Sharks Gameday: Hamburger
by Mr. Plank on Feb 8, 2010 4:00 AM PST
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One night ago he was eye to eye with the Leafs, fighting to stay out the Eastern Conference cellar. Tonight he heads into the ACC on a team that has legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations.
Jackpot.
As mentioned yesterday (go vote in the poll by the way), Niclas Wallin is the newest member of the San Jose Sharks. He'll probably see limited minutes tonight as he gets used to his teammates-- I would assume he'd partner with Leach until Vlasic returns, with that eventually bumping Huskins down to that third pairing.
Giggy's been on fire since being reunited with Francois Allaire in Toronto-- two straight shutouts, the first time that has happened in franchise history. Good stuff.
Alright, time to hit the Omega Four Relay. Priorities, priorities.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Huskins, Leach, and Wallin.
Go Sharks.
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Go Sharks!!
Go Wallin!! Forget pairing with Leach, a line with Crankshaft and Wallin will be awesome!! Speaking of Crank, what should we nickname Wallin?
I’m trying to decide whether “The Wall” is too obvious or way too obvious.
Petey and Fresh always dunking on Spartans,
Biscuits in baskets from Heatley and Thornton,
Bam-Bam and Gore on the way to some rings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
its in the header…Hamburger!
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 8, 2010 9:12 AM PST up reply actions
I'll be there tonight
I plan on taking plenty of pictures of our newest Shark. I’m sitting behind Nabby’s net, in the lowers (row 20-something I think).
Gotta leave the US now – sitting at my hostel in Buffalo. GO SHARKS.
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"Say whatever the fuck you want!" - Danny Miller, 1/9/10
"SJ is hella far away from Carolina." - ZeroIndulgence, 2/2/10
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Feb 8, 2010 6:33 AM PST reply actions
When it's Giggy's turn in net...
Make sure you remind him that he’s still an Ugly Duckling.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that.
GO SHARKS!
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
I can’t visit Omega Four yet :(
Go Sharks!
by OtherKid on Feb 8, 2010 7:06 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm still running through loyalty missions
3 left… and I’m missing a character that’s not part of the dossiers.
Then I need to get some IFF thing.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Go Sharks!
Think we’ll get any visits from Mirtle today?
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
YAY
Go Sharks
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
Go Sharks!
I don’t think I’ll have a chance to ritualistically consume anything Toronto-themed, as I’ll be at the office until somewhere in the third period (damn early games); if I get the chance, I certainly will.
How about just stepping on a leaf? Preferably, one of the maple variety.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
maple candy is yummy
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
Ooh, I forgot about maple candy. Eat that!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
also can have pancakes with maple syrup for dinner … nothing better than breakfast for dinner :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
I definitely thought about that, I’m just not sure about the timing, as I said. Maybe if I have something picked up before I head out, we’ll have time to sneak in a few bits before the game ends.
The Maple Leafs were once the St. Patricks
Have a Guiness.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Hmm
WTC reports Wallin will be paired with Boyle, and Dwight Helminen is getting the call-up from Woostah to center the fourth line.
Hmmmmm Helminen “speed and willingness to hit”…I like already. Too bad I won’t be around tonight…poop…guess I just have check The Twit all night. Have fun y’all and damn them for early hockey :(
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Feb 8, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
Dwight Helminen?
Could you mean Assistant to the regional manager?
Where is that image?
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
No
You just light the building on fire… do it
by Pizzle on Feb 8, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
"Hopefully we won't have too many more of these losses. I like winning games." Joe Thornton
"WOW, he's totally hosed" Rob Blake
Just keep your arms folded
and scowl at everyone. Actually, send Giguere some duck un-luck… that’ll help.
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Feb 8, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
Yea I mean, I got tickets because I figured it would be a fun game to go to. Haven’t seen the kings yet this year and I always like watching a good game.
I think you question your worth as a human being
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
D-pairings
I disagree…Do Murray-Wallin (I hope that’s the 3rd pairing if the Sharks get top-4 D to play w/ Boyle), Boyle-Leach, and Blake-Huskins
Go Sharks!
That would be a slow line!
I think Boyle and Wallin work because you have your stay at home guy and your 4th forward in Boyle.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
depending upon how Wallin plays I can see that as being our shutdown pairing, which is what i’ve wanted all season.
Who plays with Boyle though? Huskins? Boyle needs a stay-at-home type partner.
Blake and Boyle would be a good offensive pairing, but I feel that should only be used on the PP. I can see them cheating too much and not being able to get back in time, leading to either goals or a lot of penalties (hooks/holds a la Blake).
Pickles? But then we’re left with Huskins/Blake which I wouldn’t be comfortable with.
If Wallin is a stay at home guy
We need to pair him with a puck mover.
Murray/Boyle works because Murray stays home while Boyle jumps in.
I know we’ve been down on Blake because he’s old and slow, but he’s been very effective jumping in and parking himself in front of the net. Wallin could be a good fit for him.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t leave us with much size on the last pairing, because you’re looking at some combination of Vlasic (when he comes back), Huskins, Demers, Leach and Joslin.
Blake/Huskins won’t have too many fans, but if Blake can be the big body on that pairing, it might free up Huskins to do the things he’s better at. He’s not an elite d-man by any means, but he has decent skating ability and can make a good outlet pass.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I do think we're a bit harsh on Blake too
He is good about jumping in on the play and does some good stick work in our own end.
However, he’s slowed down as he’s gotten older and when gets caught out of position it costs us. I think he’s good on the second pairing, but he can’t put up the kind of minutes he used to and the kind of minutes we expect people like Boyle to eat up.
Also I don’t know how badly we need a “puckmover” on every pairing. I’d be interested to see how a pairing of Murray/Wallin would operate. Maybe it’d be a disaster, definitely don’t start Wallin out like that. Let him get a feel for the team first and visa versa and then we’ll see where he fits.
Don't necessarily NEED a puckmover on every pairing
But I think our situation is simply that we have an abundance of puckmovers.
Putting two stay at home types together means we’ll likely end up with a 2 puckmover pairing, and I’d rather avoid that. It’s a bit too high-risk for my taste.
In addition, as good as we are up front, if we have any hopes of making a deep postseason run, we need contributions from the back end. Our offense works best when the D can get shots and jump in. This is why I think spreading our puckmovers out is necessary.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
That i can agree with
I just want a genuine shutdown defensive pairing.
Regardless, I have faith int eh organization and coaching staff to make the right choices.
I was just reading over at Canes Country
Those guys feel like they can get a first round pick for Ray Whitney.
Are they out of their minds? I love Whitney, dont get me wrong, but I wouldnt say he’s worth a first rounder. Maybe a second round pick and a mid level prospect.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
He’s a point a game player. He’s worth a 1st rounder and maybe more since it is a seller’s market. Remember what we gave up for Guerrin? Kinda the same situation.
Whitney wants an extension, probably 'til he ends his career, as well.
If he was ‘just a rental’, I’d say it’s not worth a first rounder. Definitely a second rounder though.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Feb 8, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
I like what Wallin said...
He was quoted as saying that being traded to SJ was like hitting the lottery. And to think people thought he might not want to come here? Is DW done, or is there another trade out there?
Ugh
I just noticed that Patty has been “leap-frogged” in the goal scoring race… Let’s hope Patty has a hatty tonight!
Not to worry
Patty has already assured himself a big fat new contract next year. I just hope we can keep him? Wow, with Ovechkin, Gaborik, and Syd, it’s amazing how well Patty has done, then again, he’s playing with two of the best. It’s fun to watch!
It was bound to happen. OV is a beast.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 8, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
Niclas "Ballin'" Wallin
Just FYI, if you just type in ballin in google images, you may want to have the filter on if you are at work. For example, Babe’s Ballin’.
Instead here are Asians doing what they do best, slowly support the ever-growing stereotypes of themselves.
I’m looking forward to seeing how Wallin fits in on the team. If they’re pairing him with Boyle, then they clearly see him having a major, top-4 role on the team’s defense. Hopefully he can produce as such.
GO SHARKS!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
SHARKS RECALL DWIGHT HELMINEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait. Who the fuck is Dwight Helminen?
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Feb 8, 2010 3:21 PM PST reply actions
He was a free agent signing over the summer mainly for Worcester depth with occasional NHL spot duty. Not really expected to develop into an NHL talent. We originally thought he was going to be on the NHL roster (because the Sharks put him there on their site), but then found out that he was just confused with Ortmeyer. Also, has a great name.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
My guess is they brought him up because a) he’s cheap (500 K cap hit) and b) he played with Wallin last season.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
I’m really glad they brought him in for tonight’s game. Not because he played well (I have no idea, I only got to hear a few minutes on the radio) but because it reminded me of all the goaltenders in the system. Not just Sexsmith and Stalock, but Karlsson and Heemskerk (I think he’s under contract).
Serious goalie depth makes me giddy.
Jon Casey fan since '84
Yep, Heemskerk looked pretty good what I saw of him at Sharks Ice.
I think he’s in the WHL. Everett maybe?
Sorry, to lazy to look.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
I thought he was playing in Europe, but I don’t keep very good track of prospects.
Jon Casey fan since '84
Nah, he’s in the WHL. Karlsson and Sateri are the two goalie prospects that we have that are playing in Europe.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
I just realized how close Worcester is to the Sharks right now. Must be a whole lot easier for call-ups and demotions.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Yeah, they're probably just f*ckin' with us.
Calling up half of Wooster because they can, then send them back tomorrow. lulz
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Feb 8, 2010 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Though there isssss this:
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nhl/Dwight_Helminen/781671
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Feb 8, 2010 3:39 PM PST reply actions
I watched Dwight play last night, and thought for the season he has had in Worcester he played exceptionally well. He’s fast, he can hit, hes hard working and a smart player. He was a standout at Michigan, I am glad to see someone give him a shot and showcase his ability. I think hes a great fit for 3rd/4th line center or winger.
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