Friday Caps Clips: Caps @ Panthers Game Day
by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 6:46 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Preview of tonight's game against with the Kitties from Vogs, NHL.com and Peerless, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Litter Box Cats (a personal fave) for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice yesterday, and he and Bruce Boudreau talked a bit about the injury, then Bruce ranted a bit more about Wednesday night's loss. [In The Room]
- Penalties are killing the Caps. If I had a nickel... [Washington Post, Washington Times]
- Hey, y'know who's got a real opportunity to shine with Ovechkin out? Alex Semin. [Sporting News]
- Is AO the most marketable NHLer since The Great One? [Sports Agent Blog]
- It's good to know that Ovi has friends in high places. [NBC Washington]
- AO may have a $10k cell phone, but can he get a good signal in the Verizon Center? My bet is no. [Washington Post]
- Semyon Varlamov might be getting a lump of coal of sorts in his stocking on Christmas (and yes, I know that Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7). [From The Rink]
- The Caps' road whites as the fourth-best jerseys of the decade. Too bad the hometown fans never get to see 'em. [Puck Padre]
- A look back at Brendan Morrison's college career. [NHL.com]
- Good stuff on Caps prospect Marcus Johansson. [FanPost]
- Want to see "Brendan Witt" and "chess" in the same blog post? Click through. [Behind The Net]
- Happy 38th birthday to Sergei Berezin and happy 46th to Brian Curran.
- Finally, a nice tribute to a Caps fan who's off to the great rink in the sky. Put in a good word for the boys in red, won't you? [OFB]
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The Caps’ road whites as the fourth-best jerseys of the decade. Too bad the hometown fans never get to see ’em. [Puck Padre]
Hey, the Puck Padre link is incorrect. The actual post is right here.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 6, 2009 6:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gracias.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This was the part that really resonated with me:
los jerseys blancos aspecto ridículamente mejor que los rojos de casa.
It’s tough because the team’s marketing scheme is all about Rocking the Rojo, but the blanco just looks better. I wish they’d find a way to make the rojos look as good as the blancos.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 6, 2009 7:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rock the Rojo. Fantastico.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 7:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(And it beats the hell out of “Rock the Rouge,” which would sound like a cosmetics function.)
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish they’d “pot the pucko”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Or what you’d call a book party to ‘celebrate’ the new Sarah Palin book.
by TylerG on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m (hopefully) getting on of the white blanco jerseys for Christmas Navidad, and I’m wearing it to Verizon, unifying advertising gimmicks be damned.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
New mascot?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 7:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Out of a personal opinion. I’ve always thought the red sweaters looked far better. Makes the them a little bit more distinctive. I mean, everyone has a white jersey, right?
by bigmac1124 on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ps Todd Mcfarlance was part owner of the Oilers? Interesting fact I never knew.
by bigmac1124 on Nov 6, 2009 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder the team seemed full of colorful figures during his time there
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did the design for their 3rd jersey a couple years back, if memory serves:
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they talk about it and what the design means in the puckdaddy article everyone is talking about in this thread.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get how that was one of the best. I hate it.
I thought the 2004 (Minnesota) All Star Game jerseys were pretty rocking. The Eastern ones were red and the creamy color. I’ll have to see if I can find the picture I have of me in the East jersey.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I liked that design. It’s one of the few non-Caps jerseys I have.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 6, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really liked it. Now, before I get trounced for not paying respect to the classics. Sure, the Oilers are forever blue/orange. However. What about Blue and Orange makes you think of oil?
The McFarlane jersey was a very good attempt at a new design, it’s too bad he had to do it for such a classic team that nobody would get behind it. It’s got the agressive-leaning logo…there is symbolism in the logo (though, based on what it means, you have to redesign it if you ever get more success) and the colors more accurately represent what the team’s name is.
Plus, the white stripes on the sleeves really made the look when worn.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
looked like a minor league jersey to me
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 6, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It screams “Oil and Sprockets……FROM SPACE!!!!!!!!!!!” to me.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take it over the Mooterus any day. THAT was a minor league jersey.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have one of those jerseys with my name and number on it…! It was a family gift. =)
I’ll see about getting a picture up at some point.
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by winterion on Nov 6, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Via @JeffMarek, potential help on the “team toughness” front?
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 7:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shamo sez: “She ain’t got shit on my incisors.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Link denied on my DoD comp. What is it?
by Cluster on Nov 6, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its a youtube vid of a University of New Mexico women’s soccer play punching opponents in the back and violently yanking on their ponytails.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that’s kinda hot.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 6, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, SportsCenter had coverage of that. The UNM players were way out of line.. intentionally kicking the ball in someone’s face, constant elbows and hard tackles, that ponytail thing, the works.. all in all, an incredible lack of sportsmanship that goes well beyond “playing hard”.. wouldn’t be shocked if the NCAA steps in now that it’s gotten press coverage.
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by winterion on Nov 6, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but that girl has Flyers written all over her.
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Broad Street Hockey.
by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 6, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I recommend this comment.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 6, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d and green!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 6, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She and Briere would definitely be BFFs.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to make a comment about them teaching each other hair pulling techniques.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The ESPN clip (can be seen on Soccer Insider) shows 3-4 more fouls from the same girl, most of which would be yellow card worthy, not to mention those two red card worth offenses. Ben is right, she could play for Philly
by renstar on Nov 6, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been out all day, but I heard about that on the radio this morning. This I’ve got to see.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 6, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice empty locker next to AO. Awkward…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 7:37 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that as well. Sad when a dude’s locker makes more news than he does.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 7:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a new sig for you? Hilarious.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 6, 2009 8:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Such is the wisdom of Tracy Morgan. There was another one which involved bike riding and pregnancy, but I wasn’t sure how it’d fly with this crowd.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That is almost the very definition of jock-sniffing. Maybe TMZ is hiring and we can get LaCanfora back.
by TylerG on Nov 6, 2009 8:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler, your vendettas are so passionate, I think it’d be hilarious if you kept a running doghouse list on your SBNation profile page or in your sig. So far its OFB, TEB, and Schultz Haters Everywhere — did I miss any?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 6, 2009 8:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quality should be recognized. Lack of quality should be identified.
by TylerG on Nov 6, 2009 8:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it all of OFB or just pucksandbooks?
"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 6, 2009 8:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He could have a Colbert-style “On Notice” board. Add and subtract people as his disdain for them waxes and wanes.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
eh, I can see how the WaPo is serving the interest of the the new-er hockey fans who obsess about all thing AO. And with no baseball and the daily redskins drama on hiatus until tomorrow or Sunday, there’s probably a bunch of space to fill in the print edition.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 9:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was asked to do it by the Style section or the Magazine of something. I’m sure Tarik didn’t think it up himself.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 6, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah, thanks. Now it makes even more sense. Those are the uber-fluffy sections.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed the breakdown. It is sad that eight pairs of custom skates cost less than one swanky cellphone.
The question NOT answered – does AO have an Arlington or a Moscow phone number?
IS PЯACTICE ICE NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 6, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For that money, it should have the capacity for multiple phone numbers.
Regarding the empty locker, doesn’t anyone think that was deliberately staged, like the whole thing was?
by gfcaps fan on Nov 6, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie just needs room to stretch out from time to time.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just looked at the Mirtle link. Why no ’Lympic taxi squads?
IS PЯACTICE ICE NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know. Insurance cost-prohibitive?
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 8:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Panthers, Panthers, Islanders, Wild.
20 wins (counting the Panthers twice) in 56 games played.
That’s what’s up for the Caps in the next four games. You’d think things are set up for the boys, wouldn’t you?… right?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 6, 2009 8:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how you interpret “set up”…
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by crabchowdah on Nov 6, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you had to go and say it...
I’m just praying for 4 points out of the next 4 – damn they are in a funk.
by S h a g g y on Nov 6, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
With the Thrashers loss last night, we can now claim our first “magic number” for the season:
66.5.
That’s right folks, 133 more points and we’ve locked up the division.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 8:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If I did the math right, they’re on a pace to finish with 116 points.
Liquidate!
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yet some are ready to fire the coach and trade away some talent after one loss to a team that plays a style of hockey we have NEVER been successful against: Wild, C-Bus, StL…unfortunately we have to play it 4x vs NJ this year now…
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stop mischaracterizing
It’s not “because of one loss.” It’s because of “several similar performances over several years.” I suggest you read this.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re oversimplifying the position. The main talent in question is prone to erratic play and silly penalties, and he’s in his 5th year in the league. The other talent are those that we’ve discussed should be traded long before the season started.
The coach is a guy who’s been saying the same thing, over and over, and in changing the message, he’s getting the same response from his club. And it’s his 3rd year in the league. While there has been some evolution, it’s not been what’s desired from either silo.
Don’t get me wrong; I agree that you can’t be overly concerned after playing a Hitchcock/Lemaire doubleheader, but behavior that occurs in November will matter in April (especially if we see NJ again); so that part I understand.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could dig it up, but we may very well be in a position where we look back on Fedorov’s time here and hate him for the mindset he put the players in this season. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t, we won’t know until April, but I seem to remember a few choice quotes from 91 last year that indicated his lack of interest in trying as hard as possible until later in the season. How much that rubbed off on our russians and other young’uns we may never know…but in hindsight, we may grow to hate it.
If there’s truth to teams being unable to “turn it on” like a switch, then perhaps we are just now exiting an extended “pre-season” period? Most other major sports spend more time preparing for the season than the NHL. Football is 2-3 months, Baseball is close to 2 months. We know how NBA players feel about practice.
Right now, we’re dumping on a player who, so long as he keeps winning more games for us than he loses, I would much rather have him in our Red/White/Blue than eating Varly’s glove hand alive on another team. Afterall, our frustration with this team should not be just about Semin. We’ve got a team that, early on, is not killing penalties as well as they did last year, nor are they scoring on the PP (hell, they’re barely creating any chances on the PP). These are areas that concern me more than one Russian.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not a question of whether this team would be better without Semin, of course they wouldn’t. It’s a question of whether this team would be better without Semin and with the assets he brings back in a trade.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Wish I could dig it up, but we may very well be in a position where we look back on Fedorov’s time here and hate him for the mindset he put the players in this season.
I hate him for taking up $4m in cap space and generally muddying the depth chart more than anything else, but that’s another discussion.
Right now, we’re dumping on a player who, so long as he keeps winning more games for us than he loses, I would much rather have him in our Red/White/Blue than eating Varly’s glove hand alive on another team. Afterall, our frustration with this team should not be just about Semin. We’ve got a team that, early on, is not killing penalties as well as they did last year, nor are they scoring on the PP (hell, they’re barely creating any chances on the PP). These are areas that concern me more than one Russian.
There seems to be two things going on here, so check me if I’m mistaken.
First, I think we all are aware that the behavior isn’t predominantly a Russian one, but I think trading “some talent” as you alluded to earlier as a way to send a message to the general group to cut the crap out does have its merits. You can’t complain about 5 minors a game in the playoffs and then realize that 5 minors a game in November was/is excused. A next step that requires growing pains is going to have to be made, whether it’s this or something else.
Second, when it comes to Semin himself, we’re talking about a guy who is in his fifth year in the league. At what point does he learn that putting his team at a disadvantage hurts the team, all the moreso considering the PK? Is this coach the guy who will change him? Semin has taken an increased number of calls per 60 each year over the last 3, most of which has been under Boudreau, and I’d venture to guess the only thing he’s improved on positively in that time is being more defensively responsible from ‘07-08 to now. Scoring is still there, as is the durability question. But if the way he plays Boudreau’s system causes this, and Boudreau’s got more long-term security than Semin, who goes?
Moreover, Semin’s in a contract year where he’s got one more contract before UFA. If the potential to move an asset for another that has the possibility for more long-term reliance and willingness to cut down on infractions, I’d seriously think about the move, whether it’s now or 4 months from now.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could dig it up, but we may very well be in a position where we look back on Fedorov’s time here and hate him for the mindset he put the players in this season. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t, we won’t know until April, but I seem to remember a few choice quotes from 91 last year that indicated his lack of interest in trying as hard as possible until later in the season. How much that rubbed off on our russians and other young’uns we may never know…but in hindsight, we may grow to hate it.
If there’s truth to teams being unable to “turn it on” like a switch, then perhaps we are just now exiting an extended “pre-season” period? Most other major sports spend more time preparing for the season than the NHL. Football is 2-3 months, Baseball is close to 2 months. We know how NBA players feel about practice.
Right now, we’re dumping on a player who, so long as he keeps winning more games for us than he loses, I would much rather have him in our Red/White/Blue than eating Varly’s glove hand alive on another team. Afterall, our frustration with this team should not be just about Semin. We’ve got a team that, early on, is not killing penalties as well as they did last year, nor are they scoring on the PP (hell, they’re barely creating any chances on the PP). These are areas that concern me more than one Russian.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
after one loss to a team that plays a style of hockey we have NEVER been successful against: Wild, C-Bus, StL
So should we concede defeat if we end up facing a trapping team in the playoffs? Or should we expect our coach to figure out a way to beat those teams (especially considering the superior talent we have)?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, we need to learn how to beat those teams. Kinda why I was surprised to see the lineups the way they were. Trap takes away space. You need guys who are able to create space for your other skill guys… I fully expected to see Semin and Flash on the same line, and let the other 3 lines grind it out.
Maybe, just maybe, BB’s got this mastermind plan to keep everything close to the vest until playoff time. Why give away your secrets before you have to…
Yes, I’m bored as hell at work today. There might be some wild assumptions and strange comments just to give myself something to do.
by FFSEnough on Nov 6, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey isn’t like football. You don’t hide your gameplan so other teams don’t know what you are going to do. Beating the trap isn’t a secret. You need guys that are patient and cautious with the puck. They have to be willing to dump the puck in and go win a battle and get it back. They have to realize fancy plays won’t work. It sucks as a player. I’ve played on teams that had to trap and it’s really not that fun. You constantly want to go back to playing actual hockey but you have to remain disciplined and patient. BB needs to instill that in our team now, not when we face a best of 7 against a trap team. Against NJD we still saw drop passes at the blueline, cross ice passes in the neutral zone, and other similar mistakes that just kill you against a trapping team. BB loves offense, and we love the fact that he brought that style to DC, but he needs to at least have this team more capable of playing against the trap, IMO.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Express published their “Best of 2009” picks in today’s edition. Some of them are serious headscratchers, but in the obvious-but-still-happy-to-see-them-picked category the Caps were named Best DC Team and Ovi as Best Local Athlete. Other caps related goodness was Hair Cutetry as best place for a guy’s haircut, complete with mention of Alex, and the VC as best arena (because of how loud Caps fans can make it). Finally, they also ran this short Q&A with Alex.
Whew, that’s a lot of links!
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 10:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Best Place to Learn to Beat Someone Up
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 6, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wonderland is such an overhyped bar.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Also, for my fellow college hockey fans, Penn Quarter got some lovin’ as the only place in town the shows games.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh f’real?! Where is that and what kind of games can I expect?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F’real! They’re at 7th and Indiana, at the Archives metro stop.
Tentative November TV schedule (the various Boston area universities are all Penn Quarter devotees, so lots of those games. but I’ve asked and gotten UMD games, and ND-St. Cloud is on the schedule this month). Tonight, BU vs. Northeastern is on, as is UNH vs. BC.
They also show a bazillion Caps games.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
also, just noticed this: “Minnesota Wild Traveling Fans Game Watch Minnesota Wild vs. Tampa Bay Lighting 7:30PM” for next Thursday. If you’ve never hung with a bunch of Minnesotan hockey devotees, you’re missing out. The accents alone are a hoot.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Penn Quarter is great! A college-hockey friendly bar is so rare. It was packed during the entire Frozen Four weekend last season.
Apparently they’ve remodeled recently, though I haven’t been there in a while.
by mercurialwinger on Nov 6, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, why does Marcus Johansson have a nickname that means “sandwich”?
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by crabchowdah on Nov 6, 2009 11:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Because he’s “Lip s’Mackan” good?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 6, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It would be better if it was Jarcus Mohansson
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Starting to think he’ll sniff the NHL before a guy like Mierre-Bark Pouchard
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Bancois Frouchard, no?
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Yes I did. I got caught up in the triple-name..
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s way ahead of most of our prospects in that he was already playing with adults in his draft year. The two French guys didn’t start playing with men until they were 20. As much as I liked what MP (PM?) showed the other night I think it’s at least realistic, possibly even likely, that Mackan is ahead of him right now in terms of development.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From Corey's blog
I think “Rhymes with Yemen” will be the answer to many Caps’ trivia , nay, Double Jeopardy answers, for years to come.
Brilliant.
by S h a g g y on Nov 6, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I always get a great signal in VC!
And I think I’m the only one in the entire world who actually likes the Buffaslug jerseys.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 6, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you haven’t read the article about BMo, it’s pretty awesome.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 6, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hereby declare this month Movember. Live up to it, Brendan and Shaone.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A Moevember certainly would be awesome
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
do they have to grow the goofy ’staches like the other teams doing their own Movember?
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
IS PЯACTICE ICE NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 6, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this count?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Nov 6, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, y’know who’s got a real opportunity to shine with Ovechkin out? Alex Semin.
Chances are never better than 50/50 on Le Lapin actually doing so. I pray he proves me wrong.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 6, 2009 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huh? I’d say, over the last three seasons, it’s pretty close to 100%.
by red army line on Nov 6, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If fellow DTV’ers want to stomach Potvin and company, it is in clear HD On 775-1.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 6, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not your fault, but that info seriously put a damper on my day. The only way to combat this atrocity is to drink so much pre-game that I won’t notice how crappy the picture is.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That pile of crap playing on CSN-regular isn’t in HD either, apparently. So it’s just simple Comcast Fail.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 6, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A wise man once said:
Making me watch the Caps in standard definition is like forcing me to listen to “OK Computer” in mono – it’s still better than damn near everything else out there, but it can be so much more enjoyable.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I guess that would be a great analogy if you cared about Radiohead..
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like wisdom. Rec’d.
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by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So OK Computer in mono : Music :: Trap : 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 6, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know about that analogy. OK Computer in mono is still great, it could just be better in stereo, whereas trap hockey almost ruins the experience IMO.
My analogy would be:
OK Computer in MIDI : OK Computer in Stereo :: Trap : Hockey
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell is Michael Nylander not on this list?
by red army line on Nov 6, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why you read that, it make you feel much better about Semin’s $4.6 million and 3 penalties a game, doesn’t it?
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t normally take 3 penalties a game. (He HAD been pretty good, except for that game and the Detroit game)
by CapsFan75 on Nov 6, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. I think you have to play to make that list.
Nice job by Montreal taking Gomez off the Rangers’ hands. Le idiots.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 6, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
did you notice the Rangers (or ex-Rangers) show up frequently? WOW.
by RedBirdie on Nov 6, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well…Sather also thought it was a good idea to pay Donald Brashear 1.5 and 1.3 for the next two years.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4 contracts on there signed by one guy. Brutal.
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 6, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’re paying Redden, Roszival, and Drury a combined 18.5 million next year. Eeeek.
BTW…just for giggles…Luongo’s new contract kicks in next year for a cool 10 million even (just for one year though…goes back to a little over 6 after that)
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but the annual pay out isn’t what’s important; it’s the cap hit. Luongo’s cap hit is high but nowhere near the 10 mill. All those Rags contracts have ridiculous cap hits for their production. Good job Sather.
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 6, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but they turned any advantage that could have given them by giving Gaborik that huge contract.
And where’s Dustin Penner on that list?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dustin Penner has been doing great so far this year (outside of the team-wide recently slump [damn swine flu])
Maybe play with an edge, be a little more physical -- maybe be more of a prick out there.
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But still, they’ve paid him 4.25 for 37 points last year, and 4.25 the year before that for a sweet 23/24/47 -12
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention getting benched and ripped by his own coach
“He’s not competitive enough or fit enough to help us, so why put him back in? He’s never been fit enough to help us,” Oilers head coach Craig MacTavish told the Sun. "We signed him to be a top-two line player and that’s kind of where it ended. The difference was we thought the contract was a starting point, and he’s viewed it as a finish line.
“It’s been one thing after another. I can’t watch it for – certainly not another two and-a-half year
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess you guys missed the “this year” part.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 6, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead and drop that link on ’Canes Country for me. K thanks.
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 6, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“Bruce can’t do anything about it,” Laich said. “He sets out a game plan, and it’s up to our players to execute. Maybe it’s time our leaders start putting some pressure on them. But we shouldn’t have to be a team like that, where other teammates have to come down on somebody.”
Signed,
Our De Facto Captain
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 6, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
New top line:
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Sloan
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
by Ovechkin on Nov 7, 2009 2:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
…you brought up the wrong 4th liner.
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 7, 2009 2:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You Ovechkin, or Alexander Ovechkin?
by red army line on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
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Atlanta
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
|
Florida
|
19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
|
Carolina
|
21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
(updated 11.20.2009 at 9:16 AM EST)
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