Evgeny Artyukhin traded to Atlanta
by Earl Sleek on Mar 1, 2010 6:27 PM PST
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Artoo, in his Star Wars glory, plus my imagined "Oystrick" -- part Oyster, part Ostrich. Still working on it.
From Jeff Marek's Twitter:
Anaheim trades Evgeny Artyukhin to Atlanta for Nathan Oystrick and a Conditional Draft Choice in 2011.
[UPDATE -- The OC Register Ducks blog offers more:]
The move was made largely to open up a roster spot for winger Dan Sexton, who is expected to be recalled Tuesday. ... The conditional pick is a sixth round pick in 2011 if Artyukhin resigns with Atlanta.
[UPDATE 2 -- More discussion at SBN's Thrashers blog, Bird Watchers Anonymous. Plus I got this short scouting report about Oystrick from the Falconer:]
He [Oystrick] has plus puck stills and passing abilities and is a good teammate. On the downside, he struggled to stay in NHL condition and tends to grip the stick too tightly in high pressure situations.
[...and, just for fun, here's what I wrote back about Artyukhin:]
To tell the truth, we haven't seen a lot from Artoo this season, mostly because he hasn't cracked the lineup very often. That is notable, since the Ducks had a stretch last month without Joffrey Lupul, Saku Koivu, and Teemu Selanne, and still minor-leaguers were playing instead of Artyukhin. Tool-wise, he's excellent -- he's menacingly Pronger-sized and is very fast on his skates, and he has some decent offensive instincts. But he's also quite clumsy -- he has been suspended twice this season for dangerous hits and is notorious for offensive zone penalties (that's when we use the nickname "ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHtyukhin").
When Artyukhin is good, he is very good -- you'll be amazed when he takes over a game. But for Ducks fans at least, it only happened two or three times, partially because Carlyle didn't play him very often. He's a good gamble for his $1M-or-so salary; he'll provide depth at least, along with a few frustrating penalties and an occasional flash of brilliance. I liked the guy, but Anaheim has fifteen or so forwards -- he wouldn't crack the lineup if it was even reasonably healthy.
I'm still in Olympic hangover tonight, but the trade deadline is upon us -- more on this later.
Go Ducks.
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He’s only a 2 on the Thrashers, that is like in positive territory on any other tea Oh shit he came to the ducks…
Damn.
Oystrick is a name I can get behind.
Does he put his head in the sand? Does he lay big ass eggs during games? Is he flightless?
Let's go Ducks.
There — now I added a cartoon of an Oystrick — part Oyster, part Ostrich. :)
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Different GIF of the Canada crash
"You know? I might not be wealthy or cool or even intelligent," I said to myself. Then I felt like there was more to that sentence, but I guess there wasn’t.
by brokenyard on Mar 2, 2010 3:21 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
that is just so hilarious … could watch it all day :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Mar 2, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
I try to come up with a reason that they’d keep skating towards each other and I just can’t.
:D
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Pronger’s probably looking at the puck until it’s too late, no idea about Perry and Staal (?) though.
artoo had some skill..but too inconsistent….owell…
finally some ducks hockey tommorow cant fuckin wait
i read an article where hiller said hes still bummed about his countrys loss…so I expect a stick check to whitney or bobby ryans groin..if they pass by his crease…hell say it was reflex reaction…still thinking hes in vancouver..well know otherwise
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 6:29 AM PST reply actions
per some scouting source on the ostrich:
It commented that the "offensive defenseman needs to get smarter."
yay another ryan whitney..we can never have too many of those!!!…although it also said he likes to be physical and mix it up…so maybe not
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 6:51 AM PST reply actions
yay another ryan whitney..we can never have too many of those!!!…
Great, I’m going to need another cursing nick name for him. “Fuckney” is working out rather well for me. Fucktrick should work.
I should be at the game tomorrow night. I can’t wait.
its been too long..scream your ass off brothaman
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:04 AM PST up reply actions
You guys are ridiculous. :)
I have no idea how to get angry over a short scouting report — guys have to piss me off in person.
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pre-judging is fun..who cares if its ignorant…
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:26 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe it means that when Joffrey Lupul’s tire goes flat, he’s one of the first guys called.
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exactly lol….or hell throw the guy a towell when he needs one coming out of the shower i dunno
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
Well, it may be largely meaningless, but I’m not sure anybody’s called Whitney a “good teammate”. Especially not this past weekend. :)
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perry did….with a grin
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:45 AM PST up reply actions
look at it this way…someone tells me hey dont invite mikey…the scouting report(rumor has it) he likes to grab other guys dicks…maybe its a bogus assesment of the guy…but do you want to roll the dice and meet him in person to find out?…..i think pre-judgements are ok…just means be cautious..just means youll be delighted to find out the isnt a dick grabber….
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:31 AM PST up reply actions
reminds me of that tommy boy quote:
you can get a great view of a t-bone by sticking your head up a bulls ass…but better to take teh butchers word for it
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
this is overexaggerrated…but funny….
earl, spade and earls date “juanita” are sitting at a bar waiting for the ducks game to come on
earl: hey spade I invited that guy mikey to come join us..hes a kings fan but hes ok.
spade: no man I told you hes weird he grabs guys junk..how could you
earl: naw thats somone elses opinion.he seems nice online..I give people a chance in person
spade: Im outta here dude good luck
Mikey arrives
earl: hey mikey meet my booty of the week err…I mean friend Jaunita
Mikey: hello
Juanita: hello
Juanita: I need to go freshen up..be right back
Earl: cool…
Juanita goes to the bathroom
earl check out her ass..licks his lips
Mikey: nice chic earl.
Earl: thanx
Mikey: nice green shirt..kinda tight on you
Earl:huh..I think its kinda loose..wait why are u looking at me like that
Jaunita comes out from the bathroom
Mikey: I think you got somthing on your pants..were you eating or somthing?
Earl looks down
Earl:where?
Mikey: here let me grab it for you
Mikey grabs Earls jewells
Earl: what the fuuuuuuuck!!!
Jaunita: Earl what the fuck is this? im not down for a Bi-3some…you sicko..and the leather gimp maks was extreme
Jaunita exits stage right
Mikey: dont worry..you dont need her anyways
Earl: fuck off…I might need to re-think things
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
here let me grab it for you
Absurdly hilarious line! Guy’s trying to be helpful, it seems.
And heh, of course Mikey had to be a Kings fan…
nice to get back to boc
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
There’s still a slight problem with this story, Spade. It has a King fan eager to be near a Duck blogger.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Small? I see what you did there.
"You know? I might not be wealthy or cool or even intelligent," I said to myself. Then I felt like there was more to that sentence, but I guess there wasn’t.
Yeah, she seems a bit… reserved. Of course, it could have something to do with the small di… fference.
As an aside, having commented here a bit in the last couple of days, I’m having trouble behaving on other sites. I have no idea how I did it when I was a regular here. (and not being that anymore has nothing to do with the site, I just had something of a hockey burnout that the Olympics got me out of)
Yeah, I try to comment other places, and I have to come out with polite circumlocutions like “Please have intercourse with equines forthwith, sir” or “Irrumate this!” And then i delete them, because they are ridiculous.
Those Romans sure had some great verbs, though.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Haha :D I’ve seriously probably been the “edit” button and quick rethinking away from getting thrown out of a history forum I frequent. Luckily, that place has one.
Catullus is great for cultured filth — more words than you ever wanted to know. Though it’s hard to get, errr, genuine translations of him, so it’s worth it.
Earl, are you saying you wished we edited ourselves more? I actually can’t disagree with that.
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Uh, sure — mostly I just want an edit button to appear without me doing anything. But yes, I’m still “on it”.
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Just kidding. But whom exactly do we have to threaten or bribe? C’mon, we live in the 21st century.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
The general rule of thumb is “Threaten Rudy, Bribe Earl”.
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by Earl Sleek on Mar 2, 2010 4:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Those Romans sure had some great verbs, though.
You should check out “Spartacus-blood and sand” on Starz. Romans never swore with such flourish before. Plus, lots of full frontal nudity for the boys and the girls.
Don't bRuin your life. Practice safe sex. Make love with a Trojan
Jonathan Willis, the same Oilers numbers guy who called Kyle Chipchura the “future Sammy Pahlsson” earlier this season, has provided a lot of thoughts about yesterday’s Oystrick trade. I haven’t even read it yet, but based on the headline, it’s probably good reading for Ducks fans.
Bob Murray Robs the Thrashers
http://www.battleofcali.com/
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=519571
I guess a link would help.
Oh, and side topic:
I’m not 100% sure, but I think NHL Center Ice is having a free preview this week (I’ve heard March 2-8). So if you’re not a subscriber but want to hunt around the channels on your TV, you should be able to get it starting today.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
i saw that….yay!!!…is it possible to get the colorado feed then?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
Oh, any game broadcast in SoCal (FSW, Prime Ticket, KDOC, Versus (hahaha, just kidding)) will be blacked out on Center Ice — no luck there.
But there’s plenty of games playing tonight — good for flipping channels.
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thats what i figured…arrrrg…i like hearing the goalie topple over when perry runs him..otherwise id turn off the sound
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
Oh man, if Center Ice ever lifted their local blackout policy, I’d probably forget that Brian Hayward even existed.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
youd miss out on the GO BOLD del taco PK’s…you sure you could live without that?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
for wensday of course
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
And another Ducks trade, per Mirtle’s Twitter:
The Ducks have acquired a fourth-round selection in either the 2010 or 2011 draft from the Bruins for defenseman Steven Kampfer
Who? Oh well, shrug.
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um yay i guess
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah, Kampfer was that guy who got beat up in some ugly incident with a Michigan football player or something — seems he recovered fine.
Still, I had to look that up, so again, shrug.
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AC probally has the guys 5th grade report card and underwear size…Im too lazy to go over and look though
Im a son of a bitch...I think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 2, 2010 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Corey Effing Perry writes his last post at ESPN about the gold medal game:
I was lucky enough to be the first to wave the Canadian flag on the ice. I was standing next to Scotty (Niedermayer) after we received our medals and he said, “Somebody’s got to go get that flag from the fan.” I said, “Ok, I’ll go get it.” I went over and I grabbed it. I just skated around for a little bit. It’s a great feeling when you can wave your flag at the end of a game after a victory.
I assume the fan is still suffering the effects of that exuberant concussion.
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Bobby Ryan, straightforward as always, provides his final take at the L.A. Times blog. It’s not really very quotable, here are his main points:
It was a heck of a day and I had a blast.
Being awarded an Olympic silver medal is a very bittersweet experience.
I’m hoping our success puts USA Hockey more on the map.
Thanks for reading my blog.
Enough typing, kid — back to hockey.
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Hmmm…. I may check this out today.
Ducks winger and recent Olympic gold medalist Corey Perry will do a live interview on ESPNEWS this afternoon at 1:10 p.m. Pacific.
In addition, Ducks and Team Canada teammate Ryan Getzlaf will join Jim Rome via satellite for "Rome is Burning" at 1:30 p.m. Pacific on ESPN.
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I get emails from the duckies, one has the following:
Have Lunch with the Ducks Olympians
Join all 8 Anaheim Ducks Olympians at the Anaheim Hilton Thursday, March 4 at 12pm for a live taping of the Element. Grab a bite to eat and listen to the players discuss their experiences from Vancouver. For additional details, stay tuned to AnaheimDucks.com.
They are saying they are honoring the olympians at manna’s game.
Let's go Ducks.
Mirtle’s Twitter with another transaction:
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Nick Boynton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations.
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