Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Monday, April 27, 2009

WCQF Game 6


Monday, Apr. 27 @ 7:30, TV: CSN-BA

They hate us.

We hate them.

Blocking a shot may be the difference between reaching Game 7 and reaching for your putter. Making a save might be the difference between attaining greatness or maintaining sameness. Firing the puck may be the difference between taking the lead or taking the loss.

Leave it all on the ice, boys...

LET'S GO SHARKS!!!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

WCQF Game 5

Holy crap, there was a game yesterday?!?

Thursday, April 23, 2009

WCQF Game 4


Thursday, Apr. 23 @ 7:30, TV: CSN-BA (HD)

There can only be one...

LET'S GO SHARKS!!!

More Duck Hunt


A little fun I had with photoshop...

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

There's Something White on Your Eye



Labrador is in the same province as Newfoundland. Who knew? (Quiet, you 'nucks!)

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

WCQF Game 3


Tuesday, Apr. 21 @ 7:30, TV: Versus (HD)

Look, things got (admittedly) a bit ridiculous last season when we were invoking the power of 33 in the series against Dallas...

Nevertheless, I will quote David Pollak for a little perspective on where the Sharks stand at the moment:
Overall, only 12.7 percent of the 291 NHL teams that have trailed 2-0 in a seven-game series have come back to win it. That number nearly doubles to 24.4 percent, however, in the 66 instances where a team lost its first two games at home — a sign that the higher-seeded team has a better chance of reversing its course.

This is obviously not an ideal situation to be in, but I still believe that things will turn around beginning tonight. If the Sharks continue trending upward in the effectiveness of their play, the Ducks will have no answer. We have to expect that Anaheim will receive a little home cooking when it comes to officiating, which makes scoring on the reduced number of power play chances especially important. At least the seal has been broken on even strength scoring. If there's one bit of advice the Sharks need to pay attention to, it's "aim high on Hiller!". He covers everything down low. He's got trouble with high shots. Take advantage of this!

The funny thing is, if we had split the first two games and lost tonight, we would not be freaking out so badly. So if we win tonight (which I fully expect) we're 1-2 and things are not looking so grim. That's the approach we need to take...

LET'S GO SHARKS!!!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

WCQF Game 2


Sunday, Apr. 19 @ 7:00, TV: CSN-BA (HD (I don't care, I'll be there!))

I don't have a hell of a lot to say in advance of Game 2 between the Sharks and the Ducks that hasn't already been said all over the internet...

Just one simple piece of advice for our boys in teal:


Heidi and I will be representin' up in 206. Dano will be over in 203. Coop will be wherever he usually is...

Let's get this thing done...

LET'S GO SHARKS!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Blog Notes

In case you haven't yet noticed, I added some links to the right sidebar recently.

The "Stuff You Want" section will be a permanent location for any relevant downloads. I will update schedules with scores and times and replace the previous version as necessary.

I also added the "Enemy Propaganda" section with links to the opposing team's official news and blogs, mainstream media news and blogs and fan blogs if available. This will also be updated as necessary.

Friday, April 17, 2009

KNBR Interviews, WCQF Game 1

I'm feelin' kinda gassed after yesterday's game. That first playoff game at the Tank is always a doozy. It's hard for me to fall asleep, let alone sleep well after that experience.

I'm not pissed about the outcome, just a wee bit disappointed. I'm not worried, though, Sunday will be a better day!

Anyway, here are some links for your listening pleasure:

Pre-game interviews (just to hear some Sharks brass regarding what's on deck for the playoffs):
Mike Ricci
Doug Wilson

Post-game interviews:
Mark "Los Tiburones" Purdy
Drew Remenda
Randy Hahn
Ray Ratto

Thursday, April 16, 2009

FAIL

Maybe WW will attempt to repeat this on Tuesday night... we could only be so lucky.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Hockey Gods Have Smiled Upon Us

Now I'm not normally one to gloat over things like this, but this is just too good to be true...

As I was making my way home up the 101, what did I spy with my little eye just before the Embarcadero exit? That's right, something beginning with D. As in duck. A dead duck, laid out smack dab between the second and third lanes.

When was the last time you saw duck roadkill?

Squirrels? Of course...

Dogs? Cats? Sadly, it happens...

This could have been nothing other than a sign of things to come for the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. I'm cool with that!

Interview with Blake

I wasn't sure if everyone saw this interview on NHL.com with Blake.

KNBR Interviews

Recent interviews regarding the Sharks vs. Ducks WCQF series:

Joe Thornton
Mark Crawford
Claude Lemieux
Travis Moen

Murray is a double fister


I found this little gem online, this was post playoffs last year....might explain the double buds.  In 16 games, they'll be drinking those beers out of a very large "Cup".

There was a little more distasteful picture of Murray after about 20 more beers which I will leave offline.  It is currently blown up, laminated, and hanging above my fireplace....

Monday, April 13, 2009

WCQF Schedule

This may be the only "value-add" that More Teeth Than You can provide over every other Sharks blog on the interwebs:

Sharks vs. Ducks Schedule

Print this out and stick it up in your work box (i.e. cubicle). Or your bathroom (if that's where you normally conduct "your business")...

All times and channels are strictly Bay Area. Feel free to break out your favorite Sharpie® and modify as necessary. Sorry 'bout the TBDs, but I can only work with what they give me...

The Hockey Song

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

No, I don't mean tax season!

In hono(u)r of the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I present to you: Stompin' Tom Connors' classic, enhanced with 110% effort!



Hanson Brothers/Nomeansno rule, btw...

Get used to it.


Finally!

The first true Battle of California since the Oakland Seals played the Los Angeles Kings way-y-y back in the day...

A few thoughts:

Regular season series results: Sharks 4-2. Probably would've been 5-1 if it wasn't for the previously documented sewer breath in the second to last meeting...

Corey "Crybaby" Perry will have our killer power play on the ice more often than not. Unless he gets suspended at some point. That wouldn't be much of a surprise. Chris "Stompy" Pronger has his own history of League-imposed vacations during the playoffs, so perhaps he'll step out for a game or two for old times' sake. Lack of discipline, check!

We can likely count on Teemu Selanne to miss a critical wraparound goal at some point.

This series should be a doozy!

See you Thursday, Quacks!

Why can't Sharkie do a cool commercial like this?

Sunday, April 12, 2009

RSS Update

I don't know how many of you (if any) are using an RSS reader to access the blog, but if you are, I updated the link (see sidebar). I wasn't happy with the frequency of updates in my reader, so I ran the site through FeedBurner. It is my understanding that things will have more of Teh Snappy™ from here on out. We shall see...

This comes in anticipation of more traffic during the playoffs, because I'll be notifying Fear the Fin and others about our humble little existence and, who knows, people might like it!

So, anyway, update your links as necessary.

Home Ice Advantage

Pickles nails it:
You're starting every series at home, where you can show the other team you're ready to play. That's huge.
I don't care about Game 7s. We don't want to be involved in Game 7s. The Sharks have the capability to set the tone in every series. And we, as fans, have the opportunity to blow the roof off The Tank early and get in the other teams' heads! That is what's important!

16 wins to go...

[chills]

Go Sharks!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Next Up: Sharks @ Kings


Saturday, Apr. 11 @ 1:00, TV: CSN-BA

Here we are. Game 82. End of the regular season. The Sharks have the one seed locked up in the Western Conference playoffs; all that remains to be determined is if they can grab the Presidents' Trophy and stick it in the back of some closet at HP Pavilion. A win guarantees it no matter what Boston does in their last two games.

As for our Western Conference Quarterfinals dance partner, it could be St. Louis, Anaheim or even Columbus. If the BJs get one point out of their last game, they lock up #6. The situation with the Ducks and Blues is more fluid, depending on what all three of these teams do in their final contest.

Despite feeling a little under-appreciated, I still feel good about the Sharks against the Kings today. I mean, 16-63? That's downright putrid! Wait a second, something's wrong here...

Jumbo Joe gets a triple-double, Lil' Joe shoots 95% from the free throw line and the Sharks win this one going away.

Go Sharks!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Next Up: Sharks vs. Coyotes


Thursday, Apr. 9 @ 7:30, TV: CSN-BA (HD (I don't care, I'll be there!))

After minimal internal debate, I figured that I could get away with skipping any weak ass recap of the Avs game and just post this:



That pretty much sums it all up. I'm amazed that I was able to wake up this morning after enduring that snoozefest. Fortunately, these individual skills competitions have no place in deciding real sports' playoffs. (Yes, that was absolutely a dig at soccer!)

So...

The magic number for the Sharks sits at 2 for the best record in the League and the $350K (Canadian) which the team will receive (and likely donate to a "reading is fundamental" program). [It appears that it is impossible to locate the Jeff Friesen G.O.A.L.S. commercial online. Rats!]

Just one point will win the Western Conference for San Jose.

The Coyotes are better than the Avalanche, but not by much. Cap'n Repro will apparently be back, as will everybody's favorite Newfie. These are good things. Add in the fact that we're gonna get free shit for Fan Appreciation Night, and it should be good times all around! (Seriously, it's gonna be hard to top those fleece blankets from last season. If they hand out fucking towels I will wipe my ass with mine.)

I am so ready to wrap it up and get going with the playoffs. I actually just considered blowing up the Staples Center so that the out-of-the-playoffs Kings would forfeit our last game and we could just wait for our WCQF matchup to be decided...

Go Sharks!

p.s. I used the old Coyotes logo because... it really sucks.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Next Up: Sharks vs. Avalanche


Tuesday, Apr. 7 @ 7:30, TV: Versus (HD (Yays!))


The Avalanche suck Abominable Snowman balls. The Sharks do not. Under no circumstances should San Jose lose this game. That much I know.

Go Sharks!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Keep 'em comin'...

3 games left. Let's get down to business. (Oops, that's a Detroit reference!) Fo sheezy...

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Next Up: Sharks @ Ducks


Sunday, Apr. 5 @ 5:00, TV: CSN-BA (HD (Yays!))

I am going to attribute last night's performance by the Sharks to the guy sitting next to me up in Section 206. This guy had breath that would knock a buzzard off a shit wagon! I mean, it was as if a family of squirrels had crawled down his throat and choked to death on their own fecal matter... a month ago! HORRIBLE.

So, yeah, that's probably why the Sharks played the way they did. That, and the fact that I don't think Cyrus ever showed up. Section 201, Row 6, orange hat? Helllloooo?!?

Taking all of that into account, I predict a much better performance by our guys down in Anaheim.

Go Sharks!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Next Up: Sharks vs. Ducks


Saturday, Apr. 4 @ 7:00, TV: CSN-BA (HD (I don't care, I'll be there!))

Preview of Western Conference Quarterfinals or just an opportunity to send the Ducks to the golf links? There's a lot hanging in the balance with these back-to-back games. Anaheim's playing like they belong in the playoffs, San Jose's pacing the league despite the makeshift roster...

Hmmmm, where's my 12 gauge? It's time to go Duck hunting!

Go Sharks!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Keep 'em comin'...

Tonight's victory would have been more decisive were it not for some blatant home cooking from the officials. I mean jeezus, what standard do these zebras live up to? Diving on Pavelski? Gimme a freakin' break! That sequence of events pretty much gifted a goal to Edmonton. Had that never happened, I think we'd be looking at a 3 goal differential (at worst) favoring San Jose.

Nevertheless, Detroit lost their third in a row at home to the Blues, putting them six points back of the Sharks with five games remaining. Unless Detroit wins out and San Jose puts Landon and Brody Marleau in the lineup down the stretch (think Sedins, just a wee bit smaller), the Sharks should have the West wrapped up. The Bruins are pushing hard after a collective brainfart had everyone thinking that the Devils or Capitals would steal the number one seed in the East. They sit 3 points back of the Sharks in the race for the Presidents' Trophy with five games remaining as well.

I think we can wipe the Oilers' blood off the standings board and get ready to smear some Duck juice in its stead this weekend. The home-and-home series will be the last serious challenge of the regular season, might be a first round preview and certainly will not be easy games...

BRING. IT. ON.

Next Up: Sharks @ Oilers


Thursday, Apr. 2 @ 6:30, TV: CSN-BA

I'm too busy to post. I'll let Bakes take care of it...