Canada vs. Russia: Clash of the Titans
by Mr. Plank on Feb 24, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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What was expected to be the gold medal game heading into the Olympics has now become a fight just to get to the medal round-- after tonight, one of these nations will be going home empty handed. It will be by far the biggest game of the tournament, and arguably, the biggest game some of these athletes will play in their entire lives.
Russia has decreed these Olympic games the most important in the country's history; Canada has as well. Since the 1972 Summit Series in Moscow, these two countries have traded blow after blow in international competition, forging one of the greatest international rivalries the sport has ever seen. It will be a game for the ages. It will be a game that changes nations. It will will a game that alters the course of hockey history.
It will be a game that hopefully won't end in a shootout. Because that would just be lame as all hell.
In preparation for today, FTF sat down (in our chairs at home) to answer some questions over email about the game. Enjoy our dialogue, enjoy the game. Should be one whale of a barnburner.
1) What is the most important thing tonight?
Plank: The first goal. I know that can be considered one of the sports greatest cliches, but at the end of the day I think giving up the first goal to Russia could sink Canada, and vice versa. The energy in the building is going to play a big part tonight-- Canada has been gripping their sticks pretty tight thus far, and if one gets through Nabokov early I think they loosen up a bit and start to effectively counterpunch on a Russian team that can sometimes overcommit in the offensive zone. Watch the zebras as well, as both teams power plays are loaded with talent. Special teams will be huge. A stupid penalty from Chris Pronger like the one he took against the Swiss buries Canada if it happens again.
TCY: Scoring, early. I think this is going to be an absolute slugfest, and I think that the team who scores first will be the eventual winner of the game.
Ivano: First goal is going to be a huge factor. If Russia scores, Canada will be forced to open up and play offensive hockey, thus possibly exposing holes in its defense and letting Datsyuk, Ovechkin, Malkin, Semin and others roam free on odd man rushes. If Canada scores first, they may be tempted to play even more defensively, and Luongo just may deliver. Finally, if Canada wants to win this game, they will have to have a lead or at least have the game tied going into the 3rd period or else the enormous pressure the team will be under may become unbearable.
2) Nabokov vs. Luongo-- who wins this battle.
TCY: Although I'm going to say that Nabokov wins the one on one battle with Luongo, I don't think Luongo has to have the game of his life to win this one. If Nabby plays like we know he's capable of, he could definitely steal this game for Russia. However, if he slips, it could get out of hand quickly. Luongo has a much bigger margin for error.
Ivano: Nabokov will no doubt face more shots in that game, but facing 40+ shots is something he's used to this season, so I'd take him if I had to pick between the two. He beat Canada four years ago at the Olympics, and he beat them two years ago in Quebec during the World Cup. Luongo has not faced any serious competition in this tournament up to this point, and Russian offense is as big of a threat as he'll face here at the Olympics. The Russians may not put as many shots on him as Canadians would put on Nabokov, but it will be the quality of shots from such unpredictable players as Ovechkin, Malkin, Kovalchuk and Semin that will make a difference.
Plank: Both goaltenders can steal games, that much we all know. I think playing in front of the hometown crowd is going to be a double-edged sword for Luongo. On one hand he has been stellar in Vancouver, posting a .929 SV% at home compared to .907 on the road this season-- last year it was an eerily similar .929 vs. .910. On the other hand, the pressure Team Canada is under right now trumps anything Russia will be facing considering the Games aren't on their soil. Nabokov has been the Sharks MVP this season in my opinion, and he is playing some of the best hockey of his life right now. My gut says Bobby Lou, my heart says Nabby. I think I'm going with my gut.
3) Russia's high powered offense vs. Canada's blueline.
Ivano: Canadian defense has not impressed me up to this point. They're still trying to find their chemistry, as demonstrated by two goals scored by Germany, and they are not fast enough in the transition game. Russia is positioned to expose that weakness through their mobile offense, especially if Canada will continue to turn the puck over the way they did against the Swiss and the Americans. Russian speedy centers Malkin, Datsyuk, Fedorov and Zinoviev (who may still play tomorrow) thrive against these kinds of teams.
Plank: Weber, Doughty, Keith. Those are the three Canadian defenseman who have had a good Olympics thus far in my opinion. That being said, I have a feeling the entire unit brings their A game tonight against the world's most dangerous offensive team and manage to limit their opportunities-- Bobby Lou cleans up the rest. If Canada recommits to the physical style of play that they are known for, the KHL lines for Russia may be caught on their heels a bit. The Americans hemmed in Canada with a strong forecheck, and I'm just not convinced the bottom six of Russia can do so. Bykov learned from his mistakes against the Slokavs and gave most of the KHL less ice time against the Czechs and I think he has to continue to do so if he wants to beat Canada, but not at the expense of burning out his top six with long shifts. It's a fine line to walk.
TCY: I think the defense is going to decide who comes out ahead here. Although you can argue that the one team's forwards or netminder is better than the others, Canada wins the defensive battle hands down. Although don't think Russia is terrible on the backend, I like Canada's forwards against Russia's defense, more than the other way around. Canada's D has had issues with the quicker teams in the tournament, but there's too much talent on that back end. I think they play a solid game, and limit a powerful Russian offense.
4) Which result benefits the San Jose Sharks the most once the Olympics have concluded?
Plank: Toughest one to pick, and I don't think it will change much at the end of the day. Maybe a loss to Team Canada lights a fire under the players even more, or maybe a loss for Nabokov forces him to elevate his game come playoffs. Or maybe it doesn't matter at all. If this determines the level of play we can expect in April then I'm concerned. All these guys are professional athletes who are able to deal with the ups and downs of the sporting life, and the playoffs should be enough motivation for them as is. On a side note, The Sporting Life would be a great Indie band name but would probably be annoying as hell and open at Coachella for two straight years before fading into obscurity.
TCY: Four is better than one, right? I think that Canada's Sharks benefit more from a win here, as they could hopefully shake the "choker" label (hasn't happened so far), and head into the playoffs with a bit more confidence. Nabokov, though, has been the Sharks MVP all season. I'd like to see him continue his strong play, because that is important to the Sharks success going forward.
Ivano: I've always been of the opinion that Sharks are not going very far in playoffs this spring if Nabokov loses his confidence. When he's confident and he's on the winning streak, he's very hard to beat. Solid game and a win by Nabokov against the powerhouse Canada in the long run will not only give confidence to him come playoffs time, but will also instill confidence into the rest of the Sharks squad who will know that in the high pressured game Nabokov can still deliver the best hockey of his career.
5) A bold prediction for the game, and who are you pulling for.
TCY: I think the boldest prediction I can make is for a big game from Joe Thornton. Call me crazy, but I think that he's going to have a solid night against Russia, scoring at least 2 points en route to a Canadian victory. I'll take Canada, with a final score of 5-4, over the Russians. Should be a crazy game to watch.
Ivano: No shock who I'll be cheering for. Russia 4 Canada 3, with two goals by Ovechkin (who loves the prime time and thrives in games when all of Canada is watching him), and one from Kovalchuk and Gonchar. Canada weeps and turns to Russian drinks for comfort while millions of Russians flood the streets at 5am Moscow time, also drinking Russian drinks. Whatever the outcome, vodka industry benefits the most.
Plank: Canada 5, Russia 3. I'm pulling for Canada all the way to a silver medal against the United States, but if Russia ends up winning I hope they get to the finals as well. If you watch one game today, make it this one. Not because USA-Switzerland is a throwaway, but because this is going to be the premier hockey event of the season until the Stanley Cup Finals. What a great day to be a sports fan.
Puck drops at 4:30 PST on CNBC.
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I'll be glued to my choppy Internet stream for this one.
Just as I was glued to my HERB 9000 television for “The Miracle on Ice.” My gut tells me that Nabby needs a good win in the Olympics to achieve greatness in the playoffs.
GO RUSSIA!
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 24, 2010 4:07 AM PST reply actions
This is going to be awesome.
Got my DVR set to record both games. I’m still torn on who to root for in this one.
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Wysh claimed that Luongo is better than Nabby and that’s why Canada will win.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
As always, that whole article is anti-Sharks. Yet in his attempt to please his Canadian readership he somehow omits that it is Team Canada that has four Sharks, “the chokers”, while it is Russia that has the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner in their midst.
In fact, I think this game will be a lot more about Crosby vs Malkin than anything else and that’s a match up we have not seen since both entered NHL.
8 hours left.
Oh, by the way Ivano
I’m rooting with you for once… enjoy it while it lasts ;-)
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Feb 24, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Are we surprised? PD’s three stars from yesterday, and the honorable mentions to follow, didn’t even mention Thornton or his goal. You know, the only goal against Germany in the first period. The goal that opened the scoring and allowed Canada to relax a bit after 10 scoreless minutes. Probably the most important goal of the game, because had they gotten shut out in the first, Canada wouldda been feeling all sorts of pressure and self-doubt.
But yeah, Thornton didn’t deserve a mention. No, not at all…but at this point, I really didn’t expect him to.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 24, 2010 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
It is almost a shame this game isn’t for the gold. Assuming it’s as good as advertised, I’d hate for it to be forgotten in the historical shuffle because it wasn’t for a medal.
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
There was another great Olympic game out there that wasn’t for a medal that people seem to remember pretty well. What’s it called, the Miracle on Ice or something like that?
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Well, that game involved America. This game doesn’t, so it likely won’t ever be talked about again outside of the hardcore hockey circles in America.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
As has already been mentioned, I wonder how well the Miracle on Ice is remembered outside of the US.
Also, part of the Miralce on Ice lore is the massive underdog status the US had going into that game. That’s not the case here. This is much more “Clash of the Titans” than “David v. Goliath.”
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
by Yeti Monster on Feb 24, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
The stakes are still very high in that game. Whoever loses tonight gets to go home without medals.
Russia for example in its 56 years of playing in the Olympics have never not played in a semi-final.
I posted this in the previous thread, but this is probably a better place for it since the game is tape delayed on TV...
If you have access to the internet during the day (and no one looking over your shoulder if you are at work) you can watch the events live online at NBCOlympics.com. The requirement for live shows is that you are a subscriber to "a participating cable, satellite or IPTV provider" and it asks you to enter your email/password that you use to manage your cable or satellite account online. It’s a very simple process. I’ve used it all week to watch curling and hockey.
Here’s the NBC FAQ. Check out the VIDEO: Premium Content section. Here’s the link directly to the Live Video section if you want to avoid the spoilers on the front page.
Go USA!
I mean, since the USA game is delayed...
This way you can watch that before this game starts.
by LoneStranger on Feb 24, 2010 9:02 AM PST up reply actions
"In Vancouver, I'll Reveal the Secrets of Nabokov"
- Joe Thornton
Remember this awesome nugget? Put up or shut up time. H/T to Ivano
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I can’t wait for this game. I have been so happy these 2 weeks with the amazing hockey that’s been shown at the olympics – in my mind this is what it’s all about – the best vs the best. Yes, there will be winners and losers, but I completely agree with Plank (it was bound to happen eventually.) It is a great fucking day to be a hockey fan!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
I love my Sharks … all of them … but I think Nabby is going to win this for Russia. Now if I can just leave work a bit early to catch all of this game. :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 9:39 AM PST reply actions
Woot! Today should be an epic hockey day!
This game, of course, is the headliner, though. And I will have to pull for Russia in this one. My reasons for such are completely baseless, and probably petty, but so be it! I’ve made up my mind!
I’ll feel sad for Marleau, Thornton, Heatley, and Boyle if Canada is knocked out without a medal, but they’ll be able to escape back here to San Jose right away and won’t have to hear about it quite as much. If Russia and the US ultimately end up playing one another in the finals (a long ways off, to be sure, I’m just speaking in hypotheticals here), then Canada will have only lost to the finalists…they just got an unlucky draw in having to face Russia in the Quarters.
And, of course, should Canada win, I’ll feel happy for those guys (even if they’ll still be called chokers…i really suspect nothing they do will be able to shake that label for them), and I’ll feel bad for Nabby. Ultimately, I think we need Nabby firing on all cylinders in the playoffs to go far, and confidence from doing well in this tournament will go far. Also, and maybe I’m way off base here, maybe the Canadian players get a little chip on their shoulders when they are ultimately blamed if Canada does not medal. And they come out all Angry Joe like in the playoffs. It’s all speculation, of course. But, that’s what being a fan is all about!
In the end, this should be an awesome game. I’ll be pulling for Russia, but won’t be devastated should they lose. I’m just glad both teams are on the other side of the bracket from the US. :)
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by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 24, 2010 10:14 AM PST reply actions
I would like to thank NBC for tape delaying a game that is being taken place on the West Coast.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Be sure to thank them again on Sunday for tape delaying the gold medal game…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 24, 2010 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
It's no joke
While NBC could suddenly grow a brain, right now the gold medal game is scheduled to be tape delayed for 3 hours on the west coast.
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Quick request..
Anybody know where I can get that picture of Jumbo hugging Nabby after the PO loss to Dallas two years ago? I’m trying to write a blog entry and want to use that pic…
thnx
There's this pic, vs Dallas gm6
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
My Hopes -- not so much a prediction
I hope Nabby blanks all the Canadians but Sharks. While I want HTML to taste winning, I’d like if the only people on the scoresheet for Canada are the Sharks. Then Nabby has a stellar game shutting down Crosby and Getzlaf. I hope Correy Perry get’s punched in the face by Nabby, too.
That’s what I was hoping for in the Germany/Canada contest. Canada would win in a close game with all the points coming from Sharks. It looked good after 20min…..
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
It will be a game that hopefully won’t end in a shootout. Because that would just be lame as all hell.
AMEN.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Feb 24, 2010 2:56 PM PST reply actions
Whatever the outcome, vodka industry benefits the most.
Laughed out loud at this.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Feb 24, 2010 3:00 PM PST reply actions
Quote of the year candidate to be certain.
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this post really needed a poll to see where FTFers stand on this game … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
I kind of want to see USA Russia go at it
One more time.
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Well, it is 30 years since the Miracle
Would be fitting to have a rematch between the two at these Olympics.
sounds like a great sitcom
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
your mom would be a good sitcom
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
Whoa!
I meant that would be a great sitcom…………………………………. (I’m embarrassed)
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Go Nabby!
and please just let our Sharks score … but NABBY!! win this for Russia :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:32 PM PST reply actions
Go Canada Go!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
GO!!! The both of them..?
I can’t pick! It’s like choosing between your children you just can’t do it! Argh…
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
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flip a coin
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
that’s fine – you can just cheer for awesome hockey
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
Thanks Ang! Afro I will just be cheering for great hockey… does anyone have a link btw?? I’ll see if I can get the game to listen to while I work into the night.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
GO SHARKS!! NABBY STOP EVERYONE EXCEPT FOR HTML + BOYLE!
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Whoooooooooo!
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3:37am in Moscow
I wonder how many stayed up or woke up early to watch this.
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damn!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:38 PM PST reply actions
DANNY BOYLE!!!!!!
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
or getzalf. I heard Boyle first
Sticking with 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
good thing you’re cheering for his abs…
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
several of my Canadian friends convinced me to. Plus, hello delicious!
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Yay Canada!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
STUPID GETZLAF
And now I’m getting nightmares from the Ducks series.
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But yay Boyle for that pretty, pretty pass!
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Yay Boyle?
This game is going to be hard for me to watch…
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I feel ya brotha...I've had that feeling ALL day...
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
It really is. I want all the Sharks to do well, which directly contradicts each other.
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yeah
I decided to cheer for all the Sharks, but I have been informed that if Canada were to lose, it would be dark days up north. Dark days indeed.
I want Nabby to do well though.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Nice pass Boyler!
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Oh wow, that was close. Nabby was way out of position on that.
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He scared me there for a second
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
hopefully he realizes this isn’t the Hawks or Wings he’s playing against
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
Let's Go Nabby
Okay, I can’t root for the Canadians as long as Nabby is in goal for the Russians.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Good shot by Marleau, using his speed.
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If it is not going to be the defensive struggle that USA SWI was
I hope they just light up the scoreboard.
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holy crap it’s loud in there
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
isn’t that why Boyle was wearing earplugs?
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously. I turned on the TV, and it was like “ROOOOOOAAAAAARRRRCAAAAANNNAAAAADDDDAAAAA”
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If Russia doesn’t win, then Wysh has vindication and all Sharks fans weep for Nabby.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
It’s really a lose-lose situation for Sharks fans. No matter what happens, the media will bash at least one Shark.
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you mean
no matter what happens, Wysh will find a way to blame it on the Sharks.
Yep. Sounds about right.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Patty keeps shooting right at Nabokov.
And holy crap, Nabokov does not have black hair. He is blonde, blonde!
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All the pictures they have are horrible. i think they just ’shopped them together from random people they found on the internet.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
The picture that the IOC has of Nabokov has his hair and eyebrows colored black. It looks wrong.
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I was in class for USA v Swiss
I know we won 2-0, but how’d we look?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
I’m getting really, really annoyed by the crowd chanted “LOOOOOOUUUUUU” every damn time he touches the puck. We get it, you’re Canadian. Now shut up.
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it's worse than that
He’s from Vancouver…
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
True. Although I’m sure that chant would be just as loud anywhere else in Canada, just because he’s playing for Team Canada.
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Suck it Boyle!
Sorry, but I show more loyalty to Sharks who have been with the team longer.
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Wow NABBY
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 4:54 PM PST reply actions
Sergei Federov
The only guy old enough to compete as a Soviet Unioner.
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Sergei Federov
stealing your youth
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
technically, yes...
but my oldest son, born in 1999, was issued a Soviet Union passport in 2000. The translator told us “they have to use the old ones up.”
damn :(
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:55 PM PST reply actions
BOYLE!
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From Heatley and Marleau, which is awesome.
On the other hand, poor Nabby :(
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BOYLE!!!!!!!!
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Hedgehog!
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No matter what happens
The Sharks did something.
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okay Russia … step it up here
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:56 PM PST reply actions
GOAL!
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wow
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oh fuck!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:57 PM PST reply actions
Darn it
I don’t like it when non-Sharks score.
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what was he supposed to do?
be god? I think its more how everyone is playing in front of him.
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, that last goal was a breakaway. That’s on his defense. Which sucks.
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aww poor Nabby.
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Boyle with the point shot and Marleau with the screen on Nabokov
2-0 Canada midway through the first
SHAAARKS
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 4:57 PM PST reply actions
Go Canada Go!
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Wow.............ummmm......... maybe this isn't the match up everyone was expecting?
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WHOA!
Canada is KILLING RUSSIA!
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Ok, Russia, help Nabby out here a little bit. He’s too good to be blown out by your lack of…D? Fire? Spunk? Desire? HEART?!
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that was their big weakness coming in.
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Sounds familiar
Unfortunately.
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no
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
It better not
Because Greiss’ confidence can’t be too high after these Olympics.
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Canada:
Destroyer of Sharks’ goaltenders.
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Nope
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Maybe...
we all should start rooting for Russia until it evens out a bit…vodka for everyone!
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RUSSIA!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:01 PM PST reply actions
NO SHUTOUT FOR YOU!
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No shoutout for LOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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Maybe this will be a game, afterall.
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Yes! Phew....oh man...
barnburner for sure
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Well, maybe Russia can make a game of this still
I want to see an epic battle, not a rout
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:02 PM PST reply actions
Despite being in Canada
They still sound the horn after all goals and play obligatory celebratory U2 music.
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Marleau keeps getting shots off with defensemen all around him. BEAST.
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he’s been looking good all Olympics
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He really has. He hasn’t been getting much press one way or another, meaning that he’s playing a quiet, effective game. Being good defensively and assisting on multiple goals probably helps.
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The Canadian broadcasters have had a lot of nice things to say about him – haven’t even heard them mention the whole “doing much better since he lost the C” crap
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We dont want the rest of the world to find out about him though….
shhhhhh,,,,,,,,,,,,
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
For a while there it looked like a Yakoff Smniroff joke
In Soviet Russia, game shutouts you!
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I want both teams to destroy each other physically (as long as its not a Shark being destroyed) so USA maybe has it easier in a hopeful gold-medal game.
Also to maybe make it easier for the Sharks too.
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Best part of this game?
No Pierre McGuire…
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they had him for the first few games
did he get too drunk lose his voice or something?
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I don't think he's that bad
he’s better than the french-canadien feed I have, I don’t know what they are saying
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
my bad its German, my ancestors are ashamed of me
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
NABBY!!!!!!!!
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according to the announcer it wasnt a save…..it was a cancellation.
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
NABBY!
That was an amazing passing play, but Nabby saw it all the way.
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NABBY?!?!?! (maybe?)
I don’t know, I have a crappy feed
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That was a beautiful play.
Good save by Nabby.
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BOOO
Please, PLEASE don’t let Perry get a point from this.
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This is getting tough to watch
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I wonder if Canada is still pissed we beat them.
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I dont think they are thinking much about that right now.
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
Its the only way I can explain this game
I expected Canada to win because of their depth, but this is ridiculous.
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
Seems like it
There was a lot of cheering for Switzerland during the game today.
A flute with no holes is not a flute, and a donut with no holes is a danish.
I think maybe the fans just don't like us.
I was watching the Juniors, and it seemed every game the crowd was rooting for whoever was facing USA
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
They don’t hate the US – more like a younger brother (Canada) -bigger brother (US) type relationship where the big brother gives the younger brother wedgies and embarrasses him in front of his friends, etc.
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nooooggggiiiiiieeeeessssss
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Bully!
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whatcha gunna do? tell mom?
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worse
I’m gonna tell Mina…
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meh
she’s too lazy to drive down here
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true dat
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speaking of drives … which team do you live near now?? mssjs and I were joking around bout a road trip in a long ago thread … but maybe we should really consider one for next year near your way … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
HELL TO THE YES!
Road trip :) or plane trip it doesn’t matter…its Canada!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
I’m kind of in the middle of Calgary and Vancouver but closer to Vancouver. And you both (and any other FTFers) are more than welcome!
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we’ll have to study the schedule and pick something out when it comes out next season :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
I want to come visit!
Need to see if I can afford it…
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You can if it’s a road trip … :) … we’ll make it work
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
LETS ALL GO! I thought you guys were just jerking my chain but I’d hella be down for that in a heartbeat!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Nah … I didn’t forget that convo … just won’t work for this season … should for next tho … if the Sharks play them on a weekend … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
no no for sure…you know people sometimes though they’re like in the moment and its like yay whoo lets do it and in reality its like psh yea like i’d go with that chick…but really really i’m down!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Also remember that Edmonton is close to Calgary
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as long as the Sharks play someone on a weekend … we can make something work out .. a long weekend trip up there
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
I’d go just to chill out. No game required.
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same here see the sights…or ‘sights’ ;)
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
well then maybe after this season, before the next, we should all talk and see if we can arrange something … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
for sure!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
I didn’t know Canadians could have animosity towards anyone…
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true, I don't even think most Canadiens know they have a military
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
How can Canada hate what they try to emulate all the time?
Except with free healthcare.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
What'd the Canadian Coach say???
Today is a free for all EVERYONE SCORES! :( Nabby….
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Things we could say about this game
Russia is playing like SJ on a bad day.
Canada is playing like SJ on a good day.
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as an outsider, I could use another analogy
But the fact that Heatley has one goal and Boyle created the first one kinda makes that less apt
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oh, and the Heatley and Marleau assisting Boyle on #2, too
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He's probably going to freak out whenever Boyle has the puck, even when the Olympics are over and the NHL season resumes
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
I can't take it.
I can’t watch our guys score on Nabby.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
totally…I’m like sick to my stomach..
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
The SJ Airport Control Tower
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by Hit4TheCycle on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
DON'T DO IT!
but i think its City Hall…
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
According to Wikipedia, some building called “The 88.” All 22 floors worth.
So, unfortunately, I think you have a chance at surviving. Sorry.
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those apartments are sweet!!! Ivano please don’t jump…
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
Aw...buddy...I'm sorry...
but there are TWO huge periods left…so hold onto your Russian butt!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Decent band, too.
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game isn’t over with yet … still plenty of time for Russia to take control
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Edzo is kinda annoying me
I get it, but no way was that all Nabby, sir!
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yes
but not all 4 and they’re kind paying the first 3 lip service and focusing on that really bad one.
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So this girl just came into the lounge where I’m watching hockey, and she turns out to be a huge Pens/hockey fan. And by huge, I mean she knows the whole Hossa saga and his new contract with Chicago, the Patrick Kane vs cab driver event over the summer, and that there are four Sharks on Team Canada.
I think I found my new best friend.
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So this girl just came into the lounge where I’m watching hockey, and she turns out to be a huge Pens/hockey fan. And by huge, I mean she knows the whole Hossa saga and his new contract with Chicago, the Patrick Kane vs cab driver event over the summer, and that there are four Sharks on Team Canada.
I think I found my new best friend.
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Ahh, sorry for the double post, my internet is acting up.
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My computer connection keeps dropping, but I want to add that Nabokov is making some incredible saves, but like Greiss the night before, his defense is awful. They’re chasing, missing marks, failing to clear the crease and not taking the body. Damn shame. I really wanted this game to be closer. There’s still plenty of hockey left to play, but at this rate it appears over.
Sadly, those who are not watching and only checking the stats will likely rip on Nabby. I wonder if Bryz starts the second (not a knock on Nabby, but as a shift to wake up the Russians)
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:16 PM PST reply actions
Wow, poor Nabokov got literally zero help that period. He made some amazing saves…but his defense left him completely out to dry the entire period. I feel really bad for him. Especially the jackhole announcers trying to blame him for this start and calling for Bryz. Bringing in Bryz won’t solve anything.
Something else I noticed was Marleau with a sick screen on Boyle’s goal. Now, if we could teach them to do this for the Sharks, we’d be in good shape!
I’m still holding out hope that Russia can come back, but they’ll need OV and Malkin to wake the fuck up and start scoring.
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Oh, and seeing Getzlaf and then Morrow score on Nabby, causing the crowd to erupt into ecstatic jubilation…Yeah, I’m having Sharks playoff flashbacks. Not good.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:19 PM PST reply actions
Just finished Tape delayed US Swiss game......
some things I noticed and wanted to say……
1. As hard as it is to say about a Duck, Hiller was outstanding, and the Ducks have a good one in net for some time to come.
2. The Swiss are the 4th or 5th best team in the tournament, have proven so with 3 close games against the US and Canada, and with a better draw could have easily made it to the medal rounds. Having to play 2 of the top 3 teams in quals sucks for them.
3. I really like Drury and Parise and the Rangers have a couple really good big moment guys right there…
4. The US PK was great, and I really like Callahan for his hard work and blocked shots.
5. Miller is the man, and appears to be getting better as the tourny moves along.
GO USA, a great win, and on to the medal rounds and GLORY!!!
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Now.....
Can someone recap the events of the Russia Canada game….
HTML?
Boyle?
Nabby?
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
Parise is a Devil, not a Ranger
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confused him with callahan....
but ty
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Haha
Thanks to both Nabokov and Greiss playing for their countries at the Olympics, the Sharks needed a goalie for their mini training camp. Enter Steve Shields. No, seriously.
Also, Malhotra says he’ll be good to go once the NHL resumes, but Vlasic was nowhere to be seen at practice. Uh oh.
As per the usual, all from WTC
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Shields!
Awesome. Love him.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
As a Michigan man, and someone who grew up right outside Ann Arbor, I concur
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GO Russia!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:27 PM PST reply actions
I want Russia to win,
but i don’treallycare because USA WON WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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I love Nabby, but how is he still in net? Or are they doing the anti-Tikhonov or something?
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BECAUSE HIS D SUCKS ASS.
Sorry, but thtis is annoying me. Yes he let in a softy but holy crap, the guys in front of him are watching the game more than they’re playing it.
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they’re so amazed by the Sharks…you know they’re fans!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
I’m going to stick with this idea. I like it.
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Popov Vodka! I used to drink that in San Diego
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry man but Svedka…that shit’ll knock you on your ass so quick you won’t realize you’re down there….like Swedish Vicodin delish
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Why does everyone like to see hte Sharks suffer?
Why did they keep nabby in.
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:28 PM PST reply actions
Bryz wouldn't do any better, maybe even worse
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
true but it would make us feel better
by SanJoseLandShark on Feb 24, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
at least it wouldn't be Nabby's fault
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
So HTML/Boyle can keep getting goals?
If the Russian defense is as bad as it sounds (I’m not watching), then they could put just about anyone between the pipes and it wouldn’t matter.
They are that bad, maybe worse. They’re just letting Canada walk all over them.
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For the Russians to come back against the Canadians
Is like watching the Sharks comeback against the Red Wings.
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fuck !!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:30 PM PST reply actions
The one thing I wanted from this Olympics
was for Nabby to do well. I am so depressed right now. =’(
Go Russia!
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 24, 2010 5:30 PM PST reply actions
Me too!!
Do we need a defeated Nabby at this point??
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
DAMNIT THE DOUCHEBAG SCORED
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FUCK YOU PERRY!
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it's hard enought to
see a Shark sore on Nabby but a Duck?
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
OH HELL NO
I’m tempted to turn this one off
Why oh why did it have to be Getzalf to Perry, wide open net
Fuck the Ducks
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:31 PM PST reply actions
more Duck poop
where exactly was Nabokov going?
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Is Nabby still in?
I lost the stream here in Japan.
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM PST reply actions
yes
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
Someone should probably go check on Ivano…
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he’s looking for a building
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
well someone tie his Russian ass to a chair!!! Mafia style.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
Ovie? where the fuck are you!!?! rescue this team please!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM PST reply actions
I’d guess that Nabokov was being so aggressive and so far out because HE DOESN’T HAVE ANY DEFENSEMEN TO CUT OFF THE ANGLES.
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Um, ouch
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Poor Nabby :(
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OOOOOH MY GOD
pull Nabokov
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM PST reply actions
geez, this is embarrasing
Canada treating the Russians like they’re the Germans, or like Norway
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I'm sorry Nabby.
It’s Canada…
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-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
poor Nabby … :(
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:33 PM PST reply actions
good gawd
I don’t have any emotions staked in this, but damn, Russia getting stormed like this is just … wow. Hurts even if I wasn’t rooting for them (secretly I want USA-CAN for the gold medal game)
exactly I went into this neutral…but my god…my heart is broken for the Russians especially Nabby.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Can you say, comeback?
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Good job Bryzgalov
Now put Nabokov back in!
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by Hit4TheCycle on Feb 24, 2010 5:34 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
hey! don’t pin it on us
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Uhm
We didn’t do anything but win…oh…well, still, not our fault.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Hey, you Russians could have won that game against Slovakia, either in a shootout or regulation. Not completely our fault.
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psst … I don’t think he wants reality right now … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
“Already Bryzgalov is a plus-one on the other end of the ice.”
Uhhh, goalies don’t get plus/minus, douche.
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I’ve had the TV on mute from the start. Mainly because I didn’t want to hear the constant chants of “Luuuuuuuuuuuuu” “LUUUU” “luuuuuuuuu” etc.etc.etc.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
This is the first time in a while I can actually watch a game on TV, so I’m taking full advantage of everything.
It’s worth it for the occasional praise for the Sharks, since we know that that’s not coming from anywhere else..
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Russia!!!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:35 PM PST reply actions
Really, Afinogenov scores?
He was going to be my example for why Russia didn’t have a chance to compete with Canada.
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I wonder if pulling Nabby will light a fire under Russia's ass, so far it seems it did, now only ...................4 goals behind
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Waaaait
I’m confused, the Vancouver2010 site lists the Russians as 1 goal in the second, but no shots?
exactly…that’s kinda how its going down.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
The sad part is
Even if Russia does somehow come back from behind to win, Nabby won’t start another game.
I'm actually a little ok with that.
Mclellan doesn’t seem to rest Nabby as much as we’d like, so a little extra rest wouldn’t hurt
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Marleau keeps getting good shots off without them going in. I’m just going to pretend that he’s tenderizing the goalies in preparation for his teammates.
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Tenderizing Patty
on the Burger Line. Who else is hungry now?
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DUDE!
good one! LMAO
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
For those looking for a little neutrality in these Olympics
The Americans already sent the Swiss home earlier today.
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hehehe
I was neutral until Canada started wiping the ice with Russia…now I’m all in for Russia
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I'm with you...
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
Poor Nabby
I hope this doesn’t affect him when he comes back.
Edzo is not right in absolutely ripping Nabby. His defense isn’t helping him one bit. Although he does seem to be ripping the coach too.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 24, 2010 5:38 PM PST reply actions
it’s easy to just go after the goalie over really breaking down the plays
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
poor nabby
how is he going to regain his confidence after this beatdown?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Feb 24, 2010 5:39 PM PST reply actions
Vodka
and Ivano
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
i was gonna say
someone needs to switch his water bottle
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
OH so thats where Ivano went…i didn’t figure he went looking for a bldg….duh…but in all seriousness I’m worried about him..its been Russia for weeks!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
he’s a professional … he’ll be fine
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
probably too easy of a joke/too bad a pun
But can I assume the denizens of this site will be rooting for Finland later?
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
I think we’ll need to survive this one first and figure that out later.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Canada makes it look way toooooooooo easy.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
EEEEEEEEEW
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:42 PM PST reply actions
FUCKING PERRY
I just hope Boyle got a point.
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FUCKIN PERRY!!
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Since Nabby wasn't in net, this was clearly the defense's fault.
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naw, still on Nabby
he sneezed and blew the puck in behind Bryz.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Ah, of course. And the Russian player not scoring on the 1 on 1 with Loungo was also jis fault because he coughed
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
totally.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
fucking screen is running out of room for headshots
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Dear Hockey Gods,
Please let Russia score more goals.
Thank you,
Angie
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:44 PM PST reply actions
This game is awful
It’s Canada vs Germany, part II
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:44 PM PST reply actions
I’m glad I can’t actually watch the game…i’d probably be in tears..
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
for sure!
it’s like watching your kids out there…you know they’re a special part of you and again like I’ve said before to be embarrassed on an universal scale..you don’t ever want that to happen to anyone let alone your guys.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
Go Canada Go!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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BE quiet America's hat!
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
RUSSIA!!
just 4 more to tie it up boys!
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:46 PM PST reply actions
LOLUONGO!
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Wooooo Russia!
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Well I was right about someone lighting up the scoreboard
But can we really expect the Canadians to give up enough goals for the Russians to win? Can we even trust Canada?
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Russia scored despite Nabbys best effort to thwart his own team!
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BREAKING NEWS
Olympic hockey is very high-scoring compared to what I am accustomed to. I am sure you are all shocked to hear about this.
The US won 2-0 today.
and one was an empty netter.
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Right
I’m talking in general. The average Olympic score seems to trend higher than the average NHL score.
Goalies who rhyme with “iller” need not apply.
Goalies who rhyme with "iller" need not apply.
Okay, then definitely. No arguments here.
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I hope Nabby changes his name to Naboviller, then.
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HA!
Naboviller…I might have to start calling him that
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
In other news
the sky is blue except for when it’s gray.
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
OH OH OH
I’m great at this game! Sometimes….its dark…oooooh yea…I know. I’m awesome.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
Scientists have also discovered recently that objects lifted, thrown, or otherwise “placed” in the air seem to follow a trend of subsequently coming closer to the ground.
America’s top minds are examining this phenomena right now and are expected to report back. FOX News has apparently attained information that these events are the result of a terrorist attack.
THIS JUST IN
Boiling water is hot! the CDC recommends against allowing any boiling substance to come in direct contact with your skin. Unless it’s fondue. In that case, carry on.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Ohhh, now I’m craving fondue. But I can’t have any, because I am at college. Sad face.
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How does being at college prevent fondue? We have an induction-heating fondue pot, the element doesn’t even get warm and it’s quick-release magnetic to prevent pulling / sparking if something happens.
It was pretty cheap, too, considering.
Not allowed to have any appliances in our rooms except for the provided microwave. Which takes 5 minutes to re-heat something.
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Oh, I know
I cannot wait until I get my apartment next year.
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I’d say Alex Ovechkin and friends are capable of scoring 5 more goals.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Oh, so NOW you recognize that the Russian defense kind of sucks.
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yeah I caught that too … AFTER Nabby was pulled they noticed … stupid fucks
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
you summed my thoughts up perfectly. Both of you.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Well, it’s nice to see Russia put three past Luongo. If someone said beforehand that would be the case, I’d assume it’d be enough for Russia to win.
Eh, who knows. It may end up like ECHL hockey, where not even a 4 goal lead in the third is safe (seriously).
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:50 PM PST reply actions
Dear Hockey Gods,
Please don’t let Canada score any more. Only Russia.
Thank you,
Angie
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 5:50 PM PST reply actions
Amen,
and now we will say one Our Stalock.
Our Stalock…
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Who art in goal…
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…hockey be thy name.
And for every shot that is on goal
May you save it all the same.
Amen.
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I’m a really bad Catholic I don’t KNOW! :(
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
hallowed be thy game
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Our Stalock, who art in Goal; butterfly be thy name. Thy shutout come, thy saves be done, in game as they are in practice. Give us this day our daily highlight, and forgive us our own-goals as we rejoice in those who own-goal against us.
In the name of the Nabby, and the Greiss, and the Stalock forever, amen.
And now...
Hail Marleau?
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
hmm
I forgot some parts there. ’course, been a good ten years since I was in a church. ahem.
Our Stalock, who art in Goal; butterfly be thy name. Thy shutout come, thy saves be done, in game as they are in practice. Give us this day our daily highlight, and forgive us our own-goals as we rejoice in those who own-goal against us. Lead us not into nailbiters, but deliver us from failure.
In the name of the Nabby, and the Greiss, and the Stalock forever.
Amen.
I like how there were four consecutive close-ups of Sharks.
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Datsyuk trying to do it all by himself. Dats + four Canadians & Luongo.
The broadcast keeps zooming in on Nabby, chillin’ on the bench.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:54 PM PST reply actions
what are they waiting for Nabby to start crying or something? That’s dumb camera guys….this ain’t a tellenovella!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
How the hell...
does Russia have a bye….and yet Canada who’s been playing like a baby bullet train for the past 6 days still Zambo the Russians?? I’m so confused…
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2 words
Jonas Hilleriller
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Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
Does having two "iller"s increase your goaltending ability? In that case, I vote for Nabovilleriller
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Someone get that on a jersey
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Lets just hope that jersey doesn’t end up on PuckDaddy.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
really?
I kinda hope that it does!
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
LOL only FTF peeps would know.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
Jersey Fails were funny at first,
but now I think they’re booooooooooooring
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Agreed
There are only so many 69/frankenstein jerseys that you can take.
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And after that, they started to stretch it.
Apparently wearing a sweatshirt under your jersey is a foul. Yeah, not buying that.
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Randy.Drew.Dan #1
thinks you all should be ashamed of yourselves.
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Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
whoa….epic!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
On an aside, I was kind of hoping Russia would meet Sweden. That way, Murray could reintroduce himself to Morozov.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 5:59 PM PST reply actions
and ovechkin
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
I think Russia still has a chance. One in a million, but a chance. If they score on a PP to start the period, then score another one, Canada will start sitting on their lead.
In other words, I’m not turning the TV off just yet.
Hey! I thought you ran to Vancouver to give Brys some ‘water’
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
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Ugh, Perry interview.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM PST reply actions
Ewwwwwwwwwww
He’s disgusting
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!
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Meanwhile, the following questions still remain -
1 – Could Russia have used Zubov in the tournament or Frolov?
2 – Where is Kovalchuk? One goal against Latvia is not what country expects of him.
3 – Where is Joe Thornton?
I saw Joe take a faceoff once.
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But he’s invisible, yes?
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
poopy,
I can’t make an invisible joke
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Imagine a Canadian collapse. That would be wonderful.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
whoa whoa whoa…man I wouldn’t go that far…I just want fair….
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
a Canadian meltdown?
I’m going to need a gin and Dry Canada
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Suddenly Greiss is looking like a pretty good option.....
come resumption of the NHL season, eh?
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Not a chance.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 24, 2010 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
...
did you watch the first 2 periods?
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or see the part where several of us got very bitter with some broadcasters for totally missing that Russia’s D (and in some case their forwards) were spectators more than they were players?
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(sarcasm)
based on previous thread discussions about pending FA decisions…
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
thank the hockey gods for that. I was going to have to hold back from verbally throttling you, as it’s not polite and you’re still fairly new to town.
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lol.....
you said throttle…..
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
No
Germany’s game is built around trapping the hell out of the other team. Russia’s game is built on scoring more goals than the other team and hoping that holds up. Different situations. Nabokov is still better.
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I was kidding guys...
no one in their right mind would choose Greiss over Nabby……
But then again, I have been accused of being crazy before……
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
There have been some pretty crazy people who have posted here, so you never know.
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so overwhelming true.
Listen! Do you smell that?
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Sigh, what a disgusting period. I feel so bad for Nabby. He got literally no help, and already the Canada-homer announcers are pinning all of Russia’s woes on him. Yes, he let in a softie…but of the 6 goals he allowed, 4 of those were just unfreaking stoppable because of the awful defense. I feel really bad for him, and really hope this doesn’t come back to haunt him later in the year, because he has been our rock so far this year.
And to see Perry score twice made me puke…literally.
Ah well, Canada won’t have it so easy against the Sweden defense on Friday.
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posting again for fun, Murray vs Perry
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 8 recs
this makes me smile.....
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta love how he just throws Perry like a ragdoll, then grabs the puck to make the pass in seconds time. Murray makes it look easy.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
rec'd
+1
Turn it Green folks!!
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
<3
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Haha, I love it even more now that you told us that it’s Perry. Awesome.
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Here’s the Youtube
the whole sequence is brilliant
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Feb 24, 2010 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
This also gets an automatic rec.
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To those that wonder about the Sharks goaltending issues
The offensive output of Sharks Olympians will outnumber the occasional goals that Greiss/Nabokov will let through.
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For anyone keeping score on the Epic Battle between the World's 2 Greatest Players
At the end of two periods
Ovechkin: 0 G, 0 A
Crosby: 0 G, 0 A
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
this makes me giggle
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Meanwhile, defenseman Dan Boyle: 1 G, 2 A
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Yes, but Crosby willed all the goals in. Plus he is so good he is allowed to be invisible
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
ROFL!!
are you a member of the Canadian press? You could be, and should apply….
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
No, I was doing my best east coast media impression
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Wait....
who? Never heard of um…….
(East Coast Biased Mental Block)
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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Feb 24, 2010 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Oh crap, Staal...
Hope he’s alright.
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whathappehned?!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
Fell and crashed into the boards hard, and he laid on the ice for a minute while the trainer attended to him.
Looks like his knee and head.
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ouch!!!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
eww
good thing Carolina’s season is already dead.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Feb 24, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
BAZINGA!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
ooo broken face.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 24, 2010 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Olympic Hockey? Canada vs. Russia?
Meh…..
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1G, 2A
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by TCY on Feb 24, 2010 6:18 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
makes me giggle every time.
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Oh god!! Nabby why would you take such a stupid penalty!!!!! My god this is all your fault!!!
Its because your fat and slow!!!!!!
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How did Nabby play?
I know he allowed a shitton of goals, but was that on him or a reflection of their defense?
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:21 PM PST reply actions
Little of both.
D hung him out to dry. He didn’t exactly stand on his head either.
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1, maybe 2 softies got past him
but the rest was on the men in front of him
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5 hole?
I saw Douchebag, Filthy Canadian Capitalist Brendan Morrow and Getznolafs scored on him, that pissed me off.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
He played like an average NHL goalie. His defense played like they were in an All Star Game. So a little of both, but I’d put most of the blame on the defense.
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Its not a total choke job though? I do not want to hear the Canadian media headlines tomorrow:
NABOKOV IS A SHARK AND CHOKED. CROSBY BEST PLAYER EVER
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, the Canadian media will totally say he choked, no question. It’s just that the reality of the situation is that he didn’t.
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Alright.
Good to hear it was not entirely his fault though.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
Then I’d advise avoiding the Canadian headlines.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't think so.
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It was more on the “not dirty” side of borderline dirty. It was a little shove after Staal got position on him, but then it was accompanied by a loss of balance and close proximity to the boards.
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For some reason, I’m hearing them taunted Crosby: “CROOOOSBYYYYYY CROOOOSBYYYYY”
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Oh, okay, it’s an “OOOOOOOVIIIEEEEE” chant.
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thats what I thought – kind of hard to chant Bryz
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
I’d imagine that a Bryzgalov chant would sound a lot like “Ricola.”
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Ugh
IT IS NOT COMPLETELY NABBY’S FAULT!
At this point, I want Canada to score a few more goals against Bryzgalov to shut the announcers up about pulling the goalie.
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He wears Teal during the NHL season.
And just for that he will always be unfairly targeted. Sure, our playoff rep has not helped that stigma, but that does not mean people should assume simply because he plays for San Jose he “chokes”
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
if by choke, you mean, has better Carreer playoff save percentage than carreer reg season sv perc.
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
Oh no.
Because since he is a Shark he just always does worse in the playoffs/pressure situations. Even if his stats are better.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
Of course, while Crosby can be invisible, have no points, and still be the best player on the ice. HOW DOES HE DO IT?!?!?!?!?!?!
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
you and me both. The stupidity in that area has taken quite a bit of fun out of this game for me. You will not ruin this for me NBC! Not even with Edzo and Doc circling like vultures!
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SHARKS WIN! 3-1 .. how do you do, first place?
Wooooo!!!
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How many minutes are left on the 3rd?
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7:47
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
Thanks!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
4:14
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
thankee! I can’t believe the scoreboard doesn’t have time on it…
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
1:26
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
hehehehe I’m sitting at my desk staring at a blue box..thanks I can’t wait to go home.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Watching Miller in the Olympics, well, he deserves it. Nabokov should be in the top-two, though.
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It's an NHL award.
I don’t think they should factor the Olympics into their decision. They inevitably will though.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
Who gets the gold?
Pavs or Murray?
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
forgetting about finland and canada?
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
yes.
canada is dead to me… :)
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
haha love the avatar
rarr
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
thanks
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
yes yes verrry seks.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
As much as I love Murray, there are far too many Red Wings on Sweden for me to root for them. I’m fine with either USA or Canada, with an edge to Pavelski’s team.
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Toews just hurt Ovechkin’s hand with a simple flip of the puck – Ovie immediately went onto the bench shaking his hand.
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I think I’m going to avoid the rest of the Interwebs tonight, and put on a movie instead. So far it’s been all about Nabokov and the Sharks (sans Boyle) being worthless chokers. The negativity is giving me a headache. I just want to be happy about Team USA and now that I see WooSharks are in 1st, yay for that too. : )
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:35 PM PST reply actions
I’ve stopped paying attention to the internet’s opinion on hockey last week. Nothing but talking shit about the Sharks, no matter how well they play.
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yeah I’m with you … I just ignore the twits … they will have their negative comments regardless of the whole situation … they see only what they want to see to make the story how it was already written
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
I bitched about that just now on twitter, but I’m going to try and avoid the ill informed comments that may be elsewhere. They know not of which they speak.
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Glad
They talked about how amazing boyle is labeling him as one of the best dmen in the nhl… I concur…
He should have a good shot at the Norris, seeing that Green is crying while he watches this game right now.
Keith is the favorite, but I’d think Boyle is up there as well.
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“They love this guy.”
I’m sure it helps that they’re in Vancouver.
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nahhhhhhh, that has nothing to do with it…
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BOYLE ANGRY! BOYLE SMASH SEMIN!
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Boyle smash Semin
If you said that out loud to a non-hockey fan, they’d be like ‘eeew, wtf?’
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
OOOOOOOHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!! YYYYYES!!!!!!!!! Please someone on canada get ejected and suspended
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Um, that would be Boyle
And we don’t want that.
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Why would he even fight they’re killing the Russians….lame boyle very lame..
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by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
its the olympics not NHL, so I wouldn't mind him being suspended, especially since he's thier best player...........well, besides Crosby of course
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Oh no slew foot.
Keep your cool Boyle
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Dirty play both way
especially Boyle, that’s BS
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Wait, I'm all for Boyle, but how does he escape what looked like a high stick to the face, while the Russian goes to the box?
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he doesn’t
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
pls refer to pic of Boyle above … of course he’s laughing … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Ivano has commented in a while............um maybe someone should go check up on him........
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He’s probably working on his second bottle of Vodka. : /
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
maybe 3 … one for each period?
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
html to finish game.
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Feb 24, 2010 6:48 PM PST reply actions
To say the Russians tonight got waxed poetic
Would just be an understatement.
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This game sucked, so not all it was billed to be
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never is … :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Kind of agree
It got way out of hand early, and wasn’t at all intense.The only intensity came from the crowd and ANGRY BOYLE.
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Seriously.
“Sidney Crosby of Canada takes on Alex Ovechkin of Russia”
Lame.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Or, you know, both of them could have zero points and be complete non-factors. Either way.
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did they have to zoom
in on Nabby??
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
look at it this way, with all the Sharks bashing that has been this season, if we were to win the cup this season, it would be that much sweeter.
I would love to see the media and detractors try to worm out of that one.
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Very true
Hell, even if we make it to the Cup finals, that still somewhat shakes the “flame out early” label, especially when most people are picking Chicago to come out of the West.
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good point. I'll take it.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
Gold Medal is nice and all
But the real question Canadians are wondering is when the Cup will return to Canada?
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by Hit4TheCycle on Feb 24, 2010 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
As Ivano noted earlier, in 56 years of playing in the Olympics Russia has never failed to reach the semi-final. It was an incredibly impressive run. I just wish Nabokov wasn’t the losing goalie to end the streak.
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by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 6:51 PM PST reply actions
its because he's the worst goalie to ever play the game
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, JR just called Ovie and Crosby ineffective.
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*tear* At least someone in the media has brains. All the more reason I love JR.
I would love to see him become a Sharks analyst!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Feb 24, 2010 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
and was the word eurotrash really used as well???
/in the kitchen making tacos so not sure I heard correctly
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by ang6666 on Feb 24, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, yes it was.
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Yeah. Milbury is a clown. They played poorly tonight, but it had zero to do with them being European.
Someone’s gonna have to issue an apology. Probably NBC.
Milbury’s obviously been listening to Tony Kornheiser recently.
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
I don’t think Milbury listens to anybody but his Inner Jackass. He’s the Ghandi of douchebags.
by ievans on Feb 24, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m going to rec’ this.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
I hope Ivano is ok...........and didn't ...................ummmmm........jump off of 88
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Random and unrelated to this game
Just checked front page of Yahoo News. Reuters headline:
U.S. survive “Hiller Time”
Puck Daddy: You would definitely hate the Ducks more than you'd hate the Kings, right?
Joe Pavelski: Yeah, definitely.
It's nice at least to hear Swedish TV praising Boyle
They just interviewed him on his goal. “Yeah, I think it was Patty-took Nabby’s eyes out so he couldn’t see it.”
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 24, 2010 7:02 PM PST reply actions
Where are you getting Swedish TV?
Sverige för guld!
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
It was the feed
I am in Japan. =)
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 24, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Who to cheer for?
Now it’s time for Finland – Czech
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"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 24, 2010 7:03 PM PST reply actions
So, Boyle slew footed Semin?
Sounds like a cheap shot. He must have let his emotions get to him.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 7:29 PM PST reply actions
Ah gotcha.
Did it look like he will get suspended?
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 24, 2010 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
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