Game Day Open Thread - Capitals @ Red Wings
by J.P. on Oct 10, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings, Oct 10, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
Tonight's probable netminders:
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Caps will win… with authority.
Detroit is so 2008.
by marks4java on Oct 10, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Caps are pissed enough to wrestle away a W.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Oct 10, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict Caps lose the first two periods badly, but come out reenergized for the third. It’s not enough to win on this day, but it turns them around for the rest of the month.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Caps dont come out swinging right away I’m going to be really nervous about this season
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If someone doesn’t grab an avatar, I’m going to invoke a lot of shunning.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know where I can find a stream online?
by Mobsky on Oct 10, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ATDHE is not streaming it for some reason. The link above will take you to two streams – this site has been pretty iffy in the past.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, I recommend you steam this on firefox with ad blocker active…word to the wise.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On tap for tonight...
Started off with some Brooklyn Oktoberfest, moved to Shipyard Prelude, gonna finish off with some of dad’s home brew stout.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Home brew stout…NICE.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say, he did a pretty good job.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m finishing off the wine I used to make the jambalaya…no beer…bummer :(
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put some of the wine in what I’m cooking!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, buddy!
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited to finally watch my first Comcast feed of the season up here in NYC. Who knew one could miss the witty banter of Joe and Craig so much?
by sonia on Oct 10, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That ice looks fast.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the ice at the Joe.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just love dumping the puck and missing passes….argh
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering how long it would take for them to mention the “lively boards.”
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lot of pace to this game.
AO just backchedked perfectly for the record
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BRADS
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
horriblde goal
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
weak goal, but I’ll take it
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Oct 10, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE! :D
If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
by dlw66 on Oct 10, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Score for the 4th line! Sweet….lets hope they can keep the lead for more then 2 minutes
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or 18 seconds
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 10, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody tells you to get an Avatar in 3….2…1….
by bigeugene on Oct 10, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First oal by a non top-six forward.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 10, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poti gordo with assists.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 10, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eeeks
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Theo, but I was hoping Varly would get the game tonight
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Varly needs to practice some. Theo’s been stronger so it’s like last year I guess – go with the hot hand
by Masha on Oct 10, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by “stronger” you mean short of bloodly awful, I agree with you here…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a JT60 gal tonite. I believe.
Go Jose!
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 10, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just played it with a high stick, right?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, if JT60 gave up the same goal as Osgood – which, knock on wood, he doesn’t – we’d be apoplectic.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree I think Theo has looked worse, making mistakes a seasoned veteran has no excuse for….Varly was let down by his D a lot…I dont think the same can be said as much for Theo
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Theo bailed out his D on a couple of occasions, too. The stomach save on Gaborik comes to mind readily.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Semin pulls up at the blue line my life flashes before my eyes…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seconded…hate that pass along the blue line
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Oct 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Money quote from Detroit announcer:
“It would be wrong to shackle a thoroughbred like that. You can be responsible, but you don’t need 5 guys back; let him score…”
LOL. I like this guy.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God Bertuzzi has hands of lead
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say the same thing
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shall raise a(nother) glass in your honor, sir.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the replays, that shot by Brads is growing on me. Of course Osgood needs to close that hole, but that was one hell of a shot. Hard, bouncing — it was tougher than I originally gave it credit for
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I may be imagining it, but it looked there like a set play where Detroit sends the puck against the boards behind Theo as a pass, and ShaMo was right there expecting it
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent PK for the most part. Red Wings with little possession.
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see better communication/anticipation between Theo and Sloaner on that slow trickling puck.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever turned that over latein the PK should be dragged outside and shot
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Professor is the man.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great play at the line by Steckel.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we’re moving tonight,
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice save
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Oct 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE save
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THEO ur doing it on purpose to prove me wrong
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a nasty pass by Datsyuk.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s the way to squeeze the five hole
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The couple of minutes I’ve been watching, Juice has been playing well.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two. Great. Kills.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caps just getting murdered in front of the net.
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boudreau looks pissed. Can’t blame him. I hope it doesn’t kill the lift from the Kills
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even up call forthcoming…I hope
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, get yourself an avatar (if you need help in doing so, reference the Welcome Guide). It helps to differentiate you from everyone else in a way that’s not as annoying as numbering your sentences, typing in all caps, etc. There are tons of great examples, but Sombrero Guy’s, ns’s, Wisper’s and Uncle C’s are among my favorites. Just keep it (relatively) clean.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your avi is very nice as well, BP…don’t sell yourself short
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t call it that. Wings worked their asses off.
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is on yhou, Green
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a bad play by BMo that was bailed out by Knuble. That was as quick as I’ve seen him skate all season.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. B-Mo can’t turn the puck over in that situation. Those blue-line turnovers usually end up in the back of the net.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did that against Philly late, too. Dropped a blind pass into our slot.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie looks shaky, got to put pucks on him!
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DMG’s right, that is going to be another raisin brahms.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool if I join?
I’m pretty much having a conversation with myself over at Winging It for whatever reason.
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C’mon in
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome welcome.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, nice to see Abdelkader back.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
I promise i’m not an annoying haha
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good freeze, Theo. Get some fresh legs.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost as much as you need an avatar. ( was that good BP)
by i12swim on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Peer pressure is always a good thing.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but three times on the same person in one thread is a bit much. If they don’t want an avatar, that’s personal choice. Weird, but a personal choice.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
But he doesn’t have his magic stick!
by bigeugene on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES PP! Greeen make up for the last goal!
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s the makeup
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go, PP!!!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH that was a damn save.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a goal nine out of ten times. And Laughlin just said it too. Damn.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that just means you’re at least as intelligent as Lauchlin
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a stop. Too cute, but damn.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When they’re that well executed I’d argue that they’re not too cute. Just a good save.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that pass from Semin was dangerous. The only difference between that one and the one Callahan potted was that this one worked.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but that’s how it’s always gonna be with him. Tonight I’m high on him. Other nights I dream of the defenseman he could bring back. Ehh, I’m just glad I’m not McPhee.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but what team that needs Alex Semin is going to trade an elite defenseman?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
The fun part of being a fan is dreaming.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They haven’t had a problem scoring so far and their average to weak after you get past their top 3. They’d have to have a prospect pan out during the season or we’d need to send someone back with Semin.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh. Regher is the only realistic option and I think Semin is at least enough to draw him. It’s unlikely either way.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the threads on the Caps Board was talking about how Calgary would love to have Semin. So, someone suggested they’d do it provided they’d cough up either Iglina or Phaneuf. I
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started watching at about the 12:00 mark, but it looked like the Detroit has had the better play so far.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sloan is not having a good game so far. In no man’s land on the first goal and got beat wide by Cleary right after that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The cute plays wouldnt be so annoying if they could score
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow and AO shoots it right back into Osgood. A full fucking net and the best goal scorer shoots it at the goalie.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green should have shot it – AO could pick up a rebound, maybe. Too damned cute, again.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, think 52 isn’t too confident in his shot right now.
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno about cute, but you’ve got a guy still figuring out his sticks, and the two-time MVP creeping into the slot calling for the puck.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know how he finds those open spots, but he sure does.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a shark. You can watch him look for those lanes when you watch him live, it’s just great.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greener’s such an amazing athlete, even when he’s not right he’s still an above average defenseman.
That said, he’s made some pretty poor decisions tonight.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, AO shooting from the slot into an empty net is what you want. It’s like that 3 on 1 early in the third against TOR, perfect set up, AO blew it.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news, Richards has 6 goals and no assists for the season.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Err, that is, unless he got one against the Pens, wasn’t watching that game.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
Out of curiosity, what Red Wing would you most like to have on the Caps?
I would choose Ovechkin because…why the hell not?
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lidstrom.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For how long? One season? If so, it’s Lidstrom, hands down. That’s not even a question.
Longer, probably Dats.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This. Was thinking Zetterberg but I think Dats is less prone to get nicked. Plus another Russian!
by cuqui on Oct 10, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want to see a line with
Datsyuk-Ovechkin-Zetterberg/Semin
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see a Mike Green/Nick Lidstrom pairing.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin – Datsyuk – Semin … you may get your wish, if Malkin and Fedorov don’t get that position in Vancouver
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 10, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way Feds is top 6 in 2010. Not if Russia wants gold.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lidstrom or Zetterberg.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If those two fail, I’ll take the system.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call, I love watching them play.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Holland
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
If you take out the top top players, I’d like to have Abdelkader in the system, ive liked him every time i’ve seen him play. Plus, i like his last name
by renstar on Oct 10, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe B and Locker are nuts tonight
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Locker really just say Octopussy? HAHAHA!
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, caught me off guard
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fellow Virginians?
I just realized I’m in a thread with a good amount of Virginians (most likely). Feel at home haha
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was raised in MD, but my residence of note was in NoVA when I was born.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Born in MI, Arlingtonian for 10 yrs
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Born and raised in NOVA, in Harrisonburg now for college, love Virginia
by i12swim on Oct 10, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to go to a game at the Joe, it looks like it would be a blast.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i would too
haha. I’ve never been sadly
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Joe is awesome. It’s where I got hooked.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah! i remember you from playoffs last year now!
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep I hung out over in your site for that one.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, Ovie gets that in the top part of the net, anywhere in the top part, and that’s in. Ouch.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the far side. Anything but right at Osgood’s near low post and it’s in.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backs/Ovie/Semin/Green/Pothier? Let Ovie get down to that left-wing spot he likes?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just me...
…or are there a bit too many bad calls on plays at the lines?
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s more of an “in general” thing from where I see it. Basically every game I’ve watched this year (a lot) have had some pretty bad calls by all the men in stripes. At least the calls at the lines don’t have as direct an outcome on the game. Did you think AO was onsides on that last one?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Auger seems to be calling everything this year.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he was Cap'n Murphy
But i also had someone walk in front of the tv haha
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was as well, but I thought I wanted the other side’s opinion.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, great play by Alex. Too bad he couldn’t finish that off.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately for the Caps...
Bret Lebda isn’t in the lineup for Detroit haha. He’s a defensive liability like no other
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ovie is hungry…..hes getting one in any minute now
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isles are up 1-0 over BOS
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Along those lines, the PIT-TOR game has been chippy a lot also, I’d imagine a couple more scraps tonight.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any stick PIMs for Sid?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too busy watching Orr-Godard and Mayers-Adams.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit dominating this period
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sloan got owned by Filpulla. Sloan Lobby is taking a hit tonight.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For sure. Filpula has flat-out burned him a couple of times.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is weird
Because Fil sucks at keeping his balance sometimes. But he’s also picked up his hitting lately
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steckel is playing much better tonight, I’ve seen some nice plays from him,
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I respectfully submit for your consideration...
ShaMo’s new nickname should be “Friendly Fire.” Guy has got to be a goalie’s worst nightmare.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooksie is 85% on the FO so far.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lookin’ out Ovie. And I thought you had something against Duran Duran. Also, Semin owes us a goal and an assist now.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Argh
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. A Semin high-stick?! SURPRISED!
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, PK, cover Semin’s butt.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does a guy as skilled as Semin have such fucking terrible control of his stick.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s not his stick, it’s his head.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, if the goal and assist come after the killed PK…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell did these guys lose to Pitt?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grinding forecheck and some great puck possession by the Pens had a lot to do with it.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we also
Couldn’t adjust when we were forced to shots from perimeter. The Pens covered the middle of the ice and blocked what our guys love to do in cutting through the lanes.
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You also
Didn’t have Datsyuk for 4 games and was surely not his best in the other 3. Yeah yeah, injuries don’t count. Whatever.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha true
If we had Datsyuk at 100%, it woulda been 5 game series I think. I hate using injuries as an excuse but he’s our Ovechkin, our Crosby, our Staal.
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had me until Staal. No Staal is in that class of player.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
In terms of importance to the team. I don’t mean Staal is an elite but he is the best Cane by far in my opinion
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with MNT. Staal is the best ’Cane.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Ward is on, he’s Stanley Cup good. When Staal is on, he’s top-3 goal scorer good. I like Ward better for his upside.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
Ward is huge in net but he can’t do it all to win the games in a sense.
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Injuries DO count – GOD has a hell of a fanpost on the subject.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there wasn’t a game on I would have dug it up, it definitely crossed my mind.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Datsyuk skating with a broken foot, Hossa disappearing and Lidstrom skated with a “near-catastrophic” testicle injury didn’t help either.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say ANY testicle injury is near-catastrophic, but I know what you mean.
Semin almost caused one there.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still wondering that
(assuming you mean my Wings)
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. They look GOOD.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice pk
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy moley datsy!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Z batting the puck out of the air with his stick on that saucer pass was a pretty amazing hands-play.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great D. Followed by Great D from Datsyuk on the backcheck on Semin. Semin needed to move the puck across the ice to AO there.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, the penalty is against one of the notoriously most disciplined teams in the game.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, now Joe B has me craving Zingermans…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“How to lose a hockey Game: Chapter 1 – Penalties”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Chapter 2 – Failed C;learing Attempts”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Semin, again? Really? Dude, come the fuck on. You’re WAY better than this.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job under pressure for Theo.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Semin better start scoring some goals if hes gonna keep us on the PK
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Theo had no chance. I’d look the other way if he wanted to slash Semin across the back of the knees right now.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to Bruce; you can switch Knuble and Semin on the forward lines any time now.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Maybe he's waiting for the end of the period
But I’m amazed he hasn’t yet.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is 1 more than the avatar on the profile.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know Brads drew one.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak and so shall you receive.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
caused by Osgood
over pursuing the puass
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. Lidstrom off and we’re gonna have a clean sheet to start the third. NEED to make them pay.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
’sweet, fresh ice for the pp to start the third
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isles up 3-0 over BOS, wow.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps the worst period of hockey I’ve seen out of Mike Green since 2007.
I don’t know what he needs, a stick, a diet, a shrink, rehab, whatever, but he does not look like the same guy I saw last year.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He lost so much weight, maybe he needs to start drinking protein shakes
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You believe that, I got a link that I’ll send you that will make you a million dollars. Just post your VISA number and PIN and I’ll get it to you right away…
j/k
Sorta…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa….now if only the Penguins could lose tonight, and Flyers…thatd be great
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh, both those clubs are going to make the playoffs, as are the Caps…standings for the regular season mean…someone help me out here…F&B?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah its more just for the satisfaction of not having the worst record out of all of em so far
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. I thought you meant emotional satisfaction of them losing. I don’t care much about their record; I’m more concerned with what CAR is doing. But see below.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like in NY with all Rangers fans and Flyers fans and some really obnoxious Penguins fans….very…annoying
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the word you are looking for is “dick.” Regular. Season. Means. Dick.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will always rec that
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, that’s what it was. Dick
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shots on goal for the game:
Ovechkin: 9
Rest of the team: 11
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for a minute there, i thought you were talking about an 8 ball shot....
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Requisite credit to the Wings, but it feels like I’m watching the ’87 Chicago Bulls.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or any team that had MJ ……
(sorry about my avatar foul - can’t understand why it’s making it bigger than it really is)
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries brother.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any suggestions? i’ve tried resizing, that doesn’t seem to help
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BP is officially the avatar guru.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any smaller sized one (100×100?) should be fine, presuming you save it down to that general area.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No foul for trying ’round these parts.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad about that pic — i liked it….i just changed it up …. for now.
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Hokies! (hockey related to follow)
sorry, had to do that.
I don’t watch the Caps all that much but when I do I’m usually impressed with Green. He’s played pretty poorly tonight in my opinion and seems clueless with his positioning at times. Odd to see from such a good player
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s been bad since the end of last regular season. It’s frustrating but I think he’s too good to be off his game for too long.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, once he realizes his stick, gloves, etc. has nothing to do with his play. It’s in his head.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m starting to wonder if it’s not something lifestyle related…I have no proof, of course…but I remember when Dexter Manley went down the tubes, and it’s a very similar feeling…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope that doesn’t mean Green’s developing a coke habit.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only ever heard he has a taste for the sauce.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me too.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think it’s that bad but I do think he needs to re-evaluate some lifestyle choices.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hot tub?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 10, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Being with wonderful women never hurt a guy’s game. Its’ staying out chasing beautiful women that kills his game.”
I forget which coach said that but it seems particularly applicable here.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t that Mick from Rocky III?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Could be. That would be a hysterical mix up on my part.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Cut me, Mick”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever it is could easily prevent him from playing in the Olympics or reaching that 40 goal mark this year
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s not even close to discussing 40 goals right now. He really needs to turn his game around but with his skill it could happen in an instant.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, because right now Matt Bradley has more goals than Green.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d settle for no goals if he’d quit turning it over in his zone all the time…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad the Hokies won today. They couldn’t have done it against a more deserving team; i.e. Boston College.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love it. Good for BB.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good change, good results!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully it’ll help get the message across…
by sonia on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a little more widespread than that. The post goal line was 17-9-28 I think?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that. But figured it was because Laich and Knuble were on the PP just prior.
by Ames on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BMo got the goal so it looks like it worked.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow…no whistle
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Oct 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy smokes
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That why he’s ao
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
er, Morrison….
/blushes
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was Ovie too..I wanna see a replay
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie had the assist I think
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
In one of the home games (TO?) they blew the play dead.
by DebCapsFan on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s very subjective… and we know how the NHL officials are with subjective calls.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a soccer thing – no whistle under Detroit got possession?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
De;troit announcers are saying it’s the ref’s discretion, if he thinks the net was dislodged deliberately and will not interfere with play, to let it continue
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. One of the reasons I love the DET crew, so not homers. These guys call a good clean game and have as much hockey knowledge as anyone.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they’ll do that on occasion. The NHL is all about trying to keep the flow and speed of the game now and I approve it.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’d never know that with the amount of penalties called the last two games.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else think Ovie should be wearing the C?
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as an outsider...
i’ve been confused but maybe because he’s hard to understand sometimes?
by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 10, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite how much he’s been out, Clark’s got a lot of love in the room and is a little more levelheaded.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s getting closer, but IMHO he’s not there yet
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be watching out for his teamate and talks to the Refs more than any of the other guys on the ice…including Clark.
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he sort of assumed that role last year when Clark was hurt.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie’s a great team player, but there are a lot of other guys who provide better actual leadership in the room.
by sonia on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way too cute by AO. We keep dumping pucks into the middle of the ice and it’s just not going to work against this team.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone should appreciate the defensive play Green made on that rush right there.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green’s really stinkin’ it up out there tonite….
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He chased down Pavel Datsyuk and took the puck away after AO’s awful turnover. That’s not an easy feat.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, his skating was on full display there. That was a great play.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no beef there….
but then coughed it up twice after that trying to clear out
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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he hasn’t been good with the puck, I’m just trying to give credit where it’s due because the guy is getting skewered.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me fix that for you.
Green’s really stinkin’ it up out there this season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Oct 10, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Fehr, hold your fucking stick. Soft as warm butter.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he really has lost his grip way too many times.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad change. Big save by Theo.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Theo is a lifesaver tonight.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grrrrr
Stop screening your goalie. Sheesh.
by DebCapsFan on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And….back to the care bears.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean we stopped being care bears? i missed that …..
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a second, he was on a wing with BMo and Clark.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may have been due to a change but he was also benched off that PP earlier.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, looks like it might have been, everything else is status quo.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa…..almost as bad as Ovies Easten motors
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Boudreau ad?
I’m imagining the guy in stitches as he watches that ad, and how little I want to meet him.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote to get AO off the PP point…that was horrible…and someone remind him he likes to shoot, and Osgood can be a siieve at times…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude has 9 or 10 shots – he remembers that he likes shooting. Someone remind him he likes scoring.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was referring to the one he passted up down low..
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree he needs to shoot; disagree on taking him off them pp point. It’s a great weapon to have him back there and teams still somehow forget about him every few games, giving him a big goal.
by boz on Oct 10, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way, he’s mediocre at keeping the puck in and much more dangerous nearer the net.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to see the stats on Ov keeping the puck in vs. other defensemen on the PP. I bet he’s not that much worse than anyone else we’d put back there, but I don’t know that I’ve every seen anyone go through the numbers.
by boz on Oct 10, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s too easy to isolate on the point. I’d rather him be right in the middle of the slot so the whole box has to collapse around him and everyone else has a lot more time and space.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Datsyuk is freaking amazing.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure, maybe when he has 2 feet.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope watching Theo tonight motivates Varly
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it me or does detroit look faster than us tonight?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleary and Filpula can fly. They’re a very strong skating team.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They historically take short shifts too, regardless of situation.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, :40 regardless of who it is, at least in the forwards. Obviously Lidstrom is out there longer.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your TOI/shift leader tonight, in fact (1 minute per).
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
- 2 = Pothier?
Currently on my shit list for getting fancy and turning it over below the goal line…man, can I buy a clear?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adios Senor!
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats wrong with Ovie tonight? He just cant connect
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Ovie doing there? That play isn’t going to work against this team.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there goes a stick - was that Fehr losing his again? oh, no it was just a detroit player….my bad.
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greener and Semin….seriously? 2 a piece!!!
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green!
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a pretty soft call but he has to know better than to put his stick up in the midsection like that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do we keep doing this to ourselves?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Oct 10, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green…..I’m officially done with you for today
by Denleci on Oct 10, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this pattern is starting to look familiar
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 10, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
semin is really scoring goals tongiht -- for the other teams! grrrrrrrrr
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good play by Ovie to keep that in the zone.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that Sloan and Potsy again? I know Sloan was out there. They look like the Erskine/Poti pair from the other night.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ShaMo on that one.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laich, Laing, Morissonn and Sloan
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morrisonn, that is
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FML what is going on with this team?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 10, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re playing the Red Wings. One or two bad plays aside I can’t find much to complain about.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor stick discipline and not converting their chances. There have been plenty.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the penalties on Green and Semin. Those aside I’m not broken up by this one. The third against Toronto was way more worrisome.
by bronco6778 on Oct 10, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree, they took 2 points out of the Toronto game and should have taken two points on the road here. They had enough opportunities to do it. Very frustrated.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am frustrated also. I’m more upset about the previous two games. Oh well, a losing record have we.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have so much potential and I don’t see them really using it.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 10, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m out guys - this thread is slowing down my computer. hope they rally!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 10, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later man. Thanks for swinging through.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love watching Lidstrom skate. Wow.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s outstanding.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he pokechecked Ovie at the buzzer to make sure he didn’t get the snapshot off.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 10, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poti blows. How does he let Bert block that shot when he’s got the SOB line controlling the puck in the zone. Ass hat.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
For sure, that was dumb. He rolled right into it.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 10, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we didn’t have Schultz tonight. We definitely don’t need a good stick in the middle of our zone blocking DET passing. Sloan totally justified that decision.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Rec-a-roo.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. I think I need some of those cigars and flavored vodka BP is always talking about.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 10, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are just getting started; warming the internet machine for the US World Cup qualifier.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A better effort, but still not enough
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 10, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d be happy if this was an off-night.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And of course Hank has an awesome game and does squat for fantasy purposes.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, if your league scores hits, AO would have been money tonight.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can BB PLEASE stop scratching Schultz for guys like Sloan and Erskine? For God’s sake I have no clue what he is thinking with how he is running the D this season.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 10, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 was out tonight, wasn’t he? But i do agree, 55 needs to be in.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do you propose to rotate out in favor of Schultz?
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Sloan. Long-term prospects aside, he’s the most likely reassign when Fleischmann comes back.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And looked pretty bad tonight.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My 2 cents, for what they’re worth:
It never seemed to me we had a chance to win. Detroit was just better.
We couldn’t get anything going offensively. Even the OV line was having trouble. The other lines were non-existant offensively.
Sloan seemed over matched, but I’m no expert.
Is it me or are refs just calling penalties on the Caps and Semin in particular just out of reputation? That penalty on Green in the 3rd was a joke.
After having seen the NY feed (incrdibly bad and frustrating, totally ruins the game) and the Detroit one (not as bad but also frustrating: “Ovechkin got his bell rung by Filpula”. Yeah, wand he also got the puck.)
Overall this should help us (fan nation) get our head on straight. We’re not there yet. Now let’s see how the players take it.
How is it possible in such a reputable hockey town to distinctively hear on-ice officials and players shouting. That can’t be right.
by benjik on Oct 10, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing- reminded me of the Capital Centre back in the 70s.
by Joel512 on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s time for the KOB, or whatever acronym we are going to use, to unite. Ovi is passing up great scoring opportunities.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt if the Caps will be a SC contender this year. They’ll make the playoffs. They have no maneuvering room due to the Nylander contract situation.
As mad as I am, I’ll still go the games. I’ll just be happy if the Penguins do NOT make the Eastern Conference finals.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s a little early for that, no?
I still say Nyls is gone by the end of November.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 10, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I know I’m in a pretty bad mood at the moment. Yes, I know it’s a little early for hysteria. I will still be upset if Semin is gone after this season and Nylander is still here. (Yes, I’m the wierdo who likes Alex Semin in spite of everything. He’s just like my first child.)
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GMGM has to be working his tail off for any type of deal. How about Nyls and a second rounder for a a bag of pucks. Anything.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only a team with plenty of Cap space could possibly bite.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah it is way to early to be saying that. Wait till December, and even then is risky, look at the Pens from last year. Their roster is no worse than last year, and with another year of experience, they can go far. As long as they play well, there are no limits on this team.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure the Caps could get away with being in 10th place in Feb and then make their run like the Pens of last year. (Granted, they did that in 2007-2008 but then ran out of gas for the playoffs.)
What do the Pens have that we don’t? Is Bylsma really a better coach?
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, I think it’s the work ethic. Caps throw stinkers every two or three games. Last year, after two wins or so I expected a loss cause they didn’t give it their all.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see a Caps Stanley Cup before I die. And preferably while they still have Ovechkin.
I hate to see Ovechkin hoisting the SC with some other team (like, God forbid, the Islanders or Tampa Bay) and the Caps are still cupless.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is here for another what? at least 11 years? Unless he pulls a Heatly, he will lift the Cup in a Caps uniform.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, I hope you’re right. I hope somewhere in the next 11 years, the Caps can do a Stanley Cup.
(He does have a limited movement clause in the last three of so years of his contract.)
I don’t think he’d pull a Heatley unless things somehow got really bleak for us. Or unless there was a change in management and he wasn’t seeing eye to eye with them.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bylsma apparently instilled a great work ethic in the Penguins when he came along.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except, this year, the Caps have thrown stinkers more frequently than that.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overreaction. They’ll be fine, they need these losses to show them (or at least the fans) that this isn’t just going to be handed to us.
by snowburnt on Oct 11, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Boudreau is definitely a better coach than Hanlon.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that’s true. My office mate is convinced that Boudreau has a few screws loose and is not the right team to take the Caps to the “next level”. He’s got a great opinion of Bylsma as a coach.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think BB is a great coach, just the players dont always respond. He needs to “instill” that work ethic. I thought the loss the the Pens would have made em hungry enough, but apparently not so far. Maybe they need the playoffs atmosphere to light the fire.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 10, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does Bylsma seem to get the Pens to respond to him?
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bylsma thing has to come from the Cup. Granted that’s a big thing but he took a hugely talented team that was missing their most important D and had quit on their coach and made them play better. Not really a huge feat, IMO. It was more timing than anything.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pens certainly had quit playing on Therrien. They had many early season problems. Gonch was out for a while. So was Fleury. I recall the Pens were making all kinds of excuses for the poor performance while the Caps kept having injuries and kept bringing guys up from Hershey and started to win again.
So who wins in the end? The Pens, who spent the middle half of the year making excuses. Grr!
I don’t understand the “…come from the Cup” portion of the comment.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m saying your friend’s high opinion of Bylsma was because the Pens won the Cup. Not that it’s entirely undeserved; winning the Cup is winning the Cup. I just don’t think Bylsma did anything extraordinary. The team had so much freaking skill I think almost any new voice could have done that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s certainly a contributing factor.
He had gone to watch the practices at Kettler back in March. At the time, the Caps were mired in a slump. He caught the Caps practice and then went and had lunch. Then, he had lunch and heard some people talking about watching the Pens practice. So my friend went to watch the Pens. He noticed that Bylsma was working the Pens harder than the Caps had. He also met and talked to Bylsma after practice and was favorably impressed.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 10, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bylsma is more in tune to this young Pens team….He’s flexible enough to adapt and preaches an aggressive brand of hockey (not unlike Boudreau).
Bylsma also now has a regular season record of 22-4-4….I think F&B was right in a lot of things he said above that a lot of Disco’s success had to do with Gonchar’s injury and the fact a lot of players quit on Therrien but gotta give Bylsma credit for how he’s contuining to roll on.
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*not just because we only work for 12 minutes a night
by Hooks Orpik on Oct 10, 2009 11:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, Mike Green.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Oct 10, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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Washington
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21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
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19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
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Atlanta
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18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
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Florida
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19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
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Carolina
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