Welcome To Japers' Rink
by J.P.
on Nov 26, 2008 9:00 AM EST
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To everyone who has followed us over from our old digs of nearly three-and-a-half years, and to those who are checking us out for the first time, welcome to the latest incarnation of Japers' Rink.
There are two things we want to mention in this post, then we'll get back to talking hockey; the first is what to expect from the new site. For those of you familiar with the previous site, the changes are for the better - the coverage will be similar, but even deeper. We'll still be slicing and dicing up Washington Capitals hockey and the rest of the NHL, and your "go to" features from the old site (like the "What We're Reading" sidebar) have made the transition to the new site. But now we've got FanPosts and FanShots (more on those in a minute) to bring everyone a little closer to the blogging action. So plan to wear out that F5 key - you'll never want to leave the site.
The second thing we wanted to talk about is why we moved from our cozy little corner of the internet to SB Nation. To begin with, we believe in the model (cool three years ago, still cool now), we believe in the people running it and the people behind it, and we believe in the bloggers writing it.
But more to the point, we made this move because it facilitates the discussion and interaction we've always tried to cultivate in our little online community - it's about you as much as it's about us. The technology, tools and usability here at SB Nation are phenomenal and getting better all the time, and once you all start to take full advantage of everything the site has to offer, well, like I said - you'll never want to leave except to follow the occasional link.
So thanks for stopping by and we hope you stay as long as you want (and pay no mind as we tweak a few things here and there to get this baby purrin' the way we want it). Lastly, special thanks go out to Trei, Tyler, Michael, Jon and Jim and the other folks that made this happen behind the scenes.
Now back to your regularly scheduled hockey blogging...
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FIRST!
WOOO-HOOO!
Welcome to the neighbourhood and thanks for the kind words. I can’t believe that you finally launched. I was going to explode.
I can’t believe that you got your blogspot archives though. I am jealous.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 26, 2008 9:37 AM EST
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Welcome
A hearty welcome from Hockey Wilderness. Have fun here and Go Wild!
by nathaneide on
Nov 26, 2008 9:39 AM EST
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Also
Caps fans, you guys are going to love the new site. Take advantage of all of the toys available.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 26, 2008 9:40 AM EST
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JP, Congrats on your move to SB Nation. It’s a great network and I can’t think of a Capitals blogger more deserving or someone I’d rather have be representing the Caps and their blogging community than you.
by DMG on
Nov 26, 2008 9:47 AM EST
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There was only ever one choice. There was actually a poll that James passed around wondering who was going to be the Caps’ blogger that was pretty funny to read while JP was in discussions with SBN.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 26, 2008 10:11 AM EST
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new toys
you weren’t kidding. some good stuff on here. congrats
by ns on
Nov 26, 2008 9:50 AM EST
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Glad to have you J.P. Looking forward to seeing this site take off.
by James Mirtle on
Nov 26, 2008 9:50 AM EST
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Congrats
on the move to SBN.
Cheers!
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
by eyebleaf on
Nov 26, 2008 9:52 AM EST
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Looks good
The old site (while scrolling) lagged my screen in firefox – looked brutal.
This one, scrolls great! WTG!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on
Nov 26, 2008 9:54 AM EST
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Oh, RSS?
http://www.japersrink.com/rss/
The RSS link (as I post this) appears busted – any word – can’t go too long without my JR fix.
The fanpost/shots rss works fine.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on
Nov 26, 2008 9:57 AM EST
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It’ll be up and going within a few hours.
by James Mirtle on
Nov 26, 2008 9:58 AM EST
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Congrats
On the best screenname in history.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 26, 2008 10:10 AM EST
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RSS feed should be working now
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by lovitt on
Nov 26, 2008 11:01 AM EST
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New Site Looks Good
Congratulations to my formerly adopted Capitals brethren bloggers.
Try to say that five times fast.
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on
Nov 26, 2008 9:58 AM EST
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Hi guys!
Nice digs!
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on
Nov 26, 2008 9:59 AM EST
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change
To paraphrase the esteemed philosopher Lou Grant, “You’ve changed. I hate change”. So was it something we said that made you leave? I liked the old site, it was a kind of written comfort food for cold mornings. I also liked that the type was bigger. Now I have to go and meet new people. It’s kind of like high school, only I’m a lot older. Oh well, the new site does look like it has a lot of new gadgets that will allow me to kill another hour or two at work and I’m all for that. And as another well known philosopher (some guy named Confucius) once said:“Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.”
by b.orr4 on
Nov 26, 2008 10:04 AM EST
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Once you get used to this site, it’ll work for you, b., if for no other reason than threaded comments positively rule.
by J.P. on
Nov 26, 2008 10:20 AM EST
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You’re right. Didn’t even think about that. Your old site is soo in the rear view mirror.
by b.orr4 on
Nov 26, 2008 10:47 AM EST
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Welcome!
Welcome to the SBN family and we’re so excited to have you here!
by Christy on
Nov 26, 2008 10:04 AM EST
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hi...
can i leave my shoes on?
"You do dat, you go to da box, you know, uh, two minutes by yourself, and you feel shame, you know, and then you get free."
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on
Nov 26, 2008 10:15 AM EST
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Nice work, JP. Looks like a fairly seamless platform switch.
http://battleofcalifornia.blogspot.com/
by Earl Sleek on
Nov 26, 2008 10:21 AM EST
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Yeah, it was pretty easy – the SBN tech guys are top notch.
by J.P. on
Nov 26, 2008 10:25 AM EST
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the SBN tech guys are top notch.
You can say that again! And again, and again… On the rare occasions something goes amiss, they’re on it before you know it.
Welcome to you and all JR followers. I promise you’re gonna like it here, or my name ain’t Nathan Arizona.
SBN now has a NY Islanders blog at LighthouseHockey.com.
by Dominik on
Nov 26, 2008 10:36 AM EST
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or my name ain’t Nathan Arizona.
hahahahahahahaha
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on
Nov 26, 2008 3:12 PM EST
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One of my all-time favorites
Well done Dominik.
by grapejoos on
Nov 26, 2008 3:34 PM EST
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Yeah
Or you’ll hit gmail and read about problems that you never even had time to notice because they’re already fixed.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 26, 2008 10:38 AM EST
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Top notch tech guys? They exist? Wow…
Congrats on the move!
"Where there is beer, there is hope." - me
by maruk on
Nov 26, 2008 10:49 AM EST
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Looks great JP!
Awesome recreation of the logo.
by Whale4ever on
Nov 26, 2008 10:25 AM EST
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Congrats
Congrats on the move.
A Haven for the hockey malnourished.
http://www.onfrozenblog.com/
by Gustafsson on
Nov 26, 2008 10:36 AM EST
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Welcome to the family, J.P.! It’s good to have you guys on board!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe @ MHH on
Nov 26, 2008 10:42 AM EST
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Welcome to SBN, J.P.!
It’s an honor to have you here. And even though I’m a huge Devils fan, I always stop to watch the Caps when they’re on TV because of Ovechkin.
by Blez on
Nov 26, 2008 11:27 AM EST
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Welcome aboard JP.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 26, 2008 11:38 AM EST
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….follow “Deadwood” on SBN@Pensburgh.com….
LOL
by macvechkin on
Nov 26, 2008 11:42 AM EST
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har dee har har
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on
Nov 26, 2008 12:39 PM EST
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Hooray for SB Nation
As a long-time SB Nation user and regular on the old site (as Jason), I’m thrilled that you’re on SB Nation. For the uninitiated, the major benefits: threaded comments, auto-updating comments (makes game open threads MUCH better), fanposts, and easy access to stats etc.
Congrats JP!
by grapejoos on
Nov 26, 2008 11:47 AM EST
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Hey JP, welcome aboard!
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
by Chemmy on
Nov 26, 2008 1:36 PM EST
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Welcome JP and extended family!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on
Nov 26, 2008 1:57 PM EST
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Hmm
On the main blogroll for SB Nation, the Caps are listed under the Atlantic Division section. Hard to believe there isn’t a thriving Southeast division section!
by grapejoos on
Nov 26, 2008 2:00 PM EST
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We’re working on it. :-)
We’ll have at least two more Southeast sites in the next few weeks.
by James Mirtle on
Nov 26, 2008 2:37 PM EST
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Sweet
I like that SB Nation is recruiting top blogs. What a great site.
Mostly it just made me sad that the Caps aren’t in the Atlantic anymore.
by grapejoos on
Nov 26, 2008 3:35 PM EST
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Mostly it just made me sad that the Caps aren’t in the Atlantic anymore.
You’re not alone, man. That listing mistake was pleasing to the eye. I still have to remind myself the Caps aren’t in a six-team Patrick. (Obviously, I didn’t take realignment and the generic renaming of divisions well. But hey, these things take time.)
Lighthouse Hockey: a New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
by Dominik on
Nov 26, 2008 4:39 PM EST
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Question
I’m working on a post for my own blog about the Leafs’ GM decision making process. One of the names that came to my mind was George McPhee – anybody know what his contract status is with the Caps?
And no, I don’t have any official connection to the Leafs, so I’m not involved in any poaching – I’m just wondering who the other candidates for the job are at this point.
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on
Nov 26, 2008 3:11 PM EST
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For the Leafs? They’ve already found their candidate!
They’ve also apparently tried to talk to Jim Rutherford, Doug Wilson and Ken Holland, among others.
by James Mirtle on
Nov 26, 2008 3:16 PM EST
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I know, Burke is a done deal, but...
I’m just wondering who the other possibles were. Do you know McPhee’s status, James?
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on
Nov 26, 2008 3:18 PM EST
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I have never heard his name in relation to the Leafs job, for one thing. I don’t know how long he’s under contract, no, but I bet J.P. does.
by James Mirtle on
Nov 26, 2008 3:48 PM EST
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Thanks. Not surprisingly (since I’m just a guy in my house, not haunting the rinks where stuff happens) I never heard his name either; it just seemed to me that GMGM was one of the few current NHL execs who had presided over a teardown/rebuild job like the one the Leafs are going through now. Thanks for the response, I’ll see if I can get JP’s help…
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
by jrwendelman on
Nov 26, 2008 3:55 PM EST
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New Site
JP,
Good luck with the new site!
by RinkRaith on
Nov 26, 2008 4:37 PM EST
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Congrats
Congratulations on the move and good luck in your new home! SBN is becoming quite the hockey blogger hangout. Nice work by all.
by Islanders Outsider on
Nov 26, 2008 6:08 PM EST
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Well done!
JP, soemthing must be in the air what with all the site revamps :) Kudos on joining SBN, and I really like the new site. I’ve already updated all my links to reflect your new site and RSS feed. I’ve actually never been on SBN before, so not it looks like I have another time-waster as I check out all the neat features and other blogs. Thanks, JP.
by tuvanhillbilly on
Nov 26, 2008 6:16 PM EST
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JP
Bravo! Your Stone Roses ref a week or so ago sold me. As they say on the radio, long-time listener, first-time caller….
by Pi on
Nov 26, 2008 7:48 PM EST
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Fast change -
This is a lot of change a lot of fast. There’s a lot going on, where before it was simple. Hopefully this works. Also, I liked not having to register for anything to comment on your blog. Hopefully i get used to this.
I will miss simplicity though.
by Whiter Mage on
Nov 26, 2008 7:50 PM EST
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Oh, BTW, I was “Ogre” on your blog.
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Nov 26, 2008 7:51 PM EST
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Welcome JP
Very happy to have you here at SB Nation. I am a long time fan of your blog despite my not being a Caps fan.
D.O.
www.diebytheblade.com - An SB nation destination for Sabres fans everywhere
by D.O. on
Nov 26, 2008 9:44 PM EST
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Welcome to SBN
Congratulations on joining the network, JP. I can already tell you’re acclimating yourselves to the new platform faster than I am, which is excellent. Regardless, welcome!
P.S. I hope the Capitals have learned the irony of losing a high scoring game to the Devils.
by John Fischer on
Nov 26, 2008 10:49 PM EST
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congrats
I had a feeling you’d be the one plucked to come to SBNation.
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Nov 27, 2008 11:04 AM EST
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Once again, thanks all. I know that change can be tough, but hopefully this one doesn’t take too long to get used to.
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by J.P. on
Nov 27, 2008 12:36 PM EST
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