Sharks Playoff Gameday: The One For All The Marbles
by Mr. Plank on Jul 20, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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It's days like these when you realize just why you're alive.
Game seven. The end of the line, the beginning of a new tomorrow. It's everything that's beautiful about the greatest sport on Earth, and everything that's horrible about spending another Tuesday at the office.
The tension in the air will be palpable as you walk past Gary from accounting, crunching his numbers and slurping down a Mountain Dew. A quick glance at the clock on the wall reads 11:34 AM, and instead of counting down the hours until your lunch break, you'll think about the moment that will occur in eight hours time.
That moment. The one that hits you square in the chest and forces you to pay attention, compels you to offer up everything you still have left in your soul to take a breathe of it. Just to catch it in your lungs and hold it close, to understand that this is where you were always meant to be-- and when you're in that moment, when you indulge yourself and let it soak into your skin, you realize that there's no way it will ever leave. There's no way that you can let it. Forever a part of you, a portion of your persona that's just as consequential as the street you live on or the taste of your favorite food.
It's understandable to be concerned today as the Flames roll back into San Jose. Kiprusoff's performance in game one raises the red flag amongst all of us, a clear indicator that he is able to steal a game in the barn he used to call home. Coupled with a shutout in game six, I fully expect him to be at the top of his game tonight, playing with a passion unseen before in any mortal man. There's not a chance in hell Cujo sees a lick of ice time, and if I'm a betting man, I'd say the Sharks will require no more than two goals against in order to come out on top here.
Game seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Jarome Iginla and the hated Calgary Flames. An entire season coming down to a mere sixty minutes.
Nothing better than this folks.
God save us all.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-2. Patrick Rismiller has the game of his life, potting two goals and two assists in one of the greatest game seven performances in San Jose Sharks history.
Go Sharks.
Yes, we're actually doing a live thread of game seven tonight at 7:00 PM PST. The link in the "Television" section will take you to a Hulu page, where the entire game can be streamed. If we coordinate when we press play everyone should be watching the action together as it unfolds. Should be a pretty good time, especially with news slower than Alexei Semenov on horse tranquilizers.
H/T to idunno723 for reminding me of this crazy idea I had last offseason.
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(screams with joy silently cause boys are sleeping) damn I miss hockey game threads!!! how many more days till the season begins anyways???
woohooo!!!!
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
damn
I’m in Minnesota on vacation in a little cabin with no internet besides my phone. Also annoyed cause the only person who would talk any hockey with me is a completely bandwagoned Blackhawk fan. SMH. Wish I could watch along.
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on Jul 20, 2010 8:52 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Look at this square right here..
Calling that house a little cabin.. pssh wtf you smoking? :P
How’s the family? I’m back to no fb by the way lol.
Haha, have fun, yall...
I suspect I’ll be in the middle of something important at that time…maybe I’ll catch the next one, should yall do it again!
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tweet Tweet.
Watching the dodgers lose again?
by skilletboy on Jul 20, 2010 12:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Neh. Probably packing for vacation (flight at midnight). Also watching the Dodgers win…hopefully the A’s too. The Dodgers are just still on the all star break…they’ll come back from it soon enough.
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 20, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
A’s – BOOOO!!!!
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
WHA??????????
no no no Go A’s! :)
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
BOOOOO!!!!! … :)
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
hahahaha
awww mean!
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s just a hater. Not everyone has the ability to comprehend the greatness that is the Oakland Athletics.
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 20, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha! greatness and Oakland anything do not go together … ever. :)
now if I was to follow a baseball team in the Bay Area, it would have to be the Giants … especially over the A’s. :)
so again … BOOOOO A’s !!!
(and the A’s moving to the South Bay would not change my mind)
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
ha ha! greatness and Oakland anything do not go together … ever. :)
Greatness and Oakland have been together… 4 times, and 4 times is better than none!
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
BOOM!
DROPPING SOME KNOWLEDGE BOMBS HERE!!!!
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 20, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Its just been a long time since the 4 times of glory.
Still a fan though…still very much a fan…I can go and enjoy the Giants and appreciate the very monetary-filled team…but my heart always will belong with the A’s through all the tough times.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Nay
GO A’S!!
"Don’t fuck around with Marleau. He’s like an incredibly awkward Jedi master." -adingoatemyname
by Pavelskinator on Jul 20, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the most memorable games I ever went to as a sports fan – probably top 5.
Funny thing – I still remember this gameday text, two years later. That tells you about the emotions and also about the quality of Plank’s writing.
Too bad this is a crazy month for me – would love to relive that day.
Fear the Fin - where Russians are underappreciated.
GOOOOOOOOO SHARKS!!!
Oh man I’ve missed saying that. I hope I get my computer today. I want to watch so bad!!!!
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
Woohoo!
Unfortunately, I’m probably not going to be around for this tonight, but in the small chance that I will, I’m sure it will be epic.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Wooooooooooo!
I actually got excited when I saw the post.
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
Question...
what happens if I can’t make it exactly at 10 (EST)?
Nashty...
Proud member of the "We Love Ushankas Club"
your TV explodes
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Thanks for the Memories Nabby.
by BrandonMK50 on Jul 20, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm..
i think im gonna have to stick with the Handball tournaments on CSNBA. I may not know what the hell is going on, but they sure are epic!
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Thanks for the Memories Nabby.
Go Sharks!
(I’ve missed saying that btw) I unfortunately will not be able to watch it with you all tonight, but hopefully there are some other games the Sharks won that are on Hulu we can watch some time later in the summer. (Game 5 against Dallas, perhaps?)
Don't let the name deceive you, I'm not just a Sharks fan but a Lakers, 49ers, Angels, Giants (and to a lesser extent) Capitals, and Titans fan.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 20, 2010 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
The full game isn't on Hulu.
Don't let the name deceive you, I'm not just a Sharks fan but a Lakers, 49ers, Angels, Giants (and to a lesser extent) Capitals, and Titans fan.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 20, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
eeeek... ugh
I cringe when I hear Brian Campbell’s name being called for the Sharks.
Mike Babcock's wife thinks Joe Pavelski's a STUD!! Enough said.
Let's Go Sharks! Beat Dallas!!!!
Gee, hope they don’t go into overtime, that could kill ’em.
I even made a video to cheer ’em on!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7YSsGZdpE
THIS IS THE YEAR WE’RE GONNA GO ALL THE WAY!!!!
I just want to say
I love you guys. I love seeing the dedication to the San Jose Sharks. I love seeing that we can be proud of the past even though there’s no cup. You guys rock.
"Don't even start"
already?!!
you couldn’t wait for the rest of us? LOL! Bad KIWI BAD!
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean, sniff,
I get to, sniff, watch Nabby, sniff, sniff, in teal again???
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
When i saw “Sharks Gameday” I was like “Wait, what!?! What did I miss? What happened?” but then I saw that we would just be rewatching an awesome game and it made me happy.
by In Bust we Trust on Jul 20, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
Did anyone else notice that there’s a “Day in the Life of – Ryane Clowe” on Hulu? And Malhotra.. but he’s still on the BJs (hehe)
Nashty...
Proud member of the "We Love Ushankas Club"
WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?
OMG runs over to Hulu!!!!!
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
UGH!!!!! I might be late … I’ll have to turn it on at 7pm, but real loud and just be in the kitchen watching … like a regular game day … just I cannot make garlic twists from my computer and boys must be fed (so they tell me)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I’m probably going to be late too. Unforseen delays.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on Jul 20, 2010 6:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
So...
are we all going to click play as soon as the clock says 7:00?
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
play?
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
My internet sucks ass
keeps skipping getting annoying….:((
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
I just got home
Anyone doing this? If so where are you guys?
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
I'm 12 minutes into, at the first ad.
Seems rather quiet here!
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
I'm having skippage issues
can’t blame the comp…its brand new.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not there! … 11:38 to go … fixing dinner and doing this is tough
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I’m at 17:30. I’ll pause and wait for the stragglers ;)
(necessary smiley face is necessary.)
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
booooo for snark! BOOOO! :P
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
GOAL!!
and sounds like you are way ahead of me … you might not want to wait … I keep pausing it when I run to the kitchen … :)
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
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’ll try my best to keep up with ya.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
A little behing but
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
JUMBOO!
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
different places
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I think we’re all at random places but somewhere nearing the end of the first period.
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
1st period … 6:05 left for me
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
Oh, and while I’m waiting, pretty hilarious that the league rejected the Kovie contract. Pretttttty hilarious.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
did they?? link??
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 all over Twitter ;)
(I hate smiley face emoticon stuff)
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
yeah yeah! but I dont’ see it on nhl.com … or puck daddy … or anything!!!! … so HA!
and wow! the league did something … wow
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
Hmm, two year old hockey game or the giants losing to LA? I guess I know where my team spirit lies.
Douglas Murray, biggest offensive threat.
Grrr…Nolan’s tormented us so much since his departure.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on Jul 20, 2010 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Everytime I see Nolan, I think the exact same thing. Sigh…
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 20, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
But doesn't this series make you wish he was a Shark again?
I know I did.
But yeah, last time I was in Vegas and I put money on the Sharks beating the Wild. Freaking Nolan scored and I wanted to wring his neck. Luckily I won and was able to blow those winnings where it belongs: The Casino War table.
NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Dan Ellis
GOAL!
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
Who else thinks these Versus announcers are annoying?
/raises hand
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
JEREMY ROENICK!!
I miss that guy.
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
by idunno723 on Jul 20, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Is it just me or does that Setogouchi goal look eerily similar to the one he scored in ot against the Avs?
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
Those are the goals I missed from Seto for so much of this season. And the type of goals Heater scored regularly before coming out West, haha.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
Ugh, Bochy pulled Timmy and put in Bautista. This game is as good as lost.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
Dodgers' bench coach just got tossed
I can see this game getting ugly real quick….
"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 Jul 20, 2010 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
This made me miss Rivet, Michalek, of course Owen Nolan, among others.
Classic game. What an awesome idea to have us all watch together! :D
esp
Michalek….for me at least.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I totally, totally miss him. I even had to root for the Czechs a little during the Olympics :)
Am I the only one who misses Grier? It’s not just that he ain’t hard on the eyes, but I liked him. Okay, so he wasn’t all that fast or great, but I liked his presence.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 20, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
naw my best friend misses Grier too
:) its his ‘homie’ so by default BUF is his east coast team.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 20, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Live for the moment folks!
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on Jul 20, 2010 9:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
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