What in the world are you doing up so late? Me? I just survived blowing up the Collectors all to hell and made it all the way back with my whole crew intact. No to mention that Miranda showed me her nice big rack.

But seriously.. If one person had to go, I would probably choose Seto. He, Pavs, Patty, and Nabby are all due for raises and we can’t possibly keep them all, especially with the way Patty’s going with all his goals. We might be able to get a quality defender plus a 20 goal veteran in return for Seto. Not bad imo. It would be a slap in Clowe’s face if we traded him, right after we signed him for a 4 year extension.

Seriously, 430am?

GO SHARKS!!!

No prediction? Does this end well? Do I have to wonder all day if Plankdude has lost his ability to predict?

Any news on the Wallin deal?

It would be nice to be playing a top 8 team tonight, but the Blues did just win last night in Chicago. Let’s get a win here!

Over on ESPN, Pierre mentioned the Sharks might want to ask Kaberle up in Toronto to move his NTC. Interesting, because Clowe seems like the type of guy Burke would love, and maybe Huskins would go the other way to fill Kaberle’s spot. Just speculation…that’s all.

My prediction: Clowe scores 1000 goals tonight and beats the living shit out of those who dare speak of trading him. That’s all.

Its very true that any momentum, or perceived momentum, a team garners right now will be pretty useless after a two week layoff. However, its still pretty disconcerting at how poorly the Sharks have played against the probably playoff teams this year. And they’ve played these teams in the midst of huge winning streaks and such. So, at least with this team, its not a momentum thing. It’s definately a mental thing (especially with Detroit…I think we’re finally getting our feet moving in the right direction against Chicago, somewhat). This team needs to play with the confidence that they truly are the best team in the league, and then go assert themseelves. That’s the only way we’re going to get by anyone in the playoffs.

I guess I’d go so far to say that it really doesn’t matter how well we play in March either. What matters is staying healthy, and then finding a new mindset for the second season that actually works for them. We’ve seen both sides of the coin with this team (really hot going into the playoffs, and choking in the second round…being ice cold going into the playoffs, choking in the first round). Until the puck drops for that first playoff game, nothing they do in the regular season will give us a very good indication of how this team will respond. They do have the makeup and depth to make a run…probably better than in any previous year…they just have to decide to do it.

Greiss starting, Boyle still out, as per WTC. Also the normal “no comment” from DW about the potential Wallin trade.

ESPN announces Ryan Whitney of the Anaheim Ducks and Tim Gleason of the Carolina Hurricanes will join Team USA to replace injured New Jersey Devils defenseman Paul Martin and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek.

That means the Sharks and Ducks will send the same # to Van. + Anaheim prospect Luca Sbisa, Switzerland.

Carolina fans are really sad to see him go, they say he is a top 4 defenseman, he obviously has experience and a ring. If we don’t give up too much, I think this might be a good trade.

…the Sharks should be in a surly, nasty mood after referees Tom Kowal and Dean Morton royally screwed them by handing the hated Detroit Red Wings a win in San Jose Tuesday night with some of the worst officiating yet seen in the NHL this season. It wasn‘t just that the octopus boys had six power plays to the Sharks three, it was the inconsistency of the referees‘ calls as the Sharks were penalized for picky, inconse-quential ―fouls‖ while many obvious Wings infractions were ignored.

So we’re not the only ones who saw it.

Dany Heatley came to the rink one day and noticed that Joe Thornton was wearing an earring. Heatley was curious about the sudden change in Thornton’s fashion sense.

So [he] went up to Thornton and said, “I didn‘t know you were into earrings.”

“Don‘t make such a big deal, it‘s only an earring,” Thornton replied sheepishly.

Heatley asked, “Really? How long have you been wearing one?”

Thornton replied, “Ever since my wife found it in our bed.”

11. Hey Oshie, with your girly haircut, you‘d look good in teal.
10. The ref has his hand up for a penalty. Or maybe he‘s just stretching. You never know these days.
9. I hope the rumors aren‘t true. Brad and Angelina make a good couple.
8. Don‘t pass to Kariya. We‘re at home.
7. No I don‘t think you should tell coach that the ugly hat the goalies have been sharing would look nice covering his bald spot.
6. The wife wants to book a cruise in April. But I‘d like to make the playoffs.
5. My agent said if I look like I‘m having fun I still won‘t be popular enough to do any endorsements.
4. No, I don‘t get that fucking show Lost either.
3. Hey Heatley, I need driving lessons. Can you teach me?
2. Manny Malholtra is still in the league? Learn something new every day.
1. Jody Shelley may be the missing link. He should have his own TV show, Unfrozen Caveman Hockey Player.

From the Empty Beer Cup of Brad Lee

I hope I get some shark blood on me at the game tonight! I hear DJ King brought his fishin’ rod!

K bai!

Brad Lee asked me to do a write-up pre-game for SLGT – linky linky.

Just got a text – no link yet!

Kaberle would be a sweet pickup.