Ducks Gameday -- Desert-ers!
by Earl Sleek on Jan 18, 2012 11:15 AM PST
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This cartoon isn't so much based on reality as it's based on the way I wish things were:
Certainly not the best effort, but that's because I spent most of my morning putting together a data table. Hooray! :)
Well, it's now been 20 games under Coach Kirby -- let's see who's been scoring for him.
Anaheim Ducks Scoring Leaders Under Coach Kirby
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPA | PPPts | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teemu Selanne | 20 | 7 | 14 | 21 | +9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 55 |
| Bobby Ryan | 20 | 10 | 6 | 16 | +1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Corey Perry | 20 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -2 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 72 |
| Saku Koivu | 12 | 5 | 9 | 14 | +12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | 20 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 38 |
| Niklas Hagman | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 |
| Lubomir Visnovsky | 15 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 33 |
| Luca Sbisa | 20 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Matt Beleskey | 20 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Jason Blake | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| Andrew Cogliano | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| Cam Fowler | 20 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Francois Beauchemin | 20 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Nick Bonino | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Andrew Gordon | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Toni Lydman | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Kyle Palmieri | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Maxime Macenauer | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sheldon Brookbank | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Rod Pelley | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Ben Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon McMillan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Parros | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kurtis Foster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Guenin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jean-Francois Jacques | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| TEAM TOTAL | 20 | 59 | 101 | 160 | 2 | 219 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 515 |
Three quick things I noticed:
1. Teemu Selanne is awesome as ever, but so is Saku Koivu! Koivu is not only better than point-a-game under Coach Kirby, but he's a +12 in twelve games since Boudreau took over, too. Suomi!
2. Bobby Ryan is tied for second in Kirby scoring despite only picking up one power play point during the Boudreau era. He has definitely picked up a few just-after-power-play-ends points, but he is a pretty remarkable even-strength goal producer.
3. Ryan Getzlaf is doing a little better lately, but he's still not excelling yet. Interesting that he has only two fewer shots-on-goal than Bobby Ryan, though. Corey Perry is shooting a ton -- he nearly has as many as Getzlaf and Ryan combined.
Feel free to throw your own observations in the comments.
Prediction: I'll be around for game comments tonight. Ducks 4, Coyotes 2. Obedience school pays off.
Go 2012 Resolutions.
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Has Boudreau been giving the 3rd line tougher minutes and shielding the Koivu line more than Carlyle did?
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Teemu Selanne is awesome as ever, but so is Saku Koivu! Koivu is not only better than point-a-game under Coach Kirby, but he’s a +12 in twelve games since Boudreau took over, too. Suomi!
yay!!!
Сколько дней, сколько слёз, сколько тревоги
Happy New Year! Hyvää uutta vuotta! С новым годом! Šťastný Nový Rok!
Damn, Jason Blake is almost scoring at a point per game pace.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
He’ll calm down — the 3 point, 10 shot game really boosted him up.
But yeah, the Ducks keep winning with him. Go Rat.
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you sure you need him?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
Does this all mean that Fail for Nail is over?
"Its not so much me as it is Roenick, hes good" - Vince Vaughn
"Its not so much Kontos as it is me, I'm good." - Angryjay93
Bruce Boudreau is upset that Hiller didn’t get a star of the week. Just about the whole Western Conference has been complaining about the crazy East-Coast Bias for years, but he probably didn’t notice.
Go, Bruce!
koivu is pretty efficent….looks like when he shoots..theres a good chance hell score..
surprised to see cam getting outshined by luca?…thought cam would flourish under kirby
oh and I just had a company paid super burrito with all the “fix-in’s” minus sour cream…cuz thats nasty
the waitress asks “do you want that burrito wet”?…..I said “(fill in what you think spade would say here)”
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 1:09 PM PST reply actions
no one in the ad-libbing mood today?…oh u dissapoint me minions!!
I said “well that’s quite an offer” smirk..giggle
she turned her head like a puppy trying to understand what your saying
now what I was thinking in my head was far worse..cuz she was f-able
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
i was actually surronded by upper management..they were celebrating 5 years of service…I figured to keep it somewhat clean…yet enough innuendo for anyone sniffing for some
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
That was a delicate play you made there, Spade. Well played.
by meetyourmako on Jan 18, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
upper management: congrats on 5 years with us spade
spade not paying attention staring at waitress cleavage with one hand in pant pocket wrestling around
spade: im sorry what? ..yea corn tortillas for me
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha, sorry — been a bit distracted today. But I’ll be here by myself during the game! :)
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ill text you..as..still no internet at home…ill say somthing glibb
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
oh and I just had a company paid super burrito with all the "fix-in’s" minus sour cream…cuz thats nasty
Finally, someone agrees with me on that!
"Its not so much me as it is Roenick, hes good" - Vince Vaughn
"Its not so much Kontos as it is me, I'm good." - Angryjay93
makes me an angryspade93 when they forget to take it out…
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Don’t start on the burrito thing again. This place will explode with opinions.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Sour cream helps cut hot sauce in a burrito.
by meetyourmako on Jan 18, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Why would you want to cut hot sauce?
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
ya mako…now your talking crazy
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
It’s the best of both worlds, My Friends.
by meetyourmako on Jan 18, 2012 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed, that is crazy, why in the hell would you wanna mute hot sauce in a burrito?
Also, you know what really grinds my gears? Gucamole in my burrito. Get that shit outta here!
"Its not so much me as it is Roenick, hes good" - Vince Vaughn
"Its not so much Kontos as it is me, I'm good." - Angryjay93
headline to the right -——————————→
Can we all agree that NHL regular-season champions banners are tremendously stupid?
cue sleek toon about sharks
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 18, 2012 3:06 PM PST reply actions
The President’s Trophy Banner is cool. Division Champions Banners are cool. Anything with the words “Regular Season” prefacing it is embarrassing.
At least, that’s how I felt about it before I found out that the Red Wings have them. That pretty much legitimizes it in my book. They have so many banners they can (and should?) be picky about them.
by meetyourmako on Jan 18, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
I bought a President’s Trophy t-shirt. Brutal playoff round not-withstanding, that season was fucking awesome.
by meetyourmako on Jan 18, 2012 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
Oh shush! It’s over and done with and hanging up. Just leave it be. To keep on about it is just silly.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Damn
For some reason, I find that sorta hard to believe
by Dixie Normus on Jan 18, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know if I like this goal
If it means Rat is hurt
I liked Blake before it was cool to like Blake
by Dixie Normus on Jan 18, 2012 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
Damn mainstream media
Selling out my Rat :)
by Dixie Normus on Jan 18, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Dammit Baldy!
Remember, amateurs built the ark • Professionals built the Titanic
by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 8:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Hate to interrupt but
Hahahahahahaha.
"The beating hearts of other creatures are like needles in my brain. Only once I have silenced them all will I have peace." -Owen Nolan
Battle of California
May cause vertigo.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 18, 2012 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Hiller has his own very special kind of awkward going on.
"The beating hearts of other creatures are like needles in my brain. Only once I have silenced them all will I have peace." -Owen Nolan
Battle of California
The thing about Hiller I’m finding is that even when he’s happy, he sounds like he’s about to start crying — he sounds on the verge of tears all the time.
Something to watch for next time he’s interviewed.
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He thinks emo is still trendy
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 8:33 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Go drama!
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Wooooo!!!!!! Go third line. Tonight’s honorary first line.
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 8:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Reply fail.
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 8:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe the turnover line is just there to provide drama
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 8:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Loud drama
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
a penalty
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Jan 18, 2012 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking for rat trick
Does too many men count?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Jan 18, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Guess Perry wanted in on the action too.
Remember, amateurs built the ark • Professionals built the Titanic
by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Ducks keep playing like this and they might get that all valuable number 9 spot. :)
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
I keep saying he needs a Puck to the head to play well.
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
?
He may have been pointless these last few games or so but he’s looked dangerous every time he touched the puck.. And not the “Oh shit Getzlaf is touching the puck” type of dangerous we saw in early November
by Dixie Normus on Jan 18, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
He still needs a basic physics class, or someone to tell him that you cant pass or shoot a Puck through a solid body
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:30 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We’re not almost last anymore? Awesome.
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We’re coming for you, 27.
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by kk_gizmo on Jan 18, 2012 9:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Now you're suddenly razing teams
Where was this team the first three months of the season?
When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die.
No man is an island. You can try though.
That’s too easy of an answer.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
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