Ducks Gameday -- Hello, old friends!

by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 7:28 AM PST

Anaheim Ducks (26-19-4) at Toronto Maple Leafs (18-22-5), 4 pm
Anaheim Calling and Pension Plan Puppets -- if Burkie ever learned to turn on a computer, he'd read them!

Burkie, Jiggy, Frenchie, and Brownie (suspended). A trip to Toronto is a trip down Ducks Memory Lane -- and heck, throw in a sprinkling of Francois Allaire and Ron Wilson, too.

These guys used to be soooooo cool.

For the most part, they're great memories, too. Burkie brought us Scotty Niedermayer, Chris Pronger, and even the rebirth of Teemu Selanne, plus he was regularly entertaining as a blowhard GM. Jiggy brought us to the cup finals and later sealed the deal with a cup win -- when games mattered most, he turned our ties into wins. Frenchie punched out Iginla, knocked out Brunette, and provided cheap and reliable minutes alongside Niedermayer. And Brownie knocked Jiri Hudler all the way to the KHL and back. Allaire produced constantly excellent goaltending, and Wilson led us to our first postseason series win -- everybody's got a good story to tell... from Anaheim.

In Toronto, of course, it's been a different story for them, I think -- Burke went to a city where he could spend more money but had less young talent to start with in the cupboard; he's made big moves but spent a lot of assets doing so. Jiggy was on a sharp decline in Anaheim before Burkie brought him aboard -- he's steadied somewhat but hasn't been the superstar of old. Frenchie is still a solid minute-eater, just not at his old price tag. And Brownie is still Brownie -- never hard to root for that guy, but he still has to be played carefully.

In some respects, you'd think all this former-Duck hoarding would make me somewhat of a Maple Leafs fan, but I dunno -- mostly I'm just glad these guys played or worked for Anaheim when they did. Ducks fans, feel free to share your favorite memory from any of them in the comments.

When I first became a Mighty Ducks fan in the late 90s, I used to get a lot of shit about how un-scary a duck was in nature -- how was anybody supposed to be scared of a duck? But c'mon, I'd reason, isn't a duck like a thousand times more threatening than a maple leaf?

Drawn with a sharpie, photographed with an iPhone. Go Vegas cartooning solutions!

At any rate, I'll be flying home today and should make it just around puck drop -- feel free to stop by for game comments, even if you're trendy enough to root for the Blackhawks (and sure, SCHers, feel free to share your favorite Versteeg memory). :)

Prediction: The Leafs have already earned regulation victories against the Sharks and the Kings this season, and they did represent one of the most gut-punching losses Anaheim suffered last season. Plus they're coming off of a 7-0 beating at the hand of the New York Gaboriks last night -- they'll be playing for revenge tonight. Meanwhile the Ducks are playing shitty hockey but winning anyways -- we'll probably leave Hiller on his own tonight. Leafs 4, Ducks 2. Goals by Beauchemin, Giguere, Burke, and Giguere.

Go Ducks.

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haha ..love the cartoon…

yea frankie knocking out iginla is just magical…I do remember the non-niedemeyer year when he was probally our top defensemen…he declined when nieds came…I remember his “already cup decided” goal in the final stanely cup game….Im gonna ask PPP folks hows he looked and of he still get flat-footed

as far as jiggy..it was the 03 year of course…guy was unbeatable…the 07 year…I think you could have swapped him or bryz and we still win the cup with either guy…so 03 was more fondly rememeberd…I remember him getting pissed at someone once..forgot who…and him using his stick as an axe….also how odd he sounded on local sports talk radio shows..when people interviewing him probally never watched a hockey game in there life

brown…yea the hudler hit…but i got a more negative view of brown..always thought he failed by not being more productive with his speed and mean streak…he should have been a long staple on the 3rd line…but never lived up to the potential i thought he had…I love the stache hes rocking though

Ducks just need to jump on these guys early…get them thinking its gonna be another long night…hopefully the ducks win so ill bother to watch the replay im sure theyll play like they did tuesdays game…

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 7:49 AM PST reply actions

Im gonna ask PPP folks hows he looked and of he still get flat-footed

Read the Beauchemin link in the second paragraph below the picture of the former Ducks — that’s an excellent PPP fanpost that tells Leafs fans why they should appreciate him more.

He’s the guy out of the four that I’d most like to see return to the Ducks — maybe at the deadline, we could use that Burke-Murray connection for something like that.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 8:12 AM PST up reply actions

i checked out the “love for frankie” post…..as long as frankie is paid correctly he would be a welcome back…

they made a list of dmen time agaisnt top players…and lubo was listed 4th..frankie at 6th…and fowler like at 15th…(not sure why lydman wasnt anywhere on the list..maybe cuz of games played..)..even if that list isnt updated…still intresting…

fuckin lubo has been amazing also on top of lydman…and even fowler….for his first year…even though his plusminus sux

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:31 AM PST up reply actions

the 07 year…I think you could have swapped him or bryz and we still win the cup with either guy…

Yeah, probably, but I don’t know that we’d win the Vancouver series or the Ottawa series in five games, and that Detroit one was too close to call even if we played it again with Jiggy.

He was so fucking money in overtime — that’s tough to overlook. And he did win one of the SCF games 1-0 (Go Pahlsson!); Breezy would have to be on his game to match that.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 8:21 AM PST up reply actions

Beauch eats minutes and plays the toughest competition but yes, when he coughs up the puck he’s invariably flat-footed. Part of it is the forward’s fault because he has to try to force passes (too much separation between the D and FWDS) but part of it is on him.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 1:19 PM PST up reply actions

some of at least for us..was he was trying to make the big hit..so he would step up and miss..and the other team would go the other way….

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

I remember him getting pissed at someone once..forgot who…and him using his stick as an axe

I’m pretty sure it was Ryan Smith. Jiggy (as well as many other people) hate that guy.

by Wooster11 on Jan 20, 2011 3:41 PM PST up reply actions

But he’s an angel. A veritable smashnosed saint, I tell you!

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by Niesy on Jan 20, 2011 5:23 PM PST up reply actions

My favorite Jiggy moment was a regular season game against Dallas. Ott was cross-checking Neidermeyer right in front of Jiggy while waiting for the final face-off (1 sec left). Puck dropped, Horn sounded, Jiggy swiped Ott’s legs with his stick then punched him, Ott came ofter Jiggy, Ducks nearly killed Ott.
Loved to see Jiggy standing up for teammates & starting a scrum. :)

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Liberty is well armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin

by kk_gizmo on Jan 20, 2011 8:54 AM PST reply actions

Was that the game that Ott gouged Moen’s eye?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 8:56 AM PST up reply actions

I don’t think so, this was recent (kinda). After Moen left. Like last year. I think.

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by kk_gizmo on Jan 20, 2011 8:59 AM PST up reply actions

JIGGY THE MAN!!! FUCK YOU OTT!

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-Jim Morrison-
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:02 AM PST up reply actions

Haha, still — Ott deserved payback; good on Jiggy for delivering.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:06 AM PST up reply actions

yea funny my most fondest memories are the jiggy chops lol….im still waiting for hiller spear a somones nuts…

remember dominic roussel? he used to be pretty chippy too

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-Jim Morrison-
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:10 AM PST up reply actions

Hmm, maybe Aaron Voros should start learning to play goaltender — I think (hope?) he’s got a better chance of wearing a Ducks uniform again with that strategy than hoping for a dozen concurrent injuries to forwards.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:24 AM PST up reply actions

I cant think of any reason voros ever needs to see the ice again for the ducks…if parros goes down…turn sutton into the 4th line goon forward

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-Jim Morrison-
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:29 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I forgot to add — Voros should also learn to fight, too.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:30 AM PST up reply actions

No, that was the game Ott got suspended. Pronger went after Ott but Moen got to him first and beat his ass. Even I thought that was cool.

Also, Jiggy kinda looks like a fat, out of shape Jason Statham.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 20, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions

your usually on spot with things..but no way jiggys got those dreamy blue eyes..and lighter blonder hair..Statham just a douche that hollywood keeps ramming down our throats and trying to make us care about him

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-Jim Morrison-
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions

i mean i think the transporter is about at 5 alrerady or somthing…are u fuckin kidding me?….he driving a bus now? a sub?

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-Jim Morrison-
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 11:54 AM PST up reply actions

I’ve always been on the Jason Flemyng bandwagon when it comes to Guy Ritchie friends that are now Hollywood actors but… Jason Statham is pretty cool, man. He was in The One! Wait, fuck…

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 20, 2011 12:03 PM PST up reply actions

Dude… I think that almost anyone in the NHL would look out of shape compared to Jason Statham.

by Wooster11 on Jan 20, 2011 3:43 PM PST up reply actions

Was that the game that Ott gouged Moen’s eye?

I think you are right, actually. I think Moen got traded just a few games after that.

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 9:29 AM PST up reply actions

I guess Bob Murray got uncomfortable when the Omen kept winking at him? :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:30 AM PST up reply actions

black snake moen…miss him…isnt he on the canadians?…

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-Jim Morrison-
Go Ducks!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:32 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, maybe that’s for Saturday’s post.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:47 AM PST up reply actions

oh reminds me of the shut-down line…oh how I miss your clamping shut-down defense….sniffle sniffle

I really think teams top lines feared them

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-Jim Morrison-
Go Ducks!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 20, 2011 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

Lots of Ducks from the Cup winning team on this trip: Shannon in Ottawa, some of aforementioned in Toronto, Moen in Montreal, Pahlsson in Columbus… Might be forgetting some.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 1:36 PM PST up reply actions

Here’s that fight you’re talking about, gizmo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bmAiuaRKow

Yeah, after the game ended, Jiggy got Ott in a headlock then Moen jumped him. That was awesome.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 1:34 PM PST up reply actions

Ahhhhhh, that’s it. Moen was still with the team. My memory is faulty. Thanks. Loved watching it again.

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner.
Liberty is well armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin

by kk_gizmo on Jan 20, 2011 1:56 PM PST up reply actions

Ducks can be a little mean and attack a bit, but they are easily fought off. But what is mean are geese, they will flail a person pretty good (haha a gander did that to my evil older brother when we were childen (he was evil then more than now)).

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jan 20, 2011 12:25 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Wait

If the Leafs win tonight does that mean that you’ll post a State Rape comic for the Leafs Earl? Please.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 1:15 PM PST reply actions

Has to be consecutive. Also: fuck you.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 20, 2011 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Wouldn’t it be a country rape? California vs the world has a nice ring to it.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jan 20, 2011 1:35 PM PST up reply actions

The most I’ll do against the wonderful state of California is show Ontario avoid a rape, but any CA-getting-raped graphics will have to come from elsewhere. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 1:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Fiiiiine

But I don’t think you have to worry about it getting made.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

4pm kickoff is too early, dangit.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jan 20, 2011 3:30 PM PST reply actions

Most of my favorite Ducks’ memories are of ex-Ducks.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 3:47 PM PST reply actions

Actually mine is as well — it was when my brother and I were at our first select-a-seat session. We were amazed that the GM of Mr. Burke as well as the new owners were there and talked to us. That never happened w/the Angels.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jan 20, 2011 3:58 PM PST up reply actions

Brookbank playing tonight?

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 3:57 PM PST reply actions

Doubt it. There’s gonna be a Mara-Sutton D pair, though…

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions

according to Ducks twitter, both Mara and Lilja are scratches.

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions

Oh, didn’t read that. Yeah, I read this morning Mara-Sutton was a pair. Good thing that won’t happen. Guess Brookbank starts.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:05 PM PST up reply actions

Or, rather, is just in the lineup, not starting, haha.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:05 PM PST up reply actions

LOL, yea…listed Lubo and Fowler as starters. Don’t know how long that pairing will last though

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:06 PM PST up reply actions

Oh hello again

So we couldn’t decide whether to visit you all again or Anaheim calling, so you might get some SCHers wandering over here soon

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:00 PM PST via mobile reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! =P

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:02 PM PST up reply actions

You're in luck

Looks like we chose AC

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

So we get the team jinx without the company?

Boo.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions

hey now

you’re the ones that (apparently) don’t want us :(

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions

If the Ducks win, you’re welcome to return. =)

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

well we’re on both sites, actually…

and the other blog is still a Ducks blog, no?

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

Then we better win twice as good. =)

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions

If you guys comment on both sites, we might lose 14-0. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions

Perfect

I’ll take the western conf team losing over the east any day, except the hawks.:p

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Burke-lover.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

Ouch that hurt

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

(and sure, SCHers, feel free to share your favorite Versteeg memory)

Didn’t see the post?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

She did

Or she should have bc I told SCH you mentioned us and even linked it

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

ok fine

YOU might be okay with us.

Scottyknow is not. :P

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

I thought you were on a plane?

Traffic on both sites is low enough I’ll probably have two windows open

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Landed in time for the faceoff!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

Noice. I e-mailed it…disregard.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

I saw, but my g-mail was set on the wrong name — didn’t want to reply and give away my secret identity. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

YOu deseptive prick you. =/

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions

You luck duck, there isn’t a 7:30 replay like last game, so I am gonna miss most of the game, but might be able to go home early and work from home

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jan 20, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

We’ll find out if I’m lucky — could be I regret how on-time Southwest was today.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions

I keep losing what tab I have the game in

this shit’s confusing, man

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best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:18 PM PST up reply actions

Whew, made it home in time — that was close! I guess Lilja’s leash ran out — poor guy.

4 D FOWLER, CAM
5 D SBISA, LUCA
8 R SELANNE, TEEMU
9 R RYAN, BOBBY
10 R PERRY, COREY
11 C KOIVU, SAKU
14 C LAPIERRE, MAXIM
16 R PARROS, GEORGE
17 D VISNOVSKY, LUBOMIR
19 R LUPUL, JOFFREY
21 D BROOKBANK, SHELDON
22 C MARCHANT, TODD
25 D SUTTON, ANDY
32 D LYDMAN, TONI
33 L BLAKE, JASON
39 L BELESKEY, MATT
42 R SEXTON, DAN
64 C MCMILLAN, BRANDON
1 G HILLER, JONAS
31 G MCELHINNEY, CURTIS

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:07 PM PST reply actions

God I hate, Carlyle.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions

That’s only because you’ve been watching the past few seasons.

Go Moustache!!!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions

Quick one. Cut Orr with a few punches already.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

Oh..meh

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

Wha???? Parros goal?

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

Hahaha, no, he beat Colton Orr in a fight.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

That’s just as surprisng as a goal from him. =)

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

no kidding

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

Brookbank misses the net on a gimme opportunity. Lilja would have scored, I’m certain.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:16 PM PST reply actions

Wow, Beauch is a turnover machine.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:16 PM PST reply actions

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER GOAL!!!!

With Marchant on his line, even.

WOOOOO!!! Thanks, Jiggy!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:19 PM PST reply actions

After all that pressure in the Leafs zone, a random sharp-angle wrister by Sexton is what puts the Ducks over. Haha.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions

Well, it certainly wasn’t going to be any of Marchant’s chances — he missed the net from within arm’s reach.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe hitting Sexton’s skate with his shot earlier was good luck. >_>

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

Good work Sexton…little emotional attachment to Jiggy, makes sense.;)

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions

that goal is all me :D

because I finally got my feed to work, just in time for a goal

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions

Thanks, ahnfire!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

Now turn off your feed for the rest of the game, please. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

mmm…no. :D

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:24 PM PST up reply actions

you're welcome

that’s the only goal I guarantee.

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

lol go you!

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

oh NOW you're okay with an SCHer here? ;)

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:22 PM PST up reply actions

Like I said, depends on the outcome.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions

Way to hog credit

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

it's what I do.

/brushes dirt off shoulder

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

attention whore, too

bringing it up on both blogs

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Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:24 PM PST up reply actions

I was actually expecting

“haters to the left” after your comment to puppet

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Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

I really need a Kaner “haters gonna hate”-style gif.

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

Don’t sweat it — we appreciate whores here.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions

word

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions

then you'll LOVE

SCHers, biggest bunch of attention whores ever

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions

we should get CNS over here!

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

the photoshops would never end

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

we need a good photoshopper around these parts.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

but what do we get in return?

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions

Cartoons?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:51 PM PST up reply actions

…and Earl won’t rape your state…maybe

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:51 PM PST up reply actions

…any more.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

so...

cartoons & future considerations?

hmm…

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

I believe we avoided that this

Thanks to the kings. So dependable, they are

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by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

“this year”

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah, but Hawks were a victim once — Nov. 2008. I’m just such a sucker for requests. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

so long as he gets to link

to his own comments and posts!

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

The needy bastard

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

You bastards weren't kidding

Haters gonna hate.

Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten us into, Stanley.

by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 20, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions

you're just gonna keep dancing?

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 5:58 PM PST up reply actions

I did want to share my favorite Versteeg photoshop though

I can’t dance.

Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten us into, Stanley.

by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 20, 2011 6:04 PM PST up reply actions

Speaking of whores

Where’s spade?

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

He’s probably commuting now — he gets up really early for a guy who can’t spell.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

haha

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

I'd never patron a whore

from Victorville

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

it's official

I can’t read “patron” without thinking of tequila first.

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Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

ditto

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

i see nothing wrong with this

I was thinking about making Tequila Sunrise’s for the game this Sunday, but changed my mind and we’re gonna make Harvey Wallbangers instead.

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

I'll probably be sober

because $7.50 for a beer at 11:30am seems especially ridiculous

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

you'll probably be sober?

i guess there’s a first time for everything

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

It’s cool — you shouldn’t buy tequila for a whore from victorville either.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

is there anything you should do in Victorville?

besides leave?

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

NO

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 4:32 PM PST up reply actions

Booooo.

Damn ahnfire feed — I bet it’s still going.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:27 PM PST reply actions

Well, I know who to blame Hiller’s rebound on that one.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

bwahahahahaha…

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

boooo

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

Damn — Teemu, you know what to do there — stop feeling sorry for Jiggy.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:34 PM PST reply actions

How we lookin?

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:36 PM PST reply actions

Sloppy, but not as bad as the part I watched from the Ottawa game. Shots are roughly even, but that includes a Parros shot — top line had a good shift without testing Giguere. Typical.

Oh, and McMuffin is on the top line; Beleskey on the 4th line.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

Yowzers. Thanks

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

Survived the second minute of the PK — their best chance came just after the rat escaped the box.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:41 PM PST up reply actions

loll

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

PK looking really good through the first minute.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

Ducks going shorthanded — have yet to get a power play in Canada.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:36 PM PST reply actions

Lydman almost took yet another puck in the face. Close.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 4:41 PM PST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan takes a very very very very stupid penalty at the zero second mark.

Him playing in Getzlaf’s position is hurting his IQ. I bet hair loss is next.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:43 PM PST reply actions

D:

poor Silver.

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

He’s wealthy enough now — let’s hope he can try to be a plus player today.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

ahh another typical road game. At least MC isn’t in net.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

I’m in…. How the hell do the Leafs outshoot us? Damn Brookbank

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 4:52 PM PST reply actions

He definitely missed a net in a “whatever the fuck you do, don’t miss the net” moment.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:53 PM PST up reply actions

That’s why he has one career goal against Edmonton a few years ago….

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

Also, typical Ducks sloppiness. Giguere must be in our heads.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah but he sucks

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

We know that, and he knows that, and I guess Sexton knows. If only he were more vocal!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

I remember when Giguere used to be good…. sigh

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

I’m sure he has the same weakness’. Exploit it!

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

Well, the Anaheim Ducks twitter just did a nice jinx job…

Ducks are 22-3-2 when scoring first this season.

Seems like we’ve given up way more leads than that.

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:53 PM PST reply actions

That seems wrong. They are probably talking about the Oregon Ducks.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

maybe they put that – in the wrong spot…2-23-2

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

I think we are 22-3-2 when leading after 60 minutes.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST up reply actions

LOL…not THAT makes sense ;)

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 4:58 PM PST up reply actions

So any D on the Leafs we might need come deadline other than Beauchimen? I mean Komisarek isn’t that bad is he? lol

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST reply actions

Oh shit, Community's back tonight?

I think I’m gonna have to bail on my shitty feed.

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST reply actions

Go now and take fire with you! =)

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

she abandoned us

and moved to new york, otherwise I would!

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

I've escaped jurisdiction!

bwhahaha!

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

I did change feeds though

by ahnfire on Jan 20, 2011 5:11 PM PST up reply actions

Excellent! Hope it was to escape Hayward.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

It’s back, but we do our hockey first around here. :P

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:00 PM PST up reply actions

Donald Glover beats Bobby Ryan

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

Sure, but Lubo is way better than Britta.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

hell, even Chevy Chase beats out Corey Perry

San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.

by shinkicker on Jan 20, 2011 5:03 PM PST up reply actions

Really, all you need to bring up is Brian Hayward.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:05 PM PST up reply actions

Man, did anybody see Eric Stephens on the Hockey News with Pierre Lebrun and Greg Campbell? Nice to see our Ducks being called the best team in California :)

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:00 PM PST reply actions

In the magazine? They stopped delivering to me when I moved, those jerks!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

No on the website…. :)

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37807-VIDEO-THN-Puck-Panel-Why-the-Anaheim-Ducks-are-the-best-team-in-California.html

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:01 PM PST reply actions

http://www.sleekshockeyanswers.com/articles/Because-the-Kings-and-Sharks-suck

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:03 PM PST up reply actions

Beautiful

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

Nice

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

I think I need to email Big Bob to get Mike Komisarek or Kevin Bieksa

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:03 PM PST reply actions

Fuck it, let’s trade for Phaneuf so Perry doesn’t have to be the douchiest Duck any more.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

Burke would probably want 2 firsts and a second… :)

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

He probably overvalues Voros?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:07 PM PST up reply actions

Exactly

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions

Kevin Bieksa is a bag of dicks

it's entirely possible this isn't sarcasm

by boldmatter on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah but he’s a good bag of dicks

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

I vote no on both.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

FUck Komisarek. Guys a tool.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

Imagine what Burke would ask

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST reply actions

Ok I'm out

That should bring you some luck. Though I’ll leave you with a threat to maybe come back later

happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.

by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 5:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Thanks — immediate results!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

LOLL

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

Wait, Giguere just made an amazing save, then Ahlers called him “Hiller”, then somehow the puck is in the net???

MAXIMUS?

WOOOOOOO!!!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST reply actions

Didn’t Giguere always struggle with high point shots?

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

Jiggy is letting in some sketchy goals tonight. Goddamn.

Haha, nice job by Johnny calling him Hiller. It’s like Jiggy never left.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe that’ll get Randy off his balls for a few games.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:11 PM PST up reply actions

seems we need those not attached to Jiggy to score tonight!

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM PST reply actions

Play your lines backwards tonight, Carlyle!

4th line: +1
3rd line: +1
2nd line: even
1st line: -1

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

Hiller is making amazing saves right now — wish all of you could see it.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:08 PM PST reply actions

on a Ducks PP even…

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by SK eleven on Jan 20, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions

Really is. Ducks are way sloppy on the power play.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

Also, even strength.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:10 PM PST up reply actions

True that. Seemed like they were on the kill instead. Uh oh, another power play.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:13 PM PST up reply actions

Giguere used to do so well under pressure. Clutch as well. Not anymoreeee

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:10 PM PST reply actions

Well, it’s not exactly the case that Toronto’s playoff chances hinge on this one game — he still might excel in important games.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:11 PM PST up reply actions

True but then what’s an important game for Toronto? He’s an amazing goalie, his head is just not in it like it used to be.

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:14 PM PST up reply actions

Almost game is important for the Leafs. Know how you can tell? Because they play terribly.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:16 PM PST up reply actions

Burkie must be in amazing soundbite form these days, I hope.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:18 PM PST up reply actions

No joke

I hope one of RW or BB kills someone on their way out of town

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions

Missing from the picture up top...

Tim Brent!

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:13 PM PST reply actions

A google image search brought up nothing. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:14 PM PST up reply actions

nice

This gets rec’d.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:16 PM PST up reply actions

Lappiere? I’ll take it

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:13 PM PST reply actions

I like a lot of things about Maximus except that apparently the nickname “Lappy” is off-limits.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions

Can the Ducks kill off this power play?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:14 PM PST reply actions

Leafs on pace for 40 something shots…. REALLY!!!!!

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 5:14 PM PST reply actions

Good, I need to stack my goalie stats. Go Hiller!

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:15 PM PST up reply actions

The Ducks hate Hiller.

Plus Lilja’s out — fucking Carlyle.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:15 PM PST up reply actions

Booo — another minus for the top line.

Screened shot from the point.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:21 PM PST reply actions

Brookbank out there, too.

And Hiller makes another save.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:23 PM PST up reply actions

MarArthur’s doing work again. Ducks are standing around again. I blame Brookbank. >_>

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:25 PM PST up reply actions

They’ve looked pretty crappy the last two games. They need Lilja’s leadership!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:27 PM PST up reply actions

If the Ducks want to make a case why Hiller should be up for the Hart Trophy, they should just send them the tape of this road trip. How this team has yet to trail on this trip is really amazing.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:25 PM PST reply actions

Oy! For the love of God!

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

OK, less amazing.

Fuck. Top line -3.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

Think we’ll see the usual Carlyle line juggling if this continues up to the end of the period.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:31 PM PST up reply actions

Well, we won’t see any Lilja treatment for any of them.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions

No Lilja leadership :(

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:33 PM PST up reply actions

Lilja’s played in 33 games — 21 have been wins. Fucking Carlyle can’t read a spreadsheet, apparently.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions

What about, Mara?

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions

33 games played — 16 wins. Almost half.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:50 PM PST up reply actions

Err, never mind. Bozak puts ’em up 3-2. Eesh.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

Our top line is a sieve — Ryan and Perry have one shot for between them.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

wow

Those kinds of things usually go the other way.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions

You’re looking at the one team in the league who’s lost to the Oilers, Devils, and Islanders.

(Well, I assume there’s only one.)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:33 PM PST up reply actions

(regulation losses, I mean)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:34 PM PST up reply actions

hawks lost to devils and oilers (twice), all at home

"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." -- John Wayne

by LanceFister3 on Jan 20, 2011 5:43 PM PST up reply actions

I’m going to go ahead and assume that if you guys are one then there are two in the league.

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by PPP on Jan 20, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Ah, so this should settle things once and for all, then.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions

Well, fuck.

"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.

by tu madre on Jan 20, 2011 5:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Shot ratio is 3:2. Goal ratio is 3:2.

Wish the Ducks would try to skate with them.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:31 PM PST up reply actions

Make it stop, Earl!!

by Scottyknow on Jan 20, 2011 5:39 PM PST up reply actions

I blew it by predicting things accurately for once.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions

Lubo keeps blowing it

He's fancy. He'll go glove.

by brokenyard on Jan 20, 2011 5:33 PM PST reply actions

Have they ever put up that Fox Sports West App ad in a moment where it wasn’t directly blocking my view of the play?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:52 PM PST reply actions

Very annoying. I’m always hoping a goal is scored when they put that bug on the screen.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:54 PM PST up reply actions

Holy fuck! Bobby Ryan got a scoring chance on the opposition net!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:53 PM PST reply actions

DONE

He's fancy. He'll go glove.

by brokenyard on Jan 20, 2011 5:58 PM PST reply actions

Yup — though the Leafs might not be.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:00 PM PST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan, -4.

I finally miss Getzlaf. Fuck.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:58 PM PST reply actions

Yeah, make that -4 indeed. Very Getzlafian blind backhand pass right in front of Hiller. Terrible play.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 5:58 PM PST up reply actions

Did Baldy suddenly start giving him pointers on what he was doing wrong?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe he’s Bobby Ryan in disguise? Hair included? Hmmm.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

He did back check and made a nice defensive play, until the puck rolled off his stick.

by Scottyknow on Jan 21, 2011 10:15 AM PST up reply actions

Well, fuck.

"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.

by tu madre on Jan 20, 2011 5:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Nobody likes Hiller.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:00 PM PST up reply actions

Booooo.

5-2. Ducks don’t belong on the ice with these guys.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:07 PM PST reply actions

I’d much rather watch a game where Giguere stole a win for them than the one I’m watching where he’s just a passenger watching.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

That sequence is this whole game in a nutshell. Oof.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:08 PM PST reply actions

Well, even with the Ducks trailing in the 3rd, we’re getting outshot better than 2:1 in the period. If only we had a head coach with a plan for road games.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:09 PM PST up reply actions

For real. No use trying to match lines when every line is ineffective.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:12 PM PST up reply actions

3rd and 4th lines produced tonight — it was the moneymakers who fucked this game up.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:13 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, you’re right. No shows tonight on offensively and defensively.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

Haha see

You guys had better luck with me around

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by puppetmasterp on Jan 20, 2011 6:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Comeback!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:16 PM PST up reply actions

Now Sutton is making Getzlaf passes. Stop doing tributes to the captain!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:18 PM PST reply actions

s'up, yo

Just got back from the dentist. Looks like you all wish you went instead.

Halfway through the season and halfway to the cliff.

by hawkeytalk on Jan 20, 2011 6:20 PM PST reply actions

I wish my flight home accidentally went to South America.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:22 PM PST up reply actions

At least you'd wake up somewhere interesting!

So what happened to Hiller? That guy is usually money.

Halfway through the season and halfway to the cliff.

by hawkeytalk on Jan 20, 2011 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

He was last game, but he can only tolerate being the only Duck player on the ice for so long.

The fact that this road trip is .500 so far is entirely because of him.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:28 PM PST up reply actions

Who has had the worst game?

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan tonight — I only watched the 3rd period of the last game on a distant TV, enough to know Hiller was getting abandoned regularly.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:31 PM PST up reply actions

Surprise, surprise…. The 5 million dollar leprechaun does it again.

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:31 PM PST up reply actions

You probably just got blocked from his twitter. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

Don’t use it :)

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

we appear to be a curse

"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." -- John Wayne

by LanceFister3 on Jan 20, 2011 6:24 PM PST up reply actions

Naw, you guys weren’t here last season when this happened.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:28 PM PST up reply actions

Wow

We need to use this to our advantage! Or, we need to stop jinxing the Hawks too.

Halfway through the season and halfway to the cliff.

by hawkeytalk on Jan 20, 2011 6:26 PM PST reply actions

WE suck

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:26 PM PST reply actions

Seriously

Sorry :(

Halfway through the season and halfway to the cliff.

by hawkeytalk on Jan 20, 2011 6:27 PM PST reply actions

Ummmm… yeah, let’s just put this one aside and move onto Montreal. The Leafs are going nowhere and are in the East, at least.

But they legitimately have to break out of this defensive slump. They’re getting outworked in their own zone too often.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:28 PM PST reply actions

Just like the Ottawa game, let’s never speak of this game again.

OK, so our road trip starts when?

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

Saturday! … I hope.

Viva los Patos.

by THATG0MEZ on Jan 20, 2011 6:32 PM PST up reply actions

What road trip?

He's fancy. He'll go glove.

by brokenyard on Jan 21, 2011 2:56 AM PST up reply actions

I mean for God’s sake? Two years in a row we lose to a bad Leaf team? Carlyle is an idiot

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:28 PM PST reply actions

Fire Carlyle. At least for road games.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

No, just get rid of his ass

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

You don’t have to ask me twice. Buy me the team and I’ll do it!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:31 PM PST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan is such a lazy player

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:31 PM PST reply actions

Only when he’s doing his Getzlaf impersonation. Tonight he nailed it.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:31 PM PST up reply actions

I wonder what the excuses will be tonight? Why doesn’t Brookbank and Mara just say: “I suck?”

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:32 PM PST up reply actions

Correction: Why don’t Mara and Brookbank say: “I suck and don’t know how to clear a puck past a blue line.” ??

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

All they have to do is point out their North American birthplace and Carlyle will bench Lilja in a heartbeat.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

hahahahhaha….. If Randy doesn’t put Lils in against Montreal then I ain’t even bothering to watch.

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:34 PM PST up reply actions

You’ll probably miss 70 awesome Hiller saves.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

More like 100, surprised he isn’t a master ninja by now

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:37 PM PST up reply actions

Whaaaa?

by Scottyknow on Jan 21, 2011 10:21 AM PST up reply actions

I guess we can scratch the idea of Bobby playing center? The guy can’t win a faceoff

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:37 PM PST reply actions

Tonight’s the first night I’ve really really missed Getzlaf, and that pains me a great deal.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:38 PM PST up reply actions

Amen and the Fowler kid needs to learn the dictionary definition of defense: minus 3 on the night… yuck

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:39 PM PST up reply actions

Not all his fault — some idiot paired him with Brookbank most of the night.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

What happened to him? I remember he was a plus 9 last year on a terrible D

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions

You’re kidding.

by Scottyknow on Jan 21, 2011 10:20 AM PST up reply actions

How the heck do you lose to the leafs?

On the Mike Weber bandwagon (no longer with a lack of stupid boarding penalties!)

by Ubiquitous on Jan 20, 2011 6:41 PM PST reply actions

Pretend they’re the Islanders.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:42 PM PST up reply actions

Hey now, even though the Sabres are particularly adept at losing to the Islanders, they aren’t so bad as to lose to the Leafs.

On the Mike Weber bandwagon (no longer with a lack of stupid boarding penalties!)

by Ubiquitous on Jan 20, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions

Ask the 5 million dollar leprechaun who held out almost until training camp

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:44 PM PST up reply actions

My reply had nothing to do with how the Sabres play against the Islanders — I really have no idea what eastern teams do on their own time.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:45 PM PST up reply actions

I guess he meant that even a bad Sabre team doesn’t lose to the FREAKIN Maple Leafs

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions

Feel free to continue commiserating without me — I’m off to choir practice!

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 6:46 PM PST reply actions

CHoir?

by Albert K on Jan 20, 2011 6:47 PM PST up reply actions

It’s why I fly home on Thursdays.

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 20, 2011 9:39 PM PST up reply actions

Hahahahahahahaha

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 21, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I will say… at least we lost this one pretty terribly. We’d been getting lucky too much and getting points out of shitty efforts, which appears to be good enough for Carlyle.

He's fancy. He'll go glove.

by brokenyard on Jan 21, 2011 2:58 AM PST reply actions