Ducks Gameday -- The Most Frustrating Concurrent Eleven-Game Scoring Streaks Ever

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 10:55 AM PST

Anaheim Ducks (6-9-3, 15th in west) at Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-0, 3rd in east), 4:30 pm
Penguins buzz at PensBurgh and The Pensblog; Ducks buzzkill at Anaheim Calling.

Well, this season's pretty much over. Or at least it's become hugely reliant on a scripted Disney finish.

Even if the Ducks finish the rest of their season seven games above .500 from here on out (32-25-7, let's say), there's less than a 1% chance that they'll qualify for the postseason -- based on Sports Club Stats' 457,757 simulations with that finishing record, Anaheim would still miss the postseason with a 99.2% likelihood. For comparison, if the Sharks finish their season going seven games above .500 they'll make the playoffs with nearly a 100% likelihood; if the Kings do so they'll make the playoffs with a 91.2% likelihood. And I don't really know how this Anaheim team would even generate that sort of turnaround -- there's not much to suggest this team is on the cusp of anything except another soul-shattering loss.

What's been frustrating about the losing is that Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry have been seemingly scoring at an exceptional rate -- both are riding 11-game scoring streaks (Getzlaf 2-17-19, Perry 9-7-16) that have them now among the NHL's top sixteen scorers (heck, Getzlaf leads the league in assists), but their offense hasn't led to many victories at all. Over their concurrent streaks, the Ducks have a 3-6-2 record, have dropped to 15th in the west, and part of the problem seems to be about when top-line offense decides to kick in. "Too Little, Too Late" seems an appropriate phrase:

Getzlaf and Perry have combined for 11 goals in the last 11 games, but 8 came when the Ducks were trailing.

Over the last 11 games, 60% of Getzlaf-Perry points and 72% of Getzlaf-Perry goals have come when the Ducks were already behind on the scoreboard. Of course, with the losing, the Ducks have been trailing more than they've been leading, but it's not nearly that stark a contrast -- over the past 11 games, the Ducks have spent 38% of the time trailing, 34% of the time tied, and 28% of the time leading. They've only been outscored 35-34 over that stretch, so underlying numbers aren't horrid, but the timing of offense sure sucks. Just enough to lose games.

For Getzlaf and Perry in particular, it seems that they don't really get into gear until after they've already cost the Ducks on the scoreboard; then usually comes a renewed effort to make up for earlier on-ice shittiness (to be fair, there's plenty of candidates for "who plays shitty when the score is tied", not just Getzlaf and Perry). The general rule seems to be that the Ducks' top line is very good in trailing situations, but Getzlaf and Perry aren't difference makers in situations when opponents have incentive to score goals.

I'm not against desperation offense, by any means -- it's "nice" that the Ducks do compete after falling behind. But that skill on its own has very little value; this season's a pretty good testament to that.

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I'll be missing tonight's end-of-game comments -- I'm joining in on a Blackhawks podcast / radio show at 7 pm tonight with the guys from HOCKEE NIGHT to help them properly complain about Andrew Ebbett. If you're web-savvy enough, you may be able to listen in and submit chat comments live, but I'm not the go-to source on how that's done. [UPDATE, 6 pm -- just got an e-mail that tonight's puckcast has been called off for tonight.]

Prediction: Ducks fall behind, then Getzlaf and Perry extend their futile points streaks.

Go Ducks.

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First!!!

Charlie wants Corry Perry to drop by his crease after the game, if you catch my drift.

by yeah_eric on Nov 16, 2009 11:08 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Standings-wise, I’m sure Charlie could do a lot better than last-place Corey.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions

futile points streaks

It disgusts me that this is even happening. I would much rather it was just awful all the way around.

Okay wait, I would MUCH rather everything was positive and that 15th was really first in this instance…but you know…

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 11:19 AM PST reply actions

I’ve already got another video picked out. Fuck me.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 16, 2009 11:22 AM PST reply actions

Pro-activism, I like it!

Who knows? The Pens will play tonight without Kunitz, Gonchar, Goligoski, Orpik, and Letang (possibly more) — you may not need to unveil it until Thursday. Or at least until late in the third period tonight.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions

you may not need to unveil it until Thursday. Or at least until late in the third period tonight.

Well, maybe I’ll have some time to pick something better. Or maybe I can look at the Ducks schedule and plan like 4-5 losses in advance. =P I still have faith deep down that they will figure it out and be a winning team. I’ve given up on the playoffs though.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 16, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions

And then the question becomes — if the playoffs are out of the question, then how valuable are wins anyways?

Not time to tank yet, but it’s probably coming.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions

OC Register Ducks Blog offers the expected roster tonight, key element bolded by me:

Bobby Ryan – Ryan Getzlaf – Corey Perry
Joffrey Lupul – Erik Christensen – Teemu Selanne
Mike Brown – Todd Marchant – Petteri Nokelainen
Evgeny Artyukhin – Kyle Calder – George Parros

Scott Niedermayer – Nick Boynton
Ryan Whitney – James Wisniewski
Brendan Mikkelson – Steve Eminger

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 1:20 PM PST reply actions

Also, Ducks are 4th so far in the Taylor Hall sweepstakes. Those eastern laggers had better start picking it up.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 2:11 PM PST reply actions

I’m not against desperation offense, by any means — it’s “nice” that the Ducks do compete after falling behind.

Maybe this is a symptom of RC’s coaching style not fitting an offense built more to open it up.

Face it, his sytem works great for the all star defense he had (most the time) but maybe he does not green light these guys until after the game is behind.

Somthing is way wrong though. The goaltending is the latest position to crap the bed.

by Mike in OC on Nov 16, 2009 2:23 PM PST reply actions

I was thinking that, too, that the Ducks need to just say, “Fuck it,” and let their top two lines go all-offense.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Nov 16, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions

I’m not sure they haven’t been doing this. While this phenomenal statistical analysis does point out that the Ducks offense only shows up after they are already down, I think this demonstrates the defensive struggles more than a lack of effort from the top lines. Obviously, finishing has been a problem for almost everybody, I’d like Getzlaf to spend some time with Lupul so he can learn to shoot from the defensive zone, but the goaltending and our uncanny ability to get pinned in our zone like we’re the villain at Wrestlemania. Until Hiller and Giguere stop giving up the random softy, and Wisniewski stops handing the puck over, we’re going to be on the wrong side of some high scoring affairs.

by Daniel AC on Nov 16, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions

Wisniewski stops handing the puck over

To be fair to Wis, he is playing over 25 minutes a game and it’s kind of unfair to expect that from him. Jesus, the Ducks have 3 defenders playing 25+ minutes a night (Wisniewski, Whitney and Niedermayer); the Kings have 0.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Nov 16, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions

So I’m only listening…kinda…

fuck.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 4:40 PM PST reply actions

Prediction: Ducks fall behind

So far, so good. Getzlaf and Perry get scored on early.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:40 PM PST reply actions

Nice turnover, Getzlaf. Here we go again.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:40 PM PST reply actions

Took Kyle Calder some 43 seconds to get his first Anaheim minus.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

Well at least he’s fitting in.

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

tee-hee

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 16, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions

more PK time! YAY!

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 4:45 PM PST reply actions

Oh good, so glad we could help Pittsburgh break their PP goaless streak!

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions

And there goes Pittsburgh’s power play problems.

Ducks can cure a lot of things.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions

Pens’ announcers are talking about how it’s been about a billion games since the Pens’ PK has scored. Our team’s tagline should be: “We’ll cure what ails you.”

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions

You know what shifts are critical, Hayward? The ones that happened in the first five minutes of this game.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:47 PM PST reply actions

That Getzlaf backhand may represent Anaheim’s first shot on goal this game.

Timely.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

Can we trade players, fire coaches/GM’s DURING the game?

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 4:49 PM PST reply actions

How did we get so terrible so fast?

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 4:49 PM PST reply actions

I hate to say it, but is it the Pronger curse? Maybe we should have ponied up the money to pay him.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions

Yay! First shot on goal! Only happened after we’re down 0-2…

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:50 PM PST reply actions

Hayward will be talking about that save all night.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

The way this game is going, he may have to.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions

fuck i know

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 16, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions

Marchant! Ol’ Stone Hands makes a difference!

And Perry gets another assist down two goals.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions

Wow, I’m really going to have to stop calling this guy Stone Hands.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 4:55 PM PST reply actions

That title may have to go to Getzlaf until he gets ahead of Marchant in the goal column.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

I should add — Marchant’s our highest goal-scoring centerman. Getzlaf, Koivu, Carter, Christensen all have two or less.

Very few people could have predicted that 19 games into the season.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

Given that statistic many would be able to predict the Duck’s place in the standings.

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

I can’t believe the Ducks are still in this game. Thanks, pipe!

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Pens’ announcer: “Ducks are giving away some free candy tonight.”

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Uh, tonight? Those east coasters aren’t staying up late enough.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:11 PM PST up reply actions

Ducks really don’t even make it noticeable that the Penguins are missing four blueline regulars tonight. C’mon, PP — take advantage.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions

Well, I meant advantage of the Penguins goalie.

Another soul-killng shortie.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions

Damn and blast them to hell.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions

Well, now there’s room enough to keep Getzlaf’s point streak meaningless. If that continues.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions

So what’s the least terrible aspect of our game?

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions

Um, the Ducks haven’t missed any games. Their travel coordination appears excellent.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions

Haha. Nice. We wouldn’t want them missing any charity engagements.

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions

I guess I should hope that the Ducks come back and tie it, but I’d be wary if they did.

Last four times the Ducks have been in a tied game situation they’ve surrendered a go-ahead goal within an average of 1 minute 42 seconds.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions

Positivity?

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions

Positivity? I suppose that I’ll have zero pressure on me on Saturday when I go to the San Jose game with a bunch of Sharks fans.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions

yea thats the way im looking at it..getting drunk and expecting to lose..just be loose and have fun…but fuck we win..pretty much makes the season a sucess..get to see that look on planks face again..u cant buy memories like that

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 16, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions

That’s also a positive — now every victory is a precious, precious thing. Like a fragile flower, a precious miracle.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions

Did you get that out of a Hallmark?

Do you think they have a “Sorry your season became a lost cause in November” card?

by GOOLIAN on Nov 16, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

You could probably make a pretty nice one out of this:

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions

hey … I’m rather looking forward to this game … it will be my first away game … and spending the weekend with my niece … should be a blast … :)

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

by ang6666 on Nov 16, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

stop saying look out cook out alhlers NOW MOTHERFUCKER!! before i shoot you in the penis!!

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 16, 2009 5:55 PM PST reply actions

These guys are barely tolerable when the team is winning. Fortunately (for me) I’m largely deaf to them — who says we can’t evolve?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions

not far the pens get a simpson character on there blueline…reverend lovejoy….i tihnk barney would be a could 4th liner..or that mcfluer guy…could be crafty winger

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 16, 2009 5:57 PM PST reply actions

UPDATE: No puckcast tonight

In case anybody was thinking of skipping over to that. Got an e-mail that because of a family emergency, they’re calling off tonight’s podcast.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions

That seemed like it was going to be the highlight of the night. bummer

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

Nah, now the highlight of the night will have to be my text to Spade when Getzlaf made his eighth mistake of the first period:

Team Canada is fucked.

It’ll be interesting to see if he costs that team wins, too.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions

Well that is far from Getzlafs mind right now…

“I wish I could think about that stuff right now but I can’t,” Getzlaf said. “That stuff is so far from my game right now. We’re just trying to win hockey games. My mindset is obviously 100 percent here.”

I don’t know where “here” is though.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

I have to think he was conducting that interview in the penalty box.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions

Oh no — he and Perry (if he makes the team) and whoever else will be brilliant en route to gold. Which will make it that much more maddening for us.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

I’d say that at this point I’d take Perry over Getzlaf for that roster by a wide margin. He’s doing things with more purpose.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I know. I just don’t take it for granted that anyone (besides us) is watching.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions

It’s just us…

and the Pittsburgh fans.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions

Latest rumor is that the puckcast will be re-scheduled for tonight, but I’ll post an actual update once I get official word.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 6:50 AM PST up reply actions

cant wait to here how your voice sounds when/if you mention the ducks…that will be a classic sound bite

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 7:09 AM PST up reply actions

OK, podcast is definitely on tonight, I believe at 7 pm. Follow the left sidebar at HOCKEE NIGHT to figure out how to listen and IM, or I’ll get a link later to the recording.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 10:53 AM PST up reply actions

You know what would be fucking great…it would be a long shot, but it would be great…if the Ducks found a way out of this hole while Getzlaf is resting being completely useless in the box.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions

Also it’d be fucking great if Giguere could get a win this season before Christmas.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions

Nope and nope.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions

Seriously, what is worse? Hiller, who has wins, but hasn’t been great…

or Jiggy…doesn’t have a damn win, and hasn’t really been any better…

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

I can’t really fault either goalie — team is terrible and it’s reflecting on both of them.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

oh, for sure…

but at least with Hiller it kinda feels like there is a chance.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions

It’s true — Hiller does have the 40-save shutout. But it’s a shame that’s even necessary.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

how sad…this is like that game where you have to the pick the lesser of the two evils…

would you rather have to eat your own shit spread on white bread or wheat?

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions

maybe I should have said…

It would be great if no more bad comes while Getzlaf is useless in the box…

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions

You know Hayward, I’d buy the “fatigue” excuse more if there was some time you could point to when this team was not fatigued and thus playing well. Their shortcomings extend well beyond tiredness.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:38 PM PST reply actions

ahhh, fatigued. Of course. This exhausting 4 game road trip is the problem. They knew it was coming during the 10+ games beforehand…they’ve been pacing themselves! Shoulda known!

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

They’re exhausted from having to shut the door for so many closed-door meetings, apparently.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions

So comforting to know that a defense missing four regulars can hold the Ducks to 19 shots so far — will Baldy get his stupid assist if nobody shoots?

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions

Teemu helps the fantasy teams, at least.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions

I can’t even celebrate.

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions

Meaningless.

by g r a c e on Nov 16, 2009 6:52 PM PST reply actions

Just think, if our PP didn’t suck serious ass…it would be 2-2

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:52 PM PST reply actions

Heck, there’s even power plays that score goals. It might have even been our 3rd.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions

Shut the fuck up, Hayward. The goddamn whistle is the least important facet of this game.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions

Fitting that Getzlaf seals this one. Hope he loses lots of hair tonight.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, maybe if the puck had gone in the net right after the whistle it would have been worth talking about, but it completely left the crease.

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

by brokenyard on Nov 17, 2009 5:06 AM PST up reply actions

vomit

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:57 PM PST reply actions

The power play on this road trip — 2 GF, 2 GA.

Just mind-boggling how bad this team is. SB Nation had its power rankings poll today, where bloggers can rank teams for their own conference. I’ve never participated in it (I detest the act of voting), but I did log in to put a “16” next to the Ducks.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions

HAHAHA!

I told my co-worker today that they were in 15th in the Western Conference…she said…

What happens if they fall below that?

I had to hold back tears as I told her thats rock bottom…

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions

ignorance is great isnt it…i want to be your co-worker

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 6:24 AM PST up reply actions

That would actually be a good thing for Saturday. Her first ever hockey game was the Nashville game we won 4-0. She was really confused when I told her how bad the Ducks were because she saw that game and thought, “they were pretty good!”

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by SK eleven on Nov 17, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions

My friend just informed me that waiting to see who gets traded is the exciting part.

Thank god…I’ve been waiting for this season to get exciting!

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 6:59 PM PST reply actions

Really — something’s gotta happen, it’s just “what?” and “when?”

Hopefully firing Hayward is atop the to-do list.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions

have a guess?

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by SK eleven on Nov 16, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions

Not really. I wouldn’t mind a new (actual) logo, though, as long as they’re cleaning house.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions

how bout dropping achohol prices..seem to work for the angels when moreno came in…i mean how does samueli expect anyone to watch this debacle not piss drunk

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 6:22 AM PST up reply actions

I’d like a promotion like that — if the team shits the bed in the first period (falls behind by two or more goals), then players pay for fan drinks in the second and third period, until the score is re-tied.

Empty seats would disappear fast, I think.

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by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 6:49 AM PST up reply actions

id be there more often if this was the case…

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 7:09 AM PST up reply actions

I’ll probably bring this up again for next gameday post, but here’s a stat to consider. If the Ducks lose their next game in regulation (and I use the term “if” liberally), then they’ll have a worse 20-game start than the Kings have ever had post-lockout.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions

So how do you feel about that Kunitz-Whitney trade now, Sleek?

by yeah_eric on Nov 16, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions

It’s not the highest on my concerns these days, but yeah, it among many things looks bad.

I’m not sure this team would be much better with Kunitz on it, though — it’s Pronger that’s sorely missed.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 16, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions

agree kunitz would not make any difference right now…..the lack of pronger..hence lack of a D is really whats killing us…oh and stupid turnovers..and…um a lot of shit really

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 6:24 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, the list of problems really is too long. And now we’ve just added Kyle Calder to it.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 6:45 AM PST up reply actions

yea funny how on the radio pre-game they were trying “pump” him up so to the speak..him being in the lineup

they interviewed him (gave the most basic answers..i correctly knew all his answers to the questions) and and had RC talk about him…RC was fighting to say anything positive…“um yea he didnt stand out in training camp..but uh now he has a second chance”

im like wow…this has “not working out” written all over it

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 7:08 AM PST up reply actions

Well, everything so far has been "tinkering", shuffling in and out of third- and fourth-line players and depth defensemen.

Ebbett, Christensen, Sbisa, Boynton, Mikkelson, and now Calder have been experimented with, but this team’s past the tinkering stages now. We’ll see what happens, but this sort of record demands something major to be done. We shall see what big chips Barstool Bob is willing to play with.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 7:28 AM PST up reply actions

SAPF

….I really preffered the tough guy team to this secondary scoring line bullshit.
:Sigh: Here is my cheer up video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95fNgx8aCS8

This is a stand up act from a comedian named Louis CK. I think he’s got some of the best stand up acts out there right now. Guy is fucking hilarious. He wrote the movie Pootytang. It’s one of those things that I watched and thought to myself “This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen” but laughed my ass off throughout the entire thing and quoted several times. He had a show on Showtime (I think?) called Life With Louis that was amazing.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 17, 2009 8:01 AM PST reply actions

BTW, my coworker said this “To offensive.” I figured that was an indicator that it would fit in perfectly at BOC. =P

by JohnQPhats on Nov 17, 2009 8:03 AM PST up reply actions

fit like a glove or probally sized condom

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 8:13 AM PST up reply actions

It works again — you’re an expert in cheer-me-up. This guy is hilarious — been clicking vid to vid for a few laughs.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 8:16 AM PST up reply actions

If you look up his skit called Why, it’s like 10 minutes long and the entire thing is genius. Yeah, I pull up a video every time they lose and it always seems to cheer me up as well.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 17, 2009 9:13 AM PST up reply actions

Pfft, this guy isn’t nearly as funny as Jeff Dunham.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions

Pfft, this guy isn’t nearly as funny as Jeff Dunham.

I’ve only seen the Akmed the Dead Terrorist routine. I thought it was pretty funny. Havn’t watched his show yet.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 17, 2009 3:45 PM PST up reply actions

I think I hate Jeff Dunham more than I hate Corey Perry. I don’t know, it’s a toss up.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions

I caught the skit of him in the barber shop. Why is it not racist for him to do a character with a Blaxploitation voice? Is it because he does it through a puppet?

And feel free to sound like Giamatti from Private Parts when you explain this to me. "you’ve got to learn to do what Imus does. See, he doesn’t actually say the bad thing himself. He says it through a character.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Nov 17, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

He’s awful

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

by brokenyard on Nov 17, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions

Damn, I wasn’t aware he had so many people that hate him. I can’t say that I mind him. I’ve only seen the one skit.

by JohnQPhats on Nov 18, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions

Good to know (Addendum)

Gabe at Behind The Net has taken a shot at Sports Club Stats’ methodology today, particularly for early-in-the-year predictions, and there’s some discussion as to improving the model in the comments. So don’t hold them to the 6.8% playoff likelihood that they’re projecting for the Ducks today using the “weighted method”. This early in the year, the 20.6% likelihood using the “50/50 method” may in fact be more accurate.

So, Ducks are still screwed, but this post overstates to what degree.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 12:19 PM PST reply actions

I think saying there’s a 6.8% chance we’ll turn it around hard enough to sneak in is about fair. 20% seems high.

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

by brokenyard on Nov 17, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions

So, Ducks are still screwed, but this post overstates to what degree.

At this point I would just settle for having the ability to watch an entertaining game.

by Mike in OC on Nov 17, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions

amen…the detriot game kinda quailified

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 17, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions

Kinda of if you remove the two (not one but two) horrible goals Jonas let in to thwart the Ducks comeback attempt.

It blows.

There is some dratistic changes coming in the form of player trades, OR coaching.
At this point maybe both. And if the past is a good predictor (Andy Mac comes to mind) we will not like the changes.

by Mike in OC on Nov 17, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions

Kinda tough to peg Andy McDonald’s move as a performance trade. He was more of a salary casualty to get Niedermayer back on the books.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Nov 17, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions

though I do feel there were performance issues behind the scenes, but I don’t think Burke would have moved him if Nieds and Selanne stayed retired

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Nov 17, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions

And anyways, it’s tough to blame Andy McDonald for not magically converting Mark Mowers into Teemu Selanne v2.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

ahhh you said mark mowers!!!!!

i almost spit up my coffee

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 18, 2009 6:03 AM PST up reply actions

You’re right. Quite irresponsible of me to throw that name without warning.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Nov 18, 2009 6:31 AM PST up reply actions

other names that shall not be named without some sort of 40 lash consequence:

pavel trnka
shane hnidy(although earl u disagree cuz u got some kinda man chrush on him)
kyle calder (yup he makes the list already)
anatoli semenov (guy was a bust)
chad kilger
sean pronger
anti aalto (i have his autograph on stick)
joeseph mara (he sucked)
jeff freisen (of course)
german titov
doug weight

doing my little research on ducks to forget i found out we had a mike brown in 02-03…

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

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 18, 2009 7:27 AM PST up reply actions

you forgot Shampoo

I don’t even remeber his real name just that dumb ass knickname, oh and that he actually killed a little girl with his slap shot and forced the NHL to add nets to the ends of the ice above the glass (which is too late, but good I guess)

Espen Knutsen?

by Mike in OC on Nov 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions