Your Capitals Gift Giving Do's and Don'ts
by Tromni on Nov 18, 2009 4:29 PM EST
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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and with it the official start to the Christmas shopping season.
To help prepare you to do your duty as a fan this season, I prepared a helpful list of gifts to give and gifts to avoid this year.
First up, it's the item that inspired this list. Despite this having been listed as a piece of Washington Capitals memorabilia on the site in question, I thoroughly recommend you avoid . . .
The Bill Guerin autographed Caps Killer picture!
Instead, choose an autographed photo of a truly memorable goal:
If you're tempted to choose something with a little Caps history, be sure to check your spelling carefully.
It's Jim Carey
Not Jim Carrey
via www.authenticsportscollectibles.com
Kids love hockey cards. Just be careful not to confuse them.
So avoid cards which feature Dennis Leary discussing how much Sergei Fedorov loves soccer . . .
via www.beckett.com
And stick to cards of guys actually in their uniform
via www.puckjunk.com
When looking for wall art, choose something timeless . . .
via images.footballfanatics.com
Avoid things which may not age well, like oversize novelty tickets commemorating Jaromir Jagr's 500th goal (model sold separately)
via dsp.imageg.net
A game worn jersey is definitely a top notch gift, but older players get very expensive.
So avoid has-beens . . .
via akamai.edeal.com
And look to the future instead. 1500 posts can't be wrong!
via akamai.edeal.com
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Haha, well done. But another tip: just stay away from Jim Carey altogether.
by grapejoos on Nov 18, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hah not ashamed to admit when I was in Middle school, I thought it was awesome that his nickname was “Ace” and “the net detective”.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 18, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a signed Carey goalie stick if anyone’s interested.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 19, 2009 8:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got a signed puck by Jim Carey for my birthday from my dad…12 days after he was traded to Boston. I still have it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 9:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome…I have a punch of Carey starting lineup figures, a few framed photos and I usually still wear my red #30 to most of the games I go to.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Nov 19, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Carey was the reason I got into the Caps (note the avatar). His rise in the NHL was a really exciting thing to watch. It is sad he wasn’t successful in the playoffs but he did bring us Adam Oates.
by RED503 on Nov 19, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The first thing I thought of after reading the second paragraph was “Nylander jersey.” Well done, 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 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d take a Nylander Griffins jersey – but only after he’s safely circling the arena at CSKA Moscow.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 18, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He can go play with Filatov. Maybe that will make it more attractive now.
Yeah, dream on.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 18, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take a Griffins jersey with my name on the back. That thing is sweet.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 18, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t that be a foul?
(I have a Caps jersey with my name on the back and don’t care.)
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 19, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think people have become over-concerned with “jersey fouls” and the .15 seconds of fame that catching one brings.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 19, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Olie is good people, isn’t he?
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 18, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Serious question — I’m going to get a vintage Caps jersey (you’ll never guess what I’m going to get on the back). This looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/Washington-Capitals-CCM-Professionally-Authentic/dp/B00193U3TK/ref=pd_sbs_a_1
Anyone recommend anything different?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 18, 2009 11:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Depends on what you’re getting on the back.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 8:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give you “23” guesses…
(Hint — it’s not “Jurcina”)
...from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.
by Gould Old Days on Nov 19, 2009 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Brian Bellows. Nice choice.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They have old timey Bondra jerseys at Kettler. Stopped me dead in my tracks the other day.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 19, 2009 8:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno – looks like the logo is a patch, which for me is a no-go (even though the Caps were apparently stuck with them when they retired Gartner’s jersey… for shame).
So this is what it does look like:
But this is what it should look like:
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by J.P. on Nov 19, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone knows where to find without a patch, that information needs to circulate.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eBay. They’re no longer made, so your only hope is to find someone selling one. If you snag a blank one, Cutting Edge Sports in MA can sew the name and number of your choosing in the proper font.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Nov 19, 2009 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The truth is, the new jerseys look pretty darned sharp. So how big a foul is it to put my guy’s name on a new-style jersey?
...from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.
by Gould Old Days on Nov 19, 2009 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think old jersey new player is less of a foul than new jersey old player. I would probably not do that.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of jumping into other topics being discussed on other threads, but keeping it here, I just kind of came to the thought that Kolzig’s the only player on our roster who has worn all three jerseys.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 19, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. When they unveiled the new ones, part of the materials they provided to media was Olie modelling all of ‘em, as he’d worn all of ’em.
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by J.P. on Nov 19, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kolzig’s the only player on our roster who has worn all three jerseys.
reason number 4,692 why Olie will always have a special place in our hearts.
by RedBirdie on Nov 19, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I greatly disagree. Bondra can stick around and continue to exist while the boys are wearing the RBK jerseys, but Ovechkin can’t go back in time to wear the original jerseys.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 19, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but ovechkin can wear a winter classic throw-back. bondra’s retired and will never sport the new digs in a game.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 19, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ovechkin can wear a winter classic throw-back
From your keyboard, etc. I got my NHL catalog in the mail yesterday (speaking of gifts), and it just made me yearn for that fabulous retro merch.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 19, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just seven and a half months until they announce the 2011 Winter Classic; then you can get your throwback.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 19, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Darn right 1500 posts can’t be wrong. But what’s with 67 instead of 56?
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by winterion on Nov 19, 2009 8:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He wore 67 at his first camp. In fact, I have a replica of this jersey:
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by J.P. on Nov 19, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh. Don’t know why the pic didn’t post, but it’s here.
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by J.P. on Nov 19, 2009 9:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Neat.
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by winterion on Nov 20, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I gave my sister that Olie card for Christmas many moons ago…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 19, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I was your sister. Or someone thought of that as a gift for me.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 19, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
while not anywhere near as amusing, for Christmas last year, Mr. Bird gave me seats on the glass. For when the Flyers came to town.
by RedBirdie on Nov 19, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d actually like a jersey with the #28 with the name “Semen” and see if anyone at the games notices.
by Brainumbc on Nov 20, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How big of a foul would it be to get 28 with Syomin?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 20, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can never tell what’s sarcasm and what isn’t on this board.
No really..I can’t… .. that wasn’t sarcasm
Or… .. was it?
by Brainumbc on Nov 20, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
on a slightly serious gift giving note, do they sell Bradley t-shirts at Kettler? My dad wants one after Tuesday night’s little display.
by RedBirdie on Nov 20, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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