Sharks Gameday: Drive the Nail
by Matthew_Taylor on May 2, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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Almost no one expected the Sharks to come out on Thursday and score the first goal. They did.
They scored three in a row, in fact, en route to a 4-3 win that was as close as the score indicated. The game, which I believe will be a microcosm of the series as a whole, was a hotly contested match between two of professional hockey's elite teams.
The game itself was one of the most impressive sixty minute efforts played by San Jose in the last three postseasons, and the first eighteen or so minutes of the tilt was some of the best hockey seen out of the Sharks in the Joe Thornton era.
I mention Joe Thornton not only because of the criticism he has faced throughout his playoff career, but also because he was the best player on the ice Thursday night. I know that I'll get some flak for granting him the honor over Joe Pavelski (who continued his incredible stretch of play with two goals and an amazing feed to Devin Setoguchi), but Joe Thornton played the kind of game that the San Jose faithful has been clamoring for for years.
Many will still criticize San Jose's franchise player; he only had one assist on the night and has just four assists in the playoff year. However, not only did Thornton display the superior vision and crisp passing that he's known for, he also played with a fire that we haven't really ever seen from Jumbo Joe. Second on the team with four hits, he used his size to create turnovers by employing the body on the forecheck. He led the team in takeaways (3), many times winning possession of the puck as the team's sole attacker. And he added a little nastiness too, giving rookie goalie Jimmy Howard one of the most epic snowshowers I've ever seen.
Although Heatley cashed in one of Thornton's beautiful feeds, there were multiple others that came just short of beating Howard. Perhaps most impressive, though, was Joe's overall dedication to every aspect of the game. With Marleau out, Thornton was forced to play more than two minutes on the kill to go with his 17:57 of additional ice time. While it wasn't the most amongst the forwards, the 20:00 that Joe Thornton was on the ice was a complete effort; Ivano mentioned that he noticed Thornton gasping for air throughout much of the third. Once the puck dropped, though, Joe played an almost flawless game. He can gasp all he wants during the stoppages.
Although the game was a solid offensive effort by the Sharks, the defense could still use some work. The penalty kill was stellar, but the Sharks had some issues even strength. Demers was especially victimized by a much bigger Detroit squad; he had trouble keeping possession the puck in the defensive zone. He lost battles, and his small size was really a concern. Whether you like the trade for Niclas Wallin or not, I think that he should be back in the lineup as soon as he can play; his size and presence fits right into the game plan employed by Coach Todd McLellan last night.
One of the most obvious collapses by the defense was on Detroit's first goal. Fault goes to Huskins and Demers who were no where to be found, but Ortmeyer still has to recognize that the zone coverage was broken and clear the front of the net. That's a 1 in 100 pass, but last night it worked flawlessly. In addition to Ortmeyer, the rest of the fourth liners looked pretty bad out there, and that's a worry going forward... especially when the Sharks don't have last change. Although Helminen looked good against Colorado, he had a pretty poor game on Thursday. I think he's riding the bench tonight.
That's partially because it appears as if Marleau will be back from his illness Sunday. Even though he's been maligned (like Thornton) for much of his playoff tenure in San Jose, the benefits of having him back are numerous. Not only does he bring another elite penalty killer and defensive forward into the fold, but his speed is needed against Detroit. Call me crazy, but I also think his offense is going to come around. He should really take a page out of Thornton's book from Thursday night.
Regardless of how you believe Marleau has been playing, the Sharks are a better team with him in the line up. Period. In practice yesterday, Marleau was skating with Mitchell (who has been so impressive) and Malhotra. Couture has been moved up to line one for the time being, but that can all change before the puck drops at 5:07 PM.
The Red Wings were most definitely tired on Thursday; Plank and I agreed that they were probably playing at 75-80%. However, credit to the Sharks for imposing themselves physically on the Red Wings, who were outhit in the game 38-21. If the Sharks can continue this physical play, they have a great chance in the series. A one game cushion doesn't hurt either.
A win tonight makes the whole world seem a little brighter, and the worries about the Sharks' historic woes in Joe Louis arena will be forgotten, at least momentarily.
The Sharks haven't had a two game series lead since they lost to Edmonton in 2006. Here's hoping they change that tonight.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by Joe, Joe and Clowe.
Go Sharks.
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Go Sharks!
BTW, it’s Joe Louis arena, not Joe Lewis.
Yeah, thanks.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 2, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
You put Friday in the first line instead of Thursday.
Small error :)
Anyway, Good job Sharks and with Marleau back, they’ll do even better hopefully…
GO SHARKS! =D
Go Sharks!
A 2 game series lead would be amaaaazzing. God i can’t wait.
I’m guessing a 5-3 win, goals by Heatley, Pavs, Seto, and 2 goals by Marleau.
Shit, is that how it works?
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 2, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Another game
Holding my breath every time your offense on steroids shoots the damn puck…. god this series will be as epic as plank’s stache
And I'll be holding my breath every time Datsyuk , Zetteberg, Lidstrom, Rafalski, and about every othe Detroit forward has the puck.
Check that, I’ll be screaming at the Sharks D to immediately get the puck back……..or just generally screaming.
Please just die quietly.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on May 2, 2010 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
ah i see what you did there.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on May 2, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
WOOOOO!!!!! GO SHARKS!!!!!
FUCK YOU DETROIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Sharks mojo!!!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on May 2, 2010 7:11 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Positivity!
Evidently, the SJ win the other day was actually, a loss.
To the Detroit Commander: “Nuts!”
by ToddMclellan'shair on May 2, 2010 7:15 AM PDT reply actions
NBC was coming up with so many excuses for the Scum, it was pretty pathetic.
At least try to hide your east-coast bias.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on May 2, 2010 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions
solid battle of the bulge reference
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on May 2, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
“Call me crazy, but I also think his offense is going to come around”
Hmmm…to call or not to cal, that is the question
Go Sharks.
Waiting for the cup in San Jose
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on May 2, 2010 7:56 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah I felt bad for Thornton not getting the love from Game 1. If you were watching him, you saw how much he dominated his portion of the game. He was working the body early in the game, winning the puck battles, and moving the puck at will. But for those not paying attention it might have seemed like he wasn’t doing anything compared to the second line.
Pretty sure there was almost universal praise for Joe Thornton following game one.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
He has been playing well this series
but when one of your top scorers is injured and another is like Patrik Stefan during the playoffs, its hard to get much support
Waiting for the cup in San Jose
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on May 2, 2010 8:13 AM PDT reply actions
OM NOM NOM
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 2, 2010 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
nice.
"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 2, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
SUPER MOJO
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 2, 2010 8:15 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Hahahaha
Waiting for the cup in San Jose
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on May 2, 2010 8:21 AM PDT reply actions
I'm right there with you
head hurts…must say Go Sharks…too much sunlight…
by Chicago Shark on May 2, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
To drive the nail, we need a hammer.
“If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning.
I’d hammer in the evening, all over this land.
I’d hammer of justice. I’d hammer of freedom
I’d hammer of love between brothers and sisters
All over this land”
And, of course hammering our victories in against the Red Wings, the winner of the Vancouver/Chicago series, and, of course, the dastardly, disgusting, defending champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Sledge Hammer?
I totally dated myself, but this is the greatest tv show of all time.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 2, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Theory of GOLG
With every comment, the probability of GOLG being a creepy dude with a big white van moves closer to 1.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
by joe579 on May 2, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Actually, I'm in your mom's closet.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 2, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Destroy Detroit!
Good luck beating the team we all despise out of envy and elements of their fandom. Was nice to see Thornton on the TSN ad on TV replying to the narrator saying: Detroit will try to tie the series, with: “Not Gonna Happen”. Although, he had that goofy smile of his while saying it, but it’s a start.
by BruinsSelectSeguin on May 2, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions
I saw it on TV (I live in Montreal) so wouldn’t be able to link it.
by BruinsSelectSeguin on May 2, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm feelin' Wings for dinner tonight.
Any takers?
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
awesome idea
I haven’t been Cluck U in a while (I refuse to call it Smoke Eaters or whatever it’s called nowadays)
Pshaw
Wing Stop FTW
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Go Sharks!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
If anybody is interested in learning more about Joe Pavelski, I just completed an exhaustive report on his life at Battle of California.
He’s going to destroy tonight, for sure.
The curse shall be ended.
Battle of California
I knew it!!
Many people believe Joe started playing hockey at the age of two, but this is inaccurate. He actually started as a zygote, and his tough physical play caused his mother a great deal of distress during her first trimester of pregnancy.
by Section223 on May 2, 2010 10:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh
now I get it….
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 2, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Chuck Norris's tears can cure cancer
It’s too bad Chuck Norris has never met Joe Pavelski.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Joe Pavelski is an unstoppable cancer
If Chuck Norris met him he surely WOULD cry as he realized his feeble roundhouse kicks to the face were no match for the awesomeness that is The Big Pavelski.
4th line
I read the 4th line only had about 6 minutes of ice time in game 1. I’m guessing Todd isn’t too comfortable with deploying his energy line against Detroit. I think this is where we could use Staubitz and have him use his body a little more – if only he can stay out of the box.
Rolling 3 lines for 60 minutes will be tiring for sure if we keep this up much longer
I dunno about Staubitz...
We can’t expect Detroit to go 0-6 on the PP every night.
I’m much more comfortable with McGinn-Nichol-Ortmeyer, those guys have tons of energy and physicality, are more of an offensive threat, and are less likely to take bad penalties as Staubitz.
not to mention the defensive liability stab-its is.
staubitz time on ice is done for this season.
"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 2, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
if only he can stay out of the box.
And we find the secret to cold fusion.
And we make cars that can run on water.
And we can make food out of thin air.
Scoring depth is more important. That and the 4th line just has to earn its minutes again. They can be useful, but McLellan pretty much sat them after the first goal against.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
GO SHARKS
Beat Detroit. That is all.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Nice pregame post
Detroit Free Press: Copying Red Wings Formula could lead to a Cup
-Drew Sharp
Pavelski could be a Wing. He fits the profile. He was drafted 205th seven years ago, far from the junior hockey prodigy reputation of teammates Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley. But that slight drove him, pushed him to prove skeptics wrong, motivating him to believe that there were no limits to personal or collective achievement.
…
“Why would I want to be one of them?” Pavelski said, defensively, when a reporter suggested that the 25-year-old Wisconsin native might be the closest Wings replica on the Sharks’ roster.
HA! GO SHAAAAAAARKS!
DESTROY DETROIT
"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 2, 2010 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm crying in my living room
We love you Joe.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Joe Pavelski
Yes
That is all
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Wait...why do the Octopi have a monopoly on
Hard working players who are good?
We all know that Pavelski would not have been an Octopus because he is a not Swede.
hands raised
its time for this team to come alive.
woooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
"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 2, 2010 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
What pic are you referring to?
..:Fear The Fin:..
by OtherKid on May 2, 2010 12:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Heater riding the tail of the shark with his hands up
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
That’s my favorite part as well.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Nevermind I’m a moron. That picture wasn’t showing up at first.
..:Fear The Fin:..
by OtherKid on May 2, 2010 12:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
those who step up their game get added in.
marleau looked better than he had for most of the 1st series on thursday, so he got added.
"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 2, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My bold prediction:
Assuming he plays, I think we win depending on the presence or absence of a Marleau goal. He nets one, we take it to the “Jay Ell” with a 2-0 series lead. He doesn’t, and we’re shipping out all even.
I’m not making a score prediction, and I don’t even necessarily think it’ll be another one-goal win. I just think he’s going to have to be the difference maker.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
Dr. Robotnik says NO!
We win no matter who scores tonight.
by In Bust we Trust on May 2, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
If Eggman says no
Does that mean Sonic says yes?
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
Seems about 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 2, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
McGinn=Win(n)
"I always wanted to be there for the intro, when the fans are shaking their pom-poms or whatever they are, just feed on that excitement out there. Because the adrenaline was going up there and I always wanted to know what it felt like on the ice."
"It’s ten-times better down there when they boys are coming out and everyone’s on their feet screaming as loud as they can for you," he continued. "The fans are amazing. We want them to be as loud as they can be and they keep raising the bar every game, being louder and louder. Their hearts are in the game just like ours are and that’s what you need."
I love Jamie McGinn. Also, I miss the Tank. GO SHARKS!!!
He’s just the best. No way around it.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Those who are going tonight, you have a job to do
"The fans are amazing. We want them to be as loud as they can be and they keep raising the bar every game, being louder and louder. Their hearts are in the game just like ours are and that’s what you need." – ’Ginner
GO SHARKS!
I’m still going with Meg’s doing positive, feeling positive and all will go right in the world thing. I feel good about tonight.
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
Yes! Game 2 Day!
Man, I’m getting nervous again. Winning Game 1 was awesome, do not get me wrong. But Detroit is a tough foe, and doing it two games in a row will be a tough task indeed. Detroit will most likely come out flying and looking to destroy the Sharks. The Sharks need to hit them, and then hit them some more! Wear them down. Make them feel it every time they touch the puck.
And if they can limit Detroit to 23 sog again, and shore up the defensive miscues that led to the goals in game 1, well, it should be a good night!
GO SHARKS!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
I'm a Pisces!
Joe Pavelski was born on July 11th, 1984, which makes him a Cancer. Cancers are sensitive, introverted, and can be difficult to get to know. Cancers bond best with either Pisces or other Cancers. On the Sharks’ roster, Pavelski is most compatible with fellow Cancers Joe Thornton and Dan Boyle, which explains why the three of them are often seen hot-tubbing together and walking on the street holding hands.
No wonder I love Joe so much.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
by 49er16 on May 2, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hahhaha uhm wow.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 2, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I can list some OTHER cancers...and not in the horoscope sense
And one of them is the guy who keeps asking if Pavelski is better than most on the team and if he is the best and the leader…he’s on the mercury news, can’t remember who…
Waiting for the cup in San Jose
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on May 2, 2010 11:44 AM PDT reply actions
Go Sharks!!
Zen, positivity, relax, optimism, vodka and some chicken wings = it’ll be a good game. You go boys and Clowie you need a goal tonight so here’s some juju coming your way. The last time you scored. I was at the game. :P
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
yea.....//cries
so hard to choose! Oh well asissts are bombdiggity too. OK Clowie keep assisting…no goals for you.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 2, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Sharks!
Waiting for the cup in San Jose
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on May 2, 2010 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
Blah, I can’t even watch the game tonight!
I do expect a much more rested and dangerous Wings team, but I also expect the Sharks will benefit from the additional rest, especially Heater. Having Marleau back will be huge, and providing Jumbo comes out with the same energy and physicality of game 1, I know we can win this game.
Sharks win 4-2 on goals by Heatley 2x, Marleau, and Thornton.
..:Fear The Fin:..
by OtherKid on May 2, 2010 11:56 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Birthday dinner for mi madre. One event I couldn’t possibly BS my way out of and live with myself afterward :)
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by OtherKid on May 2, 2010 12:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
ESPN Scorecenter alerts on the iPhone. Recently discovered it and it’s so clutch!
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by OtherKid on May 2, 2010 3:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
for all of espn's hockey coverage failings
the score updates are really really awesome :)
and they’re pretty good with keeping you posted on injuries and stuff esp to the um pens and caps.
Idź Rekiny
GO SHARKS IN POLISH!!!
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
by BrandonMK50 on May 2, 2010 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Go Sharks!
Keys to the game:
1. Relentless attitude (don’t be complacent with the lead, don’t be depressed without it)
2. Physical play (we’re bigger, use it)
3. Value the puck (Make Detroit chase us, take bad penalties, deny them their game, work the puck along the boards and wear them down)
Also, WIN AND BEAT THE WINGS!
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on May 2, 2010 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It's on Brutha!
WHooooooooooooooooooooo!
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
Section 211
My girlfriend and I will be cheering from there tonight, 3rd row back. Anybody for FTF gunna be nearby?
"Until it's over, I'm not going to tell you it's over." - Nabby
nah we're all the way up at row 17 center
BUT GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
sec 217
will be there will be there with a couple buddies
GO SHARKS!!
DC
by Pavelskinator on May 2, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!
I think Couture is due for another goal.
by In Bust we Trust on May 2, 2010 12:38 PM PDT reply actions
Fully expect the Wings to bounce back tonight
and not have the same kind of first period they had Thursday…but it shall be a great game…Good luck Sharkies fans (although i really don’t want you guys to have good luck lol)…Wings 4-3 tonight
TULO = 2010 MVP!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
LETS GO WINGS!
It's going to be a tougher battle
Everybody needs to step up.
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
My gut says very low scoring game today. Like 1-0 or 2-1… Nabby has a jem.
GWG by Marleau.
by skilletboy on May 2, 2010 12:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
id think the same.
maybe 3-1 or 2-0, empty netter. but this one could go either way.
"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 2, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Goddamnit
I really wish I hadn’t put off writing my paper until this morning.
Anyone wanna write about Edmund Husserl’s theory of Phenomenology as explained in the first book of “The Ideas Pertaining to a Pure Phenomenology and to a Phenomenological Philosophy”?
I’ve written most of it so far, all I need to go over is the immanent/transcendent distinction of the intentional objects of consciousness, the adumbrational character of physical objects, the noesis/noema distinction, and then evidence as adequate, inadequate, and as “originary giveness.”
lol, my girlfriend works in a law office and I see all the work she has to do. No thanks.
by PNK on May 2, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Wikipedia is your friend
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenomenology_(philosophy)
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
I know some phenomenolgy
but never studied Husserl. That stuff is fascinating though. I could be wrong, but don’t all three of those distinctions (immanent/transcendent, noesis/noema, and adequate/inadequate/originarygiveness) all come down to the fallibility of the senses and our inability to scientifically make such distinctions? Wait crap that sounds more like Hume and the skeptics. Oh look, I’ve embarrassed myself on the internet.
Good luck.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
and i just read the comment that you're done and feel even dumber
WOO!!! POSITIVITY!!!!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Joe Pa mojo
Spotted at the Tank last game:
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
by Mr. K. on May 2, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
how badly do we want the cup?
I made this ring (yes I did make it—I’m a silversmith) for tonight’s game! Go Sharks!
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 14 recs
Rec’d x 1 billion
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
I don’t want to jinx anything, but, um, if [a very important thing happens that I can’t say], could you provide the FTF staff with a copy? I’d HAPPILY pay you.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
*each with a copy
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
how funny, sure why not
here are a couple more pics, by the way:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artist-Jenny-Sueyoun-Kim/189035903091#!/album.php?aid=213186&id=189035903091&ref=mf
I want to make another one with the shark-head and Cup facing forward and a fin coming up behind it, but it would be like 3 oz. and huge.
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
uh … not just the staff that would want one … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by Angy on May 2, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Worded, considering me thirded.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
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How’d you like to get punched in the face by someone wearing one of those bad boys!
by PNK on May 2, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Win.
This ring if full of it. Awww yeah.
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
Also
Teeth
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I WANT ONE x AMILLION
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 2, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
hoping it's for good luck!
Just got back from the game at the Shark-tank – see, it worked!!!! :)
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I sculpted it from scratch and then cast it as one piece in sterling silver.
The actual design I want to make is too big for my hand. This thing’s already ginormous (about 2 oz. of silver!)
You’d make a killing in San Jose selling these – how long did it take you?
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
I started it on Wednesday when I found out I got tickets
I do this full-time though (not making Sharks, but other metalwork)
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
It could be better/cleaner (if I had more time). It was whipped up for the game
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If that's a whipped up version
You’re one helluva silversmith.
I already emailed it to Puck Daddy.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
"The Sharks need to keep playing well and finish off Detroit. If they don't I guarantee a third straight Pitt-Det finals. WE'RE HOCKEY'S LAST HOPE!!!" - ZeroIndulgence, via text
probably won't have time to work on my other, similar design for a couple weeks
but I’ll share it when it’s done. (it’ll be even more ridiculous!)
yeah, and I’m a dork, I know.
by JenLovesHockey on May 2, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You are very talented
Love it!
"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 2, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
When I saw Thornton give Howard that snow shower,
the first thing that went through my mind was: “Wow did Thornton really just pull a Getzlaf dick move… cuz I love it!!!”
Also, some Marleau Mojo
Return of the Patty
^ does anyone remember who created this ’chop? I think it was from one of the FTF expos.
GO SHAAARKS!
"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 2, 2010 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Hmm...
who do we know that is obsessed with Star Wars and is constantly making references to those movies…?
by PNK on May 2, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
everyone?
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
Yeah
That narrows it down to about 75% of FTF posters.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
just recently got into SW...
my mind is blown hahahha! Yes, I’m a late bloomer.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 2, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
better late than never
my girlfriend flat out refuses to ever watch any of them
by PNK on May 2, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.fearthefin.com/2009/2/16/757898/san-jose-sharks-photoshop
someone named dan, apparently.
by EatLikeEhrhoff on May 2, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Greatest expo of all-time.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Withdrawn. “Lawyer’d!”
After reconsidering these matters, I agree. That was the best photoshop expo of all time.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Holler
from Sverige… good evening everyone.
Are we fired up yet? Did someone post the palin mask yet?
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
ew.
"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 2, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
bahaha
i forgot about this. oh pickles.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Lifetime Contract for Marleau" Club
Drive The Nail sounds like a vague sexual reference. I like it.
Great recap of game one, TCY. Way to bring in some new material woooooo.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
PHOTOSHOP THIS:
I got an epic screencap of Thornton’s snow-shower on Howard in game 1… who wants that bad boy?
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
NICE!
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 2, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Fan shott'd that shiz
nailed it with the angle caption ;)
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
quick shower before the game
GO SHARKS!
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
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