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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I’m told Minsk is nice this time of year…
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 7:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 10, 2009 7:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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
by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 8:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 8:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by kellobellow on Nov 10, 2009 8:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m feeling pretty stabby today.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 10, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Been reading the puck daddy comments section? Perhaps CI?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish it were something ignorable. Work drama, ugh. Anybody hiring?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 10, 2009 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t want to work where I work. Stabbity death would occur, and it would be a worldwide service.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Augh. Yeah, I’ve had days like that.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Halpern?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 8:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 8:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 10, 2009 8:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 8:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bloods, Crips, Rink Rats.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dudes in brown flip flops?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’m tempted. Maybe after i get my car inspected I’ll pop in for a bit.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 10, 2009 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I did. Sadly, no. :P I don’t get Veteran’s Day, although my client does.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
most people look at my funny when I wear my poppy each year.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Growing up, I remember them for Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. Also not as nicely made as these, they looked like the kind of thing you’d make in school.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Based on the WJC JVR also hates America.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 10, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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”.
by S h a g g y on Nov 10, 2009 8:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s on their roster too! Why must everyone tease us?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On wikipedia of course
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?”
by S h a g g y on Nov 10, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Jobo
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
hahahaha
Joboo!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Doesn’t have the hands
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wait and see what happens when the ice melts.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Party time!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Josef Boumediene, never thought I would hear that name again. Must be a small world after all.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for getting that [Gretzky]ing song stuck in my head…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously there isn’t anything on the team’s page, but it didn’t stop me from trying to navigate the page despite knowing little to no Russian.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s funny is that it was probably someone from this very blog that entered it in wiki.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I just found out I’ll be coming into the office Sunday. Nylander coming off the books would brighten my week an awful lot.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
After watching Office Space eleventy times
I finally noticed Lumbergh’s belt AND suspenders getup – funny.
You see something new with every viewing.
by S h a g g y on Nov 10, 2009 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not a half day or anything.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha, yeah. The other day I said “I can’t wait to get my tax return!”
OFFICIALLY GROWN-UP.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we had lots of fun this summer counting Caps gear at Nationals games. Ovie jerseys at baseball games…..bizarre.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I’m the hockey girl at work/among friends.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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”
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He’s a wiener.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He what? Julia Roberts wishes she had lips like that.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
rec
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 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
rec
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m the hockey guy as well. One of our IT dudes is actually somewhat knowledgeable (knows who Neuvirth is, and how well he plays for example) so it’s not super terribly bad.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 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.
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had to call in with teeth missing.. interesting phone call with my mouth full of gauze.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds painful.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 10, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, now you know what kinda people I’m dealing with…
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to work at a sports PR firm, and the best thing about the job was the small talk. People there were all big sports fans and actually provided more insight than just the usual “they need to get rid of Snyder.”
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
hahaha
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m Mr. Quiet too.
Where do you play?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to play up in Fredrick, a little in Wheaton but just pickup now in Columbia when I have a spare night (went back to school for my MBA which equals teh life suxorz right now)
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I work in the Baltimore area, so it’s all Ravens fans.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 10, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahahahahah XD
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I don’t always drink beer, but when I do…
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 10, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not your friend, guy.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Honestly, there’s nothing more excrutiating than office small talk. yeah, I know: you went golfing this weekend and your shot was off.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, I could afford a Lexus or similar. I just don’t see the point.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I didn’t get a new car until mine had to be in the shop once a week.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
right!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I couldn’t be more frustrated by that common error.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
Need to call the fellow with the magic PVC pipe flute.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
Great youtube video, or greatest youtube video?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Funny how the two go hand in hand.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boo got shot FTW
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
Or a Leprechaun in a tree.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 11, 2009 2:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for getting us UNTRACKED, zeph. ;-)
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So are the hours in IT just really crazy? What do you do about watching sports?
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When you do major network stuff, you have to do it nights and weekends, so as not to disrupt end users.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Can you post a sign on your door:
DEADSKINS SUCK. NEW TOPIC PLEASE.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Making teenagers look stupid is a classic and satisfying hobby.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably because you don’t think Mike Green should be a wingar.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or in Winger
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AUGH!!!
That which has been seen cannot be unseen…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Nov 10, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He sure was
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Little known fact
The person inside Winger was a lady.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
…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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
National Archives and Records Administration
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like such an amateur now!
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 10, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch. (no pun intended)
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You must not do server admin work.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, so how do I get into that? Sign me up.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 ....
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Make your own luck is what they say…
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s 4:37 PM local time in Minsk. What are they waiting for? The worday’s almost over!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 10, 2009 9:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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!
by MikeL-Caps on Nov 10, 2009 9:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
McPhee has had a hell of a run with draft picks over the last decade or so. He’s the anti-Cerrato.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SCHUTLZ IS TERRIBLE!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
That’s what I was going for, kinda. That and teh Intertubez dramazors.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Neuvirth, Perreault!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Says you.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 (…)
by ns on Nov 10, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
I’d wear crocs every day if it meant we could have TJ Oshie.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then again, didn’t he turn Eminger into John Carlson?
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i drafted this guy for my EA NHL10 franchise just based on his name
by ns on Nov 10, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
nyuk nyuk
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he’s soft.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Reeeaaaching
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You would.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wacey? That’s worse than naming your kid after Michael Nylander.
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(Cue scene from He Got Game)
Ray Allen: “Dad, why did you name me Circles?”
Denzel Washington: “Back in the late 00’s, there was a hockey player by the name of Michael Nylander. Skated the prettiest damn circles I ever seen. 360 degrees every time. That’s why you’re named Circles, son.”
by Kolzilla on Nov 10, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Should change it to Wacey Wabbit.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
That’s simply poor planning on the parents end.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Should have went with a boring first name.
Doug Rabbit
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Racey Wabbit
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jessica wabbit
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Zarley Zalapski represents himself in all coutroom proceedings.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our national emergency has a new development! Sarge is on the ice this morning!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 10:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tarik’s column…Capitals Insider
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 10, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but pre-practice skate doesn’t sound like “playing tomorrow night.”
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but we’ve been largely kept in the dark during such a critical time!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 10, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Truly our darkest hour.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
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 0 recs
Bouwmeester Syndrome? that shit is tragic.
by ns on Nov 10, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 Fehr and Balanced 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
Your (new?) avatar is full of win. Rec’d.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. “Boffo,” to quote Ted.
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by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
New avatar rec’d to the highest degree possible. Simply awesome.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I DO listen to them, and I didn’t see one.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ohhhhhhh. Nice. That makes the avatar even better.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 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 Nov 10, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda looks like the question marks that enclose a question in Spanish.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cool, too bad the avatars aren’t bigger so you can show it off even better.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And they’re both capable of excellence beyond measure.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
My brother! Another Mac proponent!
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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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just the tips.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 11, 2009 2:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 10, 2009 11:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Corey’s pretty good, a little better than Tarik because he’s still trying to prove himself, and he doesn’t have people comment very often, which is a godsend.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Plus he’s a lot faster on the tweets. Sometimes by full minutes!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not a big fan of the Times for multiple reasons, politics, & Unification Church, but I am a fan of Corey. He’s really grown as a writer, especially in the last year. Plus, his tweets are much more entertaining than TEB.
Corey = Green
TEB = Shultz
Each informative in their own way.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You can’t catch cooties from a newspaper. Corey’s a good guy and a good writer.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Best part of it reading Corey’s stuff on the web is that you’re not putting any money (other than advertising) into the Church’s pockets. I’ll likely never give up the dead tree version of the Post, because it’s a lot easier to read over breakfast.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn’t have people comment very often
The web software doesn’t seem to be as user friendly as the Post. Given the idiots on CI, that’s probably a good thing.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re missing out. Corey’s coverage slaughters Tarik’s (and I’m similarly politically inclined, but hold my nose and click through).
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by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the way I see it is like when you listen to a band and you find out the band members are assholes. It doesn’t directly affect the quality of their music, but that knowledge still lingers in the back of your mind when listening to them.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 10, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This happened to me with Orson Scott Card. I loved Ender’s Game and the rest of the series (as well as Alvin Maker, etc.), but he is a whack-job in real life, and it, unfortunately colors everything I’ve ever read of his before.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, the same thing happened to me with him! Although I love Ender’s Game and Speaker for the Dead, but could never get past Xenocide…
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 10, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Children of the Mind was, when I was 13 or whatever, mind-blowing, so I’d definitely recommend giving it another shot.
But as I said, I just can’t enjoy them anymore. I recently read the fifth book (Ender in Exile), and came away pretty disappointed in general. it’s probably just me, though.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 10, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That happened to me with Tom Cruise. But then I got over it after watching Tropic Thunder.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That happened to me with Metallica. I used to be a big fan in my high school and college days (latter half of the 90’s) – not only has their music gone south, the whole Napster incident soured me to the point where I won’t buy or listen to their stuff.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean you didn’t like the song they did for Mission Impossible?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Worst song ever.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha but actually not a bad video. Death Magnetic shows glimmers of getting back to the real Metallica but it may just be too late.
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not a big Metallica guy, but the one or two songs I’ve heard from the latest album weren’t bad.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Suicide and Redmption and Judas Kiss are good ones… St Anger on the other hand was a turrable album
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“I’m really in anger with you”
Were they joking?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don;t even get me started haha… the drums, the chord changes, lyrics… ugh
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounded like he was drumming in the shower.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to be a big fan in my high school and college days (latter half of the 90’s) – not only has their music gone south,
LOL! You are such a youngster gotsparkly. They starting going south on September 27, 1986. At best their music went south the day they hired Bob Rock to produce the Black Album.
I’d like to thank Bob Rock for now trying to ruin another band I like, The Tragically Hip.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I liked the Black album. :) And I assume you’re referring to the loss of their drummer whose name I can’t remember anymore.
After the Black album … meh.
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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Black album is decent. Hit and miss, especially musucally. hetfield did a great job on the lyrics. My real point there was the direction Rock began taking them in that began a downward spiral that ended finally inone of the the worst produced/mixed albums in the history of recordings.
Drummer?!?! You just lost your rock card.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just curious, do you like Death Magnetic?
"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 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I do. Not as good as the first their first three albums, but a definite step in the right direction.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I went off the wagon and stopped previewing today. Bad Devil (slaps hand).
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, I really like it. I think fans of the old Metallica generally appreciate it. Nothing can top their early stuff, but compared to St. Anger, it’s a huge improvement.
"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 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now if they could just find someone who could mix and master their CD’s. Level of unprofessional sound is downright sad. I’ve got DIY punk records that sound better. Which is doubly sad for a band that takes pride in their live sound.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I personally like the sound. It has a raw aesthetic to it. I haven’t listened to it with my good headphones though, so maybe it’s just my speakers.
"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 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its compressed terribly. There is clipping and bad distortion. I’m shocked you can’t hear it. There were tons of complaints when the album was released.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only listened to it on my iPod or car speakers. I’ll have to pop in the CD and listen with my good ’phones.
"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 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell were all you guys on the G’n’R v. Metallica debate the other day?
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 10, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, I was one of the main debaters if you will recall.
"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 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. Clearly I don’t. I remembered J.P. and K_C were in on it but I forgot who the others were and I didn’t feel like looking. There were some new faces in on this round right?
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 10, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t believe sprakly and cp2devil were in on the last bout. However, I also don’t feel like checking, haha.
"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 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I must have missed that one.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You r correct as I have no clue what debate you folks are talking about. Bummer that I missed it.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It started with this comment and continued on down from there.
"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 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe I missed both of these! Damn work getting in the way
by MetalCap on Nov 10, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Death Magnetic is certainly better than St. Anger (it would be hard not to be better), but I still don’t think it’s very good. Sounds like they are just trying to return to their older style in the sound, but has none of the originality or song writing that made their first few albums so great. The Day that Never Comes (aka Fade to One) is a blatant rip off of Fade to Black and One.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 11, 2009 1:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes I did. I can’t remember his name anymore and it’s the bassist. I kept crossing him with Criss Oliva for some reason.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Burton, and he was their bassist.
"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 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you! I could not remember. Shows how long it’s been since I paid attention.
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by gotsparkly on Nov 10, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. I’d agree if Corey was your favorite writer and you found out he’s an asshole. But he’s not. He’s a great guy, and I’m not sure what his politics are (I don’t care).
It’s more like finding out that your favorite band’s record company is a horrible, greedy corporation. Which it no doubt is. So there.
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by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I guess you’re mostly right. But wouldn’t Corey have to be of a certain persuasion to agree to work for the Washington Times? You could argue that “it’s a job, it doesn’t reflect his personal political views,” but if someone agreed to work for Fox News solely to do human interest stories, you’d still make assumptions about them.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 10, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the news operations of the Times has changed dramatically since (I’m blanking on his name but he used to work at the Post) took over. News and editorial are now completely separate operations.
A speaking as a former newspaper writer, you take whatever job you can find! Left wing, right wing, podunk paper in backwoods America……a reporting gig is a reporting gig.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think so. I get the vibe from the tweets of a couple of folks who work there that they’re not.
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by J.P. on Nov 10, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep. He’ll get in there, though.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the exact same thing.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 10, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was anyone else really surprised to see Daniel Sedin in the very top of the deflections category @ BTN?
Good on Knuble for making the top 10 on that.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Nov 10, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably Chicago. maaaaaaaaaaaaybe Boston, only because attendance is high there and ticket prices are absurd.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How is Minnesota doing this year?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I assume they’re still selling out. Not sure what they’re ticket prices look like, though.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago’s building holds a zillion donks. More than 22K, I think.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, Chicago holds right around 19,000 for hockey this season.
I can’t remember what Xcel Center holds.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who am I thinking of, then? Detroit?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They built a new press box or somethin’.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also remember that mulit-use arenas hold a lot more for basketball; I think Verizon gets to around 20,000 for the Wizards.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The X holds 18k and change.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and….BARF.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s definitely real, and definitely on purpose.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, massive FAIL.
how incredibly fucking lame.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 10, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
because the Caps aren’t giving away tickets, don’t have student rush night, are no longer offering single game discounts (oh, the days when I could sit in the lower bowl for $35! Of course, it was me and about 500 other people in attendance), etc.
by RedBirdie on Nov 10, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nylander to Chicago!
According to twitters!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! WOOP WOOP YAAAAY WOOHOOO!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ERRRR! Russia! Sorry! Somebody in the cube next to me said Chicago, you know how it is..
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 10, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah! Daddy’s goin’ shopping!
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 10, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t…read…twitter…
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 CP2Devil on Nov 10, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From Caps Insider:
Alex Ovechkin upgraded himself to day-to-day. He said he’s feeling much better but still anticipates missing a few more days.
I think he sits tomorrow and Friday, then laces up for Saturday @Devils, and gets ~15 minutes of ice time.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*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
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 10, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
|
Atlanta
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
|
Florida
|
19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
|
Carolina
|
21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
(updated 11.20.2009 at 9:16 AM EST)
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