Ducks Gameday -- The Cost of Winning
by Earl Sleek on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 AM PST
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PrintColorado Avalanche (won yesterday) at Anaheim Ducks (won yesterday), 5 pm
Mile High Hockey and Anaheim Calling -- have a glance at the Avalanche.
I cheated some on today's multi-panel offering, and it's not so much about a punchline as it's a presentation of one BoC-centric theory as to why the Anaheim Ducks' season has gone the way it has:
Indeed -- after beating the Sharks the first two times, the Ducks went 5-18-6 (outscored 69-100) until their next meeting with San Jose. After another victory, the Ducks went 0-2-0 (outscored 4-9) until finally they lost a game to the Sharks. Of course, since that loss, Anaheim is 7-0-1, outscoring opponents 33-14.
Damn you, Hockey God! Why do you give us such rotten choices?! :)
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The table below shows what would happen under the ridiculous premise "What if the Ducks could continue their 2012 winning percentage throughout the rest of the regular season schedule?" The non-italic rows represent what has happened so far -- despite an awful 2011, the Anaheim Ducks are an impressive 7-1-1 so far in 2012 (a regulation loss against the Sharks followed by eight games of awesome). If they could duplicate that for the remaining 36 games, well, here's what mathematically would result:
| Part of Season | GP | Record | Points |
| Calendar Year 2011 | 37 | 10-21-6 | 26 |
| Calendar Year 2012 | 9 | 7-1-1 | 15 |
| Remaining Schedule | 36 | 28-4-4 | 60 |
| What-if Total | 82 | 45-26-11 | 101 |
101 standings points? Hey, that's two more than the Ducks finished with last season! :)
Now the Ducks won't really finish that strongly and won't really make the playoffs, but this is a really strong showing for Coach Kirby. It's not just the record, either -- in 2012, Ducks are outscoring opponents 34 to 17, which is in its own way ridiculous.
So don't get your long-term hopes up, Ducks fans, but do enjoy the short-term show.
Prediction: I'll be around for game comments tonight -- stop on by. Ducks 4, Avs 2. A shockingly awesome game from the top line.
Go ridiculousness.
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this made me laugh.
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This is hilarious. Poor Ducks. hahaha!
GO SHARKS!
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by Angy on Jan 22, 2012 11:20 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
At least we can’t lose the season series now….
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
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by Steven Hida on Jan 22, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Hockey God gave us the same decision vs. the Canucks. I’m starting to think we made the wrong choice.
of course, we have 30+ games remaining and none of them are against Vancouver. hooray!
by meetyourmako on Jan 22, 2012 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
btw
Your depiction of Hockey God is excellent, Sleek! For some reason, the fact that he wears a visor cracks me up.
I was mentally modeling the Hockey God after the one I used back in The Quest for the Cup, but I didn’t consult with the source material beforehand. Turns out he’s changed quite a bit, including the visor. :)
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None of us do.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 22, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Great cartoon, Earl! Looking forward to my first Ducks hockey of 2012. I’ve been home for a week, but the jetlag has been brutal — I’ve been passing out at 5pm and waking up at midnight. But I am going to make it through tonight’s game if it kills me.
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WOOOOO!!!!
Go shorties!
(So far in 2012, Ducks’ pk is outscoring opponents’ power plays 3-2. That’s great!)
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Thats just depressing…For the opponents.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Or if the Duck are going to take another shot on goal….
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I love this new look 4th line…Sorry Belesky
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
/skates
/shoots directly at goalie
/repeats 1928302840 times
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Still there was that spinorama goal…
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haha I actually kinda liked Blake, as frustrating as he was. I’ll respect anyone who comes back from cancer
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
Still can’t believe that asshat wanted Jiggy’s number….
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I’m realizing now just how much we trade with y’all
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
not quite as well as a certain palindrome you sent us.
:P
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
seriously though I have no idea. I should look him up.
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
He’s probably playing with the marlies or trapped in Burke’s basement….
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
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Yeah...
Who else can hit people so hard they get banished to the KHL…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
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he’s playing with the Rangers affiliate in the AHL right now, apparently
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
the Connecticut Whale! The only reason I know they exist is cause I saw them lose 9-2 against the Marlies. That was fun
Me and my buds are gonna go see a Marlies game pretty soon. I’m pretty ignorant to all things minor leagues, but this comment is assuring :)
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty ignorant to all things minor leagues
Only because I’m the worst hockey blogger on the network. :)
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Not sure.. It was a spontaneous offer after a night of drinking
Wanna see the Leafs?
Nah don’t have the cash
How bout the Marlies?
Yeah why not
I should remind that guy about it
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
A non-Ducks fan who likes Corey Perry? Will wonders never cease. :)
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Lupul? He was alright for us I guess but he was rumored to be a party animal when he was here
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t miss his evil broken back…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
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oh my gosh, I don’t think I can ever find him pretty again.
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
Here’s the old post’s song:
Oompa Lupul doompadee doo,
I’ve got a hockey lesson for you,
Oompa Lupul doompadah dee,
If you are wise you’ll listen to me.
What do you with a kid who shoots hard?
Trade him for Pronger, send him northward,
When it comes time when Pronger must be moved,
Reverse the trade and hope the kid’s improved.
Oompa Lupul doompadee dah,
If you can backcheck you will go far,
You will live in happiness too,
Like the Oompa Oompa Lupul doompadee do.
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by Earl Sleek on Jan 22, 2012 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Every time I see you res-erect posts from the past, It makes me wish I joined this site earlier
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
but no one cares cause you know, points and all that
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck is he balder?
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
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I’m waiting for him to go Messier with it
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
haha I was just saying that, poor Getz
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
Or Chris Phillips….
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best SCF ever. I enjoyed it way too much.
by leaflover4ever on Jan 22, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
Because Fuck Ottowa.
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by Steven Hida on Jan 22, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
No lies
I was sad When Bell Didn’t elbow Alfredson last night
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
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by Steven Hida on Jan 22, 2012 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
At least Ottawa didn’t burn down Elgin street :)
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Jiggy is pretty damned good this season though. His Groin is letting him actually play hockey.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
?!?!
Its not even 10 o clock…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I’m still adjusting to a 14-hour time difference. It hasn’t been pretty.
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Where the fuck did you go?
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Seoul, for a nice, long three-week winter break.
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Ah, yeah thats pretty far…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Last year, I left New York on the evening of December 24 and arrived at Incheon/Seoul on the morning of December 26.
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
Damn...
I can’t stand going from the west coast to the east coast…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
On the other hand, last Sunday, I left Seoul at 7:30pm local time and arrived in New York at 7:20pm local time (same day). Trippy.
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Too bad it required a 13hour 50min flight to accomplish. :P
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If I wasn't a lazyass tool
I’d do the math to figure out how long it would take to go back to 2007 but it seems to be a daunting task
by Dixie Normus on Jan 22, 2012 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, the team I remember used to blow 2-goal leads, not extend them.
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I'm not a big Leafs fan
But I’ll be drinking my days away on Bay Street if they make the playoffs this year :)
Wooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bobby!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Damn — Bobby Ryan could have had NHL.com to himself tonight if he scored there.
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Sorry, my fault. I’m on the phone with my parents and stopped watching.
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yea kick ass earl..sucks im missing all this……need to fix my laptop
cannot believe were winning all these games…..
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 23, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions
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