Sharks Gameday: Bigger than Bill Brasky
by Mr. Plank on Apr 16, 2010 4:00 AM PDT
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The buzz word of the day Thursday morning was the neutral zone. During San Jose's game one loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the Sharks were presented with a team willing to clog five men between the bluelines and stand up forwards entering the zone, a team that was dictating the play. Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco did an excellent job of getting his players to buy into this gameplan from the drop of the puck, resulting in a usually potent San Jose offensive attack to become disoriented and largely ineffective for the middle half of the game:
Against a team that stacked five men in the neutral zone all night it was equivalent to a self-inflicted gunshot wound-- the Sharks were unable to generate the speed in the neutral zone necessary to beat that defensive alignment, and instead were content to whip low dump-ins around the boards where Craig Anderson calmly played the puck up to his waiting defensemen.
This is one of the issues that plagued the team during the Anaheim series-- an unwillingness to alter execution that is not working. There were few Sharks who realized that a high cross-ice dump to the far corner is the best way to beat this system if San Jose as a whole is having trouble moving their feet through the neutral zone, especially when one considers how well Anderson played the puck tonight.
It is not a decision that one can make after crossing the redline-- at that point, your wingers have slowed their approach into the zone in order to avoid going offsides and do not have the speed necessary to establish a strong forecheck. This is something the team needs to acknowledge in practice tomorrow and learn to commit to a system that is able to adapt. Once that high cross-ice dump goes into the corner with wingers generating the speed that will be able to retrieve the puck, Colorado will be forced to ease up on clogging the neutral zone and allow San Jose to enter the zone without dump-ins. If they can do this in game two it will go a long way towards generating scoring opportunities.
There is a clear and concise difference between the dump and blindly chase strategy San Jose employed tonight when compared to dumping the puck in with a purpose.
Word from the coaching staff Thursday afternoon indicated they were taking the necessary steps to remedy these problems. As mentioned in our recap, focusing on keeping the puck away from Craig Anderson by putting it into the far corner with a high and soft dump will allow the Sharks to give themselves time and space to enter the zone and break down the Avalanche defense. While Anderson may not have the puck-playing fortitude of a Marty Turco, keeping the puck away from him and isolating the Avalanche blueliners is essential.
The winds have been blowing on breaking up the top line for game two, and Todd McLellan himself stated that the possibility of this occurring was still being decided. My thought process on this has been consistent all season-- playing HTML together puts all of your offensive juggernauts into one basket, and allows an opposing team to focus on shutting down one line.
However, Todd McLellan has decided to run his big guns together, and has done so since Joe Thornton came back from injury. He needs to stick with that at the beginning of tonight's game in order to provide some stability in the locker room. Right now it seems as if the mental game is just as big of a factor as the technical one.
If the top line comes out flat in the first half of the game tonight, by all means you reconfigure them. The stakes are too high to continue to roll with something that would then be sputtering for two straight games. But one game does not define a series. You need to trust in your previous decisions for at least twenty more minutes before going to Plan B.
Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton refused to push the urgency envelope yesterday. Both were quoted in the morning paper as saying that tonight is not a must-win game for the club, while acknowledging that heading to the Pepsi Center without the series tied would dig a deep hole.
According to statistical website Who Wins, tonight is a very important game. Throughout the history of the NHL, the lower seeded team wins the series 75.7% of the time when they take a 2-0 lead back to their home arena. And as San Jose Sharks broadcaster Randy Hahn mentioned in an interview with Fear The Fin before the playoffs began, flexing your home-ice advantage muscle will be a key to this series.
Sometimes I think Marleau and Thornton make it harder on themselves when it comes to dealing with the media. There is enormous pressure on their shoulders right now, compounded even further by the loss in game one. It is as if an anvil gets dropped on them at this time of the year as multiple Bay Area outlets, who pay no attention to the regular season, begin to flock to HP Pavilion like dogs in search of raw meat. I couldn't tell you how many questions the team has had to answer from reporters asking about last season instead of the series at hand. What I can tell you is that it is probably one too many.
Sure there is a story there. But it is one that has been beaten to death.
That being said, Marleau and Thornton can't give off the appearance that they are hedging their bets in the event that the Sharks lose tonight. It is like saying, "I may have a life-threatening illness but at least I'm still alive" when you are headed into six-hour surgery. There needs to be a realization that this is a turning point for both teams, and one that will dictate whether or not a split at the Pepsi Center could put a second round appearance for Colorado within reach.
Nothing the Sharks say to the media will change how they prepare for tonight. Talk is cheap. They are professional athletes and wouldn't have reached this level if they were not committed to being the best that they can be. They will motivate themselves in their own way. But I think quotes like these definitely effect how the building prepares. The tension in HP Pavilion will be a factor tonight, and as evidenced by the boos that came cascading down from the rafters in game one, it will be a factor every single home game. And that bleeds into the players. So play the part and put it on the line publicly.
"We approach every game as a must-win. We didn't get it done in game one, and there is no excuse for that. I'm ready to drop the damn puck right now, because frankly, there is nothing I want more than to shove the questions about my character right back into every goddamn critic's face."
When they figure out how to tap into the darkest depths of their souls, not a man nor mountain will be able to stand in their way.
Tonight is as close to a must-win as it gets.
Go out there and take it.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Setoguchi, Pavelski, and Blake. A power play goal careens in off of Scott Hannan's skate, and the battle of ex-organizational members stands tied at one.
Go Sharks.
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obviously, I’m an Avalanche fan. But I’ve always like Marleau and Thornton. While they may be right, quotes like that sure don’t do them any favors. They must know by now how that’s going to come across to the public and to their teammates. Right?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 16, 2010 4:38 AM PDT reply actions
Tonight
I would like to see a solid 45-60 minutes of play from the Sharks, with forwards backchecking and picking up their assignments, D-men clearing the front of the net, and coaching anticipating and outmaneuvering the opposition. I, like everyone else on here, am sick of the choker label. I hope the team is sick of it. Like you said, Plank, they have to get pissed that people are continually calling their character into question. Know what would happen if someone were to do that to most of us? We’d get pissed and do everything we could to prove them wrong. We’d want to “drop the damn puck right now,” just to show that person how much of a jackass they are. The Sharks need to wake up and shake off the cobwebs, hopefully realizing what’s at stake. It seems we fans understand, and I’d bet the players do too, they just need to show it.
As I step off my soapbox and into the shower, I look forward to a complete effort, and a complete dismantling of any playoff confidence the Avs may have gained from game 1.
Go Sharks!
I won't be around for the game thread later, but this is morte than 'just get the 2 points'.
A statement must be made by San Jose. The first salvo of many should break the spirits of Colorado early, and often. Physcial play must be dominant, without being dirty. The socreboard should be run up, heavily. A one goal win will do nothing for morale, even in the playoffs, The Sharks, now more than ever, need to blow this team into next week.
Don’t let Colorado think they have a chance, from the moment the puck drops. Because if you do…. I don’t even want to think about it. Dominate. Dominate. DOminate.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 5:49 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed, to an extent. The win, no matter how they get it, is the most important thing. But, really, Colorado is not in the same league as the Sharks, and the Sharks should not be playing as if they are. They should be going out, saying “ok, this is our game, they’re going to play our kind of hockey,” and start imposing their will on the ice. If the Sharks play like they are capable of, the Avs shouldn’t even be close. But for some reason the love to play down to their competition.
Anyways, a nice big, angry win by the boys will give them some much needed confidence, and could finally send some doubts into the Colorado locker room…who should be feeling pretty good right about now after game 1.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Eh, you just reittirated my sentiment.
We were expected to come into the playoff with a bang, and we’re fizzling.
IMHO, fix it now, or…bad things. Let’s just fucking fix this shit.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, I mean, a big, convincing win would be nice. But if the Sharks suck and still find a way to win 16 ugly games this postseason, I won’t complain.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I am going to bed early here in Japan in hopes that I wake up to Christmas.
Go Sharks!
by ToddMclellan'shair on Apr 16, 2010 6:26 AM PDT reply actions
Holy crap!! How long do you normally sleep?!?!?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Apr 16, 2010 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully
the boys read Mike Chen’s primer on beating the god damn neutral zone trap. 60 minutes tonight boys.
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
What's a neutral zone trap?
Is that where we try to skate the puck into the zone repeatedly with no results, while being slow to make adjustments? Sounds awful.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 16, 2010 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
It's the San Antonio Spurs of hockey.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
hell, i’m still confused as to where the avs actually learned to play the trap.. that was the first time i’ve seen us pull that all year
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
its an old NJ Devils tactic that won them the cup thrice.
ugly, but their names are on the most storied prize in NHL history
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
well yeah, i know what the trap is, it’s just weird for my team to not use it all year long then all of a sudden come playoffs bam totally different playing style
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
there was a good interview by our radio guy Jamie Baker yesterday
where he was describing how the 1994 Sharks team shut down Paul Coffey by using a strategy they had never employed during the regular season, and that’s what enabled them to get the upset in that series. I’m guessing this is a similar thing, checking the tape and seeing what is most effective against your opponent. As a Sharks fan I can tell you, they can’t play against the trap for beans.
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I heard this one.
Very interesting.
We need some ’94 magic…
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by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 16, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
they were so bored during Wild games they started doodling. somebody mistook it as Sacco’s game plan.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 16, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
“Aw Duchene, what a nice drawing you did there. Ill put it on the refrigerator so all the other boys can see it.”
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Apr 16, 2010 12:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 16, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That is funny Plank
We have been doing that the last couple of weeks in our home….thinking of things Thornton/Marleau should be saying to the press instead of what they usually say. Maybe an idea for a new thread! Heheh….but again talk is cheap and I will brush off their bland responses and hope for a great performance tonight!
"I couldn't score in a women's prison with a handfull of pardons" - Drew Remenda
this
MeThinksSports hasn't been updated since 2009...i think...
by serrapadre716 on Apr 16, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
THIS +1,000,000
no need to say anything further. Just annihilate all of them. GO SHARKS!!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Again, Versus hates me...
First it was missing a ton of Sharks games thanks to the Versus/DirecTV fiasco, and now I get the Detroit/Phoenix feed for games 1 AND 2…
"He has to want it because talent only takes you so far. How much you want it is the difference between good and great." - Rick Neuheisel
Woo-hoo!
There’s a hockey game on tonight! It’s gonna be a great day!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Is it sad that I had to google “Bill Brasky” to see who the heck you were talking about?
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
youtube it, you'll laugh more.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
today is SJ chance to write a new chapter
2010…the dawn of a new playoff legacy in Sharkdom
where game 1 is a tease
and game 2 is a lesson in humility for teams not dressed in teal
fear the fin
go sharks
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
Did anyone see this actually happen last night?
http://www.mocksession.com/30fps/2010/04/greenmanassaultgif.html
..:Fear The Fin:..
i saw it. A little predicatable, but hey.
I can’t criticize. I’m throwing rubber snakes on the goddamn ice.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
that’s just frightening
(the green dudes, not the snakes)
Assistant *to* the Managing Editor, Mile High Hockey
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 16, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Vancouver proving once again they are a fan of creepy things (see: Sedin Twins).
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
If you guys haven’t seen the show Always Sunny in Philadelphia (where green man originated from), you haven’t yet lived.
I love that show
Green Man all the way.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Sunny is phenomenal. The green dudes are still creepy as fuck…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
is that...is that dude...
upside down?! Wow that’s some damn good balance.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That was hilarious
If i were in the penalty box and looked over and saw those guys I would be super harassed
Words mean nothing
-Ryane Clowe
So let’s prove it tonite boys! 60 minutes of ballzout hockey.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
Go Sharks!
Just win Sharks!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Tonight is a must win game. You simply cannot lose the first two games at home and expect to win a playoff series. You can’t do it. More than that, it’s time for the Sharks to come out and make a fucking statement. They need to dictate the pace of play. They need to be in Anderson’s grill all night long. They have to make it miserable back there. Their goal should be to see Budaj by the end of the night. Beating the stupid fucking trap just takes discipline and execution. Two things needed for playoff success anyways.
The Avs were the best possible first round draw for the Sharks. Why? Becuase they are, by far, the weakest team in the Western Conference playoffs (god, even the Avs would dominate in the East). The fact that they made the playoffs in the West means they’re a good team. But they aren’t great, yet. Not even close to great. And the Sharks should be a great team. Tonight it is time to prove it. Leave no doubt who the better team is. Don’t let them hang around to the point where they can win off a stupid, lucky bounce. Come out, play hard, and dictate the pace of play. Prove you deserve to be the 1 seed.
Comeon Sharks, its now or never. Plant that chip firmly on your shoulder and let it spur you on to victory!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
I agree
They need to come out and play like the team they were the last few games of the season. They can do it, and with the win tonight will ride into the rest of the series with confidence and urgency. Let’s hope they come to play tonight!
Btw near the end of that right up I was getting flashbacks of Achilles in Troy when he says “Let no man forget how menacing we are, we are lions! Do you know what’s waiting beyond that beach? Immortality! Take it! It’s yours!”
Let’s take the ice like Sharks tonight… the menacing lions of the ocean.
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn when 6 sharks were in the sin bin vs the Canucks 4/8/2010
My girlfriend got me a Sharks page-a-day calendar for Christmas
I keep it at work and it alternates between NHL trivia and NHL facts. They are usually things I didn’t know and usually not Sharks-related.
Today’s Trivia:
Which Atlanta Thrashers player was named MVP of the 2003 NHL All-Star Game?
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Who is Dany Heatley?
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
You betcha!
And it gives me a good feeling for tonight.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
When referring to Heater
You betcha! “Yeah, definitely” [rubs his nose]
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
RAGE
It has to start somewhere
It has to start sometime
What better place than here?
What better time than now?
by sharks in oc on Apr 16, 2010 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Heh
I typed in “rage” on image search and that’s how I came up with my new pic. Is there such thing as rabid Sharks?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
There's a movie called Raging Sharks.
It’s terrible. The team should watch it. They’ll be plenty raging after having to watch that movie.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
Bigger than Bill Brasky
Nice. I wonder if anyone got that reference without google.
by ilooklikeafat16 on Apr 16, 2010 9:54 AM PDT reply actions
That was my second thought. First was “Great SNL reference, maybe the Sharks should sign Bill Brasky”
I did.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
Do you smell what the Rock is Sharks are cooking?!
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
"No, That's Not General Malaise, It's NHL Playoff Fever." Real Fake Sports
A bunch of snow?
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
psh no...
side of mountain…duh…or frying mtn oysters yuck.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Sharks need to kick em in their rocky mountain oysters
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
+ infinity
especially Duche…and perhaps Heater tees it up and slaps it into Anderson’s rocky mtn oysters and take him out of the game…if only we can will things to happen.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
not a must win situation?
we need to win this game, we need to win the series, we need to win the next series and we need to win the CUP
avalanche is on land, they are in the tank now, eat them up sharks!
They need to win
Just need to. Otherwise all confidence will be lost by this group and they could get crushed by expectations and critics
by sanjosesharksfan on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 AM PDT reply actions
Breaking up HTML
It’s nice to spread the scoring, but if Todd McLellan decides this line needs to stay together, I’d be less worried IF
IF
IF
He increased the icetime for the Pavelski line. That line was buzzing all night in Game one, and brought home the offensive bacon. I think, right now, Colorado would be forced to shut that line down instead, and you’d hope HTML would respond.
Additionally, more icetime for the third line, however it’s comprised. Take your pick:
Malhotra-Couture-McGinn
Malhotra-Couture-Mitchell
(I move Mitchell up if you’d like to give the 4th line some size in McGinn, but really, either works).
And if you do break HTML up, well, we’ve all seen the crazy goodness of that.
If the Sharks win this series, it’s because they are a DEEPER team. Depth only matters if you play 4 lines without having your top line play Ovechkin minutes.
Let’s see ALL of Team Teal!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
All for HTML to be split up. All for it. Then put them together on the PP! It’s so simple!
by ilooklikeafat16 on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually though Pavs was trying to do a little too much on his own.
I still think Jumbo was the best center in game one… I might consider putting Clowe and Seto with Jumbo and Couture or Pavs with Marelau and Heater… Or going back to the Marleau – Pavs – Malhotra line that has had success… Then I guess it’d be Heater – Couture – McGinn
by skilletboy on Apr 16, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
okay with splitting the top line, IF 2nd line’s minutes are not reduced. Reward your best players with more ice time. 2nd line was the Sharks’ best line. if need be, tinker with the 1st and 3rd lines, but as the saying goes, “if i ain’t broke…”
Patty Marleau: An Erotic Life
Picked overall #2
Adored by the faithful
Trade rumors abound
Turns-around career
Year of the Cup?
by Will Bulldozer on Apr 16, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
AGH THERE IS THIS GUY
And he is wearing a Red Wings jersey and I want to punch him in his face, or maybe just walk up behind him when he’s not expecting it and say, “…..Phoenix.”
/rant
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
throw a snake at him :)
make GLG proud
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
be careful...
I hear red wings fans carry around calamari all the time in defense of such situations.
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 16, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha!
sounds delish…how do they keep it crispy? Does it come with marinara or aioli?
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So wait
I get to taunt a Wings fan, AND get free calamari?
I fail to see the downside here.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
unfortunately, octopus =/= calamari, never trust a penguins fan
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
its alright...
we’re from CA…we like sushi…:)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmm me too! anyway, looking forward to a hell of a game against your team, good luck :)
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Thanks!
Here’s looking at a great game tonight…battle battle grind grind grind thats all us fans can ask for right :D
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
I work with a guy from Denver (so an Avs fan) and I’m telling him all the reasons why the Sharks will win this series … and he just replies with “but how did they do last year” … ugh!
<~ hopes the Sharks come thru so my big talk becomes valid :)
Did you reply with “and how did the Avs do last year?” Because, you know, I think we got a wee bit further in the playoff than they did last year.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year? I know not of what you speak. There was a last year? Ugh, that was painful. When you have Tyler freaking Arnason centering your top line….I think I’m going to be sick just thinking about it.
I was pulling for you guys last year btw. Called you to take the Cup. Did this year too until, well, you know…that whole first seed, eighth seed thing came up. Damn Olympic break. Stupid freaky Swedish twins.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 16, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Double the hockey fun!
I’m going to be watching the Sharks and listening to the Thunder.
I want the Sharks to win big tonight. They’ve averaged LESS than 2 goals a game over the past few series with the highest output being a 4-goal game vs Calgary. Tonight I want a 5-1 victory for the Sharks. MAKE IT HAPPEN HOCKEY GOD. (please and thank you).
Tonight the #6 Thunder are at #2 Bakersfield Condors (Ducks). The Ducks are done and they didn’t have an AHL team this season, therefore they stacked the Bako Birds with talent. They have Kyle Calder, MacGregor Sharp and I’m pretty sure Dan Sexton returned. In net, JP Levasseur with Pielmeier as back-up. It’s going to be a tough battle, but I believe Stockton can WIN.
GO SHAAAARKS!
GO THUUNDER!
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions
Ducks WOULD team stack.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
put Seto with Heatley and Thornton
put McGinn and Couture with Marleau
Do that, San Jose has a Stanley Cup. Period.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions
I actually really like that idea…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Follow up with
Malhotra Pavelski Clowe?
Yes please!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Both were quoted in the morning paper as saying that tonight is not a must-win game for the club, while acknowledging that heading to the Pepsi Center with the series tied would dig a deep hole.
You mean without the series tied right?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
SHARKS Fan in OC. Help!
yo, looking for a good collection of sharks fans to watch the game tonight in southern cali. please help me out! I work in the Newport area and am looking for a good sports bar or gathering of Sharks fans to watch the game tonight.
Let me know!
What if the Sharks came to this game angry?
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn when 6 sharks were in the sin bin vs the Canucks 4/8/2010
there would be no Avs left...
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS A W!!!!!
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Temporarily refocused on hockey-related exercises... growing a beard, wearing teal, punching random people as I walk to class...
HAPPY BDAY!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday
And a Giants win over the Dodgers.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
yeah, this.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Temporarily refocused on hockey-related exercises... growing a beard, wearing teal, punching random people as I walk to class...
happy birthday
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I am the only one who thought that the game was a decent effort by the Sharks.
I felt we had better chances than Colorado, if it wasn’t for that bullshit goal at the end……..
One thing I really liked about last game is the Sharks were really throwing their weight around, a lot of big hits by our guys (I am still baffled why opposing players still try to check Crankshaft, they should know by now it is futile) if we keep this up, we should wear down the Avalanche players.
But I guess I’m not that good at analyzing games.
I am all for breaking up the top line and rolling three number 1 lines like Mclellan did to end the slump. Teams had no answers for that much depth. I felt it was the best hockey we had played all year.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Generating only 3 shots in the second
Does not constitute a decent effort. Playing lazy D in your own zone in the final minute of a tie game does not constitute a decent effort. 1 goal against weaker opposition does not constitute a decent effort. Giving up a goal on their first power play does not constitute a decent effort.
There were positive signs, and a lot of jump from the lower lines, and generally good defense, but the game was far from decent. The team played WELL below it’s standards. Losses happen, but how you lose says a lot about your team. I would have been fine if the team went down fighting, that happens in hockey. But to go down with such a lackluster performance from the “top line” is very very disappointing.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Well said, Elvis. The Sharks we pretty darned bad. For all the reasons you stated. Luckily, there’s nearly nowhere to go but up! (well, they could go sideways, but that would be lame).
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
hey diamondback
You weren’t the only one. I have the same sentiment as you when it came to that game. My only problem was with Marleau. He’s starting to make me wish i had a tub of ice cream near by.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Aside from period 2
I wasn’t upset with what I saw.
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
"No, That's Not General Malaise, It's NHL Playoff Fever." Real Fake Sports
Patty did not have a good game at all. As has been echoed here, he floated in the defensive zone on the last goal and was a non-factor nearly the entire night.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
+1
It seems he has been playing like this for the last month.
Every day is just a little worse than the previous, that means every day is the worst day of my life.
by shooting4life on Apr 16, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
video link
I don’t know if anyone saw this yet, but I’ll tell ya it gave me major goosebumpies. Way to get us fired up! (I hope I did this right!)
<a href="http://" target="new">
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
ahh crap apparently not. its a video on Comcast Sportsnet if anyone’s interested, about the Stanley cup and the Sharks….
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it the video on the front page in a fanshot below this gameday post?
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m an absolute moron when it comes to this stuff lol! ><
IDK Zero, I’ll look it up again and paste the link here.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Just trying to save you the trouble of posting something that’s already been potentially posted. :)
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It is, thanks Zero, I just looked at it.
Unfortunately I can’t see the video because my stupid work uses Citrix and alot of pics etc. are just little red "x"s…archaic!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Bringing good mojo by turning the garage into a sharks shrine
LETS GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 16 recs
dude is that really your garage?
All you need is a phatty LCD, some couches….. ah shit…
by skilletboy on Apr 16, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Really our garage...
this is our homeboy doing the logo.
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd for awesome
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
"No, That's Not General Malaise, It's NHL Playoff Fever." Real Fake Sports
ditto!
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
YOU'RE FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!
1000% awesome! You gotta just get that weird Sharks Florescent light online hang it up and there ya go! Sharks Man cave that should allow Sharks females in it too ;)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't planning on being a man cave...
but once the paint was up, I realized that’s what we had on our hands. And it’s AWESOME! Now where is this light you speak of? And we are looking to hang some of banners if we can find them
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
SHARKS CAVE
So the ladies can come play too. I swear they had a florescent Sharks sign (i.e. bud light sign found in all bars) on the website but I guess its not there anymore….anyway there’s plenty of stuff to accumulate to make it kick ass well more kick ass than it already is. See now this gives me a reason to save up and buy a house…because I will (yes, I’m a girl) turn my garage into a Sharks Cave….oh man….you’re making me tear up..its beautiful.
http://www.fansedge.com/San-Jose-Sharks-Wall-Hangings--1706634983PG.html
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It's official...
It’s not a Man Cave… not a Shark Cave… it’s the Shark Cove
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I died...
you should make a sign to hang outside of the garage door…Shark Cove…holy cats amazing.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you seen "The Cove"?
You may want to find a different association…
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1313104/
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Not cool dude… it remains the Cove however. I’ll just assume it’s the sharks doing the abuse
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I’ve already threatened my husband on the fact that there will be a Shark cave inside the house. He can have the garage, but if there’s a basement it’s MINE!
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude....
now how many guys can actually say their women want a sports cave? Come on I can’t wait to get one…it’d be bomb.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but the commercial with Crosby in the basement with that washing machine and hucking pucks into it…I want that…i love that part where hes like hit the post!!! Man..I can’t wait to grow up…oh wait..hah!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
oooooh man
It’s amazing that even though we’re female fans we have the exact freaking train of thought when it comes to things like sports caves, and pink jerseys. I’m so freaking glad I know another fan that’s like me hugs
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I know!
I was gonna say I LOVE THE LADIES HERE we’re all pretty much on the same track…but…that would’ve sounded kinda wrong. :D HUGS
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m thinking of redoing my bathroom in all Sharks colors … paint the walls, get new towels, etc etc this summer
part of me thinks I’m being a little obsessive, other part doesn’t give a shit :)
I’ve been tempted to try to take my dad’s Sharks towel that he has so that i can redo one of my bathrooms in sharks stuff, but that whole “good daughter” thing keeps getting in the way.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That is fucking awesome!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I swear it looks like he’s about to bust out into a rap while painting that…
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
about to? He was in the middle of a 30 minute verse as I took that
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This is absolutely wonderful.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Today: Toronto AM 640. JR vs Patty
"When’s Patty Marleau gonna come out and hit somebody in a playoff game?" Roenick asked incredulously. "When is he gonna come out and start showing why he was so good in the regular season? Not just scoring goals, but playing physical and being emotional in a playoff round. Look at the way Shane Doan came out in Game 1 against Detroit. He hit everything that he could possibly get his hands on to show his team how they need to play. When is Patrick Marleau going to do that in a playoff round?"
…
"I would not sign Patrick Marleau again if they do not get past this round and he falls short of being anything but spectacular. He’s been there too long and they have not won with him there. They need to go out and try to do something different," Roenick said. "Patrick Marleau is a guy that you can dispose of and get some good people for."
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
Ouch
truth hurts sometimes…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
hmm
extremely strange words from JR. Sounds like something he should have told Patty last year…
I find this to be a very weird statement.
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
also: indication of the locker room camaraderie not being quite as good as they lead us to believe?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
no one else thinks this could be hinting at locker room issues? Or maybe JR is just spouting off
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Given that JR is no longer part of the team
I don’t think so.
This is just classic rhetoric about Patty. He’s been here forever. There’s never really been a question that he’s part of this team in an integral way. But he’s in a contract year. He’s a $6M man. He’s an Olympian. The team needs more from him (which is saying something as he’s had a career year). But in his long tenure with the team, they have precious little tangible success to show for it.
And, in game 1, he was actively part of the problem with the team, and it’s part of a trend of a few games right now of rather subpar play by our Former Captain.
JR always shoots from the hip, but when he does, he says what he feels at the time. He may be an opinionated loudmouth, but his his opinions are heartfelt, and based on knowledge of the game. So I’d take his words with more weight than your average troll.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
well I’m saying it makes me wonder if other players were/are harboring these kind of sentiments about Patty or Joe and whether that affects the culture and teamwork
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That's an interesting question
I think all we can do is speculate, and that’s not terribly useful.
I will say this though: part of the emerging story lines of this season is the more active and vocal leadership of guys like Blake, Boyle and Clowe. There are other voices in the locker room. And Doug Wilson and Todd McLellan have been on record that lots of guys have to elevate their game. Mostly, that’s been in regards to younger guys like Clowe and Seto, who really are bringing it and have responded to those challenges.
I think this is now up to McLellan to have ice time reflect effort AND performance. Patty did not get it done in game one. For a player of his caliber to have only one shot on goal, and to have that shot come halfway into the third is embarrassing. For a guy who made Team Canada because of his two way play to so blatantly fail to make a defensive play in his own zone in the last minute of a tie game is inexcusable. His ice time this game should reflect it.
If he wants to be out there, he should show it.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Reminder:
Ovechkin did not notch a single SOG during the Caps/Habs opener.
We’re not the only ones wondering what’s up. Not yet time for finding convenient buses to throw people under.
That said, if the game doesn’t get elevated tonight … I will start to worry.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
Very good point
However, Patty’s been at this a bit longer. And he has arguably a better supporting cast than Ovechkin. And also, the rest of the Caps played decent last night, but there was a big glaring gap in their lineup where Ovechkin’s contributions should have gone, especially given his ice time.
Eerily similar…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
xm radio was calling Ovechkin “OThornton” and the team the San Jose Capitals.
doh.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
San Jose did used to be the state capital...
That said, it’s been a while since then.
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 16, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I also noticed that “San Jose Sharks” has become synonymous with ‘choke/choking.’ While reading recaps/comments regarding yesterday’s Habs OT victory, there was plenty of – “Are the Caps going to pull an SJ?…San Jose East?…Are they going to Shark the series?” etc. Yeah.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
screw them
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, its to be expected until the Sharks do something about it.
Let’s just hope this team doesn’t pull a Calgary (which, IMO, is worse than pulling a Sharks)
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
HOW HAVE THEY FORGOTTEN THE SENATORS ALREADY?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
sharks are an easy target cuz they are west coast and many of those experts readily admit they tune out the late games and just look at the box score
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
So..
They hear about our chokes in the news, and they use to watch Ottawa chokes constantly?
I hate being the new Cubs.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Good point
The new Bills, Sabers, Vikings, etc.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
We haven’t entered the “lovable losers” realm yet. People are still being mean about it.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But golden boy Martin Brodeur and his choking since the lockout does not count.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
BURN by JR....
man that even hurt me…..that even hurt my mom…I think I’m going to go cry now…this hockey thing is making me really sensitive.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that you Patty?
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
awkwaaaard
But then, with Patty involved, it always is.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
Yes
I channeled Patty just now…naw I mean, for serious, JR saying that hurt my own feelings and probably mom’s…I can’t imagine how Patty feels…
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
As much as it stings
I really, really hope that Patty hears this today. Maybe plays the bit on repeat on his iPod for the three hours leading up to play.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
i dunno, i don't really feel like hitting people has ever been patty's game
when is evgeni nabokov gonna come out and start scoring goals in the playoffs?
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
At his size
He should be. And he does on occasion, when he puts his mind to it
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I remember him getting a little bit of Payback on calgary a few years ago for that hit that Sarich put on him… by levelling the shit out of langkow if i’m not mistaken..
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 16, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
agree
Patty needs more heat… He is the guy that has shown playoff brillance and can really raise his game… COME ON PATTY!!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS!
by skilletboy on Apr 16, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
dude has to be injured again. its not like he just decided a few games ago to stink it up. He’s been playing out of sorts, can’t handle the puck, crappy passes. He is one of the last people I usually look at when mentally blowing up the team.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I might have to agree with Style's comment
As much as I love the guy (I’m wearing a Marleau tshirt as I’m typing this), JR’s comment rings true. Sure he’s posted a career high regular season, but just doesn’t seem to be able to elevate his game in the post season. He’s part of our top line and should be a threat. Where’s the physicality and emotion? He doesn’t have it. I think it’s too the point he may need a change of scenery. I don’t think it’s going to matter even if we do make it deep into the playoffs. We just won’t be able to afford him.
by 408SharksFinatic on Apr 16, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yea
he speaks the truth but still…little tactless and hurts a ton and a half.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
he may be emotionless, but he still is a top playoff performer, by the numbers. I don’t think it’s time to freak out about him just yet
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
he DOES
need to hit a lot more people out there…vicious Patty is probably more lethal than Angry Joe
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not freaking out
I just wanna see him pushed to that “next level” that he didn’t bring out.
Remember Bloody-eyed, savage-beast Patty of days past? THAT is who I wanna see on the ice tonight, and every night of the Playoffs.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
bloody eyed because he was creamed by Cory Sarich and didn’t respond, leading to the sharks squandering a 3-0 lead… when that happened, just like now, we were using it as evidence that he couldn’t show up in the playoffs.
Perceptions change pretty freely with our emotions. Not that our perceptions are incorrect, but I’m saying it’s too early to say he’s flopped again in the playoffs.
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna say… i remember him getting beat up and no one stepping up. That game was a vicious kick to my nuts.
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 16, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
If memory serves
Didn’t Matt Carle go after Sarich immediately after the hit and get the only penalty called on the play for his troubles?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Wrong game guys
It was the game everyone went after Patty, and even though he had blood pooling in his eyes he managed a goal, or maybe two…I don’t remember how many he got after that.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm, not sure, i always thought the pic was from that calgary game
by a10dency2ask on Apr 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in a fog right now
I could have sworn it was a different game. All i remember was everyone on the opposing team had it out for Marleau, and the man could barely see but was able to socre….maybe i’m melding that game with the game that came after that….who knows.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Some googlin'
haha yep
i melded games together.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what JR’s getting at is Patty is a good playoff performer, but not great. He’s sees potential that’s not being met. It’s frustrating and JR is calling him out on it. We need Patty in ‘Playoff Beast Mode’ if we truly hope to see SJ reach the SCF for the first time.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
"he is still a top playoff performer, by the numbers"
kinda kills the crap on Marleau shaz
either he puts up the numbers or not.
either he is having a career year or not.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I'd be careful with saying he doesn't have it
His post-season numbers are good overall, but it is true that when he goes cold, the team tends not to do well. The team needs him to be on.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I concur
Guy’s let’s just give it a shot. They came out cold the first game and I’m pretty sure they’ll pull their collective asses together for tonights game.
Let’s see how tonight goes before coming to any conclusions. They will not repeat last year.
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn when 6 sharks were in the sin bin vs the Canucks 4/8/2010
I gotta get his back
I ripped these from http://www.sportscity.com/NHL/San-Jose-Sharks-Salaries and by the numbers it looks like there are a couple of other guys you could be calling out to elevate their games before you turn to one of the most consistent competitors on the team.
Dany Heatley $8,000,000
Joe Thornton $7,200,000
Dan Boyle $6,667,000
Patrick Marleau $6,300,000
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
Geez, big time words. I’ll have something up on the front page in a half hour or so, because this is relevant.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Actually, eff it. I’m just going to get drunk. The quote has gotten enough discussion as is.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
This sounds like a good idea to me…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I plan to be at least six beers deep by the time the puck drops. It’s the only way I can calm the nerves.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
We all cope with the nerves of the playoffs in our own way! Actually, we all probably do it the same way. Time to break out the rum!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I’m rolling vodka shots every time the Sharks botch a zone entry. Thank God Ivan is doing the recap, because I’ll be dead by the first commercial break.
/dontflagmebro!
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Yeah he will, but we decided to take our time with recaps during the playoffs. Have to make sure to put in solid work.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
And to let the emotions fade, I’d assume. Can be dangerous to publish right after such important games…eh?
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it definitely is. Good point. Just pretend I told TCY and Ivan that when I put out the posting schedule.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
That's awesome
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn when 6 sharks were in the sin bin vs the Canucks 4/8/2010
you sir
rock
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It's still missing "Lizard" and "Spock"
but otherwise, awesome.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
I'll drink to that.
Rest in Peace bro.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
That could get dangerous!
Did you read this, Sharks! You have to play well to save whats left of Plank’s liver!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
my 'homies' and I will be
rollin with the vodka with you :) I hope this game doesn’t kill you or us for that matter…LOL I loved that dontflagmebro aesome
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Rough shit coming from a former teammate. But, it really just sounds like the same rehashed shit that all of the media is throwing against the wall, and has been for years. I’m really not sure whether this is just JR playing to an audience, or if this is something deeper coming with having played with Marleau for two years. It’s definitely strong language, which is nothing new for JR. I’m not sure this is much more, though, than a media personality jumping on the same horse everyone else is after a bad game by Patty.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to stop reading the internets during the playoffs
It’s infuriating.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Seems like you are trying to start an argument here on purpose
Maybe I should flag you :-?
First 10 minutes
I want to see 4 lines skating hard tonight. Skating fast. Being physical. Finishing checks. Outhustling the Avs players to loose pucks. I want to see the Sharks play with grit and emotion. Especially that top line.
The Sharks know exactly what kind of defensive scheme the Avs will be employing. They should be ready. They should be prepared.
Patty Marleau: An Erotic Life
Picked overall #2
Adored by the faithful
Trade rumors abound
Turns-around career
Year of the Cup?
Lets go Sharks!!
Will be at the Tank tonight…please don’t disappoint and make my ride home depressing!
Yeah. I did that Wednesday. Not fun.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
try walking down Santa Clara
with EVERYONE ELSE AND THEIR MOMS….//cries
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
been there too, last year. I think I WAS crying…
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I punched the guy I went to the game with
he kept whipping me with the rally towel…after I told him twice to stop he did it again and i punched him…:(
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
emotions were raw, it’s understandable.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I could've soften the blow a little
but I didn’t //shamed
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Last year at game five when the Sharks won I jumped up so hard and fast I tumbled down two rows of people. It was not pretty.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
holy shit dude! lol. ouch.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm always terrified
of doing that…those steps and seats are steep!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to sit on the glass, in my boss’ seats. I’ve seen it happen numerous times to drunk people….where the stairs go from concrete to metal, oopsy daisy! hahahahahaha!
Schadenfreude is bad.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
on the top bowl
there is a HUGE difference between row 2 or 3 and row 13….when we sat in row 13 my buddy was like I’m so happy you’re not a leaner…I was like if I lean…I’ll end up in the bottom bowl…i seriously got vertigo sitting there because I just wanted to jump…so after feeling that way and going down those steps…I held on for dear life…I can’t imagine being drunk and going down those..I’d go down on my ass.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yes
Our 10 pack this season was in 212, row 12. I ALWAYS felt terrified if I jumped up I’d go head over heels. Like Plank apparently, lol. Scary shit.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I know...
I can’t do hardcore…I’m like hockey fluff fan…must be near ground to feel safe..hah!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
freaking...
awesome and this is why I missed you. I can’t be the only sexually charged lady here…
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
man...
when i was little and my dad was able to get tickets i would run up and down the stairs like a mad woman…i’m afraid of doing that now.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
plus...I'm terrible with heights..
o.O
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine if you sat in the uppers at the old Buffalo Memorial Stadium!? The Aud seats were like a vertical drop. You needed climbing gear to scale the stairs.
photo, which really doesn’t do the ‘vertigo’ justice
RIP Aud
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
The orange seats were the ‘danger zone’
It’s like they should have a rollercoaster lap bar
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The other cool thing about that photo…it was taken by urban explorers in pitch black, and then later color washed to reveal the image.
There’s an entire web site dedicated to their adventures and the story/pics about the Aud are truly amazing and kind of eerie. Can’t find the site at the moment though.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Desperate times call for desperate measures, why not bring back Marchment for some knee on knee hits….
Bring back Shelley!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
the dude is getting goals now.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 16, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
2 in two games! Two very important games! I’m thinking we could use some clutch scoring like that right now!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Love the chatter
I like the way Bret Hedican put it after Wednesday’s loss. He said that the top guys from SJ didn’t come out and play with enough desire. I’m guessing he means Thornton, Marleau, and Heatley.
I like the way the other lines played, with toughness and grit. Especially Nichol, Clowe, Mallhotra, and McGinn. But if your supposed leaders are not setting the example of how to get it done, then it’s just another year of dissapointment.
When I listened to Patty after the game, it sounded just like last year. For once, won’t he just yell or swear or loose control a little bit.
As for a must game, I think that part is clear, and if not this year then when and with whom? I’m not jumping ship yet, but they better show me something tonight.
GO SHARKS!!!
Okay so
I just popped over to MHH to see what’s the digs, and apparently their magic mojo is …
… punching sandwiches? Particularly Arby’s sandwiches, from the looks of it, but further down, all sandwiches become fair game.
I am so confused. What is this? I don’t even, how do I of the because.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
hahaha, it’s us picking on one of the mods, and well, it being the playoffs it’s starting to get a life of it’s own
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Yeah
I kinda got that, but … it really has taken off, haha. I was so confused when I skimmed it and just saw a string of ’shops involving roast beef sammiches.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
And Palin Mask wasn't weird?
Just sayin’
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
one of the contributors at MHH’s wife also posts there. she waited until yesterday to tell us all that he didn’t see the Avs’ victory because he the Arby’s attendant forgot his Arby’s sauce in a drive through bag. Upon discovery of this he literally punched the sandwich and went to bed, completely forgetting about the Avs.
it’s really not that funny, just sort of amazing considering the guys runs an Avs blog. ok, maybe it is funny.
whoa....hahahaha
ok now I want to punch a sandwich…that sounds completely awesome
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha that's cool.
As said before this year’s mojo is (or maybe was after Game 1…) the Palin Mask. Worked well in the regular season, we’ll see how it does now. Last year we had corn. We don’t like corn anymore.
No, it’s funny as hell. Hahahahahaha!
Punching sandwiches. Hmm. We were gonna have pizza tonite… lol!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
punch the pizza!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahaha! Well depending on what happens tonite….I’ll be sure to take a picture if I do lolz…..
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
no pictures!!!
YOUTUBE THAT SHIT!!! PUNCH THE PIZZA! Hahahahahaha oh man i’m gonna die laughing at that image
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. I’d much rather have two points than a bruised pizza lmao!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
well yes of course hahahaha
and i’d rather have 2 points and keep my carpet puke free :D
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
hee hee hee what pepperoni red doesn’t appeal to you? LOL.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahha ewww....
no we’re having skittles infused vodka tonight so…the running joke is taste the rainbow puke the rainbow if it ends badly…I’d rather not either :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL agh! Sounds tasty though, the first part obviously…
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that in the recap thread— probably the funniest thing I’ve heard in awhile.
I can see where he is coming from though. That sauce is essential to enjoyment of Arby’s. Man I love Arby’s.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Arby’s without the Arby’s sauce is just not worth it at all…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i feel lame asking for Horsey sauce.
I always feel like pimple kid is laughing at me.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
Pimple kid works at Arby’s. This is like someone driving a beat up, 4 different color gremlin laughing at your accord because its rims are dirty.
It's nothing but crumpled porno and Ayn Rand.
Scoring(Lack there of)
06: 12 goals in 6 games vs the Oil
07: 9 goals in 6 games vs the Wings(They only got 13!)
08: 11 goals in 6 games vs Dallas
09: 10 goals in 6 games vs Ducks
10: ?????
Its one thing if were like Boston of Buffalo who doesn’t score much, but this is very alarming if we want to go all the way.
Yep, as I mentioned above they’ve averaged 1.?? gpg over the past few years. It’s amazing how a team boasting some of the top point producers during the regular season can go so cold in the playoffs. I want to hear the Tank goal horn at least 5x tonight. Give the fans a reason to go insaaaane (in a good way)
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish we had Hossa
this year, so we would be assured of the cup next year.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
dude...
we have what we got and we got what we got so we just have to deal….none of that hoping wishing wondering kinda stuff…plus its too close to game time to be bummed out that way…cause you’re bummin me out.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Um.......
I’m pretty sure that was a joke…its cool.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm being sarcastic
which obviously doesn’t come acorss well in written word….Aero..you know you’re my boy I would never consider meaning that..
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i was afraid
it may set off a THISISOURTEAM tirade for the casual game day threader
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
no no no....
no.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
no not bumming
I just remembered the every time he leaves a team they make a run to the finals at least!
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
we're Clowe-mates for life...
but yea now that bums me out for real…what I’d give to just make it to the finals.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahhh, the Hossa curse. Hopefully this keeps Chicago down for the next 12 years!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Poor Chicago.
Curse of the Billy Goat.
Curse of Marian Hossa.
Curse of not having Michael Jordan anymore.
Curse of having a terrible QB.
All their teams are cursed!
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
So guess who's going to the game tonight....
THIS GUY. If I come home with my voice I did not do my job.
have fun dude!!!!
as I’ve asked everyone who I know that’s going to the game tonight….bring good juju we need it!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha that’s funny, I use the phrase “good juju” ALOT. I even have a perfume called “Good Juju” and dammit wouldn’t you know I forgot to wear it Wednesday.
So it’s all my fault lol….
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Greys Anatomy FTW
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
reply fail to Section223...
ugh I’ll never get the hang of this thing.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what was missing from Game 1's game thread?
Dave Valentine yelling at trolls. I miss that…….
It might be better than the flag system even
by idunno723 on Apr 16, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m going to utilize the rec system right now, but this comment is hilarious.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Goddamn TimeWarner Center Ice....
Say I need to pay another $80 to get the Race to the Stanley Cup Playoff Package, just so I can watch the CSNCA feed….
bastards.
NOTE TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE
I’m just going to C&P what I was saying on Twitter, but here goes:
Huge game tonight. If COL scores first I have a sinking feeling The Tank turns on the boys. Essentially it becomes a road game. If you’re going to be in attendance, get loud and don’t let up. Save the boos for Halloween. It needs to be a collective will to win tonight.
It is just as much a mental battle as it is physical right now. And we need to be right there with them until the final buzzer. Save the melodrama and second-guessing for the postgame.
God save our souls. God save San Jose.
Go Sharks.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Apr 16, 2010 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How the fuck did you fit that into 140 characters or less?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Heh, multiple “tweets” and shit. The 140 word character limit is bull. So frustrating.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
doesn’t that defeat the purpose of twitter?
better question,
what is the purpose of twitter?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Good question. I have it, I don’t “tweet” and I always forget to check on the people I’m “following”.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
so people know what you’re doing and thinking at all times…why it matters I can’t answer that.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
sometimes too much information is not a good thing.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
yea...
I’m an open book and it sucks but I can’t help it…I have twitter so that when I’m bored I can check it on my phone…or on a bad date…I have something to do…hahaha. Also, I just like laughing at celebrities who say stupid things.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I have it on my phone too, mostly hockey stuff though, and Apolo Ohno hahahaha. He tweets WAY too much though seriously.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s good for my purposes— expanding the reach of the site, notifying users of when a new post is up etc.
Never been interested in using it for personal purposes. Like you said, hard to find a purpose in it.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Purpose, purpose, purpose, purpose…
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
It's really nice for sports.
I get FTF’s tweets sent to my phone and when I’m at school or whatever I get to see the latest Sharks news.
Now the people who do the, “I’m eating dinner. LOL.” I don’t get them.
So true....it brings me to tears
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
2 final thoughts
until my next post:
1 – I shaved…irrelevant? I say Nay Nay. If I treat this like a regular game, and THEY treat it like a regular game…sharks win. Everyone know what the do in the regular season. so. I. shaved.
2 – I am sure this has been pointed out before but maybe the Tank should get a nickname other than Tank. Bad mojo methinks.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I may be headed to she Wings/Yotes game tonight, but my hear tells me this:
Dear Sharks: MURDER. MURDER.MURDER.
Now is the time to show no mercy.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT reply actions
Time is dragging.
Five minutes till I’m off work then headed to the first bar I see and drinking till 6 then going to the tank!
by Born&RaisedInSJ on Apr 16, 2010 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
For real man this day has been slow as hell. I wish I had the tank to look forward too. Eff it I’ll just get drunk and yell at my TV and throw stuff.
by sharks in oc on Apr 16, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
try pizza punching
lol.
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
me neither!!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
This has nothing to do with anything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mVpGmoES3w
You’ll ask yourself what the fuck I posted this for for the first minute… after that you wont be able to look away.
I just had to share.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Ummmm...
yeah. Made me laugh though. Why in godsname would anyone make a song about that ,hahahahahahahaha!
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
by sharkiesgirl on Apr 16, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
So THAT’S how they casted for The Exorcist, eh?
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 16, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Plank’s original non-Sharks playoff thread got a little crowded. So here’s tonight’s thread for the non-Sharks playoff games.
http://www.fearthefin.com/2010/4/16/1427027/nhl-playoff-thread-the-other-games
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I tried putting my Sharkie backpack on my cat. She was not pleased.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
You have a noble dog.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
My dogs are both in there. The boy is the only one in two pictures. Yes, it shall be bold.
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
You know me too well.
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
I'm the one who threatened to steal your dog.
My threat still stands.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
Please don’t steal my Luigi. He’s totally attached to my wife, but he’s such a cute dog. Got him as a rescue from NARF.
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
Sorry to be a little off topic, but I wanted to remind everyone that if you want to get in on playoff pickem, put your predictions in the fanpost by midnight! That’s 6 hours from now, and only about 2 hours after the Sharks win game 2!
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
I’m about to head south to San Jose. As I mentioned in the other thread, I don’t have a ticket but I’ll be watching at the bar and hoping to celebrate afterward (otherwise it will be a loooong drive home)
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 5:53 PM PDT reply actions
I'll be around downtown after the game
Lemme know if you need a place to crash.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Cool. I’ll probably text you then to see where you’re at. I’m rollin’ solo.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 16, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Man.....
I wish I was still in the bay area and could hang with cool internets people. I’m stuck in North Dakota and have no one to watch Sharks games with.
i heard there was a few people in fargo.
but otherwise, not many people there.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, I'm in Grand Forks,
People from outside the state think that Fargo is the only town in ND. Either that or that we are in Canada.
north dakota isnt bad actually.
played a soccer tournament in minot in college, and drove through a few times when i lived in iowa. some of your roads are scary as hell in a 27’ uhaul dragging a rodeo.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that in the Summer or Winter?
If Summer, then the roads are just boring. In the winter they get pretty bad.
october, but snow was unafraid of fall that year.
and i was heading north to moose jaw. so a major road by no definition.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
angry bear shooting a machine gun riding a shark mojo!!!!!!!!!!
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
sorry palin mask ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
but the only thing you prduced was heartbreak for me. no disrepsect, i am certain of your regular season success, but this series calls for something… extraordinary. something shooting and smoking and riding a shark.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a feeling
this is exactly what we’ve needed all along.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
oh,
you mean this team lacks two predatory protected species, one a feared bloodthirsty furry beast from land one a dreaded man-eating leviathan from the sea, teamed up, and wreaking havoc on the motherfucking countryside?
i concur.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
sooo close
but i think i’ll stick with my good old bloody pikachu
MeThinksSports hasn't been updated since 2009...i think...
by serrapadre716 on Apr 16, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
LOBSTER RAGE FIST
In elimination situations, I think I may actually wear these.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
THOSE ARE REAL AND I HAVE A FEW PAIRS.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 16, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
This reminds me! If you need some lobster:
For rage fists or just for eating. Check out the lobster shack in Redwood city:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-port-lobster-shack-redwood-city
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