Sharks win vital game three, trail series 2-1
by FTF Staff on May 20, 2011 10:30 PM PDT
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PrintThey say that a team is never in trouble in a series until they lose a game at home. Trailing the Vancouver Canucks two games to none in the Western Conference Finals, the Sharks surely didn't want to put themselves in an even more difficult position.
Indeed, the Sharks did start the game the same way they started game seven against Detroit; they had their legs, they skated hard and they took hold of the game.
"Obviously the crowd gives you a bit of a lift but the way we played was just a lot of energy. We skated very well, got some 2 on 1's, some breakaways, which was very different from the last two games," Clowe said. "It was us putting pucks in places where we could get them back, executing, the power play was sharp early. I thought it was more of us just playing our game, the jump and energy we had was different than the last few games."
As a result of their dominance in possession, the Sharks were able to draw Vancouver into ten minor penalties in the game. The power play had really been one of the only things working for San Jose through the first two games of the series, converting at a 46% rate after tonight. Three out of the four total goals San Jose scored tonight came from the man advantage, proving to be the difference in the game.
Two of those goals came in the first period, but the most important score came in the third. 6:46 in Joe Thornton, who had three assists on the night, found Dan Boyle on the point. Boyle put a low shot through traffic that beat Roberto Luongo five-hole.
"That power play was the difference at the end of the night," stated Sharks coach Todd McLellan.
Thornton and Boyle weren't the only Sharks stars to have big nights offensively. Patrick Marleau chipped in three points of his own including a power play goal four minutes in to start the scoring and a beautiful breakaway goal in the second.
Marleau, who has been the focus of much of the hockey world after some less than complimentary words dolled out by now analyst Jeremey Roenick, has been on a scoring spree since Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals. Marleau now has five goals in the last four games, four of which have come in this series against Vancover. He was, however, quick to point out that his increased statistical production after Roenick's criticism was nothing more than a cooincidence.
"Things are just starting to go in. I'm playing with some pretty good players, obviously the best passer in the League," Marleau said while nodding to Thornton on his left. "I'm getting to some good areas, he's finding me, and pucks are starting to go in."
The offense wasn't the whole story tonight, as Vancouver had seven power plays of their own during the game. During a stretch in the second, the Sharks were forced to kill 4:05 straight in penalties, 1:55 of which were of the 5 on 3 variety. For the majority of that sequence the Sharks looked to Joe Pavelski, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Douglas Murray to come up big in a critical situation.
They were up to the task. Although Pavelski had trouble winning draws, the three Sharks on the ice played some of the most determined hockey seen from anyone this postseason. Vlasic made some crucial plays of his own, but was quick to compliment his fellow penalty killers after the game had ended.
"The two guys with you out there with me on the 5 on 3 were diving all around me," Vlasic said. "I just had to be out there to pick up the loose pucks."
Antti Niemi, who had another impressive showing in nets for San Jose, agreed with Vlasic regarding the penalty kill's efficiency.
"I thought we were really compact with our three guys there, and we wanted to keep them on assignment," Niemi said. "We did a good job of that. Most important thing [for me] is to know which guys are on the ice and understand what they're trying to do.
Vancouver did end up getting two power play goals on the evening, both of them coming on a five-minute major penalty to Jamie McGinn. McGinn, who had already received a boarding major this postseason against Los Angeles in the first round, tracked Aaron Rome through the offensive zone a leveled him in the corner. The legality of the hit was debated, but the severity was not. Rome was down on the ice for what seemed like an eternity, struggling to get up and skate off.
Rome wasn't McGinn's only victim of the evening; former Shark Christian Ehrhoff left the game in the second period as a result of another McGinn check. When asked about the possibility of Ehrhoff or Rome missing the next game, Canucks Coach Alan Vigneault was short, but to the point.
"Yes," Vigneault informed the media. "Both."
Despite the fact that the fourth line accounted for three penalties tonight-- Desjardins had back to back penalties in the middle of the second that led to the aforementioned 5 on 3's, and Jamie McGinn had a five minute boarding major which put the Sharks in an uncomfortable position for the last eight minutes of the game-- the fourth line contributed positively for the first time all series when they weren't in the penalty box. McLellan chose to scratch stalwart Scott Nichol along with maligned forward Ben Eager and rookie Benn Ferriero in favor of Andrew Desjardins, Jamal Mayers and the Jamie McGinn, with the trio accounting for some notable scoring chances in the Canucks zone.
"It's an emotional game. When you come out hard and push the pace the other team gets back on their heels. They did that to us [in Vancouver] and we did that to them tonight," Desjardins said. "That's how it works. It's very emotional. You get frustrated, a couple of times that's what happened, and we take advantage of that. It was huge for us."
The Sharks undoubtedly made a step in the right direction in game three. However, with a 3-1 series deficit a real possibility for San Jose headed back to Vancouver, every game is just as important as the one which preceded it.
Something that Sharks Captain Joe Thornton stressed following the game.
"Every game for us is game seven right now."
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Well Well Go Figure, Stop the Dump And Chase Win A Game
How about that ?,!!,,
Well done Sharks Keep it Going
Show us Your Want Show us what got you here!!
nice to see no more telegraphing where you are going to pass the puck in theoffensive zone!!
Nice to see some passing with aggression and accuracy !!!
Nice to see some helping Nemo He cant do it all
Nice to see A Win!!!!!
Nice very nice to see the dump and chase has left the building!!
As for the mcginn so called boarding call , not sure bout that looked like a legal shoulder hit as rome turned in , nucks need to watch where they are,,
NICE WIN SHARKS KEEP IT UP IF U WNT THE CUP
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 20, 2011 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
21 more periods like the first and second tonight.
That’s all it will take.
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Nemo was huge tonight
If not for giving up those last two on that major, he has to be a star.
After watching more of the replay of the hit, it looks more and more legal (still dumb in the context of a 3 goal lead though IMO) – hopefully Campbell agrees because that 4th Line looked pretty good out there with McGinn-Desjardins-Mayers instead of the traditional combos we’ve seen before.
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by psantangeli on May 20, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
and expect the worse..
UP THE PUCKS!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 20, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
For sure , and whats with the versus dude calling San diego Sharks????
WTF versus get yer arse in gear,,,,IT IS SAN JOSE SHARKS!!!!!
One day soon THEY ALL WILL KNOW WHO WE ARE!!!!!
GO SJ SHARKS!!!!!!
by AlmadenBass on May 20, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I laughed so hard at San Diego Sharks
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 20, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to mention
that when interviewing TMC, the first question began with the reporter calling TMC, Doug.
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Being a a San Diego native,
I thought it had a nice ring to it.
by CallofCouture on May 21, 2011 5:14 AM PDT up reply actions
San Diego
is large enough to have an NHL team. Not the Sharks, though. Maybe Phx should move there, have a larger market, and still keep their neighboring fans from AZ. There are a lot of hockey fans in the military, and there are a lot of military in San Diego.
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If this was a possibility, SD would probably need a new arena
They wouldn’t play at Viejas (SDSU arena), and the San Diego Sports Arena – errrrrrrrrrr, Valley View Casino Center – is an old piece of junk. And traffic around that neighborhood is already horrendous as is, even without a professional sports team occupying that location.
True, any city would have to be prepared
to receive a team, and to keep a team. A market analysis would have to be done to see if a team could be supported by the people.
In San Diego, maybe build an arena just to the North of SD, on the outskirts where there is a large business district, should they ever want a team.
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I have friends in SD
They’re already Kings fans, I think the market is dilute enough down here with the Ducks and Kings.
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But think of it this way
Canada has 6 teams, California has 3 teams. There are more people in California than in all of Canada,…
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For reference
41.1 Boarding – A boarding penalty shall be imposed on any player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent in such a manner that causes the opponent to be thrown violently in the boards. The severity of the penalty, based upon the degree of violence of the impact with the boards, shall be at the discretion of the Referee.
There is an enormous amount of judgment involved in the application of this rule by the Referees. The onus is on the player applying the check to ensure his opponent is not in a vulnerable position and if so, he must avoid the contact. However, there is also a responsibility on the player with the puck to avoid placing himself in a dangerous and vulnerable position. This balance must be considered by the Referees when applying this rule.
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It seems to me that the McGinn hit was clearly a boarding penalty, regardless of whether he made principle contact to with the shoulder (which, to me, it looked like he did). I don’t know how to assess whether or not Rome could have avoided placing himself in a dangerous position.
He was coasting. he didn’t leave his feet. The point of impact was shoulder to shoulder. Should have been 2 minutes at most.
by psantangeli on May 20, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
agreed
and most of the talking heads are saying it should have been a 2 or nothing at all.
by Akula Dusco on May 20, 2011 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE:
McGinn may be out Sunday, but he will be with us when we go to game 5 in Vancouver! BTW Thanks TMac for listening to me and putting our youngsters from the minors on the 4th line! They were friggen AWESOME!
Clutch!
I agree.
I don’t think it warranted it a major, but I think the ref had to make that call.
by Bearodactyls on May 21, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
(“that call” being a minor boarding penalty)
by Bearodactyls on May 21, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate to see this judged so strictly in this manner. The hit was hard, shoulder to shoulder. McGinn is not a dirty player, just a hard hitter. With such latitude for the referee interpretation, this game is becoming one where u can only ride a player who is near the boards, not check the player. I guess that is all right if that is where they want to go, but it is not the game I have known for all my hockey life of 40 years
I don't like to place blame on the injured player
But if you look at the replay, Rome turned at the last possible second, as a way of cushioning the blow of the hit, and that little spin on his part is the reason he ended up going face-first into the glass.
I know it’s easy to say from the comfort of my couch that he shouldn’t have done that, but the referees have to pay more attention to what’s happening, to the entirety of the play, instead of just basing the penalty on the result.
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by Timorous Me on May 20, 2011 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrong!
That was not boarding. That was not a penalty. Shoulder-to-shoulder. One ref was 10 ft from that play and didn’t call a penalty. The guy 50 ft away penalized the injury. Horse#)%U$OU%#@. That kept Vancouver in the game, that spineless call.
CLEAN HIT, without a doubt, but since McGinn is a 4th liner, expect the league wheel of discipline to make something up.
Not clean. Correct call. Move on.
Shoulder to head contact.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
It was not initial point of contact
and head was not targeted
by mikericcinotme on May 21, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
"targeted?"
Does not matter what his targeting system was aiming for. McGinn skates across ice and hits Rome at 90 degree angle. He may have aimed for Rome’s shoulder but the fact that it was the back side of the shoulder does make a difference. The back calls it because he saw the whole play while the front ref’s job is to watch the puck area.
The refs have been all over the board this series. But this time it was the right call. McGinn made a stupid hit.
You guys still played better and won. Bitching about that call after winning is useless.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
Your screenshot is after Rome has already hit the glass, silly.
Look at it. McGinn is already turning away from the play because the hit is done.
by Very Serious Person on May 21, 2011 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
sorry, no
it is not. I watched a dozen time on NHL.com
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
So have we
You’re a Canuck fan, we’re Sharks fans. We’ll never agree. This is a lost cause.
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Amen
I just find it weird people cheer when a someone gets injured.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
Then argue about that
And not the validity of the hit? You won’t convince anybody on the validity here, hell a lot of impartial parties are split on the validity of that hit, we’re sure as fuck going to say it was clean.
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It is weird
But there aren’t a lot of people here who are cheering at the injury.
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Cheering? No, many of us aren’t cheering, we’re just saying it looked like a clean hit.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.. really..
Many of us were like OH SHIT. I hope hes okay… in our posts after it happened… I for one also said this…
Dude was bleeding like crazy…
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
WOOO DIE ROME DIEEEE
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 21, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rome was doing a canuck i minor to major adjustment with his head against the boards so he just added a head whip and bingo 5 min game misconduct!
Whatever ref are trying come on fans cant we all get along ???
Not,,,,,,GO sharks
I doubt we can get along
when you say this
Rome was doing a canuck.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
I disagree dismisive Nucks fan.
Just watched it in slow-mo many times and I can see where you’re coming from. However, the head snaps back to make contact with Ginner’s shoulder, not the other way around. If you hit a player hard in the shoulder, and he hasn’t set himself for the hit, his head is going to go all over the place. The next angle shown on VS shows the direction of impact better, with Ginner driving straight through the shoulder, the head whipping back and then forward again into the boards.
That was hard to watch multiple times, and I hope that Rome is OK. He was definitely out before he hit the ice.
It’s not as cut an dry as I thought it was watching it live, but I stand by my original assessment of 2 (as a pure reaction by the on-ice officials to the blood/hard to watch nature of the hit) or nothing.
Read above...
if McGinn was coming was skating from behind and caught Rome and hit him I would agree with you. Clean hit. But it is the distance he traveled to make that hit and the angle of the hit which cost him. The blood from Rome’s head hitting the glass cost McGinn the game.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
Oh hey, that's the screencap I took. I also took this one from a second before that one:
Notice how McGinn is IN FRONT OF Rome. Kind of hard to target a guy who is behind you. How do I know McGinn is in front? His right skate is obscured by white sock, which would have to be Rome’s. Notice how Rome’s numbers are both visible, as well.
Did Rome’s head get hit? Absolutely. Was that contact the principle point of contact? Seems unlikely if Rome’s skates are behind McGinn’s before contact is made, unless Rome lowered his head into the shoulder, which I doubt.
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by Auth0r on May 21, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
All playoffs this has been called
Did Rome’s head get hit? Absolutely.
Blood got McGinn got 5 and a game.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
Exactly
That’s why it’s frustrating. We know why they called it that way.. it just shouldn’t have been called that way.
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And refs shouldn’t be calling penalties to injuries but to the legality of plays. Head contact where the head is not the principle point of contact is not illegal in hockey.
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And as the guy on NHL Network said
When you’re in the pros you gotta be aware of where you are. Rome should have been aware that someone was gonna hit him, but realized too late, and turned to the boards.
That guy said the board and the stanchion probably did more damage than the hit, and I can kinda believe it.
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Even Marty Turco thought McGinn/Sharks were jobbed on that call
And there is no love lost between him and the Sharks, so that says volumes.
I initially thought it was the right call too, but after seeing the replay myself and those screenshots, I’m leaning more now that it was a legal hit. Nevertheless, I still think McGinn was dumb* for making that hit based on the context of the game and the reffing – it’s a comfortable 3 goal lead with about 10 minutes to go and the refs were calling everything – that type of hit wasn’t necessary. He should have never given the refs the opportunity to blow the whistle. In full speed, that does look like a penalty.
I’m not saying he shouldn’t make contact, but he probably should have let up more.
*Drew agrees with me!
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Have to disagree with that
No matter what the score you gotta play and mcginn was doing just that he was playing for the puck along the boards after berto sent it that way he went for it and made the LEGAL hit and gotta screwed with the bogus call ,if you play soft with a lead in the NHL you will end up losing , play hard all 60 plus min!!!!!
Great Work Mcginn Great Work Sharks Keep it going!!!!!
by AlmadenBass on May 21, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice screencap
Good thing the NHL reads FTF, right?!
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by idunno723 on May 21, 2011 10:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I saw this over and over
And to me it looked as if McGinn’s numbers were hitting Rome’s shoulder. McGinn came in and turned his hips to allow his backside absorb the impact.
Hard hockey play, too fast for the human eye to see what actually happened except for the end results. Vignault would have exploded on the bench if there was no call. 2 min. for boarding should have been the right call.
Oh well, the Refs still lead the series 2-1
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by OrangeJulius on May 21, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like shoulder to shoulder and head to glass contact.
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Correct call is:
Troll. Flag and move on.
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Disagreement between teams fans is a part of this. Not trying to troll. Never insulted McGinn or any person on here. I fully understand Sharks fans will defend McGinn.And I understand if the jerseys were reversed that there would be Sharks fans crying for blood.
I thought it was a good discussion until the word troll pops out.
Bieksa reminds me of Han Solo, except without the charm...or the Wookie at his side, unless you count Alberts.
agreed
as long as i dont see butters or LWH back on here i’m pretty content at this point haha. they sort of set a high bar for trolling
by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagreement has nothing to do with it...
A statement such as was given, was stated as a final, “end of discussion” statement, which, IMHO was flame-bait intended to rouse an argument. Flame-bait falls under trolling, thus, my comment on the proper action.
If I, or anyone here made a baiting statement on an opposing forum, I would expect the comment to be flagged in the same manner.
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What a game
Thornton, Marleau, and Boyle were beasts yet again and Niemi looked sooo comfortable and calm. Great showing by the boys!
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Awesome hit. Well done boys
I dont like the call on the ice, its a game 3 conf final as stated in the refrence below,
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However, there is also a responsibility on the player with the puck to avoid placing himself in a dangerous and vulnerable position. This balance must be considered by the Referees when applying this rule.
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Yup
You see hits like that all the time, except the player taking the hit can usually handle it. Rome was at fault for not turning to the side to make it shoulder on shoulder. If Rome had not fallen to the ground, no penalty would have been called. Soon, players are just going to embellish and make sure they slam their helmets into the boards hard whenever they get hit. Fuck you NHL
by BennIsBeast on May 20, 2011 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I'm saying
You’re digging for the puck along the boards, you don’t even look over your shoulder to see if somebody is coming? And because he never looks behind him, it’s illegal to hit him? So then we are supposed to let him just clear the puck, and then maybe hit him later at a time more preferable to him? Or maybe just never hit him ever.
free mcginn
bet he doesnt get a game off. but if he does I would trade erhoff and rome out for the series for the loss of mcginn for a game any day or night. on that note any early word on how long either player might be out?
Actually, he may... (Rule 23.3):
Rule 23.3 “In Playoffs any player who incurs a total of two game misconduct … shall be suspended automatically for the next Playoff game of his team.”
As he had a call just like this against him in the LA series, there is a very real possibility that he may have the day off Sunday.
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 3:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Quick question...
what happens with the game threads? They just sucked into the ether?
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 20, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
trashed? that sucks...
I’m often watching the game and it’s good to relive the great games via the game threads… I hope this one is archived. (space couldn’t be at THAT much of a premium.)
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All I gotta say is..
YES!!!
YES!!
YES!
Never lose faith.. that’s the Shark team I’ve wanted to see since game one.
Revolving Penalty Box, eh?
I, too, was concerned about the PP vs 5 on 5 scoring, but the way I look at it, with 10 minor penalties against Vancouver, that’s 20 minutes on the man advantage, an entire period… Not that I’m complaining, far from it, just pointing out that they didn’t have a lot of 5 on 5 time, and when you’re already up 3-0, I think it’s less about trying to score even-strengthed and more about making smart hockey plays. I guess the point I’m trying to make is that I don’t care how the goals were scored. Take advantage of the opportunities given. They don’t come along all that often.
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by PavsGal on May 21, 2011 2:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Oh for sure
Canucks want to lose there cool and get themselves sent to the box repeatedly (instead of us), that’s fine with me.
The big factor was...
The canucks only had 1 5 on 5 goal as well…
but.. it came in the 3rd. ENOUGH OF THAT.
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
payback is a medivac mother f......
these guys have been pummelling our guys on almost every clear and lashing out with some pretty dangerous and cheap stickwork. twice they drew blood with no calls. I do hope erhoff and rome are OK long term but I got no sympathy for any cannuck that gets “his due” short term. Rome looked concussed probably 2 games and erhoff appeared like maybe dislocated shoulder 10 days – 2 weeks.
by Akula Dusco on May 20, 2011 11:29 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Oh... and the orange men rocked.
Was worried they’d be lame imitation when I saw them going in on the pregame show. Good creativity. Loved them rubbing the man-boobs on the glass. Some funny signs – my fav “your team mates hate you for this”.
boobs on the glass
(real ones) should become an instant NHL tradition IMO.
by Akula Dusco on May 20, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought they were just going to be stupid and I’d end up hating them, but they proved me wrong.
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 20, 2011 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They were awesome, they should this for every home game from now on.
They were great! Still not as good as the originals though.
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by Diamondback15 on May 20, 2011 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love those teal and orange men
I bet they were having so much fun taunting the Canucks players in the penalty box tonight. Hopefully we get to see more of these guys in the next game as well.
Funny Shit...
The best part is when the teal man was flashing Kesler while wearing a blonde wig.
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by OrangeJulius on May 21, 2011 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
When I saw the McGinn I said "Booyah!!! GREAT HIT!!!"
“Oh shit, he crumpled to the ice, that’s going to be a penalty” It’s really sad that they feel they need to make a call everytime someone goes down now a days.
Also, McGinn needs to play more. I’m hoping he takes out two more Canucks next game.
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Ginner probably out next game
If that is two suspensions in the playoffs (I think it is…), the NHL rulebook is pretty clear that he gets a one game additional suspension. Rule 23.3
by psantangeli on May 20, 2011 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry… 2 game misconducts. Not suspensions of course.
by psantangeli on May 20, 2011 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
So bizarre
If he had two charging majors he’d receive an automatic suspension (Rule 23.3 – “General category”)
If he had two boarding majors he’d receive an automatic suspension (Rule 23.5 – “Stick infractions, Boarding, or Checking from Behind”)
But because he has one of each, there is no automatic suspension.
Apparently the hockey gods want him to keep playing. TMac should listen.
by calixtus on May 21, 2011 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me and my cat are calling 4 straight. With the way the Vigneault was talking after the game, it seems very likely:
“I thought we were pretty disciplined. So if I were to comment on what I think of the penalties, I’d get a pretty big fine so I’m going to save my money.”
Is it me, or is he crying conspiracy… AGAIN? What a sore, fucking Lu-zer!
Clutch!
Well the diving coach has to divert the attention away from himself somehow,…
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Hmmm
Over in the Memorial Cup series, they had a game much like ours:
http://www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/schedule/show/game/58619
I'm fairly certain butters is in the Nucks Misconduct threads
It’s painfully obvious who it is.
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Oh my fucking lord
Those poor bastards.
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by Nael M. on May 21, 2011 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
She has a new team to complain about.
Good for her (heh)
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 3:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh my god.
I just had to go and look for myself. Hilarious how she sucks the air right out of any reasonable conversation. Bipolar as an electromagnet.
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 4:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
She’s registered with this board, I wonder if Plank or TCY can check the IP.
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by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t have doubt. It seemed pretty obvious.
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Great team win tonight..
I thought they were much, much better at taking away the open slot area when Vancouver was on their power plays. Also, I thought the 4th line played great. Even though McGinn took the 5 minute major (not the right call in my opinion), they did a great job of being physical and had great energy when they were on the ice. Even drew a few penalties and had a great scoring chance.
Can’t wait for game 4!
by Another Lurker on May 21, 2011 12:37 AM PDT reply actions
Wow, somehow managed to hit enter twice by accident… but that was supposed to have a bunch of exclamation marks (but I don’t think anyone really cares)
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No automatic suspension
Unless the Wheel of Justice comes down on McGinn, which it may very well do, he is not subject to an automatic 1 game suspension according to nhl.com (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=563414&cmpid=rss-lozo)
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Yay! Hope he doesn’t get that phone call! He’s a great kid! Big forward with a tone of talent! Worse case scenario, we can just play 78. I do like McGinn’s energy ,though.
Clutch!
I wouldn’t mind having Nichol back in there. He’s very useful on draws and the PK. But I would be afraid to mess with what worked pretty well with the 4th line tonight unless necessary.
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by Timorous Me on May 21, 2011 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
He has a meeting this afternoon
Looks like they will put the hammer down on Ginner. :(
I really liked this pic off of tsn.ca:
purty lights
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on May 21, 2011 1:17 AM PDT reply actions
was that game 2...
I mean shit… Marleau doesnt even have stuble. But still awesome pic!
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by SharksFanTillDeath on May 21, 2011 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I like it.
Patrick Marleau on previous fighting experience: "I've got an older brother, too... so..."
by SharkMonster on May 21, 2011 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
nucks lucky they didnt end up with 15 minor’s….. seriously I am just glad they actually called shit tonight.. so frustrating seeing in g2 us score on the PP then nucks take another penalty but we get no calls its like the refs don’t want to call back to back after a goal or something.. At least they got the 4min high stick tonight… see how that can change a game! when your always on the kill !
Overall I thought we dominated play for the most part 5on5 as well we were winning most of the 50/50 battles TMac stresses so much tonight great win
I dont want to jump the gun but man 2 of the next 3 potential games could be int the bay!
Does anyone sniff that coming they are probably down 2 d now as well… and who knows we may get demers back for g4 we really miss his passing abilities !
GO sharks
Give Huskins credit.
He really hasnt look that out of place. He’s stepped up admirably by keeping it simple. Sure he’s been beat, but only to the outside. He’s showing his experience from his Anaheim days, it’s nice to finally have defensive depth.
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by OrangeJulius on May 21, 2011 1:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Honest to god
I forgot Huskins was playing tonight, which is the greatest compliment I can give (to Huskins). But seriously, I don’t have a ton of complaints from tonight. I mostly noted the play of Vlasic, Boyle, Murray, White, Walin… Yeah, really, honestly forgot that Kent was playing. Woah.
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by PavsGal on May 21, 2011 2:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Huskins was awesome
So under the radar, but playing big at zeroing the crease clean.
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 3:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"Zeroing"? REALLY, iPhone? WTF...
Should be “keeping”
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 3:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I like it.
“Zeroing the crease”. You might have just invented a new hockey term.
by WhiteBuffalo on May 21, 2011 7:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I like it too
Needs to go on a T-shirt now.
by CassidyMcJones on May 21, 2011 9:32 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm like really drunk right now
but I want to see if anyone else thinks the hit from McGinn was not worth 5 min. Shoulder to shoulder if you look close.
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by SharksFanTillDeath on May 21, 2011 1:28 AM PDT reply actions
OH!!!!!
FUCK EVERYONE WHO DIDN’T WEAR THEIR ORANGE. ITS FUCKING FREE, THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS WEAR IT YOU PIECES OF SHIT! fuck man, less than 25%…. pathetic
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by SharksFanTillDeath on May 21, 2011 1:37 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed.
I don’t understand this either. Happened last year too. That’s why I was surprised they went with orange again instead of going teal .
Nashville rocked their mustard. San Jose fans who aren’t wearing it should get off their high horse and show some spirit too.
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I definitely agree with you, just wish they would pass out teal instead. Orange just reminds me of the Ducks…
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by sharks in oc on May 21, 2011 4:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Methinks it’s partly because orange pops more on TV and the brass is trying to solidify its presence as a tertiary color. People should just pretend it’s also for the Giants or something…
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For the giants?
gross..
I wish they would pick a less painfully gross colour though… i’d be happy with a SILVER out… as SILVER is what I always thought our 3rd colour was as it is…
Hell… my high school, which was opened only a few years after the sharks, picked its COLOURS beCAUSE of the sharks… Teal. Black. SILVER.
I think it would be cool… and unique.
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
and fuck you … I didn’t wear … orange is a fucking ugly color and not even the color of the Sharks. if they would do teal as they should, I’m sure that number would be closer to 100%. Who the fuck wants to wear a color that is not a team color? Oh hey, NO ONE!
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ummm
its actually is one of our colors haha. not a big orange fan, but when only half of the fans wear the shirts they give out it looks like even more poop
by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
with that said
I think they should make really stand-out bright teal shirts to give out to everyone
by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
They have tried it before, it failed. Sharks fans bleed teal. They know this. We don’t bleed orange. Never going to. If it is a tv issue, that is their problem. If they want Sharks fans to fall in line, they need to cater to what the fans want. Marketing people reading this, give the fans want they want – teal!
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totally agree
I have never been an orange fan in the uniform scheme to begin with. I can understand why they would want to make the crowd orange to make it pop, but I don’t like it haha. I think they should have teal (and i mean BRIGHT teal, not something dark that wont stand out) shirts and I’m confident that more people would be willing to wear them
by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
At the end of the day...
It’s still just a t-shirt and I don’t care because I didn’t get one. Heh
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by idunno723 on May 21, 2011 10:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I got one last year during the colorado game.
GET LOUD. lol.
we won 5-0 or something ridic.
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I wore mine!
But at least the ones that didn’t actually wear them would wave them around.
yeah I see why they went with orange in that it stands out more on TV, BUT a sea of teal is more awesome and just about everyone would actually WEAR a teal shirt. We’re not Philly, we need to keep it teal.
by JenLovesHockey on May 21, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
The team and franchise has been sold on teal for 20 years. I’ve never lived in the Bay Area, so I don’t know if that’s been different there, but every hat, jersey, t-shirt, jacket, etc. that I’ve bought since starting to follow the team in 1992 has been either teal, white or black as a primary color, and I imagine that’s the same for most people. When everyone nationwide seemed to jump on having teal jerseys in the mid-late 90’s, at least I could point out that the Sharks started that stupid trend. Hell, if I show up at a game in a $130 jersey, I’m sure as hell not going to be thrilled about wearing an $4 orange T-shirt over it because “it looks better on TV.”
by Kazoonole on May 21, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WELL DONE MCGINN!
I’ve been hard on you all season and you finally gave the energy the Sharks were desperately looking for. You did what I was hoping for; more pressure and hard forechecking on Error and and other Canucks D. That hit on Rome was a boarding hit, but did not warrant a ejection. Had Rome gotten up, it would have been 2 minutes. McGinn’s play may have changed the tide for the series by knocking out 2 defenseman. If we can get a repeat performance from the 4th line, things will start looking good. Well done!
BTW did anyone see Henrik Sedin tell Thornton he was sorry for something???
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I think that was for Kesler’s two handed baseball swing slash toward the end of the game, if I’m thinking of the same thing as you.
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thats pretty embarrassing
if you have to apologize for your own player’s douchebagginess (its a word, dont question it. haha)
by tealstherealdeal92 on May 21, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
vlasic
why does it seem in any given play-off game he needs a few sticks to the head
BTW..
Mr. Plank …on the antagonists. I see what you did there. Nice. Twice. (grin)
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by Noctro on May 21, 2011 3:59 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
A question about Heater
if Heatley ever became a 50+ goal scorer again during his time in SJ, would it throw off the team’s chemistry/balance, or is there enough room for him to grow like that?
I mean, I don’t think you want the team to only be about one person… but maybe it wouldn’t be? Just ruminating…
Oh, good win, btw. :] Go Sharkies!
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by sharks in oc on May 21, 2011 4:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Scoring 50 goals
causes sports-hernias and career meltdowns.
by WhiteBuffalo on May 21, 2011 7:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
cheechoo?
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
It causes career meltdowns.
Cause the only direction you can go is down after you score 50. Unless you’re Wayne Gretzky.
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by dfh15 on May 21, 2011 3:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Remember when...
That piss-ant Raffi Torres elbowed Michalek’s head in the 06(?) playoffs and it completely turned the series around for the Boilers? Here’s hoping McGinn’s extra-curricular activity has the same effect.
Also, remember when they used to call that hit on Rome “finishing a check”?
by WhiteBuffalo on May 21, 2011 7:43 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
How can anyone forget
Though, to be fair, Michalek was a much more important player than Rome is. That being said, the Nucks ended up losing 2 D-men last night. I wonder how the bad the injuries were.
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OH MY GOD, THE RAPTURE IS REAL!!!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Tmac said he’d probably be back for game 4.
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by dfh15 on May 21, 2011 3:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Should we be worried about the 3rd period?
I don’t think so. Frankly, after that first goal the Sharks game back storming, drew 2 penalties, and scored.
The PK needs to be a bit better at the end there, but those 2 goals were a result of a 5 minute major that few seem to agree about.
Over on Nucks Misconduct, someone said that he was surprised that the Sharks were emotionally intense for just 15 minutes and then the Nucks were the better team. Also, there was something said about the Sharks not being able to hold leads.
I disagree on both points. The Sharks killed off a long streak of 5-on-3 play for the Nucks. As for the lead holding, that was a little worrisome, but I blame it on that 5 minute major. If it’s a normal penalty, they may still have scored, but I wouldn’t have been surprised to see the Sharks get a 5th one after that.
Moreover, the Nucks lucked out on 2 of their goals with deflections off of Sharks D-men. Somehow, Niemi was close to saving all 3 of the goals though.. impressive.
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Yeah, Sharks dominated for pretty much 40-50 minutes.
I read that and thought “what game were you watching?”. I think they are just a bit cocky over there. They should not let the score fool them, it was not close at all. Which is why I wasn’t to worried when they cut the deficit to one.
Let them think what they want, no matter what Vancouver does, if we bring this effort the rest of the series, it will be ours.
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by Diamondback15 on May 21, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I've completely lost any of the respect I had for Kessler
He plays like Ott or Perry. They’re all douchebags. Won’t actually stand up and fight, just do the cheap as post whistle slashes and elbows like the punks they are.
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by Evilducks on May 21, 2011 9:22 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
He was supposed to be the reason why Vancouver won this series. So far, he’s been shut down… and he’s reverting to his dirty, not so effective play. Rather quickly, no one seems to be talking about KeslertheguybetterthanchokinJumboJoe.
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I can’t stand the guy- that was a very dangerous slash at the end of the game. I wish more of the media would have called it for what it was- a cheap and dirty play. Vigneault and his whining is ridiculous as well. I don’t have a strong opinion about the Kings (their players are not very likeable, but whatever), and Detroit I have a ton of respect for. The guys on Detroit battled tough, respectable and played the right way. No diving, no whining, no cheap shots. Vancouver is the complete opposite- they’ll run their mouths, won’t back it up, take cheap shots and their coach complains like no other. Pretty much the opposite of what we saw from the Red Wings organization, their players and Babcock. Damn! I said I wasn’t going to talk about it, but you got me!
Babcock complains quite regularly...
Western Canada.
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Kesler’s a douche – I’ve never like him!
by milanahalek on May 21, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
rec’d. I’ve been thinking the same thing. I really liked Kesler in the past, but he’s a real douche
by JenLovesHockey on May 21, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love those nucks
Did u see when the Sharks were schooling and ready to chomp chomp the friggin nucks rip the goal out to stop the play ! Gotta love that oh shit mentality ,,,somebody quick pretend to fall into post ,,,,,,wtf
GO SHARKS
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by SanFranciscoKnights on May 21, 2011 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Canadian fans...
I met quite a few fans last night that came in from Canada, a couple of Flames fans, Leafs fans – sat next to two Oilers fans. I asked why they paid for plane tickets and hockey tickets when their teams aren’t playing – every last one of them said they did it specifically to cheer against Vancouver. The Oilers fans next to me were cheering louder than most of the Sharks fans!
It was a fun game to be at!
by milanahalek on May 21, 2011 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Haha, dedication
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
That's so awesome!
Vancouver’s “Canada’s Team” my ass.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 21, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It's like sayin the sharks are Americas team haa
Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Thought that was the Cowboys.
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Sharks-flames game 7
Is on nhl network right now!
Yeah I might switch over to that, ’cuz the TB-Boston game is NOT going the way I wanted it to
by JenLovesHockey on May 21, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Why? You want bolts in the finals?
I’d much rather take on Boston…
Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
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by SeanCrosby87 on May 21, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m more worried about Boston, to be honest, plus I kinda’ like TB
by JenLovesHockey on May 21, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
TB and the Sharks in the SCF
would really shake things up with the NHL and TV. But it would also be great for growing the hockey fanbase, at least in the USA.
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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2 quick goals from Purcell!
UP THE PUCKS!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Now it's tied
crazy
UP THE PUCKS!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
This jem comes from the Prohockeytalk comment section.
“Whatever you may think about the hit on Aaron Rome, it really looks like the Sharks are deliberately going out and trying to injure the opposition’s players. Considering coach McLelland’s comments re: Ben Eager after game 2 shouldn’t the league be looking at SERIOUS sanctions against McLelland? Eager looked like he was trying to take Daniel Sedin out of the playoffs, and could have ended his career.
This isn’t just against the NHL’s stated policy of trying to protect players, it is criminal assault. At the very least McLelland should face a fine equal or greater than a year’s salary and be barred from the league for life. For that matter the Vancouver Crown Counsel and the San Jose DA should be involved. This isn’t hockey, it’s organized crime."
by Chi MapleShark on May 21, 2011 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
Oh! Should have read your comment before I posted mine. :)
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Who is this McLelland character?
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Whoever he is he must have done something pretty heinous if the minimum punishment is expulsion from the league.
by Chi MapleShark on May 21, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously! How could you trust a guy with stache like this?
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
it screams “dont trust me, I have one of those big metal bombs shaped like a beach ball with a fuse hanging out of the top behind the bench”
by Montyburnz!...1 on May 21, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, that means at least one hockey team in Southern California is in these playoffs huh? ;)
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)
And they’re apparently a pack of vicious cheap-shotting beasts.
…..are we sure the Ducks didn’t just change jerseys?
He coaches the San Diego Sharks
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
you have got to be shitting me
Someone seriously bumped their head when they passed out from toking on their pcp laced crack pipe.
McClelland is much classier than that.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 21, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Its about time
They get something right!
McGinn not suspended
brodiebrazilCSN RT @DaveLozo: No supplemental discipline for Jamie McGinn. #sjsharks #canucks
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BOOYAH!!!
is that our new term around here? :)
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
I knew the league would believe my screencaps!
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YES
UP THE PUCKS!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 21, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
So how do they stop the 3rd period hemorrhaging ?
That is quickly becoming (yet again) the period The Sharks good work gets blown away. How does the coach bandage this up? He himself said it has nothing to do with conditioning and I realize you have to expect so sort of push by a team as good as the canucks, but the goals against is getting out of hand. It worries me but the coach is on it im sure and TMAC can figure it out. GO SHARKS!!!
by Montyburnz!...1 on May 21, 2011 1:28 PM PDT reply actions
Stop giving the canucks 10 minutes on the power play in the 3rd? That’s really what’s been doing us in.
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by Evilducks on May 21, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep u got it right on the nail
Exactly spot on. That includes the refs no more penalties for those embelishment canuck style crap
Anyone know what tomorrow's give away is?
Can NOT wait to watch the Sharks tie the series!!!
GO SHARKS!!!
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
Drop the puck
22 hrs till game 4 Puck drops LETS GO SHARKS LETS GO SHARKS!!!!!!
I'm working tomorrow...
So does anyone know of a reliable site I can watch the game on without having to download anything?
Being its a nbc game
I would suggest listen to radio broadcast 98.5 fm
I enjoy listening to the Versus/NBC commentators when the Sharks are winning
the seem so depressed and sad for some reason…
Hockey is like a box of choclates. But not really, hockey is way better.
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by Pavsisaninja on May 21, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the same when
TB is beating Bos. LOL!
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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So what happens when...
… if Sharks and the Bolts get to the SC final… then I am guessing its going to be constantly depressed commentating? haha
Nah,
I think they’d be getting excited for TB, due to the Stamkos hype. Sort of like the Kane hype last year. Besides, TB is closer to the East Coast than San Jose.
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
"Take a deep breath sometimes, a break, and play some hockey. Hockey is a great way to take a pause from day-to-day hard work." -- Lt Gen. D.H. Huntoon Jr. (paraphrased)
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