Ducks Gameday -- Titles are Hard to Do.
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 12:09 PM PST
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Boston Bruins (22-15-7, t-5th in east) at Anaheim Ducks (20-19-7, 12th in west), 7 pm
Go visit Anaheim Calling to talk Oregon Ducks and Stanley Cup of Chowder to talk UCLA Bruins -- damn you, football!
Four game win streak? At a time when the Kings have lost three straight and the Stars and Coyotes each have won only one of their past six? No wonder Rudy's casting movies in the post below. Incidentally, the last time the Ducks won four straight regulation decisions was back in February 2008, when Selanne returned from post-cup semi-retirement. Now the Finnish Flash is two games back from a hand injury, and so far, so good.
Of course, the last time the Ducks and Bruins met back in October, not only did the 6-1 final match Anaheim's largest margin of victory this season, but in some parallel sports universe another Anaheim team was toppling another Boston team -- oops.
Ah, nothing like a modified classic -- a good luck charm in games past.
I did have to mention two quotes from Barstool Bob in an LA Times Helene Elliott post. Now normally, Murray is the anti-Burke; he hardly seems to say anything even newsworthy, but he does make a bit of noise here:
"Scotty and I have been talking and he’s going to retire an Anaheim Duck. And that’s the way it’s going to be unless he tells me different. I have an agreement with Scotty and it’s my word. We’ve talked about this. I see him staying here. Who knows, he might play next year."
I like this -- not only does it put a clear message of support out there on Scotty's behalf, but it suggests a player-first dedication from the GM -- a nice reputation to have when free agency rolls around. And I love the idea of Scotty returning next season, hopefully of course on a Selanne-style team-friendly contract.
"No disrespect for the East, but our conference is very competitive. And it's very, very tough to pass teams. I think good teams are going to miss in the West. At one point a few weeks ago, .500 was making the playoffs in the East, for God’s sake. That’s not even close in our conference. We do all the travel and they have trouble being .500."
Overall, he's right, but it is worth pointing out that the Ducks are only 4-5-1 against eastern teams this season, allowing 3.20 goals-per-game. The Boston Bruins, meanwhile, are a more impressive 17-10-6 against eastern teams, allowing 2.18 goals-per-game.
Here's the really depressing comparison, though: In 10 games against eastern clubs, the Ducks have surrendered 12 power play goals. In 33 games against eastern clubs, the Bruins have surrendered 11 -- that's really embarrassing.
Prediction: Ducks 4, Bruins 2. Even though the B's play without any centermen, Battlestar Getzlaftica still manages to end the night under 50% in the faceoff circle. Frak. Goals by Ryan, Chipchura, Teemu, and the Sex Offender.
Go Ducks.
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a good luck charm in games past.
it has been good to us..great cartoon
i dunno why but shit talking gm’s make me smile…makes the sport so much fun…i wonder if barstool even knows what hes gonna yet…i think hes still in wait and see mode…but one thing we do know i guess is scotty isnt going anywhere…and shit he might have greased the tracks for a comeback next year…for all the shit this guy takes..esepcally from anahiem calling (i still love u guys though) pulling off another year of niedemeyer would be somthing to be celebrated..your right he handled this correctly
2 huge games today and tommorow…for gawds sake lets try to win these 2….imagine the jolt of confidence by winning 2 back to back…and handing the team your chasing another loss…fuck…im getting goosebumps at just the thought of it
with the bruins waaay shorthanded…you know the ducks will still manage to make this game competitive
"I believe in a long, prolonged, derangement of the senses in order to obtain the unknown."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 12:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
with the bruins waaay shorthanded
with ANY team way shorthanded it worries me.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 13, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You shouldn’t worry.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope you’re right.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 13, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I’m not!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there tonight
Way, way up high in the 400s, but I’ll be there. Hoorah!
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 13, 2010 12:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Its the best place to be! I’m in row U! what section?
GO DUCKS!!!
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SKeleven on Twitter
by SK eleven on Jan 13, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be in Row S, so I think you have me beat on Nosebleed Factor, damn.
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 13, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
make sure you trip a couple annoying chowdaheads
"I believe in a long, prolonged, derangement of the senses in order to obtain the unknown."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ll all be asleep.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, good to see the mood turnaround. You should threaten suicide more often!
Of course, you’re still soft and weak. You have no idea what suffering really is…yes you may rub in my face the fact that I do.
And Spade, don’t make a rubbing joke, plz. Oh, probably too late.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 1:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i was gonna refrain..but this is the second time u mentioned it…you can only stick meat in front of a hungry tiger for so long until it attacks
anyways sounds like your a fan of teabaggin…your back on my “good” list
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it’s not the Teabag party.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
party? more than one guy? u really do kick some ass
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a political reference. But I really, really I should’ve known better than to try to make it.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i knew that…but i see what i want to see…
what you dont think those physco tea baggers are adorable?
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They are when they try to spell…hehe. MORANS.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When I saw the 9/12 march, I said “Aw, that’s cute.”
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 13, 2010 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did somebody say…toboggan??
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 13, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats disturbing..im not sure i can eat dinner tonite
on a side note..im having new england clam chowder..u think thats a good thing to do? considering the opponent?
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats disturbing..im not sure i can eat dinner tonite
A warm glass of milk sounds appealing, for some reason.
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
by Mr. Plank on Jan 13, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping to see some tailgating Clambakes
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 13, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least she’s wearing a helmet, but ouch — her right boob will be good and scuffed up tomorrow, I reckon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is that??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Jan 13, 2010 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, you’re still soft and weak. You have no idea what suffering really is…
Easy there. It’s not like I suddenly became a Ducks fan in 2003 or 2007 — we’ve had lean times, I’m pretty sure. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
2 words “mark mowers”
or
the pavel trnka years
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Twenty plus years of lean times? Phssssssst.
Whippersnapper.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
um u didnt have to suffer through this…look at his face (fredrick olluasson i think)…tells the story
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I love me some Freddy O., but that face mixed with that jersey is awesome.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
freddy had some good years with us…miss that guy..great quarterback on the PP
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, the Kings have banners hung too — it wasn’t all Cloutier all the time.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you ever experience the pre-Gretzky eighties as a youngun? I did.
Le Sigh.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There was hockey before Gretzky? I’ll have to look that up to confirm.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
didnt u guys have that vachoun guy (im probally spelling that completely wrong)…
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was good. The Kings were horrible. Two of our greatest memories are FIRST round playoff victories (Miracle/Frenzy)
by Nut on Jan 13, 2010 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus there’s some nice regular-season comebacks, usually against Marty Turco.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Have to agree, Ducks fans need another 30 years of suffering to begin to approach Kings fans’ suffering. You do lead in shame and self loathing, but not suffering.
by Nut on Jan 13, 2010 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I do tend to think that Brian Hayward accelerates the suffering process, though…
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 13, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, just one game of listening to Hayward do an okay job is equivalent to 10 years of being a Kings fan. Proportionally, we’re on the longer Cup drought.
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 13, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya but they became Ducks fans in spite of Hayward, they haven’t known any different. Hayward adds to the suffering of Kings fans, because a lot of our games against them are on Prime Ticket.
by Nut on Jan 13, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YES. Ergo, our suffering has been greater. Q.E.D.
I have to admit that the roasting Wild Wing photo always cheers me up a bit, though. Wasn’t it Ron Wilson or some Duck coach that threw a hissy about the Kings playing that over and over on the jumbotron? Ha ha.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wilson is good at hissy fits….cant wait to see his antics as USA coach…
heres hoping he calls for another teemu stick check when we play finland
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or puts in a 65-minute cold goalie all of a sudden for a shootout.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe jonathan quick she prepare himself for that possibility
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t mind checking Teemu’s stick. HEYO!
(Good God, is this what it’s like to be you?)
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fun isnt it…hehe
make sure its not bent too far
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 13, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are way too coherent to be Spade. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious. But don’t discourage Spade. Half the fun is trying to figure out how “drinky” his posts are. With Sleek, you pretty much know.
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 4:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not. We love Spade just the way he is.
I might have to have a two bottle vodka lunch if I ever I try living up to him again.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 13, 2010 6:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
with sleek u know hes drunk when hes starts cussing
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t been paying attention — how long has Ahlers been clean-shaven?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A few games now, at least.
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 14, 2010 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic fight between Bodie and McQuaid — some big boys there.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joining you late — will have to catch up on the fight at the next break.
How’s it looking so far? Where’s Selanne playing?
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WIth Brown and Nokes, I see. Chara is huge.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t it be nice to throw a Luca Sbisa @ Chara!? Actually, If we could get my boy – Shane O’Brien back… At least it would look like Lil’ Mac from Punch Out!
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 7:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Selanne played the opening shift with Ryan and Koivu but has since resumed his fourth-line spot with Nokelainen and Brown.
Looks OK so far, other than the fight, though, not too much noteworthy.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we may see it again come Olympic time, too.
Next time shoot that, B-Ry.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice saves by Hiller!
Also, looks like Bobby is playing another shift with Nokes and Brown?
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Followed by Sex Offender and the Finns, and little Saku draws a penalty.
Hope it matters.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, after some miserable chances-against, Rask is no match for a lurking Sex Offender.
:)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad move, in theory, Chipchura — they’re already short two centermen; why not fight one of their remaining ones?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whew — Chara gets a case of the Marchants.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Even though the B’s play without any centermen, Battlestar Getzlaftica still manages to end the night under 50% in the faceoff circle.
Through one period, Baldy has won 2 of 6 faceoffs. Maybe he’ll make a comeback, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t Getz your hopes up.
Alright I’ll accept your scorn…
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
very nice indeed
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 6:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m travelling and am stuck in Oaktown far, far from a television. Did I read that right? Two fights and a PP goal by Big Sexy?
What’s gotten into these guys?
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Well, it sucks to describe, but here it is:
Ryder and Wisniewski went into the boards hard after a puck in the defensive corner — Ryder got up, Wisniewski didn’t. Puck got around to the point and Chara lasered one in the net, while Wiz lay in the corner and winced.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, didn’t look good. I’ve seen too many bruins in that sort of situation to be happy about that, and as a Wild fan I really dislike the ducks.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh your remember getting swept our of the western conference finals?
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did it look like all the tiny Lilliputians running away from the lumbering giant?
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I can think about two things that sucked about that play.
Ouch, Wiz. And ouch, scoreboard.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bleh — a bad rush goes the other way and Hunwick scores on a one-timer.
C’mon, Ducks.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Are the Bruins shooting lights out to the corners or is tHrILLER not challenging? This looks so terrible from the box score.
I may switch over to Brick Breaker.
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s corners — Hiller definitely had little chance on the second one.
And then damn — this one’s out of nowhere. Fuck.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, it was a ridiculous tip. Nothing hiller could really do.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m afraid Getzlaf has crossed the Anger Threshold — the line past which he can no longer play effectively.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wisniewski was somehow in that mess, too.
Encouraging? Shrug.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. Duh…Getzlaf was still in the box, right? Whatever. I’ve had a long day and I’m braindead.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No worries — Beleskey goals have been known to cause moments of joyful forgetfulness.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
…and then goals against like that can bring you crashing down to reality.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Perry-Getzlaf-Ryan line does what it does best.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And Eminger does what he does frequently: give me an unnecessary heart attack. WTF, dude?
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know but I’m a-ok with it.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Beleskey! Woo hoo!
I really need to put him on all my fantasy teams.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously — Ducks need a break, maybe this PP is it.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, all this see-sawing is making me seasick.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
sally sells seashells
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 13, 2010 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope — power play as awful as ever. Sigh.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruins have the best PK in the league, last I checked. (couple days ago – chicago could have passed us)
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shrug — doesn’t matter much. Ducks have scored 3 PPGs in their last twelve, counting tonight. Not really a weapon lately.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our PP sucked pretty hard for a while too. It’s rough.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean ANOTHER break. This PP is ALSO it. Two PP goals and you want more. These are the Ducks, remember?
Also, the box score seems to indicate Bobby Scarlett Ryhannson got a double minor for roughing with S Thornton? That’s unpossible.
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
your on fire with your lines today
gordon take a bow
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright but part of the scoring on that last one (13:49) was an assist to M Satan. So in a sense Sturm scored that with help from Satan.
That’s all I’m gonna say about that.
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 8:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, it took me a few seconds to get it, but it was well played.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we can overcome Satan’s corruption. Will we fizzle like Faust or destroy the Devil? If he scores tonight we can collectively panic and welcome our new Satanic overlords.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
by Wild Wing on Jan 13, 2010 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HAIL SATAN
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Getzlaf back at early season form — costing Anaheim win opportunities at a time when we can’t afford it. Hrm.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It’s okay though, he’ll engage in a meaningless fight in the third period and claim he was trying to rally the team.
I’m feeling a PPG from the real Captain. Come on Scotty.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
by Wild Wing on Jan 13, 2010 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Getzy is now 4 of 8 in the faceoff circle — it’s anybody’s guess now!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Getzy read my comment and got fired up. Or I don’t know anything about hockey.
The latter is probably the truth.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
by Wild Wing on Jan 13, 2010 9:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’ll eat foot for that. Damn, Baldy — nice shooting.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Next goal by Calder, I’m sure. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
muahahaha
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s right. We have him on the team to score pretty goals, take pointless penalties, lose face offs and so we can say “Regina”
Tee hee.
by GordonBombay on Jan 13, 2010 9:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Eminger contributes!
Couldn’t miss the net from that close. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Chara did
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, iron. Go clock go!
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh — puck to the face of Teemu. He’s down and hurting.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I freaked out when he got hit by the puck, I want him healthy for the Olympics. He skated back on his own, hopefully a good sign.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
by Wild Wing on Jan 13, 2010 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Awww, poor Teemu! Brings back shades of … crap… 2006?
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow, that is a lot of Ketchup. Please get better soon!
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was 2007, so maybe it’s a good omen?
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. I love Teemu’s face, but if it could purchase another 2007…
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the pic for those who are click-lazy. Poor Teemu (and yay Hiller).
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Didn’t he get one of those shiners from a puck in the face during warmups? I think it was the Vancouver series. Good memories.
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go clock goooooooo!!!!
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That Koivu between-the-legs pass was unreal. Wow.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least they can ice the puck? (Psst, clock, get outta here!)
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whew — Koivu was all effort there. Congrats to him, and yay — five in a row!
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Five in a row. I can hardly believe it.
Good news: Only 4 bleepin’ points beneath the 8th place Kings!
Bad news: Still in the same damned spot in the rankings. Grawr. Have we moved up at all during this win streak?
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And hey, Getzlaf ended up 7-6 in the faceoff circle. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
u called it…pick my lotto numbers again sleek
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gamecenter live has cut off the game’s three stars (maybe since the whole Mike V [was that the guy’s name?] incident). Anyone want to fill me in?
by g r a c e on Jan 13, 2010 9:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
3. Wisniewski, 2 assists
2. B-Ryan, 2 assists
1. Hiller, the win.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that was a fantastic win. Ooh and this is my first post, congradulations to me for getting off my lazy ass and actually joining SBnation.
Hope to god Teemu’s alright
by Demon Jesus on Jan 13, 2010 9:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, DJ! Teemu will be fine once he sees the final score, I hope. May play with a fat cheek tomorrow.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks all, I think that I can make a positive contribution, atleast in the comments, with all my tomfoolery and whatnot. Plus I’ve been a big fan of Sleek for a while (in the non-creepy way)
by Demon Jesus on Jan 13, 2010 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Plus I’ve been a big fan of Sleek for a while (in the non-creepy way)
suuuuure Demon Jesus.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 13, 2010 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You must by now know that most commenters are in their own way creepy, don’t sweat it.
Well, at least “deranged”. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To say nothing of the authors… :)
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 14, 2010 3:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh. Ducks’ Teemu Selanne breaks jaw:
The Ducks’ Teemu Selanne, playing only his third game since returning from a broken left hand, suffered a broken jaw Wednesday when he was hit by a teammate’s point shot that was deflected by a Boston player’s stick.
“Obviously he will be unavailable to us for a number of days, weeks, here going forward,” Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle said after the Ducks’ 4-3 victory. “He broke a bone in it. We’ll have to see — it will be surgically repaired tomorrow. We’ll have to see what kind of time frame they’re going to give us with it.
”The puck hit the bottom of somebody’s stick and then hit the ice and bounced back up. It’s kind of one of those things you very rarely would see. It’s unfortunate for Teemu and unfortunate for us."
So much for that logjam among top-six wingers. Keep scoring, Sex Offender.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 11:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
u fucking serious?…..fuck…
well we got a lot of practice playing without teemu…time to cash that in…..fuck fuck fuck
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
u fucking serious?…..fuck…
Yes, fuck indeed. Is he cursed or something? He gets cut open and hit in the face like 10+ times in a season. I remember once Pronger punched him by mistake as he was skating away. What are the odds?
by JohnQPhats on Jan 14, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ducks’ Teemu Selanne breaks jaw
No, not the faaaaace! It’s how he makes his livings.
Also: I told you so.
Shuckton 2028!
by Niesy on Jan 14, 2010 3:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ghost faced Hilla saving our ass…our D is still springing a lot of leaks..
Getzlaf almost cost us like 3 goals…
but somehow were finding ways to win….bring on the queens!!!
Im getting drunk tonite(special occasion)..ill let u guys decide what i should drink:
a. 1 week old michelob ultras in my frig
b. Bombay sapphire gin
c. red red..wine…stay close to me….red red wine
d. go buy sierra nevads torpedos again ( the beer that detroyed me last time)
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 7:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Strangely, I vote option C. I know you’ve been hilarious before on red wine — maybe you should also be eating some red vines.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 14, 2010 8:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
red wine is good cuz it doesnt give u the full feeling of beer and no matter how much u drink u can still remember what happened…or where u stuck your shaft
only cons are that it stains your teeth so u look like a vagrant bum and it dehydraytes u like a motherfucker..
with beer though…the taste is so damn great…same with liquor…but of course then your mind gets erased and i start running into things…i would need to buy some limes and tonic for gin…well c what some more boc ers say
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 8:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
they sell them unfrotunatly “not cold” at my local stater brothers..luckily the game is at 7:30…should be enough time to get them cold hmmmm
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 9:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a. 1 week old michelob ultras in my frig
b. Bombay sapphire gin
c. red red..wine…stay close to me….red red wine
d. go buy sierra nevads torpedos again ( the beer that detroyed me last time)
A mixture of A & C. You said beer makes you forget and with wine you remember everything. Maybe you’ll only forget what you want to. Also, while the wine dehydrates you, maybe the beer will work to counter that. Don’t drink them seperately, mix them together in a giant pot and just chug it all down in that like a real man. =P
Disclaimer
For the love of Christ, don’t do this, it was only a joke. I’ll go with Earl on this one and voting for C.
by JohnQPhats on Jan 14, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i do mix…but not together in a bowl or any thing…
im leaning towards gin and tonics…my gin has been sitting there for a year…its calling me to finally finish it off
"I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable."
Jim Morrison quote
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 14, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like a safe bet. Wow? Beer and Wine? That’s impressive. I could never do that. I have little to no tolerance for alchohol. 4 beers and I’m shit faced drunk barely able to walk. And I always wake up with a hang over the next day. If I stick to one type of alchohol it’s tolerable, if I do two or more, I’m miserable the next day. A mix of beer and wine would probably kill me. =P
by JohnQPhats on Jan 14, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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