Capital Ups and Downs: Week 8
by J.P. on Nov 23, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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PrintOur weekly look at individual Washington Capitals' ups and downs:
| Goalies | Trend | Notes |
| Michal Neuvirth | - | A home loss and unimpressive numbers in his NHL season debut don't tell the whole story of Neuvy's Friday night, but he'll certainly want to show more in his next recall. |
| Jose Theodore | ? | Difficult week for Theo off the ice, is back with the team now and looking to get back on track. |
| Semyon Varlamov | ▲ | A 1.44/.949 week should result in nothing but wins. Alas, Varly will have to settle for a win Tuesday and the knowledge that he's the only reason his team got a point on Saturday night. |
| Defensemen | ||
| John Carlson | - | Led the team in hits in his NHL debut and isn't shy about shooting the puck or skating it into the offensive zone. There's a reason his arrival has been eagerly anticipated. |
| John Erskine | - | Dropped the gloves with Georges Laraque, but seems to be getting slower (at least by comparison to his fellow rearguards) every game. Correlation? |
| Mike Green | ▲ | Five points (all assists) in three games to take the lead among all NHL blueliners in points, but needs to be less generous in distributing the puck to opposing teams. |
| Milan Jurcina | + | Missed all three games - as many as he didn't play in all of last season. |
| Shaone Morrisonn | + | Got his bell rung in Wednesday night's game and missed the weekend. |
| Brian Pothier | ▲ | Took six shots and blocked nine in three games. Solid. |
| Tom Poti | + | .Missed much of Friday night's game and all of Saturday's; just three shots on goal in his last eight games. |
| Jeff Schultz | - | A pair of three-hit games and a plus-one rating for the week - big minutes and few stats to show for 'em. |
| Swingman | ||
| Tyler Sloan | - | Scratched in New York, started on the wing Friday night only to be shifted back to the blueline for most of the game and all of Saturday night. The versatility was nice; the play on the blueline less so. |
| Forwards | . | |
| Nicklas Backstrom | ▼ | One assist in his last five games, no goals in his last nine, no shots in his last two... needs to get back on track. |
| Jay Beagle | - | Got his first NHL point on Tuesday night, but not much else to speak of in limited minutes. |
| Matt Bradley | ▲ | No, he didn't do much over the weekend, but Brads did more than enough on Tuesday to earn an up arrow for the week. #needsmoreBradley |
| Chris Clark | ▼ | Got a shot at top line RW, but couldn't stick. Saturday night's game was his first in five without a minus-one rating. |
| Eric Fehr | - | Sniped a nice goal Friday night, but just four shots on goal for a week that included some better-than-usual minutes. |
| Tomas Fleischmann | - | Nine-game point streak snapped Friday night, has now gone four straight shots on goal without scoring, killing his shooting percentage. |
| Andrew Gordon | - | Blink and you missed his eight-shift season debut. |
| Boyd Gordon | + | Gordon's missing a lot of time in an important season for the RFA-to-be. |
| Mike Knuble | + | Tuesday night's battle in Manhattan was exactly the kind of game for which you want Knuble in the lineup, but there will be plenty of those come spring. |
| Brooks Laich | ▲ | Goal, assist, plus-two, 11 shots on goal and can play on any line or in any situation (he's the only Cap forward averaging more than two minutes per game on each of the special teams units). Bless you, Brooksie. |
| Quintin Laing | ♥ | A well-deserved purple heart for Q. |
| Brendan Morrison | - | A nice goal late against Montreal, but penalties in each of the three games, one the ice for both power play goals the Caps surrendered (and four of six goals against overall) and neither of the extra man tallies they scored. |
| Michael Nylander | ● | Zzzz... |
| Alex Ovechkin | - | For anyone else, two goals in three games would be a great week. But for The Great Eight, the bar's set higher. And he can be better. |
| Mathieu Perreault | - | Continues to produce in limited ice time (he's between Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin in 5-on-5 points per sixty), and even won 54% of his draws this week. |
| Alexander Semin | + | Could've used him against the Leafs. And the Habs. And the Rangers. |
| David Steckel | - | Keeps doing what he does best (winning faceoffs and killing penalties), but no forward in the League has taken more shots without scoring a goal than Stecks. |
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Great list, as always. MP has looked comfortable has proven he can play and create with anyone, I feel he’s only getting better..maybe a blue up arrow for solid continual growth.
I mentioned this a few days ago, but Perreault is currently tied for 4th among rookies in points per game (among those with more than 1GP), and is only .01 behind 3rd (he was third prior to Saturday).
Van Riemsdyk
Tavares
Del Zotto
Damn good company.
Also, for those with a minimum 5 games played, MP is #4 in the league using behindthenet’s +/- rating.
http://www.behindthenet.ca/2009/new_5_on_5.php?sort=7§ion=goals&mingp=5&mintoi=&team=&pos=
I would like to see MP and B-Mo as 2a and 2b (or vice versa) depending on situation, for next year (or even this year as the season progresses). Sounds like the kind of depth and variety of skillsets that winning teams can deploy.
As good as he’s been on offense, that’s what I expected from MP. What has really impressed me has been his forechecking. He’s an NHLer – no doubt.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely agree on the forechecking. That’s the last thing I expected from him. I’d like to see the Caps bring in a veteran C to fill the 2 C role next year (Jason Arnott anyone?). Then let MP and Mackan show off all year and see who is the 2C of the future and who has to move to the wing. Either one should be able to play 2C for spot duty and a full year of competition should open our eyes as to who is the better fit long term.
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...
Indeed...
Rec’d for that (and more, but mostly for that…)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Nov 23, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Post rec’d for purple heart. Get well soon, Quintin!
But is it fair to give a red down triangle to a guy with fresh surgically-inserted pins sticking out of his hand?
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
did Knuble really get a pin? Ugh. Then you have to have surgery to take it out…….so much better just to get a screw inserted.
Pins...
Actually, no, you don’t have to have surgery to have the pin removed. For broken fingers, they leave part of the pin sticking out of the hand, with a nice loop to grab onto. (Sorry for graphical – I’ve had this done to me, though.) They can pull it out with a pair of (effectively) pliers, without surgery, leaving only the hole it makes behind.
by IRockTheRed on Nov 23, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
O-U-C-H. that’s just, owwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I’m in pain thinking about it.
(I once almost had to have a pin put in my shin, and the doc said they’d have to go back in an remove it later. But first he wanted to try pretty much everything else before doing the surgery. Lucked out and a different procedure worked)
It actually didn’t hurt all that much, having the pin removed. Just a bit of a sting – no worse than a shot, really.
by IRockTheRed on Nov 23, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
It shouldn’t hurt, the pin wire is quite fine and the damaged bone/tissue are healed by the time the pin slides out. Plus Mike’s a hockey player and they experience pain … differently.
The much more painful process will be rehab for the hand – rebuilding flexibility and strength.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
haha i was just going to comment on that….maybe his finger deserves a down arrow, but knuble didnt do anything to hurt the team this week….
by twistedlogic on Nov 23, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
New symbol on the chart… the red cross.
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by J.P. on Nov 23, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
i love the “coulda used semin against the leafs, and the habs, and the rangers.” add sens to that list
by twistedlogic on Nov 23, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
The pin reference was a WAG on my part, but my friends who have had busted fingers have often had pins. Plus it makes for a better visual.
The Caps have not really made any info available about Mike’s injury/surgery, other than it was “successful”. I don’t think they even clarified which finger got hurt. I did see reports that it was his left hand.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Purple heart… yellow circle… the Ups and Downs are starting to look like a box of Lucky Charms. If only we could get the four-leaf clover we obviously need.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
If anyone’s gonna earn one of those, it’ll be Perreault. He’s magically delicious! And about the right size.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 23, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So would a four-leaf clover represent a player who has produced, but mostly due to luck? Sort of the opposite of Steckel, who hasn’t produced and also has bad luck.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
With his luck, he’ll miss his pocket.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I should make a little 16×16 icon set for this. Text seems so.. texty.
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Okay. Schedule tonight is work, Game Parlor, workout, and if I’ve got free time, I’ll make an icon set.
Should only take a few days, tops, if I’m not able to do it tonight. I’ve got an inline game tomorrow and D&D on Wednesday.
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No rush – any time before next Monday at 11 should work.
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Don’t forget the “trending Semin” icon.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
I’m a little sad “trending Semin” didn’t make an appearance this week! Maybe he needs a snowflake, he’s almost as delicate.
Okay, so by my count:
Green up arrow
Red down arrow
Nylander yellow circle
Injury Red cross
Inconclusive (blue?) ? mark
Noble Injury Purple heart
Trending Sasha icon of Semin
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Sez the trademark lawyer…
The Red Cross cross is thicker, so it looks less like a plus sign.
In this format, though, a white cross on a red field might read better.
Oh, and the recaps are fantastic — particularly good this time.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve always enjoyed the ‘Chateau Bow-Wow’ turn of phrase.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 23, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’m looking forward to this Ottawa game. They are usually a team the Caps play then everyone that needs a goal gets one, the powerplay works like woh, and the penalty killers kill.
Great job by Brooks. I’m hoping he’ll make a Nostradamus out of me and hit 30g-30a like I was guessing before the season. He’s averaging for the year very close to that.
Knuble being out sucks. There are so many people out it’s hard to tell what is making the Caps take a nap but looking at the scoreboard it seems they need Semin the most.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Wouldn’t that be amazing? And yet, I’m not sure the world could handle the power of multiple Laichs.
…hell, I’m not sure the female population could handle it.
by Becca H on Nov 23, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
um, I’d be ok with that. A Laich for every woman? It’d be like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa supper holiday.
Happy Chrismahanukwanzakah
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Happy ChrismahanukwanzLaichakah?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
I’d totally photoshop something if I were at home right now.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Good thing Mr. Bird is a Wings fan. He would not like this discussion.
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’m feeling very puckbunnyish today, and I apologize…but I have to say, I would love to just run my fingers through Henrik’s beard.
That is all.
So does that mean the men get to link to Hank’s number 1 puck bunny?
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 agree with Pothier’s green arrow. He’s been great since Green was injured a couple of weeks ago. I hope it continues and I hope the whole team is taking a nap right now!
Lobbies: Green, Carlson
Potsy has been great since the benching. That’s been my problem with him since Hanlon was still around; Potsy needs regular benchings to stay sharp. Not a good quality for a guy that’s supposed to be more than a 7 D.
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 Pothier can get a little complacent and the benchings seem to remind him of what he needs to do in order to stick: skate. Not sure why he needs such a drastic reminder, but he seems to, IMO.
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Completely agreed. I can’t say I’ve noticed it as much in the last couple benchings but I know with Hanlon he also ran into problems with forcing outlet passes through the middle of the ice before he got benched. I think that also speaks to focus.
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...
This week on the Rink
No time to list how last week went right now, but it was another great week. Thanks guys.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 2:16 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Rec’d on account the green triangle needs to go green. Great work this week, gents and Becca!
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Agreed (since I know you’re not talking about me, as I am neither gentleman nor Becca).
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And for the record, “guys” was (and from me, always is) a nongendered word. I love English, but it sure could use a second person plural. Y’all agree?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
I can do the feminist overreaction better than anyone, but I assure you I wasn’t offended by the use of the word “guys”! And as one of the “guys”, I thank you :)
However, I do think we need more “y’all” on this here blog. #needsmorey’all?
English #needsmorepronouns
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
This green arrow brought to you by
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It’s pretty much the second-best Gary Coleman picture ever.
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[Mark Messier Picture]
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 post the picture, I just put it in brackets to identify what would go there if I wanted to burn some retinas. If you google “Mark Messier Gary Coleman” it’ll be clear why.
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...
Please don’t post the “best” one. Please. We just had a huge Thanksgiving lunch in our office, I really don’t need to see Messier in a towel.
That’s why I merely referenced it rather than posting it.
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I wish I could spend one day as happy as Messier looks in that picture.
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 23, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d for all the right (and wrong) reasons.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe you can get a holiday discount on a flight to Thailand.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 23, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
That’s through the Gary Glitter travel agency, yes?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Bangkok Women Really Are Fellas.
Remember that, it’ll keep you safe.
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...
Norfolk girls
They don’t drink
They don’t smoke
Norfolk…
Norfolk…
Norfolk…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know why but I feel like I should mention that I got drunk with Brett Hull in Cabo and then went to burger king with him a week before his HOF induction.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
FanPost?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
I still have to finish my goalie one. =X And no, what happens in cabo stays in cabo.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I thought Cabo had some good ideas, they just go a little too far.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 23, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. That sounds pretty awesome. I touched Mario Lemieux once. Not nearly as cool.
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 shook Brooks Laich’s hand once. Does that count?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Only if he looked you in the eye.
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...
He did. I told him I was glad he re-uped with us (this was right after he signed his new contract) and shook his hand.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
He’s awesome with the eye contact, isn’t he? I’ve interviewed him twice and both times he was great, completely focused.
Of course those were also the only two times I’ve talked to any of the guys and had trouble maintaining my “professional” composure.
It’s like saying you looked directly at god. I don’t believe you because you would have been turned into dust.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I took off my sandals because I was on holy ground.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
you would have been turned into dust.
Brooks Laich occludes his real eyes with an illusion of mere human eyes, so as to avoid such inconveniences.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Brooks Laich needs his own hyperbole website, Chuck Norris style.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn’t he have one already?
(Or was that sarcasm? I can’t tell on a good day but I’m all in a turkey-coma right now so…)
Nope, not sarcasm. Does that site actually exist?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
It used to! I just looked for it and it appears the site has been taken down or expired or something. A few years back some of the message board people started making up their own “Chuck Norris”-like facts about Laich and someone compiled them into a pretty entertaining site.
I do believe the original thread should still be accessible on the Caps’ message boards – anyone know how long those things stay up?
The search feature on the message boards is absolutely terrible. As a computer programming guy, it bugs me.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Since we’re all bragging, I currently live in the same apartment building as Schultz and Flash (and Kozlov last year). If you thought Schultz was awkward on skates, then wait until you take an elevator ride with him.
Flash is super cool. Always willing to say hi and he even picks up after his dog.
by Cluster on Nov 23, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That’s pretty awesome. Where about is this apartment building?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 23, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Spitting distance from Kettler. There’s a Brueggers Bagels on the bottom floor, and big teeth-like things around the top of the building.
Wow. I’m on a roll of adding absolutely nothing to the discussion today.
Hopefully I’ll make up for it with an insightful, kickass, analysis-filled recap tonight. Hopefully.
I am, indeed – moved there back in June, I’m actually just a few blocks away from you (for all you stalkers out there).
I used to live in DC, about 5 blocks from VC – I have to say, as much as I miss the city, living near Kettler is much better.
That’s a good way to describe him. He seems modest, humble, and is very polite.
It was funny, I ran into him the day I got my season tickets in the mail (in that oversized cardboard box). He looked at it with all the Caps photos/logos on it and said “Vat is dis?” When I told him they were my season tickets, he looked confused.
and he even picks up after his dog.
How often does Fehr visit?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha, ran into schultz at carpool once, soooo awkward. nice guy though, i felt bad because my (rather inebriated) friend ran up to him and asked him to come say happy birthday to my other friend.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Ballston is definitely the area to lurk in if you want to run into one of them in a non-hockey setting. The Harris Teeter and gas stations around Kettler are common spots I’ve seen them.
I did a double-take two Saturdays ago when at 8:30 pm Juice was grocery shopping with this girlfriend. I guess he was DVRing the Devils game that his team was currently playing in.
If you thought Schultz was awkward on skates, then wait until you take an elevator ride with him.
Rec’d for the visual.
I know what building you’re talking about, and I’d been wondering if any of the players lived there. I lived in Ballston — before Kettler was built, damn my timing.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 23, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t remember much after Cabo Wabo.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
No worries. I figured Hull’s the type to chow down on a Triple Whopper with cheese after drinking. I’m picturing a Hasselhoff moment (wish I could link to Youtube at work).
Muchos gracias.
(That means “thanks a lot”, right? English is tricky for me, I shouldn’t tackle other languages…)
Literally translated it’s many thanks but means “thank you very much.”
You should say Muchas gracias though because gracias is a feminine word.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Ah, merci beaucoup – c’est tres interresant, pour apprendre l’Espanol!
Okay, so…I’m kind of new here but this may be one of the more cracked comment threads I’ve seen to this point. Just sayin’.
Depends what you mean by “cracked.” There was a span of four days in October where there wasn’t a game and things got a little wonky 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 23, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Almost lost our “Magic Number” with a 0-1-1 weekend, but thanks to the ’ning for keeping it in our hands.
(Magic Number calculations have been adjusted to account for head-to-head)
Magic Number: 55.5 with 59 games remaining.
I’d love to hear Vogel’s reaction if you write that in to the Caps’ report. $2 says Vogel calls you “brother” as he explains how it’s too early for that kind of thing…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 23, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Effort Beagle
Caps first goal Friday night was manufactured by Beagle.
He kind of chased the puck down between two guys, won it in the corner, won the momentum, caught Montreal sleeping, and set up that first goal. Nothing to show for it in the stats, but I saw it.
Anybody else catch that?
Er, link fail. Here’s the direct link to the Beagle/MP/Fehr observations.
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A. Gordon looked really out of his league out there. He was allergic to the puck — he was getting rid of it, to anyone in a Caps uniform, the second he touched it. Kid needs to build some confidence.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
About time someone realizes what Semin contributes to the team. (On the comment “we could have used against the Habs. Or The Leafs. Or the Rangers”)
I coulda sworn everyone realized what Semin contributes to the team. That’s, like, totally why everyone gets upset when he’s no good, maaaaaaaan.
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Yeah, but Semin proves how valuable he is to the team this week and he still can’t get a green up arrow. Cover up JP, your anti-seminic bias is showing.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 23, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
A goal, an assist, and a hooking penalty per game?
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I think everyone else realizes that they have to score goals to make up for Semin’s GA (whether it be due to penalty taken or bad giveaway).
No, but he probably gets some defense-first attention.
by red army line on Nov 24, 2009 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly. It seems like a lot of the criticism of Semin gets interpreted as “He’s no good and adds nothing. Lose him.” when that’s not the case.
No, that’s just how the martyring Semin lobby likes to portray it.
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Nick Backstrom has looked off for a few weeks now. I don’t know if he’s hiding an injury or what. I’m just glad E. Staal has been ice cold during the same period (0 points!) or I might have to eat some of those words from the summer.
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