Thursday Caps Clips: No Ovechkin, No Win
by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 6:45 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's loss from Corey (blog, article), Tarik (blog, article), Vogs, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, and Fight For Old D.C..
- Good news! Alex Ovechkin's injury isn't even among the ten most impactful early season hurts. [The Hockey News]
- "Playoff hockey" in November? Maybe not as crazy as it sounds. [HomerMcFanboy]
- Bruce Boudreau officially endorses Mike Green for Team Canada, which is certainly not "an about face from last spring" for Gabby (seriously, who writes this stuff?). [NHL.com]
- Is Green as high as fourth on the Team Canada depth chart? [Hockey Or Die!]
- Nicklas Backstrom on Grate Patrol. [Hockey Mom]
- The "Gifted" Paradox. [Peerless]
- Brendan Morrison's "Survivorman" adventure, now with video. [FanShot]
- Perhaps the weirdest set of hockey cards I've seen yet, given that it contains this Alex Ovechkin card and this... fish? [The Beckett Blog (bonus: for more on the fish, click here... you know you want to)]
- They're going to miss Michael Nylander in Grand Rapids. With any luck, we'll get the chance to miss him here, too. [Griffins]
- What do you get the Caps fan who has everything? Not this. [Amazon.com via @nateewell]
- In his dreams, perhaps, Keith Aucoin envisioned notching a hat trick against the Devils last night. Well, his dream came true... sorta. [Patriot-News]
- Speaking of Aucoin, happy 31st birthday, Keith, happy 51st to Paul MacKinnon, and happy 52nd to both Nelson Burton and Rollie Boutin.
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Hockey or Die! thinks GreenLife52 just missed out on the….Vezina last year. I’m not sure I’d trust their depth chart.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 7:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brain fart. Jonathan (@JonathanWillis) is a razor-sharp guy.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another synonym for mistake. Jonathan (@JonathanWillis) is a razor-sharp guy.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You deleted your other post. Now I just look like a jerk.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let this be both a warning and a reminder: I have the power to make people look like asses.
(Actually, I just decided it was more of a “brain fart” than a “typo,” so I went with that.)
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew you could delete posts, but do you also hold the power to edit them?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, which is good – I have a real problem with comment-editing.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that anyone wOuld FeasiBly do that.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 8:53 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I think I know what you’re getting at.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Peerless article is excellent (as usual). It rings especially true considering last night’s effort from certain “Gifted and Talented” C students. I’m tired of hearing the phrase “playing down to the opponent” being kicked around. It’s high time that changed.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
But the Caps don’t play down to their opponents. Bruce said so.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forgive me, sir. Pass the Kool Aide please.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t necessarily say they were playing down to a 9-3 team, but I wouldn’t hesitate trotting this out again if they get less than 3 points from the Panthers this weekend.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or an 8-4 team (must have left the brain at the airport).
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed – playing an Ovi-less game against that system on the road and being tied 1-1 heading into the third is nothing inherently shame-worthy.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The “playing down” comment was more along the lines of Peerless’ article than last night’s performance.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you were commenting on Peerless, BP was commenting on you thinking that you were talking about last night, I was commenting on BP commenting on you thinking that you were talking about last night… and here we are.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Played by Kevin Bacon in Footloose.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:33 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Except they gave up two PP goals to a team that was 3-27 on the PP.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Not good enough. But “playing down” is more a 60-minute thing than a couple of isolated PPs, imo.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
How bad has the PK been recently? Its one thing to take the penalities, but the only reason that we harp on it is because every time they do take one of them, they end up giving up a huge goal.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I harp on bad penalties on the principle of the matter. Offensive zone penalties drive me nuts. They just shouldn’t be happening at the rate they were last night. The best medicine for a troubled PK is to just not take stupid penalties. Easier said than done though.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely. I agree that the volume, timing and location of the penalities is a big problem. But when a mistake happens the team needs to rally and pick eachother up. A QB throws a bad pick, the defense needs to make a big stand. Knuble takes a stupid slash, the PK needs to bail him out.
It seems playing the Caps is a sure fire way to get your ailing PP healthy again.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many times can the QB throw a bad pick and put the D in a bad spot and expect to be bailed out?
We had 5 penalties last night. One was total garbage and the other 4 were terrible decisions on our part. The PK isn’t what I’m looking at right now (though John Erskine standing still at his own blue line is pretty unforgivable).
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Taking penalities isn’t excused, but the fact that the Caps PK is as bad as it is only exacerbates the penalties. Semin’s penalty, awful. The way Bergfors (?) was able to walk into the zone unmolested and put that puck into the upper 90 is just as bad. Both are preventable, and the Caps can’t do either.
The Caps have given up at least 4 PP goals in the last two games. Both games it cost them. The Devils are awful on the PP and they had a 2-5 night. I’m not saying I’m forgiving the penalties, but if the PK needs to be helping the team.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s a Bergfor?
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Signed,
J. Erskine(?)
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It goes both ways. The Caps have been shorthanded as much as just about anyone in the NHL and if you’re out there over and over and over again, you get worn down and teams figure out how to play your penalty kill.
by David M. Getz on Nov 5, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was 40 minutes of pretty fine hockey. It takes a lot to maintain one’s focus and determination against an opponent that plays a quicksand style so efficiently. But again, that’s 40 minutes. It was followed by a 20 minute implosion, brain fart, neuron spasm, whatever.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was 40 minutes of pretty fine hockey by the D, the G and the B6 forwards. However….
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say it was even more than 40 minutes of pretty fine hockey from the D, G and B6 Fs. In fact, with the exception of the inability to kill two of the 3rd period PPs (I know, a big exception), I’m pretty sure I’d take that effort from those guys any time.
But somewhere along the way, the T6 Fs need to create something – a goal, draw a penalty, etc. – or at the absolute very worst not take penalty after penalty – or you’re never going to win games in this League.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Where would they have been without that Sloan goal in the first? Marty would have been smelling shutout record and locked it in.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 5, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marty sure does lock it in
Remember last year when he smelled “Second Round of the playoffs” and locked it in.
(Yeah wrong thread… but on the off chance Kellyn comes by here… suck on 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure it’s somewhat of a consolation that the Hurricanes are a totally awesome team.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so awesome, they’re not dead last in the East! WHOOOOOOO!
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom seems to be getting a bit of a free pass because Semin overshadowed him with his ungodly performance. But Nicky must be better.
by Kolzilla on Nov 5, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was invisible except for a few nifty passes but at least he didn’t lose the game for the team.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 5, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Invisible > Visible the way the other T6 were last night.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he was much, much better in the dot than he has been, including winning the draw right before the Flash goal. But yes, he needs to do more than he did last night.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Flash, he was the only top 6 guy I noticed consistently last night. His effort in all 3 zones is much improved. He got knocked off the puck a couple of times, but unlike in the past he went right back for it instead of giving up.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and he competed along the boards too. Amazed me.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flash needs a blood clot every summer. He’s looked completely transformed.
Is this what the Hershey version of Flash was like?
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He looked into the abyss and didn’t like what he saw there.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ultimately, the team missed Ovechkin and his one-goal-per-game production. Which would have brought us to… 3-3 and
Overtime.
Again.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not true YNC…if Ovechkin had scored 1 goal, then he would most likely (75%) chance have scored 2. That doesn’t mean we wouldn’t have gone to OT, but we might have gotten 2 points out of it.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 5, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F&B alluded to it last night, and for the sake of tossing it out there for discussion, at what point do you consider either:
A) Moving an asset for organizational relief (in back) or losing him for nothing a la Randy Jones, or
B) Making a Kobasew-type move for the sake of message delivery?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now. On both counts. I mean, the Alzner situation is a total mess. It’s not like WSH needs to keep depth D around just in case. The organization has 3982 defensemen.
The next step in message delivery seems really clear: Scratch 28. His last five periods are the worst periods of any Caps forward all year. And it’s not just the stupid play, it’s the way he’s playing/competing. Last night in the third he had several opportunities to skate his way through contact to draw a penalty. And the gears just stopped churning and he shied away.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 8:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t notice, was he out there in the final 1:30?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. That said, I’d expect him to still have his place in the top 2 lines tomorrow night, barring a blanket party at the hotel or something.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was not. And after his last penalty he skated only one 10-second shift.
Yes, Gabby doesn’t believe in disciplining skill guys.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No. Coach sent Mathieu Perreault out, who could not believe he was getting the nod. He started to jump over the boards, then looked back to make sure it was really okay.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 8:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he hesitated because Varley was not off the ice yet, if memory serves.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what the garishly-suited Joe B said, but we at home…. who knows…
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 8:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, Joe’s suit was awful.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when I thought Melrose had bad suits… then I saw Don Cherry. Must be a hockey thing.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But his tailor has been a master since before Joe was born..
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 8:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You are correct. The issue was Varly not him being surprised.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like my version better**.
:: pouts ::
- Except that the correct version shows that MP was heads up enough to not get a bad too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty. Or something. Anyway, WTG MP!
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yours is much better. Much more spirit.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I thought, then we went out and got an assist on Flash’s goal (a BB by the way).
Also, hat tip to Perrault. Welcome to the show kid.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 5, 2009 8:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on the scratch, but I’d wait until they came back from Sunrise Friday night. Let’s see how they do against a team that isn’t coached by Hitchcock or Lemaire.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 8:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UD 09-10 Champ's Hockey Set
Dudes:
Last year, the product introduced such relatively radical hockey concepts as bones and fossils and the occasional Tiger Woods autograph. This year it promises even more off-the-wall collectibility, including Museum Pieces (more bones, more teeth) and cards featuring dinosaurs.
But it also includes a bevy of hardcore hockey gems – four mini autograph or memorabilia cards per box on average – that made the product a hit with purists last year, too.
So do you just accept the bones, fossils, Tiger Woods, and Museum Pieces as integral to your 2009-2010 Upper Deck Champ’s Hockey set? I must say my curiosity is certainly piqued! A signed Ovechkin card and a Grizzly Bear? Sign me up!
by Mr. Boots on Nov 5, 2009 8:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I knew at least someone would dig that link.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The set has just too many radical concepts! “Let’s see here—pyramids at Giza, tikta alik, Nikolai Tesla, Mr. Hockey—oh, hey look! Stamkos!”
by Mr. Boots on Nov 5, 2009 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, Nikolai Tesla? Are you serious? I’m all over that…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 5, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Edison and direct current were JOBBED.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bears are awesome.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That bear would be an awesome enforcer.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 5, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bears and hockey seems like a fantastic mix until this happens.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t let one rotten banana spoil the bunch!
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you listen to smodcast?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 5, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That Peerless blog entry is spot on, I think. It’s a well-written piece, and makes a lot of sense.
Last night’s loss was NOT about being without Ovechkin, though. The late offensive-zone penalties hurt a LOT. But I think they can still win without Ovechkin, and they will prove it. I’m not worried about this team doing well this season.
by IRockTheRed on Nov 5, 2009 9:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m less worried about the Caps’ ability to replace AO’s scoring than I am about their ability to replace his energy.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 9:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One way to energize a team is to put the fear of god/trade/etc. into them.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 9:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
god/trade/press box/AHL…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I wonder if there is a more complacent team the NHL.
by Kolzilla on Nov 5, 2009 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have Nyls take their place. “Man, if Coach is willing to use Nylander instead of me, I’ve got huge problems”.
by apk3000 on Nov 5, 2009 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
At this point, I’m inclined to feel that way, too. Alas, that does not appear to be an option.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mathieu Perrault's hair...
Is awesome.
If he has a fanbase, they should be known as “Perrault’s Follicles”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 9:48 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Sign me up.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 5, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are not winning games because we’re playing Mike Green instead of Nylander.
Play nylander. I think the guy stinks, but if he’s making 4.5 million watching, that stinks worse. Send sloan down. Send Shultz down. Bring up Alzner and Carlson. Sit Mike Green. I will guarantee a winning streak (and yes, without Ovechkin)….
Posted by: SinkingCaps | November 5, 2009 8:25 AM | Report abuse
Some more:
Guys. Really. Shultz? Come on. He is the softest 6’5" player in the league. I want no part of shultz anymore. Since he fell in the playoffs against the Rangers.
Sloan, come on. You are holding potential (and yes potential is a large word) Norris Trophy Candidates (real ones, not like Mike Green) down in Hershey for Sloan and SHultze. That’s pretty funny…and the whole league is laughing about that.
by CapsFan2020 on Nov 5, 2009 10:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh, wow. Several layers of “wow,” in fact.
(And I have to admit that for a second I thought those were your words, CF2020).
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Elitism in defense of quality is no vice.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did too! I was all ready to take that hanging curve ball and knock it into the gap
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Green is my favorite player. That’s why the comment really pissed me off!
by CapsFan2020 on Nov 5, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the next step in your Japers’ Rink indoctrination, 2020: the quote tool!
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 5, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In this case, I like the lack of the block quote. It led you along until you read
Posted by: SinkingCaps | November 5, 2009 8:25 AM | Report abuse
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I nearly missed that, too. That’s the line that should have been block quoted.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think its funny how they managed to spell “Schultz” like 5 different ways…none of them correctly.
Oh I love the CI commenters
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking of copying that message over here that capsfan2020 did when I read that. I definitely get a laugh out if the mentality of some folks over on CI.
by cwmprthd on Nov 5, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I would sit down Shultz — but not SHultze.
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d sit Schlitz.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d sit Schmautz
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(Notice the veteran doesn’t sign over his face, Stretch)
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was the only decent Bobby Schmautz picture I could get from Google.
That’s a haircut you can set your watch to.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or your calendar.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The extra “e” is for “excelsior”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 5, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I laughed at his cameo in MUA2 as “Senator Stanley Lieber”.
Deadpool: “You know, you look familiar.”
Sen. Lieber: “You don’t look like the voting type.”
Winterion Game Studios
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by winterion on Nov 5, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, SinkingCaps is a new poster over there on Capitals Insider. He’s a moron. :-p
by IRockTheRed on Nov 5, 2009 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So unexpected from someone with a screen name like that.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Screen names...
we should steal that idea from PPP and Cox Bloc and just have names that are transposed old players names (like Godd Till or Kim Jorn).
I get to be “Bon Deaupre”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gengt Bustafsson?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me and my buddy do this for fun all the time.
Melly Killer
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pete Peeters
Oh wait.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like Miut
Rike Midley
Bandy Rurridge
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MvonYabresLoustache
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tick Rabbaracci….hahaha
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Olex AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-vech-kin!
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love the Wes-like emphasis!
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now here’s a dilemma: Would I rather see WSH scratch Wes or Semin?
by TylerG on Nov 5, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Wes. Its fun to go around the house growling:
“ItstimeforaPepcoEnergyServices POWERRRRR PLAYYYY!!!”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Wes. But our college hockey announcer was a big booming guy, too.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ItsTimeForASepcoPenergyEervicesPLOWERRRRRRPAYYYYY!!!!!
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know Wes personally. I’m thrilled he’s got a gig that suits him so well.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 5, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wes helps drive that manic energy that the VC is now known for. It just seems right to have a guy like that when the place is so loud. A more pedestrian announcer would seem wrong.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a cool guy to get a beer with plus he did a voice in fallout 3. Gigs don’t get much sweeter than that.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 5, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did a ton of voices in Fallout 3…I believe he did all the mutants, and a couple of other side characters
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bicklaaaaaaaaaaaaas NACKstromm!
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kolaf Olzig.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mennis “Menace” Daruk
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer Looks Braich for that one… :-)
by IRockTheRed on Nov 5, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vemyon Sarlamov
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stavid Deckel
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tick Rocchet
Odam Aates
Seggie Ravage (sounds like a porn star)
Teff Joms
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pom Toti
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of porn star names, Moane Shorrisonn
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bratt Madley
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thosé Jéodore
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed the sigline change. Too sad.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 5, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more coke and nachos!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 5, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Purely temporary. Will update as necessary!
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kiktor Vozlov
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lintin Quaing
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scheff Jultz
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s no Hevin Katcher
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang, you beat me to it.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see your Fergei and raise you a Beter Pondra
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hale Dunter FTW
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lod Rangway would like to have a word with you.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And maybe Laig Craughlin
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let us not forget Gike Martner
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(speaking of which, do not let Locker know about this game. You know he’d find it hilarious and spend the entire broadcast on Friday trying to do it)
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boe J!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I submit that he would spend the entire broadcast trying NOT to do it. Wait, that’s what he sounds like every game!
Love Crocker.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stott Skeevens?
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Used to live across the street from Keve Stonowalchuk and.. Pat Peake. Foiled!
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that’s right. He was neigbors with Jeith Kones.
by Cluster on Nov 5, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marry Lurphy
That might be a winner right there.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boe Jeninati degs to biffer.
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Way out there thought, but maybe this person is doing this on purpose to see what kind of response it gets? I don’t bother reading any of the comments at CI anymore.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Way out there thought, but maybe this person isdoing this on purpose to see what kind of response it gets11 years old?
Fixed to my theory.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He wants to sit Mike Green for Mike Nylander. I don’t think he was trolling.
Speaking of Nyls, d’ya think the Griffins let him take them all out to dinner before he left?
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At $5.5 million, I’m sure he could afford it.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I’m sure he was only too happy to do it. And all the wives too. Hope they went somewhere nice.
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he’s always been praised as a good, if quiet, teammate. It would be out of character for him to not do something.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, and their salaries at a pittance in comparison.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that Mike Green’s apparently a pretend Norris Trophy candidate.
by David M. Getz on Nov 5, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that might be the most beautiful drive-by cled in months.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s some serious cled there. Mounds of it.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I needed a good laugh this morning. Last night was “Sport gods shit all over Birdie” time, apparently.
Although I can’t get behind the Schultz and Sloan hate
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’m totally with you on the “sports gods shat upon me” front. Think of every champion in pro sports and NCAA bball this year… I was rooting against all of them.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh teams, Lakers, Yankees, UNC, Florida – its an ugly list. Add in Balsille and this year pretty much may be worst sports year ever.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like we’re owed a Nationals world series title for putting up with all of this. (sweeping the Yankees would make it extra nice)
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For personal reasons, I’d prefer they swept the Sox. But, yeah.
IS ЯEST & ЯEHAB NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 5, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like we’re owed aNationalsOrioles world series title for putting up with all of this.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you fixed that. Black and Orange til I die! Of course, I may be dead by the time they win another title.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I often think the same thing, and I’m still young.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You might not be, but Angelos certainly will.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Black and Orange til I die
Another Flyers fan?
by red army line on Nov 5, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Orioles are my first love, but I think Angelos sold his soul to the Devil and we’ll never see another world series in Baltimore again (fuck you, Jeffery Maier!). And I’d love to see all the baseball “experts” heads explode if the Nats won. And I’m selfish and only live a block away. it would be a bitchin’ party on Half Street.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he finally hired a baseball guy to run his franchise. He’s at least better than Danny Boy at this point. Then again that really isn’t a compliment.t
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doh! Still forgetting that edit thing.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 5, 2009 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, at least things are trending upwards with McPhail, but 12 consecutive seasons of loosing have deterred my optimism.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like I need to remember to edit too.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like MacPhail (loved what he did in Minnesota), but 98 loses this system was impossible to stomach. They shouldn’t have been that bad.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. Injuries, rookie call-ups, trades, free agents not panning out, poor coaching decisions… I didn’t really expect much from this season. I’m willing to wait a season or two to pass judgment.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
here’s to hoping for a better 2010 season! As much as I moan, I’ll make it up to B’mor for a few games.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. I’m ashamed of how few games I went to this season. I did get to see two Weiters milestones though. First game and first homerun.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, the games against Detroit? We went to those, too!
We did buy one of the 4 game mini-packs. Got to see CC lose opening day, that was nice.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they were against Detroit, yeah. I also saw Tillman’s debut.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was also at all those games, too! haha I’ll bleed orange and black til the day I die, and as much as I try to act like I don’t care, I truly truly do. I think if we give this team with this core group of guys at least 2 more seasons, we’ll see good things.
I was around for the last title (I was 1) and I have a photo of me in my stroller at the victory parade with my little pennant. My friends joke that at the next victory parade I’ll be in a wheel chair.
by terpgrrl on Nov 5, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
same here (I was 2.) right down to the pictures!
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow maybe we were stroller buddies at the parade! haha
by terpgrrl on Nov 5, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’d have to actually finish building something on Half Street to have a party, unless we all just flooded the building where they held Artomatic…
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 5, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we’ll all pile into Five Guys for some celebratory burgers and fries.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or the Bullpen for cheap beer and cornhole!
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 5, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(my backyard and fridge full of beer is available for rink rats. we also have two grills-one charcoal-and a smoker. Yum!)
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hurting about the Florida and LAK thing, too, but as a Yankees fan, I’m obviously happy with the World Series outcome, winning it in the first year in the new building is nice.
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by winterion on Nov 5, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE the Steelers, I HATE the Pens, I HATE the Lakers (though probably not as much as the Cavs, but I’m not sure), I HATE the Tar Heels, and I HATE the Yankees. So yeah, not a good sports year.
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
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by crabchowdah on Nov 5, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…of human beings’ cognitive abilities acquired over the duration of history.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 5, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This whole thread should be rec’d hundreds of times.
by red army line on Nov 5, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin could have atoned for his sins (a little)
if he had scored on that goddamn breakaway the last time he got out of the box. When Flash scored, I cursed the gods thinking, “this game should be tied”.
by S h a g g y on Nov 5, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He also had Brodeur down and lying on his side earlier in the game and shot the puck into Brodeur’s pad
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, the puck was bouncing though. He couldn’t get a good handle on it. Not that that’s much of an excuse.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Nyls, I think it’s pretty funny he’s mentioned in Gabby’s book before any other Caps player.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 5, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s something along the lines of “I had to win over the veterans like Michael Nylander, Viktor Kozlov, and Olie Kolzig.” Pretty funny in retrospect.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How’d it work out for that crew?
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure. I haven’t read that far yet.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus! We are playing the Devils again next week? Forget it, I’m not watching. I’ll go play bingo instead. It should be more entertaining.
by CapsFan2020 on Nov 5, 2009 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watching my cat trying to grab the puck on the TV screen was the most entertaining part of the game last night.
by CapsFan2020 on Nov 5, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
send that to Locker, I’m sure he’d be thrilled to use it during the next Devils game!
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We always play the devils on my birthday. It sucks.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 5, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
on other news, Puck Daddy named the redesigned Capitals jersey the 4th best jersey of the decade. Although Wysh is apparently not a fan of the home reds.
I seriously disagree on his pick for #3. The 2004 All Star Jerseys in Minnesota were way better. (Why is it that Minnesota has such fabulous duds, and such god awful, tear-your-eyes-out hockey? Oh, right. Jacques Fucking Lemaire)
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least Jacques effing Lemaire won them some games.
by red army line on Nov 5, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My big worry from last night? Ovechkin said yesterday that he was feeling much better. How much is much? Who’s going to tie him down when he says he’s ready to go this weekend? With a performance like last night, you know he’s going to push that much harder to get back in the lineup.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 12:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I could see him sitting the first game of the two and playing Saturday. That is, if he’s really doing better.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So can I, which is what I worry about. I guess we wait for the next update.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fortunately, it appears he’s out until at least after the weekend. Well, fortunately for his health, not the team.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he’s closer to day-to-day than week-to-week.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the same team that had Pothier and Clark as day-to-day for the better part of a season. Not to be a downer..
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Given the team’s cap situation, I don’t expect them to fool around with day-to-day versus IR; they’re going to need that roster spot and cap relief if he’s out for any serious amount of time. He says he feels better than yesterday, and that’s two days in a row, so I believe him, even if it’s obvious he’s not going to shoot the puck in a game in the next few days.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They might not intentionally fool around with IR stuff, but they sure did commit a huge boner when they bungled Bourque by not burying Flash on LTIR. Other teams will immediately stash guys, I don’t get why this team doesn’t.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They still would have lost Bourque in all likelihood, because at some point Flash was coming off LTIR and someone was going to have to go.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 5, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, they overlooked it.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True, but we are talking about Russian Steel vs. Papier-mâché.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So Perreault now has as many points on the season as:
- David Steckel
- Boyd Gordon and Quintin Laing (combined)
- John Erskine and Brian Pothier (combined)
Good on Perry (?). Not so good on these other guys, regardless of their respective roles.
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and let’s add this one to the list:
- Eric Fehr and Alexandre Giroux (combined)
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by J.P. on Nov 5, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he’s talented enough, he’s big enough.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Halfway to catching Chris Clark at 4 points, although already a health lead in +/- ( +2 to -5)
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 5, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s like the Michael Crabtree to their Darrius Heyward-Bey
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 5, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matty?
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We found our secondary scoring!
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by ThePeerless on Nov 5, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But Steckel will start scoring in the playoffs, so all will be forgiven.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not loving Dave on the third line.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my fault, guys. I bought a Steckel shirt to kick off the season in style, and he’s gone straight down the pooper.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not your fault. We all expected him to bring the O this year. We just have to settle for him being a kickass 4th liner, I guess.
Avoid Boyd! Dave for 4C.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not at that contract status.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which part are you referencing?
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stecks. If he can’t produce this year on ES, looking forward, he and Gordon make the same (comparatively), and there’s a first refusal right on Gordon which can be exercised next year. I’m fine with Boyd’s Wonky Lower Body* if it means some Hershey folks get some looks.
/May have discovered a cool fantasy team name or alternative band
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 5, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else glad that there’s no game tonight? I haven’t watched the Office in a month due to Thursday games.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend is glad. I’ve been hogging the good TV a lot lately.
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by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hulu?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 5, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I’ve been using Hulu, but I hate it. Hulu is always slow for me plus it’s always nicer watching on an HDTV than on a computer.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So Perreault now has as many points on the season as:
David Steckel
Boyd Gordon and Quintin Laing (combined)
John Erskine and Brian Pothier (combined)
SLOAN HAS 2 POINTS AS WELL (GOAL & AN ASSIST) BOTH AT FORWARD … AND HE’S A DEFENSEMAN MORE STAY-AT-HOME TYPE*!! WONDER HOW MANY OF THE OTHER ‘D’ WOULD PLAY FORWARD (willingly or otherwise). BB should try Green at forward since he’s more effective in the offensive zone than he is at ‘D’.
Have watched Schultz specifically since some bloggers continue to rag on him. I must say he has picked up his game nicely and has really improved. The one thing I still see is his hesitation to get to the puck quickly. He seems to be one of the slower skaters on the team, which is surprising with his height & long legs.
Green is apparently tied for 2nd in the league amongst defensemen. I think Kaberle (Toronto) is 1st with 17 pts. & playing only 13 games. Green has 24 Shots, 13 missed shots & 2 goals (Shot % 3.9% compared to Kaberle @ 8.3%). Hope Green can pull it together soon — he certainly seems confident & the team could really use some goal scoring from him right now.
by FORTUNA on Nov 5, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You don’t move a Norris runner-up to wing. Stop with this nonsense.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, moving Green to wing (wingah!) would be silly.
I love Sloan, but boy did he get lucky. right place at the right time.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Got lucky to have such an amazing line mate in Perreault!
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 5, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Green has a lot more than 24 shots, he’s on one of my fantasy teams and the number being shown is 51.
Moving him to forward is just a bad idea. You want that guy breaking out of the zone and providing extra offense from the blue line, not struggling to adjust to a new position. Think of it as a difference in differences – how many more points do we get over Green’s replacement on the blue line? Now what would that difference be between he and the forward he replaced? Now consider he’d lose about ten minutes of ice per night, why would you want to play him at forward, ever?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 5, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And his production and threat come from jumping into the play. You don’t get that when you play F. Moving positions changes your vision of the ice, your role on the team, and so much other stuff. It’s just not a good idea. The guy didn’t become a first round pick Dman and Norris Trophy finalist for no reason. Does anyone think that every coach he’s had has missed this obvious point that he should be a wing? It might be the single biggest credibility killing comment a Cap fan can make.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Well said. I think I’ll print this out on business cards and hand it to people who debate me on this.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After the Isles game on 10/30 I was at a bar with my brother and some guy saw us in Caps gear and came to talk to us. After about a minute he said Mike Green should go to the wing. Me and my brother just gave each other a mutual look and then tried to get out of the discussion without being totally rude. Luckily the guy was on his way to the bathroom so it didn’t take too 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason, this type of thing always happens to me in the bathroom line at Verizon. The first time I ever heard someone seriously rip on Schultz was in the bathroom two season ago. I’ve heard the “Green to wing” argument in the bathroom as well. The most recent one was a “we want a cup” chant after the first game of the Pens series last spring. I don’t know what it is about the bathroom…
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I’ve also heard “Ovechkin only cherry picks” in the bathroom too, but it may not have been a Caps fan. I didn’t get a look at him.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Spent the CBJ game next to “Get off the ice, Schultz, you suck”. After 2 I asked her what exactly fuels her 55 hate machine: “He sucked in Hershey and he sucks here.” I didn’t know how to engage this nuanced and powerful argument.
by redlineblue on Nov 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say sometimes you just gotta shake your head and walk away, but after my performance today I’m not sure I have the credibility to make 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 5, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What did you do today that was so bad? I didn’t notice.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, but your epic smackdown was a beauty. In fact, it was the total opposite of Devils hockey. Exciting, interesting, nuanced, and fucking awesome.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I must have missed something.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s in here: http://www.japersrink.com/2009/11/4/1115446/recap-devils-3-caps-2#comments, about 3/4 of the way down; the post timestamp is 1:18 pm PST.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, thanks. I didn’t check that thread past this morning. And do you live on the west coast?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nope. DC. all my timestamps just show us as the default pacific time, I guess.
There’s so really good stuff in that thread from this afternoon.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I’m reading through it and chuckling right now. It’s good stuff. To change your time stamps go to your profile, click “Edit Setting,” then change it under “Your Timezone.”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 5, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No Ovechkin, no win. No sh*t, Sherlock!
by CapsFan75 on Nov 5, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Caps site says 51 shots, which includes missed shots & I think the % is taken from that. Behind the net stats says 24 Shots on net & 13 missed shots. Guess you’re right about keeping him on D & PP. If he was on a regular forward shift he wouldn’t get as many shots and his scoring percentage would go from 3.9% to 0.01%. Green has never won the Norris Trophy, even if he was in the running. Last year was last year. This is a new year & although he’s scored 2 goals & has 11 assists … he’s not the big star he was. (Actually, he should have that many seeing as he’s on the ice almost as much as Ovi & plays PP all the time with the #1 line mostly.) Hopefully he’ll keep improving & I’ll cheer for him then. In the meantime don’t ignore the rest of his stats: 14 penalty minutes (Semin only has 12). Goals AGAINST on 60 minutes - Green is at 13. No goals on a PP? Averaging 17.07 minutes per game (which I thought looked low). He SHOULD be doing better than this & scoring more (as a Norris Trophy contender). What are the excuses? He’s lost the extra 30 lbs., apparently healed from his playoff “injuries” and is healthy enough to choose to play 20+ min. the last couple of games, and his confidence is high if you listen to his interviews. I think he has been a great OFFENSIVE player … but those who pay attention also notice his weak spots.
by FORTUNA on Nov 5, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Caps site says 51 shots, which includes missed shots & I think the % is taken from that. Behind the net stats says 24 Shots on net & 13 missed shots.
He has 51 shots on goal. That’s what the NHL means when they list shots. He’s missed the net 25 times and 24 shot attempts blocked. Shooting percentage is goals/shots on goal (not attempts). The BehindTheNet data you’re looking at is only 5-on-5.
Green has never won the Norris Trophy, even if he was in the running. Last year was last year. This is a new year & although he’s scored 2 goals & has 11 assists … he’s not the big star he was.
It’s a little early to say that. I doubt he replicates last year, but he’s also right near the league leaders in points per game by a defenseman.
Goals AGAINST on 60 minutes – Green is at 13. No goals on a PP? Averaging 17.07 minutes per game (which I thought looked low). He SHOULD be doing better than this & scoring more (as a Norris Trophy contender).
GAON/60 for Green isn’t 13, it’s 3.05 5-on-5 and 5.78 4-on-5. He skates 26:05 a game. No powerplay goals is odd, but that’s the nature of powerplay goals for defensemen, especially when the PP isn’t clicking.
I think he has been a great OFFENSIVE player … but those who pay attention also notice his weak spots.
He makes his share of mistakes on defense, but he’s also, analytically speaking, a very good defensive defenseman (Alan Ryder’s work on last season, for example).
by David M. Getz on Nov 5, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let me second this recommendation of Alan Ryder’s Hockey Analytics. It’s a long read, but everyone who thinks of themselves as a serious hockey fan should give it a serious read. Fascinating.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 5, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I <3 Alan Ryder. And its not just because he’s feeling the Matt Bradley love.
by RedBirdie on Nov 5, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, where are you getting these stats? His ATOI is like 26:00 a game. Are you confusing ice time with ES ice time? Looking at the behindthenet stats, you are.
He’s at 13 GAON and 18 GFON at even strength. While that’s not as strong as it was last year, it’s still pretty good. He started the year very poorly and has been playing well since about the first Devils game.
The goals will come. especially as the powerplay knocks itself into shape. He had 18 PPG last season out of 31 total, which means that he only scored 13 (heh, most defensemen would be very happy with that as a season total) at ES. When the powerplay gets sorted out, he’s going to start pouring them in.
What weak spots are you talking about? I’m not saying he’s a perfect player, but you’re not giving me anything to work with.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 5, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
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19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
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Atlanta
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18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
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Florida
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19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
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Carolina
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21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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