Sharks swimming in new waters during 2011-2012 season
by Mr. Plank on Jul 12, 2011 10:25 AM PDT
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PrintAs the sleepy summer slowly putters along towards the unforgiving abyss known as "August", a moment of reflection is in order for those who have moved on from the San Jose Sharks organization. At least seven players will not be returning to the San Jose Sharks next season, and an eighth (Kyle Wellwood) looks unlikely to be re-signed either.
From depth players to top six talent, the Sharks have gone through a fairly significant roster overhaul for next season. Here is where everyone has ended up.
Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi (MIN). Traded to Minnesota along with Charlie Coyle and a first round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Setoguchi and Heatley both played top six minutes last year on a Sharks team that went to the Western Conference Finals. Heatley's disappointing offensive season and Setoguchi's inconsistencies as a goal scorer made them casualties in an offseason where San Jose looked to get better defensively at even strength, with Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson landing number two defenseman Brent Burns and two-way winger Martin Havlat in return for their services. The Minnesota fanbase is excited and optimistic about the acquisitions, lauding the fact that both guys love to shoot the puck.
Expect Heatley and Setoguchi to receive oodles of top six minutes and contribute heavily on the PP with the offensively challenged Wild.
"Acquisition of Brent Burns is a clear win for San Jose" [link], "Sharks Acquire Martin Havlat from Minnesota Wild" [link]
Ian White (DET): Acquired leading up to the 2011 NHL Trade Deadline, Ian White's offensive pop from the backend played a big part in San Jose's success down the stretch. He continued that solid offensive play during the postseason, potting one goal, eight assists, and finishing a +3 in 17 games with San Jose. Although the acquisition of Brent Burns made White a piece the Sharks did not need on the backend, his offensive abilities will fit well in a Detroit system that preaches movement and puck control. With Brian Rafalski's retirement opening up a wide hole in the Wings top four, White will be expected to step in and contribute immediately.
Expect White to see top four minutes with the Wings, potentially on the top pairing with Nick Lidstrom, and certainly play top minutes on the power play.
"Ian White acquisition may be Trade Deadline's Best" [link]
Scott Nichol and Kent Huskins (STL): Nichol and Huskins will play a large part in the veteran movement St. Louis focused on during free agency, joining Jamie Langenbrunner and Jason Arnott as leaders in the locker room for a Blues team that is young and improving. Although Nichol seemed to have lost a step last season, finishing the year with a smattering of injuries that required surgery this offseason, his ability as a fourth line centerman who is great in the circle and able to contribute on the PK will be a welcome addition to the Blues 18th ranked penalty kill. Huskins was a depth defenseman in San Jose-- while he consistently received criticism from the fanbase for his errors in the defensive zone, his underlying numbers were quite good for a player who was seeing bottom pairing minutes.
"UFA of the Day: Scott Nichol" [link], "Sharks Gameday: Monkey! Knife! Minus The Bear!" [link]
Jamal Mayers (CHI): A solid enough role player on the Sharks fourth line, Mayers was a consistent player who provided some good energy whenever he hit the ice. Although he was not an impact player by any stretch of the imagination, Mayers' defensive ability and decent speed should help the Blackhawks out next season in a limited role.
Ben Eager (EDM): Eager's brand of physicality and excellent hands were always marred by his propensity to take penalties at the most inopportune of times. An above average skater who isn't afraid to lay on the body, Eager's role as an energy player with toughness could fit in with Edmonton provided he delivers on the promise he had as a prospect who was drafted in the first round of the NHL Draft. If Eager can figure out how to stay out of the box and focus on utilizing his skill set to chip in goals for the Oilers third line this contract could end up a steal-- if not, a fourth line role with limited minutes will be his career calling card. We're betting on the latter.
"UFA of the Day: Ben Eager" [link]
Kyle Wellwood (UFA): It's a big surprise that Wellwood hasn't found a home yet, and an even bigger surprise that no NHL teams have called him to inquire about his services. Wellwood was a third line player with the Sharks who saw easy minutes, but his chemistry with the Hellacopter Line (Mitchell, Pavelski) was able to push the play in the right direction earned him full marks from the Fear The Fin staff. Although he doesn't have the size or physicality to play the typical "third line checker" role that many organizations expect out of their bottom six forward group, Wellwood pushes the play in the right direction and would be an excellent addition to any team looking for defensive responsibility to go along with the scoring depth he provides.
We don't have enough good things to say about Wellwood for the role he provides. Although he destroyed his weak comp and had some of the best advanced numbers on the team, Wellwood does not look like he will be offered a contract as the Sharks attempt to get bigger and more defensively oriented on their lower lines.
"UFA of the Day: Kyle Wellwood" [link]
[Update] Niclas Wallin (SEL): For some reason Wallin slipped my mind on the first go around, which doesn't make much sense considering this interview kicked off one of the greatest memes in the history of Fear The Fin. In celebration of his service to the organization, feel free to share some Hamburger Haiku's in the comments. Here is one to get you started:
Farewell D Wallin/ May Sweden bestow to thee/ Heavenly hamburgers
"UFA of the Day: Niclas Wallin" [link]
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by SharksFanTillDeath on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
Likewise...
Love the Burns deal… hate letting go of Setoguchi and his propensity to score goals in the playoffs…
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks for writing these summer articles
i, for about 5 minutes, forget that it’s the offseason and manage to smile.
I'll miss Nabby the most
GO SHARKS!
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
I heard he's actually going to play for the Islanders this year.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
That's the plan
I think he’s come to terms with the fact that he’s got no other path to a starting job with a contender than to play for them for at least part of the season.
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Yet another consequence for Nabby.
He turned down Philly last year. Would’ve been an UFA if he would’ve just played out the season with NYI. And now he’s looking at what Bryzgalov recently got, and all of those other goalie signings for that matter.
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That's why
his ass should have did his time and played for the Islanders. I’m sure he knew what the rules were, he just thought he was above them. Not so. Maybe he would have ended up getting that desired contract with Detroit after everything was said and done. Not feeling sorry for him at all.
by sharksfanwithajd on Jul 12, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If you think about it...
with his age, isn’t it a bit more of a possibility he’d have ended up in a more “vokoun-ish” bracket?
That said, I feel Tomas really took a paycut for a chance to play for a real cup contender…
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Either that
or he ends up like Marty Turco, Chris Osgood, Ray Emery, Pascal Leclaire, and Ty Conklin: unemployed.
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Kent Huskins cares.
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Turco, Conklin and Osgood are like 90 years old, and obviously past their times. Nabby’s several years younger than all 3 of those guys. I feel him and Vokoun are quite similar in that respect.
Ray Emery has Bo Jackson problems… (Bo Knows hockey? No… -Wayne Gretzky) and Pascal LeClaire is surprising in that he hasnt been picked up yet.
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 Jul 12, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Reality Check!
Turco, Conklin and Osgood are like 90 years old, and obviously past their times. Nabby’s several years younger than all 3 of those guys.
Wrong:
Turco: 36 yrs old
Conklin: 35 yrs old
Osgood: 39 yrs old
Nabby: 35 yrs old
Osgood is a bit older, but the other three are close in age.
"All that means is that I'll be 783 years old when I catch Scotty Bowman." - Kevin Constantine
It still irks me that White signed with the Red Wings.
I don’t like seeing anyone that was even remotely good go to a team like that, especially the Red Wings and our probability of seeing them in the playoffs every year. This is one of the reasons I liked the Wild tradings so much. They may be an improved team, but they still don’t scare me.
Out of this bunch of players, I’m going to miss Seto the most. He had a flair for scoring goals in bunches, and you knew once he got a few that you were about to enjoy quite a show. Last year’s hat trick in the playoffs still makes me smile. What a freaking game that was! Goodbye Seto =(
I’ll miss White too, even if he isn’t the most defensively responsible blue-liner out there. It just bothers me that we picked up 3 players in the second half of last season and none of them are being retained. Guess that’s what happens though.
by Dermal Denticles on Jul 12, 2011 10:47 AM PDT reply actions
Not as pretty as his regular season hat trick last year.
by meetyourmako on Jul 12, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean umbrellatrick.
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I sorta saw it happening a mile away...
As soon as we got Burns I thought “oh great… I bet the Wings sign white now… fuck… I hope florida overpays him or something…”
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Perspective from Minny
Minny fans seem to be pretty excited about Heatley and Setoguchi. I’m reserving judgement until I see how they play with the Wild.
I hope Burns does well for you guys! He’s the one I’ll miss most (which is why I’m now following Fear the Fin), but I’ll be there to see him play when the Sharks come to the X.
"Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever." Shane Falco
"The Sharks got the better deal. They got a Burns. The Wild lost a Burns. You need a Burns to be good." KFAN's Jacques Lemaire 6-25-2011
by minnesotagirl71 on Jul 12, 2011 10:47 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
you'll be happy with the two of them.
Plus Coyle of course. I look forward to watching some Wild games and see how my former favorite players will do.
Flem: "Tim are you enjoying the party?"
Timmy: "That would be a fair assumption."
You definitely got some good players from us.
And as you’ve seen from our posts both will be missed. That’s why me and Sharkette have planned to go to the Sharks/Wild game at HP. I’m sure both guys are going to get loud cheers from Sharks fans when their names are announced.
by sharksfanwithajd on Jul 12, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I will miss Wallin and Coyle the most
The team will miss Heatley and Seto the most
"Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time."
I was really looking forward to Coyle.
by meetyourmako on Jul 12, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw Coyle get drafted...
I was looking forward to seeing him in Teal as well.
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Hey Plank, I found a typo.
Wellwood was a third line player with the Sharks who saw easy minutes, but his chemistry with the Hellacopter Line (Mitchell, Pavelski) and able to push the play in the right direction earned him full marks from the Fear The Fin staff.
Also, to you ridiculous California people (ridiculous in the sense of the unreasonable heat you guys put up with), how does one keep cool in the summer? It’s like 35 out today, and I swear to god, I’m melting.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:05 AM PDT reply actions
35F?
That’s, like, 100F. We stay inside at that point!
GO SHARKS!
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Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Typing fail
35C is like 100F, ish.
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They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
What do y'all do without AC so you don't melt in your own house?
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"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I am from the East Bay and it is never hot save for 2 days out of the year
Now I live in DC. It is 100F and 80% humidity — this is about as miserable as I have ever been, good thing work and home have AC. The metro ride to work — ugh..
Open the windows and run ceiling fans
Just get some air moving and it helps.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
I've got that right now.
I have the vents open and a big fan in the window, blowing outside. This drags the cold air from the vents into my room while forcing the trapped hot air out. The only issue is when I have the TV on and/or the 360 running… It gets like a furnace in here. In that respect, I’m somewhat grateful my PS3 is bust… That thing could boil water.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Invest in a personal portable AC unit. High quality one runs around $400 but lasts a long time. Run the exhaust hose to the window, close it on the port, and enjoy your 60 degree cool air blowing directly on you. Close the door to the room you’re in and put a towel in the door gap, and you got yourself a personal room that can sta at 75 degrees easily.
I'm a student.
Can’t afford something like that. XD! Plus I still have to buy a desktop and a new PS3.
I reassembled a desk fan last night (electrocuted myself, too! I’m in electromechanical engineering, and for whatever reason, it didn’t occur to me to keep it unplugged while I worked), so I’ve got that blowing in my face while I have my TV on. I have my main light off, though, and that seems to be what’s keeping it real cool in here.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Craigslist.
I got one for 20 bucks…
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I got A/C and it's like 74 (~23) out today :)
So I survive :)
I’m going to college in Atlanta, so that’s going to be not fun weather-wise…thank god for A/C in our dorm >_>
Go Sharks!
Important Note: Dorm AC will never be turned on. Ever. No matter how much you persist.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, 35C is more like 94F..95F-ish (Yes, 95 fish...)
38C is roughly 100F
I have to do the conversions a lot now that I’m using Metric al the time.
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed, thanks.
Also, I updated the Wallin portion of the story.
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Eh Norcal doesn’t really get that hot. It’s been low 20’s C for sometime. However I spent the last 4 years in Claremont, CA which is in the Inland Empire in Socal and that was just miserably hot
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
college indeed!
Pomona College. Just graduated
"Everybody had a part in this. As you can see, our fans love this. And we love them. And bring on the next team." -Joe Thornton
by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
wow!!!!!!!!!!
I really wanted to go there, but didn’t get in…too much competition.
Congratulations! :D
Go Sharks!
Thanks!
I really liked it there and I’m certainly going to miss it
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It is bloody hot in the inland empire. I work in Redlands.
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by Evilducks on Jul 13, 2011 12:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Uh... thats because you must live east of Concord or Dublin or on the pennisnsula or something...
It gets over 35C at least 30 times a summer on the regular in Livermore/Concord/Antioch… and dont let me get started about VALLEY Norcal… Chico/Redding/Oroville = flat out murder.
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oakland
I have the natural air conditioning of the bay. it’s been high 60’s all week (I’m switching us back to Fahrenheit)
"Everybody had a part in this. As you can see, our fans love this. And we love them. And bring on the next team." -Joe Thornton
by waive kent huskins on Jul 13, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Chico wasn’t murder today! Getting close to the middle of July and we had a cloudy day. You are right for previous summers, though. Chico/Redding/Oroville is HELL.
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by ZombieSkittles on Jul 13, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
dude
it’s 80 degrees today in Sacramento. That = perfect weather. Perhaps you’re from the North Pole?
80F is about 27C.
Still a bit hot for my liking. My perfect range is between 5C and 15C (40F to 60F).
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
THAT’S SO COLD!
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
o-o
I’ve done -20C in shorts and t-shirt. I’m not going to say I enjoyed it, but Canadian life can certainly make one prefer the cold. :P
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
27 is about my max-point...
If you have to turn on the AC in your car for more than 15 mins, then it’s too hot.
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Its 95F and 95% humidity today here in Micronesia. (Its Wednesday afternoon for me too)
I am 6 degrees north of the equator in the pacific ocean near Guam for those of you who dont want to google Micronesia.
by SJStoneS on Jul 12, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
FUCK. THAT.
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
More like sauna..
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Just moved here for work last week
I will go out in the water on the weekends. During the week I am in an air conditioned office. But I start sweating if I do anything outside for more than 10 minutes.
I will miss Seto and Coyle
I love that Seto grew up a sharks fan and that he loves the franchise. It is my hope that after his tenure in Minnesota, he finds his way back to SJ. I am pretty new to hockey fandom, and I do not know much about Coyle, but I heard great things and I hate to see a 1st rounder and Coyle given up. I wish we could have just kept Coyle. Heater—I think he would have had his best year with SJ if he stayed, but I like the way our team is looking right now.
by Cloweture on Jul 12, 2011 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I always thought Seto grew up a Flames fan... due to his location...
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 Jul 12, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, here's that pic of Seto that some of us saw a few weeks ago
as a kid in a Sharks jersey
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 13, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
REALLY!??!
That makes me even sadder FML! UGGGGGHHHHH
he wrote a paper or whatever when he was young saying that it was his dream to play for the sharks in the NHL
BLEED TEAL
Okay,
In these two I could kinda see a pacific islander thing going on.
by meetyourmako on Jul 14, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Native*
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"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Cheechoo definitely looks Native American (I’m part, so I can tell). I can see how someone would think that Cheech is Pacific Islander, but East Asian, I don’t see it at all.
by sharksfanwithajd on Jul 15, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Asian?
Dude, he’s Native. Natives look somewhat similar to Asians, but not THAT much. XD
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"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
All marginal wingers with Thornton-inflated stats look the same.
by meetyourmako on Jul 14, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
i've never been to canada
so i have no idea what native americans look like. all i know is setoguchi is asian and cheechoo looks similar
BLEED TEAL
say what, maybe you mean "ethnic" :P
he’s Native American
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 14, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Native Canadian* :P
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think there’s a distinction. They’re from an American continent and by definition predate both countries.
by meetyourmako on Jul 14, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
I do believe he’s Cree by descent.
According to Wikipedia, this is what his name is properly spelled like: ᔔᓇᕦᓐ ᒋᒍ.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Here ya go
“Surprisingly, the Alberta native grew up rooting for Philadelphia. "My Dad followed them, especially Bobby Clarke," 23-year-old Setoguchi said. "I was just kind of raised to be a Flyers fan. That’s still my favorite team – other than the Sharks, of course."
Paul Kariya was a hero to Setoguchi. "There’s not too many Japanese-American or Japanese-Canadian pro hockey players. Growing up, I just always wanted to be like him. I wanted to be one of those few Japanese-North Americans to make the NHL. I was fortunate enough to get that chance.""
by dcook on Jul 13, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
White ...
Personally, he’ll be the most missed.
I think this is a haiku...
WALLIN
Hip check whiffer, Can’t
play defense to save his life
But, can has burgers
/snaps
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
No, Haiku is 4/7/4.
And each line has to be a complete statement.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup
"Everybody had a part in this. As you can see, our fans love this. And we love them. And bring on the next team." -Joe Thornton
by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry if it was unclear
I was agreeing with the “each line has to be a complete statement” part. Not the syllable part
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
damn.
i thought it was 5,7,5
wikipedia FTL
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by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
We do things different in 'Merica.
If you don’t like our haiku’s than you can just git out.
by Briceratops on Jul 12, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
i knew my education was good for something
AMMMMUURRRRICCAAAA
FUCKYEAH
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by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Also:
The bikini, French Fries, and the aqueduct.
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by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't really get how anyone can miss Coyle
Sure I’m sad we won’t get to see how he develops. But he never played a single game with the Sharks and we therefore have zero memories of him. I can see how one can be sad, but “miss” doesn’t seem to be the right word for this. It’s like missing a girlfriend you never had
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 11:41 AM PDT reply actions
Did you watch him play in the World Juniors?
He played really well and awesome and stuff.
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True
But I guess I don’t get those “miss” emotions when the player never even play for us. I miss the POTENTIAL of Coyle but I’m not going to miss him like how I miss Nabby or Cheechoo when I can think “ahhh so many fond memories”
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I see what you're saying.
Maybe saying you’re bummed out that you’re missing an opportunity might be a better way to put it.
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Bingo
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t you miss the fact that you never missed Coyle?
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I missed Coyle
When he left the South Shore Kings
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by Chiclets on Jul 12, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'll miss Heatley the most...
Mostly because he was a big named player who actually wanted to be here…and is now being unfairly scapegoated for our lack of SC winning. He seemed like a nice guy who genuinely worked hard while he was here. Also, his talent was undeniable, even if he never fully showed it in San Jose the second year. I’ll never forget his home debut hat trick game, though. That was epic.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 12, 2011 11:47 AM PDT reply actions
Totally agree Zero… personally, he was a very nice guy (at least the few times I met him)… he was the scapegoat. Just like Patrick Marleau is at least once per season. I think if Dany was given the proper time to heal from his injuries, he would have hit 45+ goals. What could have been right?
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by winthecupsj on Jul 12, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Its also possible that Havlat will just end up being a better fit for McL’s system. We will see. Still sad to see Heatley go. I was a big supporter of the move to acquire him.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 12, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad he's gone, although...
I was optimistically excited when he came here. After listening to Drew on the radio in Toronto, Canada, talk about how much his game has fallen off and how he needs to rededicate himself to strengthening his core and legs, I’m glad we got anything for him. 5 goals in 32 playoff games is not scapegoating to me.
I agree with this
One hundred percent. Obviously.
Plus, he was a wonderful addition our Sharks holiday videos. Lol. Cracks me up every time.
I love Dany Heatley for his fantastic acting chops and his permanently dilated pupil.
by HeatersLeadingLady on Jul 12, 2011 3:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t know about “scapegoated.” DW will use his assets to better the team, and if he sees an opportunity to sell high, he will. I don’t think he was pinned with the Sharks losses in the WCF.
It’s a gamble, because Heatley was a game-breaking player in Ottawa, and for short stretches as a Shark. I’m certainly going to miss his ability to get his stick on the puck despite ferocious crease-play. Then again, we hadn’t really seen that for a long while. Havlat’s never been as good as Heater was at his best, but it may be that Havlat will be the better player for the next 3-4 years and beyond.
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Yeah he did seem like a nice guy. When he came here from Ottawa, I actually tried not to like him, kinda’ swayed by all the rumors about him, like ‘he was a drama-queen’ or something, ‘publicly ranting to get traded out of Ottawa,’ or so they said.
So I tried not to like him at first (even when he scored a hattie in his first game here), but then I never once saw anything from him that was even half-way douchey, and always thought that he genuinely wanted to be here and was a great teammate.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty much this. I have a feeling his accident pretty profoundly affected him, and made him pretty serious and not a little inward looking. This got interpreted as selfish in Ottawa by the clown show Canadian press and the assholes that took over the Sens management following their Cup run.
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Yeah that’s the thing, Ottawa is a TERRIBLY MANAGED organization. Their charade of firing halfway-decent coaches, one after the other… and that firing of coach Clouston (can’t spell it) by the GM – and then the owners “overriding” it – only for him to be fired again months later… all that drama. They’re full of drama over there.
I really tried to dislike Heater, but you can tell that he fit in well with our guys. I remember when he first got here, how much he appreciated Patty giving him to keys to his car to use for a while – I think that really got to Heater. “Wait you’re loaning me your car – knowing that I could afford a rental – and knowing about my accident – wow.” I think he knew that he was coming to a good place and a well-run organization, and he always seemed to apprecaite being here…
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad that Heatley is gone, but I also think he definitely has an unfair reputation. The guy was nothing but a class act in San Jose but he never really brought what was expected of him, being the highest paid player on the team.
Pretty much the only enduring memory I have of Heater is his hat trick during his first game in San Jose, for a “fucking All Star” more should be expected
Change is good, b'y.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Best of luck to the players moving on....
…. and a Stanley Cup win for the Sharks this new upcoming season!!!!!
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Will most def miss Heatley… followed by Seto and Nichol… and Wellwood.
Question: Everyone is saying we are better defenisvely at forward with the Havlat/Heatley trade. When I remember watching Havlat in the past, I don’t remember him exactly being defensively sound… and when I check out Hockey Wilderness, they also don’t understand how everyone here says he’s a good defensive forward. Now, it’s not hard to be more defensive than Heatley but it seems like most think this trade is good in a defensive sense… can someone enlighten me a bit?
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I think it really is nothing more than “Well, he’s faster than Heatley, so he’ll at least be back in the zone after he turns the puck over” as opposed to Heatley just crossing the red line.
it’s not hard to be more defensive than Heatley
I think you just nailed it.
by meetyourmako on Jul 12, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This
Also, Havlat is MUCH stronger with the puck than Heatley, which means fewer turnovers/odd man rushes the other way. And if Havlat ever does turn the puck over, he is fast enough to actually recover and get back in the play, unlike Heatley.
Havlat’s also a much better on his skates, so he wont be falling down left and right like Heatley would. Those aren’t necessarily defensive skills, but they make Havlat less of a defensive liability.
Doug's mistake
trading away his scoring pop. I don’t think thhe sharks are a better team right now from last year. The Scoring Depth is going suck this year. Doug put togther 2 lines that can score, and 2 lines that will do JACK SHIT ! Ohwell
Go Big or Go Home
So, basically you’re upset that we traded Heatley for Burns. That’s logical. Havlat and Seto are a wash in goal scoring right now, with Havlat a better playmaker and Seto a better goal scorer in a couple years. As the playoffs went on, our vaunted 3rd line was getting blasted off the ice because they were small.
Everything this team is doing right now is aimed at playoff success, and that’s what it has to be graded on.
Look at most other teams, they don’t have the 3 scoring lines and they do just fine. Our 3rd/4th will be able to contribut a couple goals here and there just like normal. I’d prefer to be 3 lines deep, but if you can’t have that, then a defensive shutdown 3rd is the next best thing, and thats what it looks like DW’s aiming for.
You act as if we're done doing things
We have two scoring lines, and have pieces in place for a checking line, as well as a line where many of our prospects, some of whom have shown genuine potential, might be given a real shot at cracking the lineup.
Not to mention the scads of cap space available to make a deal wherein we absorb salary, or simply put money towards guys like Burns and Couture, who are hopefully a part of the core going forward.
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Exactly
I think the team is better on paper already because of the improvement to our defensive unit. It wasn’t good enough last playoffs. I don’t think Boston had 3 scoring lines, but their big, tough, physical play coupled with some speedy and timely scoring made all the difference. Niemi is not Tim Thomas, but may be good enough to get us back to the Conf Finals. To get past that level, we’ll need contributions from more/new guys. You cannot score 5 playoff goals in 32 games and expect to stay on the team. Especially when you’re making over $7 million per year.
Count me in as a person who will miss Seto the most
followed by White, Welly, Heater, then Nichol. Even though he was an inconsistent goal scorer and frustrating as hell to watch sometimes during the regular season, he really turned it up during the playoffs, when it mattered the most. I will also miss his on ice personality and the opportunity to meet him off the ice as well. I was certain that, like Couture, he would be the next generation of our franchise players. Oh well, I can dream he’s coming back one day…
As for White, like I’ve said before and said again, I’m a big fan and I expect big things for him with Detroit. I definitely can see him (and Detroit saw this as well) as being a perfect replacement for Rafalski. I can see him with the Wings for the rest of his career.
Welly, I’m gonna miss him as part of the Hellacopter line (if he doesn’t come back, which is close to certain). His playmaking skills on the third line were a sight to see.
Heater, well what can I say. Even though he is a nice guy, wasn’t a big fan of the trade for him and continued not to be a fan during his stint here. Hoping him the best in Minnesota.
Finally, Scott Nichol. See him hanging up the skates after his stint in St. Louis. Wishing him luck.
by sharksfanwithajd on Jul 12, 2011 1:12 PM PDT reply actions
I was never on the Huskins hate wagon
Simply because the one thing he COULD do, was play defense as opposing teams entered the zone. He was no offensive threat, sure. But he was never out of position, and you never saw him chasing after a breakaway. Defensively, he was a lot better than bullies here give him credit for. From the red line back, in a 2-on-1 situation, I’d take Huskins over Vlasic, Demers, Braun, and for arguments sake, Ian White.
Huskins did dirty work, and he did it well. With his loss, and Vandermeer punching people a lot, we’re still missing someone who can stop teams entering the zone. Burns is an offensive threat, with huge size. Fantastic. But from the highlights I’ve seen, Burns gets caught low, a LOT. Meaning, if he doesn’t score, the other team is off to the races.
prepare for breakaway city, or pair him with Murray and leave Murray at the red line.
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 12, 2011 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
This is going a little far.
I’d take Huskins over Vlasic, Demers, Braun, and for arguments sake, Ian White.
I didn’t think Huskins was all that bad, but I did prefer his consistently average play to Wallin’s constant defensive fuck-ups during the regular season.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Like Dany Heatley
huskins was a one trick pony. But Huskins trick of shut-em-down defense is exactly what the Sharks are lacking. You’re not gonna get it out of Burns, or Vandermeer.
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 12, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Burns has less pressure in Teal though
His defensive game in Minnesota seemed to suffer because they needed him to do EVERYTHING.
Hopefully, the team in front of him is stronger, so he takes easier decisions. If he still has brain farts though, we’re in trouble.
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Huskins? Shut-em-down defense? Kent Huskins?
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Yeah I don’t think he shut anyone down, at least not very often.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Only Sometimes...
He shut SOME people down… but other times, he let checking lines just have their way with our Defensive Zone…
Club Vandersexxx (my new nickname for him) is going to be just as good, cost less than huskins, and beat the everloving shit out of guys in the process. super pumped on that signing.
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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
From the red line back, in a 2-on-1 situation, I’d take Huskins over Vlasic, Demers, Braun, and for arguments sake, Ian White.
I know you’re not big on Vlasic, but I have to say, hands down, Vlasic thrives on 2 on 1s. His skating and positioning are textbook in these scenarios and he always is able to either push the play outside or slow it down enough to get the backcheck involved.
That being said, yes, I think Huskins was pretty solid defensively, and got a bad rap for his salary.
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by ElvisVF101 on Jul 12, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Vlasic can skate, no doubt.
When i watch Vlasicv play, I see a kid. meaning, He seems too light, not strong enough. Where his stick skills are a bonus in the offensive zone, they are somewhat liable in the defensive zone. His positioning, with his skating, are his strongest assets.
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 12, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think his physical game is coming
He’s shown increasing willingness to take the body. And he’s still, what, 23? He still has some ways to go physically, but I still see him emerging as our #1 soon.
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It’s kind of weird to criticize Vlasic for a lack of physical play, and then slot in Huskins in his place. Huskins is a less talented Vlasic. Demers has a bit of a mean streak that could be refined.
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Agree with you 100% here
I know you’re not big on Vlasic, but I have to say, hands down, Vlasic thrives on 2 on 1s.but I really, really never liked Huskins and thought he wasn’t at all solid defensively. He probably didn’t suck as much as I’ve complained about him, but I thought he was at the bottom of the barrel among all our D over the past few seasons.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I should probably stay out of this debate…but i agree that all the Huskins hate is completely due to his price tag. He wasn’t that awful, but for what we were paying him he was terrible.
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 12, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, your name says it all!!!
I hear that it’s a bit of a pain in the butt to change your username. I think you have to request it by sending an e-mail to SBN.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
E-mail SBNation and request a name change.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
In hindsight...
I, too, would pay a man $1M to clobber everyone I didn’t like for a whole year.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love to see Club Vandermeersexxx vs. Corey Fairy in a fight...
Fuck the cup… I just want to see that dude get facewrecked.
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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
*Vandermeer gets Perry in his sights*
“I CRUSH YOU.”
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU’D TAKE HUSKINS OVER VLASIC??
!!!!
Are you sure you’re not getting Huskins and Vlasic mixed up?? Cuz it sounds like you’re describing Vlasic when you talk about Huskins.
I’m not even a Huskins hater but wtfz?
by Khaaz on Jul 12, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
I don’t get it either. It sounds backwards to me, too
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Huskins had two speeds.
Slow, and slower. Vlasic looks liek a dainty little figure skater. He skates so pretty into the corners, then gets tossed off the puck like a fly at a picnic. At least Huskins would get in the way. Sure, he wouldnt’ do much. But he slowed the other team down long enough for backup to arrive.
Vlasic is an offensive defenseman. And his toughness, IMO, is questionable.
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 12, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Wha? I dunno, you’re way off imo.
Vlasic’s not an offensive defenseman, he’s a defensive defenseman with some puck-moving ability.
Agreed
WAY OFF. Vlasic showed promise a few years ago with a 30 point season but it’s undeniable that he is a defensive defenseman. Pure, Stay-at-home, Shutdown defenseman.
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by waive kent huskins on Jul 13, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup
He’s only an offensive defenseman in NHL 11, at least when I play. He isn’t gonna scare anybody off with his shot, but the fact that he’s not a slouch at moving the puck around should boost his stats since the odds are he’ll be paired with someone with better offensive instincts for the whole year, among Demers, Burns, and Boyle.
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"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
Vlasic is the same height and officially 7 lbs. heavier than Lidstrom. Vlasic will never be Lidstrom (mostly due to Vlasic’s lack of offensive instincts), but defensively they are very, very similar players. They are exceptional positionally, but not punishing hitters.
The defenseman on the Sharks I would most want to handle a 2 on 1 would be Vlasic, by a country mile.
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PS CAN SOMEONE POST THIS BECAUSE IM NTO PAYING ESPN TO READ HACK ARTICLES
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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 12, 2011 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
I can't even read more than 2 paragraphs of that article and I don't care
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Jul 12, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ESPN
So I’m guessing they’re going to say that if we want to increase our offense, we need Peyton Manning.
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Obviously, we need Brett Farve...
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun fact:
TSN pronounces this “Brent Favruh”.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That's like Doug McClelland!
TSN “The Versus of Canada”
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But on the bright side...
An hour-long episode of Sportscentre during hockey season has 45 minutes of hockey, 10 minutes of basketball and CFL, and 5 minutes miscellaneous. It’s the only way to do sports, really.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ESPN.
They know what hockey is?
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Not since pre-lockout...
I read an article not too long ago by some guy on their who had just found out that theres no such thing as a 2-line pass rule anymore…
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Wonder if that was Buccigross! Remember NHL 2Night.. classic
Hating the Canucks since 2011
by sharkblood99 on Jul 12, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ESPN so let's translate
Joe Thornton is an underachiever, choke, choke, choke, Marleau sucks, choke, Nabok…wait, he’s gone? When did that happen. Never mind. Random Sharks goaltender sucks, choke, never any good in the playoffs, never will beat Detroit the perennial Western Conference Champs. What? Oh Bullshit, there’ s no way the San Jose Chokes beat the Detroit Red Wings. Twice? Whatever. Let’s go talk about the NFL Lockout.
HOLY CRAP SHOOTOUTS? HOCKEY IS SO COOL AGAIN!
bleh.
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot
BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE
If you’re really going for ESPN, here.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jul 12, 2011 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
seems you forgot something too.
BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE LEBRON JAMES LEBRON JAMES LEBRON JAMES BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE BRETT FAVRE
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Brittish version.
WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY WAYNE ROONEY DAVID BECKHAM’S WIFE
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Pakistani Version
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I know a bunhc of Pakistani guys. They love cricket.
Personally, I don’t see its appeal as a sport.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
ACK!
I got to this bug picture and thought a real bug was on my monitor!!!!! So much for being wide awake at work…. haha…..
"Sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor!"
Believing in Team Teal since 2009. Go Sharks!!!!
I'm gonna miss Heater the most.
He was the one I wanted to come to SJ, and he wanted to come here. I dont know about anyone else, but I wasnt expecting him to be traded. My friend is probably the biggest Dany Healtey hater in the world, and I told him on multiple occasions that DW wouldnt trade Dany. Well, I was wrong. He has the skill to score 50+ goals when he’s healthy, too bad we never got to really see him at 100%. I expected big things from him.
I also will miss Seto, but it didnt hurt me as much as the Healtey trade. And it should be noted that he was the one skater we thought would be traded. He was our only trade bait, so i was expecting Seto to be gone. But not COYLE! :(
Flem: "Tim are you enjoying the party?"
Timmy: "That would be a fair assumption."
Yeah I’m in this boat.
I know that Seto’s a lifelong Sharks fan, rooted for the Sharks as a kid. But Heater’s trade hit me a lot harder for some reason. And in yesterday’s interview in the Minny locker room, I thought that Seto did a much better job pretending that he’s excited to be there(!), although they were both clearly shocked when they each got their respective news.
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Settooooooooooooooooooo
I can’t believe it, but the NBA and NFL lockouts have brought WNBA and the Womens’ World Cup onto the front pages of the New York Times. Lockout on, guys! Girls are here to party lol
Waffles, Digimon, Setoguchi. <3
STALOCK GET A ROBOT LEG OR SOMETHING AND COME BACK~WE NEED SOME LOCK STOCK STALOCK HERE!!
by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Jul 12, 2011 3:50 PM PDT reply actions
One of my least favorite topics for assholes to discuss is why women’s sports is objectively inferior to male sports.
The robot felt...more than Patrick Marleau but less than Yoshimi's pink model.
@shampeon on the Twitternet
by ievans on Jul 12, 2011 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
(Psst, I think YeahTommy is a girl, I don’t think she was being sarcastic)
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, YeahTommy, my above comment isn’t directed at you! Just want to make that clear.
It was more a statement about the inevitable misogyny parade that follows any mention of female sports.
The robot felt...more than Patrick Marleau but less than Yoshimi's pink model.
@shampeon on the Twitternet
I’m sorry! I misunderstood. (I tend to do that. And it’s not because I’m female, haha!) I know what you mean about how quickly a discussion of women’s sports becomes demeaning and misogynistic.
But I have to admit, I love how, on TheOnion.com, under Sports, they have a category called “Soccer / Women’s Sports.” I don’t know why but that’s the kind of offensive that I’m okay with :|
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 12, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But I have to admit, I love how, on TheOnion.com, under Sports, they have a category called "Soccer / Women’s Sports." I don’t know why but that’s the kind of offensive that I’m okay with :|
I actually really laughed first time I read that….
Oh America… you cease to amaze me.. (That said… did anyone see Portland-Seattle this last weekend? Holy fuck, eat your heart out Europe… Soccer in America is here to stay… what a show)
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm assuming you're not a fan of incredibly short discussions then, amirite?
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Cheechoo with a two-way deal in St. Louis.
Are the Sharks going to trade for him?!!!
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Good for Cheech
All the best to him. I still have hope he can contribute in Teal again someday.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Why trade for him when we could just call him up!
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We couldnt have done that...
He had no contract with the Sharks.
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
He had no contract with the Sharks.
False. He had a contract with the Worcester Sharks. teehee!
Shameless radio show plug. Also, here's my twitter.
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
2010-2011 FTF 2 Fantasy Hockey CHAMPION
I feel really happy for him that he might actually get a chance now...
And In St. Louis, I feel that he might actually really have an opportunity, too, seeing as theyre young, and limited in scoring.
I’d love for Cheech to come back and pot a 20 goal season again to prove it to everyone that he really knows how to play still.
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 12, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wish
we all could have watched Setto blosson in San Jose. I just watched the vid of Setto and Heater in their new Wild outfits. Best of luck boys!
Gonna miss Wallin
ALWAYS
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
damn cat stepped on the computer and posted!!!
as i was saying… will miss Wallin as a person.Wallin ALWAYS stopped to give my boys autographs and usually had a rookie in the car with him (talked to Ferrierio, Dejardins, Braun, McCarthy while they were in the car with Wallin). I think he was the unofficial “dad” to a bunch of guys. I like that.
Seto never stopped ONCE—the only player that never stopped for us. Even Heater in his big old Bentley stopped to sign a puck. Seto sped away every time.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
Agreed.
I went out to the recycling event and Wallin turned off his car, walked over to the mob of fans and signed EVERYONE’s stuff. He came up to me, asked me how I was doing, signed my helmet, took a picture, and went on signing more stuff. Really great guy, it made me feel warm inside knowing he cared enough to do that for everyone.
Damn, it’s kinda sad lol. Oh well, back to work.
by ImRudyUrNot on Jul 14, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Same here.
Randy Hahn - "The Man With The Big Butt - Patrick Marleau - we like him and we cannot lie..."
-- I am Ryane Clowe (tee hee)
I'm starting a support group in my garage in case anyone's interested.
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 12, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I'm with you. :(
I love Dany Heatley for his fantastic acting chops and his permanently dilated pupil.
by HeatersLeadingLady on Jul 12, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we all had a feeling you’d be in this boat ;)
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 13, 2011 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I know... sorry
It’s been over a week and I’m still sad. I thought I’d be over it by now. But clearly I’m not… last night my bf and I were bickering and somehow our conversation about nagging and listening morphed into heatley vs havlat and our fight lasted like an hour longer than it needed to. He of course is pro havlat and that was more frustrating and outrageous to me than having to remind him ten times to do the dishes like he promised. Lol.
I love Dany Heatley for his fantastic acting chops and his permanently dilated pupil.
by HeatersLeadingLady on Jul 13, 2011 10:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Miss a bunch
While Heatley wasn’t much of a clutch player or defensive-minded forward, I will still miss his mental game and attitude he brought to the Sharks locker room. I will miss the burger line too.
I will miss White’s grit and mental game too; he wasn’t really a top shelf d-man but still contributed very much to the team, especially for a player who saw postseason action for the first time in his hockey career.
One thing that strikes me the most is giving up Charlie Coyle. I spent some time keeping track of him and researching him after his first year at Boston University; I was very excited to see him play in teal a few years down the road. Giving him up was overpayment. I would have thought giving up just Seto and our 2011 first round pick would have been enough to land Burns.
I'm gonna miss Seto
The ONLY man in NHL who could make it rain umbrellas. Now, i know this next part isn’t a part of this whole thing, but i just found out that Cheechoo is moving on to St.Louis. :(
thanks Doug
U let another player slip away………… Cheech was/ going to be your 3rd line RW, OHWELL!!!
Does anybody have a clue on WTF Doug is doing to this roster?
Over on HOCKEYBUZZ.com it says the Sharks have intrest in bringing back Mike Grier.
Go Big or Go Home
Not sure if serious....
I love Dany Heatley for his fantastic acting chops and his permanently dilated pupil.
by HeatersLeadingLady on Jul 12, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
He reads hockey buzz...
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
I always go over to hockey buzz if I need a good laugh…
"You know what they say about people with big skates......big feet" - Randy Hahn
by DrewRemendaRogaine on Jul 13, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen him post several times about wanting “he who shall not be named” back on the team. He’ll have to give it up for good now.
Daniel Erlich for President
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GO SHARKS!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Jul 13, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Rissmiller to Colorado.
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..."
www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.
I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009
www.californiagoldenblogs.com - Where Cal grads prove they learned something.
Best of luck to him, even if in all likelihood it’s with their AHL affiliate.
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My Twitter
Wasn't Rissmiller-Brown-Greir (was it Greir?) like, an amazing like?
I remember them being really liked by the commentary guys on TV.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 12, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Once this season starts
I will have a better idea of who with what talents I will miss the most, of course if the Sharks win the cup, I wont miss anyone. It will be a knot in the stomach if Heatley and Seto have carrer years, even though I hope they thrive in their new home. Not a Wallin or Huskins superhater, however I wont miss their play… I shutter at the thought of possibly wishing those two were back.
Burns, Vandermeer, Havlat and Handzus. Gotta get use to those names….
SHARKS!!!!
Hating the Canucks since 2011
*
Meant to type ‘shudder’..
Hating the Canucks since 2011
by sharkblood99 on Jul 12, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I never disliked Wallin
Just his salary.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jul 12, 2011 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
I agree
His salary was high. The thing that bugged the hell out of me was his turnovers in his own zone, for one reason or another they just seemed to be more magnified then if Boyle or Murray would make the same mistake.
Hating the Canucks since 2011
by sharkblood99 on Jul 12, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He had occasional flashes of brilliance though
And wasn’t terrible at the game… but for what he did in his role with the team was overpayed. Bottom-pairing D shouldn’t be making that much.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Jul 13, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Can't believe he wasn't on this list...
"It was tough to get back at him (Colton Orr) even later because he never played another shift," said Murray, who stands six-foot-three and weighs 240 pounds
er...this list
http://most-expensive.net/burgers-world
My daughter will definitely miss hamburgers. He was her favorite Shark.
"It was tough to get back at him (Colton Orr) even later because he never played another shift," said Murray, who stands six-foot-three and weighs 240 pounds
me too
I thought he was decent but that 2.5mil contract last year was just lame
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 13, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Seto
had flashes of brilliance at times, flair. I remember the goal he almost scored on Luongo from his knees in the WCF. He was all alone in front of the nets, and worked the puck from left to right, finishing on his knees and almost getting it in (lol, that wasn’t meant to sound dirty—darn you, culture, for making that a double entendre :p)
By Grabthar's hammer and the hands of Zeus, I shall avenge thee.
by anduriliam on Jul 13, 2011 12:33 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wellwood
will be missed by restaurants. Unemployment numbers will rise in the food industry.
SCH super unofficial Moderator - Thanks ahnfire
Not allowed to moderate at NM as I am too tall.
Are players/agents getting the fever?
The LA Times reports Drew Doughty’s numbers approaching 6.5 million/year for 9 years. With Stamkos and Weber still undecided I wonder what this extra cap space really means to teams once the big boys take their bites and lower level contracts follow suit to eat up the remains?
derp.
I really think Wilson ought to ask permission to give Burns a longer deal.
Seems to be what everyone’s doing to keep their D-men under 7-8 million. If he can’t go past 4, I wouldn’t be shocked if Burns wants $30 million. Better to try for 7-45 or something in that case.
Just because he did
Doesn’t mean we can’t call him up!
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
they can call him up from the Blues affiliate in Peoria?
derp.
by theneverman on Jul 13, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Chechoo can always be called up
It’s practically FTF law at this point
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
If anything
it’s going to be “Trade for Cheechoo!” now.
Hope somebody got a jumbo-sized supply of aspirin for Evilducks.
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My Twitter
HEATLY FOR CHEECHOO!!!
BCUZ CHEECH SCORED MORE THAN 50 GPALZ PLAYING WITH THORNTON THAN HEATLEY AND WON THE MOST GOAL AWARD SO OBVIOUSLY HE’S BETTER AND WOULD BE GREAT ON THIS TEAM AGAIN!!! WAIT THE SHARKS TRADED HEATLEY ALREADY? SIGN OWNE NOLAN THEN, HE’S GOOD. HE POINTS AT PEOPLE AND SCORES GOALS.
/blows stupid train whistle
"Bobby Orr was available, but we couldn’t fit him in under the cap." - Todd McLellan
"BEAT DAT BEAT!!!"
CALL UP NOLAN!
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"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
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VERNON IN NET.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Jul 13, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think a lot of us are truly missing something here
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
But isn't that WHY we're here?
:)
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
GO SHARKS.
Change of Topic: May I introduce Brent Burns? The Duck Killer?
Randy Hahn - "The Man With The Big Butt - Patrick Marleau - we like him and we cannot lie..."
-- I am Ryane Clowe (tee hee)
by sharkzfan on Jul 13, 2011 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
To be fair, my 14 month old would lose in a fight with Kunitz, but in a decision.
The robot felt...more than Patrick Marleau but less than Yoshimi's pink model.
@shampeon on the Twitternet
Fine...
But that punch was godly.
Randy Hahn - "The Man With The Big Butt - Patrick Marleau - we like him and we cannot lie..."
-- I am Ryane Clowe (tee hee)
Absolutely. [What was Kunitz doing fighting, anyway?]
The robot felt...more than Patrick Marleau but less than Yoshimi's pink model.
@shampeon on the Twitternet
I wish he didn't have an "I" in his last name.
by Briceratops on Jul 14, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
methinks it would make things wayyy too easy
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 14, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like a solid signing since it’s a two way contract. Andrew Murray sounds like a great 4th liner if he can stay healthy; and if he can’t we can just send him to the minors.
I completely agree.
Not a ton of upside for him, but it’s a good move considering our needs and the fact that there is zero risk involved.
Not a lot of upside, not a lot of downside. Sez it all.
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 13, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa there cowboy.
You do NOT question D-Dub
…at least not yet anyways.
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 13, 2011 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You're adorable
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
by ElvisVF101 on Jul 14, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Daniel Erlich for President
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GO SHARKS!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Jul 14, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
How dare Wilson not sign Brad Richards or Trade for Koculchuk to be a 4th line grinder!
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Tweet Tweet
by Evilducks on Jul 14, 2011 11:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
OMG WE'RE FILLING OUT THE ROSTER AND NOT TRADING FOR BRAD RICHARDS
FIRE DW!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 14, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
That guy sucks at being GM.
Also that dude Joe Thornton needs to be traded he is terrible at playing hockey.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jul 14, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Srsly.
Trade Thornton for Paajarvi.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 14, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Psh.
Trade Thornton for 2 boxes of donuts.
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-- I am Ryane Clowe (tee hee)
Wow dawg have some respect for him.
He used to be good but now he is way past his prime. He is still decent trade bait though I bet we could get a nice 4th liner for him if we’re lucky. I really think there’s a gaping hole on the roster since Eager left, but I don’t think anyone would be stupid enough to trade someone like that for Thornton, but maybe DW can get lucky for once, we can only hope right?
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jul 14, 2011 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's A FRICKEN JOKE!!!!!
GOOD LORD!
Randy Hahn - "The Man With The Big Butt - Patrick Marleau - we like him and we cannot lie..."
-- I am Ryane Clowe (tee hee)
-_-
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 14, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So options are troll or stupid?
How about genius? You watch, Ben Eager will win the Hart this year and Joe Thornton will get bumped down to Worcester. Take that to the bank.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jul 14, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
You must do business at B of A or Chase.
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 14, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You must be a high roller then.
I know a guy who knows a guy that can double whatever you have. Here’s his contact info:
Señor Madoff: (408) 362-1940
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 15, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
duuuuuuuuuuude
I didn’t even think of that bro that’s hella smart. We really need to get younger Thornton for Paajarvi straight up that could be a steal. Maybe throw in Braun to sweeten the deal. Thornton is way on the downhill I bet DW will do it he knows when players are past their prime and I think Jumbo is dunzo.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jul 14, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If you're being honest about trading Jumbo...
You gotta be kidding. Joe Thornton is one of the best hockey players in the league. Sure, he doesn’t put up as many goals as he used to, but did you not see his work ethic the ENTIRE playoffs?
For once, the Versus commentators were complimenting the Sharks (Jumbo in particular) for the intense backchecking (which Jumbo was doing 100% of the time).
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by idunno723 on Jul 14, 2011 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah man, 110% honest, not a hint of sarcasm :)
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jul 14, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, though, the sarcasm-scale gets pretty blurry on this site.
by meetyourmako on Jul 14, 2011 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Banned.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we don’t give up any draft picks, that’s a steal in my book.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 14, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Crazy idea: Lets bring back Milan Michalek!
Michalek would be kinda awesome for our 3rd line and we have the cap space for him. He’s a great two way player with tons of speed who would give us a lot of flexibility since he can play either a defensive role against top competition or he can play in a scoring role anywhere in our top 9. This year on the Sens he had the 2nd highest qualcomp and he crushed his competition with a 1.002 Corsi Rel QoC which was the highest on the Sens and around the 15th highest in the entire league.
I wonder if the Sens would trade Milan Michalek back to us though. He doesn’t have a very good contract (thanks DW!), which makes me think that we could maybe get him without giving up too much. He has a 4.3 mill cap hit that doesn’t come off the books for 3 more years, but he doesn’t have a NTC or anything so we could always trade him if we really needed cap space later.
The problem though, is that the Sens are near the cap floor so they may actually like Michaleks big cap hit. Personally though i’d be willing to trade Justin Braun or some picks for him.
Ottawa would lose 100% of their scoring if Michalek left and Alfredsson got injured.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lol yeah…sigh. I just thought about it cuz i read that Michalek got married today.
Sigh, if only we could’ve traded Heatley before July 1st we might’ve actually been able to do something with all the cap space we have now.
Better than Burke.
I’ve compiled a video of Brian Burke’s July 1st:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLXlwKbLjDM
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by Evil Stanchion on Jul 14, 2011 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhhh, you realize that the heatley trade only opened 2.5 mil…………We had plenty of space to go for people, it just didn’t happen. All the higher quality people that were aimed for got overpaid, and the medium quality people that were aimed for got 3+ year deals.
Once the Burns deal happened there was absolutely zero reason to do an overpayment for a role player.
Also remember that the Sharks organization was in the red last year by ~3-4 million. The cap went up by almost 5 million. As a growing business, you don’t just green light a possible 8 million dollar deficit just because it is allowable. The Heatley trade shows that there is an internal cap (unless we see some up to the cap move on a let go high end arbitration player, which is doubtful especially because that is based on luck, you don’t move a player for cap space without a done deal) for this year.
As much as we want the team to spend to the cap and super deck a team regardless of the consequences for next year, the finances play a large role in everything.
2.5 mill is a lot, but yeah like i said above DW would’ve still struck out i’m sure.
Eric Belanger at 1.75 mill for 3 years? Who cares if it’s a 3 year contract, that’s a great deal that DW should’ve tried to make.
There are tons of other quality guys out there that got signed to 1 or 2 year deals for peanuts.
Andrew Brunette got signed to a 1 year for 2 mill with the Blackhawks and he averages 50 points a season playing on terrible teams.
I would’ve loved to signed Jeff Halpern to play on our 4th line, but he got signed to a 1 year for 825k.
Simon Gagne would’ve been an awesome addition for our top 9; he scores goals, kills penalties, and plays well defensively, but LA picked him up for 2 years at 3.5 mill per year.
Ponikarovski could’ve been a good addition to our 3rd line, but he got signed to a 1 year for 1.5 mill by Carolina.
There are plenty of other good players that got signed to cheap short term contracts. Just cuz Ward and Brooks Laich got overpaid doesn’t mean that there weren’t any other good players out there that could be signed to a fair contract..
And I'm sure DW tried to get
a lot of those guys. For some reason, I guess sometimes players just don’t want to come to San Jose.
by BillytheSid on Jul 15, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
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