Ducks Gameday -- Another Case of Post-Festivus Depression
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 11:59 AM PST
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Detroit Red Wings (21-14-6, 9th in west) at Anaheim Ducks (16-19-7, t-13th in west), 7 pm
Anaheim Calling -- Duck Side, Winging It In Motown, Abel To Yzerman, The Triple Deke -- Wings & Things.
I just don't fucking get it. The Ducks play an awesome month of hockey from Nov. 23 - Dec. 22, suffering only three regulation losses over a fifteen-game stretch, and then bam! Then comes the made-up holiday of Festivus and all of a sudden Anaheim suffers five regulation losses over its next six? That's pretty fucking depressing.
Adapted from my old "making light of suicide" image -- obligatory sigh.
I'll admit, I've been cheating -- with all the family activities lately, I've followed most of these Ducks losses via Sportacular's scoreboard, then I'd arrive back at my house and promptly flush the DVR without review. So I can't specifically say what has gone wrong with the Ducks lately (other than obviously missing three top-six forwards concurrently and a horrid power play) -- I personally have only seen one Anaheim goal-against since the new year.
So after the jump, a quick look at what timeonice says about the last 3-L road trip, at least the even-strength portions of it.
For a proper explanation of what these stats represent, go read this post, but here's the key part:
GP is the number of games-played where each combination occurred (even if briefly), GF and GA are goals-for and against, SF and SA are shots-for and against, and ShotRatio is SF/(SF+SA) and just represents who is getting the better of the shooting during those even-strength minutes -- I've sorted each defensive partner by this metric. Additionally, I've included ASF and ASA, attempted-shots-for and against, which include actual shots, wide shots, and blocked shots, and a CorsiRatio which is ASF/(ASF+ASA), another measure of who is getting the majority of shot attempts.
So here's individual results for the past three games, then. I've separated forwards from defensemen from goaltenders and again sorted by ShotRatio:
Anaheim's Even-Strength Shooting Results: Last Three Games
Source: Timeonice.com
| Player | GP | GF | GA | SF | SA | ShotRatio | ASF | ASA | CorsiRatio |
| E Artyukhin | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | .722 | 22 | 18 | .550 |
| D Sexton | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 19 | .568 | 37 | 38 | .493 |
| K Chipchura | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 21 | .512 | 27 | 46 | .370 |
| B Ryan | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 24 | .489 | 35 | 48 | .422 |
| M Brown | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 18 | .486 | 27 | 34 | .443 |
| P Nokelainen | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 17 | .485 | 28 | 37 | .431 |
| G Parros | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 5 | 7 | .417 |
| S Koivu | 3 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 27 | .438 | 33 | 40 | .452 |
| M Beleskey | 3 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 31 | .436 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| C Perry | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 37 | .351 | 28 | 55 | .337 |
| T Bodie | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 21 | .323 | 21 | 38 | .356 |
| R Carter | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 | .308 | 22 | 29 | .431 |
| T Marchant | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 27 | .270 | 23 | 42 | .354 |
| J Wisniewski | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 59 | 60 | .496 |
| S Niedermayer | 3 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 41 | .453 | 57 | 59 | .491 |
| N Boynton | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 23 | .452 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| R Whitney | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 25 | .419 | 24 | 55 | .304 |
| B Festerling | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 16 | .407 | 17 | 26 | .395 |
| S Brookbank | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 28 | .364 | 23 | 63 | .267 |
| S Eminger | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 6 | 17 | .261 |
| J Giguere | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 24 | .455 | 36 | 52 | .409 |
| J Hiller | 2 | 4 | 5 | 51 | 66 | .436 | 77 | 109 | .414 |
| Team Total | 3 | 6 | 9 | 71 | 90 | .441 | 113 | 161 | .412 |
Overall, it's way depressing -- at even strength (empty-nets excluded), just about every Duck got outshot this past trip, and in many cases, by a huge margin (yeesh, Marchant). Well, every Duck not named Artyukhin, that is. Artoo only dressed for two of the games, probably faced easy opposition, but his on-ice stats look way good: the Artoo-Ducks outshot their opposition 13-5 (mostly by virtue of opponents missing the net, probably in fear of the giant Russian's looming presence) and outscored them 3-1. In comparison to anybody else on this list, Artyukhin is aces.
At the other end of the spectrum sits Corey Perry and Ryan Whitney -- sure, others have been even worse but none of them are making $4M+ this season. Get it together, money-makers.
Anyways, that's my mostly-blind observations; of course take note that three games is a terrible sample size -- don't draw any hard-and-severe conclusions based on this table, at least. For those who watched the games, who has been awful? What is going wrong?
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I still have to note that among the bottom four teams in each conference (eight teams total), there still remains every franchise Chris Pronger has played for -- Hartford (Carolina), St. Louis, Edmonton, Anaheim, and Philadelphia are all having rotten years. Not terribly relevant to tonight, but it may not bode well for Team Canada next month.
Prediction: Um, Detroit tonight? Grmph. Ducks may have played the Sharks and Wings well last postseason, but Anaheim is 0-5-1 against the two familiar foes this season. Umm, Positivity! Ducks get outshot but win -- game winning goal by Artyukhin.
Oh yeah, and I'll be around tonight -- siblings have been safely shipped away.
Go Ducks.
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i almost spit up the soup i was eating…holy shit is this picture funny
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 12:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s a great classic, and may get more updates later on this season. Had to do something to cheer everybody up. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yea that did the trick…I laughed liked cleveland when he saw Tim the bear’s penis….
good stuff on short notice
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Aww, this is so sad. I mean I should gloat but…I can’t.
Here, want some funny Cylons to cheer you up? Courtesy of my friend J.
Binary solo!
Doughnut Truck!
Sprinkle sprinkle, bitches
by Niesy on Jan 5, 2010 12:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aw, you know exactly what my weaknesses are — fraktastic.
Should probably gloat, though — I’ll be a menace come playoff time whether I’ve got a horse in the race or not. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am in gloater recovery school
Given the nature of my team, obvs. So I’m gonna take a line from Sue, here: Your resentment…will be delicious.
I’ve got a lots of old crack-vids bookmarked, if you need something to coax you off the ledge again. But keep posting! Ducks threads are too fun! Especially the howls of pain. Ha ha.
(There, how was that?)
Doughnut Truck!
Sprinkle sprinkle, bitches
by Niesy on Jan 5, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You should go read the Oilers blog … it’s pretty funny … not sure if they are seeing the humor in all this, or pain is bringing out the humor … or what … but damn funny stuff
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure if they are seeing the humor in all this, or pain is bringing out the humor
Yeah I’m a bit familiar with that coping mechanism — I mean just a leeetle bit. :)
Thanks for the tip, I’m so bored right now…and I keep playing this rap parody song about donut trucks in honor of Drew, like an addict, since before the game yesterday. I think I need a distraction/intervention at this point to stop.
“Chock full of recipes, dirty talker, Bakin’ these rhymes like Betty Crocker” aaaa help!
Doughnut Truck!
Sprinkle sprinkle, bitches
by Niesy on Jan 5, 2010 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
to me it was a combination of no breaks (plenty of goalposts or close calls) lack of possession by the forwards….the puck i guess was too hot to handle
and of course boneheadedness in the D end…eminger was inserted…didnt help either
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 12:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
a funny thing happened on the way to mid-season
So the Ducks were 11 pts behind the Kings for the #8 spot in the Campbell last night. I found myself cheering for the Shirks! Not the usual, “get Blake a walker!” or “C’mon Nabby, take a lower bodi injury!” I wanted them t WIN IN REGULATION!!
Now before Sleek throws a hymnal at me, let me ‘splain. There’s no way in hell the Ducks will win the Pacific. But every time the Snorks best a Western team in regulation, they deny points to the competition. It doesn’t matter if the Skanks finish the season with 100 pts or 135. You don’t have to swim faster than the Shark(s), just better than half the other schmucks.
It’s not like making the playoffs in football or baseball, half the teams get to play extra games! Last year the Ducks backed into the post season despite themselves. This year, they can mediocre-their-way right into the 8th spot.
Maybe the cheer should change from “Positivity!” to “mediocrity!” or “just better than half!”
I started to explain my sudden support for the Teal to Mrs. Bombay when she interrupted with, “does this have to do with points and division leaders and making the playoffs?” I responded, “um, yes.” She said, “then I get it’”
[wipes tear away] “I love you so much”
by GordonBombay on Jan 5, 2010 12:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’m quite on board. When people ask me what irritates me most about Ducks fans (well, somebody could one day ask me, I guess), it’s that last season, when we desperately needed other bubble teams to lose, Detroit would backstab us by giving points away to central opponents — and fucking Ducks fans would cheer at the incredibly short-sighted fact that the Wings lost.
So yeah, it’s not about Shark wins — who gives a shit now about that? It’s about cheering for middle-western-standings regulation losses.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats true as funny and pleasing as it is to see the sharks lose and see there fans squirm its better they go undefeated (all regulation wins of course) against all western foes..if they feel like losing lose to the eastern conference and feed there bias
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and fucking Ducks fans would cheer at the incredibly short-sighted fact that the Wings lost.
The number of idiots I wanted to strangle at the Honda Center last season for this very reason…
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow … you guys are going to be Sharks fans!! … let me record this in the history books … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not even close!
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know … that’s sorta what I’m reading … you guys will be cheering on the Sharks to win … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, in a twisted way, I guess. But the key difference is that we get to have a parade every spring.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A-ha! Remember my “unholy alliance” Army of Darkness post from a few weeks back?
“Now…WHO’S WITH ME?!?”
by Mike Chen on Jan 5, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather say that I’m cheering for certain teams to lose. :)
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah but… at least the Red Wings were losing!
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats always good to say
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
just realized the “volume 2”…nice touch
unfortunetaly volume 3 could be here shortyl
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 12:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no kidding. Feel free to offer any suggestions for future punchlines.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just have the Duck dead next time. No need for Volume 3.
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would imply some sort of success, though — might confuse first-time visitors.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 2:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just have the Duck standing on a stool with a noose around his neck.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or we could just post Game Highlights – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUeJ1eUF9IE
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well since the Ducks have been dead for awhile now
How about the art of Resurrection
positivity
by Mike in OC on Jan 5, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sleek, did you hear that you’re due to fight Rudy in my garage? With broken bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale laying around as weapons.
by Mike Chen on Jan 5, 2010 1:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, hopefully we can start with chilled intact bottles of Newcastle, then I’d show.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least the Wings are pretty dinged up, too. From a Kukla update on an A2Y post:
update 3:40pm (Paul), No Z or Cleary tonight, May in for Leino.
(“Z” = “Zetterberg”).
So it’s Mayday, Miller Lite, and Big Bert, oh my!.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 1:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
So it’s Mayday, Miller Lite, and Big Bert, oh my!.
Good to see these three are still in old Anaheim form. These three combined for seven minor penalties tonight. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Bert
yes, and this fucker likes to show Anaheim what he didn’t do for them – all the while Anaheim’s still paying his bills!! ass.
he makes me angry.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 1:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not entirely sure that’s true — I think he still doesn’t backcheck, just Babcock has Datsyuk watching his back.
He’s the same player — has some offensive upside, still needs babysitting, and lately, just waaaaaaaaaaay cheaper.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I’m just talking about the last game in particular. It was enough to make me hate him at this point… :)
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 5, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So is Getzlaf a 7pm decision or what?
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 2:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe even an 8 pm decision — if he’s good to go by then, they’ll slap a fake moustache-and-wig on him.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 2:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's absurd and you know it
Parros just got a haircut, no wig needed
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was thinking in case his lid came off — that’d be a Getzlaf giveaway.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha,,,damn sleek your on fire today
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Touché
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i need me a fake mustache….the bushier the better
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
uh why??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
to give mustache rides…duuuh
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
women don’t like bushy mustaches … we find men with them to be creepy and stay away from them … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ya know u got a point
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 5, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I’ve never thought Getzlaf has been much of a beauty, but man, is he a sight for sore eyes!
Hope he’s bringing Perry’s scoring back with him!
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just tuning in — I assume that means he’s good to go tonight, no moustache necessary?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he has the green light and was out there in the pre-game.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Getzlaf in, Parros out, and Artyukhin, Festerling, and Eminger are playing.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, what is happening to those Angels’ broadcasters?
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea at all that Rory Markas was dead. Wowzers.
Hopefully it wasn’t suicide — then I’d really feel like a jerk.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d make a why-couldn’t-it-have-been-Hayward crack here, but probably too soon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ouch……..hayward sucks, but I dont want him dead.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 5, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, not dead, just permanently sidelined — a milder dose of microphone poisoning, or whatever.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or heck, I’d even take “promoted to Versus” as an option — just so long as he’s off my TV.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I considered it, too, but held off for the same reason.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So looks like Carlyle’s trying out Beleskey on the Getzlaf-Perry line. Now I feel less silly for suggesting it a couple weeks ago.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I could watch that over and over.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 5, 2010 7:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Koivu is such a badass.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 5, 2010 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And it’s the first non-fourth line goal in how many games?
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This decade, I’d guess.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SHOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRTY!!!!!!!!!!!! GO KOIVU!!!!!
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Shoivu!
(shorthanded Koivu)!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Beleskey’s first evah!
Suck it, Calder.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How do like being on the first line Belesky?
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 5, 2010 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Beleskey’s getting greedy now. An actually-useful piece of thuggery there by Bertuzzi.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And now Shoivu’s getting greedy, too. I like this.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, it’s great to see this kind of greed.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
B-Ry wants some, too!
Clank!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does Bodie want Parros’ job? His ’stache needs work.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think they sell ’em in the team store. An intermission task for the equipment guy!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least the Ducks didn’t score a power play goal so far this period. Then I’d never be able to convince anybody that this period actually happened.
Silly Whitney — just because you draw an iffy call doesn’t mean you need to give the other team the best chance on the ensuing power play. Again.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
There’s still room for improvement, even if is the best period we’ve seen in a while.
During two power plays the Ducks took four shots; the Wings took three. That edge could get a bit more one-sided, I’d hope.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That said, the Wings have two PP shots, and the Ducks have five SH shots, so I guess I’ll shut my trap.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That my friends, was a great period. Please Duckies lets see more of the same.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 5, 2010 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whew — good kill, Ducks, now let’s get back to some of that greed.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Troy Bodie came pretty close there to getting his first NHL goal, too. Between him, Beleskey, and Brookbank, I like these B kids all right.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Miller Lite can’t hit — Sexton’s about the only guy in the league that he’s bigger than.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey did you guys hear … USA won after Canada refs tried to help Canada win … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 5, 2010 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was watching that game up until this game started — nice going, kids.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No goals yet this period, but great shift by the top line. Maybe I ought to start a “Beleskey for Team Canada” campaign.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Heh, poor Hayward. Just as he points out the Ducks’ lack of giveaways, they commit one.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I will say, though, that an announcer’s job is an underappreciated one.
There’s odd moments, like when Abdelkader takes the puck away from Artyukhin, that I do appreciate how tough it is to get all those names right.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Howard is giving Wings fans a stressful night.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Marchant nearly scores a typical Leprechaun goal, but Howard fails to kick it in his own net.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nickelodeon can fight?
I didn’t think we’d see a Finn in a fight all year.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn’t in the net? Wow, Hiller. Wow.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I’ll take it.
BTW, I should mention: Tonight’s first two periods I think are pretty much Anaheim’s first bit of success without Nick Boynton dressed. So far, great call, Carlyle — even Eminger’s played well tonight, on an Eminger-rated scale, of course.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
even Eminger’s played well tonight, on an Eminger-rated scale, of course.
Oh man, this made me laugh so hard.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’m thrilled that it’s still 2-0. Ducks lost a little of that urgency/greediness they had in the 1st, but they manage to stay ahead. C’mon, third period!
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We don’t get to say it much any more.
Go clock go!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eminger contributes yet again! :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, and that’s not an insignificant contribution on the scale.
by g r a c e on Jan 5, 2010 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Ducks refuse to use power plays for any advantage, but it’s still two minutes. Keep it up, clock!
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, there goes Getzlaf and Perry’s pluses. C’mon, Ducks. Gotta play well now.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And they get it back.
At this point, Perry should just marry Getzlaf.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Spade texted to remind me that Perry’s just one assist away from a douche trick.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With Nickelodeon and B-Ry getting in fights, Parros must be pulling out his moustache right now.
But hey, the crowd loves it.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if Bertuzzi’s jersey being tied down was worth all the booth analysis, but it did remind me of this old BoA post, when Bertuzzi signed with the Flames post-buyout. From Matt:
The most recent bad impression I have of Bertuzzi is from the 2nd Ducks/Flames game in Anaheim this season, the one where the Flames hit the iron about 4 times but couldn’t come back. Bertuzzi picked a fight with Phaneuf about 5 minutes in, and ended up getting ejected because his sweater wasn’t tied down.
For some reason, that made a major impression on me at the time. You decide not to tie your sweater down, because of comfort or whatever, even though the consequences of being busted is a game misconduct? And then not only that, but, with 55 minutes left in the game, you do basically the only thing that can expose the fact that you made this decision? Your judgment hasn’t gotten that much better in the past 4 years, has it?
Made me laugh then, makes me laugh tonight.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Chipchura. Maybe not a future Pahlsson, but a future Marchant for sure.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 5, 2010 9:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
maybe a future Fake Pahlsson?
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 5, 2010 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
amazing how much getzlaf means to perry…all the sudden perry starting being perry and right away ran a goalie..and for good measure did it twice to make sure he got part of his douche trick…then he got that sweet pass from getz to score…
the rest of the ducks channeled the cup year ducks and started being assholes….i mean what the fuck got into eminger and nikelodeon?….I was sad though bobby ryan didnt smack bertuzzi in the face…maybe easier than said…knowing bert ended a career…maybe ryan was gunshy
the PP though is missing teemu and his sharpshooting..that is evident..they did show teemu skating so thats good news…im not sure what they said cuz i had the sound off…sux..ud have to think without all the injuries we might have won at least a little more games than we have
p.s.
me and sleek called it..belesky on the top line..look at the results…im not sure why belsky is effective…but he just seems to be in the right spots and works hard and doesnt do anything stupid
p.s.s.
even if we dont make the playoffs…if the ducks entertain us with games like last nite ill be a happy man..im not asking for the world…just effort really..
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 6, 2010 6:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
even if we dont make the playoffs…if the ducks entertain us with games like last nite ill be a happy man..im not asking for the world…just effort really..
I hear you on that one. A loss isn’t so bad as long as the Ducks put up a good fight in the process rather then rolling over and dieing and making shitty decisions. I thought everyone last night played a great game. I really liked Artoo in that game. I don’t know what it is. But defenders always seem shocked that he’s as fast as he is. He always seems to zip around them and they always look like they aren’t ready for it. Still, I’m kind of wondering what’s going to happen at the trade deadline. Is Murray going to hold on to our current talent and hope they work things out? Or is he going to make a big trade to shake things up? At this point, I’m not sure how I feel about either of those decisions.
by JohnQPhats on Jan 6, 2010 8:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or is he going to make a big trade to shake things up?
i think i speak for a lot of people..as long as he doest trade perry-getz-or bobby…hes safe from being lnyched
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 6, 2010 8:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably have to add Teemu to that list for legacy’s sake — a lot of Ducks fans love their Selanne jerseys.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 6, 2010 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
does he got a no trade clause?
i think he would never approve a trade…i think he loves the OC too much…but you never know i guess…
did i miss it? did he say this was his last year?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 6, 2010 9:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
does he got a no trade clause?
Not officially, I don’t think, but he’s about as close as you can come to having a virtual one, I’d think.
He may even control whether or not Barstool Bob is allowed to shop Koivu around. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 6, 2010 9:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Selanne deserves this. He has been loyal, and he got us Koivu in the first place.
thanks for everything Teemu.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 6, 2010 9:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect in some fashion, Scott Niedermayer also controls his own fate. If he wants to retire as a Duck (again), I don’t know if Barstool Bob can do much about that. Or if he wants to get traded to one team specifically, he probably controls the shots.
He’s also in the boat of “he’s earned it”, though, and I don’t think he’s out to screw Anaheim in any way.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 6, 2010 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So… you’re saying Selanne is basically the GM, and Smeagol is just the media puppet.
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
by brokenyard on Jan 6, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes we won the game……and I am as stoked as everyone else. But keep in mind the Wings played a shitty game…..they turned the puck over alot of times, they couldnt connect passes for the life of them.
I personally dont think the roster needs to much change, we just need a top D, and bad. I think we have the tools offensively, but we NEED D, esspecially if this is Scotty’s last season.
I really hope we smash Nashville and Chicago this weekend, because of what they did to us last weekend, oh and beat St. Louie too.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 6, 2010 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am as stoked as everyone else. But keep in mind the Wings played a shitty game…..they turned the puck over alot of times, they couldnt connect passes for the life of them.
This is very true, and I definitely am aware of it.
Still, we’ve lost to teams that have played shitty games in the past — still nice when somebody hands us two points, we actually take ’em.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 6, 2010 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
can we build off of this is the big question.
i love tapitio.
by tu madre on Jan 6, 2010 9:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope so.
Getzlaf looked good last night, and I think Selanne’s right around the corner. Lupul’s down the road, but it’s nice to be getting some top-sixers back in the lineup. All hands on deck and it looks like a good enough team, but we’ve been screwed by expectations before.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 6, 2010 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, we’ve lost to teams that have played shitty games in the past — still nice when somebody hands us two points, we actually take ’em.
Yeah. The Wings sucked something awful last night, but it was good to see us capitalize on it. To turn some of those mistakes in to scoring chances and offensive preassure.
by JohnQPhats on Jan 6, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no aplogies necessary…the hawks and preds didnt
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 6, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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Pacific Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose
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65 | 42 | 14 | 9 | 93 |
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Phoenix
|
67 | 40 | 22 | 5 | 85 |
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Los Angeles
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66 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 83 |
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Dallas
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66 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 70 |
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Anaheim
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66 | 30 | 28 | 8 | 68 |
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