Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Panthers
by J.P. on Nov 6, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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PrintWashington Capitals at Florida Panthers, Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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almost got there, didn’t they?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 6, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
How’d all those kids get Ovi Meals?
by redlineblue on Nov 6, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I plan to have a chuckle later on tonight regarding all the Semin chatter after he puts up a 2g, 1a night. Then again he might do nothing but man quick to throw him under the bus after just a single game without Ovie. Guys just need to stop trying to make things happen TOO hard in the offensive zone.
Hope we don’t suck for Theo tonight for all the talk of Varly having issues he’s been solid the last couple outings and has deserved a better fate than he was dealt by the guys in front of him.
It’s not like Semin is going to open any eyes when he puts up a huge game. Everyone knows he has it in him. It’s not like the recent reaction is because he completely lost his game and can’t contribute. I don’t know how to make that clearer.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
It’s not that the point isn’t clear, I just think his positives far outweigh his negatives. We just notice it far more when he has a game like he did in NJ. We wouldn’t bat an eyelash at him getting a hat trick tonight because we know it’s in him, we also know he can take a lot of bad stick infractions. The million dollar question as the crew so eloquently spent time discussing is how to get him to reduce his problems and emphasize his strengths. I think giving him more PK time is a good idea as well to be honest. Take away PP time and give him more PK time.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 6, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
I have no problem with people defending Semin, but can we please stop acting like the NJ game was the only time he’s displayed the flaws that detractors are pointing to? One big game will not erase all of his faults, just like it took a lot more than just one game for people to get fed up with the promise of his skill.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
WTF
You didn’t like that point two comments up?
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...
Ha. I really don’t care I’m just being a dick. I’m bitter that K_C took first place and is fucking dominating my team this week so I’m being a baby.
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...
Everyone lately.
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...
Cry me a river, your Ducks have been huge the past couple games while I have AO out for the week. Sometimes you lose because the other team is just better.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
The only river you’ll see is the river of blood that runs when I’m through with my enemies.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
You admitted you didn’t know how to make it clearer, so I went ahead and did it for you.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
C'mon, Dave
Of course all will be forgiven of Seminotaur ( I forget who coined that, but it’s awesome) has a monster night.
But you can’t ignore the incredibly painful context from which the playa hatin’ evolved from – folks have had enough of his boneheaded cavalier-ity.
We need a kickass night of focused whoop ass. Brooks with a hattie tonight, 2 on the PP. Sasha scores a shorty.
I need a bloody drink.
LIke we actually care who gets a hat trick. Anyone would suffice as long as he’s wearing Weagle gear.
A man gotta have a code
It’s Steckel’s time. It’s in the right state at least.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 6, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
CSN+ for Comcast Digital DC is 79. Pay no attention to the Senate listings on the screen.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
I think Semin is to the Capitals what Maverick was to Top Gun. A hot shot solo artist who only workers well with others he deems worthy. He doesnt listen to his bosses, alienates his coworkers, ansd breaks the rules all the time. If it weren’t for his massive potential he’d been sent packing long ago. If only he’d get his head straight and start playing with the team.
Of course, we all know how this story ends…
After an oiled up shirtless volleyball game a lot of Russians get blown up and Semin joins Scientology.
I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.
by Holt Worth on Nov 6, 2009 6:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions 4 recs
Does that mean that Semin’s linemate has to die first….
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else have a pre-game ritual of watching Cash Cab or is that just me?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 6:42 PM EST reply actions
Drinking and Cash Cab go hand in hand.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
First time watching?
"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 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
yes, and I’m a trivia nerd (and one time Jeopardy contestant)
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
i said one time for a reason :)
But I did end the game with $20000, even if I didn’t win :(
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Wow. That’s pretty impressive.
"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 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
So you Jeopardy contestants are all buddies or 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 6, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Eh, you had me until you said Duke…
"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 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, I can imagine. It’s really just a Bball thing. Nothing wrong with the university.
"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 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
i wish there were an sbnation site for duke bball. I know so many hate us, but it’s a hell of a drug when you’re there.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I’m looking forward to this matchup which includes Tyler Sloan and Cory Stillman (whom my FIOS Guide names specifically for this game. Not kidding).
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
gracias hermana. kelly miller’s #1 fan asked me.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
he asked me too, haha – i definitely told him. oh well
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
and he’ll have to fight me for “kelly miller’s #1 fan” status!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
p.s. niiiiiiiice avatar. i had someone else ask if i was related to hulk the other day. hilarious!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
10q. spotted a hulk on halloween, called him uncle for the rest of the night.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
So I’m watching this Team Sweden tune up game from the Mackan post.
14:40 is a great cycling shift by Mackan’s line (with Magnus Pie-arvi Svensson)
23:40 is a ridiculous cross ice pass to the backdoor D. Very nice.
And this Isles/NJD game just started with a fight within the first minute. Good scrap.
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...
Don’t want to ruin it for you, but Magnus is about to go out with a concussion.
:(
BTW, this is the link F&B is watching. All 2 hours, 20 minutes. Mackan and Team Sweden v. Carleton (Ottawa) University Ravens.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
If you didn’t want to ruin it why did you?
Seriously? Another concussion? How many is that now? Not a good sign.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
You really should have mentioned the concussion in that fanshot. It’s the single most important piece of information from all of that stuff, IMO.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
And now that I look back you said Magnus not Marcus. My bad. His line’s defense has been pretty loose so far. I don’t know if they aren’t taking this team seriously or what but they are not tight enough on their checks in their own zone.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Mackan hasn’t gotten any PK time. Markstrom really bailed his line out on one play. Tedenby and OEL have looked like the best Swedes in this game.
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...
Was it that late hit he took when his helmet pops off? He got up pretty quickly.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I’ll plug your FanPost too because I’m impressed with the effort.
"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 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
im here, Semin get a hooking penalty yet?
by DonCaps819 on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
To be fair, we just had to click on your profile.
"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 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
How does it feel following a team that DOESN’T get all the calls?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
zing!
"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 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
and Duke has its bball history to speak for itself, I won’t chip in there.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Hey, at least we can agree on the anti-UNC standpoint, right?
"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 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
don’t say those 3 letters to me, i’m still not over last thursday night…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
UNC, Steelers, Pens, Yankees… it’s been a bad year for me.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Steelers do it the right way. No overpaying, no unethical behavior. No Sidney Crosby.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
That still doesn’t mean I have to like 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 6, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed. I’d lump it, in fact.
"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 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
IMO only way it would have been worse would be phillies rather than yankees…i can never root for philly anything, even with the yankees being the yankees.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t like the Yankees, but I have so many close people in my life that are Yankees fans that just from my desire for them to be happy I had an easier time seeing the Yankees win than Phillies.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I disagree personally. For me it doesn’t get any worse than the Yankees. In any sport.
"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 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I have a friend who just told me she’s a yankees and orioles fan. I yelled at her because in my mind you can’t be a fan of teams within the same division. Major sports-fan-foul!
"And next year it will be ours."
i knew an orioles/red sox fan of the same sort in high school, but she was a ginger and we all know that gingers don’t have souls.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
No. That is not possible.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I believe you legal types call it a conflict of interest.
"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 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sigh. I can’t even counter that.
"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 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Did you hear about their argument in the law suit when they bailed on the Louisville game? Genius.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I would have to search for a while for a link. If I get around to it I’ll provide one. But basically Louisville sued to make Duke show up because they wanted to pull out of Louisville’s homecoming. Duke defended by saying that Louisville could find a suitable replacement and then basically said that since Duke was so bad any team would be more suitable.
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...
still looking, i forget the name of the good alternate one…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve seen better picture quality from a Super Nintendo…
"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 7:41 PM EST reply actions
Wow what a garbage feed on CSN+. Unless my TV isn’t working right.
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...
See my above comment.
"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 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
wow… just… wow
"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 7:44 PM EST reply actions
Woot. Another great pass from MP.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I think he might not get an assist but he sure deserves it.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Agreed, but 2 and 17 are on the sheet for it.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
I figured that would happen. Asshole 2 tipped a pass that wasn’t for him. Almost fucked the play up more than he helped it.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
89 from 17 and 2*
- in my mind MP has an assist. The Lobby will represent it as such.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
The Lobby may need to upgrade its space to a full-out Convention.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Agreed. It’s almost like skating matters in the NHL.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I know. It’s like it’s almost too obvious and/or taken for granted that everyone can do it well 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...
I think that’s just it: it’s not sexy. Big hits, big slap shots, pinpoint lasers, passes through traffic – those are all sexy. For a lot of people I think skating is just something you do.
But in every other sport being a better runner is a trait that people talk about. “You can’t teach speed.” It’s like with hockey there are only two classes of skater: Fast and OMFG Blazing Fast.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I think it’s easier to appreciate if you’ve played hockey at a higher level. I never played past peewee, so I find it more difficult to compare two competent skaters. The outliers, sure, but two similar skaters is more hazy for me. Just my opinion.
"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 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
It’s definitely easier the more you’ve done it. That also goes with puck battles on the boards. People think they just stand there and whack at the puck and have no idea how fucking hard and tiring that is.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I dunno, this is something I’ve always appreciated about hockey even though I never could skate myself, and it’s the reason it’s my favorite sport ahead of lacrosse and soccer — I like all the goal-type games, but hockey has the added factor of ice skates. That gives hockey the edges (no pun intended): fast, challenging, and unpredictable.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 6, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
It’s pretty rare for people to appreciate it, IMO. Smart people that think about it appreciate it and understand what it adds as far as difficulty. But in my experience the average sports fan takes it for granted that it’s just like being on your feet because of how easy they make it look.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I agree. When you think about it it’s obvious. It’s that whole thinking thing.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I should know better than to take a drink before reading anything you write.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
If Sloan can do it, so can Green. Make him a wingar!
"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 7:47 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Good lord. Does anyone else hate this Geico commercial as much as I do?
"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 7:47 PM EST reply actions
I like the bowling one. And I like the song from the motorcycle one.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I was talking about the one with the pot hole with the annoying, fake southern accent. Ugh, terrible.
"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 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
It’s weird because they have been advertising like crazy, even back in the Capital Center days, and I don’t know one person that has Geico.
I miss my “Guten TAAAAAAAAAG!”
And the McDonald’s singing fish.
But I do like “You had me at ‘No problem!’.”
And the McDonald’s singing fish.
Surely that’ll be back around Lent time. Not that I’m precisely looking forward to it.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 6, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Now ATD has pulled the Caps game off the list.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
If you have Sopcast (google it) try sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/36451
by TFG on Nov 6, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Message received from out of town children — Fehr better have his resue ready because he’s not cracking the lineup anytime soon.
Quentin Laing thanks you for forgetting about him.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
That was in response to Sloan’s performance at forward, obviously. Also, they’re not reading this at the moment, although one usually does.
Right, but if I’m picking who stays up, I’ll take the frequently broke guy who still might have a scoring touch.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
Gotcha. Sorry for schrutebagging the line.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
On the bench or in the locker room.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
The Perrault line is the only one that has sustained any kind of pressure. 19-28-14 sure hasn’t. How is that possible?
Because MP is pissed that you all think he sucks.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I missed that MP sucks thread. Must have had no comments…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 6, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Not that I ever get to watch Hershey games, but how much of a force must MP be up there? In a league where a lot of guys aren’t strong enough to knock him off the puck he must be unstoppable.
The issue in that league is less the strength and more the skating. Still an advantage for him but I bet there aren’t many D in that league that can even get within stick length of him.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Actually, he’s pissed that somebody called him shrimp in 3rd grade…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 6, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
And 4th grade. And 5th grade. …
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
Is there anyone to compare small, quick guys to over the last decade or so other than him or St. Louis?
I’d say St. Louis is the better comparison because of the skill level but it’s not perfect. As much as I hate the guy I’d say Briere is probably the best analogy.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I said I hate it.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...