Ducks Gameday -- Already?!
by Earl Sleek on Sep 21, 2010 8:40 AM PDT
Email
PrintPhoenix Coyotes (preseason!) at Anaheim Ducks (preseason!), 7 pm
Go visit Anaheim Calling and Five For Howling to see how ready they are.
I'm not really doing gameday posts for preseason games -- this is just some practice to get me back into season shape. But indeed -- preseason starts tonight, and the Ducks' site is slated to stream it (if history is any indication, audio only).
The Orange County Register put together these possible line combos for the Ducks:
Matt Beleskey - Bobby Ryan - Devante Smith-Pelly
Trevor Smith - Peter Holland - Dan Sexton
Brandon McMillan - Ryan Carter - Kyle Palmieri
Aaron Voros - MacGregor Sharp - Emerson Etem
Luca Sbisa - Mat Clark
Paul Mara - Cam Fowler
Scott Valentine - Lubomir Visnovsky
Goalies: Curtis McElhinney, J.P. Levasseur
Anaheim Calling has a great breakdown of what to look listen for from each line combo -- good stuff.
Last preseason, the Ducks were awful in first periods -- beyond awful, really. Over 8 preseason first periods, the Ducks were outshot 100 to 50 (no typos there), outscored 8 to 2, and didn't pot a first period goal until their 8th game of the preseason. Whatever "feeling out the opposition" process the Ducks employed, it yielded nothing but suck.
This is supposed to take place at a box office, by the way.
Instead it seems I've drawn a duck working out of a box. :)
I know preseason doesn't matter and that I shouldn't judge results of half-NHL rosters, but it would be pretty encouraging to see hear some improvement in how the Ducks start games -- c'mon first period competence!
Prediction: Ducks 4, Coyotes 2. Goals by Lubo, Smith, Pelly (I guess each surname scores), and (even though he's not playing) VAYOOOOOOOOOOOO. I'm telling you -- this guy could become my new Pahlsson.
Go Ducks.
136 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Woo hoo! Offseason’s over — now I’m back in control of my SBN signature!
Hmmm…. what to do?
http://www.battleofcali.com/
i love the profile pic you chose..one of your finest…im not sure why i enjoy the akward arm angle..but its awesome
i wont be as subtle..i want some fuckin encouragement..I want goals and especially good defensive play..or im gonna start a riot!!
i was telling a fellow commentor..we need like 2 guys to step up and play above average/expectations……someone like sutton or mara or sbisa…a dustin buflin(im not bothering to spell his name) or even joe pavelski…someone to overacheive…penner for us a couple years ago….in order to make some noise…maybe a jason blake islander year comeback..somthing like that..
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
The nice thing is that there are lots of candidates to make that sort of jump. We’ll see — I still don’t really know how I feel after that day at training camp yesterday, other than it’s good to watch some hockey again.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
thats the positity talking right there…feels like throwing shit against the wall and seeing what sticks…sounds good to me..im pulling for sbisa to turn into a PP beast
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Semi-encouraging note: when practice was pretty much over, a lot of kids stayed on the ice and did some “fuck around” drills — try to chip a puck to land on the boards, playing hackey-sack with a puck and two sticks, that sort of shit — but Sbisa and a few forwards were legitimately working on deflections.
Small sample size, but I’d say he’s the most diligent worker on the planet.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
really?…i like the sound of that
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
And of course among the forwards working with him — Vayoooooo. Whattaguy.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
I guess I should point it out once — VAYOOOOOO = veteran camp invite Stephane Veilleux, who has a career high of 23 points and at best will be a third-line shutdown guy.
I’m squealing because I’ve been Pahlssonless for too long now.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Hm, maybe if I ever get this t-shirt store thing going I could add some Veilleux-themed moose calls to balance out the duck calls from the kids. :)
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
to balance out the duck calls from the kids. :)
wait only kids are suppose to do that? shit..ive been looking foolish i didnt even know it
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Then you are a prime candidate for my newest product: the Veilleuxzuela.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
by Earl Sleek on Sep 21, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
hahaha…
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
You guys don’t understand. He was cheering for Veilleux the ENTIRE time. He even remarked that his very first Ducks jersey would be of Veilleux – which could be the only one ever sold.
Earl’s new mancrush has been solidified. I fear what might happen if Veilleux doesn’t make the roster.
"I'm not a lady. I'm a DUCK!" - Connie Moreau, D2: Mighty Ducks
Writer for http://www.anaheimcalling.com
Well, first jersey since they dropped the Disney duck. I did buy one of the few old-school VISHNEVSKI jerseys, back in the day. Custom-made, since they didn’t provide it as a standard offering. :)
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
but Sbisa and a few forwards were legitimately working on deflections.
Small sample size, but I’d say he’s the most diligent worker on the planet.
I read that he did a lot of training this offseason. I guess he really wants to play for the Ducks. He bulked up considerably. I think he gained like 20 pounds this offseason.
I'm against sigs......Fuck.
Spade always comes through with the best stuff…
positity
Much better than Nega titties.
by Wooster11 on Sep 21, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
haha, currently disembarking from the Meat Train
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Sep 21, 2010 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
from what i heard from people on the atkins diet it make u smell..i guess somthing in all that protien…so poor earl..he had to endure a stench
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
i remember u telling me that once
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Niesy calls you Earl in your wet dreams? Weird…
by AnnihilatorRich on Sep 21, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
maybe i just want to be earl..those row b seats do rock
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
i dunno im a beast at catan im ruthless with the robber
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that a quadrella or quadfecta? Either way, I’m guessing it’s unprecedented…
by AnnihilatorRich on Sep 21, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The guy who started the atkins diet died.
In Lou We Trust: Freshly signed to the last 15 year deal in the history of SBNation
If the quality of my posts begin to get better, it's because i'm doing steroids.
by Kevin Sellathamby on Sep 21, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
oops!!
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
If you want to make the Battle of Cali thing in your signature a link copy and paste this and delete the $$s.
$$<$$a href=“http://www.battleofcali.com” class=“sbn-auto-link”$$>$$Battle of California
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
Battle of California
I really should do that, though I do kind of like the subtlety of barely-visible gray. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Excellent.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
Battle of California
must be preseason..ralph the duck not drinking yet..or he observes the no alcholol at work rules
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 8:59 AM PDT reply actions
its more likely hes on speed..i mean look at those eyes!!
drinking has drove him to drugs…damn ducks u better start winnign this season…he might start self mutilation next
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
VAYOOOOOOOOOOOO. I’m telling you — this guy could become my new Pahlsson.
You were very excited about that guy yesterday!
GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter
he was always efective against us…having a veteren bottom 6 guy in case the youngsters dont pan out cant be a bad thing..
p.s. hi sk!!!
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
You said “veteran bottom.” Heheheh.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Sep 21, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
a rookie bottom wouldnt know u have to “ask” for a reach around..its not always given
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, maybe you’re the resident expert on Sutton’s reach and size…
http://www.battleofcali.com/2010/9/20/1699455/gorilla-head-tip-off-line-combos#47291201
He’s the everyman type player that I love to root for. With a name that I love to yell.
It’s perfect, except for that “no contract” part.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
aw, thanks! :) I’m still around…I do a lot more reading around here than commenting during the off season. ;)
GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter
crap i was hoping you werent seeing some of my more dis-tasteful comments
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 22, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, Five For Howling says Andrew Ebbett is playing for the Yotes tonight!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Maybe. He’s trying to stay in the NHL. His prospects are slim at best.
Support Your Local Coyotes Blog - Five For Howling
JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Sep 21, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha. Yes he did, but I’d put him behind Turris on the Depth chart which means San Antonio for Ebbett.
Support Your Local Coyotes Blog - Five For Howling
JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Oops — here’s the more updated line combos for tonight.
Matt Beleskey – Bobby Ryan – Emerson Etem
Dan Sexton – Ryan Carter – Kyle Palmieri
Brandon McMillan – Peter Holland – Devante-Smith-Pelly
Aaron Voros – MacGregor Sharp – Trevor Smith
Lubomir Visnovsky – Cam Fowler
Paul Mara – Mat Clark
Luca Sbisa – Scott Valentine
Goalies: Curtis McElhinney – Timo Pielmeier
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Sleek, do you think Cam Fowler has any chance of cracking the lineup?
We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.
I’m not thrilled answering questions like this, because I’ve seen Fowler play like twice and many other guys in the mix are relatively new to me, too. Sure, there’s a chance — if we think Lubo, Sutton, Lydman, and Mara are locks, he’ll have to beat out quite a few guys, though.
But conceptually, I know the counterargument to playing Fowler early — we’ll burn up a year of RFA eligibility later. That sucks, but I’d rather burn that future year than burn the current year of Getzlaf-Perry-Ryan-Hiller. So basically, if he can help the team immediately, I’d let him play.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
he look like a deer in the headlights out there?…smooth skating? what?
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no, he’s terribly composed — guy didn’t seem fazed at all.
He’s very Niedermayer-like, playing-wise. Except he can shoot. He’s a quality pick, but I’m not sure if this is his year or not.
I think it’s a bit complicated by the fact that I think he’s too young for the AHL, so I don’t really know what Plan B would be.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
for us it would be a art of suicide cartoon..
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats my take on the guy too, he’s insanely calm on the ice. I don’t know if thats because it was only training camp, but it just appeared that he wasn’t phased by much.
GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter
thats a good sign..usually the young guys that contribute early all have that quality
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That sucks, but I’d rather burn that future year than burn the current year of Getzlaf-Perry-Ryan-Hiller. So basically, if he can help the team immediately, I’d let him play
Sabres faced the exact same issue with Myers last year, with a similar looking D corps. Worked out for them, but it’s not an easy decision, especially considering we’re talking about D, a position not known to be easy for young players to excel at.
We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.
For sure, but if he’s given a stabilizing partner like Sutton, it could work out well for both of them.
I’m quite interested to see who our non-Visnovsky power play quarterback will be — the day of camp I went to featured zero special teams. If nobody can handle that, it could open the door for Fowler — he seems built for those minutes.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
i keep hearinfgmara has a shot..maybe him?..id hope though it would be fowler…wouldnt be nice if he came in and just owned that role..fuck it would be nice
i mentioned it too…sutton..to protect him…although lydman isnt a bad second option
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, maybe Mara, maybe Sbisa — but both of those guys are fairly new to me, too. Heck, maybe Getzlaf.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
I can tell you, Lydman and Sutton sure as hell can’t do it.
We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.
if video game imitates life..then your right
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been watching Lydman 82 games/yr for a while now. He’s a decent d-man, but not a puck mover by any means.
We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.
haha
I’ll take a few turn overs if they’re outnumbered by points.
We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.
I’m just hoping to see some decent players out on the ice tonight… my boss passed along his season tickets to me. Yes, we have several great players but it’s the new guys that I’m curious about… those to watch in the AHL if they don’t make the cut this year, etc.
if I could hack into a wifi connection there I’d live blog from my ipad… will still take notes and upload what I can remember after several pints when I get home.
Oh, even if it’s vague — “I liked that one kid in a visor!” — we’re not too fact-heavy here at BoC.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
aint that the truf
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man. Not Ducks related…But how the hell is Mike Smith already injured..
I know he’s injury prone…but….
I rec’d that shit.
bland name bad karma
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 21, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Radio plus ducks tv highlights after the game…
same as last year.
Most teams don’t show preseason games …Unless you live in Canada…
I rec’d that shit.
Yeah, well, when you’ve lived in Canada and get Ducks info like the Wiz getting traded on the hourly sportscenter, AND the regular evening news, it can be disenchanting when not only do all those teams have their preseason on national tv, they are also webcast for those on vacation….and when you call your Time Warner Cable provider (a Ducks sponsor) and the woman has to ask someone whether the NHL package, center ice, and the NHL network are all the same thing…..it reminds me how poorly marketed our team is….they are all casual employees….in this day and age, they should be waving towels on the freeways to get their product out there..end rant
even if it was just a swing camera…
Ducks’ first power play starts with Visnovsky and Fowler at the points, but doesn’t produce.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Power plays so far: Ducks 3, Yotes 0.
Shots on goal so far: Ducks 7, Yotes 10.
Grumble. Go MiracElhinney!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
You’ll probably get to see a more veteran forward group. You probably won’t get a gameday post out of me, though — yay for the optional nature of preseason!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
get rudy to do it…even he degrades our team..just need a comments section
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 22, 2010 5:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Heh, maybe Meg’s on task today? If not, we can just keep commenting here — I refuse to put in more effort than the Ducks.
(plus I’m away from the laptop most of today, but should be around tonight)
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Well, we didn’t get scored on this first period — that’s a difference from last year.
Cartoon wins again!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Thanks for this tho Earl….those employed by the Ducks org are less productive…..sorry for bein’ all bitchy, I am just tired off our lazy media, and the acceptance of it as the way things have always been…..and calling it good. Starting an e-mail war….they can spam me tomorrow….
Poor McElhinney — leaves the game down 2-0 while his team gets outshot 22-11.
But WTF? B-Ry!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
outshot 22-11
This while power play time was 8 minutes for the Ducks and 1 minute for the Yotes. Grrr! Start better!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Eminger will probably get a hat trick in our one meeting this year.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
I’ll be at tomorrows game. I bought the 11 game gold ticket plan and tried to squeeze fanfest tickets out of the sales rep, he said he couldnt make that happen but that he would leave some tickets for sep 22nd game at will call for me. Somethings always better than nothing.
Yeah, we should probably just over-focus on him and ignore the 16-5 shot discrepancy this period.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
That period was totally illogical — we get outshot by a 3 to 1 margin but get outscored 4 to 1?
Bullshit!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
….
Yeah so anyways….
whats good to drink with Crown? I usually drink it straight..
I rec’d that shit.
Okay, here’s my premature positivity:
The 2006-07 Anaheim Ducks got blown out in their preseason opener, 7-1, and they won the Stanley Cup. They two were down 4-1 going into the third period.
So we’re right on pace!
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
They two were down 4-1 going into the third period.
Should say “too”.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Haha, here’s what I said back then about piss-poor opening efforts — probably will apply once again shortly:
If you want to generate some local excitement about this year’s chances , if you want a fanbase of repeat customers who will pay to attend games, try not to fuck ‘em on the first day of school.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Comeback efforts look half-hearted. Third period shots so far: Yotes 8, Ducks 4. Game shots 39-19.
They should probably just call the game.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
Hey it was better than last year. when it was 46-21
Support Your Local Coyotes Blog - Five For Howling
JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
by Travis Hair on Sep 21, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure, but last year we somehow won — maybe losing will help the lessons sink in.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Battle of California
damn i didnt know we we commenting on preseason games..i would have been all in the mix…..got updated threw my espn ducks txt updates…i highly recommend…
my positivity for the night…“hey at least fowler got a point”…
a shark, king and duck walk into a bar and the duck says why the lack of a cup?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 22, 2010 5:04 AM PDT reply actions
The whole thing seemed a bit more skewed than it really was – at least from my perspective. A few funky turn overs and missed clearing opportunities really. I’d say it was more a lack of finessed offensive guys who were all off serving pizza instead.
But hey, it’s preseason…way more compelling to watch a few select players (which is mostly what I did) than worry about what Syracuse is going to look like next season, right? eek.
GO DUCKS!!!
DUCKSandPUCKS.com
SKeleven on Twitter
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
* Thanks, Kevin Lowe!
Related FanPosts on Battle of California
Related FanShots on Battle of California
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
5 years old and counting!
SBNation.com Recent Stories
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Playoff Hockey Hugs: Ovechkin is hockey bird; Everybody loves Lundqvist; Shot Blocking: The Musical
- Delta Airlines offers Rangers fans 17-minute flight to New Jersey for Game 3
- Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Actor Dean McDermott on LA hockey; Kevin Allen on Tortorella; Game 3 preview
- Ryan Getzlaf’s controversial kneeing major leads to Slovakia’s elimination of Canada at Worlds (VIDEO)
- In defense of John Tortorella’s media misbehavior
Latest stories and headlines from NHL.com
- Alyssa Milano taking over NHL's Twitter account
- U.S. loses to Finland late in game, ousted from Worlds
- Worlds: Penalty on Getzlaf leads to Slovakia win
- Rangers coach John Tortorella benches Gaborik for much of third after blunder on tying goal
- Rangers coach John Tortorella benches Gaborik for much of third after blunder on tying goal
