Pre-Game Talk: Bring on the canucks! (schedule added post#1)

[Oppa]

Question: How hospitable is the Shark Tank to loud but rational Canucks' fans in the playoffs? I expect to be chirped incessantly but as long as there is no physical violence I think I may make the trip.

Make sure to lean forward

 

[Luongos Knob]

So Demers is out for the series?

Bump I would like to know this

 

[WTFetus]

 

[Coily]

So Demers is out for the series?

I hope this doesn't mean Huskins is playing.

 

[Mattb124]

Question: How hospitable is the Shark Tank to loud but rational Canucks' fans in the playoffs? I expect to be chirped incessantly but as long as there is no physical violence I think I may make the trip.

It has been my experience that Sharks fans are very tolerant of other teams' fans because there are so many transplants in SJ. When some teams play here (Bruins, Wings), it seem their fans fill about 30% of the seats. Even the total A-hole Canucks fans from a couple of years ago that sat behind me didn't get messed with, and I have never - ever - experienced such A-holes at a sporting event. My 3 year old daughter even shushed them they were so flipping annoying.

 

[Alwalys]

Man, if we were playing the ducks ...

 

[Mafoofoo]

Forgman? I expected better of you Hatrick.

 

[JuniorNelson]

A Ducks poster said the Ducks have never iced their best line-up. I think this is true of Vancouver, too. It will be very interesting to see what teams emerge on Wednesday night. Vancouver might have an unexpected look.

Whats fun for me is how well these teams match up if you take the top line out of the equation. Tight checking almost assures this, so the strengths of each team will be revealed. Vancouver can roll three offensive units or convert one to a checking line. Roy has given the Canucks options and I think, an advantage.

Vancouver's fourth line is playing for jobs next season, they all hit and Vigneault isn't afraid to use them. They have size and speed and can catch up to Jumbo easily enough.

Is SJ really going ahead with one goalie?

 

[Negatively Positive]

A Ducks poster said the Ducks have never iced their best line-up. I think this is true of Vancouver, too. It will be very interesting to see what teams emerge on Wednesday night. Vancouver might have an unexpected look.

Whats fun for me is how well these teams match up if you take the top line out of the equation. Tight checking almost assures this, so the strengths of each team will be revealed. Vancouver can roll three offensive units or convert one to a checking line. Roy has given the Canucks options and I think, an advantage.

Vancouver's fourth line is playing for jobs next season, they all hit and Vigneault isn't afraid to use them. They have size and speed and can catch up to Jumbo easily enough.

Is SJ really going ahead with one goalie?

First of all, I'm highly offended you called us the "Ducks". Even if you put Roy on the 3rd line we have Pavelski centering our 3rd line so not really an advantage at all. Torres has speed and can catch up to any of your players too

 

[rgb63]

Is SJ really going ahead with one goalie?

Huh?

 

[Rickety Cricket]

Huh?

Yeah that confused me too.

I know Greiss just sits on the bench and doodles, but he is technically a goalie.

 

[Barrie22]

Yeah that confused me too.

I know Greiss just sits on the bench and doodles, but he is technically a goalie.

but greiss is like big foot, people believe he is real. but nobody has actually seen him.

 

[SpaceCoastShark]

but greiss is like big foot, people believe he is real. but nobody has actually seen him.

That's what they say about Nem, too. But I can verify that he is in fact Big Foot, and he's real!

 

[NathanCouture]

I believe the playoff selections for the Canadian broadcasters works with CBC getting the first two selections and then alternating between TSN and CBC until the last two. CBC decided the Ottawa/Montreal and Toronto/Boston series were more valuable.

Question: How hospitable is the Shark Tank to loud but rational Canucks' fans in the playoffs? I expect to be chirped incessantly but as long as there is no physical violence I think I may make the trip.

disclaimer: I can only speak for myself and what I have seen.

Aside from sending a bunch of shirley temples to a table of wings fans at original joes one night, and some good natured bs at the games, I've never seen another team's fans assaulted*.


*this does not count for ducks fans.

 

[one2gamble]

disclaimer: I can only speak for myself and what I have seen.

Aside from sending a bunch of shirley temples to a table of wings fans at original joes one night, and some good natured bs at the games, I've never seen another team's fans assaulted*.


*this does not count for ducks fans.

I have seen more altercations, though I would say 95% of them verbal between Sharks and Nucks fans than any other fanbase the Sharks play.

 

[DrFeelgood]

I'm quite looking forward to this series, is it Wednesday yet?

 

[RammsteinGT]

Judging by the website, we're going to roll with the BlackArmor again this postseason, aren't we?

Not sure if I like that, but if the boys play better, I'm all for it.

 

[Shark Finn]

I'm quite looking forward to this series, is it Wednesday yet?

Yes.

 

[DrFeelgood]

Yes.

WOOOO!

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Have the U.S. feeds for Games 5, 6, and 7 not been announced yet?

 

[do0glas]

please no stuart/hannan.

needs moar tennyson

 

[rangerssharks414]

Have the U.S. feeds for Games 5, 6, and 7 not been announced yet?

Not that I know of, but I'm almost certain that NBC is going to use the CSN California feed. It's highly doubtful that they would send their announcers to San Jose/Vancouver.

 

[Hatrick Marleau]

Forgman? I expected better of you Hatrick.

Deal with it.

 

[do0glas]

so, i will have no access to cable.

any sites that are providing a pay for stream service that would be worth it?

I understand NBCSN has online streaming, but im outside of the US and dont use any of the providers they cater to.

any other options would be greatly appreciated!

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btw, i wish i could take pictures in my building (no phones allowed)

my wife mailed me a ton of sharks stuff for my desk.

five foam pucks, two toy hockey sticks (white/black), a sharks mouse pad, and a SJ Sharkie doll. I think im ready for the playoffs!

 

[Barrie22]

yeah i hate how the playoffs don't count for game center. i don't have any cable in my place, i have a tv that has internet so game center is/was basically my only chance to watch the games without actually going out to a bar.