Ducks Gameday -- Sing me a Song of Misery
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:11 AM PDT
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(Alternatively titled: "BoC Gets Even Dorkier")
Dallas Stars (3-2-3, 9 pts) at Anaheim Ducks (3-3-1, 7 pts), 7 pm
If you'd rather read a post that's more directly about hockey, Defending Big D and Anaheim Calling got you covered.
Stupid Ducks -- Bottom of the Pacific. Shut out in two of the last three games, 1-2 at home, terrible on the penalty kill, awful in first periods, and the second-best team on the ice most nights. Sure, 3-3-1 isn't a bad record (three points better than last year's start), but after getting murdered 5-0 by the Blues Saturday night, this is probably appropriate.
So fucking apt.
To add to that, the Angels and Dodgers both need to win three straight games to participate in the World Series -- it really is a trying time for SoCal sports fans. And while normally I'm a guy who points out the silver lining, today I thought I'd embrace the misery through a completely hidden side of Sleek: choral music. You see, I sing low bass in a pretty large church choir, about 110 people with a median age of like 60 (and yes, you should be making fun of me in the comments). It's all volunteer, but I tell ya -- it's a pretty disciplined group.
Way more disciplined than this choir, but probably less talented.
Anyways, over the last decade or so, this choir has staged a few concerts and recorded them, and I've included a few misery-themed selections after the jump. I should note I do this without any real permission, but I suppose I have some justification -- my voice is somewhere in there.
To the rest of the BoC staff: Sorry for gaying up the blog. This one goes out to Bleys and Baroque:
Before we get started, I am not here to be snooty about musical taste or religion -- to each his own, dude. But as this is a church choir, there's some strong theism mixed into most of the text -- just be warned ahead of time. But I'm not getting biblical on this blog other than for context. As for music, I'm not really an expert -- I know enough that I could sing it.
I've chosen three songs to start off with -- all come from what is known as an oratorio, which is basically a biblical story set to music. Each of these selections comes right at the start of each work, just after an overture -- the composers wanted to set a backdrop of hardships for each story.
First is Handel's Israel in Egypt, which tells the story of Moses rescuing the Israelites from the mighty Pharoah through a series of plagues and miracles. In the opening, a tenor (not me) tells the story of oppression and bondage, and the choir then vocalizes the Israelites' plight. Handel is my favorite composer to sing (sorry, Bleys); he layers vocal lines like no other -- the cries going up to God get handed from section to section. And you feel the pain.
Now there arose a new king over Egypt which knew not Joseph
And he sent over Israel taskmasters to afflict them with burdens
And they made them serve with rigor.
And the children of Israel sighed, for reason of the bondage they sighed.
And their cry came up unto God.
They oppressed them with burdens and made them serve with rigor.
Sometimes being a sports fan is enduring bondage and rigor. Stupid penalty kill.
* * *
The second piece is from Mendelssohn's Elijah, which recounts the story of a prophet sent by God to reprimand the people for idol worship (this is generations later than Moses, btw). In his opening act, Mendelssohn has the choir actually voice the part of the Israelites, pleading to God during a mighty drought. It's another well-layered piece of music, and Mendelssohn's lines really convey the urgent hunger without any end in sight.
Help, Lord! Help, Lord! Will you now destroy us?
The harvest now is over, the summer days are gone.
And yet there comes no power to help us.
Will then the Lord be no more God in Zion?
The deep affords no water,
And the rivers are exhausted.
The infant tongue now cleaves for thirst to its mouth.
The little children ask for bread,
And yet there is no one breaking it to feed them.
Sometimes being a sports fan is suffering droughts and famines. Stupid power play.
* * *
Finally, I'm going back to Handel and Judas Maccabeus, which is unique in that it's not really biblical -- it's a story from an outside Old-Testament-era text, I can't offer too much directly in the way of storyline or setting here other than it's much later than Elijah (we only did selections from this oratorio). But it opens with tragic news -- Judas' father has been slain in battle. Nothing like an opening tragedy to get things started, and again the music is well-designed. Hey, it's Handel.
Mourn!
Mourn ye afflicted children, the remains of ancient Judah,
Mourn in solemn strains.
Your sanguine hopes of liberty give o'er.
Your hero, your friend, your father is no more.
Sometimes being a sports fan is mourning as your once-glorious team dies -- your hero is no more. Stupid Ducks.
* * *
Now I'll admit -- I'm not really as depressed about these Ducks as these composers are about ancient Israel, mostly this is just me showing off my side hobby rather than deal specifically with how bad the Ducks, Dodgers, and Angels are playing. But I am depressed -- this at least gives me something distracting to listen to. If this post goes over reasonably well, I may offer some more choir songs later on in the season -- though all three oratorios begin with sheer misery, they all build up to triumphant endings of positivity. It's quite possible that the Ducks similarly turn their season around, oratorio-like.
In order for that to happen, though, the Ducks need an Elijah to slap them in the face, a Judas Maccabeus to inspire them to action, and a Moses to lead them to the promised land.
Prediction: As I noted in the last gameday's comments, the key appears to be Nick Boynton. Ducks are 3-0-1 in the four games he's played, averaging 3.5 goals per game. In the three games Boynton's missed, Ducks are 0-3-0 scoring one goal TOTAL. If he plays, Ducks win 3.5 -2.3 tonight. If he sits, Ducks lose 0.3 - 4. Goals by Judas Maccabeus on a nice "part the Red Sea" pass from Moses (linemate Elijah gets a cheap second assist from his fiery chariot).
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I liked it more when you wrote about Battlestar Galactica.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Oct 21, 2009 9:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You may get your wish.
BSG: The Plan comes out in less than a week!
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!! No, both Battlestar Galactica and Religion are completely irrelevant to me…but the basic one line summaries are priceless!
Sometimes being a sports fan is enduring bondage and rigor. Stupid penalty kill.
Sleek and the whole choir thing is such a 180 (to me anyway)…I still have trouble wrapping my head around it.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah if Rudy was into Choir that would be weirder.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You see, I sing low bass in a pretty large church choir, about 110 people with a median age of like 60 (and yes, you should be making fun of me in the comments).
Low bass … like “Barry White”-level bass? I don’t think I can read your BoC posts anymore without thinking you’re trying to seduce me.
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by TDTyler on Oct 21, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lowest they’ll print on the music — that’s me. And I think in all three of these selections you can find moments when our section is ahead of tempo — we’re eager under the spotlights.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that’s you doing the Tuba Mirum solo in Mozart’s Requiem?
I demand a youtube clip of you singing a low C. The gauntlet has been thrown.
by mepex on Oct 21, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Low C only happens early in the morning — and never trust a YouTube.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like a typical guy
ill listen only to what i want to listen to and filter out everything else with this special conversation filter that all guys have..(girls have the opposite a special sensor that hears everything a guy says and remembers it forever and pulls it out of there ass when they get mad at the guy…like
girl: “oh yea..remember when you kissed my sister”
guy “what that was 5 years ago arent we fighting about who left the toilet sit up? wtf”
so to recap
i heard the ducks pk sucks
the ducks pp sucks
the ducks suck
al great points
usually guys only usually filter out women so that tells me yes you gay-ed it up…hard to blame you sleek…what else is there to talk about with these ducks..um the Whiz might come back..or jiggy might be hurt.? not that exciting
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
p.s. im probally going to hell now
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
p.s. im probally going to hell now
Awesome, we can hang out.
You’re hilarious though…thanks for the example of how we remember everything. Don’t you know that’s the key to our success in ALWAYS being right?
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not that chics are always right..its we forget who was right….so your right by default
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Words, words. At the end of the day, we’re right. ;)
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its we forget who was right
Don’t worry, we always remember.
Words, words. At the end of the day, we’re right. ;)
:)
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, you already were. I’ve read your comments!
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i sent my son to christan school im trying to buy my way into heaven constitene style
i have a feeling it doesnt work that way…
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(glares @ you)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We listen, it’s just that we listen for different stuff than women want. Example:
Her: I just don’t understand why my sister always does that, she can be such a bitch.
Him: Well, maybe you shouldn’t talk to her for a while, it sounds like you guys don’t really get along.
Her: …Well, she’s my sister, I love her, I have to talk to her.
Him: Well, maybe you should talk to her about how you feel.
Her: I can’t do that, she’ll just get defensive and we’ll fight.
Him: I don’t understand, what was the point of this story then?
Her: I guess I thought you’d care about how I’m feeling but I guess I was wrong! * Runs away crying
Him: …Goddammit. Welp… *Reaches hand down pants
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by RudyKelly on Oct 21, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
yea dont offer solutions just gets you in trouble
i think what they want you to say instead is ..“oh really im sorry to hear that”
i guess
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are 2 correct solutions.
Nod and smile or shake your head and say ‘awww’
Just think about something else until the conversation finally goes away.
Also, I do happen to have a girlfriend, and yes, I’m as surprised by this as you.
by Evilducks on Oct 21, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH, you’re close…
you forgot to add a hug (maybe a fake sympathetic kiss to the forehead) and of course the magic words…
“YOU’RE RIGHT!”
you can’t say anything more though…because if you continue and call the sister a bitch, well, then you’re in for a fight. Only WE are allowed to bad mouth our own families.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“lets go shopping” also seems to be a magic phrase that fixes a lot of things
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not with me…but something like, “Hey, the Ducks are on and they’re winning” would do the trick…
then again, that might start a fight with most other women as well.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes thats why u rock..you get a free pass on a lot of things
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks! I’ll remember that! ;)
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I just fulfilled my church obligations for three years ( I listened to all three). Good thing too, I probably wasn’t ever gonna go.
I need a cracker and some wine. stat.
Lets go Nick Boynton , perform a miracle on these lepers we call the Ducks.
Hmmm, come to think of it, he’s already walking on water, well actually skating on ice, but thats close enough.
Go Ducks.
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by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
…………………………………….
I’m not even sure what to say in response to this.
If I could get ASCII to work on SBN commenting, I’d so wave the WTF flag in here.
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by IAmJoe on Oct 21, 2009 9:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, c’mon, BoC can’t be all pop culture. Sometimes we have to sneak in some actual culture to lure in the bookworms.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, righto, its one of those “weblogs” about classic chorale. Mighty fine, I say! Now dear, where are my crumpets?
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by IAmJoe on Oct 21, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm a bookworm
but I don’t see it as a culture versus pop culture thing. Religious music is generally beautiful, whether it’s the Hohe Messe, Mozart’s Requiem or Ik Onkar.
And as far as Bible story lyrics, if you haven’t karaoke’d “Dead” by Pixies, you just haven’t lived, Joe. You jus haven’t lived.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 6:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, this hockey blog sure is a weird context for choral music. I love one and am favorably disposed to the other, but I’m still blinking in surprise at seeing them together like this. But the excerpts you chose certainly do convey your mood. I looked out the window, half expecting to see storm clouds and rain.
Since you’re wallowing in misery, I’ll try to my hand at the silver lining thing. So far in the young season, the Ducks have responded well to bad losses: after the loss in Minny, they came back with a big win in Boston, and after the shutout in NY, they played well (even in the first period!) at home against the Wild. Only thing that breaks the pattern is that game in Minnesota — it was after losing the home opener — but even there, they did have a good first two periods… Wait, that’s not enough? Oh.
So anyhow, I’m looking forward to the game because I think the Ducks will respond well tonight. Too bad I probably won’t be around to watch it. (I’m taking a niece to Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween party.)
One other thing: has anyone else watched the YouTube clip that Mirtle posted last night? The one of Marty St. Louis in the “Naked Shootout”? Seeing St. Louis skate with one skate (and then run with no skates) has made my day.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is freaking hilarious! He looks like he’s prancing!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does! With his little (sockless) legs shuffling — reminded me of the icy levels in the old school Super Mario games.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and bondage
is bondage such a terrible thing? :)
Would say sorry bout the luck Southern California is having, but … (shrugs) … ya know how it is.
And can’t listen to the tunes now … people at work would think me odd … non-religious person listening to choir music. It would have them looking at me odder than they normally do. :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
non-religious person listening to choir music. It would have them looking at me odder than they normally do.
I know what you mean. I listened to it, any my co-workers gave me that very look!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where do u work anyways?
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just say it’s a hockey song. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah … my co-workers are use to hearing techno coming from my area … choir music wouldn’t fit in … :)
altho … maybe the other would have more visiting me?
techno … choir … not sure which would chase people away more … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just say it’s a hockey song. :)
Thats my usual response to everything.
Them: “Whats so funny?”
Me: “hockey stuff”
Them: “Why are you mad?”
Me: “hockey stuff”
Me: “WHAT THE FUCK?!”
Them: “What happened?!?!? Everything okay?”
Me: “Hockey stuff”
You’d think they’d know better by now!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha!!
you would think huh? :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Them: “Why are you listening to Mendelssohn oratorios at work?”
Me: “Because my hockey team sucks.”
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY!
See, this is why I love this space…we all get each other so well!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your going to hell with me tee-hee
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, this post is all one large sacrilege — no worries.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the whole blog really…hard not to be grumpy and down..
i want to see some perry patience goals..those always cheer me up
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I need another first period goal. Enough drought.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perry patience goals
I’ve been calling them that too. It’s funny how all of a sudden he’s put that into his game.
Although, my uncle really misses “laying on the goalie Perry”…hopefully we’ll get some of that guy tonight too! :)
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean I can blame God if we lose tonight?
by JohnQPhats on Oct 21, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure, and make sure to add a “Will you now destroy us?”
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Music is nice btw. I have a friend that plays bass in a gospel group.
There is a positive side to all of this. I think The Ducks are sort of in a weird transitional phase right now. Kind of trying to figure out what they are. I think what amplifies everything is just that the losses are all really brutal and one sided. Take the Minessota lose for example, we blew a 3 goal lead in the last 10 minutes of the 3rd period. That sucked and it was hard to watch. Look at all the other losses too.
4-1
3-0
5-0
All very tough to watch. I don’t think it’s as bad as it seems. It’s just that when we’ve lost, we’ve played so terrible each time.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 21, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, why do the Ducks have to be so damn dramatic.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn phone can’t play these while at work. Oh well, later then.
Spade, you’re definitely going to the special hell, the one saved for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
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by Bleys on Oct 21, 2009 11:25 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
people who talk at the theater
oh god I hate that! and when they text too (cause suddenly it’s bright and shining in my face)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the people who talk at the theater and don’t even TRY to whisper.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when a person starts asking me questions about the movie in the middle of it.
“Why’s he doing that?”
“What does that mean?”
“Why did they say that?”
It’s like, I’m watching the same God damned movie as you.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 21, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no farting guy in theater is the worst…just makes the popcorn taste o so yucky
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t tell me I’m the only one that caught the Firefly reference.
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by Lurker Shark on Oct 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you! Jeez
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by Bleys on Oct 21, 2009 4:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Insanae et vanae curae
It’s so funny, I was just listening to that this morning. It’s by Haydn. Money quote:
Insanae et vanae curae invadunt mentes nostras,
saepe furore replent corda, privata spe..
Or
Vain and raging cares invade our minds,
Madness often fills the heart, robbed of hope…
That reminds me, the Dodgers play tonight.
by Delicious Pundit on Oct 21, 2009 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
madness that about nails it
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
im gonna go sleek and be positive
dodgers beat the cardnials 3 straight games!!
and the dux seem like there due for a win…
how sincere does that sound?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 21, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re as insane as Beethoven.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers have already had 12 three game winning streaks so far during 2009. Let’s make it 13 starting tonight!
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 21, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way more disciplined than this choir, but probably less talented.
In case anyone’s wondering, the picture in this post is actually from when the post-Cup Ducks visited the White House. I just kept it on the ol’ hard drive because it looked awfully choir-like to me.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Ducks play so half-assed when they don’t think their opponent is going to offer any challenge…I kinda wish Dallas was playing at 100% tonight. They’re not.
Maybe it’s just me though…
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d take a win over a crippled team tonight. Only a regulation win gets us into a tie for last place in the Pacific.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’d take a win over any team, I just know how they play when they think they can win. I don’t really want to see another 5-0 loss.
how sad…
tie for last place in the Pacific.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I definitely get what you mean here. Still, my blood pressure will benefit from a Stars lineup without Steve Holt! Ott.
Will the puck drop already? These multi-day breaks between games are becoming ridiculous. It’s The Slo-Mo Homestand.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s The Slo-Mo Homestand.
Seriously. More so after a loss…when you’d like nothing more than another game (hopefully a MUCH BETTER GAME) to erase the memory of crap.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding! If the Ducks lose tonight, I’m not sure I’ll make it to Saturday. Ah, hockey season — feels like I’m only living from game to game. All the days in between don’t matter.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha! I can relate to that … today I thought the Sharks had a game … and then was cursing when I realized they actually had another day off … ugh!!!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S. My niece is sick, so I won’t be going to Disneyland, so I’ll be hanging out here for the game. Anyone else?
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should be around.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I’ll be there, hopefully enjoying myself (unlike last weekend).
How much longer will you be in SoCal? We should catch a game together.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, what a compliment! Despite the fact that I’m a total dork in person (and online?), I would love to do this, but I have family in town up until I leave next Thurs, so I think the Blues game was my last live game for the season. (sob)
But is your email addy posted anywhere on your blog? I’ll email you if I’m able to get away.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, checked your blog — will email you now.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, on the right hand side.
Let me know, I do have an extra seat. :)
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t watch a lick of the Blues game, either, so it’s been a full week for me.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So this is what it’s come to. The Ducks become so insanely disappointing that we’ve turned to God. Why can’t we turn to these “Hockey Gods” I keep hearing about?
I wonder how Leafs fans are doing.
On that note, I’m already figuring we’ll be the first team to lose to the Leafs.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And possibly the last, too.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Looks at the Wild’s record and sighs.)
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’d rather read a post that’s more directly about hockey, Defending Big D and Anaheim Calling got you covered.
Pffft. Our gameday threads are the SBN equivalent of Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha. Creative differences huh?
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, we agree with having open game threads for the community, but we weren’t really community based at blogger so we don’t know much about building a community. And it’s hard to compete with BoC; this is a post about choral music and Earl will still probably crack 150 comments.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 7:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Half by me, though — plus Grace doesn’t sleep if the comment count stops at 149.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure it will build organically (read very very slowly).
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 7:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me and my OCDness are definitely responsible for (more than) our fair share of the clutter here. (Sorry, Earl.)
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
suggestion? maybe to get people use to migrating over there during game time … you could suggest comments during 1st period here at BoC … then 2nd period at AC … then 3rd period back here … and just build it that way … people are just use to coming here and just need to get use to going elsewheres … but it would be at 2nd period posting the link and telling people – go here to comment now … and everyone doing so
just an idea
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate AC taking shitty first periods. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good idea, but I guess we should build our own audience? Not sure on that one. We’ve definitely gotten a few depressed Angels fans who said they were hesitant to join BoC. We probably need to find our own SPADE, etc.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I don’t get that “hesitant to join BoC” comments that I saw myself … but … (shrugs) … to each their own
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on an added note, I’m probably way too biased anyways … BoC was the very first hockey blog I started reading … even if there was alot of Ducks and Kings … so … even tho my now hockey blog home is FTF, this place is my second blog home … :)
so yeah, biased … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Earl and Rudy and all have kind of earned every single commenter on here. It would be weird for us to trade on their work. There will be overlap, of course, but I’m happy with finding people the way BoC found you.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Boynton tonight — yikes.
Also, Carter seems to be out, and despite a report I’d read, Artyukhin looks like he’s dressing. Giguere’s on the lineup card, too.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, and Wisniewski is listed, also.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, Mikkelson gets the Beauchemin spot next to Scotty to start the game.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Hayward. I wouldn’t classify George Parros in the “good skater” category.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m with Razor and that other guy. Currently being forced to watch clips of Blott’s early hits.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not bad, though — I think Razor might be at times my favorite color guy on TV. He’s somewhat hit or miss, but his hits are awesome.
And now another chance to work on that PK. On another nothing play.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Razor’s pretty good. It’s the Blott slurpage that I was objecting to. And this PK.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far, the fact that a puck hasn’t gone in seems to be a miracle — it’s turning into another one of those first periods that the Ducks keep forgetting to prepare for.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Razor is awesome. The “about me” section on his blog is also hysterical.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew — killing a two-minute minor by Marchant is like killing a four-minute minor for most teams.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blood on the Moustache — maybe the Ducks should get another fighter until Parros can punch.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it makes me nervous, but he held his own there, no? Hope he hasn’t further injured his hand.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay … how far back is my stream … just saw a fight (go figure … it’s the ducks) … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, not too far back — a minute or two.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe that’s how long it took me to get to your comment.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re current. I think I’m on the same stream (atdhe?), and I check with radio now and then.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ustream … it’s usually a little sharper
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, will have to investigate at the next break.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here is the link
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, it’s a lot sharper. Hmmm, this is quite a dilemma. On the one hand, ustream is sharper, but on the other hand, it’s the Ducks feed. Sharper? Hayward. Argh!
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta go with sharper … can always listen to the radio feed at the same time and mute the computer
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it syncs up right.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well there is that … but I’m half watching two hockey games … nothing is matching up anyways … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you just watch Niemi blow it for the ’Hawks?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the ‘Hawks goaltending makes me feel better about the Caps. Niemi just pulled a Theo Special. He plays strong all game and then lets in some garbage late in the 3rd when the team can’t rebound.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it’ll be depressing later when the ‘Hawks shut out the Ducks, and we don’t even get to find out who’s playing in net for Chicago.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m rethinking taking all these Ducks in fantasy hockey. More like Anaheim Albatrosses right now.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll have to try that when play resumes. Thanks again!
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, seems like the stream is a good 5 secs or so behind the radio feed. Ah well. I’ve got enough on my plate.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh. Nobody likes to help poor Hiller.
Getzlaf line once again failing to play well in their own end.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also: can’t wait to see what George Parros says on his blog about that momentum.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, makes you wonder how much longer his candor will last.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, ‘cockfags’, Hayward said a while back that the Stars deserve a lead. Therefore it is impossible that he is a homosexual. :)
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 7:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Whatever — sometimes things are so one-sided even a blind man can see it.
At this point, if they score a first period goal, they should give some fan a fucking car.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shots were 16-5 Stars.
Help, Lord!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah … with our luck … the Ducks will come on strong towards the end of the season again … ugh!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
start singing earl, it might be the only way.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m getting to the point where, if a player scores a first period goal, I’ll buy the guy the car.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Hiller with a sparkling save!” Ahlers may be, though
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 7:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wiz is scaring me tonight. Why does he pass it to the other team?
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boynton wasn’t on the bench to give him confidence.
So, just to summarize my last two twitter tweets:
- The Ducks have scored in 1 of 8 first periods this season. Sound familiar? Happened in the preseason, too.
- The Ducks have played 3 1/3 games without Boynton in the lineup — still sitting on one goal total over that span. I’m imagining Boynton’s agent rubbing his hands together in Mr-Burnsian glee.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
taking a line from Rudy
…Welp! reaches hand in pants
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Aww stupid bold ruins the joke.
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
SK eleven says “hello!” and reports that no coupons have fallen on her. (But she’s pissed b/c if the Del Taco coupons were passed out in the first, she would have two.)
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tell her “hi”. and hopefully she gets shat or pissed on, whatever it is that goldie does.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw the coupons…now I’m just fucking pissed. UGH!
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know when fighting was cooler for the Ducks? When it was accompanied by winning.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What means “win”?
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
These are the Stuey and Ewey days you long for?
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy jesus.
Sugarcoat the fuck out of this one, Hayward.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha. I’m listening to the DAL feed. Did Hayward not call that a slew foot?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or are you talking about the general mess of a performance ANA is turning in.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was talking about the goal. Which Hayward thought was “just one of those things that happen when you’re snake bitten” or some shit.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just guessing. That goal was more “one of those things that happens when you can’t make a crisp pass and turn it over in your zone.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh so now your anti-Sweetener? Hayward just can’t win with you.
Seriously though if him and Ahlers aren’t swearing I agree with you.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
that has always made me nervous … that when the goalie goes to get the puck from behind … it’s going to bite him in the ass … just like that!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay! A must-score first-power-play-of-the-game halfway through regulation!
Pump that music, Honda Center.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if practicing PP pays off
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Pays off like a collision of hockey talent.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm. back to the drawing board.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will you now destroy us?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mourn ye afflicted children, mourn!
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That PP was a vagina.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
in that it stunk and experienced penetration problems?
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey some of us happen to find the aroma pleasurable and erotic. But yeah, they’re pretty awful.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
you mean honestly, you’ve never ran into a questionable one?
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s like teeth. There’s regular maintenance required. If you don’t let a professional look at it regularly . . . gingivitis.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But when you can’t afford a professional daily Listerine works, right?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Floss them everyday.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well with those sharp teeth … you should … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean honestly I’ve only ran into one feels the shame but it was a four year journey.
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Our Power play was NOT a vagina. I like vagina. I don’t know what the hell our powerplay was, but I didn’t like it. =P
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K hayward when I defend u don’t make me look retarded.
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
K ducks when I root for u don’t make me look retarded.
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Four games at home — so far three of them have started with a 3-0 deficit, but stay tuned!
The last two also went up 4-0.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened to all your positive thinking??
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was last year’s theme — this year it’s just pain.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t worry. YOu’ll score three to tie it up. Dallas is only allowed OTL points.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(waves)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(does the wave)
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh god no!! not that kinda wave!!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awww…
(Waves)
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You haven’t watched enough Ducks hockey lately — you’ll get your free two points soon enough.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Is that one of your giveaway nights?
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey! I’m taking my niece to that game coming up in Nov … maybe I can meet the famous Earl? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t you think it’s too soon in the season for that depressing tone? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your feed must be broken or something — I’ll cheer when there’s something to cheer for.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been more than a week since the last Ducks goal?
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, I still have to watch another half of this game? This is worse than Heroes.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ehhhhhh…
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meaning almost as bad as BSG
Burn!! Seriously though I hear such good things about that show that it intrigues me. I may have to watch the pilot.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The way the Ducks are playing is more Nip/Tuck. Good a few years back, unwatchable now. Defined by “Tell me what you don’t like about yourself.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more shot by the Ducks and we’ll match our lofty first period total. Holding breath.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are they playing like the preseason? I remember that first period when you played here. 30-2 or something.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the worst in terms of being outshot, but since then the Ducks have managed periods of 2, 2, and 1 shot. These 5-shot periods are actually kind of middling.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your hero, your friend, your father is no more.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And currently, we’re getting outscored at home by ten goals, 14 to 4.
Never thought I’d miss playing in London, England, for a home date.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your not supposed to remember that.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember everything. Except those other crappy games.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How has Sami Lepisto looked so far?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great. Not sure what happens when Sauer comes back. He’s been good defensively and played well with the puck.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. He looked real nervous every time he got a shot with the Caps. I don’t know if he’s calmed down or what but I’m glad to see him doing well (in the West).
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND WON!
We did win that game.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good fucking shot Lupul. Figure he’d save DAL the effort and clear it himself.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So what other Orange County teams are out there? The ones I’m aware of aren’t fairing to well.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know but if the Angels are looking for another guy that can’t play a hop i think the Blackhawks would be willing to move Huet.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’s the curse of the Sharks … season before the Stars kicked us out of the playoffs, and last season they struggled … last season the Ducks kicked us out … and well … they appear to be struggling so far this season.
(shrugs) … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’ll teach you to eliminate the Sharks!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly !! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone watches this intermission special about the Ducks’ golf tournament, the young guy on Selanne’s winning team is a friend of my brother’s.
Oh, and WHAT THE FUCK?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of...
Any word on when that second line is going to stop playing Hid the Selanne?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently we have this Getzlaf kid who knows who to play hockey. Who knew?
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how to*
though “who to” makes it hilariously odd.
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also . . .
my father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate, Lonestar.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey there you guys go! you’re on the scoreboard :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Take that, Nick Boynton!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he sits, Ducks lose 0.3 – 4.
Of course, with generous rounding, this game prediction is looking pretty solid right now.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my sexy if that wasn’t bonerific.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had a button that would instantly murder anybody who has the gall to be chanting “Turco” right now.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Everyone knows the real chant is “Turd-Co.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH! Oh-hoh! You sure got him! How does he show his face in public, knowing that connection has now been established!
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. He’s going to be crushed. Lucky for him I live on the East Coast and don’t get a chance to go to DAL games.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(And if bad puns don’t go well here then I’m clearly in the wrong place)
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rudy may glare at you, but don’t mind him.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one else seems to.
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by Travis Hair on Oct 21, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinkign that!
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by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The goalie chant is right next to, “ref you suck” and the “(opposite team) sucks” chants. So annoying.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If not for Corey Perry, our top two scorers would be Whitney and Wisniewski.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the children of Israel sighed, for reason of the bondage they sighed.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SK and I are discussing:
10/14/09: Ryan Carter’s goal, 15:11 of the 2nd period.
(122:41 seconds of craptastic hockey)
10/21/09: Ryan Getzlaf’s goal, 17:52 of the 2nd period.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In four of eight games thus far, the Ducks have fallen behind 3-0.
That also happened in the preseason.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAIT WAIT WATI wit ait wait wait wait wait safe, sound, and secure wait wait itwati wtia twita wtiwa t waiut wait
is the title of this thread a Green Day reference?
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by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It sure should be. We both probably stole it from Handel.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I would normally post on Tumblr i'm just gonna do here.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hilarious!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There had better be an inflatable cow version coming, too.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
those crazy ass parents are in big trouble now. Gotta feel kinda bad for the kids.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what gets lost in all this losing is that at the starts of games, generally, our goalies have been fucking heroic, too. This team isn’t even close to being first-period competent. Much closer to be blown out even earlier on the clock.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shots going into period 3 are Stars 27, Ducks 12. Will the Ducks make it to the “1/2 the opposition” mark by game’s end?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good shift there but a terrible pass by Wys.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 21, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I should be more disturbed, but I’m most puzzled by the fact that his balls appear to be outside of his hips.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. BoC can turn even a choir music post. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have said that the turn happened with the discussion of female hygiene. But yeah, if not then, definitely here.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m disturbed that I’m seeing this…
I’m bothered that I keep watching it.
I’m not at all shocked that it’s here.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(blinks!!!)
(looks again at who posted that)
(wonders if Rudy has a mask on)
wth??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The more I think about it… the more Rudy must see this!
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see!! it is so him!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it may complete his life.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shouldnt…………but this would be funnier if they were wearing sombreros.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this one keeps me constantly giggling just knowing it exists.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
is the worst thing I’ve ever seen
by Brad Gardner on Oct 21, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your comment gives endless laughs.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they’ll be here all week. Dont forget to tip your waitress.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky fucking Loops — that would have been twenty feet wide of the net.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha. yup. lucky loops, way off target. We’ll take it though.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hiller play the fucking whistle.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again the Ducks wait until the 3rd period to wake up.
by yankeeken on Oct 21, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did it happen against St. Louis? (Honest question, didn’t watch).
I’m not sure we’re even in “once again” territory — it’s somewhat a coin flip if the team will wake up by game’s end or not, it seems.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I don’t think they did. I think that was a pure waste of 60 minutes that night. Tonight they only wasted the first 50 or so.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yet there comes no power to help us.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not really sure what happened in the St. Louis game, other than the fact that we got creamed.
The fact that last Wednesday’s game against the Wild is the only game in which the Ducks have scored in the first period is very depressing.
by yankeeken on Oct 21, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup — unfortunately the Rangers goalie (never did get to hear his name) stopped that one first period shot headed his way, and Turco stopped all five today.
I just want a first period that’s not outright embarrassing. Seems that’s been the wish for a long while now, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be nice.
I think the only upside about tonight’s game was the fact that the Ducks only took three penalties.
by yankeeken on Oct 21, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but they drew only one, halfway through the game, and barely — I don’t even remember what it was for.
Then the ensuing power play was so embarrassing that Carlyle forbade them to draw any more, I guess.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn’t be a game w/o an idiotic/terrifying Getzlaf turnover in the d zone.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course it pisses me off even more. Effort that comes after you’ve already shit the bed isn’t nearly as impressive as doing it at 0-0.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So i take it… we’re winning?
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, wtf. do that in the first.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew. You gotta admit it makes for nail-biting finishes.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And four more days to think about this awesome effort.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not gonna make it. Kill me now.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, my math is bad. But it’ll feel like four days.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right after I replied, I counted (on my fingers, no less) and thought, “Heeeeyyy…”
Three days, three years. I wish I could go into hyper-sleep and wake up in the middle of the second period on Saturday.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Ducks should start selling half-tickets. Half the price, but you can’t show up until halfway through the second period.
Upside is, the Ducks won’t show up until then either.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude I just got the breaking and entering
Hear me out: although I may be arrested for “greatest idea”. I’ll let you know how it goes~!!
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
okay apparently it’s not necessary since I “already own” the thing I was planning on “stealing”. but it doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good idea.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I am
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think they play on they’re heels throughout the first couple periods, because they’re afraid of taking penalties? They dont attack the puck, or the body (until the third, when its to late). I think because the PK is sketchy, they play cautious.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if there’s an excuse for it. They don’t have the slightest idea what to do.
And now we’re not even within a win of last place in the Pacific. I should change my signature now.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bq:I should change my signature now.
To what?
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats weird…I didn’t read this comment…but I was just thinking…I wonder when Earl is going to change his signature to something smart-assed.
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by SK eleven on Oct 21, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rudy and I have a bet about who’s going to finish higher in the standings this season, Ducks or the Kings. Loser has to change their sig to something that BoC commenters are supposed to decide on.
I’m just waiting to hear what it is — we’ll probably make a fanpost at some point for suggestions.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, I remember. Sucky, man.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut the fuck up about Wiz. He wasnt that good. I think Gayward want to suck his dick.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Gayhlers wants a turn.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 21, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We better not lose to Toronto.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 21, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Toronto has put more shots on goal through seven games than the Ducks have through eight. I wouldn’t put any serious money on a Ducks win, especially if the game starts with period one.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else been wondering: Where the hell is Spade, and how long should we wait before sending out a search party for him?
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 10:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Spade’s never around during games — I suspect he’s mourning the Dodgers right now. Of course, this game probably didn’t give him any consolation — Ducks don’t comfort very well this year.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 21, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he usually pokes his head in (that one’s for you, Spade) during intermissions/after the game to give his unique take on things. Maybe he was focused on the Dodgers game, but I have to admire his pain threshold if he stuck that one out until the bitter end.
by g r a c e on Oct 21, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanx..grace
lets not mention that team in blue….hell no i didnt watch it…I went manny and hit the showers..watched the highlights lol
im hoping for an angels comeback now…..but ill also watch from the showers so to speak
i know i mentioned it before but fuck 162 games..and..uuuugggg…gawwd..thats so depressing..fuckin baseball
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 23, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its time to send the search party.
I was hoping to laugh at some of his comments on this posts comments.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 23, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have been found..would you belive it i got sick fuckin again..god must be punishing me for flicking a booger in his direction mocking his hymns or psalms (isnt that what they call them?) that sleek was beautifully reciting…got some tosilidus or somthing like that..been bed ridden for a couple days…but shit…would i even come here even if i could?
i think i realized watching that dallas game we are in no way the same team as our cup year…all that hard forechecking..that was cruical to our game is completley gone..i noticed by flipping around nhl center ice(so awesome its free for this month) and guess what all the sucessful teams were doing….drilling d-men into the glass..getting turnovers..maintaing possiesion…i thought…hey that used to be us..u would at the minimum..at least the top line being part of the cup team would still being doing that..but fuck in that dallas game..i saw 4 lines of assholes not wanting to hit anyone…just some putrid loser fights form parros and brown..(if your not gonna win guys is it worth it to fight?)
it was painful to watch…almost as painful as my fucking tonsils..which the doc says are huge? again gawd playing with me again…what sorry…dont get me sick again…earl pray for me or sing me a song in your next chorus
im not sure what can be done to fix this mess…im awaiting my galdbladder surgery so aftwerwards i can get back to my heavy drinking to be able to dull whatever senses i have left..
i mean what can/should be done?
fire the coach?
completely change the lines?
trade someone like getzlaf?
every duck fan labodomize themself?
have rudykelly skullfuck getzlaf to get him to start producing (just wanted to use skullfuck)
Lord earl we need answers and maybe a good ole cartoon
p.s.
sorry lord again…ill make it up to you
p.s.s.
anyroom on the chorus wagon? i owe someone a favor…..i cant sing but im hispanic i can help the quota
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 23, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Spade, sorry to hear that you’re so sick. And, wow, gallbladder surgery? That sound serious. Take care of yourself, guy!
I’m in favor of one of your suggestions — group lobotomies! To get rid of whatever part of the brain controls things like hope and expectation. Saves us the trouble of being disappointed.
Let’s hope everyone “gets well” tonight — Spade and the Ducks.
by g r a c e on Oct 24, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, I’m glad you didnt go dying on us………..yet. Get well.
I hear these things happen in three’s sometimes. Ever had kidney stones?
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And eight games into the season, the Ducks’ playoff odds falls to less than 25%.
Who knew we’d be looking at that site so goddamn early in the season?
Of course, with this Ducks team, it seems everything’s too early. They’re playing every game like it’s a Niedermayer semi-retirement year.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 7:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I’ve got an idea. It’s crazy, but hear me out. First things first, we condition all of our players to play 6 periods comfortably. You hire people that somewhat resemble the team the Ducks are going to play. You dress them in the opposing teams jersey. You hire refs and some extras to be the crowd. You have them play the first two periods of this fake game to let them get the crap out of their system. Just clense it all out. Like a skill colonic. Then, you send them out to play the real game. MAYBE, they’ll be tricked in to thinking they are in the third period and MAYBE we’ll score in the first.
By the way, I laughed out loud when that interviewer during the first intermission kept saying “Very dissapointing” to Todd Marchant.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s more productive than what I’m thinking about today.
Mainly I’m starting to wonder: who should be the Ducks’ next head coach? And what might be the deadline returns for pending UFAs Niedermayer, Selanne, and Koivu?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also: when is Jonas Hiller going to demand to get traded to a first-period contender?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the second period after the 3rd goal I looked at my girlfriend with puppy dog eyes and said “I miss Chris Pronger.” She said it was pretty pathetic.
Sigh….. We’ll pull through Sleek. We’re going to beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s kind of iffy — the Ducks are trying out their new-fangled “home dates on a Saturday” gig, and I’m honestly curious how it will go over in Anaheim. Or at least how popular it would be if the Ducks, you know, showed up.
Hard to tell when the Ducks refuse to even keep it close. They’ve been outscored 9 to 1 in two Saturday home dates thus far. And the Blue Jackets don’t give points away like we do — Pahlsson sees to that.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I wasn’t really basing that on facts or anything, just being blindly positive. =P
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m kinda surprised to hear any of that from you, Sleek.
Since you’re all chartsy and stuff…maybe you could compare the first few crapy games from last year and the first few from this year? I know the layout was a bit different in that we lost early on last season and then picked it up on that road trip…but I’m wondering if there are some similarities?
I’m upset, insanely upset, with the way things are going right now…but I can’t help but think that they’re going to break through. I’m rarely the positive one here, but…
I don’t know…I just hope that in the future (hopefully the NEAR future) we’re all laughing at how worried we were that the offense was once struggling.
Or maybe I’m just that desperate for some positivity.
Hopefully.
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by SK eleven on Oct 22, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have to agree with you. I mean, we have great players. I’m thinking they will eventually figure it out.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First 8 games this year vs. First 8 games last year
Similarities: 4 home, 4 road both times. GF and GA are reasonably similar — last year: 20 GF, 25 GA, this year 18 GF, 25 GA. Record is similar — 3-5-0 last year, 3-4-1 this year. Both years we were shorthanded way more than on the power play, and in both years the opposition PP has outscored ours by 7 goals.
Differences: Last year the Ducks were outshot 231-246 through 8 games, this year they are outshot 212-280. So our goaltending is improved. Our PP is also improved (last year started 2/28, this year it’s 4/29). Our PK is worse (last year started 9/47 this year it’s 11/42). Last year’s team did score in multiple first periods.
And I guess the important difference is: by the end of 8 games last year the Ducks had won 3 of their last 4 and looked good doing so. By the end of 8 games this year, we’ve lost 3 of 4 and looked like shit.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I guess the important difference is: by the end of 8 games last year the Ducks had won 3 of their last 4 and looked good doing so. By the end of 8 games this year, we’ve lost 3 of 4 and looked like shit.
yea…I guess I didn’t need any chart for that one.
Thank you though, I appreciate it.
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by SK eleven on Oct 22, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the kicker — yes, we are a standings point better than last year, but after the first eight games last year the Ducks went 6-0-1 over their next seven games.
In order to keep pace with last year’s team through 15, this year’s Ducks will need to go 6-1-0 or 5-0-2. Anybody see that even remotely close to happening?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, I don’t see that happening.
I want to believe it’s possible though.
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by SK eleven on Oct 22, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…….That fucking sheep has something to do with this, I just know it.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 22, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever the goddamn explanation, it’s really just sad. Last year’s lesson was about why you shouldn’t go on a cup run at eighth seed — too many tough teams in a row.
And now? God, eighth might be a fucking dream.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
positivity
Getz looked like he had a tooth extraction in the 3rd period of that game.
Maybe that’s somthing that can build some momentum for us. He is our best forward, we need him lighting the lamp more than 1 goal in 8 games.
by Mike in OC on Oct 22, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it’s not just offense — Getzlaf was on the ice for all four goals-against yesterday.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay getzlaf…
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 23, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now Artyukhin is suspended three games for a slew foot after his hit on Niskanen.
So, anybody hear anything good about any minor league prospects thus far?
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 22, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I always thought “slew foot” was a funny sounding penalty. It sounds like a dance routine or something.
I really think that if we just figure out how to apply all of our 3rd period efforts in to the first, second, & third period, we’ll be ok. Maybe we need a few losses to wake us up.
P.S. In a random search I found out that HPL fought Boynton while they were on Tampa Bay and Florida.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_5efm0ZGgI&NR=1
Interesting. Good fight too.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 23, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But apparently, HPL has a reputation for leaving his visor on during fights.
by JohnQPhats on Oct 23, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt realize he had such a colorful past. Until the magic of youtube.
hooked on quack
by tu madre on Oct 23, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like a disease, to me. Like “Trench Foot” or something.
Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.
by brokenyard on Oct 23, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think slew foots are what the teenage mutant ninja turtles have on there feet
i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 23, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell did I miss this? Your choir’s pretty good, Earl, I’ve worked with enough of them (as a cellist) to give props for that. I’m kind of surprised to find several people who care about classical music here (not just these comments but others too), I wouldn’t have expected that from a hockey blog.
Oh, and nice piece selections too. Mendelssohn’s probably my favorite composer, gotta love his melody lines.
by Malurous on Oct 24, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, thanks — our director’s pretty committed, and it’s been contagious for the group.
And you can thank her for the selections, too — they were the ones that fit well into the theme.
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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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