Thursday Roundup - Caps 3, Bruins 1
by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 6:06 AM EST
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[AP Recap - Game Summary - Event Summary - WashingtonCaps.com Postgame]
At some point, the question will need to be asked, so let's ask it:
Can Brent Johnson be the guy?
After last night's 33-save effort and 3-1 win, Johnson is now 8-4-2 with a 2.47 goals against average and .918 save percentage on the season. That's a better GAA than Evgeni Nabokov and Ryan Miller and a better save percentage than Martin Brodeur and J.-S. Giguere. Look at just his starts and the numbers are even more impressive - 8-3-2/2.33/.923.
Johnson now is 14-6-3/2.36/.920 as a starter under Bruce Boudreau, and has only given up more than three goals in two of those starts, and among his 23 starts (there's a no decision in there), he has a three- and a two-game losing streak, but not a single other instance of back-to-back losses.
It's been a while since Johnny has had anything resembling number one minutes for a full season, and seeing his discomfort after making a great save last night (which was similar to a reaction he had in Toronto on Saturday), one wonders whether he could handle them this year. Nevertheless, the question has to be asked - can Brent Johnson be the guy for the Caps? And the answer is, "There's only one way to find out."
Elsewhere 'Round the Rinks:
Feel free to discuss anything about last night's game in the comments (Semin plays! Jurcina plays well! Giroux's NHL94 move on the penalty shot fails! Etc.).... A look at the media side of the Big O's debut.... Cap of the Day: Al Jensen....Something for all of you Kyle Wilson fans.
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He was #1 until...
Johnson was playing like the number 1 netminder until BB started playing JT60 again. But I suppose you have to play the $4M+ man. Centre Ice bleeped off before the 3 stars were annouced – I hope BJ got the first two spots. Semin’s sick stickhandling in the first period – man! – then he pretty much vanished.
by hotdog88gt on Dec 11, 2008 6:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Johnny was #1 (Rooster and Kessel were 2 and 3).
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 6:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and
Collins > Lepisto
Alzner was damn impressive and allowed Juice to play to what we all think his strengths SHOULD be. This could also be the explanation as to why Mo = poop without Green.
Osala needs a lot more time before he is ready to go in the NHL, however, there is something to be said for him for not screwing up and causing his team a point.
Semin will need some time to get his groove back. They actually showed him yelling/fuming on the bench at one point in the game while talking to Ovi.
the Bruins forwards out-skated our Dmen over and over creating chances that Johnson snuffed. snuffed is a fun word.
Backstrom looked possesed at times out there. his nonchalant stride and stick handling was impressive at times. at one point he skating around what looked liked the entire team during a Caps line change.
the NHL should be very scared about 8-19-28 being back together
by ns on Dec 11, 2008 8:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
OMG --> 8-19-28
If I am a goalie and I see these three bearing down on me, I simply pack it up and go home. End of stroy. Backstrom particularly, was sick as sick can be. Whew.
by Uncle C on Dec 11, 2008 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom keeps getting better
He starts slow, but man, I’m not sure I even know what his ceiling is as a player. What a great pick by GMGM.
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And sure, it helps to have 2 of the best wingers in the world alongside you. But I’m encouraged by the scoring touch he’s showing lately (and really, since the playoffs last year).
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin told a russian journalist post-game
that he is not 100% and that he is tentative to shoot. He needs a couple games to get back in the groove. (Reported in WashintonTimes Post-Game report)
by Wisper on Dec 11, 2008 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i see a lot of people hating on lepisto. i think he’s going to be a worthy defenseman down the road. collians/sloan: meh.
by macvechkin on Dec 11, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not giving up yet
The guy obviously has some skills, notably on the power play. But is (or was the last time up) very ineffective behind his own goal line in a way that you just can’t be at the NHL level. He might have a future in Washington, but the crystal ball is cloudy.
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100% – I wish he wasn’t needed as desperately as he was up here. A little more seasoning in the minors is going to do him a lot of good.
by marky narc on Dec 11, 2008 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget Poland, err, Poti. Getting him back is huge. Huge.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 8:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Juice deserved a star. If he could ever solve his consistency issue, he could be the physical D the Caps have needed. If. If. If.
Osala didn’t make any dumb rookie mistakes. Had one monster shift. And played about as well as you’d expect a kid to play in his first NHL game.
by TylerG on Dec 11, 2008 9:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fabian Brunnstrom disagrees with that last part.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is It Johnny?
Being a #1 goalie is almost as much mental as it is physical. Johnnie certainly has the skills to be THE guy, but what separates true #1s from backups is their ability to do it night after night and maintain focus for the full 60 minutes. That requires a lot of work and a lot of discipline. Brent had that ability for a couple of years in St. Louis and great things were expected of him and then he kind of lost it. I guess it’s kind of like the difference between a starting pitcher and a reliever. Good pitchers can be great an inning at a time, but what make starters so valuable is they can grind it out for seven or eight innings. I’m just not convinced that at 31, Johnny can all of a sudden regain that #1 mentality and carry the workload 60-70% of the time. Plus, let’s not forget the injury factor which is seeming to crop up more often for him. My bottom line is that while I’d love to see somebody grab the starting spot by the throat, I’m not sure it’s BJ for a number of reasons.
by b.orr4 on Dec 11, 2008 9:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
But I should add that he certainly deserves the chance to be the #1 goalie. Salary shouldn’t be a factor.
by b.orr4 on Dec 11, 2008 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this "The Trap"?
“But the Bruins couldn’t overcome a slow start, when they were hemmed in by the swarming Washington forecheck. The Capitals like to send in one forechecker deep to steer the puck-carrying defenseman toward the wall, then deploy their other players to seal off any outlet passes.” (page 2 of the story in the Boston Globe)
Is this what all you call trapping?
by Uncle C on Dec 11, 2008 9:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I suppose it’s a trap of sorts, but when people talk about the trap ruining hockey (see Wild, Minnesota), they’re talking about a neutral zone trap that doesn’t send in any forechecker and just clogs the neutral zone.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, okay. I thought the “Trap” involved some kind of pressure to force the attacking team to try to go up the boards. Where they would be “trapped” / squished / snuffed. Thought that pressure was the role of the lone forechecker. I need me a good sharp chalk talk!!
by Uncle C on Dec 11, 2008 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the neutral zone trap has been virtually eliminated by the new rules, which now allow what was then an offsides (two line) pass. In the old days, teams that employed the trap relied on one forechecker and stacked 4 men in the neutral zone to create turnovers, and it was effective because the breaking team had only between their goaline and center ice to make passes. Now, with that extra defensive blueline to defend, there is too much room to cover and teams with great speed and great passing (like Detroit, and us) can beat it much more easily.
We usually employ an aggressive two-man forecheck and let our third guy patrol the middle of the offensive zone; other teams want their third guy to roam a little closer to the blueline to prevent breakouts. I did see us go to a one man forecheck when we got the two goal lead last night, which makes sense, but typically Bruce wants two guys checking hard in the corners and below the goal line.
by bigonetimer on Dec 11, 2008 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No to mention a crack down on obstruction
The enforcement of hooking, holding, grabbing etc has also helped the neutral zone trap go the way of the do-do…
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 11, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think every team in the league traps at one point or another. but no, this isn’t that hideous jaques lemaire atrocity.
by macvechkin on Dec 11, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie all over Chewie Chara
“Reason #643,892 why Ovechkin is better than Crosby: You don’t see Sid the Kid initiating body contact with Zdeno Chara in the offensive zone. Alex Ovechkin is like Milan Lucic meets Wayne Gretzky meets Borat.” (from ’Stanley Cup of Chowder)
Heh heh heh . . .(Milan Lucic looks like a hulking caveman) . . . see this pic too.
by Uncle C on Dec 11, 2008 10:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agree with you, JP
Only one way to find out if BJ can be a #1 goalie. I didn’t see all of the game, but based on the highlights, that has to be one of the better goaltending performances the Caps have had in awhile. His health is a concern, but I think he’s won the #1 job at this point as long as he’s fit to play.
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 10:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
1) Boudreau has amply shown himself to be a “play the hot goalie” kind of coach. I’m sure he’s as aware of how well Johnny is playing as we are! :) I don’t see why would doubt Johnny’s mental or physical abilities to be a #1 guy; he’s done it before and won 34 games in net for St. Louis. So yeah – “there’s only one way to find out.”
2) Johnson should have had a shutout. He had no chance on the one goal.
3) I’m still amazed at how well this team can play even with practically half their expected starting line-up on the injury list.
4) People need to lay off the rookies a bit. I think we’re all a bit spoiled with watching Ovie, Nicky and Green jump right in and play from day one. The vast majority of players don’t do that.
5) Semin played well even though you could tell his rhythm was off. Just wait until he gets a few games under his belt to get back up to speed. He’ll probably be scoring goals at the same pace he did to start the season.
by marky narc on Dec 11, 2008 10:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Re: #1 – those 34 games in St. Loo were many moons ago.
I have no question about Johnny’s mental ability to be a #1 right now. I do have some question about his physical ability to do so. Then again, what are we talking about here to be “#1?” Three out of every four games? Three of every five?
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At the risk of being a party pooper, #1 doesn’t really matter all that much until playoff time.
by TylerG on Dec 11, 2008 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that’s a very good point.
by marky narc on Dec 11, 2008 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with Bruce on this one, play whoever is hot. #1 #2 , doesn’t matter until March/April, no need to pressure either goalie, there will be plenty latter on.
by toymechanic on Dec 11, 2008 10:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure I agree entirely. I mean, if you’re planning a 16+ game schedule in April and May, don’t you want to know if your goaltender can handle a significant workload before you get there and realize he can’t?
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Concur. Maybe it’s time to REALLY see if Johnny can handle it. Let’s play Jose on B2B games and when Johnny asks for a rest. There is no reason to hide Johnny behind an overpriced, underperforming veteran………AGAIN!
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That and my wife absolutely loves him and Stecks. But it’s okay, cause I love Johnny’s wife too…;)
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Photoshop assignment: for some reason I wonder what Nick Backstrom would look like with Rod Blagojevich’s hair. Can someone help me out here?
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 11:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s easy! He’d look like an idiot, just like Blagojevich! ;-)
All things considered, you’ll have fun with that one. Blagojevich has dark hair, yes, and less of it than Backstrom? Best bet is to extract Blago’s hair from the pic you have of him, fit it onto Backstrom’s head, and then remove the excess Backstrom-hair you will have when Blago’s hair is on his head.
by IRockTheRed on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah. I was really asking someone else to, y’know, do it. And make with the funny, as PD says.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
[See below]
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson's hip
I thought the Bruins were taking runs at Johnny hoping his hip would give out. I’m glad he stayed in the game. There was a woman behind us screaming like a banshee with every Bruins chance.
Collins is a nice surprise on D.
But Sloan was terrible yesterday. He’s lucky he has Poti as a partner.
by DebCapsFan on Dec 11, 2008 11:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jesus. That reminds me…
Top Three Things Said By The Young Woman Sitting Behind Me Last Night
3. “I like Johnson a lot. I was at his first game when they called him up from Hershey.”
2. Re: an Osala turnover: “He should know better – he’s from Russia.”
1. “I’m more of a Semin fan than Ovechkin, but like Ovechkin more now that he’s hitting people. His rookie year, he was scared to go near anyone.”
It took every ounce of restraint, people… every ounce.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I admire your restraint. Does she get her info from the Philly Inquirer?
by DebCapsFan on Dec 11, 2008 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Geez that same woman must get around. Seems she sits behind us every game! LOL
by Fauxrumors on Dec 11, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you sit?
So I can avoid that section altogether. :)
by xiix on Dec 11, 2008 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
things I heard...not quite as bad as yours JP
1) “Nooooo….what are you doing! Get it all the way down!” – when a caps player made a soft clear part of the way into the Bruins zone to allow our boys to conduct a line change after a long shift
2) “Brashear is out there. there is going to be a fight! They only put him on the ice to fight”
3) “Look…Johnson is hurt! He’s skating over to the bench to change with the other guy” when Johnson skated over on a delayed penalty call
ah well. I’m glad to have more and more fans.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 11, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The know-it-all who knows nothing may be my least favorite fan type.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this can all be solved very easily by banning Maryland residents from the game. ;-)
and maybe then we’ll be rid of that assinine ‘OH!’
by macvechkin on Dec 11, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
woah woah woah miss lippy
I know you’re joking but us Maryland folk make up a large portion of long time caps fans. Remember it was a lot easier for us to get to the old Cap center back in the day.
As for the “OH”….I don’t think most people even remember that it originated with the Orioles. They scream it at terps games too.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 11, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even the know-nothing-know-it-all
Is a fan, and the Caps can never have too many of those. I still get goosebumps when I see (on TV) that arena packed and rocking – it’s hard to get used to.
And yeah, the OH! thing bugs me, but it’s kind of taken on a life of its own at this point. I don’t think the majority of people yelling it are Orioles fans. I heard someone yell “RED!” at the “red” in the anthem when I went to the Habs game last month. Talk about desperation…
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Best be steppin’ off the Marylanders, the one who’s name is on the marquee might kick you out. ;) As a Nationals fan, veteran, and Marylander I’m a lil embarrassed by the “OH”, although I deal. It happens @ Terps games because the majority of students @ UMCP are from the Balto/AA/Howard area, us DC Marylanders are underrepresented.
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JP, you’re too nice. If that were me I don’t think I would have been able to hold my tongue. Not because I like making people feel bad but because the idea of that woman going on and on like that to other fans with incorrect information would bug me too much to let pass.
by David M. Getz on Dec 12, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
About Johnny
Although there is certainly a concern about his minutes, we won’t find out if he can handle them unless he plays ’em. To those that believe Johnny may be too old to be a #1 I refer you to the NHL SV% Leaderboard.
C. Anderson – 27
T. Thomas – 34
J. Hiller – 26
R. Luongo – 29
S. Clemmensen – 30
M. Fernandez – 33
N. Backstrom (MIN type) – 30
A. Auld – 27
Khabby – 35
M. Smith – 26
D. Sabourin -27
C. Mason – 32
C. Price – 20
D. Roloson – 38
H. Lundqvist – 26
BJ – 31
So the avg age of a Top 15 goalie this year is – 30 (w/o Carey Price) 29.3 (w/ Carey)
Seems like the 29-31 timeframe is when goalies enter their prime. Maybe it’s just the beginning for Johnny. As long as his career doesn’t mirror Craptobal Huet, have a big contract year and then proceed to completely suck. We really have so little info on Johnny because he’s been playing behind the institution that was Olaf Kolzig. It’s hard to bench the $4.5M guy, but I have no doubt that Bruce will do whatever it takes to win, no matter how much you make. (See Kolzig, Olaf)
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 11:39 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Good point
Also, goalies seem able to play at a high level well into their 30s, historically. Age doesn’t concern me nearly as much as his general lack of a track record over time (and, of course, that nagging hip injury).
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson now is 14-6-3/2.36/.920 as a starter under Bruce Boudreau, and has only given up more than three goals in two of those starts, and among his 23 starts (there’s a no decision in there), he has a three- and a two-game losing streak, but not a single other instance of back-to-back losses.
Also, his save percentage has been .900 or better in every game he’s started this year except the shellacking in San Jose. That’s great consistency, a big thing for a guy on a “we’ll be fine as long as the goalie doesn’t lose it for us” team like the Caps.
by David M. Getz on Dec 11, 2008 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
The consistency is a must.
Bottom line – when this team is healthy, a goalie who gives up no more than 3 goals a game is gonna win a crapload of games, and will probably do better than a guy who gives up two on one night and four or five the next.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well there you go. Link this thread and send it to Bruce. We have officially solved all goalie related problems. Man that was hard work, time for a nap.
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last time BJ was a #1
This is really interesting to watch for someone (me) who had season tickets in STL when Johnson was the #1. You guys probably know this story, but he had all the talent, and he won over fans immediately (talking about a fanbase who just watched Roman Turek absolutely destroy their best chance at a Cup final two years in a row, with a shot from center ice in Game 7 v. SJ; a meltdown in the semis v. Colorado). Once Johnson had the throne, the word was his practice/fitness habits weren’t good, and he took the #1 for granted. A swift fall, particularly for a club that really needed a goalie, and a plane ticket to Phoenix.
But the talent was always there. I wondered if he’d ever get a chance to show it again, when he’d maybe matured some. I saw the talent last night, but the comments here about his fitness bring up memories …
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
by Dominik on Dec 11, 2008 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the 29-31 timeframe is when goalies enter their prime. Maybe it’s just the beginning for Johnny.
I think this is generally true, and I would be overjoyed if it’s so in Johnny’s case—he deserves it. After playing second fiddle to a guy who really didn’t justify his #1 status consistently, I think he is thriving under BB because he feels Bruce believes in him. I never sensed that confidence in Johnny under Wilson or Hanlon, even when he played well.
He played unbelievably last night against a very powerful team, one that reminds me of the Caps in a lot of ways. The save on Wheeler, despite BB’s pooh-poohing of the move in WP this AM, was brilliant; even more important, the back to back saves right after Back’s goal were key stops at a critical moment. That is what we’ve been lacking from Theo this year.
by bigonetimer on Dec 11, 2008 12:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Btw, what was up with Julien calling his timeout after the Caps’ empty netter that made it 3-1? Was he drawing up a play for a three-pointer or something?
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 12:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
drawing up a homerun pass
they had that funky play where it looked like they were icing it hard around, but had the winger on the opposite side beat his man to the touch—it did actually work but we backchecked it well.
they were trying to stretch us all night. we did a great job on D against them.
by bigonetimer on Dec 11, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nicky blagojevich
J.P., I’ve got your funny, but can’t figure out how to post it here without it having an internet link. Check your inbox.
Figured this was as good an occasion as any for my first post.
by treat on Dec 11, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bam!
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boom!
The Washington Capitals debuted new protective helmets at their home game against the Boston Bruins last night. Their equipment manager was arrested by the FBI immediately following the game for accepting bribes to replace the empty roster slot left by Jose Theodore after his demotion to Hershey.
by xiix on Dec 11, 2008 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, that’s mortifying.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apropos of nothing
I made this yesterday while discussing the finer points of the scandal w/ a friend of mine…
by xiix on Dec 11, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright. As awesome as that is, how about Boudreau with Blago’s coif?
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bam! Bam!
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t let Bruce see this. He might get funny ideas…
by grapejoos on Dec 11, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is tremendous. I don’t know why, but it’s super funny.
by RickyRage on Dec 11, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
Bruce Boudreau playing Kurt Russel playing Herb Brooks from miracle. Except the part goes the wrong way.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 11, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was covered in the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror (where Homer got Snake’s hair as a transplant), do we need to see it again?
by Bald Pollack on Dec 11, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Less Is More?
1) Interesting stat. It seems that teams that have had a goalie that plays less than 60 games were more likely to advance to the semi finals.
2) Whether it be from injury or goalie rotation the last 5 years this has held true:
2007-2008: Western Conference champs goalie (Osgood) 43 games/ East (Fleury) 35 games played
2006-2007: Western Conference champs goalie (Giguere) 56 games/ East (Emery) 58 games played
2005-2006: Western Conference champs goalie (Roloson) 43 games/ East (Ward) 28 games played
2004-2005: Bettman Lockout.
2003-2004: Western Conference champs goalie (Kiprusoff) 39 games/ East (Khabibulin)55 games played
by Fauxrumors on Dec 11, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting indeed. There is obviously something to be said for being rested heading into the playoffs, especially when you may play 16-28 games in the course of 45 days or so. I’m too lazy to do the research, and I should accomplish some work today, but it would be interesting to see the other half of those tandems. (Minus 2008 of course, I know the answer to that one)
by wittcap79 on Dec 11, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The blagocoif looks suspiciously like Jemain’s helmet made of hair from Flight of the Conchords.
by treat on Dec 11, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
A Classic Screwup
Check out the headline in this morning Boston Globe about last night’s game. (it’s on the fare left) Man, The Caps really did humiliate the Bruins. Needless to say it was quickly pulled:
>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/MvXs3TGs1zI/SUD3b8igozI/AAAAAAAAAAM/XVJ1hPCPME/s1600-h/Picture+1.png
by b.orr4 on Dec 11, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I FanShot and front paged it, b. (and next time, you definitely should FanShot brilliance like that).
Simply awesome.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I knew what a FanShot was, maybe I would. Technology isn’t my friend.
by b.orr4 on Dec 11, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FanShots are those lovelies in the right sidebar. You can read more about ‘em at the bottom here. Or not – keep doin’ your thing, b/c it’s workin’.
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by J.P. on Dec 11, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's great!
Doubt most fans know what the name for bear @#$% is, but you get a + from me on that one!
by Boodgiesdad on Dec 11, 2008 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bees Get Dumped On by Caps
Brilliant!
by Uncle C on Dec 11, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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