Kings Gameday: Why the Ducks Can't Win California
by RudyKelly on Feb 8, 2010 11:48 AM PST
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Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks, Feb 8, 2010 7:00 PM PST
As Earl detailed below, the Ducks have a terrible record against the Pacific Division and a particularly egregious record against the 2 good teams in California: 8 games, 0 wins, and a lot of laughter from LA and the Bay Area. Why are the Ducks so terrible against their Pacific foes? Well, some of it's luck, obviously; the Ducks are bad but they're not that bad. But I think the real problem is that the Ducks don't match up well against either LA or San Jose because of their centers. Both Joe Thornton and Anze Kopitar present a riddle that Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle can't solve because he doesn't have the chips to complete the puzzle. The result? Yatzee.*
*In my dreams I look exactly like Zapp Brannigan.
Here's a look at who scored in the last game between the Kings and the Ducks to illustrate my point. Thoughts after:
| Goal | Who Scored | Anaheim Line | Los Angeles Line |
| 1 | ANA | Blake-Koivu-Selanne | Smyth-Stoll-Brown |
| 2 | LA | Perry-Getzlaf-Ryan | Richardson-Kopitar-Meat |
| 3 | LA | Blake-Koivu-Selanne | Richardson-Kopitar-Meat |
| 4 (PP) | LA | Marchant-Chipchura | Frolov-Kopitar-Handzus |
| 5 | LA | Ryan-Koivu-Selanne | Frolov-Handzus-Segal |
| 6 | ANA | Bodie-Getzlaf-Parros | Ivanans-Moller-Harrold |
| 7 | ANA | Belesky-Getzlaf-Perry | Frolov-Handzus-Segal |
| 8 | ANA | Blake-Marchant-Carter | Smyth-Stoll-Brown |
| 9 | LA | Belesky-Getzlaf-Perry | Richardson-Kopitar-Brown |
| 10 (PP) | LA | Marchant-Koivu | Frolov-Kopitar-Handzus |
Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle spent the entire game matching Ryan Getzlaf against Anze Kopitar at the expense of matching up his other lines. The result? Kopitar and Getzlaf were both on the ice for 2 goals, both for LA. Carlyle matches up Getzlaf against both Kopitar and Thornton most of the time, with results that look similar to this.
(Also interesting: The Ducks actually won the bottom line match-up in the last game, mostly because Getzlaf was double-shifted away from Kopitar. I would think it'd be the other way around, with Getzlaf whooping Kopitar and Stoll and Handzus beating Marchant and Koivu. Funny how hockey works.)
Here's another chart because you're nerds and love that sort of thing. It's a look at all 8 games played by Getzlaf against the Sharks and Kings:
| Opponent | Points | +/- |
| SJ (10/3) | 1 (PP) | -2 |
| SJ (11/21) | 0 | -1 |
| LA (12/1) | 2 (1PP) | +1 |
| SJ (12/17) | 1 (PP) | -2 |
| SJ (26) | 0 | -1 |
| LA (1/14) | 0 | -2 |
| SJ (1/21) | 0 | -1 |
| LA (2/4) | 2 | 0 |
| 6 (3 PP) | -8 |
As you can see, Getzlaf hasn't been doing too well. He's scoring well enough but he's not preventing the other team from scoring at all. And most importantly, Getzlaf hasn't gotten an even-strength point against Thornton or Kopitar all season, despite playing a vast majority of his minutes against those two. Getzlaf is getting the match-up but he isn't winning them, especially against Thornton. (Watch those two next time they play, it's embarrassing.) The question now is, why does Carlyle keep putting Getzlaf in a situation he can't succeed in? The answer is, well, who else is he going to put there? Todd Marchant and Saku Koivu, the Ducks' other two good centers, are both 5'10". Kyle Chipchura can play center and he's 6'2", but he's also terrible so... no. Thornton is 6'5" and Kopitar is 6'3" but with crazy monkey arms. You need someone with size to put up against them and Getzlaf is it.
Randy Carlyle is a big fan of the traditional line set-up: 2 scoring lines, a shutdown line, and a gritty 4th line. When the Ducks won the Cup, Carlyle could expel his efforts matching Rob Niedermayer (6'2"), Sammy Pahlsson (6'0") and Travis Moen (6'2") against the other team's top line and count on them holding their opponent to 0 goals while Selanne and Getzlaf tried to score on the other team's weaker lines. Carlyle can't do that anymore. He needs Getzlaf to not only score but also shut down the other team's top line and thus far Getzlaf has not shown that he can do that. The Ducks either need a defensive center with some size or they need to pray Getzlaf gets his head out of his ass.
Oh, and in case you were curious:
Joe Thornton: 5 games against ANA, 4 goals, 9 assists, +7 (Jesus)
Anze Kopitar: 3 games against ANA, 2 goals, 3 assists, +3
Prediction: Kings win, 5-3. Goals by Kopitar, Smyth, Brown (x2) and Johnson.
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Great post, and yeah — Getzlaf is no superstar when it comes to preventing goals-against. Take away his offense and it’s a recipe for awful.
Getzlaf is getting the match-up but he isn’t winning them, especially against Thornton. (Watch those two next time they play, it’s embarrassing.)
I’m suddenly hoping that the last Ducks-Sharks game of the season falls on a Thursday.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
And good number-digging, too — pretty soon we’ll have to change the blog’s name to Battle of Statsifornia.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If I write about the Ducks I have to include numbers. I should have named the article, “Why the Ducks are Fowl Against California Teams,” though.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Feb 8, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been a nice follow-up to all the animal-punning that was going on in yesterday’s Puppy Bowl. I did have some fun watching that, though it did get routine pretty quick. I liked pretending outrage at the distractable dogs: “You idiot! Get out of bounds! Call a timeout!”
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Puppy Bowl was cool. But I thought the underdogs had a chance of winning……… (really sorry, I had to do that)
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Feb 8, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I watched it for about 2 full hours…. *ashamed *
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched it for hours but it seemed like five minutes.
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by Niesy on Feb 9, 2010 12:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You should do more cartoons, too
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The post did not make me laugh and it was still great. You sir are what my awesomely gay pretend theater friends would call a “double threat”.
by TDTyler on Feb 8, 2010 12:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
That’s the best compliment I’ve ever heard.
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: Kings win, 5-3. Goals by Kopitar, Smyth, Brown (x2) and Johnson.
I thought I would see a Thorton goal in the prediction after I saw his stats against the Ducks two lines above it.
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 1:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
<he doesn’t have the chips to complete the puzzle. The result? Yatzee.*>
Awesome.
If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes should fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 8, 2010 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent quote/name/avatar combination.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Feb 8, 2010 2:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Thornton: 5 games against ANA, 4 goals, 9 assists, +7 (Jesus)
I think Thornton might have taken last year’s playoff series a bit personal.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, if Joe played the Ducks every game of the season, he would get 66 goals, 148 assists, 214 points, and would be a +115. Which would be only one point lower than Gretzky’s record-setting season, by the way.
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow — he should go in the theoretical hall of fame with Jack Johnson.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
those two took over the cheechoo “duck killer” mantle for sure
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson’s theoretical point total based on 8 pts in 3 games, btw — 219.
Which would be four points better than Gretzky. Suck it, great one.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
JJ is forwarding this comment to Deano’s email with the subject line “SEE?!? Told you so”
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Gretzky comparisons. “See how good this guy is? Well when he has great games he’s on fire. And if he kept it up all season, he’d be… still not as good as Gretzky”
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just giving it a basis of comparison. And when you get up in the 200 point range, there really aren’t many options to choose from.
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Gretzky comparisons. "See how good this guy is? Well when he has great games he’s on fire. And if he kept it up all season, he’d be… still not as good as Gretzky"
I was at a Ducks vs Coyotes game like 3 years ago. A friend of a friend bought his loud mouthed, dumbshit girlfriend with him who at one point said
“Gretzky wasn’t even that good.”
I almost choked on my beer. If I had been sitting next to her, I would have slapped her out of pure instinct. My friend sitting next to me put it a lot nicer then I would have when he said
“Are you fucking retarded or something?!”
by JohnQPhats on Feb 9, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who’s the guy that said that a while ago? Was it James? I bet it was. Fuck that guy.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Feb 9, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh?
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
by jamestobrien on Feb 9, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone said they couldn’t say Gretzky was great because he shot on terrible goalies. I forget who that was, thought it might have been you. I’m still going to punch you in the face but not for that.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
by RudyKelly on Feb 10, 2010 10:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, no, the closest I’ve ever come to Gretzky blasphemy is just when I try to justify some kind of Lemieux based argument. Deep down I know Gretzky/Orr were the greatest, but I’ll always be a Lemieux apologist.
It might have been IAMJoe that said that, but who knows.
For the record, I don’t feel particularly face-threatened. I think you might have had your best chance last summer. But hey, if you fly to Dallas to punch me that would make me feel kind of important.
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
by jamestobrien on Feb 10, 2010 10:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this have something to do with Ryan Smyth?
When I'm not battling in California:
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by jamestobrien on Feb 10, 2010 11:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Two threads again? But how can you ignore the ruling of Dustin Brown v. Board of Education? Gah, racists.
I mean, great stuff, Rudy.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 3:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
“Look Ma, no defense”
hahhahahahahhahahahahaha
by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2010 3:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, I could throw away a moment of defense in exchange for a good shot against Dan Cleary — G7 winners against the Ducks tend to rub me the wrong way.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also on the hate list: Mike Fucking Rupp.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dont forget friesen…im guessing his asshole celebration is forever engrained in ducks memory
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Friesen’s weird, though — at least his was after the game was pretty decided.
He did become a Ducks after that, and I didn’t really mind him — he didn’t score shit that I remember, but the team won pretty well.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dont remind of that goal..hated it…what a weak way to go out..some asshole just punching it thru basically
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 8, 2010 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha…the Ducks color man just told Getzlaf, “The Kings have absolutely owned you.” I’ve changed my mind, this feed is going to be fun.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hayward’s never any fun. Just some days he’s more ignorable than others.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Must be getting crunk off the Nyquil again?
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, I think that was Bill MacDonald. Was he awkward and bug-eyed?
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YES! He’s the Duck version of Patrick O’Neal, but more amusing.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that guy is waaaay to orange colored…makes sense hes works ducks games though
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The deep orange color is what makes it perfect — kind of an overall hamster look.
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by Niesy on Feb 9, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if that was one pass too many, stupid Hayward — if it connected, Hiller wasn’t anywhere near saving that.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
PLUS Brad has a nice tight ass. He bent over a lot, with Heidi.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Jason Blake in a shoving match? Silly rat.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He’s so cute, with those little paws!
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like Parros trying to catch a pass without looking.
Decent start so far — the fourth line needs to stop ending every shift with an icing, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, decent — scary rebounds in our end, but it is ever thus…
BTW thanks to you we have to yell out “Super Parrio Brother!” every time he comes on screen. Yay.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You can save those for every time he scores — that way you’ll never have to use it. :)
Jonas on the catwalk was awesome. Perry was just creepy.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I’m loopy right now. I spent the last ten minutes adapting FotC’s “Bret you’ve got it going on” for Handzus and Frolov. And singing it, of course.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jonas Hiller is adorable on the catwalk. It makes me feel bad for crushing his head.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And there it is. Again. Grrrr..
Good ol’ soft Eminger-and-Whitney.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And Corey Perry responds in the most level-headed way possible. This game could be over very soon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just out of curiosity — how often do they say “rubbed out”?
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I snort and giggle everytime Nick says that, which seems often.
by Lilly on Feb 8, 2010 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Nick Nickson! I bet he doesn’t even know it could mean something else entirely.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point — they could save a lot of time if they just had a button to press. :)
Whitney looks like he’s back to awful now — I guess his lawyer researched and must have found out they can’t take that Team USA nod away from him.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
FRO YOU’VE GOT IT GOIN’ ON! Moller too!
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OMG a five-on-three. This will probably be awkward.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The awkwardest goal ever!
I’ll take it, but Quick has one possessed glove.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, geez. We are idiots.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Ducks are as bad at 5-3 as we are.
by Lilly on Feb 8, 2010 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dang it. Not Quick’s fault. I’m just pissed it turned into 5 on 3 in the first place.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Bubblehead boy scores! (almost there!!!!)
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bubble helmet of power!
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
(almost there!!!!)
What is that, career goal 597, I think?
I’ll take the tie, but a lead would be nice.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so it’s okay to talk about it? I’ve been holding back b/c I thought it might be considered unlucky. I am ridiculously excited for Teemu.
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So am I, but I still pray it doesn’t happen tonight. :) O cruelest fate! My only love sprung from my only hate.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shrug — I don’t believe in superstition. I’ll ask Mike Chen.
All I can tell you is that I was in Row B for Luc Robitaille’s 600th goal, and up until the moment he scored it I was yelling “Hey Luc! Five-ninety-nine!” at the top of my lungs. Then he shut me up.
Hey Teemu! Five-ninety-seven!
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a perfect opening period? Imagine if they were leading!
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Love how Dustin Brown ruined Selanes shit at the end. Fuck that guy… and his 597 goals too.
by Booby_McNipples on Feb 8, 2010 7:52 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Shrug. There’s a list of more than 597 people that have knocked Teemu down, I’m pretty sure of that. I might even be on it.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're listed
right after stiff breeze.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Feb 8, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
good one…
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How about this one for you, Earl: Dustin Brown is Starbuck, because he’d definitely hit a cripple.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Sharks were Starbuck, mysteriously disappearing and all. :)
But casting is still open.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You probably don’t want to go there, because she DID lead them to [ZOMG CENSORED BECAUSE OF SPOILERS]
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and more seriously (only barely), have you been watching Caprica this season?
On my end, I’m watching intently still, but I dunno — feels like it might run out of momentum soon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel gunshy. I might do it if the whole series plays out and then people assure me it’s awesome (which might be five years from now). I have faith in his ability to start off things, but he doesn’t seem so good at tying everything together.
However, I am feeling peer pressure from several quarters. (Quelle surprise, I am a nerd-girl.)
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, no raving endorsement from me yet. I do like Esai Morales (who I’ve known for years as a crossword answer but never really as an actor), and it has some interesting angles, but it has a few that are decidedly uninteresting, too.
Still, it’s really just two episodes in — still plenty of time for things to work out.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hayward drops a completely unnecessary “Fukufuji” — what a card.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate you, horseface. HATE HATE HATE.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops comment fail. Horseface = Getzlaf, obvs.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not really a comment fail if some hate gets misdirected at Hayward.
In fact, I probably misused the word “misdirected” there, too.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
An even-strength point from Baldy? And a lead?
I don’t even believe it.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, so close to the elusive 2-goal lead.
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Spade’s excited text message after the Getzlaf goal:
Nice camera work dumbasses.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. It is always amusing when people assume there’s some sort of rules here. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Perry and Getzlaf on that goal? Gross, gross, gross.
by Lilly on Feb 8, 2010 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. We caught a break here.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Though he didn’t really go into the blue paint AFTER the puck, Hayward…he was already there.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s a bad call, but we’ve had plenty of big decisions go our way in the past.
I hope that balances out the Detroit no-goal from G3 of last spring — I almost felt bad for Wings fans after that one.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, there you go.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s some justice — just wanted the goal to be more Finnish.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For no good reason, I think I’m going to credit Vesa Toskala for the special teams outburst. Two Finns scoring, and a new Finn added to the roster just before this game?
Can’t be coincidence.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
is it wrong for me to have a man crush on finns after that goal?
by Demon Jesus on Feb 8, 2010 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The only crime was that it took that long.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
oh no, i’ve loved teemu and koviu for a while. (just look at my shrine)
by Demon Jesus on Feb 8, 2010 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing that TM doesn’t believe in timeouts, because they’re like, embarrassing or something. Unlike the play on the ice.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh no oh no oh no! Don’t shoot the horse just b/c he hurt his leg!!!
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hrmph, Getzlaf might be hurt.
Guess the Kings might have to do this comeback at even strength.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Never mind — other Ducks are stepping up.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Ducks step up in Getzlaf’s absence.
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did the power of my hate snap Getzlaf’s leg? Wow. I didn’t want it to do that.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously — couldn’t you just have mistakenly broken Hayward’s leg? :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Refocusing…rays…of…hate…
But shouldn’t I go after his vocal cords?
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, but I’d voluntarily listen to a Hayward-called game if I knew he was constantly in pain. Don’t know if I’d hear much past my laughing, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t lie. We all wanted that to happen : -)
by Booby_McNipples on Feb 8, 2010 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
So…info on penalty? Did I miss it?
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
RIchardson two for tripping.
I dunno, but I missed it.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If it was that check into the boards, the Duck plain tripped up himself. Wait, whining about calls is supposed to be Hazy’s job.
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by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a chance — he’ll deliver.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lest we start feeling too moral, Dustin Brown will fake it till he makes it.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And there goes the two-goal lead.
Maybe for the best — it never felt real anyways.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh great, now the Douchey One decides to re-up my delusion.
Nice weaseling, Perry.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For fuck’s sake, Perry. Don’t make me take out your legs too!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know how much money it would cost to get a Kings fan to not hate Corey Perry, but I certainly don’t have enough.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess us Ducks fans love him because everyone else hates him.
by Demon Jesus on Feb 8, 2010 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s an official Douche Trick for the one who popularized it.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oddly, the Ducks have scored at 18:30 of the first period and at 18:30 of the second period. So if you’re a Ducks fan and you can only catch one minute of the third period, make it the eighteenth.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This goes out to Corey
I can see your douche colors
Shining through
I can see your doooooouuuuche colors
And that’s why I hate you!
So don’t be afraid
to let that lead get blowwwwn
Your Douche Colors, your Douche Colors
are uuuuugly like
a skank-ho….
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, did the picture change? The middle one looks like Perry’s giving Getzlaf a handjob, and Getzlaf is jizzing on R2D2.
Ohh! You guys!
by brokenyard on Feb 8, 2010 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Amazingly, it’s the same picture it ever was. Classic.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 6:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I like the ‘jerking off on a robot’ assist much better.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 9, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
like sleeks cartoons..they are open for interpretation..and good thing..the commentors come up with some great interpretations
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
to add..it cant be jizz…jizz comes out in spurts…doesnt really “stream” out…it would be represented more like dot dot…then some space in between..then dot dot…etc
i can demonstrate if need be
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The spurt could be on a downward tragectory if—oh nevermind, I’m aware of how it works, stop sending me video.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 9, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
God’s I hate Corey Perry. He is such a piece of shit. Douche trip is definitely a perfect description of that pos.
by Booby_McNipples on Feb 8, 2010 8:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
God’s I hate Corey Perry. He is such a piece of shit. Douche trip is definitely a perfect description of that pos.
by Booby_McNipples on Feb 8, 2010 8:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
ummm hello? just looked at the score and ducks are ahead? have we entered the twilight zone?
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Please help, Ang. :)
Although, the Kings have come back from behind in 6 of those 9 wins. Come on, history!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good, Ang is here to curse the Ducks back to futility.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha!
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone told you yet today that you are incredibly sexy? Well I just did.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
why thank 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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You can’t outsass Spade, though — he’s our ace.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
outdumbass Spade
Fixed!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Equally true — I couldn’t write a spade post if you gave me 100 days to do it.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
now that would be an interesting challenge for all of us
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I’ll expect your submission in 100 days, then. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who are we kidding. We love us some irreplacable Spade action.
TWSS
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Spade’s awesome — whatever the saying is about wearing your heart on your sleeve, with Spade he actually has it inked on his arm.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
im not sure what any of these comments mean…(except the last one by earl)…but ill take it i guess..yay
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Oilers game is a perfect time to give Ersberg a start.
by Booby_McNipples on Feb 8, 2010 8:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The way they’re playing, it might be the perfect time to give Fukufuji that start he’s been waiting for.
Now I’m as guilty as Hayward — shit.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And I made that comment before looking to see that the Oilers are losing 6-0 to the ’Yotes tonight.
They’re beyond awful.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
make that 6-1 … they managed to get one
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You stopped by the Coyotes’ SBN blog too?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
nah … have nhl.com open … haven’t been by five for howling since odin disappeared (where is he anyways?)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t he change his username to Travis Hair?
"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 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
is that what happened?? see I’m so outta the loop I thought he 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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Following him on twitter, and he changed it there as well, so that’s what I’m assuming is what happened.
"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 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you know us old people don’t like name changes … it confuses us … :)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like, SciFi to Syfy? Or the WWF to the WWE?
"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 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it will always be SciFi to me … :)
and wth is WWE??
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
World Wresting Entertainment or something like that. All I know is, when I was in elementary school they changed it and all my classmates were confused.
"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 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and here I still think of it as WWF
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, World Wrestling Federation had to change its initials because of the World Wildlife Fund.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF is wth?
SyFy does drive me a bit nuts, but not the channel’s fault. Just a retarded system where they feel they’d ever get confused with the genre “Sci Fi” if they used any sense of spelling.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wth=what the hell/heck, if you weren’t being sarcastic. If you were, feel free to ignore this comment.
Oh, and why should they not want to be confused with the sci fi genre? Because that’s a pretty awesome genre.
"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 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was way sarcastic.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell of course … :)
yeah, but it’s still the same channel with the same stuff so still scifi to me and too many others … silly people :)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure if/when he changed, but I do know that OdinMercer is one of two SBN hockey bloggers with the real name Travis H.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Caught a severe case of the Starbucks.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor splodey Odin.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Oilers fans are consoling themselves that at least they aren’t losing 9-1 like the Flames were a few weeks back on Alberta’s Black Monday.
"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 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Comeback time, Kings! Comeback time! Ostriches, raccoons, Flowers, anything!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ostriches?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Ostriches is somehow code for Handzus, I’m in.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, Ostrich = Zeus. Nut gets the credit for that one. See comments.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, Kings have their own blog? :)
That’s cool that it’s identifiable before the evidence gets presented. Ostriches it is!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rudy’s cartoon post, Frolov was Flower the skunk in Bambi.
Sorry, with this flu, I just kind of holler things randomly. :)
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, thought it had to do with a Fleury, either Theo or Marc Andre. And that confused me even more.
"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 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just better to ignore me.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Raccoons? Okay, actually, I get that one.
"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 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no not Scuderi…who was hating on him? Who?!?
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Had to be a disgruntled Pens fan — not many Ducks fans are savvy enough to know who he is.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But Scuderi is The Piece! And who Huskins is supposed to be! (Only in Doug Wilson’s slightly misguided mind, of course).
"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 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Flu-like symptoms, per the ol’ TV.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oof — some belly heroics from Captain Niedermayer.
Go clock go.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A quiet night, except for that goal Fro set up. Screw you, Hayward.
GO QUICK.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Screw you, Hayward.
Amen to that.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seconded
"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 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Although, I admit I have no idea what specifically Hayward said since I’m blacked out of this game on Gamecenter. But a “Screw you, Hayward” is pretty much relevant all the time.
"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 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
over at FTF, we had a Sharks fan saying he was going to be at this Ducks / Kings game and asking who he should cheer on … someone mentioned that he should burn the building … don’t remember who said that and I’m too lazy to go look … :)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s fine — I’m comfortable hating all of you. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Kings. Don’t you have any pity for this poor, sick invalid? Cough. Cough.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked – it was Pizzle. And the comment was green’d, haha.
"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 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m always checking the news for meteors in southern California area … but no such luck … :)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I still vote for a meteor to his the JLA. Damn, I hate that building.
"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 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now, now. Quick death has its appeal, but nothing’s worse than years of awfulness — that’s really what you should be wishing on the Red Wings.
I want them to live through all the pain.
Man, that’s evil.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Wing hate brings us all together.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
all 29 teams even
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You are the smart one in this relationship.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And with all their Swedes, I’m sure you can add Finland to the list as well.
"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 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But wasn’t that just the Dead Things Era? Look how douchey they got as soon as their team got good. Unless it’s Cubs-esque futility, I’m rooting for the meteor.
"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 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
From Spade-texting:
Guess Whitney wanted to get a taste of the meat train.
What’s better is when I get this sort of stuff in the middle of choir practice.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yea i try to leave as much up to the imagination…try to distract you from choir practice…trying to bring you back to the light
Ghost Faced Hilla gonna regulate in a hockey arena near you!!
GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 9, 2010 6:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it’s fantastic — keep it up. Definitely makes me smile, which then goes over well with the choir director, who claims we never smile when we sing.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2010 6:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what? Out of the game with flu – like symptoms?
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s the Kings’ Scuderi, not the Ducks’ Getzlaf, if that’s what’s confusing you.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I swear I didn’t go near Scuds. :(
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of craziness going on here.
Hurry up, clock.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
my boys were laughing at my during the Sharks game cause I was yelling at the time to go faster during the last 2 minutes of the game
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I can’t say I liked the outcome, but it’s always a fun night at the BoC. Congrats, and night all.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
S’all good. I didn’t really need that lung I hacked up.
(But thanks!)
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
go to bed now (I’ll meet you there soon)
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Warm it up good, mmm
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Night! Thanks for not injuring more of our forwards!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t tempt me! I’m feeling happy that your wrists are safe. ;)
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And yay, a BoC win!
Ang, I should note that we tricked you tonight — you came to curse the Ducks, but we secretly convened in the Kings thread today. The requested win got delivered, tricky-style.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
grrrrr!!! I’ll remember this for next time
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
by ang6666 on Feb 8, 2010 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, fine. But Hate Rays 1, Getzlaf Leg 0.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If only you aimed your Hate Rays at Perry or Hayward, things would have been so much better.
"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 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s bizarre, but I think Perry is immune. Part of what makes him so perfectly hatable is his ability to just absorb it all.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if hate rays had any affect on him at all, he would have been vaporized long, long ago.
by g r a c e on Feb 8, 2010 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. Hate immune? I love a challenge.
“I’ll get you next time, my douchey! And your little dog, toooooo!”
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why not try love? He’s probably never experienced that emotion before.
"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 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Love bounces off the empty place where his soul should be.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably just makes him stronger. It’s like, his Blue Kryptonite.
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was going to say, “immune” might not fully capture it. He converts your hate into douche tricks.
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by Earl Sleek on Feb 8, 2010 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hate him enough, and not only will he score a douche trick, but will also call for the goalie he just ran to be suspended!
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by mymclife on Feb 8, 2010 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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