Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Thrashers
by J.P. on Oct 29, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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Never passed these lips before, but
I’m a little irritated Theo’s not in net.
from the house that Red Jesus built
With there being back to back games I’m fine with it, like it was said earlier i would rather Varly face ATL without Kovy then to face the Islanders that are starting to have some firepower
Looking at the schedule, this is the right game to play the #2 goaltender. Don’t forget that Theo missed a few games just now with back spasms. The rest is a good thing.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not forget we’re dealing with an absurdly small sample size. Yes, Theodore is playing fantastically, and Varlamov less so — but like BB said it takes some time for a number one to emerge, and we need to make sure we’re giving both guys chances to state their case.
One of the most important goals of this season is figuring out who our horse is for the playoffs — Varly or Theo.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 29, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
One could probably argue that for a guy who just missed a few games with back spasms, the safer play is the game where he’s been in town for more than a day rather than the one where he just got in in the wee hours of the morning of the game.
But I trust he knows his body and the trainers and coaches do as well. I’d have started Varly here, too.
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I think the Thrash are not that much worse without Kovy. They still have a few offensive threats in Bryan Little, Peverley, Kozlov, etc. It’ll be a good test for Varly.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think there’s a team in the league that could lose Kovalchuk and not miss him, but I agree with you that unlike some years past, this Thrashers team has some other players they can rely on.
Still, the Caps need to take control of this game and do it early.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The Thrashers have 28 goals this year; Kovy has 9 of them. That’s a pretty good chunk of the offense missing there.
That being said, I agree – there are other guys who can bring it, and aside from Bruce’s theory of a team “rallying around an injury” there’s always the chance that the Caps underestimate a Kovy-less Atlanta team, as well.
…not that they ever do that.
So far so good.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
JT60 was definitely out of the net and stretching his back…a lot…during the teevee timeouts in the third period. The period in which he stopped twenty shots. And it kinda looked like he was thinking “Eight minutes left on the clock. I can do this for eight more minutes.”
IS PAЯTY NOW
Now, I’ve seen a thrush
And I’ve seen a thresher
But what on earth is a thrasher?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Hmm…can’t say I see the resemblance:
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 29, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, the gigantic fists with opposable thumbs must just not be visible in the above photo:
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 29, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you saw the thresher from the safety of a boat. Or on TV.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 29, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Have at it, ugly-sock-hating people.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 29, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s win one for the Gipper Lainger!
Fixed.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t forget your SPG picks… if you’re into that sort of thing.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
What’s the over under for total minutes of concerted effort from the Caps tonite? 19.5?
Not that I particularly care, regular season meaning goal scoring trophy and all, and it not taking a complete effort to beat the Thrash…
I’ll take the under, and 2 points via the Gimmick.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
If history is our guide...
they’ll play well in the very beginning and the last 15 minutes. So, I’ll take the over on 19.5min (but not by much).
Anyone watching CNS pregame coverage?
BB re: Flash: “It’s gonna take him a little while to get back. Last week he was trying to deke guys all over the place and his timing was off and he kept getting checked off the puck at the last minute.”
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...
Typo, F&B – you meant to type “Last year,” not “Last week.”
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I love David Poile, but that’s a royal screw-up.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Stream?
Anyone have a working stream? ATDHE ain’t working right now, perhaps because the game hasn’t started, but that doesn’t mean I’m not freaking out…
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
atdhe is working for me now.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
And it is one weird feed….
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, we’ve had this guy for how many years now? Why can’t anyone, including his coach, pronounce Pothier’s name? It’s POTH-EE-ER – he’s not French. Geez.
And yes, I pick strange things to get worked up about. I think you’ll all find this out soon enough.
I thought the same thing, but I must admit I occasionally slip up and do the same.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
But at least you know that you’re slipping up…right? I think we all thought it was Pothi-ay when he got here, it’s hard to make the switch. But his coach should know (or stick to calling him Potsie :P)
I’m starting to say Oh-kwah, just for the hell of it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Out loud?
Anyone remember those word jumble things they used to do pregame at Verizon, where they’d mix up the player’s name? They did one for Pothier and it was “Thorpie”, which for some reason struck me as funny. And now he is forever known in my head as Thorpie. The end.
by Becca H on Oct 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
don’t feel bad about it. I get the same way, good and bad. I bounced with glee when I realized Varly was October in my new Capital’s calendar because October is my birthday month.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
For some reason, the knowledge that Theodore is less than two weeks younger than me makes me happy.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Looks like Verizon a couple years ago…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know, I remember having empty seats that were handy for storing coats and stuff, but (and maybe I’m blacking this out) I don’t remember it being THAT empty.
I was at a Caps-Oilers game a couple years ago (the one with the ridiculously long SO won by Bradley). I remember it looking about that empty.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh. I remember that game but I think the only part that’s stuck in my memory is Bradley scoring that SO winner after just about everyone else (including Erskine) had already gone. Still my favorite Brads moment…
Maybe the lower level was more crowded, but the section I was in had like 5 other people in it. I also remember that game fondly. I got a free puck from the Canadian Forces. In fact its right here on my desk.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Be still, my heart.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
All I can get working is a Russian feed…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
Already Schultz is looking for another 170 footer.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
You must have won the duel against “Steckel Me Elmo”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a no-show tonight…I’ll claim the lead there.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You have the official Steckel-pun screen name tonight.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I see our GDT is feeding off the energy of the Philips Arena crowd.
by Cluster on Oct 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This has awesome video, interesting audio….
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 29, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesomeness, thanks for the link.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It may be unlikely, but I’d really like to celebrate Flash Day tomorrow.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
It will be difficult to top the festivities of Schultz day
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Guy passes it to another guy, and he takes the shot off the pass.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s when the guy receiving the pass never stops the puck. They hit the puck while it’s still moving towards them. Their stick only touches the puck “one time.”
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...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_timer
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. That’s a questionable PS but since it’s Jim Slater I guess I’ll take it.
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...
He was waaaaay outside the crease. I don’t understand why they would call a penalty shot there.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Outside the crease has nothing to do with why they call it. They called it because the ref evidently thought Slater was in the clear, meaning he didn’t think Poti or Juice could catch him. I think Poti could have and Laich probably could have if he kept skating.
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...
Horribly bad call…but I love how Varlamov just squeezed the puck for about an hour after he made the save.
Two straight games we gave up a penalty shot. Two straight games it was against Tom Poti. Two straight games Tom Poti failed to move to the center of the ice when it was called for. Two straight days F&B has the Tom Poti hate on.
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...
That was Brooks Laich
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
When you look at the replay look at where Poti is skating from. His angle is real extreme because he was so far to the other side of the ice. But when the puck is on the boards by your partner, you need to slide to the middle. He didn’t slide to the middle ever so he wasn’t in the center of the ice when the puck bounced free and he had a longer distance to go to catch Slater.
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...
Was it not Laich who tripped him up?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It was, but that wasn’t my beef. My beef is that both PS against us Tom Poti was significantly out of position, when if he were in position he would have thwarted the play without anyone needing to take a PIM.
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...
I gotcha. I took “two straight games it was against Tom Poti” to mean that he caused both penalty shots directly, i.e. he tripped the skater. My bad.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I see. Yeah it wasn’t totally clear. I chose that wording because last one was Poti and Green, this was Poti and Juice. Poti is the defensive common denominator.
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...
With the overtime shootout, the penalty shot does seem like a big deal anymore.
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
Named after Roy Hobbs, not Mr. Bumppo
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I was about to say that Flash looked good out there…just didn’t want to get beat down
by HateOffSeason on Oct 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
So let me get this straight. We’ve played 12 games. Ovie has multi-goal games in HALF of them.
Just…wow. Amazing.
Easy when the team conspires to pad your stats. Nick should have just skated the puck the whole length of the ice himself.
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 Rob Parker on Oct 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Presuming that line Flash (with Aucoin and Clark) is on is the 3rd?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Yup. That’s what the CI lines post says
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s a CI?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s a place where hockey experts go to resurrect long-standing, personal feuds with one another under the guise of discussing Caps hockey.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
End of the first, and wow does that organ music sound funereal.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
To be fair, we were down this road before.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure what you mean seeing as we all just became fans last spring.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
To be honest, I only got into hockey two years ago. I’ve been a sports free zone for 36 years, then a friend made me sit down and watch the Caps play Toronto. I’d never watched a hockey game before. I’ve been hooked ever since. My whole family is totally bemused by it.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Ha. My buddy from TX got into hockey because of me. I met his family and his dad was like “so you’re the guy that did this.”
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...
_ I’ve gone to Kettler twice now in the off season, started a blog (not very big as I don’t know much but I’m learning) and have tickets for a game in February – Caps/Penguins. I’m so happy. It’s like I was starving and didn’t know what to eat.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
make sure to check out the rink exchange if you want more tix.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I think most of us sell at or just above cost, so you’ll save money.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I got tix for the game tomorrow through the exchange. Way cheaper than I could have otherwise.
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...
Jim Minichello in the ticket office at the Verizon center is THE MAN. He helped me get opening home game tickets for my birthday last year (the one against the ‘hawks) and it was THE FIRST GAME I’d ever seen live. The man tied himself up in knots to make that happen. THE MAN, I tell you.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Nothing wrong with new fans if your interest is genuine.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. In my case, though, interest is too tame a word. I hear from my friends that the real fun isn’t watching a hockey game at my house. It’s watching me watch a hockey game at my house. o.O;
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Watching my mom watch a hockey game is like watching a foul-mouthed hummingbird get caught in a blender.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Oct 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone on atdhe hear Laughlin give Backstrom his questions during the break, before the interview formally began? Pretty funny exchange. It’s tough to transition from the ice to answering questions from Laugher, and it showed.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Huh, I was actually hearing them pre-record the interview. They’re playing it now. Took about 3 minutes.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting…Schultz the ice time leader thus far for the Caps, while Green and Morrison have seen the least among d-men.
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
I’m going to be so damn happy when election day is over. Four autocalls on my machine when I got home from work today.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Hah. Beat me to it.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I sure as hell wouldn’t vote for either of them.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else sick of these Creigh Deeds vs. Bob McDonald smear campaign ads? Hell, I don’t even live in Virginia.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
They’re like two kids arguing over who has more Pokemon cards.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else sick of these Creigh Deeds vs. Bob McDonald smear campaign ads? Hell, I don’t even live in Virginia. politics?
by wipps on Oct 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
One-dimensional; trade him.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn you all for making me look at twitter.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, you beat me…
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Four times actually. JP got called out on Wysh’s twitter so I had to look at that too. I think that’s about four more times than I usually look at twitter each day.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Byah
http://twitter.com/cmasisak22/statuses/5273051492
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Just realized it. Damn.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You said it.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Slightly related, but Liz Mullen (from Sports Business Journal) has some great updates on Chelios, Kelly and the NHLPA soap opera. She’s worth following.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
When in doubt, giveaways-takeaways…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of sucks that Malkin will be out 2-3 weeks, you always want to see the best players playing at a high level. Of course I hope every “expert” that keeps predicting Ovechkin’s style will cause him to miss more games than the other top stars in the league remembers their words.
No one gives those lead sauce passes better than Backstrom. It’s just ridiculous.
I’m in F&B’s camp on this one. No need to tip one’s sarcasm.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Little statbit from the Caps: With two first-period goals tonight, Alex Ovechkin now has 116 career goals on the road and 116 career goals at home.
How’s that for consistency?
How’s that forconsistencynot being E. Staal?
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 Rob Parker on Oct 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Speaking of consistency, rec’d.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe B. says Backs is number two in the league on assists. Who is number one?
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Thornton.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He just passed Prospal for sole 2nd.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
You can check here for future reference.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the way Varly is playing… much more confident and comfortable.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I wonder how much that really does or does not matter to Varley, considering his playoffs debut.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
♪♫ Here’s to you Brendan Morrison, Jesus loves you more when you score goals!!! ♪♫
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Now I’m picturing Jesus in goalie pads with a stick and a mask. o.O thanks.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
…Laich scores on the rebound?
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Laich doesn’t have to score the rebound – he just looks at the puck and it hides in the net.
Or something. I don’t know :P
by Becca H on Oct 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha…was hoping I’d get to use that one tonight!
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, how did you get those music notes to show up in your comment?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hold down ALT, type “13” or “14” on number pad
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Got back and got the feed one about 30 seconds before the goal. Third time it’s happened in the past two Caps game.
Was out participating a bit in Trick or Drink, how has the game been?
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
My screen name brother! All Caps so far – save for a failed ATL penalty shot.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice, definitely good to come back from a bit of fun Halloween festivities to a game in which the Caps are playing like they should.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
TL,DR
I don’t have the patience for that.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
A 300+ comment GDT is pretty daunting, to be fair.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So what, we’ve gotta be Wolf Blitzer for a late arrival? Hell to the no, I say.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I feel like there are bigger issues … like people that lack avatars.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Patience padwan. For me, it’s making sure the toiletry bag is packed for Vegas in the AM.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not trying to do your job, or even get you to. I just know that’s your thing.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
w00t Vegas. How long is the stay?
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...
3 days, assuming none of us get a shiv in the ribs for being too arse-like.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
With the assist, Ovie now leads the league in points.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
My favorite part of Kopitar taking the points lead was some post on espn.com from a Kings fan asking why all the talk is about Ovechkin/Crosby/Malkin when Kopitar was ahead of Ovie in goals and points having played 2 more games after our long layoff week. 12th game for Ovie now how are those stats looking now? Not even half the game other either.
That #8 sure can’t pass either. All his assists are off rebounds…
by Davethecapsfan on Oct 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I can appreciate a Kings fan feeling that Kopitar has been slighted, because he is way under-rated and overlooked. But he’s not in AO’s class yet.
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...
Definitely not the blocker...
…but maybe an imprint of the glove.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Regardless of what you think about Sloan playing forward, the Steckel, Bradley, Sloan line was played very well this game and the last, IMO. Can’t say the same for “3rd” line as of late.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Oh and I forgot to say it before. I’m not a fan of throwing Flash on PP1 (if it needed to be said).
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...
Yup…to soon. It didn’t notice in 1st PD, was he out on first unit? I’m guess the 3-0 score have something to do with him being out there with those guys…?
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Steckel! WTF is that turnover at the blue line! You are a defensive player, play like it.
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...
Like everything else, that’ll come during the playoffs.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Well until then I’d settle for smart play with the puck, if not exciting.
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...
Agreed. If he’s not gonna provide secondary scoring he has got to be smart and responsible with the puck.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Four hooking calls on the #Thrashers — pretty sure sign that a team a) has no jump, b) can’t skate with its opponent or c) both
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
<a href="http://twitter.com/cmasisak22/status/5273911117http://twitter.com/cmasisak22/status/5273911117" >Related?
Pretty sure if David Steckel tries another b/w the legs drop pass near the offensive blue line Bruce Boudreau is going to strangle him.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Fail.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the drop pass was brutal.
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...
At least you got the link on there. My attempt didn’t work. And I ended up posting something someone else posted before. Double fail.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Folks, watching the game and being on Japer’s Rink is the next best thing to being at the game. Just sayin’.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Can I still pay $7.50 for my beer???
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure
Make the check out to…
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...
Liked the timeout call there – Bruce telling the boys not to get careless.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Agreed. We’ll see if it takes.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
When I read or hear “see if it takes” I can’t help but picture Danny Devito telling Charlie Day “It didn’t take.”
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Welcome.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Careful asking how the game is going. BP hates Wolf Blitzer.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh. Not liking the end of the second. Snap out of it, boys.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why? Both are former first round picks who won’t score more than 25 goals in the pros with loads of even strength time…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
But people actually expected Bonk to score for a while…
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Even in the playoffs?
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by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well now Steckel has built an expectation, but I don’t think we expected it going into last playoffs.
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...
No one expects the Steckel exhibition…
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
by WordsOnIce on Oct 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
At the end of two periods, Grand Rapids Griffins 2, Houston Aeros 0.
Nylander has no stats on the official game sheet.
IS PAЯTY NOW
Related, but did he and Schultz switch up in pairings? Looking at the TOI, looks like 52-55, 2-3 and 23-26, and I saw Schultz with Green, but thought it was overlap.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
snortlaugh Joe B. someone either take away, or give him more, sugar, please.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Mike Knuble likes Lady Gaga
You know who else likes Lady Gaga? Eric Cartman.
9:30 tonight, make sure you all watch.
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...
I actually kind of like Whale Wars…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Liked the song, but the last two eps have been off the mark, IMHO.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t see the previous one, didn’t even realize there were new ones. Accidentally caught last night’s and I loved it solely because of how much they ripped that stupid Captain.
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They did one a couple weeks ago where Butters was a pimp that was teh awesome.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Then I’ll catch up on South Park Studios as soon as it’s available.
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...
South Park Studios is all you need.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Two things of note so far -
1) Semin has no shots on goal yet (although he has one that was blocked and one that missed) and
2) Boudreau’s rolling four lines pretty consistently, with just about everyone hovering between 8 and 12 minutes of TOI.
The seats have filled in a lot more. Makes me feel better. Nearly totally deserted is just sad.
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Start of the game was abysmal…looked like less than 100 people in attendance.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Rats. I knew that was coming.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hahahaha.
Anyone else think they’re trying to force-feed Ovi for the hatty?
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Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Let’s just hope this wakes them up a bit!
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Eff the wizards.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
CAR with 7 straight losses
But the Caps are ripe for the pickin’!
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If he successfully cleared the puck then I would be 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 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh Varley is still having trouble with rebounds, thank god Aucoin was there.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
if it were just one I wouldn’t kvetch. It’s just the others tonight haven’t bitten him in the ass for one reason or another. Though, I do think they haven’t been as many as in previous games. Small steps, I guess.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Too Cute
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...
Gotta shoot that one, Semin.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Oct 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Man, you would think I would be excited about the SOB line on a 3 on 1, but I just knew they would blow that.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
oh, jesus [Mike Green’s favorite word] christ.
by RedBirdie on Oct 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The guy who got outskated by Knubs.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The Russian commentator is definitely pronouncing it Simeon.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
varly’s having theo’s third period from tuesday and i likey.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Honestly if I’m comparing the two 3rd periods, seemed like Theodore had more stuff closer to the net to deal with, if memory serves. I say this with more beer consumed tonight than Tuesday, so…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I had some beer. I need to get something good for tomorrow.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
Replaced by a smile.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Oct 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If you give em enough breakaways, they’re bound to score eventually.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
z
ok, god, our faith has been tested, and we’re still here. Satisfied yet? Really, would it kill you to give the Caps and easy win?
That’s not Christian-like.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD THEY SCORED AGAIN. In the last what…tenth of a second?
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
The Caps don’t so much hold onto leads as they recklessly juggle them.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So Atlanta’s highest shot total in a game on the season was 28…. It’s now 41.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
How is it that we beat the good teams and barely beat the ones we should have an easy time with? I’m really not liking this…
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
I’ve been saying this the last couple games and I’ll say it again: Mike Green now has at least a point in each of the last 7 games.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
As long as he keeps scoring I’ll allow him to work on his d-zone performance without passing judgment.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Todd White agrees.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, yea… I still stand by what I said.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was the OTL to?
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...
What’s his GAA again?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the CSN guys said the 3rd goal didn’t count? What happened?
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Oct 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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