment 40 comments

Plank may be in Minnesota, but holds down the fort with ten things to be excited for next season, a look at the ice conditions at HP Pavilion, as well as compiling a rivalry depth chart.
TCY and Plank chime in with some Couture talk.
The San Jose Sharks preseason begins one week from today! That's the good news.
The bad news (for the players) - they play in the Teal & White game on Wednesday, and THEN play 3 preseason games in 3 days. If it makes you feel better, the Anaheim Ducks have 4 games in 4 days - not counting any novelty scrimages for season ticket holders.
Devin Setoguchi will be at the Sharks Store today from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Mark my words - that line will be epic. Remember to ask him to sign your gooch - it's a good conversation starter.
See this Sharks training camp roster (w/ Dan Hinote's name included)? Add Mathieu Dandenault's name to the list.
Could Patrick Marleau be headed to the New Jersey Devils? (H/T to PuckDaddy) [UPDATE] = Apparently he could be going to the Kings in a 3-way deal involving Heatley. Whatever... (thanks to Section223 for the heads up)
[UPDATE] = Mike Chen opens up his season tickets, and Patrick Marleau is nowhere to be seen on the tickets. Jody Shelley, sure... but no Marleau, no Nabokov, no Cheechoo, and no Michalek.
Rudy Kelly offers orgasms in exchange for Torrey Mitchell in a Kings jersey. Sounds like a fair trade... oh wait, they're HIS orgasms? Now that's just selfish...
The OdinMercer suicide watch revs up today, as the Phoenix Coyotes' fate hangs in the balance. Please discuss in the comments.
Speaking of Phoenix- 60% of Fear The Fin readers think they should be moved via a poll earlier this summer.

We sure do appreciate Blueshirt Banter's pick for the head of the Western Conference this season.

The new SB Nation.com site is up and running.

[UPDATE] = Please welcome Anaheim Calling to the SB Nation fold. Sleek's already rolled out the welcome mat.

The Sharks rookies swept the Ducks rookies with a 5-2 victory last night. No word in the article about Michael D'Orazio's groin pull that left him unable to walk off the ice... Trust me, it wasn't pretty.

Here's a video of D'Orazio's goal, the first of the night. Those chants of "RUDY!" refer to Daniel Erlich (#70), who stands at a lofty 5' 6''.

Michael D'Orazio's goal at San Jose Sharks rookie scrimmage (via dkeirsteadisback)

Speaking of 5' 6'' - Theo Fleury will soon know if he's coming back to the NHL.

Can't go wrong with a firetruck in a sinkhole (H/T to ang6666).

Adolf Hitler bitches about the Christian Ehrhoff trade. Pure hilarity.

Hitler reacts to Ehrhoff trade (via bs932)

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I’ll be without internet for most of today, but I’ll be damned if I didn’t set my cell phone to receive Twitter updates from Mirtle and Resnik. Follow both of them here if you are so inclined:

http://twitter.com/mirtle
http://twitter.com/brahmresnik

Should be an interesting two days in Phoenix. It’s amazing that this story may finally see an ending- before the first appeal, likely filed ten minutes after Baum’s decision tomorrow, of course.

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by Mr. Plank on Sep 10, 2009 6:49 AM PDT reply actions

and for those who don’t use twitter and are with internet, you can follow it live here – http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290588

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I have to say, from reading the comments there and from these last few months (couple months? how long has it been now) … all this Canada vs U.S. … it’s disgusting. Truly is.

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

CANADA SUX!!!!! U-S-A! U-S-A!

Just kidding – the misspelling of “sucks” denotes sarcasm. Heh…

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't you mean

I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!!

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Sep 10, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't say that

That was some Mr. K. fellow – he obviously has emotional problems.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Try this....

http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2009/9/10/1023855/coyotes-courtroom-drinking-game-do

Also, most of the 60% showed up late ;)

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by Travis Hair on Sep 10, 2009 6:56 AM PDT reply actions

Also, most of the 60% showed up late ;)

We won’t make the same mistake with the drinking game, I’ll tell you that.

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by Mr. Plank on Sep 10, 2009 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Conico should enjoy it. He should wait til he’s home from school though.

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by Travis Hair on Sep 10, 2009 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Oh nonsense. I’m sure he’s sipping an Irish coffee right about now.

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by Mr. Plank on Sep 10, 2009 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey!

I resemble that comment ;-)

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Who's going to see Seto today?

My sister said you guys could probably find us (this time AHHHH) because she’s in her uniform… haha

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Sep 10, 2009 7:27 AM PDT reply actions

I’m not, I met him last year at Sports Gallery when he was with Clowe. Nice guy!

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by TCY on Sep 10, 2009 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there

Leaving school promptly at 3:30pm. Bringing a book and voiding my bladder beforehand, as well (the latter is highly advised).

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions

I wish I could … with work in Emeryville, I would have to leave way early – and today is just not the day for that.

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I’m not. I keep running into him around town, and I’m afraid he’ll think I’m a stalker.

by BringBackNolan on Sep 10, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmm

interesting rumor about Marleau. Must say, I hope it’s just the players talking about how they wish Patty were a Devil. I don’t think I would enjoy watching him play for New Jersey, and I don’t think he would enjoy being in New Jersey.

by Chicago Shark on Sep 10, 2009 8:28 AM PDT reply actions

Morti and I had the pleasure of talking to Dan Rusanowsky last night

And he seemed genuinely unsure of what would happen in Phoenix today / tomorrow. He echoed what Morti and I were each thinking – that anything can happen.

Morti got to talk Formula 1 and English football with the man, btw. I, on the other hand, got his alma mater wrong… I felt like Chris Farley talking to Paul McCartney (“STUPID, STUPID!!”).

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 8:30 AM PDT reply actions

Nothing like picking the brains of someone who spends his life emmersed in hockey

and I bring up F1 and Football. “Stupid, Stupid!”

Also, I feel even stupider I didnt let Dan elaborate on what went down on the bus ride to Philly.

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009

by Morti on Sep 10, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions

I would like to point out that you are both males … and males aren’t known for being smart … :)

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Could Patrick Marleau be headed to the New Jersey Devils?

Nope, now he’s going to the Kings…say what?

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

by Section223 on Sep 10, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions

So is Evgeni Mal….oh wait.

Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Sep 10, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Somehow

I don’t see DW trading Marleau in-division. Marleau would turn out to be the ultimate Shark-killer, which would be made worse by having to play him 6 times a season.

by Chicago Shark on Sep 10, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

True

But if DW feels Marleau’s gotta go, and that the only way to convince him to wave his no-trade clause is if he’s still on the West Coast (for family’s sake), then it might be more likely.

Honestly though, I’m not believing anything until it happens… even if I put it in Off the Post for discussion’s sake. Heh….

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

But it’s all speculation on what DW feels. All these rumors are just that … rumors. DW hasn’t said a damn thing other than he hasn’t asked Marleau to waive his no-trade clause.

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Nugget from TSN's live blog of the proceedings

11:44am = Telecommunications company AT & T has filed an objection over money it is owed. Judge Baum says that he owns stock in AT & T and can’t hear the evidence – and jokes that he should remove himself from the hearing!

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290588

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions

Conjecture

Does anyone else get the feeling that the NHL secretly wants the Phoenix Coyotes to move, knowing that a team in Hamilton will almost instantly turn into a cash cow – and that they (the NHL) are stuck in the position of secretly wanting this while being obligated to fight against it both for consistency’s sake as well as the pride of Bettman?

Let’s face it – the NHL is a business, and regardless of how you feel about the potential relocation of the Yotes (I’m against it), Hamilton will surely be more profitable for the league’s coffers.

If this point has been brought up before (I suspect it has somewhere, in some form), I apologize. I’m just in the mood to inspire debate.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

If the NHL wants it, I’m sure it will happen. But the owners clearly do not want Balsillie. And again, I think this whole CA vs US is a ridiculous way to go about drawing lines. All it does it makes enemies of out those who love the same sport.

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions

But the owners clearly do not want Balsillie.

This is the key sticking point here. The owners ARE the League, and Bettman’s job is to be their voice in matters like this. Bettman may have some personal stake in it, but right now (and barring owners starting to speak out in favor of the move), his word is essentially that of the League and it’s member clubs.

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by Nael M. on Sep 10, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Also, I'd add to that

The other owners, specifically those in the vicinity (Toronto, Buffalo) will all voice their concerns. As will those west coast teams that just got 6,000 miles added on to their travel time. The league has to answer to all these guys. How can it be justified?

Right now I think it’s easier for the league to deal with one pissed off “bidder” than a league of pissed of GM’s

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
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by Morti on Sep 10, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Updates

There are several – take a close look.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions

I know it still stings, but if you go to cnn.com, you can watch live now obama honoring the Penguins.

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

Seriously. It’s almost been a year, and I’m still a little mad about it ;P

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Sep 10, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry for the politics thing, it was just too good to resist.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Sep 10, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

ha ha ! and yeah … double sting some could say … :)

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

not really

it’s not the Wings or the Ducks!

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by CTGray on Sep 10, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

it’s not the Sharks either … and in my world, it still should have been … (cries silently)

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by ang6666 on Sep 10, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions

and no (wait for it) Douglas Murray

Murray’s there . . .

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

by Section223 on Sep 10, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Whoops

Will amend now.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

The Devin Setoguchi signing

Was super swift – I got there at 3:45 and the line was wrapped well around the building. It started at 4:30pm, and I had my autograph and photo with Devin done by 5:25pm. I was #123, and each number was good for 1-2 people, meaning they got through about 240 people in less than an hour. When I left the line was almost empty.

If you’re reading this and live 5-10 minutes from the Tank, GO GO GO!!! Closes at 6:30pm.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 10, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions