Ducks Gameday—What can Brown do for you?
by Earl Sleek on May 3, 2009 7:53 AM PDT
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PrintAnaheim Ducks (8th in west) at Detroit Red Wings (2nd in west)
Red Wings lead series 1-0, JavaGeek Odds: DET 78%
Winging It In Motown, A2Y, On the Wings -- all preaching the sermon this morning about the sin of Mike Brown.
Need to send a strong message to an opponent, but can't wait the extra few days for regular mail service? Want to ensure that the message will arrive just in time to avoid suspension? Trying to take that rivalry up a notch in the early stages of G1, but want to avoid any unnecessary Pronger fees? Well, look no further -- finally there's a cheap-and-quick alternative that provides affordable service to many of America's neutral-zone-bullying industries.
Suspension-free since 2007.
Yeah, that's probably a lame post start considering the circumstances, but Rudy asked the question in the previous comments (regarding the suspension review), "I don’t understand: you want Mike Brown to play next game?" And as much as I believe Rudy's sincerity there, that answer is a definite "yes". While Brown is definitely a fist-thrower and will get slammed as a nothing player by Wings fans, he has served a surprisingly useful role for the Ducks since his mid-season acquisition.
In the first round against the Sharks, only Todd Marchant among the forwards played more shorthanded minutes than Brown -- Brown in fact was on the ice killing penalties for as many minutes as Chris Pronger, and we know how frustrated the Sharks' power play was. His fourth-line shifts with Parros weren't terribly frequent, but they weren't costly either. And hey, Brown did chip in two assists in the first round, which was as many points as Teemu contributed.
I'm not going to overly glow about Brown's abilities -- he's still a grinder who specializes in simple plays -- but he's definitely got on-ice value for this year's Ducks. His postseason legacy at this point is smeared in Hudler's blood, but moving forward, I for one am relieved that Brown's available the rest of this series. With the Wings' advantage at forward depth and power play, the Ducks need all hands on deck if this is to become a series.
A few of the successful message deliveries from Mike Brown.
Feel free to leave your own thoughts about "What can Brown do for you?" in the comments -- and for sure, Wings fans, I'll accept snark.
As for the game today, I'll add this tidbit: the Ducks haven't lost consecutive games since early March, and they haven't lost consecutive playoff games to the Wings since the late 90s -- let's hope both trends continue. I'll be arriving a bit late to the comments today, but should be around for the 2nd and 3rd periods, at least. Feel free to get started without me.
Prediction: Brown gets booed.
Go Ducks.
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What Brown Did For Us?
Gave us a five minute all skate, that was almost admittedly wasted.
Good luck today and all that.
Great post start. Had me laughing.
Brown is valuable and I’m glad he’s not suspended.
Speaking of newly aquired players, have you guys seen James Wisneiwski’s clothing line?
I do like booty shorts on chicks, but those might make me want to piss on that ass hahaha.
hooked on quack
Hey, what the fuck is this? There’s already a Brown with this catchphrase, and he can send a message without getting a 5-minute major.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
lol
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
So wait, is there a Brown on every BoC team? Maybe Earl should make a graphic a la his “Battle of the Thorntons” from a couple of years back.
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There’s already a Brown with this catchphrase, and he can send a message without getting a 5-minute major
Sample message:
Out golfing. See you next fall!
— Dustin
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on May 3, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
“I don’t understand: you want Mike Brown to play next game?”
My answer to this was a definite ‘yes’ as well. Mike Brown penalties are the worst…knowing he wont be out there for the PK scares me. I think the Ducks have really come to value what he brings to that shutdown and I’m sure it scares them too.
I’m interested to see how the players react to this one. I know Detroit keeps saying that isn’t their type of game…but I can’t imagine they wont want to send a message to him specifically.
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GO DUCKS!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions
wasnt easy..tried to avoid any sports blogs or reading as much as i could….of course when i sti down to wathc the pens game yesterday..the first thing that pops on the screen is highlight from our friday game fuuuuuck….
we need this…..just play the way you played minus the monetum killer 5 min majors and we should be fine
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
couple keys to the game
1.frankie needs to make better reads…he had the worst game of his career…id rather him drift back than step up and get beaten…
2. the ducks gameplan of letting the points shoot and just clearing the rebounds only works “if” there actually clearing the rebounds….if the wings are just ebing too effective at getting to the rebounds/ducks arent clearing them from out in front..then they need to adjust and start pressuring the point man..
3. hiller has got know he has another bad game jiggy goes in game 3…so hiller needs to not let 5 hole goals in…
4. offensivly dont change much…seems like all the lines are getting there chances…2 goalposts etc.
5. most importantly….forwards need to play d….period…end of story…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions
they say lineup changes..then they start talking about other dumb shit…wonder what the change is
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
Whoops, could be a change of plans today
Depends on how things go, but now I’m watching today’s game with the one Kings fan who I like better than Rudy — I think he wants to watch me stress.
So I’ll probably stop in at some point for these comments, but won’t be a full-time gig. Keep it cool, and let’s go Ducks.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I am not a Ducks fan
But I hate the Red wings with the fiery passion equivalent to the inside of nuclear reactor… on the surface of mercury… after the Sun engulfs mercury in it’s eventual supernova.
So for this series I’m an enormous Ducks fan. Go Ducks.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions
I was flown in to Michigan to shovel snow and mow lawns for my first 17 years. A hatred of the Red Wings is what got me interested in the NHL in the first place.
I am just an avs fan
And red Wings fans are the most annoying fans on the planet.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
great..like the wings need any “lucky” goals….
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions
Playoff hockey makes me a horrible person. I’m totally unproductive, I’m addicted to the internet, and I’m angry at everyone.
Hiller
Please return to the form where you stole the series form the Sharks. K thankz
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Avs
I watched Budaj and Raycroft give up those goals all season, I thought I was done watching those during the playoffs.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
3rd “5” hole goal…im starting to think we might need to bring in jiggy…dont be surprised if u see jiggy to start the 2nd….hiller might be rattled
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions
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Five For Howling
were the better team today…one lucky goal and another hiller 5 hole (on the backhand no less)……hiller u let one more in like that….RC i guarantee gets jiggy in there…fuuuuuck…..i rememebr the red wings bloggers saying there gonna stop the 1st line…well? in 2 games…there still doing whatever they want…..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
it IS good to see that top line playing the way they are right now.
I’m glad you’re alive spade!
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no im on life support….this is hard to watch..us playing this good and it being tied…i mean…have they even mentioned zetterburg or datsyuk?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
im stating to think hiller woke up game 1 and remembered this is his first playoff game and he not suppose to be this good….fuuuck….am i the only one thinking this?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Kid’s got talent – but like a true Duck, as soon as you start thinking you’re good, you blow it. Let’s hope he rebounds I MEAN NO, NO REBOUNDS
…let’s hope he improves.
Nobody cares about your opinion.
i really think RC has him on a “1 more 5 hole” leash…thats my feeling
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yea its killing me
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Getzlaf
just jumped 100o notches on my “players I like scale” by saying he is a Sakic fan.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions
yea….if he ends up like him….well be happy ducks fans….he just needs to work on his discipline….on dumb penalites…and stupid passes….that can be fixed so im optomistic…..oh and he needs rogain of course…..sakic has a lot of hair
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
good to nokelinan (misspell to lazy to look up) back
also were winning face-offs thats good
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions
woah
so it’s 9:15 in germany, and i convinced the staff at this sleep lab to let me listen to the game before they stick electrodes on my head. missed the first period, but holy crap—four goals and only two penalties!?! has there been any Brown backlash?
no not at all…brown….drew a call…he did his job…..“what can brown do for you” well he can draw a call that leads to a pronger goal..that what he can do…GO BROWN AND GO DUCKS!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
nice… well, generally these situations work to our advantage. teams try to out-Duck the Ducks and lose their team strategy.
your a true ducks fan..that is so true
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
thats your boy….you go SK!!!
love the dos equis commerical!! “he had an akward moment….just to see how it feels”!!!
love it!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Pronger still gets booed more than Brown…all is right in the world.
Detroit fans probably don’t even know who Brown is.
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ok so whitney took over the goat horns from frankie today.,….come on whitney…wtf!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:34 PM PDT reply actions
WOW, Brownie getting all the calls. They’re obviously watching him closely! Perhaps more proof he laid a good hit!
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Brown's hit
If Browns hit was dirty, Kronvall should get the Chris Simon treatment for every check he makes. There isn’t a dirty checker in the League outside of Dion Phaneuf.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Spot On
He has this way of always leaving his feet and never getting called, the dirty bastard.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
cam janson from the blues likes to leave his feet a lot and take the cheap hits. I wish he’s tone it done, the penalties are brutal
Dum spiramus tuebimur
yea our 4th line is working…..if thats all they do is draw calls…they are gold!!!!
oh hockey gods…when we have a breakaway can we get someone other than drew miller or josh green to have it?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i wouldnt say that…we worked hard for that label…hate to lose it
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Fine
The Red Wings are also dirty cheating bastards.
And the Ducks are less-bastardy with Brian Burke and Brad May gone.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We didn’t just up our status with the Brown hit? And Pronger…he’s like 5 bastards all wrapped into one apparently…
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Oh
no you’re still dirty cheating bastards, but at least you’re honest about it. Red Wings fans like to pretend that their team never makes a dirty play.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
yea were dicks…but it won us the cup and its fun to watch
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
i am loving this game
we’re outshooting the wings, they’re taking way more penalties, and our PP conversion is 100%… now all i need is someone to kick a red wing’s ass, and this will be my dream game.
by magni on May 3, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
were playing in there end….im happy with 50%
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
oh and earl is gay for not being here…..we need quick clever anaylsis
we need the high priest earl
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions
no what an asshole huh?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I’m glad you put the ? at the end…it would read very different had you used “!!!!!”
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by SK eleven on May 3, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I really want to say yes…in game 5 for some reason when we came back to tie it.
I know when they pointed that out after the first intermission, I remember thinking it was a good sign that Detroit would probably be wearing themselves down.
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Between Period Coaches
Darren Pang: Identifies a strategy the Wings should use to generate ore offense, and is able to identify an adjustment that may help that strategy.
Milbury: “Play harder Ducks”
That’s a bigger coaching mis-match than anyone vs Tony Granato.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
None
The Chipmunks are lovable. Holmstrom and his big ass are anything but.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
k, you got me
no holmstrom chipmonk linkage
can i do a photochop? just 1 pleez?
Dum spiramus tuebimur
might want to change goalies now?…..hiller should have sealed that short side….comeo n rc make the fucking change!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
we needed a big save…..fuuuuuuuuuck
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m trying to work between intermissions and stoppages, and its not going well :-/
I’m also stuck with the ANA radio feed, presumably because here in Denver, they would rather not give us the Wing-centric Detroit radio feed. Sadness.
Obviously I can’t see whats going on, but I got it recording. It sounds pretty sloppy on the Wings part.
http://wingsvducks.blogspot.com/
Check out the Wings/Ducks coverage over at CycleLikeSedins!
Man, I am crazy. When the puck flies through the air, I have this insane urge to pluck it outta my screen and throw it into the Red Wings’ net.
Arrrgghhh. That was sooo close. Great sequence by the Ducks.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Hypocracy
I like how the fans boo’d Holmstrom being tied up in front of the net, but thought Stewert played excellent defense when he used his stick to trip R.Niedermeyer right there.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Why Hockey Fans Love Playoff Hockey
There is no such thing as a loser point.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
fuck…whiz playing a great game…scotty…not so much….damn….hiller makes that short side save..this game is over
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions
Time For OT
Go Ducks!
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
right on!!!!!!!!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Very classy, Tex. I’m proud of you.
Fun Fact: Those stickers are actually copyright infringement, Bill Watterson almost NEVER liscensed merchandise for Calvin and Hobbes, and never approved those stickers.
When you couple it with the stickers of Calvin praying before a cross that some more pretentious people have, it becomes ironic that the goody two-shoes is committing copyright infringement in their attempt to show you how much holier-than-thou they are.
http://wingsvducks.blogspot.com/
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…in their attempt to show you how much holier-than-thou they are.
Something about that sentence just struck me as an appropriate reply to your comment. Not sure why :p
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Yes
I’m surprised Watterson hasn’t sued more, because he absolutly abhors selling out his character.
Besides this never struck me as Calvin-esque.
by Jibblescribbits on May 3, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve always kinda thought that too, but I without doing any actual research, I’m guessing they’re decentralized enough by being made by enough manufacturers that its too much of a pain in the ass. Besides, I think one of the few things Watterson valued above not selling out was his own privacy, and throwing lawsuits like that would not be conducive to living a nice quite private life.
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how can u be alive…were fuckin dying alive right now
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ducks finally look like...
they are playing to Win !
The 3rd period the Ducks were just sitting back.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Get Selanne off the ice
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
exactly
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on May 3, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The Ducks are lettiing the WIngs
skate way too much behind their net
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Put the damn puck on the net!!!
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Selanne is showing his age
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Shoot the Damn Puck Ducks
They look they are trying to get too fancy with the passing
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Friggin Ridiculous
Ducks need to play DUCKS Hockey and start leveling guys
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Not Good
Ducks need to PUSH forward and beat on and Beat these guys
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Uh....Hello
1. When you have the puck in the offensive zone: SHOOT THE DAMN THING
2. When on Defense. Don’t let other team skate around behind your net & hit opposing team when they have possession of the puck
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on May 3, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
amen
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Red Wings = Yankees / Red Sox
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Must Play DUCKS Hockey !!!
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
I think Brown and Green were showing a lot of spark during that last session. LETS GO THIRD AND FOURTH LINES.
"Concentration, not strength." - Coach GB
Sounds better than the Rainbow Line
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by Dono Romantico on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
My Kings pal recommended we get a player named “White” to fill it out. I can’t think of anyone named “Yellow”.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Also, I’ve taken to referring to #12 as “Mystery Duck”, because I don’t think I’ve ever seen this guy before. Wasn’t the last guy to wear #12 Friesen?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
i mean what the fuck….
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I’ve taken to referring to #12 as "Mystery Duck", because I don’t think I’ve ever seen this guy before. Wasn’t the last guy to wear #12 Friesen?
I have no recollection of any one named Friesen.
I see 12, I still see Mike Leclerc. Josh Green has the same body type as him too.
Don't bRuin your life. Make love with a Trojan
Is It Me......Or
are the Ducks not playing their style of Hockey this game?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
this game is driving me crazy…i think the wings were the better team int he OT….ducks need step up
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
true
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The Ducks seemed to have all the momentum to start OT while the Wings were sitting back but as the period progressed, the Wings took over. Ducks just need to keep up the good play from the start of that period. Control the puck and keep pressuring down low.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
OK, the Kings fan took off — he’s obviously unfamiliar with how “playoff” OT works (“Put Perry in the shootout”).
I’m pretty fucking drunk.
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hahaha…damn it sleek…give us some positivy…….we didnt look good in the OT..reach back and give us ducks fans SOMTHING!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
In the 2007 WCF, the Ducks lost a close-but-winnable G1 in DET, but rallied to even the series by a marginal OT goal by Scotty Niedermayer. If #27 pots a weak one in OT, we’re set.
We may have to lose G3 by a 5-0 score, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
im waiting for rudys response!!!…my buddy the kings fan said on his myspace he was going to the chirs cornell concert today…i said hey…why arent you going to the kings game today? muahahahahaha
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is this random woman doing sports highlights? Only thing that would make this better is Bea Arthur was doing highlights. RIP Bea.
"Concentration, not strength." - Coach GB
I liked bea…thought she was underrated….plus thats my mothers name
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
beatrice…but im guessing that was arthurs full name
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Howdy bitches
Pretty mild hockey-watching experience, eh?
Fuck me.
Did you rent a playoff respirator? I think I’m going to start a business.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
id be your first customer
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Playoffs Suck
I’ll never waiver from that. Ever. How do you guys like Darren Helm?
by a2y on May 3, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Scares the fuck out of me on a regular basis — that’s a plus. Let me guess — he was drafted in the 1,478th spot of the ’07 draft.
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Maybe
And those hit totals, as fun as they are to look at, have got to be bullshit.
by a2y on May 3, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
yea be nice to have those scouts
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
hey we need to win this period…fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Hiller reacts to some saves by looking up in the rafters in what seems like disappointment. I hate that because I think every save is a flippin’ goal.
"Concentration, not strength." - Coach GB
Good lord. Ducks had an empty net to shoot at and couldn’t bury it.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
They are building up the drama as a favor to NBC.
At least that’s what I’m telling myself.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Common' Now
It’s TIME Ducks! I really want to get to the pool now
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
W.T.F.
Shoot the Damn Puck on the NET
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Put the Biscuit in the Basket
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Selanne
Too Old and Too Weak.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
that was funny…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 6:11 AM PDT up reply actions
a duck gets dumped on rush and no call? The refs have swallered the whistle for OT?
Dum spiramus tuebimur
I've figured it out
Since NBC has no games scheduled for next weekend, the Ducks/Wings are just trying to give the league its due time.
My theory: the Ducks are really pissed off at being left of the national schedule. The played one time on Versus in the regular season and maybe one? one NBC.
So now they’re determined to make up for it — we’re playing 7 regular season games tonight, assholes!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Holy fucking fuck fuck.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on May 3, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+2
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
i will be dead soon….sleek…write me a eulogy please
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions
hear liez spaid — watta guyy.
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by Earl Sleek on May 3, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
speaking of hat…i will leave in my will..to Boc my fedoria hat…..stay thirsty my friends!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
im gonna pretend to know what that means
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Would someone here mind terribly asking the Ducks to pls let the Wings score in 3OT so I can go do my chores. Thank you … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on May 3, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions
At least it’s an afternoon triple OT instead of a Monday (or was it Tuesday night) Sharks/Stars triple OT.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
ebbet should never take another face off ever again
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude — Ebbett is the team’s Mini-Sirloin Burger representative — that’s cold.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
im off the ebbet bandwagon…..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I made it to work the next day but it was brutal, for sure.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
“The next team to score a goal will win this series.”
I don’t know if that’s true, but it sounds true. Holy fuck.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
i concur
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
marchant, green or brown. These will be the guys to do it. The first line and second is just getting to tired
hooked on quack
someone needs to step up…im still calling it….whitney gets revenage….scores ot game winner!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Scotty, dude. This has all happened before, and will all happen again. It’s so Galactica.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
HELLLLLZZZZZZZZZ YEAH
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Ducks SCORE!!
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
GO GRACE!!!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ok i wont die tontie…..you get more mispellings and dumb comments for another day!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont know but he scares me..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So I guess the answer to “What can Brown do for you?” is 13 minutes played, zero goals-against, and two penalties drawn. Brown’s a valuable guy when he’s eligible to step on the ice.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
yea brown did his job today
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
THATS HOW WE ROLL..that guy has had a great series….he desrves that!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions
Keep commenting here, btw. I’ve probably drank too much to write a new post today.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
well put grace…
your are golden today…run for office or somthing
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING?
started with wine…switched to beer….turning the music up loud nowwwwwwww!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
my aunt rolls that way….i know..ive had to make her those drinks
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
i tihnk im drinking till i pass out tonite…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a leprechaun — and I don’t know if now is the exact time to bring this up, but should the Ducks be in the business of re-signing Marchant next summer? I never really truly considered it until now.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Hm…I’m much more favorable towards a resigning than I was before the trade deadline. But he’s 36 and is making $2.66M this year? I’m no good at salary cap analysis, but my sense is that $2.66M going forward is too much. Also, anything longer than a year (maaaybe two) makes me nervous.
That said, I don’t like the idea of facing him in a playoff series, either.
(Side note: I’m rooting for the Canucks to beat the ’Hawks. I know the Ducks are still a long shot beat the Wings, but the mere thought of Sammy playing against the RPG line makes me nauseous.)
(Side note: I’m rooting for the Canucks to beat the ’Hawks. I know the Ducks are still a long shot beat the Wings, but the mere thought of Sammy playing against the RPG line makes me nauseous.)
I’m only mildly watching any other series going on, and am barely pulling for anybody. That said, the fact that my brother’s in Chicago and Sammy’s playing well make it really hard for me to root against the Hawks.
Then again, I do have a really good buddy who is die-hard Canucks. What to do?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
root nuck…“potiental” (avoiding jinx) shorter travel for duckos
or consult your magic 8 ball
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Well that game was exciting
But now POKER is on. Honestly, I can’t think of anything better to match the intensity of a 3OT playoff game than Poker!
pretend its marchant playing..might help
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a really weird feeling that Marchant was going to score the OT goal … huge win for the Duckies.
I’ve had a Getzlaf post idea rolling around in my head. Might put something up this week.
When I'm not battling in California:
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Go fucking nuts, dude. I’m over here praising Mike Brown and neglecting the postseason scoring leader. But whatever — it’s tied.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
yea shame on you earl…give some love to our balding hero
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Ouch. That hurt. Congrats Duck fans, that was a heck of a game. I only needed my heart restarted about six times.
yea this reminds me of 07….and that series almost ended my life….fuck….these teams shouldnt meet int he postseason for my own health concerns
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
So I dunno, but as of today, I think Ducks-Wings counts as a rivalry. Five meetings in eleven postseasons, and a G1 and G2 like this? I’m kind of afraid to say it, but I think… it’s on.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
OK, I keep hearing about how Todd Marchant is the only Duck under 6 feet tall.
What the fuck, Ebbett’s a midget! How the hell did he get measured at 6 feet? Bribery?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
earl….take a straight jack shot for that one
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 3, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s listed as 5’9". Marchant as 5’10". If you do a quick scan of this roster, it’s easy to miss Ebbett (yuk yuk) because 9 is a single-digit number.
I see Todd Marchant partied like it was 1997. Sorry I missed the first proper epic of the playoffs.
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My Detroit fan friends are really hurting right now. Several of them have brought up the similarities to 2007 (two d-men inured, one the #2 guy, lost game two in OT).
I don’t think the similarities are apt. That Ducks team had three great lines kicking at that time, the checking line being just as productive as the first two. This team isn’t anywhere near the same. While the supporting cast has stepped up, our big guys are shouldering too much of the load. The more we play, the harder it’s going to be, and five periods today didn’t help matters any.
Sigh. A 2-0 lead in this series would’ve been HUGE. Put the Ducks right on the ropes. Now its still just as even, and I’m not feeling any better about anything yet.
I gotta watch the game on DVR, but listening to it on the radio, it sounded sloppy as hell for the Wings.
http://wingsvducks.blogspot.com/
Check out the Wings/Ducks coverage over at CycleLikeSedins!
It was sloppy for the Wings. A slow start, massive amounts of defensive zone turnovers, etc. They didn’t seem to really start playing until the 3rd period. Credit to the Ducks for playing a great road game.
like the first game the game could have went either way….
this series you kinda just have to sit back and enjoy…and hope your team gets a break..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
yea i was close yesterday….damn
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Watching the replay of the 3OT goal again, and I noticed Scotty is the fourth guy into the celebration in the corner, but before he joins the huddle (and while the others are zooming past him to join the vertical dogpile), he makes sure to collect that puck for Marchant. I love that man. Love him.
zombie today…ugggg…..need to stop making descisions when im drunk and the ducks win…decided to celebrate by go watching the chris cornell show last nite…on 3 hrs sleep…..uugggg….aaaaaa……brrrraiiins
man did we need that win…the wings took it to us in OT….we need to get better for game 3….no more softies hiller!!!
2nd line needs to chip in..NEED TO CONVERT BREAKAWAYS…
hate the red wings…
GO DUCKS!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 6:58 AM PDT reply actions
2nd line needs to chip in..NEED TO CONVERT BREAKAWAYS…
Heh, Drew Miller’s an odd cat. I mean, I have zero confidence or expectation on most of his offense, including breakaways, but I don’t want him out of the lineup either. He’s a smart responsible player, but I dunno — his breakaways probably won’t be getting much better anytime soon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
whats your prediction for game 3 sleekster? whats gonn happen?
these teams seem to go on runs….with each side dominating here and there….man its scary to watch
at least the 1st line isnt getting shut down like the red wings fans thought they would
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
whats your prediction for game 3 sleekster? whats gonn happen?
You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to find that out, but I’ll give you a hint: Row B.
at least the 1st line isnt getting shut down like the red wings fans thought they would
Yeah, that is pretty incredible. And at the same time, Carlyle’s calling out B-Ry for playing a weak G2 — good motivating, Coach!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
yea hes been invisible this series…just think if gets going
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
u lucky bastard..think i used my game 4 money last nite at the concert….might not be able to make it…arrrggg….good show though…but if i was sober…might have bought the ducks tix instead…arrggg…damn drunkeness
make sure you flip off some wings fans for me
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s a smart responsible player, but I dunno — his breakaways probably won’t be getting much better anytime soon.
Funny, that sounds exactly like Todd Marchant, at least as I remember him as an Oiler. I mean, he did have that one, but it might have been the only one of his career.
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Any news on the Selanne Hit
That Kronwall hit on him yesterday is probably the worst thing I’ve seen in the league since the Bertuzzi hit. If he isn’t suspended for the rest of this series (and a good portion of next year) Bettman just proves again he is the de facto Wings owner.
I wonder if we’re thinking of the same hit? I actually thought it was funny…cause it seemed like Selanne didn’t get the brunt of the hit at all. He turned his body and just kinda fell. I think the flying bodies made it look worse than it was.
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I think we probably are. The play where Kronwall just came off the bench to attack Selanne? It is great that Teemu didn’t get hurt, but that doesn’t take away from the intention.
It is very clear to anyone who watches this team for more than 4 minutes that they are the dirtiest team in the league and one of the dirtiest in the history of hockey. They are cheap shot artists who aim only to wound other players with their hits. Elbows, high sticks etc.
Look at Chelios yesterday with that high stick he swung like a battle axe. He is old and not playing much anymore, it is pretty clear Babcock just told him to go out and hit someone as hard as he could in the face with a stick in hopes of ending their career.
It is criminal, if Bettman won’t do anything about it, maybe the police or FBI should. It is awful and dangerous.
I do have to admit, I was kind of happy when #12 got high-sticked — oh boy, now I can find out Mystery Duck’s real name!
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RC throws some curves doesnt he.?
i was sad not to see the stache on the ice
might be too slow for this series im guessing to be effective…
p.s.
mike brown love how taht guy works
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Look at Chelios yesterday with that high stick he swung like a battle axe. He is old and not playing much anymore, it is pretty clear Babcock just told him to go out and hit someone as hard as he could in the face with a stick in hopes of ending their career.
>_<
Yes, it is very clear that Babcock told him to do exactly that.
You’re being just as over-the-top and patently ridiculous as the people who say the same about Anaheim. Go have a beer or something.
http://wingsvducks.blogspot.com/
Check out the Wings/Ducks coverage over at CycleLikeSedins!
dang i missed that one…dont remember that
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think it was too bad — for one, Selanne did have the puck, and while Kronwall did leap a bit, I think most of the contact was made with Kronwall’s back. League probably won’t review, and even if they did, I suspect they’d let it slide a la Brown.
I’ve seen worse, and it’s hard to judge too much by how easily Selanne falls over — that’s now become one of his trademark characteristics.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Maybe it is time for retaliation of our own
Someone needs to break Kronwalls legs to the point where he could never play again. Whatever player does it is doing it as a public service.
weres crawford when you need him ehh?
guess to busy giving duck radio interviews and gelling up that hair
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
And giving mediocre commentary for CBC.
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naw no need for that…maybe another perry goalie run would be enough..no need to injure….o hey..lets just win the series and really show them
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 4, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
It ended up shoulder to shoulder, but if selanne didn’t see him coming, it would’ve been another Randy Savage Flying Elbow to the face. Only then would it be suspension worthy. For now, it’s just charging that the refs decided not to call.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on May 4, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Can anyone photoshop Kronwall’s face onto Macho Man Randy Savage doing a flying elbow? That would be Christmas in May. And could everyone refrain from making me feel old and asking who Macho Man Randy Savage is?
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on May 4, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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