Game Day Open Thread: Caps @ Isles
by J.P. on Jan 19, 2009 12:00 PM EST
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I have a dream... that the Caps win today. Have at it, people.
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Lineup developments per Tarik:
Machesney called up to backup Theo. It appears Johnson was injured in practice last week.
Clark and Gordon in – Fehr and Steckel out
is Varlamov hurt again or something? If so that’s a bit concerning. Kid can’t seem to stay healthy.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 19, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think that Varlamov is hurt, Cheeser’s call up might be a result of cap space. I’m looking into it myself.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
Varlamov is a little banged up – Neuvirth has been up there.
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So if the Isles win, will Bill Guerin yell “free at last!” in honor of winning their first January game?
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions
Hey JP, whats the longest losing streak a team has had? I’m assuming the Caps own it from their first season.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions
Stuck at work for another hour. I hope to catch up w/ y’all after I get home to babysit the nipper while his mom goes to the dentist.
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hey guys :)
i’m new on here, but always check this out after games, so i thought i’d get a head start this time :)
alright… let’s do this!
Look out, Jon Sim is out there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
It just switched to SD format for me.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhh that's better
The HD feed started out all squeezed like the end credits of a Sergio Leone flick.
Your favorite meme is dead
Feed from the Island:
http://atdhe.net/live-tv-2.php?i=678
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Okay, how many of you SHOULD be working…:)
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:15 PM EST reply actions
Okay, I should be doing my graduation forms and setting up some stories this week…but hockey is more important.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but no, then going home at the end of the period.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
There’s no way they should be spending that much time in the D zone.
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Witter doing everything he can for the Caps again.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions
I need to find a better stat-tracker/gatherer
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions
Ovie scores early, decides to get on the board now rather than wait till the third! :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions
Brenden Witt should be credited with an assist.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions
Yeesh.
Now all the pens fans are going to make fun of Ovechkin for drinking pink gatorade.
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Its okay, I have a photo of Sidney wearing yellow crocs….
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha… crocs are way worse. did you guys see that segment on PTI about ovechkin vs. crosby? hilarious.
Yeah, I put it in the fanshots for everyone. Wilbon went nuts. Good for him, he’s learning that there are other sports not named basketball.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
ohh yeah, just saw that :) and yeah, it was fantastic. i have a student who’s a huge pens fan, and i made sure to send it to him, hahaha.
You should grade all his papers…in red….not that you don’t already do that.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Or pink, and write a note at the bottom of every paper: “Ovie drinks pink gatorade & is better than Crosby”.
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Wow
Haven’t heard Dave Christian’s name in awhile.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
I have Comcast and I have never seen a caps game on the on-demand menu once. Might be, because I’m in Richmond.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions
Theo and Helmer not talking to each other….
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
I don’t why the two guys wrestle eachother when he drops the keys. I mean grab they keys and use them as a weapon for gods sake…
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, he was rolling around sideways and such. Quite hilarious, wouldn’t have been if they scored.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Way to cover for each other there!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Good first. Theo made some very good saves. Caps ought to be a little more physical, though.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Sorry Ms. Va, you’re not winning Miss America on looks alone. :(
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:48 PM EST reply actions
Well at least she’s not a plastic barbie who will spend her life doing stints at the Topeka, Kansas bake sale.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’m afraid OFB will kill me for that comment now…
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
gotta say I’m tired of Ms. Va. Seems like every 35 seconds there is something about her. blah blah blah … she’s not the only Caps fan who’s hot.
The story was cool when OFB broke it, now i’m tired of it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Or, in the case of the Caps, you can start working now.
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At least these days, when we start working, we have a goal. I remember when start working meant, start playing in the last five of the third.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
I saw that, not good at all. Caps have gotta get motivated for matinee games, they have a few down the stretch.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Shhhh… you’re gonna jinx the no-hitter!
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Classic Martinek
Semin’s probably lucky that was Martinek, a solid all-around player who will make the strong hit without trying to send someone to the hospital. Could argue whether that’s cutthroat “effective” or not, but I appreciate a guy who recognizes that he’s playing against other human beings.
/dropping in
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
We’re a little light these days (just started up here in late October … already a few other existing forums), and the team is … not so good.
I mean, everyone’s out for MLK — that’s the ticket.
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On a bright note, our ponds are frozen enough w were playing a little bit of pond hockey yesterday. Might go back out after this damn rehearsal.
We “get” it as a holiday here in illinois. And by “get” i mean, they schedule the first day of the semester on MLK day, then give us that day off, and then claim that it is our one day off for the semester.
Students here at VCU are pissed tomorrow isn’t a holiday…
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
I know your pain, I had a news meeting but VCU is closed.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
That Flyer game did not happen.
The Caps have outscored opponents 1-0 in matinees this year (so far).
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I’ve missed 20 min. of this game… didn’t miss much?
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Laich trying to go coast to coast like powered toast.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
My kingdom for an “edit post” button!!!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Nothing wrong with powered toast. Sounds infinitely better than unpowered.
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yeah, that’s a serious flaw in SB’s design.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Hit ’em up and tell ’em. Squeaky wheels and whatnot…
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On it as we speak. We can get rid of JP’s typo-gestapo with an edit button :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
It wasn’t enough bang for the buck (extra 1/2 hour of sleep is nice), and no one seems to have missed it much.
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Damn B’s came back and took the lead.
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Nylander’s such a friggin’ suckfest.
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But what is he supposed to do 1-on-4?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
He had options there – such as get it deep, throw it on net, waive his NMC, etc.
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I’m surrounded by a bunch of assholes. A bunch of assholes having a friggin’ suckfest convention here at the International Inn.
No, I live in Richmond…I’m surrounded by assholes.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
I bet more people saw it than have seen a Tampa Bay home game this year.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I said that to my Dad when I was at the Jan. Flyers game and some Flyers fan behind me got all pissy.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
My mother has been joking that Wachovia’s downfall (She works there) was due to them sponsoring the Flyers arena.
He is just like Claudio Reyna, if you follow soccer. He is where the ball/puck goes to die. At least he isn’t the center piece of the team like Reyna was for the US national team.
we care about them every four years, for a week, and then they exit the world cup qualifying round.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
I’m hoping we see a Nylander hat-trick…
and it’s not three goals.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions
Erskine is having another solid game.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
I’m disappointed he shaved his fu-manchu, but nonetheless, he is rocking.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh Danis boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling…
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Why do our gameday threads always boil down to becoming an image board?
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of Tobacco, why do all of the pensblog images refer to Ovechkin and Skoal? Did I miss something?
He enjoys dipping tobacco. Don’t worry, I have a photoshop expo of our own coming soon, classier though…and better.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
There was a Maxim article recently that referenced him packing a lipper.
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Holy shit! The Blues just tied it a hair before the buzzer. Unreal.
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C’mon… interconference game… let ’em have it.
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Stick might have been too high, though. Damn.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Count it.
Two goals in the last 1:20 for STL to tie it. Nice.
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Btw, if the Caps can show up for 20 minutes today (the next 20), they get a win. No excuse not to fire it up for one period.
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As promised
Sidney Crosby and his yellow crocs for your intermission enjoyment.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions
Capitals Kremlin photoshop expo – Sidney Crosby fashion tips?
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
“After a long hard game of secondary assists and punching people’s ball-sacks, I look forward to the comfort of my crocs. They are comfortable, fashionable, and acceptable in some work places too! Crocs!”
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
If they put blades on crocs, he’d wear them on the ice.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ovie wears ’em too, you know.
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HOT BOUT THOSE RED SOX THEY SURE ARE A BASEBALL TEAM AREN’T THEY
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
I’ve gone and ruined JP’s game day thread.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
How bout them Wizards? I bet they get a better slot in the Post tomorrow.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Once again I apologize for turning the GDT into nutty-hour.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I heard they have attendance record banners…
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
No, that’s the Mystics! Get it right! It’s very important!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Time management
After two, Ovechkin down at 13 minutes. Only Green above 15 (at 15:30). The minutes are being spread around today, which makes sense against this team. So far, so good.
Sucks when the commercials are in higher definition than the actual broadcast.
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JFC: As a member of the network administration community, I would like to go on record as saying those NetStar1 commercials are f**king absurd. Thank you.
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Well, 300 is still a great number as far as career goals. I was shocked to see Forsberg doesn’t have 300 yet, (although he prided himself on being a playmaker first, goal scorer second). 300 does seem low compared to, say, Sakic, who has 625 or so.
Ovie’s only road multi-goal games have come in N.Y. if my sources are correct…would love to see him net another.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions
I didn’t even realize the 3rd period started. The Blues game was more compelling. A couple of good shootout goals win it for the Blues.
Or he was honoring Esa Tikkanen.
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FFFFFFFFffffffffffffffffff
The wife is recording 2 things on the HD tuner, so I have to go to the basement w/ the kid for the rest of the game. PROTIP: Don’t get married & have kids.
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I thought we discussed how your backhand would solve these problems?
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
I know, we really need a goal for a “mistake cushion”
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
I knew that was coming from you lol.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Well, he had two particularly awful rushes in a row, no?
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For a grand total of about seven dim-witted moves on the day.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
No – http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6203
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Laich just took an awkward fall
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The Isles GM is gonna be pissed “what are you guys doing earning points! we need as few as we can to get the first overall you idiots!”
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions
now if Nylander would lead the team in shots…
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not getting into another “Blah blah Nylander” argument where people just assume I want to keep him and think he’s the best ever, when I actually think that while he’s underperforming I still like the guy, and think he can turn it around, while saying if there’s a trade, I’ll welcome the new guy. Depending on who it is and if it’s an upgrade. I’m not about to bash the guy online for struggling. Everyone goes through slumps, some are long (Cough, Flash, Erskine).
I agree with this. I still have hope for 92.
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So is it Ovietime or Game Over Green?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Or maybe Erskine, with chances like that.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
My Little Powerplay is going to play in it’s Offensive zone play set!
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions
Anyone want to decline those two points? No? Cool.
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The bump with Backstrom…not so much.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
The Isles had a dream, but we crushed it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions
Ladies and Gentlemen, your goal scoring leader…Alex Ovechkin 31 goals.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions
Well thanks for the chat guys, see you all tomorrow for the Ottawa game..I’ll try not to derail the thread that night.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 19, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Just got back from Nassau
Some observations:
1.) That place is filled with small children. When they put on the noise-o-meter, it sounded like a creepy old man had just exposed himself to an all-girls elementary school assembly. (And I heard from a veteran Caps traveler that the place is usually that way, not just on holidays, FWIW)
2.) Islanders fans…not very impressed with their knowledge. “I think Washington has like 40 points or something” “Number 8 is one of their better players” “[random assorted football talk]”
3.) When Witt got called for the penalty in OT, Isles fans near us started putting on their coats, muttering “we should beat the crowd” and “assume the position”. They seemed resigned to the team leaving for KC too…I really feel bad for them.
4.) Ovechkin can turn it on whenever he wants. It’s like a switch he can flick at will. And when he does, the entire building feels it. “OH NO” and “OH SHIT” were common phrases uttered in the last few minutes of regulation and OT when The Great 8 was “on.”
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