Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Devils
by J.P. on Nov 14, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils, Nov 14, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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Let’s keep up the effort from last night boys! 60 minutes of hockey!
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
by capsfan4life on Nov 14, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time to beat these fucks.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Nov 14, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS!
Let’s go tonight boys!
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not to be confused with the cheer that will ring out in the Prudential Center tonight:
D-E-V-S TRAPS! TRAPS! TRAPS!
by Tromni on Nov 14, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
/sigh
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 14, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not too big on Gordon myself. Or maybe you were just sighing at the fact that Ovie is out.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
by bigmac1124 on Nov 14, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was the fact that Ovie was out
by washfan29 on Nov 14, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A little bit of both. Ovie out, Gordon in isn’t something I think any Caps fan prefers.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 14, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’m more bummed about Knubs being out for a month. They’ve been fine without Ovie.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
by bigmac1124 on Nov 14, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So whats the lineup then where does it leave M. Perreault
by washfan29 on Nov 14, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing it moves him to 3rd line wing. If Gordon takes 4C, then it my lines would be
Semin – Backstrom – Flash/Laich
Fehr – Morrison – Flash/Laich
Clark – Steckel – Perrault
Laing – Gordon – Bradley
(I just put Center and Wings, didn’t take the time to put RW/LW)
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would 85 be moved to wing? Steckel would be moved to wing before him.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon played a fair amount of wing last year. I’d go
Fleischmann-Backstrom-Semin
Laich-Morrison-Fehr
Bradley-Perreault-Clark
Laing-Steckel-Gordon
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Steckel is one of the best face-off men in the league, and Perrault is a playmaker. MP can still do work from the wing, but Steckel can’t do his work as a wing. Didn’t Perrault play wing his first game or two up in the big league?
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perreault’s linemates have basically all been wings so far, so I guess he’s played only center.
If it were up to me, Steckel gets to see some 3rd line action after he scores a goal or two — not before.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know I agree, but maybe Steckel should get a taste of the 3rd line tonic that woke up Sloan, Clark, and Fehr.
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 14, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No MP was playing center. I also think BB just said that he thought MP was a better playmaker than Steckel so he was better suited for a 3rd line center than Steckel.
It’s great that Stecks is awesome at faceoffs but he can’t make much happen after that.
After Knuble got hurt he had Steckel playing wing last night so he obviously has confidence in his ability to perform there.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I better not see Gordo take any more bad penalties. Thats mostly what i’m concerned with now, but otherwisw fine. He is a good PK’er and face-off man.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do like Gordon, and I definitely prefer that Ovi take the full time he needs to come back 100%.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Caps are just floatin just fine without him, and another injury is the last thing we want. But, they did say he was taking full slappers and one-timers in practice. so he is close to coming back 100%.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I expected this. But I didn’t expect it until after the warmup. I do think it’s the right decision.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 14, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo
I’m getting a little scared when Theo’s been in net of late because I think his reaction time has seemed to be very slow since we lost to CBus in OT
by washfan29 on Nov 14, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Visual representation of the current league standings:
Caps are sitting pretty right now – no division leader has a bigger lead. Atlantic is really tight, as is the Central.
(And I wish Google spreadsheets would let you tweak the color scheme — garish!)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
This graph makes the NYI look really good.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been taking a ton of games into overtime – they’re 7-6-6. Managing to get some points even when they don’t win.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Their bar is just so big they look better than any other team.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’re the best worst team (the bottom-of-division with the most points)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I understand the graph, they just look very impressive.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could all 5 Atlantic teams (plus WAS, BUF, and BOS) be the in the first round this year? Not out of the question.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Including the Islanders? I don’t think so.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn’t surprise me if half of the teams to make it to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference were from the Atlantic Division. The Devils, Rangers, Flyers and Penguins have all made the playoffs two seasons in a row. I think the Atlantic is one of divisions in the league from the perspective that all of the teams (excluding the Islanders, of course) are all pretty good teams who are pretty evenly matched.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And the year before that, the Devils, Penguins, Rangers, and Islanders made it. Three straight years of the Eastern playoffs being half-Atlantic.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 14, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At this point it would be more of a surprise if there weren’t 4. The more interesting question is how Canada will feel when they don’t have a team in the EC playoffs.
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 14, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be absolute hell for CBC if nothing else.
I think Ottawa has a shot, though, if Leclaire can get his shit together.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 14, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t really watched any of their games so I have no idea how they look. I just think they need to have a lot of things go their way for it to work 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree that Ottawa looks pretty good. More than that, they look pretty dangerous. They’re a team everyone’s going to hate to play, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them steal a round in the playoffs.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How big of an impact are Michalek and Cheechoo making. If those guys are carrying a big part of the load I’m weary.
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 14, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s pretty minimal. Michalek has had a big game here and there, but Cheechoo has been pretty invisible from what I’ve seen.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To my eyes, Michaelk is playing very well at both ends, which is what he does. (10 points – 7 goals and 3 assists, in 17 games) 18:57 a game says how much they’re relying on him.
Cheechoo is worse than invisible. 1 goal, 2 assists in 17 games, less than 13:00 a game. Terrible. 32 shots, so his shooting percentage is 3% — he may be a bit snakebit, but he’s got to bury some of those.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The pacific and the Northeast look fabulous!
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 14, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, of the three teams that are basically out of it at this point (Toronto, Carolina and Florida), two are in our division. Makes it hard to make trades — there probably aren’t many sellers just yet.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I more meant the colors, and I don’t think I glorified Faaaaabulousssss enough.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 14, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CSN+ again? drat.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As much as I’m pained to miss watching a game involving the Devils, I’m off to Glendale to watch Coyotes vs Stars. I feel for everyone in here tonight. Watching paint dry is never fun.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 14, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heading up the Turnpike as we speak. Gonna make as much noise as possible for the Caps, especially when they score(it’s incredibly dead quiet in The Rock when the enemy scores).
Whooooooooo!
MOTIVATE SEMIN
by Holt Worth on Nov 14, 2009 5:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The new drivers distraction: commenting on a blog.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fortunately, im riding shotgun.
unfortunately, it’s with Devils fans
MOTIVATE SEMIN
by Holt Worth on Nov 14, 2009 6:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Instead of watching the game tonight, I’m getting guilt tripped into going to a formal at GW by my creepy ex-girlfriend who’s going to awkwardly hit on me all night. Shoot me now.
My subtle way of fighting back is by wearing the goofiest, ugliest suit I’ve ever seen—bought it at a thrift store last week for 2 bucks.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 14, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
an easy ditch
get a hold of yourself, man…you lost me at “ex-”
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Are you wearing the suit my dad wore to his wedding?
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 14, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!! good old sorority formals.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
by bigmac1124 on Nov 14, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This actually sounds like it’ll be more interesting than watching the Devils.
by Caps_Chick on Nov 14, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How my night ended:
Ditched the party and spent about an hour by myself in the Dupont Circle Starbucks. A shitty night made worse by hearing about the Caps loss.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 15, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dean Arsene to Edmonton. Good for him!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Always nice to see former Bears making it to the show.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another 60 minute effort?
maybe not with back to back tilts … wonder if the guys will have enough energy to stay disciplined against the Devils. I can dream right?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 6:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Especially against the Devs. They have the defense that can frustrate other teams.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 14, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was just watching fox 5 DC and their sports segment consisted of a piece about the last place redskins and the last place wizards. Absolutely no mention of the first place caps against the second place devils?!?! DC area people need to rethink their priorities.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 14, 2009 6:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
Yeah and last night’s postgame led off with an interview with the Redskins tryout punter. Just something we have to live with.
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 14, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even better…said punter got released today. Really makes that interview so important.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 14, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right. The anchor said, “he didn’t care if the Redskins were in last place, he was leadin’ wid dis shit.”
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holla. Let’s Go Caps.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 6:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hoo boy. Baby Pens @ HER tonight.
And former Bear Graham Mink is playing now for the Rochester Americans, in an eye-bleed sweater:
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that’s a nightmare sweater.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They need to face off against the barber shop Habs jerseys.
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 14, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The rink would melt in protest.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Keeping up with your sig lines is fun, BTW.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Concur.
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 14, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not bad for the team. To go to NJ and try to beat the Devils without Ovi is certainly a challenge but if the guys get it, this would lift their confidence all the way.
by fnralch on Nov 14, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad he sits tonight so we can have a 100% Ovie on home ice Friday. It makes me feel slightly better about $7.50 beers.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 14, 2009 7:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Per Corey, Schultz in, Ersky out.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought John had a nice game last night, but I want more Sloan.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jose vs Marty
Curious … Anybody know what the head to head record is between these two net minders?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate CSN+ they are always putting up graphics that don’t fit on the screen because they apparently don’t realize they are not being broadcast in 16 by 9
by Doncosmic on Nov 14, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CSN+ apparently also turns my TV into a circa 1985 television.
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 14, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CSN+ is TERRIBLE. I don’t get why it can’t be HD as well.
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d settle for SD right now. This is garbage.
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 14, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they are streaming it via webcam
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I’m waiting for it to say “buffering”
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 14, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Either that or the Belgian dubbel I’m drinking tonight has gone to my head already
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I was thinking of #21 for my new jersey, but Im leaning toward #85 now
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait until he picks a permanent number. He won’t be 85 forever.
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 14, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am imploring my brother from getting a Perreault 85…every guy he gets a jersey for, we trade.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know why, but having flashbacks
of cal clutterbuck’s ’stache last night just looking at your avatar Fehr and Balanced.
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's my way of participating in Movember.
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 14, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He bowed to the peer pressure of the Ladies of the Rink. We like the ’stache.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How could I resist?
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 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, Cal can only wish his ‘stache is as good as Gartner’s!
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woah
Semin just DREW a tripping penalty
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing.
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 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NJ announcers brilliant. Describe Ovechkin’s 2 missed games last year to visit his ailing grandfather as from suspensions.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup, followed by immediately complaining about the penalty call
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But Doc is in the HoF
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 14, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flash rocks.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
awesome one motion swing pass from BMo
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SCORE!
Flash! Love the cycle these days
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Except Flash lost it twice on the cycle. Guess he just needs to shoot and forget that control stuff.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work, and Mo at the point keeping it in. Very nice
by Icebat on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good movement on the PP. I think it started after it broke down but great job. BMo should stay on the point.
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 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. He’s a gem there.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love BMo on the PP point. He’s very good at keeping the puck in the zone. Ovie should not be on the point when he returns.
by Caps_Chick on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love those early goals.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MP awesome.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I went from 6 to 12.
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 14, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice shift…from his belly to money in the slot
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And won the puck at the top of the zone to keep it in. NJD looked like they had that cleared.
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 14, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MP w00t
Great job on that shift. Great job.
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 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it me
or is the puck movement on the PP starting look really crisp lately?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude, Nyls get the hell outta here already …
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we got a young sparkplug to keep up here!
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NJ feed still bitching about the penalty call.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But he's so bad at D he's still a -
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 14, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him now
while his value is high….
/sarcasm
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing is more satisfying and indicative of a team's
intensity and desire than watching them cycle effectively and relentlessly
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you just re-read last night’s recap?
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 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, haven’t had a chance to catch up with yesterday’s stuff … been running around all day. was at last night’s game. good reading?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, how about that. nice re-cap for last night … great write up on the cycle!
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The good thing about having the lead against the Devs is it forces them to play better hockey, so thanks for that, boys!
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I was afraid of having to watch them trap all night.
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi friendm perhaps you’d feel more comfortable hooking your shiz up all avatar like while there’s a break in the action.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The bad thing is the ATDHE feed is NJ. Whining has reached critical levels.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
unlucky. be happy you’re spared the feed of CSN -
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather watch it than listen to this garbage.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch with the sound off, you know what’s happening anyway.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong
“Ok boys, we just need to tighten up defensively.”
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 14, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doc’s great call that being down 2-0 is ok because we are suspect on D. Silver linings…there’s always a really dark cloud to go with them…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
According to Doc, fehr had two broken arms this summer.
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, like I posted earlier, he claimed Ovie was on suspension not visiting his grandfather last year.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love Joe B’s commentary:
“Parise, checking the rear-view mirror…”
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…even if Mo were to lose the puck at the blueline ao the pp, we see he’s got his speed back and is an excellent back-checker
by Icebat on Nov 14, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beagle to Boyd Kane on a PK for a shorty.
WBS 0, @HER 1
Neuvy in goal.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for being ignorant, what’s HER’s record so far this season?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Grazie.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Grudgingly becoming a Flash believer.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
If he keeps this up, for sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a ginga; how could you not love him?
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Never trust a damn ginger.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still don’t get what he didn’t do last year to make people not believe in the numbers. He battled a serious illness midway through the season and it killed all the momentum he had built up for himself. If he credits putting on 10 pounds of muscle this offseason to his current surge, how much you think he lost while he was sick?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I argued in favor of his production versus cap hit in the past, but my gripes were that he wasn’t crashing the net, got pushed off the puck easily and often looked disinterested in the defensive zone. He’s addressed all of those so far this year.
No one was disputing that 19 goals for 750,000 was a great deal.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know I could feel that coming, b/c that was a bad shift. No fight for the puck in the offensive zone on that rush they just gave it up.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What was that up angle then end?
Oh, deflection
by Icebat on Nov 14, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t do that fellas. You’re in it to win it tonight.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK Fantasy Players...
ESPN says that now is the time to pick up Eric Staal. Seriously.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give up Jamie Benn for him.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You would.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CSN crap…I feel like I’m watching a 1970s quality broadcast
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aw, Knubs favorite song…
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by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin just tried his best Rick Nash impression.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man, the Devils have been crushed by injuries.
by Kolzilla on Nov 14, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck ’em.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah we’re not exactly at full strength either.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BB’s NHL interview:
“I’ll take something positive out of (winning without him) but I’ll never say I’m glad he’s out because he’s the best player in the world and a coach would have to be stupid to say they were better without the best player in the world,” Boudreau said. “I’m only stupid sometimes.”
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Note to Comcast: How fun is it showing HD broadcasts of the Wizards getting blowed out?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope their ratings are shit tonight and they read the writing on the wall.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo with a yoog save
After some lazy D
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Loved Poti’s circling — it’s always a pleasure to see a player thinking first.
by fnralch on Nov 14, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Road Crew aside, looks like a few folks made the trip and have good voice today.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At the end of one, WBS 0, HER 1
Neuvy 8 for 8, Baby Pens goalie 11/12
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Schultz played some physical hockey that period I thought.
by Kolzilla on Nov 14, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Satan called during the period to let me know hell was freezing over.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Success!
Per TEB:
Mike Knuble underwent successful surgery on his broken finger today. The time frame for his return is the same.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
F-f-f-fingerbrace, f-f-fingerbrace.
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by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Matty!
Per WashCaps:
Mathieu Perreault (1g-2a) leads all Caps in scoring vs. NJ this year
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tavares who?
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Mike Green (2a) is now just 2 pts off the lead among NHL d-men in scoring (3-15-18)
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty nice, considering he wasn’t up here for the 1st game against NJ.
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CSN+ went black for me again.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You are cursed.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just call…it’ll come back before you get a person to talk to ;)
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Missing Thompson Creek windows, you are.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
really + telestrator view of the entire play on MP’s goal. The kid’s got the love.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s Flying all over the ice, stretching time and D to the play he foresees. he puts his body where it doesn’t quite belong, and the bad guys’ best hit on him doesn’t work out as planned. then he’s gliding benchward with one leg bent and his jersey stuck in the back of his pants. Is Matthieu Perreault…mini- ’ vie?
(Guy Lafleur lifer ranting here, but Dayum…)
by redlineblue on Nov 14, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MP = pocket Ovi
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It sure looked like Greene tucked that one under himself on purpose…isn’t that delay of game?
by HateOffSeason on Nov 14, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They have to even up chances before we can get another call guys.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Be thankful we’re not playing the Pens when they’re down 2 games to none at home in a series. The next 6 calls would go their way.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Getting outworked in our zone…there is the call.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chippy time in HER tonight. Two fights already – Amadio/Boogaard and Capt. Helmer/Wallace
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, top corner, but when someone see’s that it says “shoot now”
by Icebat on Nov 14, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, something else I learned from the NJ broadcast. Apparently one of the toughest shots to stop is one top shelf just under the bar. Who knew?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea, gotta be careful of the empty netters too, those are the worst.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Nov 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I switched it back to the csn vaseline-cam feed just to get away from the NJ announcers
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently there is a black disk-like object they are moving around with their sticks, but you will be hard pressed to see it.
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice move, Zubie.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This period could get real ugly if our effort level stays where it is right now.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer this Devil’s team, despite the nailbiting. Lemaire must be pinching back the squirts.
by bigonetimer on Nov 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wha???
i step away to pick up my girlfriend from the metro and get the chili cooking … it’s tied up??? well I shouldn’t be surprise, should I?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sorry. yeah. it’s the metro’s fault.
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s either that or the GF.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God I hate this thatsnotcool.com commercial
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My eyes
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MP making things happen. God I love this kid so much.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. Was fun to watch him play live last night. His enthusiasm is contagious and his drive is just so apparent. Lot of people commenting about him (positively) while he was on the ice. Wish that rubbed off on some others….(though to be fair, it seems it is on a few).
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
are they double shifting semin on 85/17’s line?
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure that was just a long shift.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Says something though that Semin would even give him that feed. Everyone loves #85.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He can score against the dam dirty Debbils. Give him the puck!
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So it would appear that we no longer wait until the third to give up.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 14, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bruce with the F-Bombs. (cant believe I could make that out)
by ididntdoit on Nov 14, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What’s the call? Was out at the grill.
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heh, i love reading lips. “He wasnt [expletive] involved in the [expletive] play!”
by renstar on Nov 14, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s a pretty lame play. Puck wasn’t anywhere near the extra man. (Just got my TV feed back)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huh. BMo with the other “A” tonite.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You knew that was a goal
The second Semin turned that puck over.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That one is all on Semin. Two straight cross-ice passes
by renstar on Nov 14, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…to the guys in red. Gah.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i guess i didnt finish that thought. Those were hospital passes.
by renstar on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin just loves to passing to the Devils tonight
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another 3-2 loss to NJD
And this time we can’t even bitch about the trap. We went up 2-0 and gave up 3 unanswered. They are gonna lock this shit down from here on out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BMo didn’t seem to think so.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lock Down
Something I was hoping the Caps were on their way to after last night’s effort …
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They look tired now. I wonder if they spent it all in the 1st.
by ididntdoit on Nov 14, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they’re only going to play 20 minutes, they need to play them at the end, not the beginning.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Capitals lack both the discipline and defensive skill required to truly ‘lock down’ a game. They take too many bad penalties and turn the puck over way to much.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not completely true. They aren’t able to do it consistently, but when they put their minds to it (like they did last night, or opening night against Boston) they can absolutely shut down teams. Clogging up the neutral zone isn’t the only way to lock down a game, and when the Caps skate hard and play their game they can pin the other team in their zone effectively keeping them from getting any offense going.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the best example of that this season was the SJS game – that was a full 60 minutes of forechecking lockdown, without trapping the neutral zone.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But their inability to lock down games consistently, instead relying almost solely on the odds that they will probably be able to outscore most teams on any given night (which will only get you so far), leads me to believe that the Capitals are not as committed in their focus to the defensive aspect of the game as they are the offensive. The defensive game of many of players considered to be the ‘best’ on the Capitals is some of the worst I have ever seen from players who are widely considered to be the most talented in the league at their respective positions. When they aren’t being lazy or just plain careless, they often appear to lack the basic fundamentals of how to play away from the puck, something they appear disinclined to learn, because many of these players have been in the league for several seasons with minimal improvement to their defensive game.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
relying almost solely on the odds that they will probably be able to outscore most teams on any given night (which will only get you so far)
Like, to game 7 (in round 2) against the eventual SCF champs? Or 1993 the last time the trap won something?
As to the rest of your assertions, you are trying to base your entire opinion of the Caps on two of their worst performances of the year with the 2 time defending MVP in the press box. The vast body of evidence suggests that they are pretty damn successful at what they do. Do they have things to work on? Indeed. Do they need to be more consistent? Indeed. Can they come to play, run and gun, and bury any team in the league? Definitely. What they need to do is get to the point where they can win 4 out of 7 against any team. They’ve got time.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly I meant 2003. My bad.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say, Brodeur didn’t get all those stunning 16 save shutouts in the finals because the Devils were playing firewagon hockey.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
1993 would take us back to the start of the Lemaire-Brodeur marriage… that’s where we send Kyle Reese.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I do admit I was rather confused by the reference to 1993 until you corrected yourself, because Jacques Lemaire and his evil neutral zone trap of doom didn’t arrive in New Jersey until the ‘93-’94 season (and though you will probably regard it as a moot point, the Devils managed to learn and adapt their style of play to Lemaire’s defensive system in just a single season, as Lemaire’s first season as head coach of the Devils was punctuated by a trip to the Eastern Conference Final, to be followed up by a Stanley Cup victory the following year. Under a good, competent coach who has the backing of the General Manager to reward players who buy into playing responsible defensively with more ice-time and punish those who do not by cutting their minutes or benching them altogether, regardless of whether they are a first-line forward or a fourth line grinder, it should not take particularly long time to teach a team to play well defensively).
When I said that the Capitals style of play would only get them so far, I meant that it would carry them into the playoffs and, depending on what time they draw as their first round opponent, perhaps as far as the second round, there will be many more postseason exits similar to the one we saw last season. The Capitals lack the defensive depth and security in goal that is all but required to win it all. As boring as you may find the defensive aspect of hockey, it is that side of the game that is often the difference between bowing out in the second round and going on to win it all because during the playoffs, every team tightens up defensively and the already stingy teams like the Devils become even stingier. The Capitals will then be forced to find an alternative means of winning, as they will not be able to score the same amount of goals during a game as they would in the regular season to compensate for their deficiencies on the blueline and between the pipes. In my opinion, the Capitals are currently not a team built that is built to 1-0, 2-1 or 3-2 their way through the playoffs, which is why they appear to hit a brick wall whenever they come against a team who may only score two or three goals a game but is able to make those goals stand up for the win by playing a disciplined defensive system.
There is more than one way to skin a cat, though. No one would mistake last season’s Stanley Cup winning Penguins blueline for the Jacques Lemaire coached, Scott Stevens led d-corps the Devils possessed from ‘95-’03. However, hey did have several solid defensive defensemen and a few good puck-moving defensemen in addition to a goaltender whose adventurous puckhandling may have led to a few bizarre goals by the opposing team, but who made the big saves when his team needed him to. This is something that I believe the Capitals happen to lack at the moment, which is also why I think the Capitals are not just yet a legitimate Cup contender. They will either have to make some major personnel moves, such as turning over the job of #1 goaltender to Simeon Varlamov and acquiring a solid defensive defenseman or two to shore up the blueline, or teach the players they already have a more responsible way of playing without the puck.
by kellyn on Nov 15, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps D needs some work, but I’ve said that all along. That’s not a point I ever disputed you on. The Caps D is really not that much worse than the D the Pens used to win, the D the ‘Canes used to win, or the D the Lightning used to win. If they’re playing well at the right time and the forwards play the way they can then I don’t think the Caps have to make any stylistic changes. This style of hockey can win a Cup. Do I want Karl Alzner up here? Yeah. Would I like an upgrade at the veteran D spot? Yeah. But those are separate issues from everything we’ve argued about. Defense <> the trap.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 15, 2009 1:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As boring as you may find the defensive aspect of hockey
I don’t know how many more times I can say it, but defense is not the same as the trap. The trap is a very defensive system, but not all defensive hockey is the trap. Pittsburgh had a great defense, but they did not trap. Same goes for Anaheim, Carolina and Tampa Bay and they were not boring teams to watch.
It is not good defense that is boring, it is the trap that is boring, because the trap affects not only how a team plays defense, but also how the entire game is played by both teams. The Devils aren’t boring because they are good at defense, they are boring because they use the trap.
And of course Caps could improve at D/G. That’s hardly some ground breaking analysis.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 15, 2009 2:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know what point you are trying to make that is different from what I said (and I get the feeling you are basing your opinions on the Caps-Devils games, which look particularly bad because BB believes in exciting hockey doesn’t know how to coach against the trap). There have been major improvements in many of the players’ defensive games though.
Contrary to your argument that the Caps don’t have the personnel to lock down a game, the Caps do have the ability to stifle a team’s offense (including very good offenses like Boston and San Jose) and don’t have to win every game in barn burning fashion. They just don’t do it by clogging the neutral zone, and many players (such as Semin) haven’t shown the consistency and discipline to do it night in and night out, but that doesn’t mean they can’t lock down a game.
Just because they aren’t playing a boring trapping game like the Devils does not mean they aren’t effective defensively. Once again, there is more than one way to lock down a game defensively.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Caps should be sentenced to watch the 7th game of the Carolina-NJ playoff series for lessons on how to beat the NHJ Devils.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think “keep it close and hope Brodeur falls apart in the last 2 minutes” is the strategy BB should be preaching.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 15, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not. But there is plenty of tape on how to do it. It’s not rocket science, it’s a matter of choice.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 15, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup ...
high-risk high reward … but please, let’s see some high reward stuff tonight 28. is that too much to ask for?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Devils own Semin
Like he owns CAR. CAR loves to skate and play up and down hockey. That’s Semin’s wheelhouse. NJD frustrates offensive creativity and Semin has no patience so he just forces it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should have Semin not play the next time we play NJ.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When it is at its most effective, the Devils defensive system is meant to stifle the opposing teams most gifted offensive players. The play of the frustrated players will often dip dramatically, particularly in the defensive area of the game, leading to mistakes that often result in scoring chances for the Devils.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m here now, and I’ve brought the mojo. Let’s get it back, boys.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why he doesn’t trust his shot in that situation.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His schizoprhenia prevents him from doing so.
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Karl Alzner got his first goal of the season from Bruess and Pinizzotto.
HER 2, WBS 0, about 2"30 left in Period 2.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Corey brings the funny re: the Semin turnover:
If Tom Emanski had coach AAU hockey and produced hockey DVDs, Fred McGriff would not have endorsed that play.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd laugh more
If it could take that puck out of the net.
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 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do they still show that commercial? I quit watching non-football ESPN a while ago
by renstar on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That video of the kid freaking out for the Ovi jersey never gets old.
“Bite of the Nite” with Captain Cadaver-mouth is still creepy
Your goaltender has to be your best penalty killer, and Theo wasn’t on goal #2
Semin’s trying to force it. Needs to simplify. No more cross-ice passes.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
J.P. called out Varlamov for keeping his glove too low on the Hunter goal v. NYI. He should say the same about Theo on that one. Great shot but he didn’t give himself a chance.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Kind of waived his hand at it late.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He had a good look at it too. He looks really slow again tonight.
by ididntdoit on Nov 14, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The words ‘Glove-side, high’ will most likely be inscribed on Theodore’s tombstone. He doesn’t appear to have very good glovehand.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My bet is Theo would have "Hart and Vezina Winner" on his own tombstone.
When he’s off he’s bad everywhere. When he’s on he’s good pretty much everywhere. He’s just inconsistent and he always will be and that’s his problem.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you about Theodore’s inconsistency. Goal-scoring forwards who are ‘streaky’ can still be effective, but a lack of consistency is probably the worst label ever used to describe a goaltender’s game. Most teams want to know what they’re going to get on any given night from their goaltender.
by kellyn on Nov 14, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s particularly bad for a goalie because of the overall importance of the position and the fact that teams only usually carry one “guy” that they expect to play in the playoffs. But I really have a problem with streaky players as well. I’m big into consistency.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I see that kid freaking out for the Ovi jersey
it reminds me of when I got my first Gretzky jersey for Christmas in 1984
by UnleashFurry on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus H. The Devils have Jacque Lemaired the living hell out of us this period. We’re in serious trouble if we run into these guys in a playoff series.
by Kolzilla on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, there will be one significant difference between the Caps now and the Caps then
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we do change it won’t be because we aren’t cute. The skill guys will be here and they don’t do shit against NJD.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Or any team that watches this tape and plays like this.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we are. At the rate things are going, if we play the Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Devils will have a Stanley Cup birth.
(But we were 3-0-1 against the Pens last year during the regular season and look what happened.)
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BMo is hustling tonight.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Marty being Marty.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Robbed Pereault before him
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, Perreault-Clark needs to stay together.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Call the police, cause Marty just ROBBED Clark
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2nd’d
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And again.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wheels are coming off a little bit now.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I understand that some of this is lax D, but Jose Theodore needs to stop some of these. He looks slow and terrible
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I can’t fault him for that one. Sick shot top corner
by Ginga on Nov 14, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His blocker was low on the 4th goal just like his glove was low on the 3rd. This is the very definition of “not making the big save the team needs.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Any of the 4 would have been tough saves. Jose Theodore is theoretically one of the top goaltenders in the world. He needs to make some tough saves.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to put in Varly?
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are they really playing who let the dogs out?
by thehoagster07 on Nov 14, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its New Jersey… why are you surprised?
by ididntdoit on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was about to post the same thing. I think I also heard “Whoomp There it Is.” Way to rock Jock Jams 1, Jersey.
by Caps_Chick on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve paid my dues
Time after time
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime…
I suppose that one never gets old
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I went to the game last night, I guess.
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I was thinking about going up for my birthday, but I went yesterday instead. A wise decision methinks.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a 2-goal swing, thanks to Brodeur. Should be 3-3
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Going to take an early goal in 3rd I think to jump start any kind of comeback.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaaaaaaaand here comes 20 minutes of trap
by Addison H. on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does an avatar come with it?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think the devils are gonna keep scoring.
by Imperator_Celtic on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Theodore has stopped 120 of 141 shots in his last six outings … that’s an .851 save percentage.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…so that means we have a stretch of .949 coming?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well the Rags are up next…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever. He is the very definition of what I don’t want in a goalie. Varlamov or Neuvirth is going to take the reigns this year or we aren’t doing much. If we can’t figure out how to beat a team that doesn’t run and gun then we aren’t doing much. Some coach is going to watch this tape and figure out how to bore the Caps to death and take the series.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s assuming the Caps are missing the two-time MVP and first/second line power forward coming off a home game the previous night, yes?
As far as the goalie goes, I’m with you.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look. We’ve beaten up on weak teams without AO. I’m happy with the effort and style of play, but we struggle against NJD, CBJ, and any other team that just clogs the middle and makes us play a boring, patient game. That doesn’t really change with our without AO. Obviously he helps but our problems in these games are deep.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With malkin back, Pens are tearing it up.
IS PЯESS BOX AGAIN? DЯAT. SHOUT OUT TO KИUBLE.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 14, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like Thrashers with Kovy.
Third time is the charm… hurry back, OV!
by cuqui on Nov 14, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It really does say something. I was on the Crosby > Malkin train after the playoffs but the Pens clearly struggled more without Malkin than without Crosby.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve also been missing Gonchar who they struggled without last year, even with Crosby and Malkin playing. They also have other injuries and Fleury’s play has come back down to Earth. I wouldn’t say they are equal situations.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know Gooch is important, they proved that last year. But wasn’t Crosby out for at least a handful of games while Gonchar was down?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else starting to think he was robbed for MVP last season?
I mean, that might be heresy around here. But the Pens have been terrible with him out, while the Caps have been pretty decent without Ovie.
Me, I’m just glad that people are starting to realize the Caps are more than just “Alex Ovechkin and a bunch of d-bags.”
by Wheeler on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No.
Last year was last year. The Caps last year would not have gotten a 7 game point streak out of Flash or had the offensive support to survive. Yeah I’m changing my take on Crosby v. Malkin but last year’s MVP was well-deserved.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Frankly?
No. Ovie was the most dynamic offensive player in the league last season and the stats back that up. One could argue based on the behindthenet.ca stats and Ryder’s work that Mike Green was robbed of the MVP and the Norris, but Ovechkin was pretty clearly better than Malkin in terms of contributing to wins.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have a quick link to the Ryder work.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
14-19-28: total of 3 SOG so far…not good
by fnralch on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 or 20 wouldn’t matter. No way do we drop 5 on brodeur.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 14, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So who’s with Backstrom and Flash now? Fehr?
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Was it over when the German’s bombed pearl harbor?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was weak as hell.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
0-3 vs. NJ so far this year if we lose this
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow first time all season the Devils have scored 5 goals. They need to send Jose a nice thank you card for all the gifts
by Beakers Lab on Nov 14, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Well, we actually took the first 3 games against Pitt and the Rangers last year.
I concede that the Devils are the best team in the East at the moment.
I can say one good thing about the Devils making it to the Stanley Cup Finals. At least it’s not the Penguins. I woud rather see than the Pens. I’m no fan of the Devils but I like them better than the Pens, Rangers, or Islanders.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
You mean the Caps are losing in the second half of a back to back vs. a rested team? STUNNING.
I question why I even bothered watching this game when I knew full well they had no real chance.
by TFG on Nov 14, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Join the club. And they’d have been wasting Ovi anyhow.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theodore should be very well rested. at least two, maybe three, of those should have been stopped
by Beakers Lab on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caps still don’t have the lead if Theodore plays well.
by TFG on Nov 14, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
with 0.722 tonight this’d not be surprising…
by fnralch on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why do we always have to play the devils on my birthday? Bastards.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this trap seems a little more high scoring then the legend would have it
by Imperator_Celtic on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s because they didn’t trap until they made it 3-2. Hard to go into a shell when you’re losing 2-0 5 minutes in.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We got a penalty? (was afTV) what was the call?
by bigeugene on Nov 14, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good lord, 5 total shots in almost 10 minutes in the 3rd? 3-2 devils so far.
by Beakers Lab on Nov 14, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like this Chris Butler character:
7:57 Chris Butler: 2 Minutes for Slashing Chris Pronger
4:29 Chris Butler: 2 Minutes for Crosschecking Danny Briere
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I like your sense of style
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bookend sinkers
Around a solid showing without AO. Can’t wait to get this bad taste out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s alive and it won’t let go. “Whaa… who are you?… I’ve got no qualms with you!… aahaaahh”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You realize why this happened, right?
http://www.japersrink.com/2009/11/12/1142477/the-washington-capitals-99
It’s all JP’s fault.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 14, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. First http://www.japersrink.com/2009/10/29/1106989/cost-of-replacing-ovechkin, then this — I’m thinking maybe this “most powerful city” thing is getting out of hand.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 14, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ugly 50 minutes of hockey. The first 10 were pretty good.
by Beakers Lab on Nov 14, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s what the Wild felt like last night.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except their goalie made some big saves.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you’re saying we should feel better or worse than the Wild?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
considering the Wild had their backup going and he more than doubled his save total for the season last night and Theodore is 1a or 1b (you’re call)… well that makes me a little nervous
by Beakers Lab on Nov 14, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Going with worse. They at least knew Harding was keeping them in it. The Caps knew no such thing about Theo.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 14, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doc and Chico spent almost the entire third period talking about anything but what was happening on the ice. WOOOOOO, feel the intensity of Devils hockey!
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 14, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Longest postgame show ever! Makes up for the 3 minute one I suppose.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 14, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha. So you get a minute to celebrate the one you want to remember and you get a nice long postgame for tonight. Even trade.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 14, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Irony.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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Washington
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59 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 88 |
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Tampa Bay
|
57 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 61 |
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Atlanta
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57 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 58 |
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Florida
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58 | 24 | 25 | 9 | 57 |
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Carolina
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58 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 49 |
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