Game 1 WCQF: San Jose Sharks (3) at Anaheim Ducks (2) 7:30 PM PT | SN360,TVAS2, USA, PRIME, NBCSCA

[Mikeshane]

Beauty period. Perry getting called on his nonsense was the cherry on top.

 

[c9777666]

Well, the Ducks defied long odds the last time they trailed 3-0 in a home playoff game and of course stranger things have happened in the playoffs.....

Then again, San Jose is not Edmonton.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Well, the Ducks defied long odds the last time they trailed 3-0 in a home playoff game and of course stranger things have happened in the playoffs.....

Then again, San Jose is not Edmonton.

To be fair, we've choked 3-0 leads before.

 

[c9777666]

To be fair, we've choked 3-0 leads before.

The Sharks in the playoffs usually don’t blow big leads in games. It’s losing series, not losing game leads, that has been their bugaboo

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Carlyle is one stubborn dude.

If I were Carlyle, I would be heavily trying to get Henrique out against Hertl, Kesler against Pavelski, and Getzlaf against Tierney. Tierney is an elite PKer and a great scorer (for the 3rd line) - totally happy with him as a 3C - but he cannot matchup against big, elite centers at all and he's being flanked by two guys who are playing in their first full season. There we're a few regular season games this year where Getzlaf just destroyed Tierney.

 

[HanSolo]

If I were Carlyle, I would be heavily trying to get Henrique out against Hertl, Kesler against Pavelski, and Getzlaf against Tierney. Tierney is an elite PKer and a great scorer (for the 3rd line) - totally happy with him as a 3C - but he cannot matchup against big, elite centers at all and he's being flanked by two guys who are playing in their first full season. There we're a few regular season games this year where Getzlaf just destroyed Tierney.

If I were Carlyle I'd realize I was over the hill as a coach and try to grab a job in management or scouting but hey. I'm not Carlyle.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Lmao basically. Always the bridesmaid.

Your team's best player got suspended for game 2 after your team got shut out in game 1.

You got bigger things to worry about than the Sharks' reputation.

 

[ThorNton Apologist]

If I were Carlyle, I would be heavily trying to get Henrique out against Hertl, Kesler against Pavelski, and Getzlaf against Tierney. Tierney is an elite PKer and a great scorer (for the 3rd line) - totally happy with him as a 3C - but he cannot matchup against big, elite centers at all and he's being flanked by two guys who are playing in their first full season. There we're a few regular season games this year where Getzlaf just destroyed Tierney.

Just imagine the matchups when Jumbo comes back. As good as Pavs has been at 1C I wouldn’t be against starting Jumbo off at 3C with Meier and Lebanc

 

[Groo]

Everybody knows Duck is greasy.

 

[EpochLink]

I think Evander Kane, after 2 teams has finally found his niche with the Sharks.

For his sake, he should re-sign with San Jose.
If he goes somewhere else he won't be the same, looks like the system is flourishing his talents. Plus he has a surrounding cast that is helping him.

 

[Castle8130]

How can ducks beat sharks? Feel like the only ending is the sharks eating the ducks

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Just imagine the matchups when Jumbo comes back. As good as Pavs has been at 1C I wouldn’t be against starting Jumbo off at 3C with Meier and Lebanc

Me neither. I would feel kinda bad for putting Tierney at 4C but in a series like this one, Tierney getting wrecked by a Getzlaf type could end up being the factor that loses is the series.

 

[Barrie22]

I think Evander Kane, after 2 teams has finally found his niche with the Sharks.

For his sake, he should re-sign with San Jose.
If he goes somewhere else he won't be the same, looks like the system is flourishing his talents. Plus he has a surrounding cast that is helping him.

And he doesn't have to be the offense, defense and leader like he was in buffalo.

And he doesn't have to deal with a big bully in big buff in winnipeg as a young guy.

 

[Kale Hulls]

I could see Kane doing great on a team like Winnipeg

 

[bukwas]

Ducks need a quick one to make it interesting.

 

[EpochLink]

And he doesn't have to be the offense, defense and leader like he was in buffalo.

And he doesn't have to deal with a big bully in big buff in winnipeg as a young guy.

Yeah, that's why he should stick it with San Jose.
Plus the Bay Area is sort of his ideal spot for him lifestyle wise.

 

[ThorNton Apologist]

Me neither. I would feel kinda bad for putting Tierney at 4C but in a series like this one, Tierney getting wrecked by a Getzlaf type could end up being the factor that loses is the series.

Definitely. Tierney has earned the 3C spot and he’s been great there but he would create huge mismatches on that 4th line. If he remains at 3C, I’d love to see Kane-Jumbo-Pavs

 

[bukwas]

I could see Kane doing great on a team like Winnipeg

Free laundry service there apparently.

 

[Kale Hulls]

I actually think Kane and Kopitar would look great together.

 

[AaronDellForPrez]

How can ducks beat sharks? Feel like the only ending is the sharks eating the ducks

They used to be "Mighty" - now, not so much.

 

[HanSolo]

They used to be "Mighty" - now, not so much.

I think Carlyle is literally using the same gameplan from 2009. Like he dusted off the old manila folder with his game plans and thinks it's gonna work again.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Think Kane is the type that elevates his game in the playoffs. He’s got the tools to do so.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Everybody knows Duck is greasy.

Agree, duck confit is lit fam.

 

[GodHatesTheSharks]

Evander Kane is a cancer though.

lol

 

[Daz28]

The Kane love in here is priceless. There were maybe 3 people on the planet before tonight who said they'd even take him if he was free. Hf gonna hf. Maybe we can put the track suit behind us now at least until he takes his selfie after he signs his next contract.