FTF Podcast: The Podcast Strikes Back
It's been far too long since we've ignored our family and friends to record our award-winning nationally syndicated podcast (statements not verified by the FCC), but yesterday afternoon we went where we haven't gone in nearly eight months-- to the man cave at Matt's house, armed with microphones and Macbooks in our neverending quest to bring you the best podcast on the planet a fairly mediocre podcast about the San Jose Sharks.
Feels good to be back ladies and gentlemen.
In the first edition of the 2011-2012 Fear The Fin podcast we cover a slew of topics on hand. The NHLPA's decision to reject realignment and rumblings of a potential Sharks-Red Wings Winter Classic start the show before we transition into an interview with a man who swept the Bay Area with his passion last week-- the man, the myth, the legend, the one and only Zack Phelps (aka Orange Shirt Guy, aka Sharks Fan of The Year).
Following our interview with Mr. Phelps we take a look at the Sharks current run of 8-1-1 in their last ten games, and pick apart the roster just before the halfway point of the season to list our over and underachievers. Always privy to our corporate sponsors, we air a commercial from "Sharks Fan Consulting Group" who recently filed for an IPO (Insane Proposal Offering) and then tackle the upcoming week of Sharks hockey as San Jose hits the road for a four game swing through the Midwest.
There ain't no party like your nana's tea party, and your nana parties with us. So kick back, relax, and put on your headphones to join us for the ride.
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what prospects do the sharks still have?
do the bay area teams (raiders, giants, and sharks) think that players last forever? but who knows, maybe Doug Wilson is planning some sort of oceans 11 type heist to get them back.
Ranking prospects off the top of my head (no goalies)...
Freddie Hamilton
Nick Petrecki
Matt Nieto
Taylor Doherty
Michael Sgarbossa
Those are really the only guys I can see having any kind of significant impact on the NHL. Very, very weak talent pool.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 7:37 AM PST up reply actions
You should add
Konrad Abeltshauser to that list – in my opinion (from watching all of them play & talking to some scouts) he has the highest upside of any d-man in the Sharks pipeline.
Fingers crossed on him. Haven’t been too impressed when I’ve seen him, but I don’t disagree that he has some upside.
I just don’t think he’ll be better than either Petrecki or Doherty.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 7:51 AM PST up reply actions
What about
Irwin? And do players like Braun and Ferriero still count?
"Not to sound like a complete homer but, that was a bad call." -Drew Remenda
"You tee em up and I'll knock them out." -Randy Hahn
by raphelo on Jan 9, 2012 12:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I left Braun and Ferriero out as they’ve seen significant NHL time.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
Abelthauser was Defenseman of The Tournament at the U20’s in Germany.
Click “Best Players Selected By The Directorate” to see the list.
Yep
He’s also bypassed his point totals from last season in 28 less games (30 games, 29 points) and is a rediculous +52 (-36 last year, +16 this year) better than last season. He’s the Moosehead’s #1 d-man playing in all situations and has been nothing short fantastic this season!
Odd
No goalies in this list…
Does godhood prevent Stalock from qualifying as a prospect?
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I just didn’t include goalies, since we all talk about them already. Stalock, Sexsmith and Sateri are definitely in the conversation.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
Sena Acolatse?
He was an O-Dman
"Duh duh... duh duh... duh duh... Salsa shark! We're gonna need a bigger boat! Man goes into cage, cage goes into salsa. Shark's in the salsa. Our shark." - Randall Graves
The Lone Niclas Wallin Fan
My voice is still out today.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 7:37 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed, it was fantastic
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The Lone Niclas Wallin Fan
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Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I actually like Havlat on the third line.
He’s good with Zeus and McGinn. We just need another guy like Ruutu, Glencross, etc. to stick with Clowe/Couture or Pavelski/Thornton.
Thanks for making this
Although Milan Michalek has actually returned and is again playing well next to Spezza.
We can still feel bad for him, though, since he WAS injured. Right?
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Thoughts and observations
Disagree on Couture overachieving. Yes, there’s no sophomore slump. But, if you’re going to rank Clowe as an underachiever, I think some of that has to do with Clowe being a notoriously slow starter, and the fact that Couture hasn’t lit the world on fire. No question he’s been good, but the scoring chances show he’s not necessarily winning his matchups the way he did last season. Obviously tougher competition and brand recognition have a ton to do with that, but I think the up and down nature of the second line is a big factor there. Definitely agree Clowe has let things get under his skin a bit more than he should.
Were it not for Vlasic’s renaissance as a puck mover, Antti Niemi is still the team’s MVP.
Also, I know it’s unfair, but I’d categorize Joe Thornton as an underachiever. He’s still working hard, but the giveaways are stifling the offense. Joe takes a lot of pride in his game, and I think, outside of the numbers, which are still obviously very good, there’s still another gear in Joe this season.
I’ll put Patty as another guy who’s an overachiever, just because he’s managed to look good despite bouncing lines a bit, and his two way game and overall skating are leaps and bounds above what they were last season. I feel like a lot of the overall sustained pressure we create on offense is due to his work. In some less than ideal circumstances, Patty is having a good overall year, and it brings a lot of stability to the lineup.
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.
Couture’s on pace for 35 goals, tied for the team lead with 16. I’d say that’s overachieving.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
McGinn wins the Richard if you count the posts he's hit. :D
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by Evil Stanchion on Jan 9, 2012 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
I want to hate them
But they keep not sucking! I’m so conflicted!
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.
HAHAHA
The Sharks fan consulting group is so amazing! “Oh nice banner, oh riiiip!, who has a blowtorch?”
Nice Podcast guys thanks for taking the time to do these
by slotownsharksfan on Jan 9, 2012 1:10 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
No problem, we love doing it. Especially when we get great feedback!
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
Gonna comment on this thang.
- Twas my first FTF podcast. :D And it was damn entertaining. Would listen again.
- Plank and M.T. are real people, and NOT blog robots? O: Go figure.
- St. Louis x Detroit Winter Classic is likely to happen, because everyone in San Jose is a fully righteous surfer dood, right bro?
- Pat Falloon!
- When discussing product placements with Guy in Orange, I wanted to point out that Bad Boys Bail Bonds should be contacting him shortly.
- Really important question I wanted to ask: How do you guys like… Observe games? You had a lot of insightful comments about how certain players are playing, but I don’t catch any of this when I watch. Can you give me some advice on being more observant?
- “Fire the coach! Go back to Detroit!”, “Ana- Miller Accounting” – LOVED THIS BIT. Sharks Fan Consulting Group FTW.
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I’d say alot of being more observant just comes with watching every game. You get a feel for what some players do well/poorly and can identify when they are playing better/worse because of it.
For instance, McGinn is a guy who, when he’s playing well
*uses the body to free up the puck along the boards
*skates with the puck
*takes shots
If I see McGinn doing these things, I’m more alerted to him and therefore notice him more.
The biggest thing though, I’d have to say, is trying to watch guys who don’t have the puck. It’s hard to train yourself to do that, but it’s a big step in being able to analyze games and players.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Also, the fact that we have to write about it and take notes every play helps haha.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
every play helps haha.
Keep reading this as “Phelps,” as in, of the Zack variety.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jan 9, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
And thanks for the kind words about the podcast… we’ll try to keep them coming (although, don’t know if a commercial can make it in every time!)
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
great thing about commercials
Is you can reuse them. Wouldn’t mind hearing old ones again.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
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by Evilducks on Jan 9, 2012 4:46 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
What's that song?
Anyone know what that song was when the podcast came back from commercial? Sharks use to play it during their pre-game warm up. Thanks to anyone that can help.
Shooting Star by Bag Raiders
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
Can you guys bring back the FTF Podcast intro song? It used to get stuck in my head all day at work and the time would soar by. It’s gonna be a podcast, PODCAST!
That’s playoffs only!
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Winter Classic Alumni Roster Thoughts
I’d desperately love Igor Larionov to play for us, but he probably has to play for Detroit. Bummer.
Friesen-Larionov (if he plays for Detroit, Damphousse)-Nolan
Roenick-Granato-Faloon
Korolyuk-Ricci-Harvey
Errey-Baker-Odgers
Wilson-Ozolinsh
McLaren-Rathje
Marchmant-Zetler
Irbe
Vernon (I’d say Hayward for the mask, but, no…)
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 Selanne retires this year, would he be welcome on our alumni team?
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by Evil Stanchion on Jan 9, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
I'd welcome him
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 doubt Roenick or Selanne would make the cut, not “Shark” enough.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
People would probably have differing opinions on JR
Particularly after gutless-gate, but I think more of him on TV with the Sharks, especially if Doug Wilson is playing, would be great. Especially against the Wings, for whom I’m sure JR has no love lost. Also, if Chelios is on the other side, that could be fun!
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 pressed, I might agree
But something about seeing 2 of the big 4 back together warms my heart.
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.
Maybe put him in for Rob Zetler
Who might not be able to make it anyway with commitments in Toronto
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.
Also:
What about Iafrate and Nicholls?
Those two are on my famous(?) Sharks poster from Value Village, but not on the roster.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jan 9, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
I'd give them some consideration too
Iafrate might get the “not Shark enough” argument, especially considering how long he played for St. Louis, with whom we had something of a rivalry at one 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.
Iafrate never played for St. Louis.
Thank you, come again.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 9, 2012 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
Somehow get Mike Grier in there!
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
No Kisio?
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Kent Huskins cares.
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by PNK on Jan 9, 2012 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
Music used in the Podcast this week
Summer Home by Typhoon
JELLYFISHING by Pantera (Commercial)
Tenuousness by Andrew Bird
Shooting Stars by Bag Raiders
Stuck in my Id by Reptar
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
Gotta say
I miss the smooth stylings of Reginald Dustyballs
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.
There are plans to record a song in the near future.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
DOUG WILSON IS TAKING HIS PHONECALLS
DOUG WILSON IS BIDING HIS TIME
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by jwizzle241 on Jan 9, 2012 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Needs moar metal.
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by Evil Stanchion on Jan 9, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Breakdown of the aforementioned fantasy trade:
To BuildMeUpButtercrunch:
Patrick Sharp
Tomas Vokoun

To The Greiss is Right:
Alex Steen
Evgeni Malkin
Ondrej Pavelec

(Stats are for the Last 30 Days)
Who won the trade?
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
You did, for sure.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
I know
I just wanted to see you say it.
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Todd Mclellan officially one of the All-Star Game coaches
since Vancouver lost tonight. Wonder if that’s even something he wants to do… lol
by you'vejustbeenCAINED on Jan 9, 2012 7:10 PM PST reply actions
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I’m glad that the Sharks are in the position they’re in & McLellan gets to coach but I think it would’ve been pretty funny if AV would’ve had to coach the all star game against Julien after all the crap the two clubs have been talking since Saturday.
How do they decide this?
If all sports fandom is a form of emotional gambling, football is poker and hockey is Russian roulette.
the coach of each team in the east and the west with the highest points % per game. the deadline (not sure if it half or whatever) was today… so that would be the NY Rangers and the Sharks right now. Since all teams haven’t played the same number of games it shows amore accurate standing if all things were equal.
.718 NY Rangers
.697 Boston
.658 San Jose
.650 Philadelphia
.646 Detroit
.646 St. Louis
.640 Vancouver
.631 Chicago
.595 Florida
.588 Dallas
as it stands right now…
by you'vejustbeenCAINED on Jan 9, 2012 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
Huh. I was trying to figure out why it just now becae "no Julien-Vignault" rematch, because the Rangers are out front.
If all sports fandom is a form of emotional gambling, football is poker and hockey is Russian roulette.
That's a chart of winning %
not of point %
The Sharks have 50 points in 38 games = 1.316 PPG
But, yeah, they work out to generally the same ranking on both charts (as well as the Potential Points Standings charts).
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actually it is points %
% of points earned out of the total possible they could have.
50 points out of a possible 76 points.
50/76 = .658
by you'vejustbeenCAINED on Jan 10, 2012 2:42 AM PST up reply actions
It's the same as the winning %
if counting each SOTL as 1/2 of a win.
Same thing, though.
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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Sorry for the horrible attempt, but someone had to do it.

Excellent podcast as always, gents.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 9, 2012 9:05 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Love it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Jan 9, 2012 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
THANK YOU SO MUCH
This podcast made my day at work so much better. I get to listen to music and stuff during work and it was 47 minutes of pure happiness. If you guys made a podcast every day I would listen to it every day
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by waive kent huskins on Jan 9, 2012 9:30 PM PST reply actions
4 lines of old Sharks:
makarov /larionov/garpenlov
dahlen/nolan/baker
odgers/errey/falloon
kisio/ricci/elik
( extras- brian mullen, dale craigwell, craig coxe, gaudreau, craig janney, dave maley, dean evason, paul fenton, dody wood, Nicholls)
D:
Jeff Norton / Zettler
Rathje/ Doug Wilson
Zmolek/Gary Suter
Kyte/Bob McGill
( extras – Wilkinson, Todd Gill, Cronin, Iafrate, Lalor, Marchment, Jay More, Link Gaetz,)
G
Irbe
Irbe
Irbe
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jan 9, 2012 10:52 PM PST reply actions
Even though he's currently on the roster, I think any alumni team would need Patrick Marleau.
He’s been on the team for 15 year! 15!!!
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