When does the season start?
by Megalodon on Oct 14, 2010 9:24 AM PDT
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Man, I'm so bored. The Sharks don't play until freaking Saturday. Whose sadistic idea was it anyway to have a week off right after the season starts? I know, I know, they're coming back from Europe blah blah blah but still.
The only thing that was helping me to pass the time was this:
But after last night it seems like even that pure and honest joy has been taken from me. I want Sharks hockey!
Hey, this is sort-of news. Joe Pavelski was on NHL Live Radio this morning. I listened to it. Here are some thoughts:
-EJ Hradek is annoying.
-Pavs has been getting up at 5 AM every day.
-"Dougie" Murray is part-owner of a restaurant in Sweden and took the team there.
-I hate EJ Hradek so much.
-They asked Pavelski about the most "surprising" thing about Stockholm. He said he was surprised at how clean it was. Jesus, Joe, you aren't helping my boredom here.
-How are they STILL talking about boring flight arrangement and travel stuff?
-Pavelski mentions sleeping for the fifth time in this interview.
-Why isn't EJ Hradek sitting down? He's standing up and swaying back and forth. It's making me nervous.
-The Sharks have two practices coming up before their game Saturday. He says they're probably going to work on power plays and pentalty killing, and maybe watch some game video.
-No difference in Joe Thornton's attitude now that he has the "C." He has been a leader for a long time.
-"Are you guys baseball fans? Are you following the Giants?" Pavelski seems to know a little bit, he mentions their "pitching staff" and stuff and says they've watched some games on TV, but doesn't seem that into it. That's good. Baseball is dumb.
-It sounds like the guys make fun of Heatley a lot for his crappy first pitch at the Giants game that one time. That's how it should be.
And now it's over, and that's all the Sharks hockey excitement I'll get for the day.
I could spend some time analyzing the two games against the Blue Jackets in absurd detail, but what's the point? What can we really say about the Sharks after a win and an overtime loss vs. Columbus in two games played in Europe? Thornton looked amazing and really strong on the puck, both of our goalies looked good enough with occasional slip-ups (like pretty much every other NHL goalie) and the defense seemed a little disorganized at times. Will these trends continue? Who the heck knows?
In the world of fantasy hockey, I'm currently trailing Earl 9-3. I have until the end of the week to make up some points, and we're close in most of the categories so anything can happen. My biggest stars so far have been Todd Bertuzzi and Jonathan Quick, while the biggest disappointments have been everyone else on my team. Dustin Byfuglien and Erik Karlsson, two big gambles on D, have been especially lousy so far.
Lastly, and very off-topic, I took a picture that I wanted to share with everyone, and I've decided to turn it in to a little contest. I don't know what prize I'll give out yet, but it won't be anything good, I can promise you that.
This picture was taken this week, somewhere in Orange County. The first person who can tell me in the comments where it was taken wins the mysterious TBA prize!
Saturday can not come quickly enough.
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I already cut bait on Byfuglien in the FTF fantasy league. Fuck that guy…
Also, with center ice being free this month (at least on DISH, although I thought the free promotion was happening on most providers), I’ve at least been able to watch a crapton of hockey this week. Sharks season (American portion) cannot get here soon enough…
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
Tweet Tweet.
In the world of fantasy hockey, I’m currently trailing Earl 9-3.
Jonathan Toews is a faceoff-winning machine, Malkin is a shooting machine, Neuvirth is a winning machine, and Bobby Ryan is a PIM machine.
Like Adam Smith’s economic vision, I’m finding increased production through specialization.
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i assume somone will do a boc fantasy recap….my team is performing like the ducks in the first 3 games
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Spade — you aren’t making daily roster changes, and that’s costing you.
When you get home, start with tomorrow’s date, and play everybody who is playing on that day. Then do Saturday’s date, and play everyone who is playing on that day. Go forward a few days, then remember to do it like once a week — but each day, you should play whoever you can.
Your opponent certainly is.
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Same advice for Rudy and Mike Chen.
Rudy’s not even playing anyone in his LW spot, poor guy.
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yea i didnt realize u could until recently…i was going to the matchup page where u cant make changes…so i thought…oh i cant make changes today..
yea im slowly getting this..gonna cost me a win at least fo sho….owell contray to popular belief i like my players
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, well, I’m making roster changes, and it’s still not helping me any. I can give you a recap of my future loss: I have half as many goals and assists on twice the amount of shots. Sidney Crosby is being outscored by the likes of Matt Moulson. To rub it in, Jonathan Bernier is kicking my ass.
siiiiigh
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Yeah Byfuglien will only help your fantasy team on D when he starts playing forward (what?). He looks pretty slow and surprisingly has been getting beat on the boards and in front of the net a lot.
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
This picture was taken this week, somewhere in Orange County. The first person who can tell me in the comments where it was taken wins the mysterious TBA prize!
handicapped gay bar?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 10:23 AM PDT reply actions
You people aren’t taking the contest seriously.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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does that surprise you?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I’m very disappointed in everyone for not caring more about my Balls picture.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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not always chin your alienating the tea baggers
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
This seriously feels like August..
Whoever came up with the idea of European trip should be beheaded.
Fear the Fin - where Russians are underappreciated.
hopefully its mike ricci..theres a head no one would miss
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I did try to warn everyone we had a week off during the last game we had. No one wanted to listen back then.
As to the pic, Rudy’s room.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
how nice of rudy to cater to the disadvantaged
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeez, that beats the hell out of the Ducks’ return from England, though — for some reason, we had to open the North American season, too.
Sep. 29-30 — Kings — London, ENG — 5,454 miles
Oct. 3 — @Red Wings — Detroit, MI — 3,762 miles
Oct. 5 — @Blue Jackets — Columbus, OH — 165 miles
Oct. 6 — @Penguins — Pittsburgh, PA — 162 miles
Oct. 10 — Bruins — Anaheim, CA — 2,124 miles
6 games, 12 days, 5 cities , 11,667 miles traveled — some 1,945 miles per game.
The week off is a blessing — especially the games in Columbus and Pittsburgh, the Ducks players were completely gassed.
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wow that was brutal for the Ducks. and yeah, I’m not complaining. I’m all for them re-adjusting to our time and stuff. plenty of other hockey on. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
A community Recreation-center, like a YMCA, or even a Boys and Girls club.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
You’re closest so far.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Excellent guess. Getting warmer.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Still nope, but you’re the best guesser.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Not having any knowledge of the area is really effecting my ability to guess.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
This picture was taken this week, somewhere in Orange County.
outside of sami salo’s house?
Мы в любовь играли,
И как кровь из вены капает слеза.
Remember kids it's down the road not across the street
by sleza on Oct 14, 2010 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
A driving range
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 14, 2010 11:46 AM PDT reply actions
It’s a good thing that room labeled “Balls” is wheelchair accessible. You wouldn’t want to discriminate.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I like the subtitle that is also “balls” in case you can’t read the bigger version.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
looks like the top of the door swings in..so u can have people line up for this service
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 14, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It also says it in braille.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I’m glad to see even Helen Keller would not be denied access to “Balls.” She already sounds like she has a bunch in her mouth.
by RudyKelly on Oct 14, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Liar
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Oct 14, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I guess we could rule out Phil Kessel, because then it would just say “BALL.”
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 14, 2010 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ugh, I'm going to sound exceptionally nerdy for a second...
It says “Balls” twice. Which implies 2 pairs right?
It’s gotta be a Krogan locker room… (okay, I played too much Mass Effect and I’m a nerd).
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Oct 14, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fullerton High School or maybe somewhere on CSUF campus?
The academy worked with time, until time ran out.
Pretty good guess as well. It’s definitely a school, but nobody has gotten the right one yet.
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Saddleback College?
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 14, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
School of hard knocks?
Where you’d learn that Cheech? Druuuuug School?
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
Sideways stories from Wayside School?
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
by tu madre on Oct 14, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This should win just based on principle.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Closer. Come on people, the Balls are so close you can almost taste them!
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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LMAO
Douche, you prolly waited all day to use that one.
Closer.
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Try scrolling through that, Spade! haha
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Nope.
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Somebody may get it soon, I guess I need to think of a prize or something. I really just wanted to show everyone my “Balls” picture.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Damn it, Meg!
So we can rule out any school within Ornage unified school district. LOL
If that’s at a Universiry or College…awesome! haha
But, I’m done playing.
Swing and a miss. You are still these closest though.
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The Proper Etiquette School?
Damn what a resume.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
That’s good, ‘cause I didn’t really want to have to come up with a prize.
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Brooks college…. Wait, shit long beach is still LA county
by AnnihilatorRich on Oct 15, 2010 12:35 AM PDT reply actions
Hope International University? Fullerton College? Western State University College of Law? School of Continuing Education: Wilshire Center?
Dice House Games? =P
The academy worked with time, until time ran out.
Hah!
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Alright everybody, time is up I guess. The correct answer is Westmont Elementary in Anaheim. As to what I was doing there taking pictures of “Balls,” well…I can’t really say that until the trial is over.
Everyone who guessed a school, consider yourself a winner. But not the kind of winner who gets prizes or anything. This is more like a moral victory.
Go Sharks!
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But not the kind of winner who gets prizes or anything
jew bastard
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
I may be a bastard, sir, but I certainly am not a Jew.
Wait. That came out wrong.
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Westmont is in the Anaheim City Unified School District. Sorry man, that was a good way to guess.
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lol ehh, i’m not too bummed. Afterall, there was no prize.
by ScottyKnows on Oct 15, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Veering away from the topic of BALLS for a moment...
Lub Robitaille is supposed to be interviewed on Toronto Fan59AM’s exceptional Hockey Central radio show. I think he goes on at 9:40am California time today and you can listen in by clicking here.
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 15, 2010 8:34 AM PDT reply actions
Lucky Balls!
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