Ducks Gameday—Mike Chen is the coolest

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 7:58 AM PDT Comment 402 comments

Detroit Red Wings (2nd in west) at Anaheim Ducks (8th in west)
Ducks lead series 2-1, JavaGeek Odds: ANA 58%
Winging It In Motown, A2Y, On the Wings, CLS mini-blog: all being tested for "Shark Flu".

You have to go back to the last time Anaheim and Detroit met in the postseason -- 2007 WCF G6 -- to find a Wings playoff game where they trailed in a best-of-seven series. You'd probably have to go that far back to find a game where they weren't favored by JavaGeek's odds in a series, also. In other words, it's been a while since Detroit has faced any real playoff adversity -- and no matter how merited or unmerited you think the Ducks' lead has been, somehow Anaheim has defied the odds and put themselves in a strong position once more.

It's a terrifying place to be, actually -- don't think for a second that I'm resting comfortably on any 58% computer calculation -- the Wings are more than capable of flipping the odds right back, and there will be no shortage of motivation on their end tonight. But as scary as the Detroit machine is, the Ducks do have a huge opportunity in tonight's game -- and as always the brunt of that will fall on the capable shoulders of Jonas Hiller.

Here's an update of the "Every Three Years" prophecy table (every three years an Anaheim netminder makes his playoff debut and shines):

Goalie	GP	W-L	Min.	GA	SA	GAA	SvPct	SO
Giguere 2003	21	15-6	1,407	38	697	1.62	.945	5
Bryzgalov 2006	11	6-4	659	16	285	1.46	.944	3
Hiller 2009	9	6-3	585	17	375	1.74	.955	2

Still waiting for those back-to-back-to-back shutouts, Hiller.

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In a related note, Mike Chen and I did make a t-shirt bet on the outcome of the Sharks/Ducks series (one I fully expected to lose), and the winner was originally going to select an item from NHL.com's store. But Chen -- that guy is one classy bet-payer, let me tell you. He went off the board with my reward shirt, and Photoshopped / CafePressed this historically-insensitive beauty (not his idea; see my old post: How Funny is Evil?):

For the subtly insensitive Ducks fan.

It arrived on Tuesday before G3, and I haven't had an opportunity to show it off yet (I'll definitely have to pick those opportunities carefully), but for sure better than anything I'd likely find on the NHL.com site. Way to go, Chen.

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One last sidenote, in case I'm too lazy to post it later. Be sure to have an extra drink on Saturday night -- it'll be Battle of California's third birthday. Hard to believe that what originally started as a Mirtle blog-joke has taken such legs of its own, but lots of thanks to the writers, fellow bloggers, readers, and commenters -- you guys are aces.

I did save one so-so picture for after the jump. Artistically, it's not the strongest, but I was damn glad to see Teemu Selanne score a beauty breakaway to open the scoring in G3. The Finnish Flash may be aging and may not battle through checks the way he once did, but it's still nice to see what he can accomplish with some open ice. His plans for next season have been murky (though he's on an affordable contract) -- but I for one certainly hope he returns.

"I'll be back. Maybe."

It's Thursday, which means my schedule sucks once again. I'll be following the first two periods of tonight's game on cell phone updates, but should be joining the comments at some point in the 3rd.

Prediction: Controversy. Wouldn't really be a Wings/Ducks playoff game without it, I suppose.

Go Ducks.

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I want to see what a Rudy K designed shirt looks like.

by pj48 on May 7, 2009 8:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately, we’ll probably have to wait a few years for that bet.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoops, I didn’t mean that to sound that cocky or gloaty. I was more referring to the fact that it took the Sharks and Ducks four straight years of postseason-qualifying to finally meet up. For whatever reason, BoC is an awfully reluctant series.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoops, I didn’t mean that to sound that cocky or gloaty

Sure you did! :)

GO DUCKS!! DUCKSandPUCKS.com

by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’d probably feature a big penis. Maybe exploding towards the face of the t-shirt wearer.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve seen it here. he drew a perry stick figure cartoon.

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy 3rd Birthday, BOC! Thanks for all the laughs you all provide me on a daily basis.

I would say your prediction is right on but i would love to see a game without any controversy (and please no OT).

As much as it pains me to say it (because I really can’t stand the Ducks), I believe that RC is outcoaching Uncle Mike. Hiller has been amazing. I’m very, very nervous about tonight’s game. I do not want the Wings to be going back to the Joe down 3-1 in this series. O.k. I’m going to go throw up now from that thought.

Any way, enjoy the game. Go WINGS!

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 8:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If you want one nonsense trend that favors the Wings in tonight’s contest, here you go: I believe the Ducks are 0-3 this postseason when Versus gets exclusive SoCal broadcast rights (which they get tonight), and 6-0 when they’re on another channel.

I guess I should be thanking Versus for neglecting us so much during the regular season.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is very hard to think of reasons to thank Versus for anything other than the oppurtunity to observe Brian Engblom’s hair.

Last night, Keith Jones was complimenting the ’Canes and said, “What a great coaching job by Peter Laviolette!” DOH!

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Opportunity – no oppurtunity.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will say this about Engblom…PJ and I were on a Versus conference call with him yesterday and the dude’s much more interesting when he’s got a few minutes to answer a question as opposed to just a 20-second sound bite. I was surprised that he was actually in favor of 4-on-4 OT after one OT period but he backed it up with a reasonable response. Doesn’t mean I agree with him but I can appreciate when he actually gives an honest and thought out answer.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s not really that Engblom/Jones lack knowledge, just that they don’t translate very well to TV.

When I'm not battling in California:

http://www.cyclelikesedins.com

by jamestobrien on May 7, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Engblom is fine with it too?

I was shocked as shit that Shanahan was strongly in favor of it on the competition committee. I can’t think of a decision the NHL could make to piss me off more as a fan.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Engblom just has trouble keeping track of five players per team — it’s much easier on his brain when it’s down to four. Then it would enable him to concentrate on silly trivial points like “who is coaching the team these days?” :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just spit my drink out on that one.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mike, do you want me to post your questions and answers from Engblom on BOC?

I posted his answers to mine here:
http://www.sharkspage.com/2009_05_01_archive.html#7903040184762620359

by pj48 on May 7, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

to terrified to talk…

i mean what if we actually win tonite?

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, tonight is going to be nuts. Let’s hope we all make it to see BoC turn 3.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think we lose…i can probally make it….cuz it will be expected…..but if we win….then the heart stops and I die

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow three years? I know I lurked for quite a while before I got the courage to post a comment the first time back on the blogspot blog. And even then it wasn’t that often.

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it is pretty crazy. Also crazy we’ve never been sued for carelessness (knock on wood).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and now the courts know what to get you for your birthday.

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com

by CTGray on May 7, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

after reading your comment and seeing some new face recently..im starting to think a lot of peopel read this blog but dont comment

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually know someone who would love to have that Hiller shirt… she’s been drooling over him ever since seeing him play in one of the games of the regular season. Just mentioning Hiller’s name and she gets all giddy…
And yes… we are equal opportunity offenders. I’m part German and I think it’s hilarious…

by Niekon on May 7, 2009 9:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I actually know someone who would love to have that Hiller shirt… she’s been drooling over him ever since seeing him play in one of the games of the regular season.

I actually have no idea on the Cafe Press set-up — I’ve never made or ordered a shirt from there. I think Chen did a quick create-and-order, and I’m guessing the shirt is no longer available (he was worried about using a real person likeness or something).

Still, if you’re insistent and want to create one of your own, the design can be found here. Or create your own (Chen used an old picture with Hiller’s old mask, but I ain’t complaining).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the FTF gang have things set up with Cafe Press .. ask them

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not quite sure that they’re speaking to me just yet. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha ha! I’m sure they are

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As a maternally half-blooded Jew (a true Jew, so to speak) I condone the creation of this shirt for mass production.

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by Bleys on May 7, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For those of you headed to the game tonight

A wise word of warning: Angels are starting across Katella at 7:05 tonight. Be prepared for some traffic.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy Third Birthday, BoC!

So this means you’re all potty trained now, right? Right?

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

tee-hee

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I guess there’s some legitimization. Just got this note in my e-mail, though they might want to pay more attention about which blogger covers which team:

One Shark and Five Kings still remain in the World Championships. All have advanced to the semi-finals tomorrow!

Sharks:
Joe Pavelski (USA)

Kings:
Dustin Brown (USA)
Jack Johnson (USA)
Peter Harrold (USA)
Drew Doughty (CAN)
Alexander Frolov (RUS)

I am writing you to let you know that Universal Sports (www.universalsports.com), a channel and website partnered with NBC that highlights Olympic Sports all year long (formerly WCSN), will be broadcasting the 2009 IIHF Men’s World Championships at universalsports.com as well as on TV.

Sort of weird when people treat us as “legitimate”, but I guess it’s a growing trend. Also got a note from somebody yesterday representing Jim Ballsillie’s Phoenix-purchase group (Mirtle won’t admit it, but the note in this post was changed from “Hi Earl and Rudy” to “Hi [name omitted]”).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations, “influential” hockey bloggers!

(By the way, I love how the whole Balsiliie / Coyotes story has been more or less ignored here. D’oh, have I jinxed it?)

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not devoting any ink to it in the near future. I definitely feel for betrayed ‘Yotes fans, but at this point there are certainly bigger Wings to fry. Besides, at this point it feels like everything is so speculative, we may as well wait until there’s some actual facts.

I am anything but an expert on this sort of stuff, but if I had to guess, I’d say that the Coyotes do play in Phoenix next year at least, but it certainly seems way tenuous past that.

As for the “influential” hockey bloggers bit, I laughed at that. It may have some accuracy to it, but anybody who is mistaking us for people who will do anything useful or responsible with press releases hasn’t done enough reading.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you guys are awesome around here. Even though I have my own…anytime someone asks about a good Ducks blog, I always recommend you as by and far the best.

GO DUCKS!! DUCKSandPUCKS.com

by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, I had a bunch of bloggers forward me that email Earlie!

Blogging on hockey at fromtherink.com

by James Mirtle on May 7, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but I bet more of them used real names. I actually got two identical ones yesterday from two different reps — silly duplicated efforts, both wasted.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got that email too. I’m using it as an opportunity for the public to fire questions at them…I doubt they’ll say anything but PR speak, especially about things like infringing on the Buffalo market and trying to “buy” a team when they know they won’t get board of governor approval.

But it’ll be a fun exercise in spin doctoring.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats it I give in…I want to also be the “most intresting man in the world” I want to have an awkward moment….just to see how it feels"….thats it Im going to go buy some dos equis for todays game

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d rather live vicariously through myself

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by Bleys on May 7, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont always drink beer…but when I do…I drink Dos equis…

stay thirsty my friends

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the bonus

Bulls will flat out refuse to fight you!

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve gotten to the point, I think, where I have seen those commercials some fifty-odd times, and even though they are awesome, I have some part of my brain that purposely forgets what product commercials are trying to sell me. I’m slowly becoming impervious to advertising.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go shamWow! my car.

by Nut on May 7, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

just dont meet Mr shamwow guy himself…hes got a pretty good right cross

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html"

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

STOP HAVING A BORING TUNA

STOP HAVING A BORING LIFE

That cracks me up everytime, like there is some sort of scientifically proven correlation between the sucktitude of your tuna and the sucktitude of your life.

Oddly enough, Vince Offer used to be a Scientologist, and he was the one responsible for giving us “The Underground Comedy Movie”, which was so bad it pretty much got him shunned from the church of Scientology.

http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=5490
http://www.infomercial-hell.com/blog/2008/08/18/the-vince-from-shamwow-movie-aka-the-underground-comedy-movie/

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if he used a shamwow to soak up the blood on his face

by Nut on May 7, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sham Wow

I love his line:
It’s made in Germany, come on, you know the Germans make good stuff.

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heil Sham-Wow.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

do you guys get the horrible Maxoderm ads too? I live in fear of having to explain that one to my daughter. It was bad enough having to explain Cialis.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, they are awful.

In fact, today on Twitter (sorry guys…I try not to reference it here) Wyshynski (Puck Daddy) posted this:

“If erextile dysfunction ads are banned between 6-10pm, how much revenue will drop for NHL on VS?”

So I’m guessing we’re all getting them. WOO!

GO DUCKS!! DUCKSandPUCKS.com

by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The ads on the NHL Network are even more pathetic. I have Center Ice and I’m sorry that Hockey Night in Canada went to the NHL Network because I miss the funny Canadian commercials.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I LOOOOOVE NHL NETWORK

Alright, I know what you’re thinking
You’re thinking…why isn’t our sport called Puckey?
Instead of Hockey
I mean after all…all the other major sports
Are named after the objects that are used in them.
football after the football
baseball after the baseball
tennis after the…tennis
but for some reason our sport is not named after the puck
Logic says it should be called puckey
But its not, its called hockey
There’s a reason for that
The reason is…is because
When our native aboriginals who invented this game on a cold frozen pond one day
They…they were playing and and this hawk flew down and grabbed the puck in it’s beak
and flew back to its nest and ate it
And they went back to their tee-pee’s and
they told their elders what happened
Hawk…eat….Hawk-eat….Hawk-eat
And that became what is now today the modern vernacular of…hockey.
Ok…Lets hit the showers!

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That line of commercials is still one of my favorite non-programming things on television. The coach’s facial expressions during the awkward parts of his speeches are awesome, and I still like to say “we didn’t put the stuffing in the turkey, or the turkey in the oven, or the biscuit in the basket.”

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the one where he talks about giving 100% or 110% percent, but if you only 1/2 of you give 110%…

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by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always go on about the “no I in team” one. At work, at home, at hockey, whatever, any place is a good place for an awkward inspirational speech!

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t mean those commercials, I meant the ones for all the not available in store products like “Iron Gym.” :)

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

erectile dysfunction ? wheres rudy at?

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better line...

“You’re gonna love my nuts…”

They changed the line, since it first aired. He no longer says that.

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

From the very first BoC post by Mirtle:

The Puck Stops Here said…
Los Angeles Kings dont get a blogger?

12:38 PM
James Mirtle said…
Not if they can’t make it to the dance.

That’s funny.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just remember who we beat last time we did make it to dance.

by Nut on May 7, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

yeah yeah yeah

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Way to represent, Nut!

It’s pretty classic that even us Kings fans can clown on the Wings at this point

2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on May 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Red Wings keys for game for are up over at the CLS mini-site:

Keys for the Wings to win G4 in Anaheim and bring a 2-2 series back to the Joe:

WIN THE DAMN GAME.

I DONT CARE HOW. JUST WIN THE DAMN GAME.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Very true, Joe. At some point in most playoff series, the luxury of wanting games to be won in a certain way gets thrown to the wayside. For us, the 8th seed, I think that mirrors my feelings in every playoff game we’ve seen this spring.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don’t want to see this team go down without a fight.

As far as I’m concerned, they didn’t play G3 like they gave a damn. They really didn’t play all of G2 like they gave a damn. Even a little bit of G1, they played like they didn’t give a damn.

If they get beat honestly, I’m fine with that. It sucks, but if you’re the better team, and you find a way to beat the Wings, ok then. But to see them come out and almost just roll over, that gets me goin. If they come out and play 60 minutes of the kind of hockey they’re capable of, the Ducks are toast. But if they won’t do it, if they just roll over and go quietly into the night without a fight, thats bullshit. I’ve seen better efforts in rec league games.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If they come out and play 60 minutes of the kind of hockey they’re capable of, the Ducks are toast. But if they won’t do it, if they just roll over and go quietly into the night without a fight, thats bullshit.

In other words, what Sharks fans said last round. :)

Not mocking you — I’m as stunned by these results as anybody. And you’re not wrong in your assessment — frankly it’s amazing how these Ducks keep defying the odds against the two teams that I would have definitely preferred not to see this spring.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In other words, what Sharks fans said last round. :)

Yeah, pretty much. Except DET is a better team than SJ, and I think they’ve already proven that this playoffs. They’re definitely getting much better chances on Hiller than SJ did, and have really carried play for long periods of this series. If only they’d do it for 60 minutes. When they put it together, the ice is tilted so hard toward the ANA end that I don’t think the Ducks could win. Certainly, the Ducks deserve credit for taking advantage of Detroit failing to play to potential, but damn, it feels like the Wings are allowing themselves to be beaten. Grrrr.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except DET is a better team than SJ, and I think they’ve already proven that this playoffs.

I’m not sure it’s proven just yet, though. Through three games against the Ducks and Hiller, the Wings have scored 7 goals; the Sharks had scored 6 (with 41 fewer minutes of play) — and both squads had allowed 8. The Wings have two more PPGs through three than the Sharks got, but have allowed an extra one on their own end.

Shots are pretty equivalent, too. On a per-60-minute basis, the Sharks through three games outshot the Ducks 38-24. The Wings through three games have brought that up to 39-25.

Not trying to be too argumentative — I think outside the numbers there’s some truth to what you’re saying, but looking at the spreadsheets, the differences between the two team’s results aren’t terribly pronounced. And it’s tough to tell you that I wasn’t terrified just as much every time the Sharks carried it up ice, or any less scared of the first round’s G4.

Certainly, the Ducks deserve credit for taking advantage of Detroit failing to play to potential, but damn, it feels like the Wings are allowing themselves to be beaten. Grrrr.

Yeah, that’s quite parallel with last round also. I can’t explain why it’s happening like it is, but as you say, how wins happen isn’t nearly as important as that they happen.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In fact, one other odd thing — JavaGeek’s “expected goals” calculation is definitely not flawless (won’t be until the NHL tracks some better data), but it’s still an improvement on just raw shot counts. Through three games here were his expected goals for each ANA opponent thus far:

San Jose G1-G3: 12.4 expected goals-for, 8.5 expected goals-against.

Detroit G1-G3: 12.4 expected goals-for, 8.5 expected goals-against.

Weird.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As much as it pains me to say it, the Ducks have knocked the Wings off their game. Yes, the Wings have dominated very large stretches of play. Osgood has been much better than I thought given the regular season. The team is just not finding a way to win and even though it kills me, credit has to go to the Ducks for that.

Ugh. So nervous about tonight’s game. Planning strategic time for coffee. Last time it worked well to have a 5:00 latte but then I was so mad and wired, I couldn’t get to sleep.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's probably not that bizzare after all.

Defense wins chapionships. That’s been said for years.

I can’t understand how experts broke this series down on paper and came up with DEF & GOALIE in favor of Anaheim, PPL & SCORING DEPTH to DET, then predicted DET wins. Maybe the figured the Ducks penalty problem into that.

I am still shocked though myself, but more because of how bad Anaheim played for streches this regular season.

If they come out and play 60 minutes of the kind of hockey they’re capable of,

This could very well be a result of playing every game against arguably the best DEF in the NHL.

Plus losing Rafi and Draper really was a stroke of luck in ANA’s favor.

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

keys for the ducks…my favorite

dont suck..“again”

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Normally, I count the minutes til the next puck drop, but I’m dreading this game because when/if the Wings win, we’re left with a best-of-3 series with two games in Detroit. Oof.

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha!

by GOOLIAN on May 7, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

positivty

per espn:

It is rare for the Detroit Red Wings to lose three straight in the postseason, but when it happens it is usually at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks.

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thw wings rarely drink beer but when they do they drink “Schlitz Gay”

stay thirsty my friends

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard that was only when you go out drinking with the Wings.

oooooooohhhhh

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was one of the funniest SNL skits ever…R.I.P. chris Farley

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Side topic

More for the offseason, but I keep hearing Anaheim Assistant GM Dave McNab’s name as a candidate for the vacant Minnesota Wild GM position. He’s been a definite reason for the success of the Anaheim franchise for the past several years, including his impressive streak of signing undrafted players (Kunitz, McDonald, Penner, Shannon, Carter, and probably more).

On the one hand, McNab definitely deserves a shot at running his own NHL franchise. On the other, I hope the Wild do something silly and instead hire somebody else.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

seconed

Dave McNab would be a huge loss for us.

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is how we feel about everyone in the Wings’ front office.

Rumor has gone on for the last year or two about how Steve Yzerman would seriously consider an offer within another franchise, given that its a long ways to get to the top in Detroit. I don’t know if I could handle that.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For people that want the shirt

You can do this thing on Cafe Press where you just buy one of an item for yourself, so you don’t have to set up a shop or anything. They make you sign this thing that says it can’t have famous people, use copyrighted photos, etc. I think I distorted it enough that people might think it’s just a beer league player if they don’t know.

Just download the graphic from the post and use this link.

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/

So yeah, take the big graphic and flood the Honda Center with totally offensive t-shirts. I’d love to see you guys make the local news.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d love to see you guys make the local news.

Well, it’s still SoCal, and it’s still hockey. Probably more likely to make the Canadian local news.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve already been told that I’m going to hell by several friends for making that. But I think they’re just still bitter about the Sharks/Ducks series. I’m not happy about the outcome but when life gives you lemons, you make so-wrong-it’s-right paraphernalia.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve already been told that I’m going to hell by several friends for making that.

Cool, dude. I’ll see you there (I’ll probably be wearing the shirt).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You could make Good Day LA, although that isn’t so much news as it is a gigantic train wreck with boobs.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that sounds good enough

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Large-quality graphic

is here, just in case anyone wants it or missed it in the comments above.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A2Y

is actually demonizing Wisniewski for saying something that understandably would upset an emotionally-unstable person, but otherwise seems quite probable.

If you look at it, he looks over his left shoulder and just gives a nice little elbow right when I was just hunched over, not even doing anything. So, I mean, if he says he didn’t, I’m sure you have to believe him, but if it was Chris Pronger, I think all you media guys would make this a big deal about how dirty the Anaheim Ducks are. But since it’s the Detroit Red Wings, I guess it’s all OK.

How awesome is that? HAHA

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sounds logical to me…there pretty distorted over there at A2Y…entertaining to read….and laugh at like Octomom or that chinese dude william hung..on american idol….but not to take seriously

ok octomom not a good example..not fun to read about …but you catch my drift

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, actually I even threw a comment in that post — I think my first A2Y comment since the puck dropped in G1. In general, I do have to laugh when Wings fans drop a long list of complaints about refs/Ducks/Bettman/time zones/whatever, and then end it all with some complaint about how much the Ducks are whining about this or that.

It’s all very confusing, because for the majority of what they type, you’d assume that they are strongly “pro-whine”. I guess unless it comes from the lips of Carlyle (the one guy who’s paid to gripe).

Whatever, though — what makes this series so compelling has not been the between-game quotes, I’ll tell you that.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d have to see the replay, but it certainly didn’t look like Holmstrom looked at him on any of the replays the other night. He was kind of facing the other D-man, Niedermayer I think, turned and was careless bringing the elbow up and over, nailing Wiz in the mouth. He might’ve known someone was there, and not given a shit, which is just dumb and careless, cause that could’ve easily been 2:00 in the box.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the record: I haven’t really studied any tape or anything, but from what I saw at the game, I was in favor of no Wings penalty on the play. Wis’s point about the importance of which team does the hitting isn’t wrong, though — if it were Pronger, most everybody’s philosophy on that specific play probably gets flipped too.

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s true. With all the errant elbows and such, I will not be surprised to see a Pronger shoulder check as the first suspension worthy elbow hit in this series.

I don’t get it, on A2Y are they mad because Wiz exagerated his explination of the elbow by saying he was bent over, and not standing straight up (which makes the elbow legal of course.)?

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

right

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I’ve become numb to any post-game quotes from just about any player or coach. So far, every team has bitched about penalties and every player seems to take hero/villain stances on “incidents” regardless of series.

So to save us all some time, here’s what the mad-libs version of what you’ll hear for the next five weeks or so.

[Your opponent] gets away with all sorts of blatant penalties. [Your opponent’s coach] can’t say anything when his team does that. [Your opponent’s PIMs leader] crosses the respect line and is out for blood. [Our team] just has to suck it up and give 110% to win.
Heil [best player].

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or this: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33426

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Haha, awesome.

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In a way, this is how I picture Obama talking smack….

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t know the Onion had a Ducks columnist.

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its just funny….wings fans, player, coaches think there players can do no wrong….us duck fans accept and admit our players are stupid from time to time…wings players taking the same liberties…I saw lidstrom being a bitch with his stick….holmstrom frazen….even worse..but whatever..its playoff hockey…just don’t act like your shit doesn’t stink..i think that’s whats frustrating to duck fans

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll say this — this series I have seen way more from the Anaheim side of this argument than I remember from any previous postseason matchup. Nobody here seems over-the-top, but we’re not faultless in this either.

Kind of a shame — no, fuck that — definitely a shame. A pretty damn good series minus the excuses for everything.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t you miss Ron Wilson’s whiny quotes now? ;)

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One caveat, though — I will excuse any Wings fan for any complaint made against Brad Watson for that end-of-G3 fuck-up. We all know that the Wings got unfairly jobbed there, and I won’t be making any case against Wings fans freaking the fuck out there — while it’s unfortunate, I would be too.

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

spot on Earl

my heart sank when they scored that goal. I knew it was legit.

by Mike in OC on May 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, don’t get me wrong, I wanted the Ducks to win, but I wanted it to be fair and square – I’d like to think we don’t need dumb luck to beat these guys.

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The funny thing was that I knew exactly what the call would be because it’s happened to us quite a few times. Thankfully never in a game that important.

by GOOLIAN on May 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had no idea we were getting that break. I know the rules and stuff, but from my seat (nearly opposite where the ref was), the puck was visible the entire time.

Somebody had to tap me on the shoulder to indicate things weren’t exactly as they appeared.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve really gotten into the habit of checking to see what the ref has signaled. I’ve gotten too excited/disappointed in the past about goals that I’ve learned my lesson. I always look and I saw him calling it off right away.

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by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats exactly what I did there. I saw the pile near the net, and I lost the puck for a minute, and I looked at the ref coming across toward the net, and then saw the puck bounce in and the ref already signalling no goal and was yelling at the TV before the announcers even knew what happened.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno hard not to want to dance on the graves…when you read blogs like A2Y….I guess I would be simpathetic if it was any other team..but memories of the fans at the games in the detriot sweeps of anheim in the 90’s….A2Y….sorry they had this shit coming to them….yea its a job..so what..dont let it come down to one score to tie then

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The ducks lose cuz they don’t play there game for 60 mins…when they do they play there game..they can overcome any percieved bad calls or dirty oppositon antics….ill admit we subscribe tio the east coast bias but that turns out to be a good thing…as ottawa might have belived the hype of the east coast machine and thought they were just gonna show up and win the cup…..

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

happy blog birth

Sleek, I made one of these SBN dealies to send along the well wishes. Ok, that’s a lie — I signed up like a week ago but you don’t need to know that. Three years is nothing to elbow at.

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by TDTyler on May 7, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, glad you could make it. And sorry I’ve been neglectful of pimping your blog on these gameday posts (really, I’m probably only supposed to do SBN, but whatever) — I’m sort of new to it, but definitely a good Wing perspective at The Triple Deke.

Good work on the Hudler blood — I’ve definitely added bloodmarks to photos before, not as easy as it looks!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, the MS Paint classes I’ve taken at Michigan State are finally paying off.

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by TDTyler on May 7, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, finally somebody with the same major as me! For what it’s worth, in the nearly three years of cartooning and such, I’ve never once had the advantage of an actual program called Photoshop.

My tools are exclusively a scanner, MS Paint, and MS Powerpoint. Way to go, inferiorism!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get PaintShopPro. It’s like PhotShop Lite. I can’t live without it. Best feature is the layers.

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

get the GIMP. It’s free. Really, honestly free. I used it for years before I was able to get Photoshop.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can always just pirate photoshop. Easy enough.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just spreading the word…

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, that’s all fair. Truth be told, finances aren’t really an issue. I guess I’m just sort of used to the long way by now.

Someday I’ll likely improve on the methods, but it just doesn’t feel pressing now.

OK, I’m off for a while. Catch you guys sometime in the 3rd!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Linky dun worky (correctly)

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Argh — we’ll try to get better at this in year 3.

The Triple Deke (now in fully-functional, one-click-away format!)

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

From the OC register blog, looks like Uncle Festerling will get the call tonight to fill in for the injured Wizard of Niewski.

It’s kind of rare when I guess these things right — weird.

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m glad!

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by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

come fill out my lotto numbers

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

all right sleek time for...........

GO CLOCK GO!!!!!

2 hours for me to go!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GO CLOCK GO!!!!!

The story of my working life. Seriously, clock, get your ass moving.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s soooooooo damn hot in my office cause the air is broken…it might be 10 minutes for me! UGH!

Can’t wait for cold Honda Center (well mildly cold…this IS southern california…they can only do so much)

GO DUCKS!! DUCKSandPUCKS.com

by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come to Dallas (and American Airlines Center). You will appreciate the blissful weather in SoCal. Seriously, I miss it already.

When I'm not battling in California:

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by jamestobrien on May 7, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so nothing for Holmstrom?

Adenhart 1986-2009

by cupie on May 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They would have announced it yesterday if anything were coming.

I wouldn’t have suspended him, if that matters. There’s enough of a case of him spinning around and being hooked that I don’t think you can argue intention very well, and for me that’s a biggie.

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For me I guess the fact that we won in the battle of legit goals is enough for me not to care. I’d take that win over a suspension.

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by SK eleven on May 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn your logical thinking! 10 games at least!

HOLMSTROM gets away with all sorts of blatant penalties. BABCOCK can’t say anything when his team does that. ER… SOME GUY crosses the respect line and is out for blood. THE DUCKS just has [sic] to suck it up and give 110% to win.
Heil HILLER!!!!

Hey, that’s pretty good. Nicely done Mr. Chen.

by GOOLIAN on May 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nicely said Goolian…

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like the post says, Mike Chen is the coolest.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Next to Alexei Semenov, of course.

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no way Brad Watson is….muhahaha…is that bad form?

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No worse than wearing a Heil Hiller shirt, I suppose.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i sense another shirt to be made

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m overall scared for the game tonight, but mainly because I think an angry Marian Hossa is dangerous. He was livid after his goal was disallowed. It’s kind of like if you were up 8-0 in a hockey game, and then suddenly, the LW turns into the Incredible Hulk (and I’m not talking Eric Bana).

"Concentration, not strength." - Coach GB

by Wild Wing on May 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yea were all spooked out…go the Boc way..and drink yout fears away!!!

Yippe ky yea...mini sirloin burgers!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just remember to keep breathing and keep drinking. In whichever order you’d like.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HOSSA MAD…HOSSA SMASH…GET REVENGE ON WORLD!

(Anyone get my Simpsons reference?)

by Mike Chen on May 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he puts together a game like his first shift from the 3rd we’re in real trouble.

by GOOLIAN on May 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i never realized how big that asshole was…it was funny to see ebbet try to check him and bounce right off

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m pretty sure ebbet would bounce off Andy Mac

by GOOLIAN on May 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And yet I have every confidence that Ebbett could knock down Corey Perry, especially if there was a goaltender nearby. Weird.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adam Brady’s Blog

“I don’t think anybody is happy with how we played in the third period,” Teemu Selanne said. “It seems to me that every time when we start to play it safe and are just backing up, we’re going to have problems. The best defense is offense, and you can’t really change your style and your gameplan, and I think we changed too much in the third period.”

In other words, Teemu’s methodology goes something like this: How do you protect a one-goal lead? Easy. Make it a two-goal lead.

Teemu should write a book on hockey philosophy.. The Zen and the Art of Hockey.

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh. Hawks/Nucks may be going into OT. Dammit.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

great minds think alike!

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

…………………………………

Fuck you chicago, don’t tie that game

We’re going to get fucked out of some of the game we all actually care about, arent we?

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure looks like it. Hrrrummpffft. (<—- that’s me being pissed)

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got me some Chubby’s, I’m sittin here all ready to go. God dammit, with these two teams, an OT game could take longer than the game I give a damn about.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chuuby’s has good enchiladas. Not as good as my homemade ones, but good for American-wannabe Mexican food. Fuck this OT shit. I’m really pissed.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, its better than anything we had in MI. I was so psyched when I got out here, to be able to get decent mexican food. The whole random Mexican folks selling burritos and shit out of cars in parking lots is kinda freaky though, still not sure how I feel about that.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol. Some of that stuff is the best real Mexican food you can find. If you know the right trucks, tacos are awesome. My favorite place is Tacos Y Salsas on Colfax. Their tacos and salsas rule.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where at on Colfax? I still don’t know where a lot of things are around here.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just east of Colfax and Quebec right by Pollo Loco (it’s on the left if traveling east, right if traveling west).

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, I could probably hit that at work sometime. I will have to do that.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I recommend the tacos al pastor topped with onions (cilantro if you want) and top with salsa verde or rojo … the peanut salsa they have is awesome. Seriously, top each taco with a different salsa. They are all awesome.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit. MoFo should have scored so we could watch the damn (important) game.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If Bolland weren’t slower than shit, he might’ve made something good happen on that breakaway.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh, they just said that we’re not gonna miss a minute of Ducks/Wings coverage, but for the rest of our viewers, get ready for OT

Wtf does that mean?

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It means for those of us out of market for the Wings and Ducks, we get the OT game. The in market folks get the Ducks/Wings

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

&^%&$%&^%&()(&*^&

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mother fucker, I’m not in market

Versus can actually discriminate between in and out of market? I didn’t know that, I thought everyone got fucked equally.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have the Ducks/Wings game on the telly. Woot!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not in market either, but at least we get the first until the OT hawks/canucks come back.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

apparently that means all of 2 minutes

or whatever was left of the clock. /me sighs

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perry apparently scored already

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay VS blacked out for me… lame

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So does anyone know why I’m not getting the game? Seems like they switched local markets to the game, but then blacked the game out.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

603 versus on DTV here in Socal

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck yeah he did!!

by magni on May 7, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tex, you got DTV?

My buddy just showed me, 603 will continue to be VAN/CHI
604 will be Ducks/Wings

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dammit. Naw, I got Comcast.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

damn you Dish Network!!!!!

I’m in Anaheim and I’m stuck watching the ’Hawks in OT… total BS!!!

by Niekon on May 7, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

finally… ’Hawks score and now I can get my damn game on

by Niekon on May 7, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t freaking care who wins the damn Hawks/Nucks game. Somebody just needs to win already!!!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh thank the hockey gods!!!!! It’s over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fucking about time.

Just kidding that was pretty quick.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hawks win

Flip the switch VS!

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

finally… damn… took long enough of their damn yapping and whatnot…

by Niekon on May 7, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What? Q got his head out his ass and went back to a line that was previously…… working?

/gasp

and it won them a game?

/gasp

Go figure. Fuck you Q.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate joining games late. You miss the whole feel of the game, who has the momentum, and the tone being set.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Versus still hasn’t let me join… staring at a black screen.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

your cable/satellite provider must hate you…

by Niekon on May 7, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty sure they do.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

who do you have?

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Charter…. yeah I’d never heard of them either.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually have, but only in the sense that I was aware they existed.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh god

I used to have charter back home

It was like being in a third world country

People with Comcast felt bad for me, thats how bad it was.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lolz. Charter is a tiny cable provider, very small market share.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah they’re terrible.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel for you man. I would never wish Charter on anyone. That sucked balls.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HOORAY

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was a bad one. But it counts!

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hinny scores.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hinny?

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hinny.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

you learn something new every day, I guess

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we just call em Mizzurah mules where I come from

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s our nickname for the “Mule” @ MHH. All the snark and derogitoriness are fully intentional.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone needs to put a band-aid on Hiller’s 5-hole… it’s leaking.

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

the replay looked like it went off his right pad, not 5 hole?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was five hole. It caught the inside of the left pad, and bounced to the right off of it as it went through his legs. Goalcam shows a real good shot of it.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was the only replay I saw was the goal cam one. Sure looked almost wide of his pad even.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I saw the same thing; off the right pad.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah, maybe I’m retarded then. We’ll have to see later on another replay.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i wanna see it again, not sure what the puck hit first.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

bah, they didnt show the goalcam view

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finally

For fuck’s sake… versus finally works for me

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

makes you want to ~~kill~~ i mean yell at someone huh

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ironic that Versus markets the playoffs as “don’t miss a second” and they have made us miss plenty!

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cmon ducks. Then nucks fumbled the other ball already

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HOORAY

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good gawd. Kronwall (otherwise know as “Leaves-His-Skates”) fucking scores. Sonofabitch.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

holy high deflection

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL @ just watching the VS guys sitting quietly.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh, thats just my alternate feed

I dont get commercials on this feed, 604 on DTV

I’m just sitting here watching all three guys in the VS studio sit there as people bring them papers and stuff

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

any nose picking?

Quiet brain, or I shall jab you again with a q-tip

by Itlan on May 7, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the old radio and sat feeds were great. You’d hear guys farting, laughing, checking out babes.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve gotten a feed online like that, it’s pretty funny.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I’ve done it before online too, I really like it though when the audio is on, and you can hear them discussing what they’re going to bring up after the break, graphics and stuff they’re gonna show, points they want to make, etc.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s called the “tech feed” I think.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly, no. Engblom was brushing his suit off. I was waitin for him to comb his hair.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

dammit, SBN should let you move posts

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hehehe

Reply fail.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s actually a cool idea.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gus Kyle was the Blues’ funny broadcast goof teamed with Dan Kelly who cracked you up during the game and the intermissions during the 60s and 70s. Gus was the person who declared the game a “Barnburner” when you had a great battle going.

Here’s a tale of one of Gus’ finer moments, as told by .Howard Berger. In this case, it wasn’t a barn that was burning.

But, my favorite all-time gaffe occurred in the early-’70s, when the St. Louis Blues broadcasts could be heard in many parts of North America late at night on powerful radio station KMOX. The Blues were playing in Vancouver and legendary voice Dan Kelly uttered the station’s commercial cue at the stoppage of play: “This is St. Louis Blues hockey”. For whatever reason, the operator back in the studio failed to hit the commercial cart and the microphones in the Pacific Coliseum broadcast booth were still live on the air. At which point, Kelly’s delightfully wacky partner, former NHLer Gus Kyle, made a stunning confession: “Geez, Dan, have I got the farts tonight!” Kyle informed his listening audience.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and now you guys have John Kelly… Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh, we’ve fallen that far haven’t we?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, this is kinda the same thing

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL.

WTF are you doin? LOL

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and then shee had to go on air and apologize? lolz

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thinks she got fired for that?

SUpreme Court just ruled on blurted out F bombs. Studios pay out the azzz for it now in fines.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naw. They probably just paid the fine… Unless she wasn’t worth keeping.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

imagine being married to her.

Hi honey!!

WTF are you doin?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is my favorite announcer freak out courtesy of Mike Haynes.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

excellent call and freak out.

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don’t like this game’s score. franzen is becoming the most annoying red wing, along with holmstrom.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sup, Pookie? Hinny sucks, just like the rest of the Wings.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey, tex.
i don’t understand how franzen scores so many goals, like holmstrom, when their main skills are being big and dumb.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol. I hear ya. Although, Franzen hasn’t been much of a factor this series so far (last goal not withstanding).

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it’s annoying that he’s got 2 goals tonight. he supposedly has 6 goals in the playoffs so far. he scored like a ton against the avs in “the series that shall not be named” from last year.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?

What series? Playoffs? I have no idea what you speak of ;\

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You’d think if being big and dumb created goals, the Avs would’ve been a lot better this year, huh?

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

only cody mcleod fits that description, i think. the avs otherwise are not that big or dumb.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lolz. McLeod is not very big at least in comparison to Parker, I mean.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think mcleod is bigger than most of the other guys, and poor parker was shafted by the management so he didn’t even get to play in the regular season. i just thought of mcleod because he’s not very skilled but pretty big, and he actually scored as many goals as svatos this season. and i have no idea how he did that.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He’s not tiny by any means but he is not as big as Lappy I don’t think. McLeod plays big, though. So does Svats when he is on his game. I guess I could go look him up… *sigh attack of laziness.

As far as the goals? Heart, willingness, and crashing the net unlike so many other Avs.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

cody mcleod is 6’2" and 210. that’s big enough. (lappy – 6’1" and 200)
svatos is 5’10" and 185. not so big. (believe it or not, tucker is the same height as svats and weighs 178).
http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=TeamPlayers&type=roster

it just looks like a miracle whenever mcleod scores, lol.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. I had no idea ShamWow was that small and he doesn’t even play big or skate as well as Svats. He doesn’t even have the finishing touch like Svats. Svats had 26 goals in 07-08. Tucker was supposed to be a good PP’er and 20 goal scorer and made 4.someshit mil last year. Svats made what? 2.2 mil? I’ll take Svats over that shit any day.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, tucker was a complete JOKE. i had to believe mike’s conspiracy theory on just the raycroft and tucker signings alone. wtf was FG thinking?!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Total tanking conspiracy. There is no other ~~paranoid~~ logical explanation.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um

The only big and dumb player we had was Tucker. And he could barely skate.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lolololol. Too many men penalty.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The ducks missing Whiz?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he has a bruised lung. OWWWW! lung contusion.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i mean the D missing his prescence?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we just have “disconnect” issues. sorry! :-)

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no worries, I should have been less disconnecting?

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just an observation from a non-Ducks fan but I noticed the break down in defense when he was stretchered off the ice last game. So, yeah, I think his loss is hurting the Ducks.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Snap

That was damn close.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Attention Ducks

Stop taking penalties.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Perry scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

perry scores again!

take that franzen!!!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hehe

Woot!

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Getzlaf wins the award for sweetest assist.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hellz yeah. I barely saw the hand-off. That was some sweet moves.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet jeebus that was purty

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sonofabitch

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

leakin agin

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by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s what Versucks said. Where is that band-aid? Does it have Snoopy on it?

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bad defense

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

now detroit is going on the PP?

sigh.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

eww

ho$$a scores again.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck Ho$$a

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fucking mercenary!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fucking snap. If Hiller was due for a bad game, this is it.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

pull hiller now…..im done with these soft goals….so dooone

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, i was wondering if he might be getting a litle tired from all the work he’s been doing for the ducks.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

had soft goals go in the other games…this suck ballsack

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are starting to sound like we did.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t seen anyone expect Hiller to be Patrick Roy. All goalies let in softies sometimes. Are you that confident Giguere could do that much better? Just sayin’.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lame…

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not as lame as the new Green Day album though… if you didn’t like American Idiot, you won’t like this one either.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

srsly?

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whole album is here: 21st Century Breakdown

Alternatively, if you liked American Idiot, this is going to make you crap your pants with joy.

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by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

American Idiot sucked.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

hmm

I’ll give it a go, but I only liked bits and pieces of American Idiot.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Sharks fan are rather conflicted in this series, but...

the dichotomy between here and FTF is amusing.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that said

I find myself on the Ducks side of things. Time for your boys to make a come back and take this thing.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

depends who comes out in goal…and “if” we can score 2 goals….stupid loss…could have been prevented…so pissed off right now

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

welcome to our world … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no kidding!

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea just dumb…..were playing decent….our goalie just doesnt have it…..easy fix….frustrating

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we aren’t conflicted … some are going one way … some another … simple … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s what I meant by conflicted. There’s no real consensus amongst the fan base.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

really wouldn’t expect there to be anyways tho … who we were cheering on is out … so now it’s like any other year … you split off to your next choice

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by ang6666 on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

garbage jiggy makes 3 of those saves…..under the arm?….5 hole?……get him the fuck out of there now rc…

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah… one is okay… but after a while you have to forget about how good Hiller’s been, and notice that tonight is not his night.

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if the ducks lose this is on carlye….bullshit….my penguins roomate…an outside observer said the same thing

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Luck for the 3rd

Go Patos

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok

Jiggy needs to come in

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ZOMG

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

they might as well rest hiller now.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ya

But will the game end up a 7-2 rout?

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As ppl might see, I don’t have much confidence in Giguere. He’s had a bad season and I hope he bounces back after his personal issues.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a loss is a loss in the playoffs, so i don’t think it matters what giguere does. take hiller out now and let him re-focus for the next game. i don’t think he played and won all those other games by fluke or being lucky.

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

You’re right about Hiller. He has been a total beast. I’m just taking this game as hard as an Avs fan does. I hate the Wings and they must go down.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question is, does Hiller come back next game? Or do you go straight into Giguere, full speed ahead? Prolly depends on what happens in the 3rd here, but still.

I’d stick with Hiller for a game, honestly. One bad game out of the last 10 isn’t bad, especially considering the talent he’s faced.

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

One bad game… a few leaky goals mind you, is not enough to pull him, IMO. He has still made a bunch of great saves in this game. I see Hiller in the next game.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell is Freezing Over

Pigs are flying… spreading Swine flu….

ect
ect

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, everybody!

This score sure sucks. Damn you Versus curse!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

are you wearing your green shirt?

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am now, but I suspect I should have worn it earlier.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Green shirt! C’mon, miracle!

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by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ducks just scored!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think this one might be on Hiller

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ducks score!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Niedermayer!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Which one? What?)

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Beauchamin totally won that fight. Woot!

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that’s called domination.

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

beauchemin wins

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh shit. The 2006 Iginla-fighting Beauchemin is back (though Kopecky is no Iginla - Iggy took more punches).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh yah, lefty pounded em

Dum spiramus tuebimur

by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey sleek

is the game on versus on sunday??? and how bout game 6! it is very important, i think this may decide the series, unfortunately im in canada so i have no idea.

by Victorian Duck - 8 on May 7, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Game five will be locally covered on FSN. G6 and G7 are TBD — no idea.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice, maybe we can take game 5 then! thanks a lot!

by Victorian Duck - 8 on May 7, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So is Getzlaf hurt, or is Carlyle just shuffling the deck? Bears some watching.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lil hep

wood stick = broken twig

carbon stick = broken fiber?

Dum spiramus tuebimur

by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol. I think so.

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by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sons – o – Mofo – bitches. I hate the Wings.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Too early

You can’t count on the Wings not touching the puck for 3 minutes… dumb dumb dumb

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup

That’s a talent decision. If you know you have the talent to score a man up with that much time to go, it’s not as much of a gamble. The way the Wings have been playing this game? Dumb move.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

congratulations caryle you lost game 4…..waiting to pull hiller..try to send getzlaf a message…you fucked up

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

AWWWW YOU HEAR THAT!!!!

OZZIE OZZIE OZZIE OZZIE

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by IAmJoe on May 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Had nothing to do with the win!

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

bullshit

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

whoops sorry thoght u were responding to my message

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

vomit

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good night!

by Pookie on May 7, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

G’Night

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on May 7, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch, both my teams lost 2 nite.

is there enough bourbon in the house to counter this devastating development?

Dum spiramus tuebimur

by spectr17 on May 7, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, nobody said this wasn’t going to be a series (well, except some Detroit extremists).

Looking for a good sign? I guess it’s that the Ducks have won their last five G5s.

I don’t even know if I’m going to watch this DVR — you guys can just tell me who to blame. Makes it easier to shrug off.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not a lot of love for Hiller tonight. Let’s put it that way.

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by CTGray on May 7, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hm, and Giguere gives up no goals?

With Carlyle and his crazy ways, I wouldn’t rule out a goalie switch for G5, though it’s probably not expected. Don’t forget — this is a guy who surprisingly started Bryzgalov for G1 of the playoffs two years in a row, and I was completely caught off guard each time.

For sure he won’t tell — that’s a Carlyle trademark.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I don’t know where Ducks fans sit, but I still have tremendous faith in Jiggy if it happens. Though it won’t. Or it might.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

read earlier posts…start jiggy…so much bullshit….the 3 soft goals and the soft 5 hole goals in the other games isnt enough?….jiggy doesnt give up those.he might get beat here and there…but not like that….maybe ive been spoiled by not giving up soft goals by being a ducks fan…but shit

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

….maybe ive been spoiled by not giving up soft goals by being a ducks fan…

No “maybe” about that — we’ve been way spoiled by goaltending. Shit, we gave away Bryzgalov for nothing and it hardly mattered at all.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

watch that dvr…tell me how u feel about those goals…and write a post about it tommroow

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um, probably not. But I saw the highlights, I get what you mean.

For me, though — it’s onwards to G5.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

rather go down losing with jiggy….bottom line…done with those soft goals

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was wondering how Ducks fans were feeling. Hiller has been awesome up until tonight’s game – do you pull him after one bad game and go with Jiggy or would you stay with HIller? I see that Spade votes Jiggy.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would have went with jiggy after that backhand from samulesson in whatever game that was(too drunk to remember which game that was)….RC did stuff like that during the season…RC seems scared…not doing what worked for him during the season

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RC did stuff like that during the season…RC seems scared…not doing what worked for him during the season

Yeah, but that’s almost a contradiction. Carlyle did that stuff during the season, but I’m not really sure that it “worked” all that well — they still lost a bundle. During the end stretch, though, other than the Giguere-double-pull (which also didn’t really work), he pretty much played one goalie per game.

Besides, he’s doing what worked for him in round 1, and it’s tough to argue with that til now.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dont remember soft goals like that against the sharks…..think hiller might be rattled …its not that impossible for that to be the case…

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a good question — Hiller was playing so far above expectations. Now that his bubble has been burst, will he come crashing back to earth, or will he rebound? Will he even get the chance to do so? I thought he responded pretty well in G2 after he gave up those bad goals, and I wouldn’t mind seeing him in Game 5. But I won’t complain if Kitty goes with Giguere — I’m really curious to see if Giguere can steal his job back. Maybe all that benchwarming has helped him work out his issues.

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I can’t help thinking of the MIN 07 series. Bryzgalov started excellently, winning his first three games all by one goal, but then he played a stinker in G4 and it was pretty much Giguere from there on out.

This is a different circumstance with a different short-term history, of course, but it does seem kind of reminiscent.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well see….prefer to see jiggy…but i know ill see hiller…i hope im wrong and hiller proves me to be wrong…

i do remember now…it was the first game…the lidstrom (the game winner) and samuelsson goals were stopable

im just pissed..because our forwards were doing a decent job…normal duck goaltending..and maybe we win this game…im just not use to bad goaltending from our ducks……im spolied..not used to our goalies being the reason for losing

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure, but don’t forget, earlier this morning we were basking in Hiller’s 45 or whatever saves. And besides, Chen made me a t-shirt.

My head says Hiller; my heart’s a bit torn, though.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wasnt basking in that glow…check the spade comments from the past couple days till game 1…i had to explain to my penguins roomate after game 1 that normally we dont give up those kinda goals

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on May 7, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still, dude, it’s tough to argue with his G3, is all I’m saying. You may hate a few softies, but when the Ducks get outshot 46-23 and win, I think you’ve got to give the goalie his credit.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You’re bein way to harsh Spade. Your goalie had a bad night. It happens to the best. Yours did it after some pretty phenomenal performances, playing what, something like the last 20 games, doing absolutely great in those? And the last 10 being against two of the best teams in the league?

I would honestly go back to Hiller. Let him know that you have confidence in him, that you want to give him a chance to make up for it… and then you keep that hook really close by for G5. Giguere right now is kind of an unknown. I’d give Hiller the chance to keep it rolling.

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by IAmJoe on May 8, 2009 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, basically the only reason part of my heart wants to go with Giguere is his history of Wing-killing, but a lot of that is pretty long ago.

The head still says Hiller this morning.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not used to our goalies being the reason for losing

Haha, hello? Remember December, January, and February? All those 4-3 losses? :)

by g r a c e on May 7, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Up until it was 3 – 2 Detroit, it was a good game.

Nobody cares about your opinion.

by brokenyard on May 7, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Just an observation: Andrew Ebbett doesn’t belong on the second line. His passes are all off, and that line has no physical presence, especially when Ryan gets moved to it. Maybe it was just this game, but Ebbett looks bad.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by giants9107 on May 7, 2009 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Didn’t see much of this one, but generally, I’d say that Ebbett goes as Selanne goes — if the Finnish Flash is playing well, Ebbett’s a good speedster to go along with him. If Selanne’s off, Ebbett usually doesn’t get it done on his own.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I usually see it the other way around, but I guess it doesn’t matter if neither is scoring. We need that line to do more to help out the first line.

I also would like to see Parros back out there for Nokalainen.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by giants9107 on May 7, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, there’s two days off before the next game, so (a) they get to think about this loss a little more — probably not that good, but (b) they get to rest up a bit — probably very good.

We’ll see what Carlyle does to the lineup — granted I only watched the very end when Nokelainen was playing top-line center, but he looked pretty good. And maybe more telling, it showed that Carlyle trusts him. I’m guessing he stays in for G5.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question, do you think Getzlaf is hurt? He didn’t play much in the 3rd.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno — you guys saw more of this game than I did. He was on the ice as the extra attacker at the end, though — may have just been a mix-it-up give-him-a-breather type of deal.

But who knows — maybe he has to get another tooth pulled.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to the OC Register:

Despite battling an illness that limited his ice time to less than 16 minutes, Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf had two assists to extend his point streak to eight games and regain the NHL lead in playoff scoring with 16 points.

Now that I think about it, this means absolutely nothing. Bobby Ryan disappearing for a good chunk of that game against the Sharks? Equipment issue. Getzlaf in this game? Illness. Media reports on players’ status/health? Absolutely useless.

by g r a c e on May 8, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly. I would really like to know what is wrong with Rafalski and Draper but all I get is the “Upper Body Injury.” I’m sure they both have amputated feet or something.

On another note, I’m off to Michigan for the rest of this series to deal with some family stuff. I am pretty sure I won’t have good computer access. So have fun with the rest of the series and see ya guys in a few weeks.

by hockeychic on May 8, 2009 6:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just assume that all these players have the swine flu, but only because it’s topical.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have fun goin home. I haven’t been back since I moved.

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by IAmJoe on May 8, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dangit

You’re making sense… OK, what I’m trying to say is that we looked soft in this game, not much fight in us. I just though Parros would be the best way to fix that.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by giants9107 on May 7, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, and I’ve become decidedly pro-Parros myself — he can finally play with his mitts on, but he does lose some effectiveness when there’s nobody on the opposing roster who will fight him. I’m damn proud of the guy for becoming a semi-decent player, but I don’t know if he’s the best fit for G5.

Then again, he did play a decent G1 — it’s possible he dresses.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

tonight was the first time I really noticed Ebbett’s speed. He was flying.

by hockeychic on May 7, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ebbett is a poor man’s version of Andy McDonald, who in turn was a poor man’s version of a young Paul Kariya.

Selanne needs a little speedy guy to play with — I think it’s in his contract.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 7, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When I got home there were so many comments that I couldn’t bring myself to read them all.

So, if for whatever reason, this has been asked/covered already…I apologize.

It seems to me that this season, when the Ducks score as early as they did last night, they end up losing. I don’t know if I’m the only one who noticed this, but I had an immediate daunting feeling when Perry scored so early in the game. I figured it was possible that we were going to dominate, but in reality I knew that it meant Detroit was going to play harder and the Ducks were just going to play lazy defense to hold onto a weak 1 goal lead.

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by SK eleven on May 8, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It seems to me that that is explicitly their strategy. Dan Cleary described it as: “Strong push, and then they hold.” Which unfortunately conjures up images of women giving birth.

But anyhow, in the article, the rest of the Red Wings were talking about how dangerous it was for the Ducks to do what you said they’ve been doing. And while it (barely) worked at the beginning, it obviously didn’t last night.

We need a better game plan, please, Kitty. Or much, much, much better execution of the first one.

by g r a c e on May 8, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well…it just seems to me that this year, there have been a handful of occasions where the Ducks score almost immediately in the game…and then play the rest of the 59 minutes like shit.

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by SK eleven on May 8, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe my memory is faulty, but really the only instance I can think of this happening was when the Ducks went to Toronto in what, October? They went up 2-0 quickly then sat on their asses for some 60 more minutes (through OT), but won the game when Ron Wilson decided to throw a cold CuJo in for the shootout (two Anaheim shooters later, it was over).

I do remember that there were some eight or ten straight games where the Ducks surrendered the first goal, usually in the first few shifts — so there’s definitely been a lot of games that won’t offer much on that theory.

I don’t suppose that Anaheim was trying to win last night 1-0, but I only did see the Giguere portions of the game.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ducks, like a lot of teams, play better when they’re trailing than when they are leading, but I have some trouble just blaming the team itself. A hockey game is a two-team affair, and a lot of what happens depends on what the other team’s priorities are also.

I don’t think the issue is so much about pulling ahead early — the bigger issue of last night was falling behind by two. The Ducks have had success against Detroit in recent playoff meetings, and going off the top of my head, I don’t believe they’ve ever won a playoff game against the Wings when there’s been a two goal deficit to come back from. Although I must admit — I can only think of two instances of it happening. For whatever reason, the Ducks typically have been able to keep the game close against the Wings — they failed that last night, and it cost ’em.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the Ducks typically have been able to keep the game close against the Wings

Hey, that’s more than a lot of teams get.

I was sure we were buried when the Ducks scored a goal before Versus even moved to the damn game.

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by IAmJoe on May 8, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

eh, it was a weak line change if I recall correctly.

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by SK eleven on May 8, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

G6 time set

G6 will be next Tuesday at 7 pm.

And it will be locally covered on FSN, to avoid the dreaded Versus curse.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Also: apparently the Iowa Pigs didn’t make the Ducks enough money last year, and now the affiliation is over?

Weird — has to be related to swine flu somehow.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on May 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Pacific Standings

	GP	W	L	OTL	PT
San Jose Fear The Fin	69	43	16	10	96
Phoenix Five For Howling	70	43	22	5	91
Los Angeles Jewels From The Crown	68	40	23	5	85
Dallas Defending Big D	69	30	26	13	73
Anaheim Anaheim Calling	69	32	29	8	72

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