Ducks Gameday -- On the Road with the Blue Man Group
by Earl Sleek on Jan 7, 2010 2:30 PM PST
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PrintSt. Louis Blues (17-18-7, t-12th in west) at Anaheim Ducks (17-19-7, t-12th in west), 7 pm
Anaheim Calling takes Selanne's side, St. Louis Game Time takes Kariya + McDonald's.
I was going to take a way-too-quick look at the woes of the Blues' season, but Mike talked through some of those issues yesterday. I will add that the Blues have enjoyed/suffered an extreme road-happy 1st-half of the season -- they have the fewest home wins in the NHL, and yet they also have the fewest road regulation losses. For some reason, they' play way better hockey away from St. Louis, especially defensively. St. Louis is allowing 3.30 goals-per-game at home and 2.32 goals-per-game on the road -- nearly a whopping full-goal's difference.
Why of course the bluenote speaks derogatory Spanish. Duh.
Ducks are 11-4-2 against St. Louis since the lockout, which would be comforting except the one meeting this season was a 5-0 Blues thumping in Anaheim. I didn't see a lick of that game and I won't be around tonight -- play nice in the comments. Still, the Ducks have won their last four at home -- here's hoping they can extend that.
As for top-six injuries, looks like still no Teemu tonight. Per the OC Register Ducks blog, lines should or could be:
Matt Beleskey - Ryan Getzlaf - Corey Perry
Bobby Ryan - Saku Koivu - Dan Sexton
Todd Marchant - Kyle Chipchura - Troy Bodie
Evgeny Artyukhin - Petteri Nokelainen - Mike Brown
Scott Niedermayer - James Wisniewski
Ryan Whitney - Sheldon Brookbank
Brett Festerling - Steve Eminger
* * *
Also, Scotty Niedermayer's going to zero-emissions? Way to go, Captain Planet.
Prediction: Ducks win in, what the hell, a shootout. Could happen. :)
Go Ducks.
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exchange the “a” for a “u” and u would have added to the deragatoriness!!
the cartoon was worth the wait
the blues took san jose to overtime so they definatly arent pushovers like us hehe..which duck team shows up?…were at home so maybe the good one…i really think putting belesky on that top line will solidify some things…no more shitty passengers for getz and perry to drag around..and keeps that productive 2nd line in tact….of course teemu coming back will throw a wrench in it all…(could even be detrimental…it depends on how we do tonite)….i mean what happens if theres great chemistry once again tonite? is it as easy as dropping sexton a line and putting teemu there? or u drop belesky to the 3rd line and put teemy back with his countryman and elevate bobby?…tonite will answer i think..intruging for sure
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:39 PM PST reply actions
in the word pato….damn no edit button…i guess i was so excited to see a gameday post..i prematurally ejactulated
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
is it as easy as dropping sexton a line and putting teemu there? or u drop belesky to the 3rd line and put teemy back with his countryman and elevate bobby?
It’s definitely a mix-and-match thing, but if I were trying to insert Selanne, I might go with:
Getzlaf-Perry-Beleskey
Koivu-Selanne-Ryan
Chipchura-Marchant-Sexton
Artyukhin-Nokelainen-Brown
But yeah, it’s a conundrum, and at some point there’ll be a Lupul to re-insert somewhere. Ducks are a conundrum — for a team that’s so “awful”, it’s tough to pull guys out of the lineup, and it’s tough to talk about trading most anybody up front.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
tonite could be (hard to tell cuz rc is a douche and never listens to us) belesky’s big shot to stay in the top 6 (until lupuls comes back)…i hope the guys scores 2 goals or somthing tonite…i like him…guys works hards …seems to ahve that hockey sense…a good 3rd winger to compliment 2 other skilled wingers
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
u know the opposite of calder
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly — whatever Kyle Calder was supposed to be for Getzlaf & Perry, that’s what Beleskey seems to be — a good crash winger who can do basic passing plays with the puck.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
the basic…and i mean basic requirement for a winger with getz-perry..is to keep the getz-perry cycle going…u dont even have to score or do anything…just go in a circle and pass back to the other 2…until they do somthing magical…doesnt seem that hard
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
By the way, Spade — seems SBN has created some 2009 year-end blog reports. Here’s the one for battleofcali:
You were the top non-Sleek commenter — congrats!
User Count
Earl Sleek 5058
SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL 2282
SK eleven 1471
g r a c e 1359
brokenyard 1121
IAmJoe 890
RudyKelly 786
ang6666 784
Kevin Y 645
tu madre 577
And seemingly you’ve got a strong start to 2010, too.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
hey that should win me some row b seats…lol
im doubting anyone is surprised…
ang almost beating rudy is a little of a shocker
the sex monster's labido might have ran out
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 7, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
That one really came down to the wire, apparently. Rudy may have deleted a few comments to secure the win.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
IAmJoe 890
that guy was quantity and lengh-i-ty
amazing he posted that much when his comments were novels every time lol
"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 7, 2010 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
ang almost beating rudy is a little of a shocker
guess Rudy doesn’t like being on the bottom
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 7, 2010 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
seriously, I hope my boss doesn’t see this list! I’ll be in trouble!
GO DUCKS!!!
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no kidding
"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 7, 2010 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
IMAGE CHANGE!
I was like, who is this new guy?! Is he trying to make the “chats too much on BoC” list or what?! LOL!
Had to check the name!
GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter
all right finally happy with the image..figured new year..new image
"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 7, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
the new image (wich is a tat on my arm of course) makes sense..its a spade…in flames (hell) but there blue i guess representing the cold of victorville…or maybe cuz blue flames are hotter than ordinary red ones…represents how hot it is in the summer
"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 7, 2010 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
Nice — I like the expression on the Spade’s face — twisted and deranged.
I’d make the same face if I were on fire.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
it goes to show it really does belong on my arm..
its a 2 part tattoo..i got the spade first..and like 6 months later in venice beach i got the other
at least none of u said it looks like its taking a shit
"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 7, 2010 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
the new image (wich is a tat on my arm of course) makes sense..its a spade…in flames (hell) but there blue i guess representing the cold of victorville…or maybe cuz blue flames are hotter than ordinary red ones…represents how hot it is in the summer
Nice man, looks good. I like the detail in the blue flames.
Cool
SK is the only person to be in the top five here and at Anaheim Calling, she should get some sort of award.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
WOW…that is TERRIBLE! I’m embarassed!!
I clearly have too much time on my hands.
GO DUCKS!!!
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i was trying not to bring that point up for obvious reasons
"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 7, 2010 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
i meant more me than you…but u can take the bullet
"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 7, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, don’t worry, Spade still has more collective comments than you, and Earl has enough to own a share of SB Nation.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
yea, I wonder…
Is there an OVERALL total somewhere?
GO DUCKS!!!
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SKeleven on Twitter
I take it back
Looking at BoC’s (awkward) cousin blog, Halos Heaven, Earl wouldn’t even make the top 10
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
damn i bow down also
"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 7, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
The Duck looks like he's taking a stick up his ass
I’ll just leave this here.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
i dunno maybe u did it on purpose…if somone is owning you in your house…u can do whatever u want to them like sodomize them…like mcblue is doing there..
"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 7, 2010 4:18 PM PST up reply actions
Good lord you kids
write lots of comments. I kept checking the blog all day for a new post and I finally saw this up after 2 and there were no comments. Now I log on and there’s over 40! Good lord!
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 7:11 PM PST reply actions
Koivu ate a hit
to set up Bobby. Too bad he missed.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 7:14 PM PST reply actions
Hayward/Ahlers were shooting the shit about the Winter Classic and started talking about the idea of more than one game per year, because the Mayor of Boston apparently wants to do it at Fenway every year.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
Man fuck Boston
Those self-important assholes always think they should get everything.
And that bums me out that it was just wild-ass speculation, instead of a legit idea. I would love to see that though.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, if the NHL would ever actually allow it, that’d be sweet.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
Hayward/Ahlers did mention that weather is not an issue, apparently. Not sure how that’s the case, but if it’s possible, then it would be so great for the game in SoCal. Isn’t Bettman supposed to be all about growing hockey in non-trad markets?
There are some outdoor rinks around here, so maybe with some expensive NHL funded upkeep they’d be fine.
I really wish these snakes were your arms.
Oh man, that must have been awesome! I’ve actually been to a site about 30 mi east of Temecula for stargazing. The skies are some of the darkest in Orange County.
it was awesome. My daughter and I did the east coast countdown for new years while skating on it.
30 miles east of temecula………anza?
i love tapitio.
My daughter and I did the east coast countdown for new years while skating on it.
What a great memory! Can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year.
And yep, it was Anza — a site owned by an astronomy club. (Yeah, I’m a huge huge nerd, and I love stargazing.)
I will too
But they really need to score some on the PP sometime.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
What a blast
Perfectly placed in the upper corner. Nice shot Wiz
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 8:09 PM PST reply actions
This actually works out in our benefit
If we’re gonna have two minors called on us.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 8:31 PM PST reply actions
I want to have
every one of Bobby’s children!
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 9:03 PM PST reply actions
Perry's patience
leads to that goal. Nice work by Beleskey.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 9:23 PM PST reply actions
Marchant seals it
After no empty-nets for like the first 30 games, we’ve had a glut of them lately. Awesome.
by PhantomPretender on Jan 7, 2010 9:26 PM PST reply actions
I was at that October game where the Blues scored all the goals and won 5-0. In this one, the Ducks scored all the goals, but they only won 4-2. :P
Woo hoo! Late heroics win!
Good thing, too, Beleskey — despite my prediction, I don’t think Ducks would have come close to winning in a shootout. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
At least some peeps are happy here. Le sigh.
You know what’s great about Ducks threads? These strange things called ‘comments.’
Doughnut Truck!
Sprinkle sprinkle, bitches
Kings fans just need to find their own Spade — he’s definitely made these an event.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Yeah…I wish I could be like Spade…write out my musings on the various trade-offs of underwear choices of the day (thongs vs. boyshorts vs. nothing) and invigorate the fanbase…but you can’t catch lightning in a bottle, can you?
Mostly I just want a place to hang out during games that isn’t overrun with hysterical player-bashing and woebegone trolls drowning out the sane people. So at least we’ve got that. :)
O Reges, vincamus
Well yeah…with the way most of the Ducks are playing I can’t imagine dishing out compliments. Zing!
No, really — I don’t mind crit, it’s just so…completely, utterly dumbass you want to be able to send these people an electric shocks through their computers so they’ll never touch a keyboard again. Example of hysteria spawned from last night: JON QUICK SUCKS AND NEEDS TO BE BENCHED ZOMG
ALSO IF SEAN O’DONNELL REALLY WANTS TO HELP THE TEAM HE SHOULD DIE
Reasonable and classy shit like that, you know.
Anyway, voted for you in the blog thingy. Go Sleek.
O Reges, vincamus
I didn’t see any of it yet, but didn’t half their offense come shorthanded?
Shrug, these days the best way to shut down the Ducks’ offense is to put an opponent in the box.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
yes it did. Actually we scored both goals for them……….perry’s good at re-directing shots.
i love tapitio.
Give It Up Whitney helped out a bit too. He tends to do that. Fucker.
GO DUCKS!!!
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Hmm, so I haven’t paid that much attention, but apparently I’m a finalist in the NHL Arena’s Ducks blog-off, and it’s neck-and-neck with Andy Elvstrand’s blog with only a day or two left in voting.
So if you feel like being a difference-maker and don’t mind registering to do so, there’s one option.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
yeah I went ahead and gave the BoC some love :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 8, 2010 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
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