Niemi steals game one in San Jose, Blackhawks win 2-1
by Matthew_Taylor on May 16, 2010 3:33 PM PDT
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PrintAntti Niemi had one of the best games of his career, and prevented San Jose from capturing the first game of the Western Conference finals at home.
The Sharks retreated back to the style of play seen in the first few games against the Colorado Avalanche, having issues with the opposition's speed and giving up on the relentless forecheck that equaled a series win against the Detroit Red Wings. However, San Jose was able to pepper Antti Niemi with shots, putting 45 pucks at the Chicago netminder. Where many thought that Niemi would have trouble with the skill of the San Jose forwards, he played admirably and made some sparkling saves throughout the game. Surprisingly, it was the defense in front of Niemi that was porous, as many of the shots allowed were from good scoring areas. They were, though, able to clear second opportunities from the crease. The play of Niemi, and the lack of second opportunities, spelled disaster in game one for the Sharks.
On the other side of the ice, Evgeni Nabokov played a good game himself, but allowed a goal to Patrick Sharp in the second period on a tipped shot from the point that he would probably like to have back. The goal scored by Dustin Byfuglien was not Nabokov's fault, but instead the result of broken coverage off a face off. The Sharks defense had some issues with the speed of Chicago (like they did against Colorado), but more with Chicago's proficiency on the cycle. The Blackhawks showed why they're so dangerous on offense, but credit to the forwards for assisting in the defensive responsibilities.
On the positive side, the Sharks did play well against one of the best defensive units in the game; the 45 shots taken is an impressive total, as it's the most allowed by the Blackhawks in these playoffs by 10. Yes, the Sharks gave up a good amount of shots as well, but Nabokov didn't have to make as many difficult saves as Niemi, and most of those shots were during yet another second period where the Sharks fell victim to a lull. The Sharks dominated play in the first and for much of the third; you have to believe that they will be able to solve Niemi going forward in the series.
Another plus: the Sharks were able to continue drawing penalties. San Jose grabbed five man advantage opportunities during the game and didn't take a single penalty in 60 minutes. As the trend continues, you have to think that San Jose's advantage in this department is more a factor of their play and discipline than anything else. The 20% success rate is troubling, but the special teams unit looked good and dealt with the speed of Chicago's killers throughout the game. It would have been nice if Bolland served the penalty he took against Setoguchi, but that's nitpicking. The Sharks have to capitalize.
There's not much more to be said about the game, it was a solid match by both teams and Sharks fans can take many positives out of the game, even though they ultimately lost. The Sharks can build upon the effort put forth in game one, but have some adjustments to make. First, they have to step up the physical game against Chicago, punishing their smallish defense in the same fashion that they did against Detroit. Second, they have to be more aware defensively in all situations, as Chicago showed they can score from any part of the zone. Third, they need to capitalize.
Even with the loss, the Sharks should have a good amount of confidence from this game. They'll come out a bit more desperate and hopefully that translates into a few more pucks getting behind Niemi.
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Agreed. Not worried about all the Sharks after this loss
They did a lot of positives and things from the Red wings series carried on.
I’d like to see the team commit fewer turnovers, especially because the Hawks are so good at transitioning from defense to offense. Get a few more bodies in front of Niemi and out muscle the smaller Hawks defensemen and we should see more goals.
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We committed so many turnovers in our own zone I wanted to rip my own head off and feed it to a Zombie Don Cherry.
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by workthecycle on May 17, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Hawks fan here
I thought that was a great game and had multiple heart attacks. The only thing I disagree with is I thought the hawks played better into the third until they got the lead. After that it was nuts. If every game is like this, I see 7.
by Speed3 on May 16, 2010 3:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Damn you Auntie Miami!
Damn you!
I figure this series will be my cardio for the week. Cheers to a fun series.
by Chomp On This on May 17, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Niemi was crazy good tonight
But, given his consistency issues and the team consistency issues, I don’t think he turns into Patrick Roy for a whole series. Sharks win Game 2, then pick up 2 more in Chicago. If we’d buried one of our numerous goal-line chances in the first and second, this is a different game. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll be taking plenty of shit at work tomorrow. Good thing my coworkers aren’t usually pricks.
Niemi was good, but I felt like luck was really on his side for a lot of potential goals. I’m not giving him as much credit as everyone else is.
That's the spirit!
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by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The only thing I can say about this game...
FAST! Both ends of the ice. Fast. That is the best way to put it. Sharks handled it well though, and I am not overly worried about this loss. As the article states, they should be able to find an answer for Niemi in the next few games. This is still a 7 game series, which the Sharks will win!!!! GO Sharks!
Okay, Sharks. View some videos of some teams that have solved Niemi. And use some of the same techniques.
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View some videos of some teams that have solved Niemi.
One of the commentators at Fifth Feather did a study on Niemi. He found that when the opposing team had 35 or more shots at Niemi, Niemi had a “one something” goals against average and a save percentage in the .940/.950 range.
He also found that Niemi was much much worse when he had 25 or fewer shots against.
So the book on Niemi is to give the Hawks the puck more and have the Sharks shoot less. :)
LOL
And there’s your answer.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry that you lost, guys.
Nothing like getting Halak’ed (except by Niemi, instead).
Good luck for the rest of this series and come back.
(Or am I basically a jinx to hockey teams I root for?)
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We got Anderson'd
in the first round, so it’s not unprecedented. What I saw was a lot of close ones on second chance opportunities that either Niemi was able to stop or the closest Shark just wasn’t able to capitalize. I expect the Sharks to deposit a few more of those in the upcoming games.
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They can do it!!
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Goalies never seem to fail against us early in a series. It’s practically a rule.
by In Bust we Trust on May 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Tough loss
But, it turns out, those will happen against good teams. Looking forward to game 2.
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The Sharks started off the playoff season getting Halaked by Anderson of the Avs. But they prevailed in the end.
And so many people had written them off for that series, especially when they started off behind.
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i've seen some variation of this comment:
“many people had written them off for that series,…”, more than a few times now. Who exactly wrote them off? The slow start certainly kept with previous year patterns, but did anyone really think S.J. would lose to perhaps the worst performing team going into the playoffs?
Not too worried
There’s a reason why there can be up to 7 games.
We just need to do what we did against Craig Anderson. Block the Goalie’s vision.
We need to find a way to slow down the Blackhawks. Damn, they’re fast.
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That’s what I was saying just above here.
Guys, time to drive to the net.
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Yeah, I noticed that right after I posted my comment
Lol!
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Another couple good positives. One, The Sharks actually were the more dangerous team in transition getting far better scoring chances. Two, Although the Hawks dominated play for good chunks of the 2nd and 3rd, the Sharks did a good job of keeping them mostly to the outside.
Hawks fan
I feel like every game will go this way. A bad bounce here or there and this game could have switched. All I know is it should be a great series. This was flat out fun to watch. Back and forth and we just happened to have one more of our chances go in
by Speed3 on May 16, 2010 5:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You captured my brain, TCY. Can’t really be upset.
I thought we looked faster, stronger, hungrier, and tougher. I saw everything I wanted to see — save the outcome. This is the type of adversity the Sharks have had to overcome this postseason, and I think they’ve got the resolve to do it.
I saw a lot of things to like, and I’m not yet worried.
Even with the loss, the Sharks should have a good amount of confidence from this game. They’ll come out a bit more desperate and hopefully that translates into a few more pucks getting behind Niemi.
There’s really nothing more to say here. TCY nailed it.
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The Sharks suffered from Capsitis today. (Capsitis is the disease where the power play becomes totally anemic without warning.)
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The building was quiet for almost the whole game besides the beginning and the end. Hopefully this was just because of the early start time.
Sharks fans are a nervous bunch…
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
bipolar bunch :)
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"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I sat in Section 206, and after the Hawks tied it, the people behind me gradually started losing their minds. I mean, they were shouting “shoot” while the puck was tied up at the boards, for crying out loud. Old timers were cursing like sailors, teenagers were unappreciative of the money their parents spent on them – it was just generally depressing to witness.
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sometimes I think San Jose doesn’t deserve the Sharks … the fans here truly sucks
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
That can't be said for all of th fans.
I think a select few are ridiculous, but a good majority know the game and appreciate the team.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This can be said for fans of all teams as well. There will always be the ones who understand and love the game hidden between the crazies. The crazies get noticed because they’re very vocal.
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, at least there’s fans outside of San Jose that travel to root for the team and don’t yell “shoot” every 10 seconds :)
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by ZombieSkittles on May 17, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
the whole game was SHOOOOOOOOTTTTTT
I do think they understand the fundamentals for the game, seeing as how they made it onto the ice at the NHL level, but, sure, you giving those helpful tips.
What’s that? Oh, yeah sorry, having my tongue firmly planted in my cheek does make it hard to understand me. ;)
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I sit in section 206 as well lol. Some people were being ridiculous.
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in row 4, and without turning around it sounded like there was a pair of ridiculous people in each of the 3 rows directly behind me. One lady was the anti-Campbell-booing police, making sure to let everyone know, “We didn’t want him anyway, why boo him?” Which is revisionist history at best.
The only other thing that was intolerable for me today was the realization that I could have spent far less money on my ticket than I did – scalpers were offering $100 tickets to Section 101. I nearly cried outright, since I spent $180 on my upper seat (which was face value + fees).
I’m quite calm regarding the game result, surprisingly – but as others have pointed out, Game 2 is a must-win. I’ll be far less serene if we drop that one, especially considering the parallels to the 2004 WCF.
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Some fans seem like they’re trying out for a coaching position. I know some ladies in my row were getting absolutely ticked off when the puck got ANYWHERE near Nabokov, I think right when the puck crossed our zone they started yelling “WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET IT OUT!!” They were also getting pissed off when the Sharks were dumping the puck in the Hawks zone for a line change and I can’t help but laugh at it.
We need to definitely win Game 2 though, agreed. And
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
And $100 for Section 101? Wow, that’s crazy.*
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Whenever Nabby had the puck and Nabby usually would make smart plays, the lady near me was screaming for him to get back in his goal.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I have been seated near that woman two different times and directly behind her another. She was awfully loud. I actually kind of wondered if Nabby could hear her and if he was rolling his eyes as much as I was.
pretty sure nabby only speaks russian during games...
He turns on his “RUSSIAN MODE” as to tune out retarded fans.
Its one of those soviet mind tricks…
Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 17, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Nabby speaks 5 languages
I certainly hope for his sanity that he can tune out the crowds – I know I’d throw out Kazak swear words if I knew them (and were an opposing fan)!
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I’m so going to confuse the hell out of one of my friends who specifically roots against the Sharks to spite me and the other big Sharks fan in our group (the dirty troll). He’s going to say some trash about the team and I’m just going to respond “RUSSIAN MODE” and ignore him. The look of bewilderment should be excellent.
Yeah I know what you're talking about
during the Detroit series a friend from out of town came to visit and watched the game with me. He’s been following the Sharks somewhat this season because his current girlfriend is a big fan.
Well anyway, he always seemed to be flipping out at the wrong times and it just made watching the game weird.
My girlfriend watched the game with me...
usually she’s only half paying attention, and gets excited when there’s a goal or near the end of the game or something. Well this game really caught her attention she kept saying she couldn’t believe how fast everything was and was super into it but sometimes she would get frustrated at the wrong times and i found it a little funny.
The best was when a long routine shot came from the point with no screen in front for an easy Niemi glove save, and my gf just blurts out “MOTHERF*#&ER!!!” I was like “whoa what’s wrong” but she was pissed at all the saves he was making and i guess that one just put her over the edge.
My point, PNK, is that I empathize.
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by workthecycle on May 17, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
scalpers were offering $100 tickets to Section 101.
Where were these people? Maybe I’ll be on the lookout on W. Santa Clara on Tues… I just hope they weren’t fake…
"If you're going to start talking about Joe Thornton then watch the freaking games because the guy has been an absolute dominant player in this series." - Drew Remenda
- Joe Thornton, 2nd Round: 3G, 5A
It was one guy with season tickets
I saw him at 11:27am, between Guadalupe Park and the arena. He simply couldn’t unload them. If I had cash on me, I would have bought one and called my brother – he could have paid me $100 for my 206 seat, and I’d have taken the 101 seat.
Late last night on Craigslist there were also $100 tickets, but for uppers. Some good uppers, occasionally. People get dramatic when there’s a deadline and a flooded market.
Don’t expect that for a Game 5, however – Game 2 is probably a go, though.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
So the dude next to me
his head nearly exploded on the second Hawks goal. He ripped his hat off his head, slammed it on his knee and started repeating “F*ck” while slamming his hat down with each eff bomb. Then he threw himself back into his chair, made what I think was a growling noise and said “Here we go again!”
I was extraordinarily tempted to give him a verbal beat down but he was a large gentleman, and obviously quite incensed. I decided that I might be risking a punch to the face and I’m not going to win that battle. He proceeded to sulk for the rest of the game. It was a little crazy.
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wow! … all this from a game 1 … good thing it wasn’t deeper into the series … :)
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yeah I know!
I mean the loss sucks but, dude, it was game 1. Not worth the heart attack!
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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I’m pretty bummed about it myself, but keeping telling myself “game 1 game 1 game 1” … just to keep it all in perspective … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
to watch this guy you’d have sworn it was game 7.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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wow, maybe he put some money on this game.
(or really probably just has a serious anger-management problem)
by JenLovesHockey on May 16, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to go with the latter. It really was rather frightening to watch.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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sheez, scary. I’d hate to sit next to someone like that…!
I once saw a guy punch through a door after he lost a chess game. I was like, “dude, you don’t get to be an angry nerd.” sheezz!
by JenLovesHockey on May 16, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
dude
that’s nuts
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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don't remember
just that it was a Sharks jersey
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
oh?
Yeah, I really don’t remember what jersey. He was perfectly cool at game 5 though and was alright until the second goal today.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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I think he may have been more angry about the $$ he spent..
that’d be my luck too..shelling out a lot of money and they lose…:(
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by mssjsclowie29 on May 16, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd only be mad
If they got shelled. If they played a good game then I’d be content on money well spent, though I’d still be depressed afterward. That has nothing to do with loss of money though.
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agreed
if they got lambasted….I’d probably cry…
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by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I just commented above and noticed this – so it wasn’t just my section that started losing it :-(
We’re such a fickle lot.
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Re: all the "SHOOOOOOOOT" spazzers
Sometimes it feels like people watching it on TV are more sensible/knowledgeable than the ones at the games. Maybe since the people who go out of their way to watch it in a bar/restaurant in a sense are more dedicated than others who may go to be at the event/spectacle.
Over generalization of course, but you’d figure some people would get it… freaking annoys EVERYONE around them.
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It took everything in my power not to turn around and tell them all to shut up. The usher nearby was rather militant to begin with (he actually came around telling individuals to lean back), so I didn’t want to risk getting myself kicked out… I tend to swear when I’m frustrated, which is always grounds for ejection, so I decided just to bite my tongue.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Lean back, damnit!
(he [the usher] actually came around telling individuals to lean back)
Wow. Any chance we can get this guy transferred to section 205?
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okay don’t see a thread for it … but anyone else watch the Flyers / Canadiens game? … I think the Flyers have found the answer … :)
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hehe, I was just about to note: Flyer up 4-0!
by JenLovesHockey on May 16, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
not surprised by Halak – he’s either incredible (like 3 of 4 games) or he lets in 4 goals in 10 shots or something like that.
he’s either a wall or completely in shambles. weird.
by JenLovesHockey on May 16, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Price is now in
4 in the net, Carey price you get!
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
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by CTGray on May 16, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ha ha!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
yep! funny how that’s happened like 2 or 3 times in these playoffs until today?
and then on all the other days, Halak’s amazing.
by JenLovesHockey on May 16, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Caps & Pens fans are shitting themselves right now … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Same thing happened against Pittsburgh in game one. I still think Philly wins the series, but Halak will be back and play well.
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yeah … still funny to see tho :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Much better than what they usually do
Ride Crosby’s.
But come on, he deserved credit for the win. He’s been pretty average so far in the playoffs. He’s stolen whole periods, but never a single game. This was his best game of the playoffs and considering that he’s a rookie playing in his first playoffs, he did a hell of a job against the best offense he’s seen in the second season.
agreed
id rather hear niemi over crosby any day, even when he is stealing games from us. havent seen the whole game yet, but in the highlights he looked great. i give him credit for today, but i believe that we can find a way through this rookie.
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by Pavelskinator on May 16, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate NBC. They were ripping on the Sharks and they didn’t give them credit for anything
by pooponastick on May 16, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried starting a Mike Milbury sucks chant, but it just confused people, so I stopped.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
The one thing our fanbases can mutually agree on
is that we were all rooting for Roenick to knock him the **** out during the Olympics.
BWHAHAHA!!!
Yeah i had my fingers crossed to see that guy get rolled by JR. At least Jr was capable of verbally bitch slapping the dude. Make Milbury look like he didn’t know what the hell happened in the game of hockey.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on May 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely
Also on the subject of J.R. – unless the Habs perform their greatest miracle yet, one of his former teams wins the Cup this year.
What a year, immediately post-retirement.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Just like with the Wings
They’re going to cater to the viewing majority, plus they were using the Hawks color analyst, plus overall they’re more familiar with Chicago.
If I have my info correct (thanks puckguy), since the NHL entered an agreement with NBC 5 years ago, the Sharks have been shown..just twice?
May 5, 2007, semifinals Game 5 at Detroit – a frustrating loss that saw the ice tilt heavily in favor of Detroit after their first goal and once the final horn sounded the broadcast quickly cut to the Kentucky Derby pre-race shenanigans and brouhaha. And the last Sharks home game featured on NBC was April 1, 2007 vs LA, and it was JIP because golf went to a playoff hole. Yeah. : /
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that even a home game?
I remember them playing in LA on the road on NBC, but never at home.
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 17, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got back from San Jose. Man, did we have our chances- we just didn’t get one by them. You can’t help but think that giving any team a series lead in the Conference finals is not a good idea, but I feel alright after this game. Disappointed, yes. Especially since this game was more than winnable. Also, 12 PM starts suck. The Tank was loud at times, but also eerily quiet at others. Go Sharks! Big big game on Tuesday! We need this boys, time to ratchet it up- it’s the WCF!
Didn’t get to catch the game (blasted noon start time), but was able to get score updates periodically. Sounds like they just need to keep bringing the effort, and they’ll start hitting the twine. I’ll catch the highlights when I’m home.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on May 16, 2010 6:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I see Plank erased that one Hawks Fanpost.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
didn’t see it … watching the other game and making lasagna
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Mmm
Lasagna
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
yep … almost done … can smell it cooking … need to get the garlic bread in soon … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
damn … Flyers up 6 on the Habs … ouch!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Thanks for the great write-up, TCY
Every point was spot on, and the tone you presented was one I can immediately identify with, i.e. there were many positives to be taken from this game, and all is not lost.
Go Sharks.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
So......
WE’RE not ALL GONNA DIE?!?!?
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 May 16, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
faith dude … faith … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I have faith. I’m going on Tuesday. The Sharks win when my roomie and I show up!
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 May 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
then why the hell aren’t you at every damn game dude??
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Cash money. I go literally as often as I can afford to.
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 May 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
if I believed such things were true, I would be buying your tickets for the good luck … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Haha, word.
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 May 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yousa thinking yousa people ganna die?
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
by Mr. K. on May 16, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
can I negatively rec this?
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 can all flag 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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Shhhh
I already have 8 flags.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
by Mr. K. on May 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ha ha!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Rec'd?
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on May 17, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
As long as Facebook doesn’t have a “dislike” option… no.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Facebook SHOULD have a dislike option!
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 May 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
oh companies wouldn’t like that … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I’ll dislike your option!
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
/runs and hides from scary Couch Tart.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
gggrrrr. arrrggg.
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
/flees
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 May 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
rawr
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
well, eventually...
oh, wait, you mean after today’s game? Yeah. No.
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
Oh, good, I was worried!
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 May 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, all these comments made me feel better.
I watched it with a bunch of friends/random people and the general feeling was being let down by disappointing 2nd and 3rd period after a dominant 1st. The missed chances were extremely frustrating, but a good sign, as long as some of them start going in in the future.
But given that the Sharks have shown they come back amazingly after losses in these playoffs, and they were already playing well in this one, I can only look to game 2 with optimism.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
^This
(and yes, I hate it when people say “This”)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
yeah i’m in that same boat. i came home and was just like ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!#!#!@ because there were sooo many missed opportunities . and i was surrounded by d’bags at the game.. this guy behind me kept yelling “f you campbell” and “f you soupy” and just f bomb after f bomb.. the guys in front of me missed the first and last 5 min of every period to get beer. so they kept showing up and standing in front of me during the period.. on top of everything else. i came home and wanted to hit something.
but then i read this and tcy put stuff into perspective for me and now i feel better. so thx tcy :D
So supposedly the refs told the Hawks Bolland was going to the box...
But the Hawks sent Versteeg. I am definitely not blaming the refs for this game at all (we did have a distinct power play advantage), but how does that happen? If this is indeed the case, that’s some pretty good exploitation by Quenneville.
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
people are making a bigger deal out of that than needs to be. I don’t think it would have made a difference really.
I don't think it made a huge difference either.
Like I said, I am not blaming the loss on this call. The Sharks had plenty of other chances to score and they didn’t do it. It is, however, pretty indicative of the overall officiating quality this postseason.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
People make mistakes.
Although….
this WOULD be a good time to put on the tin foil hat and shout KONSPIRACY!!!!! (spelled with a K on purpose)
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
This is the perfect time to do so.
THE NHL HATES US OMG!!!!11
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair
The boxscore lists the penalty going to Versteeg. So either there was some revisionist history going on by the scorekeepers, or the refs made the wrong call in the first place. Can’t really blame the Hawks for it.
The scorer probably saw Versteeg go to the box and assumed it was on him.
Again, I don’t think it is a big deal, I just think it kind of symbolizes the officiating this postseason.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 16, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at Bay to Breakers all day
So I missed the game. :[
On a cool note though, I saw a low of people rocking Sharks jerseys all throughout the race. Good to know there are a lot of supporters everywhere.
the Hawks played much more physical than I had expected…
by TimLaser and MattyC on May 16, 2010 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
I mentioned on here a few days ago that you would be surprised that the Hawks can play physical
I think it was mostly written off and probably understandably so. You guys are a bigger team and this is one of your strengths. Many commenters here were stating to slow it down and play physical. IMO, the Hawks were the more physical team last night (I was just hoping the Hawks could match SJ’s physicality) and SJ instead played at a very upbeat tempo. It was the most exciting full game that I’ve watched in a long time, especially for a 2-1 game that could have easily been 6-5.
So my question is this, seeing that game 1 could have gone either way, but went very much contrary to what many of you speculated, what do the Sharks do differently going forward, if anything? Niemi was awesome, but I don’t realistically think you can expect to get that many SOG in the future. Sharks had a 5-0 PP advantage and I don’t see that repeating itself either (Also, I thought the ref’ing was very good. They let them play, but the play was also clean from two highly skilled teams). Can the Sharks keep up this pace rolling essentially 7 forwards? Our 4th line, despite limited minutes made a big impact, especially Eager (which was very unexpected).
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
probably more of the same.
the sharks are similar to detroit, but not identical.
san jose has proven to be very opportunistic, scoring goals when the defense shows a gap, playing a trap and then counterattacking, hemming the offense to the perimeter, etc.
the first period was pretty much how i would expect the sharks to continue to play, making the hawks defense turn and chase, and cycling the puck down low. i thought our defense did a stellar job of containing the hawks breakout (until the 1st hawks goal).
The sharks game hinges on their commitment to moving their feet, pressing the other team into making mistakes, and working the puck down low. i thought the effort was lacking in the 2nd period, and the hawks really took advantage.
"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 May 17, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
It's interesting you say the Sharks are similar to Detroit
because that is basically who the Hawks are also modeled after.
I just wonder if playing at that tempo will hurt the Sharks later in games. My feeling is the Hawks need to weather the storm in the 1st and capitalize later in the game, which is what they seemed to be able to do. I think most would agree that an uptempo game favors the Hawks and the discrepancy in turnovers may be an indication of this.
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Not much to worry about...
The Sharks just need a little time to put some bruises on the Hawks. Your team wears on people. They are so much bigger and stronger then everyone else, you just need time. Hard to be fast/quick when only one leg works….
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Avs fan in Sharks country: Please don't hit me....
Jimmy Howard is the new bacon. He makes everything better.
Playing to injure someone...
is not cool. If that’s the only way you can win, you don’t deserve to be in the game, let a long a fan of the game. I’m sure my fellow Hawks fans, and these kind Sharks fans would agree.
I know this guy is an Avs fav but that’s bottom of the barrel attitude right there.
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on May 17, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't really take it that way
That’s basically the reason you make sure to finish your checks in the playoffs.
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand finishing checks.
I think I may have just misread it the first time through. I’ve been in a hurry to get through the thread before I had to leave the office. haha
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on May 17, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The Sharks play best when they play big. They wore my Avs down with their big bodies and powerful hits. Fast and talented teams like the Avs and Hawks come out flying, but after 3 games of Rob Blake hits, it turns into more of a speedy jog. I have never wanted my team to go out and hurt someone on purpose (cept Bertuzzi), never. I’m sorry if that “bottom of the barrel attitude” offends you. Maybe the Hawks could join the National Flag Hockey League. Haha.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Avs fan in Sharks country: Please don't hit me....
Jimmy Howard is the new bacon. He makes everything better.
It’s not playing to injure somebody, it’s playing to a teams strengths. If you have a bigger team you need to lay checks on people constantly and slow down the smaller players or they will be the ones tiring you out by the end of the series. Hockey is a contact sport.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
We all knew this was going to be a hard series....
and I’m positive most of us called this game in the Sharks favor in 6 or 7 so we will lose a few. Losing the first game stinks but it seemed we were in it and not getting out-played. I didn’t get to catch the game as I was on the airplane but as far as I could see on Twitter it seemed very evenly matched. I’m sure they’ll make the appropriate adjustments and be fine. I’m not freaking out about this yet…I’m just looking forward to actually watching Game 2. GO SHARKS!!! Keep on grinding!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
Amen sister.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Avs fan in Sharks country: Please don't hit me....
Jimmy Howard is the new bacon. He makes everything better.
:)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 16, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
These Be Different Sharks….(Pirate voice)
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Avs fan in Sharks country: Please don't hit me....
Jimmy Howard is the new bacon. He makes everything better.
yarr
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
silly silly
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
To date...
The Sharks have now lost 4 consecutive WCF home games. We have yet to celebrate a round 3 victory at the Tank! The Sharks are due. Tuesday will be HUGE!
GO SHARKS!
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 16, 2010 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh...
But all the same – GO SHARKS.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Tough Loss
But it seems you guys noted what won the game for the Blackhawks. I think if your guys played the whole game like in Period 1 you guys would of taken it in some way or another as I think the Hawks surged in the 2nd and 3rd period and thus was able to get the extra edge near the end of the game. It also wasn’t just Niemi, there were many missed chances where if a stick was even only slightly faster the game would have at least ended in a 3 or more to 2 victory for the Sharks.
P.S. The use of the Jaws Theme before your team goes on the Powerplay is very amusing and fitting. I haven’t seen much Shark games (Well except when Detroit is playing them) so I never knew you guys used that.
Regarding the Jaws theme
It’s good, cheesy fun. Other arenas use Jaws stuff when we play there, mainly because (spoiler alert!) the shark dies at the end of the movie. In Toronto when I was there, they kept showing the end scene when Jaws gets blown up. So it goes both ways.
What I really want the Tank to do is to show Howard the Duck when Anaheim comes to town – it will give us an extra burst of anger.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
didnt get to watch
but checked everything on my phone…after watching the highlights online, i feel like we came out real strong. Niemi was obviously the savior for the hawks. his inconsistencies will catch up very soon and we’ll be capitalizing. glad nhl network will be showing the replay, missing my art history class to come home and watch it.
on a separate note, glad most of the blackhawk fans posting here do so in a respectful manner. I stay off their site because i know i would be talking way too much shit.
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
I second the part about the Hawks fans
And this is coming from the guy who said “BLOG WAR!” like he’s in 8th grade. You guys have represented your team well.
(Also, apologies to In Bust We Trust, who actually is in the 8th grade)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
From Wikipedia
Murray also is the co-founder and managing partner of Uber Dispensing Company. The company produces the UberTap, a hands-free three-sprout keg tap invented by Murray and several friends from Cornell University
That is so super cool. No joke.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
*Douglas Murray
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
wow
i might just have to buy one, though i dont have a keg shell lol
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 16, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHA this is from a site reviewing it-
UberTap combines a foot pump with multi-faucet dispensing to deliver beer 5 times faster than the common keg tap.
5 times faster? Good job Cornell University, keep up the solid work.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
From someone who graduated Cornell,
I can only say that I am proud of our contributions to alcoholics worldwide.
by spokeinthebandwagon on May 17, 2010 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa!
I wish the Hawks had this level of Evil Genius trolling our blue line.
I'm not superstitious. I'm just a little stitious.
by AirTrafficAJ on May 16, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Murray knows how to fucking party!
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 May 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The best part about being at a game NBC is broadcasting
is not having to hear NBC call it. :D
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
Consider yourself lucky. If I wasn’t watching, and a Sharks fan, I would have had no idea who Chicago was playing…
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 May 16, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
We were worried they'd have Edzo doing the call
but then we saw Milbury. Happiest we’ve ever been to see him at game!
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
Milbury only did on ice and intermission stuff with Pierre. Doc and Eddie O called the game. It was all Chicago, all the time.
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 May 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
oooh
ouch.
Sorry guys. I thought they’d stay away from Edzo given his connection to the Hawks, but I guess not. (not saying he can’t comment, but maybe he doesn’t do the call on air today)
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 was hoping they’d use Edzo in the East at least.
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 May 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what I figured too
it seemed to make more sense given his strong ties to the Blackhawks org. but I guess not, eh?
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
His contract is with NBC
no matter who’s playing. He’s called for the first Bruins/Flyers game even though there was a Hawks game that night he had to miss. It’s like Jon Miller and Sunday Night Baseball, though Eddie O is significantly less staid than Jon Miller.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
This is true
I’m also still mad at him for what he said about Nabby during the Olympics, which makes me inclined to watch the least amount of him possible. /bitter.
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
Don't remember that
But I’m all for holding grudges.
but Edzo was the one to call that Weber goal that went through the net even before the replays. Was already a fan, but I thought that was pretty bad ass.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
by shinkicker on May 17, 2010 8:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It kinda was, but he’d already lost me by then. I spent the rest of the Games fuming at him from the other side of the screen.
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
but whatever
also why my game 2 plans include the mute button and the radio being ON!
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
And my game 2 plans include being at the tank and hoping they don’t give out towels (they are bad luck!)
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 May 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think game 2s are usually pom poms. Here’s hoping!
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
In round 2, they did twice pom poms, and then shirts (which are really good luck!).
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 May 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
we should send them a nice full color chart detailing which items are the most lucky to hand out. Maybe with a graph or a pie chart.
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
Of course with a pie chart! Otherwise they won’t take it seriously!
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
pie charts instantly raise your credibility by 75%.
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
If the pie chart is in Black and White, though, its only +60% to credibility.
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 May 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
this is why full color is a necessity.
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
Indeed. And heavy, glossy paper is another plus!
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 May 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
3d foam core!!!
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
Mmmmm
Pie….
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
by Mr. K. on May 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Shirts and pom poms are the best luck.
I was telling my dad this earlier today: In this postseason, the Shirts/Pom Poms are 4-0, while the towel is 0-2. Coincidence?
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 17, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
that's right....
Game 1 vs COL towels were handed out…I have one…they lost….someone TELL PR TO XNAY the towels pronto :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
round 2 they were
and they were good luck :)
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to think pom-poms were bad luck – I’ve mixed up my superstitions.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I have so many towels and pom-poms at home and at work … I dont’ even know what to do with them all anymore … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I do too!
I just packed a bunch of them into a bin for safe keeping. I’d hang them up but my cats will eat the pom poms.
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
Haha, I have two towels (one from this year, one from two years ago). And two pom poms (similar situation). I’ve left all my other pom poms at the Tank…kinda useless once the game is done! :)
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 May 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
you left them?? you can’t do that!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I can! It’s easy! I just left it on my chair…and then (this was the key), I walked away (while cheering loudly, because it was after a win!). :)
Besides, I have one pom pom in my cube at work, and one hanging in my room. I have nowhere else to put them!
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 May 16, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
grrrr!!!! proof you aren’t female … you just walk away without giving it a thought … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Being male has its advantages!
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
(stops self from saying all the advantages females have)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Why stop yourself?
I want to hear this… this should be good ;-)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
ha ha … I do believe FTF is a family site … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Haha, riiiiiiiiiight. Do you READ the comments? lol…
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
you really only need to list 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
BOOBIES!!!!!!!
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
That’s an advantage for the males, actually – at least we don’t have to harness them! LOL
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
uh … don’t believe I do that … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
‘Twas a bra joke… I’m going to stop while I’m ahead.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Don’t worry Mr. K, I got it.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I got it too
what do I win?
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
Tacos
Since we apparently give them out here at FTF ;-)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Whoo!
Tacos!
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
Different Boobies...
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
that is quite clearly one bewbie and not a pair.
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 just a taste. Just one booby now…another one later if you’re good!
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 May 16, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
ROFL
I’ll be good… promise!
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
You win!
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 May 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Last I checked it didn’t work that way. 2 come standard, 3 require an upgrade and 4 is really something one should see doctor about.
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
Nah, that was just a peak. There can be two boobies, and only one is shown…
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
what mountain was it?
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
"No, That's Not General Malaise, It's NHL Playoff Fever." Real Fake Sports
This one...
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A local andesite peak
very nice.
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
yeah I know … I’m hippie in some ways … ha!
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
WHOA
Didn’t need to know that, Angie… but I’m sure the SLGT guys would LOVE to hear it! LOL
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Anyone else notice
That once we started this comment chain about breasts, all the Chicago fans went away? HAHAHA
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I don't know what you all are talking about
I’m just talking about birds.
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
So am i!
And also using the wrong spelling of commonly used words! Grammar is overrated…
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
we're not gone
just watching the thread from a distance. Haven’t you read SCH – boobies would not scare us away.
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
lol you made the harness comment … I was only replying … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
My harness comment was a reply in of itself ;-)
And with that, I’m spent. Night, gang.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Well played, ma’am!
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 May 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa!
TMI! LOL!
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
God bless the Y-chromosome.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Hey zero if you don’t want your poms feel free to mail them to me :) I want to decorate my soon to be home office in Sharks stuff, and, well….i don’t exactly live close to San Jose to get to go to the games all that often.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on May 17, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, ok, deal. If I get one tomorrow at the game, and then if I pick up anymore as the playoffs progress, I’ll shoot them your way.
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 May 17, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
-Does a happy dance-
Thank you so much! I’ve only been to one playoff game my entire life so my pom pom count is at 0.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on May 17, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I have alot of them hanging up in my space at work … but there isn’t much free space left … and still have a bunch here that I haven’t figured out what to do with … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
IF I get a job that supplies me with a cube
I’ll likely hang them up in there. But that’s a big if!
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
Last year I hung up six Teal Town Towels from various series in my cube, and we all know how last year went. I’ve been reluctant to hang them up this year.
by calixtus on May 16, 2010 11:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
THE DRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEEEEEEE!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha
That’s the NBC / Versus word of choice.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Edzo is so annoying on those broadcasts.
Doc does a very good job about being objective and calling the game for both sides, but Olczyk JUST gives analysis about the Hawks and praises them. Never the Sharks.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 17, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanted to pull stats from the 3rd period game topic
Courtesy of spectr17 (with comments)
- Shots: CHI 40 — 45 SJS
- Missed shots: CHI 13 — 14 SJS (Sharks really shot themselves in the foot late in the game; they were in single digits through two)
- Hits: CHI 32 — 30 SJS
- Giveaways: CHI 5 — 20 SJS (thanks)
- Blocked shots: CHI 19 — 23 SJS
- Faceoffs: CHI 43% — 57% SJS
The game was close in nearly every facet, except for the TURNOVERS. Given how incredibly lopsided that stat is and the fact this game ended as merely a 1-goal loss, should provide plenty of hope for the SJ faithful. If the Sharks can adjust and LIMIT giveaways (or at the very least return the favor and force Chi to cough up more than FIVE) – Team Teal should win Game 2.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
I just worry that the correction in turnover ratio will be offset by the correction in the pp discrepancy. I dunno. I’m worried, but not terrified. They win game 2, and they’re right back in this, Chicago has been not so good at home lately.
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 May 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
we win game 2 … 3 & 4 … and the series is practically ours … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
Well, shit, if we win games 2, 3, 4, and 5, then my Sharks in 5 prediction is correct! But that’s not likely, and probably why I was so upset at a game 1 loss. I just want to be right!!!!!
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 May 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I just want you to be right, too!!
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
who says we can’t win 2-5?? of course that would make my Sharks in 6 wrong, but I don’t mind being wrong now and again … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
you know
I heard the team that gets to 4 first has the best chance of advancing. Just saying.
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
Lies. Chicago already advanced with 1 win!
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 May 16, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been told this repeatedly, so it must be true.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
we needed a win?
I thought we already advanced before playing :)
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
Psh...
Give the Sharks some credit!
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 May 16, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha!! damn! wish someone had told me that before I had heart attacks this afternoon :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
that’s a common misconception.
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 I must have gotten that from the Chicago media
I was warned not to listen to anything they said
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
gotta watch out for those guys
they’re bad news, I tell ya!
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
Haven't you been learned
Chicago Sports media is as good on Hockey as the Eastern Sports Promotion Network is.
Get off my Land!
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James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 17, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
just an FYI
those are gmh’s stats and comments from SCH. I pulled them over here in the GDT.
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
It seemed like most of the Sharks scoring attempts were side-to-side plays across the crease. HTML tried to go across through the top of the blue paint, while Clowe and Setoguchi more often tried to skip the puck off Niemi’s pads. It certainly seemed like they were playing from a book on Niemi. Both approaches came pretty close many times. It will be interesting to see how they tweak their attack next game.
by calixtus on May 16, 2010 11:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
They tweaked their game before
when both Anderson and Howard were stopping shots. Niemi plays like a smaller version of Anderson. Tweak the game in that direction, and continue peppering him with shots, and more will go in.
"Marleau spanks one off the pipe!" --VS Commentator, game 5 vs Det. 20100508
"Nice Save!" --Nabby, to Blake
From the Yahoo Box Score
Dany Heatley, 22:37 TOI, -2
Patrick Marleau, 23:58 TOI, -2
Joe Thornton, 22:20, -2
We can say Niemi had a good game all we want. Fact of the matter is, HTML basically played 22 minutes of a 60 minute hockey game and was a -2.
By contrast, no Chicago forward appears to have played more than 20 minutes.
Joe Thornton had a decent game, but he’s run into his ghosts of postseason past: his linemates.
I used to believe if the Sharks went all the way, there would be a certain individual postseason honor awarded to Patrick Marleau. If this is the year, then I would loved to be proved wrong, because he’s been a no show. I know he’s got all those career playoff numbers, but they mean relatively little now.
It’s just one game. I know. But, we’ve seen one game turn into two and two into three… so, I’m still once bitten twice shy.
But after twelve postseason games, I’m no longer prepared to have HTML take a defensive zone faceoff in the third period.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I'm sure it's been pointed out somewhere
that the probable reason for the discrepancy in ice time was due to the 10 minute difference in power play time.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
Not so
Even 5-on-5 the Sharks top 6 was on the ice for 18.5 per, well above the minutes the Hawks logged.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
I still think
your 3rd line will need to be the difference. Chicago has shown time and time again, that it can shut down an opposing team’s top players. If your 3rd line comes through, it should change the game plan enough to blow things wide open for your top line.
from my perspective, the best thing to occur in game 1 was our very effective 4th line. There were stretches in the regular season where they caught fire, which was never pretty for opposing teams. If they keep that effectiveness up, we’ll see why the Hawks can be the better team on paper.
In any regard, game two should have a completely different flare to it. We’ll really see if HTML have that fire in their belly.
Top two lines
The TOIs showed San Jose’s top six forwards played nearly 3/4 of the game. That’s seems like a lot of hard minutes. Is that typical?
by SteveHCtH on May 17, 2010 8:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Shark fans would better answer this..
but you’re right. They were on the ice approx. 74% of the time, or a total of 127 minutes.
Quickly glancing at average TOI for the entire season, it appears SJ’s forwards are built for stamina. Chicago has nothing close resembling this stamina, except from their captain.
Stamina may be the wrong word
We’ve become a 3 line and 2 d pairing team in the playoffs. We’re dressing 7 defensemen, ostensibly to allow Jason Demers to QB the PP, but realistically, because it appears the coaching staff has lost faith in Jed Ortmeyer and Dwight Helminen. Granted, Helminen has really only had a cup of coffee at the NHL level, and Ortmeyer has been battling injury, but even so, the coaching staff seems reluctant to give the third line more minutes to balance the attack a bit more. Realistically, we’re a two line team: Thornton’s line and Pavelski’s line. All 3 guys on the Pavelski line are playing well, although last night, Ryane Clowe had a bit of regression to his midseason form of not skating. On Joe’s line, Heatley has been fighting injury the entire postseason, and his passing has taken a step back. Marleau just baffles me. It’s likely he’s injured, but I don’t know, and I don’t care anymore. If 2 of 3 guys on a line are injured, there is no way they should play 20+ minutes a night.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I don't think "Stamina" or whatever we call it is the biggest issue though
Rolling essentially only 2 lines has a bigger disadvantage as the competition gets better. It allows the opposing coach match up those lines with different options. Sharks have a slightly better 1-2 combination, but the Hawks are deeper. A deeper team can throw their top line against the the Sharks’ top line and play tit for tat and then roll out their checking line to further wear down that top line. Later in the game IMO this becomes an issue for SJ. Q was able to mix and match personnel to get the match ups he wanted which took away much of the home ice advantage. If SJ can’t capitalize early in the game when they have the head-to-head advantage, then they may find it difficult to gain separation as the game goes on.
Of course, now on Tuesday the Sharks will probably score 5 in the 3rd…
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
The homer in me says
The Sharks are every bit as deep as the ‘Hawks, but we can go back and forth on that and effectively make our points. There is no doubt Chicago is 4 lines deep, and it’s why they deserve to be here.
I’m certainly frustrated that the coaching staff decided to ride our top two lines so hard. Especially when our third line looked good in limited minutes. Even worse was this was a home game where we get last change.
It might be a blessing to go on the road and force the team to roll at least 3 lines.
Again, one game, maybe Todd McLellan is just trying to get HTML into a groove. But bottom line, if you win this time of year against this level of competition, it’s because EVERYONE is contributing.
Due respect to the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche, but you guys are a lot better than the Avs, and better (just not by as much) than the Wings. We need to be at least 3 lines deep against you.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Yeah, I really don’t understand why Couture-Malhotra-Mitchell isn’t out there more. They’re really solid defensively, and can score. Couture has had some big goals for us, and always seems to be around the puck.
And in the Colorado series, the Nichol-McGinn-whoever line was really good at neutralizing Colorado’s speed and being pests to play against. Hell, Nichol and Helminen even got goals! I really don’t understand why they’re riding the top lines so hard…especially so early in a series. Game 1 is the time to see how your lower lines match up, and if they will be able to hang with Chicago. Now we’re one game down, and have no idea what our lower lines will do when faced with Chicago’s game. Seems like a wasted opportunity.
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 May 17, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
That's kind of how I see it
The Sharks may have wasted an opportunity. Can’t do that much in the playoffs and move on.
I like Malhotra A LOT and he got his minutes. But is that 3rd line really that good at the moment without him? Couture, I really know nothing about. Mitchell looked promising his rookie year but doesn’t seem to be quite the player since his return, plus he’s naturally a center too, no?
We had similar concerns about Dave Bolland this year after he returned from back surgery. He continued to struggle even against the Preds but suddenly stepped up his game out of nowhere against the Nucks and looked pretty good last night. His “return” has opened up a lot of options for coach Q.
IMO sometimes a coach has to hope to catch lightning in a bottle during the playoffs but McLelland in game 1 seemed inclined to go with his “known” entities. Not that that’s wrong…
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by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe it's not stamina...
I’ll retract that word, but it should be pointed out that the top 6 forwards on the Sharks played huge minutes throughout the entire season. Consider how uneven the PP was in game 1, is it really much of a concern for them?
marleau
has been my biggest second season disappointment.
when he is "screening the goalie, he seems afraid of the shot, and moves out of the way too soon to be an effective screen, but too late to pick up any rebound. contrast that with malhotra or pavelski, who stand in there watching the puck all the way in
had a chance to take it hard to the net yesterday, but chose to carry behind the net. sure, keep possession, but sometimes you gotta crash the net, especially when it seem youre struggling to click.
heatley is almost back to full form, had a few nice chances. thornton was inches from putting the sharks ahead 2-1 when seabass’s foot unintentionally knocked thorntons stck aay from the puck while he was pushing him on top of niemi- very close call.
chicagos defense did an admirable job of clearing the crease and playing physical with our forwards.
a big reason our top guys got so many minutes was the limited minutes our 4th liners got.
not really concerned yet, thought they needed to turn it on a bit sooner, they stopped moving their legs (leading to all those turnovers…) and got bit in the ass for it with that 2nd goal.
"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 May 17, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Melrose predicts the Hawks will take the series by game 6
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
For All you Young Sharks Fans...
I understand where you’re coming from with the Edzo commentary. He obviously has some bias towards the Hawks considering he does 70 some games for them a year and is more familiar with their tendencies. I don’t think he was that bad but I’m also a Hawks fan. As far as Doc goes he seems to be one of the most unbiased announcers out there, Millbury is a joke, same with McQuire.
I am confused about your top 2 lines minutes, were they getting those minutes in the other two series? I knew you’d be basically rolling 3 lines but it seemed you basically rolled 2 lines, 7 forwards for the most part. My thinking is they were trying to get this game in the bag and then go to a more even line schedule.
I think we can all agree the Doc is probably the only guy worth listening to on NBC. It’s more that it’s just sort of frustrating that the one time we’re on NBC, they have a Hawks guy doing the calls. It’d be like if they had the Wings guys doing calls for a Hawks Wings game.
Actually no, it wouldn’t be like that . Edzo actually seems to know what he’s talking about. The Wings guys not so much.
I was at the game so I didn’t hear any of the calls, but as I said earlier, he pissed me off so much during the Olympics with his Nabby comments that I just don’t like him right now.
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
probably due to the long break between series
top lines were given a bit more TOI to get into gear.
"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 May 17, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
re: minutes
looks like their forwards have longed in huge minutes all playoffs. More amazingly is how many minutes these guys put in, even in the regular season.
Doc called the game, that’s fine, that’s what Doc does. I have no problems with Doc.
The rest of the diarrhea coming from the color guys were all about the Hawks. The Hawks need to do this to improve, the Hawks are doing this right, there is no way the Hawks can be beat when they play like this, this sort of play plays into the Hawks favor, and on and on and on. I swear they only ever talked about the Hawks.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
weird tame funny thread
much different vibe than the post Colorado antics…are we that satisfied with being at this stage of the post season?
I was amazed at the quality of chances – lots of tap in plays that j u s t missed from both sides. This could have been 5-1 or 5-4~ and the series could be a blowout either way or swing wildly through 7 games. Lady luck – remember how good you look in teal!
I have to admit that either team is a great rep for the west, and though I would eat my own foot rather than cheer for chicago, if one of these west teams loses to one-legged-philly or made-for-tv-movie-montreal, well that would just be shit.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
are we that satisfied with being at this stage of the post season?
I know I wouldn’t consider it a massive postseason failure if they didn’t win this round…but I’m not satisfied, at all. I just think people realize this is game one. And after Colorado, people have a bit more faith in our ability to come back. I’m still nervous. I think, if we are going to win this series, game 2 is a must win. But they can win that game. If they end up dropping game 2, well, this place could get a lot more panicked and dark…
As for a rep from the West…I’m not gonna lie, if the Sharks lose this round, I’ll be cheering for whoever comes out of the East. I’m just really not a Hawks fan at all. If its Habs-Hawks, I might not even watch…that would be really annoying. I’d be ok with Philly (I really like them this year, for some reason).
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 May 17, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
oh it’s not even on my radar that we could go down by 2 … no no no no no! not happening.
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I’d be ok with Philly (I really like them this year, for some reason).
WHO ARE YOU, AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH PATRICK QUINN?!?
:-D
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
That’s right, I’m the governor of Illinois!
I hereby decree that the Chicago Blackhawks are folded, and will forfeit their series to the San Jose Sharks!
Signed,
Patrick Quinn
Governor
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 May 17, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha!
badass!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
don't you know you can't trust anything from the IL governors either
they are worse than our media
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
Hahaha but its Pat!
I trust Pat even if he is IL’s Gov…its CA’s Gov I don’t trust…;)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
In all seriousness, Zero
Why the Flyers, since you testified (under oath!) that you hated every Philadelphia sports team above all others?
I’d text you, but I think others would be interested in your reasoning ;-)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I thought he hated Boston
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 17, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
First, I never testified that I hate all Philly teams above all others. Boston fans are way worse.
However, I do dislike Philly sports teams. I’m not sure why I like this Flyers team. I guess they’re fun to watch. I’m a fan of Simon Gagne, I’m a well known Chris Pronger apologist (now that he’s not a Duck). I like the hitting, scoring, skating, agitating, and hope to hell the goaltending hangs in there style they’ve been playing. Also, they humiliated a team from Boston. And if there’s anything worse than a Philly fan, its a Boston sports fan. That was just glorious!
So, I’d have to pick them over Montreal (who’s fans are pretty bad, and pretty arrogant) and Chicago (who have arrogant, entitled fans as well…except for some of those who have been visiting this board…yall have been cool).
Finally, no one was really talking about Philly in the hockey media before they came back from 3-0 in a series. It’s been all Chicago in the West, and a lot of Montreal in the East (for good reason, but still a factor in my eyes).
I dunno, I’ve just enjoyed them this postseason, and if the Sharks can’t win it of the final four (which we still can, I’m not counting us out at all), then my next team to support would be the Flyers.
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 May 17, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree it was fun watching the Flyers come from behind as they did, but I’ve always been a “Cup belongs in the West unless it’s the Ducks” type of person. One day I really should sit down with myself and discuss why that is. :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I suspect it’s because the Ducks suck, but that’s just a wild guess.
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
same reason Hawk fans hate Detroit
envy
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
by cliffkoroll on May 18, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the clarification.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
I do have to say though
That when I watch The Big Lebowski, and the line about “the fucking Eagles” comes on, I think of you screaming at the TV over Donovan McNabb.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
:) I do think McNabb is highly overrated! Now he’s overrated for the Redskins! I still dislike the Eagles, 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 May 17, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hate the Eagles
but then again, Im a Cowboys fan
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 17, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
doesnt it counter that im a sharks fan? and i picked a team when i was 5 years old which just happened to be 1994 when the Boys were wrecking shop, yes i was a bandwaggoner then, but i was a child lol…i get shit all the time for it
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Cowboys are America’s team … :)
(I just like to say that cause it seems to annoy some)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I became a 9er fan in 84 (5 at the time as well…) when they killed the Dolphins.
I guess I was just fortunate to be growing up when teams filled with idols and heroes and not Jerry Jones run douche bags were winning everything. (Sorry, I despise the Cowboys).
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
understandable
i dont like jerry jones at all, but i would say Aikman and Smith could be counted as “idols and heroes” as well :P
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 18, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Chicago fans entitled?
plenty of disparaging adjectives from which to choose- you choose one that is plain wrong.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
by cliffkoroll on May 18, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely fantastic write up TYC
I avoided FTF after the game mostly because I wanted no part of the “chicken little” comments that were sure to come, but also because I needed to decompress and come to terms with us losing what was a very winnable game.
However, your take on the game reassures me because what struck me about these two teams in game one is just how damn good and evenly matched they are. Losing 7-1 to Detroit hurts, but in a funny, “we’re up 3-0 and had such an abysmal game it’s laughable” kind of way. Losing 2-1 at home to a better Chicago team is scarier, but mostly it’s just frustrating because if we can’t grind out a win in the close ones (as well as the 5-6 OT shootouts), then Chicago will probably get to 4 wins before we do.
Also, I think I just really needed to read some positive post-game analysis to make sure I wasn’t imagining things and thinking we played better than we actually did.
We’re still in this, and it’s on like Donkey Kong!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
interestingly enough
the vibe has been fairly positive. the play of the team thus far has given these fans a bit of composure maybe? i wont expect the same if the sharks go down 2-0 or god forbid 3-0, but right now, i think everyone appreciates what san jose has been able to overcome thus far.
there is a laughable article by some moron at the merc named “inman” (i wont even link it, it doesnt deserve the ups) that basically trashes the sharks for not being pissed in the locker room, for not overreacting to the loss. his inexperience with the team (and hockey) really shows. boyle mentioned before the playoffs how this team is going to be a lot more levelheaded, and not overreact this year, implying that maybe people freaked out in the past about being behind. with the razors edge for margin of error we see this year, sticking with the game plan and playing consistent solid hockey is certainly job 1.
"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 May 17, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I just got done reading this thread
and you’re right, calm sound minds abound. I’m still not going to go back and read the game thread though… that’s just looking for trouble, haha.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on May 17, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Just like Anderson
I was pleased with the Sharks effort overall, and do not believe that Niemi will be able to sustain that level of play for the entire series. If he does, then Chicago deserves to play for the cup. The Sharks need to stick to their game plan and keep doing what has gotten them to this point. Keep putting pucks on net and eventually some of those juicy rebounds will go in. Obviously we have to win tomorrow or it’s going to be near impossible to come back, but I guess I shouldn’t say that to a Flyers or Habs fan? Sharks in 6.
i agree and..
watch out for Chicago’s “fast attack” as I like to call it. They have that dangerous transition play, whether we are on the PP or 5 on 5. Pickles and Rob need to keep a watchful eye and ensure those passing lanes in the neutral zone are limited. And Energy, Energy, and more Energy. I enjoyed the hell out of game one despite the results. I look forward to more of the same style of Shark behavior. Someone needs to keep a close eye on Dusty B. too, he is proving to be a big role for Chicago and they will look to him often.
i agree with you....
we over at SCH have come to the conclusion that our PK has a better chance of scoring than our PP does, with hossa and tazer playing forward on it it can be a very dangerous PK, and i also believe our team has the most shorties in the league and i know hossa has the most. just another stat to back up ur thoughts. Also we decided that buff only shows up when he is playing in the Pacific time zone, so u guys will luck out in game 3,4,6, where he will guarantee become a no show. anyway, i wouldn’t be to worried about this game, u guys are still a dangerous team and almost wish i didn’t have an emotional investment to a team in this series b.c. this has to be one of the most exciting series and it would be great to be able to watch it without worrying about becoming the youngest person ever to have a heart attack
fisting barry rozner with every goal!!!
by soupy's spin-o-rama on May 17, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
we over at SCH have come to the conclusion that our PK has a better chance of scoring than our PP does
So perhaps by not penalizing the Sharks, and instead awarding them 5 power plays, the conspiracy to get the Hawks into the finals continues?
(kidding, though it’s interesting fodder)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
that is exactly what it is...
see… we made our team up perfectly for this conspiracy, everybody is looking for the hawks to be getting 5-8 PP a game, so bettmen can get the hawks into the finals, but really its the 5-8 PK’s that the hawks need to get in order to get into the finals. its such a perfect plan, until you ruined it. THANKS ALOT Mr. K
fisting barry rozner with every goal!!!
by soupy's spin-o-rama on May 17, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
haha...
interesting, but since we are on the topic of special teams..
Since the kids at Chicago know they can be fruitful on the attempts for a shorty, I would like to think that we will catch them, and that’s all it will be is an attempt. And the power play goals will come. At least that’s what I hope for anyways.
Be careful what you wish for
the most successful night on the PK for the Hawks this season came the night before Thanksgiving.
Hehe
Exactly!
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on May 17, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Free Agents in 2010
So I was looking at a list of UFA’s for next year (sorry, not trying to ruin the party) and Ilya Kovalchuk is out there to replace Patty Marleau and Raffi Torres is available to add more grit and toughness to our line up. Also, Brad Winchester or Eric Nystrom could be had on the cheap. Not sure we could afford Kovi if Nabby is coming back? But I just don’t see Marleau coming back if the Sharks don’t win it all. I need to see more scoring from him.
Not sure we could afford Kovi if Nabby is coming back?
I don’t think there is any way the Sharks could afford Kovalchuk. Pretty sure any salary he’d make would be breaking the unofficial Joe Thornton rule (yes, I know Heatley kinda half-breaks it). However, I’m not really concerned that the Sharks need more scoring – especially with the maligned HTML line whose lack-of-defensive stalwartness has already been pointed out this postseason, adding an even more egregious one-way player to the mix doesn’t really solve the problem. Resigning the RFAs and shoring up the defense should be more of a concern IMO.
"If you're going to start talking about Joe Thornton then watch the freaking games because the guy has been an absolute dominant player in this series." - Drew Remenda
- Joe Thornton, 2nd Round: 3G, 5A
No Kovy
He wants too much money, and we are up against the cap as it is. If Patty comes back, he comes back for $3.5-$4M. If he goes, we use $3.5-$4M to find a left wing for the top line. Raffi Torres is not a top line player. Neither are Brad Winchester or Eric Nystrom.
There’s a slim possibility we move Seto up to the Top Line and have Jamie McGinn play with Pavs and Clowe if we’re looking at a Patty-less Sharks.
Bottom line, if Patty walks, his money is going to the blue-line. The organization has terrific depth at the forward position. Consider that Benn Ferrerrio and Frazer McLaren are going to challenge for roster spots next season. Logan Couture has earned his.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I think Marleau will be looking for more $
I think he is the 2nd best UFA (behind Kovy) and we will look at maybe $5-6 mil at least for him to stay as I see Pavs looking for $3.5-4 mil or more. If Patty leaves he is probably getting about $7mil on the open market.
by pooponastick on May 17, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but theres always the possibility of a hometown discount. He has a family and hes settled in San Jose and he loves it here. At least thats the vibe i get from him.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
plus he would be too awkward asking for more money … :)
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
I just picture Doug Wilson arguing with Marleau’s agent while Marleau looked awkward and watched Flight of the Concords in the corner.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on May 17, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
okay I’m clearly tired, but was just thinking we should use code words instead of real names … that way no one would know who we are talking bout … DW = Overlord … Jumbo Joe = Mammoth … Nabby = Stud (okay that’s my word for him) … ha!
I think I should go to bed.
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
"It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves." -- Bob Newhart
haha
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 18, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
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