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Post by mk391419 on Apr 6, 2020 18:48:28 GMT -8
NewsBayArea - Shark team doctors today confirmed goalie Martin Jones could not contract Coronavirus because it would go right through him. I need a laugh today. |
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Post by Marbles on Apr 7, 2020 4:23:49 GMT -8
Need a shelter-in hockey fix? Noticed that Vegas@Sharks game 7 from last spring is on NBC Sport Channel today at 3p. This is the comeback game, Pavelski bleeds.. probably worth a look since we’re grounded and have beer in the fridge.. They played this about a week ago as well. Getting some mileage out of a modern era classic. |
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Post by John96 on Apr 7, 2020 4:26:17 GMT -8
Quick thought - thinking baseball will play a special 100 game season starting in June, NFL no problem.. but looking more like NBA & NHL will be asked to scrap their seasons and start again in the fall. Getting NHL playoffs in seems a logistical impossibility over the summer months. So what happens with all those trade teams loading up for a Post-season that will never happen? Sharks get a 1st rounder for Goodrow, so he can.. show up at Tampa Bay training camp in the fall? Marleau plays 44 more games and breaks the all-time game record as a Penguin? There’s still a ton to be worked out. I remember when this first started there was a report that the NHL's primary goal and focus was making sure the 2020/2021 season had 82 games. Seemed like starting on time was negligible. If that remains the plan than yes I don't see how concluding this season is possible but I think too many teams would be against it for the same reasons you stated. Regular season is whatever but there should be some type of special postseason that includes more teams to determine who wins the cup. As out there and messy as that may be, just saying forget it is probably just as messy or worse. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 7, 2020 7:17:43 GMT -8
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Post by sjsharks59 on Apr 7, 2020 7:47:41 GMT -8
Kane is smiling cause he's cashed all his checks One of the few Sharks that earned his checks this season.......... You can say that again. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 7, 2020 9:05:42 GMT -8
One of the few Sharks that earned his checks this season.......... You can say that again. One of the few Sharks that earned his checks this season.......... |
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Post by LordNelson on Apr 7, 2020 18:29:54 GMT -8
Need a shelter-in hockey fix? Noticed that Vegas@Sharks game 7 from last spring is on NBC Sport Channel today at 3p. This is the comeback game, Pavelski bleeds.. probably worth a look since we’re grounded and have beer in the fridge.. They played this about a week ago as well. Getting some mileage out of a modern era classic. yea this is the ‘sports void’ month to show the classics. I’d be entertained to watch the entire (game) Ray Whitney score in game 7 double OT up in Calgary 25 years ago. Falloon had 2 goals in that game 7, Makarov & Larionov both assist on Whitney’s magic. ..and then of course Jamie Bakers lifetime goal in game 7 against the Wings. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 7, 2020 22:27:47 GMT -8
It's long but it shows everything thats gone wrong with the Sharks. Enjoy
The comments from the members here should be hilarious
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Post by John96 on Apr 8, 2020 5:25:48 GMT -8
Throw it back to one of the more exciting and fun playoff games I've seen in my life. Crowd was awesome in this game.
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Post by John96 on Apr 8, 2020 9:00:14 GMT -8
Throw it back to one of the more exciting and fun playoff games I've seen in my life. Crowd was awesome in this game. Plus it's great to see Flower have a complete meltdown. |
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Post by LordNelson on Apr 8, 2020 20:32:27 GMT -8
Jeez I totally forgot Nabokov once played for the Islanders. Then in 10 years I totally forget who Nabokov is? Is that how it works?
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 8, 2020 20:55:32 GMT -8
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 9, 2020 9:03:20 GMT -8
Oh this sucks:
NHL player Colby Cave remains in the hospital after undergoing surgery for a brain bleed, and his family cannot be by his side because of restrictions due to the coronavirus.
His wife, Emily Cave, shared a moving post on Instagram Wednesday explaining their ordeal.
“Please wake up. Please wake up. It’s all I can keep asking, 'he’s going to wake up right?'” she wrote, alongside a pair of photos of her husband. “We need a miracle.”
Cave, 25, is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers.
His wife noted that neither she nor his parents are able to be by his side right now.
“Colby’s parents and myself, got to see him through a window and talk to him with a walkie talkie last night. We are no longer allowed to be in the hospital because Covid-19 rules. We have no idea when we will be allowed to see him again,” she wrote.
A devastated Emily Cave also said one of the nurses has moved her husband's wedding ring to a unique place.
“The nurse has tied his wedding band to his ankle. I am dreaming of being able to touch you, hear your voice, squeeze your hand (3 times), and kiss you again,” she wrote.
“I love you so much, and my heart is shattered into a million pieces without my best friend Out of difficulties grows miracles- 1 Peter 5:10.”
Cave remains in a medically induced coma after undergoing surgery to remove a colloid cyst putting pressure on his brain, NHL.com reported.
He had played in 11 games with the Oilers this season while also spending time in the minor leagues. He also played for the Boston Bruins prior to joining the Oilers in 2019.
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Post by Marbles on Apr 10, 2020 6:34:24 GMT -8
Throw it back to one of the more exciting and fun playoff games I've seen in my life. Crowd was awesome in this game. Plus it's great to see Flower have a complete meltdown. This was a spectacular series and game. I was really bummed that the season after Nabby came back to SJ but didn't even suit up. He came out during an intermission in his suit/tie to wave at us - but I wanted to see him in net. |
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Post by Marbles on Apr 10, 2020 6:41:46 GMT -8
I think this is the reality we all need to accept. While having some form of playoffs would be awesome to salvage the year in the history books - realistically I don't see us really getting massive public events running again until at a minimum - - We've gotten the 'new confirmed infections' down to the single digits/0. - We've gotten a really robust outbreak / investigatory org in place - such that new cases are quickly quarantined and traced back to other potential contacts for quarantine. - Apparently the Gov is working on this but that's a major beurocracy that needs to be setup. - Ideally we have some level of anti-body testing that can begin to verify that the public has been already exposed / has immunity on the scale of >30-40% (Studies from Germany are already showing ~15% - so this may be more quick than we think). - Most likely we'd want some more proven treatments to limit impact in the event of another flair up. That's all optimistically plannig given an actual vaccine is not going to be feasible and rolled out wide scale for likely another ~18-24 months. The above is likely stuff we can start to work towards over the summer and ideally by fall kids can at least go back to school and folks needing to be on site at work (non-essential business) can begin operating more regularly again. I suspect the massive arena events will be some of the last stuff to return. So maybe we start with 0 attendence - though I am not sure how the finances work here and if this would be balked at by players / owners alike (why spend the money on the players / risk injury for little profit). So, that is all to say - I don't see any playoffs in the cards. Outside of setting up a rink in the middle of Siberia and holding a 100% quarantined playoffs with no fans. Which seems equally shit to me. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 10, 2020 7:01:47 GMT -8
It's long but it shows everything thats gone wrong with the Sharks. Enjoy The comments from the members here should be hilarious This is about right. They wont fire DW it seems so more for us. The next few seasons are not looking good. So glad I dumped my tix. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 10, 2020 12:30:10 GMT -8
One year ago in Vegas when the playoffs were going on  |
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Post by sjsharks59 on Apr 10, 2020 13:45:22 GMT -8
They played this about a week ago as well. Getting some mileage out of a modern era classic. yea this is the ‘sports void’ month to show the classics. I’d be entertained to watch the entire (game) Ray Whitney score in game 7 double OT up in Calgary 25 years ago. Falloon had 2 goals in that game 7, Makarov & Larionov both assist on Whitney’s magic. ..and then of course Jamie Bakers lifetime goal in game 7 against the Wings. That would be a fun game to watch again. Wasn't Wade Flaherty in net & he saved something like 60 shots |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 8:59:21 GMT -8
via the Edmonton Oilers,
FROM THE FAMILY OF COLBY CAVE:
It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning. I (Emily) and both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the entire hockey community, and many more. We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 9:15:20 GMT -8
Former Shark but he never stepped on the ice for them
via Sportsnet's YouTube channel,
Sportsnet takes a special look at the story of Alexander Mogilny and his defection from Soviet Union.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 9:18:48 GMT -8
GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes announced today that due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has forced the pausing of the NHL and AHL seasons, the Club will proceed with a temporary reduction in personnel through furloughs, which will impact 50% of the organization's employees. The Coyotes will continue to cover 100% of health benefits for all furloughed employees. The workforce reduction will take effect today, Friday, April 10, and last through June 30. This decision was necessary given the significant impact the pandemic has had on the sports, entertainment, casino and hotel industries.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 9:20:22 GMT -8
What do you think
from Damien Cox at the Toronto Star,
The Detroit Red Wings, with 71 games played and only 39 points accumulated, would want the season to be treated as if it were complete, giving them the most balls in the regular lottery process. If you believe that being dreadful should be rewarded with a high draft pick — I don’t — then you would probably side with the Wings....
For a more logical solution, look back to the 2005 draft....
It made no sense to go with the same order again. Instead, the NHL came up with a rather clever plan. All 30 teams — even the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning — were eligible for the draft lottery, instead of just non-playoff teams. The lottery weightings were then based on the number of playoff appearances in the previous three seasons and the number of first overall picks in the previous four drafts. Teams that had none of either got three balls in the lottery, and other teams got either two balls or one depending on the results....
If the current NHL season can’t be completed, the 2005 draft process should be used as the prototype for 2020. Aside from being fair to all 31 teams, it would create all kinds of talking points and widespread interest at a time when sports fans in general are dying for their fix, and pro teams are going to be searching for creative ways to attract customers again.
These are unprecedented times, but the NHL has a sensible precedent from which to work. You could even argue the NHL should use this kind of system every year. The philosophy of artificially rewarding the worst needs to come to an end.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 9:23:03 GMT -8
from Matthew Fisher at Global News,
Even if professional leagues are finally given a green light to resume play this autumn, how many fans will be comfortable having their kids sit cheek by jowl with strangers when there has been and will be much discussion about the likelihood of second and third waves of coronvirus infections?
Beyond that, there is the question of how many fans will be able to shell out $100 or $200 for a good ticket. Millions of Canadians and Americans will still be on the dole this fall. Their top priorities will clearly be food and rent.
Furthermore, corporations, which pay wild prices to entertain clients in luxury sports boxes, will have great difficulty justifying such costs if they manage to survive until the fall. They will be preoccupied with getting fresh financing from beleaguered banks and ways to restart their businesses by recalling employees who are already desperate to start getting a paycheque again.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 9:25:14 GMT -8
A former Shark that did play for them. (I think, the brain is a little fuzzy today)
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 11, 2020 10:38:01 GMT -8
from Matthew Fisher at Global News, Even if professional leagues are finally given a green light to resume play this autumn, how many fans will be comfortable having their kids sit cheek by jowl with strangers when there has been and will be much discussion about the likelihood of second and third waves of coronvirus infections? Beyond that, there is the question of how many fans will be able to shell out $100 or $200 for a good ticket. Millions of Canadians and Americans will still be on the dole this fall. Their top priorities will clearly be food and rent. Furthermore, corporations, which pay wild prices to entertain clients in luxury sports boxes, will have great difficulty justifying such costs if they manage to survive until the fall. They will be preoccupied with getting fresh financing from beleaguered banks and ways to restart their businesses by recalling employees who are already desperate to start getting a paycheque again. Agree, these are strange times. The NHL has a terrible TV contract so they rely on people in the arenas. All sports are hosed but I think even more so for the NHL. |
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Post by Marbles on Apr 11, 2020 15:07:06 GMT -8
from Matthew Fisher at Global News, Even if professional leagues are finally given a green light to resume play this autumn, how many fans will be comfortable having their kids sit cheek by jowl with strangers when there has been and will be much discussion about the likelihood of second and third waves of coronvirus infections? Beyond that, there is the question of how many fans will be able to shell out $100 or $200 for a good ticket. Millions of Canadians and Americans will still be on the dole this fall. Their top priorities will clearly be food and rent. Furthermore, corporations, which pay wild prices to entertain clients in luxury sports boxes, will have great difficulty justifying such costs if they manage to survive until the fall. They will be preoccupied with getting fresh financing from beleaguered banks and ways to restart their businesses by recalling employees who are already desperate to start getting a paycheque again. Agree, these are strange times. The NHL has a terrible TV contract so they rely on people in the arenas. All sports are hosed but I think even more so for the NHL. Im sure my Center Ice subscription (and the NHL trying to stop the dvr on their games) will see a marked increase next season. |
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Post by carolinasharksfan on Apr 11, 2020 15:21:54 GMT -8
from Matthew Fisher at Global News, Even if professional leagues are finally given a green light to resume play this autumn, how many fans will be comfortable having their kids sit cheek by jowl with strangers when there has been and will be much discussion about the likelihood of second and third waves of coronvirus infections? Beyond that, there is the question of how many fans will be able to shell out $100 or $200 for a good ticket. Millions of Canadians and Americans will still be on the dole this fall. Their top priorities will clearly be food and rent. Furthermore, corporations, which pay wild prices to entertain clients in luxury sports boxes, will have great difficulty justifying such costs if they manage to survive until the fall. They will be preoccupied with getting fresh financing from beleaguered banks and ways to restart their businesses by recalling employees who are already desperate to start getting a paycheque again. Agree, these are strange times. The NHL has a terrible TV contract so they rely on people in the arenas. All sports are hosed but I think even more so for the NHL. Agree. If they’re smart, they’ll ease the fans back into it with reduced ticket prices so more folks can go. A full stadium of half priced tickets is better than a half full stadium of full priced tickets. Way more fun for fans and they’ll sell more beer. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 16:19:04 GMT -8
Agree, these are strange times. The NHL has a terrible TV contract so they rely on people in the arenas. All sports are hosed but I think even more so for the NHL. Agree. If they’re smart, they’ll ease the fans back into it with reduced ticket prices so more folks can go. A full stadium of half priced tickets is better than a half full stadium of full priced tickets. Way more fun for fans and they’ll sell more beer. Half priced beer would fill the joint every night |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 11, 2020 19:53:14 GMT -8
I have read that the NHL would be willing to play games without fans to finish the season. It's something that's been"considered and discussed." Playing games with no Fans? Really? Fans are what makeup every aspect of sports, and, entertainment. Without us you do not exist. You have no venues, theaters, stadiums, race tracks. Fans are the people that keep you in business, pay your salaries, buy your merchandise, build your stadiums, watch movies, and, attend all manner of events.
Imagine playing games with social distancing. Players six feet away from each other. No contact, no checking, no scrums, no face wash with a smelly glove, no batting down the puck just in case it becomes contaminated. How about no spitting on the benches or ice? Yeah, that will work. Then, there is the PPE for players, right? I’m wondering about the new hazmat uniforms, because players would have to be protected. Right? Never mind that many, too many, Doctors and Nurses and all manner of health care workers, do not have what they need to protect themselves from this deadly virus. Now is the time people world wide have to alter the behaviors they have lived their entire lives. There is no timetable with this pandemic. No end date.
This would be laughable if it wasn’t so deadly wrong. This unbridled greed is unimaginable to me in these seriously dangerous times. Anything to make a buck. Eh? No thank you, NHL. No thank you, indeed.
Signed,
A Fan
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Post by John96 on Apr 12, 2020 6:07:13 GMT -8
What do you think from Damien Cox at the Toronto Star, The Detroit Red Wings, with 71 games played and only 39 points accumulated, would want the season to be treated as if it were complete, giving them the most balls in the regular lottery process. If you believe that being dreadful should be rewarded with a high draft pick — I don’t — then you would probably side with the Wings.... For a more logical solution, look back to the 2005 draft.... It made no sense to go with the same order again. Instead, the NHL came up with a rather clever plan. All 30 teams — even the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning — were eligible for the draft lottery, instead of just non-playoff teams. The lottery weightings were then based on the number of playoff appearances in the previous three seasons and the number of first overall picks in the previous four drafts. Teams that had none of either got three balls in the lottery, and other teams got either two balls or one depending on the results.... If the current NHL season can’t be completed, the 2005 draft process should be used as the prototype for 2020. Aside from being fair to all 31 teams, it would create all kinds of talking points and widespread interest at a time when sports fans in general are dying for their fix, and pro teams are going to be searching for creative ways to attract customers again. These are unprecedented times, but the NHL has a sensible precedent from which to work. You could even argue the NHL should use this kind of system every year. The philosophy of artificially rewarding the worst needs to come to an end. more It isn’t about rewarding teams for sucking, it is about giving bad teams a chance. While I wouldn’t mind some change to the system to make tanking a non-option the issue is that looking at the bigger picture as it stands now for teams like the Red Wings it doesn’t make sense not to. Wonder if this article would’ve been written in the Auston Matthews draft. |
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