Sharks Gameday: The Oilers Are Worse Than...
by Mr. Plank on Jan 2, 2010 8:20 AM PST
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The bathroom after your uncle has had three bowls of chicken curry and a glass of milk.
A 20 man roster of Lukas Kaspar's.
When someone starts a sentence by saying, "With all due respect..." and then proceeds to say something that obviously deviates from that initial statement. Also, when people ask, "Can I ask you a question?"
Privileged middle class suburban dwelling young adults who drive BMW's and complain about how difficult their lives are. Although, admittedly, Real World reruns can be quite taxing.
Watching someone clip their toenails without a wastebasket handy, especially if you manage to notice the can of tough-actin' Tinactin on a nearby shelf.
Zippers breaking on a sweatshirt that is less than two months old.
"You're" vs. "your." It's so basic, and oh so goddamn frustrating when done wrong.
Barbed wire tattoos. You're either an unimaginative idiot, a convicted felon, or an unimaginative idiot who is a convicted felon.
Being a quarter short at the laundromat.
Dogs who are dressed up in outfits, and the people who commit these crimes.
Members of the opposite sex who snore loudly and deny it when woken up.
Sitting at a table in a restaurant for twenty minutes with your meal chosen (cause, ya know, you've been there for twenty fucking minutes), only to have the waiter come up and that lousy lady you took out on a date say, "Oh, can we have one more minute?" Take as much time as you want because I'm hitting the bar.
When you miss a phone call by one second, return the call immediately, and the idiot on the other end doesn't pick up. Three. Times. In. A. Row.
The Toronto Maple Leafs (seriously, look it up).
Plank's effort at Fear The Fin this past week.
When someone refers to themself in the third person.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-2. Goals by McGinn, Heatley, Blake, and Pavelski. Frazer McLaren beats the tar out of Jean-Francois Jacques.
Go Sharks.
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And I’m back from Tahoe. Diggin’ the early starts lately.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
ughhh, 4:00 start time?
my schedule, sjsharks.com, nhl.com and si.com say it starts at 7:00
MeThinksSports where the only semi-good thing is the poll...
oh yea, and
GO SHARKS!!!
MeThinksSports where the only semi-good thing is the poll...
by serrapadre716 on Jan 2, 2010 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
Changed it, and damn. Thought I was going to be able to get the game in before the soon-to-be in laws got here.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 2, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
Yikes
Oilers, restaurant feuding over $18,000 New Year’s Eve bill
whipped cream-topped shooters with suggestive names
So, does this mean they really suck?
And they’re lousy tippers, too
One of their fans posted
“If they can’t pay the price off the ice, how can fans expect them to the pay the price on the ice?”
-love it
When someone starts a sentence by saying, “With all due respect…” and then proceeds to say something that obviously deviates from that initial statement.
There’s a quote from Mass Effect that goes “Why is it whenever someone says, ‘With all due respect’, they really mean ‘kiss my ass’?”
It's also called
‘tact’.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 2, 2010 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
yeah that’s all I can muster … trying to feel myself again
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 2, 2010 12:14 PM PST reply actions
Suck at linking, but Pollak says McLaren/Demers are in the minors and Leach/Staubitz/Shelley are back in the line-up
by Keebler's Sharks on Jan 2, 2010 12:14 PM PST reply actions
I’ve actually been impressed with Demers’ style of play as of late. I guess it’s easier to send him down than anyone else, and I’m excited to see what Jay Leach can do tonight.
I’m not saying he’ll be top 4, but I’m hoping he builds on the semi-solid game he played earlier in the year.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 2, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Why couldn’t they just bench Huskins and keep Demers up? He’s been actually pretty good since coming up. I thought he had improved a lot on the D end since the last time he was up…which I thought was the point of sending him down in the first place. Ugh.
I guess he’ll be back up for the Kings game Monday…and this is the cheapest way to get Leach in the lineup, salary cap wise. I also feel bad for Not Kyle, as he has been a pretty integral part of the 4th line since being up…but we all knew he’d go down once Shelley and/or Staubitz were back.
I am happy to see Leach getting into another game…I just wish it wasn’t at the expense of an improving Demers.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 2, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
I think it’s because that wouldn’t save the team any money. Demers’ cap hit is $2,815 per day with the team (according to capgeek.com) If he’s out until Monday, it gives the team some flexibility come the deadline. (I see that you mentioned the money issue above).
Although, even with all the changes back and forth, the Sharks have only accumulated about $40,000 in cap space.
Not many players who could be had with that.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 2, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
I was wondering how much we were actually saving with this. This only affirms my belief that we should be letting these kids who deserve to be here stay here and practice. Is 40K enough to justify the ridiculous shuttle thats sometimes employed? I dunno…
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 2, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
Hey ZeroIndulgence
You asked about the Chicago photos – here they are.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
"I’ll take a broken nose for getting the puck out of the zone."
Damn I love Scott Nichol.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
GO SHARKS!!
LOL that list was pretty funny!! Esp the Maple Leafs one… I do really like Demers it’ll be weird to not have him there but I do wanna see how Leech is…
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 2, 2010 12:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Oh and...
I’m real happy to have Staubitz back man have I missed him!
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 2, 2010 1:00 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Off topic
But the St. Louis Blues fired Andy Murray.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:02 PM PST reply actions
Davis Payne, coach of the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen, takes over as interim coach.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Payne's got one helluva task tonight
As the Blues host the Blackhawks – quite the initiation. Win, and he’ll be viewed as a savior. Lose… well, we all expect them to lose, so no biggie.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I'll only catch the end of the game, I'll be watching USA vs Finland at Juniors
National team game in elimination round takes priority over regular season Sharks game in my book.
GO TEAM USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO SHARKS!!!!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Another off-topic
But the Boston Bruins have made a deal with Satan.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:22 PM PST reply actions
Seriously, though, good luck to him. Though I think it speaks volumes about what he thinks he’s worth that it took him this long to get a contract.
by Nael M. on Jan 2, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm surprised
… that Lowetide isn’t listed among the “Antagonists” websites. Probably one of the better Oiler blogs I read regularly.
Plank's put it up there before
He’s gone with Cult of Hockey today.
As for Copper & Blue, check out their optimism about tonight.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
Yowza
I was mad when the Oil KO’d the boys in 2006. Now I just feel pity – that run of their was like the Warriors’ in 2007, a break from the usual pattern of misery.
Meh
Don’t feel too bad for them – 5 Stanley Cups in 7 years, courtesy of the two best players in the history of the game (statistically), doesn’t really do it for me in the pity department.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I read that … you almost feel sorry for them … but then remember it’s the Oilers … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 2, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Attention everyone!
Look what SwisherThresher discovered.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 2:47 PM PST reply actions
ODINMERCER'S HOOKING ME UP WITH A FREE YOTES/WINGS TICKET TONIGHT
SO MAKE SURE OUR BELOVED 7-0 MASCOT MAKES IT INTO THE THREAD IF IM NOT HERE
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 2, 2010 3:46 PM PST reply actions
Some more pre-game WooSharks
This time vs the Devils…the deviiiils!
watch
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
BUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
MOAR SCORING!
Is anyone watching? This is awesome!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
There's a fight too
Maschinter f**** his dance partner up.
Also, the announcer: “They’ll go to the box for 5 minutes and thing about what they’ve done.” Hilarity.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
And another.
2 goals 1:17 apart, and now 2 fights, seemingly less than a minute apart. And Woostah get the PP too.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
"Sharks smell blood in the water!"
"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 2, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeesh
Stalock with a bit of a cardiac moment there playing the puck up near the blueline!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
4-1 Sharks, early in the third
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Can you really talk about not return class you just missed, Plank? ;)
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
holy god
*not returning CALLS
I guess you can because I can’t type and I do your and you’re all the time, despite knowing the difference.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
In honor of the visiting Edmonton Oilers
Here’s a quiz asking you to identify the rosters of the 5 Northwest Division teams.
(Here’s the Pacific Division one while you’re at it – you need to enter the full name of #65 on San Jose, and some of the Sharks ones are dubious, but there you go)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:20 PM PST reply actions
Close game between Chicago and St. Louis
St. Louis has answered two of the three Chicago goals, but Chicago has a 3-2 lead in the 2nd. (box score)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:28 PM PST reply actions
Yuck
4-2, Hawks.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Detroit @ Phoenix
A goaltender’s duel = tied at 1 in the second. (box score)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:29 PM PST reply actions
Hmmm
Holmstrom with two goals by the end of the second – Detroit leads 2-1.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
That is all because I am at my gf’s parent’s house in LA and therefore dinner with them > Sharks game, as much as you all know where my true loyalties are.
See you next game.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Have fun
Steal away to the computer when you can ;-)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Colorado @ Columbus
Columbus keeps faltering by missing out on at least one OT point, due to a very late Colorado goal. It’s worth noting that the BJ’s squandered the lead twice. Avs win 3-2 in regulation. (box score)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:31 PM PST reply actions
Mystery pucks
My boys just picked up pucks signed by Clowe and Jumbo. After Kaspar and Cavanaugh (sp?), I no longer even try…
by Section223 on Jan 2, 2010 6:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Awesome!
Except for you – Kaspar and Cavanaugh, ugh… (more on the former than the latter).
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
I got Jumbo on my first try years ago, and it’s been downhill ever since. It’s for a good cause, tho
by Section223 on Jan 2, 2010 6:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Hey
You can’t beat a puck singed by Plank and TCY
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Hahahaha
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
I have a distinct memory
Of a guy getting a Matt Carle puck, and asking the whole concourse (in front of the players’ wives and girlfriends, who were handling the booth), “Who wants to trade?”
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
I once got two pucks
One for myself, and one for my brother – one was Curtis Brown, and the other was Jeremy Roenick.
Don’t get me wrong – I love Curtis Brown (fond memories of the OT winner in the home opener against the Blues in 2006), but it was no contest.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
Brownie is in Switzerland these days
He’s on Canada’s Spengler Cup roster.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Knew he was in Switzerland
But didn’t know about the Spengler Cup – pretty cool! Hopefully he’ll come back to the NHL – he’s only 33, and has exactly 300 NHL points.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
I miss him :(
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
He hearts you! ;-)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
Hey K
when you ditch the piggy pox, we need to meet up for birthday beers. Capricorns are the best zodiac sign, hands down.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
When's your birthday again?
One week from tomorrow for yours truly.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
same day as Elvis and David Bowie
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Ah yes
Two days before mine – ZeroIndulgence invited me to the Sharks vs. Red Wings game, if you’d like to meet up beforehand? Split the difference, I figure (January 9th). :-)
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 2, 2010 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
I do believe I have a ticket to that game. Works for me!
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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