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Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Oilers

Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers, Dec 19, 2009 10:00 PM EST




Tonight's probable netminders:


GP MIN W L O GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
Michal Neuvirth 2 118 0 2 0 9 4.58 58 49 .845 0


GP MIN W L O GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
Jeff Deslauriers 16 925 8 6 2 44 2.85 470 426 .906 1

Have at it, people.

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Woooo! Im gonna try and claim credit for this.

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

For what – did you finish off another 4 bottles of wine?

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

prodding JP into making an early thread.

Only 1.5 bottles killed so far this afternoon. Will provide updates as the situation progresses

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Last night’s was at 6:00 too, fwiw.

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by J.P. on Dec 19, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Then I did nothing. sobsobsob

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Shhh…just pretend it went up at 6:05 or something.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Hockey Night in Canada stream available - IF you speak Punjabi, and IF you’re on a Canadian server.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 6:24 PM EST reply actions  

WINE UPDATE

1 bottle killed. 1/3 of the 2nd bottle left.

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions  

Ima breaking out the Malbec again.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks for another early one JP – i don’t know what to do with myself after cleaning my entire apartment today. guess maybe it’s time to start drinking?

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions  

You can go listen to Ferderal News Radio featuring the Rinkmeister.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Drinks all around! Bubbles for Bubbles! Vodka for the Russkies! Fleischmann’s Gin for Flash!

…that’s all I’ve got. I did make a Flash-inspired cocktail last year w/ a friend of mine who loves him – it was red and sweet and pretty damn potent…I should dig up the recipe :P

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

woohoo!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions  

What’s everyone drinking tonight?

I forgot to get some scotch before this storm hit and the only beer in the fridge is Corona. Looks like a wine night out here.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:34 PM EST reply actions  

I think I’ll second YNC’s choice and go with Malbec tonight.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

What’s everyone drinking tonight?

Milk!

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

debating wine (i have 3 unopened bottles at the moment) or dogfish midas touch… or going back to firefly raspberry tea vodka and lemonade – that did pretty well last night.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

You are well stocked. I approve.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

i do my best – you never know when you’ll get snowed in, right? ;)

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I inherited the liquor cabinet of a friend who moved overseas. That full bottle of vermouth stares at me every day. (I don’t drink martinis.)

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I love the saffron in the Midas Touch, so good.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

me too – it’s one of my favorites!

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

decided on the midas to go with my pizza bagel dinner :)

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Me, myself and my bottle of wine approve this message.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Drink, drink, drink!

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

hahaha, no worries, i’ve been there for quite awhile now.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Got wine too but have gin and beer on backup.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

wine right now, have a beer fridge full of Sam Adams Winter Lager that I might break into. Also plenty of vodka, scotch, rum and peach Firefly if I feel like the harder stuff

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Sam Winter was what I was doing last night. Only have two left so I picked up some Magic Hat from 7-Eleven. Starting off with wine though.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Which 7-11 is it that carries Magic Hat?

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Lee Hwy and Cleveland.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

oh ok, i know that one

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s just around the corner from my place so it’s real convenient. Nice that they have at least one good beer to choose from regularly.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

In that area the Italian Store has alot of great wines for the price

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Italian store is amazing. I usually don’t actually get wine there though.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

mmmmm, Italian Store, used to be in my weekly rotation when I lived in the Court House area. Customized Milano – with hard salami instead of genoa, double hot peppers and no sweet peppers.

by renhoak on Dec 19, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Capri, but you’re on to it. I like the sweet peppers though.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

italian store ftw!

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 19, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

was there earlier, but got rescued by my uncle and his 4×4

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 19, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

rescued? pretty sure you would rather have been snowed in here with beer, wine, and assorted liquor than at mom & dad’s.

just sayin :)

p.s. did you reply fail or is it just me?

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

something’s weird with my account, it was doing this last night too…it will randomly put my replies to the places i posted last.

and while i do enjoy the beer and liquor, i got to see some of my friends today!

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 19, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

so i guess it wasn’t the mac after all… weird.

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve never had a mediocre Magic Hat batch – It’s either great, or terrible and I have no idea why.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Which ones don’t you like.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve only had a couple of brews, but even in each brew there’s been huge variance in the quantity of awesome-per-bottle. I’ve had a bunch of No. 9 and they’re usually great, I love the oak taste, but sometimes it’s just awful. I wonder if they get skunked on the way to the store.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta be skunked if there is such a wide disparity.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Magic Hat makes some good beers. I’ve got No. 9 and Lucky Kat tonight for tonight.

Speaking of Northeastern Microbreweries, anybody here ever had some Shipyard out of Portland ME? Or Gritty’s? Or Allagash? Or Sea Dog? Lotta good beer up Maine way.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Shipyard is possibly my favorite beer. Love that stuff. Sea Dog is pretty solid too, but Shipyard has a special place in my gullet.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel the same way. Shipyard export is great, and I think that their summer ale is the best summer ale I’ve ever had, their IPA is up there too. It kills me that I can never find it anywhere around here.

Although its not quite as good as Shipyard some of the restaurants in Clarendon, especially Restaurant 3 and Harry’s, sometimes have Allagash White on tap.Can be a bit pricey though.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Allagash White is fantastic

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

 the lost dog on Columbia Pike has allagash white on tap occasionally

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I love that place. I live two blocks from there.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh cool, my brother is one of the owners, and is the guy who orders the beer

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Love their pizza

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by Addison H. on Dec 19, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve only had Export and Prelude. LOVE Export. Prelude is solid also. My parents bring some back every time they come back from Maine.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I try to bring back a case or two whenever I go up to visit friends. Unfortunately it never lasts long.

And I already love Lost Dog but I typically order it for delivery. Now that I know they have Allagash, I may have to actually start dining in.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks to you I gave the MH Winter another shot last night and reconsidered, much more complex than I first thought it was.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 19, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Which MH winter, the Howl?

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. I thought it was almost like Kona IPA when I had it a couple weeks ago, but I gave it another try and thought it was a little less harsher than that, more in the few MHs (9, Summer and Autumn seasonals) I’ve had.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 19, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Glad you like it. I picked up another 6 today but haven’t started at it yet.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m jealous. I wish I’d picked up some Sam Winter Lager.

by Caps_Chick on Dec 19, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Just tapped a new keg of Sierra Nevada Celebration. Tastes pretty good after shoveling snow all day

by cwmprthd on Dec 19, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Gin and Tonic(s) for me tonight

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

My brother just sent us a case of Tom Eddy Carbernet Sauvignon, so we had to try it.

by Seminrocks on Dec 19, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

For anyone who didn’t see it in the Clips thread, J.P.’s going to be on AM 1500 imminently.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions  

I’m hearing JP’s going to be on the radio shortly. (http://bit.ly/UjrZq)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

…make that right now.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, the dulcet tones of JP. It’s like smooth jazz.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Kenny-JP.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

That took me a minute – but nicely done.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish I could unrec this because Kenny G sucks.

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Dec 19, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions  

No quality comparison, only a pun begging to be made because it rhymed and was topical.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m willing to bet that JP has better hair.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Bill Daly has better hair than Kenny-G.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Splendid job, JP.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Seconded. Quality stuff, I’d rec the Philly disappointment line.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed – excellent kork, JP! Of course, we’d expect nothing less from the head honcho, am I right?

Same on the Philly comment, KHTD.

(Also no small amount of enjoyment coming from the fact that they’ve called OFB “On Frozen Pond” twice now.)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I noted that, too, Becca. Wrong blog, guys…

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

On Frozen Pond is great though. Malik (that’s the guy right?) does an awesome job covering the Panthers.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Excellent kork? Wow. That’s a pretty special typo right there. WORK.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, good stuff. Pretty much what we’ve come to expect from him.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesus fucking christ. I’m seriously sick of this crease clearing defenseman meme. God damn. Yes, the problem is we couldn’t get the puck out of our own end. If we get a guy that can pass the puck you don’t have to clear the crease. Clearing the crease is soooooooooo ten years ago. Get your head out of your ass. You need skaters and guys that are good with the puck.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Word. I’d take a guy in a Duncan Keith mold over a guy in a Hal Gill mold ten times out of ten.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Can I take him 11 times out of ten?

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Only if you front-load the contract.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty sure the Habs would agree.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

There isn’t a single team that wouldn’t.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Get your punching had ready.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

This, of course, should read hand.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I knew what you meant.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I know you did, but I hadn’t seen my typo until just that moment.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks all. Was hoping for some beefier questions (how’d I not get the Schultz question?!), but was happy to do it.

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by J.P. on Dec 19, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions  

I know. I was hoping to hear you spread the gospel of Schultz… :)

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Is anyone still listening? I take issue with the idea that a sandpaper guy is more effective at clearing the zone than a finesse guy – the applicable skill is the ability along the boards and in the corners in the 1-on-1 battles, no? That and making a good outlet pass to relieve pressure on the forecheck, which lends itself to finesse players more than sandpaper, right? Not that you don’t need both, but I don’t agree with this guy at all.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:56 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah I’m listening. See my comment above. I’m pissed.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that popped up on my screen right as I was hitting post.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d like to dig up this quote from Gould Old Days:

All I’m saying is physicality is a means. Scoring goals is an end. Preventing goals is an end. There’s more than one means to that end. If someone is good at scoring and preventing goals, but isn’t physical, that someone is a good hockey player. If someone is physical but isn’t good at scoring or preventing goals, that person is not a good player.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly. Can’t agree hard enough. I wonder how many of Juice’s “hits” are after the guy already moved the puck, thus being largely ineffective at doing anything in the D zone. Finishing hits is fine, but sometimes you need to get there before the puck is gone; especially in your own zone. And you can’t do that if you can’t skate.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

HA!

Keely goes from asking for the crease clearing D to knocking Koci. That’s the kind of shit he wants more of on our blueline. I hope TylerG is listening to this.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t buy the “we need an enforcer!” bit. Koci’s not going to be deterred by another enforcer. He’s not afraid to fight. Hell, he wants to fight. He needs to fight to keep his job.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Obviously you know I agree. I’m just pointing out the hypocrisy of giving the Caps a B(!) for not having the “crease clearing D” which is basically a guy who is there for gratuitous violence, and then getting worked up about someone else’s gratuitous violence.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, Wysh just nailed it.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions  

Wysh’s a smart guy.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

And a Caps homer

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, he really is. That just drove it home, though.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Talking about Brash you mean?

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, he pretty much dismantled OFB’s point.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I turned it off, if anything worth listening to comes back up someone give me a heads up please.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions  

We should beat these guys but unfortunately I will have to watch the rebroadcast on this one. That’ll be at what, 5am EST?

by Icebat on Dec 19, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like noon tomorrow on CSN.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Just saw your tweet about Minny. Those guys are cursed this weekend.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Right? It’s a little insane. Like I said, I don’t generally care all that much about them – but this is getting a bit ridiculous.

Also, I feel I should share that for the first time probably ever, I’m hoping for a Phil Kessel hat trick tonight. Mark it down.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Kessel has looked like shite against the Bruins thus far this year

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I have to say, the KES-SEL chant at TD-Banknorth to the ASS-HOLE was awesome. I would have been proud to be a BOS fan that night.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Can’t stand the Leafs or Bruins,…it’s a wash for me

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure I’d ever go THAT far, but that is pretty cool. I hate both these teams, actually, but lately it makes me happier to see the Bruins lose. And it would be funny to see Kessel be the reason after, as RB pointed out, looking like shite so far.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit, I’m just flat out dropping words from my sentences tonight. ‘Cadence’ belongs after ASS-HOLE.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

But only in BOS where he was getting booed mercilessly.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

in 2 games vs Boston this year Kessel’s stats

0 goals -3 4 shots

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Both in BOS.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Evening all

How is it we got no snow whatsoever in Toronto and you got scads of it in the DC area.

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

Scads is an understatement. This is considered a shit ton of snow.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

We stole your weather. Take it back, please.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Usually T.O. exports its snow to Buffalo.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Only the yellow snow

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

watch out where the huskies go …

by renhoak on Dec 19, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Great song. I like where your head’s at renhoak.

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

Oh the lovely tones of Jim Hughson once more…

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions  

Anyone want to bust open an OT hockey thread or should we just clog up the GDT for the next 3 hours? I’d like to talk about the fact that there are about 5000 people in Uniondale tonight and 3000 of them (literally) are Habs fans.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

I think this thread will be OT for much of the pre-game, may as well keep it here.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Stick w, GDT – surely you’ll open a new thread when the game startts.

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by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

That many people? They have our snow now, so they may be spending the night at the Coliseum.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Isn’t there a hotel on the other side of that parking lot? That’s how all the Habs fans made it.

by dinasaur on Dec 19, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

sure Becca bust it open

“Bustin’ makes you feel good” – Ray Parker Jr, “Ghostbusters”

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions  

I think you’ve been outvoted ;) We’ll just chat here. So far underway we’ve got Pit-Buf, Bos-Tor, Mtl-NYI, Min-Ott, Fla-Car and NJ-Atl. So far the only score is in Atlanta, where the Thrashers have a 1-0 lead.

And this Habs-Isles game is trippy. It’s very loud and all of the noise is pro-Montreal, so trying to reconcile that w/ the giant Isles logo at center ice is more than a little difficult.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, HELL yeah. Welcome back, Andrei Markov!!

[hides Habs flag] I mean…well done, sir.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah welcome back Markov. But not because I like the Habs (I don’t). He’s just indispensable to Team Russia’s chances to beat Team Canada.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s back way earlier than expected, isn’t he?

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

IIRC yes. When he first went down I thought his timeline was mid-Jan. to return if all went well. I remember thinking he only had a month tops to get into shape for the Olympics.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, he’s a few weeks ahead of schedule. I was a little concerned he was coming back too early but the way he just crashed the net, I’d say he’s fine. Hopefully.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Hershey Update

A no-scoring affair in HER tonight. With 5 minutes left in Period One it’s Bears nothing, the visiting Rochesters Americans, nothing.

Cash in goal tonight for Da Bears.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

10 SOG for the Amerks, 6 for the home team so far, including two Rochester PPs.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Per Tim leone:

Looks like about 2,500 on hand. As one press box wag said, it still would be a Lowell single-game record.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s hilarious. Or sad. Can’t decide which.

…Lowell is NJ’s baby team, right? Hilarious it is.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Shows how much I know the AHL, I am still in an 80s time warp where NJ had Utica, Hartford had Binghamton and the Caps had Springfield

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I once went to a Portland Pirates v. Hershey Bears game in Portland. There were a TON of Portland Pirates Kolzig jersey’s. Threw me off for a minute before I remembered that the Pirates used to be our affiliate.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I vote for sad.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Sounds like I missed the good stuff on the radio. Damn.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Dec 19, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions  

You didn’t hear the stuff before or after you? Which was the good stuff you were referring to?

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

The stuff after me, where they talked about enforcers.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Dec 19, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, another question you should have been asked. Can’t help any of that though, and I ended up so fired up I missed a lot of what was said.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

The pain, the pain.

The pain.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

good – that’s an extra ovechkin shopping bag for someone cool enough to deserve it :)

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

They’ve always given me Ovi bags; I guess it wasn’t because I was mostly buying Caps stuff.

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 19, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Carolina’s taken their customary 2 goal lead over Florida, Atlanta’s up 2-1 over the Devils, and Buffalo’s up 1-0 on Pittsburgh.

All good things which will probably come to an end.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

ATL up 3-1 now and PIT/BUF tied.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Effing Pittsburgh. I can’t believe I’m having to root for a hated team – AGAIN – and they’ll probably blow it – AGAIN.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

And it was Kunitz. Display wound, insert salt.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

You despise Buffalo also Becca?

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, yes – their players are more annoying than loathsome but I really just can’t stand their fans.

I have much hatred for so many teams, I’m sure it’s hard to keep track :P At last check it was basically all of the East except for Montreal, although I don’t loathe Ottawa as much as I should. Out West I really only dislike Anaheim – and even that’s been toned down since Koivu headed out there and Pronger left.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

My hatred of Buffalo comes from their fans and sports announcers’ homer-ism(I am looking at you Rick Jeannerette).

Most of my hockey team hatred comes from Old Patrick Division Rivalries: Pitt, NJ, especially Philly. I hate the Leafs having lived in tyhis area all my life. Only Canadian NHL team I despise. I can’t really think of any Western teamsI don’t like. I do miss the Jets though and can’t get used to them in Phoenix

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I have plenty of hatred for the Eastern Conference teams myself.

Pittsburgh is my most hated teams, no ifs, ands, or buts

NY Rangers — from NY, overhyped, plus annoying and I remember the series that John Van Biesbrooke single-handedly saved for them vs the Caps. (If they ever got Crosby, I’d probably hate them worse than Pittsburgh)

NY Islanders — so much heart break over the years. I fear they will rear their ugly heads again soon

Philthy — enough said

Buffalo — while I don’t hate them per se, their fans are very obnoxious when they come out to Verizon.

Carolina — they’re like the annoying sibling who your parents like better. (Except this year they’re so bad they’re hardly worth the trouble.

The other South East teams aren’t worth the trouble to hate (but if they got good, they would be)

The only Western Conference team I hate is the Columbus Blue Jackets and I have hated them since Nov 1 of this year. May they miss the playoffs this year.

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Dec 19, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I have MAF on a fantasy team, and Ms. F&B does too. So my regular season hatred of PIT this year is a little tempered.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Or rather, our rooting interest against PIT.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Whenever Johnny’s in I find myself hoping they just lose 1-0. Always liked him and wish him nothing but the best.

Fleury can go eat a fucking porcupine, though – no offense to the Hide the Selannes.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Super human Marty Brodeur getting lit up on the second of back to backs. Couldn’t love it more. I guess last year put to rest the argument that he was being used too much in the regular season and burnt out for the post-season, but this still doesn’t make much sense to me. Give the guy a rest.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

Oh, geez – I didn’t see it was 3-1!

I don’t necessarily buy that the argument was put to rest – he had a nice long break when he was recovering from surgery, it just took him longer to burn out.

But yeah, I don’t get it either; even a young goalie has trouble with back-to-back starts, I’ll never understand why they insist on playing him until he drops. Even Buffalo is going w/ Lalime tonight against the ’guins.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Well he rested all year and still didn’t make it out of the first round. He went 7 but wasn’t shut-down-Brodeur. He hasn’t been that guy since 2003 so I think it just might be age and the loss of the Scotts, but last year was a good control to see if he needed to rest more games during the regular season.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Are we seriously on HNIC again? I guess they don’t get tired of watching us get lit up up there.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions  

No. We don’t.

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Another reason why Canadians are awesome.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. We are :).

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Cause they’re fueled on Timmy’s

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

timmy ho’s is the SHIT

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

alot of our Timmy Ho’s up here are opening up Cold Stone Creameries in their locations ;) Double your pleasure.

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

I might move to Canada just for that.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

There should almost be a law against combining Timbits w/ Cold Stone.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

only Timmy’s i’ve ever been to is the one in Monroe Ohio, near the 60 ft jesus

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

i’ve never been to one, but my friend who’s staying with me at the moment went to grad school in canada and brought a bunch back with her. i will be very sad when she runs out.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

We don’t outlaw brilliant ideas in Canada ;)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

whenever I order an “extra extra” from Dunkin I cringe a little bit.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay, seriously…how is it still snowing out? It’s pretty, but holy crap.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

Storm s’posed to blow itself out…around 6am Sunday.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, that’s what i heard… i don’t even want to think about moving from my basement apt for a few days, haha.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m thinking this whole “I have to go to the office on a Sunday” thing is just not going to happen. Especially since the snow plow shoved about a foot and a half of snow on either end of my street – hard for Tom Poti the Car to get out.

Can’t say I’m all that broken up about it, to be honest :P

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

my principal forwarded all of us an email that said it was “extremely unlikely” we’d have school monday (not to mention loudoun already cancelled mon/tues and moco cancelled mon) – i’m far from sad about the situation. more beer time!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw that! And winter break starts Wednesday, doesn’t it? Makes me long for the days of school cancellations – and I used to love hearing about it this early so you could sleep in…sigh I hate being old.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

we’re supposed to go mon-tues-half of wed… but i’m hoping it all gets knocked out and we get the 2 weeks we should get in the first place, haha

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

we got about 2 inches of wet snow in Lexington. Missed the 8-10 inch swath by about 50 miles. have fun being snowbound for the next 3 days.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m not gonna lie, I’ll be flipping between the Caps game and Saints/Cowboys game tonight.

First, I have Brees going in FF playoffs
Second, I want to see Dallas get humilated
Third, I’m nervous about the Caps tonight after they looked slow last night playing against a rested home team .

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

You’re a terrible person.

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 19, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

ok how about if I only flip over during commercials and intermissions?

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

First, I have Brees going in FF playoffs

Yeah, me too. The guy I’m up against has Manning, so another six TD day from Brees would be greatly appreciated.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Me three, guy I am playing had Reggie Wayne on Thursday. So I am already behind big points. Would like to catch up.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

DVR both and you won’t miss a thing. You can catch almost all the football game during the NHL intermissions. How sad is that.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m cool with #2!

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 19, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

who isn’t?

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Soring opens up in HER:

Bears 2, Amerks 1

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

Captain Helmer with a solo goal, and Bouchard —Beagle-OO

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Rochester tied it up with a PP goal while Keith Aucoin was in the box for hooking…

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Aww…it’s nice that they try to be just like the big boys! :P

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe…but he didn’t slam the box door like the big boys do…

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, and my bad. KA was called for SLASHING. Take that, Rochester! hackhackhack.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Keith Aucoin, you dirty bastard.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Cherry’s talking about the Koci hit right now.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

taking the stance You have to be aware is on the ice

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

He blames Green for not knowing Koci was out…

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I would expect nothing less from that clown

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Clown.

I don’t that conveys enough ridiculousness… and wrong-ness

DC, where Hockey is a baffling ordeal.

by Chris meet Alex on Dec 19, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

oh I was just making that comment based solely on his dress. I could upgrade it to ass-clown if you would like

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

ding. ding. ding.

DC, where Hockey is a baffling ordeal.

by Chris meet Alex on Dec 19, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I get that awareness on the ice is important – but why should he have to be aware of something like that? He should NEVER have to assume that someone’s going to come and try to kill him by hitting him from behind. He just shouldn’t. And Koci never should have been on the ice at that point in the game (or any point of any NHL game, but you all know how I feel about that).

OKay, now I’m all angry and worked up. Please let some troll come in here tonight, I want to issue a smakedown on someone. :P

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

… by saying he looks half-asleep out there, and that Koci actually did him a favor by letting up before the hit. bleh.

by Smithy on Dec 19, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that was ridiculous.

by dinasaur on Dec 19, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Did he at least preface it with “there’s no excuse for that hit but…” like most of the other mediots who have taken that stance?

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

They started with, “at first I thought this hit was really dirty.” And, “clearly this is the only reason Koci is on the ice right now.” But then they turned to the blame-the-victim game. Like Becca said, you shouldn’t have to assume someone’s going to try to kill you.

by dinasaur on Dec 19, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Somebody needs to bust out the Photoshop and put a picture of Don Cherry’s face next to the dictionary definition of ‘Idiot’ or ‘Fool’. I would do it, but I am not good at that sort of thing.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

You could edit the Wikipedia page.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Ooh, I really want to do this. Partly because I hate Cherry and partly because I’m REALLY bored.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

winner!

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

He also said Koci took it easy on Green.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

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

Yeah, Green shoulda had TWO shiners for his carelessness.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Am I a bad person that I’d like to see Cherry checked from behind?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Depends on how much damage you wish for.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Probably, but if that’s what it is to be a bad person than I am not sure I have it in me to be good.

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought the whole point of making checking from behind illegal was to allow the players to focus on hockey, not worrying about getting a cheapshot.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Random Steve Sullivan comment

They just showed Sullivan on Coach’s Corner.

I saw him earlier on some random hockey poll where they were asking NHL-ers what they thought the best Hockey-themed movie to watch over the holidays was and Sullivan answered something to the effect of though he wanted to reply Slap Shot as it had his heart, he sadly had to reply The Mighty Ducks as he has four kids under the age of 10.

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

I love Steve Sullivan. I was up in the press box for the Caps-Preds game earlier this year and they showed him on the bench on one of the feeds during a break. The VC crew was playing that “Inches” speech clip – and there’s Sullivan, mouthing the words right along w/ Pacino. It was hilarious.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL…awesome…sounds like something Roenick would do

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

One of my favourite Sully moments (with interview with him also)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odmGrCXZWso

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Random Leafs-related squealing, ready? KABBY!!

(Love him, too…it’s a long story.)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

double minor for Wheeler in Boston (high stick)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty sure we have the time to hear it, haha.

by beta on Dec 19, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Becca's sad tale of Leafs fandom

…true :P and depending on how fast you read, this might not take long.

I’m not sure how many people here remember Sylvain Cote, but during his first stint with the Caps he was my favorite player – had his jersey, the whole deal. When he went to the Leafs I was heartbroken, so being young and impressionable I started rooting for Toronto.

I kind of adopted the whole team (I have a tendency to do that) and grew to love a lot of them, like Steve Thomas, Alyn McCauley, CuJo and of course Sundin. Kaberle was always fun to watch and he’s the last remaining player from that team. He has a special place in my heart because of that, I can’t explain it.

The end :)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Boo to every part of that but Cote.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

i loved cote too!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I like Cote also but when it comes to players who donned both the Caps and leafs jerseys I have to go with Bob Rouse

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Ummmmmmmmmmmm

Mike Gartner.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh definitely a big Gartner fan

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I was letting you mention the moustachioed members F&B, that’s your domain

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

How can you possibly root for TOR and MON? TOR was my second team in my youth as well. Doug Gilmour was my first ever favorite player. Also love Sundin. But how does Habs love fit in there?

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

My Toronto love had faded long before I picked up the Habs! Cote left for Dallas after less than 2 years so…I followed him there instead. And then they slowly took apart the TO team I’d liked so there wasn’t much point.

I’m fickle :P Except when it comes to the Caps, and now the Habs.

…we’re not friends anymore, are we?

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

HATE Kabby. Wow Becca, if we weren’t Caps fans we would not get along one bit.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

How do you HATE Kabby????

It’s true – and very sad, F&B. Luckily that Caps fan thing provides us with an unbreakable bond that makes me forgive your unfortunate hatred of the Habs…

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Kabby is soft, one dimensional, and he won the ASG shooting accuracy competition by saucer passing the puck to the targets.

And most importantly, he vetoed the trade that would have sent Jeff Carter out of PHI because his sorry ass didn’t want to move from TOR. Think about that. He’s the singular reason the Jeff Carter is still a Flyer.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

(And the Habs are like the Yankees so I’m not sure where this affection of yours comes from.)

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, I went to school in Montreal, and when I was up there they were fun to watch – scrappy underdogs, much more entertaining than they are now. I still remember the spontaneous parade that started on Ste Catherine street after the Habs stormed back to beat the B’s in ’04 after being down 3-1 in the series.

It’s why I love Jose to this day. And they had Saku Koivu – you can’t hate Koivu. Classy, classy guy…stalked him in a bar once, then said something highly intelligent like “a;slkdfja;sldk” and he couldn’t have been nicer.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Love Koivu.

In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Aww! And there shall be peace in the Rink ;)

Honestly, I’m pretty sure it’s hard to hate Koivu. I’ve yet to meet someone who does – even Leafs and Bruins fans respect him.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Koivu has as much opposing team love as Iginla

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Same kind of guy. Some guys just exude class and there’s nothing you can say about it.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Scotty H’s wife is doing her best to remedy that.

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

If it’s on the internet, it must be true.

by David Getz on Dec 19, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha. My first thought was “what does Scotty Hockey have to do with this?” Then I re-read, realized we’re not talking about Poti, and had the exact same thought. Third time’s a charm.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Dude, at least he hit them. Who cares how he did it?? :P

And if Carter had left Philly, he would have been in Toronto. I’m not sure that’s better!

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you joking? That is so much better. TOR is nowhere near PHI in terms of teams that Caps fans hate. Carter is going to be good for a long time, Kaberle is one dimensional and on the tail end of his career. I wish that trade happened. Plus, it also probably stops the Pronger acquisition.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

True. I can see that. But it’s former GM JFJ’s fault for being a fucking moron and giving Kabby a no-trade clause in the first place. Guy’s been in the same place his whole career, can you really blame him for not wanting to leave?

If anything I see it as tremendous loyalty to prefer a perennial loser that will never win to a team that could, with the right pact w/ the devil, be a contender.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

JFJ being a fucking moron- you don’t say! ;)

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of the Leafs game…

I just noticed they’re wearing white at home tonight, what’s up with that?

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Their other uniforms were partying in the MInnesota van that blew up last night

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I can’t help but think that fire smelled BAD.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

God forbid they discover that hockey equipment is susceptible to spontaneous combustion.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

The Leafs ask for and get permission from the league to wear their whites at home on occasion – generally whenever they have a “special” pregame ceremony.

In other words, every damn Saturday.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

So every home game?

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by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

CBo to Aucoin to the Roo to make it 3-2 Bears.

ALEX, FЯEE

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

And again.

Roo to KA to OO.

4-2 Bears.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Woot woot. I wonder how many other NHL fan bases follow their AHL team like the Caps fans do.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I love Springfield

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s a hell of a town.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

The schoolyard’s up and the shopping mall’s down.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

thank you.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Anytime! Just don’t bogart that squishee.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

My cat’s breath smells like cat food.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

My doctor said I wouldn’t have so many nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I choo-choo-choose you!

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

they taste like burning.. oww

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by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Not many get redular updates in their GDTs, that’s for sure.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Congratulations Keith

According to Tim Leone, that was KA’s 500th AHL career point.

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by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I missed what happened

But Brodeur got pulled without letting in another goal. Did he get hurt or something? And how the fuck is NJD back in the lead?

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

That score, right there? That’s why the Thrashers don’t scare me in the end. They do that kind of shit a lot more than we do. They might be good eventually (if they keep Kovy) but they’re not there yet.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s a big “if” in my eyes

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Marty! got run kinda hard yesterday, maybe he’s a little banged up stiil?

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by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

He’s played at least two periods in 19 straight I think. And PIT and DC are up next. Fuck the Devils. So hard. I hope this non-resting strategy comes back to bite them hard. But I root for any ill-luck against them.

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by Rob Parker on Dec 19, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Well Kevin Weekes is doing HNIC late-game commentary tonight. Maybe they can bring him back

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

My instinct is to grab their backup goalie for my fantasy team. Then I remember their backup goalie is Danis..

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by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m at that really nice stage of buzzed – everything is a little bit funnier and I’m loquacious, but not sloppy at all. This is a good place.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

same here – “nicely buzzed” is my favorite

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I think I want to join both of you in that lovely stage. Bubbles, I think – yes?

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Bubbles, I think – yes?

the answer to that is ALWAYS “yes” :)

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Are bubbles ever a bad idea in mixed company?

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Nicely buzzed is a great state to be in. Unfortunately it is all too often followed by “completely smashed”. Of course that is an ok state to be in too from time to time, depending on the circumstances of course. If this game goes anything like the one in Toronto for example…

by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 19, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

should be a great GDT tonight during the game with all the nicely buzzed-ness doing on right now

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope everyone remembers to stay safe and remove their pants.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

haven’t even bothered putting any on since last night’s game

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Thumbs UP, Pants OFF.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I haven’t worn pants all day. No reason to.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I like where your pants are at.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I am warning you though —if the Caps are down by one late in the game The Rally Pants go on

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

They go on backward.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

and inside out?

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

As long as they’re on his head, it’s all gravy.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell, by then, I’ll be lucky if I can find my pants.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

want a hint?

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

On your head, inside out and backwards. Duh.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Psh, I’m rockin’ em all day errday.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

it’s a snow day, duh

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

hahahahahhahaha

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

No, Glenn Healy – we are not all pushing for Patrice Bergeron to make the Canadian Olympic team. In fact, I’d prefer it if he didn’t, thanks.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions  

Seriously, are we really on CSN+ tonight? Rat bastards.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions  

not me HNIC

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Hoser.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Take off, eh?

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions  

1) To hell with Comcast – they own the Flyers and they’re cock-blocking my Versus games.
2) Screw the Wizards – No particular reason, other than pushing my hockey team to SD. Terrible SD at that.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Well how about that. My Dukies beat Gonzaga mightily today.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions  

Ooh, another Duke fan? :)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

They have so much of my money, I have to remain loyal.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Maize and Blue fan since a kid

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I was til age 17, when I went to Duke.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

UK fan my whole life

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

My dad went there for Law School, so I was basically raised w/ the Blue Devils – grew up during their run of winning national championships in the beginning of the ’90s.

I think my dad did some serious brainwashing damage, now that I think of it…Dukies, Caps, Red Sox. He was a Bruins fan before moving to DC in ’74, no wonder he hates my love for the Habs ;)

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

My Dad’s a lifelong Leafs fan. He raised my brother and I on saturday night HNIC Leafs sessions. I became a Caps fan at 7 (Dennis Maruk sweater and all) and Luc became a Habs fan. So lots of good that did.

My dad and stepmom moved to Ottawa 2 years ago . Now he can only get Sens games on TV. Serves the bastard right ;)

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

very nice. I will never say anything bad about Coach K.

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s a damn fine coach.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

And well worth spending 6 and a half weeks in a tent to see during a Carolina game.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I grew up hating Duke and I’m not about to stop now. Coach K is the devil.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Nah, not even close.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Unless you mean Coach Knight then in that case I agree

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Coach K is practically a clone of coach knight, its just funny to me how different their reputations are

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Coach K’s anger is much more seething.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

but he has by far the foulest mouth of any coach i have ever seen

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

If you are a Carolina or Duke fan, a must read is To Hate Like This is to Be Happy Forever.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

And much less prone to inflammatory soundbites.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I spent a year at IU. I don’t subscribe to the idea that Bobby Knight was a saint, but don’t tell anyone in Bloomington that. That’s a hangin’ heresy.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I spent a week in Bloomington visiting a friend who attended Grad School there at IU. She was a major Duke fan also. I am sure she was a sad panda often

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Indiana is spelled B-A-S-K-E-T-B-A-L-L. There were 8,000 people in the intramural basketball league when I was there, a full 20% of the student population.

 Everyone played, we had a floor pickup game that we filled for full-court scrimmages twice a week. It’s an incredible sports culture.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Trade Blather

Elliote Friedmann on HNIC Hot Stove says Canes say Pitkanen and Whitney not available. But the Avs say John Michael Liles is available but has a no trade clause limiting him to 12 teams (teams unknown).

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

Just say no, GMGM. Not impressed by Liles.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Barely noticed him last Tuesday

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you kidding me? He was the best skater on the Caps blueline that game.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, I was just cutting some lemons for Corona (I know, limes are traditional, I have lemons and citrus is better than not for this beer) and the cutting board slipped. My finger is now bleeding like a stuck pig. You had better be worth it, beer.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

I find that beer is almost always worth it

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

“Ooooohh I cut the dickens out of my finger” – Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child on 70s SNL

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

ouch! hence why i don’t use knives once i start drinking, haha.

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

You’d think I would know better. Sadly, you would be wrong.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

oh dear.

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

How to handle injuries in the 21st century:

Step 1. Post its news on the internet.

Step 2. Treat it.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

No no, disinfectant, antibiotic ointment and bandage all came before typing.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

well then you’re obviously still “buzzed” and not “trashed” – which is a good thing.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

So this. The goal is to stay buzzed for the night, without going into trashed or sober.

I need a safety net.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

good luck with that – it’s not an easy feat, but definitely possible!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

ah, being “looped” is what we called it – that fine state of being nicely buzzed, right up to the line of being drunk but not crossing over. bit of a game to see who could remain “looped” the longest. pacing was the key.

by renhoak on Dec 19, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Pacing is key for sure – I tried at Gonzofest and failed miserably. That was a helluva hangover.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

he just didn’t want blood on the keyboard, that’s the only reason for the treatment first.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 19, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh, clearly you’re old fashioned then.

by Mobsky on Dec 19, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Typing would have been difficult with blood all over the keyboard.

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by CapitalCentre on Dec 19, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, colorful, anyway.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Back in HER

Matty P on the scoreboard! Bouchard to OO to Matty to make it 5-4 Bears.

Game Over.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

Go Matty!

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Matty is back in HER, huh? Why am I not surprised?

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

woo matty p! :)

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Osala – First Star of the Game
Roo – Third Star of the Game

Official Attendance – 8047 snow-swept Bears fans.

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Official Attendance – 8047 snow-swept Bears fans.

Now that’s a hockey town – 8k people show up in a Nor’Easter for a regular season AHL game. Awesome.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

but do they count bodies through the turnstiles, or tickets distributed? Also, do they have snow?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Got me and probably.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, piffle, it looks like they’re only expecting a foot.

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by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Piffle is criminally underused.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 19, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

polar bears?

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

blowin’ smoke rings.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Public Service Announcement

If you are on Comcast DC, CSN+ has moved.

It is now located on Channel 5. (Not Fox 5).

ALEX, FЯEE

by EmilyB on Dec 19, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

My evening...

…let me show it to you:

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

i thoroughly approve :)

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by kellobellow on Dec 19, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Your evening looks remarkably similar to mine.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

where are the bubbles?

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

They’re in there! It’s a Brachetto d’Acqui, so…they’re tiny bubbles.

Ahem.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Great, thanks, I’ll be singing that all night.

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 19, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

me, too now.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 19, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn! Me too. That’s totally not what I was going for there, sorry kids. I was thinking more along the lines of strategically placed bubbles…smaller ones would cover less…yeah.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Giggity.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

can’t argue with that. MUST. RENEW. PASSPORT.

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by Rather Bengt on Dec 19, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Probably a good idea. :)

by beta on Dec 19, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like someone’s a DVD geek.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 19, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Um…the part that’s in the photo is only the tip of the iceberg. I’m not a DVD geek, I’m an addict. It’s 3 shelves worth, plus there are a bunch in the drawers under the TV…and some in my room. It’s a sickness. Soon I’ll be hiding them and lying about it.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

You show me yours if I show you mine.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 19, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

jeesh, that’s a borderline sickness

by renhoak on Dec 19, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s…kind of awesome. LOL I’m not sure I want to show you mine! I think my collection is kind of embarrassing…we have some of the same movies but I’ve got a lot of horrible cheesy chick flicks, too.

by Becca H on Dec 19, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a great collection of crappy horror movies.

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by boutros23 on Dec 19, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a thing for Italian horror movies, particularly Lucio Fulci

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Teleporting zombies!

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by jordanDC on Dec 19, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

My personal favorite is the fight between the zombie and the shark

by Doncosmic on Dec 19, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Rec’d on the Fulci appreciation ..and Dario Argento of course

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