Monday Caps Clips: Another Week Begins
by J.P. on Nov 9, 2009 6:42 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Mathieu Perreault sure is a l'il sparkplug, ain't he? [CSN Washington]
- Odd choice for a "Getting to Know" feature in a national pub. [The Hockey News]
- CSN's Russ Thaler sticks up for buddy Dmitry Chesnokov on the "4-5 Weeksgate" front. [CSN Washington]
- It's still anyone's guess as to how long Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined, but in case you were wondering, the fewest games played by a Hart Trophy winner (modern era, non-goalie, non-lockout year) in his MVP season? 60, Mario Lemiuex in 1992-93 (Le Magnifique had 69 goals and 91 assists in those 60 games).
- How 'bout that Flash? [Examiner]
- A look at the Caps' goaltending situation from a fantasy perspective (and by "fantasy," I don't mean "Jose Theodore fully recaptures his Hart/Vezina form"). [The Hockey News]
- Keith Aucoin has scored five goals since being returned to Hershey and Michal Neuvirth seems to be finding his groove, having now won three-straight (saving 76 of 80 shots along the way), including Sunday night's win in Providence. [Bears]
- The captain of Sweden's U-20 team, Marcus Johansson (yes, that one), isn't intimidated by playing on North American-sized rinks. Good. [The Charlatan]
- Former Cap Pat Peake is now coaching 'em up and has brought in a former boxer to teach his players how to defend themselves. The kicker? His players are 14-years-old. [Detroit Free Press (h/t KK)]
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Did THN write that about fantasy goalies over the summer?
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
must have. Because other than saturday’s shaky win, Theo’s been shockingly steady, solid, and sometimes downright spectacular.
In the Nylander article, he doesn’t mention Verizon Center among his favorite arenas to play in. Perhaps its been so long he forgot what it feels like.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 8:07 AM EST reply actions
That Nylander interview made me feel even more sorry for him.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Recall his paycheck, feel better. Repeat as needed.
But yeah. Good dude, classy vet for whom I wish nothing but the best.
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Speaking of Nylander, when will he clear waivers? Midnight tonight?
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 9, 2009 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
this says he clears at noon today… is there an update i missed?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
link fail:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/nylander-put-on-waivers.html
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I haven’t seen anything that said he wasn’t placed on waivers…
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 9, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
How nice would it be if someone actually claimed him…
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 9, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Or if we get him traded if he doesn’t clear, too. I’d be pretty happy with either outcome.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, either way I would be very happy. As long as it doesn’t come down to putting him on re-entry and someone picking him up.
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 9, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Why would you not be happy about that?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Because if he is picked up on re-entry waivers, half of his cap hit still counts against the Caps’ salary cap, both this year and next. While it’d be a small boon this year, it’d be a big burden next year.
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
Yes indeed. With Backstrom and Semin needing contracts that extra $2.4 could come in handy. Although, the way Semin is playing right now he might not get much of a raise.
by Hammerfists of Doom on Nov 9, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
I figure Nylander’s cap hit will cancel with Backstrom’s raise.
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Right, and at least as it stands now, he is still a physical asset on this team despite his lack of playing time. If he is claimed off re-entry, we are pissing away half his cap hit next year for absolutely nothing.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
I guess Avery and Nylander have something else in common...
Closest Hockey Friends: “I don’t really hang out much with hockey players. Swedish hockey players.”
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Fact.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
You asked with your eyes, Trent.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 9, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Pat Peake...
He’s coaching 14 year olds….that’s great. I can’t imagine how skates while coaching. I spoke to him at a fan gathering and he said he’s had over 40 surgeries on his feet to recover from that horrible crash into the wall. Peake has great talent, it was a shame he seemed to always end up on the IR….
Let's go Caps!
Perreault reminds me of Peake before the injury. That guy had had great wheels.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 9, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I kinda remember Peake as being one of those so-so skater but great hands kind of guys. But it’s been so long I could be way off.
I don’t remember him much as a player either, but he lived across the street from me in Piney Orchard.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I learned to skate there as a kid, among many other places.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I bounced around a lot. Piney Orchard, Columbia, Frederick, Northwest in Baltimore, maybe one other that I can’t recall.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
I didn’t hate you guys too bad. Mostly hated Bowie and, above all others, Reston.
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I despised Bowie, I didn’t mind Reston all that much just because I liked playing there, and I always had fun at Piney. I have to say that I hated playing the Little Flyers the most out of all the teams not Bowie.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 9, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
One of the most compelling arguments there is for no-touch icing.
He should form a support group with Kurtis Foster.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Peake would have thrived on the 2nd line in the 90s as Bondra garnered other team’s attention. PP could have been a post-lockout point-a-game player had he stayed healthy. Really too bad he was hurt – it truly stunted the Caps ‘90s growth. It was made wore by the fact that we went through a bad spell after his injury where we couldn’t develop any top-6 forwards internally.
Peake was great on NHL ’94 for me. Him and Andrew Brunette. Mind you, I had to create them as players…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 9, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
According to Corey, Gordon is on the ice in a third-liner jersey.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
I’ve a Gordon fan for a while, but he has stunk this season. I hope he picks it up when he returns.
"Walter, I love you, but sooner or later, you're going to have to face the fact you're a goddamn moron."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 9, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
I presume he’s “stunk” because his back has been all f’ed up from the get go. Hopefully, the back is better and he’s back to the Gordo we all know and grudgingly respect.
Wow, great….the lynchpin of last year’s crappy PK. Can’t afford to be without that.
I dunno, going from 17th last year to 21st this year (with Boyd missing more than half of this year’s games) so far would indicate they could use him.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 9, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
It’s practice 2.5 days before a game. Be apprehensive on the game day skate.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 9, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
a guy that can score a goal or two
Quintin Laing, offensive dynamo?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 9, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
I suppose Boyd does bring some value, but it would be awfully tough to justify starting him over MP right now. Maybe one of them can move to wing and take Laing’s spot (sorry, Q).
we won’t be signing Kolzilla up for the Gordo Lobby, will we?
Gordo’s value is his ability to take face-offs, imo.
Dave Steckel started that club.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 9, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
They have a fantastic punch recipe that they serve at meetings though.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
But they refuse to serve it to opponents even when the opponents have earned 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 Rob Parker on Nov 9, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like to think they’re like The Stonecutters. Only in our case, The Stone-handsers"
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Defensive zone faceoffs in particular.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
it would be awfully tough to justify starting him over MP right now
Clark may have a green arrow today, but I’d still rather see a healthy Gordon or Perreault in the lineup than the Captain so far this year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 9, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
the lynchpin of last year’s crappy PK.
I think the defensemen have all been the same this year…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 9, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wherefore art thou, Jeff Schultz? Your fans await an update on your status.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Glad to hear Green’s back and playing in full.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 9, 2009 10:45 AM EST reply actions
I know we Caps fans like to rag on Mario at every opportunity, but that season was insane. 69-91-160 in only 60 games?! Was that the year he missed time in the middle being treated for Hodgkins, and then came back and willed himself to the scoring title?
I think it was.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 9, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
We also rag on those with no avatars.
Come along my friend, join the Milano Mosh.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 9, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
OK, I caved.
For the record, yes the nameplate does say “Verot.”
by LSF76 on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like the way you think. Rec’d.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 9, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
To be honest, what Mario season WASN’T insane?
The 69/91/160 in 60 games in 92-93, the 44/87/131 in 64 games in 91-92 and the 50/72/122 in 76 games in 96-97 are Pedro Martinez-esque in their absurdity.
Then after that, the guy takes off 5 years, and comes back with a 35/41/76 in 43 games in 2000-01.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
It’s remarkable that he was able to pick right up when he came back to the NHL. I remember being absolutely terrified whenever the Caps played that 2000-2001 Penguins team with all of its firepower. Not a perfect comparison, but this Caps team seems similar in terms of offensive weaponry and style of play.
Wasn't 00-01..
The Hedberg series?
I remember telling my chick last year before the Pens series that they were the LAST team on earth I wanted to play (she’s a new Caps fan).
There are just too many ghosts involved for that ever to work out right.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure it was this series. Believe Gonchar whiffed on a clearing attempt which led to the GWG on a breakaway(Hrdina?) to end the series. God, that was an awful moment.
The top six forwards on that team, with Lang-Kovalev-Hrdina on the second line, were scary beyond belief.
Ah. Thanks.
Those things all run together after a while. Kinda makes me savor guys like Garry Valk and David Volek, because without them, Pens fans would be even more annoying.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
And his 199 pt season was in 59 games, no? Insane.
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
He put up 85/114/199 in 76 games in 88-89 at 23. That also included 31 PP goals, and 13 short handed goals. His shooting % that year was 27.2 on 313 shots.
I think it would be safe to say that he’s probably the greatest pure goal scorer that’s ever played this game.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. He was one crazy good hockey player. Too bad he was (is) a Pen, because he’d look fine in red, white, and blue, or black and white.
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Flash lobby is stoked. Even if he doesn’t keep up this kind of scoring pace (which clearly he won’t), the WAY he’s playing right now is such an improvement over previous seasons. He looks like a really solid 2nd line NHLer now!
God kills a kitten every time Sidney whines.
by Chris meet Alex on Nov 9, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions
So Nylander either cleared or didn’t clear about 1 minute ago….
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Damn, and here I was hoping Don Waddell was keeping an eye on the waiver wire.
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 9, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
I know they can afford him under the cap, but can they afford him?
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 9, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
There was no way in hell someone was taking him on regular waivers.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
No harm in wishful thinking here I suppose
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly! Let the wishful thinking continue with regard to loans and re-entry waivers!
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Maybe if we think it enough it’ll happen. I know some people here have read The Lost Symbol
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Haha – yes. Let’s all focus on this at once. Noetics!
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 9, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
http://twitter.com/TarikElBashir/status/5563891695
Michael Nylander has cleared waivers, I’m told.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Not surprised. No team is going to take him at full cap hit, if the Caps pay half, they just might.
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
I’m still betting on overseas transfer. The Caps will be on the hook for the full salary (could receive some compensation in return but doubtful it gets to half) but the cap hit comes completely off the books this season
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Nov 9, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
“I’m told” comes after it had been tweeted by, among others, @TSNBobMcKenzie, FWIW.
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by J.P. on Nov 9, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh snap.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
His latest is more interesting:
GM George McPhee declined to discuss the Michael Nylander situation. But said he hopes to have “something to talk about” tomorrow.http://twitter.com/TarikElBashir
So if there was an order of preference:
A) Loan to Europe with said club generously agreeing to compensate the Caps for most of his pro-rated salary.
B) Loan to Europe and basically eating his salary
C) Picked up on re-entry waivers
D) AHL for remainder of 2009 then bought out for 2010 ($1M cap hit in 2010 and 2011)
I’m not going to address a trade (lol) or him retiring (double lol), or him agreeing to play in the A for the next 16 months.
Did I miss any?
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
I would switch C and D.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 9, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm….yeah. I think at that point it’s whether or not you want a $2.4 hit in 2010 or a $1M hit in 2010 and 2011.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Not that i’m too good with Salary Cap stuff, but if he’s playing overseas and not counting against the Cap, why buy him out?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
The way I see it I’d rather the $1M hit for two years. If the $2.4M hit for one year prevents the Caps from locking up Backstrom and Semin it doesn’t matter as much that the Caps will have an extra million free in 2011.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 9, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
1.4M is not going to stop us from signing Semin and Backstrom next year.
Semin might stop us, though.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
I’m with K_C. Whether or not that 1.4 is what costs us Semin or Backstrom is semantics. It will cost something. 1 mill is easier to work around for 2 years than the 2.4 is for one year, if we’re talking about maintaining SCF caliber teams.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
I absolutely can envision a scenario in which $1.4 million can prevent the Caps from resigning both of those guys (or some other important piece). That’s not chump change. Just look at the small amounts of cap space that have prevented the Caps from doing things like keeping Bourque or calling up Carlznerson.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 9, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
And I guess any smart GM would like as much money to work with as possible to make the best team possible. This team I think has the talent to go SCF this season, so I’m of the opinion it’s best, if nothing more desirable happens, to stash him in Hershey (or SC?) for 2010-2011. The question is whether he wants to field two actual contenders or one contender and one top-notch contender.
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Right, but there is no way he is agreeing to stay in the minors until April 2011. And I don’t think the Caps would even feel right doing that. His threshold is probably the minors for 2010 and then a buyout if a transfer agreement can’t be worked out.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Does he have any power to reject a move after his season? I agree that it wouldn’t feel right, but I think that has to be set aside since we’re talking about a team that could realistically capture a Cup in the near future.
by red army line on Nov 9, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
his no movement clause expires after this year
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
If he isn’t going to Europe, let’s say he agreed to go to the minors for the remainder of the year while working on a deal. And let’s surmise that there was some sort of handshake agreement that as a reward for him dropping the NMC, they will buy him out if necessary next July. This is just my take, not based on anything reported.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Ah yes….the revenge of Ben Clymer
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Haha…speaking of Clymer, he’s STILL counting 367 against the Cap. LOL.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
“I’d rather not elaborate right now. It is probably a better opportunity to talk about it tomorrow.”"
Something wicked (awesome) this way comes?
"And next year it will be ours."
“Some decisions have been made, but as I said, I’d rather elaborate on it tomorrow.”
Dammit GMGM! Quit being such a tease!
"And next year it will be ours."
That’s why we’ve all been smelling smoke.
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
Well we heard a few time during trading camp that something would be said about Nylander in a couple days and nothing came about, so I’ll wait before I start getting too excited.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 9, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Did you guys hear?
GMGM would rather talk about it tomorrow.
He wants to talk about it tomorrow.
He’ll have something to say tomorrow.
(This is the problem you run in to when you follow three people that all RT each other. haha)
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Per Corey:
Ovechkin is also going to go back on the ice in a bit — but the Caps wanted the ice to be resurfaced so he’s got a better sheet to skate on.
“Yes, he gets special ice,” Boudreau said. “He pretty well gets what he wants.”
Hooray! In celebration I upgraded my sig/avatar.
And also in celebration, TPTB ought to upgrade the VC ice.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
Well done with the sig.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 9, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know if anyone else saw this but Correy tweeted:
Ovechkin says he feels better today and only hopes to be out a week. He says he was joking Saturday.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
Yeah. And joking this summer, too. He kids because he loves.
Loves to give us all indigestion.
IS PЯACTICE ЯINK NOW
Gist of Semin talk on XM from a minute ago:
Semin not a $6 mil player because he’s disappeared without Ovie. Exciting to watch, can’t carry a team. Nice plays once in a while, but not in the same class as franchise guys like Malkin, Ovie, Crosby. More in the Kovalev mold of ‘does it once in a while.’
What can you pay him? What he makes now. $4.6/4.7 mil, or 5 mil/year over 6 years like Havlat got.
McPhee in a tough spot. Saying maybe he should accept an offer sheet (and get lots of picks).
Void Boyd! Go with Perreault!
Wow, did they really need to announce that he wasn’t in the Ovie/Malkin/Crosby mold?
If he is kept I don’t see how he’s deserving of more than $5M per, and you can probably assume he is gone when he hits UFA.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
@TarikElBashir I’m hearing Nylander is weighing an offer from a KHL team, possibly Dynamo Minsk.
So now Nyls is a tease? Awesome.
"And next year it will be ours."
I hear it’s a long journey from Milan to Minsk.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 9, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
+1 “Rochelle, Rochelle”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 9, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
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51 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 59 |
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Washington
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52 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 58 |
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Winnipeg
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54 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 54 |
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Tampa Bay
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51 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 51 |
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Carolina
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54 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 49 |
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