Sharks Gameday: The Big, Bad, Banged Up Bruins
by Mr. Plank on Jan 14, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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The Bruins head in to tonight's game more banged up than Snookie's face-- Andrew Ference, Patrice Bergeron, Mark Stuart, and Marc Savard are all likely out of the lineup, and with Boston coming off a deflating 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks last night that put them at 1-3-1 in their last five, all the stars seem to be aligned for a Sharks victory.
It's a shame the games aren't played in space. For more reasons than one, obviously.
Boston looked fairly potent offensively last night, and they did a good job of getting pucks to the net against an admittedly average Anaheim defensive unit. Marco Sturm had one helluva deflection about five feet out in front of Jonas Hiller that was pretty as hell-- Mark Recchi collected the puck near the circles and works his way up top, spins at the point and fires what seems to be a dump headed for the far corner; however, instead of letting the puck go on it's merry way to re-establsh the cycle, Sturm manages to fight off Steve Eminger in front of the net and gets his stick out to deflect it on a wicked turn through Hiller's wickets. Not too shabby.
Like we mentioned before the Los Angeles game, there hasn't been a whole lot of consistency from the team as a whole since they began the mammoth two-month homestand, but if there was ever a time to jump on the Bruins and pick up two points, now is it. Although Savard has missed Phil Kessel and lacked chemistry with any of the Bruins' current wingers that would assuage those concerns, he's a potent weapon that the B's don't have in their arsenal. Toss in the lack of Bergeron and Stuart, along with the fact that Boston is currently tied for 25th in goals for this season, and you have a situation where secondary scoring might not be an issue as long as Heatley and Marleau continue their torrid pace.
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I'd like the rest of the time today to thank James Mirtle for all that he's done, both for SBN as well as my blogging career. He recently announced that he will be leaving From The Rink in order to focus on his well-deserved duty of covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Globe & Mail. It's a decision you could see coming for a long time considering the stress of a market as volatile as Toronto's, and although behind the public veil there was an almost unspoken agreement he would be moving on with his career, it did very little to ease the poignancy of reading that article. "Bit of a tough post to write" he began; helluva tough post to read.
I owe a lot to James-- when he began to build the SBN Hockey team (which at that point, a mere year ago, featured around five blogs with varying degrees of readership), I immediately sent him an email. After some back and forth, and a ringing endorsement from good friend Earl Sleek of BoC, he decided to take a chance on a young college blogger who was toiling away on the moderately successful We Bleed Teal. And that's an opportunity I will never forget.
Thank you so much James, for all that you've done-- nothing but the best of luck in your future endeavors, not that you need or require any such thing as fickle as luck. Your talents that got you here will continue to take you wherever it is you want to go-- the creme de la creme of hockey writers, one of the true pioneers of the hockey blogosphere, and a heckuva guy to boot.
SBN won't be the same without you.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-2. Goals by Heatley (x2), Setoguchi, and McGinn (back by popular demand!).
Go Sharks.
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Go Sharks!
Looking forward to this one, especially because a win will give me bragging rights over a good friend and Bruins fan who was a major force behind my conversion to hockey fandom.
Prediction? 3-1 Sharks, goals from Pavs, Clowe and Seto. We can always hope, right?
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
And sadly, Plank forgot the most important thing I was looking forward to reading this morning:
Teemu Selanne, back from injured reserve and a broken hand, lasted three games before getting his face exploded.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2010 8:44 AM PST reply actions
some people are just into pain … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
And music is my aeroplane?
ITS MY AEEEEERROOO PLAAAAANEEE
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
He looked like a soccer player writhing on the ice like that.
To be fair, he was covered in blood so I’m guessing that it really really hurt and will let it slide.
GO SHARKS!
Plank I can’t believe you referenced Jersey Shore!
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
Would pay money to see that.
Go Sharks.
by AmazinglyGraceless on Jan 14, 2010 11:09 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
No need. Here's a freebie
…
Ahh…classy. I think my favorite part is the dude in the middle getting hit with shrapnel…
And he misspelled Snooki's name
how dare he. she is such a fine young lass, who is Plank to soil her name
by JamesGotALeg on Jan 14, 2010 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks
Long time lurker, first time poster. this blog is the best.
Go Sharks!
by JamesGotALeg on Jan 14, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
welcome!! :)
and yes it is!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
and James didn’t exactly say goodbye, more of a “I’ll see you another time but if you want to see me, you can come here” … still, not seeing posts on his site all the time was a bit of a downer. Good for him tho, sad for us.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 12:25 PM PST reply actions
AHV GOTTA GET MAH HONAH BACK!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
providers....
Washington Caps owner, Ted Leonsis was on XM a few weeks back talking about how fans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to watch NHL games. It’s either on Comcast or Versus or Gamecenter but sometimes you’re streaming the Gamecenter across the same line that delivers Comcast and Versus but one or the other is blacked out or you just don’t have a subscription. Another good point he made is that our televisions and computer monitors are rapidly becoming very similar; so what’s the difference? I say just give us the goddamn games so I can concentrate on which beer to buy instead of which provider carries my stinkin’ hockey games! Amen.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
Anchor Bock Beer.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 14, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
indeed….might I recommend Bitch Creek ESB from Grand Teton Brewing of Idaho. Verrah nayce.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
I’ll stick with my Sierra Nevada … and, with any luck, my homebrew as well — jury is out on that one for a few more weeks.
Though honestly, it’s hard to argue with Lagunitas.
I tried the Sierra Nevada celebration ale for the first time this year and it was really good. I think I like it more than the usual pale ale.
by sharks in oc on Jan 14, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Man, Sidney got to 30 hella fast. He must be an amazing player! I mean, who else could have gotten to 30 so fast???
<3 Marleau!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 14, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I saw that and just shook my head in disgust. NHL is really a biased little bitch.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
Doug Wilson is a clever man
He probably went to NHL.com and was all “Hey, I hear you guys are planning on running an article on Patty. I’ll let you in on my tanning secrets if you squash it.”
And the pasty webmasters in Toronto were all like “ZOMG! I can be tan like those guys on Jersey Shore! Look out ladies!”
And Doug Wilson was all “Muhahahahaha! Let’s see Patty ask for more money next season NOW!”
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Crafty Doug...
I bet that’s exactly how it went down. Toronto Guidos: “We don’t pump our gas, we pump our fists!”
Like Sturm, who counts only two current Sharks — Patrick Marleau and Nabokov among his former teammates — Thornton could only find a pair of Bruins from his day in their current lineup. "I think Timmy Thomas was up and down and I think Patrice may have been a rookie. It’s been so long ago I don’t remember now," Thornton said.
Times, they are a’changin
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Jan 14, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
HARMONICA SOLO
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 14, 2010 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
welcome to the real world
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
We haven't brought this up yet to my knowledge in any Bruins game
But who would love to see Ryane Clowe and Milan Lucic throw down?
Looch gets all kinds of mad love for his fighting prowess, but his detractors say he only fights cupcakes.
Clowe is many things, but a delicious baked good is not one of them. He tends to mash peoples faces into delicious baked goods.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
he hasn’t been in any major fights as of late and I’m missing that Clowie….that’s why i fell in love with him in the first place cause he can throw down like a gorilla…now he makes sure people don’t punch his pretty face…its sad…I miss his black eye makes him seksier.
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
But who would love to see Ryane Clowe and Milan Lucic throw down?
That would be awesome PIMs for me fantasy-wise. I do have to admit my general man-crush on Lucic too.
I wonder how Vegas would set those odds. Clowe’s baking abilities aside, I think Lucic still has the edge in the fighting department.
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
Edge Lucic
If he gets his right free, he punches like a boxer. Clowe is strong enough to hang with him though I think. That’s why it’d be fun.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Plank
I too, will miss Mirtle
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad, and the 2nd round can be bad on the heart
We Bleed Teal…does that seem like a generation ago?
Fear the Fin....where being an old guy isn't all bad, and the 2nd round can be bad on the heart
by Dave Valentine on Jan 14, 2010 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
please, you and me are already aged on here … let’s not add a generation to that :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
Woot! Snagged tickets to the game!
I’m headed down to Downtown San Jose to preparty. If anyone’s in the area, hit me up! Yall will know where to find me.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
Say hi to Danny Miller for us
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
LUCKY!
I was on the train on the way home and tons of fans were on and all I could think was mannnnn I wanna be there!!! :((
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 7:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
USA! USA! USA!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
sounded better in my head..
Will he be getting his 100 Canadian sticks for David Backes? (Anyone else read that piece on Puck Daddy last night?)
Even though it doesn’t really count as Team Usa, close enough.
I have a friend named Ray. Ray makes mediocre salsa but buys good tequila.- Randy Hahn
pregame time
"Hopefully we won't have too many more of these losses. I like winning games." Joe Thornton
"WOW, he's totally hosed" Rob Blake
*pulls out vodka and mountain dew
TIME FOR A GAME POST, NO??
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2010 7:07 PM PST reply actions
8 more minutes...
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
CAN WE DEDICATE THE GAME THREAD TO ME
ILL PUT ON MY ROLLER SKATES AND SOME SLOW MUSIC FOR A COUPLES SKATE
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2010 7:10 PM PST reply actions
B’s even more banged up than we thought. David Krejci is also out with an disclosed injury. Bruins top 3 centers are out tonight.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jan 14, 2010 7:13 PM PST reply actions
ouch!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 14, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
I will skate with you lol
"Hopefully we won't have too many more of these losses. I like winning games." Joe Thornton
"WOW, he's totally hosed" Rob Blake
CHEEERIIISH THEE LOOOVEEE WEE HAAAADDD
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 14, 2010 7:16 PM PST reply actions
I like how Nicholson was all po’d he was not approached to play the Joker in the Nolan films, a different Batman series than Tim Burton’s. His sense of entitlement makes total sense.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 14, 2010 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 7:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
"Hopefully we won't have too many more of these losses. I like winning games." Joe Thornton
"WOW, he's totally hosed" Rob Blake
WHAT?
The bruins have a guy named satan????
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 7:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, Miroslav Satan used to be on the Penguins. Me (and pretty much every other hockey fan out there) really wants New Jersey to sign him.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
I don’t know how I’d feel about playing against Satan…I don’t know how good those odds are ;)
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 7:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Boy I know how to kill a room. Gonna go. Have fun gang!
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 8:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Uhhh, we’re all in the other gameday thread, lol
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
hahaha
I figured that out after! It’s really hard to do this on a Blackberry doesn’t load so quick and its so small..plus im an idiot!
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 14, 2010 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
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