Sharks and Canucks meet for the first time since the Western Conference Finals as Antti Niemi looks to stay hot
by Mr. Plank on Nov 26, 2011 3:00 AM PST
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It's no secret that San Jose struggled against Chicago on Wednesday night, getting outshot 34-21 throughout the tilt and giving up a few odd-man chances to boot. The scoring chance count compiled by The Neutral tells the same story, as San Jose was outchanced 15-7 at even strength and a whopping 7-1 on the power play.
Those team-wide performances aren't exactly the type of effort you'd like to see against the League's best, but when you have a goaltender in Antti Niemi who is looking like one of the League's best right now, I guess some sins can be forgiven. We're not itching to cast the first stone is what we're saying-- right now a win is a win and two points are two points until it turns into a loss is a loss and zero points are zero points or something like that.
Speaking of Antti Niemi, his stat line since being pulled against Pittsburgh has been some kind of nasty. As we've mentioned twice now in our respective game reviews, Niemi has been rounding into circa April 2011 form during the month. Hell, another look never hurt anybody right? Let's take a peek:
Beast mode engaged? Beast mode engaged.
Niemi will hope to continue his strong play tonight against a Vancouver team that has historically had his number. Over the course of his regular season career Niemi has posted a 2-4-1 record against the Canucks to go along a 3.26 GAA and .903 SV%. In his two postseason meetings, Niemi posted a .869 SV% (with San Jose) and a .903 SV% (with Chicago). In other words, it has been tough sledding for Niemi against the Western Conference powerhouse and should set up a moderately intriguing storyline heading into tonight.
In other news, David Pollak of Working The Corners reignited the fire that former Boston Bruins Cup winner Mark Recchi set last week when he called the Canucks the "most arrogant team I played against and the most hated team I’ve ever played against" during a radio interview. Recchi, who retired this summer after a 22 year career in the NHL (long enough to come up with a sufficient sample for anecdotal evidence of hated teams), understandably struck a chord with players in the Vancouver locker room who felt that the barbs being thrown were unwarranted considering the fact that the Bruins emerged victorious from that seven game series. DP does a good job of providing an overview of the comments so make sure to check it out.
As for me, I've never really had too much of an issue with the Canucks-- the fanbase and media covering the team has always been courteous, and their on-ice play, while definitely not devoid of dives and smack talk, has been more mesmerizing than traumatizing. I think a lot of the frustration has to do with a) how talented the Canucks are b) how many penalties they are able to draw with their speed and c) guys like Alex Burrows, Max Lapierre, Ryan Kesler, and Kevin Bieksa who are able to visibly grate the nerves of their opponents on a nightly basis. The theatrics and embellishment are the frosting on that contemptuous cupcake of course, but at their core the Canucks are a damn good hockey team that knows how to win hockey games.
The Canucks are on a three game winning-streak with a 5-0 win last night against Phoenix under their belts, and the League's best power play should be another opportunity for the Sharks new-look penalty kill to prove they are for real.
Long story short? Expect a battle tonight, with a little bit of extra hate thrown into every check and post-whistle shoving match that takes place.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by McGinn, Pavelski, and Havlat. The HP Pavilion staff takes a belt sander to all of the stanchions.
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my 21st birthday...
And i will be at the game. Win for me, sharks!
by Goincd3 on Nov 26, 2011 3:19 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Happy B-day
and may the Sharks make it even happier!
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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Gotta Love the Western Conference
2 points separate 3rd and 10th place. I’m glad Nemo has found his groove and with our upgraded blue line, I think Vancouver will be a little bit easier to handle than last season. I’m a little more tolerant of Kesler because A. He’s an American and B. He has the offensive talent to back up his antics. Lapierre on the other hand is asshat and I’d love to see him retire tomorrow. Let’s keep this winning train rolling baby!
"I will BREAK you"- Douglas Murray
you never had much of an issue with the Canucks
hence the special treatment given to their SB Nation blog. haha I still can’t get over you calling them ‘Five for Fisting’.
I’m kidding, it’s all part of the fun in ribbing heh.
Anytime Raffi Torres was on a team
and was the third or fourth biggest d-bag, you had too many d-bags on your team.
by nawanda37 on Nov 26, 2011 7:05 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
Taking my Mom to the game tonight
#suchagoodson
by BillytheSid on Nov 26, 2011 8:19 AM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
gotta love Murray's take on the divers...
" I’ve never really understood talking trash unless you’ve got something to really come with it. I don’t know, to me it’s just embarrassing most of it."
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 9:02 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Personally, I like Logan's "I hate EVERYONE who isn't us" attitude.
Great to see in a player. But as a fan, I won’t mind us putting a little extra special beating on the Canucks.
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
GO SHARKS!
Very weird – I don’t see this post on the site even if I refresh. I saw it on my rss reader and could access thru the FTF twitter, but on FTF itself, nada.
As to the Canucks thing, Ducks / Stars hate I can understand. We had one series with the Canucks that ended with an horribly unfortunate end. Suddenly classifying them in the same category as the Ducks & Stars is giving them too much credit. :)
Anyways, I think they used up all their scoring all last.
Oh and if anyone has a cheap ticket they want to give me (okay for cheap) for tonight’s game, yay! :)
GO SHARKS!
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How about now? Sometimes SBN gets wacky and I have to re-post the story to get it to show.
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I don't hate the Canucks
I just like seeing them lose.
GO SHARKS!
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by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 10:25 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions 3 recs
So rec'd
For so much truth…
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 2:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I feel that this embodies that remark...
<img src=" http://www.goonblog.com/images/Two-Girls-No-Cup_AB6D/sedin-sisters-2-girls-no-cup_thumb.jpg" />
Courtesy of my EC side ;-)
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 5:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Mehr... Stupid mobile client.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 5:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I can't remember
which article, but does anyone else agree that every now and then Boyle should get a night off? Not tonight of course but with Braun and Demers I think it would be a good idea.
"Not to sound like a complete homer but, that was a bad call." -Drew Remenda
"You tee em up and I'll knock them out." -Randy Hahn
you mean tonite after the game if we lose?
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Nov 26, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
I say start him now
He’s not streaky.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 26, 2011 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
Niemi sucks some of the time and is awesome some of the time.
All goalies have their steaks, but with Niemi, you either get an all-star or a minor leaguer.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
Appropriate.
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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My favourite BS stat:
“Wildcats are 8-4-1 in their last 13.”
“Powerplay is 3 for 16 in the last 7.”
They tweak the number of games to get whatever message they want.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
HNIC
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
by idunno723 on Nov 26, 2011 12:38 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Phoenix didnt do us any favors last night
Vancouver didnt have to waste any energy taking that game yesterday. Sad.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 26, 2011 1:30 PM PST reply actions
Five for the Fisting
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 2:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
diving in shark infested water is not a good idea
Haters Gonna Hate
by Wreckonized on Nov 26, 2011 2:46 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
There should be a fin on the water. Someone fix this.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 3:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This is the logo
that should be on all of their practice sweaters.
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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"He doesn't miss many of those!" --Randy Hahn
Shameless plug for my music.
by Soloact on Nov 26, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
MOJO REQUEST.
Will watching the game on CBC (Canadian Bias Corporation; alternatively, “Why do the taxpayers pay for mid-leftist tripe?”).
I need a picture that has the Pokemons Sharpedo and Wailmer, as like, a Street Fighter Vs. image. Should be obvious why.
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The corporations will
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 6:45 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Issue is...
You’d think a network funded by the government would be without political bias. The Liberal Party has a major stake in the Toronto Star and Global TV, and it seems their people are being well-paid at the CBC as well. That sort of thing should not be acceptable in a country like Canada.
The corporate ones, I tend to like better. Take Conrad Black’s pet project, the National Post. It’s right wing and proud of it. You know what you’re going to get. It’s not a Liberal-owned publication masquerading as legitimate news.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
So for like 12 hours?
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
I don't ordinarily comment on the previews, but reading the two most current Nucks Misconduct articles kind of irks me a bit
Not only do they focus on primarily slamming a team rather than objectively giving analysis about who is probably going to win and why, but then the commentators go on about how much Clowe and the rest of the team whine about how the Canucks are dirty players. I’m just saying, I have yet to see a game preview in recent memory where Plank, Taylor or anyone else has put up a snarky post, slamming an opponent and having all the supporting cohorts lap it up like dogs. I think that speaks volumes not only to the true objectivity but artisan quality of writing FTF turns out before each game. I’d defend it honorably against any other blog on SBNation
With all this said, call us Ishmael and let’s get that fucking whale already.
"Rosebud ... Yes, Rosebud Frozen Peas. Full of country goodness and green pea-ness... wait, that's terrible, I quit! Just a handful for the road."
Maurice LaMarche as Orson Welles in The Critic
by Alex Houston on Nov 26, 2011 3:28 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Let's not stir anything up...
but here’s a good example of how to not deal with a troll.
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Homerism is something I can handle in elements and I feel that's something contained pretty well over here for the most part
I don’t notice our usual suspects lambasting opponents overzealously compared to others. Actually, I’m hard-pressed to think of someone on here who is so blindly pro-Sharks that they can’t admit the stream is struggling or sucks.
Alas, each team does have the good and the bad, I just thought two consecutive posts of needless jabbing was kind of pointless.
"Rosebud ... Yes, Rosebud Frozen Peas. Full of country goodness and green pea-ness... wait, that's terrible, I quit! Just a handful for the road."
Maurice LaMarche as Orson Welles in The Critic
by Alex Houston on Nov 26, 2011 5:14 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone has their own style. Every blog has its own style. Some are able to see what others can bring without nitpicking. :)
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
This is true, although some are alot more well-written than the others.
From what I’ve noticed of usual antagonists, WIIM is well-written and analytical, with SCH kind of getting it, with some posts lacking. NM does have some decent commentary at times, though I think they follow our habit too much of complaining after losses and things not going out way. And the ones at SLGT are just kind of lacking, all things considered.
"Rosebud ... Yes, Rosebud Frozen Peas. Full of country goodness and green pea-ness... wait, that's terrible, I quit! Just a handful for the road."
Maurice LaMarche as Orson Welles in The Critic
by Alex Houston on Nov 26, 2011 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Since I visit most every hockey site, I try to see the positive of what they bring. Yeah maybe their articles had to do with what our players said, but it was different people writing them. That has been their style. They usually will have more than one article going up and it has more of a fan feel than an analysis feel that FTF has become.
I actually miss the writing Plank & TCY did when they were being more fan’ish and sarcastic. But with their new role and being in the press box, guess they can’t really do that anymore. I definitely don’t fault others for being able to still bring that to their audience.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Rec'd
And agreed with wholeheartedly.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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Luongo
Anyone know if Luongo is going to be in net tonight? I want nothing more than to shout Luuuuuuuuu after every goal the sharks put past him.
^This.
Loluongo.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
They're STILLtalking about fucking Sidney Crosby on CBC.
Enough already. I hope his next concussion puts him out for good if we’re going to get this shit every time he breaks a nail.
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I hope he doesn’t get another concussion. He’s too good of a player and would be missed.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
You took the bait
Now we get to read another Crosby rant…
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Crosby sucks, etc.
Better players, and so forth.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I’m fresh outta energy… Worked all day. ;-;
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Kyle Wellwood being one of those players
I’m sorry, that still hasn’t stopped being funny!
GO SHARKS!
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
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by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 6:47 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I didn’t see the first Crosby rant. :)
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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We got lucky!
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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Hey everyone :)
just visiting :)
Hope we get to see some great, exciting hockey tonight :)
Go Canucks Go!
Welcome, and we'll try not to throw things at yo while you're here ;)
by JenLovesHockey on Nov 26, 2011 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
Stick around
And revel in the collective psychosis that is Sharks fandom!
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 6:47 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
OK
Now you’ve done it. Let’s not get these good people worked up too early.
Warm winds blowing, heating blue sky, and a road that goes forever...
I know
Such hostile language!
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
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by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 6:48 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Go Canucks Go (to hell).
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 26, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
You're a fat loser and you have body odor.
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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by idunno723 on Nov 26, 2011 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
But I thought Tim Thomas won the cup?
/obligatory riot
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 26, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, I and he doesn't need his tires pumped, either.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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by Noctro on Nov 26, 2011 5:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Hey!
Can we keep SBN Glee free, s’il vous plait?
Warm winds blowing, heating blue sky, and a road that goes forever...
I was better off not knowing it was from Glee.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 27, 2011 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
that's really not necessary
Play nice
GO SHARKS!
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
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by ElvisVF101 on Nov 26, 2011 6:48 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Fancy meeting you here. :)
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Arr...Harpoon mojo
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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Hometown Humor (courtesy of da Twittah and SCoC)
(@cupofchowdah) Um, nope. No, you don’t. RT @benkuzma: Kesler on SJ: "They can say whatever they want. We play the game hard and tough.
(@Noctro) @cupofchowdah I mean, you know, diving into that ice…it’s hard on thier faces.
(@cupofchowdah) @Noctro yeah, and the nibbling isn’t easy on their teeth, either. Guess I took that for granted.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
In all seriousness, though, I see this as a litmus test game.
Is the new PK for real? We’ll surely see plenty of opportunities to find out. Both teams are running on streak-highs, so both have something to prove, and something to lose.
IMO, I am concerned a bit about slow skaters on the 1-3, as the Canucks have the speed to exploit that weakness. Hope Murray got the extra sharp set tonight for the PK.
Nemo’s been playing on his head, and tonight will definitely test the strength of his iron. I’m hoping that we see some good plays out of Mitchell tonight, like, oh, 2 minutes from the end of the second.
And, damn:
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
My Twitter
haiku rewrite. :p
two points are two points
(if it doesn’t turn into)
a loss is a loss
[on to the game thread now?]
By Grabthar's hammer and the hands of Zeus, I shall avenge thee.
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