Game Day Open Thread - Islanders @ Caps
by J.P. on Nov 11, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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PrintNew York Islanders at Washington Capitals, Nov 11, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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I’m a lyrical word-smith motherfuckin’ genius.
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...
Back from the dead...
Yo, Islanders, I’m really sorry you didn’t get your new arena and Imma let you go back to holding pointless rallies, but the Buffalo Banana Slugs had one of the worst team logos of all time. ALL TIME!
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
George Bush doesn’t care about Islanders fans!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
The Isles are thin on reliable NHL D; here’s hoping they see something they like from one or two of our expendable guys tonight.
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...
Picks. A 2nd rounder’s as good as a first, coming from them.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. Doubt we’d get a 2 for Mo or Juice but it would be nice.
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...
How about trading Mo and/or Juice along with the Caps’ 2010 1st round pick for Mark Streit? He’s 31 years old and he’s in year 2 of a 5 year, $ 20 million contract. (so this is contingent on Nylander moving)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
I’d pass. I like him but that much money at that length isn’t something I like for the Capitals and I expect Alzner and Carlson to be up pretty soon.
Nope. This is going to be a good draft. AsDMG mentioned we’ve got good D-men coming up soon. Last thing this team needs is more vets hurting salary cap numbers. I like Streit but not that much.
A man gotta have a code
It’s funny — everyone always says they want a better #2/#3 D-man, but it’s really hard to come up with anyone who can fill that role, might be available for a reasonable price, and doesn’t break the bank.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Why do you think this will be a good draft? The last couple years all I heard was that the 2010 draft wasn’t going to be very good.
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...
Lineup, per Tarik
Forwards
Fleischmann-Backstrom-Knuble
Laich-Morrison-Semin
Clark-Perreault-Fehr
Laing-Steckel-Bradley
Scratches: Ovechkin, Gordon
Defense
Morrisonn-Green
Poti-Jurcina
Erskine-Pothier
Scratches: Sloan, Schultz
Goalies
Theodore
Varlamov
Love that third line (under the circumstances)
Also, Okposo’s out sick. You could argue that Okposo’s absence reduces the Islanders’ chances of winning this one more than Ovechkin’s absence hurts the Caps.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
I’d argue just that. Add in vet leader like Weight and decent D-man out and there is no excuse not to win this one.
A man gotta have a code
Sorry all, mother-in-law is in town (she’s here through at least Turkey day—I know, just kill me now) but I also need some update on Niles as well since this is the first chance I’ve had get on Japers’ for an update. I’m hoping to see the game but I’m guessing there is some “show” she wants to see… Did I mention this is day 15 of the mother-in-law siege (call it S+15) and the Mrs just happens to be on a business trip to San Diego leaving just the two of us to bond? Just venting but also looking for info. A KLM loan would sure brighten the mood.
XM just said Medvedev and Daley will be in Uncle Ted’s box for the game tonight! Could it be……….. ;D
If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
I’m telling you guys, nothing beats pre-game Cash Cab.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions
I lack the necessary hardware to play that game, so I can’t compare.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Then that speaks pretty highly of the game, IMO.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
channelsurfing.net has it listed.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hey folks, I’ll be gamethreading from the press box tonight with complete coverage of Ovie’s actions. Get ready for it.
7:34 – Ovie laughs at a joke by Schultz, presumably about Michael Nylander heading to Russia
7:44 – Ovie appears to be daydreaming. Sources tell me he’s thinking about Skoal.
And so forth…
Oh, and win this game please.
So...
Per Corey:
GM George McPhee says there is no news to report on the Michael Nylander situation.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
just tuning up the DVR now…that first goal was poetic.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 11, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
….and so was that turnover for NYI goal #3.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 11, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Vindication for CapsChick Becca.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions
With the back to back games this weekend, he probably will.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
This just in — Bob McKenzie reports via twitter that Michael Nylander will retire!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Oh, there’s another twitter. It says only:
eventually
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
If anyone gets an English language feed, it’d be much appreciated.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions
That was a terrible turnover by Semin, but there should have been some D in position to mitigate that shit.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Most curious thing about this observation is the only guy I saw even or behind Semin was BMo. Where were the D?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
26-52, for the record. Maybe Mike was listening to the Wale album…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I know, I was answering the inevitable “Who was on?” Q.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Can see one of them jumping up, especially when it’s 52 on ice, but isn’t that what ShaMo is supposed to be? Green’s safety valve?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t see it that way, but I’ll withhold judgment until I see a replay.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
having a meltdown. good thing it’s only the first period. hopefully the guys can pull a comeback ala last season’s game against the rangers.
Go varly!!
Hey, go get yourself an avatar sport. You’ll see what we’re elitist snobs around here then.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
im gonna have to do some deep thinking about what to put on my avatar then. but i do kind of like the blank.. it’s mysterious =o
You could actually set a white square as your avatar, and meet in the middle.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
the weather matches the play of the Caps right now
evening folks … more dr. jekyll mr. hyde antics from 28?
Phrase I never thought I’d hear – “Erskine looking to create.”
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Unless of course there was a redwood in front of him and an axe in hand.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
See what happens without Jeff Schultz?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions
Trying to kick a spark into the team on the ice when you’re down by 2 in the first period wouldn’t be the reason?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll buy it if he can actually not give up three goals in back to back starts.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
He was such a bigger loss than Kozlov was.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Suddenly, I’m missing a saavy vet like Federov tocalm things downdraw an unnecessary penalty…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Are you calling for the Little Magician?
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...
That nickname is awkward written all over it.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
in all seriousness, i can see the isles being a force to reckon with. They have a good squad and good solid foundations for the future.
Maybe one day, but for right now they’re no more than a mediocre team. Losing two on home ice to them would be pretty brutal.
Only one shooting the puck and creating anything out there. He’s not the reason we’re behind in this game.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone listening to the internet radio?
They said the Caps lead the league in restraining fouls and are in last place in roughing/fighting penalties
Not shocked to hear that.
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...
Laich and Steckel (among others) need to do something about that.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 11, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Just throwing this out there ...
If Nyls had left the Caps prior to the start of this season and you’re GMGM, do you re-sign Feds to a one year deal?
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Not for $4 Million. Not for more than $2 Million.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
this…although 1.5 would have sounded even better.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
And with Feds’ financial situation, neither were realistic.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I sure would have. Was he willing to take a one-year?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sure you noticed Mo’ activating into the play to draw the PIM.
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...
That’s who it was? Doing slight multitasking over here.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah it was Mo’. He activated a few times that shift to keep the puck in and then to draw the PIM. Suck it Juice lobby.
/still wants both gone
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...
I meant more along the lines of Sim being the biggest Cap killer getting outworked until he committed a penalty. Sign of a comeback.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Just turned game on as I got a LD call prior to game starting. What the hell is going on?
A man gotta have a code
Russian announcer: “Morrisonn… Shaone Morrisonn”.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions
You don’t really expect us to get calls do you?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Then he weaves through all 4 Isles to earn an Offensive zone draw.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Um, snark?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Canes Country agrees with you.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
He’s got a helper right now… but it’s a medic.
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...
That’s standard in all Canes SPC these days.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Perreault disagrees.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Looked more like an actual move to the slot that got rolling on him and went too far. Flash pounced on it smartly.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d for the avatar. Nicely done — I know you’d put some thought into that one. Super.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Actually someone suggested it on another thread and it just struck me as perfect. Kudos to whoever it was.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
I’m guessing that was G.O.D.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. I ain’t that clever.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, never mind then. I’ve seen you suggest avatars before 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 11, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
My suggestion this time was Dave Christian. I think I like this one better.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Varlamov with a big glove save. That would have been a killer.
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...
He’s definitely stabilized it. Glad we got one back on that PP.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. One goal down is nothing for this team against NYI. Hopefully NYI doesn’t suck the life out of the game and play a 1 man forecheck with 4 guys on the redline all game.
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. Minnesota and NJ coming up too. You’re gonna have fun these next couple games.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Minnesota has tried to put in a more aggressive system under Todd Richards, but they just don’t have the personnel to be successful with it yet.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 11, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
That would certainly increase the Caps’ chances of winning. It would also increase our chances of stabbing our eyes out.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
I had thought about getting tickets for Friday’s game but I’m probably going to pass given it’s the Wild. Much better games to go see. I’d rather watch the next 2 at home and vent on here about the game lacking even a pulse.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I sold mine, but I may do the Dewar’s club thing; seems like a good value for the food and drink alone.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I was at the game against the Wild a couple years ago when Bradley famously wore the Crimson Mask. That was a surprisingly entertaining game.
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...
Varly seems to play better coming in cold. Maybe Theo should play the first 10 minutes of every game.
Then again, if he’s going to give up 3 every time, maybe not.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
There’s no way the Caps score only 2 goals tonight. Too much firepower, Isles lack the talent to skate with them. This should still be a W.
Jesus Al, you can’t even get the name of the book right?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
You can just tell he doesn’t care at all what the guy has to say too.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
That may be the booze (what’s a “stoffing stocker”?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
There can only be one Ni-lander.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
There can be only none!
Take it from Murphy.
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...
Comcast Sportsnet, puh-leeze: “Breaking news” and it’s about the Nationals’ coach? I admit, I got my hopes up.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
Haha. Same here. I was only casually listening and my ears perked up for nothing. I shouldn’t have even gotten worked up. I’ll hear about the Nyls situation on this site before I hear about it from the TV.
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...
Wow. That was the worst fucking replay of the Semin goal that I have ever seen. Can that even count as a replay. I fucking hate CSN.
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...
Nice, atdhe has an English language feed up.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
Haha, don’t worry, they just had Joe and Craig on but now it’s commercials.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 11, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe I’m just being hopeful, but Clark’s play has actually seemed dare I say effective since being paired with MP. I have a premonition those 2 will hook up for a goal tonight.
Got a quick glance at the game right before end of period 1 during commercial break of m-i-law’s ‘show’. Yikes. Gotta sneak off more… Theo’s having a bad day??
Not anymore. Varly’s in now
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
I officially like BMo on the point more than I like AO on the point. Wouldn’t mind this being a more permanent set up.
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...
I’d rather AO makes the safer play like BMo does…I like Laich or Knuble on our top unit if BMo plays a point they’re going to have the SOB line down low.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
And I love that the Redskins are the “even if we don’t win we’re going to keep playing hard” team and the Caps are the championship contenders.
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...
He’s earned a 6th minute of TOI?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Dogs and cats, living together.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, this game is such a distraction from interviewing an injured football player from a suckhole football team.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for calling the play guys.
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...
Yup. I love his enthusiasm for the game. The Caps really should use him as much as possible to spread the love of the game to the Redskins crowd. I’ve always wondered why the NHL is so terrible at promoting hockey to football fans.
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...
I really like Cooley even though I despise the Skins. He’s a great personality and his friendship with Ovie has resulted in some good promotions for the Caps. Agreed re: the NHL and football fans.
He wasn’t playing hurt or anything…you can see the relief on his face…the guy wants to contribute.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
I agree. He definitely has been feeling the pressure. But I’m not going to let his white hot moments make me forget the big picture with him.
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...
I hear you on the big picture…except my quote would be I’m not going to let him committing a good number of penalties and turnovers make me forget all the goals, takeaways, and penalties he draws.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
But they’re so hot!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
So Alex Semin is Britney Spears?
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...
I think you misread, he said “so hot”.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
You’re telling me she never gave you wood?
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...
Damn. I definitely thought she was hot when I was in HS. Never imagined that when I got to see her good bits I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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...
Seconded.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
He’s low man on the TOI scale. If he could actually do something on ES (since the team hasn’t been on the PK at all yet), then that would change.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not that it means a damn thing, but did that seem like the most joyless Caps goal celebration in years to anyone else?
We’re missing ovechkin after the whistle too!
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
by Ovechkin on Nov 11, 2009 8:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
THIS is why I defend Mr. Semin
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
by Ovechkin on Nov 11, 2009 8:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Green playing a little better has helped…and whether he’s scoring or not Semin is a good calming influence with the puck because he’s patient with it and it opens up a lot of space.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr and MP crashing the net for a rebound there. Nice contrast and something I think we all would love to see more of.
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...
Nobody questions that he can do all the things you are pointing out.
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...
No as much as I defend Semin even I was shocked on that one.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I think the folks around here are pretty appreciative of his defensive ability as well as his offensive. I think Semin might literally be the one guy in the NHL that absolutely could not shock me. He could make the most ridiculously talented play or the absolute dumbest play.
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...
This sums up his maddening talent about as perfectly as it could be done.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sorry, that last play just topped your effort.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
He could make the most ridiculously talented play or the absolute dumbest play.
Sometimes within the same period.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Sometimes within the same shift
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with you.
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...
Seriously why do you have to kill a good vibe. Why do the Wizards get top billing I thought they figured this out last year…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
ugh … why do they do that now, with the increasing proliferation of HD channels, makes no sense to punish us with SD anymore
"I play Russian roulette everyday - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Never say that. Especially not on this team. Especially for a guy trying to stick on the team. If he gets stuck out on a long shift and gets burned defensively for it he could very well go to Hershey. He doesn’t have the cache to push his luck with his individual shift length. BB just need to keep getting him out there. Seems like almost every shift the Caps end up doing something in the offensive zone.
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...
Hell to the yeah. Go Fehr. Fuck Roloson.
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...
So glad he’s back in style.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
The guy dives and whines so freaking much. I’ve never seen a goalie beg for calls the way he does. He takes every opportunity he can to flip his mask off and get a whistle to stop play (which sometimes is a safety issue so I understand it, but he has pretty blatantly done it to relieve his D when they are pinned) and in general has a very douche-like quality to everything he does.
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Have you watched Chris Osgood before?
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Not even close. Roloson is way worse. The only guy I could put close is Hasek.
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I can’t say Osgood isn’t better than Roloson. Also, wasn’t it CuJo who had the ref fall on him in an argument?
Maybe I don’t know much about Roloson because he’s a shimmering image of mediocrity.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Yeah that was Cujo (and iirc he had a legit beef). That last line sums it up pretty well. Mediocre goalie on teams you probably didn’t care about (MIN and EDM).
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And, again, I love that it’s MP driving the net (beating his defender) and ready for a pass or a rebound. Awesome.
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I couldn’t agree more. Gordon can sit. It’s not even close.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. Steckel is our 4C. Let’s see what this team looks like if it gets 3 scoring lines rolling. Scary.
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Honestly the distinction between 3 and 4 doesn’t exist for me any more. It did last year with Brash in the lineup. The way each of those lines are possessing the puck and chipping in right now it’s just 2 more solid lines that have stepped up production at a great time.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Gordo definitely shouldn’t knock MP out of the lineup. The question is whether one of the two can slide over and replace Laing.
Slowest and most limited skill set.
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Agreed but I’ll take him over Gordon.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
That’s true. That 4th line has been maintaining a territorial advantage and cycling, but I don’t really consider them a scoring threat. Hard to say MP’s line hasn’t been a scoring threat since he’s been up. Whatever pair he’s with, and wherever on the depth chart, that line produces.
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Bradley has chipped in a few just not lately, but Laing has and STeckel is going to light the lamp eventually.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll see. I’ll reevaluate my position at that time. Bradley has 3 goals and the one was a gift from Osgood. It counts but he hasn’t exactly been an offensive threat on anything close to resembling a regular basis.
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Clark has some helpers but he still hasn’t scored much either though even playing with MP. Granted it’s a very small sample size…trust me I am trying to get VIP status in the MP lobby as well.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. And he showed why I never expect him to bury them.
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I have no problems with Bradley’s production currently. Chipped in a few important ones during the playoffs and is one of the few guys on our team who loves to dump it in deep and really chase it or lay the body on the D. He does his job well. If he’s putting 10 in a year and a few timely ones in the playoffs I’m perfectly happy with that.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed, but my point was more that I don’t think of that 4th line as a scoring threat. Hence the “3 scoring lines, one checking line” statement.
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Re: Gordo vs. Laing
Not that I think either one is that much better than the other, though Gordon may hold a very slight edge. I just know Gordon is going into the lineup soon whether we like it or not. Coach seems to love him. Rather have him replace Laing if it has to be anyone.
Gordon takes face offs and is a much better skater than Q. That makes him that much more valuable so I agree, Q should sit, not MP. Hopefully we have cap space so we can keep Q as the emergency F if someone gets hurt again. Then we can all see him when we need him, he gets the NHL paycheck, and he’s not taking a beating in HER during games that don’t really matter to us.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I’d agree with that because Laing is a guy who wouldn’t take the 13th F spot for granted. Perfect fit.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Gotcha. We’re not even at full health yet where you’re looking at 2 out of the trio of Flash/Laich/Fehr being pushed down to that 3rd line. What could MP do with 2 of those guys on his wing?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, they really might be able to roll out three dangerous scoring lines. This team is crazy deep up front.
Exactly. I had almost given up on the 3 scoring lines but out of nowhere he and Flash revived the dream.
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Well you know 5 out of the 6 top fowards are going to be Ovie/Semin/Backstrom/Knuble/BMo…at this point I would say Flash has earned that last spot in the last 6 but so has Laich. Fehr with MP and the other guy could be quite dangerous.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
2 from Semin and 1 from Fehr. I’d be up for a Stecks/Clark goal at some point.
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Varly. Overlooked in this comeback is the timely saves on the few chances the Isles have had since he came in.
Is now the time for MP to step up in the absence of Semin?
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
by Ovechkin on Nov 11, 2009 8:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I sure hope he doesn’t take 3 offensive zone stick fouls. Wait… what does “step up” mean again?
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I’m sure the “Trade Semin” crowd hopes he doesn’t come back since we already have a net positive out of him tonight. Personally I’m hoping it’s just an equipment issue because I feel like he has a hatty in him tonight.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think anyone is hoping he doesn’t come back. Everyone wants him healthy and playing his best every game so long as he’s on the Caps.
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chipped his nail polish
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For all the fuss, it’s not really surprising we have the lead back. We’ve put in the work…you just felt it coming each time.
Yeah, but it took 6:54 to start working.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Btw…was totally offline today…any Nylander update? Was Bettman/KHL Commish meeting anything to do w/ Nylander?
No and no.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
No that meeting was more about a transfer agreement or more specifically the glaring lack thereof to date. Nothing new on Nylander situation other than possibly multiple teams from Russia in the discussion.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going to say if that Fehr backhand isn’t deflected in it gets through to MP who obviously puts it home.
He was robbed!!!!!
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BMo intercepted a pass, led him on the wing sick slapper.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oof
That’s a serious condemnation.
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F’real. He didn’t get the fast start out of the gate and now he’s got some ground to make up. What is Fehr doing?
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I think 8 and 85 are the only guys the whole Rink can agree on. MP better earn his demotion if it happens.
by grapejoos on Nov 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think 14 in a small sample size is also on that list.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, only this season
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by Ovechkin on Nov 11, 2009 9:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
When Locker was saying that, I was chuckling, since he calls a 2 goal lead “the worst lead in hockey.” But yeah, the Isles are too plucky for this to end 4-3.
With < 12 to play the 1 goal lead is always the worst lead in hockey.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
With < 12 to playthe 1 goal lead is always the worst lead in hockey.
by grapejoos on Nov 11, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn. That was the hatty. Love MP right there for the loose change.
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He’s had nothing but chances. (Much better than having nothing but penalties.)
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Did anyone else hear the bench yelling heads up to Flash right there? Don Cherry eats that kind of stuff up but you won’t see it on HNIC.
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God damn Semin is feeling it tonight. That little backcheck takeaway is pretty.
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Though I feel like he takes his offensive zone penalties trying for that play. The crowd is really feeling Semin feeling it tonight. The ooohs and aaaahs are coming through loud and clear.
Yeah and he gets the really soft ones when that lift check tags the opposing player on the hands. Not all of the penalties he takes do I think should get called. He goes for takeaways and can pull it off…he just needs to be more timely with when he tries for it.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah man. Juice hits people!
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Why’s that?
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Looked like he screened Varly to me. Looked like he gave the guy a hell of a lot of space.
Juice is more to blame
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta give the guy space there. Can’t go chasing there. Can’t really blame him. Shamo still isn’t good.
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Yeah, if anyone’s going to challenge, it’s got to be the forward. To be fair, it was only one angle I saw where Mo looked like he was between the shot and the goalie. It was certainly a hell of a shot.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Screen-age.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Outplayed the Isles except forTheo’sthe team’s start and a Juice penalty.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Penalty Summary
1st Period
12:14 NYI Jon Sim : Holding – 2 min
2nd Period
00:22 NYI Tim Jackman : Interference – 2 min
04:19 NYI Josh Bailey : Tripping – 2 min
3rd Period
00:16 WSH Brendan Morrison : Hooking – 2 min
15:10 WSH David Steckel : Holding – 2 min
17:14 WSH Milan Jurcina : Boarding – 2 min
3 penalties ain’t bad, but damn they do take ’em at the worst times.
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RDS reports Nylander to Minsk. one of my sources confirmed it earlier tonight. i was waiting for the second source to confirm before breakin
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Save it for the next 500+ post thread, K?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
RDS also reported that Kovalchuk signed a deal that would make him the highest paid player in the NHL. This was a few weeks ago. I don’t really see RDS as too trustworthy. They aren’t nearly as bad as Ecklund, but I’m not willing to accept their reporting as a done deal.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 11, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Shootout lineup:
We will see Fleischmann, Backstrom, Semin
I’d love to see Backstrom, Perreault, Fleischmann
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(I’d really prefer to see 5 more minutes of OT, and if nobody scores, call it a tie)
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The last thing we need is more OT of Isles-Caps games.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
That was a pretty exciting OT. I’d take 5 more of that over this circus act.
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I still have a copy of the Easter marathon on DVD for punishment.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa. Why?
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I’m really questioning why MP couldn’t get :40 in that OT.
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Can’t be because he doesn’t have the skill. He had the OTG against CHI preseason.
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Hope you all have enjoyed this — it may be the last time the New York Islanders ever play in DC
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“zz” cuz he rocked him to sleep?
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
You know, it was lame the first time. Now it’s really entertaining, in a “fuck you” kind of way.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
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Watch the replay – When semin made his move that glove hand shot way up to the corner and Sasha goes low left
:)
I thought it was a nice move. Coulda worked
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Jon Sim is going to win this.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Had to be said.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Shut up
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 11, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
(Theo was STONED)
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
And in about a month, when Green gets untracked so that he’s on track again, he’ll score that kind of goal.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
16?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. Embarrassing try. Patrik Stefan laughs.
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This is ridiculous
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions
At what point does Varlamov have to start skating in against Roloson?
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I feel so good for Chris Clark right now. So good for that guy.
Varlamov better be the star of the night on Puck Daddy, the Hockey Network, etc.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Anyone remember the shootout against the Oilers a couple seasons ago? Same situation except 1/8th the amount of people in the building then.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions
Yup, it was Brads. I believe it was only 12 rounds. They passed out pucks at the end of the game and I wrote down the number of rounds on it so I would remember.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 11, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
i’d say -- this was a great mental challenge for Varly. he’ll be better because of it.
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 11, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
And speaking of goalies, poor CBJ Steve Mason:
PLAYER SA GA SAVES SV% TOI PIM
S. Mason 27 8 19 .704 47:32 0
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Fehr’s shootout attempt reminded me of “The Best Song in the World”
If he had gotten it off it was going to be the best penalty/shootout goal ever seen by human eyes, a move and shot he’s been working on in secret since childhood, the ice surface would have cracked, Bettman would have shed a tear, and all wars would have ended.
Too bad it slipped.
by Icebat on Nov 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hey where’d my post go?
weird….
anyway —i had said that this was good for Varly -- a mentally challenged game. he’ll be a better goalie because of tonight.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 11, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions
geez - what is happening with my postings???
that strikethrough is not supposed to be there. and that’s supposed to say “a mentally challenging game”
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 11, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
For what it’s worth:
GM George McPhee would not confirm the report that Nylander-to-the-KHL is done after the game.
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To be fair, it does take away from post-game quotes, etc. Guess we’ll go into Day 5 of this.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 11, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
It’s 5:15 AM in Minsk. Sleep well everyone — this thing may be over when you wake up.
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 11, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
GM George McPhee would not confirm the report that Nylander-to-the-KHL is done after the game.
Come on!!!!
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