Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks: Game 36
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 12:00 PM CST
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San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild, Dec 31, 2008 5:00 PM CST
San Jose Sharks (28-4-4) @ Minnesota Wild (17-16-2)
Xcel Energy Center @ 5:00 CST
Television: FSN
Radio: Listen Live
For the San Jose perspective, check out Fear the Fin
Tonight's lines:
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Minnesota Wild |
San Jose Sharks |
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Miettinen - Koivu - Brunette Burns - Schultz Backstrom |
Marleau - Thornton - Setoguchi Boyle - Lukowich Nabakov |
NOTES:
- Minnesota was within one point of the lead in the Northwest Division at the end of November, but a 3-9-1 slide this month has dropped it into last place.
- The Wild has been outscored 23-11 going 0-6-2 in the last 8 vs. San Jose. In those 8, Evgeni Nabokov posted a 1.35 gaa.
- The Sharks have just one regulation loss in their last 20 games, going 15-1-4 since a 4-2 defeat at Phoenix on Nov. 9.
- Owen Nolan, who is definitely not ready to play, asked Jacques to play.
Questions to Answer
- Is Russo right? Should they just tank the rest of the season?
- Will the boo birds return?
- Why are they playing at 5:00?
- Will the Wild amass more than 20 shots?
- Do Lemaire and Risebrough care?
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Nolan Johnnson are back
Gaborik is Pussying out again…Yeehaw
I’ll be in and out of this game…Gophers Football squad is playing in the Insight bowl at 6 est vs Kansas on the NFL Network.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 1:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's the wrong Sharks logo.
This is the correct one: 
by senor_k on Dec 31, 2008 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I love that horse logo. I’m going to have a hard time not using it.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Why does the new shark look like an F-117A?
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry for posting the images directly, it was inappropriate (especially given their size). I should have just put up links.
Anyway, happy new year to you all. I hope it’s a good game today!
by senor_k on Dec 31, 2008 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dude
Dont’ sweat it. I have absolutely no problems with the images. Frankly, it spices up the thread. Don’t be a stranger.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Senor K
We all hope it is too…
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Game is about to get underway....
Good Luck Wild!
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That rush says everything about this season. Sheppard made the moves, got Nabakov out of position, centered & nobody could finish.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile its Gophers: 7 Kansas:7 in Tempe
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How?
How on earth did the Gophers score? I turned it off as soon as Kansas got the first TD on the first play. I predict that the football team loses by more than the basketball team did.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Weber Takes the Snap
Pitches it to QB David Pittman…Hasnt taken a snap all year…Passes To Decker for 73 yards…Eskridge Rushing TD.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh
Inventiveness. That’s nice to finally see.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did i just see what i think i saw
Claude Fricken Lemeiux is trying to make a comeback?
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
He had a 10-day tryout a few weeks ago, and signed a 2-way deal this week
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's Gotta Be Older than Chellios
who is 46-47 years old.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang.....Thought he was older
Hell if it can work…might as well give it the old college try.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wild PP
Alexei Semenov off for cross-checking Boogaard.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WILD GOAL
OWEN NOLAN…WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild Lead 1-0
Owen Nolan from Brent Burns and Mikko Koivu @ 10:09 of Period #1
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
Or is this game moving really rapidly? Great pace, not a lot of stoppages. I’m loving this.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not Just you
I’ve Realized that as well
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I will not get sucked in. I will not get sucked in. I will not get sucked in.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Some Guy named John Hazie gets a 3 yard TD Rush…
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Seriously, who on earth is that?
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No Idea...
Converted from Linebacker to Runningback according to Gophersports.com…From Glencoe-Silver Lake High school.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid me for posting my column while the game was going on!
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Should we pull it and post it tomorrow?
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Up to you guys
I’d hate to be the reason folks might miss out on the live game blog though.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heres a Stream to the gophers game Neide...if you wanna watch online and not change channels.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Period Summary
Scoring Summary
1st Period
Minnesota 10:09, Owen Nolan 6 (power play) (Brent Burns, Mikko Koivu)
Penalty Summary
1st Period
San Jose cross check – 2 min 9:33, A. Semenov
Minnesota roughing – 2 min 17:29, B. Burns
Shots on Goal
San Jose – 8
Minnesota – 9
Faceoffs Won
San Jose – 6
Minnesota – 9
Power Play Coversions
San Jose – 0/1
Minnesota – 1/1
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TD Jayhawks
and we are tied at 14 in Tempe Arizona.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anybody else plan on watching the winter classic tomorrow?
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 5:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What time?
I’m probably going to flip back and forth between that and the Schwans Cup coverage on FSN.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That will be great to hear for three hours about hockey is back in Chicago. It makes me wish Dollar Bill never died.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Let’s hope the Hawks lose badly and collapse miserably.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d enjoy that. That said, Lidstrom is playing despite a bum ankle and Chelios is playing as well despite, uh, not playing much if at all this season. 7 D, 11F. Chelios will likely be helping Lidstrom carry his minutes though since we know he’s not 100%.
It’s just convenient that Chelios made a living in Chicago for a long time and sang with Harry Caray more than a few times too. Wonder if any of the n00b fans will remember him.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noon here?
I’ll probably watch then.
Should we post the live blog? It’ll be shared with Puck Daddy, From the Rink and other SBN sites.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boogaard is destroying Jody Shelley. Bloodied him and knocked out teeth.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think it’s the 8th time they’ve faught.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Sounds like Boogaard broke Shelley’s helmet. They’re talking about a crack and he had a new one sent across the rink.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Could we win this game?
up 1-0 midway through the 2nd…Stay Tuned…
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok
We’re in for tomorrow’s Winter Classic. Stop by here tomorrow and participate in the Winter Classic Live Blog along with readers and authors from: From the Rink, Puck Daddy, Winging it in Motown, Second City Hockey and others. We’re very excited about this.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom gets a delay of game penalty for smothering the puck? Ridiculous call.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
What a great shot by Setoguchi. There’s no way he planned on that.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boogie!
How on earth did you get robbed there??
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If this holds
My prediction will be correct.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my that was a quick, quick whistle.
Screw.Job.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's blind, and deaf - at least he's already a ref.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 6:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Period Summary
Scoring Summary
1st Period
Minnesota 10:09, Owen Nolan 6 (power play) (Brent Burns, Mikko Koivu)
2nd Period
San Jose 12:38, Devin Setoguchi 18 (power play) (Rob Blake, Joe Thornton)
Penalty Summary
1st Period
San Jose cross check – 2 min 9:33, A. Semenov
Minnesota roughing – 2 min 17:29, B. Burns
2nd Period
San Jose fighting – 5 min 2:45, J. Shelley
Minnesota fighting – 5 min 2:45, D. Boogaard
Minnesota smothering puck – 2 min 10:44, N. Backstrom served by A. Brunette
San Jose holding – 2 min 18:48, J. Pavelski
Shots on Goal
San Jose – 8-16
Minnesota – 9-11
Faceoffs Won
San Jose – 17
Minnesota – 18
Power Play Coversions
San Jose – 1/2
Minnesota – 1/2
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Halftime in Tempe
28-14 Kansas, Gophers start the second half with the ball
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If We had the Winter Classic
Where would you want to play it and who would you want to play?
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well the only two choices
TCF Bank Stadium and The Twins New Ballpark when they open and I would like to Play Calgary…Get the Whole USA-Canada Rivalry Going.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
New Minnesota football stadium against the Stars might be a good fit.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was my original thought
But then I decided screw it. Put em on Baudette Bay against the Avs.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Could you really Have Baudette Bay Hold That Many People?
Wouldnt happen…would have to happen at a stadium so the NHL can make Money.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That was my “screw it” moment. Screw the money. Sell 5,000 tickets at $1000/ticket and you’ll get some decent cash.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be sweet
the whole Former Squad vs New Squad Rivalry.
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
USA 1-0 Canada. Good to see so many college kids on the team. Jordan Schroeder is having a great tourney!
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another Canada penalty. US on the 2-man advantage for a few seconds.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yet another Canada penatly. Blatant cheapshot around the net
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice save by the GIANT goalie for Canada. There is no way that kid’s pads are legal. Good lord.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
These Canadians have no control over their emotions.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
True
And Quinn looks like he doesn’t give a tiny rats ass.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Time to switch back to the Wild game.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JIMMY O'BRIEN FROM MAPELWOOD MINNESOTA SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!
3-0 USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
USA USA USA USA USA USA!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sellout
I’ll forgive him today, but I’ll go back to hating him again after this tournament.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tavares scores
And calls for the fans to get louder while skating in front of the US bench. Class.
by HockeyJoe on Dec 31, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He learned it from Sidney I'm sure
Nothing but class those little primadonnas.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wild need to score here
They’re 0-6-2 in the last 8 vs. San Jose.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and Van Reemsdyke (SP?) is down thanks to a sucker Punch. By the BS Canadiens
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This Game is Getting Extremely Chippy
the USA-Canada Game…
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
How did someone not get sent for the shot on Van RiemsDyk?
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of chippy. Penalty coming on the Sharks for goaltender interference.
Thornton off.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Canada Scores again.....
Tie Game…This is Bullshit…The Referee’s Are Jobbing The USA
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh wait
Sheppard’s won’t even matter. Krys Kolanos’ first shot will be a goal.
by nathaneide on Dec 31, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
End of 1...
USA: 3
Canada: 3
USA getting SCrewed..
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like Greenlay Said
Theirs a reason why San Jose is 24-4-4
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WILD WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRENT BURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
about Time we get a Win...
who would have thunk that it would come against the Best Team in Hockey
by Tony_O on Dec 31, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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