Ducks Gameday -- Underwater Road Trip: Orcas and Sharks

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 12:20 PM PST Comment 111 comments

Anaheim Ducks (12-13-7, 15th in west) at Vancouver Canucks (19-14-0, t-9th in west), 7 pm
Try Anaheim Calling or Nucks Misconduct for your Ducks/Nucks yucks.

Ducks visit the Canucks tonight and the Sharks tomorrow -- a two-game stint straight from Life Aquatic!

Man, this image is more than three years old.

And while the Kings and Sharks guys are talking depressedly about shit sandwiches and derailed seasons and general suckitude while they sit near the top of the league standings, I'm still rolling in positivity while occupying the western conference's basement -- despite the 15th spot, I really think the Ducks are an improved team from when they started this season.

Plus we have a little bit of history repeating itself, which is at least hopeful from an optics standpoint. Last spring, Spade and I went to a Sharks game where the Ducks lost a close regulation game and we declared the season dead; after that game the Ducks went on a playoff-securing tear that featured only two regulation losses over the next eleven games (9-2-0). Earlier this season, Spade and I went to a Sharks game where the Ducks lost a close regulation game and we declared the season dead; since then the Ducks have played eleven games with only two regulation losses (5-2-4). Of course it's not really the same thing -- last year's stretch featured a 4-0 record in overtime/shootout decisions; this year's stretch the Ducks are 2-4 in extra frames. Also, last year's stretch the Ducks outscored their opponents by 15 goals in 11 games; this year's stretch the Ducks have outscored their opposition by 2.

Still, the recent ability to stave off regulation losses is key, and the Ducks have plenty of season left to continue their ascent from last place. They may not be able to force overtime tonight -- Vancouver's a strangely decisive team that has played 33 games and seen overtime only twice. We'll see, though; the Ducks had played four straight overtime games before their regulation win in Columbus.

50 games to go, 8 points out of a playoff spot, and heck, even a game-in-hand on eighth -- I have to say, that doesn't sound nearly as bad as "last".

The Ducks are still without Joffrey Lupul and Teemu Selanne for the foreseeable future, which is significant in that they are two of Anaheim's top four goal scorers, along of course with Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan. More than 60% of the Ducks' offense has come off of those four shooters' sticks -- they've combined for 54 goals, the rest of the roster has a combined 35.

Of course, the Registered Sex Offender's 4-goals-in-first-5-NHL-games has certainly helped offset some of that missing offense -- for the first time this year, the Ducks have a seriously-producing second line. But in two games since Lupul's latest setback, Kyle Calder hasn't been terribly useful in complementing any Getzlaf-Perry offense on the top line. Generally, they'll will get pucks deep but once there, Calder's the weak link in the forecheck -- seems that defenders are recovering pucks pretty easily from him. If I'm Carlyle (and thank the heavens I'm not), I'd probably give Calder another shot on the top line for one more game, and make sure it's not just rust we've been seeing, but if that starts out flat I'd probably switch out with Nokelainen and see what happens.

Or heck, if I'm feeling extra gambly, I'd even start a new chapter of the ever-thrilling Evgeny Artyukhin "will he help us or hurt us?" saga.

We're getting there, though -- the offseason dream of a multi-line offense is nearly there. Positivity!

Prediction: I didn't tell the whole story about the eleven-game stretch last season -- by the time it ended, it was actually a fifteen-game stretch with only two regulation losses. So, in keeping with historical tradition, the Ducks become the third team this season to push Vancouver to OT, and then the first team this season to beat the Nucks in an extra frame. Ducks 4, Nucks 3 (OT). Goals by Ryan x2, Getzlaf, and Boynton.

I'll be around for game comments tonight -- feel free to stop by and chime in!

Go Ducks.

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Try Anaheim Calling or Nucks Misconduct for your Ducks/Nucks yucks.

tee-hee

Man, this image is more than three years old.

oceanic whitetip ~~shark~~ fish u picked my favorite ~~shark~~ fish there real aggressive..are most responsible for eating in airplane crashes

And while the Kings and Sharks guys are talking depressedly about shit sandwiches and derailed seasons and general suckitude while they sit near the top of the league standings

yea some funny shit right there

yea i agree i think calder actually is a detriment to the top line…why not the leprechaun?…you know he wont do anything stupid and might even get one of his lucky charm goals?

i think were stuck with getz and perry making there contributions on the PP..cuz RC the man u dont want to be..and i dont blame u witht hat gorilla head…is stubborn and never listens to us here at the Boc like that muthafucka should

latley i notice when i talk shit about whitney he does his best to prove me wrong…so whitney i know your reading cuz your a loser…u blow and your mom dresses u funny..

p.s.
oh and Im going to the ducks-coyotes game now saturday
thanx to Sk….hopefully Danny K’s is open early..need me some Killians Red..ill be rocking my ducks beanie…come up and say hi anyone that goes,,,u can usually con me into a buying a shot

p.s.s.
nevous about back to back..we are gaining some momentum…but not sure if were ready for back to backs…the guppies will be well rested seems like they havent played since october..well see..

p.s.s.s.
sleek whats your thoughts on the other 2 newbies? chupacapra and belesky?

anaheim ducks now feature the sex monster...lock up your daughters!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 12:41 PM PST reply actions

oceanic whitetip shark fish u picked my favorite shark fish there real aggressive..are most responsible for eating in airplane crashes

hahaha responsible for eating survivors in airplane crashes..i think usually people can understand what im trying to say..but not that time lol

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 12:43 PM PST up reply actions

knew what you meant. Surprised by your shark knowledge (awesome fish not team of knaves). I agree, Oceanic white tip is an underrated shark, doesn’t get the credit it deserves for bloodthirstiness.

by Nut on Dec 16, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions

i actually got a lot of knowledge on ummm fishes that have cartilage type skeleton and gills and replaceable teeth…but for reasons i dont have to say..ive stayed queit lol

yea the oceanic is probally the most dangerous errr fish…after the bull…the bull takes the top spot cuz it can be found in both fresh and salt water..and is commonly near people…

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions

We knew you liked us.

by Evilducks on Dec 16, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

why not the leprechaun?…

I’m not against it — but if either Nokelainen or Marchant goes up to the top, the other one definitely needs to stabilize line three. I guess I’d opt for Nokelainen a bit more because (a) he can sometimes shoot, and (b) Marchant played well with Calder before Calder’s practice injury.

nevous about back to back..we are gaining some momentum…but not sure if were ready for back to backs…

Yeah, I’m not sure about it either, but at least it sets up an easy goaltending decision tomorrow. Who to start tonight may be a bit trickier.

sleek whats your thoughts on the other 2 newbies? chupacapra and belesky?

Seen good things from both, but I still need to see more — I didn’t really see the Minnesota game, and only watched the Dallas game from a bar, so I’ve cheated a bit. Still, Beleskey in particular caught my eye a couple times during the Columbus game — he may not score a goal ever, but he makes solid enough plays to be reliable. And while Chipchura (the so-called “future Pahlsson”) was outplayed by the actual Pahlsson a few times, he seems solid enough.

I’m not sweating the bottom lines like I once was, at least.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions

I’m not sweating the bottom lines like I once was, at least.

i thinkt hats a good take..i feel the same way…i feel there not gonna do anything stupid but…but in no fuckin way are they gonna score when i see them hit the ice…thats kinda depressing….i guess..but could be worse

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions

Lupul to have back surgery, will miss 6-8 weeks. Means this Getzlaf-Perry-passenger issue will need an answer sometime soon.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 12:57 PM PST reply actions

aww shit…you know i didnt realize till now how much of a problem this was gonna be

crap…well intrguting tv indeed tonite

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions

I’m still a bit hopeful that somehow someway ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHtyukhin could be the answer — before his latest penalty binge and subsequent timidness/benching, there was a stretch when Artoo was quite the useful winger.

Thing is, Getzlaf-Perry should be able to carry a lot of passengers around, but whoever the lucky guy is will need basic competencies. Unfortunately, for the last two games anyways, Kyle Calder pass-receiving plays along the boards are less than competent.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions

artoo though has the potiental to be the “penner” of the line…damn how sweet that would be…in the meantime yea..getting someone competent would be nice..belesky maybe?

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions

belesky maybe?

Spade, that’s not a bad idea at all.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions

Of course, having said that, now Calder’s probably going to have an awesome game.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions

well i hope so…for point purposes and so rudy can make fun of us using calder on the top line

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions

cant arrgg

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions

not that far fetched….gorilla head has used chupacapra and belesky on the pk…that the ultimate “i trust you” from RC

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions

oh and Im going to the ducks-coyotes game now saturday
thanx to Sk

LIAR! Just kidding!

I was quite nervous about the last two games…these two upcoming games make me terrified! Getting away with 2 OT losses might be good enough for me at this point.

You can call me CK...Spade does. GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Dec 16, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions

Sorry, I should really be more positive…

YAY! It seems like an eternity since I’ve watched any hockey!

You can call me CK...Spade does. GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Dec 16, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions

Well, one thing I can attest to personally from last season — it always seems way less stressful once you’ve already given the season up for dead. After that, it’s more about enjoying the ride.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions

I find the Top 5 draft pick ride to be equally entertaining.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Dec 16, 2009 3:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

im enjoying the sexton ride right now….hehe

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 16, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions

Yikes, I don’t think I really got to that point last season. They always seemed to be floating in and out of the playoff spots that I just figured they’d find a way to float in again.

This year, I’m understanding that “dead” feeling though.

You can call me CK...Spade does. GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Dec 16, 2009 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

Well, the Ducks did have to finish 10-2-1 after that San Jose loss to qualify for eighth seed by a single standings point. That’s not floating — that’s resurrecting.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions

Hm, Mirtle’s Twitter has this to say:

RT @reporterchris: NHLPA announces search committee for new leader: Getzlaf, Langenbrunner, Rafalski, Rolston and Schneider.

Getzlaf getting forefront duties to pick the guy who’s going to spearhead the next lockout? Oh joy.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 4:01 PM PST reply actions

Haha, they just picked Getzlaf because he looks like an old guy.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Dec 16, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions

No kidding! There’s no other reason for him to be on that list. Langenbrunner’s is 34, Rafalski and Rolston are 36, and Schneider’s 40.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions

If I could go back and edit my regrettable grammar, I’d also add: And Getzlaf has less hair than everyone except Rafalski.

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

Give him another year, he’ll catch up.

by Evilducks on Dec 16, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions

Parros should stop donating his hair to cancer kids and give it to Getzlaf

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 16, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions

because I have to deal with this, I might as well share … my youngest walks out of the bathroom and asks his brother … “you ever go pee and have two streams” … UGH!!!!!

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:08 PM PST reply actions

This is definitely a place where you can share that with your head held high.

Hiller gets the start tonight — got the shirt on in support.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions

well I forgot to add … my oldest goes “yeah, and remember, dont’ cross the streams” … I am so sure Ghostbusters never meant their quotes to be used in such a way

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions

Ghostbuster stole those quotes from little boys, I’m sure.

First power play was kept off the board, here’s hoping for a better showing in this one.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions

getting my work laptop fired up so I can find a link to watch this game … have the Blues / Hawks game on tv

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions

Better showing = more shots? Was that Chipchura, Sexton, and Koivu on the 2nd unit? Yikes.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions

I liked that second power play, though primarily the first part. Yeah, the second unit is spare parts, but it didn’t give up any goals. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions

They did move the puck pretty well. And yes, not giving up any goals (or shots) is a good thing. Positivity.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions

B-Ry on the semi-break! This second line is impressive!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions

Isn’t it? Wow! So this is secondary scoring!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions

Woo B-Ry!!!!! Cashes in on all the good offensive play so far this period.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions

And defensive play — I’m not sure the Ducks have given up a shot-on-goal yet.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, no shots against yet. Kinda hoping for one to keep Hiller sharp.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

Granted.

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by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions

Haha, I didn’t mean for it to come on a PK. Ah well.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions

careful what you ask for huh? :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions

Haha…well, as long as the hockey gods are listening: A win tonight would be nice. And tomorrow, please.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions

uh … not tomorrow … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions

:D Threw that in for your benefit.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions

ha ha! I figured you did … :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan!!!

by Kducker on Dec 16, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions

Isn’t he great? I hope he stays a Duck for years to come.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions

Dang, Patient Perry nailed the post, nearly a jaw-dropper there.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions

And double damn. Figures — hold a team that long without a shot and you always got to sweat that next one.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions

Blah, why is it so often the case?

Not all Hiller’s fault, I guess. Scotty shoulda had that pass.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions

GRAWR.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:38 PM PST reply actions

Look at that effort from the sex offender — this kid’s got hunger.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:44 PM PST reply actions

And it leads to a nice PP chance to open the 2nd!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, Hayward’s whining about being disappointed that the game’s tied at one. I’m elated — trailing in Vancouver sucks. Plus the team has played very well — encouraging!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions

Elated? I’m pretty pleased, but Earl, you need to send me some of your positivity-inducing drugs. All this cheerfulness cannot possibly be natural.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions

Step one: declare the season dead. Then everything after that becomes gravy. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions

Whew — this game’s getting pretty intense now that both teams are shooting.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions

What the …. woooo!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 8:22 PM PST reply actions

Good work Getzlaf — that was a pretty insane shift, including Perry’s obligatory goalie contact.

And the craziest part — Calder got a plus!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:22 PM PST reply actions

And then an amusing little sideshow by Chipchura and S.O.B. Lets everyone catch their breath.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions

Moustache! Ha, who needs hair?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions

he likes the box huh? :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions

Getzlaf gets an Artyukhin hat trick, and it’s not even the second intermission yet.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions

So is Calder 1/3 of the way to a douche trick?

by hughestom1 on Dec 16, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions

Calder only has to get two of the three to be a complete douche, I think. Have to lower the bar for him.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions

Ooh — Leprechaun nearly got a shorty there — I love our chances this game.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Oh Marchant! Great chance for a shorty.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Whew, scary bouncing puck.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 8:38 PM PST reply actions

Yeah, Hiller might be leaving rebounds now just to boost his save percentage.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions

Woo hoo! Another solid period, and another lead after two! C’mon, third period!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions

ummmm my feed froze … someone want to let me know when it starts up so I can then know if I need to find another feed or not? :)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions

Dropping the puck now.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions

puck has dropped.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions

Damn, and now it’s in the net. Ducks defenders are quite useful shooting targets.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions

I missed the goal … was late getting a new feed

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions

Boynton got his predicted goal — past the wrong goalie, though.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions

well plus … my boys are having me watch this … so got distracted from looking for one

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions

I like that Beleskey shoots when the opportunity arises, but he has the shooting accuracy of a drunk Eminger.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions

Nice dive, Perry — c’mon, PP.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:25 PM PST reply actions

Yeah!!!! And the spare parts 2nd unit scores!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:28 PM PST up reply actions

Holy vision, Calder — what a fucking play!

Hell yeah, Koivu!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:28 PM PST reply actions

and looks like the Canucks really want to go to OT now

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST up reply actions

Per earlier conversation, now Calder is a complete douche — congrats!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:30 PM PST up reply actions

Heh, you and Spade need to doubt him more often.

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

Oh wow, and some great stops by Hiller!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions

Heil Hiller.

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by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions

Heil!!!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

DOUCHE TRICK! First ever, since the name started, right?

by hughestom1 on Dec 16, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions

I think Perry got one — seems we’re in line to get quite a few.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions

perry has a very special relationship with nabokov…id be shocked if perry doesnt get one tonite…

me and sleek witnessed nabby love for perry first hand lol

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 17, 2009 10:59 AM PST up reply actions

Go clock!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:35 PM PST reply actions

Seriously — got a plane to catch to SJ!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions

oh it’s a short flight

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions

Huzzah! Positivity!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM PST reply actions

And now just six points out of 8th! (Course, we’re still 15th at the mo, but I’m drunk on Positivity Kool-Aid.)

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions

Hey, I don’t really do games-in-hand, especially not in December. I call it t-14th! Woo hoo!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:44 PM PST up reply actions

T-14th it is! :)

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! two road wins in a roww!!!!!!!!!

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM PST reply actions

Well, careful what you celebrate — last time Ducks won two in a row on the road, they lost their next nine road games.

Season is still dead. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions

Ack, really? (quickly sweeps up the confetti)

by g r a c e on Dec 16, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

yes very much dead

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 17, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions

So here’s a comforting (?) fact for Ducks fans. If the season ended today, the Ducks would end up with a lottery pick, but not their own — Philadelphia actually has a lower points total now than Anaheim does.

It’s insane to say, but the lowest five points totals in the league are now all in the eastern conference. Philly, the Rangers, Tampa Bay, and Toronto all have 31 points, and the Hurricanes have 22.

Act surprised when I restate this in tomorrow’s gameday post.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 16, 2009 9:59 PM PST reply actions

(pretends that I didn’t do a late night hop over and read this)

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

by ang6666 on Dec 16, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions

Apparently, everything we got from that trade is only eligible for use next year. It’s like we traded Pronger for future considerations. It’s only right that the awesomeness of that draft pick materializes around the time Sbisa and Lupul can play an entire season.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Dec 17, 2009 10:42 AM PST up reply actions

greetings from…fromt he spread your legs community comp

missed the 1st period…but i heard we were dominant…the nucks bloggers correctly predicted we would limit there chances and forecheck hard…fuck they know our team better than us i guess?

good game by everyone..and i agree with grace we need to dawg calder more…so calder…you suck a big weenie…youll never stay on that top line…sex monster continues to be a monster…

does hiller start again? or does jiggy get the call cuz its a back to back nite?…hiller saved the game in the 3rd period…tough call right?

need to jump on the guppies early…while we still got energy….

anaheim ducks now feature the sex monster...lock up your daughters!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 17, 2009 10:58 AM PST reply actions

I’d think it’s still Giguere — probably best if Carlyle sticks to the gameplan he had before yesterday.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 17, 2009 11:05 AM PST up reply actions

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