Ducks Gameday -- Last night's Treat had better not be a Trick

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT Comment 59 comments

Anaheim Ducks (4-6-1, 9 pts) at Phoenix Coyotes (8-4-0, 16 pts), 6 pm
More Halloween festivites at Five For Howling or Anaheim Calling.

Nothing today except a good-luck cartoon (seemed to help out yesterday).

It's both a cheap shot at the Coyotes and a metaphor about late-arriving Ducks -- lazy Saturday special.

Prediction: Yesterday after the first five minutes, the Ducks finally dressed up as an NHL team -- let's hope they wear the costume one more night at least. Ducks 4, Coyotes 1. Goals by Selanne, Koivu, Lupul, and Wisniewski.

Have a Happy Halloween, folks! Go Ducks.

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Happy Howloween.

Coyotes 12 – Ducks 0

12 Goals by Shane Doan. All unassisted.

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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.

by Travis Hair on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Did you post that from you Blackberry???

……….OUCH!

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by The Waterboy on Oct 31, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, Doan kills most Pacific teams. If the Ducks can play like they ended last night, could be a good game. I’m of course worried about the Coyotes — for the first time in a while, Carlyle’s likely to be outcoached by a Phoenix head coach.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Don’t think I’ve been this nervous about a Coyotes game since 1997.

by g r a c e on Oct 31, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Now, now — don’t forget, when the Ducks had to win a bunch in their last 13 games to narrowly qualify for 8th seed, Phoenix was on that schedule three times. Ducks went 2-0-1 against them (with the shootout loss coming after the Ducks had clinched), but those were very very big games.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously

Tippett is the man. It’s like I can go and Watch a GOOD hockey game now. Not just public skate with pads.

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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.

by Travis Hair on Oct 31, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Going from Gretzky to Tippett is like going from a SNES to a Wii. Or something.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

A whole bunch of nonsense going on around these parts!
We are going to dominate the ’Yotes!
Ilya never does well against us!

BTW are we really starting Pogge in net??
If so, then God help us….

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Oct 31, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

We are going to dominate the ’Yotes!

Let’s see how far the Ducks have come. The last time the Ducks played a game in Arizona was the preseason, and they got outshot 30-2 in the first period there. I wish that was a misprint.

Granted, not a full roster and a horrendous schedule, etc., etc., but it’s not like we haven’t seen shot futility since then.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Oct 31, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions

Oof — bad turnover, Scotty. Need to make that first pass, or this whole thing falls apart.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Not a very good PK that follows, either. 1-0 ’Yotes, shots quickly 9-1.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Doan down!

Holy cow, he has no idea where he is.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

dizzy doan down

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

not a horrible first. entertaining game atleast.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, but 1-0 bad guys as always. I’m kind of hopeful for the time change tomorrow — maybe once games are an hour later, Ducks will drop their first period woes.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

hopefully they dont get sleepy by the third.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

habs leafs game in overtime. another good game.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

Perry Patience ties the game on the 5-on-3. Nice!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

we needed to capitilize on the PP. to bad we didnt get anymore that period.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

well, lets see how this third period turnsout. I like that were out shooting them.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

True — since starting with a 9-1 shot deficit, shots since have been 25-11 Ducks.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

i say that shit and now we dont any shots on goal in the third.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously — it’s an adventure trying to clear the defensive end, and then once it’s accomplished usually results in a turnover at the blueline — Bryz might be getting sleepy.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

that old buddy of ours Bryz is on fire.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

come on guys, help hiller out!

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

Looks as if ever since the third period started, the Ducks have decided to hold on for the shootout.

Teemu! You lucky bastard!

Breezy did fall asleep!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ll take it.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, back to holding on for the shootout. Complete garage sale in the defensive end.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

go figure

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Nothing like enjoying the ol’ eighteen-second lead.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

this season they have really been fucking with my emotions, smokie
.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup. Well, at this point I think the Ducks should just hold on — it’s much more important that the Ducks get at least a point tonight than it is to make sure the ’Yotes get zero.

Still, I wouldn’t complain if the Ducks scored — just don’t see it as very likely.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

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

Well, pretty good shifts by the top line then the Marchant line. Probably could have been two trips called on the ’Yotes and one or two dives on the Ducks.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Whew — a standings point in the bag, with a chance for one more. These days, it’s a big accomplishment.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, that was a pretty uninspired shootout. I guess the upside is that they took it all the way to three shots without beating Bryzgalov or without Hiller making a save.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

ha, yup. we did horrible in the shootout.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, it’s still giving two points to a western conference opponent above us in the standings, but it does represent our best outcome against a Pacific Division opponent this year.

Yay?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

we lost this game in the third period IMO. should’ve never gotten to overtime, but we couldnt shoot the puck in the third. lots of sloppy turnovers too.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

For sure — I guess there’s some excuse about playing back-to-back, but if exhaustion is going to be that obvious I think it’s time to start bringing in some non-tired bodies.

Kyle Calder, namely. Never thought I’d say it, but put some hunger in the lineup.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

"I like this game, from an Anaheim perspective"

You’re also a fucking faggot, Hayward.

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

by brokenyard on Oct 31, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

he pisses me off too.

hooked on quack

by tu madre on Oct 31, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks, Hayward. Guess who likes it more?

Phoenix.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Most nights I say he’s ok, but there’s a bottle of rum here who shared some interesting opinions.

I had decided in the third period, that even if the game goes to overtime, a point isn’t enough to be content, a win is what really matters. Until we can rack up OT losses like the Stars to make them actually valuable, losing in OT isn’t going to cut it.

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

by brokenyard on Oct 31, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

2 great cartoons sleek…sux to lose that game in overtime yesterday

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 AM PDT reply actions

Meh, it’s not a win, but I suppose it’s better then getting absolutely destroyed in every aspect of a game. At least we are starting to show signs of life. I think the Canucks scoring frenzy was good for us.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 9:43 AM PST reply actions

beating pittsburgh would be a good ego boost..we need to do that..

im hearing now that RC job my be in jepordy…that guy better get these lazy bums moving..the reality is its the players fault but as always the coach is easier to replace..

looking for a big win on tuesday

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 2, 2009 10:25 AM PST up reply actions

When I first looked at the new team, I thought that the coaching style of Carlyle didn’t really match up with them.

The Ducks just looked like they were half assing it every time we lost. Can’t blame the coach for that I suppose.

Carlyle looks like an angry and bitter little man. I like that in a couch. =P

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions

The Ducks just looked like they were half assing it every time we lost. Can’t blame the coach for that I suppose.

I think that’s exactly who you blame for that. They are not ispired, and maybe not listening to him. When a coach losses the locker room it’s time for him to go.

I hate to say it. I like RC.

beating pittsburgh would be a good ego boost..

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHA, that’s funny.

But you know, the way this team has been, I bet you get your wish. I figure they beat the PENS, then follow that win up with losses to NASH and PHX.

This season sucks ass.

by Mike in OC on Nov 2, 2009 11:17 AM PST reply actions

yea im trying to be positive…now i know what it feels like to be a kings fan for the last couple years..

how did not every king fan just run into traffic stab themselves in the brain ill never know…sux having a shitty hockey team

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 2, 2009 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

yea im trying to be positive…now i know what it feels like to be a kings fan for the last couple years..

how did not every king fan just run into traffic stab themselves in the brain ill never know…sux having a shitty hockey team

I felt that way, the night of the epic fail that was the Toronto game. I was looking at the standings and saw that Toronto still only has one win. That’s depressing.

I still have hope that somehow we will turn it around.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 11:29 AM PST up reply actions

I think that’s exactly who you blame for that. They are not ispired, and maybe not listening to him. When a coach losses the locker room it’s time for him to go.

I hate to say it. I like RC.

Good point, but the players have to take some of that blame too. It’s just a big group of suck right now.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions

i think barstool made alot of changes..and In his opinion they should work cuz he thinks hes smart etc…so the players wont be first to go it will be the coach who he thinks isnt motivating them right preapring..whatever…u think he will admit he made a mistake? no way…RC goes before the team he constructed starts getting dismantled

im sure everyone here has there opnion on whos to blame…I personally think its not the players being dumbasses…but hey im not sure…maybe old koviu and selanne are actually done and shouldnt have been put into a position any better than a 3rd line?..maybe getz and perrry are satisfied with there cup and are coasting i dunno..hard to tell..i just know we suck a big phat one

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 2, 2009 11:29 AM PST up reply actions

fucked up..meant..i think it is the players

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 2, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions

RC goes before the team he constructed starts getting dismantled

Spot on Spade.

how did not every king fan just run into traffic stab themselves in the brain ill never know

From what I remember, they started looking forward to who they were dumping at the trade deadline for picks, and then what top pick they were going to draft.

So who is the top pick in next years draft? What will we get at the dealine for Cotton Gin or Wisnewsky? Who is going to take Jiggy’s salary for us?

I liked it better when we were winning…

by Mike in OC on Nov 2, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions

uggg i cant belive how close we are to start talking like that…lets hope for some kind of winning streak (muhahahaha) to make us not talk like that…o gawd i want to throw up

Ducks blow old goats right now but....GO DUCKS!!! for shits and giggles!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 2, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions

Have faith Spade, they’ll turn it around.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions

I liked it better when we were winning…

Did makes things a lot less complicated, didn’t it?

by JohnQPhats on Nov 2, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions

Awesome.

I just read that James Wisniewski has been suspended for two games for his forearm blow to the head of Shane Doan.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 3, 2009 8:42 AM PST reply actions

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