Game Day Open Thread - Rangers @ Capitals
by J.P. on Oct 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Tonight's probable netminders:
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Boston, Toronto, Flyers, Rangers – what exciting games to open the season with.
And I really can’t wait for those SE divisional games to begin…uh yeah…
We finish off the season out of the division too. Good scheduling, or boring middle of the year?
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I little of both, I guess. Hopefully “boring” means that we win the games we’re supposed to; and as for scheduling, if it at all helps us be to more ready for the playoffs, it’s good.
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Is my Rangers fan buddy right to hate The Donald? I never did. I thought his Caps roster spot could have been put to better use, but so far that thought has yet to bear out.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
It’s acceptable to continue your grudge with a new acquisition to your favorite team until they prove themselves worthy of your admiration. Look at Todd Bertuzzi in Detroit. They’re still waiting for him to earn his paycheck and, thus, still hate 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.
I’ve had that argument many a time since July 1st. Personally, I hold grudges forever. But I could at least understand those fans who warm to him after he does some good things (if he ever does).
Jim Schoenfeld told me I wasn’t a “real fan” because you have to “root for the guys wearing the jerseys, not the guy who used to wear the jersey.” I wanted to tell him to have another donut but he is bigger than me and there was no security around to stop him from kicking my ass.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
hiya
nice to be here, as always.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
For what it’s worth I hated Brashear as a Flyer, questioned his signing, and after two weeks fell in love with the guy. I now hate him again.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I miss Brash as a Cap. He was incredible in the community and his life story is ridiculous to have gone through. I might not feel like this after tonight but right now I still think the Donald will always have a place in my heart.
Also the guy learned Russian to better communicate with other players. That’s incredible.
Agreed. He has a talent for learning languages (which is pretty hard to do) and seems like a nice enough guy.
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Boudreau on what it was like to be a healthy scratch during his playing days: “It’s boring. You work out, go home, do nothing, come to the game. It’s boring, I understand that. There’s not much else you can do. It is what it is. It depends on if you were satisfied just sitting up there, but I was never satisfied. So I was always really frustrated; if you’re a guy that was just happy to be here then it’s not a big deal, but I was never one of those guys.”
Twisting the knife into Michael Nylander a little bit more.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I doubt it. Eminger’s story was supposed to have a book – but oh wait, it did get written. It was called “Eminger is not a good defenseman, so he is now a bouncer.”
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Oct 8, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If John Erskine keeps getting dressed because BB and GMGM feel like we need an enforcer in the lineup against tough teams, then they may as well just go get a dirt cheap enforcer. Erskine isn’t and enforcer, and deserves a benching after the PHI game (although really, BB failed him but not putting him in positions where he could succeed, one of the biggest jobs of a coach).
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Erskine’s getting dressed because he’s the best 6th defenseman we have – and because Sloan is playing forward because Erskine probably can’t. And I’m not ready to put Juice out there.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
One game. You need more speed at forward than defense too, according to Sergei Fedorov, and I’m not wanting Erskine at forward.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
You can assert that “Erskine is the best 6th D we have” as though it’s fact, but it’s not. He was by far the worst D in the game against PHI, which deserves a benching on its own. Juice may not have been great but he didn’t suck it up. Sloan was “the best D in training camp” and hasn’t gotten a look. Even if Erskine is the best 6D option we have it’s not by a lot and won’t be the difference between a W and an L.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Maybe a better phrase is “He’s the 6th best defenseman we have.” Regardless, Sloan may have been great in training camp, and yeah, maybe he deserves a shot, but I don’t think you need to bench Erskine any less than you need to bench Poti.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Erskine was far worse than Poti and I have much more confidence that Poti can bounce back.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Confidence in Poti. You poor bastard.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Per @TarikElBashir:
Eric Fehr is listed on the lineup as a healthy scratch, which means he has been activated, I’m told.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 8, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
I’m so sorry for you =(
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Lotta good games on tonight
Caps Rangers
Pens Flyers
Chicago Detroit
It’s like they want me to buy Center Ice or somethin’.
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weird. It’s usually the home feed on those types of things, but sometimes they use a feed from a bigger network (and I’m pretty sure MSG is more of a major network than CSN-DC). Usually, if there’s only an away feed, it’s a from a huge city like NY.
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PIT gets their home feed almost every single time, as far as I can tell.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Which is ironic, because those guys are awful and the biggest homers outside of boston.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Yeah they are pretty bad, which is why I was shocked when they called out Crosby for diving.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
It’s not even that so much as it is how monotonous Errey (I think?) is.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I was basing mostly off Extra Innings, which uses the same channels (and has free trials a few times a year)
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I wonder who is more annoying to listen to: JoeB or JoeM. While your guy makes up his own hockey terms, Micheletti makes up his own facts.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
The biggest free agent loss the Rags have had in the last 15 years is JD.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
greatest colour man in US hockey broadcasting history.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
what does that stand for?
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Man o man
Is ThreeOrMore lucky. Flopping around like that …
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PIT up 1-0 a minute in
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Backstrom, for Wade Redden, is uncontainable
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
nice sig
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The DGB Quote? DGB is hilarious
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I was watching the Bloge Salming vids… he’s hilarious
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah the ones on the D v. MON and the training camp secrets were great.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
The Damien Cox one was funny. I’m pretty sure noone in Washington is as dumb as Cox
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74naeUm8OnU&feature=channel
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah. I read it occasionally when there’s a link to it that catches my eye.
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A pee wee player, for Wade Redden is uncontainable.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemme guess- MSG feed
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I’m so done with whooping.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
There’s no one on the Rangers who the whoop should apply for. I’m ok with Gonchar, I will allow Eminger, but it’s really too situational.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Why do either of them deserve it?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Gonchar because he was a stooge a few times, and how dare have something that no other sports market uses. Whatever the criteria, who cares? It’s something fun we can do and it doesn’t really do anything but show we appreciated the guys offense but didn’t care fo some d-mistakes he made. It may be dumb, but how different is it from booing Crosby?
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Because you are booing a guy that played for the Caps and had a lot of success with the Caps. Not because of what he did against the Caps. Gooch gave a lot to the organization and was one of our best players for a long time. He didn’t beg out (publicly at least) and we got some good value back for him.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
And then he signed for the Penguins. The worst thing he could do to us, in my opinion. I don’t give a damn what he gave us after that. If anything, it’s a point of respect because if he was a crap player who didn’t give us anything, he’d probably never have had it happen.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
He didn’t sign with PIT because of us. He’s a pro athlete and that’s where his opportunity was. I honestly don’t see how it could be a point of respect. A point of respect would be to give him a nice ovation when he’s announced at the start then to respectfully cheer against his team the whole game.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I never said he did. So what? He signed for a rival, and it doesn’t matter what the reason was, to a lot of fans, myself included, screw him. What if the criterion for a whoop was just being the best d-man on the opposing team? Or just on a rival? Because BOOING The other teams best player isn’t exactly a nice ovation.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
PHI gave Mike Knuble a nice welcome the other night and he played in PHI for less time than Gooch was in DC. If you want to treat your old players worse than PHI, be my guest.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Ok. I will. I don’t think it’s a dick move at all, and I don’t get the mentality where it’s wrong to dislike a guy.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
It’s not wrong to dislike a guy, but to do it because he used to play for your team is silly. I hate just about every other Penguin more than Gooch; I won’t pile on Gooch just cuz he was a Cap. Should we whoop CBo (assuming he is still in the NHL and actually dresses when we play them)?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
And the whoop is specifically because the guys played for us, not because they played for someone else. Booing an opponent is normal. Booing a guy for what he contributed to your own team is not.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
But you’re not booing him for what he contributed. When we whooped him in DC, it was because he was mucking up the d-zone and giving up turnovers. How dare we remind him of that and poke fun at him. It’s usually playful anyway. I guess I’ll just have to be worse than a flyers fan.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Gonchar was a good player who contributed more to his team than he harmed his team. A guy like Bryan McCabe, who did more to harm his team (Own goal, horrendous giveaways) or a guy who signs with his rival for more cash (Scott Gomez) should get booed
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Or a guy that forced his way out of town. Or tore the team apart. Or quit on the team. There are plenty of guys I boo. Just because you used to play D for the Caps is not a reason I use though.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
He missed?!?!?!?
Damn you Cally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think I now hate Rozy more than Redden. It is hard to tell … will monitor.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you now understand what it’s like to have someone as bad as McCabe on your defense
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Captain McCabe? haha.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
At least neither of them is Malik.
The best two moments I remember regarding Malik:
“When most Rangers fans were asked how many games Malik messed up for the Rangers, the average response was 60 games. Given that Malik has only played in 40 games, this should tell you everything you need to know about Marek Malik.”
And in one game Malik scored the announcers were saying that the fans should warm up to him a bit after that goal, and as he said that you hear the in arena announcement and an arena full of boos after his name was announced.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
We had anti Malik chants. Glad he was released back in the wild where he can roam freely and can be back with his own kind.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely beautiful play.
I have hopes that Pothier could aid the PP2.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That wasn’t SOB. That was Sasha, BMo, Bradley.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
(also, I’m pretty sure it was Backstrom as the center, which my GameCenter stats are confirming)
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
BMo was literally standing right in front of Hank on the replay. Maybe the “1” was obscured and it was “19” not “9” but that’s what I saw.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Saw the replay, showed Backstrom clearly (right where you’re describing).
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I lost the GameCenter feed with about 50 seconds left of a five on three.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, what a freaking terrible 5 on 3. Didn’t make the Rags work at all.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
nyeh nyeh
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
SEND SEMIN AFTER HIM
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
it was Marc he bitchslapped… watch the video
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
… marc stall plays for the rangers…who are down 0-1 and are not playing in a game involving malkin….
you make no sense at all…
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok I’m sorry if you are either slow or just don’t know your Staals. The Staal that Your National’s Capital was referring to Jordan Staal. He plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sending Semin after him would not be really advisable for the Caps, seeing how Jordon Staal is in Philadelphia right now.
Semin fought Marc Stall, who is playing against him right now. Marc Staal has never assisted an Evengi Malkin goal.
k you want a cookie now?
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
look who’s the slow one now
Space Weed Says For The Belligerent and Truculent
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
AO went way out of position for that hit. Theo bailed him out big time.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Yeah, definitely an ill-advised hit. Theo is on tonight.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad we didn’t give Varlamov a chance to bounce back…
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Well ...
Only down 1-0 after that period? I have to be happy bout that.
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Since it's intermission
This is what I’ve learned from political television ads:
1. Creigh Deeds sounds like an idiot when he talks
2. Bob McDonnell hates and/or kills women
Some Care Bear moments, some defensive breakdowns, some nice work by the Caps as well.
Absent a couple nice saves, the Rangers have a couple on the board. Caps should have at least 2 on the board.
AO needs to shoot the effing puck when he’s low and unobstructed. 5-3 PP is a joke.
Good to see Scotty kickin it…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Word up. lol.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I wish I actually laughed as much as I type lol. Probably would be much happier.
Then again, my boss would know I’m not working as hard as I should be….
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he passed up a shot right in the slot in the first (Never thought I’d be saying “shoot that, Ovechkin!”). And the fumble just a minute ago.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind
I’m good …
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Never better.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If that Drury call was payback for the interference calls the other night…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Blah would be an improvement.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Without fault? One on one breakaway he could have stopped.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Way too cute. I kinda wish there were an NHL player that could put Semin flat on his back when he does that. He needs to be woken up (like the rest of the team).
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
0-7 on the PP so far. Not good.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Lazy on the PP. Not good coverage in the D zone at times.
Mike Green might be thinner but he’s not looking better this game.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Yea, he and Morrisonn both got burned on that second goal
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Corey:
Something tells me the 8-19-28 line is about one more shift from being broken up for the first time this year. Not their best period.
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It seems like a lot of the problems from the end of the season are still there – undisciplined play leading to penalties, too long of shifts of the top few lines and Green, and an overall lack of defensive positioning.
Just lazy that period, is what it boils down to. They played at peak intensity for 3 straight games. This was a pretty easy letdown game to spot. Sandwiched between philly and Detroit, tough to keep focus on this one.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I don’t know, man. You think they’re really looking ahead this early in the season?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
thanks
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Got that puck with the tractor beam
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Playing the part of Tommy Salo tonight, Henrik Lundqvist.
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They aren’t called the Care Bears for nothing. Care Bear SHAARE!
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
Maybe he read some Puck Daddy comments and figures he shoots too much.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Rozival need a couple shifts here…
Nice shift by the care bears
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Weak goal or not, that was a 4 on 2. Breakdown.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
or encourage one.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
What a roller coaster night
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Wait, Gordon tripped, Gordon goes to the box for tripping, no ranger was actually tripped?
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
You’re welcome, Rangers. Signed, the Black/Orange/White clad crew.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I’ll eagerly blame the refs on the PHI game, but no way I’m blaming the refs for this one. The Caps are 1 of 8 on the PP.
Threeormore
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
I would be quite upset if I didnt expect it of him.
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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
1-9 on the PP
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
Yea, especially in light of J.P.’s post earlier this afternoon.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
lol Boudreau commercial I have never seen. That was actually really funny.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
What happens, for those of us watching elsewhere?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
“My lease is about to expire, and I want to upgrade to a new E-class”
“no problem”
“But I don’t want to upgrade the price, though”
“no problem”
“That’s good”
“Actually…”
“No, don’t talk”
“But”
“Don’t speak”
“But..”
“Look, you had me at no problem”
“And I can throw in…”
“You had me at no problem.”
“I could…”
“b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b”
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
And this is when I’m really sad that I have to listen to the game via the interwebs. explain?
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to have you, Scotty Hockey. Now, don’t take it personal, but gtfo.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I’ll try not to let the door hit me on the way out.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not by a long shot I’d say.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, ok. 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 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Un-bah-leavable.
Sorry folks. Was a wild one, that’s for sure.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
For homework tonight. Every player should look up the word “urgency” and use it in a sentence.
Ignoring Game 7, I don’t remember the last time I saw the Caps look so uninterested in winning a game.
Prime example: Poti casually playing the puck with < 30 sec. left and with Gaborik closing in on him.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Going in the direction of our empty net
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Pothier too
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
4 goals, including a softie…1-9 on the PP including 0-2 on the 5-3…bad defensive zone coverage…nto a good effort.
Now who’s the friggin’ goalie?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Theo kept us in it the whole game, but DAMN those last 2 goals!!! Especially that 4th goal was damn weak! Still doesn’t he have to start on Saturday again?
3rd goal was weak – he had a clear view of that one. 4th one was a screen and a sniper…those ones will happen.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Definitely not Theo’s fault on this one. The blame is squarely on the PP and the coaching staffs player selection/lines.
I couldn’t disagree more. The PP had more or less an off night, but still scored. Coaching staff? Huh?
Can’t kill him for letting in the breakaway and the 2nd goal – Green just let the guy go right by him instead of standing him up. But the back to back 5 hole weakies…jesus. There are dozens of NHL goalies who make the spectacular stops and don’t let both of those in, you can’t use his good saves to justify both of them.
Do we hold the veteran Theodore to a higher standard than Varly or Neuvy? Probably.
Should we? Probably.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
In the scrum afterwords, Letang got bitten…unbelievable
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Talking about the UFL, it’s funny that the referees look like Tiger Woods on Sundays (in what looks like black pants and red polos).
You don’t deserve to win when you go 1-9 with theoretically the best PP unit in the league. Of course, the triumphant return of Jose Threeormore didn’t help matters.
"Walter, I love you, but sooner or later, you're going to have to face the fact you're a goddamn moron."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
They started out hitting close to 50%, so they were due for a correction, and the Rags have a good PP.
Bad effort all around, particularly on the defensive side. Jose wasn’t great, but he made a couple of good saves.
I reckon he starts in Detroit. He ain’t great but he’s better than Varly right now. Defense really needs to tighten it up.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Boudreau had some harsh words for the D in the post game presser.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
They certainly aren’t immune to criticism. And I’m extremely underwhelmed with the 3rd and 4th lines right now. It would be nice to get Knuble going, too.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
Per Corey:
He [BB] also called out his defense, his goaltender and his third and fourth lines. It was an interesting 4 1/2 minutes.
Oh yeah, and the guys on the power play, so that was pretty much everybody.
I read that first quote box and was about to be shocked and livid that the PP did not get called out. Were I the coach they would be the FIRST ones called out.
1-for-9. Infuriating.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think that is a bit much. 1 for 9 sucks, but there will /em> be games where we just don’t have it like we usually do. I will say that the number of quality chances generated on those 9 PPs…that was not good.
What is the point of not playing Alzner? He could just as easily be making the same mistakes, and at least there is an upside to it. Sal Cap is not the reason – we could make it work if we really wanted to.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
You could use the D quote to ask why Alzner’s not being used, but not the Power Play one. Alzner is not going to play significant time on the power play this year, and may not for several, and wouldn’t even if he was here.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Another game I had work during, forgot to DVR. Another one I have a feeling I was better skipping. Anybody care to give me another two sentence summary?
"And next year it will be ours."
Didn’t take advantage of a ton of power plays.
Defense was marginal, again.
JT let in weak and weaker goals after we wrestled a 3-2 lead in the 3rd, one goal coming from Backstrom on a center ice dump in. That was ultimate weak by Lundy, but it was also kind of fluky weak.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
Is Chris Clark bringing anything at all to the table right now? I want the guy to succeed as much as anyone, and I realize four games is not enough to show what he can do, but he isn’t winning his battles, he has bad hands, he’s not one of our top penalty killers. What exactly does he do well?
Wow—Not a good effort: too many guys were flat and over cute. Semin is maddening.
Mike Green was a hill of suck tonight; he couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn, I counted ay least four shots way WAY high over the net, Terrible selfish penalty to blot out our 5 on 3.
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