Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Devils
by J.P. on Nov 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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PrintWashington Capitals at New Jersey Devils, Nov 4, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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C A P S CAPS CAPS CAPS.
Let’s get win number two with out the great eight.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
[Horn Guy]
Let’s Go Caps
[/Horn Guy]
Someone needs to make sure Mr. Ovechkin’s nachos are replenished and remind him not to throw his arms in the air when the team scores.
IS PAЯTY NOW
I now have DirecTV, any other subscribers know what channel CSN+ comes onto at game time?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions
Can’t get that, I would fail all my classes if I could watch hockey for 6 hours a night.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
You can...
That’s what the internet is for.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure if you know this or not but it looks like you’ve got some time to figure it out…tonight is on the normal CSN (HD).
Oh, okay. I thought there was a wizards game tonight that was going to take the normal CSN slot.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
So…it’s not just me?
That’s kind of a relief.
FYI—I just bypassed my cable box and run basic cable right into the TV. No hi-def, but it works (channel 57).
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 4, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Have you talked to Cox? I can’t even get through on the phone!!!
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 4, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Any ETA for return of service? Sorry, last question.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 4, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Are they great wings, though? Because I want great wings.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Last I was there the wings were pretty good, but the hot sauce was a bit heavy on the vinegar. I hear tell that some of the other wing sauces are quite good, though.
May I recommend against getting the highest capsaicin level wings? I have an excellent tolerance and they were horrible even for me. Leaking out of every orifice in my face, including my tear ducts, mouth on fire, sweating bad.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
That sounds delicious, actually.
And Jesus, Knee High, was it actually an allergic reaction?
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
No, I don’t think it was – they were just that hot. My only allergy is to a prescription anti-biotic.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
I htink the best wings locally (and I went to college in Upstate New York, so I have some frame of reference) are at Hard Times, actually.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve had theirs, they’re pretty good.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
On the way to The Rock as we speak, but French tourists are holding up my train from NYC.
When I see Ovechkin I’ll remind him to take it easy on all the luxurious amenities Newark has to offer.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
by Holt Worth on Nov 4, 2009 6:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Careful what you say about Newark. You might get banned like Conan.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 4, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
That’s like getting banned from AIDs
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
To be fair, The Rock is a wonderful arena. A great place to watch hockey no matter who you root for.
The rest of Newark….just horrible. Like something out of a bad sci-fi 70s movie or the worst parts of DC.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
by Holt Worth on Nov 4, 2009 6:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
OK, this is all screwy. Looks like we are getting CSN HD version on the DTV CI package. MSG only in SD on 773. Oh well sucks to be Devils fans.
A man gotta have a code
I’m fine with seeing Erskine in, but its with Poti and first game back he should NOT be skating second line min. We saw what happened the last time we did this and it was bad, I’m really worried for tonights game now
Another note, I don’t think things are boding well for Perrault to have a good night tonight. He will probably skate very few min, but with sloan and clark it doesn’t look like he is gonna have much of a chance to succeed. If he does, I will be even more impressed and will definitely join the fan club
Does anyone have any idea why the feed on NHL GameCenter Live is almost ALWAYS the other team’s broadcast?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 4, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions
Lotta folks must be getting out of the hair and nail salons late for the game.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I know you’re joking, but most people in Jersey seem to either root for the Phillies or the Yankees (or the Mets), so yeah, I’m sure WS ratings are high in that area.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 4, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
7 minutes gone and no shots on net. Come on now.
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Green’s one timer <<<<< Ovie’s one timer
Of course
everyone else’s one timer <<<<<< Ovie’s one timer
I think Ilya Kovalchuk would like a word.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like plenty of seats to be had at the Rock.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions
The upper level seats are typically well-populated there. Also, the club seat deal at Prudential Center makes it difficult to tell how many people are in those seats on the sides since not everyone is in their seats, esp. early in a game, but also all game long.
Add in the baseball game and that the Caps return to Prudential Center in a little over a week on a Saturday, this game isn’t going to draw as well as it might have otherwise.
What is this a response to?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
The fan giving Varly the double fisted middle finger salute as soon as he froze the puck.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
However, having lived there for a few years and having no loyalty to the state whatsoever, it does get a bad rap.
I love making fun of Jersey but I have several friends from there and my fiancé lived there for a lot of her childhood. It’s pretty similar to Long Island but I think (hope) it does get a worse rap.
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...
Darren Helm is just not a fair comparison for anyone. I’d bet even money that he’s the fastest player in the NHL.
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 know, I just like to represent Helm once in a while. Kid’s a blue streak.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I’ll show you a fucking god damn blue fucking streak. I love Helm. Always plays with intensity, it’s a joy to watch him skate. And he seems like he always makes the most of the limited opportunities DET gives him.
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How is it that we give up at least one break-away a game?
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
I think teams pinch behind our attacking D and fill that gap very quickly. If the opposite D doesn’t cover center field, breaks will happen. We’re prone to the stretch play for the same reason.
That wasn’t a breakaway. But yeah, it happens way too much.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
That abundance of speed in guys like Erskine, Schultz, Jurcina, and Poti surely is one of the culprits.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
He can but that first step has been lacking more than once this year. He’s definitely not in Erskine or Schultz’s class.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
It’s funny how playing New Jersey puts everyone watching to sleep.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oy!
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice play by Clark to keep the zone too.
by grapejoos on Nov 4, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d for being the first one I saw give credit to the Captain for the great keep. He’s taken some heat lately but that was a nice effort play to keep that puck in.
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...
So was I. As far as scrolling down I hit yours first so you win the Rec. Sometimes cutting the line pays.
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...
MP lobby in the house
And wants all the size Queens to suck 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...
Yep. He had some nice work behind the net before the goal on that shift. He’s shifty and he doesn’t look like he ever gives up.
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told you he had more drive than Bourque ;)
by OverTheBoards on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. You never had to convince me about MP. I’ve like that guy for a while.
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...
But teasing you is so fun. Something about the way it looks like your avatar is looking up at the swiping Bear Claw… I rather enjoy it…
by OverTheBoards on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
That play started with Clarkie, though. What a keep-in.
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Play started with Matt cycling behind the net IMO, Clark almost bumbled it out.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Yeah I loved the cycling work by MP, but I’m not going to hate on Clark right now. I liked the keep. I’m sure he’ll bumble something else later.
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...
“No discrimination in the MP Lobby”
“Also in the charter”
Anyone?
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They’ll take a [midget] like him!
As long as he doesn’t try to bring any witches or wizards.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
That was fantastic. I mean, wow.
Good to see Flash in Brodeur’s face digging for the puck, too.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions
Putting in the work…whatever happens with Sloan for the rest of this year gotta love a guy who goes out and does whatever is asked of him.
I’m not a card carrying member of the MPL yet, but if he keeps making plays like that, count me in.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions
We need to make official groups on this. Like it says in your sig which fan club you are in
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
He’s already exceeded expectations tonight.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Tyler Sloan, you’re my hero.
Signed,
J. Finley
by cuqui on Nov 4, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Well, when Ovie went out, we knew Tyler Sloan would be called on to step it up.
by katzistan on Nov 4, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I’d never heard of him before last year, but when he was in the lineup, he did everything he was asked. Even in the playoffs against Pitt. He’s not the bruising crease-clearer we need, but my untrained eye doesn’t see how Morrissonn or Pothier is more qualified to be wearing a jersey every day.
Nobody had heard of him until last year.
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ECHL in Vegas. Then a golf course. Then got called by BB for the HER playoff run because they were thin on D. Then last season he got invited to the summer stuff and HER camp.
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 always kills me when I get needs to win more faceoffs and we need to you to keep winning faceoffs.
"And next year it will be ours."
I’m actually a stud in Men’s League face offs but I play D usually so I never take them.
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...
And I do it with absolutely no finesse.
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...
At the beginning of Period 2, it’s Hershey Bears 0, Lowell Devils 0. Alzner, AGord, Aucoin and Miskovic with a few SOG. Sugar Sudgen w/ 4 min in the box already.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
Here are a couple of doozies courtesy of Ryan “I Used to Cover the Caps” O’Halloran of the Times on his Sports Reporters appearance today:
“Boudreau isn’t the answer long-term. He should be let go.”
“Semin is a joke of a player”.
Failure to correct at least two references to the Caps-Pens series last season being the ECF vice the EC semis.
unlucky…blame Mo for that first and foremost.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
I blame ShaMo. Way to cough up the puck.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Let’s see if Varly can avoid a bad goal on the followup.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Yeah….I think I’ll join the MP lobby as well.
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Putting it into perspective Sloan almost just had a multi goal game. That lobby full?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 4, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
OO!
Ovechkin will join Joe B. in the booth during the second intermission.
"And next year it will be ours."
I would love to hear OV do color for a game.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
I actually wonder why they don’t do that with injured players. They’d have a hell of a perspective on the game. Maybe coaches are worried about divulging system details?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr’s been doing a great job commenting with Steve Kolbe.
by J.B on Nov 4, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Looking at that last play in our D zone. One guy fighting 3 Devils along the boards, two guys not covering anyone standing in front of Varly. As expected, we lose the battle in the corner, Devils have all the room in the world to settle the puck as the D has to now shift to try to take away some space.
Is this a player issue or a systems issue. See that all the time and it just seems terrible.
Do we at least get wholesale discounts on HHTs Alex? Jesus.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
I’m not even mad at him. That was coincidental and Colin White was holding his stick looser than I hold my dick, and I’m a loose grip guy. That was fucking bullshit.
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What. The. Fuck.
Terrible call. Knocking a stick out of a man’s hand IS NOT A PER SE FOUL. I specifically remember a Cap having his stick knocked out of his hand in the slot against CBJ and no foul call. Broken stick = PIM. Fucking pussy can’t clench his hand <> foul.
NHL, I wish I could quit you.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
It was pretty weak but look at who did it.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Don’t give a shit. Not even a little one. Are these fucking refs professional? Do they know what game they are watching? Do they know what kind of “strength” Colin White has? I’m sick of it. I’ve never seen the Caps get a call for having the stick knocked from their hands, but I’ve seen it happen to them plenty. It’s not a fucking per se foul, so stop treating it like one.
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I’m with you but I think Semin gets that called every time.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
All tied up in Lowell. Bears 1, Devils 1.
Carlson and Giroux to Aucoin for the ES goal.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
A few more like this from his replacement and I won’t.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Great pass by MP to Juice at the point. Then Juice does what he does, wastes a shot.
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I love to see plays where it is obvious that a player sees the play before it happens. Juice wasn’t even in the picture, and MP doesn’t hesitate at all the throw the puck to the place he knows Juice should get to.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 4, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
After that “slash” it’s like these refs want me to fucking break my TV.
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Love it. I bet that was the guy that just nailed MP in the corner.
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Good on Clark, but why the hell can’t anyone but Erskine actually get a punch off in a fight? I don’t get it.
Gotta take care of the defensive part first, and guys in the NHL are really good at tying you up and defending themselves.
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...
Then Clark and Brads really need to work on their balance, cause they go down easier than a Newark Lady of the Night.
Good to see
That Jacques Lemaires is on board with the New NHL and playing an exciting game. If I was a fucking NJD fan I’d kill myself having to go from the team they had last year to this year… with almost the exact same personnel.
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I bet it’s more fun to watch MLB than it is to watch NJD. I fucking hate Lemaires.
“Pearl harbor sucks, just a little bit more than I hate Jacques Lemaires.”
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Yeah, 0 shots on goal in two periods, that ain’t stepping up, boy.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Varlamov is having a good game, though, thank God.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
As exciting as the Caps game is I may just not leave the baseball game. Action every 3 minutes is more than what we’re getting against the New Jerzzzzzzzz Devilzzzzzzzzzz
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 you’re not in the Sloan or Perreault lobbies you probably shouldn’t even be watching the game. There are plenty of other fun things to do. Like go to bed. Or smack yourself in the face with a hammer. Anything but watching some fucking asshole ruin the game that I love.
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What did he say? I went looking for an actual hockey game.
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Something like:
Nice goal by Sloan, glad to see him get that. Perreault is having a really great game. I’m impressed watching him and he’s going ot have a great career.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
F&B, not meaning to be sassy, but some of your comments tonight should be bronzed and sent to the HoF.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 4, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s not there yet. Needs more D’ohboy.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
As long as you take that bronzed clump of anger and bludgeon Jacques Lemaires in his liver spotted dome first.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Cancer once tried to take root in Jacques Lemaires, but decided it was too boring and went home.
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by Rob Parker on Nov 4, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I actually would be pissed if this game went to Overtime. No need to extend this boredom fest. Just treat it like Terri Schiavo and pull the fucking plug.
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It’s in the freezer. I’m going to pour a stiff one now. Hopefully I can Irish time travel through the rest of this fucking wreck their selling as a “hockey game.”
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by Rob Parker on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Unrelated to this, but the Tracy Morgan book is pretty flash and a good read, if you’re into that kind of thing.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Anyone that can get down with a simple slogan:
“People selling people to people”
is ok with me.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Huh?
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...
Whoops, had my shite messed up. Sorry bout that.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
No prob. I thought I was missing a Mr. Show reference or something.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Nope, I’m still a little lagged, committed ‘posting before thinking’ sin.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Well ‘round these parts it’s not a mortal sin, and it’s probably less egregious than the ones you engaged in the last few days (I hope).
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Couldn’t buy any luck at blackjack. I spent more time at the sports book and made most of my losses back.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Anyone else notice
BB’s win percentage is .666 on the night we play the Devils? At least that’s the graphic I saw.
I prefer the old days
When Jacques Lemaires’ stars didn’t do anything because they had a busted groin. Zach Parise is one of the best and most exciting guys in the NHL and Jacques Lemaires has him muzzled up like a rabid dog.
FREE PARISE
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...
Yeah, probably the better idea. Don’t worry, it won’t happen. The next time you see a free Parise will be the Olympics… I hope.
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I hope so. I have no ability to restrain myself from watching playoff hockey and I don’t want to watch more than 4 NJD games this entire year.
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KNuble hasn’t looked especially good to me the past few games. Not making good passes and getting penalties.
I’d agree, outside of the solo PK performance a few back.
by TFG on Nov 4, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
I’m hoping against OT just so it’ll be over.
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One of the Devils players just tried to put the stick in the way of that last shot. Shoulda been called…
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Yeah, bad miss by the refs. Wouldn’t be their first on the evening.
And the NJ announcers just called Erskine “omnipresent”.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
When first told the NHL would use a shoot out to solve ties
Jacques Lemaires asked: “Do I have to send him in past the blue line? I don’t like my last forward getting too deep in the zone.”
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...
Today is your “Make Jokes about Jacques Lemaire” day, huh?
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
I’m not joking. I hate that fucking man. I wouldn’t even talk about him otherwise but the NHL says we have to play NJD four times a year. The only 4 times I’ll watch this asshole’s team.
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He’s dead to me.
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I thought he was already dead to you. Did he become un-dead to you, requiring re-death?
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Turns out he was un-dead. Zombie Semin came back and tried to eat my brains. Luckily I caught him and limited the damage to “one cost game in the standings” and then I took a fucking shovel and bashed his face out through his asshole.
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Holy shit, was that a backhand clear out of the zone?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions
Is this a double-header???
Did I miss an afternoon game between these two teams? Are we sure they didn’t play earlier today? This game is horribly boring.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
You live in Newark? I saw that shit from DC the second Gomer Pyle put himself in the box.
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 4, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The most annoying the game is, the more entertaining you are.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 4, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
In between that and Erskine standing around at the blue line, you knew that was coming.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Yup. I know we don’t want to lose assets for nothing but at this point let’s just waive players until we can afford to get Alzner up here. If we have to deal with guys that aren’t great at D let’s go with the one that might actually be better by the time the games don’t mean 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...
The one playing with Green would be nice.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
I’m fine with that. I honestly think Alzner could come up today and be our first or second best Dman 4/5 games.
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...
Anyone thinking that 6 mil cap space may be better used than on Semin? I’m beginning to think so.
"And next year it will be ours."
He has been horrible lately. If he’s hampered by an injury to the extent that he can’t perform any better than this, he needs to sit. This is unaccepetable.
semin knows nothing…he doesn’t learn from mistakes and hasn’t stepped his game up from the opening face off. why would he start now?
So much is going wrong I have no idea what you’re referring to.
This team plays like ass without Ovechkin.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I was talking about trying to stickhandle his way through the entire 1-4 trap. and givng the puck up at the red line.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
You have got to be fucking kidding me.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions
Fucking , can we give a full effort?
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
I’d watch the Caps lose for eternity before I changed the channel.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
The first game of the week is one we always try to win.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
I feel like a drug addict about to do some horrible things so I can get high. I know I should just walk away right now but I can’t. And I’m gonna be back the next time they play.
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 bet BB doesn’t give AS another shift tonight. He sure knows how to bench a guy when it doesn’t fucking matter!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Can’t wait till he suggests that Semin could have played smarter to the media afterwards, then gives him more minutes than any forward next game.
Nah. He’ll be pissed in the presser and some writers will say “he was visibly one of the maddest we’ve ever seen him” and then it will be business as usual.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
The Caps are so nice. They knew NJ was having some troubles at home so they come in and give this kind of effort so NJ can get back on track in The Rock. That’s nice of them.
Don’t give them credit for being nice. They aren’t doing the NJD any favors. They are trying to shit in the hole where Caps Nation’s soul used to be.
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...
At least they are only doing it to Caps fans. Unlike Jacques L., who is trying to do it to all hockey fans in general.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Alex, you need to have a word or fifteen thousand with your roommate. Most of them unprintable.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
Was anyone else rooting against Semin on that? He’s the last guy that deserved that 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...
WOW LOCKER
I would fucking punch him in the temple if I was where Joe B. is.
“Great players find a way to get the puck.”
You mean walking out of the PIM box and the puck comes right to you after your THIRD fucking bad PIM of 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...
Wow, that was an amazing shot by Flash.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions
This isn't over!
[Drinks Myoplex]
Now I’m done.
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 4, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It’s only fair, he did give one up earlier.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
We didn’t deserve any points tonight, much less something as close as a 1 goal loss. Jacques Lemaires is in the locker room commending his boys on the blowout.
Quote: “I don’t know you could win a game by that many.”
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...
Why didn’t they play like that the whole game.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Think about it…right now the only healthy forward for Team Russia is…the Siberian Snowflake.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
I said it before, this team needs to lose a few in order to get pissed off. They’re too fat and happy right now. The only ones who look hungry are Perrault and Sloan.
Perrault did have a good game. Definitely better than I expected considering his starting line.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Man did Perrault ever look good out there. I can see him being a PP conductor from the half wall in the near future.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
In Hershey?
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 4, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes.
But inside of 3 years for the Caps if he keeps playing like this. On the second unit, anyway. It’d be grand to have a second unit.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
You know I love his game. I’ve been sticking up for him for longer than anyone. I’m just in a foul mood and I don’t think he is a regular this year, and probably won’t start next year as one. We’ll see.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
It’s not going to happen this season, but like I said, I could see it in 3.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
You know I’m with you. He probably won’t make the roster next fall but he’ll be the top call up. He should be on solid by 2011-12. A lot of it depends on how this Marcus Johansson joker looks when he comes to America.
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...
They did tonight, they didn’t against CBus. Semin’s game was inexcusable, but it took a long time for Backs and Green to look like they knew what they were doing, too. I think it’s more a symptom of NJD hockey than anything else.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
What i screamed at the television after Semins 2nd penalty in the 3rd is not fit for publishing on the internet.
This is the internet. EVERYTHING is fit for publishing.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
i still think that what i said was too profane. lets recap: stupid f****** Semin you g*ddamned piece of s*** you f****** moron
Let’s just say the internet eats that kind of stuff for breakfast.
If you’ve ever been to /b/, you know what I mean.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen what I’ve been spewing? I might be bringing you all to hell for just reading 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...
Here’s the plan. When we get to Hell we all band together and have a big Rink Rat game of pick up hockey. NO SYSTEMS.
I know Jacques Lemaires is already going to be facing eternal damnation, but I want sole pleasure of torturing his soul watching some fun hockey.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
What about those of us that were already going to hell? Are we going to double hell?
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
I think this just means we got a direct flight, instead of having to go through the hassle of a connection in purgatory…
by OverTheBoards on Nov 4, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Semin’s agent better start believing in discounts now if this is what we’ll expect from him…
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
It's not a discount
If you actually do suck (or are injured) 41 games a year.
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...
Note to Caps management: Please do NOT re-sign Alex Semin
I don’t care if he is Ovechkin’s absolute best friend. Semin should be traded ASAP.
by Dougeb on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
As long as they can bring in an avatar for you mister, then it’s a fair deal.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
…normally with you, BP, but an avatar is no equivalent to Sasha, no matter how pissed off I may be at him.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 4, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
You have to keep the cap in view. He will not produce up to his cap hit. We can’t afford him if he’s not on his game 75 games a year.
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...
Semin wins far more games for this team than he loses.
by TFG on Nov 4, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
It’s Boudreau’s responsibility right now to send a message that taking penalties the way he does sometimes is not OK. Semin doesn’t think it matters if he takes three penalties in a game? Fine, he can play less, and that should go for anyone else on a disciplined team.
Not that Bruce would do it anyway, but you can’t even bench him because no one else is healthy. Of course, there is Nylander…..
Now that would be a message. I would like to see him benched a game, literally. Hang out in the press box with AO. Let that sink in for a minute. If we can afford to call up A. Gordon then do it. Play him on a line with MP and let’s see some guys who want to try before the 55 minute mark.
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 guys act like Semin doesn’t realize he’s in the box. Semin always has a game like this, then he settles down for a while.
by TFG on Nov 4, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
You act like him knowing is in the box makes a difference in his play. Do you think he’s going to change his play at some point or do you think this is worth $6 mill?
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...
Semin is a game changer, and he a contributes a hell of a lot more to this team’s W column than the L column.
You’ll never hear me dispute his talent. But if you pay attention to my arguments about players much at all you know that I value consistency highly. Semin doesn’t have that. He makes terrible decisions and is prone to disappearing acts (injured or otherwise). He’s going to get paid based on his skill and game-breaking talent. I don’t think he’ll produce to that level. You don’t need to simply ask “Is AS a good player?” Yes, he undoubtedly is. You have to ask “Can we pay that performance $6 mill a year when we have so many other players to sign?” I don’t think you can.
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...
Semin’s inconsistency is the reason he’s a $5-6M player and not an $8-10M player. There are nights (like tonight) when he doesn’t deserve the vet minimum, but there are other nights where he’s a $9M player, and that tremendous upside, I believe, comes out more often than not.
I honestly don’t see it being tremendously difficult to keep Backstrom & Semin, along with the rest of the crew (with the assumption that Theodore (not guaranteed) is gone and Nylander hits the minors). Even with Semin earning $6.5M, that’s only a what, $1.9M increase? Backstrom eats up Nylander’s hit. Who of the other RFA/UFAs are earning notable pay raises right now? Fehr? Steckel? Gordon? Not a chance.
Any of the defenseman? Nothing significant, and chances are we drop a couple anyway. Now obviously you have to look beyond just one year, but it’s not as if Varlamov or any of the other kids are playing their ways into Backstrom/Semin-esque contracts right now.
With Varlamov, Neuvirth, Alzner, Carlson, Green, and Backstrom all needing new contracts in the next 3 years I don’t think it’s worth locking up Semin for any extended period of time. I’d also rather trade him now, with one RFA year left so his value will be higher, than just signing him to a one or two year contract and losing 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...
That’s why we hate. He should have played much better. He had to step up. He hurt the team far more than he helped tonight. He fucking killed the comeback with PIMs and he has one chance to redeem himself and doesn’t even put the puck on net. He woulda been beat by a shooter tutor. It’s fair to expect production from players that are better than everyone else. I’m not willing to pay for Semin’s skill if he’s bringing this production. He’s a $6 million talent and doesn’t produce like 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...
As I said earlier, get a player or two for him.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
Vokoun stonewalling the Canes. Makes me giggle just a bit.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 4, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions
Note to Comcast: if you want to make it a true post-game show, showing the whole presser would be nice.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Ha. If they cared about the Caps at all they wouldn’t mention the Redskins within 30 minutes before or after a Caps game. No way they can do it that long.
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...
Oh I know. There’s a difference between say, Steinz and CSN, but one just puts a more translucent face on it by saying they’re balanced.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Call me quaint or naive but I think the local sportscast should have a solid 30 minute pre and post devoted to the team. I grew up watching most of my hockey in NY and baseball and football are both hugely popular there but no matter how bad the Rags or Pisles were, and no matter how little people cared about the Devilzzzzzz, they always got at least 30 on the pre and post.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I don’t think even with a Cup win that will ever happen, but a 30 minute dedicated pre or post show not during the playoffs would be nice.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Comcast makes far too much money showing you yesterday’s highlights. It’s also a shit-ton cheaper to produce.
First off that’s not even the beginning of an excuse. Second off I’m not shocked that they do it, or why they do it, I just hate it and it demonstrates their lack of any actual interest in the Caps.
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...
Let’s be honest, Semin is a great player, maybe the second best on the team, and a pleasure to watch. But when he sucks like he did to night he looks like a one man wrecking team out to trip, slash, and hook his team out of the playoffs. I’m not sure what kind of salary his agent considers a “discount” but a player who does that reliably like Semin does isn’t worth much more that what he’s already making
Remere we are all just picking on Semin. We don’t understand his true greatness.
A man gotta have a code
It’s not fair… why is it Semin that gets picked on … always him? I can think of quite a few other teammates who suck far worse… can’t just be the salary issue…
You really think it’s only him?
Because with great power comes great responsibility. Semin doesn’t live up to that.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I love the guy and I’m constantly disappointed. When ability doesn’t equal output, I wonder where his goddamn head is. This is his moment and he’s in the fucking clouds.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Yup. The top 6 in general was underwhelming but he was the one that hurt the team the most. God I like watching MP play, though.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I don’t hate the guy but he’s inconsistent, enigmatic.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
Joe Buck calling a Devils game could put a meth addict to sleep (mid-bender) on a bed of hot coals.
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...
Artie Lange on the other hand…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 4, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby Clark re: that ridiculous OHL hit
The guy got suspended for the year. Bobby Clark says:
“I think it’s too long but what are you gonna do? You can’t say ‘respect your opponent’ because that’s crap.”
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...
OT: I’m going to cry like a baby during Stevie Y’s induction ceremony. What a guy.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
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