Sharks Gameday: Reasons To Be A Little Less Pessimistic
by mymclife on Jan 15, 2011 3:00 AM PST
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Things have been pretty dire in Sharks land lately. A six game losing streak, currently the longest one in the league by three games, compounded with play that's very much deserving of said streak. Two of the only players that are actually playing well are injured in consecutive games. Losing to the Leafs at home for the first time in 13 years - there are eighth graders out there that had never seen that before. Patrick Marleau is number 783 out of 788 in plus-minus - regardless of your opinion about that stat, that's horrible for a player who is known for his defensive prowess. Outsiders have started commenting on the Sharks’ play, which only happens if they are on some massive losing streak/lose in the playoffs.
Basically, being a Sharks fan has sucked the past few weeks, and with their overall inconsistent play this season, there really has been little to fall back on. So, in lieu of an actual game preview, I present to you a list of reasons why to be optimistic, or at least a little less pessimistic.
- The Sharks lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers in consecutive games at home. Since the Sharks have already played the New Jersey Devils this season, it literally cannot get any worse.
- Antti Niemi has markedly improved his play, a credit both to him and the goalie coaches the Sharks employ (i.e. Wayne Thomas). Just imagine the Niemi of October playing with the Sharks of January. Yeesh.
- The Sharks have found that much sought-after consistency for a few weeks. Yes, they are consistently bad, but that is still technically consistent.
- As Antti Niemi has transformed into the goalie version of Matt Cain (great stats, horrible win-loss record), we can be comforted that he will have a 0.00 GAA in the playoffs.
- Logan Couture is not out for the season.
- Every single player on the Sharks not named Ryane Clowe or Logan Couture is underperforming to an almost extreme degree. The odds of that happening again are not very likely.
- Both Huskins's and Wallin's contracts are up after this season.
- Doug Wilson has not traded away the 2011 first round pick.
- Jim Harbaugh. According to the Bay Area media, he's the answer to every problem.
- Joe Pavelski is back, bitches.
- Defense prospect Taylor Doherty has been described as Chris Pronger-like with his stick positioning. Oh, and he's also 6'8".
- Despite a six game losing streak, the Sharks are only 4 points out of playoff position.
- Last week, I saw a guy wearing a Chicago Cubs hat and a New Jersey Devils sweatshirt. So, you know, at least we're not that guy.
- Charlie Coyle: top 6 forward at Boston University as a freshman, chosen as one of the best three USA players at the World Juniors by the coaches, tied for the lead in scoring for the US, and has been deemed a "steal" for San Jose by some.
- If things keep going this way, we won't be getting any articles about how the Sharks always choke in the second round of the playoffs, which will be a nice change.
- For that matter, we likely won't be getting many articles from Mark Purdy or Tim Kawakami about that or any other subject concerning the Sharks.
- There is no Bay Area championship curse. Not that we'd have to worry about that this year, but it's always good to know.
- None of the Sharks are -27 and locked into a $100M, 15 year contract.
- Within the past year, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series, the Oakland A’s led the majors in ERA, the Oakland Raiders actually won more than 5 games for the first time in 7 years, the San Francisco 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh (see above), the Golden State Warriors are a little more respectable this year, Stanford won their first
- In the 2009-10 season, 7th rounder Jason Demers suddenly emerged as an offensive defenseman in the mold of Dan Boyle. This season, 7th rounder Justin Braun suddenly emerged as an offensive defenseman in the mold of Rob Blake. Obviously, there is some sort of 7th rounder offensive defenseman factory in
- When the Sharks score goals at home, Gary Glitter's Rock 'N Roll, Pt. 2 plays in celebration. Gary Glitter is a convicted pedophile. Ergo, the Sharks' lack of scoring is because they have decided to no longer support pedophilia.
- Last year, the signs of the impending apocalypse were many: Douglas Murray's hat trick, Marc-Edouard Vlasic's fight, Joe Thornton's interview with a shirt on, the Sharks getting past the second round of the playoffs... Obviously, this is the apocalypse that the signs foretold, so we're all good in 2012.
- No Shark is signed past 2014, which means if worse comes to worse we'll only have three more seasons of this.
- Somehow, the Sharks are still technically above .500. Woohoo, winning record!
- The Sharks are just getting used to their new Zodiac sign; based on the day the Gunds were awarded an
- Kyle Wellwood has reportedly been signed by the Blues, but he still will have to go through waivers. The Sharks still have a chance!
- I will likely be unable to go to another Sharks home game this season, so their chances of being shut out at home have been greatly diminished.
- No matter what, even if the Sharks lose out the rest of the season (which is a feat in of itself), they still will have a better record than the 1992-93 Sharks.
Prediction: Sharks win, 7-1. Jamie McGinn (x5), Joe Pavelski, and Kent Huskins. McGinn’s goal-scoring onslaught will begin when he channels the spirit of Owen Nolan and scores from the red line.
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Thanks mymclife, despite a frankly alarming hangover I now feel a lot better. Go Sharks!
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Kyle Wellwood has reportedly been signed by the Blues, but he still will have to go through waivers. The Sharks still have a chance!
You know it wouldn’t have been that big of a deal if he was playing. Would just need to keep a well stocked buffet table between the visitors locker room and the ice. Go Sharks!
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A fantastic piece!
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Got to love this
Great write up there I was thinking just that sharks lost six in a row and we are still a long way from being out of this, sharks are going to win the cup no doubt very good write up
I love the McGinn five-spot!
Also…
Obviously, there is some sort of 7th rounder offensive defenseman factory in Worcester, and we need to get them the mold of Nicklas Lidstrom for next year’s suddenly emerging defenseman prospect.
Dominik Bielke and Lee Moffie, I’m lookin’ at you. Abeltshauser, you’re excused because you were a sixth-rounder.
And this was amazing:
When the Sharks score goals at home, Gary Glitter’s Rock ‘N Roll, Pt. 2 plays in celebration. Gary Glitter is a convicted pedophile. Ergo, the Sharks’ lack of scoring is because they have decided to no longer support pedophilia.
Clearly, it falls to FTF to remedy this problem by selecting an alternate goal song. I suggest something by Journey, because all Bay Area teams have to have a Journey song.
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They used Green Day Holiday a few years back
Right after Glitter got arrested, every team that used him, stopped. A few, like the Sharks, now play an organ version of the song so they don’t have to give rights money back to Glitter…
Vancouver uses Holiday now, and Christ their killing everybody. Seeing as how Green Day are a BA band, the Sharks should steal that one back!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I hated when the Sharks had that song
It’s bloody terrible, as is everything Green Day put out after they broke into their moms’ makeup drawers. I would be happy not ever hearing another post-Warning Green Day song in my life.
by Chicago Shark on Jan 15, 2011 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
Oh please not Journey. Actually, I don’t know. All I’ve heard is “Don’t Stop Believin’” and I absolutely hate it, because it’s overplayed.
"Logan Couture is a dirty, filthy man. Tell all your friends" - Mr. Plank
It could be worse.
I could have said The Pointer Sisters. They’re a Bay Area band, too. “I’m so excited!”
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Agreed
But only that song. “Any Way You Want It” and “Lights” are still freaking awesome in my book.
Remember we had Berkeley’s own Green Day’s “Holiday” as our goal-celebration song for one season (you know, due to the whole chi-mo Gary Glitter controversy). It took some getting used to, but I liked it. I actually wish we stuck with it, just cuz it was unique and the Bay Area connection.
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
New Song
Like Chicago did, the Sharks should go a completely different direction than other teams in the league.
My recommendation is “Hell yeah” by Rev Theory’s chorus, with “Hell Yeah” replaced by then yelling “Go Sharks”!
Start at about 2:55… start with some obligatory “Hey’s” for tradition. In fact, you could lay this in under the horn starting at about 2:45.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LuSP4QaXiQ
Have I put too much thought into this? :)
I kind of like that idea.
Easy to sing along with, brings energy, and no one else is doing it.
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The Hives? Tick Tick Boom...rocking and newish
You could play Tick Tick Boom… the Yeah! Parts!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqkJ30Kh7ZM
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I was bored, so I actually tried it out
Good idea with your song. Especially because it’s unique. Though there are plenty of songs out there that could be used.
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That's not bad.
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This Song!
Its Nickelback’s, Burn it to the Ground- Start at 00:51
by OrangeJulius on Jan 15, 2011 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Nickelback?
Prepare to be flogged by the music snobs.
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I think most people hate Nickleback because they think most people hate Nickleback.
I just think making fun of them is pointlessly funny, even though I listen to some of their stuff.
Kind of like the running joke my friends and I had in high school that Linkin Park was “hardcore with a p.” It’s all dumb, but it gives me a laugh.
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I don’t like Nickelback just because their songs tend to sound the same. I’ll admit that some are catchy though.
But the song that OrangeJulius posted could possibly work in a hockey context. As long as you take out the lyrics though.
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
lol this is why
http://www.doesnickelbacksuck.com/
The proof is in the pudding.
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Hey, I'm not a snob. I'm a professional. (minus the whole getting paid part...)
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I always like Ole by the Bouncing Souls
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Or we could go with "Hey DJ" by Suburban Legends.
How many hockey teams have disco/ska songs to celebrate goals?
Not enough.
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by sharks in oc on Jan 15, 2011 6:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yes!
The crowd could just yell “wub wub wub” if they wanted to feel included.
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Thank a lot for this post.
I feel like some people may be over reacting to the current situation. Their anger has blinded them, or some Dark Side shit like that. Frankly, while we may have played a game or two more than other teams, we’re 3 wins out of 4th. Considering how bad we’ve been this season, that’s not completely terrible is it?
And I don’t understand why people don’t think this Sharks team cannot pull some kind of unbelievable end to the season. Okay, so this team doesn’t seem to have the best of luck, but still. We’re not an exception to everything, are we?
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Awesome post!
It made me be happy for a little bit and I stopped crying about the Sharks as much.
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I woke up in a great mood
And this solidified it. Thanks!
I had been trying to rally the troops on Pollak’s WTC yesterday to concentrate on just the REAL issue and not freaking out and wanting everyone fired or traded. I didn’t get a very good response but nice to know there are some positives to look at.
And think- just a week ago Ilya was a -29!!!!!!
GO SHARKS! I’ll be there cheering them on and I think tonight marks the losing streak SNAP.
Actually, just 24 hours ago he was a -29. He was a +2 last night. No worries though, he’s still the worst in the league.
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Within the past year, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series, the Oakland A’s led the majors in ERA, the Oakland Raiders actually won more than 5 games for the first time in 7 years, the San Francisco 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh (see above), the Golden State Warriors are a little more respectable this year, Stanford won their first BCS bowl game, and Cal held Oregon to its lowest point total this season. This must be bizarro year, which means the Sharks had to suck.
So the only constant in Bay Area sports this year is San Jose State blowing like a wind tunnel.
Good read. Between this and Elvis’ fanpost, it’s nice to see folks trying to look on the bright side for this team.
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Ehh, I was trying to stick with the major teams (i.e. teams I knew something about), otherwise I would have included SJSU’s hockey team going to the club championships, St. Mary’s going far in March Madness, San Jose Sabrecats existing again, and the San Jose Earthquakes are also technically above .500. But that’s just too much.
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Didn’t the SJ Giants win the Pacific League Championship too? Whatever though, I just care about this team.
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
It was the California League, but that’s something the SJ Giants have been contending for consistently, so nothing bizzaro about that.
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What I got from this:
None of the Sharks are -27 and locked into a $100M, 15 year contract.
HEY, AT LEAST WERE NOT NEW JERESY
by Joseph Rice Graham on Jan 15, 2011 10:10 AM PST reply actions
THAT'S SOMETHING I AM SERIOUSLY GLAD WE ARE NOT
Last week I saw a guy skiing around on snow blades, wearing a Devils jersey and a camel bak. I WAS LOL’ING SO HARD.
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Despite the seemingly sarcastic use of repetition...
In the 2009-10 season, 7th rounder Jason Demers suddenly emerged as an offensive defenseman in the mold of Dan Boyle. This season, 7th rounder Justin Braun suddenly emerged as an offensive defenseman in the mold of Rob Blake. Obviously, there is some sort of 7th rounder offensive defenseman factory in Worcester, and we need to get them the mold of Nicklas Lidstrom for next year’s suddenly emerging defenseman prospect.
… I do believe there is quite a bit of truth to this. Do, or rather is it possible, that we hire specific coaches to mold players into the role they will eventually fill when they hit the NHL?
by Joseph Rice Graham on Jan 15, 2011 10:13 AM PST reply actions
Yeah, to an extent.
Randy and Drew specifically mentioned recently that Marchement was working with Braun when he was shipped back to Worcester. And Ricci works with and evaluates a lot of the young forwards. Corey Schwab and Wayne Thomas work specifically with the goalies at both NHL and AHL level; it used to be that they focused more on the AHL while Strelowe oversaw all the goalies.
If Nabby decides he’s done, he’d be a good fit to work with the goalies, too, I think. Or Irbe if we could lure him from the Caps.
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Jeez, a few years and I forget how to spell the guy's name.
Marchment not Marchement.
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Nabby as goalie coach
I feel like that would be amazing. And probably will happen eventually.
And really, Marchment working with Braun? Not what I would’ve thought…
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Apparently in the OHL Mush was known for being a “high-scoring defenseman” with a season of 51 assists in 56 games at one point.
I guess when that ended he had to become a mugger to get by.
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That's rather impressive
And hey, whatever works I guess.
I’d really like to see quite a bit of Braun on the ice for the rest of the season (pun intended). Considering the more than likely possibility that neither Huskins nor Wallin will be back next year, and the possibility that Braun could be our future defensive stud, I hope he gets playing time in the NHL. Or more AHL time.
He’s called up isn’t he? And watching from the press box?
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I didn't see him sent back, so yeah, I think he and Jaws are sitting in the press box.
But Brodie says Desjardins might be on his way back to Worcester, so maybe they’re going seven defensemen tonight.
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supposedly (according to Darren Dreger via NHL network) talks of Nabby playing again are supposed to be heating up. I can’t see where he’d go but that actually is quite the opposite of what I’ve heard Nabby’s agent said. So who knows.
BLEED TEAL
I believe that was his Russian agent talking—my first reaction when I heard that the other day was, Yeah—his Russian agent is probably as out of the loop right now as we are and is probably just running his mouth.
I’m still not sure where Nabby could end up, though, unless Jimmy Howard’s injury in Detroit is bad.
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I, too, read this as sincere. Love it.
Splendid work, mymclife!
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Nate woulda had that.
by MonochromeGarden on Jan 15, 2011 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Now I’m imagining Boyle and Demers as Batman and Robin.
Oh my.
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by MonochromeGarden on Jan 15, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Zero Sense Of Urgency Window To Win Cup Gone
Until this team decides to play with the same sense of urgency as its opponents, they are going nowhere fast.
I think this humiliation is good for the Sharks. The stars of this team are way too fat and happy. I am especially calling out Thorntion, Marleau, and Heatley, you guys need to quit dogging it and have some freaking pride. TM ought to sit these fat cats down for a game or two and let them think about how they are stealing their paychecks.
The only star player earning his salary this year is Dan Boyle, who i really feel sorry for. he is so overworked its not funny.
I am also calling out Doug Wilson for not replacing Rob Blake or Manny Malhotra. We now stink on defense and we are terrible in the face off circle. This is no coincidence because DW sat on his fat butt and did nothing to replace these two very important players. Also giving the kind of money he gave Huskins was absolutely ridiculous, the guy is a stiff.
Well we don’t have to worry about the cup, the window of opportunity is gone for these players. Last year’s playoff run will be the best that this group of players will ever have.
we are terrible in the face off circle.
I said this before, but I’ll say it one last time. We are second in the league in faceoffs. If that’s terrible then what’s the rest of the league outside of Vancouver?
You might have some valid points, but seriously, stop blatantly ignoring the facts to make your case.
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calling out Doug Wilson for not replacing Rob Blake or Manny Malhotra
Who was Wilson going to replace Blake with? It’s great to blame him for not doing anything, but you also have to look at the options he had. And frankly, with guys like Braun (who doesn’t even rank high on our prospect rankings) showing a lot of potential, maybe he had other plans.
As for Malhotra, I see Couture as his replacement for this season. Obviously, it would’ve been nice to keep Manny, but at his cost it just wasn’t worth it.
"Logan Couture is a dirty, filthy man. Tell all your friends" - Mr. Plank
Also I’m not really sure why you’re convinced that this team will not be able to win the Cup this season. I admit, it looks bleak now, but that doesn’t mean this team cannot change.
It’s like a basketball team coming out of halftime and giving up a string of points. Down by just 4 with plenty of time to go, they turn to each other and say “yeah, lets just give up. What the use, right?”
A fatalistic attitude isn’t what the fan of a sports team should have, unless you’re a fan of the Leafs or Cubs.
"Logan Couture is a dirty, filthy man. Tell all your friends" - Mr. Plank
I guess i’m one of those who don’t think the Sharks have a shot at winning the Cup this year with this team. I just don’t think they have the right personnel mix to do so. Mediocre goaltending and pourous defense do not usually produce successful Cup runs. And being as so far this year, through, what 45 games or so, this team hasn’t even looked like a team that can win even one round, should they get in, Why should I blindly believe they can just “turn it on” and change what they’ve been doing all season?
Either way, that’s not the point of this gameday. And while I’m no fan of how The Sear presents his arguments against the team, I also don’t see why everyone here has to blindly believe this team is going to win a Cup this year. It’s not like we’re not all cheering for the Sharks to do better. And if they win the Cup, I’d be ecstatic (once I woke up from passing out from shock).
But, really, at least we’re not New Jersey. I think that’s something we can all get behind, for any number of reasons.
Go Sharks!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 15, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Definitely Valid Points which I agree with...
but come on, let’s give this “Banishing Negativity” a shot. Let’s do it for Elvis!
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that they'll win the Cup
Far from it. But the way The Sear put it, he/she made it sound like the Sharks had absolutely NO chance of making the playoffs.
I see the playoffs as the “window of opportunity to win the cup”. IF the Sharks can improve their play (and they’ve shown extremely brief flashes of it), I feel like they may be able to make the playoffs. I don’t think I’m “blindly” believing they’ll turn it on. But hey, if I am, boo-yeah!
The team currently sucks. But I find it very hard to believe that they’ll continue to play THIS poorly the rest of the season. I guess I’m just not as into that fatalistic thing as others, but I would like to think that I’m not being too unrealistic. Okay, so maybe not the Cup. But it’s not like we’re out of the running to make the playoffs.
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Yeah, we could make the playoffs…it’ll be a struggle, but they definately could. I"m mostly talking about our ability (or lack their of) to win a Cup this year.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 15, 2011 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
And this is exactly why I’ve decided I’d really only want a trade this year now if it’s actually going to help us in the long-term, beyond this season. No mortgaging the future for a guy who’s gone next summer after a quick little playoff run.
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Exactly. I agree with this 100%.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 15, 2011 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Also agreed.
At this point, we definitely want to set ourselves up for the future – this year may yet surprise us, but so far, with the season long inconsistency (and then the consistent sucking), it doesn’t seem to be an auspicious first half the year.
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Brodie says line combos were “15-19-39, 16-8-12, 78-21-72, 10-43-64” but he also says he doesn’t think McCarthy will play and the Sharks will go 7 D, so either Jaws or Braun will be in tonight. Desjardins back to Worcester again.
He also said Neemo in net tonight.
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He also said Neemo in net tonight
Sigh. I guess I really should stop hoping that our one goalie who still has over half of our wins will get more than one game in a row to try and build some confidence back and get in some sort of a groove. I really guess that’s too much to ask from this team.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 15, 2011 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
Nitty was piss poor versus Edmonton
If there’s a team to “rebound” against, that’s it. And it’s not just “rust”, he looked pretty bad out there at times.
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I agree with that.
But if this is a “tandem”, I don’t think there should be a double standard when approaching the goaltenders. When Niemi didn’t play well at all this year, he usually got another start the next game. Nitty hasn’t been afforded that luxury and I think this prevents him from finding a rythym
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 15, 2011 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Rhythm*
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 15, 2011 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
But early on in the season this is the treatment Niemi got. And after a while, he actually improved his play.
Frankly, I’d LOVE to see an actual tandem thing. I’m not against it by any means. I just don’t think Niemi is nearly as bad as people seem to believe. And he has, at least in my opinion, out played Nitty recently. Of course, the disparity in starts doesn’t help Nitts. Maybe now, though, after that “bench them” talk… the coaches will actually play a goalie until he loses. Or switch off approximately every other game.
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He also showed some flashes of brilliance out there, especially on that PK in the 3rd, that Niemi has never, ever shown. I just think that Niitty should have been given another start or two to see if he could shake off the rust.
Of course, he never will. Niemi is our #1, Niitty is our Greiss-like #2, and nothing anyone does will change that. It just makes me frusterated…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 15, 2011 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, me too.
He didn’t play well, but it’d be nice to see Nitty get a longer leash.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 15, 2011 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Niitty did play poorly but I do think it’s rust. It’s what happens when you play what, 3 or 4 games in a month?! I saw him get better in the 3rd and I think it’s a bad move to bench him when that rust has worn off. I don’t know if this is TMac’s decision or front office but I just don’t see that “tandem” they were talking about all pre-season and early season. I don’t see Niemi exactly deserving either… but the whole team isn’t exactly deserving either.
I just don’t think Niitty is really getting a fair shake.
Couture in, Clowe out.
…which is also obvious if you decode "15-19-39, 16-8-12, 78-21-72, 10-43-64" lol.
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
where did you get the sharks decoder ring???
i must eat this wonderful cereal :)
The proof is in the pudding.
I'm with Team CloweCo
Not worth it
All it says is “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.”
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jan 15, 2011 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, in this case I think it reads...
HTC SPM FNM MMM.
But you have to add the vowels on your own. My best guess at this point is “Hey, taco spam fun! Mmmm!”
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
by Auth0r on Jan 15, 2011 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow
Why is this entire post/thread so full of WIN, when our team is so full of FAIL? I don’t understand.
So this spam taco… This sounds terrifying, right? The team should force anyone who turns over the puck to eat a spam taco. NEW KEYS TO SUCCESS.
KEEPER OF CAPSLOCK AND TEETH, FANGIRL REPRESENTATION ON FTF
"The Tooth Fairy probably loathes this guy." - Bockerz
Hate To Contemplate Sharks Players Malfunctioning, For Nightly Mediocrity Makes Me Mad
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Randy Hahn: "That is one angry Swedish person."
"I flew 5,000 miles for this?"
And if you want more of this kind of thing, I'm spouting nonsense on Twitter too...
by BritShark on Jan 15, 2011 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Adding..
The Sharks lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers in consecutive games at home. Since the Sharks have already played the New Jersey Devils this season, it literally cannot get any worse.
We already played the Islanders, too, and can take some solace in the fact that we won both of those contests.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jan 15, 2011 12:20 PM PST reply actions
When all is lost....
Krazy George!
What chance does a rational person have, going one on one with guy who’s first name is Krazy?
I hope crazy joe and the crazy sharks show up tonight.
stop the dump and chase
It is beyond me why they are going back to the dump it in chase it down mentality , we Were doing so well when we came in on the attack right at the entry, why would you dump it in and give yourself a 50-50 chance of getting the puck back …………….and hit with vengeance the entire game come on sharks lets get back to what works!!!!!!!!
Go Sharks!
It sucks Clowe’s out, but hopefully the Sharks can respond without him. I’ll be at the game tonight, so hopefully they can get off this schnide in front of me.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 15, 2011 12:57 PM PST reply actions
Even though McGinn scores five tonight, the winning goal will go to Huskins. THAT will be the end of the bad luck for the Sharks.
Jon Casey fan since '84
Founder of Feel the Teal.
I have a Twitter Thing.
OH MY GOD
MYMCLIFE THIS IS THE GREATEST BLOG POST I’VE READ IN MY LIFE.
New theory, btw: as soon as Ginner scores, the season will turn around. (it will be a while)
KEEPER OF CAPSLOCK AND TEETH, FANGIRL REPRESENTATION ON FTF
"The Tooth Fairy probably loathes this guy." - Bockerz
SOOOO
Here’s a basic encapsulation of our season:
http://pokeywasabi.deviantart.com/art/LEADERSHIP-192631596?q=favby:Ice-calibr29historia&qo=0
And to make us sharks fans happy:
http://pokeywasabi.deviantart.com/art/Towel-Avoidance-155471378?q=favby:Ice-calibr29historia&qo=3
KEEPER OF CAPSLOCK AND TEETH, FANGIRL REPRESENTATION ON FTF
"The Tooth Fairy probably loathes this guy." - Bockerz
Brilliant Post
I just hope the Sharks will be brilliant tonight too!!!! Go Sharks, Go Win, Score 10000 goals, WOOO!!!!
Hockey is like a box of choclates. But not really, hockey is way better.
I forget who created this but it's appropriate:
Mike Babcock's wife thinks Joe Pavelski's a STUD!! Enough said.
by Pizzle on Jan 15, 2011 4:26 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I think "Puckguy14" made that.
KEEPER OF CAPSLOCK AND TEETH, FANGIRL REPRESENTATION ON FTF
"The Tooth Fairy probably loathes this guy." - Bockerz
Pshhhh
What makes you think that!
Hockey is like a box of choclates. But not really, hockey is way better.
by Pavsisaninja on Jan 15, 2011 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
Glad neemos in net
Niity was god awful thursday
"I have a picture of him, I look at it everyday on my computer screen." (Jim Harbaugh referring to Bill Walsh)
Hey all
Here’s to an entertaining game with no injuries. We Blues fans are sick of our players getting hurt for extended periods of time.
Speaking of sick—3 of our forwards didn’t practice this morning due to the flu. We may dress Conks as a forward LOL.
Hockey players wear numbers because you can't always identify the body with dental records.
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. Laura Ingalls Wilder
Win Baby Win
That’s a Win we will take another 20 just like it Go Sharks
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