So, there's this draft tomorrow...
by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2010 12:31 PM PDT
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Hey, everybody! Still struggling along on Mr. MacBook -- thanks for the tips so far; they'll be coming in handy soon. Speaking of struggles, here's the loose chain of events that may or may not see me credentialed for tomorrow's 2010 NHL entry draft at Staples Center:
April 5: SB Nation sends out an e-mail asking to collect names of all bloggers interested in entry draft credentials.
April 6: I send this reply to the e-mail thread, with the hopes I'd be thrown on the list:
I'm in SoCal already. I'd take a credential, but I'll probably defer to those actually traveling -- I really can't promise much true reporting. I would be interested in some sort of SBN meet-up, though, if that exists.
I'm not a natural draft-head anyways, though the Ducks do have two first-rounders.
Sometime after April 6: SBN leaves Sleek off the submitted list, tells nobody. Rudy, who specifically requested to be put one slot ahead of Sleek, makes the list.
May 21: After not hearing anything for weeks, yay or nay, I shoot an e-mail to some SBN NHL heads asking what's going on. They apologize for not realizing I wanted to go (I guess my e-mail was slightly cryptic) and get me to fill out an NHL credential request pre-filled with the name "Earl Sleek".
June 21, this past Monday: After not hearing anything for another month, I e-mail again to make sure, and am assured that Earl Sleek is on a list somewhere.
So it seems quite possible that I will be among the credentialed folk tomorrow for the entry draft, though I'll probably have trouble when I show up tomorrow with no form of identification with the name "Earl Sleek" on it. If, however, things somehow work out for the ol' Sleekster, expect to see this lucky green shirt wandering lost around Staples Center somewhere. Feel free to say hi and direct me to wherever I'm supposed to be.
Won in an internet bet during the cup season. :)
Now I should be clear -- I'm not a fan of entry drafts. They are important for franchises for sure, and there is excitement for kids being drafted, but my fandom is largely controlled by my television -- it's impossible for me to be fans of these kids until they hit NHL ice. For now, they're just names in a hat to me -- hopefully the Ducks are doing their homework on their picks, but I don't care just yet.
Combine that draft-apathy with the uncertainty I've had on whether I'm even attending the event and I'll be one ill-prepared blogger tomorrow. I don't know anything about players who the Ducks might be drafting, I'll have a computer I barely know how to operate, and there's a really strong chance that I can't post anything tomorrow at all -- we shall see. But still, it's an event that should have some bloggers in attendance I've never met -- that should be cool. And it's not impossible that I end up reporting something useful from the experience.
Woo hoo! Draft day uncertainty!
The event goes on Saturday as well, but whether I attend that depends entirely on what happens tomorrow. Let's hope it's awesome.
Go Draft.
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what the draft is tommorow? why did i keep thinking its next thursday doooh….i totally could maybe make this…still no one has told me how u get in this shin-dig
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 12:41 PM PDT reply actions
I have somehow managed to end up with about 700 tickets…if you ask nicely, I’ll gladly provide some for you.
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Are you related to Anaheim’s vote-bot? :)
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I’m starting to wonder! I ordered some online and then the Ducks sent me some too.
I’m just looking forward to the “being there” aspect. Once they get past the Taylor/Tyler drama, I wont have a clue about what is going on.
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I’m pretty sure that’s a new show premiering on the Disney Channel
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 25, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m in SoCal already. I’d take a credential, but I’ll probably defer to those actually traveling — I really can’t promise much true reporting. I would be interested in some sort of SBN meet-up, though, if that exists.
I’m not a natural draft-head anyways, though the Ducks do have two first-rounders.
that doesnt sound like someone wanting to go….are u high when you write these emails?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
I’m still not sure I really want to go — have you seen these things on TV? It’s going to be soooo loooooong.
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2 words “rudy madness”
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, last year the Ducks kept trading their pick later and later in the draft, and it would drive me nuts — I have to watch more of this damn thing? At least then I could change the channel for a while.
And this year we’ve got pick #29 — should probably get picked by hour four or something.
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ya know shes got the right idea
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
get some drinking games going….take a shot everytime they mention saskatchewan or rudy plays pocket pool
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still not sure I really want to go — have you seen these things on TV? It’s going to be soooo loooooong.
If you puss out I’m going to have to hang out with James O’Brien. I’ll never, ever forgive you.
well hes thinner these days…so his face wont hit the ground as hard as usually when he passes out drunk
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
So basically you’re apathetic about the Draft like the rest of us Ducks fans… except you’ve got a press pass. Dammit, Sleek.
Can you at least say hi to Bob Murray? Tell him to not be a jackass?
Viva los Patos.
might want to use a different choice of words though…dont think sleek wants a barstool wedged up his ass
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Might be right. Make sure to double check if any barstools are around before making any sort of comment.
Viva los Patos.
Heh, wouldn’t matter — my main question would be about barstools anyways, followed by any Teemu update.
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you can try telling him hey im irish too..see if that helps…but somthing tells me he wont belive you
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Sleek, it sure looks like you’re on the SB Nation roster tomorrow night!
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 24, 2010 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
what plank will be there too?…i just might have to whore myself out to get in there
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m listed way too high for the updating I’m likely to provide. :)
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psst..thats what arthur’s there for..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No doubt.
Arthur: Team X, with their _ pick, selects _______, a guy with ____, ____, and ____.
Sleek: Team X took fifteen fucking minutes to pick! The nerve!
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EARL! I thought you and I were going to drink and Arthur was going be the responsible one?
I don’t have a press pass, but I’m near there. If necessary, I’ll flirt with a lonely old man and get closer. I’m an excellent schmoozer.
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by Sticks.Gloves.Shirt on Jun 24, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, I’ll be wandering around somewhere trying to arrange an interview between Rudy Kelly and Bailey.
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Rudy: so this rudy kelly from Boc here with Baily the mascot for the Kings..how you feeling today baily?
Baily: ROOOOOOAR
Rudy: with the momentum of the Kings getting the playoffs last year you think it will carryover this year?
Baily: ROOOOOOOOOOOAR
Rudy: What are your thoughts on a Dog and human being making love?
Baily: roar?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
2 questions
1. whos manning Boc so to speak while yall are at the draft?
2. Sleek you always have that duck logo inside the clover of your shirt?..Ive never noticed that..even in person
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2010 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
I’m not going, so I may put up something, but I also won’t be paying attention, so it ain’t likely.
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Usually, as a Sharks fan, i don’t pay attention at all to the draft, since we never, ever have a first round pick (DW likes to trade them for expiring contracts of players who don’t want to be there). This year, however, we have a pick! So maybe I’ll actually try and care this time around…we’ll see.
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Así que bueno, ellos serán
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Bob Murray On talks with Bobby Ryan
We made him a pretty good five-year offer, between $20-25 million. I’m not going to tell you where, but between there. That is not chump change. I would think that Don Meehan, his agent, and David McNab will have a discussion. We’re all in the same place here.
We’re going to do what is right for the organization. I’m in no hurry whatsoever. If somebody to give him an offer sheet, we have lots of space. We’ll match.
I really wish they’d just get it done already!
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Shrug — I got no rush. Let Teemu have his center stage next.
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That’s not a bad offer. Anyone know whats the age when players qualify to become UFA? I imagine Meehan’s probably trying to get a contract length just long enough for it to end as Bobby becomes UFA
"Whenever I’m suffering from insomnia, I just look at a picture of a Toyota Camry and I’m straight off."
I tried to hate it, but that Bobby Ryan/Ryan Getzlaf thing was pretty funny during the awards last night.
Gonna be tweeting for my blog live from the draft @EricCooney
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
I will be there with my brother. We are sitting somewhere in the 300 zone. I was suppose to get good seats from a friend but he reneged so I entered into a drawing w/duckie org for season seat holder and won. I have printed out draft info, but do they have some kind of program at the stadium for this thing available?
Let's go Ducks.
We’ll find out tomorrow, I guess. I’m going in blind. :)
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oh wow, I am so sorry to hear that, can’t you have some kind of lazer surgery for that?
:)
I am so excited, this is as close as I am gonna get to hockey until the season starts.
Let's go Ducks.
hey deb! If you see me wandering around aimlessly, say hi :)
Feel free to follow me on twitter too WhatWouldJNDo. Just a warning, I’ll probably have even less relevant information than Earl does.
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by Sticks.Gloves.Shirt on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to be driving down tomorrow morning. There are going to be a ton of online/blog people there. From the NHL, Media Lunch JW Marriott at LA Live 11:30-1:30, first round of the draft from 4PM-7:30PM.
Anyone know how far Beverly Hills is from the Staples Center? I might just drive straight there.
Not too far, pj. Just head east on the 10 freeway to the 110 freeway north. It’s under 10 miles. Have fun at the draft! I’ll be up the street from you all watching the Dodgers/Yankees at Chavez Ravene.
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 25, 2010 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Woo hoo! Accepted and on the draft floor with some SBNers. Exciting so far — even got a free lunch!
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I found you!
Next to two guys in white shirts
How is it?
by Kducker on Jun 25, 2010 2:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
So far, so cool. Those two dudes are TCY and Plank from FTF, btw. On my other side are representatives from Winging it in Motown, Jewels from the Crown, and Anaheim Calling.
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Oh wow you guys have a pretty nice view compared to way up in the 300s!!!!
Any sign of Murray or other Ducks personnel ?
by Kducker on Jun 25, 2010 2:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Scotty Niedermayer is at the Ducks table, that’s for sure. :)
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Rob Blake is assuming the same role for the Sharks, it seems.
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At last – my plan is nearly complete! Now that I have assembled all of the rival California hockey bloggers in one location, I will activate my death ray and destroy them all! Good bye Earl! Good bye Rudy! Muahahaha!
Get ready for all Wiki-Sharks, all the time!
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i knew there was some dasterly plan afoot..when you were the one guy not going….unload hell MEG!!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 25, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure we’ll get there eventually.
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Wait a minute… this thing starts at 4? What the hell do you do for 2 hours before a draft?
And I hope you find it through this endless wandering.
The popcorn trick.
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were talking earl and rudy…DRINKING SHIIIIT…fuck wish i was there
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 25, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I was there too. Alas. I’m getting through the waiting time by going through my leftover Norris-candidate themed desserts.
BTW, those Mike Green lime jello shots are AWFUL.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
next up is the " simmonds and tan".
Amo la manera una haba y el burrito del queso siente alrededor de mi pene.
by tu madre on Jun 25, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If you think that we are escaping the brutality of watching commercials just because we’re in attendance, you’d be mistaken. :|
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Whoa, just a rumor, but Bobby Ryan re-signed? Yes!!!
Oops, never mind, I guess. :(
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great reporting Sleek………..keep up the good work.
Amo la manera una haba y el burrito del queso siente alrededor de mi pene.
I assume CBJ’s fourth pick of C Ryan Johansen is a bit of a shock — I heard a few gasps from press row. :)
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Aw, no Swiss reunion with Hiller and Sbisa? I guess good players are filtering lower, though.
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That’s probably what’s making this whole process go so slow.
“Hey waitasec, who the fuck is this?!!”
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Sharks guys keep hassling me that he will be ours. We shall see.
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Aww, camera on Nieds. Looking good, Scotty. Meanwhile Cody’s body language says, “I want to hide.”
In Dinglebarn We Trust
FOWLER IS OULERS!!!!
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Wow! I get all adrenaline-buzzy just thinking about the fact that they were desperate for him.
Well, they told all the press they wouldn’t necessarily take a winger or a California kid. Not that the media didn’t wish it so.
CLASSIC JERSEY! Okay, I can leave the house now. Whew.
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Four most interesting people I met so far today:
1. Eric Stephens, L.A. Times (brief handshake talk)
2. Steve Carroll, Anaheim Ducks radio (long talk during Fowler presser)
3. E from Entourage (no talk, just walked past that midget)
4. Puck Daddy — woo hoo!
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Four most interesting people I re-met:
1. Rudy.
2. PJ.
3. Plank.
4. O’B.
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Shoot, I’m super interesting, we could have met and your list could have been at 5 already, but I needed to leave for alcohol other than beer.
I can spy ya from up in 320. Can’t believe fowler falling that far.
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by Bleys on Jun 25, 2010 7:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No kidding, right? I dragged a friend from the office along with me — promising drinks. After a while, she revealed she was worried she couldn’t make it to the 12th pick.
We had 300 seats, but we sat in lower seats. Some people weren’t checking tickets. They just told us to sit anywhere (with some limits).
Don’t sweat it — we’re not huge on decorum here. Next year they should promise a speed round.
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My press credential demands my attention. That and the Ducks’ 29th pick, I suppose.
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You must known it would be like this, that would explain your ambivalent email requesting your credentials.
I rooted for the Flyers. I regret that now just because we have to wait this long.
ETEM!!!!
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The most a Duck draft pick at Staples has ever been cheered for.
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They boo ducks here.
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We got away with some steals tonight in Fowler and Etem.
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by Bleys on Jun 25, 2010 8:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Great draft for the Ducks. I was a little disappointed the Ducks didn’t pick Etem with the 12th pick, but Fowler looks great, and then they ended up picking Etem with the 29th anyway.
And I think I saw you up in the nosebleeds today, Earl. I recognized the green Ducks shirt and was like hey, that’s Earl, haha.
Viva los Patos.
Goddamn it
Don’t you hate when you get drunk and pass out and wake up later to find out the stupid things you said? This was on my facebook, apparently I watched the Inception trailer one too many times:
Okay, Ellen Page is pretty, but not Leonardo DiCaprio pretty. Fix plz.
And I hope you find it through this endless wandering.
by brokenyard on Jun 26, 2010 3:46 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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