Sharks Gameday: Where in the world is Jamie McGinn?
by That'll Cheech You on Jan 6, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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Easy. He's either in San Jose, or Worcester. I bet he's getting all too familiar with this terminal.
"Hey kid, better just stretch while you're here. Game time's 7:30. Pacific. Hope you slept well on the flight to Worcester last night, enjoy San Jose!"
Seriously, though. Check out the .gif on the Worcester Regional Airport Website. It's like a montage of McGinn's life. Plane lands, outside of terminal, Hertz station. Back at airport, plane boards, plane takes off. Lather, rinse, repeat. Classic.
Hey, I know that this has been a topic rehashed over and over again. But let's suppose that McGinn flew between San Jose and Worcester every time he was recalled or demoted (that wasn't the case when the Sharks were on their East Coast bender). That's 70 total miles of driving between the arenas and the airports, and 49,200 air miles.
I could talk about the fact that I was present for a Sharks stinker on Monday (done). I could talk about the fact that the penalty kill and power play were atrocious (Plank did it). Or I could talk about the Blues issues this year (done).
I'd rather talk about McGinn. Why? Because the Sharks just came off an eight game winning streak, so it's ridiculous to pull the Chicken Little routine. Yes, there are issues that need to be addressed, but there's no point in a mid-season examination until after the Olympics. (It's also quarterly time at work, and my analytical side is fried)
So, McGinn.
Those miles are enough to fly San Jose to Sydney, Australia. Round trip. Three times. Or, you know, once if you're bringin' a honey. I assume McGinn would. Then he'd jet over to Japan with her and show her how big of a deal he is over there. Baller.
He could fly to San Jose to San Jose, Costa Rica (a possibility for my upcoming honeymoon) 8 times round trip. Belize (another considered location for my new fiance and I)? 10 times.
If he's got a little Lance Bass in him (I know how that sounds...meh, I'll stick with it), he'd be happy to know that he could be 20% of his way to the moon. Who knows how far he could make it by seasons end!
Point is, this is a ridiculous situation any way you slice it.
The other point? The rookies are a huge part of this team, though you wouldn't know it by all the call ups and send downs. The play of McGinn, Demers and Co. have been and will be a significant factor in whatever type of success the Sharks have this year. It sucks that we have to treat them this way.
Oh, and last point. Jamie- If you're feeling generous with your frequent flier miles, shoot a few my way. Honeymoons aint cheap.
Prediction: Sharks win 6-2. Goals by six different Sharks in the win. Thornton, Marleau, Boyle, Heatley, McGinn and Setoguchi. Vlasic assists on the first four goals in the first two periods. Seto scores on a giveaway by Mason (who is pulled in the second intermission), and McGinn steals from veteran defenseman Mike Weaver and slides one past rookie netminder Ben Bishop 0:14 into the third period. Nabokov has 45 saves in the win.
Go Sharks.
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GO SHARKS!
So, I’m probably going to be asleep for this game, but I really hope that the Sharks bounce back after the loss against the Kings.
And that prediction looks oddly specific. Makes me think that there was some sort of event that provoked it.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Jan 6, 2010 3:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Replace Vlassic with Doughty.
Replace Bishop with Greiss.
I think you’re starting to see where they’re going.
by Evilducks on Jan 6, 2010 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of. I mean, I never saw a game that had anything like what was in the prediction, so obviously, such a game has never happened.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Jan 6, 2010 9:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What?! No!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Jan 6, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Replace Vlassic [sic, heh] with Doughty.
In a heartbeat. Kid’s what, 19?
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
by DownRUpLYB on Jan 6, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Sharks
Go (to hell) Worcester Shuttle.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 8:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where is Demers at these days?
He’s even more lost in the vacuum than McGinn.
by Evilducks on Jan 6, 2010 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He was in Stockton (“Fourth Line Winger” gameday) but I’m not sure if he has since been reassigned.
To be honest I’ve sort of given up following at this point. Makes me brain hurt.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 9:44 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Demers. Both for the Sharks’ power play, and my fantasy hockey team.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 6, 2010 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Sharks!
I won’t forget about tonight’s game.
"When I get up in the mourning I piss excellence."-Ricky Bobby
by 49er16 on Jan 6, 2010 9:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
To know me...
is to fly with Jamie McGinn.
by Very Serious Person on Jan 6, 2010 9:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
GO SHARKS!
and not sure anyone has seen this article on Nichol …
Nichol, a crash test dummy on skates, has become a Shark Tank fan favorite for the way he throws his 180-pound body around — and at opponents — with reckless abandon.
… enjoy.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 9:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Read that last night— I’m a fan of Emmons, he does a solid job.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 9:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
Maybe it’s because he’s the guy occasionally filling in for Pollak at practices, I don’t know, but Emmons is the only other writer besides Pollak who doesn’t write stuff that pisses me off/echoes the reactionary Chicken Littles. He seems like he has a much better read on both the team and the fanbase than certain other writers employed by the Mercury News.
And I do have to agree with Emmons that Nichol’s quote is probably the quote of the season.
"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 6, 2010 9:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d still have to stick with McLellan’s Globetroopers, but its definitely on the short list.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 10:10 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Globetroopers? Now I have some sort of Globetrotters/Stormtroopers thing going on in my head. Where all the Stormtroopers are wearing Globetrotters uniforms and shooting the Washington Generals with blasters.
"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 6, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha nice. I’m apparently too tired to spell correctly, but your description made the mistake well worth it.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 10:41 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo
"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 6, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 8 recs
Glorious.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Jan 6, 2010 1:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stellar.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 6, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can never get enough Star Wars photoshops.
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 6, 2010 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Jan 6, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate hate hate hate HATE...
the Worcester Shuttle. McGinn has become, whether the front office wants to believe it or not, an integral part of this team. To treat him in such a manner seems to me to be a mistake. But I’ve ranted enough about the Worcester Shuttle in previous threads, so its not like we haven’t touched on this before.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 6, 2010 10:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey but this group is all bout repeating itself … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 10:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE THE SHOOTOUT
"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 6, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha! exactly!! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Solution:
Send the shootout to Worcester.
by xarexerax on Jan 6, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It would just be called up by the next game anyways.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Jan 6, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But is the shootout a veteran or rookie? Because if it’s a veteran, he might have to be exposed to waivers and some other team would pick it up. Which, actually, I wouldn’t mind. DO IT, WILSON!
"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 6, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And be tired from the round trip
All we need is to be even worse at the skills competition
by Evilducks on Jan 6, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am SO with you on that
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 6, 2010 4:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BRING BACK PRINCE LOGAN
/shakes fist
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 6, 2010 10:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Admittedly, I’ve got my own mancrush on with Coture… so maybe I shouldn’t talk.
But every time you call him “Prince Logan”, it creeps me out.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by That'll Cheech You on Jan 6, 2010 10:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, but when typed in all caps
you know what they say. Cruise control for awesome.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 6, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Explain this to me
Why can’t we just trade Shelley for 7th round pick in 2018 and end the Worcester Shuttle, thus helping promising players properly develop and practice with the big club? Seriously, his 5-minite contribution to the game might be costing us development of several key players in the future.
Would Pavelski or Clowe be who they are today if they were spending time during their first NHL season flying back and forth from coast to coast between games?
In other news, Cheechoo has no goals in the last 17 games and Michalek has 2 points in the last 18. Heatley has 18 points in that stretch.
by Ivano27 on Jan 6, 2010 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
If Shelley were traded away, I would cry...
But I would also know it is for the greater good. Sigh.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 6, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I love Jody
Who wants him? Are any teams in the hunt LOOKING for a heavyweight enforcer?
And consistently shopping him would be a somewhat classless move. Loyalty to your players matters, first and foremost, as a human being. And second, it makes free agents more likely to sign with you.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jan 6, 2010 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
tell that to cheechoo
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 6, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jody Shelley Just played his 500th game
Apparently, he does a lot more besides duffing people up:
http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=512492&navid=DL|SJS|home
I for one think I would much rather keep him over Staubitz. Staubitz seems like a nice guy, but he just takes the dumbest penalties that completely suck the life out of games.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
by Morti on Jan 6, 2010 3:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’d take Shelley over Staubitz too. I’d take McLaren over both of them, which I think it the future we have in store for us.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 6, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
n other news, Cheechoo has no goals in the last 17 games and Michalek has 2 points in the last 18. Heatley has 18 points in that stretch.
Yes yes, but Dany Heatley has no guts and no heart in that stretch as well!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jan 6, 2010 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
only 2 points for Michalek in the last 18 game? no wonder he only played like almost 2 minutes the previous game.
by l.a._chick09 on Jan 8, 2010 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
McGinn
is my co-pilot.
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
by CTGray on Jan 6, 2010 11:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
So which one of you is handling the stick?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jan 6, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
which one do you think? ;)
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
by CTGray on Jan 6, 2010 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stockton Thunder! It's official
http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=512629&navid=DL|SJS|home
Think we’ll see even less Worcester Shuttle now, we’ll see Stockton Shuttle instead? I cant see a guy like Demers suiting up for them though. Also, if you’re already successful at the AHL and almost at NHL level, being assigned to Stockton would suck, and also, how good would that be for developing players Vs. Salary cap savings?
This probably should have been it’s own post.
Nevermind
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
by Morti on Jan 6, 2010 3:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Swisher’s got it up in the fanshots.
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 6, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Stockton Thunder have to love this
Watch attendance spike a bit, as the curious make their way up to the San Joaquin Valley. I’m already looking into it, since I’ve never been (mostly on account of feeling weird rooting for Oilers prospects… which I guess I’d still be, somewhat).
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 6, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch attendance spike a bit
apparently they don’t need it that bad since they lead “the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons”
I’d still hate 580 commute, but it’s gotta be a lot nicer than cross-country plane rides.
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
by DownRUpLYB on Jan 6, 2010 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like the AHL
Where the parent club more or less controls the team and creates the roster. An ECHL squad is comprised of individuals on ‘AA’ contracts and only a few are assigned via the AHL/NHL affiliate.
As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before Craig Valette is the STK Captain, though on the IR. In the meantime, J.F. Caudron wears the ‘C.’
It’s a fun experience, though I bit more helter-skelter than at the Shark Tank. Since I try to go to the majority of games, give me a heads up if you plan to head out.
"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 6, 2010 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WTC update
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 6, 2010 3:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Money quote from dual-citizen Joe Thornton
"I’m North American minus Mexico."
Fear the Fin: "C'mon Drew, we're going streaking!" - Randy Hahn, 12/31/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 6, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully that’ll be me too someday..
by AfroPuff on Jan 6, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Racist!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jan 6, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still no Demers???
Man, I really miss him. He needs to be playing.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 6, 2010 4:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Behemoth!
"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 6, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fromtherink.com/2010/1/6/1236836/ftrs-top-commenters
Since this was sent to all SBN blogs, how about a listing of the most frequent commenters?
by Nael M. on Jan 6, 2010 4:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
didn’t ask … cause if I’m in the top grouping, that clearly shows I need a life – which I like to think I have one … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 4:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your scoring prediction sounds oddly familiar, TCY. Also, I get a sharp pain in my heart when I try to draw the connection. Hm. I suppose some memories are better left repressed forever.
by 4Czech on Jan 6, 2010 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Any truth to the rumor
that the movie “Up In the Air” was inspired by the Worcester Shuttle?
Go Sharks Blues. Let’s just hope that nobody gets hurt tonight.
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 6, 2010 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK DETROIT!!!!!!!!!!
I’m assuming this is the official SLGT greeting?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Jan 6, 2010 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Taking bets on when McGinn will be sent back down.
Anyone?
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by Diamondback15 on Jan 6, 2010 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He could fly to San Jose to San Jose, Costa Rica (a possibility for my upcoming honeymoon) 8 times round trip.
That’s how many times I went home and back during the entire 4 years I was in college. Damn. At least McGinn didn’t have to clear US Customs every time.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Jan 6, 2010 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sooooooooo...
Gameday?
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by ElvisVF101 on Jan 6, 2010 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
(shrugs) … yeah I keep refreshing … looking for it
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
PLANK!!!!!!!!!!!
"When I get up in the mourning I piss excellence."-Ricky Bobby
by 49er16 on Jan 6, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
someone just tell me when it’s there so I don’t keep looking … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 6, 2010 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fearthefin.com/2010/1/6/1235970/sharks-gameday-where-in-the-world#28348247
"When I get up in the mourning I piss excellence."-Ricky Bobby
by 49er16 on Jan 6, 2010 7:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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