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by Earl Sleek on Mar 19, 2010 11:02 AM PDT
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Lighthouse Hockey and Anaheim Calling offer differing perspectives on Jason Blake.
My first comments immediately after the Wiz hit:
Wisniewski is going to get suspended here, I imagine — this one’s pretty deserved.
I have no idea how the result of all that was 5-on-5 hockey.
I guess the refs just don’t care any more.
I mean seriously — James Wisniewski responds to a hit on Perry by flying in below the opponent’s goal line to deliver an elbow to the head? Which immediately knocks Seabrook out? And nobody in stripes seems to care?
This is like bizarro refereeing. They must have hit the green beer early or something.
Just so it's clear, I have nothing against the NHL suspending Wisniewski for his out-of-position slamming of Seabiscuit -- it was definitely stupid and ugly -- but still, I don't know who was expecting that he'd get suspended to a NHL-season-high degree. Mirtle claims there have been 28 suspensions so far this year, with Wisniewski's being the first to eclipse five games. Why this sudden leap in severity? Uh...
How I imagine things went in the imaginary NHL courthouse.
Still, whatever -- wins this season aren't terribly important any more (even if the Ducks end with the 10-2-1 from last year, they're still 73.9% likely to miss the playoffs), Wisniewski's summer raise probably just took an unsuspecting hit, and it's a lazy Friday -- I don't have much arguing energy today. I would like to see the NHL get suspension-severe on another franchise someday, but I can save that for a year when Anaheim plays more competitively over the first 3/4 of the season.
Prediction: The Ducks are bizarre as ever -- lose every game after the Olympic break except against the best two teams in the west. Unfortunately, the Islanders aren't that intimidating on paper, so the Ducks accordingly lose. Inspired by longtime buddy Paul Kariya's 400th career goal last night, though, Teemu Selanne pots #600 -- that'd be fittingly awesome.
Go Ducks.
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3 goals and selänne would move kurri and his pathetic 601 goals from 1st place (in finnish ranking that is)… so, hat trick tonight? :P
Я утону, пойду ко дну
Глубже и глубже с каждым движеньем
Well, that might lead to a victory — let him pace himself.
Besides, the Ducks could use three celebrations the rest of the year — why settle for just one? :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
oh right… more celebrations is always good :)
Я утону, пойду ко дну
Глубже и глубже с каждым движеньем
I’m tempted to ask what your signature says, but part of me doesn’t want to know — it looks really cool.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
:)
it’s lyrics from a song i like, something like “I drown, I’ll go to the bottom Deeper and deeper with each movement”
i may felt slightly emo when i changed it to that…
Я утону, пойду ко дну
Глубже и глубже с каждым движеньем
We can loan it to the Sharks for the post season then…
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
We are starting early this year
If you could deliver it ASAP, that would be great…
I thought Bob McKenzie had a pretty good view, in that it aligned closely with my own.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Sure, again, I’m not against suspension — just wasn’t prepared for it to be nearly double the longest next suspension of the season.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Wisniewski’s summer raise probably just took an unsuspecting hit
This was my first thought too. And I’m not all that upset about it.
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Since we brought up PK
Did anyone catch Jiggy wrecking Kovy than Parise?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtZiAaecE2c&feature=player_embedded
Nice work, Jiggy. One thing that will probably always be true of Giguere — he hates those rat-bastard New Jersey Devils.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
They did steal the cup that should have been his….I’d hate them too.
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
From my recollection, if the Ducks had won that Stanley Cup, it would have been Giguere who would have been the thief of the century.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I think he was….Because Detriot was stacked. I still can’t believe that happened…..
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
that year on the cup would just have his name. Maybe Sykora’s.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 19, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Bob Murray expresses it pretty well in this link. Definitely a lot of it is politically-bent, but it’s a legit statement:
First of all, we love the way Wiz plays and we want him to play the game hard. That is how he has to play and he is very effective doing that. In this instance, he crossed the line. He went too far and he was going to get suspended. I applaud the league cracking down on these things. He should get suspended. I hope they continue to work on this. What happened at the last GM meetings and the direction we’re going is wonderful.
The problem I have is the length of it. It just seems that Wiz at this point because of the climate of the league is an easy target. I sure as heck hope that if we’re going to crack down, that it is a crack down across the board no matter if you’re a star player or not and that everybody gets whacked. It can’t just be on certain people at the right time. Nothing makes you cringe more than when you see some of the hits this year. All I say is, if you’re going to get them, let’s get them all.
He crossed the line and has to get whacked. I support Colin (Campbell). Colin’s job is a tough job to do. It is not easy. Let’s get them all if we’re going to do it and make it equal across the board, whether it is a fourth-line player or first-line player, whether the player plays on the East Coast or the West Coast. Don’t forget, what was the last suspension of eight games or more? Chris Pronger when he was in Anaheim. Let’s just make sure it is even.
Nice work, Barstool — your other quote about Blackhawk whiners will be more remembered, but way to state your case.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
He’s pretty eloquent and such for a guy who breaks faces with barstools.
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember when Anaheim was a black ’n blue town. Not full of whiners.
(Just kidding, it was never a black ’n blue town.)
Disclaimer: This is a joke. It is in no way representative of the good people of Anaheim or their team. It is a playful observation on how Murray called Chicago whiners before the suspension and then complained that the suspension was too harsh. The author makes no statement on whether either complaint was valid.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Completely unrelated, but OMG — Hiller’s getting a mask with a design on it? No more “dip in paint and let dry”?
And holy Neptune, Batman!
H/T to Allducks.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Thank god. Cause his current one is the ugliest in the nhl right now…
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Jonas sees himself as Neptune?
I woulda put him more as Ares—God of war, bloodlust, violence, manly courage, and civil order.
Let's go Ducks.
Yeah but if Ares—God of war, bloodlust, violence, manly courage, and civil order ever needed to bring along a pocket knife with him, you bet your ass it would be a Swiss Army one.
Makes perfect sense to me.
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Mar 19, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He wouldn’t use a pocket knife though….He’d have a “knife” the size of the Ponda.
by Steven Hida on Mar 19, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Silly me. Always bringing a knife to a Ponda fight…
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Mar 19, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he reconsiders. This would be way more appropriate for Hiller’s mask….
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Mar 19, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
i loved him team switzerland mask
by PhantomPretender on Mar 19, 2010 2:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i think its kick ass…fuck yes
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Per Wikipedia, Neptune’s the Roman version, sort of.
He is analogous with but not identical to the god Poseidon of Greek mythology.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
where can i get one of those
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 3:22 PM PDT reply actions
the chocolates….forgot to hit reply…
hope teemu does it tonite
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
great cartoon sleek…by the way…..
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
Seconded. Very nice job, sir.
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Mar 19, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
third-ed
the suit color brought lionel hutz to mind
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 19, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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On Blackhawks.com, Brent Seabrook was asked if he still considers Wisniewski a friend, he said "Not right now, I’m pretty pissed".
Apparently, Wiesnewski is/was supposed to be one of Seabrooks groomsmen this summer. Eep.
And not very often we get to talk about Todd Marchant points streaks. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
hes getting residuals from his holiday just passing…goooo leprechaun
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
tee-hee….i want to square the series 3-3 sleek!!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
lubo!!!!!!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
would have been nice to have him at the begining of the year
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
he just wanted to fit in….trying to fill whitneys shoes
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
he was due for a softie ….
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
did i say 2x softies?
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oof — I guess it’s McE’s chance to shine.
2-3 seven seconds into the Islanders’ first power play.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
hiller got too nervous having another swiss player on da ice i guess….meh…hes allowed to suck for a game or two
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hayward, I think the short term lesson is that you should really try to avoid sharing your opinion of who’s diving or not.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
im glad my new cable provider doesnt have kdoc…these islander guys are pretty “not stupid”
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Right? I don’t watch many Islanders games, but just based on these two periods, I want to kidnap them and send them to Anaheim. They’re not flashy, but they don’t detract from the game. And their voices are not annoying.
there better for sure..they need to stop jizzing about beating western conference teams
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
though..
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it’s b/c I listen to so many away feeds, but I really don’t mind this level of homerism. You just accept that they’re going to be biased, and it’s interesting to watch the game from the other perspective. Course, it’s always easier to do when the Ducks are winning. There is very little that is more gratifying than listening to the other side praise your team. >:)
There is very little that is more gratifying than listening to the other side praise your team. >:)
that gets my nipples hard for sure….i wont lie
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
wait…there starting to get annoying
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice to see that our four most expensive players can get caught in the defensive zone like that for so long. :|
http://www.battleofcali.com/
“inspiring”…is the word that comes to mind
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
wow pathetic guys
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
I’m kind of getting sick of long shifts from the Getzlaf line that spend long cycles trying to create shots for Eminger.
Hint: it won’t work — somebody else needs to be an option.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
im starting to think thats the islanders gameplan….as he was open again for a shot….smart move isles
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Ducks penalty kills and bull rides — two things you can only hope will last eight seconds.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
are u going bold earl?….
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn — the Islanders remembered to shoot the puck.
Something I’m sure the Ducks will clue in on eventually.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
oh were shooting but its festerling and eminger….high percentage guys
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
seemed like it lasted only 8 secs
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to mix it up, top line — this shift they’re cycling to set up Festerling.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
u beat me to it…see above….yea were a riot right now
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
one shot and out..yay!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Shut the fuck up, Hayward — it has not been the case that every Islander chance has ended up in the back of the net.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
you need to join me and grace on the internet…i dont want u hangin youself sleek listening to gayward…..
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
they go back n forth on biggest douche of the broadcast…its like they got a hot “douche” potato
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
what sux i dont have to be listening to alhers to know when i see the other team get a breakaway…i hear in my head lookout cookout….fuckin asshole has ruined hockey for all time…son of a bitch
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, even if our power play’s going to suck, I still like watching Teemu take shots.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Everyone here: Shit, Hayward just called out a respected Duck for trying to sell a call!
I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.
ill say it again..wish we had him earlier….fuuuuuuucjk
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
wheres rudy when u need him
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
rudy would be the meat in the sandwich i think…with lubo bring up the rear
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
kooooivu!!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
yea im a little surprised there whining so much…funny
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow — kudos to Koivu. Taking time in the middle of the softball arena interview to admit a lack of focus on the part of Olympians post-break.
We need to re-sign that guy pretty urgently — I hope he’s loving it here.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
im hoping he and selanne…decide over some vodka…hey…we got unfinished buisness here…then they take off there shirts and hti a sauna and party like its 1999 baby!! whooooa
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
wait no 2007…would have made more sense or even 2003
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
1999 would be good though…they would be 11 years younger…imagine them together at there prime….wow…thats exciting
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesomeness. I’m glad I stayed up until… 6.40 AM, jesus …for this game. So the Ducks only need to win all the remaining games to make the playoffs, right?
that and everyone ahead of us lose….no prob!!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 19, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and fabulous dedication — glad a Finn could end up the hero for ya.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Yeah, too bad playoff games don’t count for Selänne’s Big Goal, it looks like he might need more time. Maybe he makes an early decision in October to play one more season and get that goal
Frankly, I don’t mind that it’s taking him some time. It gives us something still to look forward to the next game(s) or so, along with #601 to tie Kurri and #602 to pass him. I’m not that worried, especially since the result of a lot of saved Teemu attempts seems to be a resigned-but-fortuitous pass to Lubo.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Well, that sucked for me
But good god, it’s cool to see Selanne still has formidable wheels and hands. I looked away for a moment in OT and thought that was him heading in on a breakaway for goal #600; glad the Isles avoided being on that part of his career highlight reel.
With a kick-to-the-junk loss like that, in the interest of lottery position I’d be amenable to completing a state rape tomorrow in L.A.
Lighthouse Hockey: What's wrong with lotteries? I've been in lots of lotteries.
Your cooperation, while not essential, is definitely appreciated.
And yeah, if you base it on “looking competent in serious minutes”, I’m not sure there’s really much to suggest that either Selanne or Neidermayer need to be hanging up skates any time immediately. But as always, you never truly know where their heads are at.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Yeah, Niedermayer looked smooth tonight, too. It’s been weird for me to see him in a few games this year and at the Olympics looking like he’s finally lost a step, but tonight he was just dissecting the Isles defensive coverage. How many Ducks should’ve had goals had they redirected his passes just a little better?
Lighthouse Hockey: What's wrong with lotteries? I've been in lots of lotteries.
So what about Corey Perry’s zero-point performance last night, do you think, made him the third star of the game? I mean, he did have some contribution, but I think Perry might be bribing somebody to work his way up the “3 Stars Leaderboard”.
Fishy, I think — either that or somebody in the pressbox has a huge mancrush.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
u caught me redhanded..im the guy in the pressbox….dont ever question our love earl….ever!!!
2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 20, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
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