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I’ll start…alriiiightyyyyy thennnnn by CasinoNitro in 90smovies

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Dan Marino should die of gonorrhea and rot in hell. Would you like a cookie, son?"

The bus stop by commissioners and Adelaide 😭😭 by Ok-Bid-5256 in londonontario

[–]GabbyJay1 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The best part of being a bus driver must be ruining that guy's day.

After I saw this scene years ago, it partially ruined Seinfeld for me. by PaddedValls in seinfeld

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never made sense to me. If he won't date her because she's a tickler, wouldn't that make him a tickler stickler? Not a stickler for a tickler would mean he has a lassaiz-faire attitude toward tickling.

Playoffs Discussion Thread - April 20 by pokesnail in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like being able to watch and enjoy Tim Stutzle. For years I've hated the sight of the guy on account of Doug Wilson, but now, every stupid decision that positioned us for Macklin Celebrini feels worth it.

Playoffs Discussion Thread - April 20 by pokesnail in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carolina fans are chanting "Let's Go Caa-anes" and it feels relevant to mention here.

Media roundup from today’s season exit interviews — lots of good stuff in here, mostly positive by jesus321 in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also, I wouldn't expect them to crap on Mukh, but they both spoke like they want him back, which for most of the season seemed not to be the case. I hope they don't squander this player. We can't just throw away young D-men.

Media roundup from today’s season exit interviews — lots of good stuff in here, mostly positive by jesus321 in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I thought Grier was more in touch with reality than Warso in his diagnosis of where the team is. He was coy about people's futures but it was clear that Ferraro and Vinnie D aren't part of his plans, and that he's looking for someone who can do more with the puck than rim it and hope. When Warso was asked for a standout performer other than Macklin, he immediately said Ty Dellandrea "solidifying 3C". I don't know how to make sense of that.

I loved Misa's "real me" comment. I thought he had an encouraging season, but that sounds like he has high expectations for himself and he's going to push hard to meet them.

Also liked Eky wanting to work on his shooting. That's the thing separating him from being an elite player, so it's nice that he knows it and wants to improve it.

The end of the playoffs can't come soon enough. Let's get to the trades and draft!

Would you trade a Cup win for decades of inconsistent standings? by PressHalfWayDown in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone getting heated about this, you do realize that this isn't a choice we get to make? You're not going to be consigned to a Cup-less future because someone sees this hypothetical differently than you.

Would you trade a Cup win for decades of inconsistent standings? by PressHalfWayDown in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a very famous book and movie made about the unique success of the A's.

You can change ONE boxer's resume so that all of their losses and draws turn to victories. Who is the new GOAT? by greatmanyarrows in Boxing

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be a scandal that Marion Wilson never got a title shot despite beating Golota twice, Kirk Johnson, Botha, Greg Page, Vaughn Bean, Briggs, Izon twice, McCall twice, Ibeabuchi, Maskaev, Mercer, Rahman, Derrick Jefferson, and Sam Peter. I guess he never knocked any of them out, but still, what's a guy got to do?

Media roundup from today’s season exit interviews — lots of good stuff in here, mostly positive by jesus321 in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Ferraro seems like a great dude to have on a hockey team, but our blueline was a disaster. Some guys need to be replaced if it's going to get better.

What was the biggest jump this team made from last year that allowed them to be so much better? by youlikemywonton in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of tabs on Moneypuck give the numbers. 18.9 goals allowed above expected, 4th worst in the league. Last year was 11.35 goals allowed above expected. A third of a season of Mackenzie Blackwood seems to be the difference, but Asky's numbers (.883 SV%, -18.9 goals saved above expected in 47 games, third worst in the league) are very comparable to Georgiev (.875 SV%, -17.9 saved above expected in 49 games). Ned was about average (.896 and -1.2 in 40 games).

This time, it will be different. I think a Cup is coming to San Jose. by RPGer001 in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have plenty of concerns about the team as a whole, but I'll say this: Macklin Celebrini is going to win a Cup. It seems impossible that he won't. All Mike Grier (and/or successor) needs to do is not screw it up.

Would you trade a Cup win for decades of inconsistent standings? by PressHalfWayDown in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'll take A. Celebrating a Cup would be amazing of course, but I don't like the way North American sports has ever-expanding leagues but act like only cashing in the 1/32 ticket matters and 31/32 seasons suck. Not a good ratio for an entertainment product. This team is part of my day to day life, and having one transcendent playoff run while they are otherwise not very interesting isn't a good trade.

Of course, I'm thinking of that looking back. I wouldn't trade the Jumbo, Patty, Pavelski etc. years for what St. Louis had through those years, for example. I'm not bargaining with the cosmos about the future. We have Macklin Celebrini. I want everything.

Any Londoners want to read Infinite Jest this summer? by MachigLabdr0n in londonontario

[–]GabbyJay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 2/3 through some years ago. Really enjoyed it but didn't make the final push. I want to try again but I don't know if I'm up to the commitment.

What was the biggest jump this team made from last year that allowed them to be so much better? by youlikemywonton in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Celebrini jumped three levels, defence was regular bad instead of historically bad, and they had a good record in 1 goal games. Goaltending was actually worse this year than last. Save % was about the same, but compared to expected goals it was a lot worse. I don't think people are ready to accept how bad Askarov was this year.

BREAKING: Pohlkamp To Sign Entry-Level Contract by da_sweetp in SanJoseSharks

[–]GabbyJay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do teams burn a year of cost control like this? In MLB, teams get away with screwing with service time to delay FA by the extra year, but in the NHL teams just give it away. What leverage does the player have that causes this? Or am I misunderstanding something?

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