It’s unwise to count out the San Jose Sharks. The four-time defending Pacific Division champions could still go either way over the last three days of the regular season — win the division or make the playoffs — and after stumbling in the early part of March, the Sharks have now won five of their last seven games, including a huge two-game sweep of Dallas this week. Darryl Sutter came away impressed with San Jose’s victory over Dallas on Tuesday…
SUTTER: “A good hockey club. Two great lines. There’s a reason that they were a favorite before the season, and there’s a reason that they still are. I’m not saying that because we’re playing (tonight). You’ve got Thornton, Marleau, Pavelski, and then you go Couture, Clowe and Havlat. You take Burns and Boyle. Hey, how would you like that? That’s pretty good.’’
Does Sutter view the Sharks as the “favorite”? He certainly respects them and, of course, the Sharks are only one point behind the Kings.
SUTTER: “The toughest part of that is, we’re playing a team that — for the most part — the nucleus of the team is used to winning. When you’re in that position, it does — I know, from being in that position — it does make a difference, because you can fall back on that experience. And we’re not in that position, so we have to rely on just keeping a real tight focus on shifts and periods and that type of thing.”
GKG!
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King-C Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@Brian, 5 goal effort from our offense and a shutout from JQ! That would be a dream finish
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Christian T Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
@King-C, You jinxed it.
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CPMC29 Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
@Christian T, That only counts during a game. Jinx lifted.
Lets go Kings! Get the Win!
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Mars Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
@Nick, LGMFK!
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It doesn’t matter if the sharks are used to winning, because they ain’t making the playoffs. Im gonna be impressed with LA’s 2 game sweep of those uptown boys. Playoffs here we come.
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I just want to knock out the sharks from the playoffs sooo sooo bad!
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Sorry Sharks titles are for Kings. Sorry, I’ve been holding onto that one for too long.
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Spanky Cheese Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@Arun, Might have wanted to hold onto it a bit longer.
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Lightly? This is our Superbowl so far this year.
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
@LA_1968,
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Biggest game of the season by faaaaaaaaaaaar
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Anjin Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@LA_1968, exactly. I never take the Sharks lightly.
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i’m with Drew Doughty on this one!!! Beat the SHARKS both games to let them know “we own the Pacific division! GO KINGS GO!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
@seanster48, Exactly!
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rtana Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@seanster48, I hope they do. If the kings can win these to games they will have all they confidence they need going into the playoffs
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rtana Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
@rtana, two
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Sharks are a good team right?
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Hooked on Duncanz please…
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Duncanz Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@Munchrat,
“Hey, how would ya like that?! That’s pretty friggin’ good!”
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Man 10min till im out of work! Cant wait for tonight!
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crap…still 3.5 hrs to go.
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So am I right this game is not broadcast on center ice tonight?
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BigMikeonD Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
@renorick, Who is your TV provider? It’s on everywhere on Direct TV
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renorick Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
@BigMikeonD, charter in reno
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Munchrat Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@renorick, Channels 773 and 774
They had better not cut the game off at the end again…
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sh27696 Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Munchrat, I spoke with the commisioner about that today, during the NHL Hour he said he hadn’t heard a complaint before and that it must be a technical glitch,. Another caller asked if Center Ice might start showing pre and post game shows.
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I went to the seafood section at Ralphs, they did not have any Shark for me to BBQ. Bummed….
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goldielocks Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
@Niko,
You can always go to the Asian (Chinese) section to buy shark fin soup. It’s good.
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QUICKsilver Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
@Niko, I’ll give you props for that Niko.
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did anyone think he would? lol
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did anyone think he would? lol
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Yeah, sure, the Sharks’ run the past few years has been nice. Not thrilling, but nice. But it ends now.
Smile you sonofab—-!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpxOLhuNXfM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
@Kenny44, awesome post!
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Go Kings Go!!
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Munchrat Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
@duckbutter24, +1 for best screen name yet
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the sharks will be dismantled this offseason, no matter what happens these last two games.
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Brown needs to pummell whichever shart was blowing kisses to the fans last year!
End it for them! No Playoffs for the sharts
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nick Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
@Mars, Joe Thornton I think? As Awesome as it would be to see Brown lay him out, that’s a whole lot of human being…
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Not getting much work done today.
Don’t think we’ll end up needing this win just to make the playoffs. But third seed would be nice. And knocking these guys right out of the playoffs would be awesome.
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get pumped guys:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHqetXhgLuI
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nick Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@kopiSTAR, Awesome vid! Up there with Instant Karma Police!
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paige Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@kopiSTAR, Great Video!
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Early goal guys my heart can’t handle these close games all the way to the end.
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“You take Burns and Boyle. Hey, how would you like that? That’s pretty good.’’ first thing I thought of was duncanz.
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Gonna practice “blowin kisses” to that piece o’ shart Thornton.GKG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m off and headed to the Shart slaughter house a.k.a Staples!!! See ya’ll there!
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nick Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
@ItsAKingThing, Me too! Picked a hell of a game for my only one this year!
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we play well when we don’t take the other team lightly.
A win should not be expected, when we expect a win we lose.
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Kings win tonight and regulation loss for PHX tomorrow means the Pac-5 Crown! GKG!
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We don’t need a bigger boat…we have the Kings!!! C’mon boys! SQUISH THE FISH tonight!!!
Bring the pain and let them know the Pacific Division title is ours! 28 minutes until I can hit the 405 north! Not gonna have a voice tomorrow.
Let’s make it loud tonight!!!!!
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
@KingsFan in OC, That’s some bad hat Harry…
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Leaving for Staples Center now.. See you all there. GKG!!!!
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Thank you Steve. My daughters are very happy campers and were about to leave for Staples to join in the madness!!! Lets get LOUD tonight!!! Lets let the league know who we think should win the Vez-i-na!!!
GO KINGS!!!
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Go Preds Go!
Go Kings Go!!!
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For the playoffs Dean said TM is doing some scouting of East Coast teams for the Kings.
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@Osaka, Yeah someone brought it up on the previous Lombardi thread. Good for him, he lives on the East Coast anyway right (Maine or something?)..
I know your TM bashers won’t like it, but I like it.
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Osaka Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
@Lake Forest, He is a good hockey man and very well organized so he is a great option to scout. He is still getting paid by the Kings so why not utilize that asset.
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Munchrat Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
@Osaka, We are still paying him…
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Osaka Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@Munchrat, Yup, when coaches get fired they still get paid. Didn’t he have another year left on his contract after this season?
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░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄█▓▒░ GO KINGS GO ░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄█▓▒░
The finish line is ahead, and there is a CUP waiting for us!!
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Anxiously awaiting the “Scouting the Sharks” entry…
c’mon Rich!!!
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We WILL win tonight. I have no doubt about it. The boys are ready, they want it & they are going to take it. Payback for last season is a Bee itch! We ARE the better team! Far all you going tonight, give Nieme HELL ALL GAME LONG. He will crack as he always does! The Division Is OURS!!!
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I hate being at work durring these games… My only hope is that I can get a good signal on 1105AM radio, but its windy outside which means I wont be able to hear the game…
GO KINGS GO!!!!!!
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Exospeed Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@Exospeed, edit: 1150AM not 1105
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
@Exospeed, it’s clean if you can use the internet link on the kings site.
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Exospeed Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Lake Forest, I did that for a few games back at the begining of the season, then the IT dept. blocked it, so I’m convinced they are ducks fans… LOL
Its all good, my son will keep me updated via text and i’ll be watching this site as well.
Anybody know where to watch the Kings game online? It’s not playing in Mammoth
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Osaka Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
@DiggerRocket, I use NHL Gamecenter Live but it is a subscription. I am able to watch the games on TV using it with Apple TV.
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DiggerRocket Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@Osaka, Thanks guys!!
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jess Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
@DiggerRocket,
It should be on @ Grumpy’s.
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Too nervous to read threads. Has anyone yet mentioned
THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!?)
Vodka? check. Comcast bill paid? check.
Sutures? check. Girlfriend at her place tonite? check.
Dog fed? check. Poached Shark and asparagus? check.
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jess Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
@JoeKing,
Well looks like you have everything. Just sit back and enjoy the show.
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Kenny44 Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@JoeKing, Just curious: does the vodka counteract the asparagus’ . . um . . effects?
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JoeKing Reply:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@Kenny44,
No, but the percocet will. Doh!
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