Blues At Sharks Third Period

by Brad Lee on Nov 6, 2008 11:24 PM CST

Hey, look at the monkey behind the glass. He almost looks like a human.

By Brad Lee

Remember when Jeremy Roenick was good? Commenter Poor College Student was known as Sixth Grader With A Healthy Allowance.

19:05 Michaleck gets two minutes for a hard to pronounce name. Blues dangerous early on the power play.

19:36 Nabokov laid on the puck. Hard to see where the puck was. Kelly thinks it should count because some Blues players celebrated. Sounds good to me.

17:00 Remember when Mike Grier was going to be a good player? It was so long ago, Chris Gift and Chris D were still friends.

16:20 Perron is actually playing pretty well with the dump and chase. That's surprising. You'd think he'd be allergic to that style of play.

15:30 Bishop gets in the way of Clowe. He just couldn't get the puck through the big fella.

15:14 I'm not saying Joe Thornton isn't a good player. He is. But just think if he was determined to be a 30-goal scorer. He's always thinking pass, but with his size you'd expect him to score more.

13:40 Stempniak with some new-found verve carrying the puck in deep in traffic. "Obviously an injury has cropped up," Kelly said about a bleeding Clowe. I guess that's one way to say it.

"Cut me, Mick. Cut me."

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"It didn't warrant a penalty at all. Put some tape on it and he'll be fine until the end of the game," Federko said. Easy for you to say, Mr. Retired and doesn't have to worry about cuts by your eye anymore.

Poor College Student

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12:04 MCDONALD ON THE WRAPAROUND!!! Very pretty. Blues lead 3-2 at the best team in the league that is still undefeated.

The key wasa the hesitation after coming around the net. It bought him some space and forced Nabby to go down early.

Holy crap.

I'm lovin' it indeed.

10:57 Huge rebound. Like 6'7" rebound right to Clowe who buries the puck. Bishop was out playing the shot aggressively. The puck bounced off his left pad directly to Clowe.Now 3-3 with about half the final period to play.

10:10 Big shot by Jackman. Blues still dangerous. The Blues did not let that third goal get them down initially. We'll see how resilient this team is.

9:22 Amazing game. Shot hits the crossbar. Blues buzzing. Loose puck. Backes gives the Blues the lead again. They're just having fun out there now. 4-3 Blues.

He actually tried to deflect it, knocked the puck in the air and then batted it in.

8:44 End to end action still. Too bad literally dozens of fans are still awake at 11:44 p.m CST.

7:45 Polak does not look hampered with the ankle, beating Clowe to the puck and then stickhandling neatly.

Raskolnikov

Apolly wollogies if this has been said multiple times, but I’m a little verklempt. I’ll give you a topic. Roman Polak is neither Roman nor Polish. Discuss.
Nice.

7:02 Berglund and Backes are still trying to score. Is Andy Murray feeling ok? Putting young guys out there late, not having them chained in their own end. He probably needs a nap.

6:12 Blues forecheckers really slowing the Sharks' advances up ice.

Any suggestions for a Ben Bishop painted goalie mask? The Big Ben clock in London is a given. Personally I'm hoping for a Ben Franklin flying a kite in a lightning storm.

And yes, I know this has been discussed and I believe the Dooks said something about chess pieces. But he's probably sleeping or something so that idea is no good at 11:51 p.m.

5:21 Dan Hinote in all alone. Uh, yeah. I knew that wasn't going to happen.

Now Hinote is going to the box. Hey ref, he already felt stupid for not getting a shot. You don't have to rub it in. That's cruel.

And they even it up off the faceoff. Thank you Mr. Zebra.

5:13 Everytime I refresh the blog input box thing, I see a big smooshed Jeremy Roenick on my screen. It's a little disconcerting. Blues still leading.

5:01 You have got to be fucking kidding me. Another penalty. What, you got quotas to fill, refs? What is this, Rock Hill on Manchester Road?

4:48Sharks swarming on the 4-3. Lots of space to work the puck. But Bishop still is huge in net, so it's almost even.

McKee has to take the faceoff. Funny. Dude is scared of the puck.

4:12 BREWER! Clear the puck!

MCCLEMENT! Clear the puck!

3:37 Finally a clear...and then an odd-man rush. I have chest pains.

SHARKS PENALTY as one Blues penalty ends. Fucking quoatas.

"Blues deserved some breaks the way they've been working," Federko tries to defend the call. Horseshit. Let them play. Let them play. Let them play.

2:54 Blues have a 5-4 power play for a little while.

FUCKING QUOATAS!!!!!!!!!! And now they're profiling Polaks. Fuck you refs. Seriously, fuck you. It's a race to raise their hands. It's a competition.

2:27 It's 4 on 4 for anotehr minute.

1:45 Boyes just turned the puck over twice...leading to a goala by Clowe. FUCK. That's a guy trying to do too much in the neutral zone and at his own blue line.

Well that's frustrating. Tied game, 4-4.

1:09 McClement almost got something going.

Sharks dangerous. Hard to type and watch. BIG CLEAR asa the Sharks had a brief power play.

:40 Even strength.

:26 HUGE save by Bishop in front in the waning moments. One point is a must. Blues deserve two.

END OF REGULATION

This game shouldn't have gone to overtime. The referees were all over the place late. I don't remember seeing such frantic, racing to make the call referees. Unbelievable.

Overtime afater these messages from Mountain Dew and Jolt Cola.

We'll keep the post here for overtime and whatever happens.

Buckle in.

4:45 Sharks have the team speed to be lethal on the four on four.

4:15 Why is Jay McKee on the ice?

3:40 Have to get shots on net. Wide shots lead to transition for the other team almost every time with the extra space.

2:54 Berglund is pesky on the fore check. McDonald wants to win this thing. Can't. Yet.

2:10 McClement and Backes out there together. Oh they miss Kariya.

Anyone want to see Perron out there right now?

Berglund and Stempniak were the forwards last play. Interesting. Has Tkachuk been out there in extra time?

1:25 He's out there now.

1:00 Berglund with the nice shot. Nabby almost gave up a decent rebound.

:30 ANOTHER Boyes turnover in the neutral zone. He's passing like McKee.

END OF OVERTIME

McDonald is possess, man. Get that guy out there in the shootout. With no Kariya or Oshie, the lineup could be interesting. My guess right now: McDonald, Berglund, Boyes.

Poor College Student

PCS’s lineup

McDonald

Boyes

Perron
Perron is interesting. But Murray didn't trust him to put him out there in OT.

They do practice the shootout almost every day at practice.

Sharks Shot 1, Pavelski: Not much of a deke, big wrist shot. SAVE Bishop. NO GOAL

Blues Shot 1, McDonald: Goes backhand, SCORES!

Sharks Shot 2, Roenick: Again, not much of a deke, goes shot, SAVE Bishop.

Blues Shot 2, Boyes: Backhander, Nabby slid over nicely.

Sharks Shot 3, Boyle: He deked left, skated right, got Bishop to go down. SCORES.

Blues Shot 3, Perron: Lots of dekes. No goal. Nabby sprawled big time.

Sharks SHot 4, Clowe: Goes left, little deke, SCORES. Went stick side.

BLUES shot 4, Berglund: No goal. Damn. Fuck. Shit. Nabokov is hurt. Wow. Still made the save.

How did the Blues not win this motherfucker. It's 12:19 a.m.

Federko says it was a big point. Yeah, look at their faces. They don't think that point is shit, man.

I'm tired. I need to write for that other Web site. Later, figure skaters.

THANKS FOR STAYING UP LATE WITH GAME TIME. It's much appreciated.

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I can think of a couple good hand signals the refs can use for “grasping the puck”

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions

Behold the awe-inspiring power presence of Yan Stastny in front of the net

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions

Has Stastny been on the 2nd PP unit all night?

by Dan on Nov 6, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions

Oh fuck

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions

That SH shot for SJ was Mayers-esque

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions

Damn west coast games. The alarm still goes off at 6:00 no matter how late the game goes.

Have a good night everybody.

PCS, let us know if we’ve rooked you enough to do the blog on Saturday- remember there’s no rule that says you have to be sober.

Chris D, Sorry if I riled you up. No harm intended, and none taken. Drop me an email and we can exchange Chaminade Flyers stories. This newspaper, and this website are here for enhancing how we Blues diehards follow the team, not to talk about ourselves, or get in arguments. Just remember the old saying “winning an argument on the internet is like winning a gold medal in the Special Olympics. Yes you won, but you’re still a retard.”

Our little “discussion” is over in my mind, and I hope it is in yours.

Once again, damn west coast games.

I’ll see everybody again on Wednesday, probably doing social stuff and missing the game on Saturday.

by Chris Gift on Nov 6, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions

they should try the 5 forwards power-play with Koci o_O

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions

If nothing else, this game has been infinitely more entertaining than the Anaheim game

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions

Join in new commenters! It’s a great way to put off writing papers due at 9AM on Friday

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions

jay mcclement’s been quiet tonight. He’s due

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions

I’m lovin it!

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions

It’s a “Disability Awareness Activity” paper for my Principles of PT (Physical Therapy) class. It’s the equivalent of a communications course, only for health care folks.

Andy McDonald
I’m lovin’ it

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions

Fuckbeans … they tie it.

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:39 PM CST reply actions

At least the Blues are scoring proactively tonight

by Lodnod on Nov 6, 2008 11:40 PM CST reply actions

That is the first time I’ve ever seen “Fuck” and “beans” put together.
And it makes an odd amount of sense

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:40 PM CST reply actions

Swing and a long one!

What a goal!

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions

Schwing !!!!! BACKES !!!!!

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions

This is a hell of a game

by J Stats on Nov 6, 2008 11:43 PM CST reply actions

4 goals on Nabokov
Just sayin’

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:43 PM CST reply actions

thataway Bish!!!

by Tim on Nov 6, 2008 11:45 PM CST reply actions

PCS, tell them i am an EMT, and that i approved your paper.

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:45 PM CST reply actions

Apolly wollogies if this has been said multiple times, but I’m a little verklempt. I’ll give you a topic. Roman Polak is neither Roman nor Polish. Discuss.

by Raskolnikov on Nov 6, 2008 11:46 PM CST reply actions

Scoring change: Ref with the secondary assist on MacDonalds goal.

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions

Also known as Mcdonald.

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:48 PM CST reply actions

John Kelly: “He got the stick in there.”

by djm448 on Nov 6, 2008 11:53 PM CST reply actions

Roman Polak is a fusion of both philosophies.

by Lodnod on Nov 6, 2008 11:53 PM CST reply actions

Holy jebus! What a PK

by Poor College Student on Nov 6, 2008 11:57 PM CST reply actions

Let’s seal the deal boys

by Lodnod on Nov 6, 2008 11:57 PM CST reply actions

Andy Murray has taken Castle Grayskull but wants to give He-Man a fighting chance.

by Raskolnikov on Nov 6, 2008 11:59 PM CST reply actions

Why oh why does Boyes pass that puck back? Just clear it away

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions

Holy fuck

by J Stats on Nov 7, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions

Boyes didn’t look too confident there

by Lodnod on Nov 7, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions

Once again, we’re burned by the inability to clear the puck.

by Tim on Nov 7, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions

Free hockey

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions

is there going to be a new thread for OT?

by Lodnod on Nov 7, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions

damn. Can’t keep a lead. And the friggin late west-coast game goes into OT

by Tim on Nov 7, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions

It’s not been Boyes best night altogether. He’s not looked very focused for some stretches.

by Dan on Nov 7, 2008 12:04 AM CST reply actions

McKee almost stickhandled there.

Almost

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:06 AM CST reply actions

Good defense and transition by Jay there

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:08 AM CST reply actions

Sharks thinking Turek’s in net, apparently

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:09 AM CST reply actions

How will BB do in a shootout?

by Lodnod on Nov 7, 2008 12:12 AM CST reply actions

PCS’s lineup

McDonald

Boyes

Perron

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:12 AM CST reply actions

BB’s never faced a shootout in college, has he? damn.

by Tim on Nov 7, 2008 12:12 AM CST reply actions

he’s got the ‘no one has tried a shootout against a guy this big factor’ going for him

by Lodnod on Nov 7, 2008 12:13 AM CST reply actions

I guess those college classes are paying off…

First shot by SJ is wide

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions

Nice

by J Stats on Nov 7, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions

I’ll take a number 10 with fries

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions

fuck JR

by Lodnod on Nov 7, 2008 12:16 AM CST reply actions

and i’m STILL lovin’ it

by Tim on Nov 7, 2008 12:16 AM CST reply actions

Roenick stoned by Bishop

Boyes goes wide

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:16 AM CST reply actions

They say the future is in our hands…

damn

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:17 AM CST reply actions

C’mon Patrik…

damn!

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:18 AM CST reply actions

Fuck detroit

by J Stats on Nov 7, 2008 12:18 AM CST reply actions

And that’s all for me.

Brad, I’ll contact someone about Saturday

by Poor College Student on Nov 7, 2008 12:19 AM CST reply actions

murray should have chosen cam “hands” janssen….

by djm448 on Nov 7, 2008 12:19 AM CST reply actions

just got home about 2 am and read the GT game coverage

O_o what did I say about chess pieces? I don’t remember that

by Dooks on Nov 7, 2008 3:19 AM CST reply actions

too late. couldnt blog it, but did watch it. I told ya all bishop overplays the shooter too much for this league! he cost us a point! which is half as much as mason would cost us.

the good:

they had jump most of the game after playing the night before

the bad:

they were not able to shut down their defensive assingments

the ugly:

those red bullet wounds all the coaches were wearing on their chests, Mckee at the face-off dot. the result

ok. obviously there are d problems. we know we can’t get decent breakout passes, but i literally lost count of the clearing attempts we failed at. CLEARING ATTEMPTS.

and we can’t really blame that on anything. yea ej is down but he was down before the season started, and brewer and mckee and the horde of high schoolers are failing at things that are basic to winning hockey. (the forwards gave a gleeefull assist in the failure of clearing attempts). not sure what the solution should be. if we gap control tigher all 5 guys will be rubbing up against bishops leg (not that we didnt blow assignments and leave guys open, just that the o is coming back to the d zone, it just isnt helping!).

sigh

by Childhood Trauma on Nov 7, 2008 9:09 AM CST reply actions

Off the subject here:

I got an email from the Blues saying my 2008-09 Media Guide CD is now available for pick up. When I asked when the guides were being published in book form, the rep replied that, in going along with the NHL trying to be more environmentally conscious, they will not be publishing the Media Guide in book form this year. Has anyone else heard of this? I think that this is nuts. I have all 42 media guides published the Blues history, and now I have to put a CD next to them. Or I have to print out the PDF file to have a hard copy. Does anyone have any comments about this?

by Bob on Nov 7, 2008 1:28 PM CST reply actions

Everybody knows that plastic (a CD) is much more environmentally friendly than paper (a book), right?

And to read anything off that CD you need a computer (wooden, or woven from hemp I guess, surely not made with harmful and artificial materials), and electricity.

Environmentally friendly? It’s a cost-cutting move, nothing more. It would be nice if they gave you the option to get (buy?) the book form if you want it.

by Mr. Particle on Nov 7, 2008 1:49 PM CST reply actions