tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post8103451252367206598..comments2024-01-06T07:18:43.593-08:00Comments on The Battle of California: BoC Gameday—Re-establishing that gameday grooveJames Mirtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11221488913251638181noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-84221811194082341922008-09-25T08:51:00.000-07:002008-09-25T08:51:00.000-07:00Hooray for Questionable Pick! Oh, wait, it's the ...Hooray for Questionable Pick! Oh, wait, it's the preseason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-91947262504884858932008-09-24T22:43:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:43:00.000-07:00Yeah, Brad May had a great showing on the fight ca...Yeah, Brad May had a great showing on the fight card, too. I yelled in the box something about how proud I was of how he handled Boogaard last year, and he gave me a wink.<BR/><BR/>I'm a horrible blogger, though. At one point the penalty box was full -- Evans, Niedermayer, May, and Sutherby -- and I didn't even bother taking a single photo. I dunno, it's intimidating posting my photos next to PJ's.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, it was a silly game. Good performances by the veterans and Bobby Ryan. We have some kid whose name doesn't even fit on a jersey who played well too (starts with an 'S').Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-2449761636440527222008-09-24T22:37:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:37:00.000-07:00Yeah I just read that there were six fights. Does ...Yeah I just read that there were six fights. Does seem a bit more fun now.<BR/><BR/>Also, I found an amusing blurb in the Ducks Game Log.<BR/><BR/><I>5:22 - ANA Penalty - Ryan Getzlaf, 2 min. interference. First penalty of the year for Anaheim. Let's hope it's the last.</I>brokeyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375063373661364274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-57075819269218926802008-09-24T22:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:32:00.000-07:00If it's not going to count, why don't we have some...<I> If it's not going to count, why don't we have some fun with it?</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, but tonight was very fun! Ten goals, at least four fights in the first period.<BR/><BR/>I'm probably going to have to write a post about it, but Huskins went from everyday player to legend tonight. Regardless of the goals or the final score, him vs. Clowe was the story of the night.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-3742735936168456292008-09-24T22:28:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:28:00.000-07:00A) The name "fixedyard" does not help, it mocks my...A) The name "fixedyard" does not help, it mocks my situation. I've used it before though.<BR/><BR/>B) I'm still disappointed about our preseason opponents. If it's not going to count, why don't we have some fun with it? Why do the Penguins get to play Jokerit? Hmph.brokeyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375063373661364274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-4535391685700107422008-09-24T22:22:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:22:00.000-07:00Woo hoo! Ducks win!Oh yeah, it doesn't count.Woo hoo! Ducks win!<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, it doesn't count.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-3902216785678513472008-09-24T14:30:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:30:00.000-07:00Not only that, but I probably inflated the digital...Not only that, but I probably inflated the digital ego of Festerling to the point where he probably broke your 360 from the inside.<BR/><BR/>That is tragic, though. You should change your screen name to "Fixedyard"; maybe that would help?Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-83059648020910705502008-09-24T14:24:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:24:00.000-07:00You brought up NHL 09 because you somehow know my ...You brought up NHL 09 because you somehow know my 360 just broke and I am suffering from severe withdrawal, didn't you? Jerk.brokeyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375063373661364274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-55346898891966236912008-09-24T14:21:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:21:00.000-07:00I'll be in the company suite tonight having a blas...I'll be in the company suite tonight having a blast, because although it is preseason and the game does not mean crap, the liquor cabinet will be open. (So i’m told)Mike in OChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831933744838119160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-41204424615770932902008-09-24T13:54:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:54:00.000-07:00I endorse judging talent based on video games - he...I endorse judging talent based on video games - hell, NHL 94 was my first true hockey teacher.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I still plan on doing some fantasy hockey stuff this week. I'm actually waiting for tonight's draft before I put some stuff up - don't want to help everyone else in my league :-)jamestobrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607553979777452973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-9965264681172636352008-09-24T13:03:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:03:00.000-07:00Thanks for the offer, Ray, but probably this is go...Thanks for the offer, Ray, but probably this is going to do it for me this year. By the time I hit the Pond a second time, all the allure of "it's been too long" is gone, I think, and I'm ready for games that count.<BR/><BR/>Besides, I have to devote some time in the next few days to my remaining AOL previews. I haven't written a thing yet about the Stars, Ducks, or Stars, and those are scheduled to run on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week.<BR/><BR/>Bleh. I hate responsibility.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-20864609827707383282008-09-24T12:57:00.000-07:002008-09-24T12:57:00.000-07:00I rarely attend the preseaon, sans the last game. ...I rarely attend the preseaon, sans the last game. Let me know if you need tickets to another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-62627350877189795092008-09-24T12:44:00.000-07:002008-09-24T12:44:00.000-07:00Well, there is some lineup news:In: Giguere, Getzl...Well, there is some <A HREF="http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/24/giguere-to-start-exhibition-opener/#more-1016" REL="nofollow">lineup news</A>:<BR/><BR/>In: Giguere, Getzlaf, Perry, Scotty, Ryan, Beauchemin, Huskins, Carter, Sutherby, May, and Moen.<BR/><BR/>Out: Nabokov, Thornton, Marleau, Cheechoo, Michalek, Boyle, and Blake.<BR/><BR/>As always, whatever. It's hockey.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-18968853396590307622008-09-24T10:44:00.000-07:002008-09-24T10:44:00.000-07:00That's kind of the beauty of a long summer away fr...That's kind of the beauty of a long summer away from the rink, you definitely have soft expectations for the first game back. <BR/><BR/>Result, opponent, whatever. It's hockey.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-83135035977049148642008-09-24T10:03:00.000-07:002008-09-24T10:03:00.000-07:00I'm jealous! Seems like everyone is going to a pr...I'm jealous! Seems like everyone is going to a preseason game but me!<BR/><BR/>I'm headed down to SoCal sometime this semester to catch a game, and even though it's the Ducks, I can't wait.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031186865983731569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-44197777030740453072008-09-24T09:02:00.000-07:002008-09-24T09:02:00.000-07:00Let's get it on!!!Let's get it on!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-5600962346876248202008-09-24T07:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T07:32:00.000-07:00Coolness, Niekon. Nice to get back to that old ic...Coolness, Niekon. Nice to get back to that old ice sheet, even if it's dumb ol' preseason.<BR/><BR/>As an aside, I participated in my first fantasy draft last night, part of the <A HREF="http://melroserocks.blogspot.com/2008/09/fantasy-hockey-update.html" REL="nofollow">BMR Invitational</A>. I was moderately prepared, and without too many details of who was available, here's how I did:<BR/><BR/>League: 12 teams H2H<BR/>Categories: G, A, P, +/-, PIM, PPP, GWG, SOG, W, GAA, SV%, SHO<BR/>Sleek (8th pick):<BR/><BR/>1. Marian Hossa, RW DET<BR/>2. J.S. Giguere, G ANA<BR/>3. Tomas Vanek, LW BUF<BR/>4. Chris Osgood, G DET<BR/>5. Marc Savard, C BOS<BR/>6. Alexander Frolov, LW LAK<BR/>7. Ales Hemsky, RW EDM<BR/>8. Teemu Selanne, RW ANA<BR/>9. Zach Parise, LW NJD<BR/>10. Henrik Sedin, C VAN<BR/>11. Mathieu Schneider, D ANA<BR/>12. Rob Blake, D SJS<BR/>13. Joe Sakic, C COL<BR/>14. Jason Labarbera, G LAK<BR/>15. Stephan Robidas, D DAL<BR/>16. Shane O'Brien, D TBL<BR/><BR/>In terms of strategy, I was way more interested in filling my G ans W positions than my Cs and Ds. I did probably overrate my three Ducks selections, but overall I'm pretty cool with the outcome.<BR/><BR/>I'll say this -- the Yahoo draft interface is pretty slick this year.Earl Sleekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843720035500316419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850362.post-39526253958996397412008-09-24T06:35:00.000-07:002008-09-24T06:35:00.000-07:00I'll be over in 207 Row R wearing my Ducks Jersey....I'll be over in 207 Row R wearing my Ducks Jersey... boss handed me his tickets yesterday afternoon and I wasn't about to turn them down.Niekonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035931473800978514noreply@blogger.com