Sharks Gameday: Ow, My Team!
by Megalodon on Nov 30, 2010 8:26 AM PST
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(passive-aggressively updated to be above Rudy's post)
The Sharks are a little bit hurt.
Though Scott Nichol may play tonight, he probably wouldn't if the team weren't so banged up; he has a nasty black eye, complete with swelling and stitches. He's a hockey player, so it's no big deal, but if he were a lesser man he'd probably still be in the emergency room. His return unfortunately means we aren't likely to see Tommy Wingels again tonight, though I'll have my fingers crossed. I love that dude.
Niclas Wallin went down with an Oiler on top of his leg. His awesome mustache unfortunately did nothing to shield him from injury, and though we don't have any specifics yet it looked pretty bad.
Jason Demers was already out with an injury, and he's not likely to be in the line-up tonight.
Devin Setoguchi's still banged up in the "upper body" region. He won't play.
Kent Huskins got hurt not long after Wallin did in the Edmonton game. That's another defenseman down.
So...yeah, there's some injury issues going on here.
Justin Braun will most likely play again tonight. All I know about him is that he has the same name and birth-year as a professional soccer player (thanks Wikipedia) and he played 20+ minutes against Edmonton without any glaring screw-ups and added two assists, so welcome to the big club, Justin!
The team will likely have a couple of other young guys up to fill the gaps in the roster. If they all play as well as Braun, this could actually work out well for the Sharks, though it's unfortunate that these injuries all came on at once, right before the Sharks have to face the conference-leading Red Wings and during a stretch when the team plays many games away from home.
The next month could very well define the season for the Sharks. If they can persevere and play above .500 during this difficult time, then they'll be in decent shape once they begin getting their starting players back in the lineup. If all the obstacles in their way trip the team up, they could easily get left behind in this unbelievable, unpredictable Western Conference.
The Sharks have a way of losing games they should win, and winning games they should lose. They have a lot stacked against them tonight, so I expect a glorious victory.
Prediction: Sharks win 3-2. Goals by someone playing injured and two defensemen you've never heard of.
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Niclas Wallin went down with an Oiler on top of his leg. His awesome mustache unfortunately did nothing to shield him from injury
Uhh, where is his moustache?
(Also, I like spelling “moustache” with an “O.” I don’t know why.)
It’s just a normal mustache on his face, but it’s so mighty I hoped it might be able to protect his whole body, sort of like Superman’s invincibility force-field thing.
I also like the “o” spelling of mustache, but I can’t stand that auto-correct thinks it is wrong.
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‘Moustache’ is perfectly valid, and that’s how it’s spelled in the French (where we borrowed it from). You might like it that way because it’s related to ‘mouth.’
*I have no idea how to turn the nerd off, sorry.
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by Niesy on Nov 30, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
And I’ve referred to Parros as “Moustache” more than “Mustache” by like a 50 to 1 ratio. It’s ingrained in me, as well.
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I don’t buy into your reasoning that the original-language spelling of words is “perfectly valid” when using English, even if the words were adopted from that language. I insist that everyone learn the crazy-ass random rules of English spelling.
I do fully support all grammar- and spelling-related nerding-out though, so good work.
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Shut yur muth.
No, really, it’s perfectly valid because it’s in English dictionaries as a listed variant. Huh! Some Wiki you run.
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My English is defined by what Firefox auto-correct chooses to underline in red, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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u mean like how i try to explain to my son island is not izland but more eye-land or marine corps isnt corpse but more like core?….i have to think other languages do this kinda shit
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2010 5:07 AM PST up reply actions
oh no no tommy wingels today?
tommy must have been the green one
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2010 9:18 AM PST reply actions
Those don't look like the original wiggles.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 30, 2010 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
just the yellow one is different the old one had some disease…
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2010 9:29 AM PST up reply actions
ok yea the stache is pretty solid….looks like wallin has a future in the california highway patrol or a wingman for cocky top gun pilot
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2010 9:30 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Thanks, I was just going to post this. So now everyone can see why I kind of thought the mustache would make him invincible.
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Your arena is on the IR too? My lord, the injuries keep coming in…
Mike Weber: Free to roam the ice and take stupid boarding penalties once more.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Maybe Tommy Wingels knows something about electrical wiring?
I just really don’t want him to go.
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I think it’s suspicious — the Sharks find themselves with a battered roster against the top team in the west.
Oops — power’s out! Come back in a few months!
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by Earl Sleek on Nov 30, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Shhhhh
Weve tried using that trick once before. Maybe it can work this time. Bruins didn’t seem very fooled a few years ago though.
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by skilletboy on Nov 30, 2010 3:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
DONT CUT THE RED WIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
The power situation that occurred at HP Pavilion this morning has been fixed and the Detroit game will start on time tonight at 7:30.
Good work, Wingels.
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As much as I'll hate myself for rooting for the Ducks...
This is one state rape I can get behind…
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by skilletboy on Nov 30, 2010 2:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
While I cannot offcially endorse rooting for any Pacific division opponent when the standings are so tight, reading the comments on Red Wings blogs this morning really made me remember why I dislike that team.
Also the fans are really really bitter about the playoffs last year, so that’s funny.
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I’ve blocked it out of my memory the way some people do with traumatic situations. I think Red Wings fans have gone the other way, and let the disappointment come to define their entire existence.
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god forbid they not win the stanley cup one year. assholes.
by CapnBlinky on Nov 30, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Never forget: Coach of the Red Wings Mike Babcock is a racist.
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GO SHARKS!
I might miss 1st period – but I’ll be rushing home to catch the rest of the game. Please let our banged up team do well.
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Well
The terror has set in. It’s game time.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
how many games have the Kings lost lately? :)
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by Angy on Nov 30, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And to be fair I never said I liked them defensively.
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GO SHARKS!
Please please please WIN!
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plenty of time left
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
There goes Joe Thornton, never delivering when it counts. Oh. Wait.
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still 20 minutes left
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"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
you know what’s worrisome – even if the Sharks could win all 82 reg season game, then go on and win the next 16 to win the Stanley Cup … Sharks fans are so unhappy with everything and ready to panic, they would STILL find fault with the team … :)
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Maybe the guy who fixed the electricity problem at HP Pavilion should be fired?
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only if he caused our defense to get injured
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Rough game for the Sharks, but kudos to the guys for sticking with it and not giving up.
I never thought I’d say this, but I really miss Wallin and Huskins.
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me too … we knew it would be tough … (sighs)
and FTF is upset with me again … I can just never see eye to eye with those people … :)
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yep! they have little patience for other fans :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Bring on Ottawa, where fans have been booing the Sharks logo for weeks in anticipation of Heatley’s return!
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I do have to say … what I love bout BoC, SLGT, Japers’, PPP … and the likes, they have tons of people that go by there from all over, and they know how to live with each other … ribbing and all … it’s just flat out fun.
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Mostly we just piss off sponsors and player parents.
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by Earl Sleek on Nov 30, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i would laugh but were probally gonna lose as well to the wings…but lose to the sens and youll get the nelson treatment
p.s.
fuck u conklin for ruinining my goalie stats….7 goals?…why wasnt he pulled wtf…so there u go meg some kind of red dead redemption for you
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2010 5:13 AM PST reply actions
Having half of our starting line-up out with injury made things a little tougher than usual.
And I’m not going to check, but I’m pretty sure the Wings won the regular-season series against the Sharks last year too.
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Ahh, I’m just joshing you, Meg. I was talking more about their series victory.
Also, wtf is up with Marleau? killing my numbers!
Marleau will pick it up. He’s been suffering from the same inconsistency that’s plaguing the whole team.
Also, fuck the Red Wings.
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