The Power and the Glory of Preseason Hockey
by Megalodon on Sep 24, 2010 7:23 AM PDT
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In the black depths of space there exist roving masses of rock and ice known as comets. Traveling at millions of miles per hour for year after endless year, they are the closest nature has to an unstoppable force. Unknowable tons of harsh, frozen, unyielding stone, some billions of years old, ready to destroy anything in its path.
Tonight in San Jose, we get to witness what happens when two of these mighty forces clash. The metaphorical comets are the Ducks and the Sharks, and at 7:30 PM the cataclysm is set to begin.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is preseason hockey. There are few things under God's eyes that come close to this spectacle.
Young men will leave their hearts on the icy battlefield tonight. Fortunes will be carved by flashing steel blades.
The souls of each player will bind together in holy union with those of his team mates, coalescing into a hockey Mahatma, a great and pure force of desire reaching for the glorious light.
Every sinew and bone and muscle will ache and strain and cry out : Adsum! Aut vincere aut mori! Ad victorium!
This night will belong to truly astonishing warriors, the likes of which have rarely been seen in history: Thornton*. Getzlaf*. Boyle*. Visnovsky*. Wingles. Newton. Without hyperbole, these are some of the greatest men who have ever lived, in this era or any other. Each man stands astride the Earth like a colossus, and their contests are enough to shake the foundations of our very world.
These two majestic forces came together days ago for round one of this titanic struggle. Like Arnold Palmer or Mike Tyson in their primes, the Ducks were merciless. The gallant soldiers of the Sharks were cut to ribbons. It was hideous and beautiful in the same paradoxical moment. As the resolute Sharks come back again to redeem themselves, it reminds one of the famous lines from Invictus, the poem by William Ernest Henley:
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
There are certain moments which transcend sports and unite an entire generation. Tonight's game will undoubtedly be one of these era-defining events.
This is the passion of the preseason.
Ducks at Sharks, 7:30 PM.
* = May not play tonight.
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Woo! Preseason!
I have gotten a little more excited — turns out I will be attending both the 10/1 Ducks game against Vancouver in some random seats and the 10/3 Ducks game against the Kings in Row B.
Fuck you, radio! Well, not just yet, but soon.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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That’s an anticipatory fuck you, radio!
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Oh yeah, this is important: George Parros and Douglas Murray were named two of the 20 smartest athletes by the Sporting News. Absolutely go read this, because the quotes are really funny.
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The smartest teammate I’ve had: "(Sharks forward) Patrick Marleau is someone who is much smarter than he lets on."
We should have known!
In Dinglebarn We Trust
i never thought he was retarded..just thought he had poor social skills
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s got Asperger’s syndrome.
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damn u and niesy with your big words
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported.12
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
…Wait, this blog has Asperger’s.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
by Niesy on Sep 24, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Right now, the whole SBN network comment system has Asperger’s. Or a mega-brain fart.
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am i the only one who has to re-sign in everytime ?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
even after clicking the “keep me signed in” button?"
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s not happening to me, but there does seem to be something devious on the network today. I blame Bettman.
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its been going on for days…doesnt matter…at home or at work…happens either place….i dont like having my window up constantly at work for obvious reasons..its a bitch
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, and bloggers have had lots of recent complaints about behind-the-scenes stuff. I think they’re doing some technomigration or something else that sounds made-up.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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another complaint is when see a post on the front page and it says theres like 4 comments and u click on the post….instead of highlighting the new comments in yellow like normal..they are not higlighted..so u have to search for the new comments…matter fact just happened now
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I think SB Nation is trying to keep you out, Spade.
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It’s been happening to me yesterday and today.
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Sep 24, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Bastards! Well, I’ll do my part and hope some responsible blogger takes this up with the tech team.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Great SN article. Why do I somehow doubt that there are actually that many smart people in basketball?
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by Bleys on Sep 24, 2010 8:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Why do I somehow doubt that there are actually that many smart people in basketball?
Because you’re racist.
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Pau plays for the Lakers. That means those comments are no longer racist.
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by Bleys on Sep 24, 2010 8:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Alma mater, major: Cornell, hotel management. "I have one class I have to take—I have not gone back and taken it, but it will be taken care of. My father has been on me quite a bit
Oh Douglas Murray, you really are the best.
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it was the class on ice delivery
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
This post could be a Tenacious D song if set to music.
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
Yeah – I actually had the tune of “Knights of Cydonia” going through my head as I read this…
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Sep 24, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Would this make Niittymaki Jar-Jar Binks?
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Sep 24, 2010 8:29 AM PDT reply actions
It worries me that just because I mention something about space you start thinking about Star Wars.
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The only things I know about space are Jar-Jar Binks and Tang, and Tang offers no use beside itself…just kidding, Poon-Tang!
Bettman's Nightmare: Look Out World, Chris Higgins Watched "Eat, Pray, Love" This Summer
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Sep 24, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
just kidding, Poon-Tang!
the best most natural stuff on earf
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Let me amend that: I also know that if you barf in space it floats around you in tiny globules.
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Sep 24, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Barf the Mog? Half man half dog. He’s his own best friend.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
by tu madre on Sep 24, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BARF!" "Not in here, mister. This is a Mercedes!
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pizza the hut.!!!
mmmm your delicious
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
i liked when his foot got crushed..that was funny
p.s. i bet rudy gives great helmet
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
In Ducks news, remember when I was curious about who our non-Lubo power play pointman would be?
Carlyle’s always coming up with an interesting experiment. In two months I fully expect Bobby Ryan to play a few shifts as goaltender.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Yeah, it does put all our best scorers on one unit, which is good. If it works, though, it could spell doom for the “Fowlers for Algernon” story — that was one position where I think Fowler could really have merited a full season stay.
He’s still got a shot, but that was one spot where I thought he could really win a job.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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yea gorilla head is all over the place….im not sure what to think
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
We shall have to listen intently tonight! Then stay up until 1 am tomorrow night to see a delayed broadcast of tomorrow’s game on NHL Network.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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yea…u really need to see it live to get a feel..see who looks comfortable where…u did a good job on the practice repost last time..hopefully u dont get too drunk enough to give us a report on the 2 games u go to
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha, dubious.
On Sunday I’m taking Arthur and Jen, though, so somebody might report something useful. Odds that it’s me seem pretty low, though.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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well report how low jens top is…assuming papa jen isnt there..i think u can handle that
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Spade definitely needs a “Geztlaf” jersey.
Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.
by brokenyard on Sep 24, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
i prefer perry…but getzlas will work…but in whatever the 3rd jersey will be..damn im so picky
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 24, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
hmmn
I’d rather they put Getzlaf back there again. He has a wicked slap shot that he never uses anymore. Bobby hardly ever wineds up for a slapper.
Don’t forget, our big contest winner will be there tonight. And he owes us at least one humorous photo for a FanPost.
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Is that idunno guy going?
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Yeah, I sent him the tix. We better see that AWKWARD jersey.
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Sweet jeebus – I should hope he’s going to the game. He had about 4,823,991,034 entries into that contest.
Taylor Morgan: "My abortion was botched!"
Teemu Selanne: "Wow. That sounds awesome."
by DodgerBlueBalls on Sep 24, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait that's tonight?
Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuust kidding. I’ll be there, awkward jersey in hand!
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club !!
(rubs eyes) A Ducks 5-on-3? And scoring on both penalties? A 2-0 lead early in the Period 1?! Who are these guys?
You know now spade is going to come in here and start rubbing other body parts right?
I rec’d that shit.
but fele free to do your best spade impernosations if you wnat haha
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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by Earl Sleek on Sep 24, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
he texted me last night asking if I was ready to jump off a cliff yet … good thing I don’t follow pre-season games … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
i bet u thought about it…for a sec at least
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
nope … but I did curse you for trying to ruin my movie night … went to see Devil last night :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
how was that movie and what the fuck was it even about?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
it wasn’t as scary as I had thought (hoped) it would be … but it wasn’t bad
two movies coming out look good tho – don’t be afraid of the dark and take my soul … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
These guys aren’t playing defence!!!
shit they aren’t even playing hockey anymore….
I rec’d that shit.
Short-term, maybe, but he’s earning a future.
So, just so it’s recorded, here’s the fight card so far:
10:00 T. Bodie vs. B. Mashinter
10:21 K. Chipchura vs. J. Mayers
10:34 A. Voros vs. J. Leach
11:55 S. Brookbank vs. F. McLaren
11:55 S. Veilleux vs. S. Nichol
11:55 S. Veilleux vs. S. Nichol
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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If you could cure his voice or his jokes, which would you pick? I’d almost take “voice” — it’s brutal.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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thhere was a clotsh up of corey perry on the shhcore board
by Mudhippy on Sep 24, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Can’t out-penalty Anaheim, you silly Sharks.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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by Earl Sleek on Sep 24, 2010 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
See I told everybody this game was going to be an epic battle. These dudes are trying to murder each other out there. Go sharks!
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by Megalodon on Sep 24, 2010 9:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I’m sorry…Harri Sateri?! SJ definitely wins the fucked up name contest.
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no kidding. I was shocked to hear that he was dealing with some thigh thing the other night, cause even at 1/2 assed preseason speed he looked good.
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Wingles and newton have scored. I totally called this.
And damn do the sharks ever take a lot of shots.
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by Megalodon on Sep 24, 2010 10:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah there was this playoff series where they out shot their opponent in ever game and lost the series in 6…
some say it never really happened though.
I rec’d that shit.
by Steven Hida on Sep 24, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i almost got as excited as the ducks scoring when espn txt message thang told me wingles scored
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Slam a stack of Wingles!
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McGinn bloodied a dude. That was awesome.
Annnnd look for awkward fanpost tomorrow(?)
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by idunno723 on Sep 24, 2010 11:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Ducks are well on their way to making the preseason playoffs.
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Don’t worry — I’m sure teams with competent goaltending will expose our weaknesses.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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It’s clear what’s going on here – Greiss is the goalie of destiny, and the team won’t win until he’s the starter.
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This is what went down at the game:
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by idunno723 on Sep 25, 2010 12:21 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Fucking YES.
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By Jamie Fucking McGinn no less…
What happen to the might Ducks?… Oh yeah they took out the “mighty”…,
by skilletboy on Sep 25, 2010 9:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s not really known as a tough guy, but clearly he can be. He did have 113 PIMs one year in the OHL, so maybe it’s something he turns on and off?
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Maybe i’ve just been hockey starved but it was an awesome game, there was lots of action and TONS of fights. We lost, but then again our best defenseman on the ice was Huskins, soooo yaa…
We took some stupid stupid penalties and the 5 on 3’s killed us. Our goaltenders didn’t look very good, especially Sateri in the few minutes he played (he made some bad mistakes with the puck).
Mitchell looked great, as did Tommy Wingels. Heatley and Marleau didn’t play very well, but it is the preseason so whatevs.
How badly will the Ducks be outshot tonight, I wonder?
G1: outshot 40-21
G2: outshot 40-18
G3: outshot 44-22
Thank goodness for mediocre Finnish goaltending.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Much like your mediocre writing?
by skilletboy on Sep 25, 2010 9:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Aw that’s not cool man.
Although the double-space thing IS terrible.
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oh god … don’t go getting mushy now
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
i was raised by my mother..i have no choice
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
COME ON! PICK YOUR BALLS UP AND PUT EM’ IN YOUR POCKET, BOY!
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
she would take off her belt and snap the belt…that did it for me
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait, you read past the cartoons?
Don’t fret, though — Niemi’s 4.50 GAA and .786 sv% are clearly a step up from Niittymaki’s 6.00 and .667.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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hehehe….i need to read FTF see if there is any panic yet
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think any reasonable Sharks fan can be worried, with Vlasic and Boyle and Murray all not playing. We’ve said all along that after those three guys there’s not enough talent on D. Plus neither of these games seem to have been very D-focused.
These games have proven one thing for certain, however: Wallin and Huskins are fucking awful.
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Which we already knew. ugh!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Yeah, it’s like those science experiments where they spend millions of dollars and kill a bunch of monkeys to prove that fire is hot. Thanks a lot, science.
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I don’t think any reasonable Sharks fan can be worried,
problem is the unreasonable seems to outweight the reasonable
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s true of all fans of everything, always.
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no post on ftf..ill have to search elsewhere to see flailing sharks fans
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
You're right
No need to wrory now. There’s plenty of time for that in the post-season. =P
by ScottyKnows on Sep 28, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that the only ammo you have are preseason goalie stats…ROFL… Keep pretending your team isn’t ballz…
by skilletboy on Sep 25, 2010 11:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I love how you laugh at the flimsiness of my supporting data and then offer less yourself.
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There is NO DATA TO QUOTE!!!
It’s preseason… These games mean nothing.
Any fuck tard that watches the NHL can tell you already that the Ducks will be bottom dwellers again, where they belong…
All three of you Duck fans know this…
by skilletboy on Sep 26, 2010 9:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
hmmmm … bit bitter this early in the morning huh?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
GODAMN TROY TULOWITSKI!!!!!
Jk… I’m fine……… :)
:’(
by skilletboy on Sep 26, 2010 9:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe for you.
The preseason is about as useless as the BOC. You get mildly entertained and share a few chuckles. That’s about it. But at the end of the day all those “data” go right out the window.
by skilletboy on Sep 27, 2010 11:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
How to win friends online.
How to try and deflect from the argument.
by skilletboy on Sep 27, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you want to argue? That preseason results are flimsy? Or that Sharks fans have some overreaction tendencies?
Either way — fanpost it up, man. Let’s see some useful blogging!
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that the preseason doesn’t mean anything…
And you’re the one trying to goad us Sharks fans into said overreaction with your “stats” and then calling me out for rebutting you and talking shit and “not making friends”…
I though the whole point of this blog was to talk shit.? if you cant take it back then dont dish it out…
by skilletboy on Sep 27, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re on the same side, then — I may flash some stats, but they’re meant not in any biblical absolutism. Feel free to ignore, or feel free to turn it into something bigger.
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and for the record… I dont think your writing is that bad… Im just trying to bust your balls…alot…
I couldn’t look at my self in the mirror in the morning if I didn’t fuck with you Duck fans…
by skilletboy on Sep 27, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The preseason is almost entirely meaningless. (It’s useful to see minor leaguers.)
It’s funny that the Sharks goaltenders have been horrible so far.
I’m not sure what you two are arguing about.
Rudy, this is an important business matter; with, I’m sure, money and backdoor coke deals at stake. The only possible conclusion is that they argue until one is clearly victorious.
Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.
man, this is like Déjà vu. We got outshot all season long last year.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
yea i was hoping suttons shotblocking would rub off….i wonder how lydman does on it
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d love for Hiller to face less shots. I want to see less shots getting in guys.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
awesome to read these after missing the game…got a feel for what happened..that idunno fuckin must have had a good time up in san jose…
perry 4 goals in 2 games?….wil he have a monster year?…i wonder if its cuz getzlaf is healthy and setting him up
was belesky with them on the top line?
how did fowler do?
and any cofirmed sharks suicide deaths yet?
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:12 AM PDT reply actions
hey! where is my pic of you with the turkey leg and beer … tsk! to you too … ha!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
check your email in a couple minutes
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Fowler didn’t play last night — blueliners were Brookbank, Sutton, Newton, Mara, Syvret, and Mikkelson.
VAYOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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how bout bear bottom?…if he is name wasnt called probally had a good nite
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I predict 164 goals for Perry this season.
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4 goals / 2 games = 2 goals per game.
2 goals x 82 games per season = 164 goals per season.
I forgot to show my work, my bad.
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there u go with that voodoo witchcraft…i will gather the townsfolk to burn u at the stake..
townspeople gather chasing meg
he calls it moth?..meth?..maath….baaaahhhh…seize him!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Meth.
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that kinda game huh?…fuck you non tv….and fuck u idunno for going to an awesome game….
just kidding idunno…just jealous
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:30 AM PDT reply actions
This picture has already been posted, but I don’t care.
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it didnt show up in my comments section..damn u shit comp
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
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by Megalodon on Sep 25, 2010 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And also I have a weird sneer on my face
And I resemble a filthy hobo.
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thats beautiful…who said these bloggers couldnt write around here
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 25, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Finally Puck Daddy gets to the good stuff – Behold!
A pretty positive view of the Sharks, with fair criticisms but realistic optimism. Also there’s awesome funk music.
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Screw doing a new post – the Sharks and Coyotes are playing in split-squad games right now in San Jose and Phoenix. This is weird as hell but pretty cool.
Go Sharks! And also the other Sharks!
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Looking at these rosters you’d have to assume that the version of the team in San Jose would kick ass, and the version in Phoenix would struggle. We’ll see though.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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what is the point of a split squad thing? (maybe it says in the link, but don’t ask me why I haven’t looked)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I think it has been designed so we can feel the exquisite pain of having the Sharks lose to the Coyotes twice in the same day.
Come on guys, get your shit together!
Really though, the only benefit would basically be to get a really in-depth look at the squad, and to give more guys a chance to distinguish themselves.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I don’t recall them doing this previously. But then again, I don’t pay attention to preseason games so perhaps they did.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
and wait, how do you get an “in-depth look” if the coaches can’t be there to see ALL the players? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Phoenix wins in Phoenix, but the Sharks version with most of the good players wins in San Jose! Boo/Yay!
These split-squad days are confusing.
The Zapruder Film of the Kennedy assassination is a better hockey movie than The Love Guru.
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I don't know where else to put this, so here ya go
I just saw Jonas Hiller’s new mask……..I almost pooped myself in fear. If a supervillain were to play goalie, this is the mask they would wear. This thing is awesome.
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its intresting yet bland me thinks
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 28, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
wow…how much money a year does Hiller blow on his masks? So, all the player equipment and stuff is covered by the team right? The players don’t pay out of pocket on anything? I wonder if mask personalization falls into that catergory as well. He used the black and white one for what like 5 games? lol
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