Analysis of San Jose-Detroit

A single observation. I could write a whole dissertation on tonight's game, but I'll spare you. I will provide just a single piece of analysis. Perhaps you think something else is more important than this that I've singled out. Go ahead and debate it in the comments. But this is one thing that I think killed the Sharks' possibility for a comeback in the third. It may not have killed the game, but it certainly killed the third.

Passing- it's a helluva thing.

In my opinion, the biggest issue for the Sharks right now is striking that balance between producing offensively and being defensively responsible. This is a hard thing to fix, because it's hard to "fix" one without ruining the other. However, there is something that can be done. And it helps fix both.

That would be passing. It's a helluva thing.

Passing is unique in that, when you pass to the right team, you are able to cleanly enter the zone. A clean zone entry allows for shots on goal, cycling the puck, perhaps even some scoring chances. But passing does something else. When you pass to the right team, you are not turning over the puck. When you are not turning over the puck, you are allowing the team to play offensively, and you also don't have to rush back to play on D. So there you have it. Pass to the right team, and you don't have to defend as much, and you get to try to score goals! A helluva concept.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

So apparently Jimmy Howard doesn't like snow showers.

An Epic Snowshower by Jumbo Joe on Howard

This might be why he gets snowed more than any other goalie in the league.

But it's not a new occurrence.

The Sharks (and Joe Thornton) were already practicing snowing Jimmy Howard last season in the playoffs.

And frankly, I'm totally down with it if it means Howard will continue to do stupid stuff that could lead to penalties. So,

Let it Snow,
                   
                     Let it Snow,

                                              Let it Snow

In Which I Trash Talk Detroit In A Single Sentence

Ordinarily I am against attacking a fan base on things they can't necessarily control, but
Little kid excuse: But Detroit starrrteeeddd it!
Big kid reasoning: but Detroit has shown that they are willing to openly mock the San Jose fanbase.
Therefore, I mock back.


Detroit has thrown the gauntlet: They think our fans don't know anything about hockey. 


Clearly the video is edited, which is just one more reason for me to counter this video with one simple idea that settles the matter once and for all.

No matter who wins the series, fans in Detroit have to live in Detroit, and fans in San Jose get to live in San Jose.

We know you're jealous, but personal attacks on our fanbase are not necessary. Because if it continues, we WILL respond.

Not that it's necessary. After all, most Wings fans have to live in Detroit. Sucks for them.