Open Gameday Thread: Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks
by Jen Neale on Feb 1, 2012 4:58 PM PST
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At work, the back wall of my office is covered in Ducks fowl towels, so it's more than obvious that I am a crazy Ducks fan. (Although I did tell a guy that my favorite color was orange and the Ducks made it easy to post orange things around my office. He believed me.) As I was pretending to be awake at my desk this morning, a couple people walked by and had almost the same thing to say to me, "How 'bout those Ducks? Good game last night. Too bad this isn't the beginning of the season." To which I always give a completely stone-faced, "I know."
As I thought about it more, would I really want to start this season over? No, I don't. For starters, we wouldn't have Bruce Boudreau. He could've ended up at the Kings coach for all we know. His impact alone (even though it took a bit to click) makes me OK with this late resurgence. Another reason is that with desperation comes the greatest hockey. What we see now is desperation. If Andrew Cogliano - son of Stone Hands (Todd Marchant) - is scoring a natural hat trick, you are seeing desperation. The whole team has bought in that they can't rely on the big guns to make any sort of run. And said big guns know that they can't sit back and rely on the depth scoring to have a good night because that's their ticket outta' So Cal.
Yes, it sucks to be looking up in the standings; however, I'd rather be looking up knowing my team is beating the crap out of other teams as they claw their way up. They aren't going to win every game, but if they want even a shot, it starts with division rivals and the magical 4-point games. Dallas snapped the winning streak of the Ducks before the All-Star break. It was a fantastic game by Anaheim that ended in a loss due to a flukey goal. Losing to Dallas 1-0 is really quite outstanding considering the offensive power they have. The Duck have to play pretty much the same game as they did a little over a week ago and just hope that Kari Lehtonin is having an off night.
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Personally I think this is our biggest game of the season so far, if we win here it will show a real statement of intent, if we lose we know its gonna be tip and tat , if we win we know we can really get a streak together, looking for perry and getz to have a good game tonight in my humble opinion
Haha! Dangly parts
Have to agree with you on this one. We can’t afford to give up 2 points to Dallas tonight.
The game is on NHL network which for some reason I catch on TV now so I won’t be commenting as much as I normally do tonight
by Dixie Normus on Feb 1, 2012 7:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
scratches
parros and guenin, does not suprise me is blake back can anyone tell me and oh god do I hate ott
Birdman in here get!
According to tweets from the team earlier today
Blake is out again tonight.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
Cheers
Beleskey,cogs and bolino showed some real hussle last night, nice vocals on singer btw
Birdman in here get!
Was it Dawn?
She’s the unoffficial official anthem singer. She’s quick and does a great job. I love her as a singer.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
Shes quick and does a great job huh?
Wait no that joke is too easy.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
What is that:)
Yeah good though for sure im irish and even liked that, good start anyway lots of shots
Birdman in here get!
He been scratched
Leave it to brookbank though
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah I dont see Ott dropping with Parros but he might just do it with Brooks. That is assuming his balls finally dropped. By the way I dont know if you can tell but I fucking hate that guy.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
No
Actually bit tiny bit suprised parros was scratched his hit yesterday was great
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Andrew Cogliano
Professional goal scorer.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 7:45 PM PST reply actions
HA HA HA HA!" Oiler fans are starting to think, where the fuck was that when he was here?"
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
That's Beleskey's goal
Cogs didn’t get a piece of that.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 7:45 PM PST reply actions
By the way people have been talking around here about trading Lubo
ARE YOU MAD! That would mean no more Lubo interviews. That cant happen.
Hey guys
Wanted to drop in and say hi. Been reading the blog for a bit, first time commenter, all time ducks fan.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
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The people at Sportsnet.ca discuss the Teemu Selanne trade rumors. [Sportsnet.ca]
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck everyone wants to poach from the Ducks but from what Ive heard Bob Murray has been laughing at offers. Shocking I know but maybe the guy is learning.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Seems insane
Especially as he is like the heart and soul of us i have heard so many fans say they will give up if he leaves, anyway on with the game
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
I would be hurt but I wouldnt give up. I would be bitter though.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
I swear everyday
I hear that Teemu is getting traded.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 7:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
And
He has been one of our form players I know he is not as good looking as like selanne but for god sakes hes one of our best
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Blake and Lubo have been getting alot of calls
Also a few GM’s are calling about Hags.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
Has
Anyone got any word on devan smith’s injury cannot for the lift of me find a date for his return have not seen him skate in months
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
Life?damn my spelling
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
He is in ANA getting rehab could be back within a month.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
well Blake was out yesterday
But I’ll stop right there for fear of that something you guys seem to talk about often that I don’t want to .
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 7:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Hey new guy. There is something called magumbo around here. Dont tempt it.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Way to draw the penalty, Getz!
Hope that arm is OK
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 7:53 PM PST reply actions
I have Kari starting in net for my team tonight
And I hope he gets fucking lit up. Kill my fantasy hockey team Ducks!
Nothing against you or your team but I hope your team gets lit up!
by Nava22 on Feb 1, 2012 8:25 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I wonder
if Bonino likes BB’s system better than RC’s. He’s looked great in the past few games since his most recent recall. He seems to be finding the puck and hustling a lot more than he did under RC.
From what I hear alot of players like the new system including some of the vets.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 1, 2012 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
This team looks completely different under Boudreau
I think it’s a combo of the system and not getting your ass chewed out for every little thing you do wrong.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think so
It was just a rebound that Dallas was able to get to.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
ok
Thanks man just judging on what I can hear:)
Birdman in here get!
by Sir-Drunk-A-Lot on Feb 1, 2012 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
Game log says jamie benn slipped and fell by himself?
Was it as funny as it sounds?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
What an all star.
I also love how the game log phrased it.
Benn has no one near him in the corner and straight up slips and falls. Sniper
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
Eh
Weird that our pk unit is still doing really well though but just those seconds after the pk
Birdman in here get!
Jesus Christ
What the fuck happened, guys? What happened to the first 10 minutes?
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:09 PM PST reply actions
This is my fault for highlighting Jonas' stellar play in the recap last night
Although I think only one of those can be attributed to him.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:11 PM PST reply actions
1ST INTERMISSION QUESTION
This period aside, why do you think BB’s system has been so influential on the Ducks?
I think its the energy and the personality he has that is the influence. They enjoy playing again, unlike with RC.
by Hockey Phreak on Feb 1, 2012 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
I forget who said it here but someone mentioned that the younger guys aren’t so afraid to make a mistake because they’ll get torn a new one by RC. BB has also rewarded them with more ice time the better they play. Positive reinforcement.
by Dixie Normus on Feb 1, 2012 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
It was in the Register a few weeks ago
If you ever listen to the coaching staff, the one thing they continually point out is how completely despondent the team was when they came in. They had zero confidence.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
Jesus guys
You pimp the app enough there?
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:19 PM PST reply actions
These
Pacific times are killing me here gonna have to go tis nearly 5am here, will pray cogs gets another hatrick though pfft:)
Birdman in here get!
Can we at least fuck them up in brawls like we did in 1998?
by Dixie Normus on Feb 1, 2012 8:45 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Sbisa and Visnovsky look drunk. Top two lines look asleep.
On top of that the Stars just have our number. They outhit us, get under our skin and we take dumb penalties. This was the wrong game to put Palmieri in for Parros, no idea what Boudreau was thinking there either.
I disagree
Parros wouldn’t give us anything but extra shenanigans. If we’re going to be on edge, playing the enforcer is exactly the wrong move.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:48 PM PST up reply actions
God damnit guys
Stop being your own worst enemy
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:50 PM PST reply actions
Another huge opportunity
Come on, guys!
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 8:57 PM PST reply actions
Better effort
They’re only down two. They have a chance.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:08 PM PST reply actions
2ND INTERMISSION QUESTION
Aside from the Ducks potential deadline moves, who do you expect will be moved from other teams?
Hemsky from Edmonton and Ruutu from Carolina come to mind
by Dixie Normus on Feb 1, 2012 9:17 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
with Kdoc
I don’t have HD because dish doesn’t carry Kdoc HD for some reason but does anyone else get the left and right edge of the broadcast cut off?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I have HD so I don't have that issue
Sorry man. I hate KDOC.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
I still remember when close to half of a game wasn’t played because of technical difficulties.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ahh yes
The infamous Pepsi Center game. KDOC is teh suck.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
then there
was the time the power went out in Anaheim. That was a KDOC game. (yes, I know that KDOC had nothing to do with that, but still, it’s fun to rag on KDOC)
fuck all
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That broken outlet pass
Gave Dallas that opportunity.
But for whatever reason, the Stars have our number this year. It’s annoying.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:27 PM PST reply actions
I didn’t see who it was, but someone put way too much behind a pass and caused that whole turnover which led to the 5th Dallas goal.
If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.
It wasn't so much the heat of the pass
Just that it was behind Getzlaf and went off his skate. Would have been better off as a in icing play.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
aren't the stars supposed to suck at scoring?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions
And Fowler almost scores again for the stars
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:30 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
"coast to coast like buttered toast"
Bahahaha
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Maybe we’ll score.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:46 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
"good game tonight"
My ass
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:49 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Sorry Meant to post that as new comment
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:50 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
10 minutes killed them
Lehtonen played out of his mind tonight, too.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
Stars games make me sad
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:52 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
This game sure as he’ll wrecked my Rush day..
See you all in 100 years. Hopefully the Ducks will have beaten the Stars a couple of times by then
by Dixie Normus on Feb 1, 2012 9:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
If they could have done anything on the PP tonight
This game would have been a lot different
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:47 PM PST reply actions
Poor Jonas
Six goals looks terrible, but that’s not his fault.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 1, 2012 9:52 PM PST reply actions
One was, other than that he’s been completely hung out to dry. Embarassing effort by everyone except the third line.
third line = new first line?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 1, 2012 9:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
This easily could have been last night. Hiller stood on his head and we got out of the first period without being down a couple and we snapped out of it.
That’s two decent periods out of six since the ASG. Not exactly a large sample size, but not encouraging either.
Eh, no reason to get all Chicken Little over tonight. I saw this loss coming from a mile away. The schedule really set us up for failure in this game. Anaheim’s second game in less than 24 hours plus traveling while it’s Dallas’ first game after the break. It would’ve taken a stellar effort from Hiller to win tonight – sloppy play and stupid mistakes are more common in the back end of any team’s doubleheader.
I am concerned that none of our big guns are producing, though.
Fight on!
Hiller lets in more than 2 goals first time in our run.
Maybe we should let him rest a bit hillsy is probably just a tad tired.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
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