Ovechkin Named First Star of the Week
"[Alex] Ovechkin took the early lead in the NHL scoring race with consecutive three-point performances and a cumulative +4 rating as the Capitals opened the regular season with victories over the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. The reigning League MVP tallied two goals, including the game-winner, plus one assist, five shots, three hits and a +2 rating in a 4-1 victory at Boston Oct. 1 and notched one goal, two assists, five shots, four hits and a +2 rating in a 6-4 victory against Toronto in the Caps' home opener Oct. 3." - NHL.com
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I was about to add that as a comment in the Clips section, good thing I decided to check first. Like there was any reason to expect otherwise. I suppose it would kill them to give more than one of the week’s stars to the same team, though. On the other hand, they probably could have had more than one goalie, too. Tough to figure out in a short week.
He got an honorable mention
Among other notable performances in an exciting opening to the 2009-10 season:
• Joining Ovechkin among high-scoring Capitals in their first two games were forwards Brooks Laich (3-2—5), Alexander Semin (2-3—5) and Nicklas Backstrom (0-5—5).
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Dude, come on, really? Crysby? If you’re going to come up with a nickname for him, at least be creative.
Plus, who cares how he’s taking it? It’s a one week award and while I’m thrilled to see Alex get it, I’m sure neither Sidney nor Ovie gives a rat’s ass about whether he got it or not in the context of the season. The bar has been raised, both guys have won just about every individual award they can earn (aside from the Richard for Sid, but whatever), the playoffs and team success are what both of these guys are focused on.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 5, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
So we’re rec’ing common sense now?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
In my defense on said thread, sometimes perspective is needed to remind the noobs.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Oh, I totally agree – no need to defend setting people straight.
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You called me out with that exact same line before. Don’t know if you recall.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I don’t recall what I had for breakfast today, much less calling you out before. But if it was clever and warranted, I’ll cop to it.
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Ha. It wasn’t anything big. I rec’d a guy that said it was never OK to throw crap on the ice and you said “so we’re rec’ing common sense now?”
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 5, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The EHL New Haven Blades hosting Syracuse—a cage match on ice. I’m 8 years old and preparing to become the thirtieth person in my section to throw his soda cup out there when my Mom says “I will throw you out there to pick it up.”
When she could have just rec’d your post…
by redlineblue on Oct 5, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The interwebs are full of blogs and message boards where that kind of trash talking is de riguer. And with the hoopla surrounding the Caps these days, we’re going to get a bunch of new guys in here that haven’t seen civilized fandom up close…so I for one am in favor of turning those sorts of posts green, just to help get the message out.
For me, it’s kind of a pay it forward thing – I’d like to go onto the Flyer’s SB board this Tuesday and get a respectful, civilized appraisal of our team and their team. And I’d like to think I’ll offer the same thing in return (might fall down on this if Philly eliminates our boys in the playoffs, to tell you the truth, but I aspire to better.)
It would help if we’re respectful and polite to the opposition to start with.
/sermon finished
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
We’ll see how it goes in the Philly game thread on Tuesday. My hopes, to be frank, are not high. But I’m going to pop in just to see if I can get some perspective from the other side.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
And the Calder. I’m sure Crosby will not get that.
by red army line on Oct 6, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 5, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thought snark was relatively easy to detect
Apparently not. With all the jabber about Crosby’s anticipated reaction on the Ovie’s 50 in 50 thread, thought that would be good for a laugh.
Guess not. What do you call failed snark? Fark?
I had a feeling you were kidding, especially given the stuff in the Ovie/50 thread.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 5, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If that was a snark, I totally missed it. Sorry for jumping on you — I recently took a commenter to task over on Canes for the Crysby thing, it’s a pet peeve of mine.
Defining the success of our team or players by how our rivals react is the first step to becoming the Sean Avery of hockey fanbases. I’m glad you’re not actually doing that.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 5, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
"The Sean Avery of Hockey Fanbases"...
has a ring to it. Can I use that? Beautiful.
Anyway, when you got rec’s for commenting on my dumbass post, I HAD to step in.
Go for it, use it wherever you like.
I got CI’ed.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 5, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
You know how snark can be easier to detect?
An avatar.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Damn. All i see is the little red X ina box. Can someone with a decent computer tell me if that worked?
Well done. One of us…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. The snark sailed over my head like an Alex Semin wrister sails over the goal…
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You always have the perfect Simpsons picture ready for any occasion. Well done.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 5, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
two goals, including the game-winner, plus one assist, five shots, three hits and a +2 rating in a 4-1 victory at Boston Oct. 1 and notched one goal, two assists, five shots, four hits and a +2 rating in a 6-4 victory against Toronto
These numbers are just ridiculous, and they don’t even include his two field goals against the Bucs.
/awe
IS PAЯTY NOW
We really are going to run out of words to discuss this kid. He could be three or four years from his peak, and already “what can you say about Ovechkin” is worn out.
It’s been 2000 years and they’re still finding new things to say about Jesus… we’ll be fine.
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And he didn’t even score any goals.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
He did build hot rods though.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 5, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Soon I discovered that this rock thing was true
Jerry Lee Lewis was the Devil
Jesus was an architect previous to his career as a prophet
All of a sudden, I found myself in love with the world
So there was only one thing that I could do
Was ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long
I'm trying to work out a deal with a club in Europe
He’s gonna get a penalty for not strapping down.
by S h a g g y on Oct 5, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Uh…he did and got killed? Absolutely nailed.
by red army line on Oct 6, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If 8 in Red is saying that. he must have been really spectacular.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 5, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yea, but what was his Corsi rating?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 5, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer “Jesus saves! And covers up for the whistle.”
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
This one?
lulz lulz goalies can’t be captains
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
Don’t tell Luongo.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 5, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s terrible technique. He won’t last 5 minutes in front of live skaters. And where’s his helmet? Who does that guy think he is?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I prefer “Jesus saves, but Knuble* bangs home the rebound!”
*or Laich if you prefer.
(And yes, 30 years ago, this joke had Esposito in it.)
I'm trying to work out a deal with a club in Europe
Gartner, in my day.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he didn’t go far. JHC now resides in Minnesota (One of the best nicknames I’ve seen to date).
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 5, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. I believe he was headed down to New Orleans.
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He can’t hit a curveball either.
/JoBu’d
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 5, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
If you no help me now, I say FUCK YOU JOBU!.
Major League : Baseball :: Slapshot : Hockey
I'm trying to work out a deal with a club in Europe
by D'ohboy on Oct 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
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