Game Day Open Thread - Panthers @ Caps
by J.P. on Nov 7, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals, Nov 7, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
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According to Tarik The Caps placed Nylander on waivers today. Any idea how thus plays out?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/nylander-put-on-waivers.html?wprss=capitalsinsider
by RPI93 on Nov 7, 2009 5:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Actually TSN broke that story. Bob McKenzie.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Tarik was Bob McKenzie’s inside source…
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 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If that’s the case, where is Bizarro Superman?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's with me!!!!!!!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
TEB:
Michael Nylander actually clears waivers on Monday NOT tomorrow.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Per @TarikElBashir:
Jose Theodore will start in goal tonight against the Caps.
Per @cmasisak22:
Green, Schultz out tonight for the Caps.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I saw that about Theo. It doesn’t really make sense to me to play the same goalie in back-to-back games. I wonder why he’s in again?
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 7, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It really doesn’t make sense to me that Theo will be playing “against the Caps”
but that’s another story
by Icebat on Nov 7, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahaha, I didn’t even notice.
Theodore and Nylander to Florida?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because most NHL teams don’t play their goalie on back-to-backs unless it’s a real stud. Even then they usually don’t do it. Theo isn’t a real stud, and BB has talked about them sharing the time, so it doesn’t make sense to play Theo back-to-back. No need to go ball busting, I’m sure you knew all this and could figure it out on your own.
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 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, thanks F&B.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 7, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry — please explain why my question was provocative.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could you point out to me where I went “ball busting?” I just asked a question. A fair one. Theo’s been playing well, he played well last night.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you here—he’s earned the start and I’m certain Bruce looked him in the eye before making the decision. I want to see how he looks.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you. I had no idea I was starting such a kerfuffle. Starting JT60 seemed like an eminently reasonable thing to do, especially considering the D could be a mess tonight. (And SV struggles with rebound-control.)
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you had said that it would have avoided everything. But you take an antagonistic and challenging stance when you question people instead of laying it out like 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 7, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Tell me what was antagonistic about this comment: “Why doesn’t that make sense?” Seriously. Nothing antagonistic there. Someone said it didn’t make sense to start Theo tonight and I asked, “Why doesn’t that make sense?” WHERE is the antagonism there? I mean, seriously? Jeezus.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Try this: “I, F&B, was out of line, I felt like picking a fight so I made something up, and I uncategorically apologize.”
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t need to feel like picking a fight with you. You give everyone plenty of opportunity simply by being an asshole. Honestly, most of the time I don’t even say anything when you’re a dick. So maybe you weren’t being a dick on this one. That doesn’t make my position objectively unreasonable.
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 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we’re all on the same team here. I had no intention of starting such drama when I asked about the starting goaltender. I have immense respect for both of you guys.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. And I had no intention of making drama. I just asked a simple question, one which seems completely valid. It’s not like the Caps have Vesa Toskala as Option No. 1 or anything. Unreal.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have a way of making simple questions turn into asshole remarks.
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 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I said I may have misinterpreted your comment. That’s as much as you’re going to get in the way of an apology. In my heart I still think you were being a dick about it but at this point you can say you weren’t and there is no way to know. You don’t respect every commenter here and that is beyond clear. You didn’t say anything about J.P. putting Varlamov as the “probable netminder” did you? Why did it make sense for J.P. to make the assertion but not for one of us anonymous plebes? If you really wanted to have a merit based discussion you would have said something other than “why doesn’t that make sense?” You would have led with your logic about why you think it does make sense to start Theo. And even if you didn’t think Varlamov should start you damn well understand the logic of rotating goalies in a back-to-back. I’d say the rotation on a back-to-back is the default presumption in the NHL and except in exceptional situations teams follow 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really don’t care about your heart. I asked a question and you tried to make it into the Spanish Inquisition. What a baby.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if this was the first time, but you know it’s not. Play it off like I’m the baby. Play it off like G.O.D. didn’t get 10-15 recs when he called you out for being disrespectful. Play it off like you didn’t get called out for picking on gotsparkly (on numerous occasions). You can say I’m a baby, but I don’t think anyone that comes around here regularly would agree with 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 7, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats on turning your questionable, unnecessary behavior into a referendum on my popularity. I have no idea what my popularity has to do with my asking a question about JT & SV, but whatevs makes you feel like a big man, I guess.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your popularity has to do with your history of being disrespectful. I thought that was the angle you were taking on that question. I guess I was wrong. That doesn’t change the fact that you carry a level of attitude that is inappropriate and often offensive. If you want to hide behind being right this time, that’s fine. I’ll just wait until the next time when you clearly are an asshole and call you out with full force. We both know it’s coming. My bad on this one. See you around.
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 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And seriously, you haven’t responded to any of the substance of my argument, you just keep calling me a baby. I’ve got some choice terms for what I think about you, and trust me, I’m keeping it polite and trying to avoid ad hominem here.
Here’s a picture of the real F&B:
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 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awwwwwwwwwwww!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bam! You just bought stock!
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 7, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From anyone else it isn’t antagonistic. From you it is. Your posting history (and the high horse you ride on) causes just about everything you say to be read with a certain tone. I don’t really fault F&B here. Case in point, your above post.
by renstar on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d call the decision to start Theo nothing less than stunning. Either something is wrong with Varlamov healthwise or Boudreau has made a major reversal from his pre-season statement that they would split the first 40 or 50 games for no apparent reason.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised too, given the back spasm issues of the last month. At the same time, I know Bruce made damn sure he felt 100%.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have a history of “Who’s your source!?! Where is a link?!?” I thought it was pretty obvious that Theo starting was counterintuitive. Go ahead, scroll on up and look at who J.P. has as “Probable netminders.” You didn’t lead off with “why would you say that?” Why not? Because it’s J.P. and because it inherently makes sense to start the other goalie on a back-to-back, especially on a team like the Caps that doesn’t have an entrenched number 1. Nobody said Theo isn’t playing well, but playing well isn’t going to get him every start on the season. You watch enough hockey to understand the basic dynamics of a goalie rotation.
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 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding starting Theo being counterintuitive, perhaps you were wrong and my question was valid.
Those are often valid questions. Deal with it.
Look, I don’t really care if you don’t like me, but seriously: I said nothing provocative. I asked a fair question. So yes, grow up.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I misinterpreted your tone on this one, it is the internet after all. But considering your history I don’t think I was way out of line interpreting your comment the way I did.
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 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“My history?” That is the vaguest ass-covering imaginable. Just admit you were wrong, apologize, and get over it.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your history? You don’t understand what that means. I’d love to enjoy half the power of denial you have. Do you remember how many boxes have turned green when people call you out? I wonder what that means…
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 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great. So your position is that if you think someone is unpopular that you can make stuff up about what they’ve just typed and call an innocuous question a “ball bust[ing]” question. Great. You must be so proud.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In my short time here this thread applies to some extent to both of you. We don’t need a Shaq-Kobe situation on our team.
By the way, “Rink Rats” makes me think we’re like the Albany River Rats, an AHL team. I think this is an NHL-level blog, not an AHL one. Maybe the “Red Rink Rats” ?
by red army line on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
gotta say, the personalities of both these guys bring color to my day. tyler has a certain way of commenting that i have always appreciated going back to the old site. he’s brusk, but he usually always has something worthwhile to add. at times he goes over the line, but that can be said about other commenters also. let’s save the battles for when they’re really warranted.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m proud of being respectful and acting like an adult, yes.
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 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Or should I just refrain from asking questions when you’re in the room because you can’t handle it? Geez. Grow up.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz I can’t handle it? I’ll take on all comers, buddy. (I’m not your buddy, pal…) I’ll defend my position and you know it. What I don’t do is pick on comments that make general sense but may not be fleshed out. I know that you understand why it makes sense to start Varlamov today. But Jake didn’t flesh out the argument or provide you with a well-sourced, and vetted link from a journalist that is on your “approved” list.
And you telling me to grow up? That’s rich. I take pride in treating everyone here like an adult and respectfully responding to their comments and arguments. You? You’ve been rebuked by just about every regular here because you get condescending and treat people like they are children, or worse, that they are wasting your time or not worth your presence. Do you really want to go down this road again? Go find an example of me being childish, or an example of someone else telling me to grow up. I may drop the hammer and be aggressive when I sense disrespect, but I don’t pick on people or belittle them. Sometimes you need to take your own advice before you post.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
not worthy of your presence
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 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not your pal, friend ;)
C’mon. . . let’s try to remember that we all root for the same team.
I'm trying to work out a deal with a club in Europe
by D'ohboy on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they both can be superior and both can stand up for the “little guy” (in their estimation) on a given day, or post. I look at it as sort of an internet social experiment.
I am working on charts and graphs to submit to Ted for the sequel to his book on Happiness
by Icebat on Nov 7, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m new here, and I probably didn’t make a lot of friends with my comments in the “toughness” post a few weeks ago. And I understand that a lot of folks have been here for a long time and that they’ve earned the right to say and do certain things because they’ve built up that trust with everyone that they are cool.
But I hope TPTB take what F&B is saying to heart. Having a member of the community who constantly toes the line of respect and aggression is unhealthy for everyone.
by jpbryant on Nov 7, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
TPTB?
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 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The powers that be. As in the bosses. It’s used a lot in television chat.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 8, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its the internet, there are no padded corners here. Just post often enough and intelligently enough and you’ll earn enough respect, even if you disagree with people all the time. Very rarely will someone get ridden out on rails here, usually it is a fan of a different team who just doesn’t get it when he is asked to cool his heals.
by renstar on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. The Rink is one giant padded room. :)
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
by gotsparkly on Nov 7, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d just think in back-to-back games you’d play one goalie the first night and the other goalie the next, especially since Varly is a bit more than a standard backup G.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 7, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The D is in flux, SV gives up a ton of rebounds… and at a couple points during the regular season you want your No. 1 guy to get some B2Bs because he’s likely to get one (or two) in the playoffs. FLA isn’t exactly SJS, so yeah, I think it’s a good night to go back to him.
by TylerG on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
talk about bad timing...
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29108-.html
The only DC mention was of “fun watching Ovechkin last year”.
Play sound boys and take 2 points tonight!!!
"Here lies David St. Hubbins... and why not?"
...David St. Hubbins from the movie "This Is Spinal Tap"
by Izzyforeal365 on Nov 7, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That whole thing could be MUCH funnier if Nyls had a self-deprecating sense of humor.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Along with the ladies on the Rink, I’m interested in the legs tonight. I guess a fresh John Erskine here helps.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m off to Verizon, folks. My first game of the year; don’t know why I waited so long. Hope to see another 1000+ comment thread again when I get back.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 7, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not likely on a home 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then again…
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 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’d take a couple of hours to read, I reckon.
by red army line on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know the lines for tonight? Please tell me Bruce broke up 19-28-14
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
with ya. Not nearly enough from that trio last night.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What would you like to see instead?
I’m not saying I disagree, I’m just saying that no other ‘obvious’ line combo springs to mind, given the injuries…
I'm trying to work out a deal with a club in Europe
by D'ohboy on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
personally, I’d like to flip flop Flash and Laich on LW
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
19-28-21 was such a great line in the playoffs 2 years ago, not sure why it hasn’t quite clicked since.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
14-9-22 has speed, defense and grit. Knuble looked much better last night and another scorer on that opposite wing should pay dividends.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t have a good answer for ya, but I’ll tell you this – I was thinking last night – now I understand why Kozlov was that round peg that fit. When Kozzy went into the corner or along the boards with someone, he always came away with the puck. He could dance along the sideboards with the puck for a good 10 seconds playing keepaway. Didn’t always result in a chance, but it ate up time, and kept the boys on offense. I thought Knuble would fit that role this year, but he doesn’t. He’s a grinder, but he doesn’t win battles along the boards. There’s no one on the team now who really does. That’s what any line with 19 and 28 needs, or any line with 19 and 8 for that matter. That’s what we’re missing now.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with that assessment. Kozlov was good when he wanted to be but invisible far too often. Knuble is real good on the boards but I don’t think he’s being used right. He likes to win the puck, give it to a skill guy, then crash the net. Playing with Laich doesn’t exactly allow him to do that. I’d like to see Laich and Knuble split up and Flash and Semin split 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
with the current top 6, I like Morrison/Knuble, so yeah, per bigonetimer, I’d definitely flip flash/laich and do 19/28/21.
by Vinn on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kozlov was invisible on the score sheet often, but he did have that puck presence that kept the top line on the offense – that’s why even when he wasn’t scoring his +/- was so high. You’re probably right about Knuble, whatever it is, BB hasn’t found the right fit for him, which is a shame.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kozlov had a horrendously bad defensive year by the advanced measures we looked at last year and his +/- wasn’t exactly stellar.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
By we, I of course mean JP, DMG and Pepper broke it down for us, the we here commented on their breakdowns.
The relevant comment was “Nylander. Oy.”, followed by, “Did I say Nylander? Kozlov. Oy. Good riddance”. Or something very closely along those lines.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just callin it as I sees it.
Anyway, my main point is that there’s no one who’s winning battles along the boards for this team – painfully obvious even last night against a weak Panthers team. The team used to score most of its goals on the rush or PP, but it’s gotten even more pronounced this year.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t cycle as much as they should down low, that’s true. However, Semin and Backstrom are both exceptional along the boards, Knuble and Laich can both go dig it out. Saying that we have no one winning board battles is really far-fetched.
This team is dominant at 5on5 this season, which is typically a better metric of playoff success than special teams play. Whatever they’re doing to get that 5on5 ratio, it’s working, be it on the rush or whatever.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin is not exceptional along the boards. And if he does weave through 4 guys to thread the puck out of the corner, he invariably hands it away on an indecisive dribbler pass to no one. Seriously, Kozlov was no Gretzky, but he did control the boards, and you could count on him for that.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is flatly not true and a gross mischaracterization of what Alex Semin does. If you really think that, you’re simply wrong and if you’re being hyperbolic, you could have picked a better example.
Semin is very good along the boards – his hands and his athleticism help him there. He doesn’t do it with a huge body the way Kozlov did, but I’m feeling pretty good about either along the boards.
Kozlov was horrific last year by most metrics and too expensive for what he brought to the table. There are people winning battles along the boards, did you see the PK Knuble pulled off holding the puck on the boards in the offensive zone by himself for 30 seconds? The PP has been largely ineffective this year, I don’t see how the scoring disparity between ES cycling low and PP/on the rush has gotten worse. Even if they are scoring a lot on the rush, they’re scoring far more than they’re giving up. Anything else?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right that Semin does it without being physical. People don’t give him credit because it looks like nothing happened; there is never a “board battle” because he swipes the puck and is gone. It reminds me a lot of how people say Mike Green isn’t physical and doesn’t win battles. If it’s a 50/50 puck Green beats the guy to it and there’s never a “battle” to be had. The times when Green is just getting where with the guy and has to battle are when he starts from further away and is at a disadvantage (which disadvantage may or may not have been his fault to begin with).
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 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else bummed Sloan is probably playing D tonight?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nah, dude was great playing D last night. I like him as a forward too so far but it would be great if we got an D man who’s unquestionably worthy of a top 4 roster spot out of him.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only because it means Green and Schultz are hurt. I usually like to see guys in their normal position.
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 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unless they’re replacing someone who can’t skate at an NHL level, hey?
Although I guess you could say that Q’s regular position is with the Bears. I like the guy, I just wish he were a step faster.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but if he were a step faster everything changes. I’ll always take the guy that can skate over the guy that can’t, at any position.
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 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it does, which is why I wish he were a step faster and as you recall, that was my original justification for keeping Sloan instead of Laing in the vote.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I wasn’t clear. When I said “changes everything” I didn’t mean respect with his role on this team. I meant “he’d already be an NHL regular somewhere and he wouldn’t have that ‘aww he’s stuck with it and gutted it out and sacrificed so much for just one chance’ factor.” He wouldn’t be here because we know he’s waiver-safe; he wouldn’t be waiver safe. Q wouldn’t be Q if he was a little faster. He’d be something more akin to Bradley.
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 6:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to make the Bradley comparison with the same point, but 10 is at least 2 steps faster than 53.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I just got lazy and didn’t want to scroll the league for a better example. I’m just watching Alabama try to blow their undefeated season. This guy might be the worst starting D I QB there 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guys! Calm down! Today is a day to rejoice!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Question – if no one claims Nyles, and he gets sent down to Hershey, does his salary continue to count against the cap? I know this has been discussed repeatedly here, but I get lost in all the possibilities.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he is assigned to Hershey it won’t count against the cap, but it will count against Ted’s checkbook
by renstar on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am wondering if Hershey is part of the equation at all. With Nylander’s NMC, could he waive it only for certain movements (i.e., allowing himself to be placed on waivers to facilitate a move to Europe but not subjecting himself to the AHL)? Anyone know?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In other words, if he waives his NMC to be put on waivers, is he saying “I will go wherever this leads be, be it another NHL team if they claim me, or Hershey/Europe if none do” or “I am allowing myself to be placed on waivers to see what comes from that and I reserve the right to veto a move if I don’t like it”?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My understanding is that once he’s on waivers, if an NHL team claims him he’s out of here, but he still has to approve a loan to any team outside of the NHL. However, I was badly wrong about how the salary cap worked a couple of days ago, so take that with a generous helping of salt.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would’ve been my educated guess too. There’s no way he does anything that subjects himself to Hershey.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know what’s way better than corn chips in nachos? Deep fried pita bread.
I just wish it wouldn’t cause a coronary.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you know whats way better than deep fried pita bread?
paula deen’s deep fried cheesecake.
i just wish it didnt cause you to keel over and die from massive heart failure at first bite…..
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paula Dean grates on me much the same as Ray-Ray, but deep fried cheesecake and a quart of milk sounds pretty awesome.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FTR I really need Brooksie to score tonight.
Really really.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, this thread is awesome already.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And everyone has an avatar!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t you mean: a bizzzaarrro avatar?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I preferred mustache on!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is Movember, after all.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a sucker for the ladies…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hotness. :)
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! :)
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tossing it out there
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That looks like a high quality headpiece, sir.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just sparking some merch ideas for the MP lobby (caucus?)
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta appreciate a guy that pulls his weight.
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 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After reading the F&B/Tyler sparring, anything else is manna.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boyd Kane expected to shift to right wing tonight and play with Giroux and Aucoin, first time we’ve seen that this year.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 6:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BTW a Mike Green/Jeff Schultz/AO press box = EPIC
The Caps’ whole draft class of 2004!
Maybe JP can credential his way in tonight…
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 6:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But if Nyls is there it kind of spoils the party…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nyls could be in the ice crew. you know…those kids that come out and scoop out the excess ice from around the crease. he’s gotta earn his paycheck somehow.
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or delivering the burritos from Chipotle…
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m always worried someone is going to get hit in the face with one. How awful would that be? Those burritos can be pretty heavy!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention you’d have beans all over your face
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unless it’s a fajita Burrito!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but in the little movie they show on the screen before the burrito toss, they are always putting beans on them. fajita burritos are way better tho
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
truth! No need to ruin a good burrito with some beans!
Canitas and steak for the win!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed although i’m a huge fan of the chicken fajita burrito. then again, i probably wouldn’t care about the beans in the face if i got knocked out by a flying burrito
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard it’s actually a shirt with a burrito coupon in those foil bombs Slapshot throws. Makes more sense, since a burrito would likely explode or squish upon impact.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
False advertising for the loss.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s exactly what it is, so no burritos end up on the ice again.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else using Chrome? The sidebars are all messed up now, this is the first time I’ve noticed it.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I use Chrome, and it’s fine for me…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Messed up how? Messed up not working or messed up new formatting?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All the sidebars, both left and right, are way down at the bottom of the page now by their lonesome selves.
by katzistan on Nov 7, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t help you.
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 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that happens to me on occasion with firefox. i think it’s really just a computer thing. sometimes the sidebars don’t load at all for me.
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I use chrome, but nothing odd is happening for me.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else have CSN on already? Open mike during the VIL-RICH game, someone says “End this fucking game already” and whistles the final countdown. LOL.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and the immediate apology from the booth…even funnier.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lmfao i said “did he really just say that?”
by DonCaps819 on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the whistling was priceless. so was the tap-tap-tap-why-yes-it-is-on
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AHL rules
So last year Neuvirth got bounced around a lot because once he played one game for HER he couldn’t be loaned to another AHL team. Nyls hasn’t played for HER, and obviously not for the Caps but I don’t think that matters, so does that mean he can be sent to Grand Rapids when he clears? Then he can play there and help them win until a foreign team wants him.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh Lisa, soft leather becomes you so.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Brutal call in the LSU/‘Bama game. That’s worth 30K for Les Miles I’d say.
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 6:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The game hasn’t even started and we have almost 150 comments. Wow.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
woo hoo! i havent seen them play in so long!
by DonCaps819 on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ARGH! Highlight of Pother’s bullshit assist!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dear NHL GameCenter Live: please use the Caps feed at least one out of every ten times.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Pothier has his game face on tonight. Already a thousand-yard stare and not even a hint of a smile.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ATD out to lunch again tonight….
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s declaw these kitties!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes they shit in your bed after you declaw them. We should just put them out of their misery.
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 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is VC really crowing for a call when Flash got knocked over?
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 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dummies.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um who was it that just decked Semin hard?
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good shift by MP right there.
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 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s everywhere, doing everything.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s small but I love the way he uses his body to shield the puck.
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 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt get a chance to watch last night. Howd he do?
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. He was good. Got robbed of an assist or two but stats aside he looked very good.
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 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great to know. I hate stupid rules of Judaism…. they should never count when it comes to hockey
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever heard the “This American Life” story about orthodox Jews walking (from Jersey, I think) to MSG to watch the Rangers in a Saturday playoff game?
by RPI93 on Nov 7, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually stayed at a hotel for game 5 of last years first round series. We walked to the rink watched the game and then walked back to the hotel. We then spent the next day chilling in DC. It was a great weekend
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really really well. Made two great plays and was overall solid in both ends.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bongo time, Semin!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me that the Caps just get thrown around like rag dolls every game..
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been banging a lot too.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You think so? I dont think they are intimdating physically to teams even with their large size…some of the players are big guys but I feel like we need more agression
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Neuvy in goal tonight for HER @ Manchester
No score with about 8:30 left in period 1.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love getting these updates, thank you.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
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 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too many chances for a 3rd to last place team.
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So one of their D (Koistinen) went out and hasn’t come back yet. Guessing they’ll lose another one next period.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Knuble delivers from his office.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful shift. Beautiful. All started when Knuble took the D out on the boards and let Laich take possession.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great shift, nice goal.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Knuble! Thank you!
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That line continues to do work…and they’re starting to reap the rewards.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a play by Laich to keep that cycle alive. Awesome shift.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep
If Semin had Laich’s mental makeup he’d be as good as Ovie.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to watch this game on Center Ice with the Panthers announcers…which is incredibly annoying
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They’re two of the worst. Even Denis Potvin was better on color than this guy, and Potvin sucked.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this is killing me, I can’t find the game online anywhere.
by Beakers Lab on Nov 7, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It can’t be said enough how awful FLA is at keeping the zone on the PP.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love that pass from Stecks back to the D.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Rag the time. It’s so annoying to the PP when you just play keep away.
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 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I cant believe the Bruins have a worse power play then this team
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look at all the firepower they lost and are missing due to injury.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Savard, Kessel, Lucic, all out. That’s 3/5 of your first unit, there’s no real question there.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well kessel doesnt really count seeing as tho he plays for another team now…
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure he does, they still lost him and even if he weren’t a Leaf, he’d only have played 2 games.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But they gave him up thinking they could maintain their offense. They thought they would have a solid PP without him, and so did everyone else. He may have turned out to have been more important than they first anticipated but I’m with TL. Savard and Lucic are the only ones I think are an excuse.
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 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
krejci’s hurt too. Definitely don’t expect him to come anywhere near last year’s numbers anyway, though.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they are getting some tough injuries. I think last year the stars aligned for them and it’s just not happening again.
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 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s why I said “LOST and are missing due to injury”
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh i was looking at the comment below that said “savard, kessel, lucic, all out”
by twistedlogic on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s a tough storm to weather. Still, they had such good balance in their scoring last year, you might expect them to be doing better.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’re up 2-0 on Buffalo right now. Chara finally scored.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Laich has had a hand in 5 of the Caps’ last 10 goals (2g-3a)
Know laich…
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin easily could have gotten called for that shove from behind just now.
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 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That would have been a call I would take issue with.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh. It’s a dangerous spot. Anytime you push a guy from 3-5 feet from the boards it’s dangerous. The guy may have helped it but you can’t push a guy like that literally right in front of the net.
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 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly but I think it would have been an iffy call. Semin looks into it so far.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, looked like he was getting a long look at it too.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t be surprised if that was all his good will for the night. If he gets called for an iffy hook later I won’t be shocked.
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 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was that it?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not iffy. He caught the guy’s skate with the blade of his stick. It wasn’t intentional but it was clearly a PIM.
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 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap! Go Brads!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Standing up for Q, but not Ovie? It’s progress, but fuck, guys!
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He wasn’t standing up for anyone but himself.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. McCardle pushed him up against the boards and didn’t let him go. Brads didn’t have much choice.
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 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buddy, you ain’t getting anywhere against Brads when he’s wearing that lid.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perreault is just moving the puck and getting his ass to the net. Awesome. Brads TCB, baby.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feeling a Knuble double here. Deflection in front.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So was that hit on Laing not more blatant than ShaMo’s major last night? Legit question.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bradley just threw him to the ground…good work
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Give Perreault PP time!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SEMIN!?!?!
angryface
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lol was it Semin or Flash 2 seconds earlier?
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin makes it really hard to like him
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! Semin needs to try hypnosis or something.
by RPI93 on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
bench him.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thats a bit drastic this early in the game I think
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I disagree. BB waited until the last 2 minutes of the NJD game. Maybe not bench him all game but sit him a few shifts and take him off the PP1.
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 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s just reckless stick work. I don’t know what else you can even say to the guy.
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 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pack your bags?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he makes that strip people are saying “look how awesome he is at D” and it would be true. But he needs better judgment of when to pull those high risk rip-offs and on the PP in the O zone is not the time to do it.
Moving him won’t change his judgment, but it’ll make it someone else’s problem.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Pack your shit”
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flash could have gone too. All because they got too cute again. Flash takes the puck to the net and inexplicably tries to slide it through a D man to Semin instead of just putting the puck on net.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Shoot that puck.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Give Perreault 4-on-4 time!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s trade Semin for draft picks. It’s OK, we have enough depth to replace his production./(Chiarelli)
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Disagree
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. In seriousness, as much as I would be willing to trade him for the right package, the KHL threat is going to seriously depress his trade value. Between that and keeping Ovie happy, ain’t gonna happen during the season.
I think the Caps would actually have a shot at getting more after the season, since at least the trading partner could work out his new deal and have some security that he won’t bolt.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree with this. It’ll be a Phil Kessel situation. Let anyone bargain with him and if someone reaches a deal then you set the trade package.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On a semi-related note, I’m starting to wonder if the KHL will seriously compete with the NHL in terms of quality. An awful lot of NHLers seem to be migrating that way.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful. The real high end talent will stay in the NHL for the foreseeable future. They’ll keep some young guys for their RFA years by paying them like stars, and they’ll get the aging vets by paying them for stars, but I don’t think they’ll get any of the stars in their prime anytime soon.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They cant trade Semin until after the season though can they?
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They can trade him whenever they want. The KHL can’t sign him until after the season but he’s not one of the real stars I was talking about it. He has the talent to be but he’s just not.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Trading Semin would actually effect Ovie as a player
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am solidly in the “NO!” camp.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Though if ever there were a guy who might be interested in going over for personal reasons (and a guy who would get a completely ridiculous contract offer from a KHL team), it’s Semin.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom is so special.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin has too much success with his stick checks that he begins to think he can rob a guy blind from any position instead of working hard to put himself in a good position to pull it off.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lolz at the semin trade talk happening again. not going to happen
by aaw6848 on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This should be the place we’re allowed to overreact to acts of monumental stupidity. Fully formed thoughts here would be way way behind the action as it happens.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless, I think a bit of a benching would be healthy.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if BB has tried the stomach poking from the cannon copier commercials on semin when discussing penalties
by Icebat on Nov 7, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cam Ward
Cut during the game, left in an ambulance.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh jesus. Shit hitting fan for those guys.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh, that team can’t buy a break.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch that’s not something you want to hear happen to anyone. Hope he’s ok.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cut above the knee by Nash.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better than the first word I heard…groin.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, I hope not.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shit. I hate these types of injuries. Scary.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's not good
I’d wager he’ll be ok as long as there’s a hospital nearby, but it was a shot to the leg that killed Sean Taylor.
Godspeed.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RIP #21. Still one of the worst bits of news I’ve ever received.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’ll be fine. He got immediate medical attention. Zednik took it in the throat and survived. I heard there was visible blood on the ice so it must have been pretty deep but in the thigh it probably won’t bleed enough to be a threat.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still remember Clint Malarchuk (sp) incident. That was just horrible to watch live.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I definitely do not remember it live but I vaguely remember hearing about it as a kid and I’ve watched on youtube. That is gruesome.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah for sure. I’m just trying to stay positive.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming it didn’t sever the femoral, then there isn’t as much of a chance of the artery retracting into the pelvis and being harder to clamp off.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s awful. Hope it isn’t too bad and he doesn’t miss much time. Wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It did look for a second like it crossed.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oof.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, let’s break up the 14-19-28 line. Enough is enough I’d say.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is on BB to get Semin back in form. BB needs to find a place for Semin and it’s not on the bench.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh Semin
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bench him!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you might get your wish at this rate.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does Semin have his own chair w/ his name on it in the box?
by bigeugene on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s really racking up the PIMs for my fantasy team.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You'll have to rip of Nylander's name
Not sure how terrible I feel about that.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s one way to sit Semin for 4 on 4.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fucking Theodore. What the hell was that?
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin must be benched. He’s costing this team more than he is helping.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have to give Theo the nod on biggest contributor to that GA
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it with your blasted logic! Let me be angry :P
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My apologies…I’m all about logic.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I occasionally am, but I tend to get caught up with my emotions.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like to get mad for all the right reasons :)
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
righteous anger ftw.
Like avatar anger, totally righteous, right BP?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sloan and Theo did not help the cause on that one.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry Im just not able to hop on the Semin hate train just yet
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love his skills, I hate his inconsistency.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but the Semin Concern train is moving full steam ahead.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More like the “you realize you could be a world beater and win a Cup or 2 if you could reach your full potential” train.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nor I. He’s in a slump but it won’t last forever. I think he’s missing the time and space that Ovie creates right now.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Presuming overlap, nothing more.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Canadian poppy tradition.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I prefer Afghan poppy.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More of that Semin. Shoot the puck.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of course if that’s Ovie driving the net he tries to pass it.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very curious to see how Semin plays for Russia.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That cross rink pass from Semin is my favorite pass of his. He creates a lot of goals with that.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I smell something baking…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Clemmensen blows. Brodeur is a fraud.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha. He’s been awful tonight. But I do like me some goals around the crease.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course. I’m not taking anything away from the Caps. I’m dumping on Clemmensen and Brodeur.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Know Laich!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Clemmensen is having some trouble with those short-side shots. Nice goal.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad to see Brooks get that goal, but I hate his pass across the blueline getting rewarded.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lol. Exactly. So much of that PP did not deserve reward but we got a goal.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GreenLife52 tweets http://www.mobypicture.com/user/greenlife52/view/5640153
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a cutie!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man Green looks babyish!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
skinny tie, fat tie
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course Green would be wearing a skinny tie
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not every goal can be highlight reel. More to the point…not every goal SHOULD be.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t particularly understand why Clark was on that PP instead of MP but you can’t argue with the goal.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MP should just never come off the ice ;). Nice feed from the Captain
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well as far as the PP, Clark took a stupid PIM and hasn’t shown any offensive skill this season. MP has been clever with the puck almost every shift. I guess BB just wanted to go with a “bash down low” PP.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see the Caps scoring plenty without Ovie…..
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brooksie goes to the bakery!
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 14 recs
Oh so rec’d
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And for the sig line too. Pure brilliance.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with that call there is simply no way MP didn’t keep that in.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If anyone was curious...
Laich is on pace for 34-53-87.
Yep.
by TFG on Nov 7, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d be extremely happy with 25-45-70.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HER 2, MAN 0 with about 5min left in period 2. Miskovic from Aucoin and Giroux, Beagle from Osala.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3-0. Osala from Reid and Collins.
15 Saves for Neuvirth.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OO lobby put your hands together.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why Flash didn’t slide that back to Semin with a great angle for a one timer I’ll never know…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cuz they love them some pretty offensive play.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More accurate breakout passes needed to beat that forecheck. Well look what happens…
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Booooooooooo
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Steckles face just then was priceless
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
steckels*
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else’s audio feed badly out of sync in CSNHD?
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im good
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another great shift.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Had to make up for the last one.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That last goal was on Knuble/BMo/Laich I’m pretty sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant as a team, I think you’re right about who was on the ice.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Got ya.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Our grinders look better than our skill guys tonight.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And makes a nice move to get to the net. Didn’t try to go hide behind the net he went right to the goal. Love it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great great rush
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There they go blowing another MP helper.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Conspiracy!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait for him to get a real number.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I wear my jersey I am amazed by how unflattering it is.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably. I’ll just have to deal, because I refuse to get a girl one.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a fabulous move out of the corner by 85.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m still baffled that the scouts could be so down on his skating and yet he’s lighting it up in the NHL as an 18 yr old.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
COL has a really viable young team after this draft and the ghost of Pattie Roy consuming Anderson. Very pumped about 12/15 game in Denver.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Against who?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm. I knew that.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He just looks slow and off-timing.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that he needs OV more than anybody
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shooting more would help with his finishing. He always looks like he wants to pass.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why having OV is so important for him. It lets him do what he does best, and opens up the ice more for his occasional shot
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If that’s the case, then BB is the problem.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s not just the guy behind the bench – he’s supposed to be coaching. If these guys can’t just as well w/o AO then wtf kind of “team” is this?
I’m not saying he’s a bad coach – yet – but thinking that NB19, or any other player, is gonna suck until AO gets back just isn’t right.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt say he sucked, just that he probably benefits from OV more than anybody. When you have spent the last few seasons playing with the best player in the world, you tend to get used to having him. Without him you just arent as good.
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would make the semantic argument that the player is as good as he is, but gets better results from higher quality teammates.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But Nick legitimately doesn’t look as good lately.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s true, I’m just making the semantic distinction.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would say that AO has been taken for granted. BB perhaps has been especially guilty of that given the ice time he allows AO to have.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Playing well without AO would go a long way to disproving the “he’s only good because he plays with AO” theory.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ShaMo’s crappy work along the boards in his own zone didn’t help matters.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blow him out the air lock!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ShaMo and the toasters both have Plans that are destroying mankind…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Over my head.
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 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thought you were going Battlestar Galactica on me. Threw my geek card out there a little eagerly.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. Never got into that one. I just like the phrase “blow him out the airlock.”
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 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hate those couple seconds of grace they give D men when an offensive player plays the puck past them but they are free to hold/“stand up” for a good 3 seconds and it’s not interference.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are the Panthers on a PP?!?!?
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What just happened?
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by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fucking teh awesome Erskiy and Steckel and Laing
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Team Toughness!!!! Definitely a low hit by Kulikov and a freight train by Erskine.
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 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well if they’re going to tweak our Russian…
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Clark has assists in four of the last five games
Yay!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My other plan to help Semin out is to give away tickets to some hot blondes in the front row. He always looks for them when he does his Ovie jump into the glass celebration after a goal.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible fucking D.
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 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
zz
Grabasstic play.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
See, this is why Juice, to me, is the guy who’s odd-out.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Juice was doing what he’s supposed to; Bradley and Steckel were sleeping there.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's just a big man can't let that pass through, there, nice as it was.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say we can afford even men out and get rid of both.
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 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could get behind that.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matty to PP Matty to PP
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Has MP had a goal in the NHL yet?
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So the Panthers are learning that they’re hitting more this game and their leading
by Icebat on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shit. Wyshynski had to post ten most gruesome injuries today.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh. Colin Campbell's son is down.
That’s a paddling supplemental discipline.
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 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh god that may have made uck Daddys highlights
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by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice if Semin and Backstrom could make an impact at some point tonight.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That is brutal. If he’s not concussed I bet he returns.
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 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I turned around for two seconds, what did I miss?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could have been a lot worse, there was good zone time and some puck movement. I’d rather see some more player movement off the puck, but I’ll settle for good zone possession for now.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’ll settle for at least one shot on goal
by aaw6848 on Nov 7, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s gonna need to, otherwise they’ll be down to 16.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else Steckel looks like he wants to bring us back.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How? By crapping the bed when he gets in front of the net?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game is going by so slowly for me. Life without AO and Greenlife is slightly less exciting.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great pass from Giroux to Hartnell, wow.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely didn’t need Pronger getting an assist on that goal.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, I imagine not. I’m just marveling at that pass and wondering how Philly does such a good job identifying and developing forwards. They’re seriously deep with talent.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I refrain from complimenting that organization whenever 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Did you notice the rec action has a nice little star next to it now? Me neither.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they moved it slightly as well because I’ve accidentally flagged some posts as well.
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 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, me too. My bad!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s been a really good game despite the terrible officiating. Lots of physical play both ways and some good end to end action.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 7, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TOR is beating up on DET. Yikes. 3-0
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who got the 3rd?
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Finger
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the only thing left is the inevitable Orr-May bout.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And williams is down w/ a busted knee. Is May back yet? i know he was out for a few games.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was assuming he was, but I wasn’t keeping close tabs on it, other than seeing Kessel’s goal.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ground floor of the Sloan Building.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if only he was playing F…
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been a proponent, but that is crap.
We got housed at even strength in that period. Our first line has got to want it a little bit more. I hope all that energy that hasn’t (yet?) been expended over the last 48 friggin’ hours comes to the fore this period. Semin, you fucker, get it together: 1 shot and 2 PIMS licks ass.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now, Sloan was not very good on his man in the first goal, he deserves some blame. Our forwards have been the same all game and the other D pairs are plus or even. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the same F line out for all the goals as well.
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 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The BMo line was out for the first two, Steckel line for the last one.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, yes teamwork.
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 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still a Sloan card carrier; he stinks at the moment. I want a couple from line one’s all I’m sayin…now, me and my lady are headin’ out. Bring home a W, son.
by bigonetimer on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone has bad games and gets stuck paired with Juice sometimes. I’m not asking for the card back, just saying you gotta take the good and the bad.
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 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s possible that Helm could be quicker, but he’d need rockets in his skates to pull it off.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thinking about changing my fantasy team’s name to the Injured Bed-Shitters
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At the very least Elias is back for me.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you. a couple days ago half of one of my teams was DTD or IR. OV, Setoguchi, Gagne, Gonch… :(
by Vinn on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I had arnott, mcdonald, lucic, lubo, hejda, and gaborik missing games last week..
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Name it Alexandre Daigle and be done with it.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I had Lubo and Rafalski out with the f’ing flu. although judging by the way Rafalski’s playing, he really ought to stay off the ice there.
by Vinn on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Catch Me Up?
Looks like a typical night from 28, huh? So maddening and yet I’m not surprised. How’s MP looking?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Hasn’t created as much as the previous games but he’s had some nice puck work.
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 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
same line mates as last night?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
No, Fehr instead of Sloan. Sloan on D.
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 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like semin with morrison now.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin on defense? Radical, BB, radical!
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
z
FUCK YEAH FUCK YES
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SUPERSTAR! What an awesome goal celebration.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Flagging the goal celebration, loving the goal.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I buy this. Slight pass on first ever NHL goal.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s similar to a soccer player that I hate, even if it’s a little retro Selanne.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The NHL was lawless back then. Anytime you can get away with duck hunting tells you it was a different time back then.
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 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t know if MP is going back to Hershey. Wow he was awesome that shift.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love the celebration!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The bow and arrow is popular in the Q for some reason.
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 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him. Right by the net garbage goal. Way to send a message.
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 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gonna wear this shirt every game now.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Too small to play D. Too small to go to the net.
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 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin who?
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
QQQQQQQ!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Q!!!!!!!!!!
The sentimental favorites coming up huge tonight.
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 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful Secondary scoring….finally
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by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that finally was sarcastic
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by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And again. Ovechkin who?
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin Who? Backstrom who? Do we have a first line anymore?
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now Q scores.. all my faves checking in.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just as I tell my buddy in a luxury suite that I’m sorry it’s not a better game…
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
woooooo
um. so we clearly have a first line. Care Bears what? :D
by Vinn on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Matty can’t stop smiling.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Neither can I.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Proud Poppa
www.sportsnewsfordc.blogspot.com
by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nicky’s been pretty good on faceoffs tonight, it looks like.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
8 of 12.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THAT answers my question!
MP!!! fever + no TV + no Internet = one unhappy camper badly missing his Caps fix. What would I do without this Game Day Open Thread on JP’s Rink????
by UnleashFurry on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Gordon to Wilson to Bouchard, HER 4, MAN 1.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bollocks
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s not had a very lucky game.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty great deflection by Stillman. I don’t blame Theo for that (the rebound right before that was almost a goal, however…)
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
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 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TIme to send in Varly?
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by Denleci on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Theo hasn’t been bad enough to get pulled on that goal. It’s a tie game so you don’t need to wake the team up. That was just a tough deflection.
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 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, extremely bitter though and someone must incur the wrath.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel you.
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 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At what point do you pull Theo?
Tiredness, not ineffectiveness.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how’s a goalie gonna be more tired than a forward or defenseman skating around all night for two nights in a row?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 7, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Playing goal is mentally exhausting, even when the puck’s at the other end, you can’t really relax
by honed on Nov 7, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
true dat, but i still think physicality can make up for it
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 7, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's the last line of defense
He needs to be sharp.
by bronco6778 on Nov 7, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not the same kind of workout for a goalie and a skater. One of our goalies-turned-men’s-league-skaters could attest to this better than I (I’ve never played goalie) but goalies don’t get to the huff and puff level of tired that skaters normally get, but they are in their stance and putting stress on their muscles consistently the entire game. You really wear out your legs and core doing that for 60 minutes.
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 8, 2009 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, starting theo wasn’t the most awesome idea.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Unlike playing MP. Most awesomest idea ever.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord, he’s got one guy who’s playing his natural position for the first time in awhile, and another guy who’s playing his second game in a month. Let’s not go down this road for the sake of doing so.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOO nicky does something!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YES. Flash.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FLASH!
What the hell is going on tonight?!
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great job Flash. He’ll be a 20 goal scorer if he lives on the crease like 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 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
More like 30 goal scorer I think. He’s been poking around the net every game since he returned. You add in skill goals that he’ll get and I think BB’s prediction of at least 30 a season is realistic. Of course, the big if is if he plays the way he’s been playing.
I still think he could have had close to 30 last year without the illness and if given a regular center on his line.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 7, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
z
Jumping jack Flash.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love where these goals are getting scored.
Also, Nicky woke up.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s nice to see that they can score like this as well.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is how mortals have to score. This is Baltimore, [AO] will not save you.
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 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Even if it’s extremely forced and not geographically accurate.
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 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m okay with that. It fits with the theme tonight; AO isn’t here, time to step up.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that second statement, definitely makes me happy :)
by Vinn on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Flash!
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
by capsfan4life on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roofed it, no questions. Nice job.
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 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of pulling goalies, i’m surprised DeBoer hasn’t. Nice goal.
by grapejoos on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fleischmann with his Crosby impression yet again. I like it! He’s a lot cheaper!
by TFG on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
That last one JT let in reinforces the prevailing wisdom that you don’t let a goalie play back to back unless his name is Luongo or stud goalie.
by UnleashFurry on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
You trying to stir something up, buddy.
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 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
uh oh … did I miss sth?
by UnleashFurry on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yep – even Brodeur split with Danis tonight/last night.
by TFG on Nov 7, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not a fan of starting the same goalie back to back no matter what his name is. Look at the goalies who play 70+ versus the same ones who play 60. Their stats are vastly improved in the regular season and playoffs when they go 60.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s done is done. Move along.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me wonder if Irbe is really tinkering with Varly in practice.
by Kolzilla on Nov 7, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don’t need no stinkin’ admins. Self-policing FTW.
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 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In my defense, my diplomacy does sound mod-like. Otherwise it just comes off as “n***a please”.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta find the style that works for you.
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 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I don’t want to be too abrasive, otherwise I’m writing an art blog.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
rec’d
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 7, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Home run.
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 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Er, sorry
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.
You’re a futbol guy, 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...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I can gamble on the ’merkin one easier.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Always gotta rep the home colors.
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 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not wisdom at all.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
by hotdog88gt on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
M(v)P! Playing like a crazy man.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what his middle name is. I doubt it lines up the MVP, though.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The V stands for “Victimized by the return of Gordon” :(
by TFG on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Void Boyd.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
by jordanDC on Nov 7, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay Caps play some nice shutdown hockey now.
IS PЯESS BOX NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I want to see the forwards set up tents in the corners.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 7, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs