Sunday Caps Clips: Oil Country Comeback
by J.P. on Dec 20, 2009 10:04 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's big comeback win from Corey (blog, article), Tarik (blog, article), Vogs, Peerless, Washington Examiner, Cult of Hockey and The Copper and Blue.
- Alex Ovechkin "might come across as a rodeo clown" at times (per a guy who's from a town that knows rodeo), but let the rest of the world underestimate his intelligence at their peril. [Edmonton Journal]
- Amidst the AO media blitz that has engulfed the team for the past few days, it's good to see Nicklas Backstrom get some well deserved ink (err, pixels). [Edmonton Sun]
- Did I mention the AO media blitz? [Edmonton Sun]
- Reunited and it feels so good... since the Caps got the win. [Washington Times]
- Tom Poti calls Alex Burrows a diver... post-game, where he can't get the additional two minutes for unsportsmanlike (i.e. where such comments belonged). [Canwest]
- "Sources say" that if Atlanta decides to deal Ilya Kovalchuk, the Caps will be among the half-dozen teams most aggressively pursuing a trade for the Russian superstar. [Ottawa Sun]
- Hey, have you heard the one about how the Caps have crappy defensemen and lousy goaltending? [The Hockey News]
- Given the last bullet point, it's pretty incredible that the Caps are 11th in the League in team GAA and give up the 12th-fewest shots per game, isn't it?
- Finally, happy 59th birthday to Bill Clement (and his hands of cement).
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Another example of why I dropped my THN subscription a couple of years ago. I’m convinced Proteau may be the only guy on staff who even watches games.
A man gotta have a code
Proteau’s pretty good, but Justin Bourne’s not to be missed in my opinion.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Completely agree. That guy consistently writes great stuff.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I wish THN still did the newspaper format (if they do and I missed it, please let me know).
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I can’t find it when I try to manage my account. Just googled a fews forums that claim the newspaper isn’t there anymore. Do you have an account? Help if you can, the magazine sucks.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Nah, just the regular hard copy format, they gave me a free subscription to that digital one on the zinio reader, but I never use it.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
We’re told the “100 most powerful peeps in hockey” issue (with Uncle Ted at #11 and AO at #2) hits newsstands on 21 December, which would be…tomorrow.
ALEX, FЯEE
Dunno, but prolly Bettman.
Puck Daddy came in at a cool 100 last year, let’s see if he’s moved up, stayed the same, or been deposed by JP…
ALEX, FЯEE
e-version here! Decent-ish article on Ovie (nothing groundbreaking). ted is the highest ranked owner (and wasn’t ranked last year). Bettman is 1, Crosby 4. Thought maybe GMGM should crack it, but he didn’t. Also check out the “top stories of the decade” for each team. The Caps are page 41
Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.
by RedBirdie on Dec 20, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good game by Neuvy controlling rebounds (or, rather, not allowing them), not counting the second goal of course, which really can’t be blamed on him for a 2-0 Oilers breakaway. It was a night and day difference from his last start. Nothing flashy, just solid.
Agreed – quiet, solid performance.
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“Sources say” that if Atlanta decides to deal Ilya Kovalchuk, the Caps will be among the half-dozen teams most aggressively pursuing a trade for the Russian superstar.
And who would we be sending back Atlanta’s way? Semin + _________?
That has to be one of the most unlikely trades to take place. Let’s ignore for a moment whether the Caps would actually go after him. Atlanta’s going to be in the playoffs. Will they still be if they trade him? Maybe. But why on earth would they trade him in division, never mind in conference?
"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."
I’m not sold on Atlanta being in the playoffs until it’s mathematically impossible for them not to be.
That said, word has always been that the issue with Ilya is whether or not he thinks Atlanta can build a winner. Right now, he has to be feeling pretty good about that. Add that in with the fact that the Thrashers are ready to break the bank to keep him, and I think he re-signs.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
I agree on all counts. I was simply going with the ridiculous rumor mongering to counter argue why it wouldn’t happen. I guess Kovalchuk is waiting as long as possible to see where the team is at in February before he signs.
"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."
while it would be nice, i don’t see us getting Kovie (Ovie & Kovie — hmmm….that’s another story) for our team.
Why do we need another superstar? We have a very deep team this year. Lots of people have been saying that this year. We don’t have room for another superstar, not to mention the salary he would require. I love Kovie’s skills, but I don’t see him making it to our team.
Lets work with what we have and go with that.
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 20, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Why do we need another superstar?
Because he’s a superstar!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 20, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Atlanta: we’d like Semin, Carlson, Alzner, and your first round picks for 2010, 2011, and 2012
Washington: Bouchard, Godfrey, Dubuc (you can add your “no pregame soccer” clause), Finley (keep him away from garden equipment), and a sixth round pick in 2013.
Atlanta…OK, Semin, Fleischmann, Fehr, Neuvirth, and a first rounder in 2010.
Washington…Perreault, Gustafsson, Morrisonn, Dan Dunn, and a third rounder in 2011.
Atlanta… Semin, Holtby, Johansson, Orlov, and tww second round picks
Washington… Osala, Andrew Gordon, Kugryshev, and two second round picks
Atlanta…Semin, Osala, Kugryshev, Orlov, and two second round picks
Glen Sather…I’ll give you Manhattan!
Atlanta….DEAL!
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 20, 2009 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
You give Don Waddell way too much credit.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s the holiday season.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 20, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
That would be very interesting deal from a logistical standpoint. Sather trades Steinbrenner’s assets to the Thrashers for Kovalchuk. So would that mean the NY Yankees would officially “own” Kovalchuk but lend him to the Rangers for the hockey season?
Of source, we remember the original deal for Manhattan. The Indians there traded the Island to the US for stuff.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Bad, bad deal for the Caps. Moving an elite offensive defenseman who’s locked up for several years at a good price and prospects for two months of Kovalchuk? That almost certainly hurts the Capitals long term. Heck, it probably hurts them this year since defense is a position they need to upgrade, no one where they can stand to give up quality.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
It wouldn’t be a good deal unless we were assured we could resign Kovalchuk, as with the Pronger to Philly trade. And I think we’re a better 5 on 5 team without Mike Green. Yes, he would be missed on the PP, but he also makes colossally bad mistakes game-in and game-out. I don’t want a risk-reward defenseman come the playoffs. I think Mike Green is the least mature of the young guns, and it’ll be a few more years before he’s tough enough mentally.
If we got Kovalchuk, we’d have the captian of team Russia. He’d make Ovechkin and Semin better. Heck, maybe he could even motivate Semin into some consistent play.
And I think we’re a better 5 on 5 team without Mike Green.
The data, be it plus-minus, behindthenet.ca stats, or Ryder’s analytical analysis of last season say otherwise. He’s not an elite defensive defenseman, but he does more good than bad, by a pretty wide margin.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
When you wave goodbye to Mike Green, you wave goodbye to the team’s breakout and only threat from the point.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Clement is only 58 — he doesn’t count the time he spent in Washington.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Take off, you hoser!
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Dec 20, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Kovalchuk on the Caps would just be…awesome. Get it done, GMGM
by katzistan on Dec 20, 2009 11:08 AM EST via mobile reply actions
From Corey:
There are plenty of Caps fans who love Semin (and there are those that don’t). There is no doubting his sensational talent. The question is not “Is Alexander Semin a great player?” The REAL question is “Should a team with Stanley Cup aspirations feel comfortable with giving Alexander Semin a $30 million contract?”
The REAL question is what do you get in return in a trade or otherwise for your money? (I would note that you could probably get a really good shrink, even an imported on, for a lot less $$ – maybe that’s the solution for Semin . . .)
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – my money’s on Semin signing a one-year deal and everyone revisiting his long-term prospects next season.
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That might be right, and would fit with the “on the fence” “if only” “maybe next year” feelings which dominate when it comes to Semin. It goes without saying that Semin’s and the Cap’s performances in the playoffs will go a long way toward dictating what happens.
And therein lies a bit of the rub – his price will only go up with a strong playoff performance, and may not come down with a poor one (i.e. someone will pay him regardless). Locking him up now locks in a potentially lower price. This is why I think it ends up a one-year deal – might be a higher salary than a long-term deal would be, but it’s safer.
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It’s interesting . . . one of the reasons we all love hockey (and the Caps) so much I suspect is that the players are so much more “down to earth” (that’s shorthand for what we all know to be the case) than those in the other major sports. Similarly, there are far, far fewer examples of players who have all the talent necessary to be a star or even superstar, but fail to reach that level because they’re “head cases” (more shorthand). We may (or may not) have one of the few . . .
Semin for Marek Svatos and Scott Hannan and a draft pick.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
What kind of draft pick? Svatos is ridiculously injury prone. He’s got worse shoulders than Eric Fehr at this point in his career. Do. Not. Want.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
In world juniors news, SDR will be alternate captain for Team Canada, and we can all get a look at John Carlson and Team USA when they scrimmage with Joe Finley’s alma mater North Dakota at noon on the NHL Network. Fifteen minutes from now.
ALEX, FЯEE
still wishing i had nhl network… :(
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Dec 20, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
I’m supposed to have it, i had it a few weeks ago, but like boutros said last night, it hasn’t been working in arlington lately
I’m watching the game now, but I can’t keep it up at work past 1pm because we need it for the NFL games. boo.
You know NHLN was on a free preview a few weeks ago. Maybe that’s why some of you had it, and then suddenly didn’t. I know it’s supposed to be free on the second or third tier of digital cable with comcast.
Comcast was clueless about it when I called last night. I have a substantial digital package, and I’ve gotten it since its debut, so there’s no reason for it to fall off now.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Same here, and I still get NFL network , MLB TV, and the NBA Channel so it makes no sense for NHL network to not be in the same package
Well I know NFL and MLB are free no matter what package you have. NBA and NHL are supposed to be on the same tier. Leave it up to Comcast to screw it all up
In arlington NHL network has been moved to the sports package along with fox soccer, cbs college sports, and fox college sports, but they left NBA tv in the regular top tier
Not in Baltimore. NHLNet, NBA and CBS college sports are off the sports package, along with the NFL. The original contracts for the MLBNet were made so that it would never be on special packaging, so that doesn’t count.
I understand the Thrashers have a history of trading away their star players, but why would ATL trade the face of their franchise?! It hasn’t exactly worked out for them in the past.
"My face is my mask."
why would ATL trade the face of their franchise?
He’s a UFA at the end of this year. If they can’t re-sign him, they deal him.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
They’ll probably resign him. Otherwise, they might as well close up shop or move to Canada.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Played in HER last night. He doesn’t need a tryout or anything like that. I think he’s still a few days away from joining Team USA.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I understand the Flyers are looking to trade Jeff Carter. Anyone want him?
I also hear that Chris Pronger is calling out their team for the “inability to play 60 minutes of hockey”.
Rocking the Red since 1975
I understand the Flyers are looking to trade Jeff Carter. Anyone want him?
Sure, if the team can swing it financially (including his $5M cpa hit for next season).
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Carter and Coburn could potentially be RFA casualties after this season. I wouldn’t mind either.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Did anyone catch Don Cherry’s Coaches Corner last night? He blames Mike Green for the headshot Koci gave him. So I guess he doesn’t love all Canadians. He must just hate the Caps.
Video here
I love the juxtaposition of him defending himself against a claim that he encourages violence followed by him defending a brutal illegal hit two seconds later.
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But he’s against no-touch icing!
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
I mean for no-touch icing!
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
I like (I think it’s European icing rules) where if it looks like there’s a tight race, they let it go, but if not, they blow it dead.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Letting it play when there’s a close race defeats the purpose of Cherry’s argument for no-touch icing. And he’ll never argue for anything European.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 20, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. The close races are when people are hurt. You could make it a penalty to initiate contact on an icing play but that’s just one more subjective call for refs to blow.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve read that GMs think that having the whistle blow for icing with no touch is sort of ugly, or off-putting, and I’m inclined to agree.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 20, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
At a certain point ugly and off-putting become less important than safety. I mean, the game would look more stylish without helmets, but…
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
I like the idea of making it lacrosse style, where the call is made based on which player is closest when the puck crosses the red line. You still get skaters going all out to get the puck, but you don’t get the Dman getting run by a forechecker.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 20, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
You could do that but I still think you need to outlaw playing the man on the chase. Even if the forechecker is closer, hence no icing, I don’t think you can let the D just chase him to the end boards and try to kill him. Maybe require the D to pull up to a full (or almost full) stop before initiating body contact.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 21, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
That’s true, but I think this rule would prevent the majority of the icing related injuries. How often do you see a forechecker beat the D to the puck and get creamed compared to the D getting run trying to touch up?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 21, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno. Ask Marco Sturm.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 21, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Cherry ridiculing someone for saying things to get his name in the paper is absolutely hilarious.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 20, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
I just thought he fell down. I just bumped him and he falls down. I thought it was a dive. I said that to the ref and I slammed the door and he gave me two more. It is what it is. If he (Burrows) wants to make the ref look like a fool, then he can.
No matter how accurate his assessment of Burrows is, Poti is in serious denial if he thinks Burrows was the one that showed up the ref. I don’t get it. Makes me think back to the PHI game earlier in the year when BB said that one of Erskine/Poti knew they played poorly, and one thought they were fine. The more I think about it the more I think Poti was the guy that thought he was fine.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions
um… super pissed. ordered a jersey on free customization day (november 30th), and got an email today saying it was cancelled b/c it’s “unavailable at the time” – can’t you just hold the damn order until it becomes available again?! (they just didn’t want to give me the 40% off they said they would if it didn’t get here by christmas eve)
/rant
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
they’re out of women’s smalls – i checked and all they have left are larges.
still, i don’t care how long it takes, at least give me a code to get the same price next time or something! it’s not like they won’t restock smalls. stupid pos nhl.com. i sent them a nice email asking them wtf was going on, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
good for you! I hate getting screwed. Especially since you ordered it on Nov. 30 and you’re just getting an email now. I’d be sooo pissed.
I ordered 3 that day, too, for our sons, so I just had to check on them since you mentioned it. They arrived in Laurel yesterday, so should make it. Mine were all men’s sizes, though, so maybe just a problem with the women’s? So sorry — hope you get it eventually or can find it elsewhere.
yeah, i don’t think they keep the women’s sizes very well stocked – when i ordered my first one last year, they didn’t have any smalls, and when my friend ordered one a few weeks ago, they were out of mediums. you’d think they’d figure something out by now, haha. we’ll see – i’m hoping i can either get them to hold the order until they come in, or somehow let me order it for the same price later.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
from the same site as “hockey is my boyfriend” (which i did order, by the way – of course)- http://www.heartbreakhockey.com/
they have a bunch of funny ones
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Was that nhl.com? They pulled something similar on me once, and I got into a long email argument with them about it and ended up with a $20 gift certificate or something like that. Don’t let up on them.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 20, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Check out coolhockey.com. jordanDC linked to it last night. Looks way better than nhl.com.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 20, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
I heard that’s the way Canada was. Everybody knows who you are. It’s good. I don’t think there is anything much better than to play on a team in a country that loves hockey.
So, cue the “Backstrom to a real hockey market” newspaper articles?
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions
J.P. how did the radio appearance go yesterday? I meant to listen but I fell asleep on the couch. Is the audio online anywhere?
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 20, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions
I killed it. Pretty sure I healed sick listeners and made young girls faint.
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To put it modestly.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
They are also blacking out the NHLN re-broadcast. So lame. Cannot express how mad that makes me.
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 Fehr and Balanced on Dec 20, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. If they were broadcasting at the same time, I’d understand. But I’d like to see the broadcast from the “other” side. Also, the fact that it was in HD. The CSN rebroadcast wasn’t, which surprised me a little because the highlights on SportsNite were.
"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."
Now I’m getting that too. A few minutes ago, the guide said NHL Hockey and indicated a re-broadcast of last night’s game from 2:00 – 5:00. Oh well.
So both Miami and the NYJ lose today, good news for the Ravens, and possibly even for the Steelers or Titans
A couple clips updates since the morning edition:
Boyd Gordon has been assigned to HER for a conditioning stint. He was going to play tonight but travel to Harrisburg got all bollixed up.
John Carlson was “a healthy scratch (?)” in today’s Team USA 4-2 win over North Dakota, but is still on the roster after the first round of cuts.
ALEX, FЯEE
Apropos of nothing, but I’m watching Men with Brooms. Just thought I’d share.
(And in other news I <3 Canadians and Canadian music.)
Reposting because you might have missed it in last night’s threads – http://www.jonathancoulton.com/music/thingaweek/Curl.mp3
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 20, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like the Panthers are still a bit peeved by the Richards hit on Booth, and they’ve called up MacIntyre and Duco from the AHL in advance of their game against Philly tomorrow to provide some toughness. The Panthers deny they will be taking runs at Richards, but suddenly I have a great desire to watch this game tomorrow, because I’m not sure I’m buying what they are selling. Here’s a link.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 20, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions
I don’t, but I’d sure like to see the Cats erase the Flyers.
Richards is a douche-nozzle, but the best revenge is missing the playoffs, IMO.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
ok, who wants to party? fairfax county schools are closed all week :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
all week? damn!
Federal government is closed tomorrow. I hope my office is closed, too.
Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.
If the Fed’s closed, my office is closed. Bonus three-day weekend!
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 20, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
So does that mean that the EPA is closed?
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
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You know what that means..
Drink, drink, drink!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Holding out hope that my office will be closed, both because I don’t want to go and I’m not confident in my ability to get there if I need to.
Somebody come plow near my apartment, thanks.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
nice! i heard miskovic scored the first, who got the 2nd?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
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With the heads up, I tuned into this game. Now 4-0.
"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."
Marlies are out of control. Would have loved a visual of MacDonald whacking at McNeill (?).
Gordo on conditioning assignment is smart. He’s been out way to long to put him into an NHL game straightaway. Besides, you want to know that he’s not going to go out again right away.
"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."
Now I look over the gamesheet, I see the Marlies got a major for kneeing. I hope nobody got hurt.
ALEX, FЯEE
i think one of the goals was scored by whoever was kneed (can’t find link at the moment), so i’m pretty sure it’s all good
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
or i could be making that up b/c i can’t find it anywhere. i need a nap, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Oh bummer, shutout over. 5-1.
"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."
here we go: via @timleone
Hershey 1-0 after one, Misky with PP goal after returning from knee-on-knee hit by Rosehill. Rosehill gets major and GM for hit.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Does this mean you don’t need a nap?
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I could nap, but I can’t fall asleep on purpose unless I’m going down for the night. Otherwise I just end up laying there and thinking about what I need to do when I get up.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Carlson having a “sick” night w/three assists.
Marlie goal came on a 5-on-3 PP, that looked a LOT like the Caps’ 5-on3 last night (minor + delay of game)
ALEX, FЯEE
Based on the gamesheet, Ima guessing Beags first star, Carlson second star, MP third star.
ALEX, FЯEE
You got two out of three. Not bad. #3 = Holtby.
"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."
Stinrays haven’t missed him either. Thirteen straight wins for them.
Sheesh.
Also, Matty gets a star every game from me. :)
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Depends.
Depends on Boyd Gordon’s back, and Kyle Wilson’s progress.
BB was pretty quick to bench Kyle, but I don’t know how much to read into that.
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Well then.
The question then becomes, does Coach keep Brooksie at 3C while Gordo conditions, or does Matty get a call right about Tuesday afternoon?
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how much?
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doesn’t say… and here’s the actual link if anyone is actually interested, haha – i just thought it was funny
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
don’t know, it’s a funny mental image to have a whole living room of inflatable nhl furniture though!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
This is totally where my mind went reading this thread and I was trying not to go there. Thank god for the rest of you…
Someone needs to photoshop Laich’s head on to the Antonio Banderas doll from South Park.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
I’m debating bookmarking this for use in a Pens GDT if Laich scores.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
I totally read that with an extra ‘o’.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know how I would deal with that from a cat.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Cat poop ain’t nothing, man. Just let it dry and pick it up. Good to go. Cat urine is what can ruin a home. Trust me, I know. It is physically impossible to get rid of the smell once it has set in something.
nanoosecond?
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Mork and Mindy approve.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
You know what would make this completely awesome? Being able to order a name and number on the back of it. You could have a Laich 21 sitting in the middle of the room.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha, i suppose you could always get some sort of cut-out or stick-on letters/numbers!
You could have a Laich 21 sitting in the middle of the room.
sadly, i am not nearly that cool or that hot. haha.
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Get three and create the Laich/Steckel/Bradley line (of inflatable chairs)!
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
woo!
sounds like my row at home games most nights, haha – i have laich, my friend who comes to most of the games with me has brads, and patred48, whose seats are next to mine, has stecks. it’s pretty badass.
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That’s pretty freakin’ amazing. Your section has it goin’ on.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Kovalchuk can NOT go to New Jersey. I’m not prepared for them to win a Stanley Cup.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 20, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions
I really don’t see them getting past Pitt or Buffalo. Buffalo is practically a mirror with a better goalie and Pittsburgh how you beat the trap – quick outlet passes, dump it into the zone and forecheck like crazy without getting too cute.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Completely off topic...
…. but you might want to set your DVRs if you have them for cartoon network at 1 am tonight
“The Mighty Boosh”, whatever the hell that is.
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why?
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yeah. I saw that in the episode description. Is it something I’m just too young to have heard of?
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So Old Greg(g) is a dangerous hermaphrodite gay manfish with a mangina that lights up. That makes perfect sense.
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The Mighty Boosh was most likely created by people who consume more mind altering substances every week than F&B and myself have consumed in our lives, plus……… their British
The wine is officially busted out in honor of my day off tomorrow.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
I have a new hockey crush. NHL on the Fly just interviewed Shane Doan on the occasion of his 1,000th NHL game. What an awesome guy! He was a fantastic interview, and then they showed some of his career stuff. Every hockey player ought to be laich him. Or maybe most.
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Yes. I love Shane. Definitely one of my favorite non-Caps.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 20, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
That is funny because most people here in PHX consider him a great guy, a good player, but a boring interview. I’ll see him in person tomorrow night as my wife and I are going to see them play C-Bus.
A man gotta have a code
Crush Columbus, you mean. I’m a big Phoenix fan today. Though it also sounds like they’re running at least a modified trap defense with new coach Tippett. Boo.
His interview was refreshing because I’m kinda maxed out on Oviemania and Ovieinterviews after this weekend.
At any rate, 1,000 games with the same organ-i-zation speaks highly for him, and I’ll pay closer attention to the ’Yotes now.
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