Ducks Gameday -- Must... Write... Tribute... Poem!

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 2:09 PM PDT Comment 157 comments

Colorado Avalanche (whatever) at Anaheim Ducks (whatever), 5 pm
Mile High Hockey and Anaheim Calling for more level-headed posts.

In honor of Teemu Selanne's upcoming 600th career goal, I've decided to write a tribute poem for Anaheim's favorite Finn, in the spelling spirit of old poems to former Ducks Francois Beauchemin, Samuel Pahlsson, Dustin Penner, or Todd Bertuzzi. This was a bit hurried, but at least I think it's spelled correctly:

ODE TO SELANNE

T he brink of six hundred for the ol’ Finnish Flash,

E ven with hand, jaw, and shoulder all smashed.

E leven seasons now Teemu has thrilled Anaheim,

M aking the most of his power play time.

U pon his arrival I became a Ducks fan,

S educed by his speed and his smooth set of hands,

E ven post-lockout, purportedly "washed up",

L eft doubters in silence when he lifted the Cup.

A merican pride is now even below me,

N ay! Thanks to Teemu, I’m chanting "Suomi!"

N ow here’s my main message in this tribute in text:

E njoy your last season, Teemu, whether this year or next.

"Teemu can't be bargained with. Teemu can't be reasoned with. Teemu doesn't feel pity,
or remorse, or fear. And Teemu absolutely will not stop, ever, until he scores 600."

Go get 'em, Teemu -- and seriously, there's nothing I'm watching that says that I wouldn't welcome you back again next season.

Prediction: #600 gets followed by a long ovation.

Go Ducks.

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Game tonight?

See Teemu score? I’ve got an extra ticket since my friends are lame and busy or enjoy torturing me by backing out of stuff. Anyone in?

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by Bleys on Mar 21, 2010 2:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Ugh — I’m sick, dude. Somebody healthy take it.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s really nice of you to offer — if I weren’t 3000 miles away, I’d take you up on it.

Hope someone else can go.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

If I liked the Ducks or you I’d totally go but alas…

(HANDEL RULES!!!)

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Mar 21, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

So you’re a Kings fan and have terrible taste in music? Good Christ you’re like my opposite! All you need is a small dick and you’ll have the matching set!

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by Bleys on Mar 21, 2010 3:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I have a vagina.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Mar 21, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah well I… er, guess that’s opposite… then…

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by Bleys on Mar 21, 2010 4:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Aight problem solved. One of the guys on my wednesday team answered way late. Have a great time watching the boobtube.

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by Bleys on Mar 21, 2010 4:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

awesome ode :)
I wish so much he’ll get that goal

Я утону, пойду ко дну
Глубже и глубже с каждым движеньем

by sleza on Mar 21, 2010 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

He’s had some really good chances at #600 so far — it’s gotta be tonight, I think.

If I remember correctly, I think he scored #500 against the Avalanche, though that could be made up.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup, you’re right about #500 being scored against the Avs (in Colorado). ESPN box score says it was assisted by McDonald and Pronger, and from the video, you can tell that Kunitz and Scotty were also on the ice. Avs came back to win the game in a shootout, but it turned out not to matter at all by the end of that Incredible Season. :)

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to go, memory!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh goodness no, that was all from google. You’re the one with the elephant’s memory. I couldn’t believe it when you used Rudy’s old comments re: ProngerStomp against him recently.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoops — should have said “Way to go, my memory!” :)

Glad I get some of these things right.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

The real issue at hand

You know what sucks? Hunch’s Twitter Predictor. You enter your twitter username and then based on your tweets and your followers and who you follow, it predicts your answers to a bunch of questions. Well it gets it right every goddamn time. What bullshit.

I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.

by brokenyard on Mar 21, 2010 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

I hate it a bunch already. Fucker.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

And just when you think it’s cheating, you click “Take a peak” and see that it already knows before you’ve said anything. Total crap.

I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.

by brokenyard on Mar 21, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m not sure if this works for me or not. The answer to every goddamn question for me was “no”, and it got them all right.

Maybe I’m just a boring person.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Mar 21, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

AHHH it got one wrong!

I can’t blow a bubble with chewing gum. It says I can.

IN YOUR FACE!!! Although it was the 50th-something question, so pretty good.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Mar 21, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

It was 64 and 4 when I stopped. It actually thought I would “like to eat salad”. HAHA

I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.

by brokenyard on Mar 21, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Fucking Fabulous. I love it! :)

GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter

by SK eleven on Mar 21, 2010 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

I hate it when I have to root for Anaheim…. but I must do it.

Go Ducks!!!

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Mar 21, 2010 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

Oh, jeez, Lubo playing with a microphone is just adorable.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

And those sparkly eyes. So endearing.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

No Bobby Ryan tonight — illness. George Parrio gets the call, and I’d guess as a result moustache sales skyrocket.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Anderson, you jerk. Let him have it.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

The rat!

These former Kings are fantastic.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

woohoo, blake and the 2nd unit!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

Well, both units were equally loopy on that next power play.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Selanne shifts are getting more and more insane. Thank goodness that one went wide or something.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:18 PM PDT reply actions

Grawr, dammit Anderson!!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Hound of Beleskeyville!

Hahaha, one of Getzlaf’s awful passes works!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

NICE!! The no-look Getzy pass actually worked!!!!!!!!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Jesus hell, that was not a passing situation, Getzlaf. But nice assist.

I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.

by brokenyard on Mar 21, 2010 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Good that there’s a BoC consensus here. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

And if Belesky hadn’t finished, we’d all be ripping Getzlaf a new one.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, it wouldn’t be exactly “new”… :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome shift — reminiscent of better days.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

I want to see a full game of Getlzaf-Perry-Rat before this season ends — that seems like it has some potential.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

SIX HUNDRED!!!!!

Just fucking awesome.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

On the PP, assisted by Scotty. Just perfect.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

With Perry fallen over the goaltender, of course.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

With Perry fallen over the goaltender, of course.

that was really the cherry on top

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

woooooooooooooo

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

600. Congratulations, TEEMU!!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions

This iPhone gif has nothing to do with Selanne’s 600th goal, so just read the bottom line

I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.

by brokenyard on Mar 21, 2010 6:04 PM PDT reply actions

Look out, Kurri — this is tons of fun.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

And the Teemu-feeding never ceases!

Ha!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

A pretty weak call on Eminger, but he deserves something for missing the net. Somebody get him a prescription visor.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

true story i used to work at oakley and did drawings for those hockey visors….

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank you, whistle!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

Don’t ever hit the one guy smaller than Koivu — he’s a protective bugger!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Holy shit, everybody wants 600!

Nice fucking work, Bodie!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Ack, I missed it — what happened? I’m watching replays of 600. :P

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Bodie scored a shortie on a bunch of big-bodied acrobatics — you’ll have to watch it at some point.

Definitely the prettiest of his young career. For one, it went off his stick. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, and Anderson’s now pulled, but I can’t blame him for either goal-against this period.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

And this whole thing was started by Dan Sexton avoiding a monster hit from Salei, only to then get demolished by Cumiskey (I think), who then Koivu started protectively chasing around until he took a high stick penalty.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome. I went back to watch just the goal, then came back in time to see Teemu get robbed on that rebound.

Man, this game is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Man, this game is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S

tee-hee….

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

crosbies evil twin strikes again lol!!!

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I think possibly Selanne has become a more dangerous offensive player since scoring 600 — he’s got nearly half the team’s shots on goal.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, and the Coyotes leapfrog over the Sharks. When is the last time they have led the division??

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

Not any time that I can remember — I’m sure that factoid will surface soon enough.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I think the Sharks don’t actually want to be #1. There might be something to that…

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, probably something 30 teams can agree on, then. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

teemu scores 600 “AND” the sharks fall out of first?….you know sharks fans are biting there nails off.christmas comes early..i love it

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

If Phoenix can stay ahead and LA overtakes Nashville, it sets up a first-round, 4th/5th seed matchup btwn SJ and LA. How awesome would that be?

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

MEGA AWESOME

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes yes yes — make this happen.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Who would y’all root for, though?

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s a tough, tough call. On the one hand, seeing the Sharks flame out in the first round, to another BoC team for the second consecutive year…well, that’s pretty priceless.

On the other hand, the likely effect of such a win on the Kings…the gloating and smugness from Rudy might be unbearable.

So yeah, tough choice, but boy oh boy, would that be a helluva series. It almost wouldn’t matter which team won.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

the gloating and smugness from Rudy might be unbearable.

Yeah…it’s pretty bad even when we suck.

Either way, Godspeed. :)

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

we win either way….sharks losing again though would be funnier i think

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Kings, no question. Shark tears are delectable.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

kings..means more golden posts from rudy…even if they want to make you gag…

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 6:06 AM PDT up reply actions

I LOVE YOU, TEEMU

But technically the hex is back on.

Hmm. Might have to waive it for the whole Kurri thing.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 6:55 PM PDT reply actions

Hex, thy name is Tucker (that motherfucker).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry…the Hex is a harsh mistress.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Bonino seems like a good kid on first interview — thanks again, Sharks.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

give the kid a chance gorilla head!!

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Getzlaf nearly scores twice in close — hm, maybe he should be passing? :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

DIE, BALDY, DIE.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Niesy, what’s it gonna take for you to un-hex this team?

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I suppose I don’t actually want you guys to get a good draft pick? That and a Marimekko dress might do it.

DAMN IT. I should think about these things.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks. ;)

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m officially conflicted. UGH.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Bastards — now it’s 4-2.

Go clock go.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Hooooo..momma, how did Getzlaf miss (x2)??! Maybe those passes are good ideas.

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

Un-freakin’-believable!!! AGAIN!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

And knowing Getzlaf, he’ll learn the wrong lesson from this game and ignore the lessons from the other 81 games.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

And there’s Teemu Selanne’s 600th dive!

Ouch — Koivu’s all bloody.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

Sleek, what’s finnish for call the ambulance again?

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 21, 2010 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

"Tilaa ambulanssi!"

Or "Voisitko tilata ambulanssin"

Link.

Getzlaf!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

awesome. I dont’ know why i didn’t have that and your band-aid flag on call.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 21, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Finnjury!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Getzi! From Teemu!

by g r a c e on Mar 21, 2010 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

WHAT HAVE I DONE

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

From Kukla’s:

A breakdown of Selanne’s 600 NHL goals:

Scored as a Duck 373 (147 with Winnipeg, 64 with San Jose, 16 with Colorado)
At Honda Center 201
At Honda Center as a Duck 198 (199 in Ducks "home" games – includes one goal in neutral site game in Japan)
At Honda Center as a Visitor 3 (one with Winnipeg, two with San Jose)
As a Duck on the Road 174
In Home Games 321 (Jets/Sharks/Avalanche/Ducks combined)
In Road Games 279 (Jets/Sharks/Avalanche/Ducks combined)
Number of NHL Arenas 52 (Includes every active arena except New Jersey’s Prudential Center)
Number of NHL Goalies 132
Against Hall of Fame Goalies 17 (2 goalies, Grant Fuhr, 7 & Patrick Roy, 10)
Against Vezina Trophy Winners 70 (against 13 goalies)
Most vs. One Team 46 vs. San Jose
Most vs. One Goalie 17 (Curtis Joseph and Mike Vernon)
Multi Goal Games 114
Hat Tricks 21 (12 with Ducks)
Most Goals in One Game 4 (Twice, both with Winnipeg)
First NHL Goal 10/8/92 with Winnipeg @ San Jose
First at Honda Center 1/27/95 with Winnipeg (against Guy Hebert)

Below is a complete list of the first 17 players in NHL history to score 600 NHL goals.

PLAYER DATE RESULT GOALTENDER
Gordie Howe (DET) 11/27/65 DET 2 at MTL 3 Gump Worsley
Bobby Hull (CHI) 3/25/72 CHI 5 at BOS 5 Gerry Cheevers
Phil Esposito (NYR) 11/4/77 NYR 5 at VAN 1 Cesare Maniago
Marcel Dionne (LA) 12/15/84 LA 6 vs. CGY 5 Reggie Lemelin
Wayne Gretzky (LA) 11/23/88 LA 8 at DET 3 Greg Stefan
Mike Gartner (NYR) 12/26/93 NYR 5 vs. NJ 1 Chris Terreri
Mario Lemieux (PIT) 2/4/97 PIT 6 vs. VAN 4 Empty-net goal
Jari Kurri (COL) 12/23/97 COL 5 vs. LA 1 Stephane Fiset
Dino Ciccarelli (DET) 2/3/98 FLA 1 vs. DET 1 Chris Osgood
Mark Messier (VAN) 10/23/98 VAN 5 at FLA 0 Kirk McLean
Steve Yzerman (DET) 11/26/99 DET 4 vs. EDM 2 Tommy Salo
Brett Hull (DAL) 12/31/99 DAL 5 vs. ANA 4 Guy Hebert
Luc Robitaille (DET) 11/9/01 DET 1 at ANA 0 Jean-Sebastien Giguere
Dave Andreychuk (TB) 11/23/02 TB 3 at NJ 1 Corey Schwab
Brendan Shanahan (NYR) 10/5/06 NYR 5 vs. WAS 2 Olaf Kolzig
Jaromir Jagr (NYR) 11/19/06 NYR 4 vs. TB 1 Johan Holmqvist
Joe Sakic (COL) 2/15/07 COL 7 at CGY 5 Empty-net goal
Teemu Selanne (ANA) 3/21/10 Game In progress Craig Anderson

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

wow great list to be a part of

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice to see Guy Hebert and J.S. Giguere memorialized, too.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

anyone down to make a petition to replace the wild wing statue with a teemu one? whenever he does retire?…

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Just add it so that it looks like Wild Wing is tripping Teemu — also add in a referee that the statue of Teemu can look up towards.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

If were going action shots I prefer the playoff game against detriot…when teemu stole from andreas lilija and scored the backhander…make sure you get the “doh” face from andreas lilija

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 6:21 AM PDT up reply actions

teemu stole

McDonald stole. The curse of Andy McDonald.

Anaheim Calling

by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 22, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions

oh yea duh…i guess i blanked andy mac out already..

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Solid fist pump by Teemu with Wild Wing — that’s almost special.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

Teemu smiles make me feel good about being a traitor.

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

he makes me proud to be a human being!!

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 21, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

He makes unicorns frolic in rainbows!

In Dinglebarn We Trust

by Niesy on Mar 21, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

great call..I hear that R.E.M. song in the backgournd….Happy!! Happy!!…SHiny Happy people holding hands!!! Happy!! Happy!!…

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 6:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Congratulations, Teemu. I wish I could have once cheered for you but alas, twas not meant to be.

If you score more than Jari, I will kill you.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Mar 21, 2010 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe Kurri can sign an out-of-retirement deal with the Ducks to keep the Finns neck-and-neck. Certainly the rest of the team is quite used to feeding Finns now.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 21, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

Я утону, пойду ко дну
Глубже и глубже с каждым движеньем

by sleza on Mar 22, 2010 5:14 AM PDT reply actions

Per the OC Register’s Ducks Blog, here’s how Teemu’s 600 goals break down by opponent — I’ve sorted in descending order:

OPP – GP – G
SJS – 72 – 46
LAK – 84 – 45
EDM – 68 – 41
CGY – 62 – 36
PHO – 67 – 35
VAN – 62 – 34
DAL – 80 – 34
COL – 55 – 29
CHI – 61 – 27
STL – 61 – 23
NSH – 38 – 20
DET – 59 – 20
WSH – 22 – 18
PHI – 18 – 16
NYR – 22 – 15
CAR – 24 – 15
TBL – 27 – 15
BOS – 22 – 13
CBJ – 28 – 13
PIT – 19 – 12
TOR – 31 – 12
FLA – 18 – 11
OTT – 21 – 11
ANA – 26 – 11
NJD – 24 – 9
MIN – 32 – 9
ATL – 10 – 8
NYI – 20 – 8
MON – 21 – 7
BUF – 23 – 7
Total – 1,177 – 600

The Ducks do still have two games to play against L.A. on their schedule, and I suppose two against Edmonton. Who wants to end atop this list?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 8:06 AM PDT reply actions

kings are pretty much int he playoffs already…so come on kings…take the bullet

although having the sharks top that list is quite lovely

2009-2010 Anaheim Ducks.."Hey at least its not crack!!"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions

That’s almost unfair because he played with Anaheim, San Jose, and Colorado. Of course he scored a lot of goals against the Kings (especially since he played against them 8 times a season when we had bad goaltending).

As far as goals per game, I don’t want to do the math myself, but San Jose might be the most impressive (aside from obviously being ahead of LA in GPG). Although 18 in 22 against Washington, and 16 in 18 against Philadelphia. Makes me wonder what he could’ve done in the Eastern Conference.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Mar 22, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Well, he played a ton in Anaheim. I’m not sure Sharks fans or Avs fans will tell you that he did anything worthwhile there.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Well, he didn’t score 76 goals like he did in his rookie season. He did score 80 goals though, an average of 25 goals over an 82 game season. That’s not truly terrible.

And for the record, is 82 game average since returning to the Ducks is 40 goals.

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by Kevin Y on Mar 22, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions

He choked a crucial playoff game away, that’s worthwhile right?

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by Evilducks on Mar 22, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Teemu Selanne, talking about last night’s scoring chances (in the video):

Actually, the goal was one of the easiest. My daughter would put that in.

Awesome.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 8:33 AM PDT reply actions

YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!

look at that jaw…all good!!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 9:07 AM PDT reply actions

I liked this one with the two assist-getters.

Awww.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions

oh that’s great!!!!!! I actually AWWWWWW’d outloud!

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Me too!! Warms my heart.

by g r a c e on Mar 22, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions

They really could have included Visnovsky and Getzlaf — the puck did touch all five players before going in the net — but I guess they wanted to keep the picture decently haired.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions

I heard ron wilson commented when he heard teemu scored 600…“um yea take it with a grain of salt fellas….probally only 300 with a legal stick..”

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Perry actually looks normal in this picture…AND Niedermayer is genuinely smiling! It’s an odd sight really.

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Aww, Lubo! He still has his hair! No Hair Club for Canines needed!

Also, my second thought on this photo: Teemu and Scotty look like men. Perry looks like he’s 15.

by g r a c e on Mar 22, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Is that gash on Perry’s leg from Jose Theodore’s skateblade? That looks serious — sorry I made fun of it, and sorry I will continue to do so.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

it does look pretty nasty!

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

ahahaha, totally! Like he was the stick boy for the night and got the special honor of sitting in on this picutre!!!!!

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Whenever I see Scott or Corey Perry I’m always amazed at how skinny they are.

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by RudyKelly on Mar 22, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of photos of Scotty. Anyone who reads Adam Brady’s blog has probably seen this already, but I was there the other day and saw these photos of hockey cards from Niedermayer’s junior days.

These photos are mind-boggling. I stare and stare (esp at the middle one!!). After a while, I can sort of see how they might be of Scotty — he does do that stick-out-his-tongue thing — but if his name weren’t printed on the cards, I would not believe it. Incredible.

by g r a c e on Mar 22, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

They kinda look like covers from romance novels.

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions

im sure u have imagined him in that way…dont try to lie

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

He looks like Joe Buck.

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by RudyKelly on Mar 22, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

The middle one reminds me of shirtless Crosby

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by brokenyard on Mar 22, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

They kinda look like covers from romance novels.

They do have that strange, not-photo-but-not-drawing quality, don’t they?

im sure u have imagined him in that way…dont try to lie

In my mind, Scotty was born 32 years old, in a Ducks jersey, with a prematurely graying salt-and-pepper beard, a smooth skating stride, and that never-panic temperament. Evidence of any previous life, such as his participation in the 2003 SCF, these hockey cards, and that youtube video of him fighting with Valeri Kamensky (and drop-kicking his jersey, oh my!) — they’re almost blasphemous to me. I refuse to believe they ever happened (even though I watched in 2003). :P

by g r a c e on Mar 22, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah, but just telling the story of good Anakin never does it justice. Scotty still had some good left in him.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

im sure u have imagined him in that way…dont try to lie

um, he’s Scotty Fucking Niedermayer…hell, I bet you have too!!!

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by SK eleven on Mar 22, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

teemy should have also had an avalanche flag in his other hand…to thank them for 2 great moments

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions

:)
most heart warming picture of the season

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by sleza on Mar 22, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Appropriate that the sign about losing control and stupid penalties is above Getzlaf’s locker.

by GOOLIAN on Mar 22, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

haha thats funny………fucking getzlaf.

es muy caliente.

by tu madre on Mar 22, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Eeeeeeeeee.

I’m not gonna lie, seeing this makes me do a happy dance.

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by Niesy on Mar 22, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

OK, reply isn’t working.

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by Kevin Y on Mar 22, 2010 9:33 AM PDT reply actions

I deleted a comment — sorry. I had misread what you said.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions

And we can’t delete ours? How’s that for fairness….

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Mar 22, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

It’s based on the number of gameday posts written.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

fromt he toronto sun..I give them credit..he does say “dream”:

Our dream winger on the other side is Bobby Ryan, who just turned 23. Drafted by Burke in Anaheim and on Burke’s U.S. Olympic team coached by Ron Wilson. He’s a big, powerful scoring winger headed for restricted free agency who, of course, the Ducks want to re-sign. But they haven’t despite talks. If Ryan’s demands are unreasonable or if he harbours resentment at being buried in the minors at one point because of cap limits, the Ducks might listen to offers.

keep dreaming putos

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Mar 22, 2010 11:20 AM PDT reply actions

Toronto’s about the only place where they hope that they can get someone with unreasonable contract demands. And I like how they pretend that it wasn’t Brian Burke who actually did bury Ryan in the minors — if there is resentment about that, I don’t know how that helps their chances.

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by Earl Sleek on Mar 22, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

From the SI article...

At his first rookie camp, three months after the draft, his fitness level was so poor that the Ducks’ trainer had him ride a stationary bike for two of the three days instead of skating with the others.

“How long do I have to go?” Ryan called out one day while pedaling furiously.

“All the way back to Owen Sound,” said then general manager Brian Burke, who, unbeknownst to Ryan, had slipped into the room.

That just cracks me up.

by GOOLIAN on Mar 22, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions

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