Ducks Gameday -- The Shaolin Returns

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:14 AM PDT Comment 165 comments

Columbus Blue Jackets (5-3-0, 10 pts) at Anaheim Ducks (3-4-1, 7 pts), 7 pm
Get fired up at The Cannon, get dialed in at Anaheim Calling.

Poise, character, chemistry, confidence -- whatever you want to call it, the Anaheim Ducks have lost their kung fu. The patterns that haunted their preseason have repeated themselves through 8 games of regular season play, and a particularly painful stretch of games has dropped them well behind the pack in the west.

Last post I took the pessimistic route through choral music -- this time I'm going to be a bit more optimistic through movies. Don't worry, though -- I'm not turning to Disney today; instead it's time to take overseas inspiration from Stephen Chow. You see, even though the Ducks have been thoroughly humiliated in their showings thus far, it can't persist -- the shaolin is still somewhere inside of them, I know it. And while they have been brutalized by their opponents thus far, it's precisely in those shameful moments that the cool breeze of clarity swoops in.

Yeah, opponents have draped their underwear unceremoniously on the Ducks' head, and are pointing and laughing -- all we can do is hang our heads in shame. But be warned, the clouds are shifting -- the kung fu is coming back. In a frozen moment, the fire will re-ignite -- a pathetic group of laughable losers will magically transform into an elite group of oddly-talented superstars.

Too much Positivity? Perhaps. But that's the beauty of Shaolin Soccer -- if you've never seen it, I definitely recommend it, one of the most hilarious movies of all time. I'll warn you, though -- there's multiple parts of the storyline that flat-out don't make any sense, and it's the type of movie that can be concurrently awesome and awful at the same time. If you're lenient enough about the plot, it's fantastic, though -- cheers me up every time.

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It's been more than seven months since my heart was ripped out and sent to Chicago, but after much delay, Sammy Pahlsson finally will complete the soul-shattering and play a game against the Ducks. Because of injuries before his trade, Sammy last played a game in Anaheim January 28, and even though I'm likely to burst into tears, good to see him back. Bless your Swedish backchecking heart, Sammy -- hope you're appreciated in Columbus.

* * *

A quick note about fighting and momentum -- since the season opener, George Parros and Mike Brown have participated in two fights apiece. In G2 at Minnesota, Parros lost a fight, and the Wild scored 4 minutes later to begin their comeback. Against St. Louis two games ago, Brown fought Crombeen, and the Blues scored 2 minutes later to make the game 5-0. Last game, both Parros and Brown fought -- the Stars scored their first goal 1:37 after Parros' fight and their second goal 1:15 after Brown's. C'mon, boys -- if you're going to drop 'em, make it matter.

* * *

Prediction: Time freezes midway through the first as the Ducks finally get their Shaolin wake-up call. Ducks 5, Jackets 2. Goals by Iron Head, Hooking Leg, Little Brother, and Mighty Steel Leg x2. Iron Shirt is penalized for closing his stomach on the puck.

Go Ducks.

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But be warned, the clouds are shifting — the kung fu is coming back. In a frozen moment, the fire will re-ignite — a pathetic group of laughable losers will magically transform into an elite group of oddly-talented superstars.

Haha — I’m imagining that your lips are saying this in Chinese, but a dubbed over voice with an accent is translating into English.

Here’s to the Ducks getting their kung fu back tonight.

by g r a c e on Oct 24, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I’m sort of against dubbing generally, but this clip had very little dialogue and I couldn’t find one subtitled with the right “starting point”.

The subtitled English for Shaolin Soccer is laughably bad, though, at least on the copy I’ve got — they refer to the coach repeatedly as “the lame”, rather than something traditional like “the cripple”.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions

There’s a part in Ong Bak where a guy shows up after going missing for a while and his sister (cousin?) says, “Where you been all this time?” For some reason it’s become a phrase I use all the time.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Oct 24, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, and just so you know, if a guy complains about going “blad” in the subtitles, he’s just griping about his Getzlaf syndrome.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I think a perfect description of the difference between us is that you like Stephen Chow and I like Tony Jaa.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Oct 24, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions

Is that the Ong Bak guy? I saw that movie very wasted, mostly I just remember a tree climbing contest and some vicious elbows to the head.

But yeah, Stephen Chow has me regularly in stitches.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I’m suprized with you Earl, not giving Pahlsson a goal in your prediction.

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by Bleys on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

I couldn’t do it without crying.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope we find our chi.
That clip was hilarious, i will have to watch the full movie.

If they dont win maybe there next practice should look like this .

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 10:18 AM PDT reply actions

I almost gave up on buying tickets to the games until I saw some effort on their parts. The 3rd period showing from the last game, along with a killer deal on lower level seats(my first time!) convinced me I had to go to this game. I may contemplate making a sign saying “the kung fu is coming back” but we shall see.

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Oct 24, 2009 11:52 AM PDT reply actions

Nice — make sure to clap extra for me when they do the Pahlsson remembrance clip at the first TV timeout.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ll help with that as well. Where you sitting Waterboy? I’ll be 5 rows behind the visiting goal.

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by Bleys on Oct 24, 2009 2:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

203 Row L

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Oct 24, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I love Shaolin Soccer, awesomely funny movie. Kung Fu Hustle was also great.

Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.

by brokenyard on Oct 24, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, Kung Fu Hustle is much easier to show to other people — it has a pretty followable storyline with easily identifiable gangs. It gets silly, also, and is definitely awesome.

But in my heart, I’m a Shaolin guy. Yeah, it’s got its issues for sure, but whoever digitized a soccer ball for special effects is a genius. And I’m a sucker for all the brothers — Iron Head is fantastic.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Prediction: Time freezes midway through the first as the Ducks finally get their Shaolin wake-up call.

I hope it happens this early. It sucks waiting until the third period to watch the Ducks play.
If they dont come out strong, I’m gonna change the fucking channel and watch Lifetime. I’d rather watch girls being bitches, then men being bitches! ya, thats directed towards the Ducks, pick your balls up, put em’ in your pocket and play some hard hitting, fore and backchecking, in your face hockey damnit!

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Amen, though I’ll tell you — today’s the last day of free preview for NHL Center Ice — that might be a happy middle ground.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Pahlsson won the opening draw just for Sleek.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I should have gone to this game, I think.

Interesting fun fact: Sammy Pahlsson made his Ducks debut one day before J.S. Giguere made his.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Lupul gets lucky!

Now that’s some Shaolin.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

wax on, wax off. young grasshopper.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I bet Mason wants that back. He’s been very human all year.

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 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

That was fairly lucky. Mason should have been able to stop that.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

I think all three of Lupul’s goals this year have had some degree of luck to them — but hey, the positive is that (a) they’re playing on both ends, and (b) attempting shots.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya. I’d take a lucky goal over another embarrassing first period any day of the week.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

amen brotha

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Great effort Perry. Textbook 2 on 1 execution.

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 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

You can never really count on Perry for the “right” play, but that’s sort of his charm — it looks silly when he flubs a pass-shot but it looks awesome other times when he makes a d-man guess wrong. I won’t gripe too bad about that one — part of his slippery offensive game.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I know. I just need Getzlaf and Selanne to light it up for fantasy purposes so I’ve got no interest in seeing Perry dick around on a 2 on 1.

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 24, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

we like that perry dicks around

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

as a whole they look kinda of sketchy. But at least their sketchily keeping it in the offensive zone, and getting decent shots.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, they’re still awkward as hell, but I think Lupul riding shotgun on that line makes a lot of sense.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

agreed. Ryan and the finns have had quality chances as well.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

hard not to not like that 2nd line..please for the love of gawd work out

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Whew, very nice save, Giguere — good to see him starting strong.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

I haven’t seen much of him this year, but I think he’s looked alright. I definitely don’t think Hiller has looked good enough to get the Lion’s share of the PT.

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 24, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

He’s been generally very good this year, save for the bad period in Minnesota (and I didn’t see anything from his Blues performance).

I will say this on behalf of Giguere, though — I believe this is the fourth appearance of the year for Giguere, and now this will be the second period in which the Ducks in front of him have scored a goal. He’s had terrible offensive support.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

That’s what it has looked like to me as well. I figured maybe he shat himself when I wasn’t watching, though.

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 24, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions

his team in front of him hasnt been to helpful. they both deserve more chances.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions

snuck that one in there before me sleek. sneaky, sneaky.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to launch it, Beleskey — that would have been a typical Marchant goal (not off his stick).

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

Welcome home, Sammy! BOOM!

Boynton might become my new favorite player just by collision osmosis.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

haha collision osmosis! did you make that up?

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, I had to backspace over the word “cooties”; “osmosis” sounded much more credible.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya, but logic dictates that you should hate him, since he hit Pahlsson.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

And that may be the thing — maybe it was impossible for me to get another favorite player before Sammy ever played for the opposition. Tonight could be a turning point — Sammy’s an actual enemy!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Huzzah! A first period that I can’t call “awful”!

Kung fu!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

That period was a nice change of pace.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

sweet and sour shiiiiken and chow mein newdle

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

fo sho…like i was telling u…i cant belive this is the same team…we play like that…were gonna win some games

howd u guys like my bland typical sportscaster talk…am i a shoo-in?

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Did we out shoot them? seemed like it.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Scoresheet says CBJ 9, ANA 8, but when Ducks end a period ahead I stop caring about shots.

Kind of. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

eerie how u called the boyton thing..i mean its not over…but still eerie

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, when you write as much as I do, something’s bound to look good eventually.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

also my style of writing..keep writing till somthing sticks or people get it

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

i read that too. we had more quality chances, and got one in. that might of been our best first period all season.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, the home game vs. MInnesota the Ducks were up 2-0, but that was more about bad lapses by the Wild, plus two amazing plays by patient Perry.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

ooh patient perry goals…im still waiting for another of those babies

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Then again, I wouldn’t mind an impatient goal either. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

And also, deserves to be mentioned — a period without a single penalty, either way.

That has to be a real oddity for the postlockout Ducks.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

just happy to see the aggressive forecheck..even if we lose..i can still jizz my shorts over the first period…hey im trying to be positive

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Nope, board’s showing 9-8 Columbus. We had way better pressure though.

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by Bleys on Oct 24, 2009 7:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

where our great ladies grace and sk…doesnt sk still comment from the game thru her phone?

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Not sure — SK usually doesn’t comment from the game, and she may be superstitious — doesn’t comment after losses, maybe.

Grace? Dunno — maybe I talked her into watching Shaolin Soccer tonight?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Hiya, I had family obligations (pesky things, families), so I couldn’t watch the game tonight. I was able to listen to the third period on the radio, though.

Bleh. And that’s all I have to say about that. :P

by g r a c e on Oct 24, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Hi! Yea, it’s hard to comment during games…as it is I get too many texts that I kinda try to ignore while I’m there too.

It’s just hard to get on here after losses…

So you know…after every game.

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by SK eleven on Oct 24, 2009 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow, Perry —solid hit. Flippin’ Umburgers for a living, eh?

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions

haha, that was a great hit.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Getz almost slewwing.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

Good killing by Mikkelson there.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya, we killed off the penalty.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

scary last 30 sec.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, Getzlaf’s line especially can get trapped for awfully long stretches of attack after attack. Granted, that time it was after a PK, most guys were tired, but there’s times I’m begging for a puck to clear the zone.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Mikkelson might be the object of my mancrush now…

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

nick at night should’ve had that

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

Oof — after a harsh end to that PK, some solid chances off Finnish sticks there.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

way to keep the momentum in our favor. something we had been lacking.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

brookbank mountain…i cant stop giggling at that….tee-hee

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

Damn, Ducks. Time to push again.

That one was tough luck — probably to offset Lupul’s goal.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

ya, we’ll get another one if we can keep up this decent play.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

We need to draw a power play.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Seems like ever since the Ducks started killing that penalty, they’ve been killing it ever since.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

selanne is good at that.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Thou speakest the truth.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

That was a weird goal.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

crapola

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Oh yeah, that’s what Pahlsson PKing looks like.

But then — wow! Getzlaf!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

I mean, Niedermayer!

I mean, Commodore!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

They’re checking the Shaolin kicking motion of commodore

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Mason should have stuck out his Buddha Palm.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

That was a productive power play.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Oof. That’s a tough one for Giggy.

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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 24, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Fucking Karma! Niedermayer, the boot giveth, and it taketh away.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Another Columbus goal. sigh

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

They’re outnumbering us too many times in our own end — need to create more out of those moments when we have the puck alone behind Giguere.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Yuck.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Time for some 4 on 4 hockey.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

Mason, you bastard!

Great 4-on-4, though. Urgency looks so weird in a Ducks uniform.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

he should dress every game

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

fuck, fuck, fuck

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Goddamn it, wasn’t that offsides?

And fuck — fuck fuck. That’s awful.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Another Columbus goal…..

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Giguere’s getting less and less excusable on each of these.

So far, he’s shown a bad snowball trend — let one in, and he’s not the same goalie after that.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

ya, what the fuck was that. That was the weakest looking ninja kick save attempt I’ve ever seen. looked like a fairy prancing ballerina.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Of the many ways Jakub Voracek has screwed us . . .

he’s also the reason we drafted Logan MacMillan, and thus the reason MacMillan is a likely bust.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Shots 18-10 Columbus in that period.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

the problem was we couldnt keep them from hanging out in front of our goal. we need to get more physical and start dropping some fools.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

oh and getting outshot. but thats become the norm.

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by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Give me or give me death.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Dang it.

Give me Hiller or give me death.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I guess, but it’s not seeming to matter too much — we’re still sitting on one home win against Minny (barely).

Something’s gotta improve in front of the net, and generally in the entire d-zone. Too many breakouts have us instantly backtracking.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree. My cry for Hiller was just in regard to tonight’s game. Giguere losses his confidence way to easily.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

We probably gotta see how Jiggy plays the third — besides, the goalie pull is starting to lose its meaning with Carlyle.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

So Sharks won (yay!) … Kings won (shrugs) … are the Ducks going to let BoC down and not win their game today? (not that I’m cheering them on of course – but still)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Oct 24, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Well, the underpants is squarely on Anaheim’s head, we’ll see if they have any Stephen Chow in them.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice work by Brown on that penalty kill.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, much less scary this time — but now it’s time to press.

And yes — Lucky Lupul gets Double Lucky!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

patient perry. nice.

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by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

Definitely — he did lose it off his stick at the moment of truth (seems to happen quite a bit), but made every Blue Jacket scramble like crazy. Perry’s Patience created the chaos, Lupul’s lucky shot drove it home.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice goal by Lupul. Thats his 2nd of the night.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

And now he catches Perry and Selanne as co-co-goal-scoring leaders.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Never mind — Teemu you awesome bastard!

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

don’t forget to teach your daughter to play hockey

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

She’ll be an olympic diver.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Makes sense. I guess she’d be spotted as a girl with a boy’s name at any event where Finland is well represented

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

and selanne pulls ahead

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

they deserve that one. looking good on the PP.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Definitely — a very strong shift by the top unit gives the second unit some energy — like some sort of Shaolin transfer or something.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Temmu on the power play.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

I’m liking tonight’s lines.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

Another not-quite-appropriate “Refs you suck!” chant, but hey, if I’m at HC I want to see that power play come back on the ice, too.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

wow! you guys tied it up huh?

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Oct 24, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Very Stephen Chow.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

we kinda suck at faceoffs

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, we probably do, but it’s never something I’ve worried that much about — I’ve seen awful Ducks teams that were great at faceoffs.

Sure, I’d like to win them, but I can’t read a whole lot out of percentages. I dunno — on my list of hockey priorities, faceoffs probably rank too low.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Then Getzlaf doesn’t even try — good timing.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Getzlaf claims he’s working on it. Koivu, Marchant and Carter are generally very good, and Christensen is capable. Also, they have new faceoff rules this year so I assume everyone’s adjusting

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Oct 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

and they can be crucial at times

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, they can, but so can a lot of things — I care more about how a center enters the offensive zone or defensive zone than what his percentage is, for example — seems more scoring happens out of those skills.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I love seeing the Ducks checking.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

Great — the longest legally on-sides shot possible goes in, and hurts Giguere, too?

Ugh.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

That sucks.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

get up giguere , the only thing thats hurt is your pride.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

The guy should not be claiming anything is 100% when he’s one jerky move away from dropping like that.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Time to recall Pogge again.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

seriously , I’m getting sick of his excuses. He’s always got one.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, get used to them — hard to see him as tradeable after falls like that. Trade likelihood was tenuous even if he could win a game.

Guys, get to that other end of the ice, please.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Thud.

Maple Leafs have to be licking their chops for Monday.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

That sucked.

by yankeeken on Oct 24, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Another goddamn night that the Ducks prevent me from watching NHL on the Fly. I’m forgetting what that show looks like.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

offense looked better. some unlucky bounces. average or just below goaltending. not clearing opposing team from in front of our net. and another lose. fuck. and I really had a good feeling about this game.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Shots in that third were 18-10 Ducks, but when you’re cursed, you’re cursed — the most harmless of shots not only goes in, but cripples the goalie.

But still, this game was lost in the second period.

Much better than last game, which was much better than the game before that, but still — barely a win at home, and every western conference opponent’s getting two points from Anaheim — Minnesota just did it over two games. The hole we’re digging is getting pretty fucking deep. Thank god Burkie didn’t deal away our first-rounder.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Possibly the most amazing thing? It took only nine games for this year’s Ducks team to have a worse record than last year’s team, who started the year 1-5.

But I guess I can take some heart — this loss wasn’t the same as New York or St. Louis or Dallas. I did get some extended looks at the Ducks’ kung fu.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

ya, we got the massage. But were’s the happy ending?

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 24, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I should have used a much longer YouTube clip.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 24, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions

why did i come and read this:

Possibly the most amazing thing? It took only nine games for this year’s Ducks team to have a worse record than last year’s team, who started the year 1-5.

i thought by not looking at the standings…it just might not be true
its hard to be a quacks fan this year arrrrggggg…fuck

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 25, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Aw man

I passed out during the third period, right when we tied it up with like 13 minutes to go. I blame myself for this loss.

Lol, just kidding. This post was a complete lie.

by brokenyard on Oct 24, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry Spade…
Sbisa being re-assigned means you’ll need a new man-crush!

GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Oct 25, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions

i mentioned (above i think) mikkelson has taken that crown and is wearing it proudly…he better shave his ass closley..i like a clean work area to kiss

i have metal balls that make a clanging sound when i walk

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 26, 2009 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions

new sig to prove

I have a mancrush on Mikkelson..I want to snuggle with him at nite

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 26, 2009 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Have you seen Kung Fu Hussle?

Hopefully we’ll fully be restored tonight and we’ll pull it off against Toronto.

by JohnQPhats on Oct 26, 2009 8:20 AM PDT reply actions

For sure — in fact, I re-watched some of it Saturday after writing this post.

Another fantastic Chow flick.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 26, 2009 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Can you give me some sort of stat comfort for tonights game? It would really suck to be the first team to give Toronto a win.

by JohnQPhats on Oct 26, 2009 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Um, if you count the preseason, then the Ducks are 1-0 on Mondays.

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by Earl Sleek on Oct 26, 2009 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Hell yeah! We’re going to win tonight. =D

by JohnQPhats on Oct 26, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions

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