Ducks Gameday -- Waiving Goodbye to Andrew Ebbett?
by Earl Sleek on Oct 17, 2009 10:02 AM PDT
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PrintSt. Louis Blues (2-2-1, 5 pts) at Anaheim Ducks (3-2-1, 7 pts), 7 pm
Think Blue at St. Louis Game Time, Avian angle at Anaheim Calling.
(Note: there isn't any local TV coverage for tonight's game, but NHL Center Ice is still on free preview through Oct. 24. Hooray! No Hayward!)
Meanwhile, little man Andrew Ebbett has been put on waivers -- we'll know sometime today if and when he is claimed by another team -- otherwise he's demoted, I guess. I suspect he will be taken [EDIT 11 am -- he's a Blackhawk.] -- he was useful last spring as Teemu's centerman after B-Mo proved insufficient, and he's got a minuscule $487,500 cap hit this season, lowest on the team. And he's enjoyed impressive stretches -- over the final 13 games of the regular season, when the Ducks went an impressive 10-2-1 to narrowly qualify for the eighth seed, Ebbett was particularly effective: 4 goals and 6 assists over the stretch. Then again, the next 13 games were the playoffs, and his 1g, 2a was a bit underwhelming. Still, if you've got a speedy-passenger spot to fill among your top six, Ebbett's an unbelievably affordable option.
"Judge me by my size, do you?"
If he's cheap and can be useful, why aren't the Ducks using him? I wrote a post about this on August 25 -- Season Review: Andrew Ebbett -- Odd Man Out? -- where I wondered where Ebbett would fit in on this year's team with the arrival of Saku Koivu. It seemed to me that Ebbett wasn't likely to crack the top six, didn't have the makeup to be a bottom-line grinder, and would be especially squeezed because of the Ducks' need to dress penalty-killing forwards (plus an obligatory moustache). And so far, it's seemed to come true -- Lupul, Nokelainen, and Christensen have been utilized as top-six options ahead of Ebbett, and as a result the little guy has only appeared in two of six games and played spare minutes.
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So it seems the best options for Ebbett at this point are another NHL team or a return to the AHL (or whatever -- Ducks don't have an affiliate this season) -- he's a UFA next summer and won't have an opportunity to earn much of a raise in Anaheim's pressbox. I do have to wonder if Ebbett has any trade value -- not terribly significant, but I imagine cheap forwards are some form of GM currency -- but I won't raise a fuss. Waivers seems the easy way to give Ebbett a Bryzgalov-style chance to earn a spot on one of 29 other teams, an opportunity he definitely deserves based on his fill-in utility last season. Or alternatively, nobody will claim him, he'll get demoted to some random AHL team, and I'll stop pretending minimum-wage forwards have trade value.
Feel free to leave your own thoughts or questions on the little guy in the comments.
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Perhaps Andrew Ebbett could have made a stronger case for himself if he had a place on the internet to share his frustrations. Amazingly, the Anaheim Ducks now have two player-bloggers, and both have made decent starts so far. So please be patient with George Parros' punching hand -- he learned a tough lesson in Minnesota and didn't replicate it last game. And yes, somebody do the honorable thing and return Joffrey Lupul's putter.
Prediction: Blues are still looking for their first win in front of non-Swedish people. Ducks 4, Blues 1. Goals by Ryan, Selanne, and the two bloggers -- Lupul and Parros. Eric Christensen gets robbed on two occasions, but does get a sheep-shat coupon for a nice mattress discount.
Go Ducks.
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Sakuwalker, when gone am I, the smallest member you shall be.
Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.
I didn’t know that Darren Pang was on the Blues commentary crew until the other night, watching that STL/PHX game. I was half-watching, and I was thinking “hey, is that Darren Pang? I thought he was on the PHX crew, but this is FSMidwest…” and then I promptly heard a “Holy jumpin’!”. Suddenly, everything was clear.
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Yeah, I watched a lot more Phoenix games than I probably should have last year — Dave Strader and Darren Pang were a great lineup that brought me back to the ESPN days.
Panger jumped ship this summer, mostly because of the turmoil about the team (I think). Glad he’s on board somewhere, though — I love listening to Panger. Probably start catching more Blues games than I should this season.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I’ve thrown a link up in the story, but in case anyone’s done reading, Andrew Ebbett is a Blackhawk.
That probably means a lot of teams passed (I think it’s in reverse order from last year’s season finish), but I can see why Chicago would be tempted by minimum-wage forward options.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
sheep-shat coupon
Say that one 3 times fast!
Andrew Ebbett is a Blackhawk
We were waiting in line to see Ebbett and Parros at the Face-Off Fest when they started yelling, “4 minutes left!” I guess I’m glad we made it in time…didn’t know that was going to be the last time I saw him in a Ducks jersey! I’m not so terribly brokenhearted by his departure. I thought he had his moments, sure – but I still think there were/are better options.
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Yeah, Ebbett probably doesn’t break too many hearts — he was useful when we needed somebody super cheap, and gave Teemu a little-buddy-linemate that he needed.
But he’s been upgraded, that’s no crime or even knock on the guy — good luck against non-Duck opponents, Ebbett.
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Anyone wanna go with me tonight?
My friend had to back out, and all my others are busy as of the moment. Seats are 5 rows behind the visiting goalie. Let me know quick.
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by Bleys on Oct 17, 2009 5:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Droppin in for first GD
Hello Earl and gang. Usually I pull for the Ducks cept when they play my Blues. This one is like punching your brother when he takes your sammich. You don’t really want to do it but ya gotta.
LETS GO BLUES!!
Some days its just not worth chewing through the restraints
Bologna with mayo and lettuce
on wheat. I lived on them things as a kid. Don’t think I met a sammich I didn’t like. Now liver n onions….. blech.
Some days its just not worth chewing through the restraints
I can do liver and onions. Strangely, the one sandwich I’ve lost an appetite for is the old staple, PB & J.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 17, 2009 6:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Still luv me some PBJs
brauschweiger is one I can’t eat either. My dad luvs them sammiches
Some days its just not worth chewing through the restraints
anyone know why were losing im blind..only have the box scores to comfort me
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 17, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
I’m not watching either, but I suspect because this game started with a first period.
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Again? Crap, almost every game this season has as well, what are the odds of that?
Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.
I see the action around here was very similar to the action from the Ducks. Lifeless.
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Dare I ask? How bad was it, besides the obvious of getting our asses handed to us? Individual efforts and or failures?
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Honestly, the only way I can think to describe it was like watching them play in the 3rd period on the second night of a back to back. There was little to no motivation at all. It seemed like they all got into a big fight and no one wanted to talk to each other or something. It was disturbing. It’s EXACTLY what you think a game would look like to have the outcome of 5-0 on your home ice.
The PP had no chances. None. Other than the occasional scrambling puck they threw in the direction of the goal crease. They can’t get set up and then move the puck at the same time. They had plenty of chances to make it happen too, and never got close.
The penalty kill is AWFUL. AWFUL. This whole, offensive/defensive thing they’re trying to do is ugly, not to mention it makes me terrified every time Artyukhin steps onto the ice and takes another roughing penalty. And poor Scotty…he plays chunks of minutes. It’s not shifts for that guy, it’s whistle to whistle.
It’s really sad to say…I applaud when the 4th line steps on the ice. Those three guys (Brown, Carter, Parros) had the only few scoring chances of the whole night. They are also the only 3 guys to put any pressure on the opponent.
Speaking of lines…you know how Carlyle gets when things are ugly…at one point, Getzlaf was playing with Parros and Artyukhin. HA!
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Looks like the Pronger curse is in full effect. I didn’t catch the game. But I did yell out a hearty “Fuck” when the out of town scores at Jobing.com arena showed we were down by 2 goals. I was in Phoenix watching the Coyotes play the Bruins. I have this thing where I’m trying to see a hockey game in every arena. I had an opportunity to go to Phoenix, so I went.
I applaud when the 4th line steps on the ice. Those three guys (Brown, Carter, Parros) had the only few scoring chances of the whole night.
I’ve been really impressed with them so far. They seem like the only line right now that consistently plays exactly how they should. Getting a lot of hits and just sort of grinding the opponent down. Seems to be the only thing clicking for the team right now.
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earl “art of suicide” upcoming?
im close to that..probally more cuz the dodgers also got smoked..so im really down…5-0 to the blues at home?…are we that bad..fuuuuck
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 6:44 AM PDT reply actions
Not sure — I didn’t watch the game either — didn’t have the heart to flip over from the Angels once I saw the score.
But yes, I’m angry.
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well just like the sharks game..if i didnt see it…then it didnt really happen..thats how its gonna work out in my mind
reading sk’s explanation…sounds like no effort..wtf…and more pk woes…
p.s. looks like no freeway series..was looking forward to that…cuz your gauranteed to be able to get to get to see a world series game at anyones convience..either at angel or dodger stadium…crap
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Spade, I’m in the same boat as you, rooting for both the Ducks and the Dodgers. Except I did see the Ducks game last Saturday. It was one of those “scrub your brain with bleach to forget” games. After the fourth goal (second by Andy Mac), my brain went into Crappy Play Saturation Mode, and I barely registered the rest of the third period. Though I do vaguely remember hoping McDonald would get his hattie.
Some other things I remember:
- I’m not sure if one bad game is enough to change the Ducks’ PP strategy, but having Getzlaf on the point on the PP did not work out for the team on Saturday. The Blues pressured him, and it led to lots of clears and at least a couple short-handed chances, which didn’t leave much time for, you know, playing in the offensive zone.
- The PK was 2-for-5. Okay, technically, I think they were 3-for-6, but the fourth Blues goal was scored only a second or two after a slashing minor to Lupul expired. And one of the Ducks’ shorthanded situations only lasted 5 seconds — Bobby Ryan got called for a hook while the Ducks were on the second half of a 4-minute high stick PP — so that doesn’t really count as a kill. (But I still cheered sarcastically when those five seconds were over.)
- To give the Ducks credit, it wasn’t like games in previous seasons, where there was a parade to the penalty box. Actually, they were fairly disciplined in the beginning, but allowing goals on the first two PKs was hardly a reward for that early discipline.
- The turnovers! Oh the turnovers! Defensive, offensive. It was unreal.
- Saturday’s game was the second time this season that the Ducks have been shut out by back-up goalies.
- Booing Paul Kariya. I was on the fence about it right after he left the Ducks, but now that we’ve won a Cup (and he’s had to play for some crappy teams, even if it’s by choice), I think it’s tacky.
- On the other hand, there was support for Andy. When he was announced as the first star of the game, there was definitely some applause. Too bad he was already off the ice and halfway to the locker room when the announcement was made.
I know that’s a lot of negativity, but I actually left the Honda Center feeling oddly upbeat. I don’t get to see much live hockey, and there’s something so great about the sport that not even a 0-5 debacle can completely destroy my enjoyment of watching it live. Plus, I know (deep down) that the team is better than what they were that night. These early losses have all been tough to take, but I think the team will learn their lessons and improve. Because really, this can’t be how the rest of the season will play out, right? Right?
o no..i was saying to myself after seeing the 5-0 score pop up on the sports ticker..i hope no one I know went to that game..im so sorry grace!!(even though you seemed to get somthing out of it…your more GRACE-cious than I would have been..see how i used your name like that..im so clever yuk yuk)
thanx for the info like i said i was blind had no idea what happened except a box score
why the fuck are they not fuckin compentent ont he pk…this one kills me the most..everytime i see a ducks go to the box i assume the other team will score…i hate that damn fuckin feeling…fuuuuuuuck
turnovers? i want names!!! besides getzlaf..hes always good for at least 2 if not more!!
yea im over karyia for the same reason..we won without him..thats a big enough middle finger to him..get over it ducks fans..
good to hear the ducks fans giving love to andy…
as far as the PP they should keep chaning till they find a good combo
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
GRACE-cious
Har har…thanks, Spade. ;)
turnovers? i want names!!! besides getzlaf..hes always good for at least 2 if not more!!
There were too many to remember. It wasn’t just turnovers, it was passing in general — none of them connected. I seem to remember Getzlaf making a bad pass/turnover in the defensive zone, and the Blues eventually scored on that shift. But I may be conflating last Saturday’s game with previous ones. (Back me up, SK eleven?) And I know I laughed out loud at least once when Whitney made a beautiful pass…directly to a Blues forward. But it’s hard to blame the usual suspects — there were many similar plays made by other Ducks.
funny how whitney can make any ducks fan laugh and cry…
cry cuz hell make a stupid pass or “ole” an a forward and watch him socre
then laugh when you see he assisted on all the ducks goals in the same game
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you’re right about the Getzlaf pass. Beacuse after a goal I remember saying, nicely done Getzlaf, another assist for the OTHER team.
I would say that is right on though, it wasn’t so much turn overs as it was the ability to not move the puck AT ALL. There were like, 2 breakaways, and again, it was from the 4th line. Although, the passing was the issue as much as it was not moving feet (or a bit of both). The Blues outrushed the Ducks to EVERY lose puck. I was even looking at the pictures, and it seems like every picture has a Blues player with the puck and a Duck player 5 feet behind him with his stick reaching.
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couple questios for you grace and anyone else there or who saw the game on center ice?
1. how did my boyfriend sbisa .look?
2. how bout mikkalson he continue his good play?
3. did christianson play with koivu and selanne again? how many near misses did he have this time..did he look good on that assumes he was?
4. was there a “sheep” blimp siting? did he poop out coupons..
5.did u get one? and are u on way to go get a discount matress or discounted sheep balls or wahtever the coupon is for?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Hm, I’m going to be pretty useless here. I don’t remember much about the play of Sbisa (sorry, Spade!), Phil, or Christensen. Christensen did play with Selanne and Koivu for a while, but I’m pretty sure that line got shuffled eventually.
Only thing I can say for sure is the sheep’s name is Goldie, and that the coupons fall from between her front legs. And it’s hilarious b/c they catch/release that thing from the Zamboni entrance. And sadly, I didn’t catch a coupon, so I still don’t know what it’s for.
so “goldie” pees the coupons out as opposed to pooping? if u had to choose i guess a golden shower would be better than whatever they call getting pooped on
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yea i think goldie stil has more jokes in her
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
it took me like 2 more seconds than a should have to get it lol
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m with you on that one Spade. I thought to myself “what about Asian farm- ooooooooo.”
LOL, well played. =P
im like an old fogey when it comes to jokes…have to put on my glasses and read like 3 times…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
1. Sbisa had a few good moves, looked like he wanted to take a run with the puck, but I think he might be a bit shell shocked from his turnover/turned goal the other night to do anything too much. I hope he gets over that, because he really can move the puck well.
2. I don’t have much of a review on Phil either…but thats probably a good thing.
3. The lines were all messed up. At one point Lupul was on the first, and Bobby on the 3rd…it was all a big jumble. TOO MUCH!
4.5. The Sheep apparently drops coupons for discounts at the furniture store. Too bad, I’m LOVING Sleek’s idea of the condoms! Priceless!
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u naughty girl what you need condoms for!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahaha, of all the things discussed there…I should have known that would stick out in your head!!!!!
And Sleek started it!
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yea i would be a bad mouse…i couldnt resist the “what looks like” easy cheese left on a trap
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
oh geez…you’re going to be really entertaining aren’t you?! LOL
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im pussycat in person…dont worry..im bold on computer keys
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
i take it u dont belive me hehe
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
but having Getzlaf on the point on the PP did not work out for the team on Saturday
So I just read this about today’s practice…makes me feel better actually…
Center Ryan Getzlaf, who has been used at the point, will go back down in front where he can presumably be more effective with his size and hands.
"We think that we’ve lost some playmaking down on the side wall, so we’re going to move him back into the middle and see what we can come up with," Coach Randy Carlyle said.
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Makes me feel better, too. One bad game is not terrible, but I was afraid of other teams watching the video and making it happen more often.
i had high hopes for getz on the point..crap-ola
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets go Angels.
It’s an important one today.
also, maybe it’s because I missed the last game, but it feels like the Ducks play every leap year.
hooked on quack
Nick Boynton might be the key — he’s played four games out of seven so far this season.
Four games he’s played: Ducks are 3-0-1 and have averaged 3.5 goals scored per game.
Three games he’s missed: Ducks are 0-3-0 and have scored one goal TOTAL.
It seems an odd correlation given Boynton’s limited minutes, but hey, I’m not against dressing rabbit’s foot players.
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really?..the fact u found hope in a pile of shit..reminds me why i come to this site and you are king Mr. Sleek
p.s. ever see Saw 2? in one of the “games” jigsaw plays…they have to find a key in a big pit of dirty needles..they throw Amanda in the pit..she gets stuck with the dirty and searched around franticly finally finding it..unfortuntaly for the puetro rican asshole that throws her in she didnt find ti fast enough and wasnt able to open the “timed” door in time
why am i telling that story? well if they threw in earl sleek (read above comment first) you would have found the key much faster..the shit being the dirty needles
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
damn im learning all kinds of shit today…niiice…
like one of those paper calenders that have a new word on them everytime u rip off a new day..or a vin sculley telecast
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Vin Scully! Did you listen to the radio broadcast last night, when he was talking about how one of the Phillies said in an interview that his favorite food was Spam? Scully’s disgust was priceless. He made a few other comments that were almost snarky. Cracked me up. I LOVE that man and I hope he lives forever.
yea my angel and pirate fan friends (there losing 3-0) cant belive sculley knows so much..even a lot about there own guys on “there” team…
they joke..that he knows there 3rd grade math grades or shit like that…yea hes a gem..please live forever
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
not too shabby…probally cuz ex-dodger sciossa gave him dodger mojo
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
and yes..dont forget ex-dodger mickey hatcher!!!
does anyone take that guy seriously though?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
you had the right intention though..so..yay grace
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
it feels like the Ducks play every leap year.
No kidding! Five games in two weeks! Maybe the schedulers are (over)compensating for past seasons. Does this mean the Ducks will go down the stretch having games in hand on its rivals, for a change?
That fucking black taco
has anyone tried it?
it probably taste the exact same as a regular taco.
hooked on quack
u guys are really asking for porn filled comments arent you..im just gonna leave it alone..im laughing so hard right now holy shit
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
now that would be advertising genius.
black taco. Cause once you go black, you never go back.
hooked on quack
that might get an unwelcomed vist from al sharpton…
for the record..it tastes the……um…must resist easy cheese trap bait
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
o shit again?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
argg hate the yankees
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
whos worse red wing fan, cowboy fan or yankee fan?
i think red wing fan still takes the cake
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t watch football, so I don’t know about Cowboys fans. It’s still close between Yankees and Wings fans. I’m going to say Yankees fans, just because there are more of them.
Yankee players are the worst if we’re talking players. For fans – a tie between Yanks and Wings. Not too familiar with Cowboy fans, but Yanks and Wings just seem to feel entitled to win.
Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.
Yeah I’m reading some Wing-esque comments on Pinstripe Alley…
Thanx Joe Buck
good to see you’re still objective about the game.
…." Time for Abreu to get it going for the Angels"/
idiot.
I just think, “You don’t really get bias, do you?”
Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.
Have you ever watched a Red Wings game with the Red Wings announcers? Seriously, if you were just listening to them, you would think the Red Wings were Gods playing skating dildos. From the announcers perspective, the Red Wings never do anything wrong, they are perfect, and all the other teams are probably cheating.
I’ve only watched one game and the only positive thing the announcer said about the other team was:
“That was a good job on that dive by that player to draw the call.”
whats worse it doesnt have to be the red wing annoucers…it can be versus or nbc(think its nbc) having a waaaay too big a hard on for the wings
still ive gone to yankee-dodgers and yankee-angels and ducks-red wings kings-red wings games and still the red wings fans talk the most shit and are the most annoying..they also show there colors more..
and you really want to puke..go tot he4 abel to yzeman site if u still need convincing
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions
still ive gone to yankee-dodgers and yankee-angels and ducks-red wings kings-red wings games and still the red wings fans talk the most shit and are the most annoying..they also show there colors more..
O yeah, I agree with you. They totally do have this entitlement to win attitude. I’ve never really dealt with Yankees fans. I hear stories though.
A Sharks fan tried to pick a fight with me after we went up 3-1 in the playoff series last season. But, I have friends that are Sharks fans and they’re all cool, so I think that was just one D-Bag.
was he super skinny donning a pavelski jersy also donning a handlebar mustahce that screamed mustache rides for free? u might have been victimized by good ole plank..he wanted to punch me and sleek also
but yea shark fans for the most part are pretty chill
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah, I’m not sure this guy could grow facial hair. =P A friend good friend of mine is a Sharks fan and I love going to the game with her and talking shit. We have a good time. A mutual friend of ours had some beer go down the wrong pipe and started coughing. She asked “You ok?” I said, “He’s fine, he’s just doing a really good impression of the Sharks in the playoffs.” She just sat there with her mouth open for like 20 seconds and then said “…..I don’t even know what to say to that!”
thats some funny shit
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
From the announcers perspective, the Red Wings never do anything wrong, they are perfect, and all the other teams are probably cheating.
Have you ever watched a Brian Hayward telecast? :)
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I dunno why Hunter swung at two really low pitches. At best it’s going to do what it did, at worst it could have been a double play. And from that out Vlad can’t sac fly the ball. Goddamn.
Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.
Well with two outs a sac fly would have been tough anyways. Really the two batters before Vlad blew it, but all in all that hurts hard.
That could be the series right there.
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yea finally…a lead!!!..amazing when cliff lee doesnt pitch!!!
wolf looks like hes getting in a groove…just as i type that he walks someone..fuck
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, and to Ruiz, too. That guy is killing Dodger pitching. Good thing Wolf got out of that inning.
yea that guy needs to sprain his ankle or somthing
damn it triple by victorino..son of a bitch
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
yea grace..the thing about baseball its 162 games..sux to follow all that time..and win games with our great bullpen all year..“LET ME STRESS 162” ..then go on and lose with what got us there…what a kick in the nutsack (or quarter slot for you) that is
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, at the end of that game, I was thinking about how, if I’d followed the team for that whole long season and this is what happened, I’d probably want to drown myself in a toilet bowl. I’m really sorry, Spade.
what a kick in the nutsack (or quarter slot for you)
Holy crap. I do believe that’s the first time I’ve heard it referred to as … that. (I can’t even repeat it.) Hilarious.
i think to think of somthing dignified not too offensive..thats the best i could come up with
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
i tried to
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
yea i dont think i can even watch today…its the reason baseball is the lowest on the totam pole on sports i like..what a freakin downer
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
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