Predators @ Ducks, Game 1: Third Period Thread
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There's penalized and then there's
WeBeardalized…no mercy
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't know how much of a presence Anaheim Calling has
But through 2 periods they have 85 comments, and OTF has 800.
by jerseypredsfan on Apr 14, 2011 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
They are also at home.
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
Maybe they're all at the game?
…………pffft hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
In all fairness, they've got lots of people at the game.
But still, bwahahahahaha!
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh. Cute.
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Just use the Ducks. They are cold.
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
by cisar on Apr 14, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they are cold even after you just burned them?!
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
No doubt. The beard alone could take Perry.
by Marcus Newman on Apr 14, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
That beard is terrifying. I’m pretty sure it has its own set of fists.
by davisca on Apr 14, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Selanne keeps looking over his shoulder for it. I hear it make a creepy whistling/crackling sound when Shea gets up to speed.
by Marcus Newman on Apr 14, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
It could take Corey Perry, Luke Perry, Perry Como, Perry Mason, Katy Perry, Commodore Perry and the Refrigerator. All while drunk on perry.
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
Your going to have to change your name then… oh, wait…
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
(It’s a posted tweet from someone else.)
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
bq. is your friend.
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Awwww...
our first bandwagon fan. How cute
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
You sir are correct!!
in such an awesomely correct way…hahahahaha
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I love the way Crispy is making fun of the Ducks coach’s comments about Pekka and how much net a sumo wrestler would cover.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Randy Carlyle should know better
George Parros knows all about that question:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP8ZVWiZUMA
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Twitter....
the only place you will see Shea Weber and cuddlewithaunicorn trending
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
This one is still best...
Just heard @tsnjamesduthie say that when Shea Weber winds up, everyone yells “Duck!” That’s going to be a problem in this series, isn’t it?
This is pretty funny...
….once something is trending worldwide, people add it to their spam. Thus this entry:
Use code: surf to save 10% plus free shipping on anything at 4InkJets Shea Weber Trey Johnson Team Minaj
He gave Peks a crotch shot with his stick
in the final seconds….didn’t know he was out though
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
Sbisa lined him up and nailed him with a slapper…taking lessons from Weber I believe
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Horacheck needs a shave
I just might start a playoff beard myself
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I was just about to say that I like his stache
by jerseypredsfan on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
high-five
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey Marc
Go Preds!
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by eamus-catuli on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Howdy
Jump on the Beardwagon….plenty of room right now. But soon……???
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
wow, Horacheck let them have it
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
yeah, Pete and Terry did a good job keeping that from being more awkward than it was.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Crap I so missed that?
quick summary please?
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually did too...
I just caught the very end of it. Sorry! Would someone else oblige?? I’d like to know, too.
Horacheck basically said
that it is a myth that the Predators offense sucks. He said that the mediam makes that up.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
oops
that should have been Media, not mediam
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
sweet!!!!
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Fisher!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
HUGE GOAL!!!!!!!!
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Dear Nashville,
I can’t handle two OTs in one night, so don’t try anything funny.
Love
Ovechwin
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F12HER!!!!!!!!!
I’m Freaking Out!!!!!
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
FISHHHH AGAIN!
Trade of the decade… century
by PekkaTheIncredible on Apr 14, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
OK. Its official Ray Emery will be in goal for Game 2, right?
by Boom Boom Belak on Apr 14, 2011 12:29 AM EDT reply actions
That would be the sucky part
of that 4th goal
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes!!
Now where’s that punk who writes for the OC Register rag?
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hahahah whatever possesed anahiem to put ellis in there lol
BUCK FUFFALO!!
Certified Grabbo Lover
by Future_considerations on Apr 14, 2011 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
FISHER!
Fisher has really been impressive the last few weeks, that trade keeps lookin’ better and better.
Everyone said he was a different animal in the playoffs
I guess now we have to believe them :D
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Ellis is done
for the playoffs. He’ll never recover from this.
"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass............and I'm all out of bubblegum."
by Dumont'sShorts on Apr 14, 2011 12:30 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let's hope not.
I hope to see more of him. Like, when we chase Emery from the net.
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
YESYESYESYEYSYES
OMG IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!
oh man I’ve been worried all day. thank the lawd.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
Anaheim
is being vewwy vewwy quiet….
by PekkaTheIncredible on Apr 14, 2011 12:31 AM EDT reply actions
And we are going on the Power Play
Brookbank should get a major for that.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Maintaining a save percentage above .850
#DanEllisProblems
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They are widely known as the douchiest team in the Pacific Division, and can probably challenge for if not take the league title in that area.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh man Horny was on the back door step there.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
“If you can’t win, try to kill everyone.”
Interesting, Anaheim, interesting.
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They’re sorta trying to douche their way to success.
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hahaha
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
they did it pretty successfully in ’06
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Don’t be surprised to see the Ducks really goon it up to “send a message” for Game 2.
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by Dirk Hoag on Apr 14, 2011 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
They're doing a great job gooning it up in Game 1
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Two big game changers
1. Preds taking penalties
2. What the refs let the Ducks get away with. They will make a mile out of every inch.
I heard he was playing in Cincinatti
by jerseypredsfan on Apr 14, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Did everyone hear about the plan to meet at the Ducks' side for warmups at game 3?
You’re supposed to bring a sign that says “Welcome to Hell” and join in as we quack at them for five minutes (coordinated by 303).
My dad is mailing me a duck call, but has warned that it’s not as easy as I might think to use it…
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I've heard that about them...
but I’ve never used one. I’d definitely take the time to learn how to use that sucker, if I was you.
I plan to, for sure. Hoping it gets here tomorrow.
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s going to bizarre and amazing.
Some caps fans got ponchos for the fans behind the bench. Referencing the time two playoffs ago that Tortorella sprayed/threw a water bottle into the stands.
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You think someone could interview Parros about econ?
I’m curious what his thoughts on privatization of local public services are…
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
Sorry Marty, we've already met our breakaway goal quota.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:37 AM EDT reply actions
This. Is.Absolutely.Necessary
We can’t let that team think they have got a Pekka of their own…they need to worry about what they’ve got in net.
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I think I read that ANA tended to play better in front of Hiller’s backups, in recognition of the need to do so.
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Definitely
If we can shake Emery’s confidence and have Carlyle second-guessing his goaltenders, that’ll make the series a hell of a lot easier.
If someone would have told me Ray Emery would be playing in the playoffs at the beginning of the season I wouldn’t have believed them.
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There were a couple people that I pretty much said exactly that to. His injury was pretty bad, and I believe has ended careers before. He was nominated for Masterton – I wouldn’t mind seeing him win it (though I obviously don’t know everyone’s stories).
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
There really isn’t a home runnish story like Theo’s was last year. I admire him so much for last season and still maintain he should have started another game against Montreal.
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Wasn’t Pierre-Marc Bouchard almost considered done before coming back this season? It feels like he’d be a strong candidate to win the Masterton.
What concerns me from a historical standpoint
is what happened last time we chased a goalie in the playoffs. It was Dominic Hasek then. Don’t want to see history repeating here.
Emery has a real good chance to win the Masterton, for sure.
Shhhh...
I thought that but wasn’t going to say it out loud
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Yyyeeaahhh,
Superstition or not, I’m not particularly worried about Dan Ellis turning in to Dominik Hasek.
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I want a haircut like Getzlaf's
NOT. Be honest dude, do the bald thing right!
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Another Power Play?
YES.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
I think we did that when we came in 5th
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
nice block by Legwand on our shot…
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:41 AM EDT reply actions
Tehe Tehe
another PP …this makes me very happy
Although, look like they are starting early for the Friday Goon Party
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:42 AM EDT reply actions
I was trying to remember whether our first road win was in game 2…
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
no
last year
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Didnt we win game 1 last year? or am i crazy
by PekkaTheIncredible on Apr 14, 2011 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
Bam Bam and Sbisa both going to the box.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
think he took a shot at Sbisa on his way back to the bench.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
THe Predators
are currently leading the league in playoff scoring? what?
by 3DLink on Apr 14, 2011 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
or so I was told repeatedly by the talking heads
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Crap, and we take a hooking penalty.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:46 AM EDT reply actions
Come on boys
walk away and don’t play that game with them
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:46 AM EDT reply actions
come on guys!! no more penalties!!!!!!
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:46 AM EDT reply actions
Klein taking shots a Perry.
I approve.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
time out Trotz. Tell them to calm down!!!
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
tweeted
Shea Weber trending, Mike Fisher trending. #Preds representing! Haven’t seen any other team players trending. #justsayin
Damn
It’s gonna be Goalie on Goalie for 2 minutes soon
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
Klein & Perry both off the ice?
That’s an arrangement I’d be happy with any time.
by Swingnut on Apr 14, 2011 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahaha
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Becoming a party in the box.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
Well crap.
5 on 3
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
more inconsistent calls by the refs….
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
Double minor for Klein?!
Bullshit. Where was Brookbank’s double?
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
Damn, Rinne got the first one, somehow.
But not the second.
Damn.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
FFFFFUUUUU...
Don’t let this be a momentum-changer. Of course they didn’t give Brookbank a double minor for earlier.
Still have more to kill off
damn damn damn
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
home team calls
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Cause the refs
are full of shit? < shrugs >
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Why in the hell would you do that?
by PREDSFan615 on Apr 14, 2011 12:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Would that not be the ultimate “f you” to the ducks?
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but Peks sooooo deserved the SO
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Mike Fisher is now trending on twitter
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
An example
I think Mike Fisher is trending because of all the pissed off Ottowa fans. That, and because he’s the man. #Preds
by LuvthePreds on Apr 14, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
love that example :)
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Not that Selanne part, though
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by Mark Parisi on Apr 14, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
We are enjoying it
oh yeah and thanks for your boy Fisher….we like him. I think we’ll keep him :)
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
He's built for playoff hockey
I was so sad to see him go, but watching him help you guys put a dagger into Anaheim is gratifying.
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by Mark Parisi on Apr 14, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Keep our heads on swivvles?
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Play our game
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by Mark Parisi on Apr 14, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
give 110%
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
get back to basics
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by Bower Power on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't do cute little passes...
pucks to the net
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
and it’s not even San Francisco 0_0
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I figured it would happen eventually...
But I didn’t think it would happen this quickly. It’s official though, I HATE Corey Perry
by Stu0624 on Apr 14, 2011 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
He's so freakin weird
I mean yes he’s a great player. He just seems like a bizzare guy…idk something off about him.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
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by Ovechwin on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
He's a giant douche
does that count?
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I pop 3 collars like it's nothing, bro
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by Ovechwin on Apr 14, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha
I hope you don’t really think that :(
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I'm adopting you guys as my playoff team
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I rec’d it.
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What brings you to these parts, anyway?
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Same thing that brings you, I’d imagine.
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I'm here cause I like Mike Fisher
I figure he’s here because he doesn’t remember what playoff hockey looks like. :)
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At least he played meaningful hockey past like, December.
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We totally had meaningful hockey!
We were contending for the first pick! That’s meaningful! They had a party for it in Edmonton!
Then we messed that up, too.
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No time for golf.
But seriously, Big Pekka fan. Pulling for the cup to just not end up in the East. It was between the Preds and the ’Yotes, and only one team played like they really wanted to (or could) win tonight.
Also, Predators are totally my nhl11 team. The trap is so much fun online.
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Pekka's pretty awesome
I really loved my hockey experience in Nashville this year… their fans kill Phoenix fans.
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My argument for expansion teams is that most of them would do well if they could simply sustain winning seasons. Since I only have a loose definition of what “sustaining winning seasons” means, and at some point it means getting out of the first round, it’s more about the teams gaining fans and less about the fans they already have.
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I think there's a lot of logic behind that
As a recent resident of Phoenix and a current resident of Atlanta, I think the attendance woes of those teams is in part due to the weak efforts they’ve made at building grassroots fans.
I mean, hold a hockey camp. Get kids interested. Those seeds bear fruit, and I haven’t seen any sign of that in either city.
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I’ve been around the Caps for at least 15 years. They were active in the community, they had a partnership with the rink I played at, etc., etc.
But you could still get tickets for $5, throw a beer bottle, and not hit anyone except the dude with the ponytail that yells “Go Caps Go.”
Quite simply, nothing draws fans like winning. The Caps did well after the drafted Ovie because they became perennial contenders and they had a player to market around. When your local audience is picking between a new sport, the Red Skins, and the Nats, they’ll take a gamble on you. Win a couple games, and they’ll keep coming back. That bit is what gets them to look at community stuff, but without winning, it’s all for naught.
cough one might also consider a…more northern team’s attendance this season… cough.
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No doubt about that
There’s no substitute for winning
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If you use with the injured players, it is hard to choose the lineup.
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
Only change I make every game is switching S. Kostitsyn out with Wilson. Fisher and Legwand just don’t ever lose faceoffs. Wilson is great at setting Fisher up for goals. Short passes to who ever has some forward momentum, lean on Weber and Suter for killing people, and Pekka stops just about everything.
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Kostitsyn seems like he got a good bump at the final update. Lombardi very fast and agile, but goes down very easy.
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
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There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
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It’s the leafs fan in me coming out a little haha
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exactly the reason we have this one in the bag
by Marcus Newman on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
4chans? In my OTF?
More likely than I thought.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I was right infront of the Anahim
announcers and we were yelling Ellis Sucks all night from section 310 and were asked to be quiet because “you are being to loud and the statisticians can not concentrate and the radio announcers can not hear themselves talk”
by Shadow23 on Apr 14, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahahaha
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Apr 14, 2011 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
lets go Preds!!!!!!!!!!
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:58 AM EDT reply actions
Hey Marcel!
JR has a sad.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
Benefit of West Coast games
We’re currently beating the Ducks on Wednesday AND Thursday
by Swingnut on Apr 14, 2011 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Hopefully again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
by jerseypredsfan on Apr 14, 2011 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
There was someone at the Caps game tonight in a Geoffrion third. So jealous. Love the thirds.
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Hell, I dislike team Canada and I’d wear one ;)
The beard has that much power.
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yep! they have the comedy going tonight!
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by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow.... I haven't been paying attention
but there are a lot of empty seats in the lower bowl. Did a bunch of people leave?
There were alot of pretty empties
at the start of the game too
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone noticed the 2nd and 3rd D pairs have switched?
Franson’s with Blum, SOB’s with Klein.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
Now Franson is also standing up to Perry. United D-men effort to protect Pekka, I like it.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 1:06 AM EDT reply actions
NO. BAD. NO.
Unless you’re watching a european soccer match, you do not Ole’ ole’ ole! There is no Ole’ Ole’ Ole’ing in good hockey!
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You are wise
Ole is the sign of idiots, which explains why Montreal does it.
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No way, that's the sign of fairweather fans who don't understand how a playoff series works
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Awww
Carlyle looks like he might cry. How sad. ;_;
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 1:08 AM EDT reply actions
lol SOB pointed to the scoreboard as his chirping
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
hahahahahaha seroiusly ducks?
misconducts? hahahahahahahahaha omgawd hahahahahahaha
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The one in OH.
Who made this and where did you find it?
This is amazing.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 14, 2011 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
This is going to be a fun series to watch.
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Anaheim thugs it up already
I hate them so much
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awesomeness!
But congrats, your 10th highest scorer has 1 more point than our 10th highest scorer. -Beantown Canuck
I’m 2-0 on the night. Go Preds! Glad I got to see a little of the game.
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WOOOO!!!
This series is already ramping up to be as good as I had hoped. If the Preds take game 2, Bridgestone Arena is gonna be nuts when the series comes back home.
Or
See ya’ll on Friday. Still in Anaheim.
by light_the_lamp on Apr 14, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Classy Ducks fans throwing stuff on the ice.
Classy Ducks players trying to send a message at the end of the game.
I think the message was this: S.O.S
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by cisar on Apr 14, 2011 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I feel like they were a little "trashier" than we were
but maybe thats just me…
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We just beat tha hell out of you,you,you,you, you, you,you!!!!
by Smashville98 on Apr 14, 2011 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I want
A SWEEP
"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass............and I'm all out of bubblegum."
by Dumont'sShorts on Apr 14, 2011 1:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Woah there buddy. 1-0 wins you nothing. Neither does 3-1.
/speaks from experience
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Here I go being Debby downer. Sheesh.
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you guys got it this year
Take it to the Habs. Seriously let them have it. I wanna see that badly.
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wow I'm an idiot
I knew you were a Leafs person too. I have no idea what I was thinking.
I’m just gonna go crawl in this corner now….
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Do what I do: blame everything on post-game celebratory drunken haze. It doesn’t matter if you were drinking or not. Just blame it on the…
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MIKE FISHER INTERVIEW
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Yep, nothing mindblowing
They’re trying to stay focused, they executed the forecheck well, he heals the sick with his hands, blah blah blah
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The refs better inform the teams before the next game that this kind of stuff is unacceptable.
Got to stop things before people really start getting hurt.
Till Friday
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probs before that though.
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Mike Fisher, Pekka Rinne, the WeBeard.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Apr 14, 2011 1:21 AM EDT reply actions
Team Ghosheh
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There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
If the League goes by it's little morning memo
saying no retaliation or in essence no gooning it up at the end of the game during the playoffs, then about 3 ducks should be suspended.
Will it happenn? Meh….
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 1:21 AM EDT reply actions
I am impressed
that the ducks only got 28 SOG, even with all the PP’s. That was whole team D tonight, with offense also.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 1:26 AM EDT reply actions
wow that's it?
hmm weird. I figured it would have been much higher than that. I’m interested in seeing the actual shots total.
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Beautiful win.
Some homer calls by the refs, but looks like O’Brien really loved every minute scrummage. Let’s do it again on Friday!
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