Owen Nolan and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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As we approach the trade deadline, it's common practice to rosterbate. Don't feel self conscious, everyone does it (whether they feel comfortable enough to admit to it or not). Late at night, alone with nothing to do, it's bound to happen.
Just make sure your thoughts don't drift to Owen Nolan.
It sounds like a great idea. Hell, it was my idea last season.
It's not. It's a bad idea.
Nolan was an amazing talent in San Jose; he was the heart and soul of the franchise. Most everyone around here knows this already, but my dog's name is Owen Nolan. He'll always be a Shark to many of us.
That doesn't mean he needs to come back to the team.
Rumors are running rampant around the interwebs, with notorious master of misinformation Eklund stirring the pot about 10 days ago. Since then, I've been seeing the possibility pop up on boards and in conversation ever since.
NO. I know you remember the 44 goal season. I know you remember him calling his own shot in the All Star Game. The memories are glorious. He exists surrounded by an aura of pure awesomeness, transcending reality to reach the echelon of outer-worldly glory.
If I could try to relate this possibility to a real world example, I'd like to think this situation is akin to that of Indiana Jones. Another figure who's reputation far surpasses most who have ever walked the earth, Jones' actions and heroics have inspired generations. Although on the surface he just appears to be a mere archaeology professor with a PhD, he's seen more adventure than... I can't even think of a comparison, it's impossible. He's seen a shitload of adventure.
Though, that's when he was younger. Indy's no dinosaur, though. He's still capable of a whip snap here, or a vine swing there. But, I was happy with that. I needed nothing more to build upon the memories of Indy kicking Nazi ass and finding ancient and mysterious artifacts. They were perfect how they were.
However other people, who also remembered the past glory, decided to try to bring him back. Indy has aged a bit, but hey, it wasn't the worst idea ever. It's not like there was an already established and widely accepted cannon which didn't need further expansion. Oh, wait, there is.
Well, hey, I guess we could make this work. Put him in a story like the others, with a mystery that's just real enough to make people wonder. How abou... aliens? With mind control glass skulls? We're off to a bad start.
Wait, what the hell is Shia Labeouf doing here. Is that Cate Blanchett struggling through a Russian accent? This is spiraling out of control. Please don't tell me that's Marion. Damn it...
Point is, although it was an exciting idea at face value, I walked out of the theater realizing my childhood memories had just been exploited, and I'd been mind-f*cked out of $10.
I get the feeling that's what would happen with Nolan if he came back to San Jose. One, the cap hit is impractical for the Sharks' current situation. You definitely wouldn't get what your paying for. And, in order to grab him, we'd likely have to move a young player. It's not worth it.
Hey, his 16 goals this year are impressive, but it's not going to fix the Sharks problems defensively, and with Clowe already on the third line, who's to say it's going to help with secondary scoring. If he falters, it would ruin all memories of the dominant force Nolan once was with the Sharks. People are anointing him as this trade deadline's Bill Guerin. 'Cause that worked out.
But hey, maybe I'm crazy. I did just spend talk for 20 minutes about Indiana Jones as if he were a real person. Which he is.
Go Sharks.
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So, what would be the equivalent of Indy hoping in the fridge, trade wise?
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
The term is “nuking the fridge”, a la “jumping the shark.” Both are things we definitely don’t want to do.
An equivalent trade would be one that demonstrates that this edition of the Sharks is ridiculous and substandard. Something that would make everyone think, “this is so stupid. No.”
Something like trading Seto for Chris Drury. shudder
Seto for Drury?
Hah, you mean Marleau for Drury right?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I never did. Marleau had nearly twice the goals as Drury last season and Drury had done nothing in the last 5 years+ to indicate he made a difference in the playoffs. Marleau has regularly been good in the playoffs, it’s his team that hasn’t.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I think it was always considered a fair deal…for the Rangers. There is virtually no argument for why the Sharks would go for it except that they’d blame Marleau for the playoff losses and want to get rid of him.
It's nothing but crumpled porno and Ayn Rand.
by strongrobot on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
It’s essentially trading Marleau for a guy whose older, has a large salary cap, and is worse because of a conceived notion that Drury is a better leader and does well in the playoffs. Except that Marleau does better in the playoffs, and is also a good leader.
Nothing about the trade proposal made sense from the Sharks side. Wysh wayyyy missed the mark on that one.
"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 believe this trade was pretty much the genesis of
Aww, someone made a trade offer with the Sharks? All the way out there on the West Coast? How adorable!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Found it!
"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
by mymclife on Jan 26, 2010 12:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
OMG CUTE!!!!!
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
That makes me laugh even harder now. Especially because Drury is 8-11-19, and Marleau is 35-22-57. Patty is a hat trick away from doubling up Drury’s points with goals.
"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
Indy is a real. I’ve ridden through this crazy temple where his disembodied voice tells me where to drive. Plus he has a stunt show in Florida. He’s a kinda busy guy.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 9:04 AM PST reply actions
He’s totally MIA in Paris. Kind of lame, really. It’s like, “Indiana Jones ride!” but is really some roller coaster that’s themed like ancient ruins. No Indy at all.
"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
Florida, Paris, and LA? I mean, he’s awesome… but there’s no way he could do all that in one day whilst also saving us from Nazis.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 9:09 AM PST up reply actions
I said that he WASN’T in Paris. He was supposed to be, but they lied.
"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
He’s actually in my office right now whipping pictures off my wall and shelving..I’m just hoping he doesn’t just whip me out of my chair.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Pucks...why did it have to be pucks
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
LOL actually I have a puck on my shelf he’s working on whipping that out the window…
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
If not Nolan, I’m wondering how Cate Blanchett would fair paired with Demers?
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
Well, depends. The Aviator Cate Blanchett seems more like a DFD.
I’d be cool with that.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 9:32 AM PST up reply actions
I'm thinking Demers would pair better with The Chronicles of Narnia Tilda Swinton
He gets to wander around and do his Dan Boyle Junior thing whilst she turns opposing forwards into ice sculptures, which still manage to draw holding penalties in the defensive zone against Rob Blake.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
wow that’s freaking awesome! What a brain! :))
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
Wasn't she the one...
That played the borg chick in star trek first contact?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
And who Conan chose to play himself in the Late Night Wars Movie.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
The reseblance is uncanny.
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by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Oh wait no
I was thinking of something else.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Not Tilda
Forget her name, but IMDB would know.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Point is, although it was an exciting idea at face value, I walked out of the theater realizing my childhood memories had just been exploited, and I’d been mind-f*cked out of $10.
They made a South Park episode about exactly this comment.
I agree that while it would be nice to see Owen Nolan back, he doesn’t really help us overall. We need a D-man.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
Owen Nolan is a UFA next season
Just, FYI…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I am aware of that, and in that situation, I wouldn’t be as opposed.
I just don’t want to trade any pieces for him.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
Totally
I wasn’t aware that Eklund and crew were advocating / sensing a trade – the cap hit is over $2 million, right? I seem to recall that Nolan took a slight salary increase when he left Calgary to head to Minnesota.
Obviously it’s not worth it. But an over-the-hill UFA willing to take a paycut….
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 26, 2010 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Owen is currently $2.75
Not tradable, but if he took a discount to come home, there MIGHT be a place for him.
I want him to retire in Teal, but I think he has a few years left yet. Next season, I’d still like to find a way to keep Manny, Pavs, Patty, Seto and Nabby. All of them probably aren’t in the cards. And given what they mean to this team RIGHT NOW, I don’t see how we can afford Captain Awesome.
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uhhh… my childhood/soul…it…BURNS!!!
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Owen Nolan is awesome
So, to start out, I’m feeling some love for Owen Nolan right now because I just watched the Wild skills competition last night. Basically, during the shootout competition, a teammate didn’t score. So, being the completely awesome guy that he is, he took the teammate’s stick to see if there was a goal in it and used it for his own shootout shot, which he scored on. Not only that, but it was a left-handed stick instead of the righty one he normally uses. That’s awesome for a 37-year-old.
He’s been good for at least 16 goals a year since he came into the league. He already has 12 this year, and so will probably reach that mark as well. Just last year, he lead all of the Wild in goals scored, with 25 in just 59 games. Granted, that’s not that great of an accomplishment, but still.
His salary this year is $2.75M, which is pretty steep if you think about it. But pro-rated to account for just the last part of the season, it comes out to only $567,010. That’s just a bit more than Staubtiz’s salary, and I don’t know anyone here that would take Staubitz over Nolan, even with Staubitz’s potential to grow into a slightly better enforcer (which, if you excuse the crudity of my analogy, is like being the smartest person in Special Ed).
Yeah, Minnesota will probably want some good, young assets back in return for Nolan, especially as he’s their seventh-best scorer, and the Sharks aren’t really in the position to give up that much. And yes, from that aspect, I am against the idea of trading away prospects and picks for a rental, even one as beloved as Nolan (still pissed we gave up Bonino for Huskins/Moen’s two goals).
Also, I have a bit of a problem with your analogy. While Nolan and Indiana Jones are equal in their awesomeness (okay, maybe not quite – I don’t think anyone is as awesome as Indiana Jones), the difference is that we’ve seen what Nolan has been doing since he left the Sharks. Indiana Jones was just randomly resurrected after 20 years, after Harrison Ford did a bunch of random movies where he lost his wife/kid. Nolan was a beast to play against in the 2008 playoffs. Indiana Jones was doing who knows what.
Basically, I love the idea of having Nolan, and the realities of it would work, but I’m not quite in favor of giving up prospects for him. Maybe Huskins, though. So I’m not as outraged as you probably expected. Yeah.
"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 need some more information on how a pro rated contract would work, because I don’t think a Staubitz for Nolan deal would work.
In my understanding, a trade of Staubitz for Nolan using Nolan’s pro-rated cap hit would also need to use Staubitz’s pro-rated cap hit. The dollars don’t work.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
My class is ending right now, so I can’t look it up, but it might work because I think we’re working with Staubitz’s full cap hit vs Nolan’s pro-rated, but I could be completely wrong.
"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
It’s pro-rated, so that means in the end he only costs us like 567k… but that’s only for 2 months of play.
It won’t work capwise.
Since we’re pretty much against the cap as is, it means we’d need to clear a guy who is making around 2.5 a year to fit him (or roughly 500k prorated from the time of the trade).
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
That’s exactly what I thought.
Believe me, I tried to make this work. If you moved Clowe and got Nolan and Zannon back, it could be doable.
But then you have to give up on Clowe.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
The prorated cap hit does nothing for us
If you trade AWAY a Brad Staubitz, you do not also trade away the Salary you already paid him. The cap is accrued on a daily basis, so we’d have to find room for Nolan’s remaining salary out of the daily cap hits we have. It basically is the same thing as figuring out the yearly cap hits. I.E., we can’t afford Owen Nolan unless we ship out the equivalent in Salary.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Thanks for explaining. I knew this was the case, but she seemed so confident.
I just go by the rule that base salary can never exceed the cap number during the regular season (pro-rated or not).
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
And this is a lesson for everyone – the more confident you are, the more right people think you are even if you’re not.
Yeah, I’m wrong, Thought it was what I said, had a nagging feeling I was wrong, but I had to go to my next class so didn’t really care.
So disregard all my number crunching and logos. Pathos and ethos all the way, man!
"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
You weren't the first to make the mistake on pro-rated cap hits
We hashed this over in trying to figure out if we could bring in Kovalchuk for Brad Staubitz and a nice dinner at AP Stumps.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
…I hate the salary cap.
"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
Would you rather
The Red Wings have been allowed to continue fielding a 4th line of Robataille/Igor Larionov/Thomas Holmstrom?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Let me amend my statement: I hate the little nuances of the salary cap like pro-rated salaries. The general purpose of it I’m fine with.
"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’m not a fan of guaranteed contracts. I think they’re killing really decent players.
Just because some stupid GM out there thinks it’s a good idea to give Drury 7 million, Gomez 6 million or Redden 6 million doesn’t mean they’re bad players… it means there is a terrible GM signing checks and they get labeled as bad players.
They’re better than a lot of guys in this league, but not at that price, and since we can’t do anything to get rid of a contract they’re stuck with that bad rap for a long time.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I go back and forth on guaranteed contracts
On the one hand, the lefty bleeding heart in me is all for the working man getting his due (granted, NHLers make more than most of us, but for a lot of them, they also don’t get to have this career for as long as we’ll have ours, and it’s our own contributions that result in the league they play in being profitable, and thus, affording their salaries, so I have no issue with athletes making big money).
But, also drawing the parallel to the rest of us, we can be fired. They can’t. I don’t know how I feel about that. There’s not exactly a lot of other hockey job opportunities out there. If players are going to make an investment into playing this game, I suppose I don’t mind them having a little job security, especially when it can all be taken away by one freak play.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Never feel bad about being wrong on a cap related question
The cap is so ass backwards in many ways on how it works, how pro-rated contracts work, how waivers work, how IR and LTIR allowances work, etc. that it’s almost impossible to keep strait.
The lawyers for the Flyers made a huge cap mistake when they signed Pronger (they were unaware that his contract wouldn’t come off the books even if he retired due to his age).
So, it’s not like us amateurs are the only ones that get this wrong.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I usually pride myself on researching things to make sure I’m right before I post, so this is kinda weird. Oh well.
"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 prefer to sound like I know what I’m talking about in a post despite no actual research or foreknowledge of what I’m talking about.
As long as you sound smart, people tend to think you are. The internet is a wonderful place.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
As long as you sound smart, people tend to think you are. The internet is a wonderful place.
And such, Plank and TCY were born.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
The internet is a Bullshiters paradise! Being nameless and faceless is perfect for anyone with an ego that needs boosting.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
well then I’m the only honest one cause I sure add a little/lot of dumb on this blog..I just hope you all enjoy a good laugh
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
We enjoy it!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
haha! I figured…:P i’m not going to lie I know as hockey as far as I can throw Clowe..I’m here to learn more than what I see on tv…and add comic relief.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
I’ve only really been following the Sharks for about 4 years now… So, all of the classic debates are kind of lost on me? (Gretzky vs. Lemieux… vs. Orr?)
I love the sport and I soak in as much as I can (I’m playing in 3 fantasy leagues this year just to learn more about other teams). I have had Center Ice for 2 years now and watch a ton. I’m an addict, what can I say.
I feel I’m at least as knowledgable as most fans, probably moreso, but I don’t know more than actual players, I can’t really dissect who is at fault on plays accurately and I don’t spot things developing as well as many.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
That’s better than me – I only really got into hockey about midway through the 07-08 season. Actually, it was in Februrary, when they lost 10 straight or something. Weird time to become a fan of a team, but oh well.
And I view the classic debates as an older version of the Crosby vs. Ovechkin… vs. Malkin debates, only better.
"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
from what i remember
It was the end of the season that I made you watch with me, so end of 07-08….
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, I’m actually kinda surprised as to how recently many people on this board became Sharks fans. Especially considering the high level of hockey related discourse that often happens on this site. Guess when youre passionate about something, it doesnt take long to immerse yourself in it.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
It really isn’t that hard to learn about the nuances if you decide to really pay attention to the game and Drew’s Clues, and then follow all those great hockey blogs out there. Took me about one summer, haha.
"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
Maybe we should prod some of the new folks into doing their Sharks histories.
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 Jan 26, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
A JHP Sharks hockey history
Had a friend who’s whole family played a form of hockey, be inline or ice. So he had a bunch of gear. Got hooked playing. Then went into his house after a game and his mom’s boyfriend was on the couch Screaming at the TV. “Oh Come On Ricci! What the Hell was that Friesen!?” I was in it from that moment on.
So round about 97 is when I got interested. Didn’t follow fatefully, but I knew my team.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Yes.
These n00bz should definitely write My Sharks Histories. In fact I might even write a part 2………
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after an 87 second hockey fight against Cam Janssen
Xarex had a little help
from me to become a fan. I’ve been a fan since before they were playing in HP when they were a bit closer to where I live. I grew up on the Sharks. His family, as it turns out, is also huge Sharks fans, so after a while of me dominating the tv he started asking questions about the game and actually getting into it…for a newbie at the game he sure does know his stuff…
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 27, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Well I’m newer than you cause my BFF (is a dude) and I got into the Sharks while going to SJSU. We were kinda half assed fans back then. We never dived deep into it until about this year…we tend not to miss games and we schedule stuff around hockey which means we don’t get out much. I joined this thing cause it looked fun and a good way to learn more about hockey. BTW We’re so waiting for the Olympic break to get our social lives back though with most of our Sharks playing in the Olympics I don’t think my bff and I will be leaving our respective houses anytime soon. :((
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
I guess what I’m babbling about is…you guys are the equivalent of my social life as of now and I’m kinda diggin it…OK i’m diggin it a lot.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
This web site is also a great way to stay distracted during the work day! Productivity is for wimps!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
OR until IT busts my ass! LOL I try not to go on this thing during the work day but its SO hard to stay away esp during long periods between games. :P
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
My IT boss is in town right now…and he doesn’t really seem to care. No one does. As long as I’m not on youtube hogging bandwith, or downloading porn, they’re pretty ok with what I do with their internet.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
i’m waiting for my boss to come in saying Get off of whatever FEAR THE FIN is and punch out those purchases!
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing wrong with that.
Better to spend time with hockey fans than non fans. And this is a good bunch to learn the game from.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
crap
i’m sorta nameless, but faceless is a negative…i posted a picture of me, go me…
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
There are enough pictures of me on here to steal my identity.
And most everyone knows my name.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
NORM!
Oh wait.. I’m new here.. and I don’t know everybody’s name
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
Swing and a miss.
You never got your “welcome”, BTW.
SO WELCOME!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
pssst
i’m new too I dont know anyone’s name…I’d hope no one knows mine.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
pfft
I have friend that actually call me “Ducks” as my name. So you sorta do know my name.
I’ve mentioned before, that my ‘evilducks’ moniker pre-dates any actual knowledge of hockey or the Anaheim Ducks… it’s an inside joke I had with friends a good decade ago that just sorta stuck.
Just seems kinda like fate that I was to be a Sharks fan.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
That explains a LOT.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
haha you don't need names
just point and say hey you.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
I met a bunch of these people at the FTF Group game…and then some of them again a few weeks ago before the Wings game…and I still don’t remember everyone’s name. Screennames are much easier to remember!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
well since I’m willing to riot with you peeps in downtown SJ, if it comes a time, I’d kinda like to know you all look like before we spend the night in the pokey together, hand washing pepper spray out of our eyes,bandaging baton wounds.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
The first rule of Project Mayham is
YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT PROJECT MAYHAM!
Just look for the shaved space monkeys and you’ll know it’s us.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
D’oH! Shiiiizer…sorry :(
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
I need to watch that movie again
I love Fight Club…
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
The strangest thing was when we met up in Chicago.
And it turned out we had already met through a mutual friend.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Indeed. Small world we live in.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
I’ve seen pics of you before. I believe the last ones of you I saw were of your eye….
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
Correct. It looks much better now, but I’m still rocking the sunglasses inside for a few weeks.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
good to hear.
I didn’t get to send you well wishes when you posted the pictures due to me hovering over X’s shoulders instead of getting my lazy butt up to my own computer. By any chance do you wear your sunglasses at night also?
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
I’m the Corey Hart of my generation.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
LOVE that song! So cool I wish I could sport my shades indoors…
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
You don’t exactly make a point of concealing either, I must say. Between your eye, the Richardson “jersey,” and those pictures of your dog, it’s a little weird, haha.
"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
Meh, I really could care less. I figure I talk to you people as much as anyone, so it’s weird to me that you wouldn’t know what I look like or even who I am.
Seeing as it’s “weird” though, perhaps I cut back.
I guess I’m just not too worried.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
i'm actually
hoping to meet some of you FTF people eventually, so getting to know someones face before hand sorta helps.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
Speaking of, you have no idea how much easier it was for people at FTF night to find our group when they already knew who I was.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
agreed it’d be fun to match all the faces to the names but I pretty much look the way I sound…
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
I hate living in Chico. I actually have to plan a vacation in order to go to a game, heh.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Used to live in Santa Rosa (way North Bay, HALLA!) But moved to Las Vegas. So, you’re all welcome to come out here and watch some ECHL Wranglers hockey…. SIGH
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
Oh my
That’s a bit of a move right there.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Whats it like living in Vegas? In my eyes its always been a weekend getaway spot for me and my friends…but I haven’t made up my mind whether living in Vegas would rule, or really really suck.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Let me elaborate...
When I say Vegas, I actually mean the greater Las Vegas area. I live in Clark county but on the furthest reaches of it. I live in Mesquite, a teeny tiny town on the border of AZ and 30 mins from UT.
That being said, living NEAR Vegas is great. Living in it is…kinda shit.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I’m sorry. the Nevada desert doesn’t seem like it would be nearly as fun. At least Vegas is a short drive away for you!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
I live in Southern CA
I have to listen to Hayward when we play the Ducks (which is a contributing reason to why I will have attended all 3 games the Sharks played in Anaheim this year).
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Only now watching live streams of the games do I realize how good Randy Hahn is. I can’t stand listening to anyone else anymore! It’s great to see in some of the chats that accompany the streams fans of the opposing team complement Randy on his even calls. Makes me proud to have the same initials as him…. perhaps I’ve divulged too much…
DON’T STALK ME!!!
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds like somebody should organize another Meet the Fins thing.
We haven’t really had many of those this season. It’s god to put faces to names and they were fun. Even if it seemed like half of them ended up being just me and Gray.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
That was wacky how that kept working out like that.
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
I’m up for it. They’re fun! Sadly, we only have three more home games until March. But post Olympics, there will be loads of games to meet up beforehand. And, I’d be more than willing to host a road game viewing party if I actually had the space to do so…sadly, my house is illequipped to host groups of people. I should probably work on that…
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
We could always hit Stanley's for road games again.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
That;d be pretty cool. I’d be game for meetups like that.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
I’m up for 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 26, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
X4
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
I will volunteer
I live in campbell. Pretty good sized living room with a HDTV to watch the game. Anytime anyone wants to come over or have a party, I’m always willing.
That might have come out wrong, but I don’t care
Seeing as my house was ransacked (parially by me) at the FTF party I had last year...
Probably good to do a meetup at a bar or such. Away game viewing party at Stanley’s? I’m game.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
your house looked pretty neat when i left. Granted it was 2am, but aside from the empty cans and bottles in the kitchen, it looked alright. I’ve seen my place look worse after the a period of kitteh craziness.
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
Plank, Lurker, and I were drinking till 5. Like I said, it was mostly us.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
That was a hell of a night.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
Stanley's also has wifi
GDT BAYBEE!!!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I started out being a bit more mysterious, being a minor and all, but now I couldn’t care less. I figure, I’ve known most of you guys for over a year, and if you were evil rapists trying to lure me to your houses, you would have given up a while ago.
"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
Yeah, Plank abandoned that one weeks ago.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
I was trying to hide my identity well enough so that if someone Googled me, you couldn’t find me…well…if you googled me and know my email address you can find me :(( so that hope is lost.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
That's why i have fake emails
If i don’t want people to know who i am i have different names that i use from when i would LARP. Good example of that is the name Nereza Giovanni. Went by that for a short while, and you can google that and maybe get some images, but not much else.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
Amusing note
My username is quite prolific on the internet; far as I can tell, it’s all me. Though Google thinks you’re looking for someone else (zarxrax?) which is not me.
everyone just calls me Gray in person, anyway
but considering I have my name on my art all over the damn place I had to give up on that whole “anon” thing. I use Gray when corresponding with folks because it’s just easier, to be honest.
(and no one spells my name right, or if they do, they assume I’m a dude. So really, meh)
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
I actually know more girls than guys with your name, so no problems from me.
"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’m not sure where my persona list is anymore. Used to be more dude heavy, but it may be tied now. Computer generated letters always assume I am a mister, as have more than a few folks who only had my name to go off of when we met.
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
Nobody calls me “xarexerax” in person, but I’m not sure how it’d be pronounced anyhow, so that’s probably a fair reason why. I’m not particularly shy about my “real name” though (which is actually just a divergent nickname based on my exceedingly common REAL real name. Heh.)
I’ve gotten pretty use to people calling me Skittles. In the past couple of years thought more and more people are calling me by my real name which typically confuses me…heh…
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
Just watch out for K showing up in a van with "free candy" on the side.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
The funny thing is, I’ve actually met K way before FTF by way of an amazing coincidence/small world thing. So I know he’s clean, ish.
"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
Yeah I was here the day you two figured that one out.
And emphasis on the ish there.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
That was a weird day
And yes, definite emphasis on the ish.
"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 remember that thread. Super bizarre!
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
I remember that too
And yeah – I’m clean. Ish.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
"Say whatever the fuck you want!" - Danny Miller, 1/9/10
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 26, 2010 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
Well, there aren’t too many people who’s real names I know on here. I’m pretty sure that I’ve managed to keep my online persona separate from my real life identity. At one point there was one place which had both tarlinian and my real name. That’s gone now. If you knew me in real life, then it probably wouldn’t be too difficult to determine who I was online, but other than that I’m quite anonymous.
And honestly,
I just like seeing myself on the interwebs.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
haha
ego boost ftw
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
I really just thought it made the site have more of a personal feel.
Apparently I’ve just been creeping mymclife out the whole time.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
naw
The personal thing makes it feel like i’m actually talking to humans, which is nice. The whole personality from a computer screen can only go so far.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
But really, wasn’t that your plan all along?
"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
ha ha … and here I’ve been using my name and bday for years! (long before any of you kids have been online even) … :)
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 26, 2010 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
meh…I am concerned cause people have looked me up randomly and found me like on FB and Twitter and I didn’t quite want them to find me. That’s why I’m kinda tight lipped…though lately a little too loose for my taste.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing wrong with that!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
I recently found out that someone had been “stalking” me online for over 9 months. Someone that I didn’t know. Freaked me out some. So much that I cancelled alot of my accts around the net. Almost cancelled my SBN acct too. Then I just shrugged my shoulders and said “fuck em”. Bitch wants to see what I’m doing, let her. I’m not changing my life cause someone has issues. :)
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 26, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly!!!
I have 2 online stalkers right now. They went from checking my myspace profile 3 times a day or more, but about 3 times a week. It they want to spend that much energy on me, why not. Just don’t put your address, phone number, social security, and other information along those line on the internet.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
yea me too but it’s a little too fresh for me…so I’d rather not…but I hope to have that perspective one day.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone has their comfort level when it comes to the internet and personal information. It’s respectable.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
Lucky for me
I’m male (and thus less prone to being targeted) and also totally and utterly boring. My defense against stalkers is that there’s nothing worth stalking me over … either online or in real life.
I'm...in that same boat
And thus, The uninteresting smatering of average dudes was created! Where are goals are unclear and our futures are somewhat bleak.
At least we have HOCKEY!
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Being male helps in this department. If anyone was actually interested enough to track me down online, I’d be shocked. Although, I take almost no effort to hide anything about me…between my facebook not being private (I might have changed that), to my blog being easy enough to find if you know me…to my e-mail address being my last name…I’m not really trying to hide much, it seems.
Now, I do lead a mostly interesting life…but really, its only interesting to me. It’d probably boring to read about/see pictures of.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
but xarexerax
i stalked you…
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I use to think the same … until it happened … :)
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 26, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Well
More to the point, I’m so boring that if someone wants to stalk me, I just flat-out don’t care. My life is an open book; I’ll gladly answer damn near any question honestly, to anyone, at any time.
/shrug
I didn’t think anyone wanted to ‘stalk’ me either but i’m wrong. I’m pretty blah aside from the hockey thing…but some people just nuts out there. :(
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
As long as you sound smart, people tend to think you are.
These sort of shenanigans are not unique to the internet. I’m an engineer in real life. This is what we do for a living.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Going to college is just an education of how to sound smart without actually knowing anything. For example: I am currently in a lecture for my class on earthquakes. I’ve paid attention for maybe 10 minutes.
"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
The programmer’s reaction to a bug report: on the outside, give all sorts of impressive sounding reasons the bug is actually expected behavior. Meanwhile, make a mental note to fix it without telling anybody.
It's nothing but crumpled porno and Ayn Rand.
by strongrobot on Jan 26, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Jargon and “working as intended” can go a long way in this business.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Oh god, I'm not a programmer
I’m a mechanical engineer.
Code? DO NOT WANT!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Seriously.
Code is one of the reasons I went mechanical.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
by Lurker Shark on Jan 26, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Lukowich had a nice goal last night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIRQjxIG1mk
Game winner… though it was more based off Daniel Sedin’s sick pass.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Grier got burned on that one.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
Lukowich scoring brings a smile to my face. Poor guy has gotten no love at all in Vancouver.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Love the Indy analogy
and I completely agree. Owen Nolan should be a hero to remember, but hey if we get Nolan back can we drag Mike Ricci back onto the ice?
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:12 AM PST reply actions
Scary thought
What if the Kings picked up Owen as a playoff rental? They have cap space. They have a few pending RFAs. They might want some “veteran experience” for the stretch run. And I think they’re going to lose on the Kovy sweepstakes, and Dean Lombardi will probably still want to make a move of some kind.
I don’t know if I could handle this…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
thanks for giving us all a midday heart attack before lunch. It’s greatly appreciated…someone hand me some pepto…cries
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
The mind reels at this sort of speculation! It’s outrageous!
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Jan 26, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
I don't think Lombardi will bring in Nolan
They like the younger players. Owen is out of their target demographic.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
He does like ex-Sharks and ex-Flyers, and since Nolan fills the former requirement, I could see them going after him. If they’re not trying to get Kovy, that is.
"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
man
It already hurts to see him play against us. It would be an even bigger insult if he played with the Kings, but I don’t think they would pick him up.
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
Could be worse, Anaheim might pick him up.
Hope I didn’t make anyone commit suicide with that last comment.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Still waiting on that fridge
would that be like if the Sharks pulled a Chicago and traded for Hossa or Harrison Ford himself. But I want old skool Indy and Han Solo Ford. He’s still cool now, but, he was cooler then.
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
I WANT MY FAMILY BACK!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Air Force Wife, right?
"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
The fridge would be if Owen Nolan was named the captain upon his return.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Seto to the Wild for Nolan, a brown fedora, and the rights to a pale skinny Minneapolis chick. Vlasic’s dinosaur toys to Hollywood for a black leather jacket and pompadour.
You’re welcome.
I am
officially confused
"I know they were just kids...but man we beat the f*#k out of them!" ~Dogma
by ZombieSkittles on Jan 26, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Jacket and pompadour are references to Mutt (Shia LeBouf’s character) from Crystal Skull, I think. I’m blanking on the Minneapolis girl part.
Its good to have internet back after 4 or 5 days without it.
Also didn’t have TV or newspaper so I was complete shut off from the outside world. Not knowing how the Sharks were doing was killing me.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
OH BTW
does that picture of Nolan up there look a little like Steve-O from Jackass? Its been bugging me all morning…
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
I'd like to see Owen get picked up as a UFA.
Especially if it means he could retire in teal. Trade for him? Nah, that’d cost us too much.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
I wouldn’t want Nolan, though, if he came at the expense of, say Setoguchi or Pavelski.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
Aw,
SO bummed I missed out on the heart-to-heart conversation!
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after an 87 second hockey fight against Cam Janssen
But didn't you hear?
The Sharks don’t HAVE any heart!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Firehouse #1
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
From the Rambus netcam
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
GPALZ!
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
it’s cool I’m sure there will be plenty more! If you want you can still hop in people are still talking about it :)
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Jan 26, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
I’m kidding, sort of. I’m only crying right now…
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after an 87 second hockey fight against Cam Janssen
Go to Firehouse #1, you’ll feel better.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, sorry, I missed that – where should he go?
"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
it sounded a lot like pirehausfun. What was it, again?
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
Chris Drury eats at Firehouse #1
Because he’s a leader and he has heart
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Firehouse #1, where family fun is second to none.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 4:24 PM PST up reply actions
Firehouse #1
Where Danny Miller gets it done.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
"Say whatever the fuck you want!" - Danny Miller, 1/9/10
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 26, 2010 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
If I had a hundred dollars for everytime I heard that...
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Firehouse #1.
Fried Pickles, son.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 4:28 PM PST up reply actions
I totally do not remember that.
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
If I ever go to the Fire house...
I’ll tell them that TCY sent me.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after an 87 second hockey fight against Cam Janssen
oops I misspelled that. What’s the correct way?
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after an 87 second hockey fight against Cam Janssen
No problem, Firehouse #1.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 26, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
are you keeping count?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Jan 26, 2010 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
Crystal Skull's ending (except for the wedding) was abysmal.
However, I thought the movie was good up until that point and I feel is a pretty good addition to the series. Hell, it was better than Temple of Doom (which did give us Short Round)
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 26, 2010 4:33 PM PST reply actions
I could accept the fridge being nuked. I could accept the whole Soviet Union thing. But when Shia Labeouf was swinging on the vines and kept up with a car, it was at that point that I completely lost it.
"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
They lost me at the fridge
I know far too much about nukes to let that slide.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
They lost me at ...
… oh, wait, I never saw that flick, ‘cause literally every single person I know who did claimed that it was entirely without a single redeeming quality. Even the inclusion of a beloved character (Indy) wasn’t enough to offset how bad everyone told me it was.
I’ve heard enough to solidify in my mind the fact that I’m not interested in seeing it.
You could accept the fridge but no vine swinging?! That was the most realistic thing they did! Well, ok, that and the fight in the diner. I enjoyed it, but I went in expecting about what we got with the new Star Wars films, so, I wasn’t exactly expecting Raiders. (I actually really like the first three)
The fake russian accent was soooooooo badddddd. I wish they hadn’t made her try.
And how can you hate on Short Round? He gave us the phrase “DR JONES! DR JONES!” which, alone, deserves kudos.
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
Eh, I don’t care much for Temple of Doom… Last Crusade was amazing though (of course Raiders as well)
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
oh come on!
Temple’s fantastic! “Chilled monkey brains!”
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
also
crazy priest pulling the still beating heart out of a dude’s chest>nuke the fridge.
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
Granted
The treasure at least didn’t suck.
“Knowledge was their treasure”
F U Lucas.
Which reminds me, did everybody see the south park relating to Indy 4?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
yes
yes I did.
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's just going through a rough time!
I have a friend named Ray. Ray makes mediocre salsa but buys good tequila.- Randy Hahn
Never said I hated Short Round.
I love Short Round more than the air I breathe, his cries of NO TIME FOR LOVE DR. JONES and YOU CALL HIM DR.JONES DOLL have left me loving the character for years.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 26, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
I read your comment wrong
I just re read it and knowing that we share a mutual love for Short Round, sir, I beg thee, forgive 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
I forgive thee.
The love for Short Round must be spread I say!
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 26, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
I felt exactly the same.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
I remember sitting there with the Van Crew
and knowing you’d HATE the ants.
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
Off topic but still cool
In Facebook chat, you can type (^^^) and a shark appears. You have to include the parentheses. If you’re a Penguins fan, type <(") That’s a quotation mark inside the parentheses.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
"Say whatever the fuck you want!" - Danny Miller, 1/9/10
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 26, 2010 8:55 PM PST reply actions
Link
Here.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
"Say whatever the fuck you want!" - Danny Miller, 1/9/10
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 26, 2010 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Owen Nolan
is and always will be one of my top 5 faveorite sharks of all time.
BTW Im new here. Ive been a long time sharks fan and just discovered the existence of this website when i was in the library at achool one day watching sharks highlights. I was trying to figure out how to get started on here when i saw this post. My Gf is taking me to the game this saturday and i saw this post and thought what a perfect time to start. Im definately breaking out my 2000 Nolan Jersey for this match… if it still fits. !
Welcome!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 27, 2010 6:15 AM PST up reply actions
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