Tuesday Caps Clips: Ovi Jokes, Nyles Clears
by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 6:45 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- So it was all a big joke. Ha ha? [ESPN.com]
- Of course, that doesn't stop some writers from speculating that there's trouble brewin' between the Caps and their franchise player. Silly. [The Star]
- In the other news of the day, Michael Nylander cleared waivers and George McPhee announced that... he'll talk about it today... [Caps365 (video)]
- ... which means it's time to see who's got sources. The leader in the clubhouse? Tarik El-Bashir (who did a great job all day at CI) with his Dynamo Minsk nugget.
- Unrelated, one would assume, Minsk is the team by which Glen Hanlon was just recently canned. [FanShot]
- Only one U.S.-based team is ahead of the Caps in season-to-date paid admissions. Amazing. [Ted's Take]
- And that's with the Caps being a great bargain. [WTimes]
- Speaking of the Times, big shake-up over there yesterday that had better not impact our hockey coverage. [Washington Post]
- A new batch of power rankings are out with the Caps up three spots to fourth at The Hockey News, up one to second at The Sporting News, up three to second at the L.A. Times and holding at fifth at TSN.
- Mike Knuble is a fab puck deflector... [Behind The Net]
- ... a skill that helped him net Hockey Night's First Star for the weekend. [CBC]
- Alex Ovechkin, Mike Green and Boyd Gordon filmed a quick message for the
ladiesfans on Saturday night. [GreenLife52.com] - Semyon Varlamov is "fighting for the 3rd goalie spot" for the Russian Olympic Team. At this point, you've got to say he's got a worse chance to win that fight than Matt Bradley has to win his next tilt (and Brads is currently riding an 11-fight winless streak, per HockeyFights.com). [@dchesnokov]
- "Tomas Fleischmann" and "fantasy" together in an article that doesn't use "Bruce Boudreau" to link the two. [ESPN]
- Speaking of Gabby, if there's one thing we'd like to see more of in his "Behind the Bench" segment, it's specifics about the current team. We get our wish this week, and you'll never guess about whom he gushes. [Capitals]
- Elliotte Friedman's weekly column is a must-read - click for the Alex Semin zinger, stay for the knowledge. [CBC]
- Four American Caps honor the troops. [Capitals, Caps365 (video)]
- The Caps have three of the top 19 players in the "Three Stars Standings." [NHL.com]
- From the "No [Stuff]" file, the Caps are D.C.'s Best Team. [Express Night Out]
- Peter Bondra's on the list of next year's first-time-Hall-of-Fame-eligible players. It would be a pretty major surprise if he was elected. [Slam!]
- Bear Tracks! [LDN]
- On this date back in 2001, the Caps traded Trevor Linden and a second round pick in 2002 to Vancouver for a 2002 first round pick with which they selected Boyd Gordon and a 2003 third rounder (that the Caps moved to Edmonton for Mike Grier and which the Oil used on Zack Stortini).
- Finally, happy 53rd birthday to Greg Carroll.
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For those who follow it, is Friedman’s Twitter worth following? I’m reading more of his stuff and wondered if I should just get it over with.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Yes. He’s great (and not just b/c he’s the guy that did that “bloggers in the press box” HNIC feature).
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Done and done. Gracias amigo.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 10, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
his feed was great around free agency and the draft, i’ve left it in there since then
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 10, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
Further on that “Best of 2009”, guess who takes home “Best Local Athlete”?
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
jeff schultz?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Nov 10, 2009 8:23 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahahahahaha. The Jeff Schultz Fan Club could wish, because it would make silly people cry.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
felt the need for a little humor this morning, you know the day will be painful when you’re already in a bad mood by 7am, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I wish it were something ignorable. Work drama, ugh. Anybody hiring?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Anybody watch the game last night?
Really wish we would have been able to sneak Byfuglien away from the Hawks last season. He’s an angry monster.
Also, Frolov is great.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Interesting charity run by the Robitaille’s (from the Friedman link). Does anyone know if we have an organization in Virginia that helps Foster children in trouble after they turn 18?
We have a kid here in Lynchburg, who has some learning disabilities, who was turned loose by the foster parents at 18 who has nothing. He is staying at a organization right now (can’t remember name but a national one) but can only stay for 10 days. Trying to find the kid a job, but even that is hard when he doesn’t have a dime.
In honor of Veterans Day
But mostly ‘cos I have the day off, I plan to attend the morning skate at Kettler tomorrow. It’s optional for the team, but I am hopeful that most of the players will participate. The skate starts at ten. Anyone interested in meeting up is welcome to e me @ my profile, so we can decide what color bandana is appropriate for Rink Rats.
I’m going to the game later, of course, and just had a thought that between practice and gametime, I might visit Arlington Cemetery to pay my respects. I haven’t been there in a very long time.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
You know how they roll in Arlington.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
at a Starbucks
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 10, 2009 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
or a Starbucks or a Starbucks or a….
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Okay, my brother and I will find or make poppy thingies like all the NHL folks will be wearing tomorrow, and we’ll be sitting in the front row. How’s that for gangsta? Word up.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
They used to hand those out all the time in front of Grocery stores. I think it was the American Legion.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
I keep trying to find where I can get one. That’s a war that really shouldn’t be forgotten.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
OK, I’m hoping to go skating tomorrow. If I can get up a little earlier, I’ll find you and watch practice.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 10, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
OK, I’m hoping to go skating tomorrow. If I can get up a little earlier, I’ll find you and watch practice.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 10, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, computer fart.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 10, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Four American Caps honor the troops.
I noticed Tom Poti is not among the American players honoring the troops. What gives? The only logical conclusion is… Tom Poti hates America!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 8:47 AM EST reply actions
I think that’s a pretty fair assumption. Or they were serving peanut butter at the event.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Or monosodium glutamate, perhaps.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
The toppings contain potassium benzoate.
….That’s bad.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Speaking of sources, JP...
The venerable Wikipedia has already updated Michael Nylander’s status:
“Michael Nylander (born October 3, 1972) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre signed with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is currently playing on loan with HC Dynamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).”
and
“November 9, 2009- Loaned to HC Dynamo Minsk for remainder of 2009-2010 season. "
Had to be a merry prankster aka “optimistic Rink reader”.
It gets better:From Pennlive.com
From Pennlive.com (on the Hershey bears boards) -
“(Speculation is that) Dynamo Minsk cut Josef Boumediene possibly to make room for Nylander?”
Hopefully no one steals his rum
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Are you tellin’ me Jesus Christ couldn’t throw a hip check son?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
He wouldn’t throw a hip check, he’d turn the other cheek.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
I’m thinking he wouldn’t have taken any guff in front of his own net, much like he threw out the money collectors in the Temple.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
so he’d be a good fit on our top 2 lines
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 10, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Doesn’t have the hands
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
No?
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 10, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
I think 3 and 6 have got him there…I don’t think he’s gonna split the D
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
He kinda looks like Clark Gillies in that figurine
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for getting that [Gretzky]ing song stuck in my head…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
I just realized there is no Wiki page for Japers’ Rink. It asked me if I meant “papers ring.” Someone should remedy that.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
I was searching for papers ring when I stumbled across this site.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Which begs the question, who are the Japers and why do they possess a rink?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
I just found out I’ll be coming into the office Sunday. Nylander coming off the books would brighten my week an awful lot.
After watching Office Space eleventy times
I finally noticed Lumbergh’s belt AND suspenders getup – funny.
You see something new with every viewing.
yyeahh, hi Kolzilla
Oh oh, and I almost forgot. Why don’t you go ahead and come in on Sunday as well. Thanks, Kolzilla.
I feel for ya.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Nice, of course I thought of that exact quote when I hear the news. Maybe I’ll shut off my alarm clock and ignore the answering machine Sunday as well.
I know it’s 9-5. Just graduated college in 2007 so this coming in on weekends thing is a first. Being an adult is so awesome…
haha, yeah. The other day I said “I can’t wait to get my tax return!”
OFFICIALLY GROWN-UP.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
The official definition of grown-up is once you start making small talk about the weather. Before I started working full time, I could have cared less about the damn weather. Now it’s a conversation starter.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Heh. In my office, you need to have watched the Ravens the day before to get anything intelligent out of my officemates on Monday morning. Insert oneself into conversation, say something intelligent about football, change subject.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Sounds like a good thing to me.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll trade spots with you any day. The people around me only talk about the Deadskins. I never really get a good chance to vent about my purple and black. Especiall after this past Sunday.
Also in a Redskins office, though people stopped asking me about it due to my ignorance.
Me: "I heard they’re not doing too good, right?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I’ve finally got people to stop trying to talk about the Redskins with me by wearing as much Caps stuff as practicable. Now I’m the office “hockey guy”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Every time I see a game at Fed Ex I can pick out at least 15 Caps sweaters in the seats. And that’s just from watching TV.
I’m working on getting the security guard from Cameroon in on the Caps. Got him to check out a couple games. He likes it so far.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
The only way small talk would be acceptable is if everyone thought about hockey all the time.
“Hey Bill, think Nylander’s going to Dynamo Minsk today?”
“I sure hope so Bob, we could really use Alzner right about now.”
“I hear that.”
“Hey, I left a memo on your desk”
“It says ’you’re fired, but I’ll see you at the game.’”
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I do that too. I’m not the only hockey chick in the office, but I’m the most passionate. Lillie and Jim will talk Caps with me, and one of the managers is a Wings fan.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
same here – there are a few more fans, but even the coworker i have season tickets with has already asked me what the “blue area” is (crease) and what icing is this season. oof. on the bright side, all the big hockey fan students know me and come by to chat.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Nov 10, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
I have one other guy here that I talk hockey with. Unfortunately he’s a Pens fan. Beggars can’t be choosers I guess.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I got one of those – and a Flyers fan – in the office too.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
It’s honestly not bad at all. He knows his stuff and the back and forth is entertaining. I was a little rough during the playoffs last year though.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
the only Pens fan at my work (a lady) keeps telling me how hot Crosby is.
really?? he kinda reminds me of a gopher
by ns on Nov 10, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Talk about how much you hate the Pens.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Talk about how much you hate the Flyers.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah same here, although it can get hard when some people are like
“hey Caps…. I need this work done, thanks go caps”
A little attempt or knowledge drop would be nice.
That and since I’ve come in to work with a broken nose and other injuries from hockey, I sometimes feel like Ed Norton’s character from fight club.
I had to call in with teeth missing.. interesting phone call with my mouth full of gauze.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Oy. The worst call-in I’ve ever heard of was when I was at UUNET – one of our guys called in after catching his PA in a doorjamb and tearing it out.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
That sounds painful.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah the first broken nose started re-bleeding (is that a word) in a meeting, and that was like wow… he either does crack or plays hockey
Crack won’t cause a nosebleed; don’t your co-workers know anything? Now coke…
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Haha, for some reason I was thinking you meant Ed Norton’s character from American History X…. I was trying to figure out where you were going with that.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Haha not quite… I’m a pretty calm guy at work which is a direct contrast to how I play on the ice so that was the first insight people got to how I am outside of work.
There’s a memorial service program that made its way around people’s emails for the “Washington Deadskins.” It’s probably common in your office. I made sure that went on my wall.
I showed up in my department Friday. I’m the hockey nut, we’ve got a New Yorker (and all of his obnoxious New York fandoms), a couple of Skins fans, one person from Pittsburgh who knows little about sports, and a Caps convert, plus me. Needless to say, we got a kick out of the memorial service program.
Next time you need one gotsparkly, try “Joe Flacco really does look like he was overrated to start the year. I wonder if that caterpillar on his face obstructs his vision.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Rob Parker on Nov 10, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I refuse to do this. I will pretend to play with my phone 10 times out of 10 before I initiate small talk.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Don’t get me wrong, I avoid talking about the weather at all costs. I’ll change the channel is a forecast comes on. It’s just an observation I’ve made.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah and I also noticed that when I graduated college and entered the real world, it was sort of like the movie Groundhog Day. People just say the same damn things and make the same damn jokes every day. Maybe just part of being a grown up. I’m cool with out know though.
Stay cynical, friend.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t always drink beer, but when I do…
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Nov 10, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not your guy, buddy.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly, there’s nothing more excrutiating than office small talk. yeah, I know: you went golfing this weekend and your shot was off.
My boss kills me with his crazy money spending stories.
“Just got a new motorcycle. Can’t decide if I want to keep the old one or not..”
“Yeah, I was out last week because we went to Rome.”
“Yeah, we had tickets to the Caps game right on the glass next to the bench. I don’t know who any of the guys are or anything but it was cool when they hit each other right in front of us!!”
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
follow steps:
1 carry pen in pocket
2 when boss open mouth take out pen
3 uncap pen
4 make stabbing motions towards his/her eye
5 if they still don’t get the point, stab away
6 run
by ns on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
We got tix last year from a friend of my wife’s, in the club section. I felt completely out of place the entire time. I just feel weird watching the game in the company of wealthy people for some reason.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
It’s pretty astounding that so many people think we care about their motorcycles and front row seats to games they could care less about.
I try to take it in stride. Flaunting your wealth is one of the main (if not the main) perks of being well-off.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Isn’t it? My boss drives a large truck and a BMW and the guys were giving me crap for my little Mazda. I don’t get spending a ton of money on a luxury car. Point A, point B, I’m happy.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Yeah. I didn’t get a new car until mine had to be in the shop once a week.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Wait, you mean when you’re not riding in your limo, right?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Just a PSA everyone, it’s “Couldn’t care less.” You’re saying that there is no way that they could care any less about something because they are at the very end of the caring rainbow.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Is there a pot of gold at the end of the Caring Rainbow?
I WANT THE GOLD! GIMME THE GOLD!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Passed down from his great, great grandfather… who’s Irish.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
Debatable whether or not it’s the greatest, but it’s highly quotable. It also inevitably leads to quoting Bub Rub, which is another great online vid.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Boo got shot FTW
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe it’s a crackhead.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 11, 2009 1:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
isn’t this entire sub thread “small talk”???
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 10, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
I work in IT – in my line of work, Saturdays and Sundays are normal and expected, because just about everything major has to be done off-hours. We can do planning and paper-pushing and documentation during the workday, but the actual work has to be done when nobody else is around.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
They’re not usually excessive, they’re just weird. Most places will let you leave early in a day if you have to come in on a weekend or late evening. Many will give comp time, and some pay straight overtime.
I tell people when I can do the work – as long as it’s within the off-hours window, I can do it whenever. My officemates know that I have Caps season tickets, so if there’s a home game, I’m not available during the home game. This is okay — most of my coworkers have families, so I will pick up for them when their kids are sick or they need to take their spouse to the doctor or something. It’s a give-and-take.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
It depends what you do…IT is a pretty humongous field.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Network infrastructure. You’re right that it’s a huge field, but most disciplines do involve weekend work – even programming does because of code rollouts.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Same thing with my chick. I can count on at least once a Sunday complaining about how people around the office won’t shut up about the Ravens on Mondays.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
I get around it by reading the recaps and redirecting the subject if I need something. My office is actually fairly open to hockey, more than many.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
I work right by the front security desk, and its a lobby area where a LOT of people congregate, so I can count on the same football conversation at least 15-20 times a day, and its too hot in here to not leave the door open.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
I work in retail (while going to school) and the men/teenagers at my work refuse to respect my sports knowledge. It’s frustrating because I know a lot more than they do, and they’re wrong a lot.
"And next year it will be ours."
Or in Winger
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
AUGH!!!
That which has been seen cannot be unseen…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Nov 10, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Hey now, Winger was cool. :)
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
I’m convinced one of the Cocos in Hershey is a woman as well.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
…wait, there’s people who don’t work on Sundays? Must not be in IT.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Tee hee! I work for the Government…5 days a week FTW!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
I’m a govvie contractor :) What agency?
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
National Archives and Records Administration
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, okay. My customer is Medicare/Medicaid.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Ouch. (no pun intended)
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Tee hee! I work for the Government…5 days a week FTW!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
So nice I had to say it twice ;)
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve worked in IT forever and I think I’ve only ever worked on a Saturday\Sunday when it was by my own choice while I was getting a start up off the ground.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Then you don’t do anything related to infrastructure.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
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I was an Infrastructure Engineer for 3.5 years and never worked on the weekend.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
How long ago was that? I’ve been working as a network infrastructure engineer for close to 10 years now and for the last five I’ve worked at least two weekends a month. Do you work with smaller businesses and companies?
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
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It’s probably been about 2 years since I did that. No, I work for the largest database company in the world.
Networks are a bit different like you said, and you’re usually expected to at least be on call at most places. That’s just not something I would want to be a part of and I’ve done a good job keeping out of the weekend work\on call stuff.
My whole point was just for the people that were asking. IT is a really large field, there are tons of different jobs, and things are run differently everywhere. You could always get into desktop support for instance and just work 9-5 M-F. Or most management positions.
I run my own gaming company now. Which has required me to dabble in a lot of different areas. I just leave all my server stuff with rightscale and amazon ec2 and that’s taken a lot of weight off my shoulders. I can even go on vacation and not worry about checking my phone or email for a week.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Ah. Databases. Yeah, generally DBA work is pretty nice about 9-5. Server and network admin / design is absolutely vicious on weekend work, as is anything mainframe-related. Desktop support can be the odd weekend here and there depending on where you are and who your customer is.
I’m nominally rotating on-call, but the reality is that I’m expected to answer my cellphone 24×7×365.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
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Just because it’s a database company doesn’t mean there is only db work…the company has over 100,000 people so there is about every type of IT job you can imagine that is needed internally.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I think you’ve been lucky, to be honest. Very lucky. Throughout my IT career, call center to desktop support to infrastructure, I have always had to work nights and weekends, and not as an occasional thing.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
It’s 4:37 PM local time in Minsk. What are they waiting for? The worday’s almost over!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Because in Minsk, day works you.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 10, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Linden Trade...
I knew that Gordo came to the Caps as part of the Linden deal, but I had no idea that the Caps also landed Grier, and that eventually that pick ended up being Stortini.
Seems like everyone got something out of it. :)
I don’t know if it’s true or not, but Linden asked for the trade due to family issues, in that his family were still living in Vancouver during the years he was with the Islanders, Montreal and Washington…
Let's go Caps!
MCPHEE IS THE WURST DRAFT SCREWUP EVER TO DISGRACE THE NHL FIRE EVERYBODY!
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
SCHUTLZ IS TERRIBLE!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
Haha…GS, all I can think of when I look at your comment is the same voice that said MATT DAMON!!!!! in Team America.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
I sat in front of some jerk a couple seasons ago who kept using that voice and saying “MATT BRADLEY!” It was really funny, but he’s a jerk for putting that into my head forever after.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I do the same thing whenever there’s a scene with Landry on “Friday Night Lights” since he kinda looks like Matt Damon. LANDRY CLARK!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
McPhee has had a hell of a run with first round draft picks over the lastdecadesix years or so.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 10, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Who have 8 NHL games between them? Hardly successes at this point.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 10, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Except in ’05.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
wow
haven’t checked out that draft in a while. man did we miss out on some good players:
Hanzal (so hot right now)
Ryan Parent
Tukka Rask
Matt Lashoff
TJ Oshie (aahhhhhhhh!!)
Andrew Cogliano
M-E Vlasic
Ondrej Pavelec
Paul Statsny (…)
That draft is never not depressing
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah…he sounds like a good fit. Got a lot of jump from what I hear.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
He kinda sneaks up on people out there. He’s very “ear-ie”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
The very least his parents could have done was given him the first name Peter.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
That’s simply poor planning on the parents end.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Racey Wabbit
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
It could be my favorite hockey name since Darcy Wakaluk. I always thought he should have formed a law firm with Darren Puppa.
Who WOULDN’T have wanted to be represented by the firm of Wakaluk and Puppa?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Our national emergency has a new development! Sarge is on the ice this morning!
"And next year it will be ours."
5 CI commenters just randomly shuddered wherever they are
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Tarik’s column…Capitals Insider
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but pre-practice skate doesn’t sound like “playing tomorrow night.”
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Yes, but we’ve been largely kept in the dark during such a critical time!
"And next year it will be ours."
At least we’ll never catch Schultz joking about his injury. Because, y’know, he had his sense of humor surgically removed at a young age.
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by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
He’s like one of the Castrati.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
A sense of humor is considered a career threatening condition in Canadian hockey.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Rob Parker on Nov 10, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Explain the Professor, then…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 10, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
Totally off topic — I’m thinking of getting an HP tx2z tablet. Anyone know anything about them?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 10, 2009 10:16 AM EST reply actions
The only advice I can give is do some research into how sturdy the screen hinge is. I knew a guy in college who had a much older version and it seemed quite fragile. Sorry I can’t offer more than that.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Indeed. “Boffo,” to quote Ted.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Thanks! I made it last night. I used the custom jersey editor in the NHL online store and Photoshop Gimp.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
New avatar rec’d to the highest degree possible. Simply awesome.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 10, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks, you’re too kind.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
It is indeed awesome, even though I was about to give it a negative due to a perceived Rush reference.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
What’s the Rush reference? I don’t really listen to them so no reference intended.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
The small pic kinda made it look like it had a whole “2112” thing going on.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, cudos. It’s really nicely done.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 10, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Kinda looks like the question marks that enclose a question in Spanish.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Yea, or “7L”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
I’m always a Mac proponent, and that may or may not work for you, but I’d seriously consider waiting to see what they announce. I think the Mablet is rumored to come around Christmas?
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t know if it’s worth waiting for. The Mac Tablet is more of an enigma than Alexander Semin.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
And they’re both capable of excellence beyond measure.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, I’m a mac guy myself (always have been, never owned anything else). I’ve just been hearing about it for months with nothing coming to fruition.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 10, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
My brother! Another Mac proponent!
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One thing PC users can do that Mac users can't:
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m going to call bullshit here because that is clearly Justin Long in there among an array of PC users. And that just wouldn’t happen. Haven’t you seen the commercials?
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
I had a tablet about two generations ago. Absolutely loved it for its portability.
I nver fully embraced the write-on aspects, though — I found my own hand was blocking too much of the screen. But that was, as I say, a couple of generations ago. Looks like it may have become more iPhone like.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 10, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks everyone for the tips!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 10, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
I was taking a gander at the Rink salary cap info last night, and noticed Varly’s first name is still spelled “Simeon”!
As for the Washington Times shakeup, it’s not exactly my favorite paper (for obvious political reasons), so I’ve always been hesitant to read Corey’s work. I know this is dumb since hockey doesn’t have anything to do with politics, but it still irks me. Thoughts?
"My face is my mask."
The followup to the deflection article on Behind the Net is up now and it shows that hits below the dots in the offensive zone is led by some scrub. He leads with a shots-on-goal-type chasm between him and the next guy, surprising absolutely nobody.
God kills a kitten every time Sidney whines.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 10, 2009 11:09 AM EST reply actions
I know I will be disappointed in next year’s HOF class. I’m convinced Bondra would be a first ballot guy had he played in a “traditional” hockey market.
A man gotta have a code
I think he should, but I don’t think he will.
God kills a kitten every time Sidney whines.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 10, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Sadly I have same feeling.
(jumping on my soapbox)-
From a distance I don’t think Bondra doesn’t really have a bunch of guys who vote in his corner. Stasny may be the only one who would plead his case. Maybe Emerick as well, as Mike always seemed to be a big Bondra guy when he did Devils vs Caps games.
Baseball and basketball at least over the last decade or so have done a better job and trying to rectify past wrongs. Football is on par which RNR HOF in my mind. Refusal to allow for different categories of players or genres makes the places at best incomplete.
Hockey hall straddles the 2 sets in my mind. Finally inducting Larionov was a start. A crime it took so long. I’d really like to see Bure in. You can’t tell me he doesn’t deserve it with his numbers. To me he’s like Gayle Sayers in NFL. Shortened career, but a bona fide all-star level player. Speaking of Russians, Makarov needs to be in and probably Krutov and Kasatonov as well. The Green Unit was just sick. Best 5 man tandem I’ve ever seen play together.
I assume that means Cammi Granato & Hayley Wickenheiser among others will be in soon since the Hall has joined the 20th century in 21st century starting in 2010.
I really wish they would get a more diverse selection committee. It’s all male and almost exclusively North American, heck almost exclusively Canadian. It’s not 1972 anymore.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 10, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Also, does anyone know who is the U.S. based team ahead of the Capitals at the gate? I would guess Philly.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Are we talking dollars or bodies? I was assuming bums in seats, so of the likely choices, who’s got the largest arena? My guess is Philly because it’s pretty new and probably larger than Verizon.
no, Chicago holds right around 19,000 for hockey this season.
I can’t remember what Xcel Center holds.
United Center used to hold 20,000ish. They removed some seats this season (I don’t know why). IIRC, Joe Louis is sorta small, but they do offer standing room tickets.
The hockey configuration for Pittsburgh’s new Consol Energy Center will have eighteen thousand comma eighty seven seats.
18,087.
Just like Sid’s sweater.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
this this for real, or a quirk of the building design?
I mean, I could understand if it had 18,066. I’d still think its lame, but understandable. But not 87.
Are we talking dollars or bodies? I was assuming bums in seats, so of the likely choices, who’s got the largest arena? My guess is Philly because it’s pretty new and probably larger than Verizon.
we’re talking cold hard cash. So if you fill your place up by giving away tons of tickets, or steeply discounting to get butts in seats, you make less money, even if you have higher attendance.
Actually, I do think it’s bodies. Caps are below average in ticket price, so I don’t see how they could come in 6th in revenue, even with a “sellout” every game.
Nylander to Chicago!
According to twitters!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! WOOP WOOP YAAAAY WOOHOOO!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
ERRRR! Russia! Sorry! Somebody in the cube next to me said Chicago, you know how it is..
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Not exactly a bona fide he just signed with xyz team. That being said, it is McKenzie, not Brooks or Eklund. I’m guessing its true, but would like to hear it officially before I start doing the happy dance.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 10, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
*Alexander Semin returned to practice and made it all the way through. He is wearing a brace on that troublesome right wrist, though.
*Boyd Gordon (back) made it through a second full day of practice. He’s looking at possibly returning this weekend.
*Mike Green (upper body) told me he’ll play tomorrow.
*Jeff Schultz (lower body) won’t, according to Bruce Boudreau.
Per CI.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
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Florida
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Washington
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52 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 58 |
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