Game Day Open Thread - Sabres @ Caps
by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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NYT Slap Shot blog has a bit of a preview of tonight’s Sabres-Caps tilt.
And a suggested song. Can’t say I disagree with their choice: Tighten Up
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
And Icebat offers up "Stick and Magic Helmet"
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 25, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
ahh, nothing like a good goaltender like Miller to cure our scoring woes. ……….right?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions
On another subject.....
Over on the Sabres blog --
over at Jasper’s Rink
Nice to see you getting the correct recognition…….eh?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions
Ha. Is that from an SBN blog? For shame.
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...
same mistake by the st. louis blues blog last week.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 25, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
Did you properly document, verify, and notarize it?
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 commented and it was corrected.
the author showed sufficient regret i thought. :)
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 25, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
That blog seems to agree with caps nation
On the Ovechkin hit:
“I thought the hit came more from the side and not from the back. It was a little bit late but was basically a clean hit. This is the type of hit that Kaleta throws all the time and this time he was on the receiving end.”
I am not looking forward to this. I can’t shake the feeling we are about to get destroyed
by iced on Nov 25, 2009 5:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Far too many sabres fans here tonight for my taste.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 25, 2009 6:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
One would be enough to illicit that post.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
It should be illicit.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 25, 2009 6:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Should be elicit. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
Just found out my wife is sick of me hogging the laptop 3-4 nights a week watching the Caps online and I may be getting Center Ice as an early christmas present. WOOHOO
Congratulations!~
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That. Is. Awesome.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 25, 2009 6:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i may be getting a laptop for the same reasons!!! Press on, Cap Nation, for the prize is soon in hand!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ovie looks so respectable with his haircut.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 25, 2009 6:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Lines per Tarik
Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Clark
Laich-Morrison-Fehr
Fleischmann-Perreault-Bradley
Sloan-Steckel-Beagle
Defense
Schultz-Green
Alzner-Jurcina
Erskine-Pothier
Goalies
Varlamov
Theodore
I don’t have much hockey smarts, but why not Ovi-Backs-MP?
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
looking forward to Flash and MP…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Hi all
New forum member. I have been reading the forum and game chats all season and I thought I would join. 34 y/o longtime Caps fan from Toronto, going back to the early 80s. Look forward to talking to you all after reading the regs’s postings this season.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Welcome! Nice handle.
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...
Thanks F&B…have enjoyed reading your comments this season.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that makes one of us — Zing!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Nice having you.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Albeit a brief novel one.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks BP..have enjoyed reading your comments also…see you have a new avatar.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
You can’t give him the compliment you gave me. That’s like re-gifting or something. And it makes me feel less appreciated.
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...
Is that like double dipping at a party?
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
If it makes you feel better, I’ll refuse the compliment in exchange for you not leaving during another bed-wetting session by the team tonight.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. Lucky for everyone I got back to the TV in time for the game (except my family, that is). I thought I was going to miss another one.
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...
Ben Olsen has a posse.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome, good handle and your avatar properly tied down.
Auspicious start.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Properly tied down is key. I had to make a quick maneuver to avoid a bag of stuff falling off the top of the SUV in front of me. Good thing I wasn’t commenting at that point.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Should be watching on my new 46" HD monitor
But alas, my neighbors parked me in my driveway and couldn’t get out.
Your favorite meme is dead
I ride a scooter most days
so it’s not that big a deal. Now I’ll have to brave the black friday crowds. Oh, and I still have my 42.
Your favorite meme is dead
Looks like Alzner is on the starting pair tonight. Nice. Hope he gets a warm ovation when his name is announced.
On a side note, I finalized my travel plans to see the Caps 12/18 game in Vancouver today — pretty excited about that. Will be wearing my black Kolzig jersey.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions
While I can’t knock you for it, I gotta ask why go to Vancouver in Dec. and not Feb.?
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...
Too expensive and right in the middle of my classes. I wish though…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
I priced them out too. I have no classes to go to and they’re crazy. Have fun, it’s great up there.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I live in Seattle so it’s no big thing. Too bad the Caps are only there every other year.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
If only GCL had the Caps feed — I think it’s been ours three or four times this season.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Off to get beer.
Will be watching with a bit of a buffer. Always nice to have a little buffer.
Your favorite meme is dead
F Bob or Caleb, this kid’s bringing it.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
I’d use a “premature damnation” joke, but you’re the smarter gender, so it doesn’t apply.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
How was there no hook on that break by Laich and BMo? At least one of those guys should have drawn 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...
It would have just been an off-setting dive, though, so why bother, right?
/obviously still frustrated from Habs game
Didn’t see that game so I don’t know what the dive is about. But I still understand the lasting frustration.
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...
Yup. He gets in on that forecheck quickly. Good defensive shift by the ref as well. He really disrupted the cycle in the corner. Dick.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
You know how he is when he gets a word in his dome. Someone needs to take his “word a day” calendar away from 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...
I think that needs to be added to the RtR Caps drinking game…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
He’s just trying to replicate the highlight goal against them last year.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
this -
was gonna say thanks for giving up the rush the other way for the Sabres
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
This time he took it down to 2, and it worked!
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Are you watching or listening or just checking box scores?
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 follow the gamesheet. It’s fun to try to visualize how the plays go. And more fun to try to describe them to you all.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
He looks like he’s finding his game. It would be really great to have him and Varlamov both take the next step toward being “The guy” this season. Make next year that much more interesting.
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...
nice stat for Alz - +14 in 19 games for him in Hershey
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions
AO!!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions
that was almost too easy……
still don’t like him taking on 3 players again….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions
Today's Guarantee
Locker will call Tyler Meyers Tyler Sloan. He almost slipped right there. He’ll do it.
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...
Over/under on when?
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going to say late 2nd when he’s settled into his groove and gets complacent.
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’ll give him credit and say at least 5 minutes into the 3rd.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like Joe B. will talk to him and get him focused for the third and he’ll be more on point.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Shhhhhh. Joe B. will text 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...
Hope Locker’s text messages don’t grate as much as his voice
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
He’d wear the crap out of the Y button, that’s for sure.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
When AO brings even one linemate with him into the zone, he’s much more effective. Loved the lateral cross and then the drive to the net to create traffic.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions
Yeah. He absolutely needs support. The D have to at least be concerned with another player. I still want Backstrom carrying the puck into the zone (or MP).
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...
If their cap space would allow it, I wish the Caps would get a Owen Nolan type..An adequate scorer not afraid to mix it up. Maybe not 37 years old though.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’d take Nolan at the trade deadline if he’s healthy. I’d also do horrible things to get Jason Arnott.
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...
How horrible, I might ask?
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. I’ve been trained not to make statements against interest.
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...
Nolan has always been one of my non-Cap favorites. Do you think he’d fit into the system well, though?
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
I do. He’s a great skater, has skill, plays physical, north-south player.
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...
Put Ovie and Nolan on the same line and it would almost be like having a permanent 6 on 5 whenever we are in the offensive zone.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
I remember someone in here saying Ovie’s fave player growing up was Nolan. I am sure he wouldn’t mind.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
That would be an amazingly physical and talented line. I think if Getzlaf could center them that might be the most talented and physical line in the league.
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 even know what I would do if GMGM pulled off trades for Nolan and Getzlaf. That would be amazing.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Too speculative right now. He could play on any of the top 3 lines and I think that’s the beauty of it. Let him practice with everyone and see what settles.
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...
Makes sense. I didn’t now if his skating skill was still present, I haven’t gotten to catch him playing much recently.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
This type of stuff is too sad to think about knowing we may be stuck with Nylander. Though perhaps Theo will be expendable by the deadline…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
That’s not new, he’s been doing that since he was sixteen (although not always for Ovechkin, obviously).
Whoooooaaaa… some royalty joining the peasants on the GDT.
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...
Or someone drew tonight’s recap straw.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha. So they lurk the GDT and snipe the Rink Rats’ best comments. That explains why so many of my GDT comments are reflected in the bullet points.
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...
Mayyyybe….
Usually I stay out of the GDT because I can’t concentrate on it and the game at the same time.
I don’t blame you; I have to do the same thing on reviews.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Especially since some of these younger guys are getting called up. Erskine appears to be worried about his job security.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
time for me to be pessimistic
Caps are going to lay back now for the rest of the game as evidenced by this stat….
don’t have to like it, but it’s worth noting…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions
whats weird is Caps win more when they are behind after the 1st…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
I hadn’t realized until just now Grier as a Sabre. That hurts, I miss that guy.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Same here…I was crushed when he got let go.
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
I was gonna say that too, he was always one of my favorites for no apparent reason.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
I was going to say he looks pretty good after that play. His feet are moving well and he has a good feel for the puck. That’s not always a good sign for him though…
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Beagle >_<
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Proving that you don’t have to have slow feet to be a good shot blocker. And making Q look a little more expendable by the 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...
With Steckel’s production this year, and Beagle being a natural center…
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Steckel is still more valuable than Q. I’d play 3 natural Cs on teh fourth line if we could. I wouldn’t be upset at all with Gordon/Steckel/Beagle. Let them all take face offs when needed and PK.
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 disagree. I’m more saying Steckel is playing poor this year, and if the Cap room is there when Lainger comes of LTIR, I wouldn’t mind using him as a healthy scratch with Beags/Steckel/Brads as a fourth line.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
7-1 shots advantage for Buff ?? not good at all….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions
So does anyone think that Ovie is <100%??? He definitely seems to be in that extra gear tonight.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions
lets see what he looks like in the 2nd and 3rd…
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr doing some nice work behind the Sabres’ goal line.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions
Beagle, take a # - who’s next to go injury?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions
I don’t dig the Crosby-stache on Beagle.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions
Crosby, because we can make fun of him.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
It’s too easy sometimes… but always worth doing. Rec’d.
"You punch him, he punches you, and you hope you get the best of it." - Matt Bradley
by mercurialwinger on Nov 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I normally have a full beard, but had to shave for my new job (yay! and thanks for all the well wishes on that a few days ago). They don’t allow full beards, but stupid looking mustaches are ok. I plan on letting mine get as silly as possible.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Providence ties the game up. 5 unanswered shots since the HER goal.
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...
Seeing too much Care Bears tonight…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions
disagree, think they are working hard
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
seen several times already where they could have just shot the puck, but they passed instead….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
nice to see Beagle back out there
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions
Not nice to see him in the FO circle when Steckel is out there
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Still don’t get it… Is he that good at face offs?
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’s at 50% so far this callup and was smoking everyone in those last few preseason games. Better than expected, though not Steckel good.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta say, I’m really pumped about HER developing some serious skill players for us, but I think it’s just as important to develop your own home grown checkers and grinders. Don’t want to be overpaying for those kind of players on the FA market.
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 I read that, I saw Beagle hit Myers on the forecheck. But yeah, that’s a good sign for org. progress.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Saw that hit too. Wish CSN would give us another look but I’m not holding my breath.
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 watching games on Center Ice. I don’t even bother with the Caps intermission reports anymore.
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 suppose you saw the cheapest + Eric Godard’ll ever get on a really nice play by 87.
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Yeah that was a great shot. Looked a lot like what AO does but Carey Price was pathetic with his glove. J.P. would skewer him for having his glove that low.
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...
Is Neuvy or Bacashacashacashahua in goal?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Neuvy.
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...
Good. His name is easier to spell.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Fantastic shift, but how does Miller not get an interference for holding up Clark behind the net there?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions
He’s a goalie. You almost never see goalies get called for that.
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Right, it’s tricky.
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 is why I think they should be fair game if they leave the crease, maybe with some stipulations
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. In the crease it should be strict liability: if you touch the goalie it’s a PIM. Out of the crease anything short of intentionally stopping them from making a save or boarding them should be legal.
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...
Poti has been invisible tonight…. in a good way.
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 wonder if Canadian hockey players in US cities do Thanksgiving on US Thanksgiving.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
A lot of it probably depends on who they are married to.
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Pass it, AO!! Clark wide open out front!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions
Great glove save from Miler. Nice rush from Ovi again.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions
dunno - while AO looks to have more energy, he looked selfish tonight….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
dude, could be a little more negative tonight?
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gotta expect more from them in the midst of this losing streak…..injuries or whatnot
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm, point very well taken, but I think that 1st was pretty decent in comparison to recent games. they still need to prove they can put that kind of effort in for the whole friggin 60 minutes. no letup, killer instinct needs to emerge!
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haven’t we heard this song before ?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
with the thoroughness of JP’s blog and all of the fine contributors thereof, what song has not been sung?
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“We are the champions?”
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta let him call ’em like he sees ’em, but you should get called on to back up your opinions. RF4L, what makes you say that? That pass out of the corner to Green was a great scoring chance after he drew the D.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
yes, that was a good one. still, i saw several other opps that weren’t created for other teammates
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Could he make better passes and have better vision at times? Yep. But dude makes plenty of opportunities for teammates every time he hits the ice because of how fast and strong he is. The defense has to key on him, or they’re going to get burned.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Now we just hope for three good periods.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well that’s the true “litmus test” (snort)
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
this
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
I was hoping the Caps would go after Steve Montador last year for a stay at home D at the trade deadline last year
He did pretty good with Boston last year, no?
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
He was steady…which is something we could take on the blue line
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Well done, Gaustad. I’m pretty sure you got away with that trip because the authorities were staring at the blatant ugly on your jersey instead of the blatant trip on Backstrom.
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That ugliness makes us all blind.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Green had a really good period. He made some very nice defensive plays. Alzner also looked very good out there. His mobility and poise is a huge upgrade.
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Agreed, and agreed. Greenie had more jump in his step.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
That, and his lengthy discussion with Bouds at practice yesterday.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
With almost 8 min TOI already and with some extra time on PP (hopefully) Green’s TOI is going to approach 25 min — not too good…
I don’t think you’re going to avoid 25 minutes with him, it’s anything after 26 that should put up a warning flag.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
I could stand to see 22-23 minutes of Green if the boys jump out to a lead. Love to see him use a few less minutes so he’s fresher for the spring.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with you except it runs against what the team philosophy would seem to be, plus I think we could trot out that discussion once they start closing games out with some more consistency.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
I know, but I wonder if a big part of why Green struggled in the playoffs last season is because he was just worn down from getting 28 or 29 minute games in the middle of the year.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Green skated 30+ last game ‘cos he had to, Carlson couldn’t do enough. Alzner prolly doesn’t present that problem.
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Not sure about “had to.” You can’t expect a defenseman to spend that much time on ice and perform top notch.
Agreed on this. And considering the caliber of guys on the blueline right now, I’d have taken my chances and given the 19 year old more than 12 minutes Monday night.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of nice defensive plays, Schultz make Connolly his bitch coming down boards. It was poke-check city.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
I believe Schultzie’s overdue for another flukie…
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Love Alzner so much. Every time I’m worried about who has the point covered, he’s right there.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
And he can skate much better than our other guys so he can be a little more aggressive with it. He has better hands than them too so he can do more with the puck when he has a chance.
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Okay everybody-time to name all 31 players to suit up for the Caps this year as of LAST game (aka no Alzner): http://www.japersrink.com/2009/11/25/1174270/can-you-name-all-31-players-to
And Alzner will be included once this one goes official :)
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, sixsevenfiftysix is the one to thank for creating the quiz!
by thehoagster07 on Nov 25, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
You’re expecting a rainout?
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
That’s just fancy talk for “I don’t want to leave the GDT for too long to update it.”
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
A friend of mine knows that family, and they had been telling them to send the video to the Caps. Guess it worked.
I love that kid’s exuberance!
But if it’s a Perrault jersey….I’d react 10 times crazier than that kid.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
If it was a ShaMo jersey, I think I’d go from “AWESOME, CAPS JERSEY” to “aw.”
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I know I would.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Growing up in Toronto, we got all Buffalo sports coverage galore and no city has worse broadcasting teams (names like Ed Kilgore and Van Miller and Clip Smith come to mind)—total homers. Makes you happy people like Scott Norwood existed.
I’m afraid that every time Buffalo does something exciting, Rick Jeanneret will have a heart attack.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I don’ but Sabres fans worship him.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Just got home from work. I’ll be in and out (mostly out) making Punkin Pies.
Was watching the box — at one point Miller was 0-1, Varly was 8-8. Have the Caps been that bad and that lucky?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Caps missed the net on all their good chances before AO scored. BUF had the least threatening 8 shots ever. I was shocked when CSN showed the graphic. that is not representative.
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now thats more like it AO!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions
thats how
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Clark was robbed, but ELEVATE THAT! Christ.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
What a pass from Backs to set it up, though.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
No, Clark is just not good. He needs to not be on the top line. He’s a waste of a linemate for AO right there.
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what compared to Semin?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Or Laich, Knuble, Fehr, Flash, MP. Basically any other player that can play on our top 3 lines would be better.
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Ive liked what Ive seen from Clark since he has been on the top line. Ovie brings out the best in him.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Good to see Flash on the doorstep again.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
or Flash
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Which play? By the side of the net?
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Bailing out AO and Juice trying to get cute clearing the zone. Did a good job playing Hecht and the cutting off the passing lane.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
He had a nice poke check on a Slug coming around the back of the net looking for a wrap around before that. Maybe that’s why Juice looked so much better with 27.
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Blind kick into the slot. That shit is going to give me gray hairs, then Juice fucked it up too. Thank God for 27.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
It’s baffling to me how someone paid to be an NHL PxP man could still be saying “Milan Yer-seena” after all these years.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Definitely. Well timed. Poor recognition by the Slug, though.
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Yeah that’s what I was getting at. If the guy noticed it he could have either pulled up or put a little more hustle on and snuck by. I’m glad he didn’t.
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Fehr going straight to the net and looking for deflections. Loving that.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
He needs more of that. But he needs guys that will play with the puck so he doesn’t have to. I hope he keeps getting the chances.
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His stick disintegrates in his hands every time he plays the puck on his own
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
sweet
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
He really has been noticeably better than our normal D. And for a guy whose game is “not being noticeable” that probably says a lot.
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His game is subtle, yet effective.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
haha at those kids swearing at each other
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
on further thought - makes us proud of our future generation, does it not?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, I am part of said generation :(
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
nice play by BP once again
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Thanks! Oh wait…
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Gaustad straight up beat Alzner in the corner there. Damnit.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
can’t win ’em all
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, all the guys look a whole lot sharper tonight.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
Once again it appears 23 is playing stronger alongside Alzner. Maybe it’s just one of Juice’s “good” nights so far, but this is working so far.
Or maybe Alzner is pretty good.
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Miller has looked very, very sharp tonight.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
They need to get traffic up front.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Awwww....
via twitter:
Mike Knuble is such a family man—skated with his kids after the practice today. Cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
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Sasha likes it. You think he’s in the house watching or at home?
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Shit, I like it. I gives him another dimension when the D tries to block his shot.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
nice clogging up there by Karl A.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions
When? On that rebound I thought Green was slacking and MP did a nice job tracking the puck down and clearing it. They both owe MP.
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When they passed it up the right side and they got a clear shot on goal. Varly came out nicely and blocked it with ihs pad
Yeah. I need to watch that again to see why Schultz was so far to the one side. I think BUF got a quick cross-ice pass and Schultz wasn’t quick enough to get over. He still did a nice job taking the angle away and forcing the far shot. Varlamov is going to make that save. I’m more concerned with both of their response to the rebound.
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agreed. wasn’t egregious, but schultz is out of position way to often – and when he is he can’t recover because of his lack of speed.
I actually think Schultz has been solid tonight. He’s basically been invisible which is how he wants to be. Considering he is with Green tonight, which tends to expose D, I think that’s pretty good.
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I was going to say the same thing. All defenders have been really solid tonight, so I am clearly being way to nit-picky
It’s cool. Just making sure it’s nit-picking and not CI-ing. The D has been good tonight but I think it’s clear who the top 3 are.
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you obviously didn’t see his latest play there
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
!!11 is typically indicative of snark.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
If you tipped your snark you don’t even deserve credit for it. I expect more from you KHtD.
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Man. I’m not quite right today. I either ate some bad seafood or a good brownie.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 25, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’ing that because of how I spent the afternoon.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’m hoping it’s the good brownie option…
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Well I have…uh…cataracts…
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Man, bald and cataracts? How are you even qualified to use the interwebs?
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Dude, you can find pr0n AND stock quotes here. I’m in!
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t so much say it’s a rookie mistake as it is a clash of styles. Tipping snark is like the trap. It’s effective and it cuts down on costly mistakes, it’s just way less fun.
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oh thanks, wasn’t up to date on the lingo there
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
sorry — didn’t mean to hate on ya
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
nice to see Green hustle back there to cover up his mistake
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
I’d rather not see him make a mistake to begin with =\
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by capsfan4life on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Seconded.
But if I have to pick someone else, I’ll go either Laich or Clarkie.
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by capsfan4life on Nov 25, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Jeff Schultz, I choose you!
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Steckel, please, for heaven’s sake.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
That started with a very nice reverse from Karl to relieve the pressure, then a great play by BMo.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
They have to start going in for us one of these shots. Miller can’t stop them all!
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Well, yeah. Ovi already has one. He is good enough to stop the rest, though. So the boys need to keep up that forecheck.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Are you watching this, RF4L?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
definitely carrying on - now just need another 20 mins
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Lord, too close for my liking at the end there.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Disagree. I think Clark’s had a solid night.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
I think you could say that if he were playing on the 3rd or 4th line. He’s had a night that very much needs improvement for a 1RW. Gotta finish those chances.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
see your point……but I’m with Steck
in Clark’s defense, who would you have put on the 1st line? I think BB put him there for some physicalness to help out AO. its a bonus that he’s put himself in those spots for chances.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Backs and AO are plenty physical, I don’t think that’s the issue. I’d rather someone that can be relied on to finish his chances with more regularity – like Flash or Laich.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, i’d like that too, but that makes those lines non-scoring threats….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree. BMo and Perreault have both been playing exceptionally well, especially BMo. All three top lines are generating chances, it’s just the best ones have come off AO’s stick.
The one that sticks in my mind is Backstrom making an absolutely dirty no-look backhand to AO, who hit Clark all alone at the side of the net. If he goes near-side high, Miller has no chance. None. Instead, he tries to slide it under the pads and gets beaten by the butterfly.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
picture this.....
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Laich
Clark-Morrison-Fehr
Fleischmann-Perreault-Bradley
Sloan-Steckel-Beagle
this first scenario - 2nd line isn’t scary at all …..
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Flash
Laich-Morrison-Fehr
Clark-Perreault-Bradley
Sloan-Steckel-Beagle
No knock against MP, he does a great job improving Clark and Bradley’s play, but they are just not goal scorers.
I think BB wanted to spread out his goal scorers to create more chances. Thus, AO, Laich, and Flash on three different lines.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
With either of those scenarios, this game is probably 2-0 or 3-0 if everyone continues their defensive play.
Or, you can go:
8-19-21
14-9-16
17-85-10
89-39-83
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
hadn’t thought of that scenario - was thinking of moving only Clark……
guess we’ll never know BB’s intentions……
good debate, bro…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
I like these. Right now MP doesn’t have to step into a prominent role on the team. He can just get used to playing in the NHL and giving us solid play. Next year I’m real excited to see MP and Mackan come to camp and threaten to give this team 3 scoring lines. In my dreams I imagine the Caps going to their own “rookie fourth line” like Hershey did. I don’t know if it’s feasible in the NHL but having Mackan/MP/Osala on our roster makes me tingle.
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Physical <> face-punching. Until one of them does that they need that element on the RW.
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I really don’t think we have a guy on our roster that can eat 1st line minutes and throw ’em, or even get sufficiently chippy in front of the net. WTB Dustin Brown.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I love that guy. We don’t have that because our guys don’t do that. Laich hasn’t dropped the gloves to take on someone, but he should. I’d like to see Fehr work on that once he establishes himself in the lineup. Clark will, and that may be why he’s up there. But offensively he’s holding that line back.
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time to pray
3rd period’s coming up………
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
There hasn’t been a minor penalty called on either side, has there? I’m interested to see if the zebras keep that consistent.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions
game time is fast tonight…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
I haven’t noticed any egregious missed calls, either.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, zebras have been fair for once….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
The Buffalo broadcast guys seemed to think there should’ve been a few on us already.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
He’s only suffering ‘cos he can’t be on the ice.
To me it looks like the docs did a real nice job of bolting him back together, and he just needs to be patient and follow their instructions precisely.
Get lots of rest, eat as much of the various protein shakes, etc. (he already looks a little thin), and enjoy your family.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Q you are a stud.
That is all.
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by EmilyB on Nov 25, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Pretty PP by the Blues to get that goal. Erik Johnson looks like a 1st overall pick this year. How nasty is that blueline going to be with Pietrangelo, Johnson and Colcavio?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
Blues are a very underrated team. Andy Murray’s done a great job, and they should be a tough team to play against in the coming months.
Btw, Perron’s goal the other night was a beaaaaaut.
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Q did he intermission interview, with his jaw still wired shut.
Chuck Norris, wherever he was, stopped, and tipped his fearsome cap.
Clench your teeth together and try to talk. It’s not that hard. Uncomforable, and there’s a slight drool factor, but yes, you can communicate.
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I bet his wife cannot wait for him to retire. For his family’s sake I hope he stays as our 14th forward and is only used in emergency situations but pulls an NHL paycheck.
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Don’t want to jinx it, but best defensive game so far by the caps (The alzner effect??). Love how everyone is playing defensively
Good stick, BMo and good jKarl to get in the passing lanes.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions
oh, watch out for that Myers kid……what a hit he gave….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions
What is this? A forecheck from the 4th line? A guy with speed causing problems?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions
5 mins !?!? c’mon that was a clean body check
yep - those 3rd period hockey gods again……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions
Wow. That’s bullshit. Completely. That wasn’t from behind. It wasn’t to the head. It wasn’t a charge. Kaleta saw it coming. He didn’t defend himself. Fuck that. I’m riled.
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Not only that, Kaleta planted his skates. When you do that, of course you are gonna fly when you get hit. Not Ovie’s fault Kaleta was next to the boards when he planted
Kaleta really put himself in terrible position and AO got him firmly on the shoulder. That’s fucking garbage. This is still the NHL. This has been my fear with the “hits to the head” thing. It doesn’t get enforced by actual dangerous hits. It gets enforced by the optics of the hit. that is bullshit. That was clean.
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Doesn’t matter. You can’t kick out the best player in the game in a one goal game on a bullshit call. Garbage.
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Doesn’t matter. You can’t kick outthe best player in the game in a one goal gameanyone on a bullshit call. Garbage.
This is my opinion.
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I predict someone’s going to draw a little league fine action for trashing the call in the post-game interviews.
Completely deserved.
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I’m mostly with you. But if they kick out Jaarko Ruutu for that hit I’m less pissed. If you know it’s a guy that tries to hurt people you can not give the benefit of the doubt. But AO doesn’t. And this bullshit is going to give him that reputation. And he’s a difference maker. It’s not like if Brash had gotten booted for that.
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I thought they let a lot of stuff go tonight. Some hooks, an obvious trip on NB19 at the end of one period. I thought the Rivet penalty on Morrison was iffy, but in real time it sure looks like one. Can’t slam a guy’s face into the glass like that – can’t hit ’em in the numbers.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
AO probably won’t be suspended and the haters will probably bitch about NHL discipline.
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When you are looking the other guy in the eyes when you lay the hit then sorry refs, its clean.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions
Wow, that’s just horrific. There goes the good officiating.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions
I actually had a hockey dream last night that Greenie got a game misconduct for decking a ref. I wish Ovi would have done that, instead.
lol
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
ok, there’s a little help ….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
BMo. Wow. Great game from him. I mean he’s been fantastic all game long and deserves at least a point on the score sheet for what he’s been doing.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Great play. Good job by Green in the corner too. Good job by MP in the neutral zone to get the puck to Clark. Need a goal.
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My man crush on 19 just quadrupled.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions
Agreed. He just went through that man for the puck.
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Seriously. “Out ov my vay, I’m taking the puck now.”
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, lovin’ that barrelin’ he did there.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
this
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
nice by MP to create that chance!
Knee high - a case for my point there about Clark on 3rd line with MP -- just not really that dangerous…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
d’oh, that line is not supposed to be there…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
He hit the pipe, and to be honest, Clark has only looked dangerous with MP this year. I argued against breaking them up before they got broken up.
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Right, which is why you don’t want him on the 1st line. That’s fine for a 3rd or 4th line guy, but not a 1RW.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
A completely unwarranted game misconduct to the building’s favorite player will do that.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Almost sounds like playoffs. Wow.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Great sequence there. Alzner dumps the puck and puts the pressure on. He gets trapped in the corner and Fehr backchecks hard to steal the puck and keep it in the zone so Alzner can recover. Love it.
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This has got to be the most exciting game I’ve watched this year.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
It’s up there. The PHI games were both awesome as well.
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Yea I almost said aside from the 6-5 Philly thriller.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, this is right up there with the Flyers game……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
c’mon, c’mon, c’mon - where’s that 2nd goal?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
love that stat typo - AO has 15 PIM ???? lol
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions
yeah, i just checked - a game misconduct? oh puhleeze…….he does that all night and now gets called for it?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, that’s legit.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
He got a five minute major, ten minute misconduct, and game misconduct according to Locker.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Not with Backstrom flying like he is.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 25, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
thus continues the 3rd period drama……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Love, love love Backstrom on the PK.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Baxter with a full windup? Not that I’m complaining…
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
Not going to beat Ryan Miller without one from there. You need to fire and hope it finds a hole, IMO. It’s a life motto, really.
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VAAAARRRRRLLLLLYYYYYYYYY !!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
V for Varlamov
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Not gonna lie. That backhanded pass Alzner made to the wing just made me hard. So poised and simple. The same play our D haven’t made all year.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 25, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
the Phone BOOOOOOOOOTH
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
It was gorgeous in the simplicity. I’m serious. That play has me pumped. He quickly tracked the puck down and immediately made the perfect simple play. Crisp and decisive. And the puck is gone. Love it.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Absolutely, and rec’d. I sort of love you for it.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I bet that play never gets a highlight. The fact that I don’t have DVR makes me so mad right now that I might have to go fix this after Thanksgiving. Arg.
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F&B, this raises all kinds of questions about you that I don’t even want to get into. But yeah, was sweet.
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Ha. I have a lady so I’m respectable. Everyone should rec that original comment so DMG can find it easily when he picks through this thread. That shit should be a bullet point.
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Mike Green is a Wingaaaarrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can’t say that he doesn’t look like he belongs there.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr!!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions
whooomp -- there it is!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions
There’s the point I wanted for BMo. Beautiful. See where you were when you scored that Eric? 2 Feet from the crease? Be there.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions
This calls for a celebratory libation. I’m so impressed with 27 today. This guy needs a roster spot, pronto. Period fucking dot.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
I know, I’ve been saying this for about 14 months…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Perfect team play. BMo wins the faceoff. Green with a nice play at the point and a nice play to get the puck low to BMo. BMo with the play to get the puck and get behind the net, then the pass. Fehr crashing the net looking for a loose puck and burying it. Love it. Caps are better without AO. He holds them back.
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Via Twitter from our Imperious Leader:
RT @nateewell: NHL Rulebook: “There is an enormous amount of judgment involved in the application of [boarding] by the Referees.”
this team is 1/5 Hershey tonight - lovin’ that chocolate energy! Beagle, MP, Alzner, and Sloan……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions
Its official. Steckel will never score a goal.
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
They should put a faceoff circle in the opposing team’s net so Steckel can score.
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
5 mins to go - nobody better say it!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
rec’d wasn’t expecting that in this tense time…… thanks for lightening the mood
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Someone told me a joke the other day and I almost choked on my coffee.
Whenever the Caps go out to dinner, they need to find a place that has doggie bags, because David Steckel never, ever finishes.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
Hahahaha this is so terrible. he will break through
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
That is horrible… but too true. Thanks for making me choke on my beer!
"You punch him, he punches you, and you hope you get the best of it." - Matt Bradley
by mercurialwinger on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Stecks for the empty net?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m out in the boondocks for the holiday – no carpet, no cable, no sound card on this computer – so thank you everyone for commenting so I can follow the game through you. Caps detox is pretty rough!
"You punch him, he punches you, and you hope you get the best of it." - Matt Bradley
by mercurialwinger on Nov 25, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
NO!
Too cute!
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said that a little ways up……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Well considering he usually can’t even get it on net……
by Knubles and Bits on Nov 25, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
I saw Sarge throw a shoulder tonight. I swear.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 25, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I thought he just played fundamentally sound defense. But he hits sometimes too!
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
it would have been better if the play of the game was that BS call against Ovie. THAT would have been funny
whats interesting is he hit that guy from behind and no penalty was called - makes the 5 min call totally bogus…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
No. Gaustad ducked and gave him his back. I don’t consider that a punishable hit from behind. You see that play all the time. The issue with hitting from behind is whether the guy sees it coming and if he’s going face first into the boards. Gaustad knew AO was coming and instead of going shoulder to shoulder he turned and ducked. What else is going to happen there? Should AO, or anyone, have to turn away and just skate past?
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Are these douche bags trying to jinx Varlamov? STFU and pitch your windows.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 25, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
SO !!!!!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions
can say it now!!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions
first star for sure tonight!
and I think I just found my newest avatar……
V must be a lizard under that human skin……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Most satisfying win of the season.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
No, because they’re all busy being ’tards.
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
that was a total FU effort by the rest of team after the call. The Sabres probably hate that call at this point.
i dare say that’s the first full 60 mins of intensity from them this year -- and that 5 min major? just gave them the gas they needed for the last 10 mins…..
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Suck it, Buffalo. Take your stupid jerseys back north to your dirty gray snow.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Awww, come on, they're not that bad...
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Dis-rec’d.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ok time to go drink, great win, Alzner solid, #1 goalie discussion over. Bullshit call on Ovie. Way to be in position ref. Let the back ref call that one maybe? Hmm?
I say fine and suspend the ref. With some tar-and-feathering as well.
WHO’S WITH ME?!
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
If Post Game Live starts out with Redskins news again, I’m going to beat someone senseless.
by terpgrrl on Nov 25, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I know a guy currently changing out of black and white you could go after.
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Da Vinci….Pendanski…Polanski…Daniski…god, what’s his name?
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Love the passion.
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We’ll just have to agree not to talk football. The Caps deserve more.
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It was a rather uniform TOI for our defense: lowest 16:24 for BP, highest 21:09 for Greenie. Result: fresh legs.
yes - esp when we thought Greenie would end up with 25….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
With his impressive play I would have guessed BP was out there more and Jurcina had the least TOI
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
It’s been great thanks YNC….a lil shuffling back and forth watching the net feed and reading the new comments but I enjoyed being a part of it rather than just reading all the comments on here between intermissions. Definitely will be coming back for more
by Rather Bengt on Nov 25, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
You’re going to try to use it on every other site with comments you visit.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll get sad when it doesn’t work on your Word documents.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
I use it even on sites WITHOUT comments sometimes.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 25, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Z Button let’s you step through and unmark the most recent comments. That way, when an update comes in, you use the Z to read only the newest comments. It’s indispensable.
I’ll admit, I didn’t know that either.
(shamefully walks away)
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by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t it 28-31-28 in 4 nights? No wonder the guy was tired.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
hope the coaching staff took notes
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
3 Stars
Varlamov
Ovechkin
Pothier
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
about right - surprised AO got 2nd star….would have thought 3rd….
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
honorable mention goes to Alzner
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions
errr, reply fail
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
He looked awesome from my couch.
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Fehr enough (yuk-yuk). Coulda been. We all know the loss in details and lack of good views when seen live. I haven’t watched the recorded version yet, so cannot comment beyond my seat’s view. To me and my limited view, Alzner seemed to be pressing and had a few bad plays. Again, I’ll watch the tape and re-evaluate. For now I’m glad to have him up, just not one of the three stars for the game. Happy turkey-day! (Also, didn’t mean to type in the title box to make it bold) :)
Happy turkey day. Alzner had a couple bad plays but he still has only played 30 NHL games. He skates much better than Juice, Shamo, Erskine, or Schultz and that really helped him get to loose pucks that those guys don’t get to. His decisions with the puck were in general quick and decisive… and correct. I thought he was a big reason we didn’t get pinned in our own zone on the PK and ES. If you look around this thread you’ll see where I freak out over a ridiculously simple play because of how smooth and easy he makes it look. He’s definitely an upgrade.
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Backstrom is still technically in his slump, but you wouldn’t know it from the way he played tonight. He easily could have had a 1G 2A night, if not for Chris Clark and Ryan Miller.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions
He played awesome. Lots of grit. Loved him on the PK.
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not a good night for da Bears. 4-1 Providence.
They were missing a big part of their D tho…
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
or Nyls
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Alan May FTW
Good for him for calling out Kaleta as deserving of that hit. That guy is a dirtbag.
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good game and g’nite folks…..Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
See you in Montreal Saturday……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions
See ME in Montreal! I’ll be behind the net wearing the road 19.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Bad ass. Will you be wearing your cataract sun glasses?
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Maybe if I was going to Vancouver, but nah, got bargain airfare and a cheap rate at the hotel across the street, so I could sink the money into the tickets.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
That’s awesome. Is it the same building as the Molson Center? I don’t actually know. I know the game I went to at the Molson Center was amazing. Try to let yourself remember some of it.
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 it was renamed from Molson to Bell. I’ve been prepping the inner fanboy the last couple days. Tonight helps.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight was as smooth and refreshing 60 minutes as the 60 minute hopping process that Dogfish Head uses.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
And on that note, night folks. Whomever I don’t talk to tomorrow, I’ll try to guest star on the international GDT-age Saturday.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Go get sick on poutine.
I hope to see you on the cameras going bonkers.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely on the former; the latter depends on which team we see.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
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Florida
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53 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 61 |
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Washington
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54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 |
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Winnipeg
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56 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 58 |
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Tampa Bay
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53 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 52 |
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Carolina
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55 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 50 |
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