Game Day Open Thread - Capitals @ Flyers
by J.P. on Oct 6, 2009 5:15 PM EDT
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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I’m a little surprised Varlamov gets the start tonight. I’m not necessarily saying I’m against it or don’t see the value in the decision…just that I’m surprised.
Boudreau announced that JT was his starter, and JT got the start in Boston…AND played very well. It just seems that if you were, in fact, the “starter”, you wouldn’t be sitting on the bench for two straight games at this time of the year.
Either way, I feel pretty good about either one of these guys right now, so let’s go get ’em!
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 6, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Boudreau must be taking his media interaction cues from Mr. McPhee.
by David Getz on Oct 6, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I can’t say I’m happy with Varlamov going tonight. I was hoping to see Theo…I never thought I’d say that.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Especially one that offers a tiny little bit of redemption.
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How’s this for a rotation: For every three games, Theo starts the first, Varly starts the second, and then whoever played better starts the third.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear G.O.D.,
Do I count? I could probably start every third game on that standard.
Signed,
M.N.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Patience, Czech Smurf. Your time will come.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Predictions, gotta leave soon for The Front Page!
The good:
Backstrom gets a real nice highlight-reel ES goal tonight
Laich gets a goofy PP goal
The bad:
PK unit gives one up
The Care Bears get cute and get burned
The ugly:
Let’s just hope it doesn’t go to a shootout
The wildcard:
Alexander Ovechkin – can the Flyers solve him? Without boxing in the rest of the DC sniper brigade, I mean?
Let’s go Caps!
IS PAЯTY NOW
My keys to the game:
- Can the Caps D stay with the Flyers’ forwards enough to keep their scoring chances to a reasonably low level; and
- Will Emery wilt under the Caps pressure?
If Emery holds up, I think the Flyers look better on paper. They have the D to hang with the Caps shock troops up front, and I like their speed advantage against the Caps D.
But that’s a big “if”…if they play simple and pay the price for puck possession, the Caps can come at you in waves.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
DC sniper brigade
Something tells me that won’t catch on…
Broad Street Hockey -
Makin' it look mean since 1967.
by Geoff Detweiler on Oct 6, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Zephyr, I just want to let you know you’re a personal hero of mine. For what it’s worth, a Flyers Pronger jersey at this point is laughable when a Flyers fan could get a Carter or Richards jersey.
You know what you did. Well done.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
i’m confused…
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Pertains to this thread on the Flyers SB site…
So much for collegial relations.
I do have to say, I rather suspect that JP would ban anyone that came on here and posted that they wanted to see one of the opposition “face down in a pool of blood”…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Jesus. Yeah, if someone wrote that about Crosby or whomever, I’m pretty sure it’d be the last thing they wrote here.
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looks like the comment got moderated, but i am surprised the quote in Z’s reply is still there
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Duh, Z was responding to the actual post, even crazier. Well done Z
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
To clarify, it’s in a FanPost, and not representative of the fine work the writers of BSH put out.
But yeah, that wouldn’t fly in a FanPost around here.
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While I appreciate the distinction, it’s on the BSH domain and it reflects upon them that it’s even still up there (and I realize that’s what the second sentence of your comment is getting at). I get a little upset when I see garbage like that on BSH or Pensburgh because I’ve come to expect more from the guys that run those sites.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I agree. It’s annoying when Hooks, et al come on this site all nicey-nice, and when you go to their site you find them calmly posting in threads with trolls like carolinaeasy.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Here’s the thing. Hooks is still the same guy on his site so I don’t think it’s like a two-faced thing. I think he genuinely has a good head on his shoulders and knows his hockey. But there are a couple of regulars over there, carolinaeasy being one, that would be considered trolls if they went anywhere but their Home Blog. Should Hooks have to ignore or ban a regular? Especially when the guy isn’t pissing off the rest of their own regulars or Pens fans? I think it puts Hooks in a tough spot and as long as he is willing to let people hash out the battles when someone does take exception to a troll-erific comment then I have no problem with him turning a blind eye when it’s not absolutely ridiculous.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
But that pool of blood comment is way beyond the bounds of anything that could justify a blind eye.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Agreed. As much as we hate the Flyers/Penguins, I don’t believe anyone’s written anything of that capacity on this blog. Caps/Flyers is a fierce rivalry, but i guess they should understand that there’s a line.
Best way to get back is a win :D
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
To me, the first part of it is just as offensive, if not moreso. Not a word that intelligent people throw around carelessly.
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And you’d think, with SB Nation being a whole blogosphere, there would be policies and whatnot that would be enforced.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Well, there are. But it’s also a network of independent sites where individual bloggers can do their thing. It’s a delicate balance at times, to be sure.
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More like a confederacy of dunces.
Not really. Just really like that book.
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To me, the first part of it is just as offensive, if not moreso. Not a word that intelligent people throw around carelessly.
thank you. I don’t generally pull out the woman card, but even joking about rape of any sort is incredibly offensive to me. Moreso than the “pool of blood” remark (which ranks up there as pretty horrible)
Put the woman card away, you don’t need it on this one. Any man that has a woman he cares about is offended by that statement as well.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Is there something very wrong with me if the mental image of a pool of blood on the Flyers logo makes me think of the fact that Pierre McGuire couldn’t tell the difference? I should probably seek help.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it takes a while before a community becomes somewhat self-policing like ours has. Makes you thankful for what we’ve got.
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You mean back in 2005 when I started?
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JP:
Just letting you know I really appreciate your skills as a moderator. The discussions here are staying at a high level, even with a huge influx in traffic and new posters.
We do try, and I think we’re pretty successful. So thanks.
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Perhaps more importantly, I hope Mike Green skates with a good awareness of where his harder-hitting opponents are at all times.
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Oh man, Adblock is your friend if you want to use atdhe. I just loaded it up on a different computer than I usually use, and the ads there are a disaster.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Completely agree, and you will get a lot worse than just adds from adthe….like total computer crippling. I would recomend www.hockeywebcasts.com . Never gotten anything bad from there.
by HateOffSeason on Oct 6, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh man, I got the game feed on my editing suit on a biiiiig screen. Writing, Editing, and watching the game at the same time! Multitasking FTW!
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
Try watching the game with an inquisitive 9 year old girl…“Daddy, what is natural male enhancement?”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Ironic, too, given that Gary and friends have no need for Enzyte – they’ve got Crosby!
CIed
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Loved it. Great hit on that D bag.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
That was a great shift for Backs all around.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Mike Richards ever stop whining? Ever?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
There’s your first 55 play of the night. Looked like someone was gonna get a shot off there and 55 blocked it. Then messed up the next pass.
Yeah, it was Carter about to shoot, I’m glad he got his stick on that.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t say I noticed Schultz in the first period….proof he did his job very well…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Oct 6, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Over/under on swipes at DirecTV tonight will be 3.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Two really good shifts for the Caps’ fourth line.
by TylerG on Oct 6, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You took out my buddy! I’m going to bruise your fist with my face for that!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. No hit from behind?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Wow, does someone need to get injured before they call a from-behind call?? Seriously??
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
Emery’s seeing the puck really well. Looks like a trash can lid to him.
Need to get an ass in his face. More Knuble!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Might not be a bad idea to break up the SOB line tonight to get Knuble grinding in front of the net on the top line.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Might not be a bad idea to break up the SOB linetonightto get Knuble grinding in front of the net on the top line.
Fixed that for you.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Using a defenseman as a screen — isn’t that Ovechkin’s move?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
On his wrists. He’s got one of the sickest shots in the league.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Because the Flyers just can’t pass on an unskilled thug.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the Flyers are going after Green real hard to try and get him off the game. He’s gonna have to just shake it off and make them pay.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Yup. made no sense.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re both right.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice play by Schultz along the boards.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
I’m probably late on this, but how is that goaltender interference? He got hit into him and hit emery with his back..
Can you call forgetting about the puck and steamrolling the guy in front of you a “move”? I call it fun to watch, anyway.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with the “zzzz” – Schultz is rocking them to sleep
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
And he’s one good looking man to boot.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The excellent @cmasisak22: “Chris Clark to the penalty box — two minutes for being checked into the goaltender.”
Good lord, I hope Mike Green can make it though the night at this rate. I hope he can make it through the game.
Briere is a little shit.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Oh, I assure you, he’s quite small
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t mean to split hairs, but wouldn’t the Briere call be butt-ending? Seemed more like that, but I dunno the verbage of the call.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
I saw cross check. I saw shaft, not end.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t they call more than one penalty on that crap? They’re just going to keep doing it, especially if we can’t score on the PP.
I suspect the whistle is going to stay firmly between the ref’s cheeks right until the moment one of the Caps retaliates.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, you’re probably right. I’m just worried one of our guys (Green) is going to get hurt. Hey, that’s one way to take out the competition for the Cup, right?
Having a lot of trouble breaking in.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
For sure. A lot of pressure on the puck as it comes near.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Emery’s not going to let in any first shots tonight. He’s solid. They need to pot a rebound/garbage goal.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Backs is actually doing a fairly good job being gritty – I’d like to see 8/19/22 as well, but I don’t necessarily thing grit is the issue.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, although Laich-Morrison-Knuble looks good.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Yeah — I’m not sure the ES lines need to change. I’d love to see more of the 2nd PP
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Add Green to that list. And I chastise Brooksie for missing that one chance on the powerplay.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
IMO, Backstrom looked great
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what Flyers games look like.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of wheat beer, have you had that new Budweiser Wheat yet? I haven’t, and am wondering how it is
I haven’t: I don’t drink Bud anything as a rule. It gives me a headache.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dogfish Head Brown Honey Rum + warm apple Cider, and Bud Select… 99 calories… and I’m tired of craft brewed beer… time for the real shitty stuff! Where’s the PBR?
Dogfish Head is my haunt, although I haven’t gotten out there enough recently.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Not recently, I haven’t mentioned it in a while.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Coke Zero and Ledo Pizza…. hockey night in Germantown, MD
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Oct 6, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
F&B – My wording is in fact too close to yours over on BSH – we share that perspective but you’re right to feel ripped off. My bad and my apologies.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
HAHA even the guys on VS said that the Clark penalty was horrible. Sweet.
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
Know what else is horrible?
A missing avatar.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Epic fail by me :( Where would one (eg, me) go to get said avatar?
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
Anywhere where you can find a picture appealing to your good senses sir.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
I’ll take crystal meth and college girls, thanks.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 6, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How many of the rinks have actual great ice consistently? Rexall? Saddledome?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
I was actually worried about back to back Flyers goals. But I’ll take happily credit for the prediction
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordon’s going to get some glory for drawing the penalty, but Stex gets credit for breaking him
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s Boyd Gordon. I’d rather kill the Flyers’ PP
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How’s that not a penalty on Erskine?
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That would have been the 4th minor on the team. In 25 minutes of gameplay.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Double minor – the goal wiped out the first one.
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AND HOW IS THAT NOT ICING?? IT’S EVEN STRENGTH!
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
BTW, we never answered about avatars. Click your username at the top of the screen. Click “edit profile”
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
How is that not goalie interference under the rules these refs are using?
by renstar on Oct 6, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
They call Clark but allow Hartnell to lie down on top of Varly?!
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The kill has been pretty good
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
z
By the way – that was on the backhand, was it not?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Under great duress… the goal was wide open and it was the only way he could do it. He may have to shower during the intermission to wash the stink of a backhand goal off.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Alex Ovechkin is a god. Simple as that.
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by J.P. on Oct 6, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Dear Brooks Laich,
You’re down two, bro. Don’t let AO get too far ahead of you…
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I’ve seen him with some great ES forechecking tonight. I’ve also seen him create a bad offsides by being slow
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Caps Media – AO scored Goal #5 on Nov. 14 last year. So he’s more than a month ahead of last year…
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Note to Tyler Sloan: be ready on Thursday.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Is it two minutes or four for “injuring an overrated rookie on a clean hit”?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
OT, kinda. Put in avatar.
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
by capsfan4life on Oct 6, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Who does show replayes of the penalties? I can hardly remember ever seeing that.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 6, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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JVR crumples like it’s the WJC!
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love you Q-Laing. Man Crush Forming.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, another horseshit G interference call!
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WTF!?!? Are they seriously calling Laich for that/?? What bullscratch!
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
The ref better pick up Coburn’s jock, someone’s gonna trip on it and get hurt.
And not to take anything away from Semin, but that wasn’t a great goal to let in by Emery.
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Brutal call. WTF is the ref looking at. Clark? Really? Fuck the NHL officiating system.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Laich looked pissed, that better not have been on him.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
note to the caps: from now on, if you’re checked into the goalie you might as well kick him too, cause it’s interference
Seriously. Might as well get your money’s worth.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Versus:
You just went to a commercial break with a teaser saying you’d tell us WTF happend. When you came back, you had some stupid pointless interview. You suck.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ugh. I am getting so tired of this horseshit. Flyers win this they better be giving the refs a long line of Beej’s, good god.
Also, note to VS, id like a replay sometime
The nice thing about this place compared to CI, etc. is that people act like adults. We try to make sure that this is still a more thoughtful place.
Oh, you can be crude. But you’d better make it funny.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m with Tyler. Didn’t add anything.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Then hit Z and move on. No big deal. If it’s not offensive then who cares.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I hear you guys, but consider the source as well. Renstar’s been around awhile, and we all know that there is plenty of leeway given to longtimers around here. If he was a newbie, I’m all for the smackdown. No big deal here.
Not at all. Not in October.
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by Gould Old Days on Oct 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It looks even on the calls, but the refs are fucking brutal. Terrible calls on the Caps while the Flyers have to do something blatant to get a call (and sometimes that doesn’t even work). Fucking atrocious.
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No shock though. But this one is on Varly right now.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I agree. Both the 3rd and 4th goals were extremely preventable by Varlamov. But that doesn’t excuse the refs.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Semin has to be much, much better at getting that puck out.
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Good lord. I just ran upstairs to post about how much fun the Caps are to watch this season.
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Varlamov looked fine the first two periods against the Leafs. But tonight he is jumpy and clearly rattled.
In comes Theo.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I switch to Hell’s Kitchen for 2 minutes and Richards scores 2?? What happened??
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
The Book on Varlamov
Move the puck laterally, shoot at the glove.
Not a recipe for NHL success.
/cannot wait to see Neuvirth
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by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Varly needs more time to percolate. Hopefully this stretch didn’t ruin him.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
Fuck him. If this stretch ruined him then he wasn’t cut out to be an NHL goalie. Send his unfocused ass back to HER and let’s see the guy that everyone wants to overlook. All the guy has done is everything he has been asked. Enough of this bantam level glove hand bull. shit.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree about Neuvirth, but there’s no point trashing Varly already. Yeah, he needs to work on a lot of stuff, but he’s young. I hate that we have rush either of these guys because Theodore.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
This reminded me; remember the first goal Sid scored in the Caps series? Moves laterally across Pothier, shots high, goal.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad Theo got the first save out of the way, but oh dear CHRIST, what’s Erskine doing tonight?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Some of the penalties were bad plays by the Caps, but to be fair the refs never got the memo that just because they wear black, white and orange doesn’t mean they have to help the Flyers.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what else is ridicu…ah, never mind.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Sometimes reinforcements help make up for my slacking. See below.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Feisty doesn’t begin to explain it. If I end up with fewer than 8 PIMs (the max I can get without getting kicked out) tonight I’ll be kinda shocked.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
No, I’ve just been watching Caps v. PHI. Seems like I end up in these moods frequently when these teams meet.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Hey friend, this isn’t a European beach. How about you run up to the boardwalk and get an avatar to cover yourself up, there are kids around.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
if its really that big a deal i will find one, didn’t really think a tiny pixelated image next to my post would be that big a concern
If you have D to sit, why do you play your slowest one against a team with such fast forwards?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
As badly as the Caps refs played in the 2nd, they’re still in this game.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
The refs didn’t let in the latest goal (which stands as the GWG). Did the refs suck? Yes. But with the mistakes the Caps are making they have nobody to blame but themselves.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
A good team can win despite the refs, right now, this is not that team. The team defense just isn’t there
To be honest I’m not even sure that aside from Erskine (who has been in all games) there is any blame on the D. Lots of PPG and at least 2 soft goals. What are you gonna do?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
It doesn’t make it easier on a guy like 55 when he sits two games and then only gets 3 mins in the 1st. Not saying there weren’t reasons he only got 3 mins, just that it’s gotta be tough.
Maybe not point-of-attack blame of the D, but there were some failures to clear in there, and then, uh, yeah, Erskine.
Oh I agree it’s probably tough on Schultz, but he has looked fine. It’s the guys that have been in every game that stand out to me (for the wrong reasons). I think I just misunderstood your point.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
And yet every time I look up 4 is out there.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
The concussion last year seemed to knock some “stop sucking at the game of hockey” sense into him.
It’s seems the effect wore off over the summer and the Erskine I know and hate is back on the ice.
Oh joy.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If I end up winning this week because Richards hatted, I’m going to vomit.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
How much of Varly’s getting pulled is his fault and how much is the team’s play? Another way to say that is, was he pulled for his mental health or his play?
He absolutely should have saved the 3rd goal. A shot along the ice that slips under his pad, and it’s not even like Richards has a cannon of a shot.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Both. He was playing like garbage and clearly rattled.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
But the kid has ice water in his veins. Bell centre playoffs rags saves wins down 1-3 first round awesome russian so good.
Maybe the guy that actually plays like he has ice water in his veins should be on the Caps. Every game I watch Varlamov makes me more convinced Neuvirth is the guy of the future.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I know, it’s blasphemy, but I sort of feel the same. He never seems rattled at all. Athleticism can be highly overrated.
I thought he was skating again. I’ll wait a week or two for him to come back. But Christ, at some point acrobat saves only get you so far when you can’t make the routine ones. When you can’t keep a rebound out of the slot. When you can’t keep yourself from sliding out of the crease when you move laterally. Neuvirth is always calm and in position and does much better with rebounds.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Kane vs. a tough guy?
So Boyd Kane has played all of six shifts and probably won’t see the ice in the third. Is there a point at which you consider getting a guy who keeps 52 from getting run on every shift? I think no, but it’s worth discussing.
The problem is that the tough guy doesn’t stop 52 from getting run, the big boys dance, or Carcillo gets his face dirty and it keeps right on going.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t worry, Eric Fehr will be back to his criminally ignored place in the lineup before you know it.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
@cmasisak22: 5 of the past 6 times Varlamov has played (Game 7 vs PIT, at BUF, vs. NYR, vs. TOR, at PHI) he has allowed 3 goals in a period.
by TylerG on Oct 6, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Well I think they’ve only played one game and he wasn’t ready for that one yet. Not a lot of chances for him to get in the game.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
What is it about the Flyers that make refs completely ignorant to what is and is not an interference call? Is it the orange on those jerseys blinding?
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
What the hell? It’s only the 2nd intermission and already everyone’s putting out the lifeboats.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
Don’t have Versus – can someone give me the executive summary (other than Varly puked) and save me 500 some comments?
Russian Machine Never Breaks
Richards has a trick
Capitals, still in the game:
Varlamov was pulled.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 6, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Varly puked and then ate it back up like a stupid dog.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
That’s what dog’s do when they’re trying to get better. They eat things that will make them sick so the vomit out all the bad juju.
Somebody needs to tell Varlamov he’s not a dog.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not for nothing, but this Gretzky doc is fun to see the dated footage, but the new interviews are good. McSorley looks like he’s put on a ton of weight.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
i'm a little late to the party but...
Clark gets shoved from behind, wouldnt make contact with Emery except for the fact that Emery steps up to shove him, Clark gets called for goaltender interference.
Laich gets shoved from behind, dances to avoid Emery and hits the goal post instead, Laich gets called for goaltender interference.
What the hell are the refs watching?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
That Laich call was bullshit. He was livid.
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
as he should have been. that was a terrible terrible call.
Anyone know if the NHL does like the USSF and posts critiques of referee’s actions on plays? I find the USSF articles to be quite informative.
Nope, no weekly evaluation/newsletter.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Those things are so satisfying because you sometimes get to find out that the dude failed his assessment on those calls.
But you also get to see that someone, somewhere, actually knows what should have been called.
Is it just me, or is the Enzyte commercial really (and I mean really) wrong?
by RPI93 on Oct 6, 2009 8:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
personally it’s the wireless charging ‘bleep’ ad that i’m already tired of.
I mean, Enzyte I was tired of years ago, but this got annoying before the first one even finished airing on my tv.
by TFG on Oct 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. I heard this all the way upstairs.
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that’s highly entertained by the Progressive woman?
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
she’s got a terrible Midwestern accent.
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not start it off with another PK, why not?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
It was working for the Caps so well the first two periods…
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
This period looks eerily like the first...
which doesn’t bode well for us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Something about Carter just makes me angry.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
The fact that he plays with Richards and Briere makes him fly under the radar for me. He’s just not a priority.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
For a team known as the broad street bullies they sure do have their fair share of whiney little nancy boys.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s that constant whiny sneer he wears. I just get angry every time I see it.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Caps have had three chances they’ve pissed away – it’s on them to do something with this one.
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Judging by the rest of this game … they haven’t.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The Care Bears had an awful shift there – no feet moving, lots of reaching with sticks, etc.
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4skine also skates about as fast as a zombie. And I’m not talking about the Usain Bolt zombies from Dawn of the Dead. I’m thinking the slow zombies like the ones in Shaun of the Dead.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Has been on the ice for 3 Philly goals.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
You don’t become one of the worst defenders by having the skating skills of Scott Niedermayer.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
we’ll worry about that later…haha.
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Now if we could get some secondary scoring.
by RPI93 on Oct 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Vindicated. :)
(is it a forum foul to respond to your own post?)
by RPI93 on Oct 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
am I the only one that can’t get enough of the Laich Line
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it just did for me
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
Per Caps media, Caps now have five individual multi-goal games (Ovi 2, Semin 2, Laich). In under three games.
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No kick. I call it good. But maybe not in this game.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I’d accept either decision, it’s a tough call to make
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 6, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
There can be only one
call, that is
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
This is gonna be close, but I think he got it with a stopping motion, not kicking motion.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I call that a stop, but I wouldn’t be shocked if that was called off. It’ll be a bad call, but it won’t be a lonely bad call.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I hear you – he may not have “kicked” it in, but he sure as hell kicked it in.
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Shady officiating karma, pls?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
it’ll probably turn into a Caps penalty for GI
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
That was off his inside foot, I don’t think that was a kick.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t see a distinct kicking motion, but I’ll be stunned if the refs can’t find one.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Question for hockey replays: is the replay decision based on the call made on the ice, or totally based on reviewing the video?
U-G-L-Y. Nomnomnom. I’ll eat that up any day.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
Wolverines know how to crash nets.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
When he points to mid ice, does that mean a penalty for the Caps?
by superjuan on Oct 6, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Like you’re Dany Heatly taking a corner, time to buckle down and put the pedal to the metal.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
So rec’d. I think your ire brings out the best in your comedy.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I think more than a couple Rags fans agree.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
At least one person in Maine thinks so.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And you see there why Matt Carle, well, sucks in his own zone.
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Can we please see more 4? Has he gotten off the ice?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
He stands out because he’s always doing something wrong.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re on Twitter and you’re not following cmasisak22, you're missing out. He's tweeting a super game. (tarikelbashir? uh, no.)
Any else notice a distinct lack of Pronger lately?
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
Anyone know what/who is on Emery’s helmet? The GF is wondering if he is narcissistic enough to have it be himself twice?
Joe Frazier and some other fighter.
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He’s a big boxing fan. Actually had Mike Tyson on his old mask, briefly.
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Haha, nice. I don’t think that’d go over too well with Betts.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think one side is Muhammad Ali
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it’s a couple of boxers, but that’s it. Used to have Tyson on his helmet, but it caused a stir so he took him off I believe.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah well…got the boxer part right at least
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
holding strong for no more penalties!
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
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Bad failed clear by Schultz there.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
OMG SCHULTZ SUCKS WHAT IS HE DOING ERSKINE’S PLAYING BETTER THAN HIM OMG SCHULTZ SUCKS
CI-ed
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Not that 55 has been perfect, but day-um, he’s been better than 4.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe B in the octagon is a hilarious thought.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
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Stupid Boyd. That was a PIM right away.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Yep. And a minor on Joe B. for fucking up the call.
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sums up the game pretty well
but in a good way, for now.
by TFG on Oct 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Boyd Gordon tired at the end of a shift.
When the puck was back at Ersky on the point, he had to get that on net to get a faceoff in the O-zone. Instead he sent it to a corner. DOH.
The Flyers keep trying that short-side pass from behind the net. Eventually, it’s gonna click.
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Great play by Stecks getting that down.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
So all this goal scoring is beautiful...
And it can support us for awhile… but at some point we’re going to need to get a good consistent goalie if we’re going to make a serious run at it.
"3rd power play goal by the Flyers"
that’s what I meant…
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a bad play by Mo, dangerous.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
Weird, Erskine beat by Giroux with speed.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Shaun of the Dead Zombie.
Not Usain Bolt Zombie.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
mike green just about nailed theodore
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Theodore spelled K-h-a-b-i-b-u-l-i-n
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Did Semin just draw a penalty in the final minutes of the game, rather than be called for one?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
Seriously, though – why the fuck is Erskine playing so much? B/c he’s paired with Poti. Why the fuck is Erskine paired with Poti? [crickets]
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More like Caps – not Blair Betts fans.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did Betts leave? Brashear isn’t on the roster.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
I feel like Blair Betts is Q if Q could take draws.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
But can’t Betts skate like Usain Bolt can run?
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody else see laich’s helmet bobbing harshly 3 or 4 times under the pile? Someone got a few licks on him.
Gues that’s flyer hockey 4 ya
by Icebat on Oct 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Excellent reference. Was just youtubing that the other day
by thehoagster07 on Oct 6, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
my heart is pounding. what is going on here? it’s october
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re shipping up to Boston…in Philadelphia?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
They shipped up to Boston in Anaheim over the weekend.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m cool with anyone wearing white scoring the GWG
by thehoagster07 on Oct 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And why does my atdhe feed go out at the worst times?
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Mine did in that scramble in front of the net on the PP in the last minute in the 3rd
by thehoagster07 on Oct 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, my expectations are low…he’ll probably only get half of that ;)
by thehoagster07 on Oct 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Clark and Laich looking good out there.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
You remember what I said about vomiting? I’m about to get Fehr and Bulemic.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Erskine was on the ice, it was a given.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Where the fuck was Erskine? Jesus.
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May we never see the 3-4 pair ever again.
by grapejoos on Oct 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Damn, I fail.
I can’t even begin to imagine what was going through BB’s head putting Erskine out there on 4 on 4, a time that benefits the best skaters. Erskine sure as shit better sit next game.
Oh well, the Flyers were pumped for their home opener, the refs were AWFUL, Varlamov was terrible and we still came out with a point. It could be much worse.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Erskine sucks, Varlamov gave up two bad goals, PK didn’t exactly bail anyone out, we got one point, and it’s the third game of the season. I like what I saw from most of our skaters and I hope BB learned some lessons about a couple other guys. Regular. Season. Means. Dick.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Erskine was fine with Pothier. He didn’t look good with Poti. Also, mediocre officiating, and we knew we weren’t going 82-0. Considering we came out of Philly with a point when only one line on our team was playing well, I’d get out of Philly before they realized we stole a point.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
we got one point, and it’s the third game of the season. I like what I saw from most of our skaters and I hope BB learned some lessons about a couple other guys. Regular. Season. Means. Dick.
Well said.
This one hurts, but it’s the regular season when we wake up tomorrow move on from it (since its the flyers – you get till lunch).
We’ll be ok.
All things considered, the Caps scored 5 goals on the “rock” Ray Emery and the “League’s Best D”, while getting rear-ended by the refereeing. Still no regulation losses, and keeping up the 5 GPG average… not too bad.
John Erskine: 13:10 of ES TOI (-2)
Jeff Schultz: 15:05 total TOI (+1)
Clearly, Schultz plays with Green all the time, so that # doesn’t count.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Theo’s actually played pretty well this year.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a difference between saying we need to replace a guy and we need to keep a guy in his role. Obviously, Erskine can not do much more than what he’s capable of, and one of those things is play in four on four situations, and another is be a 1-4 d-man. He may be bad against faster teams too, but not all teams are faster, and considering we were playing the FLYERS I can’t fault Boudreau for playing someone who would bring a little toughness to the line up.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Good point on the toughness but he didn’t exactly keep anyone in check.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Erskine has to be able to catch a guy to lay some punishment on them.
Even if you want him in to keep the Flyers in check, there is no way in hell he should have gotten the 3rd most minutes on D. Erskine is not the #3 D on any NHL team. Ever.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think anyone is arguing that. I’m just saying it’s too quick to call for the guys head when his role is 6-7 and he’s forced into 1-4.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I think if it gets to the point where 5-7 guys are routinely getting 1-4 minutes it’s an indictment of management, regardless of the talent pool of the farm.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
With 2 D in the press box I have a hard time saying he was “forced” into the 4 slot. Someone made that decision. If only we knew who that someone was…
I’m going with Michael Nylander. He clearly doesn’t like John Erskine but loooooves Ty Sloan and Potsy so he told BB he would only take this quietly and like a man if he had his pick of company in the press box.
Sherlock Holmes ain’t got shit on me.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Someone forced him into it, whether it be situation or coaching. I doubt anyone except Ovechkin can say “I’m going in coach.”
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I agree, and I’m not calling for his head. I place way more blame on Bruce for 1) thinking Erskine should get more minutes than Shamo, Schultz and Juice, and 2) watching Erskine’s horrendous play all night and continuing to give him so many minutes. I just don’t know what he was thinking.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 6, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just showin’ off his trade value’s all.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Lettin’ everybody know who the best 4-on-4 defender in the league is.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I think someone needs to get an avatar for the ladies in the Rink.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fair enough. Priorities, you know.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Yeah, the ladies love the avatars…
(Hey, who watches the Guild?)
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I just play Warcraft >_<
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Dropping that game was the best decision of my life and I wish I were kidding.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve refused so many invitations into that world, thank god.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
If you can manage your time, it’s fine. If you can’t, and get drawn into addiction, you have big issues.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Therein lies the problem, I could arena all day and the time would just disappear.
I’ve dropped 35 pounds and bumped my gpa by a full point since I quit.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t like Arena, and I don’t really have anything else going on right now until I move in with my fiancee. I’m sure my playing time is going to zero once I do that.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Yeah, I made gladiator seasons 2-4 after leveling during S1 and did it with two characters in s3. You can imagine how much time that took and why I’m so happy I stopped.
Glad you have your priorities in order, I just can’t handle being casual.
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 6, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The wife has been a huge Felicia Day fan since Dr. Horrible, I think she’a a regular.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 6, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Or she’s, I’ve got to not drink so much.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 6, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, that’s cute, Briere got a goal on his birthday. He’s gonna have a great time at his super sweet 16 this weekend.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
You people find my Happy Cake Oven or die trying...
you hear that Erskine, die.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
He should take that french guy with him.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to a goalie controversy?
Big picture, no big deal. Got a point, put 5 on the board v. Philly/Emery. Erskine, as predicted here on the Rink, struggled with Top 4 minutes. Thought Schultz bought himself more PT.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
No controversy – just play the hot hand. That hand right now wears number 60.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
What number is he gonna wear when he comes to WAS? Theo has 60 now…
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Theo’s done nothing so far this year but play well. He should be starting.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
He’s played fine. Neuvirth has earned a look.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Agreed on both. I don’t dislike Varly, I just don’t think he’s ready to be an NHL (full load) starter yet.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Until he stops dropping shit like he’s Terrel Owens he doesn’t deserve to keep Neuvirth in the minors.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Look on the bright side: over at PPP they’re ready to commit mass seppuku after the Leafs lost to the Sens.
Varly wasn’t good, but part of tonight was to find out how he’d respond to a hostile environment. We (and hopefully the coaches) all learned something.
And hopefully they learned about Erskine, and what his role should be.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
so...
How many semi-own goals does Poti have in his Caps career? Make sure you add the two from tonight…shit.
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but “king’s ransom,” ESPN documentary on the gretzky-to-LA trade, re-airs at 11pm on ESPN2 (and again tomorrow night on ESPN proper.)
What time tomorrow? I’m likely to watch funny comedy or be playing NHL 10 tonight.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Watching South Park now. Sliders is some funny stuff.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Dunno what you mean by that. Maybe I don’t play enough :x
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
they have some really nice sliders
where you can customize the gameplay. for example, you can make the goalies reaction time better, the game speed slower, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
mccormick and schmick’s has great sliders, but if you order any appetizer other than the mussels you’re missing out.
by Natty Bumppo on Oct 6, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
10pm I believe. What little I saw if it during breaks was very good.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 6, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I Tivo-ed it and watching now…looks good and worth watching.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 6, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
schedule
Kings Ransom by Peter Berg Tuesday Oct 6 8pm ESPN
Kings Ransom by Peter Berg Tuesday Oct 6 11pm ESPN 2
Kings Ransom by Peter Berg Wednesday Oct 7 10pm ESPN
Kings Ransom by Peter Berg Thursday Oct 8 10pm ESPN Classic
Kings Ransom by Peter Berg Monday Oct 12 7pm ESPN 2
berg, for those who don’t know, directed friday night lights the movie.
by Natty Bumppo on Oct 6, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
sons of anarchy for me tonight, but i might check out that documentary
by alright alright alright on Oct 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
One positive thing to take from tonight’s game? Last year’s team (at this time of the year) would have lost this game 7-3.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Per NHL.com's recap
Briere, on the right post, knocked in the rebound of Kimmo Timonen’s point shot for the winning goal on his birthday.
The Caps entered the third period trailing 4-3, but Semin and Morrisson scored 1:14 apart to give the Capitals the win.
Semin and Ovechkin each had a pair of goals and Bradley had two assists as the Caps won their third straight game.
In the new NHL everybody wins! YAAAAAY!
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
What is the Rink record on the number of comments?
Right now it’s 1115…well, 1116 including this one.
My tivo cut out at 5 minutes in the game. Darn you Tivo!
Seem like an iffy game, at least from the score, and the fact varly got pulled. Anybody care to give my a two sentence summary?
"And next year it will be ours."
It was an exciting game from start to finish, with way to many power plays for the Flyers. Felt more like a playoff game than the 3rd game of the regular season as far as intensity levels go.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Oct 6, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The refs are terrible. John Erskine is also terrible.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 6, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
Ovi scored goal #5 last year on Nov 14. The Richard Trophy winner is more than a month ahead of schedule.
"And next year it will be ours."
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