Game Day Open Thread: Leafs @ Caps
by J.P. on Dec 28, 2008 6:00 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, Mike Gartner-loving people.
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I had no idea Theodore was Toskala bad.
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by Chemmy on Dec 28, 2008 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s been a …. somewhat bizarre season so far with Jose.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
generously put
he’s been a disappointment…but hey, a helluva few periods he’s strung together recently!
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i love how we’re all like, “ooh, jose’s had five good periods IN A ROW! good for him!”
by sonia on Dec 28, 2008 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So true.
But oh how I would love to see him got in a hot streak.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
goalies rarely lose games for you, but they can win (steal) a game for ya. (eg. Chris Osgood was about the 20th best goalie in the NHL last year). Recently, I’ve been thinking “oooh, THE DEFENSE has strung some good periods in a row…….”
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should trade?
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes the smartest trades you make are the ones you don’t make.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe someone should whisper that in GMGM’s ear
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure what you’re referring to.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. Well, he hasn’t been traded yet.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…hence, the trade you don’t make.
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, a lot of teams could really use Nylander. The Avs had to promote a complete loser named Tyler Arnason (career 3rd liner and a bad one at that) to the 1st line to play with Ryan Smyth and Milan Hejduk against the Red Wings last night because Sakic and Stastny have broken fingers, broken arms, etc. etc.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya…what sort of a return do you see us getting for him from the Avs?
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do the Caps still have lots of injuries on D? The Avs could trade Jordan Leopold or Brett Clark. Lots of Avs fans would like to unload some of Scott Hannan’s big salary too.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’re still short Poti (and Pothier). Caps don’t have that much cap room.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not so much Hannan then. But maybe Leopold or Clark. Neither of the other two desirable young players on the Avs (Wojtek Wolski or Marek Svatos) would fit for the Caps since the Caps do just fine with goal-scoring. Probably some future picks along with some D-men. I remember when Nylander was with the Rangers. He knows what he’s doing out there.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if they offered Svatos for Nyls, that would be a robbery for us
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
do you mean robbery for or from the Caps? Some Colorado fans underappreciate the “Svats Machine” because of his injuries but, dang, he is clutch with game-tying and game-winning goals when he is healthy. He also works his ass off on the ice. When the Avs went on that tear last year it was primarily because of Svats’ timely goals and (believe it or not) Theo’s hot streak.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant that would be a great deal for the Caps. Can’t see it happening, though.
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As you can tell, I’m a huge Svats fan. I wouldn’t want the Avs to lose him. But I really like Nylander as well, especially with his experience. Has he been ineffective or something this year? I know he’s a free agent at the end of the year though.
I don’t see the Avs getting Nylander because we could really use someone like him, and GM Francois Giguere has just made the most bizarre, ineffective moves in the offseason.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the knock on Nyls this year has been that he isn’t a good fit in Boudreau’s system. Frankly, it puzzles me why he hasn’t gotten in sync with the offensive minded philosophy the Caps employ now. 36 and coming off shoulder surgery, maybe he doesn’t have the legs to play a full end to end game?? He is a bit defensively challenged and is not exaclty Rod Brind’Amour in the dot, but the guy has great vision and is a true playmaker.
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
getting healthier
but a S@H Dman would be just right
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caps assigned Sloan back to Hershey today, by the way.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Larry Murphy’s out there – WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not to defend JT, but the D in front of him, which even at the beginning of the season was iffy, has been patchwork at best. We’ve had 4 call ups from the AHL get considerable playing time on the blueline. Sure he’s had some momentary lapses, but let’s not throw this entirely on JT’s lap…………
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that comment. It’s not just him… and some of the joking is just that – joking.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of every early on.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A lot of energy early on. THAT’S what I meant to say.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jurcina’s going to break the glass with one of those.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good to see both Schultz and Green back.
Hopefully Green won’t re-injure the shoulder again.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maple Leaf Matt Stajan will miss at least one week after whacking himself with a soccer ball at Kettler yesterday during a team warm up. Yep, soccer ball…….
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crazy.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still trying to figure out how a soccer ball can do such damage to an eye.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still trying to figure out why he wasn’t wearing his visor to protect them. Did you know those are his sexy eyes?
by general borschevsky on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He no longer has his “come hither” eyes.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quick game. Lots of good chances. I’d love to see something go in before the end of the period.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Me too. Just not like that.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That ref has the puniest voice I’ve ever heard.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice save there. They are looking sloppy now though.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad first period. Caps need to tighten up on D though. But we’re getting chances.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That banner of Gartner looks like a porno cover.
by CapitalsKremlin on Dec 28, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How do you know that?
Ha ha. Just kidding. It’s probably just his ’stache.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the ’stache….
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A skill player without finesse and a grinder without grit, Gartner somehow put up exactly 30 goals for 30 seasons in a row, scored 2 playoff overtime goals for the Leafs, and was always described by opponents as “a nice guy”.
Cheers, and respect.
by general borschevsky on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And...
His kid went to St. Andrew’s College and he would sign autographs when he watched him play against my high school.
Great guy.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The peeps of PPP wanted to drop in. But I think I am the only one who showed up.
Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.
by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey – I’d ask how it’s going… except I pretty much know already. :)
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So how do you feel about former Leaf goalie Raycroft? I’m also an Avs fan, so we occasionally hear from PPP if Raycroft accidentally helps the Avs beat the Wings or somethings weird like that.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He is quite the strange goalie.
Actually I don’t have too much to say about him as I am a noob Leafs fan. I will say the Vesa is not cutting it for me. I am more of a WHL girl. I am watching a few of my boys on Team USA.
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by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone feels the same!
Just like me they hate him!
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to believe he won a Calder trophy.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
That Bruins team must have been amazing.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so, is Pogge the starter
by the end of the season, or start of next?
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I figure Pogge will play no more than 12 this season. Unless Vesa’s junk explodes.
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by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to say
It’s hard to know if Burke is going to really carve the team up by the deadline and ship out anything that’s not tied down or if he’s going to wait for the summer to have the most assets available to make moves at the draft.
My guess is probably next though.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It might depend on if someone smacks Toskala in the kneecaps before the end of the season.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that anyone is advocating that…yet.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he's still in town
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’d have a very fashionable cast.
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by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrap,
I’d love to make an honest woman out of you
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahw thanks Arch.
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by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not advocating
Just best to leave all options open, in case.
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Sassy Molassy
I’m hurr
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good first
The Caps have been putting a ridiculous amount of pressure on the Leafs so far.
Surprisingly…Toskala has been the difference.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah – we’ve been getting chances and the goal against was an unfortunate turnover. Caps don’t need to change a whole lot, just tighen up on the D.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes the Leafs look fast…and then they play the Capitals…
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse
Minnesota is playing the Blackhawks, and managed to get themselves booed off the ice at the end of each of the first two periods – but getting 10 shots on goal over 40 minutes and trailing 3-0 will make the home crowd cranky.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I’ve seen the Wild fans boo their teams repeatedly this year. Who’d suspect those nice Minnesoh-tans to be so nasty to their own players?
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes the team needs to hear that.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this what?
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes the team needs to hear that.
Meant to quote it. I agree with this comment.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Midwesterners are notoriously nice – but Minnesotans know their hockey, and expect effort.
Part of it is frustration with an organization that seems to be taking them for granted and skating by year after year on happy thoughts and a Cinderella playoff run that gets farther in the past each season. They would like to see a talented team that makes the playoffs regularly as a reward for their loyalty.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see CHI making a Cindarella run this year in the West. While not exactly sneaking up on anyone, they have just about everything in place, ‘cept goalie (where it’s coming around).
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’re tired of hearing all the ooh-ing and ah-ing for those ’hawks. Whatever!
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can see it too. If Khabibulin keeps going the way he has they will definitely have a shot.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, for sure. They have been pretty healthy this year so far, too. If Kane or Toews goes down for a long time, they’re screwed.
They are no doubt the flavor-of-the-month this season. It’s a change from “Crosby-Crosby-Crosby” but it would be nice if the league could figure out how to market more than one player or team simultaneously. They have the attention span of gnats sometimes.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To go with the brain power of a gnat…
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and gnat sized penises, I assume.
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stop insulting the gnats!
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NHL front office = same brain size as gnats.
Bettman = joke.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
love that kid Patrick Sharp, too.
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
okay
Sharp is a stud. And I think he’s more interesting to watch than either of the 2 kids.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, tough audience
Toews is money
by bigonetimer on Dec 28, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time
If you take a look at the current time on ice stats, the Caps seem to be spreading out their shifts much more evenly than in the past few games. Everyone has a few minutes, only Alzner and Green have over 7. Even Ovechkin is down at 5 during the first. Hopefully that’ll keep some of the top players a bit fresher for the third period.
by boz on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if that’s a function of Boudreau feeling that he doesn’t need to match lines against the Leafs.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least not yet. We’ve really been working Ovie hard to compensate for all the injuries.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And considering that Ovie has been getting higher-than-average ice time so far this season by necessity, that’s a good thing to read.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kubina
Nice shot block
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look out Gabby!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know, I don’t generally mind the tangents Joe B and Locker go on during play, but how about keeping the camera on the actual game.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Found the link here from PPP, my question to Caps fans: when is Michal Pivonka night, or have I missed it?
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by mf37 on Dec 28, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I haven’t heard that name in forever.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THAT is a very good question. You have not missed it, and Pivo deserves it as much as any ex-Cap.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pivonka played his entire career with Washington. Not even Kolzig did that… er, uh COUGH COUGH COUGH.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pivonka was always a great fantasy pool pick in the late 80s early 90s. Never had the name recognition to go in the early rounds yet he always seemed to put up a solid 65+ points.
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by mf37 on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And it wasn’t simply because he was passing the puck to Bondra. He had good vision out there.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just looked Pivonka up at hockey reference he played 13 years with the Caps, had 81 points in 1996 and then his GP just plummets. I’m guessing injuries ended his career?
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by mf37 on Dec 28, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he had a little trouble keeping healthy the last couple years in the league.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my nom de plume is a shortened tribute to #20. Pivo was class…..
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Petr Bondra?
He used to be dynamite
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
waiting for the caps to retire his number too
by sonia on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And a Leaf-killer. Even in his one game as a Hawk against the Leafs he managed to score two goals.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s so bizarre how some players just destroy particular teams no matter what team they play for at the time.
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let us introduce you to this hockey player names Jon Sim….
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh – he was just on the DC feed offering his congrats to Mike,
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not a bad one-timer from the circle during a PP that Bonzai…..
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Powerplay
Let’s see what the Leafs can do…a one goal lead is far from enough.
Hell, the Rangers showed that four wasn’t enough!
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Grabovski's Hair
What’s the official name for that colour?
Burnt rust?
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Maybe auburn?
Depends on if it’s the result of nature or a chemical accident.
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good positional save.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Both goalies are looking better than usual.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Solid kill.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shooting
Ovechkin loves it :)
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he does.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This would be funny
Have the Capitals all go play paintball as a team bonding activity. I bet Ovechkin would love that. :)
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’ll all go riding around on Segways again!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Segways and paintball?
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Next team bonding event: paintball war while riding on segways
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like shooting arrows from chariots.
But no fatalities and much more hilarious.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
based on current imjury woes – suggest gin-rummy tourney in a padded cell….
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could still get paper cuts.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, didnt i say? tourney rules clearly stipulate oven mitts….
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’d better be of hypoallergenic fabrics. :)
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best video interviews ever.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe go to Six Flags again!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They did a shooting range during training camp.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Zettler is an assistant with the Leafs. JP are you listening? sure there’s a Zet card to throw up on the Cap of the Day….
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So is Keith Acton.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jersey Auction for Charity
I saw that the sweaters the players wore in warm-ups would be auctioned off…is that only at the game, or online somewhere? I’m out of town tight now so I’m not at the VC, but I wouldn’t mind bidding on one…anyone know?
by RyanF on Dec 28, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
USA/CZECH
Tied at 1.
Goal by Ondrej Roman one of my darling former Chiefs.
Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.
by wrap around curl on Dec 28, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kubina
That is just dumb. You can’t stop Donald freaking Brashear without taking a penalty?
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Finally, a power play!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Legerdemain from Ovechkin.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DAMN!
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gartner
just said Ovie is a combo of Messier and Bure. That’s just fierce!
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LAICH LAICH
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of course one goal wasn’t going to be enough.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When you think about this season so far, with all the injuries, it’s quite amazing we’re in 2nd in the Conference.
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know, right? Our mantra for this season so far: “just imagine what we could be doing if everyone was healthy.”
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Is that Brooks Laich?
A: Yeah, it sure Brooks Laich him.
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
/smacks Arch for bad pun
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually “concerned” the team may not be in synch’ed when it’s April-May….(well not really, but its something to think about).
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Valid Concern
The Leafs were like that pre-lockout especially in 2002 when they made the ECF. Call-ups always stepped up but once everyone was healthy the damn Hurricanes won the series.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that. I was so hoping for a Detroit Red Wings – Toronto Maple Leafs series. It would have been awesome.
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Second post hit tonight.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOAL MONEY
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps call ups have been so damn solid. True testament to the system (Gabby Boudreau). Will be nice to get Poti, Semin, Feds, and Fleishmann all aboard for a stretch now that Green, Schultz and Clarkie are back. Whew….
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think you could possibly ask for more from all the players we’ve had to call up. It’s a great feeling.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT
Got away with one on the post and then they give him another chance.
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by PPP on Dec 28, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right – thanks for stopping by.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for having us
Your blog smells pretty
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the snacks and beverages! And sorry about getting our feet up on the furniture. :)
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by Baroque on Dec 28, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to re-introduce myself...
My name is “Oave”…
A to-the O-V.
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by Archimedies on Dec 28, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
# 11
nice of them to retire Halpern’s number tonight……
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Local boy makes good.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good game so far.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the ice-time rationing will allow for a sharp 3rd period…..
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only been watching peripherally… haven’t been keeping up w/ the shifts. Kid & wife conspire to keep me from completely geeking out.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey, i aint paying that much attention, but somebody posted some TOI stats after the 1st……
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor pass from Backstrom leads to a penalty on Juice.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good clear by Brads.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Shorthanded.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
jfc i wish that Theodore wouldn’t put so many re’s into the slot
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i hope he’s finALLY 100%. From puck-to-the-face, to the groin injury, to the forearm, it’s been a struggle…..
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is 7 weeks old enough to take an infant to a Caps’ game?
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm. I don’t know about that. The noise might be too much?
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
probably to0 early. if nothing else, the rink announcer on Caps goals will scare the be-jesus out of the kid….plus all the piped in metal.
by Pi on Dec 28, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dodged a bullet there, Theo.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s looked pretty solid so far this period. He has a new habit of getting better as a game goes on. Not that I’m complaining.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s looked pretty good so far in this game….
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like if he can get through the first 10 minutes or so without letting a soft one in, he settles in and plays a good game. It’d be nice if he could reduce that 10 minute thing, but I can’t really complain about his performance tonight.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interference and the dive?
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Collins and Deveaux.
Prediction: No one will know they’re in the box.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yet another re directly into the slot…
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caps need to clear NOW
it looks like a Leafs power play
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey – where’s Kozlov? Fehr is with Ovi and Backy.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn. Bradley rocked himself.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sometimes you don’t want to see replays
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that definitely looked even worse the second time
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LAICH LAICH!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Caps can’t lose on Mike Gartner Night.
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two goal night for Mr. Laich.
Looked like he was about to celebrate with the ref there.
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet goal. Almost as sweet as that huge 2 pound diaper I had to change.
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Almost?!?!
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you’ve got a future hockey player there.
by Pookie on Dec 28, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
empty net
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BOOM GAME OVER
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
gotta pass that to brooks
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by xiix on Dec 28, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brooks was cut off, Ovie made the right play.
by CapitalsKremlin on Dec 28, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awww, Brooks good have had a hat trick.
But go Ovi
by Ames on Dec 28, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by marky narc on Dec 28, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That game was fun as Hell to be in. Sorry I missed you, Leafs fans. Actually, most of the Leafs fans at the game I ran into (Well, all two of them) were quite kind and chatty on the metro, without being douchey.
They didn’t show a replay of Brads, but I was SHOCKED he got up after that hit. Also – was Green’s slapper in the first off the post? They only showed one poor angle of it at the booth, and EVERYONE thought it was a goal. Even the Leafs fans I talked to were surprised.
All in all, great game.
by Whiter Mage on Dec 28, 2008 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
|
Atlanta
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
|
Florida
|
20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
|
Carolina
|
21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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