Monday Caps Clips: Caps @ Lightning Game Day
by J.P. on Dec 7, 2009 6:41 AM EST
in Caps Clips
254 comments
Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's Southeast Division match-up featuring Alex Ovechkin's return to the lineup (and to the scene of the "hot stick") from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Raw Charge for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- In case you missed it in the overnight, Alexander Semin speaks. [Japers' Rink]
- Caps have done just fine, thank you, without their biggest gun. [NHL.com]
- David Steckel's long national nightmare is over. [Washington Times]
- Matt Bradley speaks (briefly) about Saturday night. [Capitals Insider]
- Gabby lives up to his nickname, dishing on Dan Carcillo, Mike Milbury and Allan Muir. [In The Room]
- He might want to add Dave Reid to his list. [Washington Examiner]
- A preview of next June's NHL Awards Ceremony. [Bloge Salming (language NSFW)]
- Not to be out-done by their parent club, the Bears hung nine on Hartford Sunday night... in the first two periods. [Patriot-News]
- Round two. Go vote. [NHL Arena]
- Finally, per the HHoF, on this date back in 1977, the Caps "ended a 20-game winless streak, as Bob Sirois scored twice to beat the Cleveland Barons, 5-3." This year's Caps club already has more wins (18) than that one had for the season (17).
0 recs |
254 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Hot stove discussions on Backstrom and Semin contract extensions
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
I linked to LeBrun in yesterday’s Clips – anything different? Here’s what he wrote in his column:
Capitals’ contract talks
The recent signings of young stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in Chicago (five years, $6.3 million average per season) might prove to be good benchmarks for the Washington Capitals and the Nicklas Backstrom camp as they continue negotiations for the RFA-to-be.
Like Kane and Toews, Backstrom is a front-line offensive star coming out of his entry-level contract. I don’t think anything is imminent, but I’m told contract discussions have gone reasonably well between the Caps and agent Marc Levine. We should see a deal done before too long; certainly before the end of the regular season.
Alexander Semin? Well, that’s another story. The Caps and his agent, Mark Gandler, haven’t held talks since the eve of the season, when it’s believed an offer from the team was rejected. The RFA-to-be is also generating much interest in his native Russia, but the Caps will give this another go before the season is out.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Here are what should be Tocchet’s words of wisdom for today:
1) Ovechkin’s back and he’s angry.
2) First guy to be stupid and take a run at a Capital after a clean check is headed to Norfolk after the game.
3) It’s David Steckel. Help!
"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."
2) First guy to be stupid and take a run at a Capital after a clean check is headed to Norfolk after the game.
Hahaha. And the league leader in PIM’s right now is on the Lightning (Zenon Konopka). Think they’ll make it three in a row?
Former Admirals CAPTAIN, Zenon Konopka! The threat could hold weight for him.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Konopka??!!
“You’ll get nothing and like it!”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Nice one YLM.
A man worthwhile, is a man who can smile, when his shorts are too tight in the seat… ha ha… ha ha… ha ha…
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
I wonder more why the NHL didn’t sit him down after his stunt.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Me, too. I guess it’s because he didn’t have a record. Pretty hard to have one in your second NHL game.
"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."
Probably because he didn’t have a previous record.
To me, the Carcillo incident and the Duco incident are different in motivation. Duco’s just a kid who’s trying to stick by impressing coaches and teammates. He just chose a really horrid way to go about it. Carcillo’s a punk, plain and simple, and he’s a repeat offender.
My hope for Duco is that he is so totally embarrassed by how his behavior was received that he grows the hell up and stands half a chance of being a decent player by and by. The role of Carcillo the Dancing Moron is already filled.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
LOL. That’s a fair hope, I think, and why I figured that him being sent down would have more impact in the long run than a suspension. For a call-up, the threat of being sent down is huge.
Well true enough. I’m just glad the Caps don’t have anyone on the team that fails their wisdom rolls that badly.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
But Carcillo said he’s never done anything dirty. So how could he have a record?
Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Not picking on you, but I feel the whole “Ovechkin’s angry” thing is overplayed. No denying he will be pumped to get back on the ice, but that all stemmed from a short and extremely awkward interview by Tarik that was taken out of context in the first place.
"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 7, 2009 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I think a bigger question is what happens to the rest of the team with Ovi on the ice. Do they defer to him? Do they carry on as they have been?
Regarding the angry thing: He almost seemed deflated to me. Hopefully that does not stay the case.
Deflated, uninterested, slightly annoyed. Who knows? There was a weird vibe during that interview and I felt the article that accompanied it was misleading.
"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 7, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
I agree that that’s the most telling thing to watch for over the next few games. The team has shown they are very balanced, with good talent throughout, and (when focused) can play dominating hockey. Earlier in the season, there were times when the team seemed to do a little more watching and waiting for something to happen. Now, if Ovi (and Knuble) can come back and mesh with this “new look” group, and we get the best of both worlds, you’ve got to feel really good about things.
No question that this team is better than it was last year. I hope Ovi doesn’t change his game or start worrying about what other people think, because that would be both sad and dangerous for him – and a loss for the Caps.
That brings me to another thought – why is it that Malkin gets away with all the stunts he pulls?
Because it’s like getting hit by a 5-year-old?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Because Chris Clark and Doug Weight never called him out for being dirty in the media.
Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
I’m concerned that this suspension has messed with Ovie’s head for this reason – He says he doesn’t care what people think about him, but it’s easy to ignore people calling you a dirty player when you’ve never been suspended. Not only has he been suspended twice now, I don’t think either one was deserved, and that kind of unfairness can mess with anybody. Especially with someone who has as strong a hockey work ethic as Ovechkin.
Add to this, he’s a marked man now. Some of the refs seem very willing to hang more of the same on him given the least provocation, which they will get if Ovechkin keeps playing his game the way he always has.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
I thought this was his first suspension.
I know what you mean, and I share your concerns that he may be unfairly targeted.
by gotsparkly on Dec 7, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
IIRC, he was suspended for a game following the Briere hit in ’06.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Dec 7, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, he got a $1,000 fine and no suspension for that one.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed, though with 4 games (3 roadies) in 6 days, including 2 against the bottom teams in the East, I’d expect one somewhere this week.
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
I’m not expecting a letdown against Carolina. In fact, after the Ovi suspension and in front of the home crowd, I rather expect the Caps to be up for that one (and looking for a little blood). Tampa seems like a more likely candidate, and Buffalo plays tough in their own building. Still, there’s always David Steckel. :)
If I had to lay a bet on which one it was going to be, I’d put my money on Buffalo.
Well, if history is any predictor, everyone in the league should be fearing the Caps in December. They’re 2-0 so far this season. Last season, they were 11-3 in December and in Bruce’s first season, they were 7-3-3. With AO coming back loaded for bear and then followed by Knuble & ShaMo and some of the other injured guys, this has all the makings of another bang-up December.
Their schedule is a problem…
FLA (W – 6-2)
at PHL (W – 8-2)
at TBL
at BUF
CAR
at TOR
at COL
at VAN
at EDM
BUF
NJD
CAR
at SJS
eight road games in 13 total, with a western trip thrown in, to boot. 26 points there. If they get 18 (they already have four, so that means 14 in their remaining 11), I’d be happy.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 7, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Saturday’s game could have gotten ugly for the Caps, too. Who knows what’ll happen by then. San Jose could falter or something.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yeah, hopefully. I don’t doubt that the Caps can beat anyone, anywhere, but the Sharks are probably going to looking for payback as well after getting embarrassed in DC.
Indeed. What does the Sharks schedule look like immediately before the Caps visit?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I don’t think that’ll help or hurt us much.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
At least if the Ducks pick it up that Sat game will be brutal for them
by red army line on Dec 7, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Not as much as I do — might be the only regular season game I get to see in person all year…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Hershey Bears Fans!
I know there are a few of you out there that get to see the Bears fairly often. Now that we are about 1/3 of the way through their schedule (26 games?), how about an update on some of our prospects down there?
A. Gordon – Provided some energy in our brief sighting in Wash., but not much else. How is he leading the team in points? Will it translate at some point to the NHL?
K. Wilson – who is Kyle, and how is he a -2 on a team that is predominately plus when he has scored 19 points?
F. Bouchard – 18 points and +1, is he going to be ready for a NHL look see soon? What are his strengths?
J. Carlson – You don’t really have to cover him, but 18 points and +15…seriously?
S. Pinizzotto – 10 points and +11 from a grinder? Not bad. Will he be the first guy from his college to make it to the NHL?
O. Osala – 9 points and -4? What is happening to the big O in his sophomore campaign?
M. Neuvirth – Started slow, is now 10 wins to 5 losses, 1.99 GAA and .929 save%. How is he looking now? Any weaknesses?
Appreciate any info that can be shared to enlighten us folks in the hinterlands.
Don’t watch Hershey, so I can’t really comment on their play. But it is surprising to see the smartest player on the team at a -2 when most others are a plus.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 7, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
It just means he’s showing his smarts on the PP, exploiting the open ice.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
From the Examiner article:
"Well, he did and maybe Bradley realized that and said I’m not going to drop the gloves. But I still think Bradley’s got to protect himself a little more."
A fact followed by a legitimate opinion? You, sir, are rolling!
"Especially with a guy like Carcillo. [Bradley is] not hitting Danny Briere. You don’t expect Briere to [strike back]."
Alex Ovechkin felt a sharp pain in his groin as he read that sentence and then called shenanigans.
by RPI93 on Dec 7, 2009 8:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Who is the speaker? And what does “Well he did” refer to?
Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
http://www.tedstake.com/2009/12/06/conventional-wisdom-check-it-at-the-door-please/
Ted’s Take from yesterday, in case you missed. It’s got a wee bit of an edge to it – appropriately so.
I don’t see anything there that I disagree with, but I’m wary about using one game to prove a point. I’m sure there is one ugly loss this season that demonstrates exactly the opposite of what Ted is saying.
"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 7, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
Frankly, I think this relentless dredge-up-my-e-mails schtick is getting really old, really fast. I read that, and the first thing that came to mind was a part of comic Dom Irrera’s routine…
"That guy is a lowlife scummy little fat rat weasel bastard… but I don’t mean that in a bad way."
I’m not sure it’s all that smart (not to mention contradictory to all this “I cherish all our fans” nonsense) to bash a substantial portion of the fan base (we say “substantial,” because Ted keeps bringing it up) that pays the freight, either in coin or emotional investment.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 7, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
There is some validity in what you have written. Having said that, I could understand Ted getting tired of reading about how we need a big tough D-man in every 5th email like it’s an original thought 100 times a day.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I agree that one could understand Ted getting a little tired of the repetitiousness of things, although that does come with the territory (Owner, and publicly available at that). But I do also agree that it wouldn’t be a bad thing if this most recent post, maybe the most comprehensive of its “genre,” was the last “I told you so” statement for awhile.
I’m not sure it’s all that smart (not to mention contradictory to all this "I cherish all our fans" nonsense) to bash a substantial portion of the fan base (we say "substantial," because Ted keeps bringing it up)
I really wonder how many of these “annoying” e-mails he actually gets. I’m betting there are a lot more in the plus category than he’s letting on. At times, Ted does seem a little thin-skinned for a guy who prides himself on his fan-friendly approach. He’s light years ahead of Snyder, but you’d think that after ten years of being an owner this kind of stuff would roll of his back.
Let them feel that all the way through June.
"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."
Washington Capitals:
First Place in the Eastern Conference
Highest scoring team in the NHL
Top Power Play in the NHL
Most charismatic/controversial player in the NHL
Highest scoring defenseman in the NHL
So NBC, how’s that Winter Classic thing working out for you now?
by b.orr4 on Dec 7, 2009 9:10 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
They could always market the possibility of Carcillo sucker-punching some innocent bystander . . . maybe even a fan! . . . kind a reality TV angle!
by kfjje on Dec 7, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I’ve said it before. They wanted the Flyers because they have to have one of four markets involved in every game they show: Philly, NYC, Detroit, or Pittsburgh. It’s just a matter of getting as much ratings as possible out of it. Nothing personal.
Sure, rating’s drive the train, but from a national perspective which is more appealing- an Ovechkin-led Caps or a Mike Richards-led Flyers? And if the Flyers are still languishing in tenth place come New Year’s Day, how many viewers are they going to draw in Philly? I just think NBC’s decision to go after the hard core hockey fan is proving to be short-sighted. And it’s not like there’s a huge difference in market size between Philly and Washington, although admittedly, Philly is a bigger hockey market. Plus, NBC already had a big market in Boston to help carry the load, so the need to bring on a franchise like Philly wasn’t that urgent.
Greed is always urgent. Ask NBC.
No, I agree with you. They’re losing out on this one, big-time, and they lost out because of greed. Ah well. Their problem, not ours. I’m okay with it for us – as fun as it would be, I;m thinking loftier thoughts, like hardware in June.
Greed is always urgent. AskNBCComcast.
/fixed
/wondering how long it’ll be before someone raises that conspiracy flag, if it hasn’t been already
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
President of NBC?
I really want one of those giant cell phones.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
I could kill a grizly bear with that thing. Try that with a sissy pansy LG versa or one of those froo-froo phones.
If you've read this far...seek help.
You just have to throw it down their throats as they try to eat you.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
All over the place with grammar boners on that one. The cartoon imagery stands, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Perfect time for your potato joke…
Listen to Ol' Hank Murphy and eat your damn onions.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
NBC’s decision to go after the hard core hockey fan
o_O
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Philadelphia/Boston would have been a great matchup — in baseball or back in 1976.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Sox fans concur.
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
Chowdah Chatter - an outlet for my random thoughts and such.
More on Tampa Bay
From Tarik’s roundup this morning, the St Petersburg Times had something to say about the game tonight:
“It’s big,” [Rick Tocchet] said. “It’s big for us to see where we stand. This is important to see where we are as a franchise and the players we have here.”
Hey, the Caps are a measuring stick for other teams now. I have a feeling this game will be closer than it really should be.
Why closer than it “should be”? The Lightning have actually been pretty impressive so far this year, and they’re sitting in the playoff picture. With Lecavalier, St. Louis and Stamkos up front, and Nittymaki seemingly regaining his form in net, they’re not at all a pushover. I’ll be happy with just a win tonight.
by katzistan on Dec 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Are they really? I hadn’t realized that. Impressive.
So – keys to the game for tonight.
Caps:
- Team play
- Keep it rolling / 60 minutes
Lightning:
- Clean game
- Team defense?
Keep it rolling / 60 minutes
Sounds like a BTN stat. KIR/60.
"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 7, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Nice! Needs to be in Locker-style pun form though.
Caps
- No “I” In Team
- Rolling On The River
Lightning
- Spic And Span
- Mag-Nitty-Cent
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 9 recs
I swear, if any of those make it into the game tonight, no one will believe me that I came up with them first.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Was at the game next to the Caps' bench
And seeing the guys light up when Steckel finally scored was a great moment. Also props to one of the equipment guys, who got OV to sign a lucky lady’s jersey who was sitting near the bench also.
Anyone been over to the Broad Street Hockey blog lately? Their Carcillo/Bradley column has inspired some very interesting comments. Some mighty fine gentlemen and women over there. Excellent characters. The very definition of humanity.
That site, combined with the Pensblog community, make me very happy fate aligned me with the Caps (and my friends with classy communities like the Red Wings and Devils) and led my to Japers. We got ourselves a mighty fine group of people over here. And by “mighty fine”, I mean not embarrassingly lowbrow and bloodthirsty.
Now, none of ya’ll go and make me contradict myself later!
MOTIVATE SEMIN
I don’t think it’s fair to take the words of a few commentors and apply that to the entire blog, especially when the editors of that blog have been so thoroughly reasonable about the entire incident.
They have some bad apples over there, no question about it. Our own fanbase is far from devoid of the same kind of numbskulls, so let’s be careful about throwing rocks while living in glass houses. It’s fine (in my opinion) to call out individuals with particularly reprehensible attitudes or conduct, but let’s try to avoid tarring the entire group with a broad brush.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Can we paint the entire Carolina group with a broad brush?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My friend JC is a Canes fan, and he’s quite reasonable.
Winterion Game Studios
Visit us online at : http://winterion.com
So which is it, reasonable or unreasonable?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Behold the sword of a thousand truths.
"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 7, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
I died laughing at the part where he’s in Best Buy, pretending to die on TeamSpeak. Hilarious stuff. Of course, real gamers know that Ventrilo > TeamSpeak….
Winterion Game Studios
Visit us online at : http://winterion.com
by winterion on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This. Travis, Geoff et al. have been pretty objective about this incident. A few of the commentors, not so much.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Dec 7, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Apologies. You are correct. the bloggers over at Broad Street are not the big problem(I won’t say as much for Pensblog). It is the commentors, and more than a few to be fair, who have shown pretty ridiculous disregard for decency and sportsmanship.
However, the attitude of any community is influenced by it’s leaders and moderators. They set the tone and, you might say, “moderate” their comments. It’s a trickle down effect. Fortunately for us, JP and the rest of the Japers crew have set a decorum that I am happy exists for Caps fans. I do not read several blogs. I am not a frequent commentor on any sites, but I feel like this community is something worth investing my time in and I appreciate it severely. This site has made my experience as a Caps fan much more fulfilling.
I could not say the same if a third or more of this blog community condoned or wished to inspire horrible sportsmanship or had unreasonable bias. I’m a hockey fan first and a Caps fan second.
So, yeah, this a great blog with a great community and, I’m sure everyone realizes, one of the more respected team-specific blogs in the hockey community.
So, yeah, keep on truckin’.
MOTIVATE SEMIN
by Holt Worth on Dec 7, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But my new Huckleberry on the other hand…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
per @TarikElBashir:
Karl Alzner has been reassigned to Hershey. And Matt Bradley has returned to Washington to be with his wife, who is having a baby.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Congrats to them! A little Professor. What a great early holiday present. =)
Winterion Game Studios
Visit us online at : http://winterion.com
Hooray, ShaMo is back.
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
By the way..
I was being sarcastic
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Alzner may be getting paid more than his AHL teammates, but he’s stuck in the AHL because of it. Like a black fly in your chardonay. Isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?
Isn’t it ironic?
Commence Alanis Morrisette lyrics in 3…2…1…
by mechanicsville on Dec 7, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Hooray, ShaMo is back.
“Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich.”
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 7:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, great.
by Kolzilla on Dec 7, 2009 7:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
By the way..I was being sarcastic
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 7:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YLM and BP…hmmm
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Rec’d for lack of exclamation.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Didn’t Boudreau just say the odd man out wasn’t necessarily Alzner?
Not necessarily Alzner, but it is Alzner. haha.. oh, Bruce.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m thinking that might be a salary cap thing again. The reason we can afford to have Alzner up here is because Knuble is on LTIR. He comes off Wednesday, and when he is activated, Alzner’s got to go down anyway. There’s no sense in keeping him up if he’s not needed, since a penny saved is a penny earned under the cap.
Why is this comment rec’d? Who’s the fucking joker?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
I’m guessing it’s because I didn’t tip my snark.
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
I rec’d it because I saw the snark, even without the tip.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Guess I have to rec your snark eye.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I inferred the snark. Wasn’t it implied?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Damn Natty, is there anything you can’t do?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
Pity Brad’s baby. He or she is going to open their eyes for the first time and have Matt’s beaten and swollen face staring down at the poor kid.
by b.orr4 on Dec 7, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Might as well get used to it early on.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Dec 7, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Don’t most babies come out all swollen? If anything, it’ll think its looking into a mirror.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
hahaha, for real! he seems like he’d be a pretty awesome dad, though, with that sense of humor. let’s just hope the baby doesn’t inherit the “paper” skin, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Maybe paper skin is a recessive trait.
"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 7, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
He or she is going to open their eyes for the first time and have Matt’s beaten and swollen face staring down at the poor kid.
It sucks that Brads would lose a fight to someone that young.
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the kid will hit Bradley, and he’ll need eight stictches to close the wound.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 7, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Eh, luckily newborns don’t see with much clarity the first few weeks anyway…
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.â„¢
Is it due to lack of trucculence?
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
almost as much asCrosbyRichards.
He’s getting a reputation.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He’s had it in my mind.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
AAAUUUGGGHHH!
I’m reporting to the sumptuous bar just off the Alzner Lobby, where I shall remain until someone can splain me {erskine’s extension; Mo’s….anything; BB’s Poti-training}.
Funny headlines for the last game
Poti’s Return Sparks Caps to 8-2 Victory
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Caps Win Despite Varlamov’s Non-Effort
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, Theo gave up 2 goals against the Flyers Saturday night. Varly? None. I think we can see who the superior goalie is here.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
“A witness at the crime scene stated that as many as 3 and as few as zero shots were fired…”
You can't "FЯEE ALEX" because it's impossible to contain him in the first place.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 7, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
“With only one-fourth of the team’s goals, the Capitals first line continues to struggle without Ovechkin.”
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Dec 7, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Not as funny as This
by Edanger6 on Dec 7, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Keith Tkachuk jumps into a Men’s League game in San Jose
How amazing is that?
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 11:36 AM EST reply actions
Whoops, forgot my h/t to Ryan Lambert over at Puck Daddy in his “What We Learned” Post
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that was awesome.
A couple seasons ago, Brooks and Jurcina came out for stick n puck with us after practice at Kettler. Jurcina was wearing compression shorts and an under armour-type shirt.. and skates. And that’s all. It was weird.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Bubbles.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Is Chris Clark attractive too? He looks a lot like Brooks to me.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He does, and he is. He’s a scruffier Brooks.
The difference I think is that Clark is spoken for and Brooks isn’t.
Who's scruffy-looking?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m so glad that struck a nerve.
Tell me we’re not doing this again, though. I don’t think I’ve quite recovered from Friday night.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 7, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Raw Charge
has their preview up
They appear to be a site that could use some page-view assistance.
Road trip?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
We’d be the online equivalent of a college football team whose fanbase “travels well”.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Does that make us Clemson?
I sure hope not…I hate Clemson.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Almost as bad as Syracuse.
{ducks}
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’ll be fine as long as we pick up after ourselves, park in the correct lot, and refrain from stealing the other blog’s mascot.
"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 7, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Ha! I fed Turtleface a whole bag of peanuts at FTF! And I didn’t even pick up the wrapper!
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. Why do you think they call him Turtleface? Have you ever seen him after a few peanuts?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
If I was a Ning fan and joined that site, the first thing I would do is make sure my username was Michael Bolt-on
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I could always be persuaded.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
It’d probably be like renting a private server, but it might be fun for a while.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I’ve gone there once, they are very hospitable. But if we went as a crew we’d definitely take it over.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Koala Bears?
"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 7, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was going for this:
My apartment is infested with koala bears. It’s the cutest infestation ever. Way better than cockroaches. When I turn on the light, a bunch of koala bears scatter, but I don’t want them to. I’m like, “Hey… hold on fellows. Let me hold one of you and feed you a leaf.”
"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 7, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like a Koala crapped a rainbow in my brain!
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Rec’d for the Stimutacs goodness.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 7, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
I miss Mitch.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Likewise. He gave one of his last performances at UMD while I was there. I’ll always kick myself for not going.
"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 7, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Raw Charge blog full of misinformation (poor fact checking, etc)
http://www.rawcharge.com/2009/12/7/1189448/the-first-of-eight-tampa-bay-hosts
Yeesh, someone let them know they need to step up their game!
Not knowing how to link or putting a pic in your profile are no ways to go through life, son.
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Dec 7, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Monday’s are almost always better with a Dean Wormer reference. Thank you, kind sir.
by mechanicsville on Dec 7, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Eh, there was one error in there. BFD. Certainly not worth making a fuss about on their page.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Per TEB, Mike Smith to start in goal for the Bolts tonight.
I count that as a plus, because I seem to recall that Nitty has obscene numbers against the Caps?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I have horrible memories from that 7-1 shelling we took last year.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 7, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Bah! They WOULD ruin my Locker’s Keys to the Game prediction.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Just change it to “Iron Mike” or “Mike’d Up” or “Smitty like Nitty” or something.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
“Smith and Wesson”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
“Smith Operator”
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Dec 7, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Smith Criminal – has to steal the game.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
“Bolt Smith” (i.e. Bolts need to seem to be built from goal-out) ? Or “Cap Smith” (knows how to build/destroy Caps) ?
by red army line on Dec 7, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Nitty is such an interesting goalie. He just always makes life hard for whoever is supposed to be the starter and then RIGHT when he is on the cusp of taking over, he implodes.
They call him nightmare...
Niittymaki is 5-2-1 against the Caps over his career, with a 2.31 GAA and .927 save percentage. Over the last two years, he is 3-0-0, 1.68, .954. Mike Smith is 0-2-0, 6.67, .776 in his career against the Caps.
I have to believe Tocchet is playing a hunch… a big wet sloppy hunch
If you've read this far...seek help.
…or the alternative and obvious Tocchet joke.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d, just because I’m slightly embarrassed that my post of said obvious joke went green the other day.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
In seriousness, I think he’s rewarding Smith for the SO win against the Isle. Prior to that the team had lost 4 straight, so he might as well play the hot hand.
I’d much rather see Smith than Nitty. But after AO scores a natural hattie in the first, we’ll probably see Nitty anyway.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Watched DET v. NYR last night
Yeesh, talk about boring hockey. I know they were both tired teams, but still…two teams playing with one forechecker and 4 men in the neutral zone leads to a game played at a snail’s pace.
Then DET won it when Lundy let in the softest of soft goals, so at least the right team won it.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
That game really pissed me off. I needed something, ANYTHING, from Gaborik or Callahan to win my fantasy week.. bastards handed me a blown penalty shot and -2.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Nik Lidstrom put a hammerlock on Gaborik, that part of it was good to watch.
Brad Stuart put a hellacious hit on Anisimov, too. The Detroit announcers were way funny during the replays. “Look at this kid. He has no inkling that he’s going to get hit – just skates right into it, and boom! I mean, he does know he’s playing hockey, right? Guys hit in this game…”
The Rangers blew a couple of complete gimmes on the PP – to say their offense is challenged is a total understatement.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Holy Scheduling Nightmares, Batman
Mirtle’s got a post up about the number of games played in December. I thought the Caps had it bad with 13, but they’re actually at the bottom of the pack.
The Sens and the Habs play seventeen games in December. That’s a lot of ice time.
NJD have 15.
Going to be some lopsided scores with the fatigue factor ramping up.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
And likely, but hopefully not, injuries.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
From Elliot Friedman
Educated guess: The Flyers really miss Mike Knuble, especially in the dressing room.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
Related FanPosts on Japers' Rink
Related FanShots on Japers' Rink
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recent FanShots
Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
|
Atlanta
|
82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
|
Carolina
|
82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
|
Florida
|
82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 77 |
(updated 4.12.2010 at 9:21 AM EDT)
The Vault
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Trending Topics: Odd arbitration decisions; more NHLers Tweeting
- Ovechkin wins fifth Kharlamov Trophy, talks Talbot
- Puck Headlines: Witt hits waivers; Kovalchuk grievance details set
- Jersey Fouls: Sharks get creatively awful; hockey movie pass/fail
- White, Flames agree to one-year deal; Bruins sign Wheeler
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
