Wednesday Caps Clips: Welcome Back, Ovi
by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 6:46 AM EST
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- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's win from Corey (blog, article), Tarik (blog, article), Vogs, Puck Daddy, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, DC Landing Strip, OFB, Scotty Hockey (Rangers) and Blueshirt Banter (Rangers).
- Steinz on Matt Bradley's night... [D.C. Sports Bog]
- ... and a related caption contest. [FanShot]
- Quintin Laing's hard luck continues - a broken jaw blocking a puck. Um, ouch. [@cmasisak22, DC Landing Strip with a tribute]
- Nice Alex Ovechkin profile by Chris Botta over at Da House, but, believe it or not, youth hockey existed in and around D.C. before AO arrived. [FanHouse]
- Why FiOS is irking many a Caps fan. [Mike Holden's blog]
- "10 Things You Should Know About... Mike Green." [Capitals]
- Speaking of Green, apparently he's only the second-best Greene in hockey. That joke would probably be better spoken than in text and even better if it was remotely accurate. [SI]
- Sticking with #52, I definitely need this card for my collection. [FanPost]
- More power rankings, with the Caps holding at fifth at Fox Sports and down five to seventh at CBSSports.com.
- The 2003-04 Caps were one of the decade's worst teams. We've come a long way, baby... but there's a ways to go yet. [Puck Daddy]
- If you didn't listen to the Bruce Boudreau segment on HNiC radio we linked to yesterday, Steinz has pulled and transcribed some of the high points. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Zach Miskovic, Sean Collins, Karl Alzner, John Carlson... and Bangin Panger's mom. (Best set up ever?) [Twitpic]
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'Nother money quote from Brooksie
Example:
“The Ovechkins, the Backstroms and the Greens are the backbone of this team, but the Bradleys and the Laings – those guys are the guts, and that’s why we win.”per Corey.
Waiting for Brooksy to write a book.
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The Book of Laichisms by Chef Brooks.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
Kicking Ass and Taking Names, Minus the Name-Taking by Brooks Laich
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I’m Baking A Biscuit For Your Basket
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
And the kicking ass?
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 was going with a less literal interpretation of the idiom.
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pretty sure he got that lady reporter pregnant during the second period intermission just by speaking with her.
by ns on Nov 18, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Is there a school where they teach dumb blondes how to ask stupid questions of hockey players? You want to balance the broadcast with a woman, fine. Find one who knows what she’s talking about. I could do way better, except for the part about being not young and thin enough.
For anyone watching in HD… was it just me or was Ms. Thompson wearing waaaay too much makeup to the point where she looked plastic? [It was just you, JP, who was wearing waaaay too much makeup to the point of looking plastic.]
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it was def noticeable and kinda painful to see. looked like stage makeup
by ns on Nov 18, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
They have to do makeup differently for HD broadcasts. Under those shifting lighting conditions, I can understand it looking rough at times. They have a tough job.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
You call it a tough job to make a pretty girl look pretty?
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’d be shocked what the wrong lighting and makeup can do to the most beautiful of women. And the same holds true for the reverse. I’ve seen a lot of the so-called TV “beauties” without makeup. Not pretty.
Fair enough. I’ve been fooled by makeup outside the TV context.
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...
The lady who interviewed Ovie before the game asked him what it would be like playing on the same line as Clark for the first time…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Same Ms. Thompson. And yeah, painful question.
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She’s lives in California and used to do work on the Big Ten network (if memory serves). You were expecting her to bring insight, research?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe not her specifically, but whoever is feeding her the questions to ask, yes.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
Considering how Versus covers the game while the game is going on, I’d say it’s par for the course.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
What is this Versus you speak of?
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
I shouldn’t be surprised that Green gives food answers to open ended questions in that article, should I?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Btw, thanks to everyone who helped make yesterday such a monster day here at The Rink – you all continue to impress.
Anyone want to do some quick math and tally the total number of comments made on posts, FanPosts and FanShots that were published here yesterday?
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I’m looking at about 1680, but that’s very quick and likely on the low end of things.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 7:44 AM EST up reply actions
It was a little wonky around 9, but that was brief across the SBN family. Even with that, getting over 800 comments for a GDT in November was nice. It’s fun being massive.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 7:57 AM EST up reply actions
It’s fun being massive and clever. Other sites can and do fill their GDTs with a lot of stupid, repetitive, and one- or two-word comments. Even in a GDT when we’re at our lowest level of thought and analysis, we’re still quite thoughtful and entertaining in comparison.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Only Varly would say that.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 18, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
It’s really a shame that Washington is devoid of any hockey fans with any knowledge, and is on the low side of fans as far as team support is concerned.
Oh wait, I must ignore things like stats, figures, and the internet.
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Without going into too many details, yesterday was an absolutely awful day for me, and being able to come to the rink and being able to talk hockey really helped. It’s being thrown about a lot lately, but seriously, thanks to you guys, even those I disagree with, because without you guys, yesterday would have been a lot worse.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Glad to hear it brother.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions
Is Alzner in his boxers in that picture from the last link?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 8:13 AM EST reply actions
They’re also both tied atop the AHL leaderboard at +14.
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I dream of the day when they are both up here in DC. Hopefully Karl finds some pants before then.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
“Pants? PANTS? WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING PANTS!”
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 18, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone know if we will be forced to watch CSN+ on Saturday vs the Leafs instead of the NHL Network HD feed?
It’s like being forced to ride a bike instead of drive if we do…
Yes, unfortunately everyone in the U.S. that has NHL network will be able to watch that game in HD except for the people in the DC area. We will be forced to watch it in crappy standard def on csn +
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 18, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Apparently its not enough of a hockey town to warrant putting the best player on the planet in HD for every game. But hey, at least every game is televised this year…so thats a step in the right direction.
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 18, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
But hey, at least every game is televised this year…so thats a step in the right direction.
This DirecTV subscriber shakes his fist in your general direction.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 18, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s a question a buddy and I were throwing around during the game last night when it was 2-2 and the outcome was still anyone’s guess – if you could have had one of Alex Semin or Mike Knuble in the lineup last night, for that game, on that ice, etc., who would you have picked?
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Given the physicality of the game, I would say Knuble.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 8:16 AM EST up reply actions
What, Boyd Gordon wasn’t an option?
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Thank God. A PIM after that Brads goal would have been a killer, and Gordon would have pushed Beagle out of the lineup; and Beagle had a great game.
Great sig.
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...
interesting question
at the game during the first period (without having been briefed about semin’s wrist), i kept thinking, “where’s #28???” and before ovie’s PP goal, when the NYR were thoroughly outplaying the caps, i felt like we missed semin for sure.
by the third period though, even as a big semin backer, i was a little relieved that he wasn’t out there, to be honest. my heart couldn’t stomach a blown lead on enemy ground.
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 18, 2009 8:40 AM EST up reply actions
ugh, tough one, mainly because both would end up taking stupid penalties.
leaning towards Knuble because his style would have been better suited for the physical play
by ns on Nov 18, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Dearest Peerless,
If you are going to post a picture that ugly and disturbing (and did I mention ugly?), could you please use the subject line so we can collapse it and not have to stare at this abomination all day? Many thanks.
Sincerely Yours,
LIOLI
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 8:31 AM EST up reply actions
moderator intervention might be necessary here..
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 18, 2009 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
Leaving it visible is good for you. Builds character.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks, Calvin’s dad.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Kanoobie!
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 18, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
nice catch on that "youth hockey" line from the fanhouse piece
I know the writer’s intentions are good but having played youth hockey in the area for the better part of a decade, it’s still a little irksome and adds to this notion that the DC area only discovered hockey when Ovie arrived. (jeff halpern anyone?) shoot i went to Capitals hockey camp every summer with Yvon Labre! And there were plenty, plenty, plenty of good players. i mean, the little caps???
seriously, though: does the writer think it that’s easy for youth hockey leagues to “spring up” in just five years? it’s not like a kickball league, you need rinks, refs, players, etc.
but a small gripe…
Big gripe for me, having also grown up in playing in Maryland. Pretty sure the only rink that’s been built since Ovie’s arrival is Kettler, and that was directly related to Piney Orchard being old and not well-kept. Big credibility hit there.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
It’s a whimsical part of the narrative he wanted to share. Unfortunately, it’s crap. You local puck alums ought to let him know in the comments.
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I know local hockey was here
But isn’t it at least true that youth hockey has seen increased participation recently? Or am I making that up?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
There might have a pick-up recently (some additional teams), but DC/Baltimore has had a significant youth and high school hockey presence for decades. My son started playing at age 6 in the late 80’s, and his youth club’s older teams were going to the nationals then. High schools have had organized leagues since the early 90’s. I’d say the biggest jump in participation took place in the late 90’s with the Caps’ SCF appearance.
Testament to DC-area's hockey saturation
I found (and bought) an Anze Kopitar shirt at Goodwill on Glebe over the weekend.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
For F&B (and others), via Matty Y, a compilation of the 100 greatest quotes from The Wire (video).
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 9:09 AM EST reply actions 7 recs
“You come at the king, you best not miss.” I hope that’s number one.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
We'll see
There’s plenty of competition for that. Omar’s trial scene should have at least two appearances on that list.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Haha, I love that scene. Especially his tie.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Shit man…this AMERICA….we gotta let him play
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 18, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
“The King stay the King”…if there was any more apt quote for Ovi’s comeback last night.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 18, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Needs more Prop Joe quotes, though I really like the extended Clay davis “sheeeeeeeeeeit” mix in the middle.
A man gotta have a code
I’m in class so I can’t watch now. I hope “it ain’t right for you to be at the head of our table when you can’t call of your doooog” is in there.
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...
Sadly it isn’t. I watched the clip 2 hours ago and have already come up with a ton of quotes/scenes that should have been it. The real problem lies not with the person’s choices, but in the fact that the show was so good that 100 quotes is just the tip of the iceberg from a numbers standpoint. I swear you could do 20 quotes from almost every episode.
The 100 doesn’t include any Brother Mouzone quotes. The library card quote is one of my all-time favorites.
Though it might not count as a quote, since only one word is really used (repeatedly), the scene where Bunk & McNulty go to the murder scene where the girl got killed in her kitchen. All time great scene.
It had a couple of good Rawls ones, but didn’t have any of the ones from season 3 when he’s running the Operations meetings. His responses to the district commanders in those meetings were great.
Needed some drunk Bunk quotes.
I could go on and on.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
I’m about to watch now, thanks for spoiling. That McNulty and Bunk scene is definitely an all time classic.
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...
Definitely a classic scene, but not really quotable. They only say one word the whole time. I guess it would work in the video though.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
No prob. I aim to please. If you want I’ll see if Herc can come by and help you move some office furniture as well.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe when Fehr is finally blown out the airlock I’ll change my name to Fuzzy Dunlop.
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 have always thought of you as someone who could “stand up to the pressures of the modern urban crime environment”.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Oh this is going in the permanent iPhone collection!
But to me nothing tops: “You, McNulty, are a gaping @$$hole. We both know this.”
DC, where Hockey is a baffling ordeal.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 18, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds like a good app idea, right next to my MGM soundboards.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
And those were words of comfort.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
It seems like a lot of people here really like the Wire. To all those who do, I highly suggest reading both Homicide and The Corner if you haven’t already. Pretty much everything from the Wire is based in these two books. Both books are non-fiction, which really puts a perspective on the things that happen in the Wire even though it’s a fictional TV show.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
The thing I like about the Wire
No reading.
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’re doing yourself a huge disservice then.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
As if this blog didn’t kill enough of my work day, now I have to watch the Wire quotes about a dozen times a day! THANKS!
DC, where Hockey is a baffling ordeal.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 18, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Btw, I’d like some credit for almost calling last night’s game winner yesterday:
@JapersRink Bradley. RT @NHL 1st to Tweet @NHL name of 1st #Caps goal scorer tonight wins a NHL2k10 signed by Ovi, Morrison, Perreault & Laich!
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That goes right next to the mug, yes?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Bumppo basically did call it, in the Varly Glove Hand analysis thread.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Two Stats
If I read it correctly, during last night’s broadcast they put up two stats that kind of blew me away; Boudreau reaching 100 wins is the fourth fastest in NHL history and Varlamov’s record since he entered the league is the 12th best start for a goalie in NHL history. When you think about all the coaches and the goalies that have played in this league, that’s pretty amazing.
The stat I saw was that Varly was the 7th G in League history to win 11 of his first 13 decisions (and that was prior to last night’s W).
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Even better. Of course, if I could have watched the game on DirecTV at home, I could have paused it and taken the time to read it.
Patrick Lalime went UNBEATEN in his first 16 starts
14-0-2. Amazing.
But he couldnt stick in the Pens organization – again, amazing.
by S h a g g y on Nov 18, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Also encouraging: the three guys that made it faster than Boudreau (Keenan, Terry Crisp, and some guy named Tom Johnson) all won a Cup. I read that somewhere, and the place I read it attributed it to Steve Kolbe. Can’t remember where, though.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
some guy named Tom Johnson
Tom Johnson was the coach of the Bruins back in the early 70’s. Had some guys named Orr and Esposito playing for him that probably helped pad his stats.
Still my all time favorite bumper sticker: “Jesus saves…but Espo scores on the rebound!”
Side note: I met Phil Esposito once, like all the other hockey players I’ve ever met, a very decent guy.
And, yes, Mr Johnson was living in a good pasture, as they say.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
all the more remarkable that when Bruce took over the team, they were dead eff’ing last and no one had real high hopes that the round little AHL guy would be able to get them to 14th place. I know Bruce has a hell of a lot of talent on his team, but Hanlon couldn’t do anything with it; Bruce is a miracle worker.
Speaking of noteworthy achievements, the Caps have now lead at some point in every game they’ve played. I don’t know what the NHL record is for that category, but that’s pretty damn impressive.
Yeah, it’s unbelievable how many leads they’ve blown already this season.
/CIed
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For S & G, the League Table 1-10
ordered by points percentage (rounded to nearest thousandth) – some of this was a little surprising for me.
1. NJD – .737
2. BUF – .735
3. WAS – .714
4. PHI – .676
5. PIT – .667
6. ATL – .618
7. TBL – .611
8. OTT – .583
9T. NYI – .548
9T. NYR – .548
Some notable absences (Boston, Montreal) and inclusions (Thrash, Bolts) in the Top 10.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I think the Bolts are in for a rude awakening when the rest of the league starts taking them seriously and realizes they only have three guys doing all the scoring.
I watched them play the Yotes some the other night. They reminded me a lot of the Devils & Isles. Don’t scare you a ton on paper, but play a disciplined game that keeps them hanging around in games.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
That ‘yotes game was not particularly interesting. TBL somehow won being badly out-shot but it really wasn’t a great game, IMO.
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...
It wasn’t an interesting game at all. I turned the channel after awhile. The game lacked flow which hurt the Yotes. Their own fault for taking dumb penalties. My point wasn’t that TB was pretty in what they do outside of their top line, just effective for the most part. As Caps fans we don’t need to be concerned about them. If I’m a Thrashers or Habs fan then I’d be a bit worried.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
So they’ve got 7 SO wins, I take it? Meaning that they’ve gotten 14 total points (7 extra points) from The Gimmick?
You’re right, that won’t last.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
CBS Power Rankings
I love the comment in CBS’s Power Rankings: “Breathing room in the Southeast helped, but so did the scoring depth as the Caps won four of six without Ovechkin in the lineup.”
So, naturally, they fall 5 spots in the rankings after winning 4 of 6 without the greatest hockey player in the world. What, wait . . . what?
It could have been worse; J.P.‘s forgets a conjunction and it’s a whole different interpretation.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
And yes, best setup ever.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Did anyone notice the shot Avery gave Varly last night that drew Erskine’s penalty?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Of course. Everybody on the planet noticed it except for the two idiots with the orange arm bands.
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Yes, that is what I suspected. Its amazing to me that the NHL hasn’t caught and the ref’s pregame reviews don’t mention it specifically. I suppose that it was subtle enough but how neither of them saw that boggles my mind.
I was also happy to see Erskine take the two there.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Agreed on the first part, and as I said in the other thread, the League should direct officials, upon blowing their whistle, locate and watch Avery. Shouldn’t be too hard.
Disagreed on the second part.
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(I mean, I don’t disagree that you were happy… I’m sure you were. But you know what I mean.)
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Why’s that? We’ve talked a lot about toughness and making teams pay for that sort of junk. Sure, Erskine fell right into the trap, but Varly knew right then that Erskine has his back (as if he didn’t before).
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Well, since you asked…
I thought it was the wrong time to do something and the something that was done was pretty much nothing. It wasn’t retribution, it wasn’t deterrent… it was pretty much nothing but a Rangers power play. Avery did his job – he drew a penalty for his team at a key time.
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You’re confusing me. I thought that statements had to be made even at the cost of giving up a powerplay / hope of winning the game!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
What statement did Erskine make? That he’ll push a flopping diver off his skates?
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I would have waited till he was checking me for the 45th time that game and speared the shit out of him.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I’m not a fan of stick fouls by any means, but we need a guy that is. There are times when you know that a ref can’t possibly see what you’re doing with your but end or the blade or shaft of your stick. We need someone that isn’t afraid to take advantage of those sight lines.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I think Knubs is willing. Pretty sure he figured he’d get away with the whack he took late in the C’bus game.
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He would have I think if he had gotten more glove and less wrist. If the C’bus guy hadn’t basically dropped his stick because he was shaking his hand I bet Knubs would have had the benefit of the doubt.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
I’m not a fan of them either but they have a real place in the game to show little pests like avery that you’re not going to put up with a jab to your goalie.
Maybe Erskine isn’t smart enough to get away with something like that.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Do you think that Avery would even know what he was getting speared for? My guess is that by the time someone speared him in the groin he would have 5-6 other things that it could be retribution for.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
He’s pretty smart. Who cares if he figured it out though?
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Point taken, though I think that there are classes of Avery fouls. Garbage involving your goalie are the top of the list. If you are going to send a message it needs to be focused.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
I don’t know about you guys, but one of my all-time favorite players was named Dale Hunter, and he had no qualms about being a dirty little prick if he wanted to. Of note, I also enjoyed Craig Berube and Esa Tikkanen when he wasn’t missing wide open goals.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Admittedly, if the dirty prick is wearing our sweater he’s a great player.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Right, but then you should actually punish the guy, and ideally not in the third. Erskine did a good job most of the game, but that time he was wrong.
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This is my point. Had Erskine grabbed Avery and beaten him to within an inch of his life, I’d have been better with it than with what he actually did.
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I would say that in this situation it is more about showing Varly that he’s protected than teaching Avery and the rest of the league a lesson.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Exactly. Just like I would have been happier with Backstrom taking a PIM for punching Callahan in the jaw than the soft X check .
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When he’s mean, I call him Lars. When he plays pretty, he is Nicky. I’m hoping to see a lot of Lars-Nicky in the future, because when he adds grit, I think he’s a much better player.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
To a degree. I’m hedging because that’s what a lot of people said about the knee on Mike Green against the NYI. Difference being the time in the game, the way the Caps were playing, and the fact that a knee is a much more severe threat than what Avery did. There are no bright line rules, but at the end of the day the Caps as a team need to man up and be a little rougher.
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Seems like you’re ready to spring back at me with a “gotcha!” moment, but I don’t think I’ve said anything that’s inconsistent here with what I’ve said before. But what are you definining as “it”?
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I’m just saying that it sounds like you’re closer to agreement with me on this issue now than you were back in the original post on the issue after the Isles game.
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Which is why I went ahead and drew the distinction for you.
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You’ll have to refresh my memory on your position from back then and the points over which we argued.
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how about this rule: don’t waste penalties on instigators like avery…unless you get your money’s worth.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 18, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
how about this rule: don’t waste penalties on instigators like avery…unless youget your money’s worthcan take them to the box with you.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I ask, because its a discussion board, and how else will we get to 1700 comments today.
Honestly, I think we would be singing a different tune if Erskine hadn’t knocked him on his ass. Yes, Avery did his job.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
And it’s not like this is the first time Avery’s done that to Varly. Then again, if Kunitz can get away with his lumberjack chop to Varly, why should anyone be surprised.
I’d suggest there’s a difference between the two, and I’d think that Kunitz was going more for the puck in the one way than Avery was in either.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
That’s awfully generous to Mr. Kunitz.
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And totally incorrect. Avery was more involved in a hockey play than Kunitz was.
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Throwing a fist into a goalies mask after the play is “more of a hockey play”?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
It’s not a comment on how Avery was playing hard honest hockey. It’s a comment on how much of a gutless-scumbag move Kunitz pulled.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 18, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Well first, I think “fist into the mask” is a bit of an overstatement. What he did yesterday was, from a health standpoint, harmless. He may have annoyed Varlamov or jostled him, but Kunitz was much more likely to do damage than Avery. Avery was trying to be an annoying punk, and he succeeded. Kunitz was trying to injure, not hurt, injure.
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 can’t speak to Kunitz’s intent, so I’ll take your word for it. My point is that there are hockey plays that cross a line, and then there is what Avery did, which has nothing to do with playing hockey.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 18, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m not trying to stick up for Avery by any means. SME got it right; this is about “how much of a gutless-scumbag move Kunitz pulled.” Driving the net and getting in the goalie’s face is part of hockey; hell, I’d love to see more Caps take that attitude. If you can draw/initiate some incidental contact and get away with it, so be it. But a stick to the throat of the goalie is never ok. And there is no argument on earth that will convince me Kunitz was doing anything other than trying to X check Varlamov in the neck/throat/head. The puck was the opposite direction from where he lashed out; he took himself out of the play by doing that. Avery’s going out passing around crabs, maybe the clap, Kunitz has full on Hep-C.
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Fair enough. But in full speed then it just didn’t look deliberate or cheeky-arsed from my POV.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
At least that could be called a hockey play (however questionable). 90% of the time Avery is doing something that is completely unrelated playing hockey.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
This.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
I dunno, I actually think Avery would be a pretty good player to have if he didn’t take so many penalties. The pot shots are pretty annoying, yeah, but it’s not like he’s ending people’s careers with his antics. It’s just annoying.
- And by “good player to have” I don’t mean I would want him on the Caps, but that he would otherwise be a contributer to the average NHL team.
That’s kind of like saying John Wayne Gacy would have been a good clown if it wasn’t for the fact that he was killing all those kids.
by b.orr4 on Nov 18, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
avery...john wayne gacy...clowns...
you were asking for it:
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 18, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
How is cross checking a goalie in the neck when the puck is nowhere near you any more of a hockey play than nudging the goalie in the face when crashing the net?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
How, after watching a player take two hands to the staff of his stick, then smash it against the goaltender’s helmet, could one conclude he was going for the puck. It isn’t altogether different than, say, a linebacker sticking out his arm at an opposing wide receiver crossing over the middle of the field, clotheslining him, and arguing “he was going for the ball.”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 18, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
In fairness to those idiots Avery used his body well to screen the nearer idiot from seeing what happened. It would have been another “backside ref from 90 feet away” call. It would have been tough to see.
(And for Scotty Hockey if you roll through here, there is no way Avery’s PIM was weak. He chop blocked Mike Green. The call on Erskine was much weaker than the call on Avery. Avery definitely went down easy to draw that call.)
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From where I was sitting looked pretty weak. But then again, your boy Green is a softie. Oh! Snap! Go Sean, go Rangers! We’ll get you next time!
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Nov 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Caps rules
learn ‘em. love ’em: being checked into their goalie is interference. Checking them anywhere near your goalie is interference. There is NO instigator rule. You may object, verbally to an opponent slashing or punching your goalie. If your opponent’s stick falls, or breaks, that’s 2 for slashing.
Cripes. This stuff’s been on the books for 3 solid seasons. In a real hockey town, I’d not have to remind you.
by redlineblue on Nov 18, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
“There should be no inferiority complex if you’re a Washington Capitals fan.”
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mine's an elitist inferiority complex
(I have a minion at the therapist right now, trying to work this stuff out…)
by redlineblue on Nov 18, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know JP isn't really a fan of this move
…but I’m kinda happy to see it again.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 18, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Backstrom just wants credit for a hit in the box score.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 18, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
The fight between Matt Bradley and Aaron Voros was an extended one. The two players got rid of their gloves the moment the puck was dropped for a faceoff in what seemed like an "appointment fight," which the N.H.L. refrained from legislating against last season. "It was a mutual thing," Bradley said. "We’d fought before — he’s a tough guy."
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
But “appointment fight” isn’t a “staged sideshow.” It wasn’t two goons knowing going in that there was going to be a fight between them. The game had gotten rough, Bradley and Voros had a little discussion at the face off, and fisticuffs ensued. That’s how it should be.
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Scripted fighting is not appointment fighting. Bradley fought to generate momentum, and really, if you’re going to fight, every NHL pugilist says that’s how to do it. NHL 10 is devoted to it. Frankly, Bradley fought at the perfect time, and showed later that he is more than a fighter. Voros, by missing empty nets, and having minimal ice time afterward, showed why he is basically just a fighter.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Speaking of missing empty nets
Anyone else throw shit at their TV because of Steckel last night? Three or four missed chances in front.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
it warmed my black little lump of a heart that Tom Poti didn’t eff things up in front of Rags fans and give them something to cheer about.
Yes, I’ve come to the conclusion that, deep down, I’m just not a very nice person.
by RedBirdie on Nov 18, 2009 12:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nearly six hours since the last post… this blog sucks.
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
No lunchtime post? Jeeeez! What are we paying you for?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
wait … I gotta pay for this drivel?
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
It’s OK. J.P. donates half the proceeds to the poor.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Good day for it too
I’m heading out the door for Chicago. See you all late Saturday night or Sunday.
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...
Whoa. Three days without F&B comments…. things are gonna be strange around here.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like the rest of us are going to have to up our game with one of our stars out on the shelf.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Or call up someone from Peerless or Caps Kremlin.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 18, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So who is this blog’s Perreault?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
So THAT’S why Nylander hasn’t signed yet…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. I may be able to check in from my phone but I’m not counting on it. I’ve gots responsibilities.
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...
TEB/Lindsay have some updates at CI. Key:
Quintin Laing had plates inserted into his jaw last night in NYC. Bruce Boudreau hopes he’ll be back sooner than expected.
Salute.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
He’s actually having plates inserted across his entire body, the better to block shots with in the future.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 18, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Armor up!
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Laing is volunteering for the Weapon X program, and will have adamantium forged onto his skeleton.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
So will his skates just retract into his feet when he steps off the ice, a la Wolverine’s claws?
by mercurialwinger on Nov 18, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Meh. Clark finished his PK shift before skating to the bench and needing subsequent reconstructive surgery. Q ain’t all that tough.
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So can we call hims Jaws now?
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Ask Ted to get out the checkbook, then we could remake him better than he was before … the $6 Million Dollar Man
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Steve Austin’s now worth 28.6 Million, due to inflation.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t see any reason he should miss a game if he’s all put back together. Put the jaw bone protector on the helmet and send him back out.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
If Laing is going out there any time soon, I’m wanting him in a full face shield. He just plays too dangerous, and my heart can’t take it.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
In the game thread, I raised the rhetorical question of what Avery might have had to say to Bruce last night. Per Tarik’s tweek, I wouldn’t have been disappointed.
Coach Bruce Boudreau said Sean Avery talked trash to him for the entire warmup last night at MSG. The comments were mostly about BB’s book.
Wow. Just… wow.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, that makes the win pretty darn sweet. Such an ass.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Knowing how Gabby got his nickname, I’d assume Avery was mailed a personalized scripted copy.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
ok, Two Line Pass, what with the bad MS Paint and piss poor writing, entitled last night’s re-cap Matt Bradley will actually kill you. The opening: “Yes, yes, Alex Ovechkin returned to the Washington Capitals lineup tonight and, him being the no-talent bum that he is, it took him over 15 minutes of game time to score a goal! What a stiff. Ovechkin celebrated his return by letting Matt Bradley be the baddest-assed dude on the ice.”
If that happened to a basketball or baseball player, they’d be out for six months and then Jim Gray would do a touching story on their courage for returning to the game.
actually, a guy I knew, a pitcher, took a comeback right off the temple in college. It was horrifying. They had to induce a coma to get the swelling down.
Mr. Bird, however, took a ball off the forehead once and looked about like Brads. Took him to the urgent care clinic, got him stitched up, and then he got all pissy when we got back to the game and was told “you came out of the game, you can’t go back in.”
This is either a testament to how quick that urgent care place works or how unbearably long baseball games are.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
fastest urgent care I’ve ever been to. Although, Mr. Bird had caught 3 innings in full catchers gear in 85 degree heat. They probably just didn’t want to deal with the smell any more.
Lucky him. When I had my teeth knocked out, I was still dressed in my hockey stuff from the waist down (minus skates). Didn’t help me any!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Last monday 11/9/09.. MB came to the Laurel rink and did some skating w/ the kids… after he did a Q and A session w/ the Adult league captains.. We asked about fighting and stuff.. and he was real coy about it saying he’ll always go w/ a guy but he obviously wouldnt try and get down w/ someone like brash.. Glad to see him go hard w/ this guy.. he got in a couple real good strikes before his eye busted open.
glad this went down before his baby is born here soon!
Even when he posterizes someone he still ends up bloody.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If I recall correctly, the black eye you see in that picture was from a previous bout (maybe the one against Walker in the Carolina game?).
Yeah, I think the black eye was pre-existing, but it looks like there is some fresh blood on his nose too.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely love that photo. Just as awesome: JP’s caption – something along the lines of “Voros works his way up the ass-kicking chain of command”.
My caption of your comment?
“Needs more avatar.”
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
This guy is not surprised.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Nov 18, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good thing that article about the two Green(e)s wasn’t written before that debate with the Devilzzz fan. He would have been put in a tough spot citing a lazy journalist while simultaneously denouncing them. And WTF, really, Andy Greene is the better Green? Go kill yourself [checking] Michael Farber. If Andy Greene is on Team USA we are eeeeeeeeeeffed.
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come to the dark side a cheer for Russia. With enough vodka, you can even ignore the fact that Malkin is on the team.
You know, I have trouble rooting for any country other than the U.S. during international competition — it feels wussy — but half my family actually did emigrate from Russia last century. You might have convinced me.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Cheer for the US first. Once they get bounced early, you can move on to rooting for the Russians to knock off America Jr.
by Tromni on Nov 18, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, like cheering for my Western team when the Caps get eliminated. Smart.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
And we Caps fans would probably root for a Western team under those circumstances since the Eastern representative is likely someone all Caps fans hate; i.e. Pens, Rangers, Isles, Philthy; etc.
This year, I would consider rooting for Philthy against Columbus. I am that mad at the Blue Jackets thanks to the game of Nov 1. (I hope someone gets rid of the BJ’s before the SC Finals.)
So, I’m being a lazy bum today and taking advantage of having ESPN 360 (thank you finally comcast for adding this feature). Not that ESPN covers much I watch anymore, except college basketball and the occasional US soccer game.
Anyway, I was catching the Duke game from the other night and thinking that BB should make the guys guys watch some of Duke footage. Those guys never quit. Up 30, still pressuring the ball, getting steals, playing tight team defense, never letting their foot off the opponents throat.
Then I see Nolan Smith steal the ball and attempt a no look bounce pass behind his back while heading out of bounds. Scratch that idea, I guess its kind of like the cbball equivalent of the carebears after all.
So plenty of updates after the optional practice, but have either of the beat writers asked anything or mentioned anything about Shaone Morrisonn’s early end to his playing time last night? There have been no updates that I have seen mentioning whether he was one that practiced this morning or not…curious if he is injured?
I’ve been trying to get an answer on that. If I can, I’ll pop it in here.
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thanks
elsewhere over at hfbs, we noted him missing in the third during the game chat; as noted here, Fehr, Perreault and Morrisonn all sat after the same shift ended with 16:55 to go. last night, I went back and watched that shift to see if anything significant happened and didn’t see anything where he looked to be injured, but someone else pointed out over at hfbs that Morrisonn did collide with Boyle in the neutral zone about 20 seconds before that shift ended and he looked to avoid contact with Brashear at the end of the shift.
Per Caps Report (as reported on below): “They just said he’s banged up. Sounds questionable for the weekend.”
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* Chris Clark on Quintin Laing: “It’s like he plays the game with someone else’s body.”
From Tarik. This is simultaneously hilarious and profound.
he is the zen master.
break body? ’is ok.
break body? put plates in.
by ns on Nov 18, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Captain Cadaver on Metal Plates:
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
What type of cake DON’T I like?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Oh, I thought you meant the band!
Also, your sig is great, but the editor in me is screaming about the misspelling of Neuvirth.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
If Q had a dollar for every time
someone made the observation “Boy, if Sasha Semin had Quintin Laing’s guts”, he’d be …uh, Sasha Semin.
No, he’d be Alex Ovechkin.
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
two posters with no avatar, an no policing by that bald guy. this blog is must be hitting the skids
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
sk8 gets a free pass (not that she needs it).
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Deep Thoughts
If everyone has an avatar is it more unique to not have an avatar?
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Good call, Jacky Handy.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuwirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word itself. Mankind. Basically, it’s made up of two separate words “mank” and “ind.” What do these words mean? It’s a mystery and that’s why so is mankind.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
It’s my personal favorite.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
There is no “more unique” – either something is or isn’t unique. Your Z avatar? Unique. My JP? Unique. Two commentors with nothing? Neither is unique.
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Unless you make another one.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Besides, a wise man once said:
It helps to differentiate you from everyone else in a way that’s not as annoying as numbering your sentences, typing in all caps, etc. There are tons of great examples, but Sombrero Guy’s, ns’s, Wisper’s and Uncle C’s are among my favorites. Just keep it (relatively) clean.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve got a Jack Handy book at home. I’d submit that rarely, if ever, has there been finer subject matter for the executive reading room.
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I keep a hockey encyclopedia in mine.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I don’t own a laptop.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I wish.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
As mentioned yesterday, threw that car into two pieces yesterday. But yeah, I tend to like to read, and only interact with what I am actually, you know, doing.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Work happens sometimes, what can I say?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Fixed mine. Just an old fogey when it comes to this technology stuff.
by Tromni on Nov 18, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
You get a rec!
Oprah’d
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Corey update, in full:
Have to be brief because I have a meeting to attend (any meeting involving the 2010 Olympics is a good one), but here’s the rundown from K-Plex today:
* GM George McPhee said Alexander Semin had an MRI on his right wrist, but it is only sore. He didn’t know how long he would be out, but missing this weekend’s games are a possibility. McPhee also said Semin is only being bothered by his right wrist now, which he was protecting with a black wrap today (check out @cmasisak22 on twitter for the photo evidence).
* McPhee said Jose Theodore could also miss the weekend games. Theodore left the team yesterday to attend to a personal matter, but he did practice today.
* Michal Neuvirth stuck around for practice, and McPhee said he could play one of the games this weekend (Caps have back-to-backs).
* McPhee said Quintin Laing had metal plates put into his broken jaw during surgery last night. He thinks Laing could be out 4-6 weeks.
* Milan Jurcina skated before practice today. Bruce Boudreau said he’s better than last week, but not ready yet.
* Boyd Gordon did not practice. No timetable for his return, but both McPhee and Boudreau mentioned Eric Fehr during their disucssion of his mysterious back injury. That can’t be a good thing.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
We play the Habs here and the Leafs there, back 2 back. Which would be a better fit for Neuvy?
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
hmm varly enjoyed his start in canada…but i still think it’s ideal for a start in front of your own fans.
We’ll get plenty of chances to see what he can do against AHL competition. Let him play the Habs.
Sorry, had to. Too easy.
by David Getz on Nov 18, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Heh. I agree, give him the home game to start with and put Varly in against the Leafs. Varly eats hostility for breakfast.
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Unfortunately that game in Philly was around dinner time…
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Wrong Philly game. I’m talking about the one where Varlamov literally handed a hattrick to Richards before the SOB line bailed him out and saved him from getting a loss hung on his record.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
where Varlamov literally handed a hattrick to Richards
And by literally, you mean figuratively, but really figuratively.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Something like that
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 18, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Varly eats hostility for breakfast.
Sprinkles a little ground pumice on his Wheaties every morning, yes he does.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Now if he could just always keep his focus during the boring, easy moments… {grin}
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
I’m betting he will. Then again BB played JT in back to back games earlier this season.
Nice avatar. I would really like to have Cotton McKnight and Pepper Brooks call the game against the Leafs Saturday night. They would bring the type of insight that is needed when playing the Leafs.
A man gotta have a code
I would LOVE to see Neuvirth get a start this weekend.
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Yeah, I definitely would also. The other day (before we found out that Theo would have to miss last night), I was discussing with a friend how much I’d like Neuvy to get a start (or more), but didn’t know exactly how that would happen. Unfortunately, if it comes, it comes at someone else’s (hopefully light) expense. But Neuvy deserves it, so let’s see a little of what he’s got this time ’round.
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Who asked Caps report about ShaMo? They just said he’s banged up. Sounds questionable for the weekend.
Mr. Alzner, white courtesy phone…Mr. Alzner, please pick up the white courtesy phone.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Not if some $ doesn’t free up. More like “Hey, Tyler – you’re in.”
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I don’t think so. I’d throw Backstrom (2.4M), Morrison (1.5M), Shultz (715k) and Laich (2.067M) ahead of him in terms of bang for the buck, for sure.
Another strong contender. I think he and Backstrom are probably the two leaders, if we’re using difference between what they’re making and what they’d get on the open market as the measure.
I was using “what they’ve contributed at what cost” as the measure. By yours, yeah, Nick’s probably at the top of the list.
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O.K. So this explains why 26 got only two shifts in the 3rd last night.
by mechanicsville on Nov 18, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Who asked Caps report about ShaMo?
I wrote them an email about that (others may have as well). I find it hilarious that (1) I can’t listen to the Caps Report live from work, (2) they typically don’t post it to itunes for a day or two, but (3) I got the answer to my question anyway, since gfcaps fan reported what they said here. That’s awesome.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Pepper’s caption contest entry reminded me of a question – how many spare jerseys does the team travel with? Brads came out for period two in a nice pristine jersey.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
I know, I was disappointed. Would have been so much better if he scored while in that blood-stained jersey.
Probably a health issue, though. Concerns about blood-borne diseases and whatnot.
“If it’s wet and not yours, don’t touch it.” That’s what they always taught us.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Can someone explain the Brads-recycling meme?
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
He will also gladly sign pretty much anything “Keep recycling!” if you ask him. He did a few pictures for me to hang up at the office. Matt Bradley’s ugly mug hanging in the staff kitchen causes people to do a double take.
OK, now I think I want him to sign my Caps reusable tote bag. I’ll be spending time at Kettler during the holidays…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Do you just hang out by the players entrance after practice for autographs? We used to do that in Piney Orchard with great success.. tried it once or twice at Kettler with mixed results.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Actually, I’m not a big autograph person in general, so I’ve never done it. But I’ve heard that you can sometimes get player ’graphs by hanging out at Kettler after practices.
Um, I’m not sure if that’s the front entrance, or if there’s somewhere else to find them.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 18, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
I think some of the guys (see: Russians) slip out another way, but I think most of them are fine with it.
Semin walked out the front door on Veteran’s Day, and signed a few autographs. The players park their cars :: right there ::.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Really? Semin is the only guy who I really want to get but he never comes out when I’m there.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
There’s another exit inside the building behind the benches on the Caps rink side.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Is that where he comes out or something? I try to be chill about getting autographs, so I don’t want to stalk him, haha.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
It’s closed to the public, so you can’t get back there. I’m pretty sure it goes down into the garage. I see the coaches and management types go out that way a lot.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Ah ok. Yea, I knew they had a private exit that led to the garage. Guys like Fedorov and Brash always went out that way.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
I actually got Bradley’s sig in the Kettler gift shop.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve gotten Brads, Johnny, Nick, and Poti to sign at the players entrance, but this was back when we were in last place and nobody went to practice (and I was in school and had time to)
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I got his autograph last year before game 5 of the Rangers series. I hung it up on my wall and then he scored two goals that game. Every playoff game after, I re-hung that picture.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Or take that Rangers sticker off the back at least.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
That car is at Kettler all the time. I gotta ask my buddy there whose car it is.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
That’s not his actual car? I thought it was.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 18, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome. Thanks (to everyone).
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 18, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Matt Bradley: goal-scorer, bleeder, ass-kicker, recycling king, and now National-Geographic-approved. Love it.
by mercurialwinger on Nov 18, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Generally really awesome and insightful stuff
and I love Penn, but I don’t buy that episode.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I love Bullshit, but try and tell someone you don’t recycling and you’ll get some stares.
"And next year it will be ours."
which is the point of the show, i think.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 18, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve convinced a few people sweatshops aren’t all that bad, but recycling is like a universal thing.
"And next year it will be ours."
They’ve been seriously critiqued for using biased information on that episode. They also admitted being flat-out wrong on the second-hand smoking one. I love their stuff on ideological/philosophical/cultural issues, but they are just a little lax on the factual stuff sometimes.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
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