Ducks Gameday -- Titles are Hard to Do.
by Earl Sleek on Jan 13, 2010 12:09 PM PST
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PrintBoston 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
with the bruins waaay shorthanded
with ANY team way shorthanded it worries me.
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You shouldn’t worry.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
I hope I’m not!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
Its the best place to be! I’m in row U! what section?
GO DUCKS!!!
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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
They’ll all be asleep.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
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!
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
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
It was a political reference. But I really, really I should’ve known better than to try to make it.
Shuckton 2028!
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
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
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
thats disturbing..im not sure i can eat dinner tonite
A warm glass of milk sounds appealing, for some reason.
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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
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/
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
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
Ha! I love me some Freddy O., but that face mixed with that jersey is awesome.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
Hey, the Kings have banners hung too — it wasn’t all Cloutier all the time.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
I wouldn’t mind checking Teemu’s stick. HEYO!
(Good God, is this what it’s like to be you?)
Shuckton 2028!
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
Your capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are way too coherent to be Spade. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
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
I haven’t been paying attention — how long has Ahlers been clean-shaven?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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?
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
Yeah, we may see it again come Olympic time, too.
Next time shoot that, B-Ry.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
Bleh — a bad rush goes the other way and Hunwick scores on a one-timer.
C’mon, Ducks.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
I think it’s corners — Hiller definitely had little chance on the second one.
And then damn — this one’s out of nowhere. Fuck.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
I’m afraid Getzlaf has crossed the Anger Threshold — the line past which he can no longer play effectively.
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
And Eminger does what he does frequently: give me an unnecessary heart attack. WTF, dude?
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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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
HAIL SATAN
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
Getzlaf back at early season form — costing Anaheim win opportunities at a time when we can’t afford it. Hrm.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
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
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
Chara did
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 13, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
Whew — Koivu was all effort there. Congrats to him, and yay — five in a row!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
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?
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
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)
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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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
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
Strangely, I vote option C. I know you’ve been hilarious before on red wine — maybe you should also be eating some red vines.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
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
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
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.
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
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
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