Sharks Gameday: By Request, Monkeys
by Megalodon on Oct 19, 2010 10:24 AM PDT
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The Sharks have a home game tonight against Carolina before they go on a Northwest swing later in the week. After waiting a week for the Sharks to finally play their first game on Saturday, I was a little disappointed by the team's performance (read: FUUUUUU-). After a strong first period against Atlanta the Sharks basically went to sleep, giving up four unanswered goals. Was the team tired after too much practicing during the week? Were they still not mentally ready after a full week off? It doesn't matter - excuses are for traffic court and prom night, not hockey.
The team is 1-1-1, which would be cool I guess if there was some sort of prize for having an equal number of wins, losses, and overtime losses, but last time I checked they got rid of the Perfect Symmetry Trophy in 2003. With everything they have going for them, the Sharks should win a lot of games this year. You can always come up with reasons why the team lost one particular game, but at the end of the year they're still just losses.
The Sharks had a weird thing going on in their own zone on Saturday. For a large portion of the game they seemed content to let Atlanta control the puck in the Sharks' zone, while San Jose just focused on limiting shots and scoring chances. It seemed to work for a while, as the Sharks were dominating the shots on goal through the first half of the game, despite being behind on time spent in the offensive zone (I would assume, but I don't know where to look this up. Little help?) . The problem with playing like that, though, and looking like you're on a passive penalty kill in your own zone for half the game, is that you get really tired. And that definitely showed later in the game, when the Thrashers started forcing the play and turning puck possession into scoring chances.
The Sharks should NOT have been outworked by a team that had played an overtime game the night before while San Jose had a week between games. Tonight all the rust should be shaken off, and we should see what the Sharks can really do.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-1, with goals by Clowe, Thornton, and Marleau.
And finally, for Spade:
meg what u got in store for a post today..im bored off my ass.. i hope monkeys are involved
Everybody loves macaque pictures.
Go Sharks!
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I always feel like a child but pronouncing that how it looks like it should be pronounced makes me giggle every time. “Have you seen macaque?”
by RudyKelly on Oct 19, 2010 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How it looks like it should be pronounced is close enough to how it’s actually pronounced to make it hilarious.
See this video, where David Attenborough talks about macaques (first time at the 0:59 mark).
Macaques are adaptable and clever.
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i say it in that fashion somtimes to not be as offensive….like its a joke..i never thougth it could be spelled that way..thats funny…only difference i drag out the 2nd “a”
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
despite being behind on time spent in the offensive zone (I would assume, but I don’t know where to look this up. Little help?)
I’m not really sure where to get this data, especially not for something like the first half of a game. I think stats guys lately have been trying to measure (shots + blocked shot attempts + missed shots) as a proxy for recording offensive zone time, but that certainly will have its quirks especially with small sample sizes.
For half a game, just go with your eyes, I think.
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Yeah, I really would like to be able to find “time on attack” broken down by period. Because the Thrashers controlled the puck for long stretches but didn’t take any shots during that time.
Didn’t they used to have this stat in EA NHL games? Do they still have that?
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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They definately have that stat in NHL 09 (the last one they made for PC, I believe…and the one I’m still currently playing).
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
Tweet Tweet.
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 19, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
They still have time on attack in NHL 11.
Wow, you’re still playing on PC? I wish they had gone next-gen with the graphics and at least stayed on PC, but it wasn’t meant to be. Are you using a lot of mods?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Oct 19, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Everybody loves macaque pictures.
thanks meg…see i bet everyone day is a little brighter despite the ran..i feel like a million dollars myself
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions
The Sharks had a weird thing going on in their own zone on Saturday. For a large portion of the game they seemed content to let Atlanta control the puck in the Sharks’ zone, while San Jose just focused on limiting shots and scoring chances
be thankful we do this too but still allow a shitload of shots…ill give lilja credit he seemed to be the only guy who wasnt intrested in this philosphy
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 11:02 AM PDT reply actions
Hmmm…what do you both have in common…oh that’s right shitty defense
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
hey i think we can get to the level of an average defense..weve replaced all the younglins with veterans…they shouldnt make as many mistakes as the the guys they replaced…once sutton comes back and replaces the dreadful brookbank…with hiller…could be respectable
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Everybody loves macaque pictures.
That’s what Brett Favre says…
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 19, 2010 11:04 AM PDT reply actions
Or so he thought… turns out some people get offended by macaque pictures. Or, I mean hiscaque pictures. Or… nevermind
by AnnihilatorRich on Oct 19, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
i doubt it impressive…with those overtight fitting wrangler jeans chokin his chili
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
This post should have been called “Sharks Gameday: Can the Sharks catch the Ducks?”
May not get too many opportunities to use that (uh, since Ducks will soon be uncatchable, yeah).
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i dunno u never go wrong with monkey in a title…in a bowl…in a suit…in a (insert any noun here) see what i mean?
im looking forward to watching this game..is center ice still free?…my comp sux..hope i dont have to watch there…im hoping to catch some nemi softies
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s free for the entire first month of the season.
Rooting for the Hurricanes would go completely against my stance of “the team that plays the Kings CAN’T win the night before”.
That being said, seeing as the Sharks will probably win this game anyway, it doesn’t matter.
Go Sharks!
"Hey, Luongo: YOU SUCK!"
Courtesy of some guys in 331.
Go Sharks!
If the Sharks win tonight, and after the Kings win tomorrow night, does that constitute a State Rape of the ’Canes? I bleieve Carolina will not be playing at the Honda Center this season…
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 19, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
one can only hope..but im hoping for the other way around
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 19, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I see where Angy hides.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Only the strong can survive over here.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Boy a win would be great. If the Sharks win I may have to put macaque pictures in every gameday post from now on.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Did you catch the Adam Carolla Podcast last week where he was talking about making a cop show called “Macaque?” Comedic gold!
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 19, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t remember if I listened to that one or not. I always have macaque on the brain.
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The Sharks need to work on that defense thing.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Yeah that would be good.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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This game has been ugly for the Sharks
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
At times they’ve looked like they’ve never played together before, which I don’t really understand since there wasn’t that much roster turnover.
Oh well, it’s still early. These guys will get it together. Positivity, and all that.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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We have seven defensemen but it doesn’t appear to be CLOSE to enough.
Come on Sharks, be like the Thrashers and get the next four goals!
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Well, at least no Sharks fans are under attack.
Also: Woo Niemi! Fantasy-me needs Niitty to win that job.
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Crazy.
Haha wish I had either at leas in my fantasy leaguet. I’ve crappy Lundqvist and Elliot /shudders.
by AppleSweetRose on Oct 19, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Pathetic defense
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Well Sharks, at least push them hard enough
So we can feast on them tomorrow
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
Hey, this is more like it! Go Sharks!
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I’m off and on. It sucks having a non-hockey life.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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You’ve gotta love Marleau’s perfomace for Team Wiki-Sharks tonight! [citation needed]
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 19, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I definitely do. Great stuff.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Bullshit call on McGinn.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Good good period. I like what I see.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Thornton-Marleau-Setoguchi are the new top line.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Good play defending a 2-1 by Wallin. He hasn’t been awful tonight.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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God damn it. What is this shit?
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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You can bring back some dangerous stuff when you go on a trip to Europe.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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The Sharks constantly look like they’re on the penalty kill.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I’m really hoping the Sharks can come back to make Pitkanen’s goal the game-winner.
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That’s the spirit.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghh Boyle you are killing me.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Where was all of this aggression and pressure for the first 59 minutes?
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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Shit sandwich.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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i realized there probally wont be any more “macaque pictures” damn
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions
i feel asleep before this game started..fuuuck…why all the goals? goalie or defense?…you guys werent to descriptive here
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 6:15 AM PDT reply actions
they did there best ducks on the road impression…reading from FTF sounds like shaky D and goaltending
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
At least you didn’t lose 6-2 to the Wild.
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
someone mentioned that the nucks might have read there before the season press clippings to closley….i tend to agree with that…louie louie..doesnt look so golden either
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah seems like the Sedins are trying, Kesler’s trying too hard, and everyone else is just there. And Rypien’s crazy. I think Luongo’s confidence is shot.
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
Their defense keeps getting hit with injuries. And Burrows is still out, of course.
Man, Rypien is a nutter. I don’t even care how many games he gets, I just want to know what happened to the fan. He gets assaulted and then he has to leave the game? Refund! Refund! Refund!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Scuttlebutt says he got moved up to the front row, with an important panel of glass between him and the Canucks.
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Btw
The Sharks are dead last in the West Conference. =P
by ScottyKnows on Oct 20, 2010 10:42 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
we really should be able to rec more than once…like a scale
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 10:47 AM PDT reply actions
reply fail suppose to be for the dead last comment
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
my ice tea and meatball sandwhich for lunch tasted just a little better after i read that comment
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 20, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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