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Sharks Gameday: Drive Home The Dagger

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Following a porous end to the game yesterday against the Florida Panthers, which saw one of the most lifeless forty minute performances San Jose has turned in all year, the Sharks get a chance to get back on the horse and do something special today.

Bury the Ducks playoff hopes.

Make no mistake-- Anaheim's season is likely over already, with Detroit and Calgary making a strong push towards the final two spots in the West. But for an organization (San Jose that is) that was embarrassed last season by Anaheim in the playoffs, tonight deserves some recognition. There is an opportunity to go undefeated against the Ducks since the April Aspyhxiation*, and truly make a stamp on the season. It is one of those moments that will stick with me for a long time if it occurs, no matter how insignificant it may be in the standings column.

*Disclosure: I hate the "choke" label as much as the next guy, but the alliteration there was too much fun to pass up.

At any rate, daylight savings really threw a wrench in my gameday plans today, and with final exams approaching, I don't have enough time to wax poetic as I would like. If you're in the mood for some reading material however, this article from earlier in the year is a great one. If I hadn't written it then I would have written it today, and I think it holds up quite well-- hell, it will likely be relevant even two years from now when it comes to Anaheim.

Also, big ups to Ryane Clowe for being just about the only Shark out there yesterday who looked like he had a pulse. I have definitely extended a fair share of complaints his way throughout the season, and it's only right to acknowledge when he has a great game. Keep it up #29.

Prediction: Sharks win 4-2. Goals by Marleau, Setoguchi, Pavelski, and Thornton. The big guns show up and drive a stake through the heart of a past playoff ghost.

 

Go Sharks.

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April Aspyhxiation

It sounds cooler than it actually is.

"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

by idunno723 on Mar 14, 2010 9:39 AM PST reply actions  

GO SHARKS!

6-0 has such a nice ring to it … :)

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 Mar 14, 2010 10:06 AM PDT reply actions  

don’t call it that.

I shouldn't have said anything.

by perkins.kit on Mar 14, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn’t being sarcastic. I am really excited for this game. Screw studying when the Sharks are in town.

by sharks in oc on Mar 14, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

haha im sorry

i was referring to your handle. It’s just a reference to an old tv show though, nothing personal. I guess if I really wanted the joke to land I would have made it after one of your first 294 comments.

I shouldn't have said anything.

by perkins.kit on Mar 14, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was you who asked about Sharks personas right?

Well anyway I’ve been looking around for some and found a few good ones.

"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

by idunno723 on Mar 14, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes it was

thank you very much.

I shouldn't have said anything.

by perkins.kit on Mar 15, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Go Sharks!

Don’t blow the lead today.

Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"

by 49er16 on Mar 14, 2010 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

GO SHARKS!

Thanks Plank for acknowledging that Clowe actually had a nice game last night. He was still slower than maple syrup on a cold day but my boy did good :) Here’s to the aspyhxiation of the Ducks today.

OT anyone watching the Blackhaws/Caps game now? Holy cow Caps are coming back like a mad mutha.

"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 14, 2010 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

seriously

It’s nuts

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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife

by CTGray on Mar 14, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

i really want the Caps to win honestly…down with the hawks…though its looking like a sharks game a little bit dont you agree? Get pissed storm back and destroy. Its beautiful.

"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 14, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

yep … watching here … set my alarm to wake up for it even … tho stupid NBC decided to have a black screen at first and had to call my cable company for them to look into

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 Mar 14, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

its a nice little appetizer to this afternoon’s game.

"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 14, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

GO SHARKS!!!

Time to atone for yesterday’s debacle. My flight is delayed, so I’ll probably miss the first period. I hope to come home to a nice Sharks lead! :)

"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott

by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 14, 2010 12:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

hey

hey guys im from new jersey and im going to the last sharks game against the coyotes. I was wondering if anyone knows how to sign up for the event where the players give out their jerseys so i can sign up. thanks

by nyrangersfan128 on Mar 14, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Random drawing based on your seat location.

by Section223 on Mar 14, 2010 2:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

really? cuz i was watching the rangers game and the are doing a raffle 4 it

by nyrangersfan128 on Mar 14, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

No sign-up needed. I can vouch for that. :)

by Section223 on Mar 14, 2010 2:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

lol i guess i just gotta hope 4 the best. thanks

by nyrangersfan128 on Mar 14, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Sharks aren’t the Rangers, bud. Every team does a different thing.

It's not that I don't enjoy our nights together." -Drew on rooming with Randy

by ohmymarleau on Mar 14, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

i no that thats why i asked

by nyrangersfan128 on Mar 14, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Sharks!

I wish I could watch the game tonight. Hope you all enjoy the game!

by Tim Weiss on Mar 14, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Worcester Sharks up 5-0 on Hershey right now.

Its only in the second period, too. Hershey is the other top team in the Eastern Conference in the AHL and the Baby Sharks are handling them with ease.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Mar 14, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

kind of funny how the it’s the Caps & the Sharks and the baby Sharks and the baby Caps (Hershey) – just goes to show that a good system and good leadership can really make a difference

"Goaltending is a normal job, sure. How would you like it in your job if every time you made a small mistake, a red light went on over your desk and 15,000 people stood up and yelled at you." - Jacques Plante

by AfroPuff on Mar 14, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goooo Sharks.

Back for another gameday thread guys. I know, you missed me. PS http://www.ninersnation.com/2010/3/14/1372000/sunday-lunch-swing-around-sbnation

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

by Ninjames on Mar 14, 2010 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Forgive and Forget?

As embarrassing as it is that we lost to the Florida Panthers, I think I just might be able to forgive them for it if they embarrass the ducks one more time with a decisive victory.

"Until it's over, I'm not going to tell you it's over." - Nabby

by notw53 on Mar 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

indeed.

i think a little duck a la mode would help sooth an achey memory.

"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda

by Jay Fin Anderson on Mar 14, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Sharks!
Probably won’t be able to watch this game, blah.

That’s why mobile twitter is so awesome :)

by AppleSweetRose on Mar 14, 2010 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

BUT MOBILE PHOTOS HIDE THIS AWESOMENESS

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Mar 14, 2010 4:08 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

too... much... epic...

"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda

by Jay Fin Anderson on Mar 14, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think BoC and AC have decided to pretend there is no game today. Haven’t seen them put up a post yet.

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 Mar 14, 2010 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

hahahaha its not normal we have a game on Saturday and Sunday…before 7:30p I don’t blame them that they forgot but it is still funny

"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 14, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

what i want to see tonight: (fwiw, which may be very little)

1. clean breakouts, started by winning battles in defensive end. this is the root of many woes, either not being able to win the puck in their end or turning it over once they have it. if San jose can do an average job at disrupting the cycle of the ducks, and breaking out of ther zone, the rest will take care of itself.

2. movement off the puck in the offensive zone, and staying in Hillers face. hiller is too good in the butterfly just to sit in front of him. if san jose doesnt raise hell in front of him as well as cycling and moving off the puck to open up soft areas for 5-10 foot range shots, san jose will make hiller look even better than he is.

3. joe thornton continuing to shoot and drive the net. has anyone else noticed he is starting to take more shots and driving the net a bit more? if for no other reason than to make goalies and defensemen second guess when he has the puck, Joe thornton MUST establish himself as a shooter and a passer.

4. devin setogouchi must start scoring goals. his shots have been too easily blocked and his timing is not allowing effective screens to set up. he is working hard on the boards and opens up ice pretty well for joe and heater, but his contribution is absolutely key for the sharks to have a legit 2 top line threat.

5. shutout. i know i just jinxed it, so blame me later, but when was the last time we blanked anybody? how poetic would it be to stone the ducks in the game and the series.

6. perry on his ass, early and often. havent seen if murray is playing tonight, but that would help this situation out.

7. mitchell get a goal or much deserved assist. the guy has only gotten better and better as the season has progressed, and i love to consider the impact he will once again have in mid april.

8. selanne on his ass early and often, just because i dont like his face.

9. 3rd and 4th lines to pot a few goals. the line chemistry should be really solidifying, and with that an increase in production.

10. win.

*i didnt include any reference to “consistency” or 60 minutes of good hockey or the like. i am actually not really concerned about that, i really think the team will show us something different come april.

"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda

by Jay Fin Anderson on Mar 14, 2010 4:28 PM PDT reply actions  

what a great list I hope they don’t let you down.

"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 14, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think #'s 3, 6, and 8 would make my day.

"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda

by Jay Fin Anderson on Mar 14, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would be happy with just #10 … :)

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 Mar 14, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

well Murray is back so 6 and 8 will be taken care of….3….well….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 14, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Murray is back!

WTC Also Randy Hahn’s facebook said that Demers was sent down.

"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

by idunno723 on Mar 14, 2010 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!!!!! I saw him leave the Tank yesterday and he is extra-spectacularly scruffy and looking well. :)

"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 14, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

yummy

"Goaltending is a normal job, sure. How would you like it in your job if every time you made a small mistake, a red light went on over your desk and 15,000 people stood up and yelled at you." - Jacques Plante

by AfroPuff on Mar 14, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

HE.WAS.BEAUTIFUL. I hope he didn’t shave it was so delish…and I was wearing his Sweden Tshirt but i was too short and he didn’t see me :(

"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 14, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice.

love demers potential, but at this point he is too shaky. maybe ill get shot for this, but i trust husky and leacher more than demers, at least in terms of defensive ability.

"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda

by Jay Fin Anderson on Mar 14, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

They’re using the Howard the Duck theme song for the pregame? Really?

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Mar 14, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Woah!

Didn’t even realize the game starts in 20 minutes…

"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

by idunno723 on Mar 14, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

The 5pm start plus the daylight savings time change really screws with everyone, I know.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Mar 14, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also, “One of the Jonas brothers”? Really, Brodie?

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Mar 14, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmmexactly…Hiller should punch Brodie for that one.

"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 14, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya’all have the pregame show? All we have here are some jewelry selling shysters.

by Merope on Mar 14, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea we have pregame and post game show…though sometimes the pregame makes your blood boil unnecessarily.

"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 14, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

fuckin perry

GDI

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Mar 14, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

2-0, half way into the first.

Boooooooooooooooo

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Mar 14, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

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