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Second Period Open Thread

Playing their third game in four nights, will being up only 2-0 after one period come back to haunt the Caps? Forty minutes of hockey left to find out...

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"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions  

The smell of Grapes and racism forthcoming on HNIC

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Wooooo!

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Sshhh, Leafs are coming…

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Oh shit, here comes the truculence.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like Scheen is exerting that strength from the press box tonight.

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, you need separate period threads tonight.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

We’ve reached that point! Lately our GDTs have gotten out of hand.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Pantsless

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Jizz all over the place.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

yep, taking care of jizzness

AYHSMLN

by renhoak on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

..and working overtime

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

And I think we still disagree that he was a better fit than Toews could’ve been.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Get the mop

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh no. You don’t need a mop if…. nevermind.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

/dons goggles

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

He was wearing goggles as an accessory to his eye-rending suit? Can’t blame him, I guess.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

oh, you mean Cherry? I was referring to the messy “taking care of jizzness” bit

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, I got that. I was just being intentionally thick.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I wonder how often Grapes finds himself in a place where he needs goggle-jizz-protection.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

The goggles, they do nothing!

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

somebody left the plastic liner on the seats!

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Maybe if we are quiet they won’t notice us.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

I already went over and announced how nude and hammered we were. Well, some of us.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

nude AND hammered?

it’s just like home!

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s NO PANTS NIGHT

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I approve this message. Manly kilts for all.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Except for non-manly, female people.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

….who can wear normal skirts ;)

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

As long as they’re pantsless.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Skirts? I thought NO PANTS NIGHT meant no skirts, too. Dang.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Unless they’re flipped up, no skirts.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

well, they’re suggesting kilts…..

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea, I was under that impression…

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

it does if it’s your birthday ;)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Awesome. All my birthdays should be NO PANTS

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Pantsed

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions   3 recs

This! haha

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

My understanding was no skirts either.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

seems fair, or Fehr.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I dunno. I bet I could rock a manly kilt, but guys would complain it’s too long blah blah blah.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

let’s face it: kilts and beer could even help Mike Ricci.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

all my skirts are knee-length anyways

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I think I only own maybe 2 and neither of them are knee-length. :S

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

i love my skirts. i have 7 of them or something like that.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t even own 7 pairs of anything. :(

I really need to go clothes shopping. Bah.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

most of mine are above the knee. Best to wear with the knee boots!

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

…looking for photographic evidence ;)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Or as Jordan would say;

Screenshots or it didn’t happen.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Prove it ladies

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

(un)fortunately I don’t have any photos of myself in skirts/dresses.

Maybe I’ll wear one to the viewing party/pick up game if I go?

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta coordinate that with the other Rabbits, lol.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

As a noob Rabbit I am behind on all the current Rabbit business. :(

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Check the fanpost on the right.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep I saw that before. Dunno if I will partake in wearing a Rabbit shirt since I really only heard about it a couple days ago. :( I could make my own, though.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Fishnet stockings?

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, don’t let me stop you.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t own any! Heck, I don’t even own stockings… (reiterating the fact I really need to go shopping)

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta get it done! We want unity!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha everyone’s wearing fishnets?

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Or tights or those things that are like tights that I can’t for the life of me remember.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

leggings?

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I have no clue why I couldn’t think of those * facepalm *

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Leggings? I’ll see what I can muster up, I suppose! Should be going shopping around Christmas/birthday.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

NO.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Not fishnets, I mean.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Come on CSN, show the Brads jock strap clip.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

That was the best part!

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently Chris Clark needs more length…

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

Referencing the above comment, so does Brads. But we know he produces, so all is well.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Wonder what Grapes will have to say about Ovechkin tonight.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

Alright

Linked the PPPers to this for u guys (cuz Mr @mlse is too busy tweetin)

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

HOLA JAPER'S RINK!

Senn-yorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Reeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyesssssssssssss is in da house!

But serious, hello.

by Marc Pilgrim on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

Hola Kavel Pubina

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice entrance

You need some music to go with that.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Some nice Wes announcing…

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes!

If the Leafs arena people have any sense of humor they play that if AO gets a hat trick.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Our very own Sombrero Guy

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

My theme music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx5W2xpgy88

Ironically it’s basically the end of a 65 minute long song

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Dude!

Fucking awesome. Rec’d so hard. How do you like the Great Misdirect? I think it’s tight but Colors is still the best.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Dude ur a BTBAM fan?

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Haven’t gotten to listen to GMD yet, but I fuckin love Colors. This is the best part of the album too

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m listening to the whole clip. Just paused it to hear Don Cherry give AO some love. Great Misdirect is awesome. Some amazing riffs and transitions but it doesn’t have the full album unity of Colors. Apparently the lyrics all tell one story but I haven’t figured them all out yet.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Desert of Song is amazing, Paul does some singing there and is amazing. I also liked Obsfusciation alot, especially around the 2 minute mark of that song.

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed on both counts. It’s really an awesome album. Get a chance to familiarize yourself with it.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve got exams in the comin week, so i really have no time to listen to music (except on the bus to school). But I’ll crank it when i’ve got the time.

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Got ya. I leave it in my car so it’s all I listen to whenever I drive anywhere.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

(And exams so that’s not very much. Mile and a half to school and home.)

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve been listenin to alot of Dillinger Escape Plan lately, especially their old stuff. I’m a sucker for crappily produced music

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Not really a fan.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Well we don’t have to agree on everything. BTBAM FANS UNITE \m/!

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course. BTBAM is enough for me. I drop those references here all the time and they rarely get caught.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I talk about em all the time. Only a few ppl I know have started to listen to em (well one cuz he’s a drummer and he’s seen the Vid where Blake Richardson is recording the drums for TGM)

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Cherry is going off on AO’s stick…

Resign Semin so I don't have to buy yet another new jersey.

by Ovechkin on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

illegal curve again? yawn.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Hah, he is making Melrose’s suits look tame. . .

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

HNIC — Cherry complimenting OV on his shot but complaining about the curve of the stick

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions  

What

Ever

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Cherry is talkin bout Stortini’s amazing “play”…

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

he has a nice stick. that Stortini…so says Grapes

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Making sure people remember that the NHL has fighting? He’s doing God’s work.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s go back to Stortini…broken record.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

who, stortini??

no, that’s what rypper is doing!!!

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Love that guy.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

that was a great fight the other night!

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Guy is such a bad ass. I’d kill to have a guy like that on the Caps.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

  1. or are you sitting someone? :)

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

sorry that was supposed to read number 13 or are you sitting someone

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

You make space for Rypien.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

cereal. If Van and Washington ever get together for a deal this spring…

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Valabik got killed

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

It was awesome. You don’t actually have to punch that guy’s balls to beat him. You just have to be a total bad ass.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Hockeycentral was sayin Rypien shouldn’t fight Boogard, I just wanted to go there and Beat up Kypreos and those other two losers for saying that.

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

dude, we’re still waiting for that to happen over at NM!!! that is one of the match-ups we’ve been dying to see

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha

What was their point? That Booger is a better fighter and huge?

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Well now that i'm out of PPP

Niclas Bergfors is amazing

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

Ha

I haven’t watched much of him because of… those jerseys he wears. But he’s putting up numbers and has impressed in the 3-4 games I’ve watched. I was just wondering if he makes Team Sweden. I bet he does.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Backstrom?

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Fun seeing Metro getting some air time

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

I figured the PPP guys would come over after the Cherry’s Rant section.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

it’s still the middle of grapes’ segment

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s why PPP and Chemmy aren’t here yet.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 12, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

PPP is on Twitter, Chemmy is AWOL at the minute

Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

so, honest question: best donut in Tronna?

I collect.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

hmmm that’s a tough one

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess so!

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Does anybody have a Washington feed?
This Canadian fellow with the flamboyant suit is scaring me

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

me too...

me too…

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

You don’t live in Canada..consider yourself lucky..he’s ubiquitous

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Hooks’ logic was that they didn’t need another skill C — which is true, but I take Toews over Staal any and every day of the week.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow epic reply fail

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

SBN will be the death of my commenting life.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Its over. . .finally. . .
How do you guys up north put up with him so much?

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions  

booze, bacon and mute buttons?

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

beer and mute buttons

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

haha well said

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

i like him. so flamboyant and opinionated.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

potty break

Leaf, the universe and everything.

by 1967ers on Dec 12, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s easier when you don’t wear pants.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

A truer truth was never uttered.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

or just rock a big diaper like that crazy-eyes astronaut chick who roadied to FLA from Houston to knock out her co-worker…

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

But then you’re less likely to isss the whole segment….

Leaf, the universe and everything.

by 1967ers on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

miss

That was supposed to read….

Leaf, the universe and everything.

by 1967ers on Dec 12, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

So I just got here. We winning yet?

HA! I kill me….

Leaf, the universe and everything.

by 1967ers on Dec 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

okay, puck has been dropped.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

And here.. we… go.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

It’s all part of the plan.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Leafs look a little confused trying to break out.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

BTW, Devs up over PHI 3-0

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta stop drinking and go to work

Those planes at Dulles aint gonna fix themselves.

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by Edanger6 on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

z

Lame.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

damn, bad rebound

by i12swim on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvy got caught, there.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Aghhhhh

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Unless Kessel Greens it out of the zone.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Time for you guys to go back.

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by Whiter Mage on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvirth has been a bit shaky tonight

by Ginga on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Meh

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Invaders strike first in the 2nd!

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Bad goal. Bad for Theo. Bad for Neuvirth.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Greenie needed to borrow Nicky’s hand/eye coordination there.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Stajan’s allowed to do that? Awesome!

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Not allowed anymore. Per my edict.

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

10 goals in the same calendar year!

Leaf, the universe and everything.

by 1967ers on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I dunno, he’s been playing like he’s not allowed to score.

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by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe Kessel has the most points of any player vs the Caps, formerly w/ Bruins, now with Toronto

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions  

Jon Sim.

It’s gotta be.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

are we talking all time? Or just a guy who had been with Boston that ended up with the Leafs?

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Current players. I am positive it is a center who was with the Bruins last season

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Ack!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvirth hanging in there and not pulling a Varlamov.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

I really love that little elf.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Too many men on the ice again

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

Baaaaaad habit.

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoa

Whitey sets up Kessel nicely, but Neuvirth stops him

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

Damn Whitey.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit I feel ill, I fear this will not end well.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions  

he always goes opposite upper corner, or so it seems

by Garyland1177 on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Beautiful pass to Semin

From whoever

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

Green didn’t need to do that.

by Ginga on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

weak, but not bullshit I think. They’ve been calling it tight tonight.

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

ohhhhhh no.

Tosk, please go back to being a sieve…….eep.

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

Let’s see if Green gets the AO treatment for that slew foot.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

He won’t…it’s only big news when Ovie does something. Or anything close to “something”.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Kaberle

I am seriously against trading him, I don’t care how much you can get for him. But I’m not trading a puck mover of his skill

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

Oy vey, guys, don’t F with me like this.

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

z

Lame.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

damn it, comon caps dont call apart now

by i12swim on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

and there’s kessel

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

Tie game

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

and tied. feh.

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

Poti with the screen

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

He’d never do that.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

No. Or clear the puck cleanly.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Neuvirth has to stop that

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOO KESSEL

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by Chemmy on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

oh no. …. Better redeem yourself Greenie. I mean that in the nicest way possible, in light of yesterday night’s events.

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

efffing 5-hole

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

Love the CBC announcer “You just don’t expect him to shoot that”.

He’s Phil Kessel he doesn’t pass.

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by Chemmy on Dec 12, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

I know! He has so many assists! :-)

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha.

He’s the guy they want shooting. How can it surprise you?

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a 200/200 guy after 4 seasons like a certain number 8 for sure.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh hai Chemmy

You brought the good luck!

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Chemmy, you bastard. :)

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I mean, who else is gonna shoot that if he doesn’t? …..

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

If any of our Overlords are around can you pretty please approve Say plan the parade? He didn’t know about the 24 hour thing.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions  

Not liking Neuvy’s rebound control

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions  

He looks like he didn’t expect to play today.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Not been great so far, yeah.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

i like that scotiabank commercial with iggy.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

Yeaaaa

MONEY CITY MANIACS!!!!!! Sloan ftw

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

nice glove.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Toskala’s glove looks golden tonight.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Adjust the shot angle…put it closer to his head glove side.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Schultz shot it at his chest on that one, but yes, his glove has been good

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Stop shooting at his glove!

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, nice save.

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

The lesson: go blocker.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Wooooo

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

MEAN LARSSSSSSSSS

by i12swim on Dec 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

and there’s the goal

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

backsssssssssssss

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

GOOD JOB JINXING VESA!!!!!!!!!

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

OV says F U Leafs. Backi will get you.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

OV says “I haz three points, baby!”

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

zandberg predicted that ovie would get 4 tonight…….

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Backstrom's shot

really has improved over the past 2 years. Still not that great but good…

by Garyland1177 on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

Mean Lars has a sick release though :D

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. See my comment. Such a quick release and very accurate.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

His passing game and shot make me warm and tingly.

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Good thing you have no pants on then

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Win

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

A very good decision.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

He plays with Jizz all the time, he’s perfected his release.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s a rare skill.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I assume Jizz = Semin?

Because other wise, I fail to see what playing with jizz would do for release

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

yes Matt Bradley called Semin Jizz during a 2nd period intermission last night

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

awesome!

just…amazing

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Reason #134586 that Bradley is a fan favorite.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

so are you saying everyone is better off when they play with Jizz all the time?

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

The video online of him hitting each post and then the crossbar says otherwise.

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by Whiter Mage on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Guy has a wicked shot when he decides to use it.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

Lars want goalllsss

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

Lars is here to say hi.

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by Whiter Mage on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

NO PANTS, MORE HATS

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

That line looks like it’s going to carry the load.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions  

As it should. There aren’t many units that can control that offensive skill.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I just hope the other lines don’t lay back…get one for us here and we can grab control of the game back.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course. Has to be a team effort. But if that line stays together it should be racking up points.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

But guys, Staal is better. Either one.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions  

Nooo Kessel damnit!

(or maybe it was Toews……….)

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

NO IT’S JASON ARNOTT

/end saracsm

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t mind pulling that guy in a deadline deal.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I always thought he’d be a great fit with the Caps. He’s really big, mean and is a really good scorer and gives a complimentary threat to Ovie’s line. If Nylander gets moved and the Preds start to suck, it might happen

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Or you play him with AO, make it one of the most physically dominating lines in hockey, and let Backstrom and Semin play together for a frighteningly dominant second line.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

That would work too, but Arnott’s been more of a finisher due to the Preds lacking goal scorers in the recent years. The only reason it might not work as well is Arnott’s health and his age

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 12, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I know, that’s the concern. I still love the guy.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

than baki?

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

(To be fair, Hooks wasn’t saying J. is a better player than Baxter, just that he’s a better fit for PIT.)

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Hard to go too wrong drafting 1, 2, 1, 3 over a 4 year period if I recall correctly…

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

True. and he may well be. I understand where he was coming from. Imagine if Pitts had all three (I’d assume they’d take Toews)… their cap structure would’ve been a giant ?

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s ridiculous. You cannot make the argument that Backs wouldn’t be an absolutely stellar 3rd line center. He doesn’t get enough credit for how good he is in his own end and he’s categorically better than Jordan offensively. He PKs well, plays physically, you name it, he does it. He’s just flat better.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m arguing with Hooks indirectly.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I’m not making the argument, I’m just making sure we stay honest to what was said, unlike a certain other SBN galaxy.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s fair.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

F&B (or Hooks) was NOT saying that Backs wouldn’t make a stellar 3rd line… just saying that perhaps JStaal was a better fit. You’re both saying the same thing, relax.

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s all cool with me and Knee High, no worries. He knows how much I like Nick and how much I hate the Staals. He’s preaching to the choir, and he knows it.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

yay Rink Rats & Rabbits hugs and drinks all around :D.

[taking consecutive exams today has severely addled my reading ability. and comprehension. and etc.]

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I think JS could put up a lot more offensive numbers given the proper linemates and more ice time. As much as Backs puts up? Almost certainly not…but as a situational fit I can see him working better in Pitt.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Hooks’ logic was that they didn’t need another skill C — which is true, but I take Toews over Staal any and every day of the week.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

But guys, Staal is better. Either one.

At what? Getting drunk and yelling at cars?

THIS IS A JOKE

by loser domi on Dec 12, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Jokey joke. We’re no fans of Staals here.

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by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

And have gotten into battles with both SBN blogs trying to explain to us why their Staal > Backstrom.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 12, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Only person you can’t argue with… a certain flyers fan on BSH

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