Thursday Caps Clips: Caps @ Thrashers Gameday
by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 6:32 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's game featuring the NHL's top two post-lockout goal scorers from Vogs, NHL.com, Peerless, Cap Centre and Hockey Mom, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Bird Watchers Anonymous for pregame coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Tuvan Hillbilly translated an Ilya Kovalchuk interview for the folks over at BWA and it makes for a good read (there are a couple of Alex Ovechkin mentions, of course). [BWA]
- Speaking of Kovalchuk and Ovechkin, more on the shows the two of them have been putting on so far this season. [Cap Centre]
- Yesterday's big news, of course, was the Caps re-assigning Michael Nylander to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL
so that the Russians can see that he still knows how to skateon a conditioning assignment that George McPhee and Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland worked out earlier in the week. [Grand Rapids Press] - When Nylander played his last AHL game, AO was eight years old.
- If you want to watch Nylander's Grand Rapids debut and/or Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, AHL.com is holding a free preview of its online broadcast service, "AHL Live" on Friday night. Sweet. [Snapshots]
- Nylander's conditioning stint will end about a week before the Griffins play the Milwaukee Admirals... and Nolan Yonkman.
- Pictures from the past two days' practices (the last picture of Nylander in Caps gear?). [Caps In Pictures Tuesday and yesterday]
- The Caps also will formally recall Keith Aucoin from Hershey today and may or may not have to recall another forward (perhaps Alexandre Giroux), dependingupon the health of both Alex Semin and Boyd Gordon. [Patriot-News]
- Speaking of Gordon, he might get less press than some of his teammates, but it's a pretty important year for him. [VFtCS]
- Mega Nicklas Backstrom piece, including this quote from Ovechkin that I'm sure Nicky's agent won't soon forget, "If I play without him, maybe I don't get too many points, maybe I don't get too many goals." C'mon, Alex. Play it cool. [Washington Post]
- As good as the Caps were last regular season, they were only four games above .500 in one-goal games (and are off to a rough start in those nail-biters this year). Then again, two seasons ago, the Cup Finalists were both exactly at .500 in such games, and last year they were an average of just 4.5 games above. Huh. [Puck Prospectus]
- Ovechkin: still clutch-y after all these years. [The Hockey News]
- Of course it's early, but only once in team history have the Caps had a higher "ecstasy rating" for a full season than they do right now. [Peerless]
- "We can look at teams like Chicago and Washington and wonder about their goaltending, but that is the type of team that has won the Cup recently while teams like Vancouver and New Jersey have not." Snap! (Though those two in the past decade that the Devils actually did win... uh, yeah.) [Brodeur is a Fraud]
- John Buccigross's money is on Sidney Crosby to his 1,000 points before Alex Ovechkin does (despite AO's current 31-point lead) because of "the 'violent' way Ovechkin plays" which means "injury is inevitable." So far in his career, Alex has missed two games due to injury while Sid has missed 37. [ESPN]
- The NHL on Versus is killing it (well, relatively), and the Caps have played in two of their three most-watched games so far this season. [Puck the Media]
- We FanShotted (FanShot?) this yesterday, but the code didn't work for some folks, so here again are Mike Knuble and Lindsay Czarniak making bad chili selections (Terlingua Red, FTW). [NBC4]
- Shaone Morrisonn and his dog. [Washington Times]
- If he keeps getting great press like this, Dick Patrick won't be "unsung" much longer. [NHL.com]
- You know Michelle, the Caps' in-game hostess (I didn't make that title up, either), but now you can find out a bit more about her. [Storming the Crease]
- A look at center ice stripes. Cool. [Uni Watch]
- On this date back in 2003, the rebuild officially began (as far as I'm concerned, at least) when the Caps traded Steve Konowalchuk and a pick to Colorado for Bates Battaglia and Jonas Johansson.
- Finally, happy 29th birthday, Matt Pettinger and happy 41st to Terry Yake.
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Complete the following…
John Buccigross is to Sidney Crosby as…
a) Michael Wilbon is to Michael Jordan
b) Larry Brooks is to Jaromir Jagr
c) Jack Edwards is to… well, all of the Boston Bruins
d) all of the above
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bucci just loves hockey. He gushes over Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin, Kovalchuk, etc. I wouldn’t take it too personally.
by Link_Gaetz on Oct 22, 2009 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True and true, but there’s an extra little space in his heart of hearts for The Kid (and I don’t think anyone was taking anything personally).
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all part of a body of work from The Bard of Steubenville. He might profess otherwise for public consumption, but he’s a Penguin fan.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Although I’d say yes, he is definitely a fan of Hockey in general, and for the most part comes across as a fan of every team… he does seem to have a warm place in his heart (and comments) for Pitt.
by Scofield on Oct 22, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with him on this though:
It is very important that you don’t take either of these two players for granted; watch them as much as possible over the next 3-5 seasons when they will be at the height of their powers. It is a very small window and it will be gone before you know it.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only person that thinks these guys will still be good after the age of 27? Look at the other generational players and they all dazzled for over a decade. Even Mario Lemieux was still breathtaking after his return from injuries.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mario was the best forward in the league when he came back, he just wasn’t the best forward in the league by miles and miles. They’ll still be better than everyone else, most likely, just perhaps not as dominant as they are right now.
That’s my take, anyway.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 22, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-5 years from Ovechkin is reasonable, he’ll be 29, which is just the slightest over prime-age. But Crosby will be 26. I mean, Jesus. How can he not still be in his prime? Same for Backs, Green, Carlson (we hope), etc.
AO I think will be AO until he hits 32, at which point he’ll have already started making adjustments to his game to suit his body, but I don’t think he’ll be any less productive. He’s smart enough and good enough to change to suit his situation, and I think he will.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 22, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy prediction: Selke award in OV’s 30’s.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’d be pretty shocking if for no reason other than the award’s only been given to one non-center since 91.
by David M. Getz on Oct 22, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, since 1991, or since the legendary #91 won?
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy predic, I mean. I do think he’ll earn one eventually.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 22, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
History suggests that they’ll be at their statistical and aesthetic-dazzling peak for the next few years, but they’ll be more valuable in terms of winning games in their early 30s.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll say “d”.
I have to say though, Jack Edwards at least has a personality as opposed to Wilbon and Brooks. Bucci used to be funny, then he married Sidney and moved into Mario’s house….
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Oct 22, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Viva Terlingua…
AO has been remarkably durable during his career, but the way he throws his body around probably isn’t conducive to longevity. But, hell, who knows…how many games did Gordie Howe play?
Interested to see this Atlanta team – their record is good, they have some good looking players on paper…can the Caps come out and play the much-discussed “Full 60”? I doubt it. Can they win anyway? Maybe.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 6:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: If the Caps don’t play 60 tonight, they’ll lose, and depending upon how short of 60 they fall, it could be ugly.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: Caps are playing 40 tonight. 60’s back is still iffy.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Heh. N1.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smart-ass.
Keep bringing the funny.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d
Varly might be a good candidate for the start here since he should be quite familiar with Kovalchuk due to their times together with the Russian team. Either way, if the Caps put out a solid 60 minute effort, they win this game.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Oct 22, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps BB will remind them of the beatdown the ATL delivered in last year’s SE opener?
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Oct 22, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that familiarity works both ways and could hurt Varly as well
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Oct 22, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After all the sprinting they just got finished doing, I’d think they’d want to skate their hearts out.
More.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 22, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: if the Caps don’t play 60 tonight they’ll have to play 65.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 22, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then BB calls his good friend John Anderson and says “how exactly do you get your guys to play for 60?” Anderson says “I think they’re just sick of losing and I bench them when they suck.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, nice to finally have a game day again. Feels like it’s been forever (I know, tell that to Flyers and Leafs fans…).
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? You don’t enjoy talking about beer, scotch, sandwiches, and Nylander rumors?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, nice to finally have a game day again. Feels like it’s been forever
Yeah, buddy.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Although I have to admit, I’ve been laughing so hard at the chatter over the past few days that it sort of makes up for the drought.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was glad for the break so I could get some work done. Game days consume my mind.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 22, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw Flyers fans~
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thrashers looked quite fast to me in the 3rd period v. Montreal. (Young legs)
by mechanicsville on Oct 22, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These are not your dad’s Atlanta Thrashers… they are a fast, young team. They may not be as skilled as some teams, but you can’t coach speed, and they have it in spades. I don’t think their goaltending is that good, although they are playing well right now.
That, plus they got to play their favorite target for abuse over the weekend: Buffalo. The Thrash have a 5 game win streak over the Sabres (really!). Every team seems to have one of those, for the Caps, it’s the Lightning, who Bruce has never lost a game to as a coach…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Oct 22, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone looks relatively fast compared to 8 year old sized humans. It might have been a trick on your eyes.
by Sct112 on Oct 22, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hilarious!
One thing I noticed on Vogs’ preview was that he said Semin IS out. Bruce basically said yesterday he was iffy (paraphrasing) but Vogs seems pretty confidence that Semin will not be playing tonight. That sucks.
" 60 percent of the time...it works everytime"
by shwedy on Oct 22, 2009 7:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ilya Kovalchuk may be the next $100M man.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 7:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When people in Caps Nation go off on how George McPhee is the worst GM since the discovery of fire, point them to a picture of Ilya Kovalchuk and say, “but for the sake of George, that could be Ovechkin.” I can appreciate that it is difficult to get gold nuggets out of the later rounds of the draft. But failing on first rounders? Since Kovalchuk was taken with the first overall pick in 2001, here are the Thrasher first rounders…
Kari Lehtonen — often injured, hasn’t yet come close to fuliflling potential
Jim Slater — a journeyman third or fourth liner, had one 20-point season (his rookie year)
Braydon Coburn — a top-four defenseman sent to Philadelphia in one of the worst trades of the last decade (for Alexei Zhitnik)
Boris Valabik — Most famous moment in the NHL?…being on the business end of some creative punches from Sidney Crosby
Alex Bourret — Atlanta, Rangers, Coyotes, never playing in an NHL game. Currently in the Czech leagues
Brian Little — probably going to be a solid 50-60 point player (had 51 last year in his first full season)
Zach Bogosian — could be a top-pair defender
Daultan Leveille — Jury’s out. A sophomore at Michigan State, he was an honorable mention All-CCHA rookie team last year.
Evander Kane — too soon to tell, just drafted last June, but it speaks as much to the state of the Thrashers as to his talent that he is dressing this soon for this team.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a little higher on Little, but yeah, Donny Wads is an atrocious hockey man.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 7:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It says something about their terrible ownership situation down there that he still has a job.
Hopefully, by the end of this year, (1) all of the Thrashers owners actually want to own the Thrashers, and (2) they each want to work with each other to make the team better. Cuz that ain’t both true right now. Both Atlanta and TB are embarrassing situations.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a testament to the compelling quality of NHL play that they have fans at all. Really, the League is managed extremely poorly.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Donny Wads is an atrocious hockey man, then what does it say about Team USA for making him the GM of an Olympic team. (DMG, I’m grabbing the pitchforks, you go light the torches.)
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like the afternoons when you show up and breathe new life into things. Rec’d for the battle plan to DMG.
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Tues/Thurs also, when I get to sleep until noon and still have time to pretend to do my schoolwork for the day.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s a reason why we’re not discussing the US for an Olympic medal.
(actually, I’m wondering how its possible that the US can so consistently suck at Olympic hockey. They shouldn’t be so bad)
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not Waddel, though, he’s no longer the U.S. GM.
by David M. Getz on Oct 22, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Team USA is my Washington Redskins.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that cause you to drink a lot?
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I drink a lot independently of Team USA.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s because—what experience do US players really have with international competition?
I wonder if this year, being played in an NHL rink, will give the US team a stealth edge.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 22, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t think so. The majority of players (and especially key players) on the elite teams spend their time playing on NHL-sized rinks.
by David M. Getz on Oct 22, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, we’re going to get owned.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Team GB didn’t qualify this time around. =(
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David, are you going to the game tonight?
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think little and bogosian are going to be excellent players. 50-60 points is underrating little IMO
by twistedlogic on Oct 22, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on who he plays with. If Kovalchuk is signed long term, then yes, perhaps. But if not, then being a 50-60 point player is going to be, I think, his limit. It’s the nature of his position.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could sign with the caps.....
i mean…if ovechkin made clark look good…id have to imagine he could make little look….well…..big
by twistedlogic on Oct 22, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
B. Little would make a great 2C for us.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Oct 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that he would
i’d love to see him with a caps sweater
by twistedlogic on Oct 22, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bogosian, if he fulfills his potential, will be a Norris candidate. The kid has so much talent. There also seems to be no shortage of work ethic in him, either.
Little is probably a 70-80 point guy as he reaches his prime if Kovalchuk stays (either playing with Kovy, or playing on another line while Kovy draws the top defenders.)
Lehtonen gets hurt too often to be sure, but what he did in the Olympics in 2006 was nothing short of amazing. He pretty well single-handedly got Finland a Silver medal (although the Finns’ power play in that tournament was outstanding as well).
The Thrashers’ problem hasn’t been finding talent, it’s been keeping it on the roster and happy.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Oct 22, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kari is toast
Pavelec looks very sharp. He should be fun to watch vs. Varlawirth for a while.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Oct 22, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure it was Niittymaki who stood on his head for Finland in 2006.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 22, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sold on Valabik not sticking to the NHL. He’s got a little bit of Pronger in him.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn near had a little bit of Crosby’s fist in him. Ewwww…
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a “Mario’s house” joke there somewhere.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t blame him for that. It’s not like he invited it.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the whole fist in there, Doc?
Moooooooon Riverrrrr….
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec’d for the Fletch reference
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Oct 22, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Epic link list today.
The Backstrom article reminded me of the Forsberg rumors. How long is he out with injury?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Oct 22, 2009 7:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perpetually.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He is training with MoDo (SEL) but not playing in games with them. As far as I know he is in game shape but still thinking about NHL and therefore not in the line up. MoDo is my favorite Swedish team and they doing poorly so I would really like to see him play for them again. I watched two of the three games he played and I got to say that’s the best he had looked in years. He still got the vision and didn’t aper to have problems with the tempo. He was cranky as hell though kind of like Ovechkin when his game isn’t working and he’s just running around and tackle anyone in sight.
On a side note I always thought that Forsberg and Kovalchuk would be spectacular together.
by Ice Warrior on Oct 22, 2009 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can I buy a Lulea jersey in the US?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think you can, but I could be wrong about it. Do you have a favorite LuleÃ¥ player?
by Ice Warrior on Oct 22, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year I really liked Linus Omark and Johan Harju, but I think they’re both in the KHL now :/
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.luleahockey.se/ There is a link Köp souvenirer about half way down the page
My swedish is a bit rusty so I’m not sure they ship to the US.
by Sct112 on Oct 22, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I emailed them asking if they could ship to the US and they never got back to me. I occasionally cruise eBay hoping to snag one, no luck yet.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like you have a vacation in your future. They have an Ice Hotel up there that I’m sure would be very nice.
by Sct112 on Oct 22, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, yeah that would be fun. More likely going to try and check out one of the bigger cities, though.
Need to get back on the language lessons..
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I called them up for you and they said it wouldn’t be a problem an that you should email johan.lindqvist@luleahockey.se Booth Harju and Omark is playing for Dynamo Moscow this year.
by Ice Warrior on Oct 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Whoa, awesome.
Tack!
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this site ever stop getting better? That was awesome!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, that sets a new standard. Well done IW!
by Sct112 on Oct 22, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was searching (no motivation at work today), but came up with nothing.
I did, however, come across this gem…
Who woulda thought Israel had a national team.
by Yoshietree on Oct 22, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Oooh, pretty.
I feel like I need one of those as a family gag.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it was less than $150 I’d pick one up. I really dig the shoudler patch.
by Yoshietree on Oct 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty awesome logos.
Clearly not an officially-sanctioned IIHF jersey, though.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll nod my head in agreement because I have no idea how to differentiate.
/fishing for an explanation
by Yoshietree on Oct 22, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not one of the ugly official Nike patterns, which are pretty ugly.
Love my Tre Kronor Backstrom jersey, though.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy mine as well. Just sign him already GMGM…
by Sct112 on Oct 22, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know about that, they are a member of the IIHF.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not a Nike, that’s all I’m saying!
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I looked it up. Maybe the commemorative stamp. Only $18.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it didn’t have Penguins colors, I’d consider it. Very cool.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like the Starfleet uniform for Jewish cadets.
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by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it has Hebrew letters on it…
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like something out of a Mel Brooks production of Jews on ice….The Musical!
no, actually, kinda cool how they worked in the hockey stick
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s amazing.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Israeli national team has had some success in the Worlds, but not a lot. A few years back they won their group in Division 2 (which is 2 levels below the World Group), and moved up to Division 1 (meaning if they won that group, they’d be promoted to the World Group). Needless to say, they went 0-fer that year and went back to Division 2.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Oct 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Frozen Chosen take the ice! I think someone may be getting this for Hanukkah…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 22, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Want~
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steinz is basically pleading for Caps stories, yet they’re all right here, every day. Go figure.
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he’d go out to Kettler…. Cheap shot at Steinz, and he will get there eventually, but he admitted he hasn’t been there since the pre-season.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fairness, there’s a wonderfully delicious train wreck in town for him to cover at present.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(And by “wonderfully delicious,” I don’t mean to imply that I’m enjoying it – I’m not. It’s just gold for a journo, I’d think.)
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just was being mean. I love Steinz.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with what you’re saying, except for the part about the train wreck (I’m enjoying it).
But he’s asked for non-Skins ideas a couple of times this week. Within the context of him doing a Bog bemoaning local media remotes from games or coverage from Kettler (cough thanks Nate! cough), then to only grab a pitchfork and torch himself when the stories are certainly out there, it kinda makes me say “et tu Steinz?”
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Living in California, I have to say, it’s really nice to be able to turn off Redskins coverage. If I ever move back to the DC area, I’ll miss being able to tune them out.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, out west you can tune it all out. I’m on full boycott this year: no sunday ticket, no Post coverage, no Boz articles (which has been tough), no Redskins Insider (srsly). When I see the logo flash onto NFLN, I’m out…
It’s refreshing!
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by bigonetimer on Oct 22, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s mind boggling what a disaster that franchise has turned into.
Li’l Danny Snyder will almost certainly be calling the plays this week, relaying them in via the new “advisor” they hired…it’s the Oakland Raiders East in RalJon, I’m afraid.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oakland Raiders East
That, right there, is the problem with living in the Bay Area. At least the Niners are watchable this year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rather like the Ravens being watchable this year.
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by gotsparkly on Oct 22, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
no Boz articles (which has been tough)
you’re in luck today, Boz wrote about baseball. yay!
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love Boz's stuff
My last taste was when, with the precision of a surgeon, he described how Snyderatto has sucked the last ounce of marrow out of the greater Redskins family’s goodwill, without paying it forward one iota. That and shiv-ving old ladies for club seat money begat my boycott.
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by bigonetimer on Oct 22, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boz’s chat is typically the highlight of my Thursday.
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, didn’t realize he was soliciting suggestions.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New York, N.Y.: Bloggy,
Can you please interview Matt Bradley and ask him how it feels to be the tied with Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Knuble in goals? They both have much higher earning potential than me. I mean him.
-Not Matt Bradley
Dan Steinberg: I haven’t seen a Capital face to face in something like a month. I’m planning on going to practice this week. Seriously. But I’m completely and totally out of Caps questions. I think I already did the “tell me about when you used to be a goal scorer growing up” thing with Bradley during the playoffs last year. Any other ideas?
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or:
But seriously, if I can churn out copy from home, get mondo traffic and satisfy everyone I work with, why would I change? For the NBA preseason? I’d be happy to write more stuff about the Caps right now, but….ideas? Anyone?
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"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh. Interesting tone from him. Sounds frustrated.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m amazed at how you guys keep churning out FanPosts while I have difficulty even coming up with one idea.
by red army line on Oct 22, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a donk.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah – Steinz is awesome.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh right, right. I always get him and the other baldy mixed up. Mike Wise is a douche.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Except when he writes about Donald Brashear.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. But that radio show.. GAWD.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go read Cheap Seats in Citypaper this week. Redskins forced Steinz to pull down pix he had posted of disgruntled Skins fans.
Bah, humbug.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did they do, threaten to take away his press pass? Would he care?
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s exactly what they did. Threatened to de-credential him. maybe some of the other reporters too.
The pix got pulled.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be happy to not read any more stories about the ’Skins in the post. Be careful what you wish for, Danny Boy.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were there any giant dirty words on the cover?
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s online, I just haven’t gone to get the link.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, really?
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair though, the Post and Snyder have been sniping at each other for awhile (think, don’t know); Steinz might have been a casualty of war. But this current pattern is getting tired.
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was tired of seeing and hearing Redskins stories before the season even started.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Traffic and weather on the 8’s. Redskins coverage on the 1’s, 3’s, 7’s, and 9’s.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scuse me while I hang myself.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…so what do you do on the 5’s?
by mechanicsville on Oct 22, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Commercial.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Al Sleet doing the weather reports.
“Tonight’s Forecast – Dark.”
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This from a guy who strains mightily for the next boring nugget about “Agent Zero Injured?”… day after day after day after day
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was wonderfully delicious the first couple weeks. Now its the same thing over and over again, and I’m very bored of it.
Props to the Post sports editor, though, he took a bit of a beating in chat yesterday but remained calm in all of his answers, and then promptly stuck a huge picture of Nicky on D1 of the dead-tree version.
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apt analogy. I enjoy it insofar as it causes Dan Snyder pain, but that’s cold comfort. As ghastly as it’s become, I can’t bring myself to look away.
by mechanicsville on Oct 22, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steinz is basically pleading for Caps stories, yet they’re all right here, every day. Go figure.
Here’s a Q for Steinz to follow up on when he goes to Kettler Real Soon Now: Why Nicky and not Lars? Lars is so much cooler.
/just named myself chief delegate of the Lars lobby
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way. He’ll always be Nicky to me.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m amazed this hadn’t come out before now. On the other hand, it’s Wikipedia, someone could be messing with us.
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought this was well known. Guess not.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
had no clue. Going by “Lars” really would ruin that whole Nicklas Backstrom/Niklas Backstrom hockey has going on.
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Until we find out that Niklas’ first name is really something else (and I’m blanking on Finnish names, or there would be a good joke in there).;
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s Jukka Niklas Backstrom
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niklas Oskar Backstrom~
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just bullshitting.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I know. I was just throwing that out for the curious and lazy.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From now on the Wild goalie will be know as NOBby.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. He’s Sameish Name Guy.
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by crabchowdah on Oct 22, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Nylander played his last AHL game, AO was eight years old.
Now that’s good stuff.
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by hotdog88gt on Oct 22, 2009 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I’d been willing to do the research, I’d be able to tell you whether Backstrom was five or six at the time, but I was lazy and picked a guy whose birthday is in the offseason.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars Nicklas Bäckström (born November 23, 1987 in Gävle, Gävleborg County)
Lars? LARS? How did I not know this?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars Backstrom is a much more intimidating name.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 22, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars Backstrom sounds like your host for Scandanavian Week on Saturdays on PBS.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lars Backstrom wrote the song “He Man She Bitch Rock Me Tonight” from the album “Fuck You Yankee Bluejeans”.
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec’d, because every morning should start with a Clerks reference.
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if we can only get Ovie to sing Bersker…….
by SethB on Oct 22, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s from Moscow! He’s in some metal band.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“My love for you is like a truck, BERSERKER!”
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 22, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d join in here, but I’m having fun just watching.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“would you like to make fuck? BERSERKER!”
by RedBirdie on Oct 22, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars puts me much more in mind of Metallica.
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by gotsparkly on Oct 22, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bleh.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of him:
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you’re saying that Nylander is Backstrom from the future?
I do not like the world you choose to live in, sir.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t worry. Because he is a time duplicate paradox, Nylander is doomed.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars Backstrom makes me
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Oct 22, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
What’s Adventures in Babysitting got to do with this?
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“I’m not a lady, you a lady Skwisgaar!”
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right – the research part was that I knew Nyls’ 4 AHL games were during the 1993-94 season, just didn’t know if they were before or after 11/23.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew Nyls’ 4 AHL games were during the 1993-94 season
You knew that off the top of your 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 22, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For example:
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=4017
It lists Springfield Isotopes Indians, 4 games in ‘93-’94 but it doesn’t tell you when those games were played
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that off the top of my head when I sat down to bang out the Clips, yes.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then 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 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be impressed – I’d looked it up earlier in the day and remembered it a few hours later.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lars and the Bastards!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ovechkin was about 9 years old
the last time nylander played a regular season game……
by twistedlogic on Oct 22, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After Reading the Peerless article
I’m even more impressed with Atlanta so far.
7 goals from Kovalchuk gives you a guy to focus on, but 14 from the rest of the team is pretty good balance. The GAA is scary, albeit in of course a small sample size.
This is going to be a tough one.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 8:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re playing really well. Ondrej the Giant has been really solid.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 22, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m interested to see if they’re playing really solid team D, of if Pavelec is standing on his head (or both).
They’ve beaten TBL, STL, NJD and BUF…Buffalo is surprising at 5-1-1, but the rest of those teams don’t really fire me up. Of course, they’ve won pretty handily, at least by the scores.
Very interesting game. It would be a real nice opportunity for some of the “other” guys to step up and contribute to the scoring, and that includes Green and Lars.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing the latter. Atlanta is giving up 35.2 shots per game, second highest in the league. If the Caps get 35-plus shots, I don’t think Pavelec is going to be having a very good night.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited to see if Bruce’s rough skates helped keep the boys on track.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’d be surprised if the Caps come up short if they hit 35+ on the shot counter. That’s a lot of time in the offensive zone, and the Caps have a lot more firepower than any of the teams ATL has played this year.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that sure looked to be the case in Bell Centre the other night. Pavelec stood on his head and was a little lucky to boot.
by mechanicsville on Oct 22, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn’t be the first Thrashers goalie to have a good night while facing 35+ shots from the Caps.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 22, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kovalchuk and Peverley have 11 of Atlanta’s 21 goals. That’s ten for the other 18 skaters who have dressed so far. Compare that to the Caps.. Ovechkin and Semin (who is doubtful for tonight) have 15 of 28, leaving 13 for the other 20 skaters who have dressed. Right now, both of these teams might spread around points, but the goals are coming from predictable places.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monday night I made myself watch the Penguins’ undressing of the Blues 5-1. Each of those five goals was scored by a different player and thirteen Pens got at least one point on the night.
Their style of play also made it look as if they had thirty guys on the ice at all times. They just kept coming in waves. Chris Mason was really terrific.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That game was an even bigger blowout without Mason. He really kept it “respectable.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without a doubt. Could as easily been 8 or 9 to 1 without him.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad “keeping the game respectable” isn’t a stat in fantasy hockey.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 22, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also doesn’t help in wagering.
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
amen.
/Chris Mason is on my fantasy team
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by crabchowdah on Oct 22, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy that Kovalchuk’s shooting % is a nice cool 35% right now.
Anyone know what the average % is for a Maurice Richard winner?
by Yoshietree on Oct 22, 2009 8:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Post-lockout you’ve got:
Cheechoo: 17.7
Lecavalier: 15.3
Ovechkin: 14.6
Ovechkin: 10.6
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Feel free to check in on the rest)
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grassyass. That site is definitely a winner that’s getting added to the favorites.
by Yoshietree on Oct 22, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behind the net, Hockey-reference, and nhl.com/stats. Those are my go-to sites for stats. Am I missing any?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d also toss in Frozen Pool, Hockey Analysis and Time on ice, though the latter two haven’t updated for this year yet.
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that site is quite useful. Thanks.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hockey db, for those players whose names you can’t quite recall…
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Oct 22, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
35% is a big number…hey, he’s got to come back to earth some time, right? Tonight would be a great time to start.
AO winning with at < 11% is doubly impressive. Makes me thing I want to change my mind that he doesn’t get to 60 this year.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt a regression will occur. A 0% tonight would be nice.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m assuming a 0% for Kovy…right?
by red army line on Oct 22, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously. Though I wouldn’t mind the Caps winning a game without AO carrying them one of these days.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really frustrating when he scores 2 goals, nobody else helps, and we lose.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happens sometimes. Remember that we had stretches of the same last season, and stretches of scoring coming from everywhere but.
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 22, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa Whoa Whoa
The Caps play this week? Stunning.
by TFG on Oct 22, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild and Baseless Prediction of the Gameâ„¢: Mike Richards is the only person to score a hat trick in a game involving the Caps this year. That’s about to change.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You left out who would accomplish that. There’s just as good of a chance of it being Kovalchuk as Ovechkin. Or is that your point?
by gfcaps fan on Oct 22, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want to spoil the movie for everyone.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what is your accuracy on your wild and baseless predictions so far?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Including preseason, pretty good. Called the twin crossbars (ended up being Laich instead of Jurcina.) Got the no-delay-of-game, missed the V-quette glove save in the Rangers game, and got one other that escapes me right now.
Not too shabby, thus far.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For wild and baseless predictions, that is surprisingly accurate.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey hey hey… there was that Ovechkin Faux Trick
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps recall Aucoin, Giroux (FanShot)
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday acquired left wing Patrick Rissmiller (RIHS-mihl-uhr) on reassignment by the New York Rangers from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.
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by J.P. on Oct 22, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t help but feel like there’s a plot afoot.
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by winterion on Oct 22, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m long on Griffins stock…at least for the next week or so.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nylander’s conditioning stint will end about a week before the Griffins play the Milwaukee Admirals… and Nolan Yonkman
Genius pull.
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by macvechkin on Oct 22, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey sez:
The Caps just wrapped up their morning skate here at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Alexander Semin is out for the Caps and did not make the trip. Bruce Bodureau said he could join the team for the Saturday game against the Islanders. He also ruled out this absence being a disciplinary action.
“I think it is a combination [of things],” Boudreau said. “He’s sick and he’s sore. I don’t know.”
Spoke breifly with George McPhee about the Michael Nylander situation, and he said there was nothing more to add — this is a way for Nylander to play a few games. He can only stay with Grand Rapids for two weeks.
Boyd Gordon skated at the beginning of the morning skate but didn’t last long on the ice. Keith Aucoin and Alexandre Giroux were recalled to replace them.
Here’s what the lineup is likely to look like tonight:
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Knuble
Laich-Morrison-Fehr
Giroux-Aucoin-Clark
Laing-Steckel-Bradley
Morrisonn-Green
Poti-Jurcina
Schultz-Pothier
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty solid D-pairings, I think.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. you’ve got a righty and a lefty on each pair, along with a shut-down and a puck-mover.
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by gotsparkly on Oct 22, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Potijuice
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Potijuice dispenser…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 22, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case we were doing it per start…
"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 22, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More of a Potijuice receptacle, wouldn’t you say?
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The comments about Semin are a bit odd, but whatevs.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's sick and he's sore?
really?
by twistedlogic on Oct 22, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By way of comparison
SBN partner blog “The Copper and Blue” reports that Edmonton’s locker room is more of a sick bay this week:
Oilers vs. Flu, and Flu Always Has the Man Advantage
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing they’re playing against Garon tonight. Zing!
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by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…there’s no good context in which to read the phrase “tough to find a lineup”, but we’ll be fine…
Indeed.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fehr in the top six, huh? Should be interesting to see how he does.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 22, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: after the first period, AO gets double shifted most of the time, and Fehr ends up with 7:10 of TOI
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by fat_daddyo on Oct 22, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And the 3rd line is actually the 4th line.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 22, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last week the third ilne was “fired” for most of the third period. Maybe benched is the more proper word. In any case, Boudreau went with three lines in the Nashville game and the third line hardly played after a point.
by CapsFan75 on Oct 22, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Read the article that JP just tweeted about Kovalchuk
and I would just like to reinforce the fact that I would trade my sense of smell to see Kovalchuk on the Caps.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can you link-y the article? No can read-y the tweets…
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by Your Nation's Capital on Oct 22, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was written by Jeff Schultz.
Don’t read the comments unless you want to frown really hard.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Oct 22, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gak. Those comments makes the CI crowd seem downright Rink-ish.
"I tried to capture the spirit of the thing"
by tuvanhillbilly on Oct 22, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP I want your football picks!
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 22, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Washington
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22 | 13 | 5 | 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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20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
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Carolina
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21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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