Calgary and LA Get Clacked Up, Boyle's Injury, Jay Leach, and Meows

If you're reading this blog, you're the type of fan who is already aware of the click-clacking that Calgary and LA were doth served.  You don't need me to dispense with the platitudes of secondary-scoring and its importance.  I loved those games.  I do worry that the Sharks secondary scoring is too streaky and that the scoring will disappear soon.

Honestly, the Sharks are in the playoffs.  There are three things that Sharks fans really give a shit about (okay, maybe four) over the next two months.

(1)  Who do we match up with in the playoffs:  We won't know until the last week who its likely we will see.  My prediction: Another pacific division foe, LA.

(2)  Are we drop 'em hot entering the playoffs:  I won't stand for another year of limping in with overtime losses into the playoffs.  And none of this 2-1 bullshit like in 2007. Yeah we won out for March, but they were all shitty games the last half of the month.

(3)  Are any of the important people injured:  Given that an NHL roster is so small, most players are important.  So, are any of the top six/top 4 injured?  The final week of the season will determine much for this issue as well.

(4)  How did the Team Canada boys do in the Olympics:  I think this will have an effect on how the team addresses the playoffs and what kind of intensity they play with.  Did Canada win gold?  Did Jumbo, et al play really well?  Did they get seventh, and eat total crap?  This is a factor, like it or not, into the Sharks playoff future.
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Jay Leach  is impressing me with his smarts.  He had a great play on the Boyle goal, reading that there were four D on the ice and taking it upon himself to screen Quick for Boyles dunk.  He is impressing me with his venturings outside of his defensive capabilities.  He might have been a xmas present.
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I am in talks with a person to acquire a quarter share (11 games) of season tickets for a great price and a great location.  More details to come as moves are made.