Sharks Gameday: One At A Time
by Mr. Plank on May 22, 2010 9:30 PM PDT
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I'm probably not the best person to be writing gameday today. After the Sharks dropped the first two games at home I had a hard time finding any positives in the situation, and despite TCY's excellent post on keeping the faith, had to stay away from the comments-- it was a whole lot of fist-pumping optimism, a whole lot of smiles.
I guess I just couldn't relate.
Then game three happened. Heartbreaking on so many levels. The Sharks played well, as they have for large segments of this series, but were unfortunately unable to capitalize on their chances. Whether that has to do with Chicago's defensive presence in front of the crease, Antti Niemi's general brilliance between the pipes, or a little bit of both, it was frustrating to see Dustin Byfuglien (of all freaking people) put the game on ice in overtime after San Jose had thrown everything they could at the Blackhawks.
It's readily apparent this series has been closer than the 3-0 lead indicates, and I guess on some level the Sharks were due-- it's eerily similar to Detroit beforehand, where a couple big goals and defensive breakdowns ended up tilting the scoreboard one team's way, and maybe in the eyes of the Hockey Gods the bounces had to even out or something. I don't really know. Expecting any sort of in-depth analysis from me today is fruitless.
All I'm really aware of is how proud I am of this team for a relatively solid season. If they manage to dig deep and deliver a win tonight, I fully expect to be headed to the United Center for a game six, and that's a great opportunity for the franchise to put their stamp on something special. You get to that point and now you're looking at a home and home, with both matches definitely winnable.
We'll hear this so many times over the course of the next week, but it really is just one game at a time. If we can assume that the Sharks have a 50-50 shot at winning tonight, all they need is the coin to come up heads at noon, grab a plane, and get back to flipping once again. Each game is an independent event with this approach, so pay no attention to the fact that four in a row is what will be required. It starts tonight, and that is the only thing that should worry our pretty little heads.
The effort has been there for the most part-- of course there are going to be nitpickings and complaints, hell even after wins there are more than enough to go around, but this team has legitimately put their careers on the line out there. Marleau rebounded from a so-so game two (despite notching a pair of goals) and did a lot of great things yesterday with the puck, moving his feet and driving hard to the net. Joe Thornton has played like a bull with his balls roped. Dan Boyle is a guy you never have to worry about, Nabokov looked pretty damn good in game three, and the role players all played their roles.
They haven't folded like a house of cheap cards.
It's just a matter of capitalizing. And even though a lot of things are going to have to break right for San Jose (and, concurrently, break against Chicago), there's always that glimmer of hope waiting down past the echoes of this dark tunnel. Tonight gets us one small step closer to swimming in the bliss that has evaded us during the last three games.
Godspeed San Jose. Burn down the United Center tonight. We're not quite ready to head to the golf course just yet.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-1. Goals by McGinn, Boyle, Pavelski, and Setoguchi. Niemi finally cracks, and The Tank gets ready to rock.
Go Sharks.
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Go Sharks!
If you go down, go down swinging and take everyone with you. Make Chicago remember who you are.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
We're certainly down
But not out. Remember, the Flyers barely won game 4 at home against the Bruins, and look what happened? They won the series. Yeah, the Sharks have one hell of a hole to dig out of, but that doesn’t mean we as fans, should give up. Show your pride.
Go Sharks!
Everyone has a right to be stupid. I just abuse the privilege.
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"The Payback"
In my perfect world, if the 4th game were to have a theme song it would be the inimitable James Brown’s “The Payback” and the Shark’s rallying cry would be “I don’t know karate but I do know CRAZY!”.
And, of course, they would win.
by marian on May 22, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m just going with blind faith at the moment, one game at a time.
What else can we do? Either that or drown in depression and pessimism.
Your game day post, Plank is depressing, but at least you’re not down in the dumps yet… /sigh.
The Sharks won’t go down without a fight, even with a sweep hovering near by.
Go Sharks!
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
I’d also like to mention that I don’t feel like shaving today.
Go Sharks!
"It's a lumberjack convention out there." Drew Remenda 3/4/10
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
this was all the posting that needed to be done
I feel the same way. Fuck Niemi, Fuck Buttfucklyn, and Fuck Chicago. Had to deal with a co-worker blatantly sweeping nothing in front of me and if I was ready to lose my job I would have said much worse than I did in my last sentence. GO. FUCKING. SHARKS.
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
Go Sharks!!
I love ya boys…I know you can do it. :)
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
Summoning the ghosts of ex-Sharks
Jamie Baker
Ray Whitney
Owen Nolan
Responsible for some of the biggest playoff goals in Sharks history to lend forth their scoring might so that the Sharks may score more than 3 goals against Niemi in Game 4.
Get at it Sharks.
Patty Marleau: An Erotic Life
Picked overall #2
Adored by the faithful
Trade rumors abound
Turns-around career
Year of the Cup?
Joe Pavelski: Real- American Mojo
by Will Bulldozer on May 22, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone watch basketball on TNT? Every time a team goes down 0-3 Kenny Smith says this: “You have to win game 4. We’re not going to lose game 5 at home, then all the pressure is on the team ahead 3-2 to win game 6 because they know if we take it to a game 7 we’re going to win”
You have to win game 4. We’re not going to lose game 5 at home, then all the pressure is on the team ahead 3-2 to win game 6 because they know if we take it to a game 7 we’re going to win
yup. that’s basically it. that’s what i’ve been thinking. also, what i was thinking against dallASS.
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by serrapadre716 on May 23, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
One game at a time. I’m trying so hard to believe. But it doesn’t matter if I believe it or not, the players themselves need to believe it. And I believe they can fly.
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
by Angy on May 23, 2010 1:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
that's dumb and corny
and i love it.
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by serrapadre716 on May 23, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
There is still a chance to come back.
You never know. I’ve witnessed a few “impossible” moments in sport. Including “Miracle” and this one as well…“like there is no tomorrow…”
by ToddMclellan'shair on May 23, 2010 1:58 AM PDT reply actions
Doesn't look good fella's....I guess Shark fin soup is on the menu tonight
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
Well I feel like saying something nice
But at the same time, well…you know. FTF has been fun visiting, and have no desire to be an ass, Here is to a good game, Good Luck for both sides, but obviously for me, hoping it is only one plane back to SJS and not two. Regardless of how this series ends up either way, watching these two teams play compared to the Leastern Conference, these are the best two team in the league right now. Once again Good Luck, but may my teams luck be a little stronger today.
I’m not trying to be an ass, but also not patronizing, just really want to say good luck, and still pull for my boys.
Get off my Land!
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James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 4:57 AM PDT reply actions
I'll thrown in my 2 cents as well
I’ve had fun here, and here’s to a seeing good game played today. The thing that bothers me the most about the series is that the wins total says nothing about how close the games have been, or how good these two teams really are and how well they match up against each other (INCREDIBLY well). The fact that these games haven’t been score-fests with two such high-powered offenses proves that. Of course I want the Hawks to win, but last game was a coin toss, and we got lucky – sometimes you just gotta get lucky.
Game on, and good luck.
by puppetmasterp on May 23, 2010 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s been way more fun having Hawks fans over here than Avalanche or Wings fans. Much better representatives. Whoever wins, good luck!
by psantangeli on May 23, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for not being an ass,
it is genuinely appreciated.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
The series has been fun...
Just the wrong team getting goals
by idunno723 on May 23, 2010 9:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I guess that is a matter of opinion! lol
I have no issue so far!
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
wait. Don't I know you?
ha ha… Thanks so much for the classy post.
…here’s hoping that the Sharks dig deep and make the entire city of Chicago sweat on the off days.
Cheers!
XTC • Stone Roses • The Chills • The Delgados • GBV • Neil Young • Straitjacket Fits... GREAT MUSIC THAT SHOULD BE HEARD...
can you guys explain something to me
as a hawks fan that loves to read other teams boards, but rarely their comments, im curious about something.
why do you guys (and vancouver before you and nashville before them and apparently even teams were not playing) hate byfuglien?
and saying “he just stands in front of the net like a pussy” isnt good enough, because if you had a middle linebacker that played hockey, youd do it too, and love it.
LET'S. GO. HAWKS.
For me it is the dickhead antics to the crowd after scoring. No class. Hockey players are supposed to be above that nonsense.
This above all else!!!
And. He not really that good or that physical.
But mainly his on ice gloating especially towards fans. He has that same dick attitude that Kane does.
by skilletboy on May 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Both of the above. Even if he was a Shark I would not like him. You can call “bullshit” on that all you want, but I really hate that kind of attitude and to me it isn’t all about winning or losing…Celebrate after a goal or win all you want! I don’t mind that at all! It’s when you start acting like you’re some sort of god is when I can’t stand it.
And this exactly as well…
the “big guy on the other team thing” was my only reason until that vancouver series.
i thought the fans in vancouver were stupid, but the way buff showboated is classless and belongs in the nba or nfl- not hockey.
now all i can see is that arrogance – denver_diaspora
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha major quoting fail…
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree with you. He’s a douche, and I don’t want douches on our team either.
Yep, some of us are smart enough not to be swayed by a player’s uniform only – I admit there are plenty of guys on other teams who I think are awesome, just ‘cuz they’re talented and seem like decent guys (Fucking love Overchkin, for example). Some Sharks fans hate it when I say Player X on Team Y is awesome, but fuck it. And I wouldn’t want some asshole on our team either. These players who “act like gods” are the worst for sure. They act like they fucking saved the universe and I just wanna smack ’em upside the head.
Anyway, Go Sharks!!!
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
There are ton of guys in the league that I love that aren’t or were never Sharks. That’s weird that some fans hate when you say that, it’s not like you’re any less of a Sharks fan because you like other players or maybe even a fan of another team. That just shows that you are a hockey fan, not just a Sharks fan!
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I agree with you again. Some fans are just biased/blind followers, I think, and they can’t accept that, if our own guys were to act like douches, we should tell it like it is, etc.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe...
…but let’s face it… he’s the kind of player (like Homer in Det.) who every team would want… I can’t stand him, but I’d love for him to be in Teal. He comes up with big goals at key times… that’s another reason to hate him if he’s on the other side.
…gotta look at it from both sides of the fence.
XTC • Stone Roses • The Chills • The Delgados • GBV • Neil Young • Straitjacket Fits... GREAT MUSIC THAT SHOULD BE HEARD...
I just can’t stand his attitude and I really do think I would hate him if he was a Shark as well.
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Same reason we hate good players on other teams
They’re good… although I admit there’s something about Byfuglien that gets under my skin… I think he reminds me of ‘Sheed with his posturing to the refs a little… but honestly I can’t really put my finger on it… good question.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on May 23, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
We hate him only because he’s really good, he doesn’t play for us, and also his type of douchey arrogance is a bit annoying.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
His last name is also annoying because of its strange spelling
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I know it’s Norwegian but there are still missing syllables in its pronunciation. I find that annoying.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
He only does that antics because he gets booed so much and in such an evil way. Its circular snowball type thing.
Really??? Act like you are a pro.
Buff doesn’t have people holding signs of him saying he’s a hack… Unlike Jumbo… Or people still trying to hold old mistakes over their head… Unlike Heatley…
Buff needs to grow up and act like he deserves to be playing in the NHL and not some fukin beer league.
by skilletboy on May 23, 2010 9:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
but that's part of his charm...
wears his emotions on his sleeve. (not charming for you or I on the other side…)
…but if he were in Teal, there would be bobbleheads and posters and t-shirts…
XTC • Stone Roses • The Chills • The Delgados • GBV • Neil Young • Straitjacket Fits... GREAT MUSIC THAT SHOULD BE HEARD...
I do see where you’re getting at because that’s exactly what would happen, but I would not pay for any of that stuff. lol :) Just like I hated TO when he was on the Niners and I’m really glad he left.
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Its the same thing we always hear about Crysby...
“Youd love him if he was on your team”
No….I wouldnt. I think the kids a douche, and a giant crybaby. Just because someones a decent player, doesnt mean theyre good for us. I wouldnt celebrate him being here, and Id boo him like no other.
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
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Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
If he played for the Sharks guys like Boyle, Blake, and others wouldn’t let him act like that.
I don’t know the man but I hate the attitude and behavior.
With Chicago though there are several guys with that attitude. More reasons why I don’t like that team.
I have more respect for correy perry and the Ducks than Buff, Kane and the Hawks at this point, to ne honest.
by skilletboy on May 23, 2010 11:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
because
he’s good, he’s not on our team and we’re playing against him. i started hating him when the series started. him and every member of the blackhawks.
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by serrapadre716 on May 23, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I also feel somewhat about him the way I feel about Holmstrom. He engages in a game in front of the net that I wish there were a way to eliminate. It’s just kinda stupid. As an ex goalie I don’t find it terribly interesting.
On the other hand, he is a better player than just some big lug. He also has an impressive personal story.
But he’s still a dick.
by psantangeli on May 23, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
the "big guy on the other team thing"
was my only reason until that vancouver series.
i thought the fans in vancouver were stupid, but the way buff showboated is classless and belongs in the nba or nfl- not hockey.
now all i can see is that arrogance.
"this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air" ~ Dan F'in Boyle
by Jay Fin Anderson on May 23, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m with you Plank, in that I’ve also avoided commenting for the last week, by and large. It’s not that I don’t think it can be done. Rather, it’s just so overwhelmingly frustrating and heartbreaking to see a 3-0 deficit after a postseason in which they’ve executed so well on so many levels, and legitimately elevated their game. The fact that Byfuglien has two GWGs in the series doesn’t help matters. That said, I’m also approaching today with a “one game at a time” mentality as well. Go Sharks.
..:Fear The Fin:..
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by OtherKid on May 23, 2010 8:57 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
we can haz
blowout win?
Remember Marty McSorely as Color guy? ... ouch.
by banx on May 23, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Whatever happens today...
…my partner had the exact right idea. Send the Flyers and Habs home, and make this a best-of-15 for the Cup.
This has been some fan-fucking-tastic hockey, and only a couple breaks are keeping the Hawks from needing this game to go back to SJ even.
HOCKEENIGHT.COM...home of FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS and the HOCKEENIGHT PUCKCAST!!!
This has been some fan-fucking-tastic hockey
Wow, is that for all of the fans, or just the club level? Additional options on the “order from your seat” menus? That could have been really helpful in the Colorado series — Anderson’s eyes would have been glued to the glass.
ah
i see what you did there.
"this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air" ~ Dan F'in Boyle
by Jay Fin Anderson on May 23, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
LET'S GO SHARKS!!!
KICK SOME ASS!!! RAISE HELL!!! JUST WIN THIS ONE GAME!!! WOOOOO!!! ASDFJKL;
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Let's Go Sharkiez!
Moar Goalzz and One Win! Please and thank you.
P.S. You’re awesome and I love you. Now win this mutherfucker.
P.P.S. Can someone post the Joe MoJo (the Christmas one)? That always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
by luvsthebigcurve on May 23, 2010 9:39 AM PDT reply actions
Why only Joe? lol
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL!
But Pickles needs to take his shirt off!
by luvsthebigcurve on May 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed. someone needs a shot of a shirtless Pickles
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Now now ladies....
No one wants to see Pickles chest fuzz…:-P
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Here you go sir....
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
It's ma'am,
but thank you all the same!
by luvsthebigcurve on May 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it terrible
that I’m probably going to crack open a cold one at 10? I don’t know if sober me can handle this game.
GO SHARKS!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Is it any worse than wake and bake? lol.
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Does any else ask why Nabokov
…was not ready for Buff’s shot..watch the replay…he relaxs as Bolland fires the puck to Buff
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
Damn the announcers...
Every time the Game 3 announcers said “if necessary” after mentioning Game 5, I wanted to smash the TV. It seemed like they said it more often than they needed to, like it was a personal attack. I know it is technically true and for all I know there is some requirement to say it, but that didn’t reduce my desire to rip out their tongues and shove them down their throats.
Let’s bring the series back home, boys!
I made a comment about the announcers the other day...
Theyve been a bunch of chicago dick riders and it irritates the living shit out of me. I wish someone would run all the VS guys over with an elephant….
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I like them better than the NBC guys. I just wish NBC would stop pretending they are interested in showing hockey. It’s a free weekend morning filler for them. They are using the same lame way of covering it they have been using since the 70’s.
It doesn’t help the NHL at all to have the same old hacks doing the same shallow coverage for 8 days a year. Even if they are ‘broadcast’.
by psantangeli on May 23, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know what you’re talking about. Mike Milbury is clearly an expert when it comes to hockey.
Clearly.
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
Ehhh....
I dunno. Even Eddie O feels like less of a homer than the VS guys do….
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
WE MUST USE THE MATRIX TO LIGHT OUR DARKEST HOUR!!!
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..."
www.fearthefin.com
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We need some of this. i love the lady's face in the top left.
by SanJoseLandShark on May 23, 2010 11:16 AM PDT reply actions
I miss not Kyle.
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
no its not Joslin
Its our favorite 4th line, 21 year old, i only do positive things for the team, man with a TV show already named after him.
by SanJoseLandShark on May 23, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
O.o
Are you saying all guys look alike? Cause Joslin is black…lol….well, more of a mocha, but you know what I mean…lol.
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
He also has eyes for Afro! :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
I dun get it...o.O%
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Afro needs to come here and post about Joslin. But, Joslin TOTALLY gave her the eyes at the Teal and White game when we went to get his sig. I mean, TOTALLY gave her a look. It was amazing.
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....
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hopefully he's up next year
He didnt do much wrong.
by SanJoseLandShark on May 23, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
GAMEDAY THREAD
Will be posted a little late— still running around. Use this until then.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on May 23, 2010 11:41 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I’m not nervous, although I have a monster headache. I don’t know what to think. I didn’t even do a gameday.
wacky times.
go Sharks!
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're still more awesome that Chicago, no matter how this thing turns out
We get to live in the Bay area, where there’s art, culture, diversity, innovation in technology, amazing schools, smart people, and plenty of Indian restaurants.
Sure, Chicago’s got some of each of those things, too, but we don’t have to shovel snow in the winter. We’re still more awesome than they are.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
My aunt & uncle live in Chicago. Aunt grew up in MN & uncle grew up in Iowa.
Somehow Chicago is worse than either of those two places. (altho I think it may have been the intervening 30 years in NYC that broke them.)
The winters in Chicago. Aaack
I grew up in L.A., and went to the beach on Christmas day almost every year. You will never see me shoveling snow.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
never say never
global warming could change all that some day
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
a
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Global warming is just god trying to smoke a bowl....
SOMEONE GET THE MAN A BIC!
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha!
That’s the family tradition in SD. Well, at least it is for the out-of-towners from Chicago & NYC.
I refuse to swim as I am a delicate Cali-bred & born flower and would very likely freeze.
hehe me too.
spoiled as hell when it comes to weather.
not spoiled in any way otherwise – but I do complain of “unbearable weather conditions” when it’s like 50 degrees in San Francisco.
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in CT now
But do I miss Chicago, including the winters. Kinda hard to play pond hockey when its not frozen you know!
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
but the winters are so cold!
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 know
makes the ice freeze over faster and safer!
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer to find my ice indoors with rentable skates and hot cocoa!
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
“Kinda hard to play pond hockey when its not frozen” → hehe, true
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been to Chicago and honestly loved it, but I still think the Bay area is ridiculously awesome. I didn’t mean to diss Chicago. It’s really just that I’m trying to see the ‘bright side’ of things… :/ ?
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Chicago is awesome….
But
SF >>>> Chi…
Chicago is still a pretty racist place and let’s face it. There might not be a more beautiful city than SF in the US.
by skilletboy on May 23, 2010 12:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. My wife and o went to Chicago for vacation two years ago. We saw the Sharks win at the United center too.
But, the White-non White divide was really obvious and uncomfortable. I’m white and it was really sad. My wife is Asian and it was difficult for her.
And yes CA can be bad but it made me feel grateful for growing up in such a diverse place.
by skilletboy on May 23, 2010 12:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
definitely grateful to be in CA.
And yes, my friends do tell me that Chicago is still really segregated. Lucky to be in the Bay area, for sure
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
My heart is in my stomach right now
the level of anxiety is killin’ me. GO SHARKS!
"He's like a swedish bear"- Randy Hahn, during the Sharks-Canucks brawl on 4.8.2010
Go Sharks!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
LET'S GO SHARKS!!!
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
Shots
We can’t keep on repeatedly getting our shots blocked, look what happened when Blakes shot was blocked and it turned into a breakaway goal for Bolland. Blocked shots are momentum killers
by ninersdd on May 23, 2010 12:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Just finished my pregame luck ceremony
Taking my jersey off the hook, making my favorite lunch, and, for an added bonus, watched a certain movie this morning:
GO SHARKS
"He's like a swedish bear"- Randy Hahn, during the Sharks-Canucks brawl on 4.8.2010
by Joeface on May 23, 2010 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd....
Like a mofo.
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Backs against the wall..
so lets hope the proverbial fire lighting under our asses has been lit! Here’s to the first of four wins!!
GO SHARKS!!!
Does Nabby choose not to have a playoffbeard
or can he not grow one?
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:10 PM PDT reply actions
I think he just cant grow one....
Kinda odd for a Russian…
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
in soviet russia
beards grow on trees
by Wreckonized on May 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let's Roll
Here we go!
Stomp stomp, clap!
Stomp stomp, clap!
Let’s Go Sharks!
"Marleau spanks one off the pipe!" --VS Commentator, game 5 vs Det. 20100508
"Nice Save!" --Nabby, to Blake
Alright, going to watch the game now......
LETS GO SHARKS!!!
This is Team Teal. Sharks and Phins.
Cut me open and I bleed Teal...
Just a reminder, fans, comin’ up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl. -Mosul_DolFan, Phinsider.com
Marc Emery ... the Big Bad Bogeyman ... who offered natural seeds that could potentially become a non-toxic, non-addictive, highly beneficial 12,000-year-old plant. Where are the victims? Where are the bodies? "Justice Minister" Rob Nicholson and his ilk should be the criminals imprisoned.
by Sharkz_N_Phinz on May 23, 2010 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
As one old grizzled sgt once lovingly screamed in my ear
when it looks grim, at least go down swinging.
Let’s go Sharks
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
by spectr17 on May 23, 2010 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I actually like this!
I have got to post it on SCH!
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
dude trying to steal our mojo
just messin’ witcha
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
We were just talking about you compared to NM
You guys still have your chins up, which is cool!
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry, I’m slow today – what’s NM?
Really need more coffee
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Nucks Misconduct
ART.I§8-11; AM I-XXVII
James Madison is my Hero!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on May 23, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
oh yes, of course, thank you
yes the Nucks were even more downtrodden and pessimistic than we are
by JenLovesHockey on May 23, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
it's not finished really ran out of time
wanted to add a dagger to the mouse behind his back and put some teal on his azz
like last year’s mouse
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
The way they come out onto the ice is really awkward to me.
"Obviously I don’t want to be in this position, but this is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 23, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
"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
Lousy Defensemen
When you have Wallin and Huskins playing a regular shift, you don’t have the talent necessary on the blueline to win a stanley cup.
These two guys have been so exposed by the Hawks. They will never play for the cup with these two slowpokes in the lineup.
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