Game Day Open Thread - Wild @ Caps
by J.P. on Nov 13, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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PrintMinnesota Wild at Washington Capitals, Nov 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
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Hi friend, perhaps you’d be more comfortable with an avatar, as it’s both cold and rainy out, and avatars and bacon go well together.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Everything’s better with bacon.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Goalie
So is Varly the goalie because Theo was so bad last time an Varly was breathtaking? Makes sense to me but didn’t Bruce say that he wasn’t going to go with the hot hand earlier in the season??
I’m going with a tasty Malbec tonight. What’s everyone else drinking?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I’m finishing a bottle of Worthy from last night. Then…?
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 13, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Is that good? I’ve been tempted to try it, but have been afraid it would taste funky.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Spaten Optimator, which is a damn fine beer that comes in a green bottle. Costs only slightly more than Corona, too.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 13, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps I’ll open the bottle of Sam Adams triple bock I recently found.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Evening reading:
Wild coach in the Pink Slip hot seat
Dr. Mirtle talks about goalie Backstrom’s contract
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That show actually makes me want to ride in an NYC cab! I kill it every time I watch. I would make beaucoup bucks.
I feel the same way, except I’m usually pretty drunk every time I’m in an NYC cab.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Anybody know the channel in Alexandria?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Gracias
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Arlington TV?
I’m not seeing it on channel 77 – my cable guide is telling me the game is only on the NHL network.
Do you know what’s going to be on CSN? College basketball Charleston Southern at Maryland…WTF??? Have you ever heard about Charleston Southern? Are the CSN folks out of mind?…
You forget that CSN insists on forcing Maryland sports (Ravens, Orioles, and University) down our throats.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
You really think CSN forces the Ravens and O’s down our throats? I think they force the Skins down our throats way too much. Since they lost the contract with the Ravens and O’s, they barely do any features on them.
I’m not complaining about Maryland, though. ;-)
so what are you watching, Terps BB or Caps Hockey? Perhaps both PIP, or on two TVs?
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Actually I’m at work, and I kinda work in sports, so I have it on two TVs directly next to each other. I’m also watching some NHLCI games, too.
I love my job!
sweet. have fun with it. I finally moenied up to the NHHCI package last week, liking it, just wish all the games were in HD
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Orioles, yes. It’s always looked to me like the Nationals play second fiddle to the Orioles for dumb reasons (Of note, I’m a Cardinals fan). Also, Ravens seemed to get a lot of coverage. I wasn’t aware they lost their contract, but in the past, it always seemed to me to be Maryland-Centric, and frankly, so is MASN.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I choose not to watch MASN. I feel like Anita Marks is the only original content they have and her show is based out of Baltimore, so I get the O’s/Ravens/Maryland thing. You have to expect Maryland coverage though. It’s one of the biggest local programs.
I actually preferred CSN’s coverage of the O’s and Ravens to MASN’s coverage now. I find that they do a good job of splitting O’s and Nats coverage, despite not having TV rights anymore.
I don’t just base it on TV, for what it’s worth. WaPo is crazy pro O’s, and seems to avoid the Nats.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
WaPo dropped their Os beat writer position, and no longer does a weekly Os baseball chat (any Os chat, actually). They don’t ignore the Nats, heck, Boz had a column at the top of the sports section today devoted 75% to the nats (and 25% to “Ted, I’m sorry, I was really really wrong, you were right, and now the Caps are awesome.”)
Although Nats coverage isn’t what it used to be since Svrluga went to the Skins beat. (sad)
It’s up, but it’s the Wild broadcast.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
downside to not living in northern VA anymore is I’m stuck with whatever Yahoo gives me… yeah Wild announcers /sarcasm
shoot, could hardly be worse than the Pens or Flyers broadcasters last night. Dead, monotoners. Even my 8 yr old boy remarked at how boring they were compared to Joe B and Locker
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
So are we going to get good Semin or evil Semin tonight? I guess that’s the big story.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I really think once he breaks the ice we’ll see his offensive game rev up.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah — but I’ve kind of been saying that for six weeks… Poor Dave.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else have a black screen on 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...
Oh man I am about to tear some Comcast rep a new one. I am fucking pissed right now.
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Just got 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...
You HD folk are spoiled.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
yep, I’m officially an HD elitist snob. I will only watch CAPS in SD when I am forced to, like tonight
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Definitely. CSN+ looks fine of my regular SD TV in my room, but on my 50" plasma it looks god awful. I’m watching it on a plasma at work right now, and it’s hard on the eyes.
I’ll let it slide this time. lol
Let’s focus our anger at CSN for showing the wiz in HD over the top team in the East… sigh
It’s not even the Wiz tonight…it’s Maryland Basketball. It’s the season opener, so I guess that’s why they get the love. I’ve noticed that when there’s two teams playing at the same time, the away team will get the HD channel and the home team gets the crap channel. They need to just get a CSN+ HD channel bc we know this game is being shot in HD.
I read “shitty” Lower case f’s and t’s look too similar
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 13, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah pretty poor form right there.
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2nd time already this game…maybe he thinks his lightning speed will make up for any miscues…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Boogaard hasn’t scored a goal since 06. If he scores tonight, I’ll probably swallow my tongue.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
He had to put sauce on it to get the pass across…wasn’t the easiest pass to handle.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
OT – but the Islanders are already up 2-0 over the Canes. Tavares scored within the first 5 minutes. That’s 6 for him on the season, for those that might care.
I honestly don’t want anyone the Clark/MP/Fehr line to play with the puck in the neutral zone unless it’s MP. Fehr and Clark look clueless with the puck between the bluelines.
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With 8 minutes left in Period One, Norfolk Admirals 1, @Hershey Bears 1.
Alzner to Giroux to Aucoin, ES
Sugar Sudgen already had a fight.
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Kinda surprised Semin drew that call right there. He never gets those calls.
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Agreed, although that is an easy call in my mind…sadly the refs don’t usually agree.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely. That’s the way to play. If they keep this up when AO returns they’ll put a ridiculous number of goals in.
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the Minny announcers just said it went from 7-2 shots Minny to 14-7 Caps. scary talented team we’ve got just wish they’d keep that intensity for 60 minutes
That’s on Brads. Didn’t get the puck deep into the MIN zone so we had less time to change, then Brads didn’t get to the bench fast enough. Poor job.
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Yeah, definitely a bad turnover in the neutral zone.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 13, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks, happy to be here. Probably not gonna be able to stay for much more of the game, sadly.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
The Sabres’ shoulder logo is great. They should use that on the front instead of the Buffaslug.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I thought the Isles’ road unis are real sharp. And I like the player number on the front of the jersey.
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They should use this as their logo
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 13, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah
This sure is the trap
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Hi all
How’s life over here?
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Did he go off after crashing into the net?
Haven’t seen him since
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Umm
We’re terrible, but aren’t Carolina or Toronto, so we have that going for us, which is nice.
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People should have seen Carolina coming…every year after their deep playoff runs they kinda go away a bit.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll feel better when Gaborik tears a groin.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
I won't
Because I’m loving being able to say “I told you so” considering how terrible Havlat looks, especially defensively.
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He wasn’t even a 1st tier goal scorer last year…but I guess they had to do something.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Wrong choice in my opinion
Should’ve thrown the book at Gaborik or banked the cash.
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At least Lemaire is gone right? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel?
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I don't know
Talk to me at the end of the year. I was always a Lemaire fan. Hated Risebrough, liked Lemaire.
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Hopefully you good folks in Minnesota are getting an HD game! haha
Ok I’ll get off the no HD soap box now.
Tell me it’s not a T’wolves game pushing the Wild to non HD.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh
Thank god no. Just Fox Sports being cheap as usual.
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Nice choice of the hat
I do believe I see that on the bench.
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Really? I thought there was an HD listing for this game on NHLCI on DirecTV. Guess it just has the fun FSNHD sidebars.
Really?
We hate these two idiots. Our radio guys are fantastic, but our TV crew is among the worst in the business. Homers don’t fly in this market.
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Yeah I think they’re pretty bad to be honest. I know not everyone likes our guys and sometimes I could do without the extraneous banter but the play by play is much better imo.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I love the MIN market, I really would like to see a good team there. They deserve it. I never thought the TV crew was that bad though; a little homerish but by no means the worst.
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 honestly don’t get the no HD thing, especially since hockey is so much better in HD. The networks have to know that.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Definitely the sport most enhanced by it.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 13, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
When we’re not on CSN HD, I’m thrilled if we make it to Versus. I guess that’s a vote for Versus…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I just dislike how the game is blacked out on NHLN or Center Ice package if it’s being shown locally even on CSN+
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Oh my god what is on Clutterbuck’s face?
Not a good goal by Varlamov.
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Seriously our goalies are always good for a bad goal. I hate this.
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True, but so are just about everybody’s.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 13, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously
His Movember stache is the best on the team
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You know the hardest part of being Cal?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Beautiful. I hadn’t seen that in way too long.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 13, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
On the Wild broadcast team
One thing that somehow was swept under the rug was that a couple weeks ago, Owen Nolan just missed deflecting in a heavy slapshot and Terhaar (pbp guy) said “Well, you know an Irishman can handle a live grenade.” We all kinda looked at each other in disbelief.
We had hoped that was our chance to get him out.
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I’m not sure that’s true…
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Yeah, not really stuff I’m going to publicize because it’s all hearsay. My lady works with one of his puck bunnies, though.
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You and half of metro DC.
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...
LOL. He’s got a good medical staff…
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...
…to treat whatever he gets? lol Is the staff there to tell him to wrap it up every time? probably not.
I’m sure he’s heard the advice. You can lead a horse to water…
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...
You comparing him to a horse? Maybe that’s why he gets so much tail…
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 13, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
I'd like to propose a trade
Our entire defense, Clutterbuck, and our announcers for Green. Please?
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How’s your food up there?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
He was on a seafood diet (I see food…) last year, has become a minor running joke.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Funny enough I could see us in the mix for Zidlicky around trade deadline time maybe…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Milan Jurcina and Shaone Morrisonn.
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No
We don’t need someone who can’t spell his own name!
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Lol this is what I had in mind hahaha.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
But isn’t Brent Burns just the version of Mike Green that can play D? That’s what the Canadian Media tells me.
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Oh lord
I just pissed myself!
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I love Mike Green
Yeah, Doug Risebrough passed on Green and took A.J. Thelen instead. That went well. Effing Risebrough.
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That’s ok we took Fehr one pick ahead of Getzlaf.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
What about passing on Schroeder this past draft? How is that sitting with the home fans?
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Some good, some bad
I am OK with it. For now, anyway. They took Leddy, another hometown boy. Of course, he’s out with a busted jaw now.
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I hated the move
Word on the street was that Schroeder fell because he had a touch of primadonna in his interviews, and by a touch I mean
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HA
Phil Kessel levels or what? I mean, is it really so wrong for him to admit that he was the only guy on Team USA to show up for the entire WJC?
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Yeah
Not that we’re not used to divas around here. The Gophers breed Divas
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Is it a Varsity Blues thing where they are all just the big men on campus their whole life?
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Completely
They’re coddled their entire lives, told how wonderful they are by their fat little girlfriends (cue Mike Leach speech)
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Ha
I don’t mind a diva as long as he’s pulling some quality tail. You can’t let a fat chick swell your head. (er, either of them?)
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How the hell did that rebound sit there for that long?
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2 Choices
Poor D or Poor net crashing.
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NOR 1, HER 3
Giroux solo
And a Beagle to Reid to Osala shorty. OO’s sixth goal on the year.
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wOOt.
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Still want to see more of Osala up with us at some point.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Not if it means sending MP down. Who can you take out of the lineup for him? He’s waiting on some injuries and I’m not sold his skating is where it needs to be yet. I have no problem slow-cOOking him.
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hence “at some point”! You know I want MP to stay up.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
I know. I’m just prodding the issue. How do you get him up?
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Probably going to take some injuries or if and when we can bring Alzner up we end up moving a forward with one of the D men.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I was just about to type the same thing! haha
I saw him all by his lonesome up in the press box on Saturday and wanted to give him a hug.
He kinda got snarky with me at the STH party, completely unprovoked, too. I wanted to pinch his cheek and tell him “how cute!” lol I love Schultzie.
I heard we was shy and not very talkative. I was totally taken aback by him being so forward. It was funny cute though. Long story short – I had a kids club lunch box that I got everyone to sign, and he asked me if I carried my lunch it. Funny thing was is he had signed it already, and I was talking to Tyler Sloan when he asked.
For our Minnesota guests, the Aeros are up 1-0 on Lake Erie.
DiSalvatore to Daoust to Smith on the power play in the first.
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Ha
Not a fan? I remember watching him in the East Regional with Wisconsin many moons ago. Guy sure looked fast as hell but that was against D I players, not pros.
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He should be at the pool
His real skill is in his Olympic level diving
He’s like Forsberg, but without any other skill.
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Ha, ok. Never saw him enough to pick that up. Did you guys happen to catch Del Zoto’s dive the other night. Made me think of Star Fox. “Do a barrel roll.”
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Interesting side note
(or not)
Khudobin was teammates with Thelen with the Everblades.
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Was that the UW-UM game from last week?
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
Heh, no
That’s Robbie Earl diving in the NCAA Frozen Four in 2000 against Boston College.
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What?
He saw a cute chick in the lower bowl. Can you think of a better pick up move?
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How is “Hi, I’m Brooks Laich” any better than “Hi, I’m Brooks Laich and I personally delivered you an NHL game puck”
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Well, the second one is trying a little too hard, honestly.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
wince dang. I’m really hoping for us NOT to have a repeat of the injury-palooza from last season.
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If Circles makes a decision (the decision we want, that is), we’ll at least be in better shape.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 13, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Per Russo
Trainers were working on Sheppard on bench. He’s now heading to dressing room for repair. Bleeding from mouth
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I couldn't tell
Review didn’t show a good enough angle
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But it was right off the draw
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Not enough to get any PP time or a shift with some skill on his wings.
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Sound like anyone else you know (from last year)?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
It does. But I think MP has been more of an impact player than the other guy. MP has an ability to create plays that few other guys on this team have.
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Agreed. If BMo were to go down or his back flared up, it’d be interesting to see him on the 2nd line, based on what he’s done so far.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Zidlicky sounds like Lipniky which makes me think of that blond kid from Jerry Maguire. It’s disturbing.
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Do we think Harding started just to make life easier for the commentators?
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No
Anyone with a sense of humor would have started Backstrom. Guarantee Locker somehow mispronounces it.
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I like MOrrison on the point.
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
Is it just me or has the PP looked better and more creative the past few games without AO? It looks like they are moving around more and trying different things without the AO one-timer to fall back on.
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Yeah but that last one was pretty stand-still. I do think they’ve been more creative and moving more. BMo has a lot to do with that. A lot of PPs the movement starts at the point and you’ve seen BMo moving around the zone but AO pretty much hangs out in that quadrant of the zone. He really needs to be all over.
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Can you feel it?
That’s a Caps goal coming.
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Jesus Poti. You’re out of position and the puck comes right to you then you miss the fucking net?
Hey Hockey Wilderness, you guys want Poti?
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Lord no
What is he, Owen Nolan age?
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Uh... no.
Thank you for the offer though. We already have 6 defensemen who can miss the net.
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But...
Tom Poti can’t hit the net or clear the zone on the PK.
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Wild being outshot 29-9 since 10-minute mark of first
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Ha
Good one.
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OK all
Family calls. Have a good night! Thanks so much for your hospitality.
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Take care amigo!
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Our hospitality is legendary. BP offers flavored vodka and meat.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
We still talking about the internet?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Btw, on the PP without Ovie. I think the rest of the unit stands around too much and doesn’t get the nice puck movement we’ve been seeing in his absence going. If you can continue that WHILE bringing Ovie back into the mix it could end up looking like the #1 PP unit we all know they can produce.
Semin wouldn’t nessacrily look creepiest, just most surprising. Does he even shave yet?
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
Nope, a couple MLS guys are, if you count that.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
3rd period … time for the wheels to come off … but for which of these two teams?
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You may get some PP time, so there’s that.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
GM George McPhee wouldn’t say what’s wrong with Mike Knuble. But said the veteran winger wants to come back. “We’ll see,” GMGM said.
Per TEB
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
Maybe holding him out for tomorrow at NJ.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
CSN+ just blacked out for me again.
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Haha. They are tracking me. Second time in a row the picture came back right before they connected me to a human.
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Let me ask this, since I am here.
How much is your Backstrom going to get paid next year?
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Damn it.
I have him in a Cap fantasy league. No way I can fit that.
Better trade him for some picks or something.
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Ha
Priorities. Don’t count out a long term discount deal. If it’s short it’ll be 6+ but like I said below, they may just take care of the future top line right now and he may give up some cash for the security.
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He’ll get more. He’s going to push 100 points this year and he’ll be around the top ten scorers again. Most of that company is 6+. I’m hoping he keeps it to Ryan Getzlaf money.
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It really depends on how much he wants. He’s easily in the 6-7 range if we’re talking market value. But I honestly could see him taking a Mike Richards type deal just to lock in a decade of 100 point seasons and fun hockey.
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Yup. He really flies through that neutral zone. I’m interested to see what he does in the neutral zone against NJD.
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Secondary assist from 16.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Pothier doesn’t deserve that “+”, that goal was all Fehr and Perreault.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Still scored the goal on a nice shot. It was a nice 3-man play.
And yes I just opened this thread to see the MP lobby celebrate :)
This
And I propose that the restrictions on “This” be loosened for GDT’s because nobody refreshes the pages to see the actual recs. “This” will tip off those already in the conversation.
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People don’t like “This” because it just takes up space and doesn’t add anything. Normally you see the rec and you can tell when people agree with you. That won’t auto refresh like the comments so all the recs that have been dropped since you opened this thread are still “0 recs.” In that case I think it makes more sense to use “This” because it gives the visual tip of agreement that normally “X recs” provides.
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Hey I use it too. If you recall I was on the pro-this side when the whole debate went down. But I do know people still don’t like it.
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Perreault is the real deal. Gotta keep him up.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 13, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
And yet completely opposite manner
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Sorry… missed this comment.
He is a pain in te ass, but he is OUR pain in the ass. Fan favorite here in MN.
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he's like avery minus the a-holeness
easy to see why he’s a fan favorite
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 13, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Ok there's the weakness
Get some mustard on that shot, kid.
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I’ll blame the ice.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
He had time out high but wasn’t confident to shoot so he held it too long and didn’t get a good shot. The D got a piece of it too I’m pretty sure. And as BL notes below, it still led to an good scoring chance. By nitpicking I’m pointing out how strong his game is; it’s a rhetorical effect.
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I thought their guy poked it away, but that could be the Sierra talking.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
D got a stick on it right at release. Point was that if he was confident in his shot he rips it before the D is there.
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Gotcha.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s a crazy suggestion. Yes, I’m the first to admit it’s crzay. If we wanted to bring Ovi back comparatively slowly (and not give him uber minutes upon coming back), put Ovi on the third line with Perrault and Clark. We’ll then get to see what Perrault does with real talent on his line. Voila, three scoring lines. (I would have said, leave the “top” two lines alone but we have a vacancy since Knubs is out. Maybe put Fehr in Knubs’ place.)
Or course, we still put Ovi on the power play (maybe not at the point.)
We’ll move Ovi back to his customary spot once his “feet are wet” and/or when either the current 1st or 2nd line needs a spark.
that’s cause he’s a flea
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by renhoak on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Who wants to lay the odds for the ‘dumb penalty down the stretch’ award for the night? Semin early line favorite at 5-2
Well their beat writer is starting the obit tonight, so there’s that.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
When we’re at max health this is the line F&B and I mentioned in another thread being a capable 3rd scoring line.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Having points in 7 straight games has something to do with that.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
would have needed to slow down some and let MP shift over…but yes, I love the thought process :)
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
How's this...
My 16 month old daughter just walked back out to the living room. Stopped dead in her tracks, staring at the TV. Turned slowly, pointed to the TV, looked me right in the eyes and yelled:
HOCKEY!
You just gotta love kids sometimes.
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As opposed to that time it did look good?
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God, Backstrom always knows where everyone is. He’s amazing.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Come on Semin, skate to the net. Don’t just stand there while Laich gets a chance.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Agreed but it’s a little nitpicking :-P
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Damn
I thought the same exact thing but wasn’t gonna say nuthin’
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You weren’t gonna say anything? You feeling okay?
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sober and I had shit to do all day. Maybe I’m feeling like an adult?
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semin looked dead-tired towards the end
he was skating straight-up for his last few shifts…knuble’s injury + extra ice time deadened his legs
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 13, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Oof. How many shots against and how much time left?
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“Big-time hockey coach”?
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
But he never takes games over.
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And only plays well with Ovechkin.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’d argue he did take the game over, but guys aren’t finishing. If Ovie is on his line this game is 4-1.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else feel like the Caps are just toying with the Wild? Looks like a pratice out there.
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
I do.
But that is pretty normal for the Wild to look like the practice squad.
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Thanks, Locker, for that tidbit about Friday the 13th. How long you think he was waiting to drop that one?
Should be over here pretty quick. They will yank Harding, and it will be done.
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And with that, I shall bid you adeiu.
Thanks for having me. Great game!
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Nice to have you, good luck rest of the way
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for coming by
I’ll catch you around. You guys seem like good people.
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Nice having you B.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
I can see what Schultz is bitching about with the icing but it’s probably the right call. And anyway, when the puck goes through your stick and feet into an empty net you’ve got only yourself to blame.
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Devils saw 40 last night, give ’em 60 this time.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Last *game
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Wild to get 2 points in Carolina on Sunday
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
CSN "Postgame"
First line: “And I don’t care what their record is, we’re starting with the Redskins.”
Right into… An interview with the new punter! Fuck this god damn network.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Peonic. Utterly peonic. We’re a point behind SJ for 1st in the league with a game in hand btw.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Steinz is doing the segment?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Already hate them
but this.
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Hershey!
Neuvirth gets an assist to Pinizzotto for a empty netter!
HER 5, NOR 3 Final.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
Nice.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Coincidentally
We didn’t seem to miss Juice tonight.
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Invisible might not be too bad when he led the team in TOI. Invisible is much better in that position than visible for the wrong reasons.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 13, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
I can live with that.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Score?
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Eff that
Are the Caps ripe for the picking?
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Potsie Gets Some Love
Potsie is such a class act. Glad to see him get Player of the Game. It’s a thrill to see how great he can be now that he’s healthy and has scoring threats on the receiving end of his outlet passes.
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Dunny-on-the-World
Mike Russo, Minn Star-Trib beat writer, tweets the following:
I’m gushing about the Caps, but this team’s best I’ve seen so far. Tons of skill, tons of grit, great D, well-coached. And No. 8’s missing!
Seems like the writers for the teams we beat always gush. W4E at litterboxcats loved us as well. Maybe, just maybe, we’re kinda critical?
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I thought the Caps did to Minnesota what Pittsburgh did to the Caps in the ECSFs last year. Forechecked them to death, got a ton of chances and made their goalie stand on his head. It appears the role players are improving.
Saying that implies the Wild actually has offensive weapons. Let’s wait until March/April before making those. Let’s hold off making some of those comparisons.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Woah, I’m just saying that’s what they looked like tonight. The Wild may not be potent offensively but that doesn’t mean the Caps weren’t excellent.
I agree they played good defensively, but it is November, and it is the Wild. I liked a defensive game they played against a very good Rangers team this time last year, and it meant dick in the end result.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 13, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
that might be the most satisfying W of the year
all lines solid, no dumb penalties, good goaltending, great effort all-around…tough, hard-nosed, no-frills victory, and we didn’t even blow a lead. a bit tense at times but these are the type of wins that build character. glad to see it!
I’m a lot more dumbstruck by this than by Ovi’s injury. Dammit.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 13, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
I’d say definitely.
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Definitely. Need Knuble helping us out with the front. But with the roster spot and potential LTIR for Knuble I think it should be safe for MP to stay regardless. He should have to play his way off the team at this point.
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damn
i thought that was a pretty reckless play on the part of their D-man…could’ve easily been a penalty
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 13, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
This is taped. He said all this before that word came out. This is almost literally right after the game. He mentioned that he hadn’t even been in the locker room yet.
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If he's as good as BB thinks he is he can.
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After seeing some offensive pop from our third line, I hate to see it go back to two grinders and a play maker.
laich-backstrom-semin
flash-morrison-fehr
perreault-steckel-osala
clark-gordon-bradley
by HateOffSeason on Nov 13, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t see it happening. Why would you take Clark off MP’s wing? you could see a Gordon/Steckel/Osala 4th line and MP with Clark and Brads but why would you push MP out of C and break up that line?
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eh, just trying to keep some offense on that 3rd line, and get 2 very good faceoff guys into the game. If you take out Steckel’s faceoffs tonight, we weren’t very good.
I could see keeping MP at C and keeping the C on his wing, just hate to see Brads there too, would just be too glaring a lack of offensive talent.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 13, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Brads has been pretty good offensively this season though
…and MP will only make him better. I’ve been impressed with Brads a lot actually, his skating seems to have improved. He gets a couple of good chances a game now.
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 13, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
True, and once MP figures out Bradley’s one spot in the corner he scores from, we will probably see a flurry of no look, backhand passes to that exact spot.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 13, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
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Washington
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