Wednesday Caps Clips: 'The Graph Is Going Up'
by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 6:42 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Bruce Boudreau went over the tape of the Devils game and feels better about the game than he did in its immediate aftermath. [Capitals Insider]
- The Caps need to be better when the game's on the line. [Washington Times]
- Jose Theodore feels great (it's early, of course, but if Brian Pothier was last season's "feel good" story, JT60 sure would make a great one for this year).[Washington Post]
- Vogs brings the optimism. [Dump and Chase]
- Plenty of coverage of last night's Season Ticket Holders event at Six Flags. [@washcaps, SBN, Alex Ovetjkin, @onfrozenblog, OFB]
- Alex Ovechkin is #48 on GQ's list of "The 50 Most Powerful People in D.C." Of course, all the people on the list only have power because Brooks Laich allows them to have it. [GQ]
- Set aside an hour to listen to NPR's "Hockey Diaries," featuring Laich and Karl Alzner. It's well worth the time. [Welcome To The Show]
- The Caps are down one spot to 11th in ESPN's weekly power rankings, down eight to 13th at TSN.ca (with an astute, if obvious observation), down four to seventh at CBSSports.com, down six to eighth at CBC.ca (where they offer the very insightful "Need to fix a few things, but will be fine"), and down four to fifth right here at SBN.
- "10 Burning Questions" with Boyd Gordon. Allow us to add an eleventh: What's with all the flippin' bad penalties, Gordo? [Capitals]
- Whether or not it's time to panic, I can't stand being told whether or not it's time to panic (right, Chief?). [Cap Centre]
- Really harsh criticism of Alex Semin, who apparently is "a slightly more skilled version of Miroslav Satan or Maxim Afinogenov." Ouch. [Storming the Crease]
- The Bears have killed all 17 penalties they've faced so far this season, thanks to "a system similar to what Bruce Boudreau ... used during the 2005-06 Calder Cup season." Maybe they should try that here. [The Patriot-News]
- Speaking of Hershey, they've sent Braden Holtby to South Carolina, meaning a) Michal Neuvirth is good to go, and b) the Caps have some serious prospect depth in goal (but we knew that). [The Patriot-News]
- And speaking of Holtby, he makes this week's Hot List. [The Hockey News]
- We all know that Dobber moves fantasy hockey markets, so when he says buy now on John Carlson, you know what to do. [The Hockey News]
- Interesting take on the re-birth of Russian hockey. [SI.com]
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bq, Really harsh criticism of Alex Semin, who apparently is “a slightly more skilled version of Miroslav Satan or Maxim Afinogenov.” Ouch.
Averages-per-82 games, career…
29-30-59, +1
19-29-48, -4
36-35-71, -1
Who is who?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 7:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Slovakian Satan, Afinogenov, Semin?
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be contrarian and say Maxim, Miro, Alex.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Satan, Afinogenov, Semin.
But if there is a career numbers comparison with Semin, here is one (again, career 82-game average).
36-37-73, -3
Anyone want to take a guess? Here is a hint… played in over 600 games with five NHL teams (one of them twice), had one 50-goal season and two 100-point seasons.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky Luc?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope… but good try.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, misread 600 games = 600 goals. Still a little early for this buckaroo.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s early for me too… so I need to give another hint. This player was primarily a center (not a left wing).
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think I may have it (though I admit cheating)… heeeere’s Jimmy?
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dingdingding…
A hint that he was once part of a trade for Wayne Gretzky would have been too much.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things I didn’t know:
Jimmy played more than 600 games? Wow.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP's right...
… Satan is Slovakian… I made the change accordingly. Thanks!
by Rob Yunich on Oct 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Rob,
I wanted to say hello, and welcome to the Rink. As part of the “elite” commenter base, I wanted to inform you that we wear repartee and avatars on this level, son. Your reward? A fine imported cigar and the flavorest of flavored vodka that fits a man of your status. Come to where the flavor is. Come to…avatar country.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Rec’d for making an Avatar.
Rec’d because the guy in the photo looks just like Rob Yunich.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re all fairly familiar with OV’s upbringing, i.e. being the son of an Olympic basketball player (Mom). I don’t know the first thing about Semin? Is this to maintain the aura of enigma around him? Does that help him score chicks, since he’s dark and mysterious? hehee…
Seriously, at times I’m tempted to call him a spoiled punk who doesn’t think about his team when he takes penalties at the rate he sometimes does. I bet I’m not the only “man of girth” in this area to tell him that…
I’m still in favor of bringing him back at a cap-friendly number, don’t get me wrong. But these whispers of “the next Miro Satan” are growing on me, and the guys he was wrapped up with in that story and their career archs have me worried. Does he have the right upbringing and fortitude NOT to just cash it in, score enough goals to justify a huge second contract, and fade into “Coulda Been” HoF status? We can purchase a MUCH cheaper drinking buddy for OV if that’s all he wants to do here, because he’s got absolutely SICK skills that he’s shown us.
Remember this the next time you want to mail in a friggin’ shootout, Sasha. We’re not idiots here and we’ll run you outta here if we see that you’re wasting our (and Ovechkin’s) time!
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Oct 14, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Learned a few things last night at the party:
- Juice doesn’t do coasters. Flash, however, does.
- Ovechkin and Semin are capable of screaming like little girls.
- Erskine took a puck in the hand – upper body injury is right. He didn’t look real happy holding that pen, and I’ll be surprised if he isn’t a scratch Thursday.
- Jose doesn’t know how he made those last two stops on Zach Parise either, which means the world will never know. Good on him.
- The Superman is better in the dark, because that first drop becomes a blind drop.
- Boudreau with a typically astute quote: “I’ve nver yet seen the Stanley Cup won in October.”
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 7:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget the most important one:
Getting a player to sign a pink puck with your phone number on it is sad, and at an amusement park, it’s even sadder.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the heck did that? That is pathetic.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On an unrelated note, BP you have any skinny for me (or where I can find it) on Davies and how he’s doing? That GW parkway is dangerous stuff.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s banged up good, the last I heard was facial fractures, rods in his right leg (broken femur and tibia), lacerated bladder. A definite no-go for the World Cup.
I’d recommend Steve Goff’s Soccer Insider or if you “tweet,” Grant Wahl’s Twitter is worth following.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the SI article. I stumpled across it this morning in my RSS feeds.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and by SI I mean Sports Illustrated, not Soccer Insider.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard 6-12 months recovery time so, if everything goes absolutely right he might still make it to South Africa, right?
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Post basically said he was a no go. Him being an athlete will help but 6 months (minimum) with extended rehab on top will make it tough.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s possible, though I dunno how likely. If he doesn’t go, that’s a dent in what little scoring ability we have.
The American Outlaws and Sam’s Army (supporter’s groups for the Nat’l Team) are going to try to put together some sort of tribute during the game in the 9th minute (Davies’ number), so we’ll see how it pans out.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tackar. Now back to your regularly schedule hockey talk.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recall a case in law school involving an accident on the GW Pkwy. Can’t recall the deets, though. Great story, JP…
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 8:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Then you found twenty bucks?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that case. They love using that one in the local law schools. It’s about recklessness rising to the level of murder if someone dies.
A couple of jerks were racing on the parkway, and in the inevitable crash they killed an innocent driver. Although murder requires specific intent, and they probably didn’t want this person to die, it was still murder because of their reckless disregard for the safety of others.
They used to teach that point with a dumb story about someone shooting a gun into a crowd with his eyes closed, or something, and it never made any sense.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Law types correct me if I’m wrong, but if intent isn’t there, it’s called manslaughter, right?
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That kind of recklessness can put you up to murder in the second degree. You have to have a real disregard for the potential consequences of your actions.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not a law type but no, because there is Voluntary manslaughter and Involuntary manslaughter
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As usual, the Wikipedia is pretty good:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder
Some states have “degrees” of murder, while others don’t. The “Legal Analysis of Murder” section at the very top is how it’s handled if there aren’t degrees; the “Degrees of murder in the United States” section near the bottom is how it’s handled in the other states.
Manslaughter gets its own page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manslaughter
But it’s basically all part of the same continuum.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bingo. Nice recall, Gouldie.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depraved heart!!
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember that accident, but I hadn’t realized it had become a law school teachable moment.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 14, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which just proves that something insignificantly good can sometimes come out of something truly terrible and leave you feeling like folks are exploiting other people’s tragedy for a trivial aim.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like when I closed my eyes and shot my gun into that crowd. I get it.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah, i saw that – it made its way around the employees to someone i knew by the end of the night. i don’t think she actually had him sign it, she just gave it to him (brooks, of course)… hilarious, but so sad.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Oct 14, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I gather, she has a lot of competition for dear Brooksie’s heart.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evidently, although I have to admit to a head-scratcher there. If Chris Clark shaves close, he and Laich can pass for twins, so why doesn’t Clark get all the girly silliness that Laich does?
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s American? Who knows.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’s because Laich is known to be single.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laich has the personality. Also, he organizes his breakfast cereal.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, there is no TV in his bedroom, because there are only two things you do in a bedroom and neither involve a TV.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleep and get dressed, rite?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he meant sleeping and playing video games, but maybe you’re right.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRETTY sure video games involves a TV, unless our Brooksie is a Gameboy fanatic.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche, salesman.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I was living in a studio apartment, I did everything in my bedroom. But that’s because it’s all I had.
Well, I had a bathroom too, so I didn’t do everything in the bedroom.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same could be said of a dorm room.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of passing for twins, at Caps Con I noticed that Steckel and Stretch can pass off for the same person. Minus the height difference, of course
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Oct 14, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, I can tell Steckel and Stretch apart – Stretch has a leaner look to him, at least to my eyes. Clark and Laich, not so much.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fehr and Mo used to look similar to me.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question. Especially when they’re both wearing their helmets they’re really hard to tell apart.
by J.B on Oct 14, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m Bruce and the team has a game on April 1, I might just have htem swap jerseys as an April Fools’ joke on the fans and commentators.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the penalty for doing that is? I know in the NHL rulebook it states that each player must wear a jersey with his name on the back.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that takes all the fun out of it. Party poopers. :(
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 14, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB’s been known to get special exceptions from the league to do fun things before. Remember last season when Mike Green set that NHL record for goals in consecutive games by a defenseman? He got an exception from the league to allow the playes to spill out onto the ice to congratulate him.
Not saying it would, but that would be pretty amusing.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a record breaking historic moment. This would be an April Fool’s joke. I couldn’t see the NHL letting it happen past warm ups.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need to at least go along with the joke in the discussion. We know it’s not going anywhere.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, clearly I wasn’t snarky enough there. Not like I was trying to make you feel bad.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to be clear...
F&B didn’t feel bad.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Considered that too; just being on the safe side.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not, not really – but it’s fun to think about :) At least for me.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s fine. I just missed the joking tone. Wasn’t trying to rain on anyone’s parade. I engage in plenty of “just for fun” banter around here.
(But yeah, Sct112 is right, I don’t feel that bad)
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m Bruce and the team has a game on April 1, I might just have htem swap jerseys as an April Fools’ joke on the fans and commentators.
Sedins did this once, but nobody noticed
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a video somewhere of a Sedin getting thrown out of a faceoff, then he just circles and comes back. It was pretty funny.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comedy gold right there! HAHA!!!
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Oct 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice stuff.
Related to that last point, though, Peerless. No, the Cup can’t be won in October, but can it be lost then?
Oh, and that first stop on Parise, if I’m not mistaken, actually hit the net.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, the Cup can’t be won in October, but can it be lost then?
Only if you allow it to be, I think.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit the post, hit his glove, then he somehow missed the net entirely.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say no to that also, two years ago caps were worst in the east and stormed in to win the division. They didn’t win the cup that year, but they had more of a chance at it then say…the Canes.
by snowburnt on Oct 14, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think October is too early to lose the Cup. Look at the Pens last season. They were…what…three weeks out, with on guarantee of making the playoffs?
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin and Semin are capable of screaming like little girls.
The folks at Pensblog now feel vindicated. I wonder if we will see a photoshop of one of those mid-ride, souvenir photographs.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think we already knew semin has some little girlish tendencies after that slap fight last year
by twistedlogic on Oct 14, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey now, that was some inspired bongo playing!
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right J.P., that was insightful from TSN, we don’t have any significant injuries to players.
(jk. I’ll take 20 goals from Flash’s salary any year)
by HateOffSeason on Oct 14, 2009 7:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah, there’s that. But the “they’re not putting their best defensive team on the ice” point is one I don’t see made in many places.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, how many organizations cover both the NHL team and their top farm teams in enough depth to even make a comment like that in confidence? I would imagine that TSN is one of the few. Hell, how many organizations are making comments on hockey that don’t really cover any team in depth?
by HateOffSeason on Oct 14, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed – which is why I thought it was a surprisingly thoughtful comment from a national media outlet.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we really agree with that, though? I understand that most of us (me included) want Alzner up here, but how many times did we argue for Sloan staying up and Alzner staying in HER, and not only because of the Cap?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The current roster might include the Caps’ “best defensive team”, but they sure as hell aren’t getting out on the ice all together in most games.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that’s(not) fine, but it doesn’t have anything to do with the Cap, unless TSN is referring to our inability to sign a more expensive option.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zero?
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While I enjoy the gif, I distinctly recall….
okay, i can’t stop looking at the gif. I’ll try to respond some other time.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Re: The Hockey Diaries — I’m listening to this in bits (hey, it was a nice consolation for not going to the season ticket holder party), and it’s fascinating. The extras are priceless (listening to Laich’s mom talk about a couple of childhood stories — he’ll never live it down, I’ll bet).
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 8:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fanboy-ism in that OFB tweet is comical. Yes, they’re a credible source of Caps thought and analysis.
by TylerG on Oct 14, 2009 8:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If that tweet was made while the ride was in motion, consider me impressed.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is an interesting photograph, and it is one worth looking back at from time to time. Of all the players in that photo, the only one missing that I can see from this year’s roster is Brent Johnson, and that position was filled from within. The Caps have decided, it seems, that this is their team, and they will ride it as long as they can until it is clear that it won’t win a title. It speaks to how diligent they have been about their “plan.” Just a nice bit of graphic evidence.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brash, too, right next to BJ.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I do have an eye appointment this afternoon…
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just remember to have them look at both your eyes and your mask.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Peerless is truly colorblind.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re a little too full of themselves over there for my tastes. TOOOOOOO serious.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, don’t throw stones in this glass house:
I’m a huge Caps fan but will admit that we have some pretty annoying fans out there. In particular, the followers on Japers Rink. Those guys can’t handle any criticism of a Caps player. At least on this site, we can dissect the team constructively (at least some of the time). The “elite” commenters on Japers Rink just like to hear themselves speak.
FYI – War Room is an awesome show. I listen everyday and recommend it.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This translates to “they don’t think we should fire Jeff Schultz to the moon, which I can’t understand.”
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lulz I’m a whiney fan sniping at other fans lulz
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever someone prefaces their comment with “I’m a huge Caps fan, but…” I rarely finish reading what they wrote.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, but I think Brooks Laich is awesome and Laich It Or Lump It is a great name.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, but I think Sidney Crosby is clearly not the most exciting player in the NHL. Ovechkin is.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, but I feel the need to state my fan credentials before everything I write. Also, I’ve been a Caps fan since 1974, so clearly everything I say is correct.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, and I know someone who used to work for the team, so I am doubly qualified to discount your assertions as false.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, but I have had season tickets for over 10 years, thus making me the superior fan regardless of other fan’s financial situations.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am Peter Bondra.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can’t top that. What’s the weather like in Annapolis?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah! Victory!
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Caps fan, but really I’m more of a Pens/Flyers/Rangers fan, and I hate that I had to move to this stupid city just to get a job. Additionally, the Skins are the sux0r, and also something something something Red Sox.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 14, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I read about 5 sentences out of all of that.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t argue with anything there. You guys suck. At least, as the commentor points out, people can constructively discuss the team on CI.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by “constructive,” you mean “bitchy,” well then, ok.
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I’m an elite, I pay for someone to suck for me. Wait…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the second time in the last couple weeks that we have been ironically referred to as “elite” fans on another blog. Perhaps it’s true?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be.
Er, bench Green?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, make him a winger.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be silly, where’s Nylander going to play?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the second time in the last couple weeks that we have been ironically referred to as "elite" fans on another blog. Perhaps it’s true?
Or perhaps it’s the same person.
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking that as well. The two comments were worded similarly.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose this is where the elite meet to discuss the hockey beat?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hockey Is Hell.
Rec’d!
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Oct 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Caps fans should. It would help the attitude.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP even gets offended and lashes out at people, which I think is very unprofessional.
Couldn’t agree more. Very unprofessional.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is directed towards J.P. copied over from the last post…about…
/Cled
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is directed towards J.P. copied over from the last post…about…
/Cled
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@zephyr:
rec’d
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"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Us elitist are content to enjoy our arugula conversations here at the Rink.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they are big enough people to recognize us as the elite.
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by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, maybe one day they could be hired to clean my yacht.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s how I get to Verizon center. I sail my yacht to the harbor then take my limo over to Chinatown. Metro is for commoners.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Helicopter is the only way to go.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you get around the no-fly zones? Obviously you’re more connected than I.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blog mascot
Yes, I’d like to send this letter to the Prussian consulate in Siam by aeromail. Am I too late for the 4:30 autogyro?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you aren’t using a teleporter…well, I just feel sorry for you.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teleporter? I use my time machine to watch all the week’s games in one day. I won’t spoil anything for you, don’t worry.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like waiting for each game so they feel special. That way I have a longer time to be mentally anguished or exhilarated.
The sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw that, I make money gambling.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they’re busy right now buying my arugula, but I’ll ask them upon their return if they might have some free time to help you out.
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, thank you. Much appreciated. Do ask them to pick up some of that excellent wagyu beef while they’re out!
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, don;t the notions of “elitist” and “hockey fan” run directly counter to each other? It strikes me as a rather ludicous notion that the the Rats are elitist. Sorry, gotta run, the Lear’s ready to go…off to the Caymans for a few days.
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My personal scribe handles my spelling for me
by renstar on Oct 14, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s been a rash of comments from someone complaining about “‘elite’ commentors” which mirrors the language AO8 was using shortly before he was, ahem, shown the door.
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’ll teach you guys.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I think the ability to be banned coupled with the one day waiting period for commenting is one of the many attributes that make this site legit. It deters people from coming on here just to spout off about something dumb.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Frankly I think the fact that this person thinks we’re too lax to criticize players while other people have gotten upset at us for being willing to call out a player when he’s underperforming speaks well for the site and the community.
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take the “too lax to criticize players” as “they’re not on the hate-Jeff-Schultz-bandwagon”. In short, whatever.
My only comment on the other thing at this point is that there’s n + 1 sides to every argument where n is the number of parties involved in the argument. (The extra side is the truth.)
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take the "too lax to criticize players" as "they’re not on the hate-Jeff-Schultz-bandwagon".
Maybe, but maybe it’s someone who only reads occasionally what they’ve seen gives them that impression.
Or, given the language in the comments, it’s AO8 being upset that commentors here disagreed with his “Mike Green is a bad skater” hypothesis.
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you can piss off everyone you’re probably doing something right.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty much. It’s like in politics – if the right and the left both think you sway too far the other direction you’re probably pretty sensible. If the ultra-negative and ultra-positive fans think you sway too far in the other direction, you’ve probably got a pretty good read on things.
by David M. Getz on Oct 14, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the model I was thinking of too.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, pretty much.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not To toot my own horn…
Tarik with the quote:
Although the Caps have lost four in a row, Coach Bruce Boudreau attempted to put a positive spin on the current state of his team after Tuesday’s practice, saying, “The graph is going up, it isn’t going down.”
Our discussion of this a few days before:
To the question of "is the glass half empty or half full", it depends on the general trend. For the Caps, the recent trend has been down, so the glass is half empty at the moment.
Or as a mathematician would say, if the function being applied to the glass "drinking", which means it would be a decreaing function and the glass is half empty. If the function is pouring, it is an increasing function and the glass is half full.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 9, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what’s the second derivative doing? That’s what really counts. Are they turning this thing around?
by Gould Old Days on Oct 9, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey now, remember, there are English and history majors here. Us simpletons can’t follow complicated math! We can, however, compare hockey to the 30 Years War and ensuing Peace of Westphalia.
by RedBirdie on Oct 9, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So for any given point on the graph, you can ask a bunch questions.
The most fundamental question is "where are we." That’s your X-Y coordinates. This would be "the zero’th derivative" if that existed. Right now the answer for the Caps would be "playing like shit."
The next question is "what is the trend? Are we getting better or worse?" That’s the first derivative – the direction the curve is heading in. The answer for the Caps would be "well, we started off really well, but now we’re playing really badly, so the trend is poor (to say the least)"
But the next question may be the most interesting. It’s "how is the trend changing?" That’s the second derivative. It tells you the changes in the direction of the curve. For the Caps it had better be "we’re getting absolutely reamed by our coach, and we’re going to change this course and start playing like we can."
Personally, I’d like to see a discontinuity.
by Gould Old Days on Oct 9, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t get my discontinuity, but it looks like the second derivative was positive because we are now (two games later) trending upward. I guess.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 8:58 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
so i missed the original discussion… but this made me very happy. yay math :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Oct 14, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any more talk of integrals or derivatives and I’m gonna stick my **** in the mashed potatoes! PARTY!!!
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Oct 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more computer science.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is all the computer a real mathematician ever needs.
Here’s what I use:
I am not a real mathematician
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t laugh. I used one of those contraptions when I was still a science major. I even had a “circular” slide rule. Now, they’re collectors items that go for a few hundred bucks a pop. And as far as calculators go, I actually had one of these
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a sec. People used to do math using some sort of ruler?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They used to do it with beads on a string in a box, too…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t know what a derivative is (again, only in precalc), but rec’d anyway!
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by crabchowdah on Oct 14, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holtby
1.01 goals-against average and .967 save percentage through three games (in Hershey)
Could Holtby end up being the best of the three young goalies?
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t have to many good goalie prospects. I wouldn’t need much in the way of odds to take that bet.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be interesting. Do you think he’ll get into a game with the Caps this year?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will require some injuries I think, but Neuvirth got some last year and he was in SC long enough to wear that sweet pink jersey.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could he? Yes. Will he? I don’t think so.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having three good young goalies is an interesting dilemna, but if all three pan out, the Caps will have some serious trade chips down the road.
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be tough to see more than one really pans out.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m saying 2/3 end up being legit NHL goalies, if not studs.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I should have emphasized the see. At least one of them will pan out, just not while wearing a Caps sweater.
It’s all about depth-chart F&B…
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. But really, it’s all about the continuity here at The Rink.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is about 5 years too early either way.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Holtby is still a question mark five years from now, you’ll already have your answer.
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If any of them are, same thing.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Olaf Kolzig was spending his last couple of years in DC, I kept thinking, “the Caps next number one goaltender is not in this system.” Sure enough, he wasn’t — the Caps went and got Cristobal huet, then Jose Theodore.
Fast forward to now, and I still wonder, “is the Caps next number one goalie in this system?” Varlamov and/or Neuvirth might be a year away (or more) from that. Holtby, even with his hot start, is a project. And that’s the trouble with the way this team is built. The forwards are Cup-worthy right now. The defense?…ok, there are holes, but there is enough talent to win a Cup (are they really that much worse than last year’s Penguin defense?). But goaltending… that’s another story. There is a “Goldilocks” aspect to it that is disturbing…. it’s tooooooo young (Varlamov/Neuvirth)… it’s toooooo inconsistent (Theodore).
Where’s the “just right?”
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Varly is also “too injury-prone”. Is Neuvirth “too calm”? “too square to the puck”? “too efficient”?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too “the only goalie in the Caps system to have won a championship?”
He might have the best long term upside in the bunch.
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Too elfin. Too baby-faced.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s not an Icelander.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen a side-by-side comparison?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don’t you post one?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve attempted the picture thing before to no avail – I’m going to have to leave it to someone else.
Red Xs and Blue ? marks, anyone?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just made my day :)
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear God, that’s spooky.
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She could be a goalie. She’s that weird.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tell me you wouldn’t take a certain glee in firing pucks at her.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec’d, and I would – preferably if she was wearing that awards-show swan costume from a few years ago.
by mercurialwinger on Oct 14, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
clearly, Bjork is involved in some massive conspiracy to become an NHL star.
(that is freaky)
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Capital Cloning Consipiracy?
Could make a good blog title.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being baby faced hasn’t hurt Backs at all
by snowburnt on Oct 14, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d kill for his hair.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s where his POWER is.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 14, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he uses Head and Shoulders. For beautiful hair. No longer just for dandruff.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green was complimenting Backstrom’s hair at the convention. It was…..strange.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing strange about admiring a great head of beautiful Swedish hair.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to see a “NickHawk” for the playoffs.
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by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s how it came up. Green said Nicky’s hair is too nice to ruin with a fauxhawk.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 does have quite the ‘do, doesnt’t he. and he knows how to pass the puck!
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too second rounder.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d, though I’d argue that Holtby hasn’t had the opportunity yet at the pro level.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s the "just right?"
I get the impression that there is no such thing, because there is no one right way to win a Cup, no one single formula that works for everyone, every time, in the same way. I think the goal question isn’t answered yet, for good or ill.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the situation isn’t so bad. There are 3 goalies that could shut the door any given night. It’s just a matter of praying that the right one is picked for each game.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you mean the sky isn’t falling and we’re not doomed to be at the bottom of the Conference every night? STOP THE PRESSES!
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long as the defense doesn’t make things harder than the need to be
by snowburnt on Oct 14, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long as thedefenseskatersdoesn’tdon’t make things harder than the need to be
Fixed that for you.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I get the impression that there is no such thing
Gotta disagree. Patrick Roy was just right. Martin Brodeur was just right. Dominik Hasek was just right. I don’t know my old time goalies that well, but I suspect Terry Sawchuk was just right.
It takes more than a goalie to win a cup though. (Hasek is a great example — he was hardly at his best when he played with the Wings)
Olie Kolzig in 1998? Just right.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of all the positions in sports, the two hardest to predict success at an early age are probably goalies and starting pitchers. For every Marty Brodeur or Patrick Roy, there are a hundred Jim Careys, Maxime Ouellets and (maybe) Carey Prices who take the league by storm and then fade after a season or two. That’s why GMs are so reluctant to let a good prospect go for fear that he will be the next Brodeur or, in the Caps case, Olie Kolzig.
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Maxime Ouellet ever actually take anything by storm? Or did he just remain a tropical depression
by renstar on Oct 14, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, he was a #1 draft choice and when the Caps got him a large segment of Caps fans, including myself, thought we had our future #1 keeper. But in answer to your question, he was more like a passing shower than a tropical depression.
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everyone, don’t forget about Japers’ Rink Ticket Exchange. I’ve got some great seats for Saturday’s game posted on there.
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 14, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
say what you want. at least we’re not getting thrashed by the sabres 6-2.
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve had enough 6-2 thrashings for one lifetime.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Oct 14, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, that! Gotta say I’m digging the way #60 is playing.
by mechanicsville on Oct 14, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can the Caps call up Carlson for Erksine?
Without using up all their TARP allocation?
by S h a g g y on Oct 14, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Nyet
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With 8 D already up, why would they?
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by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toxic Asset Relief Program?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to use smileys when intending snark. Anyone?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Categorically opposed.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infer snark at your own risk.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or fail to infer.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can think of a Toxic Asset we need relief from.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
[golf clap]
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally rec’d for sheer briliance. And somewhat relevant.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else taking pleasure in Huet’s struggles?
/link from the sidebar
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really. I sort of like how he got into the NHL and how he plays. I just don’t understand what he was thinking when he refused to sign with the Caps. Why would any goalie leave a for sure #1 job on an awesome team to go battle it out with Kabby?
I guess the answer is money or contract terms but it still doesn’t compute for me.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he realized that it was his last chance at a “retirement contract” so he told his agent to get every cent. I’m bitter about the way negotiations went down. If you name your price and the team matches it, it’s just douchie to take that offer to another team and to start a bidding war. I understand it’s business but it rubs me the wrong way, especially after the run he had with the Caps and the welcome he got from the fans here.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It only left me bitter since Olie didn’t get a single playoff game and got put on the shelf for someone who ditched at the drop of a dime (a large bank full of dimes)
I’ll never forget Ovi and Oli waving goodbye at the end of game 7 while all the trash was pouring down. It seems so symbolic of the whole situation. It was nice to be able to see his last steps as a Cap, even if they were done after the game.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I feel bad how it went down with Oli as well, but to be honest a playoff appearance is more important to me. If Huet didn’t show up AO and Oli would be waiving good bye to VC after playing the Florida Panthers and then the Caps wouldn’t have learned any playoff lesson, would have lost in the first round to NYR, and would be a year behind schedule.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that they should have rode Huet all the way to the playoffs. I was strictly talking about him just getting a playoff game (which is why I said playoff game)
I think it was game 3 or 4 where a lot of us wanted to try Olie out in net since Huet was getting run all over.
Obviously everything worked out as it should have to get them to game 7 OT but…
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t have linked to it if I wasn’t…
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last night I actually had to explain to someone why the Caps are better off with Theo than with Huet. Between Nyls’ K and Huet’s K this team probably wouldn’t be able to ice a Cup contender this year, maybe not even the next couple years.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t think Huet would be playing different on the Caps?
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I don’t see why he would. CHI has a better D corps than the Caps, and more scoring depth. It’s not like the Caps are the kind of team that would minimize chances against; or even minimize quality chances against. We all know a Caps goalie is going to have to make a handful of huge saves every game, and Huet hasn’t been making any of those for CHI.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Caps were THE team for Huet and he missed the boat so he is doomed to mediocrity.
He did fine at making the 1 to 3 big saves a game before. I just don’t think he gels with Chicago like he did with Washington.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Huet is all that good. I think it was a bit of a perfect storm when he came to DC. The Caps as a team were playing some real good hockey. Huet was a hot goalie and any goalie in the NHL can be damn near unbeatable when they are hot. It’s just not realistic for Huet to be hot like that all the time. Maybe he would have played better for the Caps, but for 4 × 5.6 I’m glad we didn’t get to find out.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be. i guess we’ll never know.
I agree on the last part though. I wouldn’t have wanted anything to do with that contract.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo > Huet. Not necessarily as an NHL starter, mind you, but as an All-Decade Team backup. At least so I’ve heard.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bwhaha. Btw, are you posting on the puckdaddy live chat or is that an impersonator? I would think you would get your own bolded name over there.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? (And by “Huh?,” I probably answered your question.)
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you’ve come around J.P. I wasn’t sure you saw the light yesterday.
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its topical!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Gold Bond cream!
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please close that can of worms, sir.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never! Come for the hockey talk, stay for the continuity!
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha…maybe we need to start doing what they do on CI and keep discussions from the previous posting going to the next posting.
“As I was saying in the other comment thread…”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just that I have nightmares of monster reply chains shrinking indefinitely into the left boarder of my screen.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
… and by left I clearly meant right.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what happens if those go on long enough…
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Man, you and BP are kings of the Simpsons picture pull.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are relatively few things that can’t be enhanced in some degree with a Simpsons framegrab
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A philosophy to live by.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are relatively few things that can’t be enhanced in some degree with a Simpsons framegrab.
Signed,
S. Macfarlane?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 14, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or a good Simpsons quote.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Caps website’s video about the STH party, Semin actually speaks english!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 14, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That video had my chuckling earlier this morning. The roller coaster part, where all you hear is Ovie/Semin laughing and screaming, is priceless.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 14, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some day in the not too distant future, we’re going to look back and really miss the time when the Alexes and Nik and Greener were having so much fun just being young. When I see these guys celebrate goals and joke and laugh together, I feel like I’m watching my kids grow up all over again.
by b.orr4 on Oct 14, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed and rec’d. Enjoy to the fullest.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great comment! I smile at those kids. I have a kid who’s their age.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 14, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way! I’ll have to watch tonight!
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PuckDaddy Live Rumors Chat
Q: Who is the most disappointing captain of an NHL team?
Answer from Greg after everyone else says Luongo:
Wyshynski:
I’d go with Clark by default. Just doesn’t seem as vital as he was with the Caps bringing in other vets and with Ovie as de facto captain.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s no longer a Captain.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, I didn’t read the question as current captains…
by Sct112 on Oct 14, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I should have put “is” in bold. =D
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch. and Laich is clearly the de facto captain.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie is the one who talks to the refs when the team has beef. He did it most, if not all, of last year too.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s because Laich isn’t allowed to, as he has no letter. But off ice, Laich certainly acts like Captain-in-Waiting.
by RedBirdie on Oct 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On and off the ice, AO acts like it, too.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oy – the “AO vs. Laich” debate…
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come for the hockey talk, stay for the continuity
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hey, I didn’t start it this time.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But, if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. If you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
by gotsparkly on Oct 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wysh picked the ‘Nucks to win it all this year. I think he’s just bitter.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s bitter?! I have that jerk on two fantasy teams!
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would your answer be? Frankly, I don’t know the League’s captains well enough, but it’s hard to say that anything the Caps have achieved in the past two years was a direct result of Clark’s captaincy, and one could imagine a scenario in which a different captain (and by that I’m including “one who could stay healthy”) might have been able to help the team achieve more.
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know what my answer would be. I just found it relevant to us. If I had to pick someone I guess I’d pick Rivet or Luongo. I guess I do have some homer-ism because I can’t pick Clark.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever wears the C in ATL would be my answer.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ilya Kovalchuk?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I guess so. Before that it was Holik. Separating Kovalchuk’s production from leadership it doesn’t look like he’s done much to take that team any farther, either. But it’s not all on him.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been surrounded with scrubs or washed-up types his whole career, which is really unfortunate. I can’t really speak on his leadership capabilities as I don’t spend much time watching Atlanta, but I know that he’s looked up to by a lot of Russia players during international play.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kovalchuk only has been Atlanta’s captain since the middle of last season. Not sure you can make a judgement on him.
by apk3000 on Oct 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s probably fair. I was looking at ATL in the big picture for the last decade, but that’s really on the GM and owners more than any player.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's ripping off The Pensblog
…on that point (which they made earlier this season). Hoo Hoo.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d go with E.J. Smith.
He sank a boat that couldn’t be sunk.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, NHL team. oops
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 14, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand his point, but disappointing is relative to what you expect. At the moment, I think we’re getting what’s expected, because he’s no longer hurt. Wasn’t there a discussion that your captain doesn’t have to be your best player? And that just because there is a captain-in-waiting (or more than one), you don’t necessarily remove the “C” from the one you have?
by gfcaps fan on Oct 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, this is random, but when you post links in comments, could everyone click the open new window box? Thanks :)
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You could just ctrl+click the link if you’re using a decent browser.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I just right click and select “Open Link in New Tab.”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Middle mouse button might work for you too.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wait, middle mouse button
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Damn you, I almost erupted into laughter at my desk.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo Ovechwin, I’m really happy for you, and ima let you finish, but if everyone could bold every other vowel in all their posts it would be the best thing ever. EVER!
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it’s irritating being led away from the page. Darn it you guys, facilitate my laziness!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Oct 14, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got Center Ice for free
By threatening to ditch Direct TV over the Versus conflict. They offered it up pretty freely too. Granted, I’m a ten year customer with Center Ice for all ten years.
Your favorite meme is dead
by Edanger6 on Oct 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I find cable companies are pretty easily talked into lower rates and free promotions lately. I got my cable bill to $40 from $95 just by asking.. and mentioning that I had been looking at competitor rates.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I work for Cox if anyone wants a better deal or to add services…shameless plug ends in 3….2…1…
by wipps on Oct 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’’m not shameless I like free stuff and have Cox (for the time being).
by Yoshietree on Oct 14, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same for me. We mentioned that Verizon had pretty good rates and we got $75 off our Comcast bill. This is actually similar to what was (maybe still is) going on in Japan with Internet competition. I remember seeing somewhere that a 15mUp/7mDown connection runs between $15-$25 over there, depending on location. That’s insane.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe ovie can try this in the next SO
by twistedlogic on Oct 14, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out, Robbie Schremp – there’s a 9-year-old gunning for your “career AHL” status!
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by J.P. on Oct 14, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This move was used in an AHL skills competition within the last couple of years. If anyone can find video of it I’ll be eternally grateful.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 14, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt ryan getzlaf go lacrosse style during the breakaway competition?
by twistedlogic on Oct 15, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He juggled the puck but I don’t remember him going lax style. Schremp has a youtube video of him doing that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 15, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by J.P. on Oct 15, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it was literally the exact same “scoop and spin” move that the 9 year old did.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 15, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty cool. I see guys do that all the time though.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 14, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many of those guys are nine years old?
by twistedlogic on Oct 15, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A surprising number.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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59 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 88 |
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Tampa Bay
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57 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 61 |
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Atlanta
|
57 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 58 |
|
Florida
|
58 | 24 | 25 | 9 | 57 |
|
Carolina
|
58 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 49 |
(updated 2.9.2010 at 4:15 AM EST)
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