Watching the NHL Allstar game is more of an enjoyable event rather then an intense meeting. More of just a bunch of players showing off their passing and shooting abilities. There is not much deeking or dangling. In my opinion watching the olympics is a much more interesting gathering.
Seeing a second year rookie (Logan Couture) in the all start game was very nice to see. Although Logan was picked last he recieved a new car which is well worth it! I was dissapointed to not see any other Sharks players inside of the allstar game. Sometimes I feel that the Sharks players and team are really under rated. Once the Sharks win the Cup (which they hopefully will this year) I think they will get a lot more recognition.
Big Pavs & Clowe
Yeahhh buddy.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Responce to todays caption
On the Sharks website this morning we had to tweet a caption for the photo of the day for Jan 23. My caption was-
"Look at this perfectly shaped head!"
"Look at this perfectly shaped head!"
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Rule Changes
This paragraph is from one of my "boys," who is vehemently against the offside rule of hockey:
The offside rule is one of the stupidest rules in professional sports. First of all, offside does nothing but stops naturally exciting breakaway plays. In basketball, 2-on-1 or even 3-on-1 fastbreak plays are allowed, even encouraged. Why can't we do the same for hockey where we have a player "cherry picking" in front of the puck in the other zone as he is heading in for a goal?
Second, the offside rule penalizes good defenses. If a team is able to successfully defend its goal, shouldn't it be given the opportunity to score with an advantage. It also penalizes fast skaters looking for an opportunity to score after a strong defensive stance.
This is what I think of my "boy's" comments:
I think that his comments about hockey's offside rule are absurd. If there were no offside rules, the game would be full of breakaways that are rarely seen in a game. This would also lead to another issue of very high scoring matches. In today's hockey games, every goal is rare and precious. If the offside rule was removed, every goal scored would not be such a big deal. The reason why hockey is so exciting in the first place is that goals do not come cheap or unearned. The offside rule assures that each team has a fair chance to defend its side.
Although my "boy" may claim that offsides penalize defenders, allowing offside will in fact change the way defenses work. The defense would not be able to stay in the offensive zone for long because it would lead to many breakaways and a less organized game. Eveyone would be rushing and trying to score a goal without any strategy whatsoever.
Furthermore, the absence of the offside rule would tire out individual players because they would just be trying to score the whole time without putting any thought into it. With people playing without strategy and control. the game would just look like a chaotic mess.
The offside rule is one of the stupidest rules in professional sports. First of all, offside does nothing but stops naturally exciting breakaway plays. In basketball, 2-on-1 or even 3-on-1 fastbreak plays are allowed, even encouraged. Why can't we do the same for hockey where we have a player "cherry picking" in front of the puck in the other zone as he is heading in for a goal?
Second, the offside rule penalizes good defenses. If a team is able to successfully defend its goal, shouldn't it be given the opportunity to score with an advantage. It also penalizes fast skaters looking for an opportunity to score after a strong defensive stance.
This is what I think of my "boy's" comments:
I think that his comments about hockey's offside rule are absurd. If there were no offside rules, the game would be full of breakaways that are rarely seen in a game. This would also lead to another issue of very high scoring matches. In today's hockey games, every goal is rare and precious. If the offside rule was removed, every goal scored would not be such a big deal. The reason why hockey is so exciting in the first place is that goals do not come cheap or unearned. The offside rule assures that each team has a fair chance to defend its side.
Although my "boy" may claim that offsides penalize defenders, allowing offside will in fact change the way defenses work. The defense would not be able to stay in the offensive zone for long because it would lead to many breakaways and a less organized game. Eveyone would be rushing and trying to score a goal without any strategy whatsoever.
Furthermore, the absence of the offside rule would tire out individual players because they would just be trying to score the whole time without putting any thought into it. With people playing without strategy and control. the game would just look like a chaotic mess.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sharks Shut Down Ovi
The visiting Caps with their all star forward, Alexander Ovechkin, were devoured by the jaws of the San Jose Sharks.
The game started with 2 huge hits by Douglas Murray, also known as "CrankShaft". The crushing body checks sent the Capitals players flying. Douglas Murray is known for his hits. Running into Douglas must be like running into a brick wall. I feel that everyone is afraid of Murray. It's not very often you see Douglas Murray getting trucked by visiting teams.
The Sharks' defense has started to engage the past few weeks. More points and goals are coming from the defense. I think that adding Brent Burns to the Sharks squad was a very good decision by management. In my opinion Burns started fueling the Sharks' offense. Jason Demers is also becoming an offensive threat at the blue line.
One of the big parts to the Sharks home games is their fans. The Sharks immense fan base is always behind them. The roar of the Sharks fans reverberate around the HP Pavillion after goals from the home team. The thing I like about the Sharks fans is that they are always behind their team no matter what.
The past few weeks, Captain Joe Thornton has been playing very well. His puckhandling has been great. You will see Jumbo Joe give away the puck at some times, but I haven't seen him commit turnovers that often anymore. In this game against the Caps, Jumbo had a phenomenal behind the back pass to Marleau on the door step to send the Sharks ahead 3-2.
All in all I think that the Sharks starting to find their game, and if they keep this up, I am sure they will play well in the playoffs.
The game started with 2 huge hits by Douglas Murray, also known as "CrankShaft". The crushing body checks sent the Capitals players flying. Douglas Murray is known for his hits. Running into Douglas must be like running into a brick wall. I feel that everyone is afraid of Murray. It's not very often you see Douglas Murray getting trucked by visiting teams.
The Sharks' defense has started to engage the past few weeks. More points and goals are coming from the defense. I think that adding Brent Burns to the Sharks squad was a very good decision by management. In my opinion Burns started fueling the Sharks' offense. Jason Demers is also becoming an offensive threat at the blue line.
One of the big parts to the Sharks home games is their fans. The Sharks immense fan base is always behind them. The roar of the Sharks fans reverberate around the HP Pavillion after goals from the home team. The thing I like about the Sharks fans is that they are always behind their team no matter what.
The past few weeks, Captain Joe Thornton has been playing very well. His puckhandling has been great. You will see Jumbo Joe give away the puck at some times, but I haven't seen him commit turnovers that often anymore. In this game against the Caps, Jumbo had a phenomenal behind the back pass to Marleau on the door step to send the Sharks ahead 3-2.
All in all I think that the Sharks starting to find their game, and if they keep this up, I am sure they will play well in the playoffs.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Sharks Can't Pull it Off
Every game the Sharks always end up giving up the first goal. What I have noticed is they are always a team of resillience. Most teams let themselves fall when they are down, but the Sharks always seem to still fight. I like to see that the Sharks still work together and put out effort.
Late in the third period the Sharks put on a push. They were behind 3-2 but a great pass from Logan Couture to Patrick Marleau decided the tying goal with 22 seconds left. The game went to sudden death overtime, which ended up scoreless. The game ended in a shootout where the Sharks could not finish their remarkable last second comeback.
You can't really blame anybody for the Sharks' loss. It would have been a lot nicer to see the Sharks snap their 3 game skid. Joe Pavelski tied it in the shootout, giving the Sharks a chance to end it in the next round. San Jose needs to find a way to get the lead in games while keeping them at the same time.
Anti Niemi had a great game as usual. The Sharks defense still isn't performing the way I would like to see them in front of Niemi. The Sharks have a strong offense, and seeing them not use it is just a bummer. Sharks need to step it up once again to get anywhere in the standings.
Late in the third period the Sharks put on a push. They were behind 3-2 but a great pass from Logan Couture to Patrick Marleau decided the tying goal with 22 seconds left. The game went to sudden death overtime, which ended up scoreless. The game ended in a shootout where the Sharks could not finish their remarkable last second comeback.
You can't really blame anybody for the Sharks' loss. It would have been a lot nicer to see the Sharks snap their 3 game skid. Joe Pavelski tied it in the shootout, giving the Sharks a chance to end it in the next round. San Jose needs to find a way to get the lead in games while keeping them at the same time.
Anti Niemi had a great game as usual. The Sharks defense still isn't performing the way I would like to see them in front of Niemi. The Sharks have a strong offense, and seeing them not use it is just a bummer. Sharks need to step it up once again to get anywhere in the standings.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sharks Rip Stars
Seeing two Pacific Division rivals going head to head is always very exciting. The hated Dallas Stars came into the Shark Tank thinking that they could leave with a win. They thought wrong, Logan Couture and Jamie Mcginn scored in the first minute of the first period, devastating the Stars.
The Stars offense started to come into action after the two early goals by the Sharks. Dallas tallied twice tying the game in the second period. The game started to get a little chippy with a couple scrums after whistles.
Halfway through the second period, Ryane Clowe scored to make the game 3-2. Dallas took a step back on their heels which gave San Jose the green light to destroy the Dallas Stars' defense and goaltending. This flury included goals from Brad Winchester and a goal by Torrey Mitchell. This onslaught discouraged the visiting team.
Also Anti Niemi had a couple of brilliant saves. One in particular that really caught my eye was the save against Jamie Benn. I like the way Niemi stuck with Benn and had patience all throughout the game. He never fell for any of the dekes, or fakes, from Benn. Anti Niemi's net minding is what is keeping the Sharks in close games.
The Stars offense started to come into action after the two early goals by the Sharks. Dallas tallied twice tying the game in the second period. The game started to get a little chippy with a couple scrums after whistles.
Halfway through the second period, Ryane Clowe scored to make the game 3-2. Dallas took a step back on their heels which gave San Jose the green light to destroy the Dallas Stars' defense and goaltending. This flury included goals from Brad Winchester and a goal by Torrey Mitchell. This onslaught discouraged the visiting team.
Also Anti Niemi had a couple of brilliant saves. One in particular that really caught my eye was the save against Jamie Benn. I like the way Niemi stuck with Benn and had patience all throughout the game. He never fell for any of the dekes, or fakes, from Benn. Anti Niemi's net minding is what is keeping the Sharks in close games.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wild Quiet Sharks
Starting the game off Joe Pavelski had a beautiful goal putting the Sharks ahead 1 nothing. The Sharks buzzed and had all the momentum most of the first period untill the Wild stepped up their game leading to a dissapointing San Jose Sharks loss at the Tank. It really gets me frustrated to see the Sharks play like this because in my opinion they are the best team in the NHL.
In the first period Wild starting goaltender Josh Harding was injured by an elbow from his own player. Matt Hackett came in on backup and put on a show, standing on his head for the Wild. For some reason all goaltenders seem to have a great game against this San Jose powerhouse.
Niemi had a decent game although he let 2 goals that he should have snagged in. Sharks D has to be a lot better for Niemi. I don't think all of the work should be put on the goaltender. It reminded me of last game against the Panthers which in my opinion was a horrible game for San Jose. The Florida Panthers are a horrible team and losing to them 5-3 is just unacceptable.
I think if the Sharks want to get anywhere in the playoffs, they have to step up their game. Underestimating teams is not a smart thing to do in the NHL. Although these games lead to dissapointment, the San Jose fan base will always be behind them. I am looking forward to seeing Sharks' rivals, Dallas Stars, tomorrow. Hated player Steve Ott will be recieving some chirping from the Tank.
In the first period Wild starting goaltender Josh Harding was injured by an elbow from his own player. Matt Hackett came in on backup and put on a show, standing on his head for the Wild. For some reason all goaltenders seem to have a great game against this San Jose powerhouse.
Niemi had a decent game although he let 2 goals that he should have snagged in. Sharks D has to be a lot better for Niemi. I don't think all of the work should be put on the goaltender. It reminded me of last game against the Panthers which in my opinion was a horrible game for San Jose. The Florida Panthers are a horrible team and losing to them 5-3 is just unacceptable.
I think if the Sharks want to get anywhere in the playoffs, they have to step up their game. Underestimating teams is not a smart thing to do in the NHL. Although these games lead to dissapointment, the San Jose fan base will always be behind them. I am looking forward to seeing Sharks' rivals, Dallas Stars, tomorrow. Hated player Steve Ott will be recieving some chirping from the Tank.
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