BoC Gameday -- Sleek's Stupid Request Policy
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:42 AM PST
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Los Angeles Kings (36-19-3, t-3rd in west) at Anaheim Ducks (27-24-7, 12th in west), 7 pm
Jewels From The Crown or Anaheim Calling for the mono-team angle.
Today's game image is a little pun-strained, but I think it turned out OK:
Put on your 3-D glasses for the full effect.
Anze Kopitar did have a monster game last Thursday against the Ducks, but the King that's really been killing Anaheim this season? Jack M.F. Johnson. In three games so far this year against Anaheim, JMFJ has 1 goal and 7 assists; to put that in perspective, Anaheim as a team has only scored 7 goals total in those games. Plus it's half as many points as Johnson has in 53 games against non-Duck-opponents this season.
And yeah, the inability for the Ducks to win within the BoC is really getting tiresome. Five matchups against the Sharks and three matchups against the Kings this season have yielded zero wins, eight regulation losses, and most of the time it's been quite decisive. Three times the Ducks did have third-period ties; three times they blew that before regulation ended. In 480 total intrastate minutes, the Ducks have led twice (never by more than a goal) for a total of 20:02, they have been tied for a total of 142:57, and have trailed for 317:01. Here's the breakdown:
Ducks vs. the Kings and Sharks this season
8 games total -- 480 minutes
| Scoreboard Situation | Time Spent | Pct. Time Spent |
| Ducks lead by one | 20:02 | 4.2% |
| Game is tied | 142:57 | 29.8% |
| Ducks trail by one | 156:00 | 32.5% |
| Ducks trail by two | 54:32 | 11.4% |
| Ducks trail by three | 48:43 | 10.1% |
| Ducks trail by four | 52:05 | 10.9% |
| Ducks trail by five | 5:41 | 1.2% |
| Ducks lead | 20:02 | 4.2% |
| Game is tied | 142:57 | 29.8% |
| Ducks trail | 317:01 | 66.0% |
Nut, Feb. 4th:
Time for a county rape cartoon?
Brokenyard, next comment:
This Ducks fan says definately.
Earl Sleek, Jan. 27th:
FYI, I'm a pushover when it comes to commenter requests, especially ones that are seconded.
Dammit.
Oct. 3 - San Jose 4, @Anaheim 1
Nov. 21 - San Jose 3, @Anaheim 2
Dec. 1 - Los Angeles 4, @Anaheim 3
Dec. 17 - @San Jose 4, Anaheim 1
Dec. 26 - @San Jose 5, Anaheim 2
Jan. 14 - @Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 0
Jan. 21 - @San Jose 3, Anaheim 1
Feb. 4 - @Los Angeles 6, Anaheim 4
Kings and Sharks 33, Ducks 14
Dammit.
Prediction: Tonight's game is pretty much the same stakes as last time, except I will be around for game comments. Ducks find a new and creative way to lose.
Go Ducks.
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Ducks find a new and creative way to lose.
Oooo, that should be exciting. That state rape cartoon makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because it’s funny as hell and sad because of what it represents.
by JohnQPhats on Feb 8, 2010 8:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
JQ,
I never figured this out – why are you a duck fan with the Sabres logo as your avatar?
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Feb 8, 2010 8:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I never figured this out – why are you a duck fan with the Sabres logo as your avatar?
My Dad is from Buffalo and my earliest memories of hockey are of the Buffalo Sabres with that old school logo. I didn’t get interested in the sport till I moved out to California though and started watching the Ducks. So, it’s sort of a tribute to the team that sparked my interest. If the Ducks aren’t in it and it’s the Sabres vs Any Western team, I’m rooting for the Sabres, no question. If it were ever a Ducks vs Sabres Cup me and my Dad might end up getting in to a fist fight.
Yeah, the avatar has caused a little confussion in the past, but I like it.
by JohnQPhats on Feb 8, 2010 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool – thanks for taking a moment to explain that!
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Feb 8, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool – thanks for taking a moment to explain that!
No problem.
by JohnQPhats on Feb 8, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Laughing at one’s own pain is really what separates man from beast, I think.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ducks find a new and creative way to lose.
They’ve already done the close game (4-3; Dec 1), they’ve been shutout (4-0; Jan 14), come from behind only to lose (6-4; Feb 4)…
I’m guessing they give up a big lead and lose in a typical half-assed 3rd period fashion.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Ducks led a BoC game by two goals at any point, that’d be new and creative.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
;) exactly!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha…the cartoon softens some of the blow…im still in a tailspin cuz of last thursday…this realyl sux…you could say the sharks and kings are truley prevented us from the postseason..man that sux really hard to say that….
so jack johnson huh?…we also seem to forget to paly defense when we play either of these teams…i just dont get it……im numb right now
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 8:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
you could say the sharks and kings are truley prevented us from the postseason..
The Pacific Division in general. 3-12-2 now?
Last season the Islanders had the league’s worst divisional record at 4-17-3; I suppose that’ll set the over-under for Anaheim this season.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the lost points that kill me. Just winning 4 of those games…7-8-2 means 69 points and the Ducks are in 7th instead of sitting 5 points out of 8th. I don’t know…too many missed opportunities.
I think I’m officially over trying to justify their crapiness at this point.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a secondary motto, actually
The Islanders: Single-handedly sending the Flyers to the playoffs for two years running.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
by Dominik on Feb 8, 2010 10:29 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And yeah, the inability for the Ducks to win within the BoC is really getting tiresome.
Well, that’s all perspective. I don’t so much mind it.
Good thing for the Ducks is that they haven’t hosted a BoC opponent since December 1, when they hosted the Kings. That’s a long time passed, and they’re a different team. Since Dec. 6, they are 17-11-1. They were 10-13-6 before that.
I feel like the Kings have gotten in the Ducks’ heads with their recent success, overall and head-to-head, so tonight’s game should be quite interesting, with at least one Parros/Ivanans fight.
Anybody else going to this game?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I guess, but it’s not doing much for my end of any rivalry, at least on my end — I’m much more looking forward to games against the Wings or something than any BoC matchups these days.
It’ll be an interesting game, but it’d probably be more interesting with some variety in results.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated news.
This is an obviously-tragic post that deal’s with Burkie’s son, and I don’t want to get too cynical about that.
But I had NO IDEA WHATSOEVER that Randy Carlyle’s wife was named COREY!
So many things are starting to make sense!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
FYI, I’m a pushover when it comes to commenter requests, especially ones that are seconded.
someone second my request for a ducks victory tonite…it will be sleeks duty to make it happen
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh ohh!!! SECONDED!
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yay!!…
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh, I’m on it. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i guess u might try poisoning jack johnson
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fourthed. Thanks, Earl, we really appreciate you taking care of this for us.
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
……..am I the only Kings fan here?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No…but let ‘em have a cartoon victory if they want. I’ll take them on the ice.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crap the Kings fans just seconded each other. Now Earl has to make them win too.
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we all know the only REAL way for us all to win is to draw our teams at a Shark Choking Watch Party.
(And no, that never gets old)
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey!! we’re quietly minding our business and you go and pull us into this conversation
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. The only way for us to all win is if the Joe Louis Arena was hit by a meteor or something like that. Preferably before Thursday.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Which reminds me — Sharks did blow an opportunity for a first-ever Michigan state rape.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to say the refs had a hand in blowing it. I’d like to say that, but who am I kidding – the Sharks suck against the Red Wings. Except in 1994, apparently.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that was the irbe year right? i remember that series
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Irbe and Jamie Baker being awesome.
And I admit, I don’t really remember that series, but I was extremely focused on my studies in preschool. Finger paining ain’t easy!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how that would play out… they’d probably play where the Pistons play
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Play, play play play.
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d send out a missile as a preemptive strike, then. Or just make Kyle Wellwood sit on that arena, either one works.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey!! we’re quietly minding our business and you go and pull us into this conversation
Yeah, it’s more annoying that way. :)
I’ll make it up with a back-rub. And bubbles, and champagne.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
antenna up
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry dude, soapy fun times are girls only.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 6:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
u have slipped out of my top ten favorite people list…u have been replaced by the am pm girl who touched my hand and smiled even though it wasnt necessary for her to do so….i bet shed let me sit in on a bubble bath
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 5:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked my seats for last spring’s Watch Party — maybe the Kings will get their chance this year.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
just dont bring o brien like last year…that fart he let out last year cleared the room…
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We can see them not win the Stanley Cup again. 42 years and counting!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And here I was just going to call you a uniter.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 18 years and counting for the Sharks, if that makes you feel any better. Oh, and Sharks choke, wait until April, watch out for the second round, all that good stuff.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t have to apologize at all — we all have our fannish crosses to bear. :) It makes trash-talk worth living.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, this would make for an epic series, methinks.
I guess it’s been three years for the Ducks. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
See, there? It is good to see you smile. As Aeschylus said: God has decreed that they only learn who suffer…
So you guys still have a lot of ground to cover, but I guess us King fans are PhDs.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Odd move today involving a former Ducks GM:
Bob Gainey is stepping down as GM of the Canadiens. Pierre Gauthier is taking over.
Whoa.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i dont remember liking him too much
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t recall too much — before I cared much about general managers, I suppose.
Still, now there’s a Northeast-Canada trifecta of former Ducks GMs. Brian Burke in Toronto, Bryan Murray in Ottawa, and Pierre Gauthier in Montreal.
I call “sloppy seconds”.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I call "sloppy seconds".
ew, um…I guess you should get working on that?
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, here’s the graphic I made back in Dec. 08 when Burkie left — just for Ottawa and Toronto. By now, all the head coaches have been replaced, but the GM-borrowing continues.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
By now, all the head coaches have been replaced
Whoops, except for Ron Wilson.
In other news, I’m not watching enough Leafs games, apparently.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, now there’s a Northeast-Canada trifecta of former Ducks GMs. Brian Burke in Toronto, Bryan Murray in Ottawa, and Pierre Gauthier in Montreal.
I had to look it up, but I guess next we’ll see Jack Ferreira take over in Edmonton and Al Coates take the job in Calgary.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As far as his personal life goes he has had an awful decade.
by GOOLIAN on Feb 8, 2010 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m afraid if I put on my 3-D glasses I will throw up in my oatmeal.
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Feb 8, 2010 9:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
This Puck Daddy piece is pretty weird — apparently some blogger got in a spat with Mike Milbury. I guess it’s really damaging the image of hockey bloggers everywhere.
But hey, at least this time it’s not me setting hockey bloggers back. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate bloggers.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Feb 8, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
J.S. is named one of the three stars for the week.
hahah. Boy how things change once your on the east coast. No way he gets that vote if he posted those two shutouts in Anaheim, I think.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 11:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he had just been traded to Anaheim, I think he’d get a nod — shutouts are sexy in their criteria.
Good for J.S. — I have part 2 of my “Remembering Jiggy” series mostly put together, it’ll get posted some time this week.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for J.S. — I have part 2 of my "Remembering Jiggy" series mostly put together, it’ll get posted some time this week.
Just to hold you to it: Seconded!
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by kforbes on Feb 8, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to finish it up yesterday afternoon, but then I thought “who’s really going to read this during the Super Bowl?”
Then I had the follow up thought, “Well, if nobody’s going to read it, I’ll write the rest of it later.”
Typical blogger logic.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It would have given me something to do while the super bowl was on.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How the fuck do the Capitals get 2 of the three stars of the week? Especially since Ovechkin played the Penguins. He averages like eight goals a game against them. It’s almost not fair :(
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Right. didnt LA break a team record or wins this week that was in place since the early 70’s? no one in LA deserved recognition?
But I am proud of J.S., and for all the crap he will get after bad games it’s good to see some positive for him.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Capitals are on a 14-game winning streak, so not to completely ignore it. But I feel it should be like the MVP voting. Shouldn’t they take votes away from the other?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stars of the Week I think is selected more by sorting columns in descending order. In cases of ties, it usually goes eastward, but really no ties to speak of this week.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ten points apiece over four games — tough to argue against their nods.
Next highest scorers in the league had six points last week.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I’m just a bit jealous… but they do play on the same line.
For example, in the last week, Ovechkin scored seven goals. Backstrom had assists on five of them. And I’d wager a guess that Ovechkin was more responsible for those goals than Backstrom was.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, already you’ve put more thought into this than the guys who name ’em. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ovechkin and the Capitals get more attention than they deserve. But yeah, I probably care more about this more than anybody should. It’s like ESPN’s Power Rankings, which don’t mean shit unless your team is #1
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So I got dumped today…. ;( WHICH MEANS I GOT AN EXTRA SEAT TO THE GAME TONIGHT WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
More on this story as it develops
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 11:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
is this the same girlfriend that you were stuck living with too? if not – then nevermind.
You seem VERY excited about this.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha no no, different girl
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wait you got dumped? lucky you…better to get dumped than trying to explain and go thru all the bullshit of dumping someone…thats assuming your not an asshole….
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good of you to find the silver lining…
To make things even better: it’s before Valentine’s Day, so you save about… $20?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s before Valentine’s Day, so you save about… $20?
LMAO! are you single Kevin?
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I am. Not for that reason though…
Even I wouldn’t be dumb enough to be cheap on Valentine’s Day…. if it mattered to me. My true love right now is the Kings. But they make enough, win or lose, that I don’t have to buy them anything. Au contraire, I spent $40 for tickets in sec. 406 at Honda tonight.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To make things even better: it’s before Valentine’s Day, so you save about… $20?
No Kevin is onto somthing here. If you start off by spending a couple hundred on the girl the first Vday, how can you ever out-do yourself? Your only setting the bar for yourself, so start low.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, I was actually implying that there is no way to get by as cheap as $20 on this hallmark holiday.
Personally, I think it’s a lame “holiday”. Single or in a relationship, I always preferred to save the money $!
But hockey tickets would be a way to my heart no matter what day of the year it is…I’m sure I’m not “typical” to begin with.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you on it being a lame holiday. Any holiday where the guy feels he has to do something to show his affection vs doing it cause he wants to – it means nothing. Show me you care cause you want to, not cause you have to. And yeah, hockey tickets will get you into my … good side. Yeah that’s it. :)
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by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Right, and what’s even better is the fact that us guys do not go out of our way to surprise you ladies with stuff very often (damn sure not once a year frequent) so it is EVEN MORE special when we get around to it.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, did none of you understand the point of A Christmas Carol?
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree — I enjoy flipping V Day the bird. I always go out the next evening. Same schmancy restaurant, absolutely no trouble getting a table.
Oh yeah, and half-priced candy. Yum.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
my thoughts exactly!
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 8, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So I got dumped today…. ;( WHICH MEANS I GOT AN EXTRA SEAT TO THE GAME TONIGHT WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
You should take your exes Mom to the game. It would really freak her out.
by JohnQPhats on Feb 8, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How do you think I met her in the first place?
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So I got dumped today….
That sucks. I hope it wasn’t for seconding a motion for me to draw a picture of Orange County getting raped.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
excellent way to look at it
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 8, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the artwork is yet again, amazing haha
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 8, 2010 12:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey thanks — I was surprised at how few Avatar images there were on the quick image search — there’s a couple, but they use them over and over an over again. James Cameron must really want to prevent guys like me from doing what I did.
And the state rape cartoon just keeps evolving — easily adaptable by now. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Letdown of the day: I saw a headline at TSN that sounded interesting — REPORT: EX-LEAF TOSKALA TAKES PARTING SHOT AT FORMER TEAM. Ooh, I wonder what Toskala’s big tongue-lashing might be?
Toskala, whose mask is still adorned with the colours of the Maple Leafs, was asked when he would be replacing the paint job to reflect his new team’s motif.
“Hopefully soon, so I can wash that blue and white out of my gear,” Toskala said, according to the Star.
That’s the parting shot? Equipment residue? Fucking pansies, TSN.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 1:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yea I saw that too.
I’d imagine his equipment is pretty clean, it’s not like it would be scuffed up from stopping shots or anything.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, jeez — I think there’s fairly strong odds that Toskala didn’t even know he’d delivered such a powerful “parting shot” — he was probably just talking about the desired timeframe for a mask re-design to match his new team’s colors.
But I shudder to think — what if J.S. wants to paint his equipment too? This could turn into a Canadian media war.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what if J.S. wants to paint his equipment too?
::enter sarcasim:: How dare he? Doesn’t he know that the OC Register is still haning on his every move as if he still played in and for Anaheim?! SHAME!!!!!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was some good shit-talking and I think he knew it…im sure he was destoyed in the toronto media..we know he was in the blogs…im all for shit talkin…even the unintentional..(although i think it was on toskalas part)
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s assume it was intentional…
it was lame!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it was intentional, but if he wanted to take a public jab, I’d hope it would extend beyond the conversation of “when are you painting that helmet?” “Soon.”
Wait until he says something actual before tossing the “Ooh, Toskala!” headlines.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It would have been more insulting if he said he wanted to keep it the way it is!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and it would have been funny as hell if he would have said he’s just going to paint it white since he knows he wont be in Anaheim for more than the next couple of months.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also it would be funny as hell if Vesa Toskala was a member of the Finnish Olympic team.
Not just as a bad-goalie joke, but then he’d also find out that the national color scheme is nothing except blue-and-white.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha…love it
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yea im sure he wanted to say fuck you toronto and all your fans….but not even avery would go that far….but….samuelsson..would hmmmm…so its not unprecidented…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what if J.S. wants to paint his equipment too?
his superstitous goalie menatilty wont let him..and we can go on pretending he just still has a hard on for the ducks
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What would be even better, is if J.S. changes his helmet, and then immediately starts playing like shit, decides the old helmet must be lucky for the new uniform, and wears the old one during his entire time as a leaf.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long it does take to get a goalie mask painted. We should have mask watch parties.
And afterward use this as the gold standard for time to paint all goalies mask, it would make us look friggin brilliant.
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If he wants the Hiller design, I think Toskala just needs a deep bucket of glittery-orange paint, right?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So true. I always figured Hiller thinks that it’s the coolest design out there, and we just don’t get it. Like lost in translation or somthing.
My wifes cuz came over from the P.I. and was asking me which of two cars he sould get, an old Acura Integra, or and old (and much cheaper) Ford Escort.
I laughed that he would consider the Escort at all and told him the Acura, he could not beielve it, because in PI the ford is hands down the better choice. His words: “In PI if you drive this kind of car, your a cool dude”
Not here bro, not here.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was always under the impression he was testing out the style of helmet, and once he decided upon it’s fit, he would get it officially painted.
…still waiting on that theory, guessing I’m wrong.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come one, don’t you understand Hiller’s mask represents the conflict between the soul and non-soul of ourselves. It is so obvious.
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by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i do now..thanx…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No I agree with Earl, he was asked a goddamn question. If he had said it unprovoked, and just been like “Oh yeah i can’t wait to get all this blue outta here” that would have been taking a shot.
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I read that lede and expected a helluva lot more, too. Like, “Toskala knees Corey Perry then takes a piss on his Leafs jersey while lighting it on fire” or something.
Hey, Toronto media — keep pumpin’ those fistfuls of hyperbole pills!
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s from a movie, but a comment on there made me laugh.
I can’t stand toskala. he’d miss water if he fell out of a boat.
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I might be a little new to the state rape cartoons
But has there always been that phallic sunset around Baja?
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Feb 8, 2010 2:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That was to emphasize the missing OC — a little too blatant, but geographically-silly me was surprised how small landmass-wise Orange County was compared to the state as a whole.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he was pooping out a “great ball of fire”….a last ditch attempt to stop the rape..the look on his fact tells me he failed
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh com’ on guys! I got it right away Earl, if that makes you feel any better.
The red glow is to emphasise the pain of having your crotch ripped out…so that you can rape it yourself. Yea, that got weird.
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a fantastic description — I laughed.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, yeah I got it right away too, apparently no one here knows where Orange County is on a map.
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
grace thanks you for posting the 100th comment
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and this site goes even further down the drain … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a little too blatant, but geographically-silly me was surprised how small landmass-wise Orange County was compared to the state as a whole.
Earl, this really is irresponsible cartooning. Now you’re giving impressionable young people the idea that if they rip off their own genitals to rape them, they’ll grow ten times in size.
Boo, I say, boo. Spade’s going to try that, I just know it.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I knew that cartoon needed more disclaimer!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh okay. My bad. I had completely neglected the masturbatory, excised-county angle, and didn’t realize you had cut along the orange curtain. I saw the coast cut inland and assumed it was oceanside or something. Makes sense now.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Feb 8, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks arthur…your explaination made me see it now too…i think instead of the sun you could have put crumbling pieces of land..like it was ripping from cali…
i do like my explaintion though of shiting a fireball…“each to his own” as earl says
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 4:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s not a sun, it’s “pain”
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats what threw me off..couldnt figure out what that was..plus its a monday..and i drank 4 straight days..my mind is not working…plus i was slammed into the asphalt..thats also probally contributing
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
slammed head first…needed to add that
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If I drew a cartoon of your head hitting the asphalt, I might use the same pointy-star for slam effect.
And I don’t care — it is whatever the viewer wants it to be.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
id prefer ducks flying around my head rather than stars..for obvious reasons
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I will take the drinking defense as well. I’ve averaged more shots than minutes sleep the last three days.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Feb 8, 2010 4:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Even the OC Register Ducks Blog is pessimistic; this is what they are saying about tonight’s line combinations:
Expect some changes on the fly, with Blake, Bobby Ryan and Matt Beleskey being moved about if they fall behind against the Kings.
Which, simply stated, says: “Expect the Ducks to fall behind against the Kings.”
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hot dawg!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, intense shit talking in the media today! LOL!
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by SK eleven on Feb 8, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey so Pogge was reassigned… is he gonna be our full-time back up next season, or ever?
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If he does, I don’t want it to be too soon. I forget the specifics on the Pogge deal, but he came extremely cheap, and if he plays less than thirty-some-odd NHL games between this year and next, he costs nothing!
I’ll look up the number of games later, but I think it’s enough that he could be next year’s backup without triggering the “give a pick to Toronto” clause.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it’s 30 games between this year and next year to go from a sixth round pick to a third round pick in 2011.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Feb 8, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So what are we looking at for next year? Surely not Toskala, at least at that price…
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 4:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really know, but I’m not worried that one of the options involves 29 games of Pogge.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, he needs to play cause the options for nicknames for “Pogge” is almost infinite.
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Murray named Pogge the number 3 guy when we got him, as I recall. I don’t know if Pielmeier can blow him out of the water in camp and overtake him on the depth chart or if this is a sign/trade situation for another backup. Peeters has the reins now, so his opinion of where Pogge, Pielmeier and Cousineau are in their development is important, maybe even his opinion about other prospects/free agents.
Ideally, Hiller can do a strong 60 next year, then Sleek’s right that 22-29 games of Pogge isn’t too worrisome.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Feb 8, 2010 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
From the LATimes
“I have a son, two of them, a little older,” said Carlyle, whose sons, Craig and Derek, are in their early- to mid-20s.
So there for a second Carlyle forgot he had two sons. I hope his kids give him grief for that.
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 3:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least he didn’t name the kids Corey and Corey. Now THAT would have been freaky.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not related really, but the Halos Heaven guy named his dog Aybar, after the Angels player Erick Aybar. I think he thinks it’s cool, but it creeps me out.
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by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s a bit odd, especially as a player that’s still playing. I mean, how could you not beat that dog after Aybar didn’t move towards that pop fly against the Yanks?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I got my puppy in April of last year, so named her Addie which is short for Addiehart in honor.
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching the Versus game? Craziness — Anssi Salmela, the non-Kovlachuk guy in the New Jersey trade, scored a goal and as it went in he got shouldered in the head by Jeff Carter. He hasn’t moved hardly at all since then — I’m not even sure he knows that his shot went in.
Now he’s going off on a stretcher.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 5:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He’s being “carted” off the ice. Hahahaha, i’m not sure that makes sense at all.
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch for it on NHL on the Fly tonight or on the sidebar tomorrow — it’s quite a hit, Salmela does like a 270 in the air, all unconscious.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are they giving Carter a major penalty?
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t look like it, though I switched over to the Sharks/Leafs game once I heard Giguere’s perfect streak ended.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That drives me crazy. The refs should be calling a major penalty rather than waiting for the league to suspend a player for a dirty hit. (I assume it was a dirty hit since it was shoulder to head).
This kind of thing reminds me of last year’s playoffs and wisniewski getting hit in the chest and then elbowed in the fact with no penalty called, still pisses me off.
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Feb 8, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it’s tough — it was really close and really fast, and probably deserves a longer look from the league.
I’m with you in spirit, but I’m not against no call in this case — at least I don’t think they should have made one up after the fact. We’ll see, though — there definitely could be discipline coming.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re interested in seeing it, Puck Daddy has a post about the hit, with video.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 6:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the Ducks are using the same lineup as last meeting, at least personnel-wise.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For clarity’s sake, I’m going to go spend game comments in Rudy’s post. Feel free to join in there.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
im realizing if murray doesnt make a trade we are just gonna have to accept where gonna give up at least 2 goals a game to eminger and whitney stupidity…we seem to have the O to do so…just drives me fuckin crazy watching whitney futility trying to play D…drinking isnt even helping me cope with his bullshit
last nite I also saw him try to step up and try take someone out ..he looked like the biggest clown…
im liking the play of bodie…he looks really hungry out there
good to finally get the “king” monkey off our back…i think the ducks needed that for there sanity
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely last night I was cursing the softness of Whitney-Eminger, though the two of them did combine for three cheap assists later.
Yeah, we’re probably stuck with the pairing for the next while; meanwhile, and I can’t really figure it out, Daniel at AC somehow decides that Wisniewski needs to be traded immediately. Maybe he wants more Whitney.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 7:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Im thinking Wisniewski must have slept with his mom and didnt call back or somthing…they did a poll over there and asked who was worse the whiz or whitney…and whitney won of course…I love you daniel but sorry whitney is way worse than the whiz..the whiz sux for sure…..but in the world of duck shit D men he doesnt hold a candle to whitney and i can care less what the stats say..watch the game and try not to get a heart attack when whitney is playing D..
the games were winning usually is becuase the forwards are backchecking and helping our shitty d like last nite…bobby ryan made some good backchecking plays..and koivu is defintaly our best 2-way guy….when the ducks get lazy at it and depend on eminger to do his job..thats when we seem to get in trouble…
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 7:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
..and koivu is defintaly our best 2-way guy…
That’s been true since the preseason, I think — I’m putting Koivu as the #2 summer priority after B-Ry (now obviously that goaltending is out of the way).
Yeah, I don’t get the severity of the anti-Wiz movement over there — yeah, the guy has his faults but it’s not like he has zero upside; they seem to be overly focused on his mistakes. And somehow they’re able to gloss over the many mistakes that Whitney made throughout the night — let’s not forget who took the job of taking silly minor penalties when Getzlaf was unavailable, not to mention his ugly pinch in the scoreless first where the Kings didn’t convert their early 2-on-1.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m putting Koivu as the #2 summer priority after B-Ry (now obviously that goaltending is out of the way).
i think he considers staying “if” we make the playoffs…guy wants a chance to win of course…u think selanne is a factor if he retires?…wonder if hes digging the weather…or is it hell go were the money goes..
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 7:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m hopeful that weather and a comparative lack of media interviews (remember, the guy came from the hellstorm known as Montreal) sit well with Koivu — he took a discount last summer, and it’s possible he may want to do it again even without Teemu.
Biggest concern may be Minnesota, though — does Koivu have that Niedermayer itch to play with his brother? Let’s see how much fun he has in the Vancouver Olympics doing exactly that.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 7:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oes Koivu have that Niedermayer itch to play with his brother? Let’s see how much fun he has in the Vancouver Olympics doing exactly that.
lets hope that gets it out of his system..scotty stuck around even after his brother left..so its possible
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 8:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s possible they don’t even get to play together — Mikko may be top-line center while Saku centers behind him. Maybe that’ll irk Saku, because that’d probably be the likely setup in Minnesota, too.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 8:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i like your thinking…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 8:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i think he considers staying "if" we make the playoffs…guy wants a chance to win of course…u think selanne is a factor if he retires?…wonder if hes digging the weather…or is it hell go were the money goes..
If Selanne signed for another year, I would be kind of surprised to see Koivu go. But that’s just me. If Selanne retires I wouldn’t be surprised to see him sign with someone else. I really do think the guy just enjoys playing the game on a line with Selanne.
I cursed Whitney like 8 times last night. One before I could even get the last curse out in time.
“God fucking damn it Whit- What the fuck Whitney?!”
by JohnQPhats on Feb 9, 2010 7:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, maybe we need some sort of shorthand “Whit the fuck?” to yell during his busier shifts.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 8:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
im gonna use that from now on…although we might have to just say “fuck” and people should know who were talking bout….getzlaf code word is “stupid”
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 8:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Getzlaf may have a few code words. Idiot, moron, imbecile — I tend to cycle for Baldy.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 8:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
u can be creative and assign code words to his specific sutpidity:
idiot = drop or no look pass in the defensive zone
imbecile = offensive zone penalty
moron = getzlaf pass backwards when hes in close and in a prime scoring area
dumbass = penalty at a critical time in the game
retard = trying to look hard after the whistle..especially when were down a couple goals
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 8:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and then fucktard when he complains to the referee instead of skating into the penalty box quietly.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 8:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, maybe we need some sort of shorthand "Whit the fuck?" to yell during his busier shifts.
He fucks up a lot. I think it would have to be shorter. Maybe “Fuckney”?
by JohnQPhats on Feb 9, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
good one
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One before I could even get the last curse out in time
yea i got this same problem..or im in the middle of texting sleek about the shitty whitney play and he does somthing else….guy doesnt give u a chance
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 8:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, I might listen to this first one. From a tweet from ALLDUCKS:
Niedermayer to be on the “Kevin and Bean” show (106.7 KROQ FM) Tuesday at 8:35am and on “Rome is Burning” Tuesday at 1:30pm (ESPN)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 7:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Niedermayer to be on the "Kevin and Bean" show
i cant see scotty getting there humor…that might be intresting to listen to…or a trainwreck…on rome? i know im the lone jim rome fan..but it should be a great interview…rome does his homework on hockey players….hell get some good answers
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 7:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just listened to the K&B spot — Scotty was fine, and it was almost entirely centered on the upcoming Olympics.
Fairly generic stuff, though — explaining about how the NHL shuts down its schedule for an audience that is for the most part unaware. Kevin did wish Scott all the best at the end, saying “we sincerely hope you guys take home the silver.”
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 8:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"we sincerely hope you guys take home the silver."
haha, I hope Scotty got a chuckle out of that.
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by SK eleven on Feb 9, 2010 8:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
very nice.
and for all the idiots saying Scott is washed up and no longer a decent defender, I hope you watched last nights game. Gramps was awesome. Gonna miss that guy.
by Mike in OC on Feb 9, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The NHL today made it official: The Sharks will be one of six teams opening the 2010-11 season in Europe with two games against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Stockholm on Oct. 8 and 9.
Other two-game series being played in Europe involve the Boston Bruins and Phoenix Coyotes in Prague, and the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki.
Suckers. Glad we’ve already taken our turn on this merry-go-round.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 9:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ducks could use some help today...
Go Hawks!
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Go Isles!
Go Blues!
by Carl G on Feb 9, 2010 10:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Go regulation!
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose
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69 | 43 | 16 | 10 | 96 |
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Phoenix
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70 | 43 | 22 | 5 | 91 |
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Los Angeles
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68 | 40 | 23 | 5 | 85 |
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Dallas
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69 | 30 | 26 | 13 | 73 |
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Anaheim
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68 | 31 | 29 | 8 | 70 |
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