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Ducks Gameday -- Space Logo Battle

Anaheim Ducks (24-21-7, t-10th in west) at Atlanta Thrashers (22-21-8, t-12th in east), 4 pm
Anaheim Calling for quacking, Bird Watchers Anonymous for whatever-sound-a-thrasher-makes.

I don't know if I can call today's art escapade as "successful", but I started with two logos:

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And ended up with this nostalgic Ducks-Thrashers Galaga scene:

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Please insert 50 cents to keep reading.

Despite the east/west nature of tonight's Ducks/Thrashers game, it's two fairly important standings points at stake.  Both teams sit three points outside of their respective eighth seeds with some obstacle teams in the way.  On one level, it seems that the teams are on different paths -- the Thrashers have won only 4 of their last 18 games and the Ducks have won 8 of 10 -- but I wouldn't get too confident; the Ducks have benefited from plenty of luck lately; probably the opposite is true in Atlanta. 

Star-divide

It seems that I should have a load to say on the idea of trading for Ilya Kovalchuk, but I don't -- most of me hopes that Anaheim doesn't even pretend an offer for the expensive Russian, but I suppose if enough next-year money went back the other way (Giguere or Lupul), I could get sold on the idea.  I suppose Atlanta once did Anaheim a "favor" by taking Schneidermayer's salary off our books at the zero hour in exchange for two games of Ken Klee, but I don't know if anybody outside of Phoenix is happy how that all turned out.

To help think through all the trade talk, Kovalchuk or otherwise, here's a chart I put together of what Anaheim's looking at salary-wise going into next season.  As always, I separated "Cash" salaries from "Cap" calculations -- for the Ducks I think the "Cash" is much more relevant.  And yes, it is nice to finally make one of these charts without the name "Todd Bertuzzi Buyout" on it  (thanks again, Burke!).

Anaheim Ducks 2010-11 Salaries
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Click image to enlarge.   All numbers taken from CapGeek.com.

What's encouraging is that there's loads of cheap players -- six forwards will be making less than Marchant, and all of them are already cogs in what's turned out to be a pretty useful bottom-six (or better -- Sexton and Beleskey have been useful top-sixers for parts of this season too).  The defense is of course thin but affordable, and most of Anaheim's main offseason storylines will probably be found in the orange-shaded RFAs, decisions by Niedermayer/Selanne/Koivu, or if we're really lucky, with a guy named Giguere. 

It's a complicated summer already without trying to outbid the NHL and the KHL for Kovalchuk's services -- if I'm Anaheim's GM I think priority #1 would be figuring out how much the orange-shaded players cost, then work backwards from there.  But I dunno -- do any Ducks fans think we should make an attempt at Kovalchuk?  He at least would have to help out Anaheim's woeful power play (5 for 55 over the last 17 games).

Prediction: I should be around for comments this afternoon; stop on by.  Ducks 4, Thrashers 3.  Goals by Chipchura, Ryan, Beleskey, and KOIVU!

Go Ducks.

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Wow Sleek, you’re officially running out of ideas for cartoons. And do the Thrashers even use that logo anymore?

However, that one’s pretty good. And nostalgic.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

Maybe I am, but that Thrashers logo was begging for it. And it didn’t turn out that swell, but I enjoyed coloring different levels of Ducks logos.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, and my official excuse? Since watching the A-Team trailer the other day, I got on a A-Team rerun kick — I’ve probably watched ten episodes from Season Two within the last three days. And yes, I totally love it when a plan comes together.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions  

looks awesome

only casting choice i’m not sure about is the District 9 guy as Murdock. But Murdock was my favorite character so I’m totally biased.

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I’ve always been less worried about casting Murdock and Hannibal — seems there’s lots of ways to get those guys right.

My casting concerns have always been with B.A. and Faceman — not entirely sure yet on the short preview, but I’ve seen nothing that outrages me yet. I’ll save outrage for June 11, then, at first sight of blood. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I think Bradley Cooper works as faceman…not so sure about Rampage as BA, but I guess it could work. The A-Team freaking rules, though. So as long as they have ridiculously improbably scenarios and tons of explosions that don’t ever actually kill anyone, I’ll be satisfied!

Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 26, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

The line that might make or break the movie for me is B.A.‘s, right after Hannibal explains what they’re trying to build out of Faceman’s scavenged junk.

“Aw, Hannibal.”

But my list is long — I also need to see how the Bradley Cooper Faceman looks jumping on a villain from an elevated position.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Really? I’ve always felt Murdock was tough because he’s written so off the wall. Seems easy to mess up. I figured the key to B.A. is just to be a badass and resist the hammy Mr. T impression at all costs. I’ve gotta start a rerun marathon of my own.

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Jan 26, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions  

so no “pity da foo”

damn my intrest level dropped a notch

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting A-Team fact (well, I think it’s a fact): Mr. T never said “pity the fool” in A-Team. That catchphrase caught on outside of Hannibal’s command.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions  

i pity myself for thinkng that was so

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 2:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, it’s tough acting, for sure, but in terms of casting, I think lots of guys could go for “certifiably crazy”.

B.A., though? Man, you have to have the sneer, the muscle, the gold, the love of children, the hatred of flying, the shyness towards women, and an ability to throw large people over your head. And an ability to interact with any of the team members.

Really, I’d re-cast Mr. T, if he’d do it.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions  

i want to hire mr t to motivate my dawg..i think he would be good int hat capacity

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions  

the gold

haha, I was just having a discussion with Daniel about how it’s tougher to pull off the yellow gold these days. Old Asian dudes and old black dudes still do it, so I’m in the clear, but it’s tough. Every time I see a Finnish player’s chain peaking up through his jersey, I shake my head. I know Selanne wears a few, and when Jokinen scored on us, yeesh, his chain is horrendous. I wonder what Koivu’s working with.

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Jan 26, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions  

i loved the cartoon….the “Please insert 50 cents to keep reading.” was deciding factor without it..though then a debate could have opened up

the whole coloring of the logos is cool too

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah I thought this was one of Sleek’s better ’toons.

by Nut on Jan 27, 2010 8:10 AM PST up reply actions  

How is this “running out of ideas”? I thought it was clever as fuck

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Lemme rephrase: “running out of good ideas”

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, feel free to leave what you would have drawn in the comments or fanposts.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Haha well…… I’m probably not the best choice to find options.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, at least I broke the mold of “webbed foot kicking out of x’s stomach” — I thought it was a brave choice.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, you’re definitely stepping outside the box.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t see how you can go wrong with classic video game references. Maybe just add a catured ship to the top, since that’s the first thing anyone does playing Galaga.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m sure we had a Pac-Man reference a while back.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Very true — damn I’m rusty on my old-school strategies.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

your right ..you never go wrong with old game refrences..

im waiting for you to incorporate caryle into donkey kong

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

me too.

es muy caliente.

by tu madre on Jan 26, 2010 4:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Fuck, I was gonna make some donkey kong reference earlier, but I forgot :(

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions  

This trade dealine is going to be very interesting, or maybe not. We cant even figure out if we are buyers or sellers, and the closer we get to the dealine, the more confusing it gets on wheather I hope we are sellers or buyers.

The only player for sure whos future does not depend on the buyer or seller status is Jiggy. First club that does not make us throw in an expensive asset to send him away gets him I think.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 12:49 PM PST reply actions  

Well, even that’s complicated — Giguere will probably say no to a trade for pride’s sake.

I’d guess he probably stays, and in fact, I think this whole deadline is going to be pretty underwhelming. We’ll see, though — I was surprised by how active Barstool Bob was last deadline — he maybe made as many deals as the rest of the west combined.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Giguere will probably say no to a trade for pride’s sake.

i dunno he was quoted in the OC register as saying he doesnt want to be a backup…i dont think the no trade clause would be the problem…its getting someone to take on his salary next year more than anything

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah, he wants to be the starter.

I bet he would accept a trade to Edmonton if he could be the #1….

Whoa, i just re-read that, nevermind…I got a little carried away there.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Haha, our feud with Edmonton notwithstanding, he could go gracefully out the way of the Khabibulin.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions  

It would have to be somewhere that he would be the clear starter, and no as-of-yet untested younger backups waiting to snatch the spot from him.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 1:04 PM PST up reply actions  

unless someone is stupid enough to take whitney-jiggy-lupul off our hands..(and they wont)…i expect a quiet trade deadline for the duckos..of course they should try to get some Vetran D help if they can..but they wont..i got this feeling

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 12:57 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, I should have noted also that we do carry two first round picks the next two seasons — that’s some currency if we were buying talent, but I’m not sure that’s even in the cards. It’d have to be a blueliner for me to get interested in moving one of those picks, though.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

why isnt souray more in play?…i keep hearing hes kids are in cali..

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:04 PM PST up reply actions  

We really should research this and kidnap them.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions  

sounds like a job for me and tu madre…since were heading to hell anyways

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

haha I’m in.

es muy caliente.

by tu madre on Jan 26, 2010 4:54 PM PST up reply actions  

According to Eklund’s rumor chart (which you have to pay for membership to view; $20 a year I think), the Ducks have a 20% chance of acquiring Souray.

(I have spent the $20, so I can see all the numbers for everybody on the list. Since it’s a way that hockeybuzz.com makes money, I’m pretty sure it’d be illegal to relay the numbers to everybody else here)

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Does that put us at the top of the Souray hypothetical sweepstakes? or is there teams with more than 20% chance?

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

The Caps are 30%, and the Ducks, Stars, and Oilers are all 20%.

Kings and Bruins are both 5%

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Overall, I’m kind of iffy on a Souray acquisition, but if Joffrey Lupul were in the return package, I’d be 100% behind it.

Not necessarily because I’m upset with Lupul, really — it’d be so hilarious to read Oiler bloggers re-bitch about him.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

What would it take the Ducks to get BOTH Souray and Lupul?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

??

I suppose a trade for Souray that didn’t include Lupul.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

What would it take the Ducks to get BOTH Souray and Lupul?

Is this a trick question…

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

kev as the great ron burgandy says"

“why dont you take the next play off”..

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Haha forgot… the Ducks already have Lupul. I’m thinking of Penner… again. Always get those guys mixed up.

I fail.

Sorry, when you said “return package” I thought you were talking about in a package with Souray.

Can we just delete these comments?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Can we just delete these comments?

ive been trying for 2 years now…my prayers have yet to be answered

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Talk to the BoC lawyer.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Can we just delete these comments?

I assume they’ll delete when I figure out how to ban you.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

u have wounded me rudy…so deep..so deep put my butt to sleep

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

I think it’d be worth it

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Incidentally, are there any BoC percentages related to Mr. Kovalchuk?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Kovalchuk percentages:

Kings 30%
Blackhawks 25%
Canucks 15%
Canadiens 15%
Thrashers 5%
Bruins 5%
Leafs 5%

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Blackhawks? For what — Campbell?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Actually, only Blackhawk I see on the whole list is Cam Barker, and his percentage of going to ATL is only 20%. Not sure where the other 5% comes from.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

His ass.

"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda

by Evilducks on Jan 27, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions  

You buy a lot of stuff from infomercials, don’t you?

by Nut on Jan 27, 2010 8:12 AM PST up reply actions  

Nope, not really. But I gamble.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 27, 2010 9:28 AM PST up reply actions  

You spend $20 on Hockeybuzz??

I need to direct you to www.hockeybuzzhogwash.com

"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda

by Evilducks on Jan 27, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, it was half of the $40 I earned when the Saints beat the Vikings. And really, the Vikings should’ve won that game, so I feel a bit better about that.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 27, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions  

yea vikings choked that one away…the superbowl is gonna end up boring..saints gonna get steamrolled…ho hum…good thing I got the ducks to cheer me….errrrr…..fuck

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 28, 2010 6:22 AM PST up reply actions  

You could have made better use of the money

by flushing it down the toilet.

"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda

by Evilducks on Jan 28, 2010 9:27 AM PST up reply actions  

beleive me, if they are still crapping the bed (ala before the win streak) 4 weeks from today, and on a losing streak sitting in 10th or 12th place, there wil be a ton of action. I bet Dman is on the top of the list, because having two scoring lines did little good.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, but then again I never expected Pahlsson and Kunitz to leave last year, so I’m expecting at least one person I admire to leave.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions  

dont say that damn you!!! lol!!!

u just fucked up the great sleep ive been getting lately!!

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions  

And that’s the one thing we can hope for, though — last trade deadline everything Barstool Bob did turned to gold by postseason.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

i like your thinking way better…thanx..i can sleep well again

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I was sad to see Kunitz go. I was watching the Pens game yesterday and Mrs. Kunitz is banging hot. just thought I’d let you know.

es muy caliente.

by tu madre on Jan 26, 2010 5:01 PM PST up reply actions  

unless someone is stupid enough to take whitney-jiggy-lupul off our hands..(and they wont)…i expect a quiet trade deadline for the duckos..of course they should try to get some Vetran D help if they can..but they wont..i got this feeling

Whitney’s cap hit is fucking ugly. Especially because he averages roughly 3-5 “Fucking Whitney”s a game from me. I absolutely agree with you that we need a veteran D man to level things out. I really wish the Souray deal could somehow work itself out. Sigh….. Fucking Whitney.

by JohnQPhats on Jan 26, 2010 3:58 PM PST up reply actions  

only 3-5 “Fucking Whitney’s” a game?

You’re generous…he gets that many from me during warm-ups!

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

See, I’m still OK with Whitney — if I could just drop salaries from that spreadsheet, I’d drop Giguere first, Lupul second, then Whitney third — I still think there’s some upside that gets overlooked.

And besides, looking around the league, defensemen are well-paid; I think Whitney’s deal is on par with other overpaid d-men, and I’m okay paying market for him.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

oh, yea…in terms of cap hits, I’d drop Giguere first too.

But I still can’t stand Whitney.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

…yet.

:)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:06 PM PST up reply actions  

whitney is decent as a 5th d man..he just shouldnt be 2 or 3

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 4:07 PM PST up reply actions  

See, I’m still OK with Whitney — if I could just drop salaries from that spreadsheet, I’d drop Giguere first, Lupul second, then Whitney third — I still think there’s some upside that gets overlooked.

I still have faith that his shot will some day hit the net and prove useful. But every time I utter one of those “Fucking Whitney’s” a small peice of that faith dies. I can’t help but feel bad for Jiggy. But I’m on board with that. Lupul, yeah, that really sucks that we are paying him to recover.

by JohnQPhats on Jan 27, 2010 8:19 AM PST up reply actions  

ohh do they still have nicholas haviled? how bout we get him lol

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:33 PM PST reply actions  

10 Kovalchucks wouldn`t be as good as one RYAN in offseason!

by Kalvinators on Jan 26, 2010 1:39 PM PST reply actions  

damn straight gina

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

when I saw the space logos title and the top of the cartoon, i was hoping for an augmented screenshot from Stinger. I love Galaga, but Stinger had the better bosses. I mean, watching the logos fight a giant anthropomorphic watermelon that shoots seeds at you? Priceless.

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Jan 26, 2010 1:41 PM PST reply actions  

I'll never look at the Thrashers logo the same again

Thanks for that, Sleek. (In truth, I’ve tried to avoid ever looking at it the way I try to avoid wearing ties, but still.)

Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.

by Dominik on Jan 26, 2010 3:19 PM PST reply actions  

the corporate noose!!!

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 3:23 PM PST up reply actions  

East Coast games: A great reason to start drinking at 4pm on a Tuesday

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 4:08 PM PST reply actions  

For sure — I don’t know how the heck east-coasters wait until 7.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:09 PM PST up reply actions  

No wonder the NHL has a bias for these guys, they’re the excuse to get hammered in the middle of the work day.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

There’s no bad reason to start drinking at 4pm on a Tuesday.

Or 4am.

Or whenever it’s raining in SoCal.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 4:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Any options for the game online other than atdhe.net? It’s not working for me for some reason and I’m stuck at work til 530.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

Well, Rudy said this for the Maple Leafs post, but I don’t know shit.

Tonight’s game is free thanks to a free preview of NHL Gamecenter so check that out.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

ALMOST…but because it’s not blacked out on TV, it is blacked out on Gamecenter

oh well…

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I hate talking about attendance in any arena, but this place is empty. Like playing hockey in the vacuum of space.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:13 PM PST reply actions  

No kidding. And I don’t think they have the traffic excuse that SoCal does.

by g r a c e on Jan 26, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions  

I think I once heard that Atlanta actually does have horrid traffic, but that might have been in a dream.

Poor Thrashers — still, it sort of makes me nostalgic for back when the Pond was half-empty. Man, I had tons of leg room back then!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

still, it sort of makes me nostalgic for back when the Pond was half-empty. Man, I had tons of leg room back then

also explains the lack of stick fighting in the stands back then…the stick woul hit an empty seat most the time lol

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Back then they maybe had to do the stick giveaway between the 2nd and 3rd periods — to make sure somebody stuck around to get them.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

The configuration of the Atlanta freeway system is probably the worst in the nation. I’d think that would cause tuesday traffic

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Jan 26, 2010 4:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Yeah but it also makes you think where Atlanta could be in 5 – 10 years if things go well. Kovalchuk could be their Kariya, if he sticks around long enough.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

No one likes Atlanta because their name/logo sucks (although applies itself well to video game analogies). You could do a lot better than a constipated bird sitting in a nest with a hockey stick or that geometric thing.

by Nut on Jan 27, 2010 8:21 AM PST up reply actions  

Weird fight between Thorburn and Mike Brown. Twice Thorburn delayed punching so he could pull the off-balance Brown back on his feet. Kind of silly, but he did get his punches in eventually.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:19 PM PST reply actions  

How polite of Thorburn. Parros would approve.

by g r a c e on Jan 26, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Oof — big save by Hedberg on Bodie, of all people.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Ducks going on the power play. Getzlaf shocks North America by drawing a call.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:25 PM PST reply actions  

LOL, I’m just listening to the stream online and Carroll says…

Getzlaf has the puck, penalty on the play…

I ASSUMED it was ON Getzlaf! TOO FUNNY!

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, the puck stayed in the zone a long time, but I still am not ready to call this power play “dangerous” yet.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Also, I just wanted to mention that I’m a little bummed that RC started Hiller tonight. I’d have preferred to have him fresh tomorrow night against Washington…but whatever.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:31 PM PST reply actions  

Eh, we’ll see how we feel tomorrow — I don’t mind going for two points tonight.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

yea, I don’t either…but damn – I’d like to hope that Giguere is good for SOMETHING. I guess not

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

a win is a win, but I would have the better half of our two goalies start against the better team (Washington).

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m not sure that we won’t see Hiller tomorrow — he’s done the last two b2bs, I think.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh I expect we’ll see Hiller tomorrow, I just figured that tonight would have been a good time to give him some rest.

I figured his being extra sharp tomorrow would be nice.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, Washington is playing right now, too, so we’ll see.

I dunno — I’d rather go for easy points than tougher points, though — I have no problem with Hiller today and hoping for a Giguere miracle tomorrow, if that’s the gameplan.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

hahaha, hell no! I’d much rather a tired Hiller on B2B than Giguere tomorrow! (so sad!)

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Just realized, Kovalchuk and Ovechkin on back to back nights? Damn.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, I nearly wrote about that, but then decided to keep it less relevant.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Its attack of the Russians week for the Ducks.

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Thank god that Afinogenov is allergic to scoring — that was as empty a net as I’ve ever seen.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:39 PM PST reply actions  

Sorry if this is considered “spamming”, but does anyone have a decent link for a feed of this game? This is what sucks about being outside of California- relying on the Internet for my Ducks games!

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 4:39 PM PST reply actions  

ahhhhhhhh, for you the free Game Center feed will work since you’re out of Cali!

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah, it’s not spamming, but it isn’t my specialty, either. See SK’s note — I think it’s through NHL.com.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

yea, towards the top of the page there is a red tab link.

You have to sign up, but it doesn’t charge you.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

sweet, thanks for the info. I love free stuff that usually costs money!

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

What?! You didn’t pay your fifty cents?

:)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

How come the Ducks’ game thread posts always have more comments? Then again, there’s is actually being televised by the team…

Hey Sleek, why don’t you have one of those game line score deals at the top of the page?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

I don’t really get it — basically, it’s because I’m writing “new posts” and Rudy’s writing gameday threads, or something.

I dunno, I’m just a creature of habit when it comes to post-writing. I like freeform.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Scary statistic I just looked up: in their last six 2nd periods, the Ducks have been outscored a total of 15 to 1. Gulp!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

yikes!

hmmmmmmmmmm, hopefully tonight the shitty 2nd period trend ends?

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, it can go one of two ways: either the trend will end (which won’t be surprising at all, since you expect trends to end) or it will continue (which won’t be surprising either, since trends “trend” to continue).

So either way, you’ll be happy with the outcome :)

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn — Beleskey had Hedberg down on a rebound, but chipped it over the net.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:01 PM PST reply actions  

FSW Poll

: Scotty Neidermayer
: Bobby Ryan
: Ryan Getzlaf
: Correy Perry
: Jonas Hiller

HBHAHBA

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 5:01 PM PST reply actions  

Whoever wrote that poll really wishes every Duck was named ‘Ryan’.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Did they spell “Niedermayer’s” name wrong, also?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry, I’m being a dick.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

What? No you’re right, I copied and pasted it directly.

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 5:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Big save by Hiller on Thorburn — Hayward think Artyukhin should have drawn a tripping call but conveniently forgets how Artoo was knocked down by a breeze earlier in the shift.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

Goal against? I think so.

Too much scrambling.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:05 PM PST reply actions  

C’mon, Getzlaf — we need more pluses, less minuses.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

WOO-HOO!!!!

This last five minutes was pretty good. A Kings goal, followed by the Thrashers goal shortly thereafter.

I’m really thankful my calculus professor cancelled class today… although I think most of that happiness comes from the class being cancelled, not being able to watch these games.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, wrong thread.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

More people would see it if I posted here :)

SBNation is making me feel disgraced to be a Kings fan.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, at least now it’s SB Nation and not the Kings team itself.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions  

thanks, it almost seemed to easy, I was going to let it slide.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

BTW, why’s Parros scratched?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

Team’s been winning without him.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Another “alleged comeback” by the Ducks — been about five minutes since the Thrashers pulled ahead; since then the Ducks haven’t taken a shot.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:14 PM PST reply actions  

Drawing the call shouldn’t help, either.

by g r a c e on Jan 26, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, they took some shots, finally — I’ll try not to focus on the chances against.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions  

There’s our resident goaltender-crasher, doing what he does best.

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 5:18 PM PST reply actions  

You mean Corrrrrey Perrrrry?

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I fucking love Corey Perry.

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by SK eleven on Jan 26, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

He fights robots, remember?

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions  

and Corey “robot warrior” Perry scores!

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions  

nevermind, it was Emenger

by Demon Jesus on Jan 26, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

RC reinserts B-Ry on the top line to try to spark something — they do get some chances.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:26 PM PST reply actions  

Followed by three pretty tame shifts from the other lines, though — Sexton and Koivu still look quick.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Just had to wait for the next top-line shift. Perry farts while Eminger pokes it in! Huzzah!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions  

And somewhat interestingly, immediately afterwards RC goes back to a Sexton-Koivu-Ryan shift.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

I missed it, what happened, apparently there’s a guy named Eminger on our team?

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 5:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Corey skates the puck from behind the net and turns so his ass is in Hedberg’s face.

Eminger sneaks in from god-knows-where and pokes it past a disgusted Moose, who a few shifts later decides to take it out on Matt Beleskey.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow, I gotta think that when Hedberg knocked Beleskey over, he was saying, “Give that to Corey for me.”

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:33 PM PST reply actions  

I’ll take the tied period, considering the 2nd period slump of late. Let’s go, lucky thirds!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, the offset to that second period stat is that in the last six games, the Ducks have outscored third-period opponents by a total of 9 to 3. C’mon, trends!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:41 PM PST reply actions  

Well, another power play that is a waste of everyone’s time — watch that guy coming out of the box!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:53 PM PST reply actions  

Crap — see what happens when point shots get past the first blocker? Sigh.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Saw this today, which is somewhat hopeful. From @AnaheimDucks on Twitter:

http://twitpic.com/zx0am – Teemu Selanne is firing pucks as hard as ever, according to this picture shot today at Anaheim ICE.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

" is this goal regulation size, or what?!"

he is out with a jaw injury. I dont know how much that affects the power of your slapshot?

es muy caliente.

by tu madre on Jan 26, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Actually, if I hadn’t seen the tweet first, I would have thought this was a thinking man’s photo piece about Teemu and the primary material in his jaw.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Getzlaf needs to start attempting some passes that aren’t directly through three Thrashers.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

Well, good effort, Wiz, but I don’t know if I want to put this game’s chances in the hands of the Anaheim power play.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, Sexton gets called on a make-up; at least we didn’t have to endure two full minutes of futility.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, so much for that last minute. Kind of crappy call, but the Ducks needed to play much better tonight than they did.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:22 PM PST reply actions  

Fuck. Less promising gameday tomorrow.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Ugh — then Phoenix forces a three-point game in Detroit.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions  

i’m thinking we are sellers.

Managment has to have a firm date/goal in mind and we are 5 weeks away from the deadline.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 6:43 PM PST up reply actions  

im so depressed…

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 27, 2010 6:10 AM PST reply actions  

im so depressed…

Welp, here’s the cheer up video. It’s kind of wrong and offensive.

So, it’s a really good one today:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/bdeab2ddcc/aids-we-did-it

by JohnQPhats on Jan 27, 2010 8:24 AM PST up reply actions  

thanx for the effort…videos blocked here at work….doooh

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 27, 2010 9:30 AM PST up reply actions  

thanx for the effort…videos blocked here at work….doooh

Joke:
A man goes to the hospital after his wife has been in a serious accident. The doctor comes out and takes the man in to his office. They both sit down and the doctor says
“You’re wife has sustained a serious head injury and has suffered severe brain damage. I’m afraid that she’s no longer going to be able to take care of herself. From this point on, she’s going to need 24 hour care from you. She’s lost all control of bodily functions, so you’re going to have to feed her and change her diapers and bath her and be ready to assist her with even the smallest tasks.”
The man starts crying
“O my God! That’s horrible!”
The doctor replies
“I’m just fucking with you, she’s dead.”

by JohnQPhats on Jan 27, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Awesome. That one made my day.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 27, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Ooooh! Joke time! I never have any, but my boss told us this one the other day…

A mans girlfriend comes home and starts packing her things…
“What are you doing?”
“I’m moving out!!” she says, “I heard you were a pedophile!”
He responds…
“Wow, thats a really big word for an 8 year old.”

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by SK eleven on Jan 27, 2010 10:20 AM PST up reply actions  

LOL

What the best thing about twenty eight year olds?
There’s 20 of them! =D

by JohnQPhats on Jan 27, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions  

i think u joined the hell bandwagon with me and tu madre…WELCOME ABOARD!!!

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 27, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks. Great to be here!

by JohnQPhats on Jan 27, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

hehe…

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 27, 2010 10:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Puts a smile on my face. Nice!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 27, 2010 9:42 AM PST up reply actions  

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