Sharks Gameday: New Beginning
by Ivano M on Apr 22, 2010 2:01 AM PDT
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Can you believe it's only been eight days since the playoffs started? It feels like it's been eight weeks. The trap, the 5-times-comeback, Boyle's "goals", Pavelski's heroics and the Avs luck. All that is now a blur.
It almost feels the same way it felt eight days ago. Despite watching 82 games of Sharks hockey, we had no idea if this team was going to go far in playoffs. Now that we're here, we still don't know. Four games into it, both teams have equal chances to advance. The momentum seems slightly tilted in the Sharks favor following Game 4, with overtime win and the Avs scoring just one goal on their own in two games. But the momentum can tilt quickly in playoffs. So can hockey luck.
We do know a few things. Sharks are not throwing the towel when going down five times in one game. They are not giving up after allowing several fluke goals. They are not losing the physical battle, while playing overall disciplined game. Nabokov can rebound and play some of the best hockey he's played all season now, when it matters the most. The coach can rely on secondary scoring, even if the average age of the second line is 25. These are some of the positives that we can keep in our minds until the fateful 7:30pm arrives again.
I expect the next couple of games to not be any different than the last two. The Sharks will continue to pester Anderson with shots from all angles. The Avs will respond with dangerous counter attacking game and Anderson be damned, good goaltending. The refs will continue to blow or not blow when they please. And the hockey luck, or whatever you want to call it, will continue to play a huge role in determining who gets to keep playing hockey, and who gets to clean out their locker rooms early next week.
However, what we've seen in the last four games - does it even matter?
I always preferred the North American playoff system for that reason.
It doesn't matter that the Sharks came out flat and unprepared for the neutral zone trap in Game 1. It doesn't matter that Rob Blake scored on Nabokov to finish that game off. The fact that the Sharks needed Pavelski's goal to tie Game 2 for the 5th time in a row that night and then wait for Setoguchi to take care of business - no longer relevant. 51 save by Anderson in Game 3 and the biggest mistake Boyle ever made in playoffs? Forgotten. Another soul testing performance by Anderson and another quiet night from Marleau? Yet again - none of that matters.
That coworker of yours who never talks hockey and all of a sudden starts a day with "different year, the same story.." You can now laugh at him. The hockey bloggers and their same old recycled jokes about the Sharks out of the water - screw them. That Sports Illustrated article about the Sharks I read today titled "That Sinking Feeling" - I just burned it in my backyard.
Because none of what happened in the last eight days matters. The series is tied at 2-2. The four games the teams have played was but a warm up for the real battle for survival that begins tonight. When that puck drops on the clean sheet of ice, both teams have 50-50 chance of advancing.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Marleau scores a hat trick.
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I've been listening to a song.
It’s been getting me amped. We’ve got a lot to lose.
Minus The Bear – The Game Needed Me
Slappin' your troubles away since 2009.
Good song, i love a couple of their songs from the planet ice album (“ice monster” and “knights” i think) but i don’t think i’ve ever listened to any others for some reason. Definitely gonna check that album out now.
Awesome, man.
IMHO a little too calm for the mayhem of playoff hockey
This song has been what I have been listening to for the playoffs
Silversun Pickups – The Royal We
The bridge at 2:30 is where it really starts to get great!
you know I like that band, but it weirds me out that the guy sounds like that.
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 22, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Werd!
That’s a great tune. Love Silversun Pickups. Last night was the calm before the storm. Tonight, though? I’m listening to the best war song ever.
The Receiving End of Sirens – The War of All Against All
If this song right here doesn’t get you ready for battle, nothing will. I mean nothing.
Slappin' your troubles away since 2009.
Have you heard
Mars: Bringer of War, by Gustav Holst? That is a “get pumped up” song if I ever heard one.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It's more of an instrumental
Holst being a composer and all. Horns and kettle drums are enough to get Marleau pumped up, and there are plenty in this one.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Song can be found
Ha, it’s a Star Wars fansite.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
While you sleep
I send happy dreams of lil’ Joe scoring the Stanley Cup clinching goal in OT to your heads fellow Shark fans.
Also Douglas Murray wrecking someone in half.
I like my coffee like I like Jumbo Jim's beard... thick.
DO NOT TEMPT FATE!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Good stuff Ivano!
Can’t wait for tomorrow. It really does feel like game 1 all over again to me, except with more importance.
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
Speaking of Songs
Does anyone have the MP3 of AC/DC’s Dynamite that was played in ’94 but altered for San Jose Playoffs?
Hmmm... You mean TNT?
I know a local tribute band Long Gon Bon does a song in that vein. Maybe they have one online. If you REALLY need it I might be able to get a copy as my guitar instructor is in the band.
There’s an option to play their Sharks version HERE
GO SHARKS!
I’ve been impatiently waiting for this day since Tuesday (pathetic huh?)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
nope me too!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope
You just don’t have a life like the rest of us ;-)
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
uh 'scusi
I have one…I just choose not to live that one until hockey is over. My poor non-hockey friends are sorely neglected…:P
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
If you have non-hockey fans, its your fault for not converting them. Get on that.
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 22, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I would
but I would really like to enjoy the game and not sit next to a person that doesn’t have a clue what is going on nor care even if I explain it to them. Oh so that’s what its like to have a girlfriend….
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Always welcome next to my seat
I at least pretend like i know what’s going on with big terms like the Murray Smash
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Well then
thank you! I’ll just scoot on over.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I converted all of my friends. And now i fuly regret it. Only my gf and one of my friends actually understand and pay attention to whats going on. If i watch the game with anyone else i end up answering questions like “Whats offsides” “Whats a hand pass” the entire game. Although i am quite proud of myself as i managed to convert my friend who used to be a big Red Wing fan to the sharks. He even sold all his old memorbelia and used the money to buy Sharks stuff :].
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
"Whats a hand pass"
Um, when you pass it with your hands…
I’ve done my fair share of converting/explaining too. >=J
Uninformed friends are still better than having friends who are belligerent hockey haters because scoring doesn’t happen every 5 minutes or less.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Eh, I guess I’m just usually really good at explaning things to people, because they always say “man, by the end of the second period, I pretty much had a good idea what was happening.” And then they stop asking questions. I also enjoy sharing hockey knowledge. I figure it counts as one of my good deeds to boost my own karma.
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 22, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Good man.
I’m not that big of a person…when I’m watching the Sharks leave me alone and if you change the channel especially at my house because of commercial or whatever you get sent to the corner. Plus I’m a pre-game and post game believer.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess
there should be a disclaimer to my g/f comment to not offend the ladies here…because partly I am one. That comment was for entertainment value only…I, of course, don’t know everything about hockey but I am willing to learn and not ask questions during play only during intermissions or after the game. I do admit I have a pretty good grasp of the game though I still yell SHOOOT!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
When you have to explain the joke, it becomes less funny.
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 22, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
sorry :P
didn’t want people jumping on my back about being sexist or whatever.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure no one here would think that about you… we’re all regulars (more or less)
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Haha, you worry too much.
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 22, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
paranoia
they’re coming to get me.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I am offended
by virtue of having been converted to hockey fandom by my girlfriend (well, now wife, but yaknow, time and all that).
'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 love having a hockey buddy. Now you don’t look at me all funny when i scream at the tv.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Well when Patty rushes the net then passes the puck and it gets turned over...
I’m pretty sure we all yell shoot!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
You have to train them
I have a couple of friends that me and my husband have trained. Our prodigy right now is our friend Al, or to my son “uncle Al”. He’s learning names and everything sniffles i’m so proud.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm at work and can't stop my sharks dependency
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
psh
where do you think the rest of us are? LOL we’re all at work hahahaha!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s the great thing about a desk job. You can comment on the Sharks at FTF while at work.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Like this!
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 22, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Lol I have FTF on the left while working on call reports on the right
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
I have FTF on one window, while working on a spreadsheet on another window.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I'm reading and commenting
while a file runs transformations in the background. It sucks having criminal history files so big it takes an hour to save them.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm placing orders
reading and commenting while things load i.e. program waiting for stuff to print emails…blah blah blah blah snore…..
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
damn
I’m the loner….I’m at home letting my son sleep and getting some grown up time on the tubes…heh..
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm kind of with you
I’m at home being sick. I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t get that job.
I need to start working on a comic though.
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
awww
I hope you feel better soon. I’ve always wanted to start a web comic, but for some reason i keep putting it off.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Writing it hard, which is pretty much what stops me. Once a week is a good place to start though.
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
it=is
and it’s apparently difficult in more ways than one.
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
lol it’s okay I know what you are saying lol. I need to have some kind of recorder with me whenever my husband is with friends. The stuff that comes out of their mouths is amazingly funny and perfect for a nerd comic. Unfortunately i’ve trained myself to not really listen when they talk because of the nonsense that comes out….
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It's OK
I don’t listen to us, either. I mean seriously, the drivel I spew is probably insufferable, and I don’t think I’m the worst …
'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
you aren't
but you all feed off of what each other say.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I enjoy paroozing your site the cartoons are pretty comical
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
I should have the NBC one done already
but I didn’t get the idea for it until late last night/like a hour ago.
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
FTF is my only window. :-D
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I read that as “only widow” and I was very confused.
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
That's what I meant
We don’t have lives during the playoffs.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
you're lucky...
I have no life during ALL of hockey pre, during and playoffs.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
My non-hockey friends
understand and leave me alone for the most part during hockey season and post-season lol. If they do bother me its always prefaced with “If you don’t have a game…” I got ’em trained good lmao!
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry Angy
I’m right there with you. Every day there isn’t a hockey game is annoying, and everyday there is a hockey game i have to wait for is unbearable.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
There's knowing, and then there is KNOWING
All pro athletes ‘know’ academically what it takes to win something like the Cup. But it seems the Sharks often need to be reminded what it REALLY takes. The extra effort. The bruises, the fearless abandon.
The Sharks have had that reminder. I think they are ready now.
In the immortal words of Luke Skywalker, “We’re going in, and we’re going in Full Throttle”
I can’t wait.
And knowing is half the battle!!!
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 10:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The other half is violence!
'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
ROFL
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Pork chop sandwiches!!!
oh shit Get the fuck outta here! Whattya doing go get the fuck outta here you stupid idiot!!
Fuck were all dead get the fuck out…
My God did that smell good!!!
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 11:40 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The best “PSA” ever!
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 22, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Get that fucking wanker off my lawn….
give him the stick….
DONT GIVE EM THE STICK!!!!
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you my dad?
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 22, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah hell naw, what up dawg?
I’m a computer.
Help computer.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
You know it'a funny
These people, they go to sleep, they think everything’s fine, everything’s okay. And then they wake up and they’re on fire!
You just got you’re ass saaaaacked!!!
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 2:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Boy stands on edge of cliff...
“Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii….”
G.I. Jooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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 22, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Life jackets are for pussies!
Are u buzz lightyear??
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 4:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I STILL SAY
that looks like a briefing for a laser tag battle! (I though GI Joe and his squad had REAL guns, not wimpy lasers!)
"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
I'm pretty sure
in the cartoon show they just had lasers. And no one ever got shot or died. Only robots would explode.
S&P tends to frown upon that whole bloody death and realistic violence thing.
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
I like this quote better (converted for hockey discussion)
Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later
[makes squish gesture]
get squish just like grape. Here, [Hockey], same thing. Either you [hockey] do “yes” or [hockey] do “no.” You [hockey] do “guess so,”
[makes squish gesture]
This is where the Sharks take over
and dominate the rest of the series.
Go Sharks!
"I didn't know it was in until everyone was punching me in the face." - Devin Setoguchi
by Captain Velvet on Apr 22, 2010 7:33 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Damn it, I cannot possibly wait until the game starts.
The curse shall be ended.
Battle of California
Don’t you already know how it finishes?
You know, with your time traveling and everything.
by Icing On The Power Play on Apr 22, 2010 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah, future-me took the machine with him back to World War I. I’ve got to wait with the rest of you.
The curse shall be ended.
Battle of California
What a dick…
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 22, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Did I miss something?
I didn’t get a chance to watch game 4, but apparently we were ‘dominated’, according to MHH. All I’ve got to go on is the shot count, which begs to differ, so help me out here, how true/false is that?
Eh, there were parts where the Sharks were hemmed in their zone for ahwile but I would say it was a fairly equal game. The Sharks dominated in the 1st, but in the 2nd and 3rd both teams had their fair share of chances.
by Icing On The Power Play on Apr 22, 2010 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the Avs were by no means “the better team”, and anyone who thinks so obviously wasn’t watching the game. Game 4 was the first time since game 1 in which the Avs played very close to the Sharks level for an extended period of time.
..:Fear The Fin:..
It's funny
how two groups of fans can see a game completely differently. I suppose that’s relativity.
I agree with cyoung. This day will be miserably slow.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
The entire season we have been an anomoly for statistics.
We have bee continually and repeatedly arguing at MHH over their accuracy. It is no mystery that if hockey was decided on paper we would lose this series in 4 games.
Despite your snarky response, my reason for seeing the game differently is what I call “the general perception” factor. I can watch a game where we get out-shot by 20 shots, but I think our scoring chances are better. Or we may get penetration, have good shifts, but they result in a weak shot, and the other team can catch a bounce and get 6 shots in a row but they are all from the outside.
I am not saying this is what happened with this series, but I watched periods 2 and 3 of last game like you did. I saw the Sharks get chances but m general perception is that the Avs were outplaying the Sharks. Maybe not in the “shot” category but I thought were dictating the speed and play. We tore apart of the neutral zone and I thought we looked dangerous.
To be fair, the Sharks had a ton of good chances, but my “general perception” was not worry or fear but confidence. Of course this is subjective and a Sharks fan could have an identical perception. I think two fan can see each of their teams “be the better team” in the same game. Shots are not all that matters, but I know, as well as MHH, that we cannot continue to run this gauntlet and expect to win.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
Didn’t think it was snarky, but much like the game(s), you’re entitled to your opinion. All I know is that after having read a number of recaps of game 4 in places not affiliated with either team, the consensus was not that the Avs were the better team, but that if anything the play was even for a large part of the game.
Once you take into account stats like shots on goal, scoring chances, giveaways, and time spent in the respective zones, it becomes fairly apparent that the only way the Avs could be considered the better team would be if the Avs were comprised solely of Craig Anderson.
..:Fear The Fin:..
It's funny
You’re right. Experts and recaps did not say we were the better. But humorously, based on our season, the way we played in game 4 was “better”. I suppose that is somewhat sad by itself based on our prior, early 2000’s, dominance.
I disagree that shots, scoring chances, and time spent is the “only” indicator of dominance. It is clear that it is a HUGE indicator and over the playoffs that would likely correlate to wins. But, watching that game for the last 2 periods, I wasn’t worried when the Sharks were in our zone, more than a few times, but I was confident we would score.
I suppose I could be wearing rosy colored glasses, but fan-hood has that effect.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
See, we felt exactly that way in game 3.
I think the Sharks will play better tonight, they’re going to get a boost from being out of the thin mountain air, being all tied up in the series and being back on home ice.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I agree
Totally. Then again, who the hell knows with this series.
Also, thank you all for having the intelligence to consider an opposing point instead of freaking out on me like Flames’ fans do. I know cyoung posted over there, but the vindictiveness of people who missed the playoffs is absurd.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
Discussions are fun
It’s easy to treat people well when they’re not jerks. I like when fans from other teams come here, no reason to treat you like crap unless you ask for it.
I hope I’ve conducted myself well on MHH, I know some people probably don’t like me there.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
We hate you because you won game 4.
We’ll love you when you lose game 5. See what I did there?
The best part of playing at your rink. The crowd is so freaking loud I can’t hear the idiotic announcers.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
If only we could train them on when to properly boo
Other teams less liked player: good.
Your own teams power play: bad.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I like it when other teams come here and post as well...
Keeps things entertaining and opportunities for great discussions come out even though we are all biased!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
I agree
Obviously this guy is respectful and knowledgeable. I just don’t like seeing complete homers come in here and generalize a game or blame an outcome of a game on the refs (unless its really obvious or understandable). Anyways, c6hor6 is unlike other Avs fans I’ve seen on MHH
by pooponastick on Apr 22, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm gonna rec that
Cause good posters from other teams don’t come around often. I know I have a few enemies at MHH, its good to see debate well performed.
Again
That’s my fault. thedoctor doesn’t like me at all.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Look, I don’t appreciate the repeated attempts to provoke us, and the resulting shitting up of our forums. none of us are doing that here, and I don’t see why you feel the need to continually rehash this again…and again. I refuse to do that to other fans, it’s pure bad form.
It’s too bad because, as I said, I enjoy some trash talk and good debate. but all we’re getting is a subtler form of your DP trolling at MHH, and it’s really giving sharks fans a bad name.
but again, no problem with you personally, just your conduct. come to CO, we’ll have a beer sometime. :)
you don’t agree with me. fine.
Scroll up, he’s doing basically what feel I’m doing.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
dude, I disagree with people all the time. it’s not that.
i know this may surprise you, but your perception of your own actions is not always that of others. I believe you that you’re not actively meaning to troll…but you are still. food for thought.
here’s to a good game tonight!
I hate to butt in
but in “calling him out” you are trolling him. It’s been very civil over here with Av fans. Please don’t try to stir up dust over here. It isn’t polite.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
vice versa, you view me as a troll though others say they do not. perhaps your perceptions aren’t the same as others.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
TROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU’RE A TROLL! STOP TROLLING FTF EVILDUCKS, YOU TROLL!!!!!
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 22, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
ROFL
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
TROLLS
TROLLING TROLLS TROLLING TROLLS TROLLING TROLLS.
troll’d.
'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
DAMN TROLLS
always trolling trolls who troll trolls, you troll.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously EVIL
what a Troll….go find a bridge to live under….:P xoxox!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
EVERYONE CALM DOWN
I leave the thread for a couple hours and shit goes down – I don’t know who started it, I don’t care who started it, just simmer down.
Avs fans are always welcome here, for the record – the ones we’ve seen have been much much cooler than the one dickhead behind me at the Pepsi Center three weeks ago.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Meep
We were trying to play nice and then we started trolling each other….
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh...
I hella feel like I’m back in school. Got scolded and I have no clue what I did wrong…we’re just playing Mr. K…..geesh.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
IRONY ALERT WEEEOOOWEEEEOOOO
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 22, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You and me both brutha
But I’d still buy him a beer. Coors Light, Silver Bullet!
ew
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
I’m a Newcastle guy myself. If thedoctor was in the Bay, its Newcastles on me. I go visit him, its water Coors Light on him.
Hah!
My keychain is Newcastle; my fridge, right now, is Coors.
I can’t wait for us to beat the Avs and move on to an opponent with a more respectable related beer.
'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
What would be our beer?
We do have BritShark, would Newcastle be okay because of him? Anchor Steam is SF beer, right? Use that maybe?
crap
it looks like you beat me to the punch
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If he's buying beer
It better be Fat Tire and not Coors.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
ahahaha, yeah i was about to say it’s water. I have no complaints about New castle. I feel sorry for my husband who’s been drinking the coors stuff for mojo against the Avs…we do a “soul of the enemy” thing in my house for mojo.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
If we play Detroit, is it octopus sashimi for dinner?
Nice tradition, I may steal that from you guys!
Calamari and Coney Dogs (yes, despite the name, a Detroit tradition apparently).
I’m sure there’s a Detroit-appropriate beer as well … though mostly I see Faygo and Vernor’s Ginger Ale on a quick scan.
'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
damn you are fast. I had to delete what I was writing lol. What X said.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough. But you’re now implying that you were “the better team” when compared to the regular season Avs, which isn’t really a valid comparison. In fact, it doesn’t really make any sense. I thought we were discussing the two teams within the microcosm of game 4, in which the play was even for much of the game, stats aside. Looking at the series as a whole so far, the statistics, particularly scoring chances and shots on goal, still indicate dominance by the Sharks. The one x-factor that can completely nullify those two important statistics in particular is a good goaltender, which Anderson has been. But that also carries with it statistics of its own.
Unfortunately, hockey, like many other professional sports, is a game of statistics. If statistics weren’t reliable more often than not, they wouldn’t be cited as often as they are both in predicting a game’s outcome, and analyzing/explaining that outcome once it occurs. Granted, one could argue that statistics are unable to take intangibles into account, which is a valid assertion. However, if you were to aggregate every game ever played in every professional sports leagues, I think you’d find that statistics of both teams going into any given match ended up being reliable indicators of what the outcome ended up being.
Now is that the case in the NHL playoffs? As Sharks fans, we’d be the first to throw statistics out the window, at least in the playoff runs of recent years. The NHL playoffs are a different sort of beast, but in this case, the only factor capable of nullifying dominance in the SOG and scoring chances categories is the goaltender, as all other factors have largely been taken out of the picture by the time a shot can be recorded as a SOG or scoring chance. And therein lies the rub.
..:Fear The Fin:..
I agree with the aggregation argument.
I always have. Never could this Avalanche team do what they do is this way for a long time.
But do the confusing point I made, i see where it lacked any sense. My barometer for us being the better team comes from my perception of the game and who I thought had better chances. I thought we had a slight edge. You might see a scoring chance for us as routine and easy, where I see a potential goal, and vice versa. Hopefully that explains the confusion.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
There’s a difference between being “slightly better” in a game (which I believe the Avs were on Tuesday Night), and “dominating” the Sharks, which clearly didn’t happen (and I think was the comment that started this whole thread off).
That’s all I’ll say on the matter.
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 22, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I checked the recap and the game thread. We never said we dominated.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We'll beat the refs and the Sharks. We do not care.
I believe what has people discussing this is the first sentence of today’s preview post at MHH:
This intense knotted up series (tied 2-2) has seen; both teams able to dominate the other, insanely fluky bounces for each squad, 3 overtime games, all 4 games decided by one goal, unbelievable record-setting performances, devastating hits, the inexplicable and the unpredictable.
Whatevs.
"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
if i were to guess that may bolded portion may be referring to the 2nd period of game 1 where we held you with the trap. I’m not the author, so i can’t attest to the veracity of that. but if it’s only (and man, for logics sake, it could only) pointing to that, than i see it as valid
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
gah, then i see it as a valid description of what has transpired
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
The second period of game 1 never happened. In fact, game 1 never happened. I have no idea what you are talking about. :-/
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 22, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, this is game 5…there just was never a game 1. The series just started off 1-0 Colorado. It’s the NHL screwing with us once again! :-P
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 22, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
GAWDDAMNIT BETTMAN
my foil hat is gettin’ warm out in this California sun, stay in the east where you belong!
'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
oooooh, cause, see, i was pretty sure there was no game on tuesday, something about the refs being too horrible to bother to show up :)
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
It’s possible game 4 was awarded to the Sharks without play due to Joe Pavelski’s awesomeness. I’m still trying to confirm that one.
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 22, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I don’t read MHH, just pointing out what was said above that seemed to start all this. No biggie.
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 22, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Any and all animosity from MHH
Is probably my fault. I’m enjoying conversing with some of them there, and others don’t like me doing that.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Give them hugs
It confuses people that are mad at you.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
A virtual hug is a great feint before you move in for the kill!
"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
haha
you sink down to my level. This pleases me. Then again i tend to act like the “dumb girl” until a topic is raised that i’m willing to argue.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I like about this community
We’re all too stupid to fall for trolls, and just make them look like idiots in the process.
"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
For some reason that statement reminds me of Goldfish.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That name holds no significance for me, please specify who you are talking about.
"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
lemme go dig for that convo. Someone insulted the sharks saying that they were goldfish, in which ftfners trolled back pretty hard.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
it was an article
they called Jumbo a Clownfish….yes clownfish like Nemo…I think that’s what you’re talking about.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe because Jumbo makes everyone else look like a joker?
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
no it was lame
something along the lines of we should change our names to Nemo because we’re not Sharks or whatever blah blah blah pllttttttttttt :P
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember the article
and the thread in question, which was longer ago and took place in the comments 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
I can’t find it, but yeah, we trolled the guy pretty hard. Someone even said something along the lines of “every fish has a smile it says so on the box.”
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
They do tend to call the Sharks
“Guppies” over there. Had to bite my tongue, and decided against posting any responses.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, i’ve had to bite my tongue a couple of times, and i haven’t been on here all that long lol.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
awww so pretty!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, your antics on DP’s comment section is tame considering some of the stuff you do there.
/never read any of it
"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
I loved torturing eddie.
The MHH people dug up one of my DP comments. In my defense, everybody is a troll there.
God I loved arguing this summer on DPs blog, great memories.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
When the beat writer himself
Recognizes you from the press box and wished he could have a chat, you know you are doing something right.
"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
I think that because the general consensus was that the Sharks win in 5 games was less about being polite than giving you some credit for making playoffs. At this point in the round, most Sharks and their fans believe the series should be 3-1 and Anderson has made all the games close probably means that he’s stolen a game for the Avs. I keep wondering why this series is making us nervous, but there has definitely been some luck involved.
Thank you for being rational about the series. I saw good back-and-forth action for periods 2 and 3 in the last game, so I wouldn’t say that either team was outplaying the other, except for on certain shifts. It has been a battle, but the war isn’t over yet. At least 95 times out of 100, the Sharks are going to win this series, barring injury.
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
Just oversleep your alarm and head to work late
that’s what I did…
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Can’t believe there is still 11 more hours until gametime….
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
BWahahahha
yeah – thats what I did. I hope nobody notices as I slip out after only being at work for like 5 hours
Sharks game and Niners draft will be the foci of the day
Oh yeah…there those two depositions I am supposed to take…or well.
heh, i hear you there.
I have a motion that I need to turn in today and another that I need to prepare to argue tomorrow… still Game 5 is at the forefront of my mind.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Have to disagree with you, bub.
Whether or not the Sharks lift the chalice at the end of this mess, these first four games meant something. They didn’t get rolled over. They didn’t fall asleep at the wheel. They sure as hell didn’t give up.
I hereby cast the meme of “playoff choker” into the realm of obsolete.
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
I would like to obliterate that label as well
but 4 games do not make the perennial failures of a franchise go away. They do, however, go a long way towards turning that label around. We’ve shown that we can face “adversity” head on, something we haven’t done in the past, but if the #1 loses to the #8 again, then I think 99% of the hockey world will see that as choking.
Not saying we’re going to lose. Far from it. But we’re going to have to come out and win these two games at home in dominating fashion, then rinse and repeat for the next three rounds of the postseason before I think we can effectively lose the “choker” label.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
If the #1 loses to the #8 again, I’d have a hard time defending this team against the choker label. Luckily, that’s not going to happen…
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 22, 2010 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed to an extent
Unless we come out and win game 5, then lose the next two, I wouldn’t say we choked this series like we have in the past. While it’s true we would have lost to an 8 again, I wouldn’t consider it a choke unless we had a complete meltdown like the Oilers or Wings series. Those were epic chokejobs, where we gave up the series after a bad game. I’d have a hard time trying to convince others the Sharks didn’t choke if (big if) we lose this series, but I’d show them the shot stats, the replays of the crappy “fluke” goals, and game 3, just to say that we came out to play, fought against adversity and playoff demons, but somehow we still lost.
Again, this is an exercise in what-ifery, because none of that will happen (positivity!)
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Just simply....
GO SHARKS!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Good to see the mood in here has changed a bit. Amazing what a win can do.
Go Sharks.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
dude
positivity worked for Game 4. TCY did you see that thread?? It was nuts…too much happiness but it worked and so did Meg’s voodoo so….here goes! The sun will shine today, the sky will be blue, there will be rainbows shooting from every angle and if it must rain, may it rain Skittles and haagen dazs bars. Today is a good day the Sharks will win and they will play their asses off. Here’s my inspirational quote for the day.
“You’ve got to trust your instinct, and let go of regret, you’ve got to bet on yourself now star, ‘cause that’s your best bet.” -311
:D I know, I don’t do cheesy well..
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha isn’t he a guy and shouldn’t we be calling him something other than Meg? :p
by AppleSweetRose on Apr 22, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Uhm
Mega I mean :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
On the flip side...
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 22, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Therein lies the fun! But “Mega” is cool too.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I would
call him Megaman but its just as long as Megalodoon so….Mega it is!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Megaman
I like it.
(Off topic – I can’t believe they expected you to play Megaman 1 all the way through without a means to save. Megaman 2 was the shit.)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Tell me about it!
I always had to turn it off after 3 bosses were killed… so lame
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
At least you made it that far!
I kept getting killed…I hated that game the most when I was younger HATED it.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Megaman 2 was the shit.
Yes, Mr. K. Why yes it was. Top ten videogame soundtracks of all time as well.
Still need to d/l 9 and 10. Gotta say, the demo stages are hard.
And if Marleau is really having hand problems, Megaman provides the perfect solution: Mega Buster. Shoot pucks directly from his arm. Who needs a stick?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
whaaat
I played the CRAP outta that game! I remember having to leave my NES on and unhook it from the TV to let my parents watch the news or whatever boring stuff they had.
Agreed, though, Megaman 2 remains one of my all-time favorite games, and was my first immediate download after purchasing a Wii.
'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
uh positive was the theme for game 4 … don’t change it !
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
6 goals by
Douglas.
(Wilson that is) after he says “fuck it” and laces up to show Patty how it’s done.
I like my coffee like I like Jumbo Jim's beard... thick.
I still laugh every time I watch Pav's goal
Murray busting up the middle, trying to maneuver around 2 defenders, but just ending up running them over instead… followed closely by euphoria.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Almost brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it…
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I was telling a friend earlier; new sharks offensive strategy.
Everyone just hides and shoots from behind Murray as he skates up the ice – sort of like a moving wall.
by psantangeli on Apr 22, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
The Wedge Buster!!
Unleash the Murray Smash as he leads the charge for mythical Wedge Buster
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
He's back!
Good to see you ’round these here parts.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Do it Sharks....
Shark shirt is on at 9am….come on game time!! I just want a win and a goal from Marleau. :)
"I couldn't score in a women's prison with a handfull of pardons" - Drew Remenda
Got my Sharks tie clip on. Now I just need a teal dress shirt. You know, preferably one that says “Marleau 8” (~good vibes~) on the back.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I was thinking the same thing on the way to work this morning
I need a teal dress shirt, absolutely need.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
shite
*Marleau 12
I was flippant b/t Pavs and Patty. I figure Pavs is already playing well, so Patty could use the good vibes. Horrendous typo.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
So, who will be present at the Macaroni and Cheese-out at HP tonight?
I swear, it’s going to look like a big bowl of easymac in there.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
not me … going to be hectic for me this afternoon … my youngest has to play (he’s in music) for his school’s open house – I believe that is only from 6-7 … better only be from 6-7 or head’s will roll!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Orange shirt for every fan in attendance tonight.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Apr 22, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey man, were you at Taiwan in willow glen for lunch today?
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 22, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but I love that place. Live a block away.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Apr 22, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Wife and I.... There
Pretty sure everyone will just use them as towels… I’d love to get teal rally towels btw. A teal out!
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 9:51 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I told my friend he should just wear his as a cape. lol
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You betcha!
I’ll be up in the rafters somewhere (225, row 17, i think), probably with a shirt thats 3x too small for me to actually wear, so I’ll just wave it around and throw it at Avs fans (if there are any in the area).
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 22, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Sec 214 Row 4 Seats 7 and 8!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Sec 215 - Row 4 - Seats 16 and 17
I’ll be wearing the Murray Smash Special Warren A Strehlow Commemorative Away Sweater from the 2006-07 run (yes, I know Douglas didn’t play in that series, but he still got the patch on his sweater, and now it’s mine! bwaahh haahhh hahhh)
Its ok...
I know your jealous of my seats
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
East versus West
Anyone notice that every East series is 3-1, and every West series is (or likely will be) 2-2? All year even the pundits have been talking about there being more parity (and quality) in the west than the east. That’s how it’s playing out.
Goes to show, hockey isn’t all luck.
Except for the Avs so far…. THAT’s luck ;-)
every West series is (or likely will be) 2-2?
Say a prayer for the Preds – who doesn’t want to see them be the anomaly? 3-1, baby.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Yea, they have been getting my prayers. Plus, I just can’t help but love Weber….loved during the Olympics when we’d hear “Shea Weber and the Sharks on the powerplay”….dreamy to think of having him on our side forever hehe. :)
"I couldn't score in a women's prison with a handfull of pardons" - Drew Remenda
That was so interesting…
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 22, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what was crazier?
The 4 Sharks and Pronger on the PP. They scored and they all hugged Pronger, he still looked like an outcast to me though…
by pooponastick on Apr 22, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Preds
until you meat the Sharks
It was particularly funny to hear Bailey asking the director, "You want me to say ‘nipple clipper’ as a question?" Susan Slusser via The Drumbeat 03/20/2010
Preds MEAT the Sharks… get it?
(homophone snark!)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Except for the Avs so far…. THAT’s luck ;-)
Anderson has shown much more than luck, I’m afraid.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Every game we play him I swear I want to duplicate Dan Ellis' famous twitter post..
Nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
It is very weird.
Apparently there was a .3 % chance of every single series tying (grammar? Eh?) after game 1.
But it makes for great hockey.
by AppleSweetRose on Apr 22, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
West is deeper than the east. But. To be fair. There aren’t huge impact guys like Sid or OV on the west. Those two are really rising to the top and their teams are starting to roll.
Hate to admit it but Sid’s a beast right now.
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 9:53 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It helps when you get to play against Ottawa’s defense and Brian Elliott.
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 22, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Im not a Crosby homer by any strech but he is playing out of his fukin mind right now…
by skilletboy on Apr 22, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Put Ovechkin against Elliott instead of Halak (I have no idea why the fuck they’re starting Price now), and he has an equal output. Put Crosby against Halak, he’s probably around where OV is now. Not bagging on either, but small sample size stats can be deceiving. I know Versus is running with the Crosby is god storyline lately, though.
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 22, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Still 11 points in 4 games
nothing to freaking sneeze at.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
That Sports Illustrated article about the Sharks I read today titled “That Sinking Feeling” – I just burned it in my backyard.
I absolutely wanted to cheer reading this part.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
by Mr. K. on Apr 22, 2010 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm I’m not a regular SI reader, so I wouldn’t know about this article :/
by AppleSweetRose on Apr 22, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I only read it for the articles. Wait, what magazine is it again?
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
by stufflife on Apr 22, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Indeed. I should do that tonight before the game. I saw the article, caught the jist of where it was headed, and stopped reading. I don’t need to read more about how the Sharks are going to choke again.
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 22, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Can’t wait for this game!!
This is where it starts. This is where they should kick ass and come out with a convincing win (another OT will kill me).
I have faith.
GO SHARKS!
I probably won’t be able to watch the game, until it goes to Versus, blah.
But I’ll be on my phone to read tons of twitter updates on the game, so I should still be good, but I’m still bummed, sigh.
At times like these I am glad the Penguins are one of Versus’ favourites so I get to watch the game at least woo :)
So anybody read
Gary Peterson’s latest Sharks column? I found it oddly even-handed, and not over-reactive (like a Purdy column) or clueless (like a Kawakami column). Though he’s done all of 2 columns on the team this season, he’s probably the best writer not named David Pollak when writing about the Sharks.
Yogi Berra… has the same number of goals this series as San Jose’s 21.5 Million Dollar Line of Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley.
Snark!
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Dan Boyle, of course, authored the shot heard ’round the world (but unseen by Nabokov)
Lemme guess – this guy usually covers baseball.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
At least they're going back to old cliche's and not the somehow more common
Shotgate! or Owngoalgate!
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Anyone that calls it “Owngoalgate” deserves the same corner of hell reserved for Nixon himself.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
It’s just generally putting “Gate” at the end of something as some form of controversy. Drives me nuts and makes me want to stab hack news writers.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Blakegate, Vlasic’sthroatgate, Boylegate. We’ve had too many gates this series already… :-P
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 22, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Andersongate has a nice ring to it though don’t you think?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I kind of like the sound of ‘Anderson getting the gate’ better… :-)
by psantangeli on Apr 22, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully he leaves his gate open tonight.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
WIDE OPEN
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Does anybody else find this video histarical?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Pv9VD_5Ew
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Nice to see OV showing the kind of class you want in your role models
It was particularly funny to hear Bailey asking the director, "You want me to say ‘nipple clipper’ as a question?" Susan Slusser via The Drumbeat 03/20/2010
You know that kid thought it was awesome.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Totally. He’ll have that moment forever.
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I really don’t get all the controversy.
It’s just an excuse for people to hate Ovi to express it.
I bet you if Crosby did this all the Ovi defenders would be all over Crosby.
Personally, I bet that kid thought it was cool (I would have).
It’s like when JR tells the story when he was a little kid and Gordie Howe (I think it’s him not 100% sure) dumped a pile of snow on his head with a hockey stick.
EXACTLY! I remember that story.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
From what I understand
that’s part of his pregame routine. Not snow showering a kid, but the hard brake before the bench. And I agree with many of the rest: if I were that kid, I’d be stoked!
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Go Sharks!
I feel like crap today, a Sharks win would make me feel better.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Sharks LNC after game 4 was hilarious, particularly at the end when Drew states that his wife already makes remarks of an insulting nature about his relationship with Randy, and that she wouldn’t be happy to know that Drew was in Randy’s bedroom at that moment. I also died laughing when Drew remarked that he won’t go to Randy’s house because it’ll just make him even more jealous of Randy’s “lot in life”, to which Randy responds by saying he understands that.
..:Fear The Fin:..
shameless self promoter :P
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I love LNC its hilarious
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Go Sharks!
Really looking forward to tonight, but if we lose it’ll all be #nickcleggsfault
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Guess who can't watch the game?
I’ll be taking a tour of the Labor and Delivery department at Kaiser Redwood City. For three bloody hours!
Although the breathing exercises I’ll be learning would have helped with Game 3
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
reschedule
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
My wife is already a Hockey widow
and given her current state I doubt I would be able to sire another child if I blew this off.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
ha ha … but as a mother of two, I can tell you those labor and delivery things aren’t worth the time … it all goes out the window when the actual moment comes … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Tell me about it!
I even have to do homework for this class. I have to bring three things that would help calm her down in pre-labor.
My Suggestion of a Cricket bat and some bacon did not meet with approval.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
calm down?
She’s about to crap out a kid. I don’t see how one can “calm down” for that.
“ok honey, you’re about to give birth, but don’t worry, I brought you a snuggie.” what?!
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
Oooo, snuggie! Good call! Snuggies are very soothing items…
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 22, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They even gave me some sample things I can say to help her along
“Just let the baby out”
Who writes this shit!? If I said that I’s be coughing blood!
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Still probably better than “can you hurry up? The game starts in half an hour…”
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 22, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I might try this one:
Come on love! Put the biscuit in the basket!
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
ROFL
That would be awesome.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
AWESOME!!!!
totally!!! If my future hubby said that to me….I’d probably laugh so hard at that point I’d pop the child out.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Make the doctor dress up as a goalie.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Careful, someone might be inclined to screen him…probably don’t want that.
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 22, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
HOT!
Have Sharkie right there ready to put on that Sharks onsie…woot!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sharkie's naughty..
He gave a girlfriends of mine a lap dance at the last sharks game we went too. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near my future wife in labor!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Sharkie...
just probably horny like the rest of us. Everyone needs love ya know. Can’t blame him that he gets turn on by teal….//rolls eyes. Duh.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we talking about sharkie or someone else now?
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
oh do I have stories about Sharkie. All hearsay, of course, but I have them nonetheless. (thanks Afro!)
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
yea
I’ve heard stories about Sharkie too…LOL!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
LALALLAALAL
i’m not listening
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha no...
I wont say it…but Sharkie is such a hottie….gray is such a beautiful skin color and he sports the teal…plus he can drop from the roof of the tank…:P
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
Sharkie is a bad ass
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
please keep sharkie innocent in my mind, please. He’s my childhood idol I don’t want to cry from thinking he’s as dirty as barney.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Should hubby
also be wearing a jersey?? Teal out in L&D?? I think so!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be the most epic way to give birth to a kid, except Sharkie being innocent and NOT giving lap dances in the labor room.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
really...
chances are Sharkie will faint. So will the hubby in sexy teal….so uhm GO SHARKS! to the little future generations of obsessed Sharks fans…may we all go forward and produce!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
"No Lapdances in Delivery Rooms"
File under: Advice that should never, ever be warranted.
'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
yeah, those are words that will get body parts ripped off of you.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
the only thing that you can do is hold her hand … even if it feels like she’s about to rip it off, hold her hand … you won’t understand the pain and trying to calm her down will just get her pissy at you
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Ang, you totally speak the freaking truth! I went with my mom to those classes for 2 of her kids. It’s a load of bull. What your wife needs to know is to trust her body. She’ll know how to breath when the time comes.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
OOOH exciting!!! Well for baby...
not for not being able to watch the game….Lamaze would help us for all of the playoffs thank you very much not just game 3 :D
Aw congrats to you and wifey!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
When is she due?
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Funny story: I graduated college last year during game 7 of the finals. I was happy to graduate, but needless to say I was very bummed to miss the game.
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
babies...
they just can’t freaking wait!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
oh June is a good month (says very unbiased like) … here’s hoping the baby comes a little early and lands on the 6th (again very unbiased like) … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
October is a much better month to be born in. Not gonna lie.
June is ok, though! :-P
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 22, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
October rocks your socks off plus Libras are the bombdiggity.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I completely agree … especially if the year is 66 … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
negative… 84. But the one cool thing is a friend I made in high school ended up having the same bday and now has been my best friend since. June babies rock, especially those born on June 6th
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 22, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha … 84 is a good year … to graduate hs … :)
and yeah, I know several people with 6/6 bdays … I seek them out actually and even look for those born in 66 … you just cannot get any cooler than a 6666 bday … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I will refrain from stating my age at the time you graduated HS, but rest assured, it was under 5.
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
We even had a book written about our birth year!!
Aug 7th 1984 good stuff
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Have her be a day early, or deliver early in the day
You and I can smoke a cigar before I catch my flight to Sydney ;-)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
aww a little June bug
Congrats!
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Gemini
watch out!
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
what’s wrong with geminis!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
They’re not Capricorns. ;)
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
Nor are they
Libras :D
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
high five! :o)
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
on the Capricorn thing
jeez my fingers just can’t type quick enough lol.
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting. Maybe Torrey’s speed will help get Patty going. Hopefully.
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Anything that helps Patty get going is A OK with me!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Mitchell has had a hell of a time finishing this season. And with Marleau’s struggles to finish, I really wish they’d put someone with Thornton that can actually find the back of the net.
Maybe they need to have Marleau play center and set up Joe. He’s got a good enough shot.
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 22, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I left a suggestion in the comments
I think you’ll like it.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Nice
Now if we can get Metallica to do “Search and Destroy” live as the boys skate out of the shark head…
Yeaheah!
Why haven’t they done this before?
I think Evilducks and DP need to conspire to get Metallica to do that if / when we get to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
That would be EPIC!
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 22, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe they were signed to Elektra and not to Epic….
I kid.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Groan…
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 22, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Just when I thought it was safe to read the WTC comments…I’m reminded why I stopped…such negativity
(No love for Neil in WTC-land, either)
Yea those comments are awful. Poor DP.
by sharks in oc on Apr 22, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
A few thoughts on tonight!
First, I’m going to the game! (Well, of course you’re going to the game, Patrick. Fiscal responsibility gets thrown out the window in the playoffs!). Anyways, I’m hoping to see a glorious Sharks team ready to take control of this series. Sharks playoff games are always the shit. Hopefully the team rewards our devotion with gpalz (and no one boos them…classless).
Also, Marleau is going to score a goal. I can feel it. And I’m never wrong about anything, so that’s good. I think it’ll be on a sick pass from Thornton. They will then find where the national media is sitting, and, together, flip them the bird.
Pavelski will also score a goal. Why? BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT HE DOES! It’ll be a goal late in the 3rd period to seal it. And, finally, the Sharks will win a game by more than 1 goal, and we will not need OT. Bank on it.
Anyways, I can’t believe its only 11:20am. This day is going to crawl by. Today is a HUGE game for the boys in Teal. Here’s to hoping they show up ready to play!
GO 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 22, 2010 11:21 AM PDT reply actions
If people are booing the Sharks just do what i did at game 2. Turn around (i suppose that only works if there behind you which they were for me) and boo the crap out of them for booing their team. :]
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
And if people stand up halfway during a scoring chance
Dump beer on them – tell them it’s a gift from Mr. K.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Oh that’s mean! Don’t dump beer on people! It’s wasting a perfectly good beer!
People don’t tend to fuck with me. So if I tell them to sit down, they most likely will…
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 22, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I just curse the hell out of them
most of the time they’re just so shocked how such a small girl can have such a foul mouth that they just do what I tell them to. :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, Marleau is going to score a goal. I can feel it. And I’m never wrong about anything, so that’s good.
I hope your never wrong.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Hat Trick For Patty??
I’d throw my favorite sharks hat for that
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Whoa now…that prediction is on Ivano! I’m only calling for one Patty goal. :)
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 22, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
HEATER
one goal please!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm trying to throw positive thoughts out to him
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
I'll be at the game too!
right behind the avs bench with my stepbrother and his mom. I hate going with avs fans, but at least i can high-five some random dude thanks to a Marleau goal!!
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Angry Patty was a good sign
Cliche and grit arguments aside, Angry Patty is engaged Patty. He hunts the puck in that scenario. And given the chaos in front of the Avs net, if Patty finds the puck, he puts it in. Patty is going to score.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Ivano
You shouldnt be burning any articles in your back yard, its earth day
"Hopefully we won't have too many more of these losses. I like winning games." Joe Thornton
"WOW, he's totally hosed" Rob Blake
Unless its related to the Ducks
They don’t care about anything but themselves…
See the Fans in response to getting a #1 Star stick giveaway…
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
haha i remember that.
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 22, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m burning plastic today, in honor of Earth Day.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
and humans
mmmmmm burnt flesh…huh? what?
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
With the string of OT's
Hopefully the Sharks will kick ass from the drop of the puck and win big…Either Way:
GO SHARKS!!!
"We have to win eight. I'll be crushed if we don't win eight." CRN...Eat it BN, lol
Sick
Please win Sharks.
JOE PA IS SUPER CLUTCH LIKE DAN BOYLE’S EYEBROWS! WE IZ GONNA NOM ALL YOU ALL!
That is all.
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
Nom Nom Nom
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Last of NFL Draft day I wore my Gore #21 jersey and during the game 5 win that night. Should I do it again?
Of course!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Rangers fan here.
Although most of my Ranger compadres are pulling for the Coyotes now that we’re out of it, I’m pulling for the Sharks and have been watching this entire series (mostly the 2nd half of the games, as they are ‘joined in progress’ in VS).
Sharks need to do 2 things:
1. Look this ‘curse’ crap in the eye and tell it to f—k off.
2. Get more traffic in front of Anderson. He’s good, but he’s not THIS good. Too many shots in Game 4 from near the blue line with zero screens.
Good luck tonight, and kick much ass.
Too many shots in Game 4 from near the blue line with zero screens.
This has been the Sharks’ problem now for two straight round 1 series. Yes, they’re getting the puck to the net. But a good goaltender is going to stop everything you fire at him that he can see completely and you hit him in the chest with. More screens needed, definately.
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 22, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah we've been saying all year the sharks need to get in the goalies face...
Amazing how when they actually do it they score often… You’d think after all this time they’d realize that and keep it up
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
We did it in Game 2, which is why we scored 6 goals; but the Avs have done a good job since then of not letting any sharks near the goal crease. If you notice anytime the action starts getting close to anderson, like 3 Avs players will converge on the net and try and box everyone out.
Just need more Murray Wedge Busters…
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 22, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that term
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
SWEDISH BULLDOZER!
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 22, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Swedish Meatball
has always sbeen my nickname for him, because meatballs bounce dontcha know.
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
For evidence
just see little Joe’s game winner Tuesday night. Anderson didn’t see it until it was past him.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The camera barely saw it
was a bullet
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Conservation of awesomeness
Joe Pavelski is too awesome. His goals can not be seen. Only celebrated.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Is that the new scientific law?
He should get a nobel prize…
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
by SeanCrosby87 on Apr 22, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks bro!
welcome :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a new beginning...
I actually don’t want to think of this as a new beginning. I think the Sharks NEED all the stuff that’s happend so far in the series on their minds. They need that motivation of overcoming bad breaks, as well as the fact that they have basically DOMINATED play since part way into period 3 of game 1. That was like a turning point for this team almost. They stopped getting cute, started going to the body, started throwing pucks on net at almost any opportunity and have just imposed their will more than anything. Like my Step Dad was saying last night when we were discussing it, The Avs in game 4 really were starting to look worn down physically. Now is the time to take all those moments so far for fuel and take it to the jugular.
SEE YOU TONIGHT IN SECTION 222 FTF FOLKS!
I’ll be wearing my brand new free shirt!
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
Final comment from distant Ranger-land and then I'll let you Sharks fans prepare for victory.
If you look at what Boston has done to Buffalo, this could be a signpost for the Sharks.
Buffalo has similarities to Colorado – fast, great skating ability, stingy D and excellent goalie. And I think Boston has gotten up 3-1 by just hammering them constantly. And you guys are better than Boston.
Conclusion: smack them around early and often, throw them off their game, make them hate life on the ice. Enjoy.
thanks!!!
hope you drop by more often :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Woot!
Also, treat Jody Shelley well for us – I’d ask the same of Patrick Rissmiller, but that would make me pretty demanding.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Shelley rocks and I’m pretty sure we’ll re-sign him – not just for his toughness and hustle but he’s a great guy in the locker room, positive attitude, professional. Super guy off the ice as well as far as charity work.
I'm going to miss moose lips
He seems to be blossoming with you guys.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a shame he's a lousy mechanic...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IS03IG8oQw
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
rofl
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Sigh...
I really really miss Shelley.
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 22, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I do too. :C
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
Shelley is awesome
Such a top notch-guy.
by check.check. on Apr 22, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
And he rocks at Jingle Bells
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Anderson, what a perv...
We should hire some Ice Girls right now to go down and distract Anderson. Apparently it worked in Game 4. Another great argument for Ice Girls. If the link doesn’t work, check out Puck Daddy.
Attractive fans could just flash him…
Might work.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I'll give him the braveheart flash...
Although that might fire them Avs up a bit too much…
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
When the link finally worked it was funny
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Something about the commas in the URLs over at Yahoo
freaks out the SBN hyperlink thing.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 22, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
PUT THEM IN THE RAFTERS!
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/155220/51196_avalanche_sharks_hockey.jpg
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
Much better...
Line the rafters with South Bay Beauties!!
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
Contradiction
South Bay is a sausage fest. Not much quality coming from the South Bay (with the exception of my dear, beautiful gf).
I am not a sausage!
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
Nor am I...
I’m hella cute.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
uuuum
Sausage fest as in guy parts….?
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I got the joke
I just chose to take it in a new direction
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
DAMN
Once again Skittles is slow on the joke. I’m getting downright goddess-like when it comes to this.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
word, sistah!
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
True
in the entire United States of Maerica, San Jose has the most disproportionate male to female ratio. CAUSE THE CITY IS NOTHING BUT FUKING NERDS AMIRITE MARK EDWARD VLASIK?
"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
Disclaimer
Said statistic is actually true.
"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
Mr. Anderson loves himself some on ice eye candy…
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 22, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He gives off a bit of “the gimp” vibe when he has his mask on. And when the mask is off, it’s more likely that he’s asking them to “put the lotion on it’s skin”
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 22, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
eep!
Gatorade maybe….
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, after Game 1. Where have you been? :-P
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 22, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s iceland though…
"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
More like all of Europe! Damn. Well, let’s just be glad it decided to erupt when it did! When it come to those volcanoes, a few months/years difference in eruption is equivalent to a few minutes for us! Imagine if this eruption happened while Sharks fans were trying to get to Stockholm! It was inevitable, so let’s all be happy it happened when it did!
"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
choppy cuz they don’t want these links occuring … /cough
'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 was just about to comment about that comic.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That is the same excuse
someone convicted for possession of child pornography made in the last year. “My cat walked on the keyboard and took me to the site!” Well then, how did 4 gbs get onto your hard drive? FUCKIN OWNED
"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
Just a tidbit for you guys
My favorite band in the history of modern music, Rammstein (Johannes Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, and Vivaldi would kick every single bands’ asses in this time in age while making those wigs IN STYLE AGAIN, whilst they burn every synthesizer and send it to the land it belongs) is releasing the video for their single" Haifisch", which is German for Shark, tomorrow. We have talked of mojo in the past, I feel the awesomeness of said video will be proportional to our playoff result. If it is an awesome video, we will advance. If not, Mr. Anderson will channel all the negative energy from Germany and record 2 consecutive shutouts. Also, if you hate Rammstein and don’t want to see their gifs here, you better leave now, because if the mojo is established, I’ll be spamming those more than Ghostoflinkgaetz in the middle of a Tijuana bender.
"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
And by spam
I mean one every thread, of course.
"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
So, as of 5 minutes ago, I'm going to the game.
I somehow found reasonably priced tickets on Craigslist and wasn’t bilked. Woohoo!
204, row 13. Anyone want to meet up? Send me your contact info if so. Should be there in time for warm-ups.
E-mail: cameronmyoung@gmail.com
..:Fear The Fin:..
This is what I would like to see from the Sharks tonight
PLAY THIS GAME
ATTACK ATTACK!!
"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 22, 2010 3:55 PM PDT reply actions
Hat Trick for Patty...
I see it..
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Also, I think every Sharks fan needs to take this approach to this game.
Every game since game 6 of 08, I felt as though a portion of my soul was torn out of my body, and last year finished the job. I seem to be able to watch these playoff games with only a slight increase in heart rate, and a deadly calm self-imposed on my psyche. I want the passion to come back, when I didn’t sleep for 56 hours after game 6, but first, this team must show me they aren’t going to break my heart. Pkll this out guys, and let the Haifisch mojo carry you to the Cup!
"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
I need a few things Clarified...
http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/481415
and
http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/459246
Two raging debates between me and a friend.
Should entertain everyone while we await puck drop tonight.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
uhmmm
I did them..hahahaha slightly weirded out..and it take a lot to weird me out. The second one..was a doozy…took me a whole few minutes to pick.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't say much
cause the 2nd one is a real rager, and we go back and forth all the time.
I dont want to influence votes too much.
but…
fuck that guy on a horse.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
LOL
I’m going to assume i voted your way in both questions then hahaha! I hope you can understand why the second question was really hard for me to answer. :) hope i did ya proud
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
it's JETE hard
when you think about it it’s a baffler. The first one can be tricky too.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
I don’t understand the hard decision? I can make myself a grilled cheese…
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 22, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
think
best grilled chee you’ve ever had.
For some it’s an easy vote, but Grilled Chee is in the lead.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
The best grilled cheese I've ever had
was one I made myself, and I can make it for myself again, anytime I want.
It's nothing but crumpled porno and Ayn Rand.
yeeeeah
i voted grilled cheese. I’m also a female.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'M A GIRL!
think about the question and who’s answering…either way I’ll have to work to get what I want right?
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
for the ladies
the BJ option is … why is there no convenient 2 letter abbreviation … but yeah it’s that action for ladies.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
uh wait
are you saying your abbreviation for that motion is considered for both sexes because if it is then….yea I voted right…if its not…I still voted right? I’m so confused. But i guess we’ll leave it at…if you don’t give you don’t get…so might as well be a nice giving person…We’ll share the grilled cheese duties.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
But yeah,
It works if you work it… so work it your’e worth it!
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
was that....
…an awkward moment? I can’t tell…
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I voted for Gator….screw the polo guy.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I voted for gator
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot to add this to my last post
"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
How bout dem Flyers?
already out to a lead without Carter or Gagne…
poor NJ really has their backs against the jelly wall.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
Good!!
Brodeaur’s a fake
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
Off to the Game
Have a great night everyone! Go Sharks!
"It's a very cozy sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Hold onto your seats because we're coming" - Ryan Clowe
"We cannot not work hard... we coasted in on the playoffs last year if we coast in then we're going to coast our way right out." - Dan Boyle
have fun!
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 22, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
HAVE FUN!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
This is updated, for mojo and love of a man.
heyo!
"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 22, 2010 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
and his chin is smoking because he is too damn clutch.
"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 22, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
much better!! Look at how good his head fits on here!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
"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 22, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
sonofa!!!!!!
I just rec’d your photoshopping abilities! MAH!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
keepin em on their toes and in their clothes.
"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 22, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
Where’s his sweet shirt for the Orange-Out?!
'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
the tank will have enough orange for all of us. this PS didnt need it...
"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 22, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Well played, sir.
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 22, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
it's 2:30am... screw you guys and your daytime. I'm going to bed, and when I wake up this series better be tilted our way.
for avs fans hopefully. :)
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
Where do you live?
Europe, by the 9 hour time difference, I take it.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I think hes from Sweden
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Växjö, Sverige
I decided sleep is for the weak, and I wanted to watch the game. so … all nighter it is.
I apologize if my posts get weirder and weirder as we head into 4am now.
tack så mycket ;)
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
its OK
we all could use a good laugh plus weird is endearing
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
first
game I can’t watch and it makes me sad :(
by sPaNiArD440 on Apr 22, 2010 5:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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
Damn
Cerise would be thrilled!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like to offer up this prayer...
Our Sharks
Who art at the Tank
Give us this day our most deserv’d win
and kicketh the asses of the Yetis
And to our fans
who are also at the Tank
hallowed be thy orange shirts
raise thy voices loud
raise thy voices proud
and to the Teal for which we cheer
may the hockey gods smile upon them.
Amen.
“No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop us now!”
GO SHARKS!!!
"Some Kings are gonna look like 3 week old bananas after tonite" - Razor
"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 22, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
AMEN!!!!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 22, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably playing on the 3rd line with Couture and Malhotra
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Check this out if you wanna know what European (Swedish)
Hockey is like…
Those are road games too… gotta love it.
röd och gul och blå … vay L Ho!
red and gold and blue V L H.
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
link fail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANVlmG4yrGY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTuQlX2IKBI&feature=related
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
If I could ban you
I would. Just…the next thing you know, a fucking corn field is going to infiltrate our gamethread.
"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
I believed in corn
Until Tuuka Rask had to be Ryan Miller to deny MIKE FUCKING GRIER. Those that remembered my original avatar would understand why I would be upset, also DREWS CLUES 1ST PERIOD WUT
"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
First two-goal margin in the series so far...
Do NOT doubt the Palin mojo. You can’t beat it – you can only hope to contain it.
Those who walk on eggshells rarely leave footprints.
by SierraSpartan on Apr 22, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Video I recorded
hometown team.
epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40wQFQpHpZQ
Kom Igen Sharkies!
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
Anyone watching the Pens/Sens game?
These Vs. announcers are terribly pro-Pens, not even attempting to hide it. Mind, this is the Vs. broadcast, not the Pens feed. Bad form, Vs., bad form.
Thank you CBC
For a video feed of the game while the Sens prolong the inevitable.
Who’s gonna finish this off? I am going Boyle. - FML! No more OT Predictions from me!
The Pens-Sens game is still going on?
What is it, 3 OT?
by sanjosesharksfan on Apr 22, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
the wrinkles in Drew's head
in HD, they are so enchanting….
"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
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