Sharks Gameday: The Final Eight
by Mr. Plank on Mar 24, 2011 7:00 AM PDT
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Here is how the Pacific Division standings look like right now:
In seventeen days, that alignment may look vastly different.
Here at Fear The Fin we've been looking forward to the final eight games of the season for many reasons-- as Ivan mentioned yesterday, March means the postseason is approaching which is by far the best time to be a hockey fan. There's nothing that even comes close to he intensity of the playoffs (correction: Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream definitely comes close), and with the Western Conference race so tight this season, fans and pundits alike will get a sneak preview of what is to come a little earlier this year.
Furthermore, these final eight games of the season means San Jose is going to be playing contenders all the way down the stretch. All eight of the Sharks final games come against Pacific Division opponents fighting for a playoff spot-- if you thought these inter-Division games were physical enough already, be prepared to witness a whole new spectacle on ice. There's no doubt in my mind that the rest of March and beginning of April will be some of the best hockey you'll see this season. And then, once the playoffs again, that intensity will be magnified tenfold as sixteen teams pursue the Stanley Cup.
Since we have some time on our hands today (when don't we have time on our hands? The vast majority of us here are either students who should be studying or part of the workforce who shouldn't be costing their employer thousands of dollars per month in lost productivity), let's take a look at each of the remaining schedules for all five Pacific Division teams.
San Jose looks to have the hardest schedule down the stretch out of the entire Pacific Division-- while Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Anaheim all get to play an assorted amount of non-contending teams like the Avalanche and the Blue Jackets on the road to the postseason, the Sharks are afforded no such luxury. Considering the amount of points they've built up however, it should be of little concern.
Dallas seems to have the easiest route to go in terms of opponents strength, but there is a catch-- only two out of their remaining nine games come at home, which means that the bulk of their race comes down to winning road games. That's a difficult task to ask of any team, especially at the end of the season when fatigue is becoming a factor. I still think they squeak into the top eight by season's end however.
Anaheim might be in a bind-- although they're sitting pretty when it comes to the shootout win tiebreaker, they've been badly outshot all season long and have the second toughest schedule in the Pacific Division behind San Jose. Jonas Hiller has returned from his vertigo, which is a plus considering he's one of the best goaltenders in the game, but it's going to take a little more magic between the pipes for them to find a way to crack the postseason.
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Los Angeles lost Justin Williams to a shoulder injury earlier this week and he is expected to be out for the season. That's a huge blow for a team that was expected to be a serious contender in the Western Conference this year. I still like their goaltending tandem, and their blueline speaks for itself (did someone say Willie Mitchell?), but the Kings have struggled with scoring goals this year-- Williams loss obviously doesn't help in this regard. The acquisition of Dustin Penner at the Trade Deadline will help the Kings weather the storm for the time being. Whether or not that will result in some sustained results until June remains to be seen.
As for San Jose, Antero Niittymaki has to get the start tonight. He just has to.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-1. Goals by White, Clowe, and Heatley.
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Looks like we have the toughest schedule the rest of the way. 8 of 8 looks killer. I guess it’s at least a little reassuring to be in that top spot right now.
I’m looking forward to this game though. The Kings games have been rather exciting this season. Hopefully this one will be too.
Oh, and Trader Joe’s coffee ice cream is quite intense as well.
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I was going to say the same thing. About the ice cream I mean. Actual coffee grounds in there.
It’s been pretty ridiculous watching the Pacific teams play leapfrog with each other lately, and that’s been without the crazy intradivision stretch we have upon ourselves. This will be an awesome photo finish.
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
I actually discovered the magic of chocolate flavored yogurt at Trader Joe’s. I think they had a mocha or java flavored one, and then a chocolate one. It wasn’t too sweet or like pudding, and it had that awesome mousselike texture. At the bottom was pretty intense chocolate.
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Mar 24, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!
Great game last night, great win! keep up the GREAT work!!!!! yay!
Trader Joes coffee icecream? sounds tasty!
"Sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor!"
Lets Go Sharks!!! I still believe!!!!!!! 2011!!!!!!
I agree that Dallas will probably sneak into the playoffs, but I really hope they don’t. I think avoiding dallas in the playoffs could be key to a long playoff run for San Jose.
Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup.
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by sharks in oc on Mar 24, 2011 7:52 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I think avoiding dallas in the playoffs could be key to a long playoff run for San Jose.
Agreed 100%.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Dallas missing the playoffs is just plain Karma
Phoenix makes the dance twice under Tippet, and Crawford continues to mire in mediocrity in Dallas. Joe Nieuwendyk’s failures may be worse than Brett Hull’s, and Brett Hull signed Sean Avery! Their tears taste delicious.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
You coulda just said
F*** Dallas and saved yourself some typing dude. Pretty much the same message =)
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Marc Crawford deserves some extra non-F*** Dallas F***ing
But yes. F*** Dallas.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Winning this game in regulation will do wonders for winning the division.
Considering all of Detroit’s injuries, a 5-3 run over the final 8 might be enough to get the 2nd seed and assure at least 2 rounds of home ice in the playoffs.
"Its not so much me as it is Roenick, hes good" - Vince Vaughn
"Its not so much Kontos as it is me, I'm good." - Angryjay93
Here's to hoping we can keep putting it on teams
Like we did to the blues,and the flames. Keep your foot on the gas and dont let up at all. Here’s to taking the 2 spot tonight. Nemo will get the start. Lets go 4-2 tonight, Goals by Seto, Mitchell, Couture, and Patty
GO SHARKS !!!!!
I guess I'm alone in not liking coffee ice cream...
Oh well, give me some birthday cake remix at Coldstone and I’m a happy woman. :)
Regulation wins are a must (at least close to a must) from now on. Hope Niitty gets the start tonight but I guess it depends if Niemi smiles at the breakfast table this morning. LOL!
3-2 Sharks win. I’ll go with Plank’s prediction of scorers.
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
GO SHARKS!
Oh and...
GO SHARKS!!!!
Can’t believe I forgot that.
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
GO SHARKS!
Like it…
LOVE it…
GOTTA HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 24, 2011 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I want them to have a “meh” size…
Hockey is like a box of choclates. But not really, hockey is way better.
"Who throws an umbrella!?" - Randy Hahn.
by Pavsisaninja on Mar 24, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I sort of disagree
We’ve got a lead on the division and it’s a decent one. As long as it’s a win, I really don’t care what type it is (although regulation ones are easier on my heart)
Starbucks Coffee Ice Cream will keep you up nights
It’s like they just froze that doubleshot concoction… Tasty, but NOT a late-night snack unless you’re pulling an all-nighter.
Anyway, I just bought my tix for the season finale in Phoenix. Hopefully, they’ll be playing for the #2 seed in that one.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
I have to think will we already have it locked up by then
Resting Nemo, for the last 2-3 games and letting, Nitty knock off some of the rust
by Indiana Titan on Mar 24, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
We always go to the last home game of the season. [Well for the past 5 years anyway.] We have few traditions, but that’s one of them and…it’s fun.
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LA Kings
Could be a tough first round match up?
Our offense looks dominant and our goaltending and defense are decent to say the least. I’d like to see Nichol before the playoffs start. Nitty should get a shot tonight, to get the rust off.
If you think about it, we have 4 lines that can and do score goals. Good luck defending that in the playoffs!
LA is not to be taken lightly, but we’re better. Go Sharks!
No games or teams
from here on out are to be taken lightly
by Indiana Titan on Mar 24, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
BEAT LA!
Fuk those damn gak bitches!
I love how this season is ending up, each of these games left will be fuking METAL!
PRE-POST-SEASON MADNESS, Im infected.
SHARKS!!!
"What if the 'Golden Brett' didn't cheat" - History will be made
I think Anaheim might have a better chance at the playoffs than Dallas…simply because of the tiebreakers. I mean, I have to assume something will come down to tiebreakers at the end of the season in the West…the teams are too close to one another for there not to be at least 1 tie. If Anaheim is one of the teams in the tie, they’re gonna win. That’s a nice card to be holding.
Also, both Dallas and Anaheim have played in the same number of games, and Anaheim has a 1 point lead over them, based on their comeback OT win yesterday. Anaheim has been playing at a pretty blistering pace lately, going 8-2 over their last 10…while Dallas has gone 4-2-4. So Anaheim is playing better hockey overall, and Dallas will need to pass them while playing on the road. No easy task! Might we see all three CA teams make the playoffs in the same year? Could be fun…
Of course, anything could happen…this year has been pretty insane. Here’s to hoping the Sharks take 2 points tonight. Gotta keep the pressure on Detroit for that #2 seed!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 10:04 AM PDT reply actions
We don’t want that #2 seed if Dallas is going to squeak into the playoffs at 7 or 8. Of course, if Dallas makes it to 6th then we DO want that 2nd seed, or 4th, lol.
F*** Dallas
To win the Cup, you go through teams, not around them.
GO SHARKS!
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by ElvisVF101 on Mar 24, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
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"What if the 'Golden Brett' didn't cheat" - History will be made
by sharkblood99 on Mar 24, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Eliminate Mike Ribeiro
If it comes down to facing the Stars. I know he’s not their best player, but he always seems to be a catalyst of points against the Sharks. Instead of letting him break his stick, I think Ryane Clowe should break his face.
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
In the past
We’ve had real problems with Morrow, Ribeiro and Richards. Also Lehtinen (thank Stalock he’s gone!). I think Benn is a problem player for us as well.
This year, because of depth issues, I think we can take more advantage of Dallas, but we need to play with a combination of size up front and speed on the back-end. Without Turco, the dump and chase game should open up a bit for us. This means the big guys up front are going to have to commit to pounding the smaller Dallas D into the boards every chance they get. Dallas still has a ton of skill up front, so our D are going to have to be mobile.
And FFS, WE HAVE TO PLAY 60 MINUTES AGAINST THOSE GORRAM STARS! I don’t fear Dallas. I just hate them, and don’t know why we can’t put it together against them. And honestly, if we’re going to go anywhere, we HAVE to put it together. No disrespect to their very talented line-up, but they can’t beat us unless we let them. We’re deeper, we’re bigger and we’re better. No more letting them hang around.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Stalock damn Jere Lehtinen! And Mike Modano. And Brenden Morrow. And Greg Louganis, I mean Mike Ribeiro.
For whatever reason, I’ve never seen Richards as a Shark killer if you will. Definitely dangerous of course, but to me at least, it doesn’t feel like he always puts up points against the Sharks to the same regularity as the aforementioned guys.
Jamie Benn is a stud. In that Drew Doughty rookie year baby fat kind of way. Goligoski was also dangerous last time out. But I agree with your assessment – project out 100% effort from both teams, Sharks should come out on top.
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
This.
I don’t find Dallas scary. They’re solid, and if you give them an inch, they’ll make you pay; but if the Sharks match their intensity (which, in the playoffs, seems a foregone conclusion) the Sharks come out on top in a best of seven. Their record against us this season is inflated mainly due to them catching us sleeping in the third period and stomach punching us with some fluky, late comebacks. In the playoffs, you don’t catch teams sleeping.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I want the 2 seed so we can have home ice over Detroit in the second round…should we get there.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I want the 2 seed because it's better than the 3 seed
Also, F*** Detroit and F*** Dallas. And F*** all the other teams in the NHL for that matter.
And F*** the Cowboys, the Yankees and Man United for good measure.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Here here!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I know we did...
But best to not press our luck…home is still sweet…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember, folks...
GO SHARKS!
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by Auth0r on Mar 24, 2011 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
5-2 Kings
I’m cheering against you because I want you to win
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BEAT LA!!!!!!!!
GO SHARKS!!!!!!! I have a feeling Marleau will get 2 more tonight, while Pavelski and Cooch pick up one each. Sharks win 4-1
Hockey is like a box of choclates. But not really, hockey is way better.
"Who throws an umbrella!?" - Randy Hahn.
BEAT LA!
Niitty in nets, please! Please!!
by Old Kentucky Shark on Mar 24, 2011 12:05 PM PDT reply actions
Prediction time, Niitty's rusty, but the sharks offense carries them to a 7-4 win
One of the seven is an empty netter and the other 6 come from Marleau x3, Mitchell, Couture and someone on the fourth line
Stalock scores from the hospital.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 24, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
empty net hat-trick
Erlich for President
by SharksFanTillDeath on Mar 24, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
On the rebound from Jonathan Cheechoo.
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by AmazinglyGraceless on Mar 24, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Safe Trip to our boys in Teal!!!
I hope the Sharks make it down south to safely BEAT LA!! The weather is BAD in the bay area right now. Thunder, lightening…. pouring! I keep hoping that the power will go out so I can go home from work! LOL
"Sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor!"
Lets Go Sharks!!! I still believe!!!!!!! 2011!!!!!!
Seto and Couture already tweeted from LA so they are okay so far. :)
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
GO SHARKS!
Off-topic, but WorSharks related...
The line brawl that Wingels and Sullivan got in trouble over yesterday occurred in front of a bunch of shocked elementary school kids. Which explains why Wingels was sent to the lockers… The principal wanted to talk to him.
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
I remembered my login!
Created an account like 2 months ago and totally forgot my sign in. Anyway, we look good (especially after a win tonight) and shouldn’t really be concerned with who we are playing first. Sure some teams look better to us but if youre gonna make it you gotta win against any team. Thats how it should be
One more thing
Been reading this site for a while now and have to say well done. Great articles, comments, photoshops and everything. Gotta love SJ fans
Every team is supposed to play 6 games against each div opponent over a season, for a total of 24 games
so why the fuck is Dallas only playing 20?
Also, Nitty has to start tonight, i’m worried about Nemo getting tired.
So of course Nemo will start.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
They play 24 as well..
2 in Oct, 5 in Nov, 4 in Dec, 1 in Jan, 1 in Feb, 9 in Mar, and 2 in Apr.
Yeah, it would be nice to see Nitty play a game..
"What if the 'Golden Brett' didn't cheat" - History will be made
by sharkblood99 on Mar 24, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
not according to that statshhet at the top of the page!
Dallas’ record against PAC teams, 8-8, games remaining against PAC teams:4
8+8= 16 16+4=20
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Typo
Dallas’s record against the Pacific is 8-8-4, not 8-8-0.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
ok, jsu t making sure, because Dallas would pull something lik that
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
There's no way anyone can "pull something" when it comes to the schedule
The NHL looks at arena availability and travel considerations and establishes the schedule. The individual teams can’t fudge their schedule. They must play the specified number of games against the specified teams.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
sigh, I was making a joke.............. you know, along the lines of, Dallas has Steve Ott, Fuck Dallas
you killed it
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno
I think Dallas WOULD
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
then why didn't you go along with the joke
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no sense of humor
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
you need to get one
There is a 50% off sale at Target, go now
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm saving up
For when K-Mart has Life at 50% off, because I need one of those too.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
I got a defective life model.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Mar 24, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My g/f and I are!
Erlich for President
by SharksFanTillDeath on Mar 24, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved Morgan Hill in that jewel thief movie...
…his a great actor.
by SouthBayernMunchen on Mar 24, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s up with Erlich for president? (that’s my maiden name)
Maybe we could try to meet up? Great to meet other Sharks couples :)
The True Test
This really will be the true test to see how we will do in the postseason. If we can’t win the majority of these upcoming games, it just means we weren’t good enough. These next 8 games will essentially be played with the same intensity as the playoffs so this will be a good gauge to see how we truly stack up. I trust the Sharks should be able to fend these teams off but we’ll see for sure, starting tonight!
Unrelated but
At an eco conference last year I picked up a flyer about this game called EcoFriendz, on the internet, that was about saving energy or whatever and it had these adorable little cartoon animals on it. I kept rechecking the website and apparently it’s live finally. I’m going to play it while I wait for the game…with the nuclear news in Japan, etc., I kind of need environmental cheering up.
If you want to join me, it’s here
http://www.playecofriendz.com/
I don’t really know what it entails except cute dolphins and seals because the flyer was remarkably vague and just told you to check the website.
Maybe my nickname should be “Unrelated, but…”
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Mar 24, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
ps this game is amazing
i get to punch a logger 7 times when he tries to cut down my trees
download it everyone
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Mar 24, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
For a second there, I thought you were talking about Minecraft. Another sweet game, even though I doubt more than one or two people in here have heard of it…yet.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Minecraft is like Legos (with monsters) for people who want to have them on their computer.
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I guess that’s one way to describe it… Of course, now I feel like a little kid for liking it.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Why?
Last time I was in a dental waiting room I found there has been plenty of research about how these strategy type games will keep your mental facilities limber even as your body ages. Why are first person shooter type games more grown up when the fun Lego type ones are more childish lol, it’s the other way around really
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Mar 24, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This has always been my opinion of things.
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
Waddy looooves bicycles
Bicycles. Waddy loooooves them.
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Mar 24, 2011 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear ya. Minecraft is a bad ass game, and it’s got the awards to prove it (http://www.arcticstartup.com/2011/03/03/minecraft-takes-home-5-awards-from-gdc), But if you’re only entertained by first-person shooters (which are awesome too) and graphics-intense games, then Minecraft is probably not gonna be your thing.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol. Link correction:
http://www.arcticstartup.com/2011/03/03/minecraft-takes-home-5-awards-from-gdc
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
W.T.F.
"We had three days off coming into this little two-game series. I looked in the eye and he told me that he’s feeling really good, so we’re playing him."
McLellan’s reasoning for starting Niemi has reached the point of insanity. I know it’s a back to back, but there is no reason he shouldn’t start Nitty tonight especially considering that Nemo was semi-shaky last night.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Mar 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
No one is ever going to tell their coach that they can’t play! That is the practically the point of having a coach. To determine who can play and who can’t!
Just because someone looks you in the eye and tells you the sky is yellow does not make it true!
by WhatsAMataHari on Mar 24, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Nabby ran the show too
TMac doesn’t know how to say “no” to his goalies.
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"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Didn't they even say last year they were going to control that, not Nabby?
Or am I wrong?
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Mar 24, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They did
Wasn’t true though.
I’m starting to think Niemi has Jedi Mind Control in his repertoire
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Yeah but....
….knowing what we know now, I think there is less chance of a teenage girl response from Niemi than from Nabby.
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by SouthBayernMunchen on Mar 24, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
“We had three days off coming into this little two-game series. I looked in the eye and he told me that he’s feeling really good, so we’re playing him.”
Shit, by that logic Nitty’s had like 70 days off since his last start. He must be able to shoot optic blasts and feeling like Tony the Tiger by now.
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Ridiculous...
Just a ridiculous reason to start someone. What does he do if, heaven forbid, Niemi gets hurt on April 9th and Niitty has to start in the playoffs…and he’s ice cold because McL refused to play him?
This is just absurd.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It's Cup or Bust for McLellan
Seriously, I’m done with him. I’m done with Dan Boyle playing 27 minutes a night. I’m done with the stretches of the season with seemingly no game plan. I’m done with the ridiculous rhetoric when he’s talking about the team.
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Niemi could have his arms sawed off and McLellan would still start him. Jesus.
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McClellan has finger on the pulse of the team. Personally, I’m cool with him starting Nemo for the reason he gave. At some point, you have to be able to trust your players.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Except Niemi will never tell him he’s not feeling good, unless like he’s injured or anything. He’s not gonna say he needs the night off to rest up. And DOES he know best? I mean, a lot of times players want to play no matter what, even if it’s not for their own good or the good of the team.
And maybe he does feel good tonight, but the fact of the matter is Nitty needs the start more than Niemi. He needs AT LEAST 2 starts before the playoffs in my mind. Like ZI said above, what happens if Nemo goes down on April 9th?
This is bad team management on McLellan’s part, one of several reasons why I’m no longer enamored with him.
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McLellan does nothing but trust his players
I have no idea how he’d have the pulse of the team. All he does is take HOCKEY PLAYERS at their word when they say they aren’t hurt.
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Tried to post this once already and managed to fail. I will try to summarize what I tried to summarize earlier.
Sharkie will be at El Toro Brewing Company tonight. Raffle, trivia, etc. El Toro is a microbrewery in Morgan Hill. Their beer is really good, and it should be a really cool place to come watch the game with fellow Sharks fans. Hopefully, there will be a good crowd so they’ll keep doing this.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
I enjoy El Toro when I'm in town.
I grew up in Morgan Hill, so when I go back to see the ‘rents, its one of the places I hit up. I’m glad the Sharks are heading down there for a Coolest Game. Nice to see them expanding their influence further in the Bay…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 24, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It is a cool little place, more so for the beer than the food.
by Rhapsody in Teal on Mar 24, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Magic number for who?
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