Sharks Gameday: And So It Begins
by Mr. Plank on Apr 29, 2011 3:00 AM PDT
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Game ones are always the most difficult article to write (and read) throughout the course of a series primarily because at this point you've soaked in all the information you can get your hands on when it comes to the two teams. Star players, goaltenders, role players, nothing will be a surprise at 7:06 PM tonight.
Once that puck drops at 7:07 however, things change and those surprises begin to happen The storylines and plot lines from earlier this week disappear. In their place come new performances, manic and tragic, blissful and blessed, all breathing new life into the neverending stories of heroes and goats.
Take a player like Antti Niemi for example-- a very underwhelming series against Los Angeles, quite possibly the worst in his career in terms of save percentage. And yet at 7:07 tonight comes an opportunity for redemption. The postseason is the perfect example of "it's not what you've done, it's what you've done for me lately" in action, and tonight, he can singlehandedly change not just how we view his series against Los Angeles ("on second thought he was better than I thought he was"), but also how we view him as a goaltender ("the guy just comes up big at the right time"). And of course there's the other side of that coin, where a single mistake can change the entire conversation about a team or player or coach in the blink of an eye.
It's completely unfair no matter which way it goes, and I think the majority of pundits and fans and analysts across the League recognize that. But them's the breaks, and frankly, them's the nature of the beast. As a rule playoff hockey isn't fair-- bounces, minor errors, hell, mere inches change the course of history. It's what makes it so appealing and what makes a series like this all the more intriguing. There will probably be at least one bounce or break that wins a game for the Sharks or Wings; and on some level, that single bounce or break just may win them the series.
When you talk about razor-thin margins you talk about these guys. With that in mind, here's what we've been saying leading up to today (pretty sure that transition doesn't even make sense):
- Initial thoughts about the series [link]
- Breakdown of the two teams basic statistics (PP, PK, EV etc.) [link]
- A look at just how ridiculously successful these organizations have been over the last 7 seasons [link]
- Series schedule and ruminations on other playoff series taking place [link]
- The pairing of Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Jason Demers will be a big key vs. Detroit [link]
- Analysis of how Tomas Holmstrom manages to disrupt opposing goaltenders [link]
- Jimmy Howard has had his fair share of struggles against the Sharks during his career [link]
- Finally, we will have a podcast series predictions dropping later today. So stick around, hang out, and make yourself at home. It's going to be a long wait.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-3. Goals by Pavelski, Heatley, Boyle, and Thornton.
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Awesome read, JP.
This is gonna be epic…
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by Noctro on Apr 29, 2011 3:52 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Mmmm, that looks good. 1920s automobile wheel with wings.
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by DownGoesAvery on Apr 29, 2011 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Looking forward to a good series
The Sharks need to make sure they start well (defensively moreso) and play physical in the 1st and I’ll be happy. Great articles previewing this series all around. Can’t wait for puck drop.
Go Sharks!
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I think the title says it all
“And So It Begins”
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+1 for Babylon 5 reference
I wish we could have finished that game…
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by Noctro on Apr 29, 2011 6:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
There is a hole in your mind
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 gotta say i’m pretty nervous about this game/series, and that’s coming from someone who predicted us to sweep the first round.
I’m anxious to see how Niemi plays. I really hope Niemi can rebound (i probably shouldn’t use that word) from the Kings series.
I’m anxious to see who our 6th defenseman is, and If it’s Wallin i’m worried that he’s going to continue his sloppy play, and i’ll continue wondering if Braun could’ve brought more to the table. If it’s Braun i’ll be nervous to see how he plays in his own zone against a talented team like the Wings when they’re in serious playoff mode.
I don’t think the Sharks have really put in a full 60 minute effort in any of the games they’ve played yet, and we’re going to need at least 4 of those if we want to get past the wings.
My prediction – Sharks in 6.
Sharks win tonight 5-2. (our lucky score last postseason against the Wings.)
13 Hours and counting
untill the on slaught begins, Lets do this boys
Go Sharks….and God save us all.
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...
I'm so pumped for this one
I’m getting tired of reading all the naysayers on every blog/forum other than fearthefin. I just want to watch some San Jose hockey, and hopefully hand it to Big D like last year. Given that I do not live in the San Jose area, I do not have as great of a hatred for Anaheim or Dallas (although I really do dislike both), but I sure as hell hate Detroit. I have been to two games at Detroit, and got berated badly at both (and I wasn’t even mouthing off). Anyways, I really do hope we hand it to them again this year! (Sharks in 5 would be nice, but this seems more like a Sharks in 6 series). GO SHARKS!!!
Lets do this SHARKS!
I believe in you guys in Teal, so please do your best, make lots of goals and whip some Red Wing BUTT!
GO SHARKS! I am ready for this!!!
"Sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor!"
Lets Go Sharks!!! I still believe!!!!!!! 2011!!!!!!
My goodness.
By the end of this series, it’s likely that I’ll have an aneurysm. This is gonna be a good one that will likely go to the end.
GO SHARKS!
Let the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup begin!!! GO SHARKS!
Oooo I'll add that to my list of ailments
Heart palpitations
Ulsers
And….
Brain Aneurysms
Go Sharks I want to live to see next round
by Justboo on Apr 29, 2011 7:32 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Brain Aneurysm
Archer’s 3rd biggest fear. It can happen anywhere at anytime, that’s what makes it so terrifying.
(Go, Sharks!)
With Brain Aneurysms, you're always in the...
DANGER ZONE!
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Kent Huskins cares.
I have an uneasy feeling about this series...
I know the Sharks have won 7 of their last 9 against the Wings. I know they’ve won their last 3 against them this regular season. I know Jimmy Howard is swiss cheese.
But…the Sharks looked so bad for much of the LA series. And Detroit is head and shoulders (and probably a ladder or two) above LA in terms of talent level and level of team play. The Sharks won’t be able to pull the crap they did against LA. If they do, they’re getting swept.
Now, I can’t imagine the Sharks will come out looking that bad…but the inconsistency that has plagued the Sharks all year appears to be rearing its ugly head in the playoffs as well. Game to game…hell, period to period…we have literally no idea which Sharks team will show up. And that worries the shit out of me.
Nothing I can do about it, of course. If the Sharks are going to suck, they’re going to suck. If they’re going to be awesome, they will be awesome. I just hope they can be awesome long enough to get past the Wings…who are looking to be on top of their game right now.
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
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I have a peaceful and easy feeling about this series...
I hear what you’re saying, but like you correctly pointed out, there is nothing you or I can do about which Sharks team will show up.
Beating the Red Wings is what it will take to continue our quest to Lord Stanley and his elusive Cup. So as important as this series is, there will be another one after this that is even more paramount. First things first, Detroit will be much more challenging than was LA, but our struggles against them do not necessarily mean we’ll struggle in the same ways against Detroit. But as you’ve intimated, we are flawed and thus problems will ensue.
It will be entertaining, action packed, and frankly what we live for being Sharks fans. And in the end if we want it more, execute and play with resilient passion and effort, then I’m confident that our team will prevail. Perhaps I’m just caught up in the particles? Those same particles that took the SF Giants to the improbable land of World Series champs. Now it’s time for the SJ Sharks to make their improbable run and in so doing, make this the most memorable Sharks season of all.
GO SHARKS!!!
See
That’s what makes me think the awesome sharks will be here. Like during that 6 game losing streak when you could feel (hope?) that a huge winning streak was just around the corner, the sharks have been really good at rebounding this year (and last).
They know what’s at stake. They know it’s Detroit. They won’t be perfect, but I have every bit of faith that they’ll be good enough.
The first 10 minutes
I think the first 10 minutes of the game will be very telling. The Sharks will have no problem getting jacked up for this game, it’s the Redwings after all. If they can channel that into strong defensive play instead of dumb penalties I think they’ll come out on top.
I think Dan Boyle is going to be key in this series, if he plays the way he did in round 1 the Sharks aren’t going to get too far, he needs to be much, much better!
USA TODAY prediction
Just read the prediction in USA today. Sharks win it in double over-time of game 7.
I don’t think my heart can survive something like that.
Daniel Erlich for President
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GO SHARKS!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 29, 2011 7:49 AM PDT reply actions
SHARKS!!!
THIS DAY IS AWESOME!!!
Detroit is looking for revenge and they really think they will get it, they do have enough weapons to get it done. But this is the Sharks series, it would be great to see the bounces go our way. The one thing I would like to see tonight besides a win is a good, consistently called officiated game.. please!
FLATTEN THE RED WINGS!!!
STAY CLASSY?!?!? Your fucking killin' me here...
Ready to rock n roll!
TGIF!!!! So ready for tonight- I already have my truck fin ready along with my jersey, hat, etc. It’s going to be a good night.
Puck Daddy staff writers made their 2nd round series predictions- about half of them took the Sharks surprisingly. I agree… it all depends on how Nemo handles a screening Holmstrom I believe.
Detroit comes out a little rusty after 9 days off… Sharks take advantage. I was going to say 3-2 (since that was the score for the majority of the games against Detroit last playoffs correct?) Sharks. Goals by Thornton, Boyle, and Heatley.
GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See y’all at the tank!
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
GO SHARKS!
Had to deal with him in the regular season last year with Chicago
I bet they’re working on it in practice with Clowe sticking his big ass in Niemi’s face.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 29, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Wings fan here
been following the chatter on your blog the last few days but didn’t get my membership cleared until today.
first thought is i appreciate how genuinely thoughtful and respectful the conversation has been about our match up. i seriously learned stuff about hockey reading the dialog about the finer points of our team’s respective strengths and weaknesses. so, curbing my blind jingoism for a minute, i hope we have a great series. never been a fan of the black and teal but if you guys are any indication as to the quality of their fans, i’m really glad to have you guys as our second round opponent. we’ve seen each other enough times in the playoffs that this is getting to be a tradition itself (plus, megashark vs. giant octopus makes for amazing marquee billing).
thanks guys. see you on the other side.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Apr 29, 2011 8:46 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Good luck!
And I for one look at this as a budding rivalry. One that can be classified as the new kid trying to knock the old pro off his perch. I could be wrong, but I perceive SJ as being viewed as a threat by Wings fans (perhaps more of an annoyance?) and a dangerous team that has gotten your attention.
Most experts would probably call this years match-up a toss up. It will be great theater and it will be compelling. Cheers!!!
Rivalry, indeed.
i think you might even understate the status the sharks have, at this point. i think with their 5 year streak of playoff performances and the acquisition of todd mclellann (our former assistant coach), you guys have continued to produce an ever tightening ship and really earned a bit of a pedigree (i don’t put much stock in the popular narratives that arise about things like “choking” and such. i recognize there are real psychological factors but it’s always talked about in a conveniently intangible way that consigns the team to fate without remedy. nonsense).
they gave everyone a reason to believe last year that they were serious contenders and i think this year is no different. given that and my fandom, this series is easily the most epic available in the semis this year.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Apr 29, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
very well said.
You sure your a wings fan? ;)
The labels remember to float on a sea of speculation rather than reality.
This is the best rivalry currently relevant in the west. And though there isn’t the history that habs bruins has, it certainly has history to it.
Should be electric, can’t wait.
meeeeow -cats everywhere
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 29, 2011 10:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll drink to that!
Heres to a great game and series!
FLATTEN THE RED WINGS!!!
STAY CLASSY?!?!? Your fucking killin' me here...
by sharkblood99 on Apr 29, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
REc'd for class
Thanks, mate. While we joke and jab around a lot here (see Photoshops amassing below), we do try to keep it classy. Thanks for coming, and I think I speak for many here when I say that we look forward to the banter, venting, and discussions during the series.
Now, dammit, Sharks, FIX THE PP! (waiting for it)
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Great sig!
Welcome!
GO SHARKS!
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Cheers to a good series!
I gotta say, that’s the thing that really caught me here. The trash talk is really kept to a minimum and is more rivalry based. It’s inspired me to really clean up my act and raise my level! haha
KEEP THE FAITH. GO SHARKS!
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Alwyas been a Sharks fan
but that is because of the location. This year is my first year as a actual hockey fan and I am riding it hard this year. I am glad we get to play you guys because you guys are legenday these past 20 years we have been around. Can’t wait to see how it pans out.
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
Bitch, IT IS ON!
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by Noctro on Apr 29, 2011 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Love that!!!!! rec'd!
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Lets Go Sharks!!! I still believe!!!!!!! 2011!!!!!!
lol
Like i said elsewhere, of course people shopping in Santana Row know shit about hockey.
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I say all of us without tickets
invade Yard House in Sharks jerseys (actually maybe not, the lines are ridiculous).
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
El Jardin has better Mojitos.
And they are teal.
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I guess
but no TVs. So no go for game time at least.
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
I would have handled it differently:
KenKal: “Hey, do you know what Icing is?”
Noc: “Sure. Want me to demonstrate a Gordie Howe for your fans?”
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And yes, there was an intended degree of irony in that ;-)
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I would have asked if he knew every reason why a linesman can waive icing.
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+1
For actual knowledge of the game.
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hahaha if you are watching hockey at Santana Row you are doing it wrong
Nuff said…
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
Agree.
Firehouse #1, Peggy Sues, or Nolan’s place FTW.
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For me, I enjoy reading how the other team’s fans interpret events. However, IMO Wings’ fans tend to be in denial. The guy that wrote this entry is particularly wacky (of course the lone Sharks’ fan posting there is equally insane, but I digress…): http://www.nightmareonhelmstreet.com/2011-articles/april/quotes-of-angermotivation.html
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by DumbPuck on Apr 29, 2011 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Umm...
….why is there a rope in that shark’s mouth? ;-)
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How else can Todd McLovin steer the Shark?? :-)
Let’s just say that I’m not that good at Photoshop. It would have taken me hours to get that rope out of the picture…
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I'm too cheap for PS.
I’m a GIMP. LOL
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GIMP is good, but...
Hey, I never said that I paid for CS3… ;-)
"All that means is that I'll be 783 years old when I catch Scotty Bowman." - Kevin Constantine
I have CS2, but it refuses to install on Vista or Windows 7.
Kinda miffed at their shoddy programming that allowed such a fiasco.
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It won’t install on Vista? That’s not good. I mean it’s not like CS2 was made a decade before Vista was released….
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Yeah. From what i can tell, it has to do with the "home directory" they hard coded into it.
Might be BS, but whatever it is, it just refuses to work. Kicks out at splash. an hour with Tech Support left me with: You probably just need to buy CS5." Gee…thanks.
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Wha?
I have CS2, and it’s running just fine on Vista.
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Fear the Fin - NEEDS MORE DOVES
64 bit. It hates me. Tried it on my 32-bit Vista LT...STILL hates me.
I think Adobe just hates me. Feeling is mutual ATM.
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Who needs the shark chomping
When nitty will be nommin
by Justboo on Apr 29, 2011 1:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
AAAAAAAAAGHHHH this thread is already so epic with images
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Apr 29, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong, I'm not being cocky at all...
…i totally respect the talent and skill in the Redwings organization. This will be a tough series.
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Anyone else laugh at the 4-3 prediction? Way to play it safe, Plank. ;)
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Twittaaaaaaahhh
Sure...According to the fans at Santana Row, it can go W-W-W-W-L-L-L
;-)
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If memory serves me, 3 of the Sharks wins from the series of a year ago were 4-3.
..:Fear The Fin:..
Twittaaaaaaahhh
Oh, and Auth0r mentioned some Wings pundit interviewing people at Santana Row, and how he made a beeline for people who clearly would know nothing about hockey.
..:Fear The Fin:..
Twittaaaaaaahhh
Hanging out at the door to Tommy Bahamas', I'd presume.
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You should have seen my Twitter flame yesterday.
Sometimes I scare even myself.
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POST OR LINK IT. I like reading those. I shot a good one to ESPN yesterday, and made sure to throw in a few barbs about how their hockey coverage SUCKS.
in TROY, NY, bleeding teal and black since '91.
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They were. I was referring to something else...(grin)
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OK, guys...
…it’s GAMEDAY. Get your MOJO on! (click thru)
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Here’s more mojo-inducing locker-room banter! (Go on, click it!)
"All that means is that I'll be 783 years old when I catch Scotty Bowman." - Kevin Constantine
Hahahah!
He’s using my Padawan analogy….I wonder if he’s one of the guys that visited here earlier this week.
And, BTW….even Padawans become masters ;-)
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C'mon Sharks, rise up and overthrow the Red Empire.
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
by Auth0r on Apr 29, 2011 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
+1
For epic Star Wars References
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
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Thanks Auth0r!
Been waiting for this one!
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.
EPIC.
I’ll throw a =2 for that one. GREAT!
KEEP THE FAITH. GO SHARKS!
in TROY, NY, bleeding teal and black since '91.
"You do that, you go to the box, you know. Two minutes, by yourself, you know and you feel shame, you know. And then you get free. "-Denis Lemieux
"I'm glad Ben Eager found hockey first... If not, I would be afraid for society"
-Plank, on FTF podcast 4/20/11
4/19/11, a day that will live in infamy... for Kings fans.
+2**…
in TROY, NY, bleeding teal and black since '91.
"You do that, you go to the box, you know. Two minutes, by yourself, you know and you feel shame, you know. And then you get free. "-Denis Lemieux
"I'm glad Ben Eager found hockey first... If not, I would be afraid for society"
-Plank, on FTF podcast 4/20/11
4/19/11, a day that will live in infamy... for Kings fans.
WHALE SHARK DEMANDS A SHARKS WIN!
MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW.
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
AND DON'T FORGET! This is the Sharks' Chelsea Dagger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oavMtUWDBTM
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 11:00 AM PDT reply actions
Short version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwGFalTRHDA&feature=related
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I always thought THIS would be a good Sharks’ equivalent of Chelsea Dagger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UruXWui1EG8
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
Not as catchy.
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
My 4-3 goals prediction
White – Jumbo – Pavs – Heater
Lidstrom – Lidstrom – Stuart (gotta give one to the local guy!)
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@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
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Sharks fans going to the game
KEEP IT LOUD TONIGHT! Ivano and I have been discussing the super high ticket prices for this series. Ivano pointed out the prices are the same as the WCF last year- so same price, one round earlier. This worries me because 1) tickets are still available, 2) it makes it really hard for some of the die-hard fans without a lot of cash to go. So, if you are going to the game, keep it INSANELY LOUD THERE! The Tank is known for being crazy and loud and deafening. Let’s keep it that way- even if the ticket prices are keeping some fans at home that normally would be there.
Yes, it will be!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Apr 29, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I will be yelling from my condo!!!
"Sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor!"
Lets Go Sharks!!! I still believe!!!!!!! 2011!!!!!!
I put my deposit for next years Shark Pak last month so I could get tickets this season. For game 5 of the Cup Finals… $256 for ONE ticket in the upper bowl… and I’m not talking center ice or blue line, I’m talking about behind the goalie towards the very top. It’s ridiculous.
But I pay it anyway. It’s the one thing I really don’t mind spending a lot of money on because it makes me happy. Although I’m sure once I live in a cardboard box, I won’t be.
I will be sure to be extra freakin loud tonight (although I always am)…
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
GO SHARKS!
by winthecupsj on Apr 29, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t even want to tell you how much it’s costing us to go Sunday (family of 4). Last year we went to to 2 playoff games—this year one for the same amount, ridiculous!!!
I promise to keep it loud!! My 9 year old can practically pierce metal with his voice!
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
The keys for this series:
Douglas Murray will need to be the OFFENSIVE FORCE we know him as, chipping in a few hat tricks?
Will Detroit finally start playing at their age (PLEASE!!!!)?
Will Detroit and their fans whining to the refs distract them from the games?
Stephen Hawking will be expected to fill in for Wallin, he must be prepared to shutdown the bottom Detroit forwards and occassionally chip in offensively.
How will Demers use science to defeat the BBQ Wings? Putting auto turrets in front of Niemi to keep out that annoying Holmstrom according to my inside sources.
Will we see Angry Joe after I told him it was the Red Wings who hunted Woolly Mammoths to extinction?
Who’s ass will be bigger, Clowe’s or Holmstrom’s?
Will Mike Modano play? (PLEASE GOD NO!!!)
If the auto turrets fail, it will be up to Murray to kindly remind Holmstrom that the crease is a no parking zone.
Hawking will need to use advanced physics to get Datsyuk off his game.
Nabokov needs to be in net, seriously, he was awesome against them last year.
Joe Pavelski will need to continue to be awesome and clutch, which he will.
Clowe will need to set up his shop “Clowe’s Garbage Goals” right in front of Howard.
It will be up to the Sharks as a team to make sure no harm comes to the Teeth.
Douglas Murray will need to break lots of people.
The Sharks will need to take joy and satisfaction from all the whining when they are in Detroit.
Dan Boyle and Nemo need to not suck and get back to their normal awesome selves.
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.
In other news, I will be opening "Niittymaki's Sweater Restaurant" Tonight
Opening flavors will be:
- “Playoff-level Hockey Sweat”
- “L’eau de Old Spice”
- “Stale Beer and Popcorn”
- “Bandwagoneer’s Blueberry Kool-Aid”
- “Tears of Joy/Epic Fail” (changes daily)
- “Nasty Ethnic $#!% that dude in front of me was eating before he spilled it on me”
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“Nitty’s – Nom-Noming Playoff victory one sweater at a time!”
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"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
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@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
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by Noctro on Apr 29, 2011 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
7 Hours and counting
I’m leaving work, here’s to a great win in dominating fashion
So apparently
We’re meeting Detroit for the third season in a row, in the playoffs. Blackberry all-access fail.
Wait, who'd they play the year before last?
Was that the one where Anaheim beat ’em in the first round?
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, right.
I think there were two games, and then they canceled it after all the teams I liked were eliminated.
"What has two thumbs and resembles a tool shed... THIS GUY."
"Why a tool shed?"
"It's where all the hoes are at."
by Evil Stanchion on Apr 29, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hey guys ... I'm out of my draft coma ...
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I was hoping the NFL would "draft" out to sea...
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@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
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I'm pumped
To burn time before tonight, I have raided my sisters’ Glee posters, putting Sharks jerseys on them.
Also, remember last year Chicago had a tough time with Nashville in the 1st round last year, where they won in 6. Chicago was much better then them but had a tough time with them, similar to this year with us and LA. Lets hope we can bring our A game tonight!
Let's Go Sharks!
It’s so nice to be back from Argentina. It was very difficult to watch the game in a hotel on eastern time zone and trying not to scream and wake up the other guests. I’m so excited. 
by Les Fraises et Les Requins on Apr 29, 2011 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
Do it.
Our taxes subsidize them. ;-)
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
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@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
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So who is boycotting buffalo wings and looking at birds funny today
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Apr 29, 2011 5:37 PM PDT reply actions
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