Sharks Gameday: Pick your Poison
by TCY on Mar 11, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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As Plank explored yesterday, this 8 day stretch is going to be difficult. Three of the Sharks next six games are against playoff teams, and four are against teams which are currently fighting for their playoff lives.
The first of these games comes against a team that has given the Sharks relative headaches all year. Not migraines, but definitely a few Tylenol worth. The Nashville Predators have played some hotly contested games against San Jose so far this season, staring with a 4-3 squeaker in San Jose where the Sharks came out on top. Interestingly enough, the next two games against the Predators were decided by a 4-3 score as well; Nashville won at home on November 10th, followed by a San Jose Sharks win in Nashville on February 6th. So, although the Sharks have a 2-1-0 record against the Predators this season, they've only outscored them 11-10.
Why have the Predators given the Sharks so much trouble? Well, they fit the bill of the type of team that gives Sharks problems. They have a solid defensive unit, an industrious group of forwards, and a forecheck that disrupts the Sharks ability to move the puck up on the rush. Other teams like the Predators? Think Columbus, Phoenix, and St. Louis. While these are teams the Sharks should beat consistently, their style of play usually results in a closer game than expected.
Still, the Predators remain my preferred first round opponent.
According to Sports Club Stats, the Predators have a 30% and 21% chance of finishing in the seventh or eighth seed, respectively. The Sharks (now a 100% lock to make the playoffs, woot!), have a 62% chance of finishing first overall and a 35% chance of finishing second. That results in a 15.5% chance of facing the Predators as the top seed, or a 10.5% chance of facing them if Chicago overtakes San Jose in points. So, we're looking at one in four odds of facing Nashville in the first round. (Odds calculated under the assumption that the events are independent of each other)
Don't get me wrong, Nashville is a solid squad with some stars on defense. Shea Weber is one of the best blue liners in the league (although he might not play tonight), and he and Ryan Suter make up one of the most lethal pairings in the NHL. Dan Hamhuis, a guy who was pursued heavily at the trade deadline, headlines the remaining corps that now includes deadline acquisition Denis Grebeshkov (who also won't be playing, as he's out until mid-March). When healthy, they're scary on the back end.
However, scoring remains somewhat of an issue for the Predators, who by most accounts have a weak offensive crop of forwards. Martin Erat leads the team in points with 41, Patrick Hornqvist has a team high 23 goals, while Ryan Suter and Steve Sullivan share the assist lead with 27. Stalwart Jason Arnot has chipped in 39 points, and NHL surprise Marcel Goc (who I wanted to resign, by the way) has matched his career high of 22 points. Tip toeing the line between confident and total douche, I'm going to quote myself:
All in all, I'm not ready to give up on Goc. I think he's a good player. He might never put up the offensive numbers that a top six forward would, but that's not what I'm looking for. I want a solid, two way player who chips in some offense here and there. 11 points isn't nearly enough, but I think we can expect good things from Gocthis year. With consistent line mates, a 30 point season isn't out of the question. It's time for him to live up to the hype.
Although Goc and others have exceeded expectations, the numbers behind the Predators' don't look great. Even with Pekka Rinne (22-13-8, 2.79 GAA, .901 SV%), Dan Ellis (14-12-3 2.59 GAA, .913 SV%) and the defensive unit playing well for a Nashville team many thought would miss the playoffs, the Predators are 20th in goals allowed per game. In fact, they're giving up more goals per game (2.80) than they score (2.71). With the roster they've assembled, you'd think those stats would be the other way around.
The Sharks on the other hand, with all the percieved defensive issues, allow the fewest goals per game of any team: 2.37. As far as offense goes, San Jose sits in fourth (3.17).
Although I fully expect a close game tonight, the Predators just don't match up well against the Sharks in the playoffs. Both Rinne and Ellis are capable of stealing a game, but I doubt either could best a San Jose Sharks offense that sits among the league's elite. The lack of scoring won't do Nashville any favors either, especially if Nabokov plays like the NHL version, and not the Olympic version.
All in all, though, I just wrote the above on a 1/4 chance that it comes to fruition. Here's hoping it does.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-3. It was too easy. Goals by McGinn, Marleau and Pavelski (x2). Goc nets a hat trick and I cry myself to sleep.
Go Sharks.
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You were pretty much a prophet on Goc! He’s become one of our most effective players and a go-to guy when the going gets tough.
I’d have to agree with you that we don’t match up well in the playoffs, but I’d note that this is the deepest (and 2nd best) team in Predators history except for the team that almost won the President’s Trophy. We can now roll four good lines and beat you in a number of ways. When Jordin Tootoo is the worst player you ice, you’re in pretty good shape. Our 3rd line is one of the best third lines out there, and the defense obviously speaks for itself.
Stupid late games.
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Not saying this is a bad team, I like your comment below that they don’t get outworked. Totally agree.
BTW though, that other Nashville team you talk about? The Sharks beat them 4-1 in the first round as the lower seed. For some reason, San Jose just has Nashville’s number in the playoffs.
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Yeah, lets just not talk about it, OK? OK. ;)
Y’know, I tend to think that this team is actually better built for postseason action than That Team We Don’t Speak Of. We don’t have any primadonnas or high scorers, just a collection of good skaters, slightly above average offensive players, and a handful of guys who will whoop your ass on the boards. Trotz has them minimizing mistakes, and they’re nearly unbeatable with a lead.
I really want to see us draw Chicago or Vancouver in the playoffs. Those guys would probably give us the best chance to advance.
My real concern right now is not the skaters- its the goalies. Ellis and Rinne need to get their act together or we won’t be going very far.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 6:38 AM PST up reply actions
Ellis is quite amusing on Twitter, though. I particularly liked his updates yesterday of him going to the gym, haha. Also, his conversations with Steve Sullivan are fun to read. I do feel like a bit of a stalker, but hey, that’s what Twitter is for.
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I would really appreciate you guys taking out Chicago for us!
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I’m not even going to address that.
Oh wait.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
Finally....
hockey arrives….life finally resumes 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’m probably not going to be able to watch the game tonight. My flight gets into Las Vegas at 5:45, then I gotta find my buddy in the airport, catch the limo to the Bellagio, check in, shower, get dressed, and find some dinner. So, yeah, leaves little time to track down a sportsbook and ask that they put the game on one of the TVs off in some corner where I won’t bother people. I’ll check the scores and stats from the blackberry, though, as I usually do when I’m away from the TV. Here’s to hoping the long layoff hasn’t made this team too lethargic. They haven’t looked particularly good coming off long breaks like that this season.
Also, anyone else notice that the Sharks just had 4 days off, and then have 3 back to back sets of games over the next two weeks? The schedule makers must be either insane, or just really not care anymore…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
Finding a sports book usually isn’t too difficult in LV. However, to get there is another trek in itself.
by ilooklikeafat16 on Mar 11, 2010 9:20 AM PST up reply actions
Right, by “track down a sportsbook” i really mean “find the corner of my hotel that their’s is located in.”
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
LET'S GO SHARKS!!!
whoaaa, i can’t remember the last time i was on here…
MeThinksSports where the only semi-good thing is the poll...
GO SHARKS!
Just figures, no Sharks for days and now that there is a game, I might be missing a good chunk of it. A friend from Montreal is in and we’re having dinner tonight. ugh! Maybe I can convince her to eat someone where they are showing hockey.
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 8:44 AM PST reply actions
Hey, she is from Montreal. Isn’t it like, a law there that you have to like hockey?
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Yeah … I know she’s a hockey fan … and same with those she’s traveling with, all Canadians, (she’s here on a business trip and leaving tomorrow) … so I’m pretty sure I can talk them into BJs or something vs someplace much nicer with no TVs
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 AM PST up reply actions
@sharksingame
It’s nights like these that I really shine at working at Walmart and knowing where all the best places to hide and check my twitter updates. Go Sharks!!
Cheech...WHO?
by JumboHeatedPatty on Mar 11, 2010 9:03 AM PST reply actions
hey! Walmart has been in the news alot lately with the whole Barbie thing … :)
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 9:14 AM PST up reply actions
I can’t believe the gameday is finally here.
The season starts over for the 6th time in the past 10 months.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
YEARS!
"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 Mar 11, 2010 9:46 AM PST up reply actions
Here’s a little something bout the ups and downs of McGinn doing the shuttle thing
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 9:34 AM PST reply actions
More fun with Gifsoup
Parker…RAAAGE
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 9:42 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
yesssssss!!!!
"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 Mar 11, 2010 9:46 AM PST up reply actions
hahaha
Okay, LAST ONE
Since ya’ll like to post ‘dancing gifs’, might as well make one Sharks related
(note, these are size adjusted via height tag)
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
hahahhaha oh my god I just died! That’s just great
"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 Mar 11, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
I think the best part about that gif is Joe’s goofy laugh
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
When Dan Boyle dances badly
He makes everyone else look bad.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
no hes Jesus it should read…When Dan Boyle dances badly it makes everyone else look terrible.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
now that is a keeper!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
You are the Woman!
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who is that?
Graphic Designer/Researcher/Writer at Music City Miracles.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 11, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
I believe it’s Scott Parker vs Brendan Witt
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
yes it is – love this! I miss Parker and his badass tattoos
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
From Wikipedia:
Parker retired in early August 2009 and has since started a barbershop business with his wife in Castle Rock, Colorado.
A barbershop? WTF?
So, according to Dan Ellis, the Preds are staying at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row
He’s definitely a fan. And another pic he tweeted.
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yea the Kings stay there too and so did the ducks. I flipped off a bus full of Kings this season it was great…:P
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
That reminds me of a random story
The year the Sharks finally eliminated the Avs in the playoffs, I joined the crowd behind the Tank to cheer on the boys as they left – but first the Avs bus pulled out, and we were all met by more than a few middle finger salutes…including Selanne. I laughed.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
Yea we were just walking down the Row and we saw a bus full of dudes and of course that caught my attention and my friend mentioned that the last time they were @ the Row the Stars were arriving at Valencia the same way so we pulled out the schedule and realized it was a bus full of the Kings. So I flipped them the bird stuck my tongue out at them and ran. LOL I’m a chicken.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
Are any of our players prolific tweeters? Or tweeters at all for that matter?
I’ve never heard anything about any of them regularly tweeting, which is a bit ironic considering they play in the technology capitol of the world.
@fearthefin – Well duh.
@danboyle22 – He usually tweets when he’s posted something on his blog. So if you read his blog (I don’t) you are already up-to-date
@sjsharkie – Not really a player.
Here is a linkfor the rest of the NHL players that are confirmed.
by ilooklikeafat16 on Mar 11, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
*cough*
@couchtarts
coughcough
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
If we're pimping ourselves
@mymclife
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LOL @CAKiely23
"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 Mar 11, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
and we love you for it.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
if i had one I would but I’m strictly a blackberry kind of girl…
"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 Mar 11, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously. Where’s the blackberry CT love?
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
Clearly. I happen to have a sophisticated business phone, not a fun toy :(
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
psh speak for yourself. I love my blackberry its my baby…I don’t think I’d switch to an iPhone…so yea Gray if you could make an app for BB it’d be lovely.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, yeah, I know…I don’t actually use my blackberry for business. Just following along with the narrative :-P
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
whatevs be your own person we Crackberry peeps are cool too you know….don’t gotta be an iphone bandwagoner :P
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
That’s not what the commercials tell me!!!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
sheep.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
I didn’t make the app! It was made by app people. Blame them.
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
not blaming anyone…just feeling a little left out is all…no BB love. its ok…im following you on twitter on my phone so its gravy.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
uhm you’re a dying technology…HAH…ah nevermind. :)
"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 Mar 11, 2010 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
Blame! Blame! Blame!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Is there a way to comment on the story from the app?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
That I don’t know, as I don’t have a phone capable of downloading it. I’ll ask Mina.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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Works great on the Moto Droid!
by ilooklikeafat16 on Mar 11, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Bust is #1
http://www.sharksahl.com/story.asp?story_id=2044
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Not only that, but the Sharks have the best farm system in the NHL! That’s pretty awesome, considering people are always complaining how barren our farm system is. Just shows how one year and a few free agent signings can drastically improve a system.
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To be fair, they’re either entirely wrong, or only talking about the AHL team and completely ignoring prospects overseas, in the CHL, or NCAA. Our farm system is still a bit weak on guys with top end potential.
Not have high draft picks or first round draft picks tends to do that. Although, even without that, the Sharks have been able to sign free agents like Benn Ferriero and Mike Moore who look to be good contributes in the NHL soon.
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Oh I more than agree with that. I just wish that the Sharks had a prospect at Couture’s level on defense. I’m still very surprised that Ferriero wasn’t signed by Phoenix. I guess he got lost in the bustle of bankruptcy court.
He opted not to re-sign with Phoenix
Because of their situation.
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And..happy 311 day y’all!!!!! If you’re into that kind of music.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
that's my apartment number
/promptly hides from stalkers/
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by workthecycle on Mar 11, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
LOL! Gosh…tmi dude…yea go hide, I guess, and smoke a doobie.
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
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by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
I might have to go check out the concert scene when I get into Vegas later today. Could be interesting enough…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
YES!
"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 Mar 11, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Amazing
Scott Nichol never ceases to amaze me. Him coming back already? Craziness.
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Not Dan Boyle, but still better than you
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by ElvisVF101 on Mar 11, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
1000%
"Boys only voluntarily hug when someone scores."
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by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
whoa! Flames cheering us on?? :)
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by ang6666 on Mar 11, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
gotta love the playoff race
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
Shea Weber is back, bitches.
Haahahahahahahahahah. Prepare to die.
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I gotta admit. I am insanely impressed by a guy who can shoot the puck so hard it goes through the goal. Of all the coolness that happened at the olympics, that and the Kessler goal stand out as my favorite highlights.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Obviously, thats not his only talent, but it was incredibly cool. I think his shot has actually gotten harder this year, and as close as it was to Chara last year, he may have the hardest now.
If he doesn’t retire with a shelf full of Norrises, color me surprised.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
Doughty and Green should give him a run for some of those trophies. Gonna be an interesting category again with Lidstrom finally fading.
Also, he’s in the West so them east coast voters may just glam onto Green and you’ll get to feel shafted by the east coast bias.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I’m fine if Doughty does, but I don’t believe Mike Green should win a Norris unless he a) scores 100 points or b) seriously shores up his defense.
Shea Weber is close enough to Green offensively and so much better defensively that it makes him the much better player, IMO.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
I heard one of Weber's shots hit the glass during the gold medal game
It was very loud. I’m very glad I’m not an opposing NHL player.
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He’s broken at least three teammates’ bones with it. Erat’s leg, Tootoo’s foot, and Legwand’s face.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
Too bad it wasn’t Tootoo’s face… then I could call him a ranged Brad Staubitz.
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Staubitz is still owed revenge.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
I’d love to see Tootoo and him go again.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Different result, if Staubitz didn’t play cheap.
Love to see Weber take him.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno if the elbow was deliberate
They had 2 previous fights if memory serves, one in Juniors, on previous in the NHL, with the NHL one being a draw with the edge to Tootoo. It’d be a helluva fight either way.
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so let me get this straight
the Sharks are getting married after being away for like, years, and only 150 of us can go. The men are planning the event on the cheap but its HER DAY. Scotty N has super power regeneration and Shea Weber of the single b has “got back” and all of us should cross dress and prepare to die.
got it.
Boyle for Captain, Marleau for Govn'r, Pavs for President! Go Sharks!
shit
my dog ate my In N Out while I was entertaining myself
Boyle for Captain, Marleau for Govn'r, Pavs for President! Go Sharks!
Entertaining yourself???
O.o
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
gotta killa a couple of hours till game time right?
Boyle for Captain, Marleau for Govn'r, Pavs for President! Go Sharks!
speaking of which
Its way too long till game time. I’m gonna be so gassed tomorrow.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
I’m going to have to find something productive to do…was hoping to dig into some controversy here…instead its all hugs and giggles till you threatened us with Weber.
You know the only reason he is playing tonight is to lay the groundwork for his defection to the land of Teal and sunshine.
Boyle for Captain, Marleau for Govn'r, Pavs for President! Go Sharks!
LMAO.
Any wet dreams you had of Weber can be done away with, buddy.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
yep can ya diggit?
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by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
basically what happens where there is this much time between games…we apparently miss each other and go crazy.
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by mssjsclowie29 on Mar 11, 2010 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
It’s definitely a must read.
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But Conan O’Brien is playing the SJ Event Center, on Cinco de Mayo. I’d go myself, but I’ve seen him, plus I have plans.
Tickets on sale now, $96 after fees.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 11, 2010 2:40 PM PST reply actions
I see them starting at $39.50 but those fees are a bitch.
by ilooklikeafat16 on Mar 11, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Whoops
I guess best available is $96.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 11, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
$52
Is the cheapest.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 11, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for the heads up
I’ll have to keep an eye out on craigslist and/or try and win tickets :D
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Cinco de Mayo is on a Wednesday this year, which sucks. I might have to take that Thursday off of work if I end up going out, lol…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
I hear ya
I’m actually going to go easy on the booze this year – my liver can only take so much.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 11, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Psh. Wimp! Conico do Mayo only comes around once a year!!!! :-P
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Do those plans involve going out drinking with your boss, getting drunk as hell, and then looking up NAMBLA back at your school? Because I, for one, like those plans from a spectator’s standpoint. Especially if you post on FTF.
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ANYBODY NEED A TICKET
I’ll be leaving for SJ in about an hour+, but I have an extra ticket. 228-17-25, and you can LEAAAAN all you want. Willing to part with it for beer money (aka just $20), but you have to put up with my sass. Swish: 707-373-0325. No Jerky Boys, k thx.
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 2:47 PM PST reply actions
Damn, I’d totally take you up on that if I wasn’t jumping on a plane in an hour.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
You could always just loan me the beer money lol
Have fun in Vegas!
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, thanks. Speaking of which, I better jet. Might still be time to hit the Sharks Bar in the airport before my plane leaves!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 11, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
sold
GO SHAAAARKS
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 11, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
Watch Wings-Wild on NHLN.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
w00t
First game I’ve got tickets to see in over a month! Last time I attended a Nashville game was the famed Staubitz/Tootoo fight, almost a year ago now. Sharks won that one 3-2. Hopefully tonight’s game is just as entertaining.
I was there for that one too!
Front row to boot!
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Even with the typos in the first go round...
My preview still made it to Puck Daddy.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
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