Sharks Gameday: Those chickens? They ain't hatched yet.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 6, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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Usually I'm a stat head, but Plank is going to touch on that stuff later this week. We just work like that. There really hasn't been a better tag team duo since the Road Warriors: Hawk and Animal. Ahead of their time, ahead of their time.
For now, I'm going to focus more on the emotions swirling around this series. Let's break it down.
Surprise: I honestly cannot believe that we are here. After the initial soda spilling, table breaking excitement exhibited after the Marleau OT goal, I descended into a trance-like state. The Sharks, a one seed who crushed the dreams of a city in 2009, had just come back from a two goal third period deficit and pushed the defending Western Conference Champions to the brink of elimination.
I headed into this series expecting a knock down, drag out war. And although the games have been painstakingly close, the Sharks have shown all who doubted them before the series began that they are, in fact, the real deal. Thornton, to everyone's surprise, looks like a star. He, along with the rest of the top line (even with an injury to Heatley) has been producing. On the second line, Joe Pavelski has matured in a way none of us could have logically expected, while Setoguchi and Clowe have played on the brink of dominance. The role players are playing their roles. It's one of the deepest crop of forwards since Alyn McCauley was manning the fourth line. Except this team is way, way better.
What could be considered most surprising, though, is the way the back end has shook out. After pining for a defenseman all season, Plank and I have been pleasantly surprised by the play of both Demers and Huskins. They've made mistakes, but have not been the achilles heel that we expected the to be. In fact, even though Nabokov has played well, his save percentage has been just .899 through the series. Who'd have thought that it would be the defense bailing Nabokov out against Detroit, and not the other way around?
Anticipation: It's been a while since Sharks fans could look ahead to the next series, before the current series was even over. That's not to say that Detroit is dead... like many have said, if any team this year could recover from a 3-0 series deficit, it's these Wings. However, that's only happened twice in NHL history (what, you've never heard that stat before?), and the way the Sharks are playing, it's unlikely that the number jumps to three. But, as the title of this post reminds us, they wouldn't make up sayings for things that didn't happen. One thing is for sure, though: whoever made up all those old adages had an odd fascination with eggs.
But, looking ahead. The Sharks have an opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Finals for only the second time in their history. They get there, the choke label that has haunted the Sharks and Sharks fans will disappear, at least for a season. I think everyone's got another label in mind, though.
Apprehension: Even though the Sharks have this all but locked up, it's not over until the Sharks have another win. I've seen some people say that they'd like to have the Sharks win this series at home, but I'd much rather they just seal this one up tonight. If they don't, the mild apprehension I'm feeling now could quickly evolve into doubt, and then all out fear. This is still the Red Wings team we all feared before the series started. They're still the team that smacked us around twice at home. There's just one thing standing in the way of them coming back in this series...
Confidence: This may just be the best hockey I've ever seen the Sharks play.
Excitement: Go Sharks.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-3, has to be 4-3. Goals by Boyle, Blake, Thornton and Heatley.
Go Sharks.
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LETS GO SHARKS WOoOoOoOoOo!!!!!
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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by SeanCrosby87 on May 6, 2010 3:29 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I use this pic
as my avatar on BlackBerry messenger.
Go Sharks.
"You went commando tonight?" Randy Hahn
"And Heatley gave him a snow shower." Randy Hahn
"Brody Brazil said he got hit in the ear hole." Drew Remenda
"I can reveal this on Late Night Confidential because like what? 5 people watching?" Drew Remenda
by AmazinglyGraceless on May 6, 2010 6:11 AM PDT up reply actions
How do you set up an avatar for BBM?
"Nichol is like a big, mean energizer bunny. Well, not big, but he's mean."
save it as a picture
then go to your BBM profile and find the picture and set it…:)
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by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you have BBM 5.0?
You have to have BBM 5.0 to add it. Add me if you want. My PIN is 31463db8. Just in the message part, say you’re from FTF. :) Love meeting folks who can talk hockey.
"You went commando tonight?" Randy Hahn
"And Heatley gave him a snow shower." Randy Hahn
"Brody Brazil said he got hit in the ear hole." Drew Remenda
"I can reveal this on Late Night Confidential because like what? 5 people watching?" Drew Remenda
by AmazinglyGraceless on May 6, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Sleep? What's That?
No way, I’m too pumped for the game. And right now it’s the middle of the night!
"Nice Save!" --Nabby, to Blake
yeah me too - literally woke up at 3:45 to an image of a dead octopus and Tomas Holmstrom wearing a bonnet and carrying a pic-a-nic basket into the woods
now shifting my work day early by 3 hours to make sure I’m home and ready for the game!!!!!!! GO SHARKIEESSSS!!!
by JenLovesHockey on May 6, 2010 5:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'M STILL AWAKE AFTER DRINKING SO MUCH COFFEE!!!
WIDE AWAKE. SO READY FOR GAME.
WOOOO!
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
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
www.pensburgh.com
A little sleep and lots of caffeine
here, too.
Go Sharks! I hope the Sharks start knocking in goals early so I can jump up and whoop a lot.! Then I’ll go outside and the neighbors will give me funny looks!
"Nice Save!" --Nabby, to Blake
Yeah i've been really impressed with Demers
Who would’ve thunk that Demers would be getting 15 minutes of ice time against the Red Wings in a playoff game? Before the postseason i would’ve been terrified at the though of Demers being on the ice at all against a team like the Red Wings.
He’s improved alot though imo. Whenever he gets in a pickle he stays calm and makes the safe/smart play, instead of freaking out and making some play without thinking (or falling down). I liked Wallin a lot, but i don’t see any reason to put him in for Demers at this point. I think i might be more willing to switch Wallin and Huskins actually; although Huskins has done pretty good as well, and it’s probably not smart to mess with the winning formula we have now. I wonder if Wallin is even injured still.
Anyways, our defense has looked damn good. Our whole team has looked damn good. God i love it, can’t wait for tomorrow. Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!
I like Demers and really like Wallin (too bad he’s out for these playoffs), but not all that crazy about Huskins. He’s inconsistent ; sometimes makes an awesome play, sometimes he looks like he’s just chillin’ out there, smoking a cigarette.
by JenLovesHockey on May 6, 2010 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions
sometimes he looks like he’s just chillin’ out there, smoking a cigarette.
I’m a nonsmoker, but that actually sounds pretty badass. =J
Quick, someone chop up a Huskins Marlboro Man!
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
IF
this series ends tomorrow. I want it to end like in the movies. The unsung hero gets the gir…goal. Demers/McGinn/Mitchell/Huskins. I’m saving Orts for future series.
by ToddMclellan'shair on May 6, 2010 4:54 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah but he has already contributed to one OT win in the Avs game. He had his 15 minutes.
by ToddMclellan'shair on May 6, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
If Mitchell could get one, I'd be especially happy
Boy has been hustlin’ out there, using his speed to get to loose pucks, and generally throwing every bit of his frame at whatever he can. The quality of his chances haven’t been that great, but helps sustain the pressure for his linemates and keeps backcheckers honest. Nowhere near the same player earlier in the regular season.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
What speed?
He’s so big that he bends space time around himself to make it look like he’s going fast.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm rooting for Nabby on the empty net.
"You went commando tonight?" Randy Hahn
"And Heatley gave him a snow shower." Randy Hahn
"Brody Brazil said he got hit in the ear hole." Drew Remenda
"I can reveal this on Late Night Confidential because like what? 5 people watching?" Drew Remenda
by AmazinglyGraceless on May 6, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
This may just be the best hockey I’ve ever seen the Sharks play.
Definitely agreed. This may be the best playoff series I’ve ever watched the Sharks play (wasn’t watching in 94, though I was about 9 at the time), and I’m hoping that they’ll close it out today. Every time I think about what the Wings could do, it scares me. But then I realize, the Sharks have completely torn things up so far this postseason and given me almost no reason to doubt them. If this were any other playoff year, I’d have shat my pants at the thought of the Sharks shitting the bed again, but I truly believe this team is different. Based on media accounts, Detroit is in disbelief as much as we are, and Howard seems to have a terrible attitude about the goals he’s given up. If our boys can come into the Joe and punch their cards for 3 periods, I will be one happy human.
Go Sharks!
From a Canuck fan, I just wanted to say: kill those scum tonight. Kill ’em dead. After last night, I need a pick-me-up, and seeing the Red Wings swept would be glorious.
Also, if the Blackhawks end up beating us, I hope you guys have your way with them, like the prom king pillaging some hapless lower year. Seriously, those guys are a bunch of d-bags.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
No way. Nucks will pull it off...
Niemi’s been a sieve… You guys just have to stop playing soft on defense..
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
Sidney Crosby is my Cousin
www.pensburgh.com
Thanks for the support. I still think we can pull it off too. As long as the guys stop getting pulled into the Hawk’s d-bagging and the D picks up.
But in case things don’t work out they way we all want, I’d want you guys to crush ’em
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Luongo needs to remember how to make a save
And not leave garbage laying around his crease.
Do that and the Nucks are going to be fine for this series.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
But
If he happened to forget that next series, then I would also be okay with that.
"Nichol is like a big, mean energizer bunny. Well, not big, but he's mean."
like the Nucks
especially because I have a lot of relatives from Vancouver, so we’re hoping for a Sharks-Nucks conference final, and then I could really give my cousins shit!!!
I hope you guys beat the living shit out of the Hawks next game. Felt awful for how your game went last night.
by JenLovesHockey on May 6, 2010 6:14 AM PDT up reply actions
butfuglyfucklin
is now one of my least favorite players. what a dickhole. i dont even like the canucks, but man that guy is a pompous ass.
"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 6, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
are you talking about his razz to the crowd from last night?
I thought that was kinda funny, especially in slow motion. But you’re right – he is pretty fugly.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I second that motion...
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I so agree.
Buttfucklin is even dirtier than Perry or Pronger. Someone needs to nail his ass to the ice!
"Nice Save!" --Nabby, to Blake
Dear Sharks,
This Saturday, I will be moving to a new place. The last thing I need in the rush and stress getting everything out of my dad’s place and into the new hourse is worrying about a game 5 by you guys on that day on top of that. Please, for my stress levels on that day, as well as the fan in me who has followed you since that first playoff series with Detroit back in 1994, BEAT THESE RED WINGS TONIGHT.
Your fan,
Nael
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
Let's go Sharks!
Gonna be one long day at the office.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Keep Marleau Forever" Club
I hear ya
I do dig the 6:30 Central start time though, I’ll just be getting home from work, easing into my lucky pj’s and sliding into my cushy spot on the couch.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Perfect for me too now that I live in the central time zone. Leave work 5 minutes early, get home at 6:15, change into sharks jersey, open beer and turn on NHL center ICE! SCREW VS!!!!
Mine too
I get off at 430. Just enough time to run for a while at the gym then drive home, shower and do my pre-game routine then put on my Heatley jersey. :)
Go Sharks.
"You went commando tonight?" Randy Hahn
"And Heatley gave him a snow shower." Randy Hahn
"Brody Brazil said he got hit in the ear hole." Drew Remenda
"I can reveal this on Late Night Confidential because like what? 5 people watching?" Drew Remenda
by AmazinglyGraceless on May 6, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a comic to deliver today. I have no idea how I’m going to do it before game time. I will, but oh man, FOCUS. FOCUS!
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
Hawks fan here. GO SHARKS!
I was a Cow Palace-goer back in the early days and nothing makes me happier than seeing the Sharks take apart the Wings. What a great week for hockey! Go Big Pavelski!
LUigi was found dead at the scene, murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.
Go Sharks!
Gonna miss the game because I’ll be out covering tonight’s UK general election in Dover all night, but I’ll be avoiding the score and watching a replay tomorrow.
Here’s to kicking out Gordon Brown and a 4-0 sweep!
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Do you think the
Lib Dems have a shot? I’ve been kinda following in Newsweek, and it seems like the UK could benefit from a diverse government, despite all the rhetoric otherwise.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions
They have a chance of deciding which of the other parties forms the government by offering their support in a hung parliament, but they have no chance of forming a majority government themselves.
The pros and cons of Lib Dem success are too complicated to go into here, but I think it’s safe to say this election could end up changing British politics quite dramatically.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Yeah, I figured they'd be more of a sideline player
but it’s interesting nonetheless to see the political dynamics of a different system. I’m curious to see how things turn out.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!
This is just huge!!! I’ve been on a happy high since Tuesday, if they pull this off tonight, hmmmm maybe I should just warn my neighbors now of potential screaming happening later. :)
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
When Marleau scored the game winner in overtime I jumped up and screamed, it woke out 16 month old daughter up three rooms over. GO SHARKS!!!
Hmmmm
that’s a good idea! But I hate my neighbors, so, maybe not. lol.
"Whatever planet he's on, I think everyone wants to get on it with him" - Joe Thornton on Joe Pavelski
"It's a kook fest" - Drew Remenda
"What an idiot" - Craig Rivet
"Al Stalock, his reflexes are so good he can smell a fart before someone even lays one"
Great tag line re chickens/egg (but which came first?)
Love the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom but Hart Foundation is the greatest tag team ever
New Age Outlaws. Hands down…
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 6, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
This is for the people of the sun!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on May 6, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just Finished
my gameday shave. hasn’t failed yet!
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I did my gameday “don’t touch the fucking beard!!!!!” thing. I can’t wait til June when I can shave this thing before the parade (I hope)…
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 6, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i rec this
purely because my beard is also growing more disgusting by the day.
by Brittjames11 on May 6, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I last shaved sometime during the Colorado series
My current beard is undefeated. It’s sorta past the itchy point. I look awful. But I don’t care. My team is winning.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I haven’t shaved since the Sunday end of the regular season. It’s patchy as hell, but no longer itchy.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Same
Though I shaved Saturday night, right after the last regular-season game. I’m kinda oooogly, but the wife doesn’t mind and I don’t give a rat’s ass what anyone else thinks, so hey!
Worst part: Got a new employee photo taken in this state. Urgh.
'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
my wife likes the beard
but I shave because they win. 6 and 0 too.
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I keep mine trimmed
I actually last trimmed it during the second period break of Tuesday’s game. Coincidence, or heroic? You decide.
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
Yeah, that’s where mine is…patchy but not itchy anymore. I just hate having facial hair (except for a little on the chin, per usual). But this is what sacrificing for your team is all about! :-P
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I haven't washed my hair since Game 3 of the Colorado series
I haven’t trimmed my beard since the beginning of the playoffs.
I’m starting to look like a hobo, but as long as we keep winning…
If you don’t look like a hobo during the playoffs, you aren’t a true fan.
You should probably wash your hair, though…that could get a little rough, lol.
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 6, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
After today's game
Either the series will be over and we’ll have a substantial break before the next one or we’ll have lost and the mojo will be worn out.
And to be clear, I’ve been rinsing it, just not shampooing.
If memory serves
Don’t you keep your head shaved?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
great article. thanks for the link
"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 6, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice
Beat me to it.
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 6, 2010 9:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I read that this morning before I came into work. I was surprised to see such a well written and interesting hockey article on ESPN…then I saw it was LeBrun, and it all made sense. Definately a worthwhile read.
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 6, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
HATCH HATCH HATCH
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 7:50 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
If it takes Jedi Batman to stop the Sharks
then I think we’re good. Hope Jedi Batman decides to stay in Gotham a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
If not Jedi Batman, then mutant Colbert:
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on May 6, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
That's the funniest thing I've seen all day
it’d be even better if we played the B’s in the finals.
by Chicago Shark on May 6, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think there’s much to say about tonight that hasn’t already been said. We need a full, 60-minute effort from the team, and if they play for that entire 60 minutes like they’ve been playing in the second half of the games in this series, then I have a lot of faith in them.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
pretty jacked up
to say the least. i may just pierce my nipples with paper clips if thew sweep the wings, just for the sheer pleasure of it.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on May 6, 2010 8:10 AM PDT reply actions
Don't forget to bring your "Detroit Sucks" chant to the game tonight.
LUigi was found dead at the scene, murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.
damn...
I have a meeting about a lease on an apartment at 4. I hope the meeting goes FAST! Then I have to find a TV lol. Local pizza place usually complies with my channel demands tho. GO SHARKS!
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 6, 2010 8:21 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Go Sharks!
I’m nervous and excited at the same time.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Who’d have thought that it would be the defense bailing Nabokov out against Detroit, and not the other way around?
I don’t know if that’s the case in this series. I think Nabokov is playing his best hockey since pre-lockout days.
Sure, he allowed three goals in every game, but this is Detroit. In every game he had to make at least a couple of huge saves. Where would we be today without him making that stop on he penaltyow shot by Zetterberg? It’s not even his strength. Or stoning Datsyuk in the third period? That seems like a story in every game.
One of the reasons we won every OT we played in is because Nabby was unbelievable in those times when the game was on the line.
At this point, I’m evaluating Nabokov by how big he comes out in moments that matter. I don’t pay as much attention to the stats, especially saving percentage.
But that’s me, a Russian homer.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
No, I agree. People immediately lamented the fact that it was Hank that took the ill-conceived penalty shot rather than Bertuzzi, insisting that had the criminal taken it, it would’ve been in. God forbid Nabby is just given credit for making a killer save, which he did.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
You're right.
Oh he has, and maybe I didn’t word that correctly. Nabokov has had a very solid series and made some huge saves.
It was just more a comment to the fact that the defense has played so well, and we’re 3-0 despite an .899 s%. When talking before the series, Plank and I both agreed that Nabby would have to have a save % higher than .900 to have a chance.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 6, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I think his comparatively low saving percentage is a function of how few shots we allow in this series. It’s almost like our defense decided to start playing Ron Wilson’s way.
If you think about the goals that Detroit scored so far, they are all very difficult goals for anybody, especially when our defense is playing with a philosophy of just leaving Holmstrom alone in front of the net and letting Nabby deal with it. I guess it’s working, so no need to argue about it. But otherwise, they’ve been blocking shots and jamming shooting lines like there is no tomorrow.
As a result, his saving percentage is low, but we don’t really care.
Defense has certainly been a pleasant surprise.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
Exactly. In the postseason as a whole, the blueline has been extremely effective at forcing players to the perimeter, as has already been touched on. Obviously, consistently forcing Colorado players to the perimeter is going to be slightly less of a challenge than forcing puck possession demigods like Datsyuk to the perimeter, but they’ve nevertheless been pretty effective in that department.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
I think it’s been a combination of the two. The defense is doing a magnificent job of limiting the number of shots that are even getting to Nabby. I know in game 1 they only got 23 shots through to him. Game 2 was like 31 shots, game 3 bumped up to 35, even though they were carrying play quite a bit. I mean, that’s not terrible. The defense is definately doing a great job locking things down as well as can be expected.
And then Nabby has been really solid too! The goals against him are Detroit kind of goals…lots of traffic, deflections, etc. Nabby has no chance. On all the shots he has a chance on, he’s getting. Even some of those we don’t think he has a chance on, he’s getting. And that PS save…holy shit.
The defense and Nabby have both been super solid, and it’s probably the main reason why we’re up 3-0 in the series.
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 6, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Well said
All the goals the Wings have gotten have definitely been Detroit type goals with traffic, screens, deflections etc. 2 of the 3 goals from game 3 were just lucky bounces (and it didn’t help that Huskins got accidently highsticked in the face by Boyle). Nabby’s really been outstanding imo. He should be getting a lot more credit than he has been getting. I’m supremely confident in him atm. Hopefully we play a team that doesn’t focus on traffic/screening so much (Vancouver) next series because Nabby will probably shut them down/out if he keeps playing the same way.
Against any other team
Save percentage is key. This series, with this defensive philosophy, not so much. In this series, it’s about the shots that DON’T get to the net that are key. If you guys have some time, I’d love a comparison of shot blocks by Team Teal this series, as opposed to Colorado, or the Regular Season.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I'm curious then...
But that’s me, a Russian homer.
Does it bug you when AP photo’s list “Evgeni Nabokov, of Kazakhstan” then? Yeah, I know he was born there and played for them once in the World Juniors, but the dude’s nationality is Russian. For some reason that bugs the hell out of me.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
No, that doesn’t bother me. If memory serves me right, he’s actually got at least three passports – Kazak, Russian, and US.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
Fair enough
I was gonna say that we don’t really see “Dany Heatley, of Germany” that much.
But then I googled it and then lo and behold…
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Totally agreed
I don’t know how many soft goals Nabby has allowed this series but I can’t recall one. All goals against have been from our defense getting burned or bad bounces as far as I remember.
Similarly I can recall numerous huge saves at many points in this series.
Nabby has been doing his job for the most part.
Both Murray and Demers have been playing well this series and that is why none of our defensive lines have looked like total liabilities.
We just traded who for who?!
I said after Game 1 that Nabby would have a low save percentage
Since the team was committed to shot blocking. They were essentially going to allow Detroit to screen Nabby at will if their forwards got off the boards and to the net.
In light of this, we’ve gotten exactly what we wanted from Nabby. He’s had excellent rebound control, he’s controlled play in his own end by freezing the puck, and he’s stolen a shot or two.
Also, we did lose one OT…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMER
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 8:50 AM PDT reply actions
Coolest Game of the Month?
Is there one this time around? I think a small group of us are going to Stanley’s to watch the Sharks (in my best hope of hopes) sweep the Redwings.
Anyone else going?
I'm new here!
Hope there is enough room on the bandwagon for my wife and I. Went to our first playoff game ever Game 2 (first hockey game ever for my wife) on Thursday and she loved it. Long time Giants fan and poster on MCC and I hope to participate more here as well.
see, we’ve loved Sharks since years ago!
GO SHARKS!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on May 6, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
welcome! :)
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
Hi welcome! :)
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
faaaaaa
reply fail….moare coffeee!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I loved it when you saved the Cheerleader.
And welcome!
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
"Be polite, be professional... But have a plan to kill everyone you meet." -- General James N. Mattis, Commander 1st Marine Divison, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
by SetoThorMarChooSki on May 6, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome!
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on May 6, 2010 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Aw, what a great picture!
Love it! And welcome. :D
GO SHAAAAAAAAAAARKS!!
"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 6, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
If the Sharks lose
I’ll blame jponry. :)
Welcome to the dark side.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Glad to have you (and the missus) along for the ride!
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
The Nashville season series
taught me to predict that we won’t win 4-3, we’ll win 8-5. Goals by Thornton x3, Marleau, Pavs x2, Bust and Seto
From Puck Daddy this morning
The HP Pavilion is the toughest place for opposing teams to play.
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
Best comment on the article
This be from any of you?
San Jose also ranked No. 1 in “Intimidating Airports to Land In After Dark”.
"Nichol is like a big, mean energizer bunny. Well, not big, but he's mean."
by cosecant on May 6, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahha
no I wish I said that…that’s hilarious
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
Not me.
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 believe Randy Hahn mentioned that during game 1 or 2
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 9:37 AM PDT reply actions
WHOO GO SHARKS!
Exciting, nerve wracking, palms sweaty….yep that’s hockey for ya….luckily sky is blue, boobies are tweeting and it’ll be game time before we know it! I can’t frakking wait! :D LETS FINISH THIS!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
It sounds like you’re describing potential side-effects from the latest pharmaceutical commercial. I’m glad it’s Sharks related. : )
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that, oh crap I quit drinking.
hahahha
i might need some to get me through the day.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I’ll just let my sig line do the talking about what’s at stake tonight, and what I want the Sharks to do.
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.
CONSPRIACY!
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 6, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
YOUR SIGNATURE HAS NO GRIT! FIRE THE EXCLAMATION POINT.
'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
My signature has loads more heart than yours has, though.
It does not have Stanley Cup experience, 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 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Clearly
Your signature is not Bret Hedican
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
My signature
is known for taking stupid penalties. Kind of a goon reputation I think, but not without some skill on the forecheck.
'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
but your sig....
took the best stupid penalties in the history of hockey…BEST EVARRR!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
Ahhh! I’m so uber excited!
I can’t stand the anticipation.
It’s killing me! And I love it.
This game will be epic.
Oh my god, let’s hope the Wings will die a bloody, unmericful death tonight.
Will be watching this and the Pens game, switching back and forth. Can’t help it.
switching back and forth.
Lack of heart and dedication!
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 6, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
My two day wait is over!
Now I can troll post on FTF.
Great write up TCY, you definitely hit all the right emotions. I have been reading Fear the Fin for a while now but I am just so darn excited about the Sharks stomping the Wings that I had join the club. I got up at 5:00am this morning so I could get to work early and make sure I can get home for the game. GO SHARKS!
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
:)
Hi welcome!!
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Welcome
You’ll be an SBnation addict soon enough ;)
"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 6, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Soon?
It was bad enough when I was just reading the comments, I’m a lost cause now. As the comments below state, work today will not be my best showing. I like your signature by the way Swisher, my friend actually took it from you to use as her gmail status message last week.
Thanks for the nice welcome all!
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
Welcome, Friend
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Rob Blake and Dan Boyle did have 3-0 playoff series leads elsewhere and both say their team ended things in four games. Blake was with top-seeded Colorado in 2001 against Vancouver and Boyle was with top-seeded Tampa Bay in 2006 against Montreal.
Oh, and, both of their teams went on to win the Stanley Cup in each of those years.
So there…
hehehe too TMZ
thats so funny. oh man I just realized I’m not going to get ANYTHING done at work today //sigh
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Trying to work on playoff gamedays is a lost cause…
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 6, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
damn it I'll try :D
it just won’t happen…plus we have this work mixer/Apple app celebration at 4. I swear people here hate hockey.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I just did some work. I feel accomplished now…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
yep...
this app is apparently a big thing….personal assistant for your iPhone. I don’t think it’ll be fast because there will be adult refreshments but once everyone gets nice and relaxed I’ll sneak out.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, trying to study on playoff game days is pretty useless too…
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
seconded
took me 3 hrs to write a 2 page essay on tuesday…
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on May 6, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I just told my boss I am leaving early, and if they win I will take a day off tomorrow to recoup.
by Gotthelife4u on May 6, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
wow....balls out right there!
What’d he/she say? Get back to your chair and werk you dumdum?
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot to mention my boss is my brother. We run a small construction company. He’s cool with it.
by Gotthelife4u on May 6, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
ohhhhh you’re so lucky and what a smart dude.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I just came in early
so that I can leave early as well — benefits of salary, I guess. That and a cool boss who doesn’t care much about time in office unless performance drops as a result.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
You said it....
..game time can’t come soon enough! The anticipation has my nerves all twisted up, you’d think it was the Stanley Cup Final itself. I’m wearing my new Stanley Cup Playoffs tshirt that I bought from the Sharks store yesterday. It’s got the roster on the back, which is pretty cool. I also got the girlfriend a “Teal Ladies” tshirt she’s proudly rockin’ at work as well. GO SHARKS!!!
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 10:19 AM PDT reply actions
McLellan to Babcock:
We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Yeah, striking down T-Mac would be counter-intuitive anyway. He’d become more powerful than Babcock can possibly imagine.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on May 6, 2010 1:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nic Wallin
Is he done for the playoffs or just being held out? Drop some knowledge on FTF’ers.
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that, oh crap I quit drinking.
still injured last I heard.
I also don’t see McLellan fiddling with the defense much the way they’re currently playing.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Clearly they're saving his team high OT GWG total for the finals
(Note that I didn’t specify which one.)
I've been putting it off for too long
and have now added a signature I can be proud of.
Mike Babcock's wife thinks Joe Pavelski's a STUD!! Enough said.
according to a recent poll
San Jose is the toughest road rink to play in
wooohooo +1 for sharks fans
Nic Lidstrom
Let’s send him on his way…and then sign him in the off season to a one year contract should Blakey retire
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that, oh crap I quit drinking.
Haha, we could probably offer twice what Detroit is offering in terms of salary, and he’s still resign with Detroit. If he plays next year, it will be for the evil empire. He would look good in teal, 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 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
That same thought crossed my mind too after Tuesday’s game.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
The Crucible
This year has been the ideal crucible for the Sharks.
They learned in the first series to never take anything for granted.
They learned that they were a team that could overcome….
They learned that the Hockey Gods held no sway over them this year.
This series they learned that they have nothing to fear.
That hard work can overcome the hardest struggles.
This is the next test. They stand like a gladiator in the middle of the forum, their foot firmly on the windpipe of their defiant foe, sword in hand; the crowd screaming "Finish him off!"
Can they do it? Will they plunge the blade, or will they allow the victim a shred of hope, enough room to breath a few more times and look for an opportunity.
I’m optimistic.
KFOX home of our SJ Sharks....
just played Led Zeppelin’s “Been A Long Time Since I Rock & Rolled”, as requested by our very own Dan Boyle. Anybody catch the “Boyler Room” from April 12th? Apparently “Faith No More” is one of his all time favorite bands and he went to see them that night at the Warfield. I love it!
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 11:28 AM PDT reply actions
Sick!
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Where is that btw? Staging area at HP Pavillion or Sharks Ice? I see an inflatable shark in the rafters.
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, probably the staging area. The inflatable shark is one of the remote control ones they use during the intermission. Man, athletes get all the cool connections. I wonder how that all came together? Maybe he got backstage somehow and asked him to come down to The Tank. Or is Mike Patton a hockey fan?
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
well whatever he’s a fan of he’s a stud and Boyler’s got great taste in rock.
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember when I met Danny Boyle. We where having a great conversation about TOOL and Maynard’s winery.
To be fair
3 of the eggs have hatched, so we can count those chickens.
I shouldn't have said anything.
Oh shit, son!
It’s about to be on!
Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
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, It's ON!
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 6, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Hate to admit it
but that made me laugh.
Mike Babcock's wife thinks Joe Pavelski's a STUD!! Enough said.
I'm totally fine admitting that
I needed the break in the tension. Good stuff!
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 need to START drawing! I have job applications I’m trying to finish too. I look like a wreck. Man.
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
although in my defense
the idea was approved last night, and I was busy with job apps at the time, so I didn’t have a chance to start on 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
Gray … stop looking at FTF and get busy … :)
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
lol
yes, mom ;)
I just finished the sketch actually. Whoo!
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
The Ghost of Old #53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C23orbkxEmE
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
A win today
Would give our Sharks more rest. Let’s do this!
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Joe Pavelski IS God!
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
Alright Shark Nation
Tonight you have the entire non-Red Wing loving nation pulling for you. There are two great days for a hockey fan: The day your favorite team raises Lord Stanley’s Cup and the day the Red Wings are eliminated from contention.
Today can be a pretty good day for you, but it can be a great day for a hell of a lot of us.
… if not for yourselves, then do it for the good of the universe.
"If I get run into again, I'm taking someone with me. I lost one knee. I'll take a head if it happens again." - Grant Fuhr
hahahahha thank you!
we hope to make it so and we would be honored to be rid of the Wings.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
On behalf of Shark Nation:
We accept this mission and relish the opportunity to bring you the joy of winged wheel destruction.
Go Sharks!
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
by workthecycle on May 6, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nabby's night?
I’m sticking with Plank’s Series Preview where he said that Nabby is going to have to steal a win in the Joe for the Sharks to win the series. Well then, tonight Nabby steals the show. He has had some VERY timely stops, but we still haven’t seen one of Nabby’s shut em’ down nights. If the Sharks sweep tonight, Nabby has to have that night tonight.
I think the Sharks stole the game in game 3. Nabby was definately part of that. Not sure if that counts, but if he doesn’t rob Zetterberg on that PS, its a whole different game.
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 6, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
facepalm
here we go again
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
even YOU are sick of that conversation? I’m shocked.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
naw some peeps here
were beating “what goalie is better” and “Nabby isn’t as good as other goalies” subject to death. So now when I hear Nabby-bate…I tend to flinch and cower. It got ugly.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
oh wtf, that wasn’t me that was Cerise. i’m insulted tbh. I was actually defending Nabby in that thread actually and I’ve been talking how great Nabby has played all playoffs.
LAME I DIDN'T SAY YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
pats your head...I know...I know good boy.....down boy.
I meant it went back and forth for the past week. I’m not saying who’s right or wrong. C’mon man hug it out. We’re all on the same team here. And most certainly not I did not mean you.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Puck handling and good goalie discussions are not the same thing
All the Nabby haters have pretty much fled this board during this series.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
ever get the feeling
they’re lurking in the shadows just waiting to pounce?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Haters always are
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
didn't say they were
just a little over the Nabby discussion in general. ugh…ok whatever. I’m out.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We should always be able to talk about how awesome Nabby is. No reason to get upset, and i dunno why Ghost is facepalming.
Haha, Ghost isn’t a huge Nabby fan…
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 6, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone is entitled to be wrong about things in life
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Eh, I aint passing judgement…just passing along information.
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 6, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not either
Just stirring the pot, as I’m wont to do…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
STOP JUDGING ME!!!!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's judge other things
Hotter cougar, Julie Bowen or Sheryl Crow?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Crow...
Crow is single! That’s always a plus. Bowen is married and has 3 kids.
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 6, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So it would seem.
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 6, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Crow...
those legs go for days.
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
Crow
"Be polite, be professional... But have a plan to kill everyone you meet." -- General James N. Mattis, Commander 1st Marine Divison, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
by SetoThorMarChooSki on May 6, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
.... really?
Wasn’t there some goings-on about relevance, hockey talk, etc recently?
I’m just sayin’
'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
Do not complain about sexay womenfolk being shown and discussed.
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 6, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm passing judgment
Not sure on who, or what I’m judging, but that’s just the kind of guy I am!
.. not really.
'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
It's not that he isn't a huge Nabby fan
It’s that he is a huge Meth Squirrel fan.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
That begs the question
Is he a fan of Thomas Greiss…
…or is he a fan of small rodents that use illicit substances…
…and does he believe there is a difference between the two…
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
lol what’d i do? I’m just saying Shutouts are hard enough to get as it is, but Detroit plays a style that negates goalie skill. No matter how good Nabby plays there’s bound to be a bad bounce or two. Being screened most of the time doesn’t help either.
You agreed with me. That means we’re cool. BUT IF YOU EVER DISAGREE…WOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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 6, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Heheh
Here’s to you, and here’s to me —
Best friends may we ever be!
But if we ever disagree …
Then fuck you! And here’s to me.
'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
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 6, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Khazz, by the way I saw your little scrum over on the Wings blog. Don’t trip man, Z could have picked the puck up from center ice and pitched it in against Nabby and they would said it was a goal. I think they are going a little crazy over there.
LETS GO BEAT UP SOME WINGS FANS
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
I’d like to stop by and awake from my rain induced stupor to offer up these words from (underwater) Preds Nation:
Fuck Detroit, and Joe Pavelski will never have to buy a meal in St. Louis, Chicago, Nashville, or Columbus again.
On the Forecheck/Twitter/CLS
"What do you think this is? Major League Baseball?"- Shea Weber
Joe Pavelski will never have to buy a meal in St. Louis, Chicago, Nashville, or Columbus again.
Might have to tell him so he can hold ya to that! :)
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He still has to pay everywhere in San Jose…except at Uno Mas.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on May 6, 2010 1:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Or crime scenes with sammiches
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
you ok over there?
I mean, you’re posting but that doesn’t neccessarily indicate more than you having a smart phone.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
"No, That's Not General Malaise, It's NHL Playoff Fever." Real Fake Sports
It was real, real bad for a while. Lost my car, still can’t get to my house. But yeah, my person is fine.
On the Forecheck/Twitter/CLS
"What do you think this is? Major League Baseball?"- Shea Weber
:(( I'm so sorry.
But I’m glad your person is fine.
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yikes!
I sincerely hope you have a house to go back to once the water has full receded. But at least your person is fine. Everything else is largely replaceable. People not so much.
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 dude…hope you got good insurance.
I’ve been seeing the pictures…no fun at all. :(
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry for your losses
glad to hear you’re okay.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Still can't believe we are down 0-3 in this series lol
whatever happens tonight…it has been fun…and the way it is starting to look…looks like i will be cheering for you guys against the Hawks and Penguins.
Hopefully tonight’s game will be as entertaining as the rest of this series has been…if not for the fact that you are beating us in this series i would actually be saying that i enjoy seeing the Sharks tasting success for the first time ever in a big time series…Here’s to a good game tonight
TULO = 2010 MVP!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
LETS GO WINGS!
I want to see more of this tonight
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
It doesn't cross it
so much as it does a dance on it’s grave.
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 want to see more of this...
Except instead of Avs jerseys, they are Red Wings jerseys…
Winning handshakes are very 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 6, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
More of this too!
Specifically x5000, give or take the Sharks fans in attendance.
h/t to Jibbles & jct
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
by DownRUpLYB on May 6, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
Look in my picture post thread. You may just shit brix.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Only twice in history
I find it Funny that Detroit thinks they can be the third team in history to come back from 0-3. Sharks had the same opportunity two years ago, and that year was even the perfect timing. ‘42, ’75, ’08; would’ve been the perfect extension. Sharks took it to 6, ’eck we took it to 6 and 4 OT. We sort of got our game 7, but history would not be made.
The way the two teams have been playing, detroit needs some over 9000/Bankai/whatever desperation to extend this at all. Sharks are doing what it takes to win, may they end it tonight!
If any team can, it is the Wings. I’m not celebrating until the fat lady has sung. :)
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
100% agreed
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, that sound you heard was Holmstrom preparing to whine at the refs…
Close, 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 6, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
OW burn...
"God save us all." - FTF Staff
by mssjsclowie29 on May 6, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I can’t say I think it’s about to happen, but — stranger things have transpired in the annals of history (heheh, I said “annals”…)
But seriously, I really hope we put them away tonight.
'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
Nah, the Sharks aren’t a cursed franchise anymore. Megalodon and the Dudes took care of that.
Although, that still doesn’t guarantee a win tonight. Remember, most of us said we’d be ecstatic at a split in Detroit. :)
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 6, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
From the CBC 30 Thoughts article linked from Puck Daddy:
20. Chris Botta of NHL Fanhouse reported Tuesday that Logan Couture’s bad-angle tying goal in Game 3 happened after Sharks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft told him Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard likes to cheat towards the slot. Woodcroft was the Red Wings’ video coach under Mike Babcock and Todd McLellan.
22. The Red Wings pulled a class move earlier this year when Couture scored his first NHL goal in Detroit. They announced it over the public address system; a rare thing in a visiting arena. It was a huge thrill for Couture’s family, in attendance that night.
The Sharks need to play like 2 Live Crew, "As Nasty As They Want To Be" -Drew Remenda
by 408SharksFinatic on May 6, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
The crew that runs the sound at the Joe is amazing
no doubts about it.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Here he comes again.... Angry Joe MOJO!!!!!!!!!
"Be polite, be professional... But have a plan to kill everyone you meet." -- General James N. Mattis, Commander 1st Marine Divison, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
by SetoThorMarChooSki on May 6, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions
ROAR!!!!
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 6, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Edit: What do you get when you: can summon incredible strength, fight evil (e.g. Getzlaf), make god-like passes, possess a Viking-ish beard, not to mention the giveaway last name?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
by DownRUpLYB on May 6, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
2:58
feels like the calm before a storm
'It's amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.'
I don't POST during game time
I can’t do it…so I’ll see you Sharks Fans AFTER the game hopefully in a very jubilant post game thread.
GO SHARKS!
I'll drink that! oh...I'll drink TO that, oh crap I quit drinking.
catcha on da flipside bruva
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Ok guys, should I risk watching the game in class (4:40 – 6 unfortunately) online? The only issue is that it’s a very small class and I don’t know if I can be able to silently contain my emotion.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
do it
just control yourself.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Extremely tempting, but I have a bad habit of skipping it for the Sharks already...
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
If you’ve skipped before, how can you justify not skipping for an elimination game and POTENTIAL SWEEP OF THE RED WINGS? Sorry for the caps (the letters, not the team; who would be sorry for them?), but this is serious stuff we’re talking about here.
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
don't apologize, I LOVE CAPS (the letters)
Your argument is solid. I’ll try it out and leave during our break if I can’t take it. Plus the Sharks need me; on Tuesday they started doing well only when I got out of this same class.
Drew: Fill in the blank: "When I'm on the ice with Douglas Murray, I..."
Nabby: Poop yourself.
So I kept my playoff beard for a first date last night,
and she didn’t dig it. You know what though? I am totally cool with that. I’ll give up getting laid until we win the cup this year. After the cup, however, I will return to devoting every waking moment to that endeavor.
I’ll give up getting laid until we win the cup this year.
Dude – that’s harsh. But if it helps Sharks win the Cup, I’m all for you not getting laid.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I’d expect any true Sharks fan to do the same, if it would help get us a round 4 victory…
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
If she doesn’t get it, then it wasn’t meant to be. Find a hockey fan, they understand.
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
Truth.
Any girl worthwhile will understand the necessity of the playoff beard.
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 6, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
She's a hard road finding the perfect woman son
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Ah,yes, the Mrs. Right Now. Always a popular gal…
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 6, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw this...
I will return to devoting every wanking moment
Mike Babcock's wife thinks Joe Pavelski's a STUD!! Enough said.
by Pizzle on May 6, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
that gets a rec
"Fear the Fin: where some fans chose to swathe themselves in baseless optimism all season long." -CTGray
whew
work done. :D
Well, the comic, now I need to finish a cover letter and mail that off.
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
Yay!
I’m still stuck at work, unfortunately. But luckily I have no tasks to finish, and am just waiting for the clock to hit 4.
Tick, tick, tick…
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 6, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
FYI. I won’t be on the GDT…,
But i thought i’d share how this game is going to end up vi was in my garden this morning and a little hummingbird came up and told he the tale of game four…
Wings will jump on the Sharks quick and put up three goals. But sometime late in the 2nd period the Sharks will start an epic rally to tie it.
With less than one minute left, on a 5-on-3, jumbo will set up pavs right in front of Howard for the GW’er with :43 sec left… Sharks win 4-3… Again…
Enjoy :)
by skilletboy on May 6, 2010 3:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
When does the Tin Foil Hat Brigade go nuclear?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
GOD, THEY SHOULD RENAME US THE SAN JOSE DIVERS!
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 6, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
HARD TO WIN THE GAME WHEN IT'S 7 ON 5!!!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Actually…it was very easy for us to win the game 7 on 5! All it took was an overaggressive goalie and a horrifically played 2 on 1! :)
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Randy's FB
Just reminded us that, if Sharks win, no more Randy and Drew for the post-season…
Might be our last chance to enjoy our awesome TV broadcasters until next season.
That stinks, Randy and Drew are great. However, over the years of listening to the radio I have become a huge fan of Dan and Jamie. Even now that I have cable, I still mute the TV and listen to the radio broadcast.
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
I’d rather tonight be their last night than saturday, when there’s a good chance I’d be at the game and couldn’t listen to them anyways…
FINISH THIS THING TONIGHT, SHARKS!
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 6, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
JAMARCUS RUSSELL RELEASED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry. Couldn’t contain myself.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
They aren't
Look at that graphics that isn’t the Raidersblog watermark.
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
HAHAHAHA
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I’d think the UFL Headquarters would be sad. I thought they were trying to get the league off the ground…not kill it completely!
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 6, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Purely Badass Mojo (Non-badasses need not apply)
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
you missed the point.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 6, 2010 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
You missed the reply button?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Almost forgot this
Dave Valentine is 2-0 in playoff road games. Not taking any chances tonight.
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
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