Friday Caps Clips: Canadiens @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Nov 20, 2009 6:46 AM EST
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- Previews of tonight's Caps/Habs tilt from NHL.com and Peerless, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Habs Eyes On The Prize for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- The Caps will be without Alexander Semin, Mike Knuble, Boyd Gordon and Quintin Laing tonight, and will likely also not have Jose Theodore, Shaone Morrisonn and Milan Jurcina available.
- Prized blueline prospect John Carlson is set to make his NHL debut tonight after being recalled yesterday. [Dump and Chase, CSN Washington, Washington Post, Washington Times]
- More on Theodore. [Washington Times]
- A couple of Verizon Center thrillers and a Jose Theodore picture that never gets old are among the highlights of the decade's ten best games. [Puck Daddy]
- Matt Bradley Week continues #needsmorebradley. [D.C. Sports Bog, Peerless]
- Some (more) well-deserved praise for Brendan Morrison. [CBC]
- From the "If you say so, Larry" file: Brian Pothier is one of at least four mean Capitals defensemen. [NY Post]
- You had me at "Washington Capitals Sparklines." [Missing Monkey Head]
- Wondering where the Caps stack up in terms of man-games lost to injury so far? [From the Rink]
- A tender moment, captured and uploaded. [Flickr]
- Speaking of candids, the three most outgoing Young Guns attended Wednesday night's Wiz game. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- A look at the Caps at the quarter pole. [Puck Prospectus]
- Arturs Irbe was back in his native Latvia to take part in the NHLPA's Goals & Dreams "10 countries in 10 days" tour. Wait, there's still an NHLPA? [NHLPA Goals & Dreams]
- The words say "Malkin is FAR more important than Ovechkin," but what I read is "Crosby stinks." [Rock The Red.net]
- Braden Holtby is back in Hershey and has a new mask. Spoiler alert: no more chocolate bars. [John Walton Hockey]
- The Bears' special teams are the opposite of the Caps': awesome PK, lousy PP. [LDN]
- Eric Mestery is back in Tri-City. Sweet? [Tri-City Herald]
- Kids, Navy, Sylvain Cote and, of course, hockey. [The Capital]
- Russia: gold medal favorites. Canada: wanting so badly to be able to play the underdog card. [The Hockey News]
- Finally, per the HHoF, on this date ten years ago, the Caps "set an NHL record by going 12 consecutive games without allowing a power-play goal, in a 3-0 win at Boston. Craig Billington recorded his 100th career victory (and 8th career shutout)."
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I had an awesome time at Hockey N heels last night. I got to learn a bit of stick handling from MP, who all the ladies were pretty excited to meet and he seemed to enjoy himself, watching us fail at figure 8s, and I’m pretty sure Eric Fehr said my one timer was ‘nice’. Alan May was slightly less awkward in person. Lisa Hillary was dressed like a 20 year old, which I anticipated for some reason. Bob Woods was funny, telling everyone there aren’t any friends in the face off circle and some women got really into it. Everyone got a Scarlet caps bag and Bruce had a signing after.
The best part? I don’t think I saw one pink jersey. Thank god.
"And next year it will be ours."
The real question is what % of the ladies were taller than Perreault?
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aw me too! i didn’t go because i figured it would be similar enough to last year that it wouldn’t be worth dropping $50 on.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I’m really, genuinely upset that I was unable to get tickets. I got pulled into a meeting just as they went on sale and by the time I got back to my desk, they were gone.
Finding these tickets on radio stations was doubly disturbing.
I’m hoping they’ll do another session later in the year.
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Thanks for the report, I’m sort of sorry I opted not to go. (Was there any interesting schwag in the bag, or did they give out empty bags?)
All right, I have a dumb question about one timers. Is it basically like swinging for a baseball pitch? The windup is happening before the puck arrives? I guess I’ve never watched closely enough.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, pretty much, though the most successful one-timers aren’t usually full wind-ups. Watch Ovie’s PP goal against the Rags – he barely lifts his stick to get that one-timer.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 20, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
So if I did the math right, Holtby is 5-2-1-2/2.30/.928 across two leagues so far.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
You mean three leagues. Add in his NHL experience, and he’s 5-2-1/2.30/.928!
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by J.P. on Nov 20, 2009 7:36 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Holtby for Vezina!
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 7:44 AM EST up reply actions
West coaster here still awake from Thursday to read the Friday Caps Clips. Mixed emotions.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 20, 2009 7:37 AM EST reply actions
East Coaster here still awake from Thursday.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Part of my awful Tuesday was losing 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.
Pass the salt...
That line from Jordan is an unintentional foot-in-mouth moment…
...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 20, 2009 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
What’s with the Sean Avery gargoyle?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yikes! Hope you find another one quickly.
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It’s really not too bad. I had to quit late December anyway – I’m student teaching in the spring.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Ahhh, so now you’re looking for something to fill the time until then.
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Yeah, get a little bit more cash so I can pay for gas.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Yeah, cash is good.
I bet a lot of places are hiring seasonal work.
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Mall hopping today a little later. Keeping the fingers crossed.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
what subject are you going to be student teaching?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Band. I’ve completed everything except student teaching for my degree.
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
nice! always good to meet a fellow teacher (or teacher-to-be) :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
What do you teach?
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i’m in my 3rd year of teaching high school math. never a dull moment, that’s for sure :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Nov 20, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yeowch — sympathies.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
West coaster reading them through bleary eyes at 6 AM
...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 20, 2009 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
I never knew you were a west coaster.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Live in Sausalito, work in San Francisco
...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 20, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
Cool. SanFran is a great city. I visited a couple years ago.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Clever drink coaster here
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
Do they travel to San Diego?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Toyota Coaster 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 20, 2009 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
Looking to lose some weight?
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
When you're done with the workout, use
/tapping out
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
Unmotivated, overpaid coaster here
/also tapping out
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Heh. I was waiting for that. A fitting way to close the mini-meme.
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Yep. Figured I would bow out before it got stretched too thin. Also, good use of the subject line, everyone.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
I was waiting for the Great Space Coaster…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 20, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So forgive my ignorance, but where did the #needsmorebradley thing come from? Is it from that Twitter contraption?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 8:06 AM EST reply actions
Indeed. Simply put, it (a hash tag – #) is a way to tag tweets so people can easily see related tweets.
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Gotcha, thanks. Now stay off my lawn you kids and your darn twitters.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 8:13 AM EST up reply actions
Laich It Or Bradley It?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
Hmm, I guess it means I either I like it or I attempt to fight it but it ends in a draw.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Simply put, it (a hash tag – #) is a way to tag tweets so people can easily see related tweets.
But when I hash “#needsmorebradley” using SHA-1, I get “20fb7ad48f21dcc0e6efdb41aa3f425250a89727”, which is pseudorandom hex jibberish. How does that make finding related tweets easier?
...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 20, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Try using a different hash function. I hear Whirlpool is the latest and greatest.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
Corned beef hash has to be among the best bang-for-the-buck foods.
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Chili and chili mac is also right up there.
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Definitely. Cheap meat + cheap spices + cheap starch = win.
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And if you use whole-wheat pasta, the extra fiber kick adds to the filling factor for not a whole lot more cash.
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?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Look what it did for me!
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Glen Sather contract.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 20, 2009 10:45 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Nice.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
It’s nice to know that Cote is still in the area. He’s always been a favorite in my family. Nice guy.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I remember seeing him at the draft day party/uniform unveiling. He looked up at me with kind of a grin when I handed him one of his cards from when he was a Whaler.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Sylvain may be one of the most laid back Caps of all-time. At the uniform unveiling party, all the other Caps and ex-Caps showed up in shoes, long pants and polo shirts. Sylvain showed up in shorts and flip-flops. Last I heard, he runs a sport fishing business and he splits his time between Annapolis and Florida.
I forgot we were playing the Habs tonight, and was going to wear my Canadiens jersey today. I think I’ll pass now.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Hey, my Erskine, Bondra, TMLeafs, and jerseys without players on them are sitting in the same closet. Not sure which one I’ll reach for.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Jerseys
Good thing Beagle got called up or I might’ve worn my “barber pole” Lang Habs jersey!
I’ll be wearing a Bears Beagle. Everyone else I have jerseys of are injured (Laing, Gordon, Knuble). Or not called up or on other teams.
by MisterBungle on Nov 20, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Anything new come out of yesterday’s Clark/Green shoving match? I’m assuming everyone’s staying real quiet.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
I would assume the cone of silence is going to be dropped over that one real quick.
I would further assume that it’s not any big deal, just one of those things that happens in the heat of the moment. But I’m totally not buying BB’s claim that Green being sent off had nothing to do with that little tete-a-tete.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
IIRC whoever was covering for Tarik yesterday asked Clark who responded “did something happen?” So yeah, cone of silence.
It was probably Twilight vs. Anne Rice. :)
"No TV and no beer make Homer go something something."
by apk3000 on Nov 20, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Right. Your stud D and your captain get in a practice fight. This isn’t the NFL, players don’t fight all the time. Then consider that neither of those guys fights opponents all that often. So why in practice? I’m guessing we’ll find out 5 months from now when some jackass Sports Illustrated journalist finally breaks the story. Thanks Tarik!
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...
From a friend’s wife who was in attendance yesterday…
Green was playing “real dirty” including checking Clark into the boards more than necessary… and they had to be separated. Green was looking great all of practice until this occured. Boudreau was in the center of the ice, Green and Clark were about 2 ft away from him and werent listening to his instructions to cut it out. Green was definately sent away due to his behavior.
Nothing really new there…but was firsthand.
I haven’t heard anything (fact or otherwise), though I’m guessing that I’m fine with whatever went down in that someone probably had something coming and someone in a position to deliver it did so.
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CI (I think not TEB but a different reporter) talked with Clark about it after, and said Clark was smirking. If the captain is smirking, prolly not too serious.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Right. The only thing that would have made it better is if Clark had used the term “whipper-snapper.”
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Thank goodness we have a captain we don’t have to be ashamed of.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Unless he’s the first Capital to ever touch the cup.
/F&B’d in his absence.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
(I was pro-Clark touching the Cup, for the record.)
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...
My bad. I’ve seen you joke about it a couple times. And I thought you were gone?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Little downtime. I’m about to be gone again. They do have interwebs in Chicago, turns 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...
Who woulda thunk it.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
And it’s free at the hotel!
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...
Have a drink if you can at the Signature Lounge, atop the Hancock Building. Spectacular views, and I met my wife there.
I didn't know Fehr was the new Advisor to the NHLPA
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Link fail. Oh well, it’s Donald Fehr, not Eric. Spoilers.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
So my new tag line should be:
Sent by Chris Chelios to destroy save the Union!
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...
IIRC you are quite is fan of Donald Fehr…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Neat, huh? That guy was so great for baseball, after all.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
We discussed it a bit in the “players union should listen to Ovechkin” thread. It’s a good sign, in my opinion. The NHLPA has clearly been “captured” by a few high ego individuals, and they need some real labor law professionals to help them clean house and reboot. Say what you will about Fehr, he’s been there before and has a strong enough reputation that hopefully they’ll listen to him when he tells them how it is.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
FWIW, apparently CKAC (French radio) and La Presse expect Neuvy tonight.
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Interesting. I was expecting Varly tonight and Neuvirth tomorrow, then Varly on Monday against Ottawa.
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Possibly Neuvy and Carlson tonight. I chose a good game to attend.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, I like going to NHL and MLB debuts.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Very exciting news, I hope it’s true.
Is Montreal also the “easier” game over Toronto’s?
by MisterBungle on Nov 20, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Doubt it. As Sparkly noted below, they’ll take two goalies to TOR, and if it hasn’t been decided who the 2nd one will be yet, tonight might be Neuvy’s only chance for a start. Besides, he’s played plenty of AHL teams already this season – might as well see what he can do against an NHL squad. /DMG’d
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Is there any reason to assume that Theo is going on the trip and not Michal?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
According to Tarik, it looks like Varly might be in tonight. Still sounds pretty unofficial.
by mch on Nov 20, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This raises an interesting question: who do we trust more, CI or the French?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Do you still need the cork on the fork?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Mother should I trust the government?
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...
Mother, do you think they’ll drop the bomb?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Mother do you think they’ll try to break my balls?
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...
Apparently we have similar tastes in music.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently so. I was also tempted to go with “Tell your children not to walk my way.”
Still with me?
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...
Danzig?
/Googled
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. If you needed Google I’m guessing you aren’t as into him.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Nope. Not really. We still have Metallica, GNR, and Floyd 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 20, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll always have Japers’ Rink.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 20, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is that a hair metal band or something?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Strange. No one knows nuthin’.
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Varlamov gets the bigger stage — in Toronto on HNIC.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Makes sense. Corey says Bruce isn’t planning to take three goalies on the trip, so the question there is whether the odd man out is Theodore (give him the weekend off) or Neuvirth (send him down after the Montreal game).
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I think Neuvy starts tonight, travels to T.O. as a backup for varly, and goes back to HER. Jose meets the team in OTT, and backs up Varly. The Sens pounded the wilkes-barre/scranton Pens last night with a silly five-goal second period.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Seems a bit silly from a travel expenses standpoint.
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something something 5 million in the press box something something
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...
Can someone refresh my memory – isn’t there a Russian bigwig in attendance tonight?
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Speaking of which…
We haven’t heard a thing about #22 since he got hurt. I’m hopeful he’ll be up in the pressbox eating leftover nachos tonight.
Miss ya Kanoobie!
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Yeah, that’s the last I heard.
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I believe Tretiak will be taking in the 11/28 game in Montreal. Chesnokov reported that in a tweet.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
That must be what I was misremembering. Thanks.
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And you trust Chesnokov?
I’m sorry, that’s a low blow, but he’s deserving it now. Nylander to Russia official? Remember that? Nine days ago?
He also got in a little hot H20 on Filatov.
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I was willing to give him a break on that one, but I thought he knew the Russians well enough to have a feel for when they were kidding.
Part of that is Ovie. His English and Russian interviews never seem to say quite the same thing.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
How’s that on Ovi? On 4-5 Weeksgate, the Russian version noted that Dmitry had reason to believe that AO was joking and the English version left out that context.
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Did we really need that context? It was Ovie talking about an injury. I would be suprised if he was serious.
Did we need that context? Maybe not. Did hockey journalists across North America need it? Absolutely. Had that context appeared on Puck Daddy, there wouldn’t have been an avalanche of “4-5 weeks” articles out there.
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What’s weird to me is that he felt the need to add the context in Russian, but not in English. Had neither version contained that, it would’ve been fine in my mind – he asked the questions, got the answers, published it (though with that answer, a responsible journo would’ve sought comment or confirmation from the team).
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honestly, the whole world went bat-shit crazy, when all they needed to do it READ THE SECOND QUESTION.
Q. You’re in good mood. Are you getting better?
OVECHKIN: I am better. But I will miss 4-5 weeks.
Are you serious?
I actually plan on starting practice on the ice next week.
forgive me, but I just can’t figure out why the majority of the hockey world went with the panic response when A) Ovechkin is a known joker; B) answer #2 confirms what we all knew: Ovechkin is a known joker.
Disagree. The world took the quote and ran with it. There’s no inherent reason that “I will miss 4-5 weeks” and “I actually plan on starting practice on the ice next week” are contradictory.
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Yikes, ShaMo.
Per Corey’s Twitter: Morrisonn said he blacked out after hitting 6-foot-7 Brian Boyle, but only for a second or two. Then he finished his shift.
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Love how BB denies that it’s a concussion.
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The clinical term is “knockedintonextweekitis.”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just need to share the fact that here in Ranger country, my three year old neighbor is currently playing hockey in the alley next to our house and pretending that he is Matt Bradley.
by sonia on Nov 20, 2009 10:45 AM EST reply actions 25 recs
You’re letting him get beat up and bloodied?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
The only other goalies he knows so far are Varly and Tim Thomas. I’ll make sure he scores on Thomas later.
by sonia on Nov 20, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
pretending that he is Matt Bradley
So is he bleeding all over everything? You should probably get him some help.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But he is recycling while doing it, so it’s ok right?
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 20, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Matt Bradley DOES instill a child with morals for life.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Nov 20, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
It reminds me of the little kids pretending to be Omar. I can just imagine a NYC cop walking by and shaking his head at the enemy worship.
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It reminds me of the little kids pretending to be Omar
Like Kenard you mean?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Kenard is legit but I’m talking about the scene after Tasha gets shot and Bunk goes to investigate the shooting and the little kids are pretending to shoot out and the one says “I’m Omar.”
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Oh yea. They are playing with sticks pretending they’re guns. I forgot about that scene.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
NYC? Do you mean Balmer?
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Well she said she was in Ranger country so it probably wouldn’t be a Balmer cop in her ’hood.
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Now not confused…
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
Per Corey:
“When Laing went in for surgery on his jaw, the doctor told him they also found a broken nose.”
Awesome.
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by J.P. on Nov 20, 2009 11:16 AM EST reply actions 9 recs
… and Jimmy Hoffa
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 20, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Truly. I could see him going in for an annual physical…
“Mr. Laing, how long has your leg had this compound fracture?”
“Huh?”
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by J.P. on Nov 20, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From Corey’s In The Room update:
Finally, Quintin Laing is here at K-Plex today. As it turns out, when he had to have surgery on his broken jaw, the x-rays also showed that Laing did indeed break his nose Nov. 7 against Florida. Remember, he also scored a goal that night after breaking it.
I remember there being a Tweet that Q had cotton stuffed up his nose.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
So Matt Bradley can’t fight and is unoriginal to boot.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Walked around? He played hockey!
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
A lifetime of shot-blocking has given him a permanent limp. It’s actually easier for him to play hockey.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Yeah. Way to sacrifice the body.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
What I want to know is how Brooks Laich gets the title of Iron Man with this guy on the team.
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Well technically Iron Man means you never break, so I’d say Brooksie is still in the running.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
I’d go with anyone, I’m just broke and can’t afford ticks. Maybe someone else can speak up.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’m tempted, but my husband wouldn’t forgive me.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Good. It shouldn’t go to waste.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
That post on Malkin being more important was pretty bad. Completely ignored the rest of the injuries on Pittsburgh and the opponents each team played while Malkin and AO were hurt. The Caps beat Florida twice, Minnesota and the Isles with 3 of the 4 games at home. The Pens’ 4 game losing streak was on the road at LA, SJ and Boston, then a loss at home to NJ. The situations weren’t nearly similar enough to draw any kind of conclusion about who is more important to their team.
But I agree that the post was just a poorly veiled shot at Crosby.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 20, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That post got me thinking about towards the beginning of the season, when the Pens game was nationally televised on Versus, they pointed out that Malkin only had 4 goals (think he had plenty of assists).
At this point the Pens were at the top of the conference (I think), and the announcers were commenting on the secondary scoring coming from people like Guerin, etc. Seems to go against what the RTR post was saying…but then again Malkin wasn’t out for those games, only (arguably) under-performing.
Honestly, I think the Penguins (in their current configuration) have a harder time dealing with the loss of Gonchar than either Crosby or Malkin – that’s not to say he’s better than either of those two, but rather the team is basically a .500 club without Gonchar and one of the better teams in the league with him. And look at their powerplay numbers, especially: 29th in the league this season as of last night.
With Gonchar, Letang, and Goligoski out, who else plays the point?
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Good news for someone’s fantasy team.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Mine!
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Offense:
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Fleischmann
Laich-Morrison-Clark
Steckel-Perreault-Fehr
Sloan-Beagle-Bradley
Defense:
Schultz-Green
Poti-Carlson
Erskine-Pothier
Also, apparently BMo and ShaMo are growing mustaches.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions
I really like Beagle…but I wish we’d brought up OO. Steckel or Perreault on the wing is weird.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’m excited to see how Green and Schultz play together too. And of course…. Carlson!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
I love the d-pairings. Erskine-Pothier, when rested, is a good duo, and if you’re going to pair Carlson with anyone, I feel Poti’s the best bet.
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I think Carlson-Poti is a good call.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, if Perreault gets kicked out, which he has a couple times, you can always rely of Stecks.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Under/over on how many points Steckel gets playing with Perreault tonight? 9? 10? Big guy’s due for a breakout.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Why? I don’t see a shootout happening tonight.
by Jarmo55 on Nov 20, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
If even Steckel can benefit from the Perreault bump, the man is truly a miracle worker.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Bigger bump, Perreault, or Colbert?
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I don’t know… Colbert did sponsor the victorious US speed skating team. What has Perreault sponsored? Crazy french hair?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve heard it’s been an extremely profitable sponsorship too, and mostly driven by fan donations. That in itself says something, because I doubt the average American could name a speed skater (And if they can, it’s Apollo Ohno or however it’s spelled. Certainly they didn’t know Joey Cheek before this started.)
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I just love the whole Colbert Nation sponsorship. its awesome. Also awesome? Nice, mild-mannered Joey Cheek saying “It’s kinda a dick move, actually” about Canada.
I have to think that might be the best thing I’ve ever heard said by a speed skater. My first thought was “can he get away with saying that?” My next thought was “Well, he’s not going to lose his sponsor.”
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
and since Americans can pretty much come and go from Canada as they please, he doesn’t have to worried about his visa being revoked like China did!
They’re just a bunch of Canadian Iceholes and they’re on notice.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
I definitely agree that the sponsorship is great. It was done under the guise of his TV persona, but behind that is a genuine good deed. Kudos to the man behind the character.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Our old buddy Matt Cooke up to more of the same:
The Senators will also be without fourth-line winger Shean Donovan tomorrow and maybe for the rest of the season. He sustained a right knee injury on a knee-on-knee hit by Pittsburgh’s Matt Cooke. The exact extent of the injury won’t be known until more tests are completed today, but Senators general manager Bryan Murray said it was serious.
"It’s his MCL (medial collateral ligament) for sure and he’s having an MRI to see if it’s the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), too. We won’t know until tomorrow," said Murray.
He contacted NHL executive vice-president of hockey operations Colin Campbell to discuss the hit, but Murray said he didn’t expect there would a suspension coming for Cooke.
"If it was any other player, you wouldn’t say anything, but it’s happened several times," said Murray of Cooke.
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ugh. MCLs suck way more than ACLs.
Dear GMGM, thank you for re-signing the better Matt a couple seasons ago. Love, Caps fans.
Troy Polamalu agrees.
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...
Troy Polamalu also needs a haircut and to never make another Head and Shoulders commercial.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Disagree Wholeheartedly
You asked with your eyes, WM. You asked with your eyes.
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 didn’t ask with a damn thing, Troy. I want someone to tackle you by your hair.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
So you love Larry Johnson?
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If he did that, yes. Well done, whoever that is.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That’s right, you don’t even like football. Larry Johnson tackled him by his hair and got a 15 yard flag. Hate all you want, Troy is the man.
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 laughed.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a rule against tackling guys by their hair? That almost gives the guys with ultra long hair an unfair advantage, but then again, don’t they have a rule about not tackling by the neck pad? Horse collar or something.
I almost feel if you wanna grow your hair that long, it’s fair game, but it’s not fair for me to say that and also say I hate women’s professional wrestling.
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’m sort of with you about the hair tackling, and I think Troy is as well. He didn’t get up looking for a flag and I’ve never heard him say it should be one. But if there’s a horse collar foul I don’t see how hair tackling is any different.
Professional wrestling? Let me know when you graduate High School.
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’s not fair for me to say that and also say I hate women’s professional wrestling.
Pro Wrestling of any kind is dumb, and I was more saying it’s unfair for me to think hair pulling is justified in the NFL and also hate a “sport” that’s pretty much only based on it.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
as far as i know, there’s no rule. if you watch the video, LJ holds on to polomalu’s locks for an extra few seconds and kind of pulls him up by it, too. i think the flag was for taunting/unnecessary roughness. when the rutgers RB had his dreads pulled out last year, there was no flag on the play.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 20, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
I’m almost positive that a tackle by the hair is not a penalty.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
As am I. It’s not, unless a rule was changed in the past couple of years. Of course, it doesn’t matter as much for defensive players, though Polamalu does get the ball in his hands with some frequency.
I have the ‘06 rulebook on my computer and there’s nothing in it about hair. I can’t find a later version of the rulebook though. The NFL isn’t as open with these things as the NHL is it would seem.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
In the video, Berman says it’s not.
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Ah, thanks. I can’t watch it at work. I think I might remember that game 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 20, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
PD is fine as long as you don’t scroll down past the article.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
As far as the hit is concerned, clean, I think. I’m also one who has no problems with players standing up to guys who hit them hard as long as they’re standing up for themselves. Credit to Eric Cole there for not letting another Cane beat him to it.
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It was a clean hit so I’m not sure why the fight had to happen.
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If embarrassment is a reason to fight why isn’t Paul Maurice dropping the gloves after every game?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Rob Parker on Nov 20, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Beauty hit. But why “Warning, link is to PD”?
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I read it as a warning not to scroll down to the comments rather than as a knock on your drinking buddy.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Gotcha. Personally, I don’t need to be warned not to read comments on other sites as I almost never do anyway. B/t PD and CI (and others), I’ve disabused myself of the notion that anyone has anything to offer in blog comments… other than here, natch.
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by J.P. on Nov 20, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And non-linear comments.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
And brains in our effing heads.
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Stupid Mongorians, why you ruin my shitty wawl.
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...
Fail & Baranced?
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 20, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Not nice. Just like JP doesn’t want people using “retarded,” I’d prefer if we didn’t make fun of Asians.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 20, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn Mongrorians!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 20, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
I can admit, I wasn’t a fan of Wysh until I met the guy, and I have to admit it was almost entirely based on the fact that his comment section was a joke and I hold a hatred for Yahoo for ruining one of my fantasy seasons. Since, I really make a point to read some of his stuff.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Erik Cole is officially the worst NHL player at defending myself. You wonder why the guy is always hurt? Because he has no concept of self-preservation. He’s the asshole that walks into an intersection checking his Blackberry and then, from the hospital bed, claims “well I had the right of way” after getting trucked by a car.
I really hope Erik Cole is on a couch somewhere enjoying the Olympics with Scott Gomez.
Sorry DMG.
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 don’t think he’s an Olympic player at this point…but I think he protects himself a little better than you give him credit for.
Maybe. I’m thinking of this hit, definitely the Orpik hit, and there’s another one that I can’t put my finger on where he put himself in a vulnerable position. The Orpik hit was real bad, though.
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...
Not sure what chart you are talking about.
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 somebody posted a chart here (or maybe it was somewhere else, not sure) about the most frequent givers and receivers of open ice hits in the league. Semin was near the top on the receivers list, unsurprisingly.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I’m always amazed at how infrequently he gets caught cleanly though… got caught the other night for sure. Semin I’m speaking of…
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Toe drags like he loves leave you pretty vulnerable. If the D doesn’t bite on the puck they can just destroy the skater a lot of the time. Unfortunately, that makes a good toe drag almost indefensible in men’s league. F that.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
We seem to get a little leeway in Reston to play some body on somebody if get all fancy with the dancin… not where you are?
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Depends on the ref at Kettler. I flat out just crosschecked a guy onto his wallet after a perceived trip over the weekend and wasn’t called.. Other nights, you get a guy that will check chinstraps and HECC certifications on your helmet. Luck of the draw.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
please tell me that checking HECC certs is hyperbole…
DC, where Hockey is a baffling ordeal.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Nope! He said to the guy on my team “I’m going to let you slide because that helmet was at one time certified, but don’t let me see you wearing it again.”
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
[insert PhotoShop work to make him a ref]
Sorry don’t have the time to do the PS work… was busing doing something else
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
I play at Kettler and I don’t get much leeway. I’m not sure if it’s the rules as much as how I play. I’m not exactly fleet-footed at this point in my career, but I’m still real strong on my skates. So when I run into people they tend to fall and I tend to get a PIM. In men’s league if you are moving your feet you are much more likely to draw a call or avoid a call.
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 definitely know the ol “2 minutes for being strong on your skates”, but it goes the other way far too often. Beer league refs make calls when you eat S___, strong on your skates often leads to tons of uncalled hooking and holding…
I never complain about the inconsistency of beer league ref’ing, I mean really… but lazy ref’ing drives me INSANE! I mean it’s not like you’re being paid to do this… oh wait.
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
The worst is when you get two guys that don’t agree on calls or just don’t get along. They start making calls just to spite the other guy.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Ha! True. One guy refuses to make a call below the goal line so the other guy calls it from outside the blueline, then huffingly makes the exagerated hand gesture and they never look at each other… know it well.
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve got a buddy who plays at Kettler on Wednesday nights. I think they do drills then a short scrimmage. You play in that one?
I’m going to have to disagree on the Orpik hit. He put himself in a position where he could have been hit, but I don’t think it was the turn-at-the-last-second-as-the-hit’s-already-coming thing you see at times.
At his speed with Orpik on his tail I’m not sure how else he expected it to turn out. It’s not just the late turn, but he had himself hunched over so that any contact at all was going to throw him face first into the boards.
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...
What do me and John Carlson have in common?
We’re both going to try and take pre-game naps because we didn’t really sleep last night.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
What do me and John Carlson have in common?
We were both ridiculously pumped when his name was called on draft day.
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 Rob Parker on Nov 20, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What do me and John Carlson have in common?
We don’t need no juice.
by red army line on Nov 20, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
Looking forward to seeing what Carlson can do tonight… would like to see a little bit of a mean streak but would understand if he’s a little reserved and doesn’t go overboard game 1.
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions
I just hope he doesn’t pick up too many “tips” from his “veteran mentor.” If he fights today my heart will flutter (when I finally see the score sheet since I won’t be watching the game).
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
“Ok, kid, in Game 5 versus your hated rivals, in overtime, its ALWAYS best to put yourself in position to deflect the puck past your own goalie!”
He’s not playing with Shamo is he? Ooooooh, game 5.
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...
as in failing to clear on the PK
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, or failing to move to the center of the ice when your partner pinches; or your own ill-timed pinches.
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...
…. screening your netminder
Where have you gone Tom Poti-O, our caps nation turns its lonely eyes to you… woo woo wooo
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
argh… always reply fail on the last comment!!!
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions
Anyone see the fan fight last night at the Ducks games
Two guys fighting over Scott Niedermayer’s stick that he tried to give to a little girl after the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu1rwBJF6w0
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I loved Special Nieds’ reaction. He’s just watching like WTF then slinks away.
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No good deed goes unpunished.
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going slightly contrarian on this, having watched the video. I supposed he couldn’t have anticipated the crowd, but he could have done a better job hoisting the stick over the glass, instead of just tossing it.
Or he just figured that everyone would have the common sense to realize he’s giving it to the little girl?
That’s my loan-my-tickets-to-a-friend-of-a-friend nightmare…
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
By loan I mean sell… still interested?
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
I think he’s pointing to the girl as if to say, well, the same thing we all were saying in another thread: player goodies should be handed off to the nearest child.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 20, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Now you’re beggin…
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by Chris meet Alex on Nov 20, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
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